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Editor's Note: Ord. No. 22-159, adopted 12-6-2022, renamed Chapter 150, formerly "Fees, Costs and Deposits."
[Ord. No. 22-116, 8-16-2022, Ord. No. 22-159, 12-6-2022]
This Chapter shall be known and may be cited as "the City Schedule of Fees, Fines, Costs and Deposits."
[Ord. No. 22-116, 8-16-2022]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be in effect in all areas within the boundaries of the City of St. Charles.
[Ord. No. 22-116, 8-16-2022, Ord. No. 22-159, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 23-076, 6-20-2023; Ord. No. 23-146, 12-5-2023]
The following schedule of fees and charges shall apply for all City operations or as imposed by ordinance, unless otherwise specifically provided for elsewhere in the City's Code of Ordinances, and, further, are subject to any regulation stated therein:
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Animal Control/Shelter
Adoption fee - cat
$75.00
Adoption fee - dog
$90.00
Adoption fee - pocket pet
$30.00
Pet chipping
$25.00
Boarding fee
$20.00/day
Surrender fee
$50.00
Medical fee
$10.00
Building Code and Code Enforcement
Inspections:
Occupancy, certificate of:
Commercial, miscellaneous and industrial uses
$50.00
Rental dwelling unit (unoccupied)
$50.00
Rental dwelling unit (occupied)
$200.00
Dwelling inspection by private inspector
$25.00
Additional and canceled inspections
$75.00
Miscellaneous:
Abatement of unmaintained property:
Per occurrence
Lawns and weeds mowed/remediated
$80.00 plus actual costs
Search and seizure warrant execution
$100.00 plus actual costs
Permits:
Demolition:
Demolition restoration
Deposit
$500.00
Demolition permit
$100.00
Integrated permit - residential
Greater of $50.00 or estimated construction cost x permit fee multiplier
Integrated permit - residential, renewal
$75.00
Integrated permit - non-residential
Greater of $100.00 or estimated construction cost x permit fee multiplier
Integrated permit - non-residential, renewal
$150.00
Miscellaneous permits:
Electric temporary pole
Electrical service repair or upgrade
Electrical service reactivation
Furnace
Air conditioner
Water heater
Sewer lateral
Per permit
$50.00
Other permits:
Plumbing
Electrical
Mechanical
Building
Per permit
Greater of $75.00 or estimated construction cost x permit fee multiplier
Plan examinations:
Plan examination
Greater of $75.00 or estimated construction cost x 0.002
Expedited plan examination (Building Division plan review)
Greater of $75.00 or estimated construction cost x 0.004
Subcontractors:
Drainlayer
2 year permit
$40.00
Electrician
2 year permit
$40.00
Plumber
2 year permit
$60.00
Tinner (HVAC)
2 year permit
$75.00
Land Use - Planning and Related Permits
Permits:
Fence
Per permit
$25.00
Short-term rental permit
Annual fee
$500.00
Sign:
Per permit
Illuminated
$99.00
Non-illuminated
$75.00
Preliminary plat review:
Single-family
$50.00 plus $5.00 per lot
Multi-family
$100.00 plus $2.00 per unit
Commercial/Industrial
$100.00 plus $5.00 per acre
Land Use - Planning and Review Boards
Board of Adjustment:
Variance, application for:
Commercial
$300.00
Existing single-family home or duplex
$100.00
Second request on same property
$50.00
Appeal
Same as applicable variance rate
HLPARB (landmarks):
Site plan review
$200.00
Certificate of appropriateness, application for (exterior changes)
$50.00
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Conditional use, application for
$300.00
Rezoning, application for
$300.00
Site plan review
$200.00
Board of Appeal:
Review of building regulation/Code decision, application for
$135.00
ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS
Excavation, Grading and Stormwater Control
Permits and inspections:
Excavation and grading:
Per 1,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof)
$20.00
Projects 50 cubic yards to 1,000 cubic yards
Minimum fee
$75.00
Projects over 1,000 cubic yards
Minimum fee
$150.00
Maximum fee
$2,500.00
Right-of-way - for conduction of facilities work:
R-O-W permit application fee:
$75.00
Each cubic yard of flowable fill backfill
$35.00
Each square yard of asphalt surface replaced
$20.00
Each square yard of concrete surface replaced
$25.00
Each square foot of sidewalk replaced
$3.00
Each 100 linear feet of linear boring or trenching work
$50.00
Replacement of surface where no permanent surface is in place
No charge
Right-of-way - for obstruction of:
R-O-W usage permit fee
$200.00
R-O-W security deposit:
Each cubic yard of rock, soil or other construction material
Dumpsters and portable storage units
All obstructions
TBD
Sidewalk, curb, curb cut, driveway or street construction:
Permit filing fee:
Commercial property
$75.00
Residential property
$75.00
Inspection fee
Per lot
$15.00
Storm sewer building permit:
Sewer construction permit fee
Fee
$150.00
Sewer inspection fee
$100.00 per 300 linear feet
Structure moving:
Structure moving permit fee
$50.00 per 1,000 linear feet
Sanitary Sewer - Building and Connections
Sanitary sewer building permit:
Sewer construction permit fee
Fee
$150.00
Sewer inspection fee
Deposit
$100.00 per 300 linear feet, per day
Non-compliance with sanitary sewer installation and connection regulations
Fine
$250.00 per day (minimum)
Sanitary Sewer Services - Rates
Sewer service rates - customer classifications:
For 2024 only
City resident or commercial bi-monthly charge
$13.26
City resident rate per 1,000 gallons
$8.67
City commercial rate per 1,000 gallons
$7.41
County resident or commercial bi-monthly charge
$15.90
County resident or commercial rate per 1,000 gallons
$11.56
Special bi-monthly charge
$13.26
Special rate per 1,000 gallons
$7.41
Sanitary sewer tap-on fee - City resident rate:
Water meter size:
All residential
$1,000.00
3/4 inch
$1,000.00
1 inch
$1,699.00
1.5 inch
$3,031.00
2 inch
$4,736.00
3 inch
$8,744.00
4 inch
$14,711.00
6 inch
$28,351.00
8 inch
$51,368.00
10 inch
$82,655.00
12 inch and larger
Case by case
Sanitary sewer tap-on fee - County resident rate:
Water meter size:
All residential
$2,000.00
3/4 inch
$2,000.00
1 inch
$3,398.00
1.5 inch
$6,062.00
2 inch
$9,472.00
3 inch
$17,488.00
4 inch
$29,422.00
6 inch
$56,702.00
8 inch
$102,736.00
10 inch
$165,310.00
12 inch and larger
Case by case
Sanitary Sewer Services - Programs
Sanitary sewer lateral repair fee:
Imposed on all residential property
Annual fee
$20.00
Wastewater Collection and Treatment
Wastewater discharge permit fee:
Annual
$150.00
Violation of permit or any other wastewater collection and treatment systems requirement
Fine, per day
$1,000.00
Failure to timely comply (in 10 days)
Fine
$50.00
Re-inspection, to confirm compliance
Fee
$75.00
Water Services - Construction, Repair, Etcetera
Fire hydrant permit fees:
Issued to contractors, City residents for jetting streets, construction projects, sewer lines, etc., & watering sod/grass seed in developments
$50.00 per day
For larger developments:
Residential areas
$50.00 per day plus $5.00 per lot
Industrial and commercial areas
$50.00 per day plus $5.00 per 10,000 square feet of land
For swimming pools (residential property owner request)
$50.00 per pool plus cost per 1,000 gallons
Water main:
Water main construction permit fee
$100.00
Water main inspection fee
$80.00 per 300 linear fee
Water Services - Rates and Other Charges
Water service rates - customer classifications:
For 2024 only
City resident or commercial bi-monthly charge
$7.48
City resident rate per 1,000 gallons:
Tier 1 (0 to 7,000)
$4.64
Tier 2 (8,000 to 25,000)
$4.97
Tier 3 (> 26,000)
$5.38
County resident or commercial bi-monthly charge
$8.98
County resident rate per 1,000 gallons:
Tier 1 (0 to 7,000)
$7.57
Tier 2 (8,000 to 25,000)
$8.10
Tier 3 (> 26,000)
$8.77
City commercial rate per 1,000 gallons
$4.89
County commercial rate 1,000 gallons
$7.97
Special bi-monthly charge
$7.48
Special rate per 1,000 gallons
$4.41
Minimum water meter charge - City resident rate
Water meter size:
1 inch
$10.00
1.5 inch
$16.00
2 inch
$28.00
3 inch
$36.00
4 inch
$56.00
6 inch or larger
$70.00
Minimum water meter charge - County resident rate
Water meter size:
1 inch
$15.00
1.5 inch
$24.00
2 inch
$42.00
3 inch
$54.00
4 inch
$84.00
6 inch or larger
$105.00
Water tap-on fee - City resident rate
Water meter size:
3/4 inch
$1,000.00
1 inch
$1,600.00
1.5 inch
$2,300.00
2 inch
$3,900.00
3 inch
$8,600.00
4 inch
$15,400.00
6 inch
$34,300.00
8 inch
$41,400.00
10 inch and larger
$154,000.00
Unmetered and main extensions
$2,000.00
Water tap-on fee - County resident rate
Water meter size:
3/4 inch
$2,000.00
1 inch
$3,200.00
1.5 inch
$4,600.00
2 inch
$7,800.00
3 inch
$17,200.00
4 inch
$30,800.00
6 inch
$68,600.00
8 inch
$82,800.00
10 inch and larger
$308,000.00
Unmetered and main extensions
$4,000.00
Water tap-on fee - other:
Sprinkler system - on domestic tap with more than 20 sprinkler heads
50% increase in above rates
Tap reschedule fee
$100.00
Water tap-on fee - customers with unmetered fire protection
Annual Fee
Tap size at water main:
2 inch or less
$30.00
3 inch
$100.00
4 inch
$125.00
6 inch
$275.00
8 inch
$500.00
10 inch
$775.00
12 inch
$1,100.00
Other Water Services Deposits and Charges
Backflow prevention device annual inspections, when device installed as required by Section 700.100
Annual fee
Late fee
$12.95
$30.00
New owner-occupied water service
Deposit
$50.00
New tenant water service
Deposit
$100.00
Reconnection of water service:
Additional deposit
$50.00
Reconnection during regular business hours
Fee
$65.00
Reconnection not during regular business hours
Fee
$100.00
Water meter test fee:
1 request during life of meter
No charge
Additional tests and meter within AWWA accuracy limits
$100.00
Water line repair program:
Imposed on residential property having 4 or fewer dwelling units
Annual fee
$12.00
FACILITIES - MUNICIPAL PARKING LOTS AND GARAGES
Vehicles entering the Parking Garage on:
Monday through Friday between 2:01 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.
Fee
$5.00
Monday through Friday between 3:31 P.M. and 9:00 P. M.
No charge
Monday through Saturday between 9:01 P.M. and 2:00 A.M. the following day
Fee
$5.00
Saturday between 2:01 A.M. and 9:00 P.M., and Sunday from 2:01 A.M. through Monday 2:01 A.M.
No charge
Monthly parking cardholders
Fee
$60.00
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Stations:
Base Rate per kilowatt hour (kWh)
$0.26/kWh
Idle Fee per minute (for occupying an EV parking space after vehicle charging complete;
$0.25/min, but not to exceed $25.00
However, a grace period of 15 minutes will be granted before the idle fee is charged.
Any additional fee charged by an outside vendor associated with the use of a credit card shall be in addition to the above fees and paid for by the user.
FINANCE
Alcohol Licenses - General
(annual, except as noted)
Caterers
For caterers and other persons holding licenses to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink at retail for consumption on the premises pursuant to Chapter 311, RSMo., and who furnish services for use at a particular event other than at the licensed premises, and not exceeding 50 event days from July 1 to June 30 of any year
1 day
1 year
$10.00
$450.00
Manufacturers
For the manufacture, brewing and sale by manufacturer or brewer of malt liquor containing not in excess of 5% of alcohol by weight
$300.00
For the manufacture and sale by manufacturer of intoxicating liquor containing not in excess of 22% of alcohol by weight
$150.00
For manufacturing, distilling or blending and for sale by the manufacturer, distiller or blender of intoxicating liquor of all kinds
$300.00
For the manufacturing in quantities not to exceed 75,000 gallons, light wines containing not in excess of 14% of alcohol by weight from grapes, berries and other fruits and vegetables grown in the State, in lieu of the charges herein otherwise provided
$7.50 per 500.00 gallons or fraction thereof
Retailers
For sale of intoxicating liquor at retail in the original package, where such liquor shall not be consumed upon or such original package not be opened upon the premises where sold:
$150.00
Licensee may apply for a tasting license to conduct wine, malt beverage and distilled spirit tastings on the licensed premises
Additional $37.50.00
Licensee may apply for special Sunday retail original package license during the hours allowed by Missouri law
Additional $300.00
For sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on premises where sold, of malt liquor, including between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and Midnight on Sunday:
$52.50
Licensee may apply for special Sunday retail original package license during the hours allowed by Missouri law
Additional $300.00
For sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on the premises where sold, of malt liquor and light wines containing not in excess of 14% of alcohol by weight made exclusively from grapes, berries and other fruits and vegetables, including the sale of malt liquor between the hours of 9:00 A.M. and Midnight on Sunday
$52.50
For sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on premises where sold, of all kinds of intoxicating liquor, including the sale, except on Sunday, of intoxicating liquor in the original package
$450.00
For sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on premises where sold, of all kinds of intoxicating liquor on Sunday, and in the original package of all kinds of intoxicating liquor on Sunday
$200.00
For a restaurant bar located in the Historic Downtown District, for sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on premises where sold, of all kinds of intoxicating liquor on Sunday, and in the original package of all kinds of intoxicating liquor on Sunday
$10.00
For sale at retail by the drink, for consumption on the premises where sold, of malt liquor and wine containing not in excess of 14% of alcohol by weight
$450.00
Wholesalers
For the sale of intoxicating liquor containing not in excess of 5% of alcohol by weight by a wholesaler to a person duly licensed to sell such malt liquor at retail
$75.00
For the sale of intoxicating liquor not in excess of 22% of alcohol by weight by a wholesaler to a person duly licensed to sell such intoxicating liquor at retail
$150.00
For the privilege of selling intoxicating liquor of all kinds by a wholesaler to a person duly licensed to sell such intoxicating liquor at retail
$375.00
Alcohol Licenses - Other
(annual - additional to above)
Arcade Sunday liquor license
$300.00
Boats and vessels license to sell intoxicating liquor by the drink at retail for consumption on premises of USCG licensed vessel to carry 100 or more passengers
$450.00
General - Occupations, Business and the Like
Licensing/Fees
Business license fees
General merchant:
Annual fee
$50.00
Vending machines, per year, per machine
$10.00
Banks, banking corporations and trust companies
Annual fee
$1,000.00
Bed and breakfast:
2 rooms or less
$75.00
More than 2 rooms
$100.00
Bill poster:
Annual fee
Any person who furnishes billboards or other structures for posting, painting, pasting or fastening thereon for hire or compensation, any bill, lithograph, print, painting or sign used in whole or in part for advertising purposes:
Per square foot for each billboard located in the City
$0.50
Minimum fee
$25.00
Maximum fee
$2,000.00
But such fee shall not exceed an amount equal to $100.00 per outdoor advertising structure of the bill poster
$50.00
Itinerant Merchants and promoters:
Regular itinerant merchant
3 weeks
$150.00
Promoter of itinerant merchants
7 days
1 to 25 itinerant merchants
$125.00
26 to 50 itinerant merchants
$225.00
51 to 100 itinerant merchants
$300.00
101 to 150 itinerant merchants
$375.00
151 or more itinerant merchants
$450.00
Open air produce market and food vendor itinerant merchant
Annual fee
$450.00
Junk dealer
Annual fee
$50.00
Massage technician license
Annual fee
$50.00
Pawnbroker
Annual fee
$500.00
Precious metal and gemstone dealers:
Established dealer
Annual fee
$50.00
Itinerant dealer
No longer than 60 days
$50.00
Short term loan establishment
Annual fee
$50.00
Solicitor
30 days
$50.00
Manufacturing/Corporations License Fee
Annual fee
0 to 1,000 square feet
$50.00
1,001 to 5,000 square feet
$75.00
5,001 to 10,000 square feet
$150.00
10,001 square feet and over
$200.00
Retail License Fee
Annual fee
Gross receipts less than $20,000
$50.00
Gross receipts $20,000 to $100.000
$75.00
Gross receipts over $100,000
$0.75 per $1,000.00, max. $2,000.00
Transportation-Related Business
Carriage license
Per event
$35.00
Pedal cab or bicycle taxis and rickshaws
Annual fee
$35.00
Taxicab/limousine license (per vehicle)
Annual fee
$15.00
Taxicab/limousine operator's license
Annual fee
$100.00
Tow truck (per vehicle)
Annual fee
$25.00
FIRE/EMS
Permits
Automatic fire-extinguishing system permit
$100.00 first 50 sprinkler heads; $3.00 each additional head; max. $1,000.00
Certificate of occupancy permit
$50.00
Fire alarm and detection system permit
$100.00 first 50 alarm devices and $3.00 each additional alarm device; max. $1,000.00
Fire prevention construction permit
$3.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost/min. $100.00
Fire pump permit
$150.00
Gate system permit:
$50.00
Exception: if included in site improvement plan
No charge
Kitchen hood automatic fire-extinguishing system permit
Per system
$100.00
Operational permit fee:
$50.00
Exception: sale/storage/display of fireworks
$250.00
Exception: plant extraction systems
Annual fee
$250.00
Paint booth fire-extinguishing system permit
Per system
$100.00
Plan review fee:
$50.00
If private firm engaged to conduct plan review
Actual cost to City
Site plan review fee
$100.00
Other and Additional Services
Additional ambulance and/or medical coverage:
For special events (min. 4-hour booking):
Single FF/EMT
Per hour
$45.00
Single FF/paramedic
Per hour
$50.00
ALS ambulance
Per hour
$120.00
ALS medical response cart
Per hour
$120.00
Medical station (ALS) tent
Per hour
$190.00
Extraordinary costs for services:
Additional cost in event of requested services (e.g., plan review, inspection, etc.) requiring an extraordinary commitment of Fire Department resources
Greater of $50.00 or City's actual cost
False alarm:
3rd in a calendar year
$50.00
4th and each subsequent in a calendar year
$100.00
Fire watch service
$50/hour
Non-compliance with Fire Code
$100.00
Violation of Fire Code
$500.00
MUNICIPAL COURT
Court Costs
Cost of Court
$12.00
Costs assessed per Missouri laws:
Police Officer training (except non-moving violations)
$2.00
State's Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Fund
$1.00
State's Crime Victims' Compensation Fund
$7.50
Inmate Security Fund
$2.00
Statewide court automation
$7.00
Domestic Shelter Fund
$4.00
Court Fines
Parking violation - for which no other penalty is set forth
Not less than $15.00, no more than $200.00
Court Fines - Violations Bureau Fine List
(assessed court costs included)
Violations:
Animal
Nuisance
Parking
Traffic-related
Per Violations Bureau Fine List (effective 6/2/2021)
Reimbursements/Additional Costs of Court
Law Enforcement costs related to alcohol and drug offenses
Per schedule
Other costs:
Mileage related to service of warrants, etc.
Per schedule
Transportation related to apprehension or confinement
Actual costs
POLICE
General Services
Criminal record check
Per check
$5.00
Fingerprinting:
Per service
City Resident
No charge
Non-resident
$12.00
Police report/record - copy
Per record
$10.00
Security System Services
Alarm subscriber permit
$30.00
False alarm fees:
1st and 2nd
No charge
3rd and any subsequent
Each alarm
$50.00
SPECIAL EVENTS
Events and Festivals
Parade/walk/run
Application fee
$100.00
Festival - over 5,000 people
Application fee
$500.00
Other event/festival
Application fee
$250.00
Small event/block party - less than 100 people in attendance
No charge
Licenses and Permits
Alcohol catering license fee
Daily
$10.00
Promoter's license fee (based on # of vendors):
1 to 25
$125.00
26 to 50
$225.00
51 to 100
$300.00
101 to 150
$375.00
151 or more
$450.00
Tent permit:
If larger than 400 sq. ft. or for sale of goods or services
Per tent
$20.00
Other Services
Fire/EMS services
See Fire above
Police Officer
Per hour
$60.00
Street closure devices:
Types of devices:
Type 1 barricade
Each
$3.50
Type III barricade
Each
$35.00
Channelizer
Each
$6.00
Delivery and pickup of barricades
1 to 20 barricades (min. 4 hours)
Per hour
$75.00
20 + barricades (min. 4 hours)
Per hour
$150.00
Signs:
Changeable message sign
$630.00
Road warning or regulatory sign
$18.00
"No Parking" notification sign
$5.00
Water - use of City water source
$100.00