The following is an enactment listing the specific fees collected from the various ordinances, resolutions, and policies for the City as they shall be established as of the effective date of this chapter.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Havre de Grace 5-1-2023 by Ord. No. 1102;[1] amended in its entirety 3-4-2024 by Ord. No. 1139. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
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Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 70, Fees, adopted 4-16-2007 by Ord. No. 884; amended in its entirety 2-21-2023 by Ord. No. 1091.
The fee schedule in § 70-5 is for services provided exclusively by City Administration staff personnel, unless otherwise noted. In the event services require professional services from an independent organization as determined by the Director, the applicant will be responsible to reimburse the City the total cost of the outside professional plus a $100 administrative fee. In the event the City must use an outside professional, the applicant will be notified of the cost before any services are rendered. The applicant may withdraw their request for the service before the parties enter into a binding agreement for the services. After contracting, the applicant will be responsible for all costs incurred by the City by the outside contractor, including cancellation, plus a $100 administrative fee.
This chapter represents a general compilation schedule of the most common fees charged by the City of Havre de Grace for various permits, licenses and other services. Citizens are urged to consult the specific ordinance, resolution, or policy for fees charged associated with permits, licenses, and other services not listed in this chapter. Additional state and county codes may be applicable (Plumbing, Mechanical and Electric), as well as other City ordinances or codes (listed at the end of this section) that may include additional costs. The Director of Planning or designee may determine the applicability for a building permit and associated fee if not specifically covered by this fee schedule or other City ordinances.
1. | Chapter 1 — General Provisions; Civil Sanctions |
2. | Chapter 38 — Cable Communications |
3. | Chapter 49 — Critical Areas |
4. | Chapter 61 — Elections |
5. | Chapter 81 — Forest Conservation |
6. | Chapter 112 — Open Air Markets |
7. | Chapter 120 — Nuisances |
8. | Chapter 127 — Peddling and Solicitation |
9. | Chapter 162 — Solid Waste |
10. | Chapter 166 — Special Assessments |
11. | Chapter 174 — Swimming, Fishing and Camping |
12. | Chapter 177 — Taxation |
13. | Chapter 180 — Taxicabs |
14. | Chapter 186 — Trees |
15. | Chapter 190 — Vehicles and Traffic |
16. | Chapter 196 — Water and Sewer Rates |
17. | Chapter 205 — Zoning |
For the purposes of this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases shall, unless language or context indicates that a different meaning is intended, be given the meaning as herein set forth:
Includes but is not limited to the following factors: operator and laborer fully loaded hourly rate, cost of removal of materials, cost of disposal of materials, and cost of replacement materials.
Includes but is not limited to the following uses: all residential buildings, church, school, theater, lecture hall, restaurant, museum, nightclub, library, exhibition hall, terminal, recreation center, community center, gymnasium, physical fitness center, retail and/or sales, office, service and/or repair, personal care, animal care and boarding, manufacturing, industrial, hospital, health care, nursing home, medical, dental, public utility structure, day care, hotel, motel, conference center, club, telecommunications, research and development, bank, and funeral care.
Shall be designed such that there are a minimum of two open sides and shall be fire rated for a minimum of one-hour fire protection from the interior side of the structure when attached to an occupied structure. Subsequent stormwater runoff from the structure shall not discharge within 10 feet of any adjoining property line.
Not required when dumpsters are located on property under development where the City of Havre de Grace has not taken possession of the streets or rights-of-way on which a dumpster may be located. A permit is required for any construction dumpster proposed to be located on City property or City right-of-way or a public or private street (road, lane or alley) whereby that public or private street has been given final construction approval and accepted by the City of Havre de Grace whether maintained by the City or not. No dumpster shall block the use of any public sidewalk or any driveway or obstruct or otherwise affect any emergency response vehicle or personnel. Any dumpster proposed or necessitated to use any street for its temporary location shall be required to obtain a permit from the Department of Planning. "Temporary" as contained in this chapter, shall mean no more than 14 days plus one fourteen-day extension granted by the Department of Planning upon written request within any one-year period, unless permitted by the Director of Planning due to extenuating circumstances.
An attached or detached nonenclosed exterior structure for social use as a deck/porch/patio. Shall include any approved material (including masonry/brick/stone or other approved exterior finish material, elevated above the immediate finished grade). May have a roof. Requires a permit at the deck rate.
The complete razing of a structure but may preclude the removal of the existing supporting foundation. At the discretion of the Code Official, a demolition permit may not be required for the removal of accessory buildings typically used for storage and which do not contain water or sewer connections made directly to City water and sewer distribution lines or composed of or containing hazardous material. Contact the City Code Official for determination on specific buildings.
The removal of a specific section or portion of a structure which includes structural components with or without replacement.
FOOD TRUCK OPERATORAny vendor that sells any sort of food product for consumption in the City limits from a truck, trailer, mobile smoker/grill or pull-behind cart such as a hot dog cart.
HAWKERA peddler who sells his/her wares by outcry in the streets and public places.
ITINERANT VENDOR OR TRANSIENT MERCHANTA person who is established in business in the City with the intention and determination to remain for a short period of one or more weeks or months, or until a particular stock of merchandise is disposed of or until the local market for the commodity handled by the dealer has been exhausted, and who, for such limited period, engages or occupies a lot of ground or the improvements thereon or a part thereof for the exhibition and sale of his goods or wares.
PEDDLERA person who goes from place to place and/or from house to house carrying for sale and/or exposing for sale goods, wares and merchandise which he/she carries; or a vendor of goods who sells and delivers to customers the identical goods which he/she carries.
SOLICITORA person who, going from person to person, house to house, or place to place, seeks orders, subscriptions, contributions or any other kind of support, or who, without necessarily having the intention of making a direct sale, distributes literature, pamphlets, handbills, samples and the like for commercial purposes.
A business or other organization based on IRS determination whose primary goal is making money (a profit), and is concerned with money only as much as necessary to keep the organization operating.
Shall apply to newly cut openings or expanded openings into a structural or nonstructural exterior wall of an occupied structure. No permit is required for replacement windows or doors installed within an existing opening.
An organization based on IRS determination the purpose of which is something other than making a profit, such as charity, education, history or the arts. In economic terms, a nonprofit organization uses any surplus income for the organization's purpose or mission and is not distributed to the organization's shareholders (or equivalents) as profit or dividends. This is known as the non- distribution constraint. The decision to adopt a nonprofit legal structure is one that will often have taxation implications, particularly where the nonprofit seeks income tax exemption, charitable status and so on or to obtain funds from others and provide an income deduction.
Any building permit that is deemed to have been abandoned for any period of six months or longer shall be deemed expired. The Code Official may grant one extension (upon a written request for an extension by the permit applicant received by the Code Official) for up to 90 days. Request for extension must be requested within 30 days of expiration notification. Work must be diligently pursued prior to extension expiration in order to keep the permit valid. Additional extensions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. All work must be completed and pass all final inspections before a permit is deemed closed. Incomplete expired permits may be subject to permit violation fees following written notice.
Any building permit approved for any proposed work not commenced within six months of the issuance of the building permit shall be voided. After a permit has been applied for, but not issued due to additional documentation required, shall be voided if the required documentation has not been received within six months of application date.
A wall subjected to or built to sustain lateral pressure other than wind pressure. A retaining wall built with an unbalanced fill exceeding three feet shall be designed and built in accordance with construction plans designed and sealed by a Maryland licensed engineer with applicable knowledge in such design; photocopied plans with the applicable seal are acceptable or as determined by the Code Official.
Screen rooms are for seasonal use only, enclosed with screening only. Cannot have solid walls or windows which would create an addition or sunroom. No interior plumbing fixtures are permitted within a screen room; electrical outlets, ceiling fans and lighting are permitted and shall be installed in accordance with all applicable electric code requirements and shall require an electrical permit.
"Small cells," which are low powered wireless base stations that function like traditional cell sites in a mobile wireless network, but typically cover targeted indoor or localized outdoor areas; have a "distributed antenna systems (DAS) which are numerous antennae, commonly known as nodes similar in size to small cells and are connected to and controlled by a central hub" may be attached to a support structure (new or an existing utility pole).
No storage container shall be permitted in a City right-of-way nor on City property without City authorization and a permit; no storage containers shall be permitted to be placed in any portion of a front yard of a residential property other than a driveway. A permit is required for all nonresidential properties and when the proposed location is on City property or City right-of-way or a public or private street (road, lane or alley) whereby that public or private street has been given final construction approval and accepted by the City of Havre de Grace whether maintained by the City or not. No storage unit shall block the use of any public sidewalk or any driveway or obstruct or otherwise affect any emergency response vehicle or personnel. Any storage container that necessitates the use of any street for its temporary location shall first obtain the approval of the City of Havre de Grace Chief of Police or designee and shall be required to obtain a permit from the Department of Planning. "Temporary" as contained in this chapter, shall mean no more than 60 days plus two thirty-day extensions granted by the Department of Planning upon written request within any one-year period, unless permitted by the Director of Planning due to extenuating circumstances.
(Designed and) built for human occupancy shall include those applicable classifications as listed in the International Building Code and the International Residential Code for One- and Two-Family Dwellings.
Sunrooms are fully enclosed structures with solid walls and/or windows, applied for as an addition, subject to property line setbacks as shown in Attachment I/Table I under Chapter 205, Zoning. No interior plumbing fixtures are permitted within a sunroom; electrical outlets, ceiling fans and lighting are permitted and shall be installed in accordance with all applicable electric code requirements and shall require an electrical permit.
In matters regarding structure demolitions, both water and sewer lines serving the structure to be razed shall be disconnected at the utility main if the utilities are no longer required, or need to be upgraded. All work performed within a City right-of-way shall be performed by City personnel, unless written permission is provided by the Director of Public Works and is subject to applicable disconnection fees chargeable to the property owner of the subject demolition
[Amended 11-3-2025 by Ord. No. 1209]
Fee Type | Fee Charge |
|---|---|
General Provisions | The Mayor and City Council of Havre de Grace may, by affirmative vote of the City Council by roll call, waive a fee for the use of any City property for the City's general purposes or in the aid of education or charity within the City. |
The Mayor, through a declaration of a state of emergency, may waive a fee for the use of any City property to protect the health, welfare, or safety of the citizens and City employees. | |
RESIDENTIAL - New Construction | |
1- and 2-family | $0.25 s/f - minimum $450 |
Multi-family (condominiums) | Shell/Common Areas: $0.25 s/f - minimum $200 Each Dwelling Unit: $0.25 s/f - minimum $450 |
Multi-family (apartments) | $0.25 s/f entire building |
Accessory dwelling unit | Fee to be determined - minimum $350 (will include cost recovery fees) |
RESIDENTIAL - Rentals (Short-Term) | |
Annual application fee | $200/unit for two or fewer dwelling units in same structure (single-family, townhouses, duplexes) $150/unit for three or more dwelling units in same structure (multi-family) $150 for interior common area in multi-family units |
Inspections | No fee for initial inspection $50/unit or common area in multi-family re-inspection $100 missed inspection |
RESIDENTIAL - Other | |
Additions (including sunroom) | $0.25 s/f - minimum $350 |
Screen room | $0.25 s/f - minimum $150 |
Open deck or porch (with or without roof) | $0.15 s/f plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Renovations/alterations/repairs | $0.25 s/f - minimum $100 non-structural alterations With structural alterations $150 minimum |
Renovations/alterations/repairs to multi-family buildings | $0.25 s/f - minimum $200 |
Solar panels | $2.25 per panel plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Masonry, brick, or stone exterior facade | $50 masonry, brick or stone siding |
Garage (attached or detached) | $0.25 s/f - minimum $100 |
Storage building - under 200 square feet | $50 |
Storage building - over 200 square feet | $0.15 s/f plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Retaining wall - over 3 feet height | $2 per linear ft plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Miscellaneous structures (gazebos, pergolas, pavilions or others) | $0.15 s/f plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Patio, impervious | $50 - over 200 sq. ft |
Fencing | $50 |
Wood or pellet stove/fireplace | $160 |
Driveway and/or curb cut | $75 |
Demolition - full | $500 |
Demolition - partial | $100 |
Demolition (training exercise by Fire Department) | No fee |
Swimming pool - above ground or hot tub | $160 |
Swimming pool - in-ground | $200 |
Window or door (new or enlarged opening) | $75 first, $10 each additional |
COMMERCIAL - New Construction | |
Hotel, motel, assisted living, rooming house, and similar type uses | Shell/non-sleeping areas: $0.25 s/f - minimum $300 Each sleeping room: $100 up to 400 s/f (add $0.25 per s/f over 400) |
Non-high hazard uses | $0.25 per s/f - minimum $300 |
High hazard uses | $0.25 per s/f - minimum $500 |
Commercial new construction, additions, alterations | Base fee $0.25 per s/f plus $200 non-refundable application fee |
Commercial Fee Multiplier (New Buildings, Renovation of Existing and Multi-Family) | |
Construction types (1A, 1B, 2A, 3A, 3B, 5A) | 50% of base fee added |
Use groups (A-1, A-2, A-4, A-5, All Group H Uses, I-2, I-3, R-1, R-2 | 25% of base fee added |
Other Commercial Buildings | |
Shell building with no declared occupancy | $0.25 per s/f plus $100 non-refundable application fee |
Shell tenant space (for each space or multiple; address required) | $0.25 per s/f plus $100 non-refundable application fee |
Tenant permit for first occupancy | $0.25 per s/f plus $100 non-refundable application fee |
Tenant occupancy with modifications or change in use (legally exiting space) | $0.25 per s/f plus $100 non-refundable application fee |
Tenant occupancy in existing space with no modification or change in use | $200 |
(Multiple occupancy buildings will require individual use and occupancy permits) | |
Marina | $500 plus $20 per slip |
COMMERCIAL — Other | |
Use and occupancy (no modifications) | $100 |
Use and occupancy (with modifications) | $0.25 per s/f - minimum $200 |
Renovations to existing use | $0.25 per s/f - minimum $200 |
Additions | $0.25 per s/f - minimum $500 |
Storage buildings - commercial use | $50 plus $0.25 square feet |
Signs | $50 each - up to 24 square feet/$75 each - over 24 square feet |
Solar panels | $2.25 per panel plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Demolition - full | $500 up to 5,000 square feet/$750 over 5,000 square feet |
Demolition - partial | $275 |
Demolition (training exercise by Fire Department) | No fee |
Swimming pool (club - public or private/above ground or in-ground) | $360 |
Miscellaneous structures (gazebos, pergolas, pavilions or others) | $50, plus $0.25 s/f |
Community playground | $200 |
Fencing | $75 plus $0.05 per lin. Ft. over 250 |
Retaining wall (any height) | $2 per linear ft plus $100 nonrefundable fee |
Window or door (new or enlarged opening) | $75 first - $10 each additional |
Tank - above ground or below ground (requires MDE approval) | $250 |
Driveway and/or curb cut | $100 |
UTILITIES | |
Small cell wireless facilities | $500 application fee (up to 5 devices) $100 per device after first 5 $270 annual fee |
Utility or communication tower (new) | $500 |
Utility or communication tower (replacement or addition of equipment on existing tower) | $200 |
NEW DEVELOPMENT | |
Concept plan | $200 plus $10 per acre up to 100 acres Over 100 acres - $1,000 plus $20 per acre |
Site plan review - residential | $250 plus $50 per dwelling lot |
Site plan review - commercial | $400 plus $50 per acre |
Site plan revisions (residential or commercial) | $150 plus $10 per lot/unit/acre affected |
Subdivision | $250 plus $50 per lot |
Lot consolidation or lot line adjustment | $50 |
General engineering review (plans, utilities, streets) in-house | $300 plus $50 per hour over 4 hours |
Stormwater management review (in-house) | $300 plus $50 per hour over 4 hours |
Stormwater management review (3rd party) | Third party reviewer invoice plus $100 City administrative fee |
Forest stand delineation (FSD) | Included under FCP permit |
Forest conservation plan (FCP) (in-house) | $300 plus $10 per acre of conservation area |
Forest stand delineation and forest conservation plan (3rd Party) | Third party reviewer invoice plus $100 City administrative fee |
Grading permit | $100 |
Landscape/lighting plans | $200 |
Other outsourced planning or engineering reviews | Third party reviewer invoice plus $100 City administrative fee |
CAPITAL COST RECOUPMENT FEES | |
Bulle Rock Rt. 40 - forced sewer main non-residential | $27,625 per acre |
Bulle Rock Rt. 40 - forced sewer main, residential | $6,222 per unit |
Greenway Farms - water main | $1,210 |
MISCELLANEOUS | |
Board of Appeals - hearing fee | $450 includes video costs |
Board of Appeals - minimum transcript fee | $100 (balance due following transcribers invoice) |
Awning with or without signage | $75 |
Construction dumpster (in City right-of-way) | $50 per maximum 14 calendar days |
Temporary storage pod or container | $50 per 60 calendar day period (180 days maximum) |
Boat pier (requires state approval) | $50 new or renovation of existing |
Bulkhead (requires state approval) | $50 per 100 ft. new or renovation of existing |
Administrative fee for permit revisions post issuance | $90 residential $210 commercial |
Reissue expired permit with department approval | $100 |
Written notice of permit violation, working without a valid license or permit, issuance of a stop work order (in addition to regular permit fees) | $250 first occurrence $300 second occurrence $350 subsequent occurrence (with Administrative Hearing) |
Property maintenance inspection fee | $55 second occurrence $100 subsequent occurrences |
Utility marking | $40 commercial |
Water/sewer inspection fee (not ready/failed) | $75 each occurrence |
Sewer clean-out caps (lost or damaged) | 4" lid and gasket = $40 6" lid and gasket = $70 |
Water meter replacement lid | $150 |
Dumping fee | $250 per occurrence |
Damage to utility from plantings | $250 (plus cost of removal) |
On-site stormwater management and sediment re-inspection | $105 |
City Attorney fees | $200 per hour for document review related to any document review (including without limitation public works agreements, stormwater management agreements, forest conservation plans, forest stand delineations, easements requested by citizens, annexation requests), collections efforts, or prosecution of municipal infractions or Code violations |
Document copies (black and white only) | $0.30 per page - letter size $0.40 per page - legal size $0.50 per page - ledger size $4 per page - 18" x 24" or larger |
Large document scanning | $2 per page |
Public Information Act (PIA) Request | After 2 hours, the staff and attorney review costs included in the calculation of actual costs incurred shall be prorated for each individual's salary and actual time attributable to the search for and preparation of a public record. Duplication charges also apply. |
CITY BUILDING FACILITIES | |
Community Center | |
Rental fee (Weekends - Friday through Sunday) | $1,100 per event 50% non-refundable deposit Balance due 60 days prior to the event |
Rental fee (Monday - Thursday) | $400 daily rental (8 am — 4 pm) $50 per hour evening rental (2 hour minimum) |
Reduced rates for Community Center | |
• Parks & Rec Dance Team - Summer Camp (Monday-Friday, Full Days) | $500 |
• Dance Program September-April (Monday-Friday, evenings) | 25% off the standard rental fee (sunsets June 30, 2026) |
• City employee use | $500 1 time per year Must be for the employee's personal use and the employee must be on site for the entire event |
• Chamber of Commerce, Community Projects of HDG, Inc., Arts Collective | $250 cleaning fee only 1 time per year |
• Vulcan | No charge Anytime during non-peak times November-April Responsible for set up and clean up |
• Harford County Sheriff's Office Officer Training/Recognition Event • Cub Scouts - Blue & Gold Dinner • Boy Scouts - Eagle Award Recognition or troop fundraiser • SHCO Membership Recognition Event (request only by the Fire Chief) • HDGEMS Membership Recognition Event (request only by the EMS President) | No charge 1 time each per year Must be during non-peak times November-April Responsible for set up and clean up |
• Red Cross Blood Drive | No charge 1 time per month |
Key deposit | $100 Refundable if all conditions are met |
Community Pavilion at Hutchins Memorial Park | $250 per day |
Reduced Rates for Community Pavilion at Hutchins Memorial Park | |
• Havre de Grace Youth Sailing Program | Summer camp — no rental fee or trash disposal fee charged Fundraising events — no rental fee charged, responsible for the trash disposal fee |
STAR Centre | |
STAR Centre Fee Negotiation Authority | The fees for the STAR Centre as outlined in the fee schedule are established as maximums. The Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate and adjust fees for the STAR Centre, not to exceed the listed maximums. |
Ticket fee range | $0 - $1,000 |
Large Gym | |
Any ticketed events | 10% of ticket sale Not applicable to HDG non-profits |
Monday through Thursday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $200 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $1,500 per day |
Friday through Sunday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $350 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $2,500 per day |
Housekeeping fee | Required: $475 per event day |
Additional (optional): $50 per hour to have an attendant onsite during event to service restrooms and empty trash | |
Reduced rates for large gym | |
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival | No charge 1 time per year |
Small Gym | |
Any ticketed events | 10% of ticket sales Not applicable to HDG non-profits |
Monday through Thursday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $100 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $600 per day |
Friday through Sunday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $200 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $1,500 per day |
Reduced rates for small gym | |
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival | No charge 1 time per year |
Concert Hall | |
Any ticketed events | 10% of ticket sales Not applicable to HDG non-profits |
Monday through Thursday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $150 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $1,000 per day |
Friday through Sunday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) | $350 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $2,500 per day |
Technician fee | Market Rate per hour (4 hour minimum) |
House Manager fee | $200 per event/performance |
Housekeeping fee | Required: $475 per event day |
Additional (optional): $50 per hour to have an attendant onsite during event to service restrooms and empty trash | |
Reduced rates for Concert Hall | |
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival | No charge 1 time per year |
• Havre de Grace Green Team | If the Opera House is unavailable, the Havre de Grace Green Team may, with the approval of and at the discretion of the Chief of Events, Parks, and Recreation or designee, use the Concert Hall for the environmental film series. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the Concert Hall cleaning fee. Must be flexible should a full-priced rental request be the same date(s). |
Concert Hall Rehearsal Space | |
Weekdays/weekends (available 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight) | $40 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $300 per day |
Reduced rates for Concert Hall Rehearsal Space | |
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival | No Charge 1 time per year |
Black Box | |
Weekdays/weekends (available 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 midnight) | $60 per hour (2 hour minimum) or $450 per day |
Reduced Rates for Black Box | |
• Havre de Grace Decoy Museum Decoy & Wildlife Art Festival | No charge 1 time per year |
Opera House | |
Opera House Fee Negotiation Authority | The fees for the Opera House as outlined in the fee schedule are established as maximums. The Mayor, or his designee, is authorized to negotiate and adjust fees for the Opera House, not to exceed the listed maximums. |
Ticket Fee Range | $0 - $1,000 |
Main Stage Theatre Rental - Events/Performances Monday through Thursday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) (Firehouse not included) | $100 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
Main Stage Theatre Rental - Events/Performances Friday through Sunday (available 6:00 am - 12:00 midnight) (Firehouse not included) | $900 per day (this fee includes "tech week" and opening through closing of performances for theatre company rentals) |
Main Stage Theater Rental - Non-Events/Performances (Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - midnight) (Firehouse not included) | $100 per hour (4 hour minimum) |
Technician fee | Market Rate per hour (4 hour minimum) |
House Manager fee | $200 per event/performance |
Housekeeping Fee | Required: $175 per event day |
Reduced rates for Opera House | |
• Havre de Grace Arts Collective | Four dates per year (one in each quarter) during non-peak times. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the cleaning fee. Must be flexible should a full-priced rental request be the same date(s). Opera House unavailable during "tech week" and opening through closing of performance for theater company rentals. |
• Havre de Grace Colored School Foundation | Annual Langston Hughes presentation during a non-peak time. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the cleaning fee. First or Second Saturday afternoon in February. Opera House unavailable during "tech week" and opening through closing of performance for theater company rentals. |
• Havre de Grace Green Team | Environmental film every other month during non-peak times. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the cleaning fee. Must be flexible should a full-priced rental request be the same date(s). Opera House unavailable during "tech week" and opening through closing of performance for theater company rentals. |
• Havre de Grace Friends of Harford County Public Library and Harford County Public Library | Annual Black Gospel Music Experience during a non-peak time. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the cleaning fee. Must be flexible should a full-priced rental request be the same date. Opera House unavailable during "tech week" and opening through closing of performance for theater company rentals. |
• Shank Lecture Series Sponsor | The Shank Lecture Series during non-peak times. No rental fee charged. Responsible for the cleaning fee. Must be flexible should a full-priced rental request be the same date(s). Opera House unavailable during "tech week" and opening through closing of performance for theater company rentals. |
Film Production | |
Event application fee | $2,500 |
Hourly fee for DPW & PD | Wage rate with full benefits |
Use of City property (not listed in the Fee Schedule) | $500 per day |
Special Events | |
Trash and recycling collection and disposal (if needed) | $300 flat fee (includes extra bags, a truck to place trash, and trash removal, but no staff to monitor or empty trash if City vendor is used, or by arrangement with private vendor or volunteers if pre-approved by the City) |
$45 per person, per hour on-site refuse monitoring (where applicable) if City vendor is used, or by arrangement with private vendor or volunteers if pre-approved by the City) | |
$275 flat fee for 30 yd. dumpster (as necessary — in addition to the $300 flat fee) if City vendor is used, or by arrangement with private vendor or volunteers if pre-approved by the City) There will be a surcharge based upon weight for dumpsters exceeding the 2 ton limit. | |
Electric | Third party invoice |
Damage to City property | Based on damage |
Promenade Grille | Negotiated lease contract with Mayor and City Council by ordinance |
Shooting Range (Police Rentals Only) | $300-$500 per day based on operational and replacement costs |
Tide Trolley | |
Ridership | No charge |
Roof advertisement - 30 day cycle | $50 per trolley plus cost of the signage (only one sign displayed on each of the trolleys per advertiser) |
Peddling and Soliciting (Non Food Truck) | |
Per day | $50 |
Per week | $250 |
Per month | $550 |
Up to six months | $2,500 |
Up to one year | $5,000 |
No group discounts will apply | |
Food trucks | $50 per 90-day period |
MARINA — CITY OWNED | |
Users | |
Marina slip season (January-December) Slip Fees | $67/foot - FY24 |
$70/foot - FY 25 | |
$72/foot - FY 26 | |
Slip user fee | 5% of dockage (slip rental, dry/wet storage - not to exceed $100 annually) |
Unmetered slip holder electric fee | $75 annually |
Wait list | $50 (two offers) |
Dinghy, canoe, kayak storage | $50 annually - sticker issued by Marina Manager |
Tydings Park ramp fee | $10 per launch |
Water Street ramp fee | $10 per launch |
Unpaid ramp (day of launch) | $25 |
Pump out fee | $5 |
Transients | |
Electric | $10 per cord per day |
Bathroom key deposit | $20 refundable |
Daily slip (after 9:00 am) | $1.50 per foot of boat length |
Monthly slip rate | $20 per foot of boat length |
Hutchins Memorial Park slip | $115/foot (includes electric) |
RUNNING AND WALKING RACES Based on Ordinance 986 on 1-17-2017 | |
For profit organizations | $3,000 |
Non-profit organizations | $1,500 |
Havre de Grace non-profit for the benefit of a Havre de Grace organization | No fee |
The fees and charges contained in this chapter shall be reviewed by City staff each year in coordination with the City's General Fund and Enterprise Fund budgets.