CITY OF BURLINGTON FEE SCHEDULE

As Amended by Resolution 3767(91)
Adopted 01/20/04

Sect. Description

Fee

       
             
Ch. 9 Budget and Finance          
9-8 Special Assessment or other status letter $25.00        
           
Ch. 31 Emergency Government          
31-9 Vehicle storage fee $5.00  per day or portion thereof  
           
Ch. 67 Records

Request at

City Hall      
67-6 Photocopies (letter or legal size, copied on site) $0.50  per page      
Other reproductions or photography Actual cost        
Audio Tape

$10.00

       
Compact Disc

$10.00

       
Video Tape

$10.00

       
Search fees if in excess of $50.00 $17.59  per hour, or actual cost    
Mailing Actual cost        
Frequently asked for documents          
     Entire Municipal Code       Actual cost  charged by code company  
     Municipal Code Supplements (Ordinances) $0.50  per page printed    
     Zoning Code $15.00        
     Land Division Ordinance $8.00        
     Zoning Map $10.00        
     Voting Map $10.00        
     Fire Prevention Code $10.00        
     Color Copies (of anything) $3.00  per page      
     North Corridor Plan $10.00        
Costs must be pre-paid if over $5.00          
           
Ch. 100 Amusements and Special Events 

Apply at

City Hall      
100-1 Circus or Caravan License $25.00  per day      
Show, Event or Amusement License $10.00  per day      
100-2 Dance Hall License $5.00        
100-2 Dance Permit $5.00        
100-3 Block Party Permit No charge        
100-4 Music Device License $5.00        
100-5 Special Event Permit $5.00  per man hour for city services  
           
Ch. 104 Animals

Apply at

City Hall      
104-2 Special Permit $5.00        
104-3 Dog - Altered $4.00        
Dog - Unaltered $8.00        
Late Fee  $5.00  after 4/1 or 8 months old within year  
104-4 Cat - Altered $4.00        
Cat - Unaltered $8.00        
Late Fee $5.00  after 4/1 or 8 months old within year  
104-8 Impoundment Fee (in addition to all costs of custody, care, and other fees imposed by the designated shelter)
(Apply at Police Department)          
     First Impoundment $10.00        
     Second Impoundment $15.00        
     Third Impoundment $25.00        
104-12 Commercial License $5.00        
           
Ch. 110 Bicycles and Play Vehicles

Apply at

Police Department    
110-1 Bicycle Registration No charge  Valid for life of bicycle    
           
Ch. 115 Building Construction

Apply to

Building Inspector    
115-6 Weatherization stipulation or waiver fee $50.00    
115-9            
Minimum Permit Fee for All Permits $40.00        
Residence, One and Two Family          
     and Attached Garage, Building Permit $0.22  per square foot    
Residence or Apartment, Three Family          
     and Over, Row Housing, Multiple           
     Family Dwelling, or Institutional          
     Building Permit $0.22  per square foot    
Residence, Addition, Building Permit $0.22  per square foot or fraction thereof  
Business or Office Building or          
     Addition thereto, Building Permit $0.20  per square foot or fraction thereof  
Manufacturing or Industrial (Office areas          
     to be included under E), Building Permit $0.15  per square foot or fraction thereof  
Permit to start construction of           
     Footings and Foundations $150.00  Multi-family, Industrial or Commercial  
  $100.00  One or Two Family    
Agricultural Building, Detached Garage          
     or Accessory Building Building Permit $0.18  per square foot    
Any other building, structure, alteration           
     or repair where square footage          
     cannot be calculated, Building Permit $8.00  per $1,000.00 valuation    
Heating, Incinerator Unit or          
     Wood Burning Appliance Permit          
          Up to and including 150,00 BTUs $40.00  per unit      
          Additional BTUS $15.00  per each 50,000 BTUs or fraction thereof
          Maximum Fee $750.00  per unit      
Commercial/Industrial Exhaust Hood          
     and Exhaust System Permit $60.00  per unit      
Heating and Air Conditioning           
     Distribution System Permit $1.50  per 100 sq.ft. of conditioned area  
     Minimum Fee $40.00        
Air Conditioning Permit          
     Up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTUs $40.00  per unit      
     Additional Fee $15.00  each ton or 12,000 BTUs or fraction thereof
     Maximum Fee $750.00  per unit      
Wrecking, Razing or Interior Demolition          
     Building Permit $40.00  minimum, plus $00.05 per square foot  
     Maximum Fee $500.00  per building      
     Fees may be waived at the discretion of
     the Building Inspector    
Moving Building over Public Ways Permit $100.00  plus $00.05 per square foot, plus bond  
Re-inspection Fee $50.00  per inspection    
Plan Examination Fees          
     One and Two Family Residence $100.00        
     Apartment, Three Family Residence,           
     Row Housing, Multiple Family Buildings $150.00  plus $15.00 per unit    
     Commercial/Industrial Alterations          
     and Additions $150.00        
     Addition - One or Two Fam. Dwelling $50.00        
     Alteration - One or Two Fam. Dwelling $30.00        
     Accessory Bldg. greater than 120 sq. ft. $50.00        
     Deck or Swimming Pool $30.00        
     Heating plans, lighting or energy          
     calculations to heating plans, submitted           
     separately $30.00        
     Priority Plan Review

Double fees

 At the discretion of the Building Inspector
     and depending upon the work load of the  
     Department, two business day priority plan 
     review may be provided at double the   
     regular rate for plan review fees.  Certified
     municipalities may also charge double the 
     regular State plan review fees in addition to 
     those listed herein.  Priority plan review
     shall not apply to submittals requiring review
     and/or approval by other governing agencies
     of the City.      
     Re-submittal of previously approved plans

$30.00

       
Special Inspection, Reports or Letter $150.00        
Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Seal $5.00  plus State fee    
Occupancy Permits          
     Residential $30.00  per unit, addition, alteration, or accessory
     building over 120 square feet  
     Office, Commercial and Industrial $125.00        
     Temporary Permit (6 months or less) $50.00        
Pool - in ground, above ground or spa Permit

$8.00

 per $1,000 valuation, $40.00 minimum  
Deck or Shed Building Permit $50.00        
Erosion Control Fees          
     One and Two Family Lots $100.00  per lot      
     Multi-family Units, Commercial Lots, $150.00  per building, plus $5.00 per 1,000 square 
     Industrial Lots and Institutional Lots    feet of disturbed lot area with a $2,000 max.
     Other $40.00  minimum      
Re-roofing, Re-siding or Trim,           
     Building Permit          
          Residential $40.00        
          Commercial $8.00  per $1,000 valuation,$250.00 max./building 
Other Fees At Cost  When charged to the City by other   
     government entities for reviewing plans or 
     permits.  Required to be paid at application.
DOUBLE FEES    UPON FAILURE TO OBTAIN A   
     PERMIT BEFORE WORK HAS BEEN  
     STARTED, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCIES
Failure to call for a Final Inspection $40.00        
           
           
Ch. 119 Burning, Open

Apply at

Fire Department    
119-1 Special Burn Permit No charge        
           
Ch. 128 Cigarettes and Tobacco Products

Apply at

City Hall      
128-1 Cigarette License $100.00        
           
Ch. 142 Electrical Work / Inspections

Apply to

Building Inspector    
142-2 Electrician's License $50.00  Initial fee      
  $35.00  Annual Renewal    
      Maintenance Electrician $25.00        
142-5 Electrical Permit Fees          
New Commercial and Industrial Buildings          
     Base Fee $40.00        
     Area Fee $0.04  per square foot for entire area  
     Temporary service and temporary          
          wiring installation $40.00        
     Signs-fluorescent, neon or incandescent $40.00  per sign      
Alterations to Commercial and Industrial          
     Buildings           
     The Greater of:          
          Area Fee $0.04  per square foot for entire area, plus service 
     fee of $40 for 200 amps, plus $10 for  
     each 100 amps in excess of 200 amps  
          or Inspection Fee $60.00  per number of estimated inspections, with a
     minimum fee of $200    
New Residential Buildings          
     Base Fee $40.00        
     Area Fee $0.08  per square foot for entire area  
     Swimming Pool (wiring and grounding) $40.00  each      
     Detached garages or accessory buildings

$0.08

 per square foot with a minimum fee of $40
Alterations to Residential Buildings          
     The Greater of:          
          Area Fee $0.08  per square foot for entire area, plus service 
     fee of $40 for 200 amps or less, plus $10
     for each 100 amps in excess of 200 amps
          or Inspection Fee $40.00  per inspection, with a minimum fee of $80
           
Ch. 155 Fire Prevention

Apply to

Fire Inspector    
155-4 Vendor Certification/Testing $50.00  NFPA 1 Inspection    
155-5B Safety Inspection No charge  Commercial - change in occupancy  
155-5D Storage Tanks          
     Storage Tank Plan Approval Same as amount charged by State of WI  
     Tank Closure Permit $75.00  Per tank      
155-6A Sprinkler Systems          
     Stop Work-Special Inspection $200.00  Plus double fees    
     Plan Approval $75.00

 Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer

     Installation Inspection $55.00  per hour      
     Witness Final Acceptance Test of System $75.00  Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer
155-6B Other Fire Suppression Systems          
     Stop Work-Special Inspection $200.00  Plus double fees    
     Plan Review $75.00  Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer
     Witness Final Acceptance Test of System $75.00  Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer
155-6C Fire Alarm or Detection System          
     Stop Work-Special Inspection. $200.00  Plus double fees    
     Plan Review $75.00  Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer
     Witness Final Acceptance Test of System $75.00  Plus fees charged by Fire Protection Engineer
155-6E Portable Extinguisher Installation Inspection No charge        
Other  Detailed Fire Investigation Report $25.00        
           
Ch. 159 Fireworks

Apply at

City Hall      
159-2 User's Permit No charge        
           
Ch. 165 Geographical Designation and Logo

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City Hall      
165-1 Use of Geographical Designignation and Logo $100.00        
165-2 Use of Logo Only $25.00        
           
Ch. 187 Intoxicating Liquor/Ferm. Malt Beverages   

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City Hall      
187-7A Retail Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverages $100.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
187-7B Retail Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverages          
     Full Year $100.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
     Six Month $50.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
     Temporary/Picnic (Special Gathering) $10.00        
187-7C Wholesaler's Ferm. Malt. Bev. $25.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
187-7D Retail "Class A" Liquor $500.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
187-7E Retail "Class B" Liquor          
     Full Year $500.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
     Six Months $250.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
187-7F Operator's $15.00        
     Provisional Operator's $3.00        
     Temporary Operator's $2.00        
187-7G Retail "Class C" (Wine) $100.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
187-7H Retail Reserve "Class B" Liquor $10,000.00  Plus publication charge of $15  
           
Ch. 193 Junk Collectors / Dealers

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City Hall      
193-2 Junk Collector $20.00        
Junk Dealer $20.00        
Junk Yard $20.00        
Each Additional Vehicle $10.00        
193-7C Duplicate License $2.00        
           
Ch. 219 Noise

Apply at

City Hall      
219-1B(5) Construction Equip. Operation $100.00  For operation outside of regular hours  
219-1D Loudspeaker Permit $25.00        
           
Ch. 223 Nonintoxicating and Soda Water Beverages

Apply at

City Hall      
223-2 Nonintoxicating Beverage License          
     Consumption On/Off Premises $10.00        
     Consumption Off Premises $5.00        
223-2 Soda Water Beverage  $5.00        
           
Ch. 234 Parks and Public Areas

Apply at

City Hall      
234-2 Special Occasion Permit no charge        
234-3 Overnight Camping Permit no charge        
           
Ch. 243 Plumbing

Apply to

Building Inspector    
243-5 Plumbing Permit Fees          
New Commercial and Industrial Buildings          
     Base Fee $40.00        
     Area Fee $0.04  per square foot for entire area  
     Sanitary and storm sewer building drains

$10.00

 for first 75 feet, plus $0.35 per each   
     additional foot  
     Manhole and Catch Basin $10.00  each      
     Laterals-water, sanitary and storm $30.00  for first 100 feet, plus $0.35 per each   
     additional foot    
Alterations to Commercial and Industrial          
     Buildings           
     Inspection Fee $10.00  per fixture, plus $60 per number of   
     anticipated inspections with a minimum fee 
     of $200      
New Residential Buildings          
     Base Fee $40.00        
     Area Fee $0.08  per square foot for entire area  
     Laterals-water, sanitary and storm $30.00  for first 100 feet, plus $0.35 per each   
     additional foot    
Alterations to Residential Buildings          
     Inspection Fee $10.00  per fixture, plus $40 per number of   
     anticipated inspections with a minimum fee 
     of $75      
           
           
Ch. 254 Sales

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City Hall      
254-1 Direct Seller's Registration $25.00        
254-1.1 Weights and Measures License $25.00        
Annual Assessment             Amount set by Council according to class of license
254-2 Vendor Vehicle Permit $15.00        
     Pushed, Pedaled or Pulled Vehicle $15.00        
     Motorized Vehicle $25.00        
254-3 Farmer's Market Permit $25.00        
254-5 Special Event Sales Permit $25.00        
           
Ch. 259 Sewers

Apply at

Water and Sewer Department  
259-5 Sewer Connection Fee, within City $1,500.00  per REU      
259-13 Industrial Discharge Permit $100.00        
259-16 Septage Disposal Permit $100.00        
           
Ch. 270 Stormwater Management

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City Hall      
270-12 Stormwater Permit Actual cost of City Engineer's charges  
           
Ch. 274 Streets and Sidewalks

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Department of Public Works  
274-11D Outdoor Seating Permit B2 & B2A Zoning Dist. $25.00    
274-18 Right-of-way Work-Deposit $2,000.00  Refundable on satisfactory restoration  
274-20 Right-of-way Permit          
     Excavation below 12" deep or pavement $150.00        
     Surface or above 12" below surface $25.00        
           
Ch. 278 Subdivision of Land

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City Hall      
278-76 Objecting Agency Review Fee Actual cost charged by Agency    
278-77 Preliminary Plat/CSM Review $30.00  Base fee, plus    
  $5.00  per lot      
     Reapplication $25.00        
278-78 Improvement Review Fee 1%  of estimated cost of public impr.  
278-79 Inspection Fee Actual cost of City Engineer's charges  
278-80 Final Plat/CSM Review $5.00  Base fee, plus:    
  $1.00  per lot      
     Reapplication $5.00        
278-81 Pu