Fee Increases 2009

City of Milford, Connecticut MEMORANDUM TO:

Planning and Zoning Board

FROM:

Emmeline Harrigan, AICP Assistant City Planner

DATE:

October 6, 2009

SUBJECT:

Fee Increases

The State Budget (Public Act 09-03) that went into effect on September 8, 2009 increased the State’s portion of all Planning and Zoning fees from $30 to $60 effective on October 1, 2009. As a result, the City’s fees need to be adjusted. Excluding subdivision fees, which the Board may revise of their own authority, State Statue requires that the Board review and make fee increase recommendations for approval to the Board of Aldermen. The recent KRIT report recommends an increase in Planning and Zoning Fees. As demonstrated in attached fee comparison, the City’s fees are well below those charged in other communities. The proposed fees are based on the middle ground of those communities surveyed. Planning & Zoning Fee Schedule Type Zoning Permit – New Primary Structures/Substantial Improvements Additions Accessory Structures Sign Permit ($1.00 per 10 square feet) Certificate of Zoning Compliance Approval of Location – Motor Vehicle (New) Motor Vehicle (Existing) Site Plan Review** Revision Special Permit** Major Amendment Minor Amendment Special Exception** Automotive/Truck Related Issues Fill Removal

Existing City Fee

Proposed City Fee

Total Charge*

$22 $12 $12 $10 min. $5

$35 $25 $25 $50 min $25

$95 $85 $85 $110 min. $85

$105 $35 $25

$125 $125 $100 $75 $200 $100 $75 $200 $150 $300

$185 $185 $160 $135 $260 $160 $135 $260 $210 $360

$75 $75 $25 $75 $150 $300

Type Zone Change Petitions Subdivision Applications Resubdivisions/Public Hearing review required Coastal Area Site Plan Review Variances One- or Two-Family Multi-Family 3-10 Units 11-30 Units 31+ Units Commercial/Industrial 5,000 SF or less 5,001 – 40,000 SF Over 40,000 SF Subdivisions 1-10 Lots 11-29 Lots 30+ Lots

Existing City Fee $75 $20/lot $50 min. $75

Proposed City Fee $240 $100/lot $200 min. $75

Total Charge $300 $260 min.

$10 $20

$100 $60

$160 $120

$50 $100 $180

$125 $200 $400

$185 $260 $460

$80 $130 $180

$150 $225 $400

$210 $285 $460

$50 $80 $170

$125 $200 $400

$185 $260 $460

$135

*The Total Charge listed above includes the $60 State mandated fee combined with the City’s fee. **In addition to the above fees, an applicant will pay $15.00 per 1,000 SF or portion thereof for Site Plan Review or $20.00 per Unit for Condominiums or Apartments.

In addition to those fees affected by the State required increases, staff recommends increasing copying fees in line with other City Departments as follows: 8”x11” – from $.50 to $1.00 per page 8”x14” – from $.50 to $1.00 per page 11”x17” – from $1.00 to $2.00 per page Certified copies would remain $5.00 per page. No other changes to fees are requested at this time.

Comparison of Planning & Zoning Fees in other Towns (Excludes $60 State Mandated Fee) Branford Danbury Fairfield Hamden Zoning Permit – $60New Primary N/A $35N/A 110/res Structures/Substantial $450+ Improvements Additions Accessory Structures

(Based on cost of construction)

Sign Permit

N/A

Certificate of Zoning Compliance Approval of Location – Motor Vehicle (New) Motor Vehicle (Existing)

$25

Site Plan Review Revision Special Permit Major Amendment Minor Amendment Special Exception Automotive/Truck Related Issues Fill Removal Zone or Regulation Change Petitions Subdivision Applications Resubdivisions/Public Hearing review required Coastal Area Site Plan Review Variances One- or Two-Family Multi-Family 3-10 Units 11-30 Units 31+ Units Commercial/Industrial 5,000 SF or less 5,001 – 40,000 SF Over 40,000 SF Subdivisions 1-10 Lots 11-29 Lots 30+ Lots 1 – Includes an $80 advertising fee. 2 – Must include a Site Plan Application.

N/A $100$325

$30 min plus $15/SF for commercial

$210$4351 N/A N/A $2001 $200 plus $60/lot 1 N/A $100 $100

$150 $45 $100 $65 $55/1 st $85/over $40-$75

$25 min. $2.50/SF N/A

N/A

$120

$50

$20-60+

$150 $150 $250

$160 $160 N/A

N/A $195

$350 $350 $350 $350 2

$100 $100 $100 $100

$95$145 $245 $220 $95 N/A

N/A N/A $350 $150/lot $100/fre e split

N/A N/A $200 $50/lot

N/A N/A $320 $100/lot $300 min.

N/A N/A $400 $90/lot $580 min.

N/A

$40/any type

$95/any type

N/A $120 for SFR

$200 N/A

Stratford

$150 for Flood Plain Permit

$350 $350 N/A

$300-600 $300-600

$220 for commercial

$25/unit $230 min.