2016-25 Right-of-Way Permits Fee ScheduleRESOLUTION 2016 -25
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING A FEE SCHEDULE FOR
RIGHT -OF -WAY PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, through the adoption of Ordinance 2016 -06, the Village Council amended Chapter 24
of the Village Code of Ordinances to require a permit for all work performed in public rights -of -way
located throughout the Village and provide a comprehensive regulatory scheme; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2016 -06 requires the adoption of a comprehensive fee schedule for
right -of -way permits, specifying the permit and processing fees and establishing charges and fines
for violation of the permit conditions and /or the applicable Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council determines that adoption of this Resolution is in the best interests
of the residents and citizens of the Village of North Palm Beach.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE
OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are ratified as true and incorporated herein.
Section 2. The Village Council hereby adopts and approves the Right -of -Way Permitting
Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. All Resolutions, or parts of resolutions, in conflict with this Resolution are hereby
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 12M DAY OF N
(Village Seal)
ATTEST:
Exhibit A
Village of North Palm Beach
Right -of -Way Permitting
Fee Schedule
Right -of -Way Utilization Permit Application and Processing Fee (1)
$35.00
Residential Driveway Apron Construction
$35.00
Sidewalk Repair /Construction, first 100' LF or fraction thereof
$35.00
Each Additional 100' LF or fraction thereof
$35.00
Crane /Lifting Equipment Placement, per day
$25.00
Roll -off Dumpster Placement, Per day
$25.00
Construction Material Placement (Swale /Right -of -Way, per day)
$25.00
Tree Trimming Operation (Rolling locations, per day)
$35.00
Permit Extension(s), 30 calendar days (Nonrefundable)
$35.00
Permit Renewal, (Expired Permit)
$35.00
Maintenance of Traffic Plan Review, (2) reviews
$135.00
Maintenance of Traffic Plan Review, Each additional review
$60.00
Roadway Closure /Obstruction (per lane -foot per day)
$0.50
Sidewalk Closure /Obstruction (per linear foot per day)
$0.50
Roadway /Sidewalk Closure Work Completion Delay (2)
2X
Special Events w/ Road Closure
$265.00
Open Cut Roadway, Per Cut Location
$218.00
Utility Pole Installation - Overhead Facilities, Each Pole
$109.00
Franchise Utility Main / Cable / Line Install, Per 100' Linear
$20.00
Franchise Utility Cabinet Installation, Per Location
$163.50
Permit Violation Charges (All Permits)
Work Commencement (without valid permit) (3)
2X Permit Fee
Work Commencement (valid permit — without notice)
$100.00
Work Outside Permit Limits (with valid permit)
2X Permit Fee
Work With A Suspended or Expired Permit (4)
$500.00
Closure /Obstruction (without valid permit) (5)
$500.00
Closure /Obstruction (exceeding permit limits) (5)
$150.00
Abandoned Barricade /Temporary Signage Collection /Storage
Traffic Signage & VMS Board, per day
$10.00
Barricade (All Type), per day
$5.00
Collection Fee (30 calendar days past due) (6)
$35.00
Emergency Response Cost Recovery (7)
Emergency Response - Street Maintenance Actual Cost (8)
(1) NOTE: Right -of -Way permits are valid for a maximum of 30 calendar days from date of issue. Permits may be
extended in 30 calendar day increments at time of issuance. Additional work not authorized by the original permit
terms will require a new permit or modification of existing permit. Fees payable upon submission of permit
application.
(2) NOTE: Closure /Obstructions exceeding the prescribed permit time limits will be assessed fees equal to 2 times
the daily closure rate for each day, or fraction thereof, of additional closure /obstruction.
(3) NOTE: Violation charge applicable in all cases where work commences without a valid Village of North Palm
Beach right -of -way permit. Violation charges will not apply to emergency work, if permit is applied for within two
(2) business days following the commencement of emergency work. Violation charges will be assessed separately
and shall be equal to the total of the permit assessment, effectively doubling the permit fee.
(4) NOTE: Violation charges will be assessed for work completed with a suspended or expired permit in the
amount of $500 per day, or fraction thereof, per occurrence. Work completed with a suspended or expired permit
will be assumed defective without inspection and may be rejected in part or entirety.
(5) NOTE: Violation charges will be assessed for closure /obstruction of roadway, sidewalk, or public access in the
amount of $500 per day, or fraction thereof, per occurrence. Violation charges will be assessed for
closure /obstruction of roadway, sidewalk, or public access in the amount of $150 per day, or fraction thereof, per
occurrence for incidents that exceed a valid permit work limitations.
(6) NOTE: Fees assessed for additional work, time extension, late charge, or emergency response are due upon
issuance. Fees are determined to be past due if not paid within 30 calendar days of issuance.
(7) NOTE: Emergency response cost recovery expenses may be assessed in association with capital construction,
site development, right -of -way construction, and infrastructure maintenance activity that result in damage or
disruption of service to a Village owned facility or utility. Additional fines, fees, or cost recovery expenses may be
levied by other regulatory agencies.
(8) NOTE Actual Cost will include, but is not limited to: labor, overhead, equipment, materials, laboratory
analysis, and municipal contractor cost.
NOTE: The Village reserves the right to refuse service to any construction or permitted work site based on non-
payment of fees. The Village reserves the right to refuse service and permitting to business entities or individuals
based on outstanding unpaid fees. Non - payment of fees shall constitute proper documented notification by the
Village of fees due and failure of the receiving party to pay or appeal said fees within twenty (20) business days of
receipt of notification.
NOTE: Fees described wherein may adjust annually at a rate equal to the Consumer Price Index or three percent
(3 %), whichever may be determined more appropriate, each October 1st, beginning October 1, 2017.
NOTE: Refer to per day charges shall be for calendar days, inclusive of weekends and holidays.