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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-069
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING ADMINISTRATIVE FILING FEES FOR LAND
MANAGEMENT, SIGNS,ZONING AND PLATTING REQUESTS
WHEREAS, in accordance with provisions of the Seward City Code, City Council
Resolution 1997-003 established certain fees for land management, signs and zoning activities;
and
WHEREAS, on May 22, 2019 the Seward Planning & Zoning Commission held a work
session to discuss the current schedule of filing fees for Land Management, Signs, Zoning and
Platting services charged by the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, the current schedule of filing fees for Land Management, Signs, Zoning
and Platting services do not adequately recoup the City's costs of providing certain services;
therefore,the costs are borne by the general public; and
WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission finds that providing these services is
of special benefit to citizens, both separate and apart from the general benefit to the public, and
in the interests of fairness to the general public, the Community Development Department
desires to better recover the costs of providing these services from citizens who have sought the
City's services by revising the schedule of filing fees contained herein; and
WHEREAS, fees and charges for services included in Attachment A do not exceed the
estimated amount required to provide the services for which they are charged, and represent only
the amounts necessary to recover the cost of providing the service and/or enforcing the
regulations for which they are charged; and
WHEREAS, SCC 15.01.045 provides for the establishment of fees to defray a
significant portion of the administration costs associated with the processing of zoning-related
applications; and
WHEREAS, at its June 18, 2019 Special Meeting, the Seward Planning & Zoning
Commission approved Planning & Zoning Resolution 2019-012, recommending City Council
amend the administrative filing fees for land management, signs, zoning and platting requests.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the fees services as set forth in the
fee schedule which is included herein as Attachment A to defray the costs of copying, printing,
mailing, public notice publication, public posting, staff report research and preparation, and other
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-069
miscellaneous costs associated with Land Management, Signs,Zoning and Platting services.
Section 2. All resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby rescinded.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
12th day of August,2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-069
ATTACHMENT A
LAND MANAGEMENT, SIGNS, ZONING AND PLATTING
SCHEDULE OF FILING FEES
Land Use Schedule of Rates,Charges and Fees NEW Fee
Conditional Use Permit 300 +Recording Fee
Employee Campground Permit- (annual fee) $200
Encroachment Permit 50 + Recording Fee
Floodplain Permit $100
Land Use Amendment $300
Large format Printing 17 x 22 (per page) $15
Large format Printing 22 x 34 (per page) $20
Large format Printing 24 x 36 (per page) $25
Large format Printing 28 x 40 (per page) $30
Large format Printing 34 x 44 (per page) $45
Large format Printing 36 x 48(per page) $65
Large format Printing (Custom print job) $100+ Staff Time
Lease Amendment 100 + Recording Fee
Lease Assignment 50+ Recording Fee
Lease Sublet Consent $50
Non-Conforming Certification $50
Preliminary Plat Review $75
Recording Fees Set By State of Alaska
RV Park, Mobil Home/Camper Park Permit(annual fee) $200
Sign Permit $30
Site Plan Review Included in Building Permit Fee
Street Address Assignment No Charge
Variance - Land Development Requirement 300+ Recording Fee
Variance- Sign $100
Rezone(Zoning District Change) $300
Zoning Code Appeal $350
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date July 22, 20�19
To: City Council
Through: Scott Meszaros, City Manage
From: Jackie C. Wilde, Planner
Agenda Item: Amending administrative filing fees for land management, signs, zoning
and platting.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session to discuss the current schedule
of filing, fees for Land Management, Signs, Zoning and Platting, services charged by the
Community Development Department on May 22, 2019. Seward City Code 15,01.045 provides
for the establishment of fees to defray a significant portion of the administration costs associated
with the processing zoning-related-applications.
Provisions of the Seward City Code, Resolution No. 97-003 established certain fees for land
management, signs and zoning activities. The current schedule of filing fees for Land
Management, Signs, Zoning and Platting, services do not adequately recoup the City's costs of
providing certain services therefore, the costs are borne by the general public.
The Planning and Zoning Commission finds that providing these services is of special benefit to
applicants both separate and apart from the general benefit to the public. The fees and charges for
services included in attachment A do not exceed the estimated amount required to provide the
services for which they are charged and represent only amounts necessary to recover the cost of
providing the service andlor enforcing the regulations for which they are charged.
INTENT:
The Community Development Department desires to better recover the costs of providing these
services from applicants who have sought the City's services by revising the schedule of filing
fees.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: X
Strategic Plan:
Other: Seward City Code 15.01.045 X
FISCAL NOTE:
Revenues associated with these fee changes are unable to be estimated at this time. It is
anticipated however, that revenues for these line items will increase while decreasing relative
operating costs currently being borne by the general fund.
Approved by Finance Departmentj 4............................
ATIORNEY REVIEW: Yes
RECOMMENDATION:
Council approve Resolution amending administrative filing fees for land
management, signs, zoning and Platting requests.
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REDLINED ATTACHMENT A
LAND MANAGEMENT, SIGNS, ZONING AND PLATTING
SCHEDULE OF FILING FEES
Land Use Schedule of Rates, Charges and Fees PREVIOUS Fee NEW Fee
Conditional Use Permit $2-5-0 $300 +Recording Fee
Copies 8 1/z x 11 & 11 x 17 B &W(per page) $0.40
Copies 8 1/z x 11 & 11 x 17 Color (per page) $1.00
Employee Campground Permit- (annual fee) 0 $200
Encroachment Permit $50 +Recording Fee $50 +Recording Fee
Floodplain Permit NEW $100
Land Use Amendment 0 $300
Large format Printing 17 x 22 (pet-page) NEW $15
Large format Printing 22 x 34 (per page) NEW $20
Large format Printing 24 x 36 (per page) NEW $25
Large format Printing 28 x 40 (per page) NEW $30
Large format Printing 34 x 44 (per page) NEW $45
Large format Printing 36 x 48(perpage) NEW $65
Large format Printing (Custom print job) $100 + Staff Time
Lease Amendment $100 +Recording Fee $100 +Recording Fee
Lease Assignment $50 +Recording Fee $50 +Recording Fee
Lease Sublet Consent $50 $50
Non-Conforming Certification $50 $50
Preliminary Plat Review W $75
Recording Fees Set By State of Alaska Set By State of Alaska
RV Park, Mobile Home/Camper Park Permit (annual fee) &1-50 $200
Sign Permit $4-5 $30
Included in Building Included in Building
Site Plan Review Permit Fee Permit Fee
Street Address Assignment No Charge No Charge
Variance - Land Development Requirement 0 $300 +Recording Fee
Variance - Sign $100 $100
Rezone (Zoning District Change) 0 $300
Zoning Code Appeal 00 $350
CLERK'S NOTE: The yellow highlights indicate fees that are set under a different fee schedule (Res 96-107)
and it is recommended that these fees be handled in a separate resolution.
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