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Fees



CITY OF CORAL GABLES, FLORIDA RESOLUTION NO. 2009-195

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CORAL GABLES AMENDING RESOLUTION 2008- 201 (AS AMENDED), WHICH ESTABLISHED FEES FOR VARIOUS LICENSES, LOCAL BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS, SERVICES, AND PENALTIES BY THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES, BY INCREASING THE LOCAL BUSINESS TAX RATES, INSPECTION FEES, AND RECORDING FEES; PROVIDING FOR THE CORRECTION OF CERTAIN SCRIVENERS ERRORS AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS,Resolution No. 2008-201 (As Amended), passed and adopted by the City Commission on November 18, 2008; and subsequently amended by Resolution No. 2006-187, passed and adopted by the City Commission on October 10,2006, Resolution 2006-211 on December 12, 2006, Resolution 2007-153 on June 26, 2007 and Resolution 2007-245 on October 23, 2007 established fees for various licenses, permits, services and penalties by the City of Coral Gables; and

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2006-27 establishing a special revenue fund entitled "Citywide Records Management Infrastructure, Business Process Improvement: Enterprise Content Management Project" was passed and adopted by the City Commission on September 26, 2006 and is by reference made a part of this resolution; and

WHEREAS, those documents that require the one dollar ($1.00) per page filing fee obligated by Ordinance No. 2006-27 are indicated by an asterisk (*) herein; and

WHEREAS, any subsequent increases or additions to the fees contained in this resolution shall be established by the City Commission by amending this resolution; and

WHEREAS, the City Commission has determined that in order to meet rising costs and charges, it is necessary to raise fees;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CORAL GABLES:

SECTION 1. The foregoing "Whereas" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Resolution upon adoption hereof.

SECTION 2. The fees for the various licenses, permits and services furnished by the City of Coral Gables and the charges for various penalties and violations are as follows:

Enforcement
*Note: Those documents that require a one dollar ($1.00) per page filing fee obligated by Ordinance No. 2006-27 are indicated by an asterisk (*).
Fees for copies of ordinances and other records. City Code Section 2-389.
   Document or Copy, (each set) Per Page First Page Each Addl. Page 1 Mail Charges
(1) Copies (Xerox, printed or mimeograph material) to include: Ordinances, contracts, licenses, reports, statements, excerpts of boards and committee meetings, etc., (if preprinted)               
Record readily available and no research required.    0.15       $1.00 minimum
If research required (additional pages must be same subject or same meeting) Actual cost            
(2) Mimeograph, offset printing or microfilm copies of the above (when stencils, plates, etc., have to be prepared)               
Record readily available and no research required.       $5.00 $3.00 $1.00/min.
If research required Actual cost    $5.00 $3.00 $1.00/min.
(3) Copies of commission minutes:               
Records readily available and no research required 0.15          $2.00
If research required $15.00 minimum or actual cost above minimum       xxx $2.00
(4) City Clerk's summary of commission meeting action    0.15         
(5) Material typed by city clerk personnel (size 8 1/2 × 11)               
Records readily available and no research required    0.15       $1.00/min.
If research required (additional pages must be same subject or same meeting) Actual cost 0.15       $1.00/min.
(6) Records on appeals $90.00          $4.00/min.
(7) Photocopies of unofficial material       0.15 0.15 $1.00/min.
(8) Certification--City seal $1.00 ea.            
(9) Updated list of boards and committees $15.00 ea.          $4.00
(10) Affidavits (research and preparation) of official records $10.00          $1.00/min.
(11) Printed copy of City Charter (see Resolution No. 25978)              
(12) Printed and bound copies of City Code (City Charter included) One-year supplements to Code Actual cost to reproduce*          $25.00
(13) Transcript from recording of commission meeting (8 1/2 × 11)               
Initial cost       0.15 0.15   
(14) Recording fees and service charge, Restrictive covenants, agreements and other instruments       Fee set by Clerk of Circuit Court Fee set by Clerk of Circuit Court   
(15) Video recording of commission meeting $3.00           $3.00
(16) Mailing list of owners of real property in Coral Gables $300.00 min. plus 0.12 each property          $6.00
(17) Mailing list of occupational licenses local business taxes issued by Coral Gables $300.00 min. plus 0.12 each license          $6.00
(18) Computer search for special data $50.00 per hour minimum one hour            
(19) Register of lien tax certificates purchased $5.00          $1.00/min.
(20) Certified lien search statement $50.00          $1.00/min.
(21) Certified list of license-- Eight names per page    $8.00       $1.00/min.
(22) Fee for collecting dishonored check, draft or other order of payment to the city Maximum fee permitted by Florida Statute            
(23) Certification of license, lien or tax payments indicating amount, receipt and date paid               
Records readily available and no research required $5.00          $1.00/min.
If research required Actual cost          $1.00/min.
(24) Printed copies of financial reports and budgets: First copy at no charge, additional copies at    0.15       $3.00
(25) Copy of police department accident report    0.15/0.20 double sided       $1.00 minimum
(26) Copy of police department complaint report    0.15        $1.00 minimum
(27) Copy of police department internal affairs report Actual cost          $1.00 minimum
Investigative tape recordings (interview) $20.00            
(28) Copy of police department traffic homicide report $30.00            
(29) Copy of police department special unit report    0.15       $1.00 minimum
(30) Copy of police department--Supplementary report    0.15       $1.00 minimum
(31) Fingerprint cards (per card) $15.00            
(32) Letter of good conduct from police department (required by immigration department) $15.00            
Double sided copy (Police)    0.20         
Report Certification (true copy) (Police) $1.00            
Public Notary (Police Department Documents) $1.00            
Public Notary (Personal Documents, Police) $10.00            
Improper Equipment Check (Citation Compliance, Police) $4.00            
Background check (Query only, Police) $5.00            
(33)(a) Printed and bound copy of zoning context $40.00          $4.00
Supplements $5.00 per year             $3.00
Supplements $2.00 per year             $1.00
(34) Photocopies of microfilm of plans: (Building, engineering, planning, etc.)    $7.50       $2.00
(35) Comprehensive plan Actual cost            
(36) Future land use map Actual cost Actual cost Actual cost Actual cost  Actual cost
(37) Zoning map Actual cost            
(38)City commission agenda $30.00/yr.            
(39) Communications section, police department tape recordings $15.00            
(40) Fire department--Fire report       0.15 0.15 $1.00
Fire department--Rescue report       0.15 0.15 $1.00
Fire department--Supplementary report       0.15 0.15 0.40
(41) Public works--North/south maps    $7.50         
(42) Public works blueprints Actual cost  Actual cost  Actual cost  Actual cost  Actual cost 
Aerials $35.00 per page  $35.00         
Overlays    $35.00         
Aerial and overlay combination    $35.00         
Misc. prints up to 24" × 36"    $35.00         
Misc. prints over 24" × 36"    $35.00         
(43) Shipping and handling of items requiring special attention Actual cost            
(44) Copies of City Commission meeting video $35.00            
(45) Board of Architects copies of minutes (copies readily available) $150.00 per year            
(46) Copies of Board of Architects, if research required Actual Cost            
(47) Monthly Building Report $100.00 per year            
Monthly Building Report, if research required Actual Cost            
(48) Code Enforcement Lien Search $100.00            
(49) Code Enforcement Lien Search, 24 hour turnover $200.00            
(50) Code Enforcement administrative fee $75.00            
All mail charges as shown are applicable per envelope or package and
¹Each double-sided page $0.20
²Through Municipal Code Corporation
  

 
Pitbull permit or license fee. City Code section 10-40.
Fee required * $10.00 *
  
Parking Fees. City Code 74-100-248
Meter Bags
$10.00 per day, per meter
Cash keys - Non Residents $15.00 deposit per key
$10.00 refunded upon return of key in good condition
Cash keys - Residents No deposit required
Monthly Parking Permits* 74-138 Garage 1,Garage 2, lot 1, Lot 6,Lot 12, Lot 16,Lot 21, Lot 22, Lot 23, Lot 36 and Business Village $95.00 monthly* Permit in all other facilities $85.00 monthly * Evening and Weekend only permits in Garages $50.00 monthly*
Permits for underutilized permits areas (less than 50% occupancy) $50.00 monthly
Residential Parking Permits * $20.00 per vehicle per year
Permanent Parking Meter Removal 74-140* Actual lost revenue per year based upon one week of revenue collection
Maximum Short-term Meter Rate $1.25 per hour
  
Fees for emergency rescue services. City Code Section 26-1 and City Code Section 30-6
Advanced life support rescue and transport 1 $425.93
Advanced life support rescue and transport 2 $616.47
Basic life support rescue and transport $358.67
Specialty Care Transport $600.00
Oxygen administration, per tank or fraction thereof $30.00
Mileage, per mile or fraction thereof $10.00
Cardiac monitoring $25.00
Backboard $25.00
Cervical collar $25.00
IV solutions $25.00
Special Handling(Extrication, etc.) $25.00
[*The maximum cost to a resident will be the prevailing Medicare allowable rate for Emergency Medical Transporation. Residents with Medicare coverage will not be charged a Medicare co-payment.]
  
Alarm Users. City Code Section 26-32 thru 26-39
Registration fee * $35.00 *
Failure to obtain a valid alarm user certificate within 20 days of notice $100.00
Penalty charge for each activation occurring thereafter without an alarm use certificate. $200.00
Renewal of certificate recording fee * $10.00 *
Certificates not renewed by January 31 of each year $15.00 fee for the month of February, $20.00 fee when paid in the month of March.
Failure to pay $25.00 and renew the alarm user certificate by April 20th Revocation of certificate
Failure to correct violations, first violation $100.00
Failure to correct violations, second violation $200.00
Failure to correct violations, each additional violation $200.00
Response to alarm; failure to comply with affidavit process $200.00
Request for appeal to determinations of alarm violation guilt $75.00
False alarms, first two in calendar year No charge
Third false alarm in calendar year $60.00
Fourth false alarm in calendar year $110.00
False alarm after fourth $210.00
Late charge for failure to pay the false alarm fee, or other fees contained in this chapter within 30-days, past due 41-60 days $25.00
 Late charge for failure to pay the false alarm fee, or other fees contained in this chapter within 30-days, past due 61-90 days $25.00
 Late charge for failure to pay the false alarm fee, or other fees contained in this chapter within 30-days, past due 91-120 days $25.00
 Late charge for failure to pay the false alarm fee, or other fees contained in this chapter within 30-days, greater than 120 days $25.00
The fee for false alarms, late fees, penalty charges, violations and costs for deactivating a nuisance alarm will be declared to be a debt due to the City, and such amount shall constitute a lien against the premises to the same extent and character a a lien for special assessment and with the same penalties
Successful completion of alarm user awareness class by the alarm user will result in the award of a class completion certificate. The certificate may be used in lieu of one $50.00 assessment fee imposed pursuant to this section. The certificate must be used within 365 days from the date it is issued. *
Automatic telephone dialing alarm systems prohibited; penalty. $200.00
  
Fire Code. City Code Section 30-3
Indoor and outdoor Pyrotechnics permit fees $500.00
Upfront processing fee, due when building permit application is received. Non refundable, credited toward final permit fee. * $0.50 per $1,000 of estimated construction cost. *
Minimum fee for all permits in this section. This fee includes Automatic telephone dialing alarm systems prohibited; penalty. One Certificate of Occupancy Inspection $104.00
New buildings or additions, alterations and repairs to buildings and other structures for each 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $1.00 each additional 100 sq. ft. or portion or Fractional portion of floor thereafter. $2.75 for each 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area up to 2,000 sq. ft. plus $1.00 each additional 100 sq. ft. or portion or fractional portion of floor thereafter.
Acceptance tests for sprinkler systems, rough inspections $250.00 up to 49 heads plus $0.40 per additional head over 49. 
Acceptance tests for sprinkler systems, final inspections $250.00 up to 49 heads plus $0.40 per additional head over 49
Partial sprinkler system inspection (per inspection)* $50.00
Acceptance test for standpipes* $250.00
Acceptance test for fire pumps* $250.00
Acceptance test of other suppression systems ex; hood systems, C02 $250.00
Hydrant use permit, construction meters * $100.00 *
Security deposit for use of hydrant related to construction *refundable upon satisfactory inspection by Fire Department $1500.00 *
Hydrant use permit, pest control, lawn spraying, etc. (annual per meter) * $140.00 *
Hydrant flow test. $250.00
Acceptance test for alarm systems $250.00 up to 100 devices plus $1.40 per additional device over 100
Partial alarm system (per inspection) $50.00
Acceptance test for smoke control systems $250.00
Request for special inspection hours $200.00
Re-inspection fee 2nd reinspection $75.00
Re-inspection fee 3rd or greater reinspection $100.00
Automatic re-inspection fee. For any inspection failing due to:

    a. Incorrect address given preventing inspection
    b. Occupancy not ready for inspection
    c. No contractor on site or access to site on inspectors arrival
    d. No approved plans on site
    e. Previous violation / rejection item not corrected
$75.00
The payment of re-inspection fees will be required before any further permits will be issued to person or firm owing same, and further inspections may be refused until payment or re-inspection has been made.
Review of previously approved plans for revision or replacement of plans lost by owner or representative. $75.00
Working without permit: When work is commenced prior to the obtaining of any required permit, a penalty of double the standard permit fee shall be charged to the applicant
  
Life safety inspection fees. (City Code Section 30-4)
Hospital. All facilities licensed to operate as hospitals, annually $500.00
Nursing homes. All facilities licensed to operate as hospitals, annually $200.00
Adult congregate living facilities. All facilities Licensed to operate as adult congregate living facilities housing 12 or fewer clients, annually $50.00
Adult congregate living facilities. All facilities Licensed to operate as adult congregate living facilities housing greater than 12 clients, annually $150.00
Community based residential facilities. All facilities licensed to operate as community based residential facilities, annually $50.00 
Substance abuse facilities. All facilities licensed to operate as substance facilities, annually $50.00
Day care centers and nursery schools. All facilities with 12 or less clients licensed to operate as day care centers and nursery schools, annually $50.00
Day care centers and nursery schools. All facilities over 12 clients licensed to operate as day care centers and nursery schools, annually $100.00
Private schools. All facilities licensed to operate as private schools, minimum annually $50.00 plus $1.50 per student
Apartments, condominium, hotels, motels, lodging, rooming houses, having up to 50 units, annually $125.00
Apartments, condominium, hotels, motels, lodging, rooming houses, greater than 50 units, annually $125.00 plus $1.25 each additional unit over 50
Mercantile occupancies. All facilities under 3,000 sq. ft. licensed to operate as mercantile occupancies, annually $50.00
Mercantile occupancies. All facilities 3,000 sq. ft. and Arger licensed to operate as mercantile occupancies, annually $150.00
Business occupancies. All facilities under 3,000 sq. ft. licensed to operate as business occupancies, annually $50.00
Business occupancies. All facilities 3,000 - 10,000 sq. ft. licensed to operate as business occupancies, annually $100.00
Business occupancies. All facilities 10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft. licensed to operate as business occupancies, annually $150.00
Business occupancies. All facilities over 50,000 sq. ft. licensed to operate as business occupancies, annually $300.00
Tents and Temporary structure inspections per inspection $75.00
Local business tax inspection. All inspections used for occupational licenses local business tax annually $50.00
  
Solid waste disposal. City Code Section 54-112(a)
Service permit * $15.00 per location *
     
Solid waste disposal. City Code Section 54-117(f)(4)a
Franchise filing fees - new initial franchise or reapplication * $1,300.00 *
Renewal of a franchise * $1,300.00 *
Transfer of franchise (other than pro-forma transfer) * $650.00 *
Pro-forma transfer of franchise * $130.00 *
  
Solid waste disposal. City Code Section 54-117(j)(1)a
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the franchise fee shall be the greater of a flat annual fee set forth above in the amount of three thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($3,250.00) or 22 percent of the roll-off-waste contractors annual gross receipts for all customers serviced within the city, as reflected in the contractors' financial books and records, and in the agreements between the roll-off-waste contractor and all of its customers in the City
  
Solid waste disposal violations. City Code Section 54-117(dd)
Placement of containers without franchise $500.00
Failure to comply with record and reporting requirements $500.00
Failure to obtain approval to transfer franchise $500.00
  
Solid waste collection fees. City Code section 54-187
Residences, duplexes, apartments of six units or less:
A. Garbage and trash (maximum volume based on structure):
   Quarterly Annual
Residences (max. two 30-gallon cans, one cubic yard of trash per week) $190.00 $685.00
One auxiliary living unit (each unit max. one 30-gallon can and one-half ( 1/2) cubic yard of trash per week) $90.00 $342.50
Duplexes (max. two 30-gallon cans for each unit, two cubic yards of trash per week) total for both units) $360.00 $1370.00
Apartments (each unit max. one 30-gallon can per unit, one-half cubic yard of trash each unit, based on total units for each building) $90.00 $342.50
B. Large bulky item pickup fee:
For special pickup of large household or other bulky items (e.g. furniture, appliances, fixtures, large tree stumps, etc.) $50.00 each piece
C. Code violation trash removal dispatch fee:
For dispatching a special trash removal operation associated with a code violation $50.00 each occurrence plus 10.00 per cubic yard of trash moved
D. Excess trash removal fee
For removal of excess trash in quantities greater than maximum allowed yardage per type of structure $10.00 per cubic yard
  
E. Special solid waste collection services fees
Trash - Fee for deployment of trash collection crew on an unscheduled day $150.00 per incident plus $10.00 per cubic yard collected
Stormwater Management Utility. City Code Section 78-162
Stormwater services - residential service $6.70 per ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit) per month
  
Street work permit fees. City Code Section 62-64(a)
A. Asphalt paving *
0-30 square yards * $75.00 *
Additional over 30 square yards per 30 square yards or fraction thereof * $30.00 *
B. Barricades *
0-50 feet * $75.00 *
Additional over 50 feet per 100 feet or fraction thereof $30.00 *
C. Covered walkways *
0--50 feet * $125.00 *
Additional over 50 feet per 50 feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
D. Encroachments *
2 1/2 times employee's hourly rate to include over-head. If applicable, consultant's fee will be added. * $300.00 minimum *
E. Excavations for underground construction *
0-250 square feet * $125.00 *
Next 250 square feet * $50.00 *
Additional over 500 square feet per 250 square feet or fraction thereof * $25.00 *
F. Landscaping: *
0-250 square feet * $200.00 *
Additional over 250 square feet per 250 square feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
G. Resurfacing existing asphalt paving. *   
0--100 square yards * $200.00 *
Additional over 100 square feet per 100 square yards or fraction thereof * $75.00 *
H. Parkway restoration (SOD): *   
0--250 square feet * $50.00 *
Additional over 250 square feet per 250 square feet or fraction thereof * $20.00 *
I. Sidewalks: *   
0--250 square feet * $125.00 *
Next 250 square feet * $135.00 *
Additional over 500 square feet per 250 square feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
J. Special driveways, per approach * $175.00 *
K. Surveying to establish or reestablish control points. Elevations per point * $60.00 *
L. Resurvey a line or grade: *   
0--50 feet * $95.00 *
Additional over 50 feet per 100 feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
M. Temporary crane, trailer, or truck on the right-of-way. Flat fee per day first five days and every five days or fraction thereof after * $100.00 *
N. Temporary public right-of-way usage: *   
0--50 square feet * $100.00 *
Additional over 50 square feet per 50 square feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
The right-of-way usage permit is issued for a maximum of 30 days, and a new permit with the appropriate fees charged must be obtained after the expiration date.   
O. Fence: *   
0--50 feet * $100.00 *
Additional over 50 feet per 100 feet or fraction thereof * $50.00 *
P. Utility placement *   
Poles, anchors, splice pits, manholes, hand holes, catch basins, pedestals vaults, and auger holes * $110.00 *
Plus, for additional, per block (on same permit)*  $15.00 *
Q. Temporary drainage into city storm sewer system* $1,000.00 *
R. Annual maintenance dewatering permit for utility companies: Flat fee per year, per company * $1,200.00 *
  
Street work inspection fees. City Code 62-64(b)
A. Re-inspection fee * $50.00 *
B. In the event that any work for which a permit is required by or referenced in City Code Section 62-58 has been started prior to obtaining a permit, the permit fee specified for such work  Doubled + $100.00.
C. Resetting city bench marks. $250.00
  
Re-Submittal Fee, City Code 62-64(e)
A.. Dry run plan review, per submittal $100.00
B.. Resubmittal of previously rejected plans, per submittal $30.00
  
Streetlight Application Requests, City Code 62-64(f)
A. Application, per request * $50.00 *
  
Newsracks certificate of compliance. City Code Section 62-157
Certificate of Compliance * $50.00 plus $10.00 per Newsracks *
Reinspection fee $5.00
  
Fees for work or commercial activities that obstruct or close a public right-of-way or impede traffic. City Code Section 62-187 (c)
The linear footage shall be calculated by the public works department utilizing the city’s officially established guidelines. $10.00 processing fee plus $0.25 per day per linear foot of street obstructed
  
  
Streets, easements and alleys vacations. City Code Section 62-261
Application fee * $1,500.00 *
  
Local business tax transfer fee. City Code Section 66-33(3)
Transfer fee is ten (10) percent of the annual business tax Not less than $3.00 nor more than $25.00
  
Local business tax change of ownership fee. City Code section 66-34(4)
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Where no new person in interest comes into the business, a change of business organization or structure, such as from a corporation to an individual proprietorship or partnership, or from an individual proprietorship or partnership to a corporation, shall not be considered a transfer of ownership for business tax purposes calling for payment of transfer fees above set forth, and the existing business tax receipt_shall be transferred to the new business entity upon payment of a transfer fee $3.00
  
Duplicate local business tax. City Code Section 66-35
Replacement fee $1.00
  
Local business tax delinquencies; additional penalties. City Code Section 66-42(1)
Those business taxes not renewed by October 1st are subject to a delinquency penalty of ten (10) percent for the month of October, plus an additional five (5) percent penalty for each subsequent month of delinquency until paid. However, the total delinquency penalty may not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the business tax for the delinquent business.
Local business taxes. City Code Section 66-43 *
  
* The applicable fees required by Ordinance 2006-27 are required for all local business taxes.
  
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(100) ABSTRACT AND/OR TITLE COMPANY. * (Engaged in furnishing abstracts of title from public records; insurance company business tax is required if title insurance is furnished) $270.00 *
(200) ACCOUNTANT * $163.00 *
(300) ACTUARIES * (Computations involving compound interest and retirement and mortality estimates):   
Permitting the operation of but one person $163.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(310) ACUPUNCTURIST *   
Except medical offices $163.00 *
(500) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. * (Where manufacture and delivery of products and inventory are located out of the city)   
One(1) to five(5) employees $225.00 *
Six(6) to fifteen(15) employees * $337.00 *
Sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25) employees * $503.00 *
Over 25(25) employees * $671.00 *
(550) ADULT DAY CARE. Establishment having proper facilities to provide daytime care for adults (nonmedical) *   
One(1) to ten(10) persons $111.00 *
Eleven (11) to twenty(20)persons $163.00 *
Over twenty-one(21) persons $306.00 *
(601) ADVERTISING/MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS *   
Agency or agent:   
Permitting the operation of but one person $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee connected with said agency * $45.00 *
(604) Trade inducement company or individual. The term "advertising or trade inducement company or individual" shall be construed to apply to each person, engaged in conducting an advertising or trade inducement company or offering for sale any goods, wares or merchandise or in any other manner whereby prizes or other inducements or schemes are offered to induce trade. Each advertising or trade inducement company or individual or others, as provided $671.00 *
(800) AIRPLANE DEALER (Classify as Vehicle dealer).   
(900) ALARM SYSTEMS*   
Permits installation and service of various types which includes: Burglar, photoelectric, ultrasonic, capacitance, sonic, fire and the like $178.00 *
Monitoring service $178.00 *
(1000) ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES AND INTOXICATING LIQUORS
Fees shall be regulated by state law. Application for the sale of alcoholic beverages or intoxicating liquors within the city limits are referenced in Chapter 6 of the City Code of Coral Gables and the Coral Gables Zoning Code.
(1200) AMUSEMENT/RECREATIONAL SERVICES *   
Generally. Any person, company or organization operating for profit any game, contest, exhibition, parade, amusement or recreational device, contrivance or facility not otherwise specifically provided for herein $245.00 *
(1201) Public performances, exhibitions and entertainment. Any presentation to the public, for profit, of theatrical plays or dramatic works of any kind; readings; lectures; recitals; concerts; vocal or instrumental music of any kind; magic shows; exhibitions of persons or things; ice skating revues; exhibitions or performances where performers skate on an ice rink; roller skating races, contests or exhibitions where performers skate on a roller skating rink; athletic games; contests or exhibitions not by the ordinances of this city included under the jurisdiction and control of the Special Events Committee; or any other similar performance, entertainment or exhibition, whether for educational or amusement purposes, where the performance is not given in a theater with a local business tax receipt, and excluding entertainment given for local charitable and benevolent purpose and local amateur shows. For each day during which any performance or performances are given or presented $270.00*
(1300) ANSWERING TELEPHONE SERVICE * $306.00 *
(1400) ANTIQUES *   
Merchandise of intrinsic value over 100 years old not to be confused with secondhand merchandise. Permits the incidental sale of merchandise (not antiques) limited to $500.00 saleable stock * $306.00 *
(1500) APARTMENTS. Renting furnished or unfurnished*   
One(1) to three(3) units * $132.00 *
In addition thereto, for each unit over three(3), and shall not include the unit used by the owner of the premises as a permanent year-round residence, providing the owner files with the finance director an affidavit showing the unit so used by him * $21.00 *
(1600) APPRAISER (Other than real property) *   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(1700) ARCHITECT * $163.00 *
(2000) ARTIST, including retouching, sketching, portrait, cartooning, silhouettes, etc. * $156.00 *
(2100) ARTIST--COMMERCIAL. Painting, crayoning, sketching, cartooning, illustrating, retouching, ferrotyping, etching, similar lines, graphic design * $178.00 *
(2200) ASPHALT DEALER (Classify as Petroleum products dealer). *   
(2400) ATHLETIC CONTESTS (Classify as Amusements).   
(2500) ATTORNEY * $163.00 *
(2600) AUCTIONEERS *   
Engaged in the sale of jewelry, antiques, rugs, goods, wares, merchandise or real estate $732.00 *
(2601) Engaged in the sale of unclaimed and damaged freight not saleable as new merchandise at a warehouse location with a local business tax receipt. $270.00 *
(2625) AUCTION HOUSE, where State Licensed Auctioneer is not officer, owner or partner of the business. (Requires State Licensed Auctioneer to conduct auction) *   
Engaged in the sale of jewelry, antiques, rugs, goods, wares, merchandise or real estate $732.00 *
(2626)Engaged in the sale of unclaimed and damaged freight not saleable as new merchandise at a warehouse location with a local business tax receipt $270.00 *
(2650) AUDIOLOGIST * $163.00 *
(2700) AUDITOR * $163.00 *
(2800) AUDITING FIRM (Not state certified) *   
Permitting the operation of but one person $163.00 *
In addition thereto for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(2850) AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE (ATM), other than bank location * $156.00 *
(2900) AUTOMOBILE DEALER (Classify as Vehicle Dealer) *   
(3100) AUTOMOBILE LEASING (Classify as Rental Cars)   
(3200) AUTOMOBILE PAINTING, includes fender and body work not in connection with garage * $225.00 *
(3300) AUTOMOBILE WASHING AND POLISHING, alone or in connection with any other business * $156.00 *
(3400) AUTOMOBILE TAG AGENCY. Includes auto tags, driver's license, hunting and fishing licenses, boat and aircraft registrations (alone or in connection with any other business) * $163.00 *
  
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(3500) BAKERY. Establishment where products such as bread, cake and pastry are baked and sold *   
Retail (Reference Merchant). Up to and including one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of full-cost value of stock carried * $142.00 *
For each additional one thousand dollars (1,000.00), or fraction thereof * $12.00 *
(3600) BANK OR SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Having capital and surplus *   
Twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) to one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) * $285.00 *
(3601) One hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) * $486.00 *
(3602) Over three hundred thousand dollars ($300,000.00) * $732.00 *
(3700) BARBERSHOP. Permits incidental sale of barber and beauty supplies (limited to $500.00 of saleable stock carried). Each chair installed, whether operated or not * $45.00 *
(3800) BATHING BEACH *   
(Sale of merchandise requires merchant's business tax.) $225.00 *
(3900) BATHS, ALL TYPES * $156.00 *
(4000) BEAUTY SALON. Permits incidental sale of beauty supplies (limited to $500.00 of saleable stock carried). Each cosmetologist and/or other beauty salon professional shall pay a separate business tax * $163.00 *
(4200) BILLIARD, POOL, BAGATELLE TABLES. Each table * $111.00 *
(4300) BLUEPRINTING. Permits Photostatting, photocopying, blueprinting and offset printing. With or without an established place of business within the city * $156.00 *
(4400) BOATS for hire, fishing, cruising, charter, sightseeing or excursions, per boat * $156.00 *
(4600) BONDS (Classify as Stock/Bond Brokerage Firm).*   
(4700) BONDSMAN, PROFESSIONAL (Individual only)* $306.00 *
(4800) BOOKKEEPING SERVICE: *   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(4900) BOTTLED GAS DEALER. Permits retail and wholesale of natural or manufactured gas or liquefied petroleum gas, each vehicle * $205.00 *
(5000) BOTTLED WATER DISTRIBUTOR. Permits distribution and sale of bottled mineral or carbonated waters and/or beverages at retail only (house to house sales) *   
 Permits use of one vehicle * $156.00 *
 In addition thereto, for each additional vehicle * $45.00 *
(5300) BROKER OR AGENT: Boats,ships, and yachts, permitting the operation of but one person acting as agent and/or broker negotiating sales but does not carry stock on hand. $255.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(5301) Business opportunities, permitting the operation of but one person acting as intermediary between buyer and seller for the consideration of a brokerage fee or commission from either the buyer or seller $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(5302) Mercantile, permitting the operation of but one person acting as agent and/or broker handling tangible personal property, who does not carry stock of merchandise on hand $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(5303) Mortgages and loans, permitting the operation of but one person acting as agent for the borrower or lender, or as a broker representing both the borrower and lender $225.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(5304) Insurance, permitting the operation of but one person acting as agent for the borrower or lender, or as a broker representing both the borrower and lender $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
  
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 (5410) CABLE TV * $896.00 *
(5500) CAFES OR CAFETERIAS (Classify as Restaurants) *   
(5700) CARPET AND/OR RUGS *   
Installation and service $178.00 *
Cleaning, by hand or vacuum process $156.00 *
(5800) CATERER AND/OR CATERING *   
Permits delivery of prepared food to homes, clubs and parties, each vehicle $156.00 *
(5801) Industrial catering, meaning a caterer serving foodstuffs to industry on the private property of said industry, said foodstuffs to be served from a mobile unit. Foodstuffs limited to sandwiches, pastries, candy, coffee, soft drinks and like items, each vehicle * $163.00
(5850) CHAMBER OF COMMERCE *   
One(1) to five(5) employees * $225.00 *
Six(6) to fifteen(15) employees * $337.00 *
Sixteen (16) to twenty-five(25) employees $503.00 *
Over twenty-five(25) employees $671.00 *
(5900) CHECK CASHING SERVICE OR AGENCY * $156.00 *
(6000) CHEMISTS, ANALYTICAL * $163.00 *
(6200) CHIROPRACTOR * $163.00 *
(6250) CHRISTIAN SCIENCE PRACTITIONER * $163.00 *
(6400) CLEANER AND DYER. Permits fur storage and repair *   
Plant, where cleaning, pressing or dyeing is done on premises $270.00 *
(6401) Agency, where no cleaning, pressing or dyeing is done on premises $132.00 *
(6402) Without an established placed of business within the city; persons collecting and/or delivering in connection with the business of cleaning, pressing or dyeing, shall pay a business tax for each vehicle $178.00 *
(6500) CLINIC. Establishment having facilities and staff to provide diagnosis, physical examination or treatment for ambulant and out-patient care * $306.00 *
(6600) COIN-OPERATED, VENDING OR OTHER MACHINES. Every person selling, leasing, renting, distributing, servicing, operating, or placing for operation any machine as described below *   
Amusement machines:

Operator
$2,541.00
(6600.1) In addition thereto for each machine, defined as machines or devices, not gambling devices which are played or operated for amusement or score and not for vending merchandise or rendering service, and whether or not a charge is made for play $101.00 *
(6601)Service machines other than vending merchandise: Operator* $101.00 *
In addition thereto for each machine as follows:
(6601.2) Copy machine, change machine, any other service *  $41.00 *
(6602) Vending machines, vending merchandise of any kind except those hereafter provided:
Operator 
$101.00 *
In addition thereto for each machine as follows:
(6602.2)Vending the merchandise of gum balls  $2.60 *
(6602.3)Vending merchandise for less than fifty cents ($0.50)   $19.00 *
(6602.4)Vending merchandise for fifty cents ($0.50 and over)  $31.00 *
Washing and/or drying machines:   
(6604.1)Each machine at condominium or apartment location owned by company or individual not in business of renting or selling coin-operated machines   $19.00 *
(6604.2) Operator and/or company, group of machines $245.00 *
Each machine in addition thereto $12.00 *
(6800) COLLECTION AGENCY engaged in collecting claims, accounts, rents, etc.(no tax collections) * $163.00 *
(6850) COMPUTER RELATED SERVICES, not elsewhere classified: *   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00 *
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(6900) CONSULTANT: *   
Permitting the operation of but one person $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(7000) CONTRACTORS: *   
(7002) Awning

Permits installation, maintenance and removal of awnings, jalousies, and storm shutters, of any material.
$178.00 *
(7003) Building, general $337.00 *
(7004) Building, subgeneral $245.00 *
(7005) Building, subbuilding $270.00 *
(7006) Electrical $225.00 *
(7007) Electrical sign $178.00 *
(7008) Elevator $178.00 *
(7009)Engineering. A qualified engineering contractor may pay a business tax for any one or a combination of the following categories: *
General engineering $337.00 *
(7010) Plant construction $245.00 *
(7011) Pipe lines $245.00 *
(7012) Structural $245.00 *
(7013) Paving $245.00 *
(7014) Flooring $178.00 *
(7015) Glazing $178.00 *
(7016) Landscaping $178.00 *
(7017) Masonry $225.00 *
Mechanical contractor. A qualified mechanical contractor may pay a business tax for any one or a combination of the following categories:
(7018) Master general mechanical contractor $245.00 *
(7019) Master contractor I, refrigeration and air conditioning contractor $225.00 *
(7020) Master contractor II, air conditioning contractor (limited) $225.00 *
(7021) Master contractor III, room air conditioning contractor $178.00 *
(7022) Master contractor IV, refrigeration contractor (limited) $178.00 *
(7023) Master contractor V, warm air heating contractor $178.00 *
(7024) Master contractor VI, sheet metal contractor $178.00 *
(7025) Master contractor VII, insulation contractor $178.00 *
(7026) Master contractor VIII, ammonia refrigeration contractor $178.00 *
(7027) Master contractor IX, pressure and process piping contractor $178.00 *
(7028) Master contractor X, gasoline tank and pump contractor $178.00 *
(7029) Master contractor XI, pneumatic control pipeline contractor $178.00 *
(7030) Master contractor XII permits service and maintenance on specified installation $178.00 *
(7031) Miscellaneous, other contractors not specifically classified $178.00 *
(7032) Moving and wrecking $178.00 *
 (7033) Ornamental metals $178.00 *
(7034) Painting $178.00 *
(7035) Plastering $225.00 *
(7036) Plumbing $225.00 *
(7037) Roofing $178.00 *
(7038) Roofing and sheet metal $178.00 *
(7039) Septic tank $178.00 *
(7040) Sign painting $178.00 *
(7041) Solar heating $178.00 *
(7042) Sprinkler and well drilling $178.00 *
(7043) Sprinkler, fire $178.00 *
(7044) Structural steel $178.00 *
(7045) Tile $178.00 *
(7046) Tile and terrazzo $178.00 *
(7048) COSMETOLOGIST AND/OR OTHER BEAUTY SALON PROFESSIONAL $63.00 *
(7050) COURIER DROP-BOX*   
First drop-box $156.00 *
Each additional drop-box $45.00 *
(7100) COURT REPORTER * $156.00 *
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(7500) DANCE CLUB. Place of business where public dancing is permitted * $306.00 *
(7600) DANCE STUDIO. Establishment where lessons are given to students; dancing is not permitted except as part of the instruction. State certification required before issuance of license (see F.S. § 501.143)*   
One teacher $156.00 *
 Two or more teachers $306.00 *
(7700) DATA PROCESSING SERVICE. Includes systems designed, programming, tabulating and computing *   
Permitting the operation of but one person $163.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(7800) DAY NURSERY (not educational). Establishment having proper facilities to provide daytime care for children: *   
One(1) to twenty(20) children * $111.00 *
Twenty-one (21) to fifty(50) children * $163.00 *
Over fifty(50) children * $306.00 *
(7900) DELICATESSEN (Classify as Restaurant):   
(8100) DENTIST * $163.00 *
(8150) DERMATOLOGIST * $163.00*
(8200) DETECTIVE AGENCY. Including all types of private investigation work:*   
Permits one investigator or detective $225.00*
For each additional investigator or detective $45.00*
(8400) DIETICIAN $163.00*
(8800) DOG GROOMING SERVICE. Permits incidental sale of merchandise limited to $500.00 saleable stock $156.00 *
(9100) DRAFTSMAN:   
If self-employed $163.00 *
If employee $68.00 *
(9200) DRESSMAKING/ALTERATIONS. Does not permit saleable stock without merchant's business tax:   
Permitting two persons $68.00 *
In addition thereto, each additional person connected therewith $31.00 *
(9300) DRY CLEANING (Classify as Cleaner and Dyer).   
(9400) DUPLICATING SERVICE. Establishment using xerographic, mimeographic or duplicating equipment:   
One(1) to five(5) employees $156.00
Six(6) to ten(10) employees $270.00
Over ten(10) employees $337.00
  
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(9500) ELECTRIC LIGHT AND POWER COMPANY $671.00 *
(9600) ELECTROLOGIST $163.00 *
(9700) EMPLOYMENT AGENCY. Permitting the operation of but one person (including theatrical agency) $270.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00 *
(9800) ENGINEER, PROFESSIONAL * $163.00 *
(10000)ENTERTAINMENT. Restaurants, dining rooms, bars, providing vocal and/or instrumental and/or comic entertainment. Does not permit dancing. Not in connection with any other license * $337.00 *
(10100)ESCORT AGENCY. Includes personalized escort service * $270.00 *
(10300)EXPRESS COMPANY. Having place of business in the city* $386.00 *
(10400)EXTERMINATOR (See Pest Control).*   
  
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(10500)FENDER AND BODY SHOP, including auto painting, not in connection with garage * $225.00 *
(10600)FILLING STATION. Permits retail sale of gasoline and motor oils; tire repairing, battery station and limited to $500.00 saleable stock:*   
Not exceeding four gasoline pumps * $178.00 *
Each additional gasoline pump over four * $21.00 *
(10700)FILM DEVELOPING (Classify as Photo Finisher).*   
(10750)FINANCIAL PLANNERS/SERVICE:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00 *
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00 *
(10900)FIRE EXTINGUISHING SERVICE * $156.00*
(11000)FLORIST (Reference Merchant).*   
 Up to and including one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of full-cost value of stock carried * $142.00 *
For each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or fraction thereof * $12.00 *
(11100)FOR HIRE CARS (Classify as Taxis).*   
(11200)FORTUNETELLER, including clairvoyant, palmist, astrologer, phrenologist, character reader, spirit medium, absent treatment healer, mind reader, mental healer, numerologist, and every person engaged in any occupation of similar nature * $2,541.00*
(11300)FRANCHISE BROKER AND/OR DEALER. A person or persons selling or leasing a franchise or franchises * $306.00 *
(11400)FREIGHT FORWARDING SERVICE. Establishment engaged in furnishing shipping information and acting as agents for freight and cargo shipments:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
In addition thereto, each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(11600)FUEL OIL DEALER (Classify as Petroleum Products Dealer).*   
(11700)FUNERAL HOME, permitting embalming * $503.00*
(11800)FUNERAL PARLOR, embalming not permitted * $337.00*
  
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(12100)GARAGE. Permits keeping, storing and repairing of automobiles or other motor-driven vehicles; including mechanical, electrical body and upholstery repair, but not including sale of new or used vehicles. (Limited to $500.00 of saleable stock carried). Alone or in connection with any other business. State certification required before issuance of license (see F.S. ch. 559) $225.00*
(12200)GARBAGE AND TRASH COLLECTOR:*   
 Collector of edible animal garbage* $225.00*
 Collector of garbage for rendering in processing plant only * $225.00*
(12201)Collector of garbage, trash and/or junk * $671.00*
(12202) Collector of landscape debris, construction & demolition debris * $671.00
(12300)GASOLINE (Classify as Filling Station)*   
(12425)GEOLOGIST, PROFESSIONAL*  $ 163.00*
(12450)GOVERNMENT OFFICE  NO FEE
(12460)GRAPHIC DESIGN (Classify as Artist-commercial) *   
(12600)GYMNASIUM/HEALTH AND ATHLETIC CLUB. A room or building equipped for body building, athletic exercises, sports, gymnastics or aerobic dance. Additional business tax
required for massage therapist in attendance and/or baths of any kind. Limited to $500.00 of saleable stock carried. State certification required before issuance of business tax receipt
(see F.S. §§ 501.012--501.019)*
$245.00*
  
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(12700) HALL(S)/PAVILIONS FOR RENT. A room or building used for public gathering, entertainment parties or other social events:*   
 Not exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet * $156.00*
 Over five thousand (5,000) square feet * $306.00*
(12800)HAULING. Including sand, top soil, and sod. Each vehicle * $68.00*
(13050)HEALTH PRACTITIONERS, Not elsewhere classified * $163.00*
(13075)HEALTH TESTING, noninvasive*   
 Permitting the operation of but one person $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(13100)HI-FIDELITY/STEREO SYSTEMS. Permits installation and service * $178.00*
(13200)HOLDING COMPANY. A company controlling partial or complete interest in other companies * $163.00*
(13250)HOME HEALTH CARE (Administrative only)*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $270.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(13300)HOSPITAL, SANITARIUM. Establishment having facilities to keep patients overnight or for longer periods:*   
Up to 100 rooms * $306.00*
Each room over 100 * $5.50*
(13400) HOTELS:   
Dining rooms or other eating facilities operating in connection herewith require a restaurant license; retail sale of all merchandise require a merchant's license. (Rooms shall not include lobbies, bathrooms or closets, and shall not include rooms used by the owner of the premises as a permanent year-round residence, providing the owner files with the finance director an affidavit showing the number of rooms occupied by him.)*
One to ten rooms * $132.00*
Each additional room over ten * $5.50*
  
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(13600) IMPORTER/EXPORTER $366.00*
Defined as an individual company, co partnership, corporation or agent thereof engaged in the business of buying and selling tangible personal property (other than those specifically classified herein) as a wholesaler or distributor, and only where the merchandise is kept or stored or delivered from outside the city. (Where the merchandise is located within the city there is a merchant's business tax due.) *
(13700) INSURANCE:*   
Adjuster:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
Adjuster, each person connected with the adjusting company* $45.00*
(13701) Agency* $178.00*
Permitting the operation of but one person. The above license fees are required to be paid by each person operating an insurance agency in the city. A separate license shall be required for each separate location, and a separate salesman's license or adjuster's license shall be required for each person connected with the agency in soliciting or taking applications for, negotiating, effecting or collecting premiums on insurance or for assessing claims, whether the insurance companies represented by the agency are regularly licensed by the state or not; and provided that each insurance company represented by the agency shall first have paid a business tax as provided herein permitting its operation with an agency in the city having paid its business tax and provided that there shall be kept on display in a conspicuous place at the agency, a permit executed by the director of finance permitting the operation of each insurance company represented through the agency.
(13702) Salesman, each person connected with the agency * $45.00*
(13705) Adjuster, each person connected with the * $45.00*
(13703) Company * $306.00*
Each insurance company or association operating in the city, through an independent agent/agency or through a company office. The above business taxes are required to be paid by all companies or associations writing casualty, liability, industrial, fire, health, accident, life or other insurance of all kinds, and types; including also funeral benefit associations or companies; or associations writing fidelity court, contract and surety bonds, financial guarantees and life insurance or guarantees. A separate salesman's license or adjuster's license shall be required for each person connected with the company engaged in soliciting or taking applications for, negotiating, effecting or collecting premiums on insurance, or for assessing claims.
(13702) Salesman, each person connected with said company* $45.00*
(13705) Adjuster, each person connected with said company * $45.00*
(13706) Insurance services (Not elsewhere classified)*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $156.00*
 In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(13800)INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. Permits installation and service* $170.00*
(13900)INTERIOR DECORATOR*). (Limited to $500.00 of saleable stock carried.):   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(13925)INTERIOR DESIGNER (Not Architectural)  $163.00*
(13950)INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS  NO FEE
(14000)INVESTIGATIONS (Classify as Detective Agency).*   
(14100)INVESTMENT COUNSELOR:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $156.00*
 In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith* $45.00*
(14150)INVESTMENTS (not elsewhere classified)*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith $45.00*
(14200)INVESTMENTS AND SECURITIES DEALER * $306.00*
Includes all persons, except states and nations, who buy, sell or otherwise deal in securities, stocks, debentures, notes, certificates of interest, futures, warehouse receipts, negotiable papers or other indebtedness or rights herein, as agency or principal for a commission or at a profit; includes all persons selling any security, as commonly defined, issued by another, or purchasing or otherwise acquiring securities from another for the purpose or reselling them or offering them for sale to the public or other persons; does not include the business of obtaining or procuring the lending of money where the person acts as agent of the lender or borrower or as a broker representing both lender and borrower; does not include businesses of small loan companies.
  
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(14300)JANITORIAL SERVICE, including contract, individual, window cleaning, house and office cleaning, commercial, industrial, etc.* $205.00*
  
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(14600)LABORATORY. Includes chemical, dental, medical, optical, x-ray or others:*   
One to three persons * $156.00*
Four (4) to ten persons * $225.00*
Over ten persons * $245.00*
(14700)LAND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY * $245.00*
(14800)LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT * $163.00*
If work includes the planting of trees, shrubs, grass, etc., a landscaping business tax would apply.*
(14900)LANDSCAPING. Permits designing, installation, planting, and maintenance of yards and grounds; planting and care of trees, grass and shrubs. Does not include installation of sprinkler systems or pest control service * $178.00*
(15000)LAUNDRY. Permits cleaning, dyeing, fur storage and repairs:*   
Plant, where laundry work is done on premises * $386.00*
(15001) Agency, where no laundry work, cleaning, pressing or dyeing is done on premises * $132.00
(15003) Self-service, coin-operated and/or automatic * $156.00*

(15003) Each machine in addition thereto defined as a plant located on property properly zoned for such business. Covers any type machines of a self-service laundry

(Coin-operated machines vending merchandise requires additional business tax.)

$8.50*
(15100)LAWN AND SHRUBBERY MAINTENANCE. Includes cutting of grass, pruning and minor planting, does not include spraying service:*   
(1)One to (3)three persons * $81.00*
Four (4) to eight(8) persons * $132.00*
Over eight(8) persons * $178.00*

(15400)LOAN AGENCY *

Each person, other than state or national banks and building and loan associations, engaged in the business of lending money, secured by real or personal property or otherwise, not herein classified as a small loan company or as a pawnbroker.

$306.00*
(15500)LOCKSMITH, includes locksmiths and key makers * $156.00*
  
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(15800)MAILING SERVICE (Classify as Addressing Service).*   
(16000)MANUFACTURERS.* Includes mining, quarrying, processing, refining, assembling or the combination of different materials into finished products; includes specifically, fruit and produce packing plants, and all other manufacturing processes except manufacture of alcoholic beverages and intoxicating liquors. Average number of employees during operation in preceding 12 months or fraction thereof was:  
One (1) to five (5), inclusive * $225.00*
Six (6) to fifteen (15), inclusive * $337.00*
Sixteen (16) to twenty-five (25), inclusive * $503.00*
Over twenty-five (25) * $671.00*
Provided, that where such products are sold at retail only, in the course of the manufacturer's business, then a merchant's business tax would apply. When products are sold at wholesale only, the determining of the business tax shall be based on value of goods or number of employees, whichever is the greater. Where products are sold at both wholesale and retail, a manufacturer's and a merchant's business tax shall apply.  
 
(16050)MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE/AGENT:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(16100)MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT, each location * $163.00*
(16200)MASSAGE THERAPIST * $163.00*
(16250)MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. Sports, recreation and/or social club which are restricted to use by members and their guests. (Does not include physical fitness facilities/health clubs)* $245.00*
(16300)MERCHANT. Permits retail or wholesale of personal property considered as goods, wares and merchandise, commonly known as stock in trade or inventory and includes tangible personal property of all kinds held for sale in the ordinary course of business or on a consignment basis. Includes food for consumption off the premises, except those businesses or occupations otherwise specifically cited herein; permits rental and repair of merchandise or equipment carried as a regular line and manufacture of products sold at retail only:*   

Up to and including 1,000 dollars ($1,000.00) of full-cost value of stock carried *

$142.00*
For each additional 1,000 dollars ($1,000.00), or fraction thereof .* $12.00*
(16301) Distributor or jobber, wholesale: Defined as an individual, company, co-partnership, corporation or agent thereof, who does not maintain an established place of business within the city, who sells or offers to sell in large quantities which are beyond the needs of ordinary consumers, or for the resale, or consigns or offers to consign for resale, any goods, wares, merchandise, petroleum products or farm or grove products of any kind * $262.00*
(16303) Itinerant: Defined as either principal, agent, or employee who barters, buys, sells or offers for sale, goods, wares, or merchandise at wholesale or retail to the consumer or retailer, either by sample or catalog, from a location in a hotel, motel, warehouse, storeroom or other within the city, and delivering the merchandise either at the time of the sale or in the future.*   
For first day of each occurrence, each location * $163.00*
For each consecutive day thereafter * $41.00*
(16400)MESSENGER SERVICE (Classify as Parcel Delivery Service).*   
(16800)MODEL AGENCY. For the placement of models who are employees of the agency* $178.00*

(16900)MORTGAGES AND LOANS. Advertising for, or making and actually loaning money at interest *

Does not cover discount companies.*
$306.00*

(17000)MOTELS. Renting furnished or unfurnished:*

Dining rooms or other eating facilities operating in connection herewith requires a restaurant business tax; retail sale of all merchandise requires merchant's business tax. Rooms shall not include lobbies, bathrooms or closets, and shall not include rooms used by the owner of the premises as a permanent year-round residence, providing the owner of the premises files with the finance director an affidavit showing the number of rooms so used by him.

  
One (1) to ten (10) rooms * $132.00*
For each additional room over ten (10) * $5.50*
(17100)MOTION PICTURE/VIDEO TAPE PRODUCER * $163.00*
(17200)MOTION PICTURE/VIDEO TAPE STUDIO:*   
Not exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet * $225.00*
Over five thousand (5,000) square feet * $337.00*
(17300)MUSEUMS, including storerooms, shows, exhibiting articles, relics of historic interest, or objects of art with or without admission charged * $270.00*
(17400)MUSIC. Furnished by wire and/or transmitted. Operator or dealer, includes installation of music systems for radio broadcasting and/or type transmitted music, also background music service * $245.00*
  
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(17500)NAPRAPATH (Classify as Healing Art).*   
(17600)NATUROPATH * $163.00*
(17700)NAVAL ARCHITECT * $163.00*
(17800)NEWSPAPERS OR PERIODICALS (Classify as Printing Establishment).*   
(17925)NURSE MIDWIFE (STATE CERTIFIED * $163.00*
(17950)NUTRITIONIST * $163.00*
  
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(17980)OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST * $163.00*
(18050)OPHTHALMOLOGIST * $163.00*
(18100)OPTOMETRIST * $163.00*
(18150)OPTICIAN * $163.00*
(18200)OSTEOPATH * $163.00*
  
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(18600)PARCEL DELIVERY AND/OR MESSENGER SERVICE, exclusive of telegrams * $156.00*
(18700)PARKING LOTS, COMMERCIAL. Defined as property properly zoned for such business. The business tax below are required for parking spaces, except when publicly advertised as "free parking" for customers and/or employees only:*   
Up to ten thousand (10,000) square feet * $111.00*
Each additional five-thousand (5,000) square feet or fraction thereof * $56.00*
(18750)PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM-PHP. Establishment having facilities to keep patients on a daily basis (not an overnight facility)*   
One (1) to ten (10) patients * $111.00*
Eleven (11) to 20 patients * $163.00*
Over twenty-one(21) patients * $306.00*
(18800)PATROL AGENCY. Includes watchman, guard or patrol service:*   
Permits one patrolman or agency * $225.00*
For each additional patrolman or agent * $45.00*
(18900)PAWNBROKER, or other loan business wherein tangible personal property is retained by the lender as security for loans made * $671.00
(19100)PERSONAL OFFICE. Each person occupying, renting or utilizing office or desk space in a business district for keeping personal records or for other reasons such as administrator, executor, receiver, trustee or the like:*   
Solely occupied * $163.00*
Each partner and/or employee in connection therewith* $45.00*
(19150)PERSONAL TRAINER, provides instruction for exercise, aerobics, or weightlifting:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(19200)PEST CONTROL, permitting exterior and/or interior spraying, as qualified in the category or categories of pest control as indicated on the license issued by the state board of health. State certification required before issuance of business tax receipt (see F.S. ch. 482, Structural Pest Control Act):*   
Fumigation * $178.00*
General household and/or rodent control * $178.00*
Lawn and ornamental * $178.00*
Termite and other wood infesting organisms* $178.00*
If qualified in all categories, maximum fee * $306.00*
If qualified in three categories* $262.00*
If qualified in two categories* $225.00*
If qualified in one category * $178.00*
(19400)PETROLEUM PRODUCTS DEALER. Permits retail sale of crude oil, fuel oil, kerosene, distillate, road oil, asphalt, gasoline, lubricating oil and greases, and all other petroleum products, not including bottled gas dealers or filling stations*   
For first vehicle * $156.00*
For each additional vehicle * $68.00*
(19500)PHOTO FINISHER. Includes photograph and film developing and printing; Photostatting and photocopying. Does not permit the sale of photo equipment and supplies without merchant's business tax. Includes pickup and delivery * $156.00*
(19600)PHOTOGRAPHER. Permits the taking and finishing of pictures, including enlarging and framing. Does not permit sale of camera or photographic supplies without merchant's business tax * $163.00*
(19700)PHOTOGRAPHER. Transient or itinerant, as canvasser or solicitor * $419.00*
(19900)PHYSICIAN AND/OR SURGEON * $163.00*
(20000)PHYSICAL THERAPIST, R.P.T.* $163.00*
(20100)PODIATRIST * $163.00*
(20200)POOLROOMS (Classify as Billiard, Pool, Bagatelle Tables).*   
(20300)PRINTING/PUBLISHING ESTABLISHMENT. Includes newspapers, periodicals, job printing, brochures and books:*   
One to five employees * $225.00*
Six to 15 employees * $337.00*
Over 15 employees * $503.00*
(20400)PRIVATE DETECTIVE OR PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR, which means and includes any one person engaged in the business of private investigation who does not employ any full-or part-time private investigators; who performs the service of private investigation and is operated under his individual name only * $163.00*
(20450)PRODUCER (Classify as Motion Picture Producer)   
(20500)PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CORPORATION/LLC/LP. Individual(s) or entity whose members are regulated by any state or association that incorporates (each professional requires separate business tax) * $163.00*
(20510)PROMOTER of entertainment, sports, contests, parades or similar activities sponsored by civil, fraternal or religious organizations, including vendors in connection therewith * $63.00*
(20550)PROMOTER, not sponsored by civil, fraternal or religious organizations*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(20600)PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE, excluding real estate brokers * $163.00*
(20700)PSYCHIATRIST * $163.00*
(20800)PSYCHOLOGIST * $163.00*
(20850)PSYCHOTHERAPISTS * $163.00*
(20950)PUBLISHING (Classify as Printing/Publishing Establishment).*   
  
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(21000)RADIO BROADCASTING STATION. Business of production or generation of electromagnetic waves within the city for the purpose of broadcasting * $306.00*
(21050)RADIO/TELEPHONE COMMUNICATION SERVICES: Includes cellular phones, beepers, paging, etc *   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
 For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(21100)REAL ESTATE:*   

 Broker

*Each broker or member of firm; provided, however, that a separate business tax, as hereinafter designated, shall be required for each real estate salesman employed by such broker at any time during any business tax year, and each real estate broker shall be liable and responsible to the city for the business tax due for each salesman so employed by him.

$178.00*
(21101)Salesman; each salesman employed by a broker * $45.00*
(21102)Company or corporation, engaged in real estate practice or sales * $163.00*
(21103)Appraiser; each appraiser * $178.00*
(21200)REAL ESTATE AUCTION (Classify as Auctioneer).*   
(21300)RENTAL AGENCY:*   

Personal property of all kinds including trailers

(Except passenger automobiles paying a business tax as rental cars.)*

$156.00*
(21301)Rental of trucks $205.00*
(21302)Video tapes and/or computer software $156.00*
(21400)RENTAL CARS AND/OR OTHER MOTOR DRIVEN VEHICLES:*   
Each place of business or operator * $610.00*
 Each car or other motor driven vehicle * $63.00*

(21500)REPAIR AND/OR SERVICE SHOP

Includes radio, video, television, business machine, small electronics, major appliances, watch, clock, jewelry, and other tangible personal property *

$163.00*
(21600)REPORTING SERVICE. Includes convention, court, medical and similar types of reporting:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $156.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(21700)RESEARCH AND/OR DEVELOPMENT SERVICE, providing analytical marketing reports, feasibility studies or the like:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(21750)RESERVATION SERVICE. Other than Travel Bureau and/or Ticket Office:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(21800)RESTAURANT. Including soda fountains, cafes, lunch counters, cafeterias, dining rooms, tea rooms and all other establishments where food is sold for consumption on the premises; permits incidental sale of cigars, tobacco and packaged candy. Alone or in connection with any other business, with chairs and stools, each to count the same as follows:*   
Minimum fee, covering first ten seats * $132.00*
For each additional seat over ten * $2.60*
(21801)RESTAURANT/DELICATESSEN, TAKE-OUT:*   
Retail (reference Merchant). Up to and including one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of full-cost value of stock carried * $142.00*
For each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or fraction thereof * $12.00*
  
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(22000)SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION (Classify as Banks).*   
(22100)SCHOOLS:*   
Academies, colleges, or other educational institutions; includes day nurseries and kindergartens. Provided however, that all nonprofit church kindergartens be exempt from the payment of any tax or fee.*   
Business and liberal arts.*   
Beauty culture or barber.*   
Commercial, trade or vocations:*   
Schools with more than one teacher * $306.00*
Schools with only one teacher * $156.00*
(22200)SECONDHAND DEALER * $306.00
(22210)SECRETARY SERVICE:*   
One to five employees * $156.00*
Six to ten employees * $270.00*
Over ten employees * $337.00*
(22220)SECURITY GUARD AGENCY (Classify as Patrol Agency).*   
(22250)SEMINARS/LECTURES, ITINERANT. Where individual or company does not provide a business tax receipt from an established place of business:*   
For first day of each occurrence, each location* $163.00*
For each consecutive day thereafter * $41.00*
(22300)SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. Other businesses not specifically listed herein, whereby services are performed for the public in return for a consideration.*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(22400)SHOE REPAIR SHOP. Permits incidental sale of shoe polishes and cleaners, limited to ($500.00) of saleable stock carried* $156.00*
(22600)SIGN-WRITER. Portable signs, showcards and window lettering; providing permit from building department necessary for erection of any exterior sign * $156.00*
(22900)SMALL LOAN COMPANY. Including all companies or agencies licensed by the state as small loan businesses, or as Morris Plan Banks, or under the discount consumer financing act * $503.00*
(22950)SOCIAL WORKER * $163.00*
(23050)SPEECH THERAPIST AND/OR PATHOLOGIST * $163.00*
(23100)STOCK/BOND BROKERAGE FIRM * $486.00*
Where the dealer offers facilities to the general public for dissemination of market information and quotations by use of a quotation board, projection of ticker tape or similar means

(23200)STORAGE WAREHOUSE:* Permits auction of unclaimed and damaged freight not saleable as new merchandise, provided auction is handled by regular employees employed by the storage warehouse with a business tax receipt *

  
Not exceeding 5,000 square feet * $156.00*
Five thousand 10,000 square feet * $306.00*
Ten thousand 15,000 square feet * $320.00*
Fifteen thousand 25,000 square feet * $419.00*
Over twenty-five thousand square feet * $486.00*
   
(23300)STUDIOS. Includes art, music, dancing and drama where pupils are taught, but does not permit dancing or any entertainment to which the public is admitted*   
Studios with more than one teacher* $306.00*
Studios with only one teacher * $156.00*
(23400)SURVEYOR * $163.00*
(23500)SWIMMING POOL, PUBLIC * $225.00*
  
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(23600)TAILOR. Custom clothier; does not permit stock without merchant's business tax * $101.00*
(23650)TANNING SALON (Classify as Service Establishment).*   
(23700)TAX COLLECTION AGENCY (Classify as Auto Tag Agency).*   
(23800)TAX REPORTING SERVICE. Includes income, sales and all tax return preparation:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $163.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith* $45.00*
(23900)TAXIS, FOR-HIRE CARS:*   
(23901)Taxis, for each vehicle * $132.00*
(23902)For-hire cars, for each vehicle * $132.00*
Sightseeing cars * $132.00*
(23950)TELECOMMUNICATIONS (Classify as Radio/Telephone Communication Service) *   
(24050)TELEMARKETING (Telephone Marketing). State certification required before issuance of business tax receipt (see F.S. §§ 501.603 et seq.)*   
Permitting the operation of but one * $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith* $45.00*
(24100) TELEPHONE COMPANY * $610.00*
(24200)TELEVISION BROADCASTING. Business of production or generation of electromagnetic waves within the city for the purpose of broadcasting * $306.00*
(24300)TEMPORARY HELP SERVICE. An establishment providing persons for temporary help to other businesses and where these persons are employees of this establishment (also reference: Employment Agency):*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $163.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
(24400)THEATERS. Persons engaged in, managing or carrying on theaters. Merchant's business tax required for sale of merchandise:*   
Motion picture theater:*   
For each seat * $1.60*
Minimum annual business tax * $503.00*
(24403) Theater, other than motion picture theater, merchant's business tax required for sale of merchandise:*   
For each seat * $1.60*
Minimum annual business tax* $285.00*
(24500)THEATRICAL AGENT (Classify as Employment Agency).*   
(24550)THERAPIST (Not elsewhere classified) * $163.00*
(24600)TICKET OFFICE * $156.00*
(24700)TITLE INSURANCE * $306.00*
(25000)TOWING SERVICES:*   

Towing of motor vehicles which have been impounded by the city and the storage thereof within the city
No such business tax receipt shall be issued except to an operator who will qualify by providing 20-four hour service, accompanied by proper storage service, to be both safe and adequate, as approved and directed by the city manager.*

$225.00
(25001)Towing of motor vehicles other than those impounded by the city * $156.00*
(25400)TRAINING CENTER, EMPLOYEE. Employee training only; not operated as a school open to the general public* $163.00*
(25550)TRANSLATION SERVICE*   
Permitting the operation of but one person* $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection * $45.00*
(25600)TRAVEL BUREAU, including ticket brokers. State certification required before issuance of business tax receipt(see F.S. § 559.927) * $245.00*
(25700)TREE SURGEON. Permits trimming, repairing, removal and planting of trees or shrubbery* $156.00*
  
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(25800)UPHOLSTERY SHOP. Permits the business of repairing and recovering furniture only. With or without an established place of business within the city * $156.00*
  
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(25850)VALET PARKING*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
For each partner and/or employee in connection therewith* $45.00*
(25900)VALET SHOP. Permits only the business of cleaning and pressing on a "while-you-wait" basis; permits minor clothing repair * $156.00*

(26000)VEHICLE DEALER. Permits agency for sale of new or used automobiles, airplanes, or other motor-driven vehicles, sale of secondhand vehicle taken in exchange on sale of new vehicles *

(Alone, or in connection with any other business.)

$306.00*
(26100)VENDING MACHINES (Classify as Coin-operated Machines).*   
(26200)VENDOR. Selling candy, peanuts, ice cream, soft drinks, popcorn, tobacco, snow balls, cotton candy, not from moving vehicle. In connection with promoter's business tax receipt, but not included on list of vendors supplied by promoter * $245.00* 
(26400)VETERINARY SURGEON OR VETERINARIAN * $163.00*
(26450)VIDEO TAPE PRODUCER (Classify as Motion Picture/Video Tape Producer)*   
  
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(26800)WINDOW LETTERING (Classify as Sign-writer).*   
(26900)WIRE MUSIC (Classify as Music by Wire).*   
(26950)WRITER * $156.00*
  
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(26970)X-RAYS (Classify as Health Testing-Non Invasive) *   
(27000)UNCLASSIFIED. Not otherwise set forth herein:*   
Permitting the operation of but one person * $163.00*
In addition thereto, for each partner and/or employee in connection therewith * $45.00*
  
local business tax processing fee. City Code Section 66-44
Business tax processing fee $7.00*
     
Local business tax inspection regulatory fee. City Code section 66-45
Business tax inspection fee $25.00
  
Applications for grant, renewal, modification or transfer cable television franchises. City Code Section 70-26(i)
For a new or initial franchise* $10,000.00*
 For renewal of a franchise * $10,000.00*
For a transfer of a franchise (other than a pro forma transfer) * $10,000.00*
For a pro forma transfer of a franchise * $1,000.00*
For modification of a franchise agreement pursuant to 47 U.S.C § 545 * $5,000.00*
For any other relief $1,000.00
  
Communications facility registration fee. City Code Section 70-74(e)
Registration Fee* $800.00*
  
Valet parking service permits. City Code Section 74-166(c)
Application and permit fee: * 740166(c) $100.00*
Pick-up/delivery zone effective 74-166(a)(3)  
Lunch Only $6.00 per space per day
Dinner Only $7.00 per space per day
Lunch and Dinner $12.00 per space per day
Storage Space 74-166(c)(4) $90.00 per month $50.00 evenings and weekends only
     
Civil fines for valet parking violations. City Code Section 74-168(2)
Unauthorized/illegal ramping, per offense $150.00
Unauthorized/illegal storage, per offense $250.00
Operation without valet parking permit, per offense, per day may be imposed per vehicle $250.00
Failure to follow approved route between pick up and delivery zones and the designated storage area, per offense $75.00
Penalty for lapse in required insurance coverage from date of lapse, per offense, per day $250.00
No name tag, per offense $25.00
No uniform, per offense $25.00
No valid Florida driver's license, per offense and immediate removal of the employee from valet parking operations $500.00
Noncompliance with valet employee list, per day, $25.00. $25.00
Repeat violators, per offense $500.00
Violations after initial suspension, per offense $1,000.00
Usage of unauthorized tow service, per offense $250.00
Other violations of the city Code, per offense $150.00
  
Towing license application fee. City Code Section 74-241.
Application fee* $800.00*
  
Sewer service charges. City Code Section 78-100
Residences, duplexes, apartments, hotels, motels, and all other buildings and structures, except as provided below, or each unit thereof having a separate water meter per month:   
Based on the measured use of water not exceeding 700 cubic feet. $24.29 per month minimum
Over 700 cubic feet. $3.47 per hundred cubic feet
Hospitals, universities and similar type institutions, such reasonable rates by contract as may be deemed equitable, taking into consideration volume of sewage, delivery of sewage directly to the city's main pressure sewers, and any other relevant factors.   
  
Tree removal permit. City Code Section 82-29
Removal of first tree* $35.00*
Each additional tree removed under each permit application* $10.00*
  
Tree removal permits unrelated to building permits. City Code Section 82-31(g)(4)
Removal of first tree* $35.00*
Each additional tree removed under each permit application* $10.00*
  
Tree appeals. City Code Section 82-36(a)
Fee* $150.00*
  
Tree appeals. City Code Section 82-36(b)
Fee* $100.00*
  
Sec. 39. Development review fees. City Code Section 101-26
Review fee for projects requiring only Level 2 review * $100.00*
Review fee for projects requiring both Level 1 & 2 review shall be the fee equal to one tenths of one percent (.001) of the estimated building construction cost as determined by the Building and Zoning Department. * $100.00 minimum*
$10,000 maximum*
A re-submittal fee equal to ten percent of the initial application review fee.* $100.00 minimum*
  
Mitigation of recorded fines. City Code Section 101-190(2)(d)
Fee $200.00
  
Excavations to remove soil permit fee. City Code Section 105-25
Fee $5.00
  
Building permit fees. City Code Section 105-85
General maintenance or repairs. Except where a permit is specifically required by this Code or the Florida Uniform Building Code or any of its sections, no fee permit shall be required for general maintenance or repairs which do not change the occupancy, do not affect life safety and the value of which does not exceed five hundred ($500.00) dollars in labor and material as determined by the Building Official.   
General, New Construction. The permit fee for general or new construction shall be as follows:*   
Fee $75.00 Minimum
New residences, duplexes, hotels, apartments and additions* $0.60 per sq. ft.*
Office buildings and store buildings (shell only), tenant improvements, interior alterations, parking garages, warehouses with minimum office space, swimming pools* $0.48 per sq. ft*
Concrete patios, wood decks, driveways, concrete steps, walkways, screen enclosures, parking lots, tennis courts and landscaping* $0.15 per sq. ft.*
Awnings, canopies, windows, shutters, gates, wrought iron grills, doors and garage doors* $10.00 per each item*
Roof and roof repairs* $0.10 per sq. ft.*
A/C screens, masonry fences, retaining walls & railings* $0.30 per LF*
Signs* $2.00 per sq. ft*
Housing and building moving:* $75.00 per building or structure*
(Permit is also required from the Department of Public Safety prior to issuance, for reasons of safety.) $10.00 for each sq. ft. or fraction thereof*
 Demolitions* $0.05 per sq. ft.*
Pile driving, piers, drilled piles and belled piers* $75.00 first pile of pier*
$20.00 each additional pile or pier
 General repairs* $0.20 per sq. ft.*
Valuation. The method of determining minimum valuation in which permits are to be based as covered above shall be established by the Building Director and approved by the City Manager.   
Any work not specifically covered in this section $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
  
Electrical permit fees.* City Code Section 105-86
 Fee* $75.00 minimum*
Temporary service, construction* $125.00*
(plus fee listed below for 101 amps and over)
Service repair and/or meter change (adding 3rd phase)* $75.00*
Temporary for testing, for a period of 30 days* $125.00*
Signs (exterior)*   
Up to 2 on same location* $75.00*
3 or more* $85.00*
Services:   
The following fees shall be charged for each service and each sub-feeder (feed rail):
100 amps and under $30.00
101 amps thru 200 amps $50.00
201 amps thru 400 amps $75.00
401 amps thru 600 amps $100.00
601 amps thru 800 amps $25.00
For each 100 amps over 800 amps $25.00
Ductbank: $2.80 per LF
Switchboards: Fees are the same as the fees under "services" computed on amps, as set forth above.   
Rough wiring outlets (light, receptacle, switch):   
1 - 10 outlets $30.00
Each additional outlet $2.00
Low voltage systems; items listed below, but not limited to:   
Burglar alarms, television systems, telephone systems, fire alarm systems, air conditioner controls, access controls, television, close circuit or intercom systems, each control panel $110.00 Complete Systems
Installation wiring $75.00
Smart house systems $75.00
Fire alarm and/or fire pump test, per hour $65.00
Equipment outlets or permanent connections:Air conditioners, window and through-wall units, compactor, deep freezer, dishwasher, dryer, fan, garbage disposal, heat recovery, oven, rangelrange top, refrigerator (domestic), space heater, time clock, washing machine, water heater-boiler (electrical), space heater, time clock, water heater-boiler (electrical), FPL load management unit, each $30.00
Refrigerator (commercial per HP, set motor schedule) $40.00
Central vacuum $75.00
Air conditioners, central, per ton $9.00
Chiller per ton $9.00
Clear violations inspections, new tenants $50.00
Motors   
Equipment outlets or permanent connection $10.00
Up to 10 HP $50.00
Each additional HP or fraction thereof $2.50
Fire Pump $75.00
Generators, transformers, commercial heating equipment and strip heaters:   
1 - 25 KW $50.00
26 - 50 KW $100.00
51 KW and over $125.00
Transformers for x-rays $65.00
Welding, machine outlets:   
Up to 25 amps $25.00
Each additional 250 amps or fraction thereof $10.00
Special purpose outlets, commercial: Popcorn, doughnut, drink machines; coin-music machines; toasters; coffee urns; espresso machines; deep fryers; telephone booths; refrigerator display; microwave; booster heaters; etc., each $40.00
Signs (interior):   
Up to 2 on same location $55.00
3 or more $85.00
Lights Fixtures:   
1 – 10 fixtures $30.00
Each additional $2.50
Flood lights or light post, each $10.00
Parking lot lights, charge per light $10.00
Retrofit light fixture, per ballast $2.50
Plugmold and strip track lighting   
First 10 feet $30.00
Each 5 feet thereafter $5.00
Demolitions; removal of electrical circuits, per floor $75.00
Separate indoor / outdoor spas, or fountains  
Residential $55.00
Commercial $150.00
Swimming pools, and spas   
Residential $55.00
Commercial $85.00
Temporary trailer:*   
Construction* $140.00*
Sales office* $180.00*
Any work not specifically covered in this section $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
  
Plumbing permit fees.* City Code Section 105-87
Fee* $75.00 minimum*
Rough-in or set fixtures: bathtub, bidet, cap fixture, dishwasher, disposal, drinking fountain, floor drain, lavatory, laundry-tray, clothes-washer, shower, sink, urinal, water-closet, indirect wastes, ice-maker, water heater, area drain, condensate drains, rough plug outlets (including future toilets), roof inlet, dental chair, and miscellaneous fixtures. $7.50 on each fixture
Items not covered under minimum fee schedule shall be priced as follows:   
Pool piping:   
Residential $75.00
Commercial $115.00
Spa piping:   
Residential $75.00
Commercial $115.00
Fountain piping (not pool water feature) $75.00
Pool & spa piping:   
Residential $95.00
Commercial $135.00
Cap water/sewer lines $75.00
Septic tanks with drainfields $75.00
Drainfield $75.00
Medical gas, including vacuum inlets $15.00 per outlet plus piping fee of $25.00 per $1,000.00 of estimated construction cost
Septic tank and pump abandonment $75.00
Sewer/water connections $75.00
Re-piping $40.00 per $1,000.00 of estimated construction cost
Sub-meter installation (a/c, sprinkler, etc.):   
First sub-meter $75.00
Each additional $8.50
Sump pump, re-circulate pump, domestic pump and vacuum pump $75.00
Grease trap and/or interceptor $75.00
Temporary water closets $75.00
Supply wells  
Residential $75.00
Commercial $100.00
Discharge well $100.00
Back flow preventers  
UP to 1 1/2" $75.00
2" and above $90.00
Pool or spa heater $75.00
A/C condensate $75.00 per outlet
Soakage pit $75.00
Water and gas - main $7.50 per 50 feet
Storm and sanitary collector line $7.50 per 50 feet
Manhole $15.00 per manhole
Water treatment plants, sewage treatment plants and lift stations:   
First $1,000 value $75.00
Each additional $1,000 value $25.00
Gas installation:   
Above/underground tanks: $75.00 $75.00
Gas piping $25.00 per $1,000.00 0f construction cost
Appliance gas, rough-in and set $7.50 per fixture
New sprinkler system $75.00
Additional per zone $25.00
Additional per head $1.25
Sprinkler system repair $75.00
French drains, area drains and catch basins $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
Water/sewer connection for temporary trailers   
Sales office $85.00
Construction office $75.00
Any work not specifically covered in this section $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
  
Mechanical permit fees.* City Code Section 105-88
Fee $75.00 Minimum
Air conditioning and refrigeration:   
(Does not include water, electrical and gas lines, where tonnage or BTU is not known substitute one horsepower or 12,000 BTU’s for ton.)
Each unit, per ton or fraction of ton $17.00
A/C wall units, per unit $35.00
Condensate drains   
First $10.00
Each additional $5.00
Heating units   
Each and every unit capable of heating: furnaces and heating equipment, including commercial dryers, ovens, other fired objects not elsewhere classified, includes all components parts of the system except fuel and electronic lines.
First 5, each $35.00
Each thereafter $15.00
A/C duct work, first $1,000.00 value $35.00
Each additional $1,000.00 value $15.00
Paint spray booths:   
For the first 300 sq ft $200.00
For each additional 100 sq ft $100.00
Boilers and pressure vessels:   
Rated capacity first 200,000 BTU $100.00
Each additional 100,000 BTU’s $20.00
Steam Boilers (as defined in the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code) each $100.00
Hot water boilers (same) each $100.00
Miniature boilers (as defined in ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code), each $75.00
Unfired pressure vessels; operating at pressures in excess of 60 psi and having a volume of more than 5 cu.ft. $50.00
 Fee for periodic inspection of steam boiler (semi-annual, internal and external):   
Semi-annual internal inspection $75.00
Semi-annual external inspection $75.00
Hot-water boilers, annual $75.00
Unfired pressure vessel, annual $75.00
Miniature boilers, semi-annual, each inspection $75.00
Certificate of inspection (where inspected by insurance company) $75.00
Shop inspection of boiler or pressure vessel, per completed vessel $75.00
Generators:   
Up to 50 KVA $100.00
Each additional 5 KVA $20.00
Pressure piping:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $25.00
Cooling Tower:   
Up to 10 tons $50.00
Each additional 10 tons $15.00
Ventilation and ventilation systems   
First $1,000.00 $35.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $20.00
Fireplace $75.00
Barbecue $75.00
Bath fans:   
First $15.00
Each additional $10.00
Dryer vent:   
First $25.00
Each additional $20.00
Vented kitchen hoods, residential $25.00
Storage tanks for flammable liquids (gas), per tank $50.00
Piping for flammable liquids:   
First $50.00
Each additional $25.00
Trash chute:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $30.00
Smoke evacuation inspection (as required) $350.00
Smoke evacuation inspection (annual) $250.00
Fire suppression set: $100.00
Commercial hoods:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $25.00
Raise existing roof mounted $50.00
Walk-in cooler:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $25.00
Portable chiller, cooler, evaporative cooler, heating, ventilation:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $25.00
Service and retrofit:   
First $1,000.00 $50.00
Each additional $1,000.00 $25.00
Pool and spa heater $75.00
Any work not specifically covered in this section shall be charged at a rate of ten dollars $10.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost
  
Miscellaneous building department fees.* City Code Section 105-89(a)
Re-inspection fees.* When extra inspection trips are necessary due to:
(a) Wrong address being given on call for inspection,
(b) Prior rejection of work due to faulty construction,
(c) Work not being ready for inspection at time specified,
(d) Failure to call for final or other inspections,
(e) Required corrections not being made or completed at time specified.
The permit holder is entitled to an initial and follow-up inspection for each of the mandatory inspections. After the initial and follow-up inspection for any mandatory inspection there shall be a one hundred dollar ($100.00) re-inspection fee for each additional inspection. The re-inspection fee requirement shall be applicable to all divisions of the Building and Zoning Department. The payment of re-inspection fees shall be required before any further permits will be issued to the person or firm owning same, and further inspection shall be refused until payment of re-inspection fees have been made.
Owner/builder. Permit fees established by this article shall be increased 100 percent excepting painting of residence or duplex, for all permits obtained by an owner/builder.
Double fees.
The payment of the required fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with all the requirements of the applicable regulations and codes, nor shall it relieve them from being subject to any of the penalties therein. The double fee requirement shall be applicable to all divisions of the Building and Zoning Department as noted herein.
When work for which a permit is required is commenced prior to obtaining of a permit $100.00 plus a double permit fee
Not less than $165.00
For second offense of doing work without a permit Twice the double permit fee plus $200.00
For each offense thereafter Twice the double permit fee plus $500.00
Lost plans fee. When plans for new buildings and additions are lost by the owner or the contractor, a new set of plans stamped as the field copy shall be reviewed and re-certified.  Actual cost of copies plus administrative fee of $100.00
Revisions to existing plans. A fee for reviewing plans (after approval of initial plans) per page revised $40.00 per page minimum
Extension of expired permits. A fee shall be paid by the permit holder who submits a written request for a permit extension as authorized under Section 105.4.1.1 of the Florida Uniform Building Code. $100.00
Shop drawing review. A fee for reviewing shop drawings. $40.00 per sheet or notice of acceptance
Certificate of Occupancy and Certificate of Completion. * $100.00*
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy and Temporary Certificate of Completion $100.00
Change of contractor fee.* 30% of the original permit fee*
$75.00 Minimum $250.00 Maximum
Permit card replacement fee $5.00
Change of Contractor.* The fee for a change of contractor  30% of the original permit fee*
$65.00 minimum
$250.00 maximum
Any charge not specifically covered by this article Payroll rate plus 50%
Forty-year recertification fee.* For every application for 40-year recertification under Section 104.9, Section 8-11(f), of the Miami-Dade County Code, a fee shall be paid to the Building and Zoning Department   
Processing of each application* (effective January, 2009) $250.0*
For every application for subsequent recertification at ten-year intervals thereafter*(effective January, 2009) $250.00 for each application*
A fee shall be charged for letters which relate to building information. $100.00
A fee shall be charged for conducting construction work prior to 7:30 pm or after 6:00 pm or on Sundays or Holidays $500.00
(16) Posting of bond. Before any permit authorized herein shall be issued, the owner of the property or his contractor shall deposit with the city that amount which in the opinion of the Building Official and/or City Manager shall be adequate to reimburse the city, or any neighboring property owner, for damage which may result to sidewalks, parkways, parkway trees and shrubs, street pavements or other municipal or private property, or improvement from such work and the equipment and materials used in connection therewith, and for the removal of debris or excess material upon the completion of said work, and any administrative costs, and shall sign an undertaking to the city to pay the amount of any deficiency between the amount of said deposit and the cost of repairing any such damage or removal of any such debris or excess materials and any administrative costs. Upon completion of the work, the depositor shall request that the Building Official, or such other person as may be designated by the City Manager. Fees: $100 - $15,000 $300.00 $15,001 - $25,000 $400.00 $25,001 - $50,000 $500.00 $50,001 - $100,000 $1,000.00 $100,001 - $250,000 $1,200.00 $250,001 - $500,000 $1,500.00 $500,001 - $1,000.000 $3,000.00 $1,000.001 - $2,000.000 $4,000.00 $2,000.001 - $3,000.000 $5,000.00 Each additional $1,000.000 $1,000.00
Re-review fee. A fee of shall be charged for reviewing a set of plans for each review after the third review. $100.00 for each review after the third review
A fee for special or structural inspection on threshold buildings. The square footage is to be determined by the total floor area. $0.15 per sq. ft.
A fee shall be charged for researching expired and/or open permits. No fee for initial consultation
$25.00/hour thereafter
A non-refundable document preservation fee will be charged to microfilm and maintain records for future use. $1.00 per page of permitted plans
A non-refundable surcharge fee will be charged for the development, maintenance and updating of an information technology system, this fee will be deposited into an enterprise account to support the information technology system for the Building and Zoning Department.  5% of the permit fee
When any permit application is received, the applicant shall pay a non refundable application fee $20.00
An expedite fee will be assessed for plans being expedited through the Building and Zoning plans processing system. Monies will be deposited with the Finance Department which will charge against those monies the cost of either a consultant, if one is used, plus a 15% administrative fee or the actual cost of the employee who reviews the plan. A similar process is available for inspection services either on a full time basis or after normal working hours. (Minimum 2 hours)
A credit of 35% will be applied to the permit fee cost when an alternative plan review and inspection in process is applied and approved by the Building Official. Charges for research and retrieval of official documents. Actual cost
A penalty will be charged for violations of the placement of a portable storage unit without first obtaining a site permit.   
First violation $250.00
Second violation or repeat offender $500.00 per violation
  
Refunds: a) Shall be not permit fee refunded for completed permitted work, and in no case shall any portion of the permit fee be refunded where construction has commenced or the first inspection has been made. b) Seventy percent (70%) of the permit fee shall be refunded or the original permit fee where work has not commenced and the permit has not expired. c) If at any time a permit is cancelled for any reason, at such time as a new permit is requested, a new permit fee(s) shall be demanded to include reviews by all required boards and disciplines.
Fee to be paid for the disclosure report. City Code Section 105-115.
Single-family residences, duplexes and townhouse buildings or property located in an "R", "D" or "TH" Use District. $500.00
Individual condominium units in a residential and / or commercial condominium building. $500.00
Apartment buildings and other buildings or property located in an "A" Use District. $50.00 per unit
Minimum Fee $500.00
Maximum Fee $2,500.00
  
Commercial Buildings, Mixed Use Buildings and other buildings or property located in a "C" Use District $.02 per square foot for the nonresidential component of the building, and; $50.00 per unit for the residential component of the building.
Industrial buildings, commercial buildings, mixed use buildings and other buildings or property located in a "M" Use District. Minimum Fee $500.00
    Maximum Fee $2,500.00
Buildings and property located in a “S” Use District $.02 per square foot
Minimum Fee $500.00
Maximum Fee $2,500.00
     
Dredge or fill permit fees.* City Code Section 109-44(a)
Fees for permits to fill or dredge in tidal and bay bottom lands within the "Coral Gables Waterway" and system of canals extending throughout the city to the waters of Biscayne Bay, and extensions of and additions to them which may hereafter be made. are hereby fixed as follows:   
For the purpose of computing fees, the proposed area shall be rounded to the nearest full acre.
  
  
Fill or dredge area of 0--40 acres, inclusive* $165.00 + $12.00 × (fill in area in acres).*
Fill or dredge area of 41 to 140 acres, inclusive* $645.00 + $10.00 × (area in excess of 40 acres).*
Fill or dredge area of 141 to 240 acres, inclusive* $1,635.00 + $6.00 × (area in excess of 140 acres).*
Fill or dredge area of 241 acres and over* $2,229.00 + $4.00 × (area in excess of 240 acres).*
Fees for permits referred to herein as Class 2 and 3 and not covered above are hereby fixed as follows:   
0 to $750.00 cost of construction* $150.00 minimum*
$751.00 to $7,500.00 cost of construction* $150.00 + $10.00 per $1,000.00 of estimated cost in excess of $1,000.00*
Over $7,500.00 cost of construction* $300.00 + 5.0 per $1,000.00 of estimated cost in excess of $11,000.00*
  
City Code Section 109-44(b)
Annual fee for Mooring structures without decking, flat fee* $25.00*
Annual fee for Mooring structures with decking* $50.00*
  
Public Works Department
Contractor registration fee $25.00
Plat review fee $500.00
Barricades set-up/placement for special events   
 French barricades $12.00 per unit per day
Type 1 (A frame) barricades $1.00 per unit per day
Type 3 (3 tier) barricades $2.00 per unit per day
Parade barricades $1.50 per unit per day
Special events set-up/placement:   
30 x 30 tent $600 per 3 days
20 x 20 tent $500 per 3 days
Electrical needs $150.00 per day
Large podium & sound system $100 per day
Small podium & sound system $75.00 per day
Special events clean sweep fee $200.00 for the first hour and then $150.00 per each additional hour
Special events road closing requirements for right-of-way permit Fee to be determined on a per event basis
Wastewater fees for customer call-outs
Fees for investigation and/or emergency response to sewer collection. Complaints (call-outs), fee charged only if Department is not responsible to correct complaint
Regular working hours   
Residential $125.00 per call
Commercial $200.00 per call
Non -regular working hours   
Residential $175.00 per call
Commercial $250.00 per call
Customer initiated closed circuit television
lateral inspection fee
  
Residential $150.00 per inspection
Commercial $250.00 per inspection
  
Historical Resources Department Fees. Historic Preservation Division. Zoning Code Article 31.
Requests for processing of Ad Valorem Tax Exemption Applications through the City and County governments:* $500.00*
Requests for the processing of Certificates of Appropriateness:   
Standard Certificate of Appropriateness No charge
Special Certificate of Appropriateness No charge
Requests for the processing of Variances shall be charged the following additional fees:   
Applications for Variances involving HL-R, HL-D, and HL-S Districts * $600.00*
Applications for Variances involving HL-A, HL-C, HL-M Districts* $800.00*
Additional requests shall be charged the following additional fees as are appropriate:   
HL-R, HL-D, and HL-S Use Districts: Requests for waiving of one (1) year waiting period on subsequent variance applications* $300.00*
Requests for submitting an application after deadline date (when possible for meeting the legal notice and newspaper publication requirements) for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances * $300.00*
Requests for submitting an application after deadline date,but prior to posting of meeting agenda, for Standard Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances * $200.00*
Application for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances as a result of a deviation from the approved plan $500.00*
Application for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances as a result of a violation notice * $500.00*
HL-A, HL-C, and HL-M Use Districts: Requests for waiving of one (1) year waiting period on subsequent Variance applications* $600.00*
Requests for submitting an application after deadline date (when possible for meeting the legal notice and newspaper publication requirements) for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances* $600.00*
Requests for submitting an application after deadline date, but prior to posting of meeting agenda, for Standard Certificate of Appropriateness* $400.00*
Application for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances as a result of deviation from the approved plans $900.00*
Application for Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or Variances as a result of a violation notice $900.00*
Request for administrative extension of variance* $400.00*
All requests for a postponement by an applicant for a Special Certificate of Appropriateness and/or variance must be made in writing and a fee may be assessed based upon when the request is received by the Historical Resources Department.   
Requests received prior to the legal notice and newspaper publication: $50.00*
Requests received after the legal notice and newspaper publication $100.00
Request to conduct a Special Meeting: $500.00
Request for historical significance review of any structure $100.00
Requests for the processing of Transfer of Development Rights:/ $700.00/
  
Historical Resources Department. Museum Division.
Entry fees for Merrick House   
Adults $5.00
Seniors $3.00
High school and college students with ID (over 12) $3.00
Primary and middle school students (6-12) $1.00
Children under 6 No charge
  
Planning Department Fees**
Annexation* $2,500*
Change of Zoning District* $7,500*
Zoning Code Text Amendment* $7,500 *
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Map * Small scale - $7,500*
Large scale - $10,000*
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Text* $10,000*
Conditional Use - Administrative Review* $100*
Development of Regional Impact* $25,000*
Development of Regional Impact - Notice of Proposed *Change* $10,000*
Planned Area Development Site Plan* $7,500*
Site Plan * $7,500*
Site Plan - Mixed-Use District* $7,500*
Separation/Establishment of a Building Site * $5,000*
Subdivision Review for Tentative Plat* $5,000 + $500/l­ot*
Transfer of Development Rights Receiving Site Plan Application* $7,500*
University of Miami Campus Area Development Plan* $10,000*1
Advertising charges (All applications except Change in CLUP, Change in Zoning District, DRI and DRI - NOPC) $400'
Advertising charges (Change in CLUP, Change in Zoning District, DRI and DRI - NOPC) 2,500 
Public hearing notification fee - fee is dependent upon the number of property owners within the perimeter of subject property. $2.50/envelope
Research $75/hour
Advisory letters/memoranda regarding applicable codes, interpretations, etc. $250
Postponements and deferrals (This requires readvertising, reposting of agenda and mail out of public hearing notification) $500
Withdrawal of applications* no refund
After the fact or result of violation approvals required 2x all fees
Development agreement* $5,000*
Restrictive covenants and/or easements* $5,000*
'This does not include additional processing fees such as advertising fees and public hearing notification fees. These are additional fees. Additional costs in addition to the fees identified herein may be assessed associated with the review of applications by the Planning Department. These are costs that may be incurred by applicant due to consultant fees paid by City to review the application. The types of reviews that could be conducted may include but are not limited to the following: property appraisals; traffic impact analyses; vegetation/environmental assessments; archeological/historic assessments; market studies; engineering studies or reports; and legal fees. Such fees will be assessed upon finalization of the Planning Department application review.
2 Requires filing of site application and associated fees.
  
Board of Adjustment Application Fee Schedule
Variances involving "SFR" and "MF1" Use District* $600.00*
Variances involving signs, landscape, facing materials, fences and walls, all auxiliary and accessory uses and all conditional uses in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts:* $500.00*
Variances from each section of the "Zoning code (other than as set forth in 2 hereinabove) for buildings in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" use Districts shall be based on the sum of the total gross floor areas of the existing and proposed buildings as follows:* $0.04 per sq. ft. of gross floor area for each variance requested with a minimum application fee of $1500.00*
 Request for rulings or interpretation charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "SFR" and "MF1" Use District $400.00
Requests for waiving of one(1) year waiting period on subsequent applications charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "SFR" and "D MF1" Use District* $600.00*
Requests for submitting an application after the application after the application deadline (when possible for meeting the legal notice and newspaper publication requirements) charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "SFR" and "MF1" Use District $700.00
Variances as result of a deviation from approved plans charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "SFR" and "MF1" Use District $1,000.00
Variances as result of a violation notice charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "SFR" and "MF1" Use District $1,000.00
Requests for rulings or interpretations charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts $600.00
Requests for waiving of one(1) year waiting period on subsequent applications charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts* $600.00*
Requests for submitting an application after the application after the application deadline (when possible for meeting the legal notice and newspaper publication requirements) charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts $1,000.00
Variances as a result of a deviation from the approved plans charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts $1,500.00
Variances as a result of a violation notice charged as an additional fee as appropriate in "S", "MFSA", "MF2", "MXD","C","CL","I","DO"or "UMCAD" Use Districts $1500.00*
Request for an appeal from a decision of the Board of Architects, Building and zoning director or Administrative Official* $600.00
All request for a deferment received at least 21 days before the meeting date shall pay a deferment fee. 20% of initial application fees
All request for a deferment received at least 14 days before the meeting date shall pay a deferment fee. 40% of initial application fees
All request for a deferment received at least 7 days before the meeting date shall pay a deferment fee. 60% of initial application fees
All request for a deferment received at least 5 days before the meeting date shall pay a deferment fee. 80% of initial application fees
No fee shall be charged for any deferment of an application at the request of the Board of adjustment or when the applicant requests a deferment because there are not seven board members attending the meeting. None
Applicant’s requesting an administrative extension of a variance shall pay a fee. $400.00
  
Board of Architects Fee Schedule
BOA Up-Front Processing* $3.00 for each $1,000.00
Construction Cost
Applicable to permit fee
(Non refundable)
Board fee $1.75 for each $1,000.00
Construction Cost
(Non refundable)
Up Front Fire Permit(except single family houses or townhouses) $0.50 for each $1,000.00
Applicable to permit fee
(Non refundable)
Resubmittal Fee $50.00
(Non refundable)
Posting Fee $30.00
(Non refundable)
Late Fee $100.00
(Non refundable)
Up-Front Processing Fee. When the application is received at the Board of Architects, the applicant shall pay an "up-front" processing fee equals to three dollars ($3.00) for each thousand dollar ($1,000.00) of estimated valuation, or fractional part thereof. this processing fee is not refundable, but shall be credited toward the final building permit fee.
Zoning Fee Schedule
Minimum fee* $75.00*
Work or use for which a zoning permit or Zoning use permit is requested has commenced prior to the issuance of the Zoning permit or Zoning Use or has been cited with a courtesy notice of violation or notice of violation $100.00, plus a double zoning permit fee and in no event shall the applicant pay less than $250.00
For each offense thereafter the permit applicant shall be required to pay twice the double permit fee Plus $500.00
Re-inspection fees. When extra inspection trips are necessary due to:

    (a) Wrong address being given on call for inspection,
    (b) Prior rejection of work due to faulty construction,
    (c) Work not being ready for inspection at time specified,
    (d) Failure to call for final or other inspections,
    (e) Required corrections not being made or completed at time specified. The permit holder is entitled to an initial and follow-up inspection for each of the mandatory inspections. After the initial and follow-up inspection for any mandatory inspection there shall be a hundred dollar ($100.00) re-inspection fee for each additional inspection. The reinspection fee requirement shall be applicable to all divisions of the Building and Zoning Department. The payment of re-inspection fees shall be required before any further permits will be issued to the person or firm owning same, and further inspection shall be refused until payment of re-inspection fees have been made.
Painting, sand blasting, pressure cleaning
Apartment,special use,Commercial and Industrial*

$0.05 each square foot

Single family residence or Duplex Uses*

$75.00

pressure cleaning or sand blasting only

Apartment Special use,commercial and industrial

$75.00*
Awning and canopy recovers/repairs * $2.00 per item with a minimum of $65.00*
Chain link fence installation and fence repairs * $0.20 per linear foot *
Interior and Exterior tiling, new wood floors* $0.07 per square foot *
Removable storm panels/tracks, pool and spa marbelite/paint/sandblast, dumpster placed on private property not in conjunction with a building permit* $75.00*
Kitchen cabinets/countertops, rain gutters/downspouts* $0.05 per square foot*
Asphalt sealant floor refinishing:*
Single family or duplex* $75.00*
Apartment, special use, commercial and industrial* $0.01 per square foot*
Asphalt resurfacing* $0.05 per square foot*
General repairs and any work not specified * $0.20 per square foot or the minimum fee whichever is greater*
Certificate of Use* $75.00,*
Review of denied application $50.00
Renewal of Certificate of Use*(Annual) $50.00*
Request for Zoning letter(verification,determination)* $200.00*
Building site request application fee * $500.00*
Request for Pre-application zoning review* $1,000.00*
Courtesy inspection performed by Code Enforcement Division* $150.00*
Re-review of plans - for each review after the second review* $100.00*
Document preservation fee $1.00 per page will be charged to maintain microfilm records
Permit application, nonrefundable application fee* $20.00*
Concurrency Fees
Concurrency Information Statement $125.00*
Concurrency Impact Statement $125.00*
New Development Order $125.00*
Concurrency fees, non-residential $0.20 per gross square foot
Concurrency fees, change of use $.10 per gross square foot
Concurrency fee, residential $500.00 per unit
  
Development Department
When proposers are responding to a Request for Proposal for redevelopment of City-owned real estate, the cost is $15,000 which is not reimbursable for the successful proposer but is reimbursable for the non-successful proposers.
 
Appeals
Board of Architects* $600.00
Board of Adjustment* $600.00
Historic Preservation Board* $600.00
Code Enforcement Board* $600.00
Administrative Official* $600.00
Building Official* $600.00
Postponement of appeals as per zoning Code* $500.00* each
Notice of postponement* $300.00
 
City Clerk
Charged in connection with public records request which will require more than 20 minutes of research time. The person is charged the research time multiplied by the hourly rate of the person who completed the request. (Sec. 119.07 F.S.S.) Research time multiplied by the hourly rate of the person who completed the request.
%20 deposit fee required at time request is made.
Notary Fees, City related business No charge
Notary fees, non City-related business (Sec. 117.05 F.S.S.) $8.00
City Commission CD $15.00
Lobbyist Registration* $150.00 for each principal registered*
Election qualifying Fee All candidates must pay 1% election assessment when they qualify for office. It is 1% of the salary of the position sought and is forwarded to the Florida Department of State. (Sec 99.092(1) F.S.S.) In addition the City charges a $200.00 quaMj6ng fee. (Sec. 10 City Charter)
Approval of Final Plat* $270.00
Passport Fees
Passport (new) under 16 years of age $52.00
Passport (new) 16 and over $67.00
Passport (renewal) under 16 $52.00
Passport (renewal) 16 and over $67.00
Acceptance Center Services DS-11 Forms $30.00
Expedite Fee $60.00
Overnight Mail $32.50 ($16.25 x two ways)
Certified Mail, 1 applicant $3.50
Certified Mail, 2 applicants $4.00
Photos $12.00
Schedule of civil penalties. City Code Section 101-189.
Code Section Description of Violation Civil Penalty
  
Florida Fire Prevention Code
FFPC Any violation of the Florida Fire Prevention Code $200.00
  
City Zoning Code
ZC 3-207 Maintaining an uncompleted building $ 500.00
ZC 3-208 Failure o obtain a building permit $ 200.00
ZC 3-209 Failure to obtain and maintain a valid certificate of use $ 100.00
ZC 3-1108 Demolition by neglect $ 500.00
ZC 4-101 Conducting a business from a residence $ 100.00
ZC 4-102 Maintaining a violation of the apartment "use district" requirements $200.00
ZC 4-302 Maintaining a violation of the commercial "use district" requirements $200.00
ZC 4-303 Maintaining a violation of the industrial "use district" requirements $200.00
ZC 4-401 Maintaining and/or operating is prohibited use $500.00
ZC 4-403 Operating and conducting a business outside of a building $400.00
ZC 4-405 Operating an adult book store in other than allowed location $500.00
ZC 4-409 Maintaining an illegal recreational vehicle $100.00
ZC 4-411 parking a truck or commercial vehicle in a residential area $100.00
ZC 4-412 parking a trucks, trailers or commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles upon streets and public places $100.00
ZC 4-413 parking a boat or boat trailer in an illegal location $100.00
ZC 4-414 Keeping and maintaining wild animals and reptiles $100.00
ZC 4-415 Keeping and maintaining domestic animals and reptiles $100.00
ZC 4-416 Keeping and maintaining more than four adult cats or adult dogs at a time $100.00
ZC 4-4101 Maintaining a violation of the single family "use district" requirements $200.00
ZC 5-102 Maintaining an illegal auxiliary or accessory use $100.00
ZC 5-107 Maintaining an illegal play house $100.00
ZC 5-108 Maintaining an illegal swimming pool $500.00
ZC 5-111 Maintaining an illegal storage building $100.00
ZC 5-114 Maintaining an illegal wood deck $100.00
ZC 5-119 Maintaining an illegal open air cafe and/or restaurant $500.00
ZC 5-2104 Conducting a garage sale without the required permit and/or in violation of the garage sale regulations $100.00
ZC 6-201 Maintaining an illegal nonconforming use or structure $200.00
ZC 4-403 Operating and conducting a business outside of a building $400.00
ZC 4-405 Operating an adult book store in other than an allowed location $500.00
ZC 4-409 Maintaining an illegal recreational vehicle $100.00
ZC 4-401 Maintaining and/or operating a prohibited use $500.00
ZC 4-411 Parking a truck or commercial vehicle in a residential area $100.00
ZC 4-412 Parking trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles, and recreational vehicles upon streets and public places $100.00
ZC 4-413 Parking a boat or boat trailer in an illegal location $100.00
ZC 4-414 Keeping and maintaining wild animals and reptiles $100.00
ZC 4-415 Keeping and maintaining domestic animals and reptiles $100.00
ZC 4-416 Keeping and maintaining more than four adult cats or adult dogs at a time $100.00
ZC 5-1404 Parking a vehicle on an unapproved surface $100.00
ZC 5-1407 Failure to comply with the lighting requirements for an off-street parking lot $200.00
ZC 5-1404 Maintaining a driveway with an unapproved surface $100.00
ZC 5-1405 Failure to comply with the landscaping requirements for and off-street parking lot $100.00
ZC 5-1409 Failure to comply with the minimum number of required off-street parking spaces $100.00
ZC 5-1804 Failure to provide the required screening for mechanical equipment $100.00
ZC 5-1802 Failure to screen rooftop equipment $250.00
ZC 7-201 Deviation from approved plans without obtaining the required approval for revised plans $200.00
ZC 5-1406 Failure to comply with the triangle of visibility requirements $500.00
ZC 5-1901 Maintaining a sign which was installed without the required approval and permit $100.00
ZC 5-1903 Maintaining an illegal illuminated sign $100.00
ZC 5-1904 Maintaining an illegal construction sign $100.00
ZC 5-1907 Maintaining an illegal real estate sign in a residential area $100.00
ZC 5-1907 Maintaining an illegal real estate sign in a commercial area $100.00
ZC 5-1901 Maintaining an illegal temporary sign $100.00
ZC 5-1901 Maintaining a sign installed without the required approval and permit. $100.00
ZC 5-1908 Maintaining an illegal sign in a show window $100.00
ZC 5-1909 Maintaining an illegal campaign sign $100.00
ZC 5-1902 Maintaining an illegal sign on a vehicle $100.00
ZC 5-1902 Maintaining pennants, banners, streamers, balloons, blinking and flashing lights, and any other fluttering, spinning, rotating, or similar type of attention attractors and advertising devices $200.00
ZC 5-1902 Failure to remove a sign upon vacation of a premises $100.00
ZC 5-201 Failure to properly maintain or operate a service station $100.00
ZC 5-301 Maintaining an illegal awning or canopy $100.00
ZC 5-606 Failure to use the correct materials to construct an exterior wall $100.00
ZC 5-1403 Failure to provide the required driveway approach $100.00
ZC 5-2104 Conducting a garage sale without the required permit and/or in violation of the garage sale regulations $100.00
ZC 5-2107 Maintaining an illegal temporary construction and/or field office $100.00
ZC 5-2302 Failure to acquire Unit of Title $250.00
ZC 5-2701 Failure to comply with the requirements for the operation of a family day care home $200.00
ZC 5-401 Failure to obtain the required land clearing, filling, and excavation permit $200.00
ZC 5-1803 Maintaining a storage area without providing the required screening $100.00
ZC 5-1804 Maintaining mechanical equipment without the required setback $100.00
ZC 5-2701 Failure to comply with the requirements for the operation of a family day care home $200.00
ZC 6-201 Maintaining an illegal nonconforming use or structure. $200.00
ZC 7-207 Deviation from approved variance plans or conditions without obtaining the necessary approval for the revision to the variance request $400.00
ZC 7-201 Deviation from approved variance plans or conditions without obtaining the necessary approval for the revision to the variance request $400.00
ZC 3-208 Failure to obtain a building permit $200.00
ZC 3-207 Maintaining an uncompleted building $500.00
ZC 3-209 Failure to obtain and maintain a valid Certificate of Use $100.00
ZC All other violations of the zoning code $100.00
The Code of the City of Coral Gables
CC 10-3 Keeping/maintaining pigeons $100.00
CC 10-26 Dogs running at large $100.00
CC 26-32 thru 39 Failure to obtain approval and permit for alarm $ 100.00
CC 34-21 Maintaining a vehicle in an abandoned, junked or dismantled condition $200.00
CC 38-4 Discharge or paintball gun, marker, BB gun, or air-operated or gas-operated gun $250.00
CC 38-5 Illegal use of laser pointer $250.00
CC 38-7 Begging and soliciting alms; penalties for committing prohibited acts
CC 105-27 Maintaining commercial property that is in disrepair $200.00
CC 109-40 Failure to obtain a waterfront improvement permit $400.00
CC 38-4 Discharge or paintball gun, marker, BB gun, or air-operated or gas-operated gun $250.00
CC 38-5 Illegal use of laser pointer $250.00
CC 38-7 Begging and soliciting alms; penalties for committing prohibited acts   
   First violation Not more than $200.00 and 60 days incarceration
   Second and subsequent violations Not more than $200.00 and 60 days incarceration
CC 38-29 thru 33 Maintaining mechanical or other equipment that exceeds noise limitations $100.00
CC 54-21 Discharging waste liquid or refuse upon public rights-of-way $500.00
CC 54-27 Illegally posting or affixing any notice, poster, or other paper device to any lamppost, public utility pole or shade tree, or upon any public structure or building $200.00
CC 54-29 Maintaining litter on property $100.00
CC 54-51 Placing handbills/flyers on vehicles $200.00
CC 54-148 Failure to provide trash containers and/or garbage cans $100.00
CC 54-149 Failure to keep/maintain trash containers and/or garbage cans in proper location $100.00
CC 54-150 Maintaining garbage or waste receptacles in disrepair $100.00
CC 54-152 Dumping trash, debris or waste upon any lot or premises $500.00
CC 54-153 Depositing trash earlier than 6:00 P.M. on the day preceding collection $100.00
CC 54-154 Trash originating from property deposited in a location other than the parkway immediately abutting that property $100.00
CC 62-1 Unlawful use of street or sidewalk for advertising or display purposes $100.00
CC 66-21 Failure to obtain a new, or renew an occupational license   local business tax $200.00
CC 62-26 Failure to properly affix numbering to building as required $100.00
CC 62-26 Failure to post street numbers $100.00
CC 62-26(12) Defacing or removal of any street signs posted in the city $100.00
CC 62-27 Unlawful placement of any sign designating street, avenue or other public place by a different name than by which it is generally and legally known $100.00
CC 62-58 Failure to obtain permit to obstruct street, or sidewalk or impede traffic $500.00
CC 62-58 Disturbing, cutting, digging or excavating any portion of the public right of way without a permit $400.00
CC 62-59 Construction in right-of-way, nonconforming with public works standards $250.00
CC 62-63(a) Failure to have an approved Certified Maintenance of Traffic Plan $500.00
CC 10-3 Keeping/maintaining pigeons $100.00
CC 62-96(a) Failure to install and maintain an underground facility without first requesting as-builts from owners of existing facilities $100.00
CC 66-33 Failure to change business address shown on the occupational license  local business tax $100.00
CC 66-34 Failure to change ownership of the business recorded on the occupational license   local business tax $100.00
CC 66-39 Conducting business or commercial activity on city property $200.00
CC 86-1 Discharging or depositing materials into waterway $500.00
CC 86-59 Maintaining a boat or craft; anchored, moored, or tied-up to a property not owned or leased by the owner of said craft $100.00
CC 86-3 Unlawful discharge of oil, oil products or oil compound into the city waterway and Biscayne Bay $500.00
CC 86-119 Failure to maintain waterfront improvements $400.00
CC 34-21 Maintaining a lot that is unsightly or unsanitary $200.00
CC 34-78 Maintaining a vehicle in an abandoned, junked or dismantled condition $200.00
CC 54-21 Discharging waste liquid or refuse upon public rights-of-way $500.00
CC 54-27 Illegally posting or affixing any notice, poster, or other paper device to any lamppost, public utility pole or shade tree, or upon any public structure or building $200.00
CC 54-29 Maintaining litter on property $100.00
CC 54-51 Placing handbills/flyers on vehicles $200.00
CC 38-29 thru 33 Maintaining mechanical or other equipment that exceeds noise limitations $100.00
CC 54-148 Failure to provide trash containers and/or garbage cans $100.00
CC 54-149 Failure to keep/maintain trash containers and/or garbage cans in proper location $100.00
CC 54-150 Maintaining garbage or waste receptacles in disrepair $100.00
CC 54-153 Depositing trash earlier than 6:00 p.m. on the day preceding collection $100.00
CC 54-154 Trash originating from property deposited in a location other than the parkway immediately abutting that property $100.00
CC 62-1 Unlawful use of street or sidewalk for advertising or display purposes $100.00
CC 105 Maintaining a dwelling which is unsafe, unsanitary, and/or in disrepair $500.00
CC 105-2 Unlawful parking of construction equipment such as earth moving machines, excavators, cranes and the like within the public right-of-way in any zoned residential district $200.00
CC 54-154 Dumping trash, debris or waste upon any lot or premises $500.00
CC 62-26 Failure to properly affix numbering to building as required $100.00
CC 62-26 Failure to post street numbers $100.00
CC 62-26(12) Defacing or removal of any street signs posted in the city $100.00
CC 62-27 Unlawful placement of any sign designating street, avenue or other public place by a different name than by which it is generally and legally known $100.00
CC 62-58 Failure to obtain permit to obstruct street, or sidewalk or impede traffic $400.00
CC 62-58 Disturbing, cutting, digging or excavating any portion of the public right of way without a permit $400.00
CC 62-59 Construction in right-of-way, nonconforming with public works standards $100.00
        
CC 78-126(a) Unlawful discharge of petroleum products, roof run-off, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, toxic products and other products described in this section into public storm or sanitary sewer system. $400.00
CC 78-126(b) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to the public storm or sanitary sewer system: $400.00
   (1) Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas.   
   (2) Any waters or wastes containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, to injure or interfere with any nuisance, capable of preventing entry into sewers for their maintenance and repair (decomposition products or normal sewage excepted), or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant at the City of Miami, including, but not limited to, cyanides in excess of two mg/l as CN in the wastes as discharged to the public sewer, and ten mg/l for hydrogen sulfides by weight in sewage.   
   (3) Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, pumps or other equipment, and personnel of the sewage works.   
   (4) Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage works such as, but not limited to, ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags feathers, tar, plastics, wood, underground garbage, whole blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, plastic or paper dishes, cups, milk containers, etc., either whole or ground by garbage grinders.   
CC 62-63(a) Failure to have an approved Certified Maintenance of Traffic Plan $500.00
CC 62-63(b) Failure to install and maintain proper lighting warning devices on permitted obstructions or excavations in the public right-of-way $500.00
CC 62-96(a) Application for permit to install an underground facility without first requesting as-built from owners of existing facilities $500.00
CC 62-96(b) Failure by excavator to mark the path of proposed excavation consistent with the standards of the American Public Works Association when required $500.00
CC 62-96(c) Failure to notify State One-Call Notification System prior to excavation $500.00
CC 62-96(c) Excavation without clearance from owners of underground facilities $500.00
CC 62-96(f) Failure by an excavator to engage in exploratory digging when required $500.00
CC 62-96(d) Failure to use chalk-based paint on surfaces other than asphalt, earth and vegetation surfaces to mark locations $500.00
CC 62-96(f) Failure to register with the city as an excavator in the right-of-way $500.00
CC 62-96(g) Failure to provide required Construction Bond $500.00
CC 62-99 Willful removal of markings of underground facilities $500.00
CC 62-99 Failure to complete restoration within required time period $500.00
CC 62-99(a) Excavation when utility markings are not visible $500.00
CC 62-99(b) Failure by excavator causing damage to an underground facility to notify the owner of that facility $500.00
CC 62-99(b) Failure to cease excavation after damaging an underground facility, or failure to notify affected utility $500.00
CC 62-99(c) Failure to disclose known conflicts on permit drawings $500.00
CC 62-99 Failure to complete restoration within required time period $500.00
CC 62-99(c) Installation of new underground facilities which create a conflict with existing underground facilities without approval by permitting agency or taking measures to protect the maintenance, or operation of the existing facility as may be required $500.00
CC 62-99(d) Engaging in directional boring without the ability to monitor the location of the bore head or equivalent equipment $500.00
CC 62-99(e) Failure by excavator to keep as-built drawings $500.00
CC 62-131 Allowing sidewalks to remain in a dangerous condition $250.00
CC 62-133 Maintaining a swale area that presents dangerous, hazardous, or unsanitary conditions $500.00
CC 62-132 Maintaining illegal, or improperly placed concrete buttons in swale area $100.00
CC 62-133 Obstructing streets or sidewalks with trash, lumber or other obstructions $100.00
CC 62-152 Placing, maintaining, or operating Newsracks on any public right-of-way without a permit $100.00
CC 62-163 Installation, use and/or maintenance or nonconforming Newsracks $100.00
CC 62-164 Allowing a Newsracks to remain in a state of abandonment $100.00
CC 66-21 Failure to obtain a new, or renew a local business tax $200.00
CC 66-33 Failure to change business address shown on local business $100.00
CC 66-34 Failure to change ownership of the business recorded on the local business tax $100.00
CC 66-39 Conducting business or commercial activity on city property $200.00
CC 74-164 Conducting valet parking without permits $100.00
CC 78-126 Unlawful discharge of petroleum products into storm or sanitary sewers $500.00
CC 78-126(a) Unlawful discharge of petroleum products, roof run-off, subsurface drainage, swimming pool drainage, toxic products and other products described in this section into public storm or sanitary sewer system $400.00
CC 78-126(b) No person shall discharge or cause to be discharged any of the following described waters or wastes to the public storm or sanitary sewer system  
  (1) Any gasoline, benzene, naphtha, fuel oil, or other flammable or explosive liquid, solid or gas  
  (2) Any waters or wastes containing toxic or poisonous solids, liquids, or gases in sufficient quantity, either singly or by interaction with other wastes, or injure or interfere with any nuisance, capable of preventing entry into sewers for their maintenance and repair (decomposition products or normal sewage excepted) or create any hazard in the receiving waters of the sewage treatment plant at the City of Miami, including but not limited to, cyanides in excess of two mg/l as CN in the wastes as discharged to the public sewer, and ten mg/l for hydrogen sulfides by weight in sewage  
  (3) Any waters or wastes having a pH lower than 5.5 or having any other corrosive property capable of causing damage or hazard to structures, pumps or other equipment, and personnel of the sewage works  
  (4) Solid or viscous substances in quantities or of such size capable of causing obstruction to the flow in sewers, or other interference with the proper operation of the sewage works such as, but not limited to ashes, cinders, sand, mud, straw, shavings, metal, glass, rags feathers, tar, plastics, wood, underground garbage, whole blood, paunch manure, hair and fleshings, entrails, plastic or paper dishes, cups, milk containers, etc., either whole or ground by garbage grinders  
CC 82-1 Failure to obtain permit to trim trees located in the public right-of-way $500.00
CC 82-1 Defacing city trees $500.00
CC 82-4 Placing injurious substances on or near tree roots $500.00
CC 82-29 Removing city trees without approval and permits $500.00
CC 82-32 Failure to obtain permit to break, deface, cut, disturb, or interfere in any way with the roots of any tree, shrubs or vine in a public highway or park $500.00
CC 82-32 Failure to place guards around all nearby trees, shrubs or vines in a public highway or park during construction of a building $200.00
CC 86-1 Discharging or depositing materials into waterway $500.00
CC 86-3 Unlawful discharge of oil, oil products or oil compound into the city waterway and Biscayne bay $500.00
CC 86-59 Maintaining a boat or craft; anchored, moored, or tied-up to a property not owned or leased by the owner of said craft $100.00
CC 86-119 To maintain waterfront improvements $400.00
CC 105 Maintaining a dwelling which is unsafe, unsanitary, and/or in disrepair $500.00
CC 105-2 Unlawful parking of construction equipment such as earth moving machines, excavators, cranes and the like within the public right-of-way in any zoned residential district $200.00
CC 105-26 Conducting construction work prior to 7:30 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m., or on Sundays or holidays $100.00
CC 105-27 Maintaining commercial property that is in disrepair $200.00
CC 109-40 Failure to obtain a waterfront improvement permit $400.00
CC All other violations of the City Code  
  
Miami-Dade County Code
MC 2-103.21 Use of fire hydrant without permit $200.00
MC 2-103.21 Use of fire hydrant without meter $100.00
MC 10-2 Failure to provide journeyman $500.00
MC 10-3(a) No certificate of competency as a master, contractor, subcontractor, or qualifying agent $500.00
MC 10-3(a) No certificate of competency as a journeyman, maintenance person, installer or other similar tradesman $200.00
MC 10-22(a) Contracting for work outside the scope of certificate of competency $500.00
MC 10-22(b) Abandonment of job $500.00
MC 10-22(g) Failing to fulfill contractual obligations $500.00
MC 10-22(h)(1) Aiding and abetting a person not holding a certificate $500.00
MC 10-22(h)(2) Allowing a certificate to be used by an unauthorized person $500.00
MC 10-22(h)(3) Failure of permit holder to supervise, direct and control a job $500.00
MC 10-22(h)(4) Subcontracting work to person not holding a certificate $500.00
MC 10-22(j) Failure to supervise, direct and control all work $500.00
MC 10-22.1(a) Working outside the scope of the certificate or acting as a contractor $500.00
MC 10-22.1(b) Departure from or disregard of plans or specifications without consent of the qualifying agent $500.00
MC 10-22.1(d)(1) Aiding or abetting any person not holding a certificate of competency $500.00
MC 14-58 Violation of standards adopted by this section $100.00
MC 14-62 Refusal to allow inspection $100.00
MC 24-11(1) Prohibitions against water discharge. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, drain, run or otherwise discharge into any of the waters of county, or to cause, permit or suffer to be thrown, run, drained or allowed to seep, or otherwise discharged into such water any organic or inorganic water. $500.00
MC 24-11(3) Discharges affecting water quality. It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge sewage, industrial wastes, cooling water and solid wastes, or any other wastes into the waters of this county, including but not limited to surface water, tidal saltwater estuaries, or groundwater. $500.00
MC 24-11(9)(a) Sewer discharge limitations. It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, drain, run or otherwise discharge into a sewer designed to carry stormwater, or to cause, permit or suffer to be thrown, run, drained, allowed to seep or otherwise discharge into such sewer $500.00
MC All other violations of Chapter 10, Metro-Miami-Dade County Code $200.00
Florida Building Code
   Failure to maintain a building or structure in a safe condition; failure to maintain devices or safeguards in good working order $100.00
   Failure to remove debris, equipment, sheds, or materials $100.00
   Failure to secure buildings and equipment $500.00
   Failure to comply with lawful stop work order $500.00
   Failure to obtain permit $100.00
   Failure to display permit card $50.00
   Failure to obtain mandatory inspection $250.00
   Unlawfully connecting utility service $500.00
   Failure to provide required handicapped accessibility $50.00
   Exceeding allowable obstruction of the public right-of-way with construction and/or demolition $50.00
   Allowing materials to obstruct fire hydrant, fire-alarm box, manhole, catch basin and restriction of water flow to gutters $50.00
   Failure to provide temporary sidewalk which is properly guarded and not less than five feet wide $50.00
   Illegal obstruction of an alley or portion thereof in connection with construction or demolition $50.00
   Failure to protect sidewalks and pavements from damage incidental to construction work $50.00
   Failure to provide sidewalk shed $50.00
   Failure to provide construction fence $50.00
   Failure to prevent the falling of paint or debris over public sidewalks or other places of public use $50.00
   Failure to obtain boiler inspections $100.00
   Unlawful discharge of rainwater or other liquid wastes or allowing same to be disposed onto or across public property or sidewalk $50.00
   All other violations of the Florida Building Code $100.00
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    SECTION 3. FUTURE AMENDMENTS

Future amendments to the Zoning Code that change the numbering of the code
sections for which fees are charged in this document shall not affect the particular fees or fines. Future amendments to the City Code that change the numbering of the code sections for which fees are charged in this document shall not affect the particular fees or fines.

    SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY

If any section, sentence, clause of phrase of this Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, then said holding shall in no way affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Resolution.

    SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE

That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon the date of its passage and adoption herein.

    PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS SEVENTH DAY OF JULY, A.D., 2009.
    (Moved: Kerdyk / Seconded: Anderson)
    (Yeas: Cabrera, Kerdyk, Withers, Anderson, Slesnick)
    (Unanimous: 5-0 Vote)
    (Agenda Item: C-19)


 
 
   
 

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