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City Services, Permits, and Application Fees

City Services, Permit, and Application Fees are established through the Code of Ordinances and Resolutions passed by the City Council. 

Resolution # 3955 Fees for City Services - Effective April 2020
Code of Ordinances Section 110.11 - Schedule of License Fees
Resolution # 3691 Planning Application Fees - Effective August 2009
Resolution # 3968 Building Permit Fees - Effective July 2020
Water Rates - Effective June 2019
Resolution #3982 Sewer Rate Increase - Effective June 2021
Resolution # 3981 Solid Waste Collection Rates - Effective July 2021

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City Hall

Item Fee
Photocopy Fee (8.5"x 11" &14") 

Black and White - $.25 per

page Color - $.50 per page

File Location and Research  
 Requesters Personell File

No Charge          

 Other File Location and all Research

$6.00 per quarter hour

Audio/ Video Tape Reproductions $25.00 per copy
Non-Sufficient Funds Charge (NSF) 

$25.00 per check returned NSF

Meeting Agenda  
 

Picked up at city hall for newspaper

and radio reporters

No Charge

 Mailed - Single Meeting$3.50 minimum mail charge
 Mailed - Annual Subscription (Jan-Dec)$3.00 per meeting
 Single Agenda and Single Minutes

$5.00

(includes postage and handling)

Agenda Packets  
 Requested in Advance of Copy Day

$.25 per page plus mailing

charges

 All Otherssee photo copy fee
Fax (requested in lieu of standard mail delivery) 

$5.00 for first page and $2.00

each additional page

Print-out or email business licenses $25.00 for each printout
Print-out on labels or disk 

$45.00 each

Lien Search  $10.00 per tax lot

City Hall Meeting Room Charges                                                                                                                            Return to Top

Entity Fee
Non-Profit Agencies No Charge
For Profit AgenciesCouncil Chambers

$50.00 for first 2 hours 

$20.00 for each additional hour

 Conference Room

$25.00 for first 2 hours

$10.00 each additional hour

Business Licensing                                                                                                                                                     Return to Top

Type Fee
General  
 0-1 Employees$75.00
 2-3 Employees$100.00
 4-6 Employees$150.00
 7-11 Employees$250.00
 12-20 Employees$500.00
 21-40 Employees$800.00
 41 + Employees$1200.00
   
Lodging  
 Minimum $75.00
 8 or more rooms$10.00 per room
   
Vacation Rentals and Bed and Breakfasts  
 1-5 Occupants$475.00
 6-10 Occupants$500.00
 11 + Occupants$550.00
   
Apartments $75.00 or $5.00 per unit whichever is greater
Assisted Living $75.00 or $5.00 per unit whichever is greater
Trailer, Campsites 

$75.00 minimum or $5.00 per full hook-ups,

whichever is greater

   

Food Service, Beverage Service, Restaurant,

Lounge, Tavern, Bar.

  
 0-3 Employees$75.00
 4-10 Employees$150.00
 11-25 Employees$300.00
 26-49 Employees$450.00
 50-75 Employees$600.00
76-100 Employees$800.00
 101 + Employees$1200.00
   
Vending and Distributing $100.00
Arcades $1000.00

Sole Proprietorship operating on a part time

basis at home with no employees

 $30.00
One-Time Application/Processing Fee $20.00

Library                                                                                                                                                                       Return to Top

Item Fee
Out-of-City Library Card  
 12 Months$70.00
 6 Months$35.00
 3 Months$17.50
Visitor Pass1 Month (Limit 6)$6.00
Overdue Fines for Adult Materials $.25 per item per day
Photo Copy Fee Using Library Copier  
 Black and White$.20 per page
 Color$.50 per page
 Copies Using Library PC or Microfilm$.05 per page
Library Room Charges  
 Non-Profit AgenciesNo Charge
 

For Profit Agencies-Must meet all other community room policies for use

$25.00 for first 2 hours $10.00 for each additional hour

Police Department                                                                                                                                                    Return to Top

Item  Fee
Copies of Police Reports  

$10.00 per report

(To be paid at time of request.)

Fingerprints for use by private citizens.   $15.00
Animal Control/Code Enforcement   
 License FeesSpayed Female/Neutered Male or Kennel Dogs$15.00 Per Year
  Seaside Resident 65 Years of Age or Older$5.00
  Seaside Resident Disabled$5.00
  Any other Dogs

$30.00

 Dog ImpoundLicensed - 1st Offence$25.00
  Unlicensed - 1st Offence$40.00
  Second Offence$55.00
  Each Subsequent Offence$75.00
Unlicensed DogPenalty When no Enforcement$15.00
  Penalty When Enforcement$30.00
 Nuisance Dogs1st Violation$150.00
  2nd Violation$250.00
  Each Additional Violation$350.00
 Dog Control $700.00
Potentially Dangerous Dogs $500.00

Fire Department                                                                                                                                                       Return to Top

ItemFee
Copies of Fire Reports$25.00 Per Report
Copies of 911 Tapes

$15.00-$50.00 per request

(depending on amount of staff time)

Municipal Court                                                                                                                                                        Return to Top

Item Fee
Certified Copies of Municipal Court Records $10.00
Monthly Payment Plan FeeViolation$25.00
 Crime$50.00
Clear Driver's License Suspension Fee $25.00

Planning Department                                                                                                                                               Return to Top

ApplicationFee
Ammendment to Comp. Plan$1400.00
Amendment to Ordinance$1400.00
Appeal Type 1 - Planning Director$580.00
Appeal Type 2 - Planning Commission$625.00
Conditional Use Type 1 - Planning Director$430.00
Conditional Use Type 2 - Plannign Commission$675.00
Dune Grading$525.00
Dune Grading Maintenance

$415.00

Enlargement or Expansion of a Non-Conforming Structure$675.00
Erosion Control$30.00
Flood Plain$40.00
Formal Pre-Application Conference

$160.00

General Development Plot Plan Review20% Permit Fee
Goal Exception (In Addition to Comprehensive Plan Amendment)$1330.00
Hazard Mitigation Plan$70.00
Landscape & Access Review$670.00
Outdoor Merchandising Type 1$40.00
Outdoor Merchandising Type 2$670.00
Parking Lot Greater Than 5 Spaces$30.00
Parking Lot Less Than 5 Spaces$30.00
Planned Development$670.00
Property Line Adjustment$140.00
Review Use Type 2$670.00
Setback Reduction$430.00
Site Inspection Each Half Hour$30.00
Temporary Use Type 1$40.00
Temporary Use Type 2$670.00
Vacation Rental Compliance Inspection (with one re-isnpection)$40.00
Vacation Rental Compliance Re-Inspection$20.00
Vacation Rental Dwelling Type 1 - Planning Director Review$430.00
Vacatoin Rental Dwelling Type 2 - Planning Commission Review$670.00
Variance Type 1 - Planning Director Review$430.00
Variance Type 2 - Planning Commission Review$670.00
Written Transcript $50.00 + Actual Cost
Zero Lot Line$55.00
Zone Change$1600.00
Zoning Verification Letter$40.00

Building Department                                                                                                                                               Return to Top

Building and Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule for New and Additions or Alterations to Commercial, Residential & Industrial Projects and Commercial Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems.
Project ValuationPermit Fee
$501.00 to $2,000.00$70.00 for the first $500.00 plus 2.64 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00$110.00 for the first $2000.00 plus $10.53 for each additional $1000.00 or fraction thereof
$25,000.00 to $50,000.00$352.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $7.90 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00

$549.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $5.27 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof

$100,001.00 and up$813.00 for the first $100,000.00 plust $4.39 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
Minimum Permit Fee$84.00
Mechanical Fee Schedule for New and Additions or Alterations to One and Two Family Dwellings 
Unit Fee
Air Handling Unit $32.00 Per Appliance
Air Conditioning Unit $44.00 Per Appliance
Alteration of Existing HVAC System $32.00 Per Appliance
Heat Pump $58.00 Per Appliance
Install/Replace Furnace  
 Up to 100,000 BTUs$44.00 Per Appliance
 Over 100,000 BTUs$52.00 Per Appliance
Install/Replace/Relocate Heaters  
 Suspend, Wall or Floor Mounted$44.00 Per Appliance
Vent for Appliance other than Furnace $32.00 Per Appliance
Appliance Vent $32.00 Per Appliance
Dryer Exhaust $32.00 Per Appliance
Hood $32.00 Per Appliance
Exhaust Fan Connected to a Single Duct $22.00 Per Appliance
Gas Piping  
 1 to 4 Outlets$18.00
 Each Additional Outlet$4.00
Fireplace/Woodstove $32.00 Per Appliance
Other $32.00 Per Appliance
Permit Issuance Fee Included in Permit Schedule
Supplement Fee Included in Permit Schedule
Minimum Fee $84.00
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule for New One and Two Family Dwellings
UnitFee
1 Bathroom$286.00*
2 Bathroom$312.00*
3 Bathroom$352.00*
Each Additional Kitchen and/or Bath (or 1/2 Bath)$42.00
Additions, Alterations and Remodels for Fee Not Listed Above$22.00 per fixture
Water Heater Replacement$42.00
Backflow Device$42.00
Minimum Fee$84.00
*Above fees include first 100ft of sanitary, storm and water service. Each additional 100ft or fraction thereof of sanitary, storm and water service is $36.00 
Plumbing Permit Fee Schedule for Additions/Alterations and All Multi-Family, Commercial and Industrial
UnitFee
Base Fee (3 or Fewer Fixtures)$250.00
More than 3 Fixtures Base Fee plus per fixture cost over 3 Fixtures$22.00 per Fixture
Water Service (First 100ft)$65.00
Sanitary Sewer (First 100ft)$65.00
Storm Sewer (First 100ft)$65.00
Each Additional 100ft or fraction thereof$36.00
Manufactured Dwellings and Prefabricated Structures
UnitFee
*Manufactured Dwelling Placement (includes placement, electrical feeder, water/sewer connection)$160.00
* Connection to an existing drain, sewer, storm and water$61.50
*Administration Fee$30.00
*These fees are State mandated and are subject to increase without adoption. 
Manufactured Dwelling or Recreational Vehicle Parks
UnitFee
*Base Fee (Includes 5 or Fewer Spaces)$190.00
*Each Additional Space$33.00
Other Structures and Storm Sewer Systems Fees area s outlined above for Building, Mechanical and Plumbing permits 
*These fees are State mandated and subject to increase without adoption.  
Medical Gas and Process Piping Fee Schedule
Project ValuationFee
$501.00 to $2,000.00$58.00 for the first $500.00 plus $2.54 for each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00$172.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $2.37 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00$290.00 for the first $25,000.00 plus $2.20 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00$1,167.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $2.11 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
$100,001.00 and up$2,222.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $2.45 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Minimum Fee$84.00
Building Permit Fee Schedule for Stand-Alone 1 & 2 Family NFPA 13-D Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems
Square Footage of Dwelling and GarageFee
0-2,000 square feet$216.00
2,001-3,600 square feet$284.00
3,601-7,200 square feet$420.00
Greater than 7,200 square feet$554.00
Plan review for NFPA 13-D Sprinkler Systems equals 75 percent of the Building Permit Fee 
Other Inspections and Fees
ItemFee

Inspections outside of normal business hours

(Minimum charge two hours)

$84.00

Reinspection fees

(In addition to the allotted number by code)

$84.00 each

Inpsections for which no fee is specifically indicated

(Minimum charge one half hour)

$84.00 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans$84.00 per hour
Plan Review Fees
ReviewFee
Structural Plan Review Fee75 percent of building permit fee
Fire and Life Safety Plan Review Fee50 percent of building permit fee
Mechanical Plan Review Fee35 percent of mechanical permit fee
Plumbing Plan Review Fee35 percent of plumbing permit
Medical Gas/Process Piping PLan Review Fee35 percent of permit fee
Phased Construction$340 plus 75% of the permit fee according to OAR 918-050-0110 (2) (3) using the valuation of the particular deferred submittal. This fee is in addition to the project fees based on the total project valuation
State Surcharge12 percent of permit fee (or as adjusted and mandated by the State)
Miscellaneous Fees
Item Fee
System Development Processing Fees  
 One and Two Familiy Dwellings$25.00
 Commercial New$120.00
Commercial Additions$84.00
Processing Side Walk Deferments $25.00
Preliminary Plan Reviews $84.00 per hour
Bonding for System Development Fees $100.00

Public Works                                                                                                                                                              Return to Top

Item/PermitFee
  
  

Water Rates                                                                                                                                                         Return to Top  

Rate CodeDescriptionMinimum Billing

Rate after Base 

Consumption 4 CF

10In City Access Demand$39.60$2.57
11 In City H2O 5/8'$39.60$2.57
12In City H2O 3/4"$39.60$2.57
13In City H2O 1"$52.76$2.57
14In City H2O 1.5"$69.14$2.57
15In City H2O 2"$104.76$2.57
16In City H2O 3"$174.68$2.57
17In City H2O 4"$294.98$2.57
18In City H2O 6"$558.88$2.57
20Out City H2O -- 1 Fam Dem$79.20$5.14
21Out City H2O 5/8'$79.20$5.14
22Out City H2O 3/4"$79.20$5.14
23Out City H2O 1"$105.52$5.14
24Out City H2O 1.5"$138.28$5.14
25Out City H2O 2"$209.52$5.14
26Out City H2O 3"$349.36$5.14
27Out City H2O 4"$589.96$5.14
28In City H2O 6"$1117.76$5.14

Sewer Rates                                                                                                                                                               Return to Top

Rate CodeDescription

Minimum

Billing

Rate after Base

Consumption 700 CF

1Residential Sewer Access$73.00 
2Sewer Connection Access$38.64 
10Sewer Charge Commercial$73.00$5.52 per 100 CF After Base
20Flat Sewer Fee -- Commercial$38.64 
99Flat Sewer Charge$73.00 

Solid Waste Collection Rates                                                                                                                                   Return to Top

Can & Cart Service - Curbside
Curbside: within 4' of the curb or road, and away from all cars, mailboxes, or other items. 
CartFrequencyRate
32 Gallon (customer provides can) N/A
   
32 Gallon Cart ServiceWeekly$17.82
 Every Other Week$11.54
 Once a Month$6.21
 On Call Curb (Not Available Per City Ordinance)N/A
   
90 Gallon Cart ServiceWeekly$29.55
 Every Other Week$19.23
 Once a Month$10.32
 On Call Curb (Not Available Per City Ordinance)N/A
   
Monthly Cart Rent (For On-Call Service)  
90 Gallon Cart Will Call - CurbNot Available Per City OrdinanceN/A
   
Special Pick-up (For Off-Schedule Collect)  
32 Gallon Special Pick-up Curbside $6.21
90 Gallon Special Pick-up Curbside $10.32
   

Note: Recycle carts dumped as trash due to 

contamination may be charged the special 

pick-up rate. 

  
Can & Cart Services - Non Curbside (Sideyard)
Non Curbside: Visible from the street, outside of garages and fenced areas. 
CartFrequency Rate
32 Gallon Can Service (Customer Provides Can) N/A
   
32 Gallon Cart ServiceCart-Side$18.07
 Every Other Week - Sideyard$11.74
 Once a Month - Sideyard$6.30
 On Call Sideyard (Not Available Per City Ordinance)N/A
   
90 Gallon Cart ServcieCart-Side$45.26
 Every Other Week - Sideyard$29.46
 Once a Month - Sideyard$15.86
 On Call Side Yard (Not Available Per City Ordinance)N/A
   
Monthly Cart Rent (For On-Call Service  
90 Gallon Will Call - SideNot Availalbe Per City OrdinanceN/A
   
Special Pick-up (For Off-Schedule Collect)  
32 Gallon Special Pick-up Cart Non Curbside $6.30
90 Gallon Special Pick-up Cart Non Curbside $15.86
Other Services and Fees
 ItemRate

Extras - Per Unit Charges

(Approx. 32 Gallons Per Unit)

  
 Extra Bag(s)$4.67
 Extra Box$4.67
 Extra Can(s)$4.67
 Extra Misc.$4.67
 Extra 32 Gallon Cart(s)$4.67
 Extra 90 Gallon Cart(s)$7.38
   

Bulky Item Collection (SVC Charge + Charge Per Item)

(Rates listed are for collection at curb. Additional charges

may apply for retrieval) 

  
 Refrigerator/Freezers$51.66
 Applicance$11.48
 Furniture Charge$17.22
 Extra Christmas Tree$9.33
 In Route Service Charge$25.59
 Service Charge$51.16
   
Related Fees  
 Cart Re-Delivery in Route$10.00
 Cart Re-Delivery out of Route$20.00
 Container Re-Delivery Fee$51.16
 

(Note: Re-Deliver fees apply for resume service

after suspend)

 
   
 Cart Cleaning Fee$10.00
 Cart Replacement Fee$65.00
 

(Replacement Fee is used for loss/damage

beyond normal wear and tear)

 
   
 Wind Latch Installation$15.00
 Reinstatement Fee$15.00
 Returned Check Fee$25.00
Front-Load Container Service
Container SizeFrequencyRate
1 Yard ContainersTrash$201.91
 Every Other Week$116.80
 Monthly$70.97
 On-Call$43.23
 Extra Pick-up$43.23
   
1.5 Yard ContainersTrash$258.40
 Every Other Week$145.04
 Monthly$84.07
 On Call$57.61
 Extra Pick-up$57.61
   
2 Yard ContainersTrash$314.92
 Every Other Week$173.31
 Monthly$97.09
 On Call$71.96
 Extra Pick-up$71.96
   
3 Yard ContainersTrash$427.88
 Every Other Week$229.79
 Monthly$123.19
 On Call$100.64
 Extra Pick-Up$100.64
   
4 Yard ContainersTrash$540.91
 Every Other Week$286.30
 Monthly$149.32
 On Call$129.39
 Extra Pick-Up$129.39
   
5 Yard ContainersTrash$653.93
 Every Other Week$342.79
 Monthly$175.38
 On Call$158.07
 Extra Pick-Up$158.07
   
6 Yard ContainersTrash$766.96
 Every Other Week$399.32
 Monthly$201.48
 On Call$186.78
 Extra Pick-Up$186.78
   
8 Yard ContainersTrash$930.95
 Every Other Week$481.30
 Monthly$239.35
 On Call$228.44
 Every Other Week$228.44
   

Container Monthly Rent (Charged to will-call

Customers, Same for all Sizes)

 $20.00
Front-Load Compactor Rate Factors - For all compacted material, including pre-compacted waste.
Compactor Rating4 : 13 : 12 : 1
Factor applied to container rate of same size1.51.31.12
Debris Box Services
 ItemFee
Set Haul Fees (based on average truck times)Delivery Charge$41.15
 Trash Box Haul Fee (All Sizes)$150.53
 Compactor Haul Fee (All Sizes$179.72
   
Debris Box Disposal Fees ($$/Ton)Disposal Fee - Demolition$106.69
 Disposal Fee - Garbage$108.94
 Disposal Fee - Yard Debris$17.40

Note: Recycling ton fee will be equal to or less than 

trash fees, based on current market pricing. 

  
   
Related Fees

Daily Rental Fee

(Note: Daily rental applies after 48 hours, excluding 

evenings and weekends)

$13.07
 

Monthly Rental Fee

(Note: Monthly rent applies for customers who keep

a box for a year or longer)

$155.40
 

Truck Time Fee

(Note: Hourly Truck Time is used for hauls to destinations

outside our normal operating areas)

$150.53
   
Temporary Rental Containers  
 Delivery 2 Yard Rental for Trash$33.23
 Service 3 Yard Rental for Trash$140.95
 Addl Day - 3 Yard Rent Container$2.00
 

Note: Temporary = not longer than 30 days, with 45 days 

between projects

 
 (Rent included for the first 7 days) 
   
Bulky Items - Debris BoxTire Charge No Rim$4.59
 Tire Charge On Rim$9.18
 Appliance$11.48
 Referigerator/Freezer$51.66
 

(Standard fees apply for these items if declared & separated

according to instructions)

 
 (Additional fees may apply for items found in loads) 
   
Medical Waste Collection Services4.7 Quart Sharps Container$21.62
 10 Quarts Sharps Container$25.12
 23 Quart Sharps Container$48.91
 9 Gallon Confidential Document Box$39.43
 21 Gallon Medical Waste Box$37.66
48 Gallon Medical Waste Box$44.01
 RX Medical Waste Tub$97.47
 

(Note: Additional fees may apply for overweight tubs. Improperly

prepared materials cannon be collected.

 

Notes: Finance charges (.75%) monthly, 9% annually) will be assessed on any past due amount (excluding amounts in dispute over billing or service issues). 
Billing Terms: Commercial Accounts are billed on a monthly basis. Residential accdounts are billed once every three months; in advance. 

Credit Card Machine Fee Charges                                                                                                                                                                   Return to Top
Visa, MasterCard, and Discover3% Surcharge added to the total charges for using a credit card
City Hall - Room Tax Payments & Assessment Payments3% Surcharge on all Payments
Building/Planning Department3% Surcharge on all Payments
Seaside Civic and Convention Center3% Surcharge on all Payments