Spring Lake

Town Rate and Fee Schedule

This Schedule may not be all inclusive. Other rates and fees may be found in local ordinances.

Effective July 1, 2009
Schedule of Fees

Fire:	Inspections:	Privilege License Tax Schedule:
Equipment	Renovation Fees	Advertising
Personnel	OTHER	Agents and Agencies
Fire Inspections	Insulation Permit	Amusement and Entertainment
Fire Additional Inspection Fees	New Construction Fees	Automotive or Motorcycle sales and Service
Fire Dept. Services and Exit Violations	Plumbing Permit	Barber and Beauty Shops
Fire Permits	Gas Piping Permit	Building materials, Supply Companies and Contractors
Fire Special and Construction Permits	Central Air/Heat Pump	Daycare Centers
Fire Violations	Electrical Permit	Dealers and Peddlers
	Electric Baseboard & Ceiling Heat	Farm Related Activities
Miscellaneous Schedule of Fees:	Motors	Hotel, Motel & Bed and Breakfasts
Animal Tags	Under Ground Storage Tanks	Industrial/Manufacturing
Copies	Above Ground Storage Tanks	Restaurants or Cafeterias
Employee Mile Reimbursement	Miscellaneous Inspections Fees	Services
Employee Meals Reimbursement	Building Plan Review	Sundries
Returned Check Fee	Inspections Refund Policy	Wholesale and Retail Stores or Shops
Individual Medical Insurance Contribution		Wine and Beer
Tax Rate	Planning:	Miscellaneoue Privilege
	Face Change
Recreation:	Map Fees	Sanitation:
Adult Classes	Sign Permit	Solid Waste Availability Fee
Community Center Memberships	Site Inspection Fee	Non-Participant Bulk Collection Fee
Membership Card Replacement	Site Reinspection Fee
Multipurpose Rooms	Site Plan Review	Stormwater
Stage Rental	Yard Sale Permit
Sound Equipment Rental	Zoning Permit	Water and Sewer:
Dances		Adjustment Policy
Fitness Room Membership	Police Department:	Delinquent Account Policy
Open Gym	Citations	Utility Deposits
Park Rentals	Taxicab Certificates	Rates
Youth Atlethic Registration	Wrecker Fees	Utility Connection Fees
Youth Classes		Facility Use Fees

Inspections

RENOVATION FEES

$ 500 – 1,000	$ 30.00
1,001 – 5,000	$ 40.00
5,001 - 10,000	$ 50.00
10,001 - 20,000	$ 75.00
20,001 - 50,000	$150.00
50,001 – 100,000	$275.00
100,001 - 200,000	$550.00
200,001 – 350,000	$850.00
350,001 - 500,000	$1,250.00
500,001 – 750,000	$1,750.00
750,001 – 1,000,000	$2,500.00
Above $1,000,000	$ 3.00* per $ 1,000
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00
Homeowners Recovery Fee (Single Family Units)	$ 10.00

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NEW CONSTRUCTION FEES

New Construction	$ 3.00* per $ 1,000
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00
Homeowners Recovery Fee (Single Family Units)	$ 10.00

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OTHER FEES

Swimming Pools (private)	$ 50.00
Swimming Pools (public)	$ 75.00
Demolition of Buildings	$ 50.00
Tent	$ 35.00
Construction Trailer	$ 50.00
Travel Trailer	$ 50.00
Mobile Home Setup	$100.00

Generally. Building inspection fees for construction, alteration, or repair of buildings or structures shall be based upon the total cost of the proposed work, including any subcontractors. In no case shall the total cost be less than the market value of similar completed work in the town as determined by the appropriate inspector. Inspection fees shall be calculated on such basis of cost in accordance with the above fee schedule. Permit fees are based on the cost of construction using a multiplier between $1 and $5 per ($1,000) one thousand dollars of construction.
Basis For Determining The Cost Per Square Foot. The Southern Building Code Congress (BCC) International Building Valuation Data, International Building Code, published biannually, shall serve as the basis for determining the cost per square foot for such work. The averages are adjusted periodically by the BC C to reflect national trends.

*Multiplier. The Town of Spring Lake uses a multiplier per $1,000 of the most current Building Safety Journal (BSJ) published square footage construction cost.

SAMPLE CALCULATION: Using the Building Valuation Data and a standard multiplier of $3.00 per thousand dollars of calculated cost and an 11,080 sq ft structure with 3 floors, type VA construction, Group R-2 the formula is as follows:

11,080 sq ft x 3 floors = 33,240 sq ft @ $91.19 per = $3,031,155.6/$1,000 = $3,031.15 x 3 = $9,093.46 BUILDING PERMIT COST

Homeowners Recovery Fund. Whenever a permit is issued for the construction of any single-family residential dwelling unit (house, condominiums, townhouses) or for the alteration of an existing single-family residential unit, a fee in the amount of $10 shall be collected from the applicant. The town shall forward $9 of each fee collected to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. The town shall retain $1 of each fee collected.
Moving Buildings. The permit fee for moving buildings shall be $50.00
Time Limitation on Validity of Permits. All permits issued under this section shall expire by limitation six months after the date of issuance if the work authorized by the permit has not been commenced. If, after commencement, the work is discontinued for a period of 12 months, the permit shall immediately expire. No work authorized by any permit which has expired, shall be performed until a new permit has been secured.
Changes in Work After Issuance of Permit. After a permit has been issued, changes or deviations from the terms of the application and permit, or changes or deviations from the plans or specifications involving any work under the jurisdiction of this section or of any regulatory code, shall not be made until specific written approval of such changes or deviations had been obtained from the appropriate inspector.
Construction Starting Prior to Issuance of a Permit. If any construction is started prior to the issuance of a permit, then the permit fee shall be double the regular permit fee.
Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for any building permit is $30.00.

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INSULATION PERMIT FEES

In Terms of Total Cost:

$ 0 - 1,000	$ 30.00
1,001 - 2,500	$ 35.00
2,501 - 5,000	$ 40.00
5,001 - 8,000	$ 45.00
8,001 - 10,000	$ 50.00
10,001 - 15,000	$ 75.00
15,001 - 20,000	$100.00
20,001 - 30,000	$125.00
30,001 - 50,000	$150.00
50,001 - 75,000	$175.00
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00

Note: The fee entitles the contractor or applicant to the necessary rough-in inspections and one final inspection. Inspection trips made necessary through the failure of any person, firm, or corporation in charge of work to give specific locations of work to be inspected or failure to install work according to code regulations are hereby designated as extra inspections.

Insulation. The fee shall be based on the total cost of the insulation job. Including new and existing structures, according to the above fee schedule.

Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for any insulation permit is $30.00.

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PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

Fixtures – Each Trapped Fixture and Water Heater	$ 4.00
Sewer Connections – Each Building, House Sewer or Sewer Tap (Public or Private)	$10.00
Water Piping – Each Water Service Pipe or Water Tap (Public or Private)	$10.00
Lift Stations	$10.00
Sprinkler System – Base Fee	$20.00
Sprinklers – Per Head	$ 2.00
Sprinkler Riser	$ 5.00
Standpipe Riser	$ 5.00
Alteration to Sprinkler Heads – 20 or less	$10.00
Backflow Devices	$ 4.00
Interceptors/Separators	$10.00
Ant Siphon Device	$ 4.00
Water Hammer Arrestor	$ 1.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

Note: The above fees entitle the contractor or applicant to the necessary rough-in inspections and one final inspection. Inspection trips made necessary through the failure of any person, firm, or corporation in charge of work to give specific location of work to be inspected or failure to install work according to code regulations are hereby designated as extra plumbing inspections.

Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for any plumbing permit is $30.00.

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MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES

In Terms of BTU’s:

Up to 250,000	$ 30.00
250,001 – 1,000,000	$ 35.00
1,000,001 – 2,500,000	$ 45.00
2,500,001 – 4,000,000	$ 50.00
4,000,001 – 5,000,000	$ 70.00
5,000,001 – and over	$ 80.00
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00

Note: One kilowatt equals 3,410 BTU’s.

Heating Systems. Heating system permit fees shall be in accordance with the following fee schedule for the installation or replacement of the following types of heating equipment, based on BTU input of each unit: Oil, gas, and electrical furnaces; boilers; conversion burners; heat exchanger; and hot water systems.

In Terms of HP or Tons:

Up to and including 5	$ 30.00
Over 5 through 7 ½	$ 35.00
Over 7 ½ through 10	$ 40.00
Over 10 through 15	$ 45.00
Over 15 through 20	$ 50.00
Over 20	$ 55.00
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00

Note: One ton equals one horsepower; One ton equals 12,000 BTU's.

Central Air Conditioning Systems and Refrigeration. Permits shall be in accordance with the above fee schedule for the installation or replacement of air conditioning systems based on the horsepower rating or tons of each unit.
Heat Pumps. Permit fees for installation or replacement of this type of unit shall be in accordance with subsection (2), provided that the heating and cooling equipment is in the same enclosure (factory assembled and approved). However, if the system is split (contained in separate enclosures), permit fees shall be in accordance with subsection (1) for heating and subsection (2) for cooling.
Heat Producing Equipment. Permit fees for the installation or replacement of heat producing equipment, including but not limited to floor furnaces, space units, or wall heaters, prefabricated fireplaces, fireplace inserts, decoration gas appliances, and wood stoves shall be $30.00 each.

Fire Damper/Fire Curtain	$20.00
Exhaust Fans	$ 5.00
Ventilation Fans	$ 5.00
Water Heater	$ 5.00
Duct Addition – Per Run	$ 4.00
Hoods and Canopies	$30.00
Refrigeration Piping	$25.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

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GAS PIPING PERMIT FEES

Gas Piping	$30.00
Each Appliance or Fixture	$ 7.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for any mechanical permit is $30.00.

Note: The above fees entitle the contractor or applicant to the necessary rough-in inspections and one final inspection. Inspection trips made necessary through the failure of any person, firm, or corporation in charge of work to give specific location of work to be inspected or failure to install work according to code regulations are hereby designated as extra mechanical inspections.

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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES

SERVICE (OVERHEAD OR UNDERGROUND)

Commercial – Thru 400 Amperes	$50.00
Commercial – Over 400 Amperes	$75.00
Residential – 1 and 2 Family	$30.00
Temporary and all Others	$30.00
Furnaces - Electric, Oil or Gas – Each	$ 5.00
Smoke Detector or Alarms	$ 1.00
Exhaust Fans	$ 5.00
Ventilation Fans	$ 5.00
Lift Station	$ 5.00
Sign	$ 5.00
Branch Circuit	$ 5.00
Meter Base Replacement	$ 5.00
Sub Panel Replacement	$ 5.00
Feeder Replacement	$ 5.00
Service Entrance Replacement	$ 5.00
Office Trailer Services	$35.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

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CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING AND/OR HEAT PUMP

In Terms of Tons or Hp:

Up To and Including 5	$ 5.00
Over 5 Through 10	$10.00
Over 10 Through 20	$15.00
Over 20 Through 50	$20.00
Over 50	$25.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

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ELECTRIC BASEBOARD AND CEILING HEAT

First Thermostat	$ 4.00
Each Additional Thermostat	$ 2.50
Extra Inspections	$30.00

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MOTORS

Up To and Including 1HP	$ 5.00
Over 1HP Through 10HP	$10.00
Over 10HP Through 20HP	$15.00
Over 20HP Through 50HP	$20.00
Over 50HP	$25.00
Extra Inspections	$30.00

Electrical Systems. Electrical permit fees shall be in accordance with the above fee schedules.
Appliances and Equipment. For ranges, counter-top units, wall-mounted ovens, hot water heaters, boosters, dishwasher, disposals, dryers, window air conditioners, grills, deep fat fryers, warmers, steam tables, ice makers, x-ray machines, electric welders, or any other appliance not listed above which is on an individual circuit shall be $5.00 each.
Mobile Home Service. Mobile Home Service or feeder shall be $30.00.
Minimum Fee. The minimum fee for any electrical permit is $30.00.

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UNDER GROUND STORAGE TANKS

Installations – Per Tank	$100.00
Removal	$100.00
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00

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ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS

Installations – Per Tank	$100.00
Removal	$100.00
Extra Inspections	$ 30.00

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MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTION FEES

Replacement Permit Cards	$5.00
Replacement Certificate of Occupancy	$5.00
Plan Review Resubmittal Fee – Per Trade	$50.00

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BUILDING PLAN REVIEW

Plan Review including the Re-review Fee is $150.00 and is non-refundable.
Additions to existing structures and new accessory structures with a total cost of construction less then $20,000 are exempt from Plan Review Fees.

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REFUND POLICY

When requested, a refund will be issued (less a $30.00 processing fee) for any permit which has not expired and the construction has not been started.
Permit fees entitle the contractor to the initial and one follow-up inspection.
All Inspections beyond the second inspection are subject to a $30.00 Re-Inspection Fee and will double for all inspections beyond the third inspection. (Example. 3rd inspection = $30.00, 4th inspection = $60.00, 5th inspection = $120.00, etc.) The doubling of the fee will apply only for previously identified conditions.

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Fire Department Schedule of Fees

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL EMERGENCY & SPECIAL RESPONSE EVENTS

Equipment:
Brush Unit Response	$75.00 per hour
Command Unit	$75.00 per hour
Engine Company Response	$175.00 per hour
Hazardous Materials Unit	$175.00 per hour
Pumper/Tanker Response	$17`5.00 per hour
Rescue/Service Response	$125.00 per hour
Support Vehicle Response	$75.00 per hour
Truck Company Response	$175.00 per hour
Decontamination Unit	$355.00 per hour
Trench/Confined Space Unit	$355.00 per hour
Materials, Equipment and Long Distance	Replacement Cost
Recall Personnel	Time and Half of the hourly salary of recalled personnel

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Personnel:
Chief of Department	$25.00 per hour
Deputy Chief of Department	.$22.50 per hour
Assistant Chief.	$20.50 per hour
Division Fire Chief.	$18.50 per hour
Fire Captain	$16.50 per hour
Fire Lieutenant	$15.50 per hour
Master Firefighter	$12.50 per hour
Firefighter II	$11.50 per hour
Firefighter I	$10.50 per hour
Firefighter (General)	$10.50 per hour
Fire Investigator/Inspector	.$15.50 per hour
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FIRE INSPECTIONS

Assembly(A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4, A-5)	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

Factory/Industrial	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

Educational:	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
Daycares ( not in residential homes)	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
Public (inspected every 6 months)	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
and Private schools	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

Hazardous	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

Institutional	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
Nursing Home, Hospital	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
Mental Health Facility,	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
Jail or Detention Center	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

High-Rise	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

Residential
Group Home		$75.00 per visit
Day Care (in a residence)		$75.00 per visit
Apartments, Hotels, Dorms	1- 10 units	$75.00
	11-20 units	$100.00
	21-40 units	$125.00
	41-100 units	$150.00
	101-200 units	$200.00
	201-300 units	$250.00
	301-400 units	$300.00
	401-500 units	$350.00
	Over 500 units	$400.00

Business, Mercantile, Church/Synagogue, Miscellaneous (Group U) Storage	Up to 2,500 sq. ft	$75.00
	2,501 - 10,000 sq. ft	$100.00
	10,001 - 50,000 sq. ft	$150.00
	50,001 -100,000 sq. ft	$200.00
	100,001 - 150,000 sq. ft	$250.00
	150,001 - 200,000 sq. ft	$300.00
	Over 200,000 sq. ft	$350.00

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ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS FEES

Re-inspecction Fee		$100.00 per visit
A.L.E.		$75.00 per visit
Amusement Buildings		$75.00 per visit
Carnival and fair		$75.00 per visit
Circus tent		$250.00
Courtesy/Requested Inspections		$75.00 per visit
Covered mall bldg. Displays		$75.00 per visit
Exhibits/trade show		$75.00 per visit
Fireworks/Explosives Permit		$250.00
Foster Home		$75.00 per visit
LP or gas equip. in assemble		$75.00 per visit
Tent permit		$75.00 per visit

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FIRE DEPT. SERVICES AND EXIT VIOLATIONS

Fire Department Services - No charge for the 1st - 3rd false alarm, 4th alarm a charge of $500.00. For each subsequent false alarm per calendar year $1000.00.

Fire Department service charge for emergency response $500.00.

Exit Violations -

1st Offense - $500 per door

2nd Offense - $1000 per door

(For each subsequent offense in the period of a year of last offense)

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PERMITS

A Fire Permit allows the applicant to conduct an operation of a business for which a permit is required by the NC Fire Prevention Code. The prescribed duration of the operational permit is the same as the frequency of the state mandated fire inspection schedule for the given type of occupancy.

Description	Code Reference	Permit
Aerosol Products	105.6.1	$40.00
Amusement Buildings	105.6.2	$40.00
Aviation Facilities	105.6.3	$40.00
Carnivals and Fairs	105.6.4	$40.00
Cellulose Nitrate Film	105.6.5	$40.00
Combustible Dust Producing Operations	105.6.6	$40.00
Combustible Fibers	105.6.7	$40.00
Compressed Gases	105.6.8	$40.00
Covered Mall Buildings	105.6.9	$40.00
Cryogenic Fluids	105.6.10	$40.00
Cutting and Welding	105.6.11	$40.00
Dry Cleaning Plants	105.6.12	$40.00
Exhibits or Trade Shows	105.6.13	$40.00
Explosives	105.6.14	$40.00
Fire Hydrants and Valves	105.6.15	$40.00
Flammable Combustible Liquids	105.6.16	$40.00
Floor Finishing	105.6.17	$40.00
Fruit and Crop Ripening	105.6.18	$40.00
Fumigation/Thermal Insecticide Fogging	105.6.19	$40.00
Hazardous Materials	105.6.20	$40.00
HPM Facilities	105.6.21	$40.00
High Piled Combustibles	105.6.22	$40.00
Hot Work Operations	105.6.23	$40.00
Industrial Ovens	105.6.24	$40.00
Lumber Yard and Woodworking Plants	105.6.25	$40.00
Fueled Auto or Equipment Assembly Buildings	105.6.26	$40.00
LP Gas	105.6.27	$40.00
Magnesium	105.6.28	$40.00
Miscellaneous Combustible Storage	105.6.29	$40.00
Open Burning	105.6.30	$40.00
Open Flames or Torches	105.6.31	$40.00
Open Flames or Candles	105.6.32	$40.00
Organic Coatings	105.6.33	$40.00
Places of Assembly	105.6.34	$40.00
Private Fire Hydrants	105.6.35	$40.00
Pyrotechnic Special Effects Materials	105.6.36	$40.00
Pyroxylin Plastics	105.6.37	$40.00
Refrigeration Equipment	105.6.38	$40.00
Repair Garages and Service Stations	105.6.39	$40.00
Rooftop Heliports	105.6.40	$40.00
Spraying or Dipping	105.6.41	$40.00
Storage of Scrap Tires and Tire Byproducts	105.6.42	$40.00
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents/Canopies	105.6.43	$40.00
Tire-Rebuilding Plants	105.6.44	$40.00
Waste Handling	105.6.45	$40.00
Wood Products	105.6.46	$40.00

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SPECIAL AND CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

DESCRIPTION	CODE REFERENCE	PERMIT	RE-INSPECTION
SPECIAL PERMITS:
Tank Removal		$100.00	$150.00
Flow test		$25.00	$25.00
Fireworks		$50.00	$100.00

CONSTRUCTION:
Automatic Fire/Extinguish System	105.7.1	$50.00	$75.00
Battery Systems	105.7.2	$50.00	$75.00
Compress Gases	105.7.3	$50.00	$75.00
Fire Alarm & Detection System & Related Equipment	105.7.4	$50.00	$75.00
Fire Pump & Related Equipment	105.7.5	$50.00	$75.00
Flammable & Combustibles	105.7.6	$50.00	$75.00
Hazardous Materials	105.7.7	$50.00	$75.00
Industrial Ovens	105.7.8	$50.00	$75.00
L.P. Gas	105.7.9	$50.00	$75.00
Private Fire Hydrants	105.7.10	$50.00	$75.00
Spraying & Dipping	105.7.11	$50.00	$75.00
Stand Pipe Systems	105.7.12	$50.00	$75.00
Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents & Canopies	105.7.13	$50.00	$75.00

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VIOLATIONS

Category I Violation.	A Category I violation is any violation of the Fire Prevention Ordinance which causes a fire resulting in damage to property or personal injury; which is a contributing factor to a fire resulting in damage to property or personal injury; or which aggravates the damage to property or personal injury caused by the fire; provided that the kindling of a bonfire or outdoor rubbish fire in violation of Section 5 of Volume V of the Fire Code Prevention Code is not a Category I violation if the fire does not spread or cause personal injury or damage to property other than the bonfire material or outdoor rubbish being burned. The civil penalty for a Category I violation.	$1000.00
Category II Violation.	A Category II violation is a violation of Section 802 “Maintenance of Exit Ways” of Volume V of the Fire Prevention Code, not coincidentally a Category II violation. The civil penalty for a Category II violation	$500.00
Category III Violation.	A Category III violation is a violation of the Fire Prevention Code involving places of assembly or storage of combustible, hazardous, or explosive materials, not coincidentally a Category I or II violation or merely a failure to obtain a permit. The civil penalty for a Category III violation	$250.00
Category IV Violation.	A Category IV violation is the failure to obtain a permit required by the Fire Prevention Ordinance without there being any other violation of the ordinance; provided, the forgoing does not apply to open burning permits. The civil penalty for a Category IV violation	$150.00
Category V Violation.	A Category V violation is open burning of materials without a permit required by the Fire Prevention Ordinance or the open burning under a permit of materials not authorized by the ordinance or in violation of conditions or limitations in the permit or in violation of Volume V “Fire Prevention.” The civil penalty for a Category V violation	$125.00
Category VI Violation.	A Category VI violation is any violation of the Fire Prevention Ordinance which is not coincidentally a Category I, II, III, IV, or V violation. The civil penalty for a Category VI violation	$100.00

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Miscellaneous Schedule of Fees

Animal Tags:
Spayed or Neutered.	$5.00
Otherwise.	$25.00

Copies.
Copies of Non Public Records	$0.25 per page
Copies of Public Records:
Black and white 8.5 x11	$0.03
Black and white 8.5 x 14	$0.03
Black and white 11 x 17	$0.03
Color 8.5 x 11	$0.16
Color 8.5 x 14	$0.16
Color 11 x 17	$0.16

Employee Mileage Reimbursement	Current IRS Mileage Reimbursement Rate

Employee Meals Reimbursement:
Breakfast	$8.00
Lunch	$12.00
Dinner	$20.00

Returned Check Fee	$25.00

Motor Vehicle Tax-NCGS 20-97 (b)	$5.00
Motor Vehicle Transportation Tax-NCGS 20-97 (c)	$5.00

Individual Medical Insurance Contribution:
Health Plus plan	$83.00 per month
Care Plus plan	$22.00 per month
Health Basic plan	$22.00 per month

Tax Rate	$0.66 per $100 of valuation

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Planning Department Schedule of Fees

Face Change	$10.00

Map Fees:
Blue Line Print – up to 24x36	$5.00
Bond Plotter Print – 42 x 36	$8.00
Vellum Plotter Print – 42 x 36	$10.00
Mylar or Photo Plotter Print – 42 x 36	$20.00

Sign Permit:
Up to 100 square feet	$25.00
Over 100 square feet	$30.00

Site Inspection Fee	$25.00

Site Reinspection Fee	$25.00

Site Plan Review – excludes one and two family dwellings:
0 – 5,000 square feet	$100.00
5,001 – 50,000 square feet	$200.00
Over 50,000 square feet	$300.00

Yard Sale Permit	$6.00

Zoning Permit	$25.00
Commercial Zoning Permits are issued per tenant and Residential Zoning Permits are issued per building.)

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Police Department Schedule of Fees

CITATIONS
Parking Cars on Street – For Sale. Having parked said vehicle on the street for the principal purpose of displaying same for sale. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.08(A)(1)	$25.00
Parking Cars on Street – Repairing/Washing. Having parked said vehicle on the street for the principal purpose of repairing same. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.08(A)(2)	$25.00
Parking Cars on Street – Advertising. Having parked said vehicle on the street for the principal purpose of advertising. Title 7, Chapter 72. Paragraph 72.08(B)	$25.00
Parking in Alleys. Having parked said vehicle within an alley in such a manner that the operator failed to leave at least ten (10) feet of width of the roadway for free movement of vehicular traffic. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.10	$25.00
Parking on Sidewalk. Having parked said vehicle on a sidewalk at a given location. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.03(A)	$25.00
Parking Near a Fire Hydrant. Having parked said vehicle within fifteen (15) feet of a fire hydrant. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.03(D)	$25.00
Parking on Cross walk. Having parked said vehicle on a crosswalk. Title7, Chapter72, Paragraph 72.03(E)	$25.00
Parking Near Entrance to Fire Station. Having parked within twenty (20) feet of the driveway entrance to the Town of Spring Lake Fire Department or having parked within seventy-five (75) feet on the opposite side of the street of the entrance to the Fire Department. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.03(J)	$25.00
Double Parking. Having parked or stopped said vehicle upon the street along side of another vehicle that was parked or stopped or stopped at the edge or curb of the street. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.03(L)	$25.00
Parking Against Signs. Having parked said vehicle where official signs prohibit parking. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.03(N)	$25.00
Parking in Fire Lane. Having parked and left unattended by a licensed driver a vehicle within a fire lane. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.16(A)	$25.00
Parking of Trailers Prohibited. having parked said vehicle on the street for the principal purpose of storage of the trailer or transferring merchandise merchandise from the trailer to a building or vehicle. Title 7, Chapter 72, Paragraph 72.08(A)(4)	$25.00
Turning Against Signs - U/Right/Left Turns. Having disobeyed the directions of the traffic sign when the authorized makers, buttons or other were dually erected. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.21	$25.00
Clinging to Vehicle Prohibited. Having attached himself/herself to the said vehicle when the vehicle was still in motion. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.50(B)	$25.00
Boarding or Alighting from Moving Vehicle. Having boarded or alighted from the said vehicle while the vehicle was in moting. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.51	$25.00
Passengers to Remain Inside Vehicle. Having allowed a part of the body to protrude beyond the limits of the vehicle. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.51	$25.00
Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk. Having operated upon a sidewalk within the business district. Title 7, Chapter 73, Paragraph 73.15(A)	$25.00
Riding Bicycle on Sidewalk (15 or older). Having operated a bicyle on a sidewalk. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.15(B)	$25.00
Lamps on Bicycle. Having operated a bicycle at nighttime without having a lamp on front and a red reflector on the rear. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.17(A)	$25.00
Bicycles Passengers - More Than Designed For. Having operated a bicyle carrying more persons at one time than the number for which it was designed and equipped for. Title 7, Chapter 73, paragraph 73.13(A)(2)	$25.00
Following Fire Apparatus. Having followed a fire apparatus closer than one block when the apparatus was responding to a fire alarm. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.59	$25.00
Blocking Firefighting Apparatus. Having blocked a firefighting apparatus or other similar equipment from it's source of supply. Title 7, Chapter 71, Paragraph 71.58	$25.00
Spitting on Sidewalk. Having spit on a sidewalk or other public building. Title 9, Chapter 96, Paragraph 96.06	$25.00
Urinating in Public. Having urinated on a street, lot or premises of a public place. Title 9, Chapter 96, Paragraph 96.03(A)	$25.00
Littering. Having thrown or deposited upon a location an article of waste. Title 9, Chapter 97, Paragraph 97.01	$50.00
Littering from a Vehicle. Having thrown or eposited litter upon a location while in a vehicle. Title 9, Chapter 97, Paragraph 97.02	$50.00
Loud Noises by Animals. Having harbored or kept an animal which was disturbing the peace by making loud noises. Title 9, Chapter 98, Paragraph 98.02(A)(4)	$50.00
Loud Music. Having intentionally caused a public disturbance at a location by making a disturbance intended and plainly causing a breach of the peace. Title 9, Chapter 98, Paragraph 98.02(A)(3)	$50.00
Loud Music at Stores. Having intentionally caused a public disturbance at a location by making a disturbance for the purpose of attracting attention to a performance, show, sale or display of merchandise. Title 9, Chapter 98, Paragraph 98.02(A)(15)	$50.00
Being in Parks After the Hours of Darkness. Having appeared in a park after the hours of darkness. Title 9, Chapter 100, Paragraph 100.01	$25.00
Playing Ball on the Street. Having played ball, bat or catch on a public street. Title 9, Chapter 101, Paragraph 101.03(A)	$25.00
No Privilege License. Having engaged in a business within the Town limits without obtaining a privilege license from the Tax Collector. Title 11 Chapter 112, Paragraph 112.03	$25.00
Parking in Reserved Parking Spaces. Having parked a vehicle in a space designated reserved parking between a certain period of time in the Town of Spring Lake Governmental Complex. Title 11, Chapter 70, Paragraph 70.30	$25.00
Begging. Having engaged in the act of begging in a public place or street. Title 11, Chapter 114, Paragraph 114.02(A)	$25.00
Taxicab - Owner. Having operated a taxicab within the Town limits without a certificate of public conveneince from the Town. Title 11, Chapter 115, Paragraph 115.015(A)	$25.00
Taxicab - Operator. Having operated a taxicabwithin the Town without obtaining a taxicab driver's permit from the Town. Title 11, Chapter 115, Paragraph 115.040	$25.00
Taxicab Transporting Alcoholic Beverages or Drugs. having operated a taxi which was transporting spiritusous liquor, vinous or malt liquor or any narcotics drugs. Title 11, Chapter 115, Paragraph 115.0069	$50.00
Taxi Cruising Firelanes Prohibited. Having operated a taxi in the fire lanes in search of passengers while the taxi was unoccupied. Title 11, Chapter 115, Paragraph 115.070	$50.00
Number of Passengers in Taxi. Having operated a taxi with an unlawful number of passengers. Title 11, Chapter 115, paragraph 115.089	$50.00
Use of Profanity. Having used profane language in a loud and boisterouse manner at a public place or road within the hearing of two or more persons. Title 13, Chapter 130, Paragraph 130.02	$25.00
Yard Sale Permit. having conducted a yard sale at a location within the Town limits without obtaining a permit from the Town of Spring Lake Inspection Department. Title 11, Chapter 117, Paragraph 117.03	$25.00
Curfew Violation. Having allowed, permitted, encouraged or abetted a minor to remain at a public place between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am on Sunday through Friday or 12:00 am and 5:00 am Saturday through Sunday. Title 13, Chapter 130, Paragraph 130.38(A)	$50.00
Assembly on Sidewalk or Street. Having assembled so as to obstruct the sidewalk or street at a location and the having failed to disperse when commanded to do so by an officer. Title 9, Chapter 101, Paragraph 101.34	$50.00
Moving Building or Trailers. Having failed to obtain a permit from the Town of Spring Lake Building Inspector to move a building or trailer. Title 9, Chapter 101, Paragraph 101.65(2)	$50.00
Panhandling. Having, repeatedly and in a threatening fashion, beckoned to stop or attemped to stop passers by to demonstrate a specific intent to induce, solicit or procure from another goods or money without first obtaining a permit from the Town. Title 11, Chapter 114, Paragraph 114.02	$50.00
Leash Law. having allowed an animal to leave the premise of the person maintaining the animal to run at large within the Town limits without having the animal under physical or verbal restraint. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.01	$25.00
Loud/Barking Animals. Having an animal that continuously or frequently howls, barks, meows, squawks or makes other noises which creates excessive and unnecessary noise across property lines. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.04	$50.00
Registration of Animal. Having failed to register an animal over the age of six (6) month with the Town of Spring Lake Tax Collector. Title 9, Chapter 92, paragraph 92.20	$25.00
Cruelty of Animals. Having been cruel to an animal by such means as overload, wound, injure, torture, torment, deprive of necessary sustenance, cruelly beat, needlessly mutilate or kill. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.05	$25.00
Abandonment of Animals. Having ownership of any animal and willfully and without justification abandoned the animal. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.05	$25.00
Allowing Livestock to Run at Large. Having allowed livestock to run at large. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.01	$25.00
Rabies Vaccination. Having failed to have a dog or cat which is four (4) months of age to be vaccinated against reabies. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.20	$25.00
Rabies Tag. Having failed to have a dog or cat wear the required rabies tag at all times. Title 9, Chapter 92, Paragraph 92.20	$25.00
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TAXICAB CERTIFICATES
The owner or operator of each taxicab shall obtain a certificate to operate a vehicle within the Town limits. Per vehicle, per year	$17.50

The operator or driver of each taxicab shall obtain from the Police Department to operate a vehicle within the coporate limits of the Town, per vehicle, per year	$10.00
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WRECKER FEES
The owner of wrecker service shall be charged for each vehicle that they are called to pick up during their rotation for the Town. Per vehicle	$5.00
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Privilege License Tax Schedule

ADVERTISING:
Advertising Not Specifically Taxed		$25.00
Distributing Handbills		$50.00
Distributing Samples or Novelties		$25.00
Outdoor Advertising. Every person engaged in the business of outdoor advertising by placing, erecting, or maintaining sign boards billboards or any other outdoor advertising devices, erected upon the grounds, walls, or roofs of buildings		$35.00
G.S. 160A-211 Placing Placards in Business		$10.00
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AGENTS AND AGENCIES:
Agencies Not Specifically Taxed		$50.00
Collection Agencies. Every person or business operating for profit, a collection agency for the purpose of collecting accounts, notes, or other indebtedness from one person in favor of another		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Emigrant Agents. Every person or business engaging in the business of procuring laborers for employment outside the United States for a fee or commission		$100.00
.G.S. 160A-211 Employment Agents. Every person or business operating a business of securing employment for another person for a fee or commission		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Gasoline Engine Agent. Every person or business engaged in the business of being an agent for the manufacturer of gasoline engines		$50.00
Loan Agency. Every person engaged in the regular business of making loans or lending money, accepting liens on, or contracts of assignment of salaries or wages, or any part thereof, or other security or evidence of debt for repayment of such loans in installment payments or otherwise		$100.00
G.S. 105-88 This tax not applicable to banks, industrial banks, the negotiation of loans on real estate, credit unions, trust companies, and savings and loan associations per G.S. 105.41 Lumber Broker or Agent		$25.00
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AMUSEMENT AND ENTERTAINMENT:
Adult Business. Every person who shall operate a sexually oriented business		$500.00
Amusements. Giving, offering, or managing any form of entertainment or amusement for which an admission is charged and not otherwise taxed		$25.00
G.S. 105-37.1 Bagatelle Table, Merry-Go-Round, or Other Riding Devices. Operating a bagatelle table, merry-go-round, or other riding devices; hobbyhorse, switchback railway, shooting gallery, swimming pool, skating rink, or other amusements of a like kind; or a place for other games or play with or without name at a permanent location		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Balloons, Novelties, Souvenirs, Curios, and Flags		$20.00
Bowling Alley. Every person or business engaged in operating a bowling alley. Per alley		$10.00
G.S. 160A-211 Cabarets, Dance Hall, Clubs, or Other Forms of Live Entertainment. Every person engaged in the business of operating an establishment where food or drinks are dispensed and exhibitions, performances, or other forms of entertainment are provided. Where dancing is permitted		$500.00
Where music, live or other, may be provided, but dancing is not permitted by either patrons or employees		$250.00
Campground and RV Park. Operating for profit a campground and/or tent camping areas or similar		$12.50
G.S. 160A-211 Carriages, Buggies, and Wagons		$25.00
Circus and Animal Shows. Performances, exhibitions, or any performance not taxed in other sections of Schedule B. Including a facility where live animals are kept in an enclosure or where wild animals are on display (menageries). Per day		$25.00
G.S. 105-37.1 Dances. Giving or managing any dance or athletic contest of any kind that charges an admission fee in excess of fifty cents		$25.00
G.S. 105-37.1 Electronic Video Games. Owning or operating machines that play electronic video games when a coin or other thing of value is deposited in the machine. Per machine		$5.00
G.S. 160A-211 Exhibitions Not Otherwise Taxed		$25.00
Magazines or Periodicals. Engaging in the publication of magazines or periodicals.
Published quarterly		$20.00
Published monthly		$30.00
Published bi-monthly		$40.00
Published weekly		$50.00
This tax shall not be applicable to publications by schools or nonprofit literary organizations.
Movie Theatre. Every person engaged in the business of operating a movie theater or place where movies are shown for compensation. Per viewing room		$200.00
For movie theatres that operate three days or less each week		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Music Machines. Every person or business engaged in the business of operating, maintaining, or placing on location any machine or machines that play records or produce music. Per machine		$5.00
G.S. 160A-211 Outdoor Theatre. Every person or business operating an outdoor or drive-in movie theatre for compensation		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Penny Arcade. Every person engaged in the business of operating or maintaining coin-operated entertainment devices.		$37.50
Machines. Every person or business engaged in the business of operating, maintaining, or placing on location any pinball machine. Per location		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Pool Tables. Every person or business who shall rent, maintain, or own a building wherein there is a table at which billiards or pool is played, whether operated by slot or not. Per location		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Theatrical Show. Performing any form of entertainment that would pertain to a theatre or dramatic presentation		$25.00
Vaudeville Show. Engaging in the business of providing entertainment that usually consist of a number of individual performances or acts by comedians, singers, dancers, acrobats, magicians, or similar entertainers		$50.00
Video Rental or Sales. Selling, leasing furnishing, and/or distrusting movies, including video movies for use in places where no admission fee is charged or in schools or other institutions of learning		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Wrestling or Boxing Promoter		$25.00
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AUTOMOTIVE OR MOTORCYCLE SALES AND SERVICE: Automotive or Related Business Not Otherwise Taxed		$25.00
Car Rental. Engaged in the business of renting motor vehicles for a fee.
1 to 10 vehicles		$25.00
11 to 25 vehicles		$50.00
26 to 50 vehicles		$100.00
51 to 100 vehicles		$150.00
101 or more vehicles		$200.00
Equipment and Supply Dealers at Wholesale. Every person engaged in the business of buying, selling, or distributing automotive accessories, including auto radios, batteries, parts, tires and other automotive supplies at wholesale		$37.50
G.S. 160A-211 Gas – Bottled or Bulk		$25.00
Gasoline, Benzene, Lubricating Oil and Greases. Every person selling illuminating oil, lubricating oil, greases, benzene, naphtha, gasoline, or similar products		$50.00
Motorcycle Dealer. Engaging in the business of buying, selling, distributing, or exchanging motorcycles, motorcycle supplies, or any such commodities G.S. 160A-211		$12.50
Motor Vehicle Dealer. Engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, servicing, storing, or exchanging motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, tires, tools, batteries, electrical equipment, lubricants, automotive equipment, radios designed for exclusive use in automobiles, and other automotive accessories or supplies		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Retail Service Stations, Garage, Welding, or Painting. Every person engaged in the business of dismantling, servicing, storing, painting, repairing, welding, or upholstering motor vehicles, trailers, semi-trailers, or in the business of retail selling or delivering of any tires, tools, batteries, electrical equipment, automotive accessories, including radios, or supplies, motor fuels or lubricants, or other such commodities G.S. 160A-211		$12.50
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BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOPS
Barber Shop. Engaged in the business of operating a barbershop or any other shop of a like kind. Per operator G.S. 160A-211(b)		$2.50
Beauty Shop. Engaged in the business of operating a beauty shop or any other shop of like kind, including a beautician, manicurist, cosmetologist, or other operator employed in the shop or parlor. Per operator. G.S. 160A-211(b)		$2.50
Beauty Supplies – Retail		$25.00
Beauty Supplies – Wholesale. Engaged in the business of selling beauty supplies at wholesale. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely provide merchandise within the town limits		$100.00
Cosmetology School. Engaged in the business of instructing students for cosmetology or any related field		$50.00
Tanning Salon. Engaged in the business of offering the use of tanning beds or air brush tanning. Per bed or booth		$5.00
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BUILDING MATERIALS, SUPPLY COMPANIES, AND CONTRACTORS:
Building Material Dealer. Engaged in the business of selling any building materials or building related products		$50.00
Cabinet and Carpenter Shop		$25.00
Contractor and Construction Company. Offering or bidding for a fixed price, commission, fee, or wage to construct any building, highway, street, bridge, culvert, sewer or water system, drainage or dredging system, electric or steam railway, reservoir or dam, hydraulic or power plant, transmission line, tower, dock, wharf, excavation, grading, landscaping or any other improvement or structure. General Contractor with State License		$10.00
G.S. 160A-211 Contractors Not Otherwise Taxed		$25.00
Electrical Supply Company		$50.00
Electrical Contractor. Engaging in the business of installing electrical equipment or offering to perform electrical services		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Elevator Sales or Installation. Any person engaged in the of selling or installing elevators. A town may not levy a tax on a person engaged in this business that does not maintain an established (principal or branch office) place of business in the town		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Floor Finisher		$25.00
Heating or Air Conditioning Contractor. Engaging in the business installing hot-air heating systems or offering to perform related services		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Insulation Companies and Contractors. Any person engaged in the business of selling, installing, or replacing insulation in any structure		$25.00
Painting and Wallpaper Service		$25.00
Plumbing Contractor. Engaging in the business of a plumber, installing plumbing fixtures, piping or equipment, or offering to perform related services		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Roof Patcher and Repairer		$25.00
Sprinkler System Sales or Installation. Engaging in the business of selling or installing automatic sprinkler systems. A town may not levy a tax on a person engaged in this business that does not maintain an established (principal or branch office) place of business in the town.		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Welder		$25.00
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DAYCARE CENTERS:
Every person engaged in the business of caring for children that are not related by blood or marriage to the operator or are not the legal wards or foster children of the operator. This refers to operating a nursery, day care center, day school, kindergarten, or other related child care facility. All state and local certifications must be provided to the Tax Collector.
Under 25 Children		$25.00
25 to 49 Children		$75.00
50 to 99 Children		$125.00
100 to 149 Children		$225.00
150 to 200 Children		$325.00
More than 200 Children		$425.00
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DEALERS AND PEDDLERS:
Ammunition Dealer. Every person engaged in the business of selling or offering for sale blank cartridges or other ammunition for weapons		$50.00
Pistol-Metallic Cart		$5.00
Antique Furniture Dealer. Every person dealing in antique furniture		$25.00
Bankrupt or Fire Sales
Initial Fee		$450.00
First Week		$100.00
Each Succeeding Week		$50.00
Bicycle Dealer. Selling bicycles, bicycle supplies, or bicycle accessories		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Concrete Dealer		$25.00
Dealers Not Otherwise Taxed		$25.00
Fertilizer Dealer		$25.00
Firearms/Pistol Dealer. Engaging in the business of selling or offering for the sale of firearms		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Ice Dealer		$25.00
Itinerant Merchant. Engaging in the business of itinerant merchant as defined as a “merchant, other than a merchant with an established retail store in the town who transports an inventory of goods to a building, vacant lot, or other location in the town and who, at that location, displays the goods for sales and sells the goods at retail or offers the goods for sale at retail.” Any merchant who sells goods, other than farm products, in the town for less than six consecutive months is considered an itinerant merchant unless he stopped selling goods because of his death or disablement, the insolvency of his business, or destruction of his inventory by fire or other catastrophe. Prior approval by the Police Department must be obtained		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211 Junk Dealer. Any person engaged in the business of purchasing or selling old iron, metal, copper, glass, paper, vehicles, or any other similar items		$500.00
Machinery Dealer. Every person engaged in the business of dealing in machinery other than farm equipment		$50.00
Music Instrument, Piano, Organ, Radio Accessories, Television Accessories. Selling, offering, or ordering for sale, repairing or servicing pianos, organs, record players, records, tape players, tape cartridges designed for use in tape payers, television sets, television accessories and repair parts, radios (including radios designed for exclusive use in motor vehicles), and radio accessories. If a business is taxed under this section for the sale of radios and radio accessories, they may not be taxed under the automotive sales section		$5.00
G.S. 160A-211 News Dealer. Engaging in the business of offering for sell advertising for magazines or newspapers		$25.00
Peddler of Farm Products. Engaging in the business of a peddler of farm products as defined as a person who travels from place to place with an inventory of farm products, who sells the products at retail or offers the products for sale at retail. Sellers of farm or nursery products that they produce are exempt from this tax. Prior approval by the Police Department must be obtained		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Peddler on Foot. Engaging in the business of a peddler on foot as defined as a person who travels from place to place on foot with an inventory of goods, who sells the goods at retail or offers the goods for sales at retail, and who delivers the identical goods he carries with him. Prior approval by the Police Department must be obtained.		$10.00
G.S. 160A-211 Peddler on Vehicle. Engaging in the business of a peddler on vehicle as defined as a person who travels from place to place by means of a vehicle with an inventory of goods, who sells the goods at retail or offers the goods for sale at retail, and who delivers the identical goods he carries with him. Prior approval by the Police Department must be obtained		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211 Specialty Market Operator. Any person engaging in the business of operating a specialty market as defined as “a person who rents space, at a location other than a permanent retail store, to others for the purpose of selling goods at retail or offering goods for sale at retail”		$200.00
G.S. 160A-211 Seafood Market		$25.00
Thrift Shop or Consignment Shop. Every business or person engaged in the business of selling previously owned or used items including, but not limited to, articles of clothing, household items, electronics, books, and furniture. This refers to all businesses that may be defined as “secondhand dealers.”		$25.00
Undertaker and Dealer in Coffins. Every person engaged in the business of burying the dead or in the retail sale of coffins		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211 Weapons Dealer(Other Than Firearms). Engaging in the business of selling or offering for sale bowie knives , dirks, daggers, leaded canes, iron or metallic knuckles, or similar weapons G.S.160A-211		$200.00
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FARM RELATED ACTIVITIES:
Abattoir (Slaughter House)		$50.00
Creamery or Dairy		$50.00
Farm Machinery		$100.00
Farm Related Activities Not Otherwise Taxed		$50.00
Flour or Grist Mill		$50.00
Hatchery. Engaging in the business of hatching eggs in an artificial environment for distribution		$50.00
Packing House. Engaging in the business of processing food to offer for sale		$100.00
Poultry Raising and Dressing		$50.00
Tobacco Warehouse. Engaging in the business of operating a warehouse for the sale of leaf tobacco on commission		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211
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HOTEL, MOTEL, AND BED AND BREAKFASTS:
Boarding House. Per room		$25.00
Conference Hall. Conference halls rented to public for compensation. The conference hall need not be located inside a hotel to be subject to this tax.		$50.00
Hotel, Motel, Bed and Breakfast. Every person engaged in the business of operating any hotel, motel, tourist court, tourist home, or similar place advertising in any manner for transient patronage, or soliciting such business.
For each room		$1.00
Minimum tax		$25.00
G.S. 160A-211
The lobby, clubroom, office, dining room, kitchen, and rooms occupied by the owner or lessee of the premises, or members of his family, for his or their personal use, shall not be counted in determining the number of rooms for the basis of the tax. The tax provided for in this section shall apply whether the rental charges are made to patrons on a daily, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis. It is immaterial as to any particular room, whether a “permanent” guest is occupying such room or not. The sale of food by a hotel or motel is separate from and in addition to this tax.
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INDUSTRIAL/MANUFACTURING:
Assembly or Finishing Plant. Every person or business engaged in the business of assembling automobiles or truck parts into automobiles or trucks and finishing same ready for market..		$975.00
Awning or Tent Manufacturer		$50.00
Barrel, Crate, Basket Manufacturer		$50.00
Blacksmith Shop		$25.00
Book Binder		$50.00
Brick Manufacturer or Dealer		$50.00
Cold Storage Plant. Operating a cold storage plant wherein anything is stored for compensation.		$50.00
Fertilizer Manufacturer		$150.00
Ice Manufacturer		$50.00
Knitting Mill. Engaged in business of manufacturing fabric		$50.00
Machine Shop		$50.00
Manufacturer of Ice Cream. Engaged in the business of manufacturing or distributing ice cream at wholesale. Ice cream includes frozen custards, sherbets, water ices, and similar frozen products		$12.50
G.S. 160A-211
Manufacturers Not Otherwise Taxed		$50.00
Mattress Manufacturer		$50.00
Medicine Manufacturer or Distributor. Engaging in the business of producing, selling, or distributing pharmaceutical products		$100.00
Sign Manufacturer or Repair		$25.00
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RESTAURANTS OR CAFETERIAS:
Every person engaged in the business of operating a restaurant, cafe, cafeteria, hotel with dining service on the European plan, drugstore or lunch stand, or other place where prepared food is sold. G.S. 160A-211
Establishments seating fewer than five (5) people.		$25.00
Establishments seating more than five (5) people		$42.50
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SERVICES:
Ambulance. Every person engaged in the business of operating an ambulance. Per vehicle		$25.00
Apartment Rentals. Every person or business engaged in the business of offering apartments for rent. Per apartment		$4.00
Body Piercing		$100.00
Carpet, Rug, or Upholstery Cleaner		$25.00
Carwash. Every person engaged in the business using a mechanical car wash or cleaning and/or detailing vehicles		$50.00
Catering Service. Engaged in the business of selling tobacco, soft drinks, wrapped sandwiches and prepared food.
Event Catering		$50.00
From a truck – per truck		$50.00
Check Cashing Service. Engaging in the business of check cashing, as regulated in Article 22 Chapter 53 of the North Carolina General Statutes. This is the service of cashing checks, drafts, money orders, or other related items for a fee		$100.00
G.S. 105-88
Dance Studio. Every person engaged in the business of dance instruction		$50.00
Decorating Service		$25.00
Delivery of Packages or Parcels. Engaged in the business of delivering packages or parcels to individuals or business. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely operate vehicles within the town for the purpose of delivering packages or parcels		$100.00
Directories. Every person compiling and selling directories. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely operate within the town		$100.00
Dry Cleaners. Every person operating a dry cleaning plant, pressing club, or hat blocking establishment.
Per location for those establishments who solicit within the town		$50.00
Per location for those establishment who solicit out of town		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211
Engraver or Lithographer		.$25.00
Film Processing. Every person operating a business in film processing		$50.00
Florist		$25.00
Fortune Teller, Mind Reader, Palmist and Other Crafts and Similar Occupations. Every person engaging in the business of telling or pretending to tell fortunes, practicing the art of palmistry, clairvoyance, and other crafts of similar kind		$500.00
Former Schedule B - G.S. 105-58 (no limit)
Golf. Every person engaged in the operation of driving ranges, golf courses, and miniature golf. Per course.		$25.00
Health Club. Every person or business engaged in the operation of exercise, health club or spa		$100.00
House Moving or Wrecking Service. Every person engaged in the business of house moving and/or wrecking		$50.00
Hypnotists. Any person engaged in the act of hypnotizing or instructing in the method of hypnosis.
Instructor – per year		$500.00
Each Exhibition		$350.00
Janitorial Service		$15.00
Karate Studio		$25.00
Landscaping Design or Service		$50.00
Laundries. Engaging in the business of operating a laundry, including wet – or damp – wash laundries and businesses known as launderettes, launderalls, and similar types of businesses. Or engaging in the business of supplying or renting clean linen or towels or wearing apparel.
Per location for those establishments who solicit within the town		$50.00
Per location for those establishment who solicit out of town		$100.00
G.S. 160A-211
Locksmith or Gunsmith		$25.00
Masseurs, Massage Parlors, and Day Spas. Engaging in the business of operating a professional massage parlor or day spa. For each employee, state license may be required when applicable		$500.00
Mobile Home Parks. Per space		$4.00
Moving or Transfer Companies. Every person or business engaged in the business of moving or transferring business or household goods		$25.00
Parking Lot. Every person engaged in storing and/or parking motor vehicles for a fee.		$25.00
Printing Company. Any person or business who offers printing services within the town limits. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely offer or deliver products within the town’s limits		$25.00
Service Not Otherwise Taxed		$25.00
Storage Warehouse. Every person engaged in the business of operating a warehouse, except tobacco, storage, or transfer warehouse wherein anything not belonging to the owner or operator of the same is stored for compensation		$50.00
Tailor and Seamstress		$15.00
Tattoo and/or Dermographic Artist: Every person engaged in the business of tattooing and/or demographic art		$100.00
Taxicabs. Every business engaged in the operation of taxicabs within the town		$25.00
Upholstery Shop		$25.00
Waste Collection. Persons engaged in the business of collecting waste		$25.00
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SUNDRIES:
The sale of sandwiches in drugstores or other stands or places not licensed and taxed as a restaurant (Does not include crackers or cookies in combination with any food filling). Operating, maintaining, or placing on location fewer than five of the following types of dispensers or machines: dispensers of cigarettes or other tobacco products, dispensers of soft drinks, dispensers of food or other merchandise, or weighing machines. Retailing soft drinks or retailing or jobbing cigarettes or other tobacco products. Per location		$4.00
G.S. 160A-211
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WHOLESALE AND RETAIL STORES OR SHOPS:
Bakery Products – Retail		$25.00
Bakery Products – Wholesale. Engaging in the business of distributing or offering bakery goods at wholesale. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely offer products within the town		$50.00
Book Store		$25.00
Branch or Chain Store. Every person engaged in the business of operating or maintaining two or more stores or mercantile establishments under the same general management, supervision, or ownership where merchandise is sold or offered for sale, or from which such merchandise is sold or distributed at wholesale or retail; or, controlling by lease, either as lessor or lessee or by contract, the manner in which any such store or stores are operated, or the varieties, character, or brands of merchandise which are sold therein. The term "chain store" as used in this section shall include stores operated under separate charters of incorporation. If there is a common ownership of a majority of stock in such separately incorporated companies, and/or if there is similarity of name or such separately incorporated companies, and/or if such separately incorporated companies have the benefit in whole or in part of group purchase of merchandise, or of common management and in like manner, the term "chain store" shall apply to any group of stores where a majority interest is owned by an individual or partnership		$50.00
G.S. 160A-211
Clothing Store		$25.00
Department Store. Engaging in the business of offering for sale in one central location products that would include clothing, jewelry, lingerie, household items, shoes, and sporting goods.		$100.00
Drug Store or Pharmacy		$25.00
Fabric Shop		$100.00
Fruit, Confectionery, or Vegetable Stand. Every person engaged in the business of operating a confectionery, fruit or vegetable stand		$25.00
Per vehicle		$100.00
Furniture Store		$100.00
Grocery Store. Engaged in the business of offering for sale food products at retail.		.$25.00
Hardware Store		$25.00
Ice Cream Sales. Engaging in the business of selling at retail ice cream purchased from a manufacturer or manufacturing ice cream using a counter freezer and selling at retail only		$2.50
G.S. 160A-211
Jewelry Store. Engaged in the business of offering for sale jewelry or repairing jewelry for a fee		$25.00
Meats – Retail		$25.00
Meats – Wholesale. Every person engaged in the business of selling fresh meats at wholesale. The business is not required to have an established business within the town limits, but can merely offer products within the town		.$50.00
Novelty Gift Shop		$25.00
Nursery (Plants)		$25.00
Office Supply Store or Distributor. Engaging in the business of offering for retail sale office supply products. The business is not required to have an established business within the town, but can merely offer products in the town.		$25.00
Pawnbroker. Every person engaged in the business of lending or advancing money or other things of value for profit and taking as a pledge for such loan specific articles of personal property to be forfeited, if payment is not made within a definite time		$275.00
G.S. 105-88
Retail Business or Merchant Not Otherwise Taxed.		$25.00
Shoe Store. Engaged in the business of offering for sale shoes or other related accessories or repairing shoes for a fee		$25.00
Snack Food Distributor. Every person engaged in the business of distributing snack food		$25.00
Sporting Goods Store. Engaged in the business of offering for sale sporting goods merchandise or repairing sporting goods merchandise for a fee		$25.00
Wholesale Distributor Not Otherwise Taxed		$50.00
Wigs – Retail		$25.00
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WINE AND BEER
Wine and Beer. Every person engaged in the business of buying, selling, distributing, delivering or storing beer and wine in the following amounts:
Beer at retail:
"Off premises"		$5.00
"On premises"		$15.00
Beer “on and off premises”		$20.00
Wine at retail:
"Off premises”		$10.00
"On premises”		$15.00
Wine “on and off premises”		$25.00
Beer and Wine:
Beer and Wine “off premises”		$15.00
Beer and Wine “on premises”		$30.00
Beer/Wine “on and off premises”		$45.00
Wholesale Dealers:
Beer only		$37.50
Wine only		$37.50
Both wine & beer by same license		$62.50
The wholesaler tax may not be charged if the business is located outside of the town limits. G.S. 105-113.79, G.S. 105-113.77
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MISCELLANEOUS
Copy Fees – Per Copy		$.25
Duplicate License – Per Reprint		$5.00
Penalty for Violation of the Privilege License Ordinance		$50.00
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Recreation Department Schedule of Fees

Adult Classes:
Members		$ 25.00 per participant
Non Members		$ 40.00 per participant

Community Center Memberships:
Resident		$ 50.00 annually
Adult – Non Resident		$ 60.00 annually
Household – Non Resident		$100.00 annually
Gymnasium Only – Resident		$10.00 annually
Gymnasium & Fitness Room		No Charge
(17 and under, 65+ , Resident)
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Membership Card Replacement		$ 10.00 each occurrence

Community Center Rentals:
Gymnasium – Members		$300.00 deposit/$80.00 per hour
Gymnasium – Non Members		$600.00 deposit/$160.00 per hour
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Multipurpose Rooms – Members		$200.00 deposit/$40.00 per hour
Multipurpose Rooms – Non Members		$400.00 deposit/$100.00 per hour

Stage Rental		$100.00 includes set up and take down

Sound Equipment Rental		$100.00 includes set up and take down
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Dances:
Members		$ 3.00 per participant
Non Members		$ 6.00 per participant

Day Camp:
Members		$ 40.00 per participant
Non Members		$ 60.00 per participant
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Fitness Room Membership:
Resident – Individual (Ages 16-64)		$ 30.00 annually
Non Resident		Included in Community Center Membership

Open Gym:
All – Non Members		$ 5.00 per participant

Park Rentals:
Picnic Shelter		$ 50.00 up to 4 hours
Ball Field – without lights		$100.00 per day
Ball Field – with lights		$100.00 per day + $25.00 per hour
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Youth Athletic Registration:
Resident		$ 15.00 per activity
		$ 20.00 (Baseball, Football)
Non Resident		$ 30.00 (Basketball, Cheerleader, Soccer, Volleyball)
		$ 35.00 (Baseball) $ 40.00 (Football)

Youth Classes:
Members		$ 20.00 per participant
Non Members		$ 30.00 per participant

*Civic organization meetings are exempt from rental fees. Standard fees shall apply for banquets. The following organizations are identified by the town as being exempt. This list should not be considered all inclusive.

Kiwanis

Optimist

Lions

Chamber of Commerce

*Churches pay the standard rate for the rental of each room.

*Spring Lake Schools are exempt provided that faculty members coordinate the event.

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Sanitation Schedule of Fees

Solid Waste Availability Fee	$ 218.00 annually

Non-Participant Bulk Collection Fee
Minimum Charge (2 hours)	$ 345.00
Half Day	$ 690.00
Full Day	$ 1,380.00

This fee will apply to individuals or corporations who do not currently participate in the Town’s solid waste collection program and are not paying the annual solid waste collection fee. Each job will be assessed a minimum charge (2 hours) that is payable in advance. Individuals requesting this service shall be required to complete an application for service with the Revenue Collection Division. Upon making payment to the Revenue Collection Division, a work order will be completed and forwarded to the Sanitation Department for inclusion in their weekly collection route. Should the job require more than two hours, the individual or corporations shall be billed for the additional charges. Charges will not be prorated. If a job takes more than two hours but less than a half day, the half day charge will apply. Conversely, if a job takes more than a half day, the full day charge will apply. No collections will be scheduled until the minimum fee is paid. The Town will utilize any and all collection methods available to them to collect any debt owed from this service, to include the NC Debt Set-Off Program.

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Storm Water Schedule of Fees

STORM WATER FEES.

Storm water fees are based on the square footage of impervious surface in a structure and are calculated according to the equivalent residential unit (ERU) of the structure.

Residential Units	$2.75 per ERU
Commercial Units	$3.75 per ERU

STORM WATER PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTION FEES.

Effective June 11, 2007, Storm water permits and annual inspections are required for all new development. Storm water permit fees include the submission of the Storm water permit and the plan review for each new development. Property owners or other responsible parties will ensure that an annual inspection is performed. If a property owner fails to obtain an annual inspection, the Town will inspect the property and the property owner will be responsible for the inspection fee.

Type of Development/Activity	Ultimate Disturbance	Standard Fee
Residential/Non-Residential	Less than one (1) acre	Exempt – No Fee
Residential/Non-Residential	Over one (1) acre and less than 24% built upon area	Exempt – No Fee
Residential (multi or single family) and Non-Residential	Over one (1) acre and over 24% built upon area	$250 Permit Fee
Annual Inspection of Structural Best Management Practice (BMP)	Each	$500
Re-inspection of Structural Best Management Practice (BMP)	Each	$500

REFUNDS.

Property owners or any other responsible party may request a refund for any Storm water permit fees that have been submitted on their behalf within thirty (30) days of the submission of the permit and remittance of the fee.

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Water and Sewer Schedule of Fees

ADJUSTMENT POLICY.

When requested, leak and break adjustments may be granted. Customers are allowed one (1) adjustment in any one calendar year. You must provide the Town with a statement of repair from a plumber. In the event that the resident or landlord repairs the leak, a receipt showing the purchase of plumbing supplies and a statement from the individual who actually made the repair must be provided to the Town.

DELINQUENT ACCOUNT POLICY.

Meters are read and bills are calculated on a monthly basis. Billings are mailed by the third day of each month. Account balances are due upon receipt. There is a grace period which allows bills to be paid on the eighteenth (18th) day of the month. If account balances are unpaid after 5:30 p.m. on the eighteenth (18th) day of the month, or the Monday after if the 18th falls on a weekend, a $12.00 late fee will be assessed to each account. If the account balance remains unpaid by the first business day following the eighteenth (18th) day of the month, utility service is subject to disconnection and a $20 reconnect fee will be applied to the account. Accounts with a balance of $20.00 or less will not be subject to disconnection. If service is disconnected and a meter shows that any usage has occurred between the time of cut off and restoration, there will be a tampering fee assessed on the account in the amount of $100.00. The tampering fee must be paid in addition to any other charges that may be due on the account before water service can be restored. The town is not responsible for bills that are not delivered by the US Postal Service. If you do not have your bill by the fifth (5th) day of the month, you should contact the Revenue Billing Division at 910-436-0241.

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UTILITY DEPOSITS.

All customers shall submit an application for new utility service. Individual customers should present a valid identification and social security card. Individual deposits are refundable and will transfer from a location within the Town’s jurisdiction to another location within the Town’s jurisdiction. Once individual water service is terminated, the deposit will be applied to the individual customers account balance and any credit balance in excess of $3.00 will be refunded to the individual customer. Any final bill with a balance due to the Town less than $3.00 will not be billed to the individual customer. Managers of multiple residential units may request the establishment of corporate accounts. These accounts would be covered under a master deposit established by the management and will be based on the number of units under their direct control.

Deposit Type	Amount
Individual – Residential	$ 50.00
Individual – Commercial	$ 75.00
Corporate – 0 – 50 units	$ 1,500.00
Corporate – 51 – 100 units	$ 2,000.00
Corporate – 101 – 200 units	$ 2,500.00
Corporate – 201 – 300 units	$ 3,000.00
Corporate – 301 – 400 units	$ 3,500.00
Corporate – 401 – 500 units	$ 4,000.00
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RATES.

Water has a base allowance for the first 3,000 gallons and a variable rate for each additional 1,000 gallons. Sewer is assessed a flat rate and is metered at the first gallon of usage. Pursuant to the Water Sewer Ordinance 51.042(G) the sewer flat rate is charged to those accounts that sewer is available.

	Water/Base	Water/Variable	Sewer/Flat	Sewer Per 1,000
Commercial – In Town	$16.98	$6.27	$9.00	$6.06
Commercial – Out of Town	$32.76	$11.57	$17.30	$11.46
Residential – In Town	$13.89	$6.07	$6.94	$5.65
Residential – Out of Town	$26.57	$11.16	$13.17	$10.63

Service Fees – Service fees are not refundable.
Cut On or Transfer Fee	$15.00
Emergency Service/After Hours Fee	$50.00
Illegal Cut On Fee (Tampering Fee)	$100.00 plus the cost of any repair materials
Irrigation Meter Seasonal Cut Off	$15.00
Late Fee	$12.00
Meter Test Fee	$25.00
Reconnect Fee	$20.00
Septic Hauler Fee	$ 0.03 per gallon
Temporary Service Fee	$15.00 less than 1,000 gallons of usage
Water Sample Test Fee	$25.00

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UTILITY CONNECTION FEES.

The fee structure for connecting onto the Town of Spring Lake utility system may include any of the following charges:

Tap Fees

Tap Fees allow the customer the opportunity to connect to the town’s water / sewer system. These fees cover the costs associates with installing a tap onto the town’s utility lines.

Residential Water Tap		Residential Sewer Tap
Size	Tap Fee	Size	Tap Fee

¾”	$900.00	4”	$1,050.00

1”	$950.00	6”	$1,750.00

When front footage of a lot is covered to install a water tap, a fee of $8.00 per foot will be added. When front footage of a lot is covered to install a sewer tap, a fee of $12.00 per foot will be added.

Combined Water and Sewer Taps are available for residential structures only. The tap includes a ¾” water tap and a 4” sewer tap at a cost of $435.00.

Commercial developers/owners may contract with a licensed utility contractor to install water and sewer taps according to the Town of Spring Lake standards and specifications. The developer/owner shall pay an inspection fee of $50.00 for each tap and coordinate all activities with the Inspection Department.

Commercial sewer taps and any water tap that is greater than 1” will be billed in to the following schedule:

Type of Fee	Hourly Rate
Supervisor	$24.25
Regular Employee	$16.75
Equipment	See Current Federal Emergency Management Agency Schedule

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FACILITY USE FEES .

Single Family Dwellings

120 gallons of water x number of bedrooms $1.09 (water)

120 gallons of water x number of bedrooms x $1.13 (sewer)

One Bedroom	Water	$130.80
	Sewer	$135.60
Two Bedrooms	Water	$261.60
	Sewer	$271.20
Three Bedrooms	Water	$392.40
	Sewer	$406.80
Four Bedrooms	Water	$523.20
	Sewer	$542.40
Five Bedrooms	Water	$654.00
	Sewer	$678.00

Multi-Unit Buildings

ANY muti-unit buildings which require a Division of Water Quality permit for sewer connection to the Town of Spring Lake's Collection System will be assessed a fee of $2.50 per permitted gallon.

ANY building which does not require a Division of Water Quality Permit will be assessed per the Division of Water Quality Design flow criteria located in Section 15A NCAC 02T.114 or located in G.S. 143-215.1; 143-215 (a)(1).

The Town of Spring Lake will reserve the right to charge the remaining unused allocated flows a fee equal to 50% of the current Facility Use fee applicable to the unused flow.

Examples of multi-unit dwellings include but are not limited to: Apartments, Shopping Centers, Hotel/Motels, etc.

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