PZC Res. No. 2012-03 (2)TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 12-03
SERIES OF 2012
A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION
7.04.100, FEES, AVON MUNICIPAL CODE; AND, AMENDING THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE TO ALLOW THE TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT FLAT
FEES FOR CERTAIN APPLICATION TYPES
WHEREAS, the Avon Municipal Code was amended to require all development
applications to be treated as pass-through accounts whereby the Applicant shall be liable for all
costs of review incurred by the Town; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council adopted the Fee Schedule for Zoning, Subdivision,
Design and Development Review Applications through Resolution 10-34 on December 14, 2010;
and,
WHEREAS, the Avon Community Development Subcommittee and Avon Town Council
determined that certain development applications would be better suited as a flat fee, thus
reducing the amount of staff time required to process payments and refunds; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council initiated an amendment to the text of Title 7 of the Avon
Municipal Code in accordance with Section 7.16.040, Code Text Amendment, Avon Municipal
Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning and Zoning Commission of the Town of Avon held public
hearings on March 20, 2012 and April 3, 2012, after posting notice of such hearing in accordance
with the requirements of the Avon Municipal Code, and considered all comments provided
before making a recommendation to the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, it is the Planning and Zoning Commission's opinion that the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of the Town of Avon would be enhanced and promoted by the adoption of
the amendments to Section 7.04.100, Fees, of the Aron Municipal Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning and Zoning Commission
hereby recommends that the Town Council of the Town of Avon approve the attached
amendments ("Exhibit A to Resolution 12-03") to Section 7.04.100, Fees, of the Avon
Municipal Code; and, ("Exhibit B to Resolution 12-03") amendments to the Development
Review Fee Schedule, with the following findings:
(1) The changes to Section 7.04.100, Fees, of the Avon Municipal Code comply with
the criteria set forth in Section 7.16.040(c) of the Avon Municipal Code; and,
(2) The Planning and Zoning Commission have determined that certain development
applications should be processed as flat fees to reduce the amount of staff time required to
process the payments and refunds.
ACCEPTED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS
AVON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
Signed:
-A
Chris Green, Chair
Resolution 12-03, Code Text Amendment for Flat Fees
3'VAPRIL, 2012
Attest:
Scott Prince, Secretary
"Exhibit A to PZC Resolution 12-03"
7.04.100 Fees
(a) Fees. Reasonable fees sufficient to cover the costs of administration, peer review by
professionals qualified in fields relevant to development applications, inspection, publication of
notice and similar matters will be charged to applicants for all development applications. The
Town Council may adopt, amend and update a schedule of fees by resolution. The Director may
require additional fees when deemed necessary and reasonable based on the nature and character
of the review required or where unusual issues are presented which may require additional
review.
(b) Pass Through Accounts. All development applications shall be treated as pass-
through accounts. unless otherwise stated in the schedule of fees adonted by the "[own Council
throueh a resolution, whereby the Applicant shall be liable for all costs of review incurred by the
Town. Additional review fees may be requested if the initial amount designated in the Fee
Schedule is not sufficient for the cost of application review. Upon request by the Applicant, the
Town shall provide an estimate of the cost for review of a development application. The
Director may withhold processing and review of a development application where the Applicant
has not provided sufficient fees to continue or complete the application review. The Town shall
return the balance of any unused application review fees when the application process is
complete.
(c) Payment In -Full Required. All development applications shall be required to pay the
Town in full for all costs incurred for the review of a development application. Payment in full
to the Town of the costs incurred for development application review shall be a condition to each
and every development application. The failure to pay the Town in full for the costs incurred for
development application review within thirty-five (35) days of final approval shall render any
such approval null and void. The Town Council may waive this requirement, reduce fees, or
extend the time period for payment.
(d) Interest on Delinquent Fees. Development application review fees and charges which
are not paid within thirty (30) days of sending an invoice shall be deemed to be past due and
shall bear interest at the rate and according to the terms set forth in Chapter 3.32.
(e) Lien for Delinquent Fees. All delinquent development application review fees and
charges along with such interest that has accrued thereon shall be subject to a lien on the
property which the development application concerned and all such delinquent charges may be
certified to the Treasurer of Eagle County, Colorado and may be collected and paid over to the
Town of Avon by the Treasurer of Eagle County, Colorado in the same manner as taxes are as
authorized by Title 31 of the Colorado Revised Statutes.
Resolution 12-03, Code Tett Amendment for Flat Fees 3
"Exhibit B to PZC Resolution 12-03"
Development Review Application Fees
TYPE OF REVIEW
Alternative Equivalent Compliance
Extensions to Final Design & Development Plans
Individual Sign
Master Sign Program (MSP) or MSP Amendment
Minor Design & Development Plan
Residential
Mixed Use/Other
Pre -Application Review
Railroad Bridge Banner Review and Installation
Work Session
TYPE OF REVIEW
FLAT FEE
1 $250
/z of Design & Development Plan Review Fees
$100.00
$300.00
$75.00
$250.00
No Charge
$100
$250. May be waived at the discretion of the
Director of Community Development
INITIAL DEPOSIT FEE
Planning & Zoninq Fees
1041 Permit
$10,000.00
Annexation
$3,500.00
Appeals
Heard by PZC
$250.00
Heard by Council
$250 00 + $50.00 to Town Clerk
Code Text Amendment
$3,500.00
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
$3,000.00
Location, Character and Extent Review
$250
Major Design & Development Plan Review
Residential
1-3 Dwelling Units (DU)
4-9 DU
10-20 DU
21-40 DU
41-60 DU
61-100 DU
100+DU
Mixed Use, Commercial, Industrial
Up to 1,000 Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area
1,000-2,499 Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area
2,500-4,599 Sq Ft Gross Floor Area
5,000 — 9,999 Sq_ Ft. Gross Floor Area
10,000 — 19,999 Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area
20,000 — 49,999 Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area
Over 50,000 Sq. Ft. Gross Floor Area
Planned Unit Development (PUD)
1-4 Dwelling Unit (DU) Residential Only
5-50 DU Residential Only
50+ DU Residential Only
Mixed Use to 50 DU
Mixed Use over 50 DU
Minor Change to Preliminary PUD
Minor Amendment to Final PUD
Rezoning
Resolution 12-03, Code Text Amendment for Flat Fees
$700.00
$1,100.00
$1,600.00
$2,300.00
$3,300.00
$4,500.00
$7,00000
$925.00
$1,300.00
$1,500.00
$2,000.00
$3,000.00
$4,500.00
$6,500.00
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
$2,000.00 Base Fee + $15.00 per DU
$2,000.00
$2,000.00 Base Fee + $15.00 per DU
$150
$150
$2,000.00
Right -of -Way Vacation
Special Review Use
Residential
Commercial/Industrial
Temporary Use
Variance
Vested Property Rights
I Administrative Subdivision
1 $250
$250.00
$500.00
$100.00
$500.00
Billable Hourly Rate by Town Attorney
SUBDIVISION FEES
Condominium & Timeshare Subdivision
Technical Correction
Lot Line Adjustment
Major Subdivision
Preliminary Plan
Land Subdivision
10 Lots or Less
Over 10 Lots
Condominium/Townhouse Subdivision
5- 10 Units
Over 10 Units
Final Plat
Land Subdivision
5-10 Lots
Over 10 Lots
Condom iniumlTownhouse Subdivision
$500.00
$500.00
$500.00
$675 + $67.50 per Lot
$1,350 + $35.00 per each Lot over 10
$675 + $67.50 per DU
$1,350.00 + $10.00 per each DU over 10
$675 + $67.50 per Lot
$1,350 + $35.00 per each Lot over 10
5- 10 Units or Less $675 + $67.50 per DU
Over 10 Units $1,350.00 + $15.00 per each DU over 10
Minor Subdivision $675.00
Subdivision Exemption $50000
STAFF HOURLY RATES
Director and Town Engineer
Senior Planner/Project Engineer
Planner II/Engineer II
Planner I/ Engineer I
GIS Analyst
Town Attorney
Resolution 12-03, Code Text Amendment for Flat Fees
$79.00lhour
$63.00/hour
$57.00/hour
$53.00/hour
$53.00.1hour
$240 00/hour