HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2026-083 Building Permit Fee Amendment HB399RESOLUTION NO. 2026-083
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, REVISING THE SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT
AND OTHER DEPARTMENT FEES, PURSUANT TO ARTICLE I, SECTION
8-3, “BUILDING PERMIT FEES” OF CHAPTER 8, “BUILDING” OF THE
CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES TO REFLECT THAT THE CITY IS
CONDUCTING A FEE ANALYSIS TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW,
WHICH MAY RESULT IN A AN AFTER THE FACT PARTIAL FEE
REIMBURSEMENT AFTER JULY 1, 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach, Florida, is authorized by state law to enact user
fees commensurate with the cost to the City of providing services, in such amounts as are
necessary for the conduct of municipal government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2021, the City adopted Resolution No. 2021-021 which
updated the City’s existing fee schedule to include “Building Permit Fees” and “Land
Development and Application Fees”; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dania Beach Code of Ordinances, pursuant to Section 8-3,
“Building Permit Fees” of Chapter 8, “Building”, authorizes the City to establish permit fees;
and
WHEREAS, House Bill 399, was adopted by the state Legislature and signed by the
governor, and created Chapter No. 2026-7, which amended Florida Statutes, Chapter 166, as it
relates to land use, zoning and building permit fees and is effective July 1, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the bill requires application fees for development permits to be reasonably
related to the costs associated with processing the application and prohibits fees based on a
percentage of project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City is undertaking a study of its fees to ensure that the fees are
reasonably related to the costs associated with processing the application and ensuring that the
fees are not based upon a percentage of project costs; and
WHEREAS, the City shall continue to use its current fee schedule while conducting the
study; and
WHEREAS, the City is amending its fee code to acknowledge that due to the study, a
refund may issue for fees paid after July 1, 2026; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is in an abundance of caution in order to ensure
compliance with Chapter No. 2026-7, and to provide the community with the understanding that
if the fee is not justified as reasonably related to the costs associated with processing the
application, then the fee difference between the reasonably related cost and the prior established
fee will be refunded to the applicant within 30 days of the completion of the study.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the foregoing “WHEREAS” clauses are ratified and confirmed as
being true and correct, and they are made a part of and incorporated into this Resolution by this
reference.
Section 2. The City is amending its fee code to acknowledge that due to the study, a
refund may issue for fees paid after July 1, 2026. This amendment to the fee schedule ensures
compliance with Chapter No. 2026-7, and to provide the community with the understanding that
if the fee study indicates that the current fee is not reasonably related to the costs associated with
processing the application, then the difference between the reasonably related cost and the prior
established fee will be refunded to the applicant within 30 days of the completion of the study.
Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution
shall be repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on June 23, 2026.
Motion by Commissioner Lewellen second by Vice Mayor Salvino.
FINAL VOTE ON ADOPTION: Unanimous X
Yes No
Commissioner Lori Lewellen ____ ____
Commissioner Luis Rimoli ____ ____
Commissioner Archibald J. Ryan IV ____ ____
Vice Mayor Marco Salvino ____ ____
Mayor Joyce L. Davis ____ ____
SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE
RESOLUTION #2026-083
ATTEST:
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CITY CLERK MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
EVE A. BOUTSIS
CITY ATTORNEY