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Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

BEER AND WINE LICENSES SET BY NC GS 160A-211

On-Premises Malt Beverage

$15.00 

Off-Premises Malt Beverage

$5.00 

On-Premises Unfortified Wine, Fortified Wine, or Both

$15.00 

Off-Premises Unfortified Wine, Fortified Wine, or Both                                                        

$10.00 

Beer Wholesaler

$37.50 

Wine Wholesaler

$37.50 

Beer and Wine Wholesaler

$62.50 

PRIVILEGE LICENSES

Peddler of Farm Products Only

$25.00 

Peddler on Foot

$10.00 

Peddler with Vehicle

$25.00 

MISCELLANEOUS

Returned Check Fee

Greater of $35.00 or 10%

Photocopies Black and White

$0.10 

Photocopies Color

$0.25 

CIVIC CENTER RENTAL

Refundable Deposit

$300.00 

Civic Center Rental Per Day

$300.00 

Civic Center Rental Per Day, Nonprofit Organization, Town Employees

$100.00 

COMMUNITY COMMONS AND PAVILION

Refundable Deposit (Event Insurance requirement may apply)

$1,000.00 

General Rental Fee (daily)

$750.00 

The Town reserves the right to charge fees for additional services or multiday events on a case by case basis

MOUNTAIN PARK CEMETERY - NONRESIDENT

Sale of Lots:

One Gravesite

$594.00 

Two Gravesites

$1,056.00 

Four Gravesites

$1,980.00 

Six Gravesites

$2,772.00 

Eight Gravesites

$3,432.00 

Surveying and Locating Gravesites

$110.00 

Headstone Deposit

$110.00 

MOUNTAIN PARK CEMETERY - RESIDENT*

Sale of Lots*:

One Gravesite*

$478.50 

Two Gravesites*

$847.00 

Four Gravesites*

$1,584.00 

Six Gravesites*

$2,216.50 

Eight Gravesites*

$2,744.50 

Surveying and Locating Gravesites

$110.00 

Headstone Deposit

$110.00 

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Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

POLICE DEPARTMENT

PARKING VIOLATIONS

Handicap Zone  (1)

 $100.00

Handicap Zone  (2)

 $250.00

No Parking Zone

 $100.00

Overtime Parking

 $ 20.00

Parking in Fire Lane

 $100.00

Parking Wrong Side of Street

 $100.00

(1) Set By State Law $100

 $100.00

(2) Set by State Law $250 if a sign is posted stating such

 $250.00

PERMIT FEES

Taxi Cab

 $ 400.00

Precious Metals Dealers

 $180.00

Demonstration and Assemblage

 $100.00

Police Vehicle (hourly)

 $11.00

Public Roadway and Street Non-Profit Solicitation 

                             $50.00

OFF DUTY POLICE OFFICER 

Officer on Holiday (hourly)

$82.50

Uniformed Officer (hourly)

$55.00

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Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

 FIRE DEPARTMENT

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL & SPECIAL RESPONSE EVENT EQUIPMENT & PERSONNEL

Apparatus-Engine Company                          

            $150.00 per hour 

Apparatus-Engine / Tanker Company

 $175.00 per hour 

Apparatus-Brush / Service Company

 $100.00 per hour 

Apparatus-Ladder Company

 $250.00 per hour 

Apparatus-Support Vehicle

 $100.00 per hour 

Extended Supplies

Actual Costs

Personnel-Chief Officer

$40.00 per hour

Personnel-Fire Marshal / Safety Officer

$35.00 per hour

Personnel-Fire Captain

$30.00 per hour

Personnel-Fire Lieutenant

$27.50 per hour

Personnel-Engineer

$25.00 per hour

Personnel-Interior Firefighter

$22.50 per hour

Personnel-Non-Interior Firefighter

$21.00 per hour

Personnel-Emergency Medical Technician / Medical Responder

$21.00 per hour

PLANS REVIEW

Square Footage
 New Construction 
Existing Building

0-2,500

 $250.00

 $175.00

2,501-10,000

 $ 400.00

 $250.00

10,001-50,000

 $550.00

 $325.00

50,001-100,000

 $700.00

 $400.00

100,001-150,000

 $ 850.00

 $475.00

150,001-200,000

 $1,000.00

 $550.00

OVER 200,001

 $1,150.00

 $625.00

SPECIAL INSPECTIONS / SERVICES

Type
 Initial 
Re-inspection

Day Care Centers (Non-Residential)

 $100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

In-Home Day Cares (5 or less children) 

$100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

In-Home Day Cares

 $100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

Foster/Therapeutic Homes

 $100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

Group Homes

 $100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

ABC Inspections

 $100.00

See Re-Inspection Fees

Fire Flow Test (Conducted)

 $100.00

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Fire Flow Test (Observed)

 $100.00

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Fire Extinguisher Training-Per Person

 $12.00

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105.7.2  Fixed Pipe Automatic Fire-Extinguishing Systems

$200.00

105.7.2  Battery Systems

$200.00

105.7.3  Compressed Gases

$200.00

105.7.4  Cryogenic Fluids

$200.00

105.7.5  Fire Alarm and Detection Systems and Related Equipment

$200.00

105.7.6  Fire Sprinklers, and Related Equipment

$200.00

105.6.16 / 105.7.7  Flammable and Combustible Liquids

 $200.00

  1. Operation of tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries, and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed, or used.
    1. To install, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days), or otherwise dispose of an underground, protected above-ground or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
    1. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and constructed.
    1. To manufacture, process, blend or refine flammable or combustible liquids. 
    1. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments. 
    1. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments. 

    105.7.7     Flammable and Combustible Liquids

     $200.00

    105.7.8     Hazardous Materials

    $200.00

    105.7.9     Industrial Ovens

     $200.00

    105.7.11  Private Fire Hydrants

     No Fee 

    105.7.12  Booths or Rooms Designed for Spraying or Dipping Operations

      $200.00

    105.7.13  Standpipe Systems and related equipment

     $200.00

    105.6.43 / 105.7.14  Temporary Membrane Structure and Tents

      $200.00

    This includes plan reviews, two trips and final test and inspection.

     SPECIAL USE PERMITS FOR SPECIFIC EVENT OR TIME PERIOD 

    105.6.2  Amusement Buildings / Haunted Houses

      $150.00

    105.6.4  Carnivals and Fairs

      $150.00

    105.6.6  Combustible Dust-Producing Operations

     $150.00

    105.6.9  Covered Mall Buildings

      $150.00

    105.6.13 Exhibits and Trade Shows

     $150.00

    105.6.14  Explosives (Includes blasting permits):

      1. 30 day permit

    $150.00

      1. 60 day permit

    $150.00

    105.6.19  Fumigation and Thermal Insecticide Fogging

     $150.00

    105.6.26  Liquid or Gas-Fueled Vehicles or Equipment in
                          Assembly Buildings

    $150.00

    105.6.36  Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material
                          (Includes standby fee)

     $250.00

    105.6.41  Spraying or Dipping

    $150.00

    Open Flame Permit

    $150.00

    Residential Burning Permit

     $50.00

    Commercial Burning Permit

     $150.00

     RE-INSPECTION FEES AND CIVIL PENALTIES 

    1. Re-inspection fees for violations not corrected/rectified after initial inspection: choices below

      1. First Re-inspection

    $200.00
      1. Second Re-inspection

     $300.00

      1. Third Re-inspection

     $400.00

      1. Fourth Re-inspection

     $500.00

    1. Civil penalty for locked, blocked, or obstructed exits.

     $500.00

    1. Civil penalty for operation without a required permit.

     $200.00

    1. Additions, modifications, or change of occupancy without proper permits

     $200.00

    1. Overcrowding based on the buildings occupancy rating, per person

     $200.00

    1. Civil Penalty for Illegal Burning-First Offense in 12 month period

     $100.00

    1. Civil Penalty for Illegal Burning-Subsequent Offenses in 12 month period

     $500.00

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    Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

    PLANNING AND CODE ENFORCEMENT

     ZONING 

    Zoning Compliance Permit (Residential)

                                 $25.00

    Zoning Compliance Permit (Commercial/Industrial)

    $50.00

    Zoning Confirmation Letter

    $75.00

    Special Use Permit

    $500.00

    Rezoning (Residential)

    $250.00

    Rezoning (Commercial/Industrial)

    $500.00

    Zoning Text Amendments

    $500.00

    Variance Application Fee

    $500.00

    Annexation Requests

    $500.00

    Administrative Appeal

    $500.00

    Sign Permit

    $30.00

    Minor Subdivision Review

    $50.00

    Major Subdivision Review (6-10)

    $500.00

    Major Subdivision Review (11-20)

    $1,000.00

    Major Subdivision Review (20+)

    $1,500.00

    Commercial Construction Plan Review

    $0.02/sqft

    Final Plat-Major Subdivision 

    $50.00

    Wireless Communication Ordinance: New Tower

    $8,000.00

    Wireless Communication Ordinance: Substanial Modification

    $2,500.00

    Wireless Communication Ordinance: Modification

    $1,500.00

    New Manufacturing Park Fee

    $100.00 per lot

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    Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

    PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES

     SIGNAGE 

    Handicap Sign

    $20.00

    Other Signs (Cost Plus 10%)

    $150.00

    Street Closing Fee

    $150.00

    Town Code (Unbound Copy)

    $50.00

    SANITATION 

    21 gallon glass or extra recycle container(s)

    $21.00

    Residential monthly fee for 1st container

    $16.00

    Residential monthly fee for additional container

    $16.00

    Commercial Monthly fee for 1st container

    $16.00

    Commercial monthly fee for additional container

    $16.00

    Replacement cost of 96 gallon Rollout Cart if damaged/lost by owner

    $250.00

    Rollout Cart Cleaning Fee

    $50.00

    Initial Bulk Collection (pick-up truck)

    Free

    Additional Bulk Collection (pick-up truck)

    $50.00

    Bulk Collection (tandem truck)

    $200.00

    Tree trimming collection rate over 1 hour 

    $35.00 per hour

    First Solid Waste Ordinance Offense

    $50.00

    Second Solid Waste Ordinance Offense

    $75.00

    Third Solid Waste Ordinance Offense

    $100.00

    Damaged Equipment

     Cost to repair equipment 

    STREETS

    Street Proofing for Dedication (Initial Test)

    $75.00

    Street Closing Fee

    $250.00

    WATER TAPS

    3/4"

    $1,500.00

    1"

    $1,800.00

    2"

    $4,000.00

    Larger then 2"-Cost, Plus Labor, Plus 10% 

    IRRIGATION TAPS, METER WITH BACKFLOW

    3/4"

    $2,100.00

    1"

    $2,500.00

    2"

    $5,100.00

    Larger than 2" - Cost, Plus Labor, Plus 10%

    OUTSIDE USERS ADD 2.0 MULTIPLIER

    Backflow Assembly Test

    $50.00

    SEWER TAPS

    4"

    $1,500.00

    6"

    $1,800.00

    8"

    $3,000.00

    Property west of Lowe's Hardware pay a fee based on a formula

     (See Town Manager) 

    Moravian Falls

     $2,700 or cost-
    whichever is greater 

    All Utility taps outside Town limits subject to 2x Multiplier. 

    All properties outside town limits receiving a utility tap are subject to annexation agreement

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    Fiscal Year:  07/01/2026  to  06/30/2027

    UTILITY DEPARTMENTS

    SERVICE FEES

    Administrative Account Creation Fee

    $15.00

    Water Deposit Fees:

    1. Residential

    $100.00

    1. Commercial

    $150.00

    Disconnection/Reconnection Processing Fee

    $50.00

    Meter Tampering

     Criminal Prosecution

    A late fee of $10.00 or 10% whichever is greater will be applied to any bill that has an outstanding balance due as of 12:00 P.M. on the 5th of the month.

    WATER RATES

    The monthly minimum bill is for use of 5000 gallons and under.
    Over 5000 gallons, each 1000 gallons is multiplied by the dollar amount per 1000 gallons.

    EXAMPLE - Residential Inside for 6000 gallons.
    $10.62 for 5000 gallons + $3.12 per 1000 gallons = $13.74 for water charges.

    Type
    7/1/26 - 9/30/26
    After 10/1/26

    Residential Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $10.62

    $10.62

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    3.12 per 1000 gallons

    3.35 per 1000 gallons

    Apartment Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $10.62

    $10.62

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    3.12 per 1000 gallons

    3.35 per 1000 gallons

    Commercial Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $26.51

    $26.51

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    3.12 per 1000 gallons

    3.35 per 1000 gallons

    Industrial Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $26.51

    $26.51

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    3.12 per 1000 gallons

    3.35 per 1000 gallons

    Residential Outside-1st 5000 gallons 

    $21.24

    $21.24

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    6.25 per 1000 gallons

    6.72 per 1000 gallons

    Apartments Outside-1st 5000 gallons 

    $21.24

    $21.24

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    6.25 per 1000 gallons

    6.72 per 1000 gallons

    Commercial Outside-1st 5000 gallons

    $53.04

    $53.04

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    6.25 per 1000 gallons

    6.72 per 1000 gallons

    Industrial Outside-1st 5000 gallons

    $53.04

    $53.04

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    6.25 per 1000 gallons

    6.72 per 1000 gallons

    Water Association-1st 5000 gallons

    $12.73

    $12.73

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    3.34 per 1000 gallons

    3.59 per 1000 gallons

    WATER-OTHER RATES

    Sale of Water-Up to 1000 gallons

    $30.00

    Sale of Water-More Than 1000 gallons

    $15.00 per 1000 gallons

    SEWER RATES

    New Pretreatment Permits

    $300.00

    Permit Modification

     $150/parameter  

     The monthly minimum bill is for use of 5000 gallons and under.
    Over 5000 gallons, each 1000 gallons is multipied by dollar amount per 1000 gallons.

    EXAMPLE - Residential Inside for 6,000 gallons
    $9.55 for 5000 gallons + $5.20 per 1000 gallons = $14.75 for sewer charges.

     Type
    7/1/26 - 9/30/26
    After 10/1/26

    Residential Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $9.55

    $9.55

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    5.20 per 1000 gallons

    6.15 per 1000 gallons

    Apartment Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $9.55

    $9.55

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    5.20 per 1000 gallons

    6.15 per 1000 gallons

    Commercial Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $23.85

    $23.85

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    7.82 per 1000 gallons

    (9.04 per 1000 gallons

    Non-Contact Industrial Inside

    $76.30

    $76.30

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    7.82 per 1000 gallons

    9.04 per 1000 gallons

    Heavy Industrial Inside-1st 5000 gallons

    $73.30

    $73.30

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    5.32 per 1000 gallons

    6.15 per 1000 gallons

    Residential Outside-1st 5000 gallons

    $19.08

    $19.08

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    10.41 per 1000 gallons

    12.03 per 1000 gallons

    Apartment Outside-1st 5000 gallons  

    $19.08

    $19.08

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    10.41 per 1000 gallons

    12.03 per 1000 gallons

    Commercial Outside-1st 5000 gallons

    $47.70

    $47.70

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    15.63 per 1000 gallons

    18.06 per 1000 gallons

    Industrial Outside-1st 5000 gallons

    $152.61

    $152.61

    After 1st 5000 gal, cost per 1000 gallons

    15.63 per 1000 gallons

    18.06 per 1000 gallons

    SEWER-OTHER RATES

    Landfill Leachate

    $8.60 per 1,000 gallon

    Landfill Leachate Outside the County

    $25.81 per 1,000 gallon

    Septage

    $100.00 per 1,000 gallon

    RENEWAL OF PRETREATMENT PERMITS PER FLOW:

         0 -1.0 MGD 

    $300.00

     1.1 - 2.0 MGD 

    $500.00

     2.1 - 3.0 MGD 

    $700.00

     3.1 - 4.0 MGD 

    $900.00

     SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRIAL USER SURCHARGE: 

     BOD 

    $ 0.40/pound

     TSS 

    $0.40/pound

     Ammonia 

    $8.00/pound

    DOUBLE CHECK VALVE FOR WATER TAP IS REQUIRED

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