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BARRETT BROTHERS - DAYTON, OHIO Form 6220S
Ordinance No. 49-26 ___ Passed. :
AMENDING CHAPTER 35 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES
AND OTHER APPLICABLE SECTIONS TO REVISE THE
SCHEDULE OF FEES AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR CITY OF
DUBLIN SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin, Ohio has conducted an analysis of its services, the full
costs of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues
produced by those paying fees and charges for the services; and
WHEREAS, based on this analysis, cost analysis worksheets have been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the specific fees to be charged for City-provided services must be adopted
by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of
Ohio, __ly _ of the elected members concurring:
Section 1. Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio is hereby amended
to read as follows:
Chapter 35
FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON
SYSTEM AND FEES
Section 35.80 “Full Costs” Defined
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context
clearly indicates or requires a different meaning. “Full Costs” includes the following
elements:
(1) All applicable direct costs including, but not limited to salaries, wages, overtime,
employee fringe benefits, services and supplies, maintenance and operating expenses,
contracted services, special supplies, and any other direct expense incurred.
(2) All applicable indirect costs including, but not restricted to, building maintenance and
operations, equipment maintenance and operations, communications expenses,
computer costs, printing and reproduction, vehicle expenses, insurance, debt service,
and like expenses when distributed on an accounted and documented rational pro-ration
system.
(3) Fixed asset recovery expenses, consisting of depreciation of fixed assets, divided by
the approximate life expectancy of the fixed asset.
(4) General overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the
expenses of the City Council, including the Clerk of Council, Department of Law, City
Manager, Accounting and Auditing, Taxation, Procurement, Information Technology,
Economic Development, Human Resources and City promotional programs, and all other
staff and support service provided to the entire City organization. Overhead shall be
prorated between tax-financed services and fee-financed services on the basis of said
percentage so that each tax-financed service and fee-financed service shall
proportionately defray such overhead costs.
(5) Departmental overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the
cost of each department head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in
subsections 1, 2, 3, and 6 of this Section.
(6) Debt service costs, including the payment of interest, and trustee fees and
administrative expenses of all applicable bond, certificate, or securities issues or loans
of whatever nature or kind.
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(7) The “full costs,” in most instances, will be rounded to the nearest five or ten dollars,
with the actual fee established by the ordinance establishing a schedule of fees and
charges for City services.
Section 35.81 Findings and Intent
(a) It is the intent of the City Council to ascertain and recover the specified percentages
of full costs from fees, charges, and regulatory license fees levied in providing the
regulation, products, or services set forth in this Chapter.
(b) The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this Chapter
provides a mechanism for ensuring that fees adopted by the City for services rendered
do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for providing the services, unless otherwise
noted.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to achieve a more equitable and fair mix for
financing services set forth in this Chapter in order to reduce or eliminate subsidizing
these services with general tax revenue; thereby, allowing those general tax revenues
to be used for general services, including infrastructure maintenance and replacement.
Section 35.82 Delegation of Authority and Direction to the City Manager
(a) The City Manager is hereby delegated the authority and directed to provide
documents to the City Council to implement its policy to adjust fees and charges to
recover the percentage of full costs as established in this Chapter.
(b) “Full costs” shall be as defined in Section 35.80. In adjusting fees and charges, the
City Manager shall act in an administrative and ministerial capacity and shall consider
only the standards and criteria established by this Chapter and the applicable State laws.
Section 35.83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(a) The City Manager, Director of Finance, and each City department head, under the
direction of the City Manager, shall review annually the fees and service charges listed
in Appendix A - Schedule of Fees and Service Charges, and provide an adjusted fee or
charge schedule to the City Council for its consideration so as to recover the listed
percentage of full costs necessary to provide the listed regulation, product or service as
modified by the notes following the list of services. These fees, unless otherwise
specified, are for City of Dublin services and are in addition to any charges made by any
other governmental agencies.
(b) The services as listed in this Section shall be as defined in the document entitled
“Cost Study for the City of Dublin, Ohio” as produced by the City of Dublin.
(c) All fees and charges set pursuant to this Chapter and Section shall take effect as
specified in this Ordinance.
(d) The City Manager may vary the review schedule listed in the Section if, in the
judgment of the City Manager and a directly affected and requesting department head,
a gross inequity would be perpetrated by not revising a fee or charge prior to the next
rate review. Any such special rate review shall be reported to the City Council at its next
succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance.
(e) If fees are not collected at the time that the service is provided, the City has the right
to pursue collection of any of the fees listed in this Ordinance, including certification to
the County Auditor, remittance to a collection service, or any other appropriate pursuit
for payment. When additional fees need to be levied and collected for City-provided
services in the amount of $10 or less, or when a refund is due in the amount of $10 or
less, a refund or additional charge need not be made.
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(f) Should it become necessary to establish a new service fee or charge during the year,
the City Manager may set the fee administratively. Any such fees set by the City Manager
shall be reported to the City Council at its next succeeding meeting where the City
Council may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance. The new service will then be included
and analyzed in the next rate review.
Section 35.84 Fee Appeals and Waivers
Irrespective of the percentage of recovery and the “notes” in Section 35.83 - Appendix
A, the City Council reserves the right to waive any fee in order to encourage development
projects that enhance the City’s tax base as outlined in the City’s Economic Development
Strategy. The City Manager may recommend further waivers or fee adjustments, based
on hardship, to be accepted or rejected by City Council at its next regularly scheduled
meeting.
Section 2. Section 94.21 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 94.21 License Required
(A) No person shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine
devices within the city without a valid license issued by the city, or on the city's behalf,
to sell tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices.
(B) No licensee shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine
devices in violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially
equivalent provision of applicable law.
(C) The following items shall be required in applying for a license, or renewing a
license, under this section:
(1) A valid vendor's license from the Ohio Department of Taxation;
(2) If the applicant engages in retail sale of cigarettes, a valid Retail Cigarette
Dealer's License as required by R.C. Chapter 5743;
(3) The location where the applicant proposes to engage in retail sales of tobacco
products or alternative nicotine devices;
(4) A nonrefundable license administration fee in the amount provided in the fee
schedule created under Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances;
(5) Such other information as determined, by the City Manager or the city's
licensing agent, to be necessary to administer the licensing system provided herein and
effectuate the purposes of §§ 94.20 through 94.24, and § 135.17 of the Codified
Ordinances.
(D) A license granted under this section shall be valid from June 1 of the year of
application to May 31 of the following year. A license issued to a new licensee after
January 1 shall be valid until May 31 of the following year.
(E) License administration fees, reinstatement fees, and civil penalties collected in
administering §§ 94.20 through 94.23 may be collected by the city or the city's licensing
agent, and shall be credited to the city's General Fund to defray the costs of
administration and enforcement of these sections; alternatively, the city and its licensing
agent may agree that the licensing agent will retain all or a portion of the fees as
compensation for its services as licensing agent.
(F) For purposes of this section, VALID LICENSE means a license issued under this
section that has not expired, that is not within a period of suspension or failure-to-
reinstate status, and that has not been revoked.
Section 3. Section 94.22 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section 94.22 License Revocation, Denial, or Suspension
(A) Application for a license required under § 94.21 may be denied for any of the
following reasons:
(1) The applicant has had a license under § 94.21 revoked within the previous
three years;
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(2) The applicant is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading
information in the license application or renewal application;
(3) The applicant's current license under § 94.21 has been suspended, and the
period of suspension has not elapsed;
(4) A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of
cigarettes, tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products within the City of Dublin is
the subject of a court order declaring such property to be a public nuisance, where said
nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court, or where the court has
ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease
pursuant to any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent
injunction issued by the court;
(5) The applicant is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of
§ 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any
civil penalty levied under § 94.23; or
(6) The applicant has failed to provide any of the items required under § 94.21(C).
(B) For purposes of division (A) of this section, "applicant" shall include entities with
common ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed on the
application.
(C) Alicense may be suspended for a definite period, not to exceed six months, as
determined by the city or its licensing agent. Prior to reinstatement of the license
following expiration of the suspension, the licensee shall remit reinstatement fee in the
amount provided in the fee schedule created under Chapter 35 of the Codified
Ordinances. A license may be suspended for any of the following reasons:
(1) Two violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially
equivalent offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month
period;
(2) Failure to appear at any court proceeding where the licensee or any agent of
the licensee has been charged with a violation of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances,
or any substantially equivalent offense. If the licensee's agent is the person charged, the
appearance of the agent shall be sufficient;
(3) A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of
tobacco products or alternative nicotine products within the city is the subject of a court
order declaring such property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been
abated as determined by the court, or where the court has ordered that retail sales of
tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease pursuant to any temporary
restraining order or preliminary injunction issued by the court;
(4) The finding by a federal or state agency or court that the licensee has violated
a federal or state rule or regulation governing the retail sale of tobacco products or
alternative nicotine products; or
(5) The licensee is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of
§ 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any
civil penalty levied under § 94.23.
(D) A license may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
(1) The licensee is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading
information in the license application or renewal application;
(2) Three or more violations of § 135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any
substantially equivalent offense, by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the
previous 12-month period;
(3) A period of suspension imposed under division (C)(5) of this section has
elapsed, and the licensee remains in arrears of payment of such fine or penalty; or
(4) The licensee has been subject to three or more suspensions in the previous
24-month period.
(E) For purposes of divisions (C) and (D), "licensee" shall include entities with
common ownership or management to the entity or natural person listed as the license
holder.
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Section 4. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Chapter is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the City Council
hereby declares that it would have enacted the remainder of this Chapter regardless of
the absence of any such invalid part.
Section 5. REPEALER
All Ordinances, the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Resolutions, City Council Motions, and
all actions of all City Boards and Commissions in conflict here within are hereby repealed.
The fees and charges established by this Chapter shall supersede all previously
established fees or charges for the same regulation, product or service, and all such
previous fees and charges are hereby repealed on the effective date of the Order of the
City Manager.
Section 6. EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in effect on January 1, 2027.
Passed this 23* day of _. plenbey , 2026
Mayor - Presiding Officer
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To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan O’Callaghan, City Manager
Date: September 22, 2026
Initiated By: Matt Rubino, Chief Financial Officer/Director of Finance
Jean-Ellen Willis, Director of Transportation & Mobility
Meghan J. Murray, Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Douglas Urbancsik, Budget Manager
Adam Fridley, Financial Analyst
Re: 2027 Proposed Fee Schedule Follow-up Information
Background
One revision to the 2027 Proposed Fee Schedule has been made in response to the Council’s
feedback from the September 14 meeting. Additional information on specific proposed fee increases
or clarifying questions is provided below:
Operational Efficiencies and Continuous Improvement
During the first reading, Council requested additional information regarding efficiencies implemented
across the organization. Staff has identified numerous operational, technology, staffing, and cost
recovery initiatives that have been implemented over the past several years to improve service
delivery, contain costs, and maximize the value of taxpayer resources. Given the breadth of these
efforts and their direct connection to service levels, staffing decisions, and long-term financial
planning, staff believes these initiatives are best discussed within the context of the 2027 Operating
Budget process.
As a preview, recent efficiency initiatives include implementation of the ClearGov digital budget and
fee schedule platforms, streamlined budget development processes, budget utilization reviews,
strategic management of staffing levels, centralized procurement functions, expanded use of artificial
intelligence and automation tools, tax and finance automation initiatives, development of a citywide
data platform, cost recovery enhancements through the biennial Cost of Services Study, operational
improvements within major events such as the Dublin Irish Festival, Lean Six Sigma process
improvements, and ongoing evaluation of shared service opportunities and organizational workflows.
Rather than presenting these efforts as standalone initiatives, staff will incorporate discussion of
efficiency measures, cost containment strategies, technology investments, process improvements,
and future opportunities throughout the 2027 Operating Budget work sessions. This approach will
allow Council to evaluate organizational efficiencies alongside service levels, staffing resources,
financial sustainability, and other budget priorities to provide a more complete picture of the City's
ongoing commitment to responsible stewardship of public resources.
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Parks and Recreation
Athletic Field Usage/Rental - Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Cricket and Lacrosse
Athletic field user fees currently recover approximately 43.9% of the cost of service, resulting in the
City subsidizing a substantial portion of athletic field maintenance, operations, and capital
reinvestment. Although natural-grass baseball and softball diamonds generally cost more to maintain
than soccer and lacrosse fields due to their specialized surfaces and maintenance requirements, the
existing fee differential is not based solely on maintenance costs. Planning-level estimates indicate
annual maintenance costs of approximately $15,000 to $25,000 for a natural-grass soccer or lacrosse
field, compared with approximately $20,000 to $35,000 for a natural-grass baseball or softball
diamond; however, actual costs vary based on field quality, irrigation, usage, maintenance
standards, labor, and local wage rates. The higher non-resident soccer fee also reflects historically
significant non-resident participation on club teams, which has reached as high as 50% in some
cases, as well as demand for limited soccer-field capacity.
The fee was established as both a cost-recovery and capacity-management tool to recover a greater
share of costs from non-residents, manage demand, and prioritize access for Dublin residents. In
response to preliminary participation data and community feedback, City Council voted on May 26,
2026, to maintain the existing 2025 athletic field fee structure for all sports programs during 2026
rather than implement the previously scheduled increases. Consistent with Council’s emphasis on
balancing cost recovery and facility demand management with affordability and access to youth
sports, staff recommends maintaining the current fee structure through 2027. This approach
supports continued recreational opportunities for Dublin-area families while allowing additional time
to evaluate long-term funding, partnership, capacity management and cost-recovery strategies with
PARC and SportsOhio.
Transportation & Mobility
Based on feedback received during the first reading, staff reviewed the proposed idle fee structure
for the City's public EV charging stations. The purpose of the idle fee is not to generate revenue but
to encourage motorists to move their vehicles once charging is complete and ensure charging
stations remain available for other users. Staff also evaluated typical charging durations and costs
associated with the proposed charging rates. On average, a Level 2 charger delivers about 1 kilowatt-
hour of energy every 10 minutes, resulting in a charging cost of about $1.20 per hour at the adjusted
proposed rate of $0.20 per kWh. At a DC Fast Charging (DCFC) station, approximately one kilowatt-
hour is delivered every minute, resulting in a charging cost of approximately $24 per hour at the
proposed rate of $0.40 per kWh.
To provide greater consistency between charging rates and idle fees, staff recommends increasing
the Level 2 idle fee from $0.10 per minute to $0.20 per minute, which corresponds to the proposed
Level 2 charging rate of $0.20 per kWh. The proposed DCFC idle fee of $0.40 per minute would
remain unchanged, consistent with the proposed DCFC charging rate of $0.40 per kWh. The charging
time limits and five-minute grace period would also remain unchanged.
These rates are intended to discourage vehicles from remaining in charging spaces after charging
has ended. At the proposed rates, the idle fee would be approximately $12 per hour for Level 2
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chargers and $24 per hour for DCFC chargers, creating a meaningful incentive for users to promptly
move their vehicles and helping maximize charger availability for other residents and visitors.
The proposed fee structure is as follows:
• Level 2 Charging: $0.20 per kWh
• DC Fast Charging (DCFC): $0.40 per kWh
• Level 2 Time Limit: 2 hours (plus a 5-minute grace period)
• DCFC Time Limit: 1 hour (plus a 5-minute grace period)
• Level 2 Idle Fee: $0.20 per minute after the time limit and grace period are exceeded
• DCFC Idle Fee: $0.40 per minute after the time limit and grace period are exceeded
Staff believes the revised Level 2 idle fee better aligns the City's pricing structure across charging
types and supports the efficient operation of the City’s EV charging network. The proposed fee
structure does not include employee charging at this time. Staff will reassess this issue in future
years to ensure a consistent and equitable approach across City facilities.
Credit Card Fee Recovery
The 2026 Cost Study included a broader review of credit card processing fees incurred when
customers pay City fees electronically. As electronic payments continue to increase, several City
services incur significant annual processing costs that are currently absorbed within departmental
operating budgets. For example, Building Standards and Planning incur approximately $70,000
annually in credit card processing fees.
Consistent with GFOA best practices and the City’s overall cost recovery approach, staff is evaluating
the recovery of applicable processing costs from users who choose to pay by credit card. Building
Standards and Planning are proposed as the initial implementation areas beginning in 2027.
Consistent with the Finance Committee’s recommendation from its August 11 meeting, staff intends
to implement credit card fee recovery across all applicable departments on an expedited timeline.
Recreation Services and Community Events would be implemented later in the process due to the
additional evaluation required, given the complexity of their programs, pricing structures, registration
systems, and transaction activity. Staff will develop a detailed implementation plan to support a
consistent and coordinated rollout across the organization.
Recommendation
Approval of the Ordinance 49-26 at the second reading/public hearing on September 28. Fees would
become effective on January 1, 2027.
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapFinance and Miscellaneous Service 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICENumber Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeReturned Check Processing/ACH DeclinedSpecial Telecommunications ROW PermitAD-03no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.General Telecommunications ROW PermitAD-04no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.PACE Commercial Fee AD-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Franklin County Tobacco License Fee AD-06N/A $150 no change. no change. no change.Food Truck License Fee AD-07$150 * Streets & Utility Worker$120 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $130 - hour per person plus costs. * Custodian Worker $120 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $130 - hour per person plus costs. * Parks Worker$120 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $125 - hour per person plus costs. $130 - hour per person plus costs. * Building Inspector(see BL - 16) (see BL - 16) (see BL - 16) (see BL - 16)* Police Service (Officer)$155 - hour per officer. $160 - hour per officer. $160 - hour per officer. $165 - hour per officer.* Police Service (Cruiser Usage)$20 - hour all cruiser usage $20 - hour all cruiser usage $20 - hour all cruiser usage $20 - hour all cruiser usage* Recreation Worker-seasonalno change on seasonals. no change on seasonals. no change on seasonals. no change on seasonals.Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Cup Fee (note A).CE-14no change. no change. no change. $10 - 45 stickers$35 - 1,000 stickers$50 - 1,000 cupsOutdoor Fee-Based ActivityCE-15N/A See Appendix A. no change. no change. no change.Riverside Crossing Rental FeesCE-16N/A See Appendix A. no change. no change. no change.Coffman South Field Rental Fees CE-17N/A See Appendix A. no change. no change. no change.Mobile Water Refill Station CE-19N/A$1,230 (plus labor)Labor - delivery, set-up, tear-down - $70/hrno change. no change. no change.NOTES:A - Rather than a percentage of recovery, City Council has specified a fee to be adopted.* For required City services, cost recovery of 50% of the fully burdened hourly rate of labor, plus full recovery of any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs may be charged for recognized, tax exempt, Dublin non-profit events at the discretion of the Finance Committee.AD-01Document Printing and Copying AD-02City Service to Special Events/Community Events/Sports Events:CE-05no change.no change.Application Fee: Tier 1 = $50; Tier 2 = $380; Tier 3 (New/Substantially Different) = $5,000 Tier 3 (Reoccurring) = $2,500 Application Fee: Tier 1 = $200; Tier 2 = $430; Tier 3 (New/Substantially Different) = $5,000 Tier 3 (Reoccurring) = $2,500 no change.no change.no change.Application Fee: Tier 1 = $125; Tier 2 = $405; Tier 3 (New/Substantially Different) = $5,000 Tier 3 (Reoccurring) = $2,500 Application Fee: Tier 1 = $200; Tier 2 = $430; Tier 3 (New/Substantially Different) = $5,000 Tier 3 (Reoccurring) = $2,500 no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapBuilding StandardsService2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE NumberApproved FeeApproved FeeApproved FeeApproved FeeProposed Fee $460 plus $115 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $480 plus $120 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $505 plus $125 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $520 plus $130 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $545 plus $150 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft..After hours $145 per hour (3 hour min) After hours $150 per hour (3 hour min)$430 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $285 $430 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $285 $450 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $300 $460 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $300 $500 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $300each add'l 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction each add'l 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction each add'l 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction each add'l 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction each add'l 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof (plus outside plan review). thereof (plus outside plan review). thereof (plus outside plan review). thereof (plus outside plan review). thereof (plus outside plan review).After hours $145 per hour (3 hour min) (no change) After hours $145 per hour (3 hour min) (no change)Minor Building Plan Revision-CommercialBL-03$475 $495 $520 $535 $560Major Building Plan Revision-CommercialBL-04$1,215 plus actual cost of any outside review. no change. $1,275 plus actual cost of any outside review. $1,310 plus actual cost of any outside review. $1,375 plus actual cost of any outside review. $405 plus $105 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $460 plus $115 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $485 plus $115 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $500 plus $120 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction $500 plus $120 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft..$85 - prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove $90 - prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove $95 - prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove $100 - prefabricated fireplace, wood or coal burning stove$145 - shoring permit $150 - shoring permit $150 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $155 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $150 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum)$145 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $150 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $95 - certificate of occupancy $100 - certificate of occupancy $115 - certificate of occupancy$85 - certificate of occupancy $90 - certificate of occupancy$150 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum)$360 - certificate of occupancy$145 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $145 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $150 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum) $155 per hour - After hours (3 hour minimum)$320 - certificate of occupancy $335 - certificate of occupancy$350 - certificate of occupancy $360 - certificate of occupancy$60 application and first fixture, plus $15 each$135 application and first fixture, plus $20 eachPlumbing Plan Review & Inspectionadd'l fixture for residential;add'l fixture for residential;(Note: Fees set by Franklin County BOH)$200 application and first fixture, plus $20 each$135 application and first fixture, plus $40 eachadd'l fixture for commercial.add'l fixture for commercial.Electrical Plan Review BL-08$180 no change. $190 per hour plus any outside review costs if necessary $195 per hour plus any outside review costs if necessary$200 per hour plus any outside review costs if necessary$100 - temporary service; $105 - temporary service; $110 - temporary service; $115 - temporary service; $120 - temporary service;$100 minimum fee plus $35 each 500 sq. ft. or $105 minimum fee plus $40 each 500 sq. ft. or $110 minimum fee plus $40 each 500 sq. ft. or $115 minimum fee plus $40 each 500 sq. ft. or $120 minimum fee plus $50 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new home/additions/alterations. home/additions/alterations. home/additions/alterations. home/additions/alterations. home/additions/alterations.$100 minimum fee plus $30 each 500 sq. ft. or $105 minimum fee plus $30 each 500 sq. ft. or $110 minimum fee plus $30 each 500 sq. ft. or $115 minimum fee plus $30 each 500 sq. ft. or $120 minimum fee plus $30 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low voltage electric. voltage electric. voltage electric. voltage electric. voltage electric.$115 - temporary service; $120 - temporary service; $125 - temporary service; $130 - temporary service; $150 - temporary service;$105 minimum fee plus $145 each 1,000 sq. ft. up $110 minimum fee plus $150 each 1,000 sq. ft. up $115 minimum fee plus $160 each 1,000 sq. ft. up $120 minimum fee plus $165 each 1,000 sq. ft. up $125 minimum fee plus $195 each 1,000 sq. ft. up 50,000 sq. ft. plus $100 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft.50,000 sq. ft. plus $105 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft. 50,000 sq. ft. plus $110 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft. 50,000 sq. ft. plus $115 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft. 50,000 sq. ft. plus $115 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft.to 100,000 sq. ft. and $85 per 1,000 sq. ft. over to 100,000 sq. ft. and $90 per 1,000 sq. ft. over to 100,000 sq. ft. and $95 per 1,000 sq. ft. over to 100,000 sq. ft. and $95 per 1,000 sq. ft. over to 100,000 sq. ft. and $100 per 1,000 sq. ft. over 100,001 sq. ft. for home/additions/alterations. 100,001 sq. ft. for home/additions/alterations. 100,001 sq. ft. for home/additions/alterations. 100,001 sq. ft. for home/additions/alterations. 100,001 sq. ft. for home/additions/alterations.$65 minimum fee plus $60 each 1,000 sq. ft. or $70 minimum fee plus $60 each 1,000 sq. ft. or $75 minimum fee plus $65 each 1,000 sq. ft. or $75 minimum fee plus $65 each 1,000 sq. ft. or $75 minimum fee plus $70 each 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for low voltage electric [plus any state fees]. voltage electric [plus any state fees]. voltage electric [plus any state fees]. voltage electric [plus any state fees]. voltage electric [plus any state fees].$135 application and first fixture, plus $20 each$500 plus $280 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetAlt/Ind/Prefab/Reloc: $280 plus $100 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetCondemned: $240 standard fee plus $195 plus $65 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetExisting: $195 for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof, plus $65 for each additional 1,000 square feetBL-07Building Inspection-Commercial BL-06Electrical Inspection/Permit-Commercial BL-10Electrical Inspection-Residential BL-09Building Permit Appl-Res Plan Review BL-01Building Permit Appl-Commercial Plan ReviewBL-02Building Inspection-Residential BL-05$440 plus $245 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetAlt/Ind/Prefab/Reloc: $245 plus $85 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetCondemned: $210 standard fee plus $170 plus $60 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetExisting: $170 for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof, plus $60 for each additional 1,000 square feet$460 plus $260 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetAlt/Ind/Prefab/Reloc: $260 plus $90 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetCondemned: $220 standard fee plus $180 plus $60 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetno change.Existing: $180 for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof, plus $60 for each additional 1,000 square feet$485 plus $275 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetAlt/Ind/Prefab/Reloc: $275 plus $95 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetCondemned: $230 standard fee plus $190 plus $65 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feetExisting: $190 for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof, plus $65 for each additional 1,000 square feetno change.$500 plus $300 each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof over 1,000 square feet9/17/2026
Service2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE NumberApproved FeeApproved FeeApproved FeeApproved FeeProposed Fee$125 minimum fee for areas up to and including $130 minimum fee for areas up to and including $135 minimum fee for areas up to and including $140 minimum fee for areas up to and including1,000 sq. ft., plus $65 for each 500 sq. ft. or 1,000 sq. ft., plus $70 for each 500 sq. ft. or 1,000 sq. ft., plus $75 for each 500 sq. ft. or 1,000 sq. ft., plus $75 for each 500 sq. ft. orfraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft.. fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft.. fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft.. fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft..$125-minimum fee plus $60 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion $130-minimum fee plus $60 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion $135-minimum fee plus $65 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion $140-minimum fee plus $65 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portionthereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new buildings or additions; thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new buildings or additions; thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new buildings or additions; thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for new buildings or additions;$110 minimum fee plus $35 per 1,000 sq. sq. ft. or portion $115 minimum fee plus $40 per 1,000 sq. sq. ft. or portion $120 minimum fee plus $40 per 1,000 sq. sq. ft. or portion $120 minimum fee plus $40 per 1,000 sq. sq. ft. or portionthereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for alterations. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for alterations. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for alterations. thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. for alterations.Fire Plan Revision BL-13Ano change. no change. Revision to plan: $180 minor; major: service no longer offered Revision to plan: $185 minor; major: service no longer offered Revision to plan: $200 minor; major: service no longer offered$30 administrative fee plus fee based onlevel of review $65 - per DivisionBuilding, Planning, EngineeringHome Improvements - Internal BL-15A0 - 1,000 sq ft - $6001,001 - 1,500 sq ft - $7751,501 sq ft and above - refer to standard residential plan review and inspection feesTemporary Structure Permit BL-16$150 no change. $160 $165 $180Temporary Membrane Structure Permit, Tents and Canopies Fire InspectionBL-16Ano change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Gas Line Permit BL-17no change. no change. no change. no change. $145Change of Use Permit BL-24no change. no change. $380 $390 $460Conditional Occupancy Inspection BL-25no change. no change. no change. no change. $470Building Permit Extension BL-26no change. no change. no change. no change. $50Building Reinspection Service BL-29no change. no change. no change. no change. $200Contractor Registration BL-30no change. no change. no change. no change. $80Building Construction Appeal BL-31no change. no change. no change. no change. $220Building Standards Appeal BL-32no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Replacement Building Card BL-34no change. no change. no change. no change. $60Sign Plan Rev & Inspection-Perm (note A).BL-36no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.NOTES:A - Fee is waived for Dublin HOAs; previously BL-36 was in Planning as PL-19.no change.$425 - plus actual costs of any outside plan review (plus any applicable State fees)$30 administrative fee plus $140/hr of plan reviewno change.$470 HVAC Inspection-Residential BL-11HVAC Inspection/Permit-Commercial BL-12Fire Protection System ReviewBuilding Plan Revision-Residential BL-14BL-13Home Improvements BL-15Building Demolition Plan Review & InspectionRange Hood Permit BL-35BL-20no change.no change.$420 $395 - plus actual costs of any outside plan review (plus any applicable State fees)$460 no change.$440 no change.no change.no change.$30 administrative fee plus $135/hr of plan reviewno change.no change.$415 - plus actual costs of any outside plan review (plus any applicable State fees)no change.no change.no change.$480 - plus actual costs of any outside plan review (plus any applicable State fees)$30 administrative fee plus $160/hr of plan review0 - 1,000 sq ft - $1751,001 - 1,500 sq ft - $3501,501 sq ft and above - refer to standard residential plan review and inspection fees$500 9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapCourt ServicesService 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE Number Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeCourt Services CT-01no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Fine Processing CT-02no change. no change. no change. no change. $35Mayor's Computer Fund Fee CT-02Ano change. $10 no change. no change. no change.Record Sealing CT-03no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Summons CT-04no change. no change. no change. no change. $45Warrant Processing CT-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.PNC Monitoring CT-06no change. no change. no change. $50 no change.Pre-sentence Investigation CT-07no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Probation Monitoring CT-08no change. no change. no change. $150 no change.$0 - first continuance.$15 - additional continuance.Witness/Subpoena CT-10no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Adult Diversion CT-11no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.License Forfeiture CT-12no change. no change. no change. no change. $30 (plus fee charged by the BMV)Interstate Compact CT-13no change. no change. no change. no change. $30Warrant Blocks CT-14no change. no change. no change. no change. $30$94 no change. no change.Parking Registration Block CT-16no change. no change. no change. no change. $30Case Transfer CT-17no change. no change. no change. no change. $50Payment Plan CT-18$10Returned Check Processing/ACH DeclinedNOTES:A - Rather than a percentage of recovery, City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.B - No cost recovery for Police Officers subpoenaed.C - Fee is dependent upon State Court costs, Court Service fees (which can be more depending upon case history and action taken by the Court), the Computer Fund fee, and fine processing. A $49.95 fee for the online driving course is collected by the National Safety Council of which $25 is remitted back to the City.D - A flat fee set to be reviewed by the City Council.no change.no change.no change.no change. no change.no change.no change.$109 $50 - City of Dublin Traffic Diversion Program Fee no change.no change.no change.AD-01Continuance Processing CT-09Adult Traffic Diversion Review (note C)CT-159/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapEngineeringService 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE Number Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeROW Plan Review & Inspection(see note A).Public Improvement Plan Review EN-03no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Public Improvement Inspection EN-04no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Easement Encroachment Review EN-05no change. no change. $395 $430 $480Private Street Dedication Review EN-07no change. no change. $3,040 plus costs. $3,200 plus costs. no change.Street Vacation Review EN-08no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Private Waste Disposal Review $775 - residential $810 - residential $930 - residential $955 - residential $1,000 - residential(see note C).$1,045 - non-residential $1,090 - non-residential $1,235 - non-residential $1,270 - non-residential $1,270 - non-residentialSanitary Sewer Inspection EN-11no change. no change. $175 $185 $195Flood Plain Inquiry Response EN-12$130 - written request $135 - written request $150 - written request $160 - written request $170 - written requestFlood Plain Development Review $665 - residents $700 - residents(see note E).$1,660 - other $1,750 - otherEngineering Re-inspection Service EN-14no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Damaged Light Pole Repair EN-15$100 per hour labor plus cost of parts. $105 per hour labor plus cost of parts. no change. $115 per hour labor plus cost of parts.$120 per hour labor plus cost of parts.Well Drilling Permit EN-17no change. no change. $400 $420 no change.Change of Address Review EN-18$480 $500 $550 $580 $600NOTES:A - Plus a $5,000 refundable bond for repairs, should they be necessary.B - Plus per sq. ft. fee using approved raw parkland value if equipment is placed on pad or above ground on City-owned land.C - Plus State and County fees.D - Fee does not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for primary residential property (written response.)F - Plus any outside costs$115 per hour plus materials. (Plus $110 per hour installation if needed.)ROW Encroachment Plan Review & InspectionEN-02no change.no change.$450no change.Residence - $65Other - $480$1,385Street/Traffic Sign Service EN-16Street Renaming (non-staff initiated) Review of Utility Company Easements on City Property (see note B).EN-13no change.no change.no change.$1,100 plus cost of signs and labor if necessaryEN-01EN-10EN-06EN-09$1,210 plus cost of signs and labor if necessaryResidence - $65Other - $500$105 per hour plus materials. (Plus $105 per hour installation if needed.)no change.no change.$1,100 plus cost of signs and labor if necessary$100 per hour plus materials. (Plus $100 per hour installation if needed.)$695$1,455$735$1,270 plus cost of signs and labor if necessary$120 per hour plus materials. (Plus $115 per hour installation if needed.)Residence - $65Other - $505$1,530$770$1,310 plus cost of signs and labor if necessaryno change.9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapParks & RecreationParks/CemeteryService 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE Number Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed Fee$1,995 - resident (see note A). $2,740 - non-resident.$530 - weekday $555 - weekday. $655 - weekday. $670 - weekday.$780 - after hours/weekend $815 - after hours/weekend. $915 - after hours/weekend. $940 - after hours/weekend.$135 - weekday. $150 - weekday. $155 - weekday.$210 - after hours/weekend. $225 - after hours/weekend. $230 - after hours/weekend.Monument Foundation Service PK-04no change. $2.00 per square inch. no change. no change. no change.Niche Engraving PK-04Ano change. $445 $450 no change. $500Veterans Marker Service PK-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Cemetery Lot Ownership Transfer PK-07no change. no change. no change. no change. $170Legacy Tree/Bench PK-08$1,435 - tree; $2,070 - bench $1,495 - tree; $2,500 - bench no change. $1,535 - tree; $2,565 - bench $1,535 - tree; $3,520 - benchGrounds of Remembrance/Dedication Stone PK-09N/A N/A $300 no change. no change.* - up to two (2) cremations per niche** - the act of putting cremains into the columbarium.NOTES:A - Includes perpetual care.$2,050 - resident (see note A). $2,810 - non-resident.$2,050 - resident (see note A). no change.no change.no change.Columbarium Niche* PK-02AInurnment Service** PK-03AInterment Service PK-03no change.no change.9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapPlanningService2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICENumberApproved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeConcept Plan Review PL-01no change. $2,520 $2,695 no change. no change.$2,500 - per minor application (see note A). $5,260 - per major application (see note A).$3,550 for 20 acres or less, plus $75for each additional 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.$1,380 - per minor application (see note B).Minor - $1,450 per application$2,340 - per major application (see note B).Major - $2,460 per application$940 - per signage application.Signage - $990 per applicationFee Waivers for Dublin HOA's.Recognized Dublin HOA's - No ChargePre-Application Review PL-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. $2,400 - SFD on 5 acres or less. $2,460 - SFD on 5 acres or less. no change.$4,785 - others. $4,925 - others.$1,450 - per minor application (see note C).$2,420 - per major application (see note C).(Fees waived for properties located within theHistoric District and for Churches and placesof worship in residential districts and Alternative Energy applications)Parking Lot Expansion/Alteration PL-09no change. $1,080 - per lot or facility. no change. no change. no change. Informal Plan Review PL-10no change. no change. no change. no change. $735$760 - first two lots, plus $50 per lot over two $1,190 - first two lots, plus $50 per lot over two $1,220 - first two lots, plus $50 per lot over two lots up to 100 lots. No increase over 100 lots. lots lots$760 - first two RDUs, plus $50 per unit over two $1,190 - first two RDUs, plus $50 per unit over two $1,220 - first two RDUs, plus $50 per unit over two units up to 50 units. No increase over 50 units. units units $3,020 - commercial/industrial/other. $3,255 - commercial/industrial/other. $3,340 - commercial/industrial/other.$810 - first two lots, plus $75 per lot over two lots $845 - first two lots, plus $75 per lot over two lots $1,085 - first two lots, plus $75 per lot over two lots $1,115 - first two lots, plus $75 per lot over two lotsup to 100 lots. No incremental increase over up to 100 lots. No incremental increase over 100 lots. (no change.) 100 lots. (no change.)$2,090 - first two RDU's plus $75 per unit $2,180 - first two RDU's plus $75 per unit $2,715 - first two RDU's plus $75 per unit $2,785 - first two RDU's plus $75 per unit $3,030 for first two RDUs plus $85/unit over two RDUs up to 50over two RDU's up to 50 RDU's. No increase over two RDU's up to 50 RDU's. No increase over two RDU's over two RDU's RDUsover 50 RDU's. (no change.) over 50 RDU's. (no change.) $3,215 - commercial/industrial. $3,350 - commercial/industrial. $3,655 - commercial/industrial. $3,750 - commercial/industrial. $3,995 commercial / industrialno change. no change.$2,370 - others. $2,465 - others.(waiver/exemption for properties (waiver/exemption for propertieslocated in the Architectural Review District) located in the Architectural Review District)$105 - residence. $150 - residence.$160 - residence. $210 - commercial & other. $305 - commercial & other. $320 - commercial & other.ARB Board Order PL-18no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Sign Plan Rvw & Insp-temporary PL-20no change. $105 no change. no change. no change. Sign Plan Rvw & Insp-ROW PL-21no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Annual Perm Sign Inspection PL-22no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Sexually Oriented Business License PL-26no change. $450 no change. no change. no change. Peddlers/Solicitors Permit PL-28no change. $115 - per license. $120 - per license. no change. $125 - per license.$450 for uses permitted in residential zones.(see note D).$1,830 - others.no change.no change.no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Properties Located in Architectural Review District - $0Existing Single Family Development (SFD) - $200Others - $3,060PL-02PL-29Certificate of Zoning Plan ApprovalPreliminary Plat ReviewSpecial Permit ReviewRezoning Application ReviewLot Line Adjustment ReviewVariance Application ReviewPL-08PUD/Amended Final Development PlanFinal Dev Plan ReviewPreliminary Plan ReviewPL-04PL-06PL-12PL-13PL-14PL-03PL-17PL-11Conditional Use Application Review Final Plat ReviewLot Split / Minor Subdivision ReviewPL-15no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. $840 - all types$840 - all typesno change. Non-PUD Minor - $2,395 Non-PUD Major - $5,380 PUD Residential Minor - $2,395 PUD Residential Major - $8,280 PUD Non-Residential Minor - $2,395 PUD Non-Residential Major - $5,380 no change. Non-PUD - $3,640 for 20 acres or less, plus $75 for each add'l 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.PUD Non-Residential - $3,640 for 20 acres or less, plus $75 for each add'l 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.PUD Residential - $4,495 for 20 acres or less, plus $90 for each add'l 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.no change. Non-PUD Minor - $2,515 per applicationNon-PUD Major - $5,650 per applicationPUD Residential Minor - $2,515 per applicationPUD Residential Major - $8,300 per applicationPUD Non-Residential Minor - $2,515 per applicationPUD Non-Residential Major - $5,650 per applicationNon-PUD - $3,820 for 20 acres or less, plus $80 for each add'l 5acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.PUD Non-Residential - $3,820 for 20 acres or less, plus $80 foreach add'l 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.PUD Residential - $4,495 for 20 acres or less, plus $100 for eachadd'l 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.Minor - $1,450 per applicationMajor - $2,760 per application(Fees to be waived for properties located within the ArchitecturalReview District in Historic Dublin and Alternative EnergyApplications.)$880$880 - all types$455 - for uses permitted in residential zones$1,870 - others$2,580 - SFD (single family development) on 5 acres or less$5,170 - other rezoning$1,375 for first two lots, plus $50/lot over two lots $1,375 for first two RDUs plus $50/unit over two RDUs $3,685 commercial / industrial / other.$1,215 for first two lots, plus $85/lot over two lots up to 100 lots9/17/2026
Service2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICENumberApproved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed Fee$115 - initial 2 years. $120 - initial 2 years. no change. $70 - each 2 years after. $70 - each 2 years after.New Tower - $3,390Alternative Structure - $2,240Co-location - $1,910Temporary Facility - $1,040(see note E).Tree Removal Permit PL-32no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Zoning Inquiry Response PL-35no change. $390 - written response (see note F). no change. no change. $395 - written response (see note F).Planning Re-inspection Fee PL-40no change. $115 no change. no change. no change. Code Enforcement Inspection PL-41no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. $355 - first clearing per calendar year plus$355 - first clearing per calendar year pluscontracted cost of mowing/trimcontracted cost of mowing/trim$245 - each ensuing clearing per calendar year $275 - each ensuing clearing per calendar year plus contracted cost of mowing/trimplus contracted cost of mowing/trimAnnexation Petition Processing & Columbus Water & Sewer Annexation Agreement FeePL-45no change. $4,470$1,000/acreno change. no change. Annexation Petition Processing & Columbus - $5,000Water & Sewer Annexation Agreement Fee - $1,000/acreWest Innovation District (EAZ):$1,100- per minor application (see note G).$2,210 - per major application (see note G).EAZ Administrative Departure Fee PL-47no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. EAZ Site Plan Approval Fee PL-48no change. $1,460 no change. no change. no change. Bridge Street District (BSD):Waiver Review PL-54no change. $1,335 $1,385 no change. no change. BSD-ARB - Master Sign Plan Review PL-56no change. $940 $960 no change. $0 - Historic District$1,010 per applicationParking Plan Review PL-57no change. $770 $910 no change. no change. Short-Term Rental Application PL-58(Note 40) (Note 40) (Note 40) (Note 40) (Note 40)NOTES:A - "Minor" is text-only changes and minor issues like access controls that are text issues but are also noted in the drawings. All others are considered "major."B - "Minor" are issues like LS only changes, parking lot only, access only arrangements. All others are considered "major."C - "Minor" is patio additions, applications that are proposed for existing structures with no external modifications. All others are considered "major."D - Model homes fall under PL-17, Certificate of Zoning Plan Approval now.E - Fees waived if wireless is located on a City facility and the space is leased from the City. Only fees for outside review services will be charged.F - Fee not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for non-commercial purposes.G - "Minor" is minor architectural changes, sign modifications, site modifications, and building additions to 20% of the existing structure.no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. Minor Project ReviewOpen Space Fee in Lieu of Determination PL-55PL-34Weed Abatement Service PL-43Wireless Facility Administration ReviewHome Occupation PermitEAZ Development Plan Approval PL-46PL-38PL-30PL-31PL-52PL-36BZA Appeal ProcessingCity Council Appeal ProcessingGarage Sale Permitno change. $1,775 - others.no change. no change. no change. $780 - small; $1,295 - large.no change. no change. $1,740 - others.no change. no change. no change. no change. no change. $100 - SFD and Architectural Review District$2,145 - othersno change. no change. no change. Others - $535 per applicationNew Tower - $3,660 per applicationAlternative Structure - $2,310 per applicationCo-Location - $1,910 per applicationTemporary Facility - $1,295 per application9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapPoliceService 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE Number Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed Fee$0 - 1st two in six months.$75 - third alarm.$75 - fourth alarm.$85 - fifth alarm.$105 - six or more in six months.$0 - victims of crime. (no change) $0 - victims of crime. (no change) $0 - victims of crime. (no change) $0 - victims of crime. (no change) $135 - others. $140 - others. $150 - others. $155 - others.Record Check/Clearance LetterPO-03no change. no change. no change. no change.Video/Audio Tape ReproductionPO-10no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Other Agency Dispatch ServicePO-11no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.NOTES:A - Not chargeable to any and all governments or government agencies; Dublin residents; Dublin businesses.B - Per legal advisory, the City may charge the actual cost of photos (or photos on CD) and/or the actual cost of video/audio tapes, but may not include the cost of Staff time to retrieve or make the reproductions.no change.no change.no change.no change.$30 no change.Police Photo Reproduction PO-09Facility Rental - Firing Range (open only to other Law Enforcement Agencies) PO-12Impound/Abandoned Vehicle Release PO-02Police False Alarm PO-01Police Report Reproduction PO-08no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.no change.9/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapPublic ServiceStreets & UtilitiesFleetService2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE NumberApproved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeSee Ordinance 64-22.Storm Water Service PW-03no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Refuse Collection Service-ResidentialPW-04no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Recycling Collection Service PW-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Street Sweeping PW-06no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Spilled Load Clean-up PW-07$150 per hour plus costs (see Note A).$155 per hour plus costs (see Note A).$160 per hour plus costs (see Note A).$165 per hour plus costs (see Note A).$175 per hour plus costs (see Note A).Damaged Property Repair PW-08$150 per hour plus costs. $155 per hour plus costs. $160 per hour plus costs. $165 per hour plus costs. $175 per hour plus costs.Fire Hydrant Permit PW-09$125 (see note B). no change. $170 (see note B). no change. no change.Fuel Surcharge PW-10$.15 per gallon diesel or unleadedno change. no change. no change. $0.19 per gallon diesel or unleadedCNG Surchargeno change. no change.(see note B).no change. no change.Salt Surcharge PW-11no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Washington Township Fleet MaintenancePW-12$125 per hour for labor no change. $130 per hour for labor $135 per hour for laborElectric Vehicle (EV) Charging PW-14 Level 2 Charging: $0.20 per kWh DC Fast Charging (DCFC): $0.40 per kWh Level 2 Idle Fee: $0.20 per minute once the vehicle exceeds the maximum parking time limit DC Fast Charging Idle Fee: $0.40 per minute once the vehicle exceeds the maximum parking time limitCharging Time LimitsLevel 2 Stations - Two hoursDC Fast Charging Stations - One hourNOTES:A- Ordinance #28-98, passed May 4, 1998 established penalties for placing mud and other construction debris in the road and enables the City to charge a fee for clean-up (see spilled load clean-up fees.)B- Fee to be effective on July 1 of the following year to give adequate notice of the fee increase to users. no change.See Ordinance 43-25.See Ordinance 43-25.See Ordinance 43-23.See Ordinance 43-23.See Ordinance 44-24.See Ordinance 44-24.$0.75 per gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE)no change.Separate Ordinance forthcoming.Separate Ordinance forthcoming.no change.no change.PW-10AWater Service PW-01Sanitary Sewer Service PW-029/17/2026
City of DublinCost Study Update-RecapParks and RecreationRecreation and Community Events DivisionsService 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027SERVICE Number Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Approved Fee Proposed FeeAdult Sports Leagues RC-01no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Adult Programs RC-02no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Teen Programs RC-03no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Pre-School Programs RC-04no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Youth Programs RC-04Ano change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Pre-School Camps RC-05no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Youth Camps RC-06no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Teen Camps RC-07no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Adaptive Programs RC-08no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Fitness Programs RC-09no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Theater Programs RC-10no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Aquatics - Indoor Programs RC-11no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Aquatics - Outdoor Pool RC-12See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A.Aquatics - Swimming Lessons RC-13no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Swim Team RC-14no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Aquatics - Concessions RC-15no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Senior Programs RC-16no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.DCRC Passes RC-19See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A.Wee Folk RC-20no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.DCRC Rental RC-22no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Theater Rental RC-23no change. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A. See Appendix A.Healthy by Choice RC-24no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Non-Rental Facility Usage RC-25no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Neighborhood Park Programs RC-26no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Corporate Wellness Programs RC-27no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Block Party Reservation CE-11no change. no change. no change. no change. no change.Outdoor Reservation Service CE-12no change. no change. no change.All Park Shelters & Scioto Amphitheater$15/hr – Resident$40/hr – Non-ResidentCoffman Park Amphitheater$15/hr – Resident$40/hr – Non-ResidentCoffman Park Pavilion & Amberleigh ParkPavilion$25/hr ($200/day) – Resident$65/hr ($520/day) – Non-Residentno change.NOTES:A - Fees to be set in compliance with established target recovery policies. A ten percent (10%) discount applies for Community Recreation Center (DCRC) members to programs held inside the DCRC facility (excludes camps and aerobics classes).no change.See Appendix A.no change.no change.Resident - $55/hourNon-Resident - $125/hourSee Appendix A.no change.no change.Athletic Field Usage/Rental CE-13Kaltenbach Rental CE-10no change.no change.9/17/2026
2027 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
for City of Dublin Services
City of Dublin - Ord 49-26
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Ordinance Information 3
Cost Study Timeline 8
Appendix A - Schedule of Fees and Service Charges 9
Finance and Administrative 10
Building Standards 12
Community Events 19
Community Planning & Development 20
Court Services 30
Engineering 34
Parks (Cemetery)38
Police 40
Public Service 42
Recreation Services 46
Notes 70
Section 1.Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 35
FEE AND SERVICE CHARGE REVENUE/COST COMPARISON
SYSTEM AND FEES
Section 35.80 “Full Costs” Defined
For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or
requires a different meaning. “Full Costs” includes the following elements:
(1) All applicable direct costs including, but not limited to salaries, wages, overtime, employee fringe benefits,
services and supplies, maintenance and operating expenses, contracted services, special supplies, and any other
direct expense incurred.
(2) All applicable indirect costs including, but not restricted to, building maintenance and operations, equipment
maintenance and operations, communications expenses, computer costs, printing and reproduction, vehicle
expenses, insurance, debt service, and like expenses when distributed on an accounted and documented rational
pro-ration system.
(3) Fixed asset recovery expenses, consisting of depreciation of fixed assets, divided by the approximate life
expectancy of the fixed asset.
(4) General overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the expenses of the City Council,
including the Clerk of Council, Department of Law, City Manager, Accounting and Auditing, Taxation, Procurement,
Information Technology, Economic Development, Human Resources and City promotional programs, and all other
staff and support service provided to the entire City organization. Overhead shall be prorated between tax-
financed services and fee-financed services on the basis of said percentage so that each tax-financed service and
fee-financed service shall proportionately defray such overhead costs.
(5) Departmental overhead, expressed as a percentage, distributing and charging the cost of each department
head and his or her supporting expenses as identified in subsections 1, 2, 3, and 6 of this Section.
(6) Debt service costs, including the payment of interest, and trustee fees and administrative expenses of all
applicable bond, certificate, or securities issues or loans of whatever nature or kind.
(7) The “full costs,” in most instances, will be rounded to the nearest five or ten dollars, with the actual fee
established by the ordinance establishing a schedule of fees and charges for City services.
Section 35.81 Findings and Intent
(a) It is the intent of the City Council to ascertain and recover the specified percentages of full costs from fees,
charges, and regulatory license fees levied in providing the regulation, products, or services set forth in this
Chapter.
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(b) The fee and service charge revenue/cost comparison system set forth in this Chapter provides a mechanism for
ensuring that fees adopted by the City for services rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost for
providing the services, unless otherwise noted.
(c) It is the intent of the City Council to achieve a more equitable and fair mix for financing services set forth in
this Chapter in order to reduce or eliminate subsidizing these services with general tax revenue; thereby, allowing
those general tax revenues to be used for general services, including infrastructure maintenance and replacement.
Section 35.82 Delegation of Authority and Direction to the City Manager
(a) The City Manager is hereby delegated the authority and directed to provide documents to the City Council to
implement its policy to adjust fees and charges to recover the percentage of full costs as established in this
Chapter.
(b) “Full costs” shall be as defined in Section 35.80. In adjusting fees and charges, the City Manager shall act in
an administrative and ministerial capacity and shall consider only the standards and criteria established by this
Chapter and the applicable State laws.
Section 35.83 Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
(a) The City Manager, Director of Finance, and each City department head, under the direction of the City
Manager, shall review annually the fees and service charges listed in Appendix A - Schedule of Fees and Service
Charges, and provide an adjusted fee or charge schedule to the City Council for its consideration so as to recover
the listed percentage of full costs necessary to provide the listed regulation, product or service as modified by the
notes following the list of services. These fees, unless otherwise specified, are for City of Dublin services and are
in addition to any charges made by any other governmental agencies.
(b) The services as listed in this Section shall be as defined in the document entitled “Cost Study for the City of
Dublin, Ohio” as produced by the City of Dublin.
(c) All fees and charges set pursuant to this Chapter and Section shall take effect as specified in this Ordinance.
(d) The City Manager may vary the review schedule listed in the Section if, in the judgment of the City Manager
and a directly affected and requesting department head, a gross inequity would be perpetrated by not revising a
fee or charge prior to the next rate review. Any such special rate review shall be reported to the City Council at its
next succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance.
(e) If fees are not collected at the time that the service is provided, the City has the right to pursue collection of
any of the fees listed in this Ordinance, including certification to the County Auditor, remittance to a collection
service, or any other appropriate pursuit for payment. When additional fees need to be levied and collected for
City-provided services in the amount of $10 or less, or when a refund is due in the amount of $10 or less, a refund
or additional charge need not be made.
(f) Should it become necessary to establish a new service fee or charge during the year, the City Manager may set
the fee administratively. Any such fees set by the City Manager shall be reported to the City Council at its next
succeeding meeting where the City Council may revise the fee or charge by Ordinance. The new service will then
be included and analyzed in the next rate review.
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Section 35.84 Fee Appeals and Waivers
Irrespective of the percentage of recovery and the “notes” in Section 35.83 - Appendix A, the City Council reserves
the right to waive any fee in order to encourage development projects that enhance the City’s tax base as outlined
in the City’s Economic Development Strategy. The City Manager may recommend further waivers or fee
adjustments, based on hardship, to be accepted or rejected by City Council at its next regularly scheduled
meeting.
Section 2.Section 94.21 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 94.21 License Required
(A) No person shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices within the city
without a valid license issued by the city, or on the city's behalf, to sell tobacco products or alternative nicotine
devices.
(B) No licensee shall engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine devices in violation of
§135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent provision of applicable law.
(C) The following items shall be required in applying for a license, or renewing a license, under this section:
(1) A valid vendor's license from the Ohio Department of Taxation;
(2) If the applicant engages in retail sale of cigarettes, a valid Retail Cigarette Dealer's License as required
by R.C. Chapter 5743;
(3) The location where the applicant proposes to engage in retail sales of tobacco products or alternative
nicotine devices;
(4) A nonrefundable license administration fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule created under
Chapter 35 of the Codified Ordinances;
(5) Such other information as determined, by the City Manager or the city's licensing agent, to be necessary
to administer the licensing system provided herein and effectuate the purposes of §§94.20 through 94.24,and
§135.17 of the Codified Ordinances.
(D) A license granted under this section shall be valid from June 1 of the year of application to May 31 of the
following year. A license issued to a new licensee after January 1 shall be valid until May 31 of the following year.
(E) License administration fees, reinstatement fees, and civil penalties collected in administering
§§94.20 through 94.23 may be collected by the city or the city's licensing agent, and shall be credited to the city's
General Fund to defray the costs of administration and enforcement of these sections; alternatively, the city and its
licensing agent may agree that the licensing agent will retain all or a portion of the fees as compensation for its
services as licensing agent.
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(F) For purposes of this section,VALID LICENSE means a license issued under this section that has not
expired, that is not within a period of suspension or failure-to-reinstate status, and that has not been revoked.
Section 3.Section 94.22 of the Codified Ordinance of Dublin, Ohio
is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 94.22 License Revocation, Denial, or Suspension
(A) Application for a license required under §94.21 may be denied for any of the following reasons:
(1) The applicant has had a license under §94.21 revoked within the previous three years;
(2) The applicant is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information in the license
application or renewal application;
(3) The applicant's current license under §94.21 has been suspended, and the period of suspension has not
elapsed;
(4) A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of cigarettes, tobacco
products, or alternative nicotine products within the City of Dublin is the subject of a court order declaring such
property to be a public nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court, or where
the court has ordered that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease pursuant to
any temporary restraining order, preliminary injunction, or permanent injunction issued by the court;
(5) The applicant is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of §135.17 of the Codified
Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under §94.23;or
(6) The applicant has failed to provide any of the items required under §94.21(C).
(B) For purposes of division (A) of this section, "applicant" shall include entities with common ownership or
management to the entity or natural person listed on the application.
(C) A license may be suspended for a definite period, not to exceed six months, as determined by the city or
its licensing agent. Prior to reinstatement of the license following expiration of the suspension, the licensee shall
remit reinstatement fee in the amount provided in the fee schedule created under Chapter 35 of the Codified
Ordinances. A license may be suspended for any of the following reasons:
(1) Two violations of §135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, by the
licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period;
(2) Failure to appear at any court proceeding where the licensee or any agent of the licensee has been
charged with a violation of §135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense. If the
licensee's agent is the person charged, the appearance of the agent shall be sufficient;
(3) A property owned or operated by the applicant engaging in the retail sale of tobacco products or
alternative nicotine products within the city is the subject of a court order declaring such property to be a public
nuisance, where said nuisance has not been abated as determined by the court, or where the court has ordered
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that retail sales of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products shall cease pursuant to any temporary
restraining order or preliminary injunction issued by the court;
(4) The finding by a federal or state agency or court that the licensee has violated a federal or state rule or
regulation governing the retail sale of tobacco products or alternative nicotine products; or
(5) The licensee is in arrears with respect to any fine imposed for violation of §135.17 of the Codified
Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense, or for any civil penalty levied under §94.23.
(D) A license may be revoked for any of the following reasons:
(1) The licensee is determined to have knowingly included false or misleading information in the license
application or renewal application;
(2) Three or more violations of §135.17 of the Codified Ordinances, or any substantially equivalent offense,
by the licensee or agent of the licensee within the previous 12-month period;
(3) A period of suspension imposed under division (C)(5) of this section has elapsed, and the licensee
remains in arrears of payment of such fine or penalty; or
(4) The licensee has been subject to three or more suspensions in the previous 24-month period.
(E) For purposes of divisions (C) and (D), "licensee" shall include entities with common ownership or
management to the entity or natural person listed as the license holder.
Section 4. SEVERABILITY
If any portion of this Chapter is found to be unconstitutional or invalid, the City Council hereby declares that it
would have enacted the remainder of this Chapter regardless of the absence of any such invalid part.
Section 5. REPEALER
All Ordinances, the Codified Ordinances of Dublin, Resolutions, City Council Motions, and all actions of all City
Boards and Commissions in conflict here within are hereby repealed. The fees and charges established by this
Chapter shall supersede all previously established fees or charges for the same regulation, product or service, and
all such previous fees and charges are hereby repealed on the effective date of the Order of the City Manager.
Section 6.EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall be in effect on January 1, 2027.
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Appendix A - Schedule of Fees and Service Charges
How to Use This Page
This section provides a detailed breakdown of fees for services offered by the City of Dublin. To view the fees:
Fees are grouped by department. To expand each department’s section and view its specific fees, click the
(>) button to the left of the department name.
You can also scroll through the list or use your browser’s search function (Ctrl+F or Command+F) to quickly
find a particular service or department.
Each fee entry includes the service name, description, and associated cost, ensuring transparency and clarity.
If you have questions or need assistance interpreting any of the fees, please contact the appropriate department
listed in the main document.
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Finance and Administrative Fees
Contact Finance with any questions (614) 410-4400
City Hall
5555 Perimeter Dr.
Dublin, Ohio 43017
AD-01 - Returned Check (NSF) Processing Declined ACH Processing
Returned Check (NSF) Processing - $30
Declined ACH Processing - $20
Note:Fee applies when a check has been deposited twice, is still NSF, and the party must redeem the check in
person for cash.
AD-02 - Document Printing & Copying
$.05/pg-single-sided black & white copy $.10/pg-double-sided black & white copy
$.10/pg-single-sided color copy $1.50 - City map/blue print
$3 - audio/videotape $1 - CD (plus postage, if mailed.)
Note:The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
AD-03 - Special Telecommunications R-O-W Permit
Special Telecommunications R-O-W Permit - $650
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AD-04 - General Telecommunications R-O-W Permit
General Telecommunications R-O-W Permit - $770
AD-05 - PACE Commercial Fee
PACE Commercial Fee - $1,000
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
AD-06 - Franklin County Tobacco License Fee
Note:Set by State of Ohio ORC Section 5743.
AD-07 - Food Truck License Fee
Food Truck License Fee - $150
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Building Standards Fees
Contact Building Standards with any questions (614) 410-4670
Development Building
5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin, Ohio 43017
Permit Window Hours:
Monday – Friday
8a.m.–4p.m.
Inspector Phone Availability:
7:30 a.m. – 3:30 a.m.
Contact Us
BL-01 - Building Permit Application – Residential Plan Review
$545 plus $150 each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft.
BL-02 - Building Permit Application – Commercial Plan Review
$500 first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $300 each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
(plus costs of outside plan review, if necessary, above cost of normal plan review service.)
BL-03 - Minor Building Plan Revision – Commercial
Minor Building Plan Revision - Commercial - $560
BL-04 - Major Building Plan Revision – Commercial
Major Building Plan Revision – Commercial - $1,375
(plus cost of outside review when necessary.)
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BL-05 - Building Inspection – Residential
Building inspection/permit - $500 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof, plus $120 for each additional 500
sq. ft. or fraction thereof.
Note:After-hours inspections are charged an additional $150/hr with a three-hour minimum.
Certificate of occupancy - $115
BL-06 - Building Inspection – Commercial
New building(s) - $500 for the first 1,000 sq. ft. plus $300 per 1,000 sq. ft. of area or fraction thereof.
Note:After-hours inspections are charged an additional $150/hr with a three-hour minimum.
Certificate of occupancy - $360
BL-07 - Plumbing Plan Review & Inspection
Residential - $135 application and first fixture, plus $20 each additional fixture.
Commercial - $135 application and first fixture, plus $40 each additional fixture.
Note:to be set equal to the Franklin County rate.
BL-08 - Electrical Plan Review
$200/hour
Note:Plus costs of any additional outside review services.
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BL-09 - Electrical Inspection/Permit - Residential
Description of Service Fee
Temporary Service $120
New construction of alterations/additions $120 minimum fee plus $50 each additional
500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq.
ft.
Low voltage electric (fire alarms, security systems, etc.) $120 minimum fee, plus $30 each 500 sq. ft.
or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq.
ft.
BL-10 - Electrical Inspection/Permit - Commercial
Temporary Service - $150 (plus 3% State surcharge)
New construction or alterations/additions - $195 first 1,000 sq. ft. (minimum fee $125) plus additional $195 per
1,000 sq. ft. up to 50,000 sq. ft., plus $115 per 1,000 sq. ft. from 50,001 sq. ft to 100,000 sq. ft. plus $100 per
1,000 sq. ft. over 100,001 sq. ft. (plus 3% State surcharge)
Low voltage electric (fire alarms, security systems, coaxial cable, etc.) - $75 minimum fee, plus $70 each 1,000
sq. ft. or fraction thereof over 1,000 sq. ft. (plus 3% State surcharge)
BL-11 - HVAC Inspection/Permit - Residential
$140 minimum fee for areas up to and including 1,000 sq. ft.
plus $75 for each 500 sq. ft. or fraction thereof in excess of 1,000 sq. ft.
BL-12 - HVAC Inspection/Permit - Commercial
Description of Service Fee
New or additions $140 minimum fee plus $65 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000
sq. ft.
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Alterations $120 minimum fee plus $40 per 1,000 sq. ft. or portion thereof over 1,000
sq. ft.
BL-13 - Fire Protection System Review
Fire Protection System Review - $480
Revisions to plan - $200
Note:Plus costs of any additional outside review services.
BL-14 - Building Plan Revision – Residential
$30 admin fee plus based on levels of review
Plus $160/hr per hour of plan review
BL-15 - Home Improvements
0 - 1000 sq. ft. - $175
1,001 - 1,500 sq. ft. - $350
1,501 and up - refer to standard residential review and inspection fees
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
BL-15A - Home Improvements - Internal
0 - 1000 sq. ft. - $600
1,001 - 1,500 sq. ft. - $775
1,501 and up - refer to standard residential review and inspection fees
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
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BL-16 - Temporary Structure
Temporary Structure - $180
BL-16A - Temporary Membrane Structures, Tents and Canopies Fire
Inspection
1 to 5 Tents - $50
6to10Tents-$75
11 to 15 Tents - $100
16 to 20 Tents - $150
20 or More Tents - $200
Note:To be set by Washington Township.
BL-17 - Gas Line Permit
Gas Line Permit - $145
BL-20 - Building Demolition Plan Review & Inspection
Building Demolition Plan Review & Inspection - $500
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BL-24 - Change of Use Permit
Change of Use Permit - $460
BL-25 - Conditional Occupancy Inspection
Conditional Occupancy Inspection - $470 six-month period for residential or commercial premises
BL-26 - Building Permit Extension
Building Permit Extension - $50
BL-29 - Building Re-inspection Service
Building Re-inspection Service - $200
BL-30 - Contractor Registration
Contractor Registration - $80/year
BL-31 - Building Construction Appeal
Building Construction Appeal - $220 (non-refundable)
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
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BL-32 - Building Construction Appeal
Building Standards Appeal - $0
Note:The City does not have a certified Board of Building Appeals and therefore does not have the authority
under the Ohio Revised Code to charge a fee.
BL-34 - Replacement Building Cards
Replacement Building Cards - $60
BL-35 - Range Hood Permit
Range Hood Permit - $450
BL-36 - Sign Plan Review & Inspection – Permanent
Recognized Dublin HOA's - $0
Others - $495
Note:For qualifying Homeowners Association projects located within the public realm of the subdivision.
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Community Events Fees
Contact Community Events with any questions (614) 410-4545
Service Center
6555 Shier Rings Rd
CE-05 - City Services to Special Events, Community Events and Sports
Events
Events staff will determine the external events appropriate tier after receiving the event application.
Event Permit Fees
Tier 1 - $200 (Any event that does not require City Services nor warrants a meeting with the Permitted Events
Committee, but requires a permit to comply with City code or ordinances.)
Tier 2 - $430 (Any event that requires limited City Services and may warrant a meeting with the Permitted
Events Committee.)
Tier 3 (New/Substantially Different)- $5,000 (Any new or substantially different event that requires
multiple City Services, multiple permits and warrants at least one if not more meetings with the Permitted Events
Committee.)
Tier 3 (Reoccurring)- $2,500 (Any reoccurring event that requires multiple City Services, multiple permits and
warrants at least one if not more meetings with the Permitted Events Committee.)
Hourly Fee Per Employee:
Parks - $130/hr Custodian Service - $130/hr
Bldg. Inspection (Note) Police Service - $165/hr
Cruiser Usage - $20/hr Streets & Utilities - $130/hr
Note:A flat fee for a temporary structure permit.
Additional information can be found in the Community Event Guidebook
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Planning Fees
Contact Planning with any questions (614) 410-4600
Development Building
5200 Emerald Pkwy Dublin, Ohio 43017
Contact Us
PL-01 - Concept Plan Review
Concept Plan Review - $2,695
PL-02 - Preliminary Plan Review
Per Application:
Non-PUD Minor - $2,515
Non-PUD Major - $5,650
PUD Residential Minor - $2,515
PUD Residential Major - $8,300
PUD Non-Residential - Minor - $2,515
PUD Non-Residential - Major - $5,650
Note:Charge all fees for all services except for projects requesting two or three services where one or more of
the services is a minor version of that service. For those projects, do not charge any additional fees beyond the
highest fee for any requested minor services.
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PL-03 - Final Development Plan Review
Non-PUD - $3,820 for 20 acres or less, plus $80 for each additional 5 acres or portion thereof over 20 acres.
PUD Non-Residential - $3,820 for 20 acres or less, plus $80 for each additional 5 acres or portion thereof over
20 acres.
PUD Residential - $4,495 for 20 acres or less, plus $100 for each additional 5 acres or portion thereof over 20
acres
PL-04 - Amended Final Development Plan (previously PUD/Minor
Revision)
Recognized Dublin HOA's - $0 (per application)
Others - Minor - $1,450
Major - $2,460
Signage - $990
Note:For qualifying Homeowners Association projects located within the public realm of the subdivision. Charge
all fees for all services except for projects requesting two or three services where one or more of the services is a
minor version of that service. For those projects, do not charge any additional fees beyond the highest fee for any
requested minor services.
PL-05 - Pre-application Site Plan Review
Residential - $0
Commercial (including COIC/EAZ/WID) - $0
PL-06 - Rezoning Application Review
SFD on 5 acres or less - $2,580
Other rezoning - $5,170
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PL-08 - Conditional Use Application Review
Per application:
Minor - $1,450
Major - $2,760
Note:Fees to be waived for those properties located within the Architectural Review District in Old Dublin, and for
churches and places of worship in residential districts, and for Alternative Energy Applications. Charge all fees for
all services except for projects requesting two or three services where one or more of the services is a minor
version of that service. For those projects, do not charge any additional fees beyond the highest fee for any
requested minor services.
PL-09 - Parking Lot Alteration/Expansion
$1,080/lot or facility
PL-10 - Informal Plan Review
Informal Plan Review - $735
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
PL-11 - Preliminary Plat Review
$1,375 for first two lots, plus $50/lot over two lots
$1,375 for first two RDUs plus $50/lot over two
$3,685 for commercial/other
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PL-12 - Final Plat Review
$1,215 for first two lots, plus $85/lot over two lots
$3,030 for first two RDUs plus $85/unit over two RDUs
$3,995 for commercial, industrial or other
PL-13 - Lot Split/Minor Subdivision Review
Lot Split/Minor Subdivision Review - $880 - all types
PL-14 - Lot Line Adjustment Review
Lot Line Adjustment Review - $880 - all types
PL-15 - Variance Application Review
Properties Located in Architectural Review District - $0
Existing Single Family Development (SFD) - $200
Others - $3,060
Note:Fees to be waived for those properties located within the Architectural Review District in Old Dublin, and for
churches and places of worship in residential districts, and for Alternative Energy Applications. A flat fee to be
reviewed periodically by City Council.
PL-17 - Certificate of Zoning Compliance Review
Residence - $160
Commercial & Other - $320
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PL-18 - ARB Board Order
ARB Board Order - $0
PL-20 - Sign Plan Review & Inspection - Temporary
Sign Plan Review & Inspection - Temporary - $105
PL-21 - Sign Plan Review & Inspection - R-O-W
Sign Plan Review & Inspection - R-O-W - $0
PL-22 - Annual Permanent Sign Inspection
Annual Permanent Sign Inspection - $0
PL-26 - Sexually Oriented Business License
Sexually Oriented Business License - $450
PL-28 - Peddlers/Solicitation Permit
Peddlers/Solicitation Permit - $125/license
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PL-29 - Special Permit Review
For uses permitted in residential zones - $455
Others - $1,870
PL-30 - Home Occupation Permit
Home Occupation Permit - $120 initial two years, $70 each two years after
PL-31 - Wireless Facility Administration Review
New Tower - $3,660
Alt Structure - $2,310
Co-location - $1,910
Temp Facility - $1,295
Note:Fees waived if wireless is located on a City facility and the space is leased from the City. Fees for outside
review services plus the cost of the City’s Telecommunication Consultant and any Legal fees will be charged to the
applicant.
PL-32 - Tree Removal Permit
Permit - $0
$150 - caliper inch
Note:Tree Removal permit at no charge and tree replacement fee of $150 per caliper inch.
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PL-34 - Garage Sale Permit
Garage Sale Permit - $5/permit plus $1/sign to a max of 3 signs per address
Neighborhood Garage Sale Permit (minimum of 10 participating addresses or more) - $3/permit plus $1/sign to
a max of 3 signs per address.
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
PL-35 - Zoning Inquiry Response
Written Request - $395
Others - $0
Note:Fee not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for primary residential property.
PL-36 - BZA Appeal Processing/Non-Conforming Use Determination
SFD and Historical Dublin Area - $100
Others - $2,145
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
PL-38 - City Council Appeal Processing
SFD - $100
Others - $500
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
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PL-39 - Planning Pre-Submittal Meeting
Planning Pre-Submittal Meeting - $0
PL-40 - Planning Re-inspection Fee
Planning Re-inspection Fee - $115
PL-41 - Code Enforcement Inspection
Code Enforcement Inspection - $0
PL-43 - Weed Abatement Service
$355 plus contracted cost of mowing for first mowing of the season
$275 plus contracted cost of mowing for each subsequent mow of the season after the first.
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
PL-45 - Annexation Petition Processing & Columbus Water & Sewer
Annexation Agreement Fee
Annexation Petition Processing & Columbus - $5,000
Water & Sewer Annexation Agreement Fee - $1,000/acre
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PL-46 - EAZ/West Innovation District Development Plan Application Fee
Minor - $1,100
Major - $2,210
Note:Charge all fees for all services except for projects requesting two or three services where one or more of
the services is a minor version of that service. For those projects, do not charge any additional fees beyond the
highest fee for any requested minor services.
PL-47 - EAZ/West Innovation District Administrative Departure Fee
Included with PL-46 - $0
PL-48 - EAZ/West Innovation District Site Plan Approval Fee
EAZ/West Innovation District Site Plan Approval Fee - $1,460
PL-52 - Minor Project Review
Historic District - $0
Residential accessory uses/structures - $100
Minor - $780
Major - $1,295
Signage Review - $100
PL-54 - Waiver Review
Waiver Review - $1,385
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PL-55 - Open Space Fee in Lieu of Determination
If included in Basic Plan Review - $0
If open space requirement is less than $300 ft. - $0
Others - $535
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
PL-56 - Master Sign Plan Review
Historic District - $0
Others - $1,010
PL-57 - Parking Plan Review
Historic District - $0
Others - $910
PL-58 - Short-Term Rental Application
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council. Ordinance 73-19 approved the application fee and
regulation for Short-Term Rentals.
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Court Services
Contact Mayor's Court with any questions (614) 410-4920
Dublin Justice Center
6565 Commerce Pkwy Dublin, Ohio 43017
CT-01 - Court Service
Court Service - $25
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
CT-02 - Fine Processing
Fine Processing - $35
CT-02A - Computer Fund Fee
Computer Fund Fee - $10
Note:Per Ordinance 41-93, which authorizes the Establishment of a Mayor’s Court Computer Fund as approved by
the Auditor of State.
CT-03 - Records Sealing Service
Records Sealing Service - $20 (plus State fee)
Note:The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under Ohio Law.
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CT-04 - Summons Issuance
Summons Issuance - $45
CT-05 - Warrant Processing
Warrant Processing - $100
CT-06 - PNC Monitoring
PNC Monitoring - $50
CT-07 - Presentence Investigation
Presentence Investigation - $0
CT-08 - Probation Monitoring
Probation Monitoring - $150
CT-09 - Continuance Processing
Continuance Processing - $0 - 1st continuance
$15 - additional continuance
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
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CT-10 - Witness/Subpoena Processing
Witness/Subpoena Processing - $30
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted. There is
to be no recovery of costs for Police Officers subpoenaed.
CT-11 - Adult Diversion
Adult Diversion - $200
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
CT-12 - License Forfeiture
License Forfeiture - $30 (plus BMV fee)
CT-13 - Interstate Compact
Interstate Compact - $30
CT-14 - Warrant Blocks
Warrant Blocks - $30
CT-15 - Adult Traffic Diversion
Adult Traffic Diversion - $109 (State fee - $39, City fees - $60 [CT-01 and CT-02], Computer Fund fee - $10)
City of Dublin Traffic Diversion Program Fee - $50
Note:Fee is dependent upon State Court costs, Court Service fees (which can be more depending upon case
history and action taken by the Court), the Computer Fund fee, and fine processing. A $49.95 fee for the online
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driving course is collected by the National Safety Council of which $25 is remitted back to the City.
CT-16 - Parking Registration Block
Parking Registration Block - $30
CT-17 - Case Transfer
Case Transfer - $50
CT-18 - Payment Plan
Payment Plan - $10 per plan
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Engineering Services
Contact Engineering with any questions (614) 410-4740
Service Center
6555 Shier Rings Rd
Contact Us
EN-01 - Right-of-Way Plan Review & Inspection
Right-of-Way Plan Review & Inspection
Residence - $65
Other - $505
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council. Plus a $5,000 refundable bond to cover costs of
repairs should they be necessary. Residents are not required to post bond when not cutting into the street
pavement.
EN-02 - ROW Encroachment Plan Review & Inspection
ROW Encroachment Plan Review & Inspection - $1,530
EN-03 - Public Improvement Plan Review
Public Improvement Plan Review - 2% of estimated costs of improvements
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EN-04 - Public Improvement Inspection
Public Improvement Inspection - 7% of estimated costs of improvements
EN-05 - Easement Encroachment Review
Easement Encroachment Review - $480 (includes recording fees)
EN-06 - Review of Utility Company Easements on City Property
Review of Utility Company Easements on City Property - $770 (plus a sq. ft. fee based on the approved per acre
fee for raw parkland if equipment of pad is above ground on City property or rights-of-way)
EN-07 - Private Street Dedication Review
Private Street Dedication Review - $3,200 plus costs
EN-08 - Street Vacation Review
Street Vacation Review - $2,415 plus costs
EN-09 - Street Re-Naming (non-staff initiated)
Street Re-Naming (non-staff initiated) - $1,310 plus costs
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EN-10 - Private Waste Disposal Review
Private Waste Disposal Review
Resident - $1,000
Non-Resident - $1,270
Note:Plus any fees charged by the County or State.
EN-11 - Sanitary Sewer Inspection
Sanitary Sewer Inspection - $195
EN-12 - Flood Plain Inquiry Response
Written Request - $170
Others - $170
Note:Fee not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for primary residential property.
EN-13 - Flood Plain Development Review
Flood Plain Development Review
Resident - $700
Other - $1,750
Note:Plus costs of any additional outside review services.
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EN-14 - Engineering Re-inspection Service
Engineering Re-inspection Service - $100
EN-15 - Damaged Light Pole Repair
Damaged Light Pole Repair - $120/hr
Note:Fully-burdened hourly rates of Traffic Technician(s) and any Streets & Utilities Staff used to repair light
poles, plus actual cost of parts for repairs.
EN-16 - Street/Traffic Sign Service
Street/Traffic Sign Service - $120/hr plus costs
Note:Fee will be based on fully burdened hourly rate plus any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs.
EN-17 - Well Drilling Permit
Well Drilling Permit - $420
EN-18 - Change of Address Review
Change of Address Review - $600
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Parks (Cemetery) Services
Contact Parks Operations with any questions (614) 410-4700
Service Center
6555 Shier Rings Rd
PK-02A - Columbarium Niche
Resident - $2,050
Note:Up to two (2) cremains per niche, and the fee includes perpetual care.
PK-03 - Interment Service
Weekday - $670
After Hours and Weekends - $940
PK-03A - Inurnment Service
Weekday - $155
After Hours and Weekends - $230
PK-04 - Monument Foundation Service
Monument Foundation Service - $2.00/per sq. inch
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PK-04A - Niche Engraving
Niche Engraving - $500/each occurrence
PK-07 - Cemetery Lot Ownership Transfer
Cemetery Lot Ownership Transfer - $170
PK-08 - Legacy Tree/Bench
Tree - $1,535
Bench - $3,520
PK-09 - Grounds of Remembrance/Dedication Stone
Grounds of Remembrance/Dedication Stone - $300
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Police Services
Contact Police Administration with any questions (614) 889-1112
Dublin Justice Center
Address: 6565 Commerce Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017
Phone: 614.410.4800 |Fax: 614.761.6535
Email Dublin Police
Contact the Dublin Police Department via email. This is NOT live-monitored.
Emergency 9-1-1
Non-Emergency Service
Phone: 614.889.1112
PO-01 - Police False Alarm Response
$0 - 1 -2 in 6 months
$75 - third alarm
$75 - fourth alarm
$85 - fifth alarm
$105-6ormorein6months.
PO-02 - Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release
Impounded/Abandoned Vehicle Release
Crime Victim - $0
Others - $155
PO-03 - Records Check/Clearance Letter
Records Check/Clearance Letter - $30
Note:Not chargeable to any and all governments or government agencies; Dublin residents; Dublin businesses.
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PO-08 - Police Report Reproduction
$.05 single-sided black & white
$.10 double-sided black & white
$.10 single-sided color copy
Note:The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
PO-09 - Police Photo Reproduction
$1/print or CD plus postage.
Note:The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
PO-10 - Video/Audio Tape Reproduction
$3 (tapes supplied).
Note:The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
PO-11 - Other Agency Dispatch Service
Note:The percentage of recovery is dependent on the agreement negotiated between the parties.
PO-12 - Facility Rental – Firing Range (open only to other Law
Enforcement Agencies)
$50 plus staff time for Range Officer(s)
Note:A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
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Public Service Fees
Contact the Public Service with any questions:
Service Center
6555 Shier Rings Rd
City Forester Phone: 614.410.4701 | Fax: 614.761.6512
Recycling Phone: 614.410.4750 | Fax: 614.761.6512
Streets & Utilities Phone: 614.410.4750 | Fax: 614.761.6512
Street Maintenance Phone: 614.410.4750 | Fax: 614.761.6512
Trash Collection Phone: 614.410.4750 | Fax: 614.761.6512
PW-01 - Water Service
Note:Fees as adopted in Ordinance 13-92 and 24-95 and as amended by Ordinances 07-05, 94-07, 64-09, 56-11,
64-12, 75-15, 76-21, 43-23, 44-24 and 43-25.
PW-02 - Sanitary Sewer Service
Note:Fees as adopted in Ordinance 14-92 and 25-95 and as amended by Ordinances 07-05, 94-07, 64-09, 56-11,
64-12, 95-13, 75-15, 72-17, 76-21, 64-22, 43-23, 44-24 and 43-25.
PW-03 - Storm Sewer Services
Note:At the February 8, 1999 meeting of the Committee of the Whole to discuss storm drainage utilities. The
consensus was not to implement storm drainage fees.
PW-04 - Refuse Collection Service – Residential
Refuse Collection Service – Residential - $0
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PW-05 - Recycling Collection Service
Note:First set of recycling bins provided to owners of new homes. Replacement bins will be provided to new
residents when needed. This is to be an informal policy, implemented in an effort to improve customer service and
facilitate the City’s recycling service.
PW-06 - Street Sweeping
Street Sweeping - $0
PW-07 - Spilled Load Clean-up
Spilled Load Clean-up - $175/hr plus costs
Note:Fee will be based on fully burdened hourly rate plus any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs.
PW-08 - Damaged Property Repair
Damaged Property Repair - $175/hr plus costs
Note:Fee will be based on fully burdened hourly rate plus any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs.
PW-09 - Fire Hydrant Permit (public or private)
Fire Hydrant Permit (public or private) - $170 (fee to be doubled if City required to pump the hydrant)
Plus, $350 refundable deposit for hydrant backflow prevention device and hydrant wrench.
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PW-10 - Fuel Surcharge (Administrative Fee)
Fuel Surcharge (Administrative Fee) - $0.19 per gallon - unleaded or diesel
Note:Resolution 35-11 approved the administrative fee for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) based on “gasoline
gallon equivalents” (GGE). Ord 49-15 set the fee for CNG at $0.40 per GGE.
PW-10A - CNG Surcharge (Administrative Fee)
CNG Surcharge (Administrative Fee) - $0.75 per gasoline gallon equivalents (GGE) - compressed natural gas
Note:Resolution 35-11 approved the administrative fee for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) based on “gasoline
gallon equivalents” (GGE). Ord 49-15 set the fee for CNG at $0.40 per GGE.
PW-11 - Salt Surcharge
Salt Surcharge - $1.93/ton
PW-12 - Washington Township Fleet Maintenance
Washington Township Fleet Maintenance - Labor - $135/hr. Parts at cost plus 5% surcharge for admin. costs
Note:Resolution 03-13 approved setting the labor rate for services provided to Washington Township at the fully
burdened hourly rate. At the time, this was set at $81.00 per hour. The Resolution also allowed the City to charge
Washington Township the cost of parts plus a 5% surcharge to cover the in house NAPA store.
PW-14 - Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Level 2 Charging: $0.20 per kWh
DC Fast Charging (DCFC): $0.40 per kWh
Level 2 Idle Fee: $0.20 per minute after the time limit and grace period are exceeded
DC Fast Charging Idle Fee: $0.40 per minute after the time limit and grace period are exceeded
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Charging Time Limits
Level 2 Stations - Two hours (plus a 5-minute grace period)
DC Fast Charging Stations - One hour (plus a 5-minute grace period)
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Recreation Services
Contact Recreation Services with any questions (614) 410-4550
Parks, Shelter Houses & Kaltenbach Rentals
614.410.4510
Dublin Community Recreation Center Rentals:
https://dublinohiousa.gov/dcrc/
614.410.4550
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RC-01 - Adult Sports Leagues
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-02 - Adult Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-03 - Teen Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-04 - Pre-School Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
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RC-04A - Youth Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-05 - Preschool Camps
Please see note 8.
RC-06 - Youth Camps
Please see note 8.
RC-07 - Teen Camps
Please see note 8.
RC-08 - Adaptive Programs
Please see note 8.
RC-09 - Fitness Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
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RC-10 - Theater Programs
Please see note 8.
RC-11 - Aquatics - Indoor Programs
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-12 - Aquatics - Outdoor Pool
Section 1. Season pass holder categories shall be designated as:
Residents of the City of Dublin (residency pertains to where you live not where you work).
Non-residents of the City of Dublin.
Section 2. Fees for the categories shall be as follows:
Resident Non-
Resident
Individual $120 $285
Family of 2 $200 $415
Family of 3 $270 $570
Family of 4 $315 $665
Family of 5 $370 $775
Senior (age 60 and
over)$90 $175
** - A 10% resident discount will be given for early registration between April 1 and April 30.
Section 3. Daily passes for City of Dublin Residents or DCP Season Passholders and their guests will be
available for the following fees:
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Resident
Guest of
Resident/
Passholder
Adult (18 years and
older)$12 $14
Senior (60 years
and older)
$11 $13
Child (3yearsto7
years)$11 $13
Child (2 years and
under)no charge no charge
After 6 p.m.(3
years and older)
$9 $11
Note:The number of Non-Resident guests (accompanying each Dublin Resident) admitted to the facility will be
limited in accordance with the municipal pool’s ratio policy.
Section 4.The number of Non-Resident season passes available for purchase will be limited to 500.
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
RC-13 - Aquatics - Swimming Lessons
Please see notes 8 and 22.
RC-15 - Aquatics - Concessions
RC-16 - Senior Programs
Please see notes 2 and 8.
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RC-19 - DCRC Passes
Annual Passes Individual
Family of
Two
Family of
Three
Family of
Four
Family of
Five or
more
Annual Pass - Resident $305 $520 $690 $790 $845
Annual Pass - Non-Resident $835 $1,460 $1,940 $2,190 $2,410
Dublin Based Employees $305
Military Veterans - Resident $275
Military Veterans - Non-Resident $760
Senior - Resident $160
Senior - Non-Resident $285
Senior Veteran - Resident $150
Senior Veteran - Non-Resident $280
Note:For annual pass holders who wish to pay monthly through installment billing, there is a $1 per month
service fee. A $20 fee applies when ACH check has been rejected by the bank due to NSF, account closure or
another reason.
Individual Family of
Two
Family of
Three
Family of
Four
Family of
Five or
more
6 Month Pass -
Resident $190 $315 $415 $475 $510
70 Visit Annual Pass for College Students:25 years of age and under w/valid student identification, and
proof of current Class enrollment or be a High School Student who has graduated in the current year, and is
between High School graduation and College admission (w/valid identification):
Resident - $150
Non-Resident - $435
Daily Passes:
Adults (ages 18 years and up) - $18
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Child (ages 3-17 years) - $11
Infant (ages 2 and under) - no charge
Guest of Resident Visitor (All Ages)
5 visits - $60
10 visits - $120
City of Dublin residents may receive a discounted daily pass with proof of residency. Discounted daily pass rate for
City of Dublin residents with proof of residency is $11/adult and $9/child.
Note:In general, the recreation program will attempt to recover, on an aggregate basis, 50% of direct costs and
building maintenance costs plus an assigned percentage of costs associated with certain recreation program
capital improvement projects, while recognizing that some programs may be somewhat less than that for certain
reasons and some more than that. This to be based on the nature of the program. This will ensure that individual
fees are reviewed annually, and any set unusually high/low are flagged.
RC-20 - Wee Folk
Please see note 8.
RC-22 - DCRC Rental
Section 1. That the following schedule of rental rate fees be established for exclusive use of the specified areas
with the Community Recreation Center:
Pool Use Fee
The pool use fee for the Dublin Community Swim Team (DCST) is $75 per season for each school-district resident
swimmer. The fee is $0 per season for each school-district resident swimmer who holds a Dublin Community
Recreation Center (DCRC) membership. There is no pool use fee for City of Dublin residents.
Lap Pool
$20 per hour per lane for Dublin resident recreational use. (Payment for daily admission fee or DCRC
membership is required).
$40 per hour per lane for authorized Dublin City School district functions.
$20 per hour per lane for charitable organizations. (Includes admission fee for participants.)
$40 per hour per lane for non-resident recreational use. (Payment for daily admission fee or DCRC
membership is required.)
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$40 per hour per lane for organized team/instructional activities. (Includes admission fees for participants.)
Saturday After-Hours Pool Rentals
Pool amenities are available for rental after-hours on Saturday evening from 8:15 p.m. – 10:15 p.m. Rental fees
for this time period (Resident / Non-Resident):
$290 / $430 for rental of leisure pool only.
$315 / $475 for rental of the leisure pool and slide.
$290 / $430 for rental of the lap pool only.
$420 / $630 for rental of the lap pool and leisure pool only.
$445 / $665 for rental of the lap pool and leisure pool with slide.
$315 / $475 for rental of the leisure pool and diving boards only.
$370 / $550 for rental of the leisure pool, slide and diving boards.
$475 / $705 for rental of the leisure pool with slide, lap pool, and diving boards.
The use of Classroom C is included with any of the after-hours rentals listed above.
Maximum capacities of the facilities and the number of lifeguards and other supervisory staff are mandated by
DCRC policy.
Gymnasium – Court A & Court B
$30 per court per hour for Dublin residents.
$60 per court per hour for non-residents.
Classroom A, B, and C
$20 per hour for Dublin residents.
$50 per hour for non-residents.
Section 2. That each area has designated hours of operation and an additional $30 per hour will be charged for
time rented after those established hours.
Section 3. That in order to implement the rental fees established herein, the City Manager or designee shall have
the authority to promulgate and amend written administrative rules, regulations, and procedures not inconsistent
with sections 1, 2, and 3 within this service center, and related policies adopted by City Council.
Community Hall Rental Rates (per hour)
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Customer 1/3 Hall 2/3 Hall Entire Hall
Resident
Not For Profit (Dublin) (A)
Corporate Resident
$75 (Std.)
$120 (Prem.)
$110 (Std.)
$155 (Prem.)
$140 (Std.)
$185 (Prem.)
Non-Resident
Not For Profit (Non-
Dublin)
For Profit
$150 (Std.)
$240 (Prem.)
$220 (Std.)
$310 (Prem.)
$280 (Std.)
$370 (Prem.)
(A)– Primary address located within the City of Dublin.
*Standard: Rental hours are Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
*Premium: Rental hours are Friday, Saturday and Sunday 4 p.m. to midnight
Note:A two-hour minimum is required for all rental groups. Table and chair set-up is included in the rental fee. A
warming kitchen is available. Podiums, a PA system, and other basic AV support are available upon request, and
must be set up by Dublin employees. Risers (platforms) are available to rental groups and may be subject to an
additional fee ($70) to cover costs of additional set-up and tear down time.
Meeting Room Rental Rates (per hour)
Customer Meeting Room 1 Meeting Room 2
Resident/Corporate
Resident/ Not For Profit
(Dublin) (A)
$45 $45
Non-Resident $90 $90
(A)– Primary address located within the City of Dublin.
Alcohol:
Rental groups are limited to serving beer, wine, seltzers or other undistilled/fermented alcohol not to exceed 25%
ABV after 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights only. All other circumstances will require a waiver from City
Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting. Consumption is limited to the confines of the Community hall, and
must comply with State of Ohio liquor laws. Additional proof of insurance may be required (see “Insurance
Coverage” below). The City of Dublin is not liable for any injuries to guest or negligence where alcohol is involved.
Special Duty Police Officer(s) must be contracted by the rental group and are required on the premises throughout
the entire event when alcohol is being served.
Catering:
Caterers will be asked to provide a current professional caterer’s license and proof of insurance, and will be asked
to sign a letter of agreement.
Insurance Coverage:
Depending on the risk classification of the event, the rental group may be required to obtain appropriate
insurance. If the City requires insurance for the event, the rental group will be asked to provide proof of liability
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insurance satisfying the City’s lease requirements.
Rental Hours:
Rental hours will follow the existing hours of operation of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) for
Monday through Thursday rentals. Rental hours may be extended to midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday pending staff and facility availability.
Rental Contract and Policies:
Each rental group will be required to sign a detailed facility rental contract and agree to abide by all policies,
procedures, rules and regulations governing the rental and operation of the facilities.
Refund Policies:
Community Hall – Upon cancellation of a reservation more than 60 days from the event date, the City will refund
the rental fees collected, less a $15 administrative. Upon cancellation of a reservation less than 60 days before the
event date, the City will refund the rental fees collected, less $200.
Kaltenbach Community Center, Meeting Rooms, Classrooms, Pavilions, Amphitheaters and Shelter
houses – Upon cancellation of a reservation at least two weeks before the scheduled event, the City will refund
the rental fees collected, less a $15 administrative fee. Upon cancellation of a reservation less than two weeks
before the event date, the City keeps rental fees (up to $200 max.) & refunds remaining fees (if any) or renter
may reschedule without penalty.
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted. Rental
fees for the gymnasium, classrooms, and park shelters are waived for youth organizations and schools, both public
and private, serving the Dublin Community.
RC-23 - Theater Rental
Customer Standard
Package: Hourly
Rate (minimum
3 hrs.)
Premium
Package: Hourly
Rate (minimum
3 hrs.)
Standard Rate $127 $172
Corporate Resident $109 $154
Not For Profit (Dublin)(A) $103 $148
Non-Profit Performing Arts Groups
(501c 3)
$67 $112
Dublin Arts Council (DAC)**
(A) – Primary address located within the City of Dublin.
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* Fees will be waived for rental groups falling under the umbrella organization of the DAC. DAC will be charged a
fully burdened hourly rate for the Theater Technician’s time upon request of that service. The Theater Technician
rate will be charged at $45 per hour/per technician.
Fees listed as part of the Standard package includes the use of the stage, theatrical lighting, one projector, choral
microphones, handheld microphones, one theater technician and use of dressing rooms. Videography services and
additional technicians charged at $45/hr.
Fees listed as part of the Premium package include the standard package plus lapel/wireless microphones, up to
two additional projectors and two theater technicians. Videography services and additional technicians (beyond
two) will be charged at $45/hr.
City employees (or City-contracted professional service) are the only ones authorized to use/program the theater’s
technical equipment, lighting, and any other theatrical appurtenances.
Rental Rates and Collection Fee:
A three-hour minimum is required for all rental groups. Should a rental group request the City of Dublin to
facilitate ticket sales and collections for its performance(s), the City of Dublin will charge a 15% collection fee.
This fee will be calculated based on total ticket sales, and the balance of ticket collections will be remitted to the
rental group.
Rental Hours:
Rental hours will follow the existing hours of operation of the Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) for
Monday through Thursday rentals. Rental hours may be extended to midnight (12:00 a.m.) on Friday, Saturday,
and Sunday pending staff and facility availability.
Insurance Coverage:
Rental groups will be required to obtain appropriate insurance. The rental group may be asked to provide proof of
liability insurance that satisfies the City’s lease requirements.
Rental Contract and Policies:
Each rental group will be required to sign a detailed facility rental contract and agree to abide by all policies,
procedures, rules and regulations governing the rental and operation of the facilities.
Refund Policy:
Abbey Theater – Upon cancellation of a reservation more than 60 days from the event date, the City will refund
the rental fees collected, less a $15 administrative fee. Upon cancellation of a reservation less than 60 days before
the event date, the City keeps rental fees (up to $200 max.) & refunds remaining fees (if any) or renter may
reschedule without penalty
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
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RC-27 - Corporate Wellness Programs
Please see note 22.
CE-10 - Kaltenbach Rental (previously RC-17)
Resident - $55/hour
Non-Resident - $125/hr
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
CE-11 - Block Party Reservation
$0 - standard permit with use of barricades
$50 - first use of block party package to recognized Dublin Civic Associations each calendar year and $100 each
use thereafter
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
CE-12 - Outdoor Reservation Service
All Park Shelters & Scioto Amphitheater
$15/hr – Resident
$40/hr – Non-Resident
Coffman Park Amphitheater
$15/hr – Resident
$40/hr – Non-Resident
Coffman Park Pavilion & Amberleigh Park Pavilion
$25/hr ($200/day) – Resident
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$65/hr ($520/day) – Non-Resident
Note:Please see notes 8 and 22. Shelter house rental fees are waived for Dublin-based, nonprofit, youth
organizations for reservations occurring Monday-Friday.
CE-13 - Athletic Field Usage/Rental - Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Cricket
and Lacrosse
Soccer Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for All League Play
The field allocation and fees schedule for all soccer fields shall be as follows:
League Play is limited to general team practices and team games during the Fall and Spring seasons. Fall season
begins the second Monday before Labor Day, and ends the first Sunday in November. Spring season begins the
fourth Saturday in March, and ends the second Sunday in June. League play does not include practices or games
outside of the Fall or Spring seasons, or other activities such as camps, clinics, tournaments, tryouts and other
organized activities.
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Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
City of
Dublin
Programs
General
Recreation **Middle-Tier ***Select/Elit
e Other
Organization
Provider
Dublin Soccer
League Only
No
Restrictions
No
Restrictions
No
Restrictions
Residency
Requirement
Minimum 75%
Residents
Minimum
75%
Residents
Minimum 25%
forU9-U12
No Restrictions
for U13 and Up
No
Restrictions
Resident Fee Per
Player/Season Waived $15 $15 $150
School District
Resident Per
Player/Season
$75 $75 $75 $150
Non-Resident Fee
Per Player/Season
$150 $150
Games Played on
Dublin Fields
All League
Games Except
MSSA/HSSA
Up to 60% Up to 60% TBD
League Games
Travel Restrictions
Dublin
Corporate
Limits Except
MSSA/HSSA
Central Ohio
Only
No
Restrictions
No
Restrictions
Exclusionary
Tryouts Not Permitted Not Permitted
No
Restrictions
No
Restrictions
Age Restrictions U4 - Up U8 - U12**** U8 - Up
No
Restrictions
Team Coaching
Restrictions
Volunteers
Only
Volunteers
Only
No
Restrictions
No
Restrictions
* The City recognizes the Dublin Soccer League as the only organization eligible to provide general recreation
league play on City fields. Dublin Soccer League will be responsible to provide sponsorship and representation to
other leagues, field scheduling and field services for other eligible organizations. Such services will be performed
for a pre-set fee established by DSL. Fees for services, or changes to fees for service, must be provided to the club
organizations at least one year in advance.
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** As a long standing provider of “Middle Tier” soccer league play in Dublin, the Dublin United Soccer Club will be
accommodated prior to other organizations at this level of play, so long as all organization and program eligibility
requirements have been met.
***As a long standing provider of the “Select/Elite” soccer league play in Dublin, the Ohio Premier Eagles Soccer
Club and Club Ohio Soccer Club will be accommodated prior to other organizations at this level of play, so long as
all organization and program eligibility requirements have been met.
****U12 Teams that have already been formed under the “Middle Tier” level will continue to be eligible at the
Priority 3 level for ages U13 - Up, so long as all other criteria have been met. Applications and requirements for
newly formed teams at the U13 – Up age groups must be submitted at the “Select/Elite” Priority 4 level.
Baseball/Softball Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for All League Play
The field allocation and fees schedule for all baseball/softball fields shall be as follows:
League Play is limited to general team practices and team games during the Spring/Summer seasons. Fall season
begins the third Monday in August, and ends the last Sunday in September. Spring/summer season begins the first
Saturday in April, and ends the last Sunday in July. League play does not include practices or games outside of the
Fall or Spring/Summer seasons, nor other activities such as camps, clinics, tournaments, tryouts and other
organized activities.
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Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
City of
Dublin
Programs
General Recreation **Middle-Tier ***Select/Elite Other
Organization
Provider
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
No Restrictions
Residency
Requirement
Minimum 75%
Dublin Residents
Minimum 75%
Dublin Residents
Minimum 25%
forU9-U12
No Restrictions for
U13 and Up
No Restrictions
Resident Per
Player/Season Waived $15 $15 $100
School District
Resident Per
Player/Season
$50 $50 $50 $100
Non-Resident
Fee Per
Player/Season
$100 $100
Games Played
on Dublin
Fields
All League Games Up to 60% Up to 60% TBD
League Games
Travel
Restrictions
Dublin Corporate
Limit (Some
Exceptions Apply)
Limited to Central
Ohio No Restrictions No Restrictions
Exclusionary
Tryouts Not Permitted Not Permitted No Restrictions No Restrictions
Age
Restrictions Pre-K–12 grade U8-Up U8-Up
No
Restrictions
Team Coaching
Restrictions Volunteers Only Volunteers Only No Restrictions No Restrictions
* The City recognizes Dublin Youth Athletics as the only organization eligible to provide general recreation league
play on City fields. Dublin Youth Athletics will be responsible to provide sponsorship and representation to other
leagues, field scheduling, field lining and bases for other eligible organizations as necessary. Such services will be
performed for a pre-set fee established by DYA. Fees for services, or changes to fees for service, must be provided
to the organizations at least one year in advance.
th
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City of Dublin Baseball/Softball Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for Organized Activities Not
Associated With Dublin-Based Permitted Leagues or Tournaments
Dublin Youth Athletics - Fee Waived
Dublin Residents (General Use*) - $25 per field/two-hours OR $50 per field/day
Dublin-Based, Non-Profit Organizations** and Independent Teams*** - $50 per field/two-hours OR $100
per field/day
Non-Dublin, Non-Profit Organizations and Teams - $75 per field/two-hours OR $150 per field/day
For-Profit Organizations - $100 per field/two-hours or $200 per field/day
Field Lighting - $35 per field/hour (Fee waived for Dublin Youth Athletics)
Priority 1:City of Dublin Recreation Programs and Special Events
Priority 2:Dublin Youth Athletics
Priority 3:All Other Organized Activities
* General uses include resident and/or business non-instructional activities such as birthday parties, family
outings, business outings and other such uses that are informal in nature. Fees only apply to reserved field use.
Fees are waived for all other general field use by Dublin residents and are accommodated on a first-come, first-
served basis.
** Non-profit teams and organizations must submit documentation of their tax-exempt status with the Internal
Revenue Service (i.e., IRS determination letter). Organizations must demonstrate compliance with tax return filing
requirements by submitting the most recent federal tax filing submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (Form
990).
***Dublin-based independent teams include teams that consist of a head coach that is a Dublin resident and
maintain a minimum of 75% Dublin resident players. Rosters of teams must be submitted with each permit
application including the names and primary addresses of the head coach and players.
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Lacrosse Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for All League Play
League Play is limited to general team practices and team games during the Spring season. Spring season begins
March 1 and ends the first Sunday in June. League play does not include practices or games outside of the
Spring season, nor other activities such as camps, clinics, tournaments, tryouts and other organized activities.
st
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Priority
1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
City of
Dublin
Programs
General
Recreation Middle-Tier Select/Elite Other
Organization
Provider
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
Dublin Youth
Athletics Only
No Restrictions
Residency
Requirement
Minimum 75%
Dublin
Residents
Minimum 75%
Dublin Residents
Minimum 25%
for U9 - U12 No
Restrictions for
U13 and Up
No Restrictions
Resident Fee
Per
Player/Season
Waived $15 $15 $150
School District
Resident Per
Player/Season
$75 $75 $75 $150
Non-Resident
Fee Per
Player/Season
$150 $150
Games Played
on Dublin
Fields
All League
Games Up to 60% Up to 60% TBD
League Games
Travel
Restrictions
Dublin
Corporate Limits
(Some Exceptions
Apply)
Limited to
Central Ohio
No Restrictions No Restrictions
Exclusionary
Tryouts Not Permitted Not Permitted No Restrictions No Restrictions
Age
Restrictions K-12 U8 & up U8 & up No Restrictions
Team
Coaching
Restrictions
Volunteers Only Volunteers Only No Restrictions No Restrictions
* The City recognizes Dublin Youth Athletics as the only organization eligible to provide general recreation league
play on City fields. Dublin Youth Athletics will be responsible to provide sponsorship and representation to other
leagues, field scheduling, field lining and goals for other eligible organizations as necessary. Such services will be
performed for a pre-set fee established by DYA.
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Lacrosse Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for Organized Activities Not Associated With Dublin-
Based Permitted Leagues
Dublin Youth Athletics - Fee Waived
Dublin Residents (General Use)*/Dublin-based not-for-profit organizations** - $100 per field/day
Non-Dublin-based not-for-profit organizations** - $500 per field/day
For-profit organizations - $1,000 per field/day
Priority 1:City of Dublin Recreation Programs and Special Events
Priority 2:Dublin Youth Athletics
Priority 3:All Other Organized Activities
* General use includes resident and/or business non-instructional activities such as birthday parties, family outings,
business outings and other such uses that are in formal in nature. Fees only apply to reserved field use. Fees are
waived for all other general field use by Dublin residents and are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis.
** Non-profit teams and organizations must submit documentation of their tax-exempt status with the Internal
Revenue Service (i.e., IRS determination letter). Organizations must demonstrate compliance with tax return filing
requirements by submitting the most recent federal tax filing submitted to the Internal Revenue Service (Form 990).
Cricket Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for All League Play
League Play is limited to general team practices and team games during the season. The season begins mid-March
(weather permitting) and ends October 31 . League play does not include practices or games outside of the
season, nor other activities such as camps, clinics, tournaments, tryouts and other organized activities.
st
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Priority 1 Priority 2 Priority 3 Priority 4 Priority 5
City of
Dublin
Programs
General
Recreation Middle-Tier Select/Elite Other
Organization
Provider
Dublin Cricket
Club and
Columbus
Cricket Club
Dublin-Based
Organizations
Dublin-Based
Organizations No Restrictions
Residency
Requirement
Minimum
50% Dublin
Residents
Minimum 50%
Dublin
Residents
Minimum 25%
Dublin
Residents
No Restrictions
Resident Fee
Per
Player/Season
Waived $15 $15 $100
School District
Resident Fee
Per
Player/Season
$50 $50 $50 $100
Non-Resident
Fee Per
Player/Season
$100 $100
Games Played
on Dublin
Fields
All League
Games Up to 60% Up to 60% TBD
League Games
Travel
Restrictions
Dublin
Corporate
Limits, Some
Exceptions
Apply(youth
only)
Limited to
Central Ohio
(youth only)
No Restrictions No Restrictions
Exclusionary
Tryouts
Not Permitted
(youth only)
Not Permitted
(youth only)
No Restrictions No Restrictions
Age
Restrictions
K-12 (youth
only)
U8&up(youth
only)
U8&up(youth
only)No Restrictions
Team Coaching
Restrictions
Volunteers
Only
Volunteers
Only No Restrictions No Restrictions
Cricket Field Allocation and Fee Schedule for Organized Activities Not Associated With Dublin-Based
Permitted Leagues
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Non-League play includes all tournaments, camps, clinics, training programs and other organized activities not
associated with general league play.
Dublin Cricket Club & Columbus Cricket Club - Fee Waived
Dublin based not-for-profit organizations/City of Dublin Residents - $100 per field/day
Non-Dublin based not-for-profit organizations - $500 per field/day
For-profit organizations/Non-Residents - $1,000 per field/day
Priority 1:City of Dublin Recreation Programs and Special Events
Priority 2:Dublin Cricket Club & Columbus Cricket Club Activities
Priority 3:Other Dublin-Based Not-For-Profit Organization Activities
Priority 4:All Other Organized Activities
Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) Facility Waivers
(RC-22 and RC-23)
City Staff is hereby authorized to waive fees for various types of Facility uses at the Dublin Community Recreation
Center based on the table following. City administrative staff is hereby authorized to implement administrative
procedures as necessary to manage the fee waiver request process as outlined above. Fee waiver requests for the
above-described purposes will not be forwarded to City Council; likewise, Council will refer to staff any fee waiver
requests presented to Council that have not been first reviewed/addressed by staff.
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Type Description/Examples
Fee Waiver for
Meeting Rooms,
Tallas /
Community Hall,
Abbey Theater
Fee Waiver for
Classrooms A, B,
C or Arts & Crafts
Fee Waiver for
Pool Rentals,
Pool Lane Fees
or Gymnasium
Events or activities
sponsored by community
service organizations that
provide a broad benefit to
the Dublin community and
are open to the public.
Health & Wellness
Screenings; Immunization
Clinics; PERC
presentations/seminars;
Elections; AA meetings;
*ARC Blood Drives
(*limited to two fee
waivers per month)
Yes Yes No
Events, meetings or
activities sponsored by
Dublin-based youth
organizations.
DYA, DSL, DFL, Boy/Girl
Scout Troops *Limited to
one per month
Not applicable to DCST or
Dublin Dolphins (see
contract for terms)
No Yes No
Schools, both public and
private; school-related clubs
or organizations
PTO’s; Young Professionals
Academy; Banquet/Award
Ceremonies; Boosters;
Young Life; Teen Institute;
PERC meetings; Sports
Team meetings.
No No No
Other Dublin-based not-for-
profit and
profit events/activities not
previously
addressed
No No No
Non-Dublin-based not-for-
profit and profit
events/activities not
previously addressed
No No No
CE-14 - Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area (DORA) Cup - Sticker
Fee
DORA sticker - $35 for 1,000 stickers
DORA cup - $50 for 1,000 cups
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
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CE-15 - Outdoor Fee-Based Activity
Type of Business 1-9 Participants 10+ Participants
Single Day - Nonprofit* $15 $25
Single Day - Commercial $25 $40
Monthly - Nonprofit* $75 $150
Monthly - Commercial $150 $300
3-Month - Nonprofit* $175 $350
3-Month - Commercial $350 $700
*Nonprofit organizations must submit documentation of their tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service
(i.e. IRS determination letter).
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
CE-16 - Riverside Crossing Rental Fees
Event Tier Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Full Day $250 $1,000 $4,000
Half-Day $100 $400 $1,500
Rentals are available in half-day or full-day allotments. A half-day event is a maximum of four (4) hours, including
set-up and tear-down time. Full-day events span the entire calendar day, with specific times to be established
during the permitting process.
If additional days are necessary for setup or cleanup, the cost will be half the amount paid for the park rental per
day.
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
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CE-17 - Coffman South Field Rental Fees
Event Tier Tier 1 Tier 2 Tier 3
Full Day - All Fields $120 $500 $2,500
Half Day (up to 4 hours) - All Fields $50 $200 $1,000
Full Day - Small Fields Only $60 $250 $1,250
Half Day (up to 4 hours) - Small Fields
Only $25 $100 $500
Rentals are available in half-day or full-day allotments. A half-day event is a maximum of four (4) hours, including
set-up and tear-down time. Full-day events span the entire calendar day, with specific times to be established
during the permitting process.
If additional days are necessary for setup or cleanup, the cost will be half the amount paid for the park rental per
day.
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
CE-19 - Mobile Water Refill Stations
$1,230 (plus labor)
Labor - delivery, set-up, tear-down - $70/hr
Note:Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
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Notes
1.Fee not to apply to Dublin residents when request is for primary residential property.
2.A flat fee to be reviewed periodically by City Council.
3.The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under Ohio Law.
4.The recovery is to be the maximum allowable under the Public Records Act.
5.The percentage of recovery is dependent on the agreement negotiated between the parties.
6.Rather than a percentage of recovery, the City Council has specified a fee structure to be adopted.
7.There is to be no recovery of costs for Police Officers subpoenaed.
8.In general, the recreation program will attempt to recover, on an aggregate basis, 50% of direct costs and
building maintenance costs plus an assigned percentage of costs associated with certain recreation program
capital improvement projects, while recognizing that some programs may be somewhat less than that for
certain reasons and some more than that. This to be based on the nature of the program. This will ensure
that individual fees are reviewed annually, and any set unusually high/low are flagged.
9.For City Services provided aside from the Division of Community Events.
10.At the February 8, 1999 meeting of the Committee of the Whole to discuss storm drainage utilities. The
consensus was not to implement storm drainage fees.
11.a. Fee will be based on fully burdened hourly rate plus any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs.
b. For required City services, cost recovery of 50% of the fully burdened hourly rate of labor, plus full
recovery of any out-of-pocket costs and other direct costs may be charged for recognized, tax exempt,
Dublin non-profit events at the discretion of the Finance Committee.
12.Plus costs of any additional outside review services.
13.Plus a $5,000 refundable bond to cover costs of repairs should they be necessary. Residents are not required
to post bond when not cutting into the street pavement.
14.Plus any fees charged by the County or State.
15.Fully-burdened hourly rates of Traffic Technician(s) and any Streets & Utilities Staff used to repair light poles,
plus actual cost of parts for repairs.
16.Not chargeable to any and all governments or government agencies; Dublin residents; Dublin businesses.
17.Fee applies when check has been deposited twice, is still NSF, and the party must redeem the check in person
for cash.
18.The City does not have a certified Board of Building Appeals and therefore does not have the authority under
the Ohio Revised Code to charge a fee.
19.A flat fee for a temporary structure permit.
20.These services see very few units of service in any given year.
21.Fees to be waived for those properties located within the Architectural Review District in Old Dublin, and for
churches and places of worship in residential districts, and for Alternative Energy Applications.
22.A ten percent (10%) discount may apply for Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) members on
programs in which Recreation Services takes registration and the program is held inside the DCRC facility or
at city-owned parks/facilities to include shelters, field space and Kaltenbach (not to apply to camps & group
fitness classes).
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23.Shelter house rental fees are waived for Dublin-based, nonprofit, youth organizations for reservations
occurring Monday-Friday.
24.Fees as adopted in Ordinance 13-92 and 24-95 and as amended by Ordinances 07-05, 94-07, 64-09, 56-11,
64-12, 75-15, 76-21, 43-23, 44-24, 43-25.
25.Fees as adopted in Ordinance 14-92 and 25-95 and as amended by Ordinances 07-05, 94-07, 64-09, 56-11,
64-12, 95-13, 75-15, 72-17, 76-21, 64-22, 43-23, 44-24 and 43-25.
26.Tree Removal permit at no charge and tree replacement fee of $150 per caliper inch.
27.The policy changes regarding athletic field usage were addressed in an October 31, 2014 memo titled
“Updated Baseball and Softball Field Use Policy,” by Matt Earman, Director of Parks and Recreation. The fee
changes specified in that memo are discussed later in this appendix.
28.First set of recycling bins provided to owners of new homes. Replacement bins will be provided to new
residents when needed. This is to be an informal policy, implemented in an effort to improve customer
service and facilitate the City’s recycling service.
29.For qualifying Homeowners Association projects located within the public realm of the subdivision.
30.Fees waived if wireless is located on a City facility and the space is leased from the City. Fees for outside
review services plus the cost of the City’s Telecommunication Consultant and any Legal fees will be charged
to the applicant.
31.Per Ordinance 41-93, which authorizes the Establishment of a Mayor’s Court Computer Fund as approved by
the Auditor of State.
32.Resolution 35-11 approved the administrative fee for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) based on “gasoline
gallon equivalents” (GGE). Ord 49-15 set the fee for CNG at $0.40 per GGE.
33.Fee is dependent upon State Court costs, Court Service fees (which can be more depending upon case history
and action taken by the Court), the Computer Fund fee, and fine processing. A $49.95 fee for the online
driving course is collected by the National Safety Council of which $25 is remitted back to the City.
34.Up to two (2) cremains per niche, and the fee includes perpetual care.
35.Resolution 03-13 approved setting the labor rate for services provided to Washington Township at the fully
burdened hourly rate. At the time, this was set at $81.00 per hour. The Resolution also allowed the City to
charge Washington Township the cost of parts plus a 5% surcharge to cover the in house NAPA store.
36.Charge all fees for all services except for projects requesting two or three services where one or more of the
services is a minor version of that service. For those projects, do not charge any additional fees beyond the
highest fee for any requested minor services.
37.Dublin Community Recreation Center (DCRC) annual pass fees listed are the maximum fees to be charged.
The Director of Recreation has the authority to adjust annual pass fees and/or run seasonal pricing specials
as needed in order to achieve recreation center membership goals or divisional cost recovery goals. The
Recreation Department is responsible for reporting on the results and impacts of any fee adjustments or
seasonal specials to City Council.
38.Ordinance 73-19 approved the application fee and regulation for Short-Term Rentals.
39.Set by State of Ohio ORC Section 5743.
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To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., City Manager
Date: September 30, 2025
Initiated By: Jennifer M. Rauch, AICP, Director of Community Planning & Development
Bradley Fagrell, P.E., CBO, Director of Building Standards
Heidi Rose, P.E., Senior Civil Engineer
Douglas Urbancsik, Financial Analyst
Mara Hunter, Management Analyst
Re: Update on Development Fee Structure Analysis
Summary
As part of the comprehensive cost study presented in November 2024, members of City Council
requested an update to the cost of development analysis that was provided in 2020. Staff compiled
a list of current building standards, engineering and planning fees to demonstrate the cost of
development in 2025 for City Council’s review.
Background
In December 2020, Staff provided City Council with a comprehensive overview of the cost of
development using the Building Department, Engineering and Planning fees and compared them
with neighboring municipalities’ fees, at the request of Dublin City Council. Staff used a 17,642-
square-foot commercial office building in the Camden Professional Center as the model of
commercial development for comparison. Dublin’s fees were compared to those municipalities the
city commonly competes against in attracting commercial development, including Columbus,
Westerville, New Albany, Delaware, Marysville, Worthington and Hilliard. This was presented to
Council for informational purposes on November 16, 2020, after a request following the first reading
of the cost study on November 9, 2020. At the time, Dublin City Council members found this
information informative but understood that comparing only fees is one part of the story, whereas
it is also important to consider including time for plan review, level of customer service and quality
of work.
Cost of Development Update
At the direction of City Council in November 2024, staff updated the cost of development data and
conducted a comparative analysis of fees across several Central Ohio municipalities, including
Columbus, Westerville, New Albany, Marysville, and Hilliard. This initiative was prompted by a
request from Council members during the first reading of the cost study on November 4, 2024,
where staff committed to providing a follow-up in 2025, similar to the memo presented in 2020.
The 2025 update is based on an approved 16,100-square-foot commercial building and an approved
7,189-square-foot residential property. In the sections that follow, staff members present a detailed
analysis of building department fees for both commercial and residential properties, as well as a
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comparison of engineering and planning fees for commercial development. This analysis is
accompanied by contextual insights to help interpret the data and understand the broader
implications for development in the City of Dublin.
Building Standards Fee Structures
Commercial building permit fees for a 16,100-square-foot structure vary significantly across Central
Ohio municipalities, with Columbus being the most expensive at $31,425. This is primarily due to its
New Building Inspection plus 3% State Surcharge, which totals $14,600 and includes two building
inspections, two inspections per trade, and 73 additional inspections averaging $200 each. Dublin
ranks second at $19,831, with its New Building Inspection fee (including the 3% surcharge) priced
at $5,042, which covers unlimited inspections and does not charge per additional inspection. In
contrast, New Albany ($6,915) and Westerville ($4,926) cost less overall, with lower fees for
inspections and plan reviews. Westerville charges for its plan review by the hour, unlike Dublin,
which charges a flat fee with no reinspection fee. Marysville ($9,255) and Hilliard ($7,705) fall in the
mid-range, and their inspection costs are included in the building permit review fee, rather than
itemized separately.
16,100
square-
foot
Commercial Building Permit Fees and Inspections
Dublin Columbus Westerville New Albany Marysville Hilliard
Service
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
New Building
Inspection plus
3% State
Surcharge
Service
Cost $5,042 $14,600 n/a $1,055 $0
Service Commercial
Plan Review
Commercial
Plan Review
Commercial Plan
Review (3
Hours)
Commercial
Plan Review
Commercial
Plan Review
Commercial
Plan Review
Service
Cost $5,407 $9,000 $300 $1,443 $1,957 $2,093
Service (2) Minor
Revisions
(2) Minor
Revisions
(2) Minor
Revisions (4
hours)
(2) Minor
Revisions
(2) Minor
Revisions
(2) Minor
Revisions
Service
Cost $1,040 $1,300 $400 $350 $960
Service HVAC HVAC HVAC Mechanical HVAC HVAC
Service
Cost $1,214 $650 $334 $600 $1,450 $544
Service Gas Line Gas Line Gas Line Gas Piping Gas Piping Gas Line
Service
Cost $139 $650 n/a $128 $130 $103
Service Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric
Service
Cost $2,757 $650 $592 $703 $1,450 $908
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Service Plumbing
Permit (32)
Plumbing
Permit (32)
Plumbing Permit
(32)
Plumbing
Permit (32)
Plumbing Permit
(32)
Plumbing
Permit (32)
Service
Cost $1,415 $1,415 $1,415 $1,415 $1,415 $1,415
Service
Fire
Suppression
Permit
Fire
Suppression
Permit
Fire Suppression
Permit (3 hours)
Fire Protection
Permit
Fire
Suppression
Permit
Sprinkler
Permit Fee
Service
Cost $427 $800 $630 $548 $183 $938
Service
Fire Alarm
Permit (Low
Voltage
Included)
Fire Alarm
Permit
Fire Alarm
Permit (3 hours)
Fire Alarm
Permit
Fire Alarm
Permit
Fire Alarm
Permit
Service
Cost $1,575 $660 $480 $548 $183 $614
Service Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Service
Cost $350 $650 n/a $75 $220 $0
Service Conditional
Occupancy
Conditional
Occupancy
Conditional
Occupancy
Conditional
Occupancy
Conditional
Occupancy
Conditional
Occupancy
Service
Cost $465 $400 $200 $300 $130 $0
Service Foundation
Start
Foundation
(includes 2
inspections)
Foundation Start
(2 hours)
Foundation
Start
Foundation
Start
Foundation
Start
Service
Cost NA $650 $500 $1,657
Service Reinspection
Fee
Reinspection
Fee Reinspection Fee Reinspection
Fee
Reinspection
Fee
Reinspection
Fee
Service
Cost NA $75 $100 $130 $130
Total
Cost $19,831 $31,425 $4,926 $6,915 $9,255 $7,705
Service-specific comparisons show further variation: HVAC fees range from $334 in Westerville to
$1,450 in Marysville, and Fire Alarm Permit fees range from $183 in Marysville to $1,575 in Dublin.
These differences reflect how municipalities structure their fee schedules—some bundling services
like inspections into permit costs, while others itemize them extensively, leading to wide disparities
in total development costs.
Engineering Fee Structures
Due to the layered fee structure, the City of Dublin has the third most expensive engineering fee
structure, which is the same result that was presented in 2020. Westerville has the most expensive
engineering fee structure at $129,397, and Marysville was the second highest at $123,933. Dublin
is the third most expensive at $84,315, with Hilliard not far behind at $83,877. New Albany is the
second least expensive at $73,716, and Columbus is last at $51,544. Westerville and Marysville are
likely the most expensive due to the costs associated with owning and operating a municipal sewer
system.
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Commercial Engineering Water & Sewer Tap Fees
All fees are based on 1.5-inch Water, 6-inch Fire, 6-inch Sewer
Dublin Columbus Westerville New Albany Marysville Hilliard
Service
Dublin Water
Capacity
Charges*
Water
Capacity
Charges
Water
Capacity
Charges
Water
Capacity
Charges*
Water
Capacity
Charges
Water
Capacity
Charges*
Service
Cost $15,741 $6,007 $10,500 $11,868 $32,624 $20,157
Service
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges*
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges*
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges
Fire
Protection
Capacity
Charges*
Service
Cost $49,072 $8,248 $5,250 $46,628 $40,838 $44,457
Service
Dublin Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Service
Cost $9,180 $10,147 $103,500 $5,073 $50,396 $9,016
Service
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Sewer/ Water
Inspection
Fee
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Service
Cost $175 $85 n/a n/a $75 $100
Service
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges**
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Service
Cost $10,147 $27,067 $10,147 $10,147 n/a $10,147
Total
Cost $84,315 $51,554 $129,397 $73,716 $123,933 $83,877
*As a contract municipality with the City of Columbus, additional capacity fees are included in this fee and must be paid to the City of
Columbus.
** This includes a frontage fee of $16,920 ($45/linear foot) that is required when a development is located inside City of Columbus
corporate limits.
Similar to 2020, Engineering’s fees are largely dependent on the cost of water and sewer capacity
charges. Cities included in this comparison either run their own municipal water and sewer services
or contract with Columbus for their services. Columbus and Marysville manage their own water and
sewer services, while Dublin, Hilliard and New Albany contract with Columbus. Westerville has a
hybrid system, where part of the City contracts with Columbus, and the other half is run by the City
of Westerville. In Dublin, a new development connecting its building to the water and sewer taps
pays both fees associated with Dublin and Columbus, which are included in the costs above. The
Cities of Hilliard, New Albany, and a portion of Westerville also pay that fee to the City of Columbus,
because they are all contract areas that use Columbus water services.
Planning Fee Structures
The City of Dublin has the highest Planning and Zoning fees of any of the municipalities included in
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this comparison, which is the same result that was presented in the 2020 memo. Similar to 2020,
the fees outlined below show the cost for development applications for a Planned Unit Development
(PUD), which allows developers to gain the approval of customized development standards and
development plans. The cost of the applications needed to gain approval through the required three-
step process reflects the amount of time and detailed review required by staff to navigate the PUD
process. As a result, fees levied by the City of Dublin for PUDs are significantly higher than those of
other municipalities.
16,100
square-
foot
Commercial Planning and Zoning Fees
Dublin Westerville New
Albany Hilliard Marysville Columbus
Service Concept Plan Preliminary
Plan/ Dev Plan
Preliminary
PUD
Service
Cost $2,695 $1,125 $750
Service
Preliminary
Development
Plan
Final PUD
PUD Final
Development
Plan
PUD
Development
Plan Review
Preliminary
zoning
clearance
review
Service
Cost $2,395 $650 $1,000 $1,000 $200
Service
Final
Development
Plan
PUD
Modification Revision Revision
Service
Cost $3,640 $600 $500 $250
Total
Cost $8,730 $1,125 $1,400 $1,600 $1,500 $450
The 16,000-square-foot building used as a model in this analysis followed the PUD tract, requiring
approval of a concept plan, preliminary development plan, and final development plan. In Dublin,
the application costs for the three applications total $8,730 for planning and zoning fees ($2,695 for
the concept plan, $2,395 for the preliminary development plan, and $3,640 for the final development
plan). It is important to note that although Dublin’s planning and zoning fees were significantly
higher than those of the other municipalities, it is a goal of the city to streamline the development
review process, which will be highlighted in the development review process section of this memo.
The second-highest planning and zoning fees were from Hilliard at $1,600, then Marysville at $1,500,
followed by New Albany at $1,400, Westerville at $1,125 and Columbus at $450.
Residential Building Standards and Engineering Fee Structures
Staff also determined it was important to include residential building department and engineering
fees in this year’s analysis to provide a more comprehensive view of development costs in Dublin,
an element that was not included in the 2020 cost study. For a 7,189-square-foot residential
structure, the total combined fees vary significantly across Central Ohio municipalities. Marysville
has the highest cost at $22,234, followed by New Albany ($20,075), Columbus ($19,815) and Dublin
($19,349). Hilliard is slightly less than the top four costs at $16,797, while Westerville is the least
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expensive at $10,744 for combined building and engineering fees. These totals reflect differences in
how each city structures and itemizes fees for plan review, inspections, utilities, and permits.
7,189
square-
foot
Residential Building Permit Fees and Engineering Fees
Dublin Columbus Westerville New Albany Marysville Hilliard
Service
Plan Review,
Inspection, plus
1% State
Surcharge
Plan Review,
Inspection, plus
1% State
Surcharge
Plan Review,
Inspection, plus
1% State
Surcharge
Plan Review,
Inspection, plus
1% State
Surcharge
Plan
Review,
Inspection,
plus 1%
State
Surcharge
Plan
Review,
Inspection,
plus 1%
State
Surcharge
Service
Cost $4,152 $1,388 $1,153 $6,423 $8,252 $2,727
Service (2) Minor
Revisions Minor Revisions Plan Review 2 (2
hours) Revisions Revisions Revisions
Service
Cost $240 $200 n/a $50 $105 $100
Service HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC HVAC
Service
Cost $1,122 $250 $292 $101 $428 $393
Service Gas Line Gas Line Gas Line Gas Line Gas Line Gas Line
Service
Cost $136 $250 n/a $156 $65 $78
Service Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric Permit Electric
Permit
Electric
Permit
Service
Cost $637 $250 $800 $318 $428 $707
Service Plumbing Permit Plumbing Permit Plumbing Permit Plumbing Permit Plumbing
Permit
Plumbing
Permit
Service
Cost $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855
Service Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate of
Occupancy
Certificate
of
Occupancy
Certificate
of
Occupancy
Service
Cost $95 $75 n/a $50 $110 N/A
Service 3/4-inch Water
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Water
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Water
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Water
Capacity Charges
5/8-inch
Water
Capacity
Charges
3/4-inch
Water
Capacity
Charges
Service
Cost $3,639 $1,924 $2,900 $3,639 $5,289 $3,639
Service Dublin Sewer
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Sewer
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Sewer
Capacity Charges
3/4-inch Sewer
Capacity Charges
5/8-inch
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
3/4-inch
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
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Service
Cost $5,254 $3,044 $1,550 $5,254 $6,562 $5,254
Service Sewer Inspection
Fees
Sewer Inspection
Fees
Sewer Inspection
Fees
Sewer Inspection
Fees
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Sewer
Inspection
Fees
Service
Cost $175 $85 $150 $85 $75 N/A
Service Columbus Sewer
Capacity Charges
Columbus Sewer
Capacity Charges
Columbus Sewer
Capacity Charges
Columbus Sewer
Capacity Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Columbus
Sewer
Capacity
Charges
Service
Cost $3,044 $3,044* $3,044 $3,044 N/A $3,044
Service Foundation Start
Foundation
(includes 2
inspections)
Foundation Start
(2 hours) Foundation Start Foundation
Start
Foundation
Start
Service
Cost N/A $250 N/A
Service Additional
Inspections
Additional
Inspections Reinspection Fee Reinspection fee Reinspectio
n Fee
Reinspectio
n Fee
Service
Cost N/A $8,200 $100 $65
Total
Cost $19,349 $19,815 $10,744 $20,075 $22,234 $16,797
*Plus $45/linear-foot of frontage
When considering just building standards fees for a 7,189 square-foot property, Dublin is the fourth
most expensive municipality, totaling $7,238. The most expensive residential building standards fees
are Columbus at $11,468, followed by Marysville ($10,243) and New Albany ($7,953). The least
expensive residential building standards fees are Hilliard ($4,860) and Westerville ($3,100).
The Plan Review, Inspection, and State Surcharge is a major cost driver, ranging from $1,388 in
Columbus to $8,252 in Marysville, with Dublin at $4,152. Minor revision fees are relatively low across
the board, typically between $50 and $240, though Westerville does not list a cost. HVAC permit
fees vary significantly, from $101 in New Albany to $1,122 in Dublin, reflecting different approaches
to mechanical system regulation. Gas line permits are modest, with most cities charging between
$65 and $250, though Westerville does not list a fee.
Electric permit fees range from $250 in Columbus to $800 in Westerville, with Dublin at $637.40.
Plumbing permits are consistent across municipalities at $855, regardless of fixture count. Certificate
of Occupancy fees are minimal, ranging from $0 in Hilliard to $110 in Marysville, with Dublin charging
$95. Utility capacity charges also vary: Water capacity fees range from $1,924 in Columbus to $5,289
in Marysville, while Sewer capacity fees range from $1,550 in Westerville to $6,562 in Marysville.
Some municipalities include certain services in bundled fees, while others itemize each component,
contributing to the wide range in total costs. These differences reflect not only local infrastructure
costs but also policy decisions about how development fees are assessed and collected.
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Development Review Process
While Dublin has increased building standards, engineering, and planning fees over the last five
years, the City has also improved the development review process, making it more transparent and
predictable. An update on the development review process was provided to Dublin City Council on
June 23, 2025, which can be found attached to this memo.
Findings and Conclusions
Ultimately, the City of Westerville is the most expensive municipality to develop within, with a total
cost of $135,448. Despite having one of the lowest building department and planning fee structures,
Westerville’s water and sewer tap charges push it to the top of the list. Marysville follows closely at
$134,688. In 2020, Marysville was the most expensive, primarily due to its engineering fees. If
Columbus sewer and water fees are excluded, Marysville becomes the most expensive municipality,
as it does not contribute to Columbus’s sewer and water infrastructure. Dublin ranks third in overall
development cost. To develop a 16,100-square-foot building in Dublin, the total cost is $112,876,
which includes building department, engineering, and planning fees, as well as fees paid to the City
of Columbus. Although Dublin has the second-highest building department fee structure and the
highest planning and zoning fees, it ranks third in engineering fees. This is largely because Dublin
utilizes the City of Columbus’s infrastructure, which helps its engineering costs compared to
Marysville and Westerville.
Following Dublin are Hilliard, Columbus, and New Albany, respectively. While Columbus has the most
expensive building department fees, its engineering fees rank sixth among the municipalities.
Conversely, Hilliard and New Albany have lower building department fees, but their engineering
costs are comparable to Dublin’s, placing them lower on the overall cost scale. The total development
costs for each are $93,182 (Hilliard), $83,429 (Columbus), and $82,031 (New Albany).
Compared to 2020, Dublin has shifted from the second to the third most expensive municipality for
development. This is likely due to the increased engineering fees in Marysville and Westerville.
Additionally, Dublin’s cost recovery policy for its fees distinguishes its building department costs from
other municipalities, which may rely more heavily on general fund subsidies to offset development
expenses.
Central Ohio Commercial
Development Costs (Building
Department, Engineering,
and Planning Fees)
Westerville $135,448
Marysville $134,688
Dublin $112,876
Hilliard $93,182
Columbus $83,429
New Albany $82,031
Central Ohio Commercial
Building Department Fees
Columbus $31,425
Dublin $19,831
Marysville $9,255
Hilliard $7,705
New Albany $6,915
Westerville $4,926
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Central Ohio Commercial
Engineering Fees
Westerville $129,397
Marysville $123,933
Dublin $84,315
Hilliard $83,877
New Albany $73,716
Columbus $51,554
Central Ohio Commercial
Planning and Zoning Fees
Dublin $8,730
Hilliard $1,600
Marysville $1,500
New Albany $1,400
Westerville $1,125
Columbus $450
As for residential cost of development, Dublin ranks fourth for building department fees at $7,238.
based on a 7,000 square-foot building. Marysville is the most expensive at $10,243, followed by New
Albany third at $7,953, and Hilliard and Westerville at fifth and sixth, respectively. As stated in the
above analysis, New Albany and Marysville are likely higher because of their initial plan review fees.
Dublin also charges a higher price for HVAC and electric permits than the other municipalities.
Combining building department and engineering fees, Marysville ranks as the most expensive
municipality in Central Ohio at $22,234. New Albany follows at around $20,075, then Columbus with
a total of $19,815. Dublin follows closely behind Columbus at $19,349. Westerville and Hilliard are
the least expensive, with total fees of $16,797 and $10,744.00, respectively. These figures reflect
differences in how municipalities structure and recover costs for residential development, including
plan review, inspections, utility connections, and permitting. The inclusion of residential fees in this
comparison provides a more complete picture of the financial impact of development across
jurisdictions.
Central Ohio Residential
Building Department Fees
Columbus $11,468
Marysville $10,243
New Albany $7,953
Dublin $7,238
Hilliard $4,860
Westerville $3,100
Central Ohio Residential
Building Department and
Engineering Fees
Marysville $22,234
New Albany $20,075
Columbus $19,815
Dublin $19,349
Hilliard $16,797
Westerville $10,744
Lastly, while comparing the City of Dublin’s development fees to those of neighboring municipalities
provides valuable context, it is important to recognize the added value that Dublin offers to
developers. Feedback from the development community consistently highlights Dublin’s exceptional
customer service as a key factor that justifies the cost. Included in Dublin’s building department fees
is an unlimited number of inspections, regardless of the size or complexity of the structure—an
offering not commonly matched by other jurisdictions. Additionally, a developer may call as late as
6:00 a.m. and get that same-day inspection. Dublin’s fee structure is designed to fully capture the
cost of services provided, avoiding reliance on the general fund. This approach ensures that only
those who utilize development services bear the associated costs, maintaining fairness and fiscal
responsibility for all residents.
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Findings and Conclusions
Informational purposes only.
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Megan D. O’Callaghan, P.E., City Manager
Date: June 17, 2025
Initiated By: Jennifer M. Rauch, AICP, Director of Community Planning & Development
Jeremiah Gracia, Director of Economic Development
Mitchell Ament, Management Analyst
Re: Development Review Process Update
Summary
On October 23, 2023, City Council adopted the 2023 Economic Development Strategic Plan
Update, which outlined a series of implementation strategies to help ensure the city’s continued
economic vitality. A cross-departmental team has focused on Strategy 2 regarding the
development review process and identified six major action themes through a Lean Six Sigma
analysis. On October 16, 2024, City Council, alongside the Board and Commission members,
reviewed the materials and provided feedback on the presentation at the Joint Work Session. Staff
have continued to implement the recommendations with the goal of completing the remaining
tasks by the end of 2025. Staff has prepared a brief update for Council’s awareness.
Background
A cross-departmental team, including representatives from the Office of the City Manager,
Community Planning & Development, Economic Development, Building Standards, Engineering and
Transportation & Mobility, in conjunction with 3-Point Consulting LTD, conducted a Lean Six Sigma
analysis focusing on Strategy 2 from the Economic Development Strategic Plan, which indicates
the City should:
Make Dublin’s Development Processes More Transparent and Predictable, Thereby Reducing
Uncertainty. The rationale behind this strategy identifies that attracting and retaining value-added
business enterprises is highly competitive, and the ability to grow and scale such companies within
a region is extremely difficult. For a city to be a competitive location for attracting and retaining
industrial drivers, it must ensure that its government policies, procedures, regulations, and codes
are encouraging rather than discouraging investment.
The Plan goes on to identify Action 5, which states that the City should Foster Understanding and
Predictability Regarding the Type of Development Being Sought and Adhere to the Stated
Vision/Plan for Development.
This action includes:
• Validate the Council’s commitment to the city’s area plans, specifically the Dublin Corporate
Area, West Innovation District and Bridge Street District.
• Update the Community Plan.
• Articulate the Council’s vision to the Council/Board/Members/Staff.
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• Explore additional opportunities for innovative/expedited visioning processes involving the
Council, Board, members, staff developers and landowners.
• Ensure new hires connect with industry leadership.
The cross-departmental team has scrutinized the development review process to identify
improvement areas per the strategy outlined above. The objective was to assess each stage of the
development process, from the initial project concept to building occupancy, and to pinpoint
opportunities for enhanced efficiency. City Council and Boards and Commissions representatives,
and external stakeholders, such as developers, architects, engineers/project managers, and legal
advisors, were invited to participate in the evaluation. Their input provided valuable insights into
the City’s review process and assisted in identifying areas for potential improvements. This
stakeholder feedback established six major action themes: project management, staff reports,
central intelligence, requirements and review processes, tiers of service and technology. Each
theme contains a list of tasks designed to fulfill its objectives.
At the October 2024 Joint Work Session, staff members shared the tasks completed to date and
sought feedback regarding staff reports and recommendations provided to the Boards and
Commissions, and potential Code modifications to streamline the review process. The outcome of
this feedback included:
1. Redefined and reorganized staff reports for clarity, with additional information within
reports and associated presentations tailored to suit the relevant Board or Commission’s
needs.
2. Continued incorporation of staff recommendations within staff reports for Board or
Commission consideration.
3. Adoption of an initial Code modification, focusing on the concept plan step.
Six Action Themes
An updated version of the presentation provided at the October 2024 work session has been
prepared with additional tasks completed, identification of the remaining in-progress items to
complete and estimated times for completion. Staff have continuously progressed on deliverables
following the work session across the six major action themes. The tasks completed following the
October Work Session are highlighted below.
Project Management Approach
Staff members have delineated the Case Manager responsibilities by incorporating this description
into the roles and responsibilities spreadsheet presented in the Planning and Economic
Development onboarding processes. This document undergoes continuous review and is updated
as needed. This approach provides a single point of contact for potential applicants as they
progress through the full development review process.
Staff Reports and Recommendations
Community Planning & Development staff completed several major tasks reviewed at the October
Work Session. The first task was gaining feedback from Council, Board, and Commission members
regarding staff reports and presentations. This aided the staff in identifying the appropriate
amount of information and organization of information within the staff report. Subsequently,
alternative report options were drafted to address the varying informational needs of each Board
or Commission, which have since been updated and implemented for each group. Finally, the staff
continues to provide educational and training opportunities for Boards and Commissions. This
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includes on-topic specific training, conferences, individual meetings with staff as needed, and our
annual Board and Commission training scheduled for July 2025. These opportunities continue to be
evaluated and adapted to meet the needs of the Board and Commission members.
Centralized Intelligence
Development staff members received training on the new inquiry tracking tool called the Property
Inquiry Tracker. The Tracker serves as a catalogue of initial communication points between staff
and inquirers regarding zoning questions, potential projects or economic development leads. Built
using the ArcGIS platform, this tool enhances the searchability of historical records through a
mapping feature and database. The Tracker is updated regularly by staff and includes inquiries
received since 2021. Staff continues to have check-ins to ensure the platform provides the
information needed and is updated to include any additional improvements.
Requirements and Review Process
A number of tasks have been completed under this theme, including the adoption of Ordinance 07-
25 to amend the Zoning Code to retain the Concept Plan as a required step in the review process
for large-scale development projects. However, it transitioned from a determination step to a non-
binding feedback step by the required reviewing body for projects both with and without a
Development Agreement. This amendment provided consistency amongst the City’s review
processes, allowing applicants to obtain feedback and streamline approval steps. Additionally, the
Engineering and Transportation & Mobility teams are also updating their standard construction
drawing detail requirements. An interim update was completed in December 2024, with a
comprehensive update scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025. One of the larger
outstanding items is related to our development process mapping analysis, which will be
completed by the end of Q4 2025, with more details below under the next steps. The outcome of
this work will further one additional task outlined in this theme, which ensures the enhanced
integration of the Transportation & Mobility team into the application review process.
Tiers of Service
Staff have accomplished several tasks within this theme to provide guidance for new or complex
projects and establish a standard application process. Weekly Development Office Hours have
been implemented every Thursday, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, to foster engagement, understanding,
and awareness among Dublin’s constituents and corporate residents. The City of Dublin’s
Development Office Hours offer an opportunity for the property owners, applicants and their
design professionals to meet with key plan review staff. As part of these meetings, staff provide
feedback on potential projects in an informal setting prior to formal application submission. Office
Hours meetings can help identify and guide developers and businesses through any issues that
might arise in a formal review. A record of Office Hours meeting attendees, topics, and associated
materials is stored internally to track stakeholder engagement in our processes and development
plan alterations between the initial contact inventoried by the Property Inquiry Tracker and the
formal application submission process with the Community Planning & Development department.
The feedback received from Office Hour participants to date has been very positive and
participants shared that they would like to see other municipalities take a similar approach.
Technology Use
The Information Technology department collaborated with Building Standards and Planning staff
members to identify quick fixes in current development software solutions. The team has also
provided additional support to enhance the software’s internal and external usability while
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identifying and implementing continual improvements. Staff will continue to identify opportunities
for software improvements and enhancements to our website as needed.
Next Steps
One of the larger outstanding items is related to our development process mapping analysis. This
analysis will more clearly identify the scope of review conducted at each stage of the process and
outline and look for opportunities to streamline the internal review process. The goal is to
complete the analysis and begin implementing the recommendation by the end of Q4 2025.
Recommendation
Informational purposes only.
To: Jean-Ellen Willis, P.E., Director of Transportation & Mobility
From: Chase Kucinski, Management Intern
Date: July 2, 2026
Re: EV Charging Infrastructure Progress and Fee Considerations
Background
The purpose of this memo is to summarize Dublin's progress toward implementation of the EV
Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan, identify recommendations that are complete or underway and provide
fee benchmarking information to support future cost study discussions. This memo also connects current
EV charging work to the Dublin Sustainability Plan, particularly the City's long-term fleet electrification and
charging infrastructure goals.
Implementation Progress
Dublin has made progress on several recommendations identified in the EV Infrastructure Comprehensive
Plan, finalized in December 2025. The City currently controls 21 existing EV charging ports across City
facilities and parking areas, including private ports for Dublin’s fleet-use at the Service Center and the
Development Building. Other existing locations include the Recreation Center, Justice Center, parking
garages, Darby Lot and City Hall.
The EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan evaluated several ownership and operating models, including
City ownership, vendor-supported operations and third-party delivery. At the October 13, 2025, Council
Work Session follow-up presentation, staff identified Ownership Model #2: City-Owned, Vendor O&M, as
the preferred near-term approach. Under this model, the City owns the charging equipment while a
vendor provides installation, operations, maintenance, software/data and support services. The report
identified this approach as preferred because it allows Dublin to retain control, collect user fees and
maintain access to charging data while reducing operational risk. The adopted EV Infrastructure
Comprehensive Plan recommended that Dublin contract with a third-party vendor for full-service EVSE
delivery. Dublin currently operates under Model #2 and spends $15,750 annually on hardware
maintenance, software/data and support services.
Additional progress is underway through the 2026 purchase of three EV chargers under PO #26002008,
totaling $23,653, for installation next to existing chargers in the rear Service Center lot. The chargers are
expected to be operational by mid-July, after which the City will evaluate their performance before
ordering additional chargers with remaining grant funds.
Several EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan recommendations can be considered complete or
substantially underway. Dublin is using the City-owned/vendor-operated model, has an annual operations
and support structure in place and is continuing to add chargers through the 2026 Facilities purchase. The
City has also started laying the groundwork for a future fee structure through the EV Infrastructure
Comprehensive Plan's financial assumptions and peer community research.
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The EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan identifies a longer-term need for additional charging
infrastructure as EV adoption increases. The plan establishes a community-wide goal of providing 294 total
public EV charging ports in Dublin by 2035, representing an increase of 181 ports over the existing
community total of 113. Of that 181-port increase, Dublin is projected to account for approximately 20%
of the additional publicly accessible EV ports, or about 38 ports, including 36 Level 2 ports and 2 DC fast
charging ports.
Additional recommendations remain in progress or require further evaluation. The City has not yet
finalized whether or how to charge for use of public-facing EV chargers. The EV Infrastructure
Comprehensive Plan recommends evaluating sustainable fee structures for Level 2 and DC fast charging,
including fees based on energy usage and idle time to encourage responsible use and turnover. The plan
also identifies 30% utilization over three months as a threshold for considering additional chargers at
existing locations. Continued tracking of charger utilization will be important for determining when
expansion is warranted and whether public-facing fees should be introduced.
Fee Benchmarking
Fee benchmarking provides a useful context for the upcoming cost study. Worthington controls two
ChargePoint Express 250 Level 3 DC fast-charging stations, charging $0.10 per minute for the first 30
minutes and $0.20 per minute thereafter. Worthington's stated goal is to set the rate at a level that covers
expenses without generating a profit, including potential costs for electricity, station maintenance,
insurance coverage and ChargePoint's 10% administrative fee. Worthington has also stated that as they
receive more information from AEP about electricity costs, they will adjust the price accordingly to equal
the City’s cost of station ownership.
Hilliard provides a different model. The City installed two dual-port PlugOp charging stations in the Center
and Wayne streets parking lot, allowing up to four vehicles to charge at a time. Hilliard charges $0.20 per
kilowatt-hour, with users paying through a QR code using Apple Pay, Google Pay or a credit card. The City
handles connection costs while users are charged based on electricity usage, and the rate is intended to
cover the City's cost to power the units.
These examples suggest two potential approaches for Dublin to evaluate. Worthington's model is most
relevant for DC fast charging and broader station ownership cost recovery, while Hilliard's model provides
a simpler kilowatt-hour-based example for Level 2 public charging. Dublin's own EV Infrastructure
Comprehensive Plan used $0.26 per kilowatt-hour for Level 2 charging and $0.40 per kilowatt-hour for DC
fast charging as financial modeling assumptions. The plan's financial model applied a utilization
assumption of approximately 40% for Level 2 chargers (equivalent to 2.5 sessions per day) and 15.6% for
DC fast chargers. These figures represent the moderate utilization scenario used in the plan's cost
recovery projections and should be understood as modeling inputs rather than observed Dublin utilization
rates.
Electrification Coalition Recommendations
The Electrification Coalition is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization focused on responsible EV policy and
implementation. On June 25, 2026, the Coalition hosted a webinar entitled “Which Price Is Right? A
Municipal Guide to Sustainable Public EV Charging Rates.”
The Coalition’s research suggests that a resilient enterprise fund should account for the full cost of
operating the program, not electricity costs alone. This includes energy costs, network/software fees,
operations and maintenance, site costs, administrative overhead and future replacement needs.
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While Dublin’s vendor-supported model may reduce operation and maintenance cost responsibility,
integrating these variables (including the $15,750 Dublin currently pays for annual vendor support) with a
prorated "replacement savings contribution" provides a floor for a breakeven rate. Level 2 chargers
generally have a lifespan of 10-15 years, and DC fast chargers can run from 7-15 years before both
require major component replacement or repair. The costs can range from a few thousand dollars to tens
of thousands, and the Coalition’s suggestion is to build these replacement savings into the charging rate.
The Coalition demonstrates that adding an “invisible addition” amount, such as $0.20 per session, can
fund thousands of dollars of hardware replacements, changing the framing from charging revenue
covering operating costs to building a capital reserve.
Regarding rate structure, the Coalition highlights per-kilowatt-hour (kWh) pricing as the most transparent
and equitable option because it reflects actual energy delivered rather than charging speed.
To support Dublin’s goal of encouraging "responsible use and turnover," benchmarking from Rochester,
Minnesota, indicates that an idle fee (such as $5 after a 30-minute grace period) directly addresses the
issue of session overstay, where vehicles often remain parked for an hour past their charge completion.
Establishing an annual review process would also allow the City to adjust rates as utility costs and usage
change, helping keep the program aligned with costs, usage trends and regional benchmarks.
Remaining Policy Considerations
This work also supports the Dublin Sustainability Plan. The EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan ties the
fleet strategy to the Sustainability Plan target of converting 45% of the City's light-duty fleet to EV by
2035, while retaining some gas-powered units for operational flexibility and fleet resilience. Section 2.4.1
of the Sustainability Plan also includes actions to implement EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan
recommendations for light-duty fleet replacement, evaluate potential heavy-duty electric vehicles as
technology advances and increase Level 2 and DCFC port availability by 2035.
Based on the current inventory, plan recommendations and benchmark examples, Dublin has made
measurable progress toward several EV Infrastructure Comprehensive Plan recommendations. The City
has an existing charging inventory, a preferred ownership and maintenance model, annual vendor
support, new 2026 charger investment and initial fee assumptions to support cost study work. The
Finance Committee received an initial briefing on an enterprise fund approach for the EV charger program
at its March 18, 2026 meeting, where members supported operating the program as a self-sustaining
enterprise fund with measured expansion of approximately one to two chargers per year.
The primary remaining policy questions relate to whether public-facing chargers should be priced by
kilowatt-hour, time or a combined structure, whether idle or overstay fees should apply and whether fees
should recover only electricity costs or broader ownership costs.