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Ordinance No. 961
2nd Reading
Amend Chapter 5, Article IV "Contractor Registration Ordinance" of the Southlake City Code
Ordinance 961 – Background
The 2009 Texas Legislature adopted Senate Bill 1354 prohibiting cities from charging a contractor registration fee to plumbers effective September 1, 2009.
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Under this ordinance Trade Contractors as defined are not required to register because they are regulated by the state.
General Contractors are required to register with the city and are regulated by the city code.
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Trade Contractors licensed by the state include:
Electrical Contractors
Irrigation Contractors
Mechanical Contractors
Plumbing Contractors
Water Well Driller & Pump Installer
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The Building Inspections permit fee resolution was scheduled for review in the coming month. This new fee resolution will offset the reduction in registration fees.
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Other requirements of this new law being addressed administratively include receiving applications, fees and issuing permits on line.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 961 as submitted.
Questions?
Ordinance No. 961
Ken Baker
817-748-8067