Appendix A. MASTER TAX AND FEE SCHEDULE
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Town of Purcellville
Master Tax and Fee Schedule
Effective January 1, 2019Category 2019 and 2020 Tax Rate or Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Real estate tax $0.22 per $100.00 Va. Code § 58.1-3200
Va. Code § 15.2-1104
Va. Code § 58.1-3321
Town Code 74-1Ordinance 19-04-01 Fireman's field service tax district $0.03 per $100.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2400
Town Code 74-232Ordinance 19-04-01 Personal property tax Va. Code § 58.1-3500
Town Code 74-1Ordinance 19-04-01 Vehicles $1.05 per $100.00 Vehicles—Qualified volunteers $0.01 per $100.00 Business property $0.55 per $100.00 Tax penalty and interest Va. Code § 58.1-3916 Ordinance 19-04-01 Penalty 10% Interest 10% per annum * Tax Rates adopted April 9, 2019, Town Ordinance 19-04-01. Readopted tax rates April 14, 2020, Ordinance 20-01-01.
Town of Purcellville
Master Tax and Fee Schedule
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Vehicle license fee Va. Code § 46.2-752 Ordinance 19-06-01
Ordinance 17-11-01Automobiles $27.00 Motorcycle $15.00 Antique $0.00 Military $0.00 Transfer $0.00 Penalty for late payment $1.00 Qualified vehicle—Volunteer No fee Meals tax 5% Va. Code § 58.1-3840
Town Code 74-82Ordinance 19-06-01 Cigarette tax $0.75 per pack Va. Code § 58.1-3840
Town Code 74-180Ordinance 19-06-01 Transient occupancy tax 3% of amount paid for lodging or use of space Va. Code § 58.1-3840
Town Code 74-222Ordinance 19-06-01 Farm and community market fee $20.00 per space Town Code 18-153 Ordinance 19-06-01
Ordinance 10-12-02Residential solid waste container rental fee No fee. The town provides solid waste disposal, recycling services, and bulk trash disposal services to all residential households once a week. Ordinance 19-06-01 Residential solid waste fee No fee. The town provides solid waste disposal, recycling services, and bulk trash disposal services to all residential households once a week. Ordinance 19-06-01 Business license Va. Code § 58.1-3703
Town Code 18-41Ordinance 19-06-01 Business license tax Rates per category/value of gross receipts Business service $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Contractor $0.14/$100.00 gross receipts Direct sellers > $4.000 $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Financial service $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Fortune teller $500.00 annual flat fee Hotel, motel, rooming house $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Massage therapy $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Nonprofit organization None—Must provide 501(c)(3) Personal service $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Professional $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Public utilities 1/2 of 1% gross receipts Repair service $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Real estate service and lessors of real property (dwellings 3 or more) $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Restaurant $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Retail merchant $0.17/$100.00 gross receipts Wholesale merchant $0.05/$100.00 purchases of goods of sale Manufacturer None Itinerant merchant or peddler $500.00 annual flat rate Carnival/amusement $500.00 per event Coliseum, arenas (public, +10,000 capacity) savings and loan, credit union $1,000.00 annual flat rate
$50.00 annual flat ratePhotographer—No VA established business $30.00 annual flat rate Minimum license fee $20.00 Loudoun County gas tax Contribution to town will not be provided in FY 2020 Sales tax 6% (4.3% state, 1% local, 0.7% NVTA)
Local 1% collected by state and remitted to Loudoun County to distribute according to number of school aged children residing in the town.Va. Code § 58.1-603 Ordinance 19-06-01 Communications tax 5% of sales price of each communications service collected by state and apportioned to localities. Va. Code § 58.1-648 Ordinance 19-06-01 Electric utility tax Va. Code § 58.1-3814
Town Code 74-49Ordinance 19-06-01 Residential $1.05 plus $0.0011363 on each kwh Commercial $1.72 plus $0.010204 on each kwh Industrial $1.72 plus $0.010204 on each kwh Bank franchise tax 80% of state rate of 1%/$100.00 of net capital Va. Code § 58.1, Chapter 12
Town Code 74-4Ordinance 19-06-01 Community events sign $55.00 (in-town organization)
$65.00 (out-of-town organization)Ordinance 19-06-01 Bad check fee $50.00 Va. Code § 15.2-106
Town Code 1-18Ordinance 19-06-01 Mowing fee Ordinance 19-06-01 Mowing fee Cost of contractor mowing Ordinance mowing admin. fee 20% of fees Certified letter fee—Violation notice Current USPS rate Certified letter fee—Invoice Current USPS rate Town of Purcellville
Police Fine and Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Fines and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Child restraint/safety belt violation (under 18 years; first offense—pay fine only) $50.00 Disabled parking violation $150.00 Driving wrong way on one-way street $30.00 Earphones while driving $25.00 Equipment violation (each charge) $30.00 Expired rejection sticker $50.00 Failure to dim headlights while moving $30.00 Failure to display license plates $25.00 Failure to drive on right side of highway $30.00 Failure to give proper signal $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-85 Ordinance 19-06-01 Failure to have vehicle inspected $30.00 Failure to correct defects $50.00 Failure to obey highway signs $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-830 Ordinance 19-06-01 Failure to obey traffic lights $100.00 Va. Code § 46.2-833 Ordinance 19-06-01 Evasion of traffic control device $50.00 Failure to obtain registration $25.00 Failure to secure load $30.00 Failure to use seat belt (pay fine only) $25.00 Failure to yield right-of-way $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-820—§ 46.2-829 Ordinance 19-06-01 Following too closely $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-816 Ordinance 19-06-01 Illegal radar detector $40.00 Va. Code § 46.2-851 Ordinance 19-06-01 Impeding flow of traffic $30.00 Improper lane change $30.00 Improper passing $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-830 Ordinance 19-06-01 Improper towing $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-833 Ordinance 19-06-01 Improper U-turn $30.00 Va. Code § 46.2-845 Ordinance 19-06-01 Speeding (other than in a residence zone, highway work zone or school crosswalk) $6.00 per MPH over speed limit Va. Code § 46.2-870—§ 46.2-876 Ordinance 19-06-01 Speeding in residence zone $200.00 plus $8.00 per MPH over speed limit Va. Code § 46.2-878.2 Ordinance 19-06-01 Highway safety corridor moving violation (double the prepayable fine) Va. Code § 46.2-947 Ordinance 19-06-01 Town of Purcellville
Public Works Rental Rates
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Public Works Equipment
(Note: Equipment rates are without operator)Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Va. Code § 15.2-951
Va. Code § 15.2-1102Ordinance 19-06-01 4-wheel backhoe $72.00 Air compressor $21.00 Boom arm mower $52.00 Camera truck $98.00 Dump truck $42.00 Dump truck with plow and/or spreader $62.00 Mole $31.00 Pickup truck $21.00 Pickup truck with plow and/or spreader $41.00 Roto-rooter $46.00 Rubber tire loader $72.00 Steiner mower $39.00 Thermoplast gun $16.00 Striping machine $16.00 Tractor with bush hog $46.00 Utility truck $52.00 Vacuum truck $129.00 Variable message sign $82.00 Zero degree mower (Skagg or X-Mark) $46.00 Pipe freezer $46.00 Pavement saw $36.00 Trash pump $11.00 Town of Purcellville
Public Works Administrative and Labor Rates
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Labor and administration rates Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Va. Code § 15.2-951
Va. Code § 15.2-1102Ordinance 19-06-01 Position: Hourly rate: Hourly overtime rate: Public works director $82.00 $123.00 Public works assistant director/manager $64.00 $96.00 Public works superintendent $58.50 $87.75 Public works team leader $54.00 $81.00 Public works inspector $49.50 $74.25 Public works maintenance worker $35.50 $53.25 Administrative fee 20% administrative fee added to the total cost of invoice Town of Purcellville
Public Works Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rate Legal Authority Town Ordinance Right-of-way use application fee $100.00 Va. Code § 56-468.1 Ordinance 19-06-01 Right-of-way time extension fee $50.00 Right-of-way reinstatement fee $90.00 Right-of-way performance guarantee fee 100% of project cost Right-of-way use fee $1.05 per access line Right-of-way use reimbursement fee Fees and expenses for professional, legal, and engineering consulting services deemed necessary for matters pertaining to right-of-way use plus a 10% administrative fee for indirect costs. Accommodation fees After initial installation, the town council or a designee shall determine the annual compensation for the use of the right-of-way by a utility, except as provided in 24VAC30-151-740. The rates shall be established on the following basis: Va. Code § 56-468.1 Ordinance 19-06-01 Right-of-way time extension fee $50.00 per crossing Right-of-way reinstatement fee $250.00 per mile annual use payment Right-of-way performance guarantee fee $34.00 per crossing Inspection fees Second or subsequent inspection (additional inspections for traffic control, bond release, etc.) $46.00 per hour Va. Code § 56-468.1 Ordinance 19-06-01 Vehicle site visitation second or subsequent visit $10.00 per visit Non-business hour inspection services $69.00 per hour + 20% administrative fee to cover indirect cost (4 hour minimum) Additive fees Commercial entrance $150.00 for first entrance;
$50.00 for each additional entranceVa. Code § 56-468.1 Ordinance 19-06-01 Street connection $150.00 for first connection;
$50.00 for each additional connectionTemporary construction entrance $10.00 per entrance Turn lane $10.00 per 100 linear feet Crossover $500.00 per crossover Curb and gutter $10.00 per 100 linear feet Reconstruction of roadway $10.00 per 100 linear feet Sidewalk $10.00 per 100 linear feet Traffic signal $1,000.00 per signal installation Tree trimming $10.00 per acre or 100 feet of frontage Storm sewer/sanitary sewer/water $10.00 per 100 linear feet Box culvert or bridge $5.00 per linear foot of attachment Drop inlet $10.00 per inlet Paved ditch $10.00 per 100 linear feet Under drain or cross drain $10.00 per crossing Above-ground structure (including poles, pedestals, fire hydrants, towers, etc.) $10.00 per structure Pole attachment $10.00 per structure Span guy $10.00 per crossing Additive guy and anchor $10.00 per guy and anchor Underground utility—Parallel $10.00 per linear feet Overhead or underground crossing $10.00 per crossing Excavation charge (including test bores and emergency opening) $10.00 per opening Town of Purcellville
Community Development Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Application Category/Type Current Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Subdivision Pre-application review $250.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2241 Ordinance 19-06-01 Preliminary plat $2,500.00 + $100.00/lot Preliminary plat extension $350.00 Preliminary plat revision (minor revision to approved preliminary plat) $300.00 Minor subdivision plat $500.00 + $100.00 per lot (3 lots or less) Preliminary/final subdivision plat $4,000.00 + $100.00/lot Final plat (after prelim. plat approval, may be phased if phasing is approved with prelim. plat) $1,500.00 + $100.00/lot Construction plans (public facility construction plans) $1,500.00 + 1% of value of public improvements Additional submissions (applies to all plats and plans) 2nd and subsequent: $500.00 Revisions to approved construction plans $500.00 Boundary line adjustment and lot consolidation plats $250.00 for single party;
$500.00 for 2 or more parties;
+ cost of town attorney review
+ 10% administrative feeOther plats (easement plats, correction plats, etc.) $500.00 plus $50.00 per lot
+ cost of town attorney reviewVariation or exception $500.00 for one;
$250.00 for each additional in same application;
plus cost of public hearing, if requiredGrading plan First submission $500.00 + $20.00 per acre Va. Code § 15.2-2241 Ordinance 19-06-01 Additional submissions 2nd and subsequent: $250.00 Site plan Pre-application review $250.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2241 Ordinance 19-06-01 Preliminary site plan $2,000.00 Preliminary/final site development plan $4,500.00 + 2% of public improvements value Final site plan $2,500.00 + 2% of value of bonded improvements Additional submissions (applies to all site plans) 2nd and subsequent: $500.00 Revisions to approved site plan $500.00 Minor site plan $2,250.00 Performance bonds and as-built site inspections As-built submissions $300.00; $100.00/inspection after 1st inspection Va. Code § 15.2-2241 Ordinance 19-06-01 Bond approval $250.00 Bond extension $250.00 per year extended Bond reduction For bonds $3,500.00 or larger:
$350.00 (includes 1 inspection) + $100.00 for each additional inspectionFor bonds under $3,500.00:
$250.00 (includes 1 inspection) + $100.00 for each additional inspectionBond release For bonds $3,500.00 or larger:
$350.00 + ECR cost (includes 2 inspections—punch list and final) + $100.00 for each additional inspectionFor bonds under $3,500.00:
$250.00 (includes 2 inspections) + $100.00 for each additional inspectionLawn establishment winter cash bond processing fees Application fee: $50.00 Bond release fee: $100.00 per bond Lawn establishment winter bond for single family homes $4,000.00 Lawn establishment winter bond for townhomes $2,000.00 Landscaping bond $250.00 plus actual cost of landscaping Land use applications Zoning map amendment 0—5 ac: $2,500.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 5—10 ac: $3,500.00 10—25 ac: $6,500.00 25—100 ac: $7,500.00 > 100 ac: $8,500.00 + $25.00 each additional ac Comprehensive plan amendment $2,500.00 Ordinance text amendment $2,500.00 Proffer or proffered plan amendment $5,000.00 PDH final development plan administrative amendment $1,000.00 Special use permit $2,000.00 for construction $1,000.00 for no construction Commission permit $750.00 Annexation applications Annexation request 0—5 acres: $10,000.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 > 5 acres: $10,000.00 + $50.00 each additional acre BZA applications Variance $500.00 + cost of newspaper ad, not to exceed an additional $500.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 Special exceptions $500.00 + cost of newspaper ad, not to exceed an additional $500.00 Appeals of admin. decision $500.00 + cost of newspaper ad, not to exceed an additional $500.00 Miscellaneous zoning fees Readvertise public hearing Cost of newspaper ad, up to $500.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 Renotify property owners $150.00 Zoning clearance letter $25.00 Zoning determination $150.00 Traffic consultant review fee Consultant cost plus 10% administrative charge Administrative permits Zoning permits New construction
Residential: $200.00
Non-residential: $250.00Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 Additions and alterations:
Residential: $75.00
Non-residential: $150.00Accessory structures:
Decks, fences and sheds and like structures under 150 sq. ft.: $50.00
All other accessory structures: $75.00Construction/office trailer:
$300.00/6 monthsHome occupation permit $75.00 Home childcare center (12 children or less) $100.00 Temporary occupancy permit $100.00 Occupancy permit Residential: $50.00* Commercial: $150.00* * Includes 1 inspection; $100.00 for each re-inspection Demolition permit All structures: $150.00 Sign permits Permanent signs 1—10 SF: $75.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 11—30 SF: $100.00 > 30 SF: $150.00 Temporary signs $35.00 Signs removed from public right-of-way: $25.00 Sign waiver $75.00 Master sign plan amendment $200.00 Board of architectural review applications Preapplication conference $75.00 Ordinance 19-06-01 New construction and additions $350.00 Exterior alterations $250.00 Repainting to new color(s) $50.00 Accessory structures $50.00 CDA amendments $100.00 Appeal to council $250.00 Administrative review $50.00 Demolition application $75.00 Publications Comprehensive plan Paper: $45.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2286 Ordinance 19-06-01 CD: $5.00 when available Zoning ordinance Unbound: $25.00 Bound: $40.00 Zoning map or other maps Small: $5.00 Large: $25.00 Subdivision ordinance $10.00 Facilities standards manual $30.00 Publications copied in-house $0.10 per page Expense reimbursement fee Expense reimbursement fee Fees and expenses for professional, legal, and engineering consulting services deemed necessary for matters pertaining to zoning, subdivision, land developments, annexation, land use and legislative BZA application matters shall be reimbursed to the town at actual cost plus a 10% administrative fee for indirect costs. Ordinance 19-06-01 Late payment fee None 10% of outstanding bill + cost of town attorney for collection Ordinance 19-06-01 Town of Purcellville
Park and Recreation Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Event permit application review fee $75.00 Ordinance 19-06-01
Ordinance 15-09-02Street closure fee for events $100.00 per day or portion thereof Town events specialist: (for event planning services beyond application) $30.00 per hour Public works fee for events Up to $65.00 per employee per hour Town police fee for events Up to $65.00 per officer per hour Train station fees Full-day use (over 6 hours) $160.00 Ordinance 19-06-01 Half-day use (6 hours) $120.00 Four-hour block $80.00 Two-hour block $60.00 One-hour block $40.00 Nonprofits with 501C3 status $20.00 per 2-hour block;
$40.00 per 4-hour blockCommunity garden fees Community garden rental fee $30.00 Ordinance 19-06-01 Community garden security fees No deposit Town of Purcellville
Utility Rate and Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Water supply system Water usage rates per 1,000 gallons per tier: Rates per 1,000 gallons per tier:
In-town rates/out-of-town ratesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 1st tier (0 to 5,000 gal.) $6.66/$13.33 2nd tier (5,001—10,000 gal.) $8.89/$17.78 3rd tier (10,001—15,000 gal.) $10.71/$21.42 4th tier (15,001—20,000 gal.) $12.75/$25.50 5th tier (20,001—50,000 gal.) $15.91/$31.83 6th tier (50,001—100,000 gal.) $18.17/$36.34 7th tier (100,001—150,000 gal.) $20.42/$40.85 8th tier (150,001—200,000 gal.) $22.66/$45.32 9th tier (200,001—250,000 gal.) $25.81/$51.62 10th tier (250,001—300,000 gal.) $28.06/$56.11 11th tier (300,001—350,000 gal.) $30.30/$60.61 12th tier (350,001—400,000 gal.) $32.55/$65.10 13th tier (400,001—450,000 gal.) $34.79/$69.59 14th tier (450,001—500,000 gal.) $40.42/$80.83 15th tier (500,001—550,000 gal.) $46.03/$92.07 16th tier (550,001—600,000 gal.) $51.63/$103.27 17th tier (600,001 and over) $57.26/$114.52 Water meter fee (based on meter size and type):
Applies to installation of any new water meterCurrent
In-town fees/out-of-town feesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 ⅝" meter $395.00/$790.00 ¾" meter $458.00/$916.00 1" meter $538.00/$1,076.00 1.5" meter $742.00/$1,484.00 2" T-10 meter $955.00/$1,910.00 2" HP turbine meter $1,237.00/$2,474.00 3" HP turbine meter $1,867.00/$3,734.00 4" HP turbine meter $2,842.00/$5,684.00 2" T/F compound meter $2,520.00/$5,040.00 3" T/F compound meter $3,403.00/$6,806.00 4" T/F compound meter $4,582.00/$9,164.00 6" meter At cost Water administrative service charge
(fixed fee based on meter size):Current
Same in-town and out-of-town ratesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 ⅝" $15.00 ¾" $15.00 1" $37.50 1.5" $75.00 2" $119.99 3" $239.48 4" $374.97 6" $479.93 8" $1,199.88 Handling fee for new account (water) $10.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Town Code § 82-76
Town Code § 82-85Ordinance 19-06-01 Penalty (late fee) 10% Interest 10% per annum Pre-disconnect door announcement $10.00 Reconnection fee (terminated fee) $50.00 Emergency call-out fee $100.00 Deposit rates Residential: $300.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2119 Business: $300.00 Restaurant: $750.00 Apartments: $3,000.00 Laundry mats: $7,050.00 Bulk water fee—Water usage rate $15.18/1,000 gallons Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Town Code § 82-80Water theft fines First offense: $1,000.00* Va. Code § 15.2-1429
Town Code § 82-86Second offense: $1,500.00* Third or subsequent offense: $2,000.00* *Plus water consumption Water meter tampering/damage Penalty for improper use: $500.00 Va. Code § 15.2-1429
Town Code § 82-86Damage to meter: $275.00 General construction permit for distribution mains (VDH review of new water lines) $500.00 preliminary plan Va. Code § 15.2-2119
12VAC5-590-200$1.50/LF WL + $500.00 for final site plan New line flushing request $50.00 administrative fee + $(current water rate)/1,000 gallons water used Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Waterworks Regulations*
12VAC5-590-1210*§ 32.1-170 of the Code of VA authorizes VDH to adopt the VA Administrative Code (VAC) for waterworks regulation Hydrant flow test $200.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 Meter testing fee (customer request) $100.00 Water availability (A.k.a. "connection") fee based on meter type and size:
This fee is applied to any new or upgraded connection to the town's water systemCurrent
In-town fees/out-of-town feesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 ⅝" meter $25,754.00/$51,508.00 ¾" meter $38,631.00/$77,262.00 1" meter $64,385.00/$128,770.00 1.5" meter $128,770.00/$257,540.00 2" T-10 meter $206,032.00/$412,064.00 2" HP turbine meter $206,032.00/$412,064.00 3" HP turbine meter $386,310.00/$772,620.00 4" HP turbine meter $643,850.00/$1,287,700.00 2" T/F compound meter $206,032.00/$412,064.00 3" T/F compound meter $386,310.00/$772,620.00 4" T/F compound meter $643,850.00/$1,287,700.00 6" meter $1,287,700.00/$2,575,400.00 Wastewater availability (A.k.a. "connection") fee based on meter type and size:
This fee is applied to any new or upgraded connection to the town's wastewater systemCurrent
In-town fees/out-of-town feesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 ⅝" meter $21,600.00/$43,200.00 ¾" meter $32,400.00/$64,800.00 1" meter $54,000.00/$108,000.00 1.5" meter $108,000.00/$216,000.00 2" T-10 meter $172,800.00/$345,600.00 2" HP turbine meter $172,800.00/$345,600.00 3" HP turbine meter $324,000.00/$648,000.00 4" HP turbine meter $540,000.00/$1,080,000.00 2" T/F compound meter $172,800.00/$345,600.00 3" T/F compound meter $324,000.00/$648,000.00 4" T/F compound meter $540,000.00/$1,080,000.00 6" meter $1,080,000.00/$2,160,000.00 Town of Purcellville
Utility Rate and Fee Summary
Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Wastewater system New sewer line flushing request $50 Administrative fee + water used Va. Code § 15.2-2119 Ordinance 19-06-01 Handling fee for new account (sewer) $10.00 Va. Code § 15.2-2119
Town Code § 82-76
Town Code § 82-85Penalty (late fee) 10% Interest 10% per annum Wastewater collection system
(Usage rates per 1,000 gallons)Va. Code § 15.2-2119 Wastewater usage rate (in-town rate) Flat rate $15.95 per 1,000 gal. Wastewater usage rate (out-of-town rate) Flat rate $31.90 per 1,000 gal. Wastewater administrative service charge
(fixed fee based on meter size)Current
Same in-town and out-of-town ratesVa. Code § 15.2-2119 ⅝'" $15.00 ¾" $15.00 1" $37.50 1.5" $75.00 2" $119.99 3" $239.48 4" $374.97 6" $479.93 8" $1,199.88 Town of Purcellville
Utility Rate and Fee Summary
Adopted via Ordinance No. 19-06-01, Effective July 1, 2019Category Current Rates and Fees Legal Authority Town Ordinance Grease/grit interceptor policy and program Failure to maintain on-site records 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $100.00 3rd offense: $150.00 4th offense: $300.00 Inspection hindrance (equipment related) 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $100.00 3rd offense: $150.00 4th offense: $300.00 Interceptor in excess of 25% full 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $300.00 3rd offense: $450.00 4th offense: $1,000.00 Interceptor in excess of 75% full 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $300.00 3rd offense: $500.00 4th offense: $1,000.00 Failure to maintain interceptor other than cleaning 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $300.00 3rd offense: $500.00 4th offense: $1,000.00 Source of sewer blockage 1st offense: warning + clean up costs Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $500.00 + clean up costs 3rd offense: $1,000.00 + cleanup costs 4th offense: termination of service Falsification of maintenance or cleaning records and noncompliance with policy and program 1st offense: warning letter Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 2nd offense: $500.00 3rd offense: $1,000.00 4th offense: termination of service Refusal for inspection Termination of service Town Code § 82-192 Ordinance 19-06-01 Telecommunication fees Lease signing fee $500.00 Ordinance 19-06-01 Application to locate on town property or to modify existing contract $500.00 (Ord. No. 16-05-01, § III, 6-14-2016; Ord. No. 16-09-02, §§ 1—4, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 17-05-01, § I, 5-23-2017; Ord. No. 17-11-01, § 2, 11-14-2017; Ord. No. 18-06-01, § 1, 6-12-2018; Ord. No. 19-05-01, § 2, 6-11-2019; Ord. No. 19-06-01, § 1, 6-11-2019)
Cross reference— §§ 82-76 and 82-166.
State Law reference— §§ 15.2-2119, 15.2-2122, 15.2-2143, 15.2-105, 15.2-1104, 15.2-1125.
(Ord. No. 16-05-01, § III, 6-14-2016; Ord. No. 16-09-02, §§ 1—4, 10-11-2016; Ord. No. 17-05-01, § I, 5-23-2017; Ord. No. 17-11-01, § 2, 11-14-2017; Ord. No. 18-06-01, § 1, 6-12-2018; Ord. No. 19-05-01, § 2, 6-11-2019; Ord. No. 19-06-01, § 1, 6-11-2019)