NORFOLK, VA – New fees adopted as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 budget will take effect on July 1.
Fee increases will generate $3 million in additional revenue for the city and include:
- Cemetery fees, such as grave and mausoleum openings and closings;
- Planning fees, such as conditional use permits, zoning text amendments and site plans;
- Fees for emergency medical services, fire inspections and false alarms;
- Library printing fees and room rentals at Slover Library:
- Ticket prices at Nauticus and the Virginia Zoo, and the per ticket facility use fee at cultural and entertainment venues;
- Public Works permits such as right-of-way;
- Fees for Recreation, Parks and Open Space facilities and programs such as recreation centers and before/after school care;
Additionally, the waste management fee was reduced. For a full list of fee changes and to see the entire budget document:
https://www.norfolk.gov/index.aspx?nid=4063