Fees charged by the city of Ouray for everything from development and sign permits to short-term rental applications and inspections will increase significantly under a proposal the City Council is expected to discuss and vote on Tuesday night.

Fees could double, triple or quadruple in some instances, according to a new master fee schedule.

City staff have proposed that councilors approve the new fees under an emergency ordinance, which would allow the increased fees to take effect immediately. No...