Fees for licenses, permits, certificates, products and services provided by the City, as set forth in these Codified Ordinances, are hereby consolidated into a schedule which shall be known as the General Fee Schedule of the City of Avon, which Schedule may be amended from time to time time by interlineation, i.e. without the necessity of re-enacting the Schedule in its entirety, so long as the section containing the amended fee, as the same is set forth in the Schedule, is amended in conformity with Article IV, Section 12, of the City Charter.
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE OF THE CITY OF AVON
Fees for licenses, permits, certificates, products and services provided by the City, as set forth in these Codified Ordinances, are hereby consolidated as follows:
(a) Administration Code.
Payable | ||
(1) Notice of public meetings (Sec. 208.06) | $90.00 | Upon request |
(2) Application for tax abatement (Sec. 234.02) | $500.00 | Upon application |
(3) Employee examinations (Sec. 256.30) | $20.00 | Upon application |
(4) Additional Mayor's Court court cost (Sec. 290.04) | $10.00 | Upon filing of an action or appeal; upon filing, docketing and endorsing of a certificate of judgment; or upon docketing and indexing of each aid in execution or petition to vacate, revise or modify a judgment |
(b) Traffic Code.
Payable | ||
(1) Permit to exceed weight limits on local streets (Sec. 440.01(c)) | $10.00 | Upon application |
(c) General Offenses Code.
(d) Business Regulation and Taxation Code.
Payable | ||
Off-site consumption | $1,000.00 | |
On-site consumption | $100.00 | Upon application |
(e) Streets, Utilities and Public Services Code.
(2) Water rates (Sec. 1040.01):
A. Quarterly rates (water users)
Payable | ||
Gallons Used | Charge Per 1,000 Gallons | Quarterly |
First 6,000 | $2.33 | |
Next 24,000 | $1.98 | |
All over 30,000 | $1.89 |
B. Minimum rate per quarter $13.98 Quarterly
C. Service charge per quarter $1.74
D. Quarterly rates (water/sewer users)
Payable | ||
Gallons Used | Charge Per 1,000 Gallons | Quarterly |
First 6,000 | $2.33 | |
Next 24,000 | $1.98 | |
All over 30,000 | $1.89 |
E. Minimum charge per month $4.66
F. Service charge $0.58/month
G. Service charge for turn-on or turn-off $8.75 At time of service
H. Fire hydrant rental 2,500.00 per year Upon application for rental
(3) Water taps (nonrefundable) (Sec. 1040.04):
A. Permanent tap: Upon application for water tap
Size of Tap (in.) | Fee |
3/4, 5/8 | $750.00 |
1 | $840.00 |
2 and over | $1,400.00 plus time and materials |
B. Temporary hydrant taps per connection (exclusively by the City)
Size (in.) | Nonrefundable Fee Per Hydrant Connection | |
2 | $500.00 | plus water use charged |
1 | $100.00 | plus water use charged |
1 or 2 | $50.00 | plus water use charged if the meter is used less than eight hours in any one 24-hour period |
(4) Construction and connection of building sewers (Sec. 1042.01): $10.00 City) Upon application for sewers
(5) Sewer charges:
A. Connection to sanitary sewerage system not applicable with Avon Lake Wastewater Service Area in an amount charged by the City of North Ridgeville for connection into the French Creek Sewer System that is in effect at the time of the issuance of the sewer tap-in fee. (Sec. 1042.02(d))
B. Tap-in charge (Not applicable within Avon Lake Wastewater Service Area) (Sec. 1042.02(e)):
1. Residential class $800.00 per living unit
2. Commercial class $1,000.00 plus $100.00 per fixture-unit flow rate
3. Institutional, governmental and industrial class: $2,000.00 plus $100.00 per fixture-unit flow rate
C. Inspection charge (Not applicable within Avon Lake Wastewater Service Area) (Sec. 1042.02(f)): $120.00 Upon application for sewers
D. Sewer use charges (Sec. 1042.02(i)):
1. Base charge $1.54 Monthly billing
2. Sewer use rate $4.58 per 1,000 gal.
E. Sanitary sewer extension connections (Sec. 1042.055):
1. Total cost for all parcels shall be charged in equal amounts to the property owners required to tap in
(6) Avon Cemetery charges: Upon request
A. Burial of residents and nonresidents (Sec. 1062.01(a)) $400.00
B. Grave space (Sec. 1062.01(b)) $500.00
C. Cement monument footers (Sec. 1062.01(c)) $100.00
(7) Park facilities
A. Fees for the City's Aquatic Center
1. Daily admission
Valid 10th of each month | ||||
Description (age) | Resident* & ITW† | Guest | 10 yr. retro price | |
Valid 10th of each month | ||||
Description (age) | Resident* & ITW† | Guest | 10 yr. retro price | |
Adult | 19-59 | $8.00 | $9.00 | $5.00 |
Senior | 60+ | $5.00 | $9.00 | $3.00 |
Student | 6-18 | $7.00 | $9.00 | $5.00 |
Child | 3-5 | $5.00 | $9.00 | $3.00 |
Infant | 0-2 | NC | NC | N/C |
Military | Active | $4.00 | $4.00 | $3.00 |
VIP Card | 7 admissions for $49 (Daily admission prepay card for Resident or ITW) | |||
After "tbd" p.m., short session, promotional rate (at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator) | ||||
Description (age) | Resident | Guest | ||
Adult | 19-59 | $7.00 | $7.00 | |
Senior | 60+ | $4.00 | $7.00 | |
Student | 6-18 | $6.00 | $7.00 | |
Child | 3-5 | $4.00 | $7.00 | |
Infant | 0-2 | NC | NC | |
Military | Active | $3.00 | $3.00 | |
VIP CARD | 7 admissions for $49 (Daily admission prepay card for Resident or ITW) | |||
Group rate | $1.00 off | |||
* “Resident” is a natural person who has a domicile in the City. † “ITW” daily admission restriction: (guests limited to two immediate family members) |
Guest(s) must be accompanied by resident or ITW daily and season pass holder. (ITW is defined in division 2, below.) If the facility needs to operate at a certain capacity or at reduced hours, daily admission practices/fees may be suspended or altered by the Aquatics Director and/or Recreation Coordinator if deemed necessary. A reservation rate may be established within the $3-$9 range. |
2. Season Pass Membership |
2. Season Pass Membership
A. Fees for the City's Aquatic Center (Cont.) | |||||
Resident & ITW** Regular Rate | Early Bird Rates Resident & ITW Early Bird+ | Renewal of Existing Pass | Friendship Pass (Limited #) *** | Retro Passes sold between 12/10/24 - 1/17/25 | |
1st person | $92 | $83 | $76 | $120 | $50 |
2 people | $164 | $148 | $135 | $215 | $100 |
3 people | $221 | $199 | $182 | $301 | $135 |
4 people | $291 | $262 | $239 | $384 | $175 |
5 people | $346 | $312 | $284 | $469 | $215 |
MAX - 6 people or more | $398 | $358 | $327 | $510 | $255 |
Senior | $51 | $46 | $42 | $75 | $35 |
Nanny | $97 | $80 | N/A | ||
Visitors Punch Pass | $20 student $28 adult (Valid seven consecutive days; must be purchased by resident or pass holder; and resident/pass holder need not accompany visitor to pool.) | ||||
Healthways (Silver Sneakers) & Healthy Contributions | Valid for pool admission during terms of agreement (must be current and register with pool) | ||||
Friendship Pass (Non-Resident) | For friends, family, class mates and neighbors living outside Avon City limits. (Passes limited and must be purchased in person.) | ||||
** An ITW (income tax worker) is a non-resident person employed within the City of Avon and paying income taxes to the City of Avon. Proof of employment location is required. Purchase Passes or return daily admission form in person. | |||||
*** These may or may not be sold, at the discretion of the Recreation Coordinator. | |||||
+ Valid up to the second Monday of June | |||||
3. Learn to swim, pool lane rental, pavilion rental, special events, parties and promotional rates will be determined by the Recreation Coordinator.
B. Developer's park development and maintenance fee:
1. Each new dwelling unit | $1,467.88* | (Payable upon issuance of building permit) |
2. Each new commercial, industrial or other nonresidential development space, or an addition to any existing commercial, industrial or other nonresidential development space in excess of 1,000 sq. ft. | (Payable upon issuance of building permit): | |
a. Up to 2,000 sq. ft. | $1,467.88* | |
b. Each additional 2,000 sq. ft. to a maximum of 20,000 sq. ft., or a portion thereof on a pro rata basis | $137.64* | |
c. Each additional 2,000 sq. ft. of remaining portion on a pro rata basis | $69.35* |
*Adjusted annually by the Cleveland Construction Cost Index. Check with the Building Department for the current number.
A. Advanced life support emergency base rate: (plus $14.00 per loaded mile) | $750.00 per patient |
B. Advanced life support II emergency base rate: (plus $14.00 per loaded mile) | $875.00 per patient |
C. Basic life support emergency base rate: (plus $14.00 per loaded mile) | $550.00 per patient |
D. Loaded patient transport mileage: | $14.00 per loaded mile |
E. EMS response without transport: | No charge |
(8A) Training (CPR and CPR/AED) | |
CPR/AED Training (per individual) | $50.00 |
(8B) Installation of child restraint seat for nonresident | $5.00 |
Fee | |
(9) Emergency alarm systems (Sec. 1074.07): | |
A. Residential property | No charge |
B. Commercial property | 75.00 |
C. Industrial property | 75.00 |
There shall be only one fee for both a police and a fire alarm system | |
(f) Planning and Zoning Code.
(1) Zoning Code | |
A. Zoning permits | $15.00 upon filing of application with Clerk of Council for placement on agenda |
B. Home occupation permit | $15.00 upon filing of application for initial permit or any renewal thereof with Clerk of Council |
C. Rezoning | $200.00 plus $10.00 per person to be notified of public hearing to be fixed by the Board, upon presentation to the Clerk for placement on agenda hearing to be fixed by Board |
D. Appeals | $100.00 plus $10.00 per person to be notified upon the filing by the applicant with the Secretary of the Planning Commission with a list of adjacent property owners to be served with notice of hearing |
E. Special use permits | |
1. Planning Commission and City Council review fee: | $100.00 |
2. Legal review fee - Residential | $300.00 |
3. Legal review fee - Commercial | $600.00 |
(2) Planning Commission fees for any informal presentation to Planning Commission (PC) $100.00
(3) Subdivision Regulations
A. Major subdivision preliminary plat fee: | $850.00 ($150.00 for PC; $700.00 for engineering and legal combined; plus $10.00 per person to be notified of public hearing on preliminary plat) |
B. Major subdivision final plat review fee: | $1,500.00 ($300.00 plus $10.00 per lot in proposed subdivision; $1,200.00 for engineering and legal combined, plus $40.00 per lot |
C. Nonresidential development fee/deposit: | |
1. Minor modifications to a site or structure (does not require legal or engineering review) | $200.00 ($100.00 for PC; $100.00 administrative review fee) |
a. Minor modifications to a site or structure (requiring less than two hours of engineering and/or legal review) | $300.00 |
2. Developments up to two acres | $1,000.00 ($100.00 for PC; $900.00 for engineering and legal fees combined) |
3. Developments of two to five acres | $2,100.00 ($100.00 for PC; $2,000.00 for engineering and legal fees combined) |
4. Developments over five acres | $5,100.00 ($100.00 for PC; $5,000 for engineering and legal fees combined, with upward adjustment as deemed necessary by the Law Director and/or the City Engineer for major developments) |
D. Minor subdivision/lot split review fee: | $75.00, plus $75.00 per lot split from remainder |
E. Zoning map: | $15.00 |
F. City street map: | $1.00 |
G. Planning and zoning code: | $20.00 |
H. Standard construction drawings: | $75.00 |
I. Sign application review fee: | $25.00 |
J. Special meeting, request of Planning Commission | $500.00 (Payable at the time the matter is placed on the agenda by the Planning Commission Secretary. May be waived only upon a majority vote of all members of the Planning Commission.) |
(4) Storm water fees and deposits
A. Stabilization deposit | |
1. Residential subdivision less than 1 acre | $50.00 per sublot |
2. Residential subdivision greater than 1 acre | $50.00 per sublot |
3. Industrial or commercial less than 1 acre | $250.00 |
4. Industrial or commercial greater than 1 acre | $250.00 per acre |
5. Individual industrial or commercial less than 1 acre | $250.00 |
6. Individual industrial or commercial greater than 1 acre | $250.00 per acre |
B. Storm water inspection fees | |
1. Residential subdivision less than 1 acre | $350.00 |
2. Residential subdivision greater than 1 acre | $1,500.00 |
3. Industrial or commercial less than 1 acre | $600.00 |
4. Industrial or commercial greater than 1 acre | $1,500.00 |
5. Individual industrial or commercial less than 1 acre | $600.00 |
6. Individual industrial or commercial greater than 1 acre | $1,500.00 |
C. Storm drainage* | |
1. Except as provided in § 1050.17(b), for all developments to be improved in the City, a drainage charge per gross acre of area to be developed or altered from its existing state, at a rate of $890.00 per acre of developed land. *Adjusted annually by the Cleveland Construction Cost Index | Payable with building permit application or at final plat approval |
D. Storm water detention fees (ACO § 1050.17(c)) | |
1. Fees to be charged upon the total acreage of each lot or parcel of land developed within the City by any person, firm, corporation, public agency, partnership or association shall be set by the Finance Director annually. | Payable with building permit application or at final plat approval. |
(5) In the event the City is required, upon the recommendation of Planning Commission, Planning Coordinator, the City Engineer, or Law Director to obtain the assistance of outside professional services, including but not limited to, architectural, engineering, planning, legal, and traffic, the developer or subdivider shall reimburse the City any cost above and beyond the initial fee collected at the time of submission. From the date of billing by the City, the developer shall have thirty (30) days to pay said costs. The costs set forth herein shall be paid regardless of plan approval or disapproval.
(g) Building and Housing Code.
(1) Building and Housing Code Plans Review Fees (Sec. 1442.03
). The following fees shall be paid by an applicant for the occupancies and items listed below at the time an application is made and/or at the time such fees are determined:
Type
| Fee
|
Type
| Fee
|
A. RCO Occupancies. | |
1. New construction: | |
a. Fee per dwelling unit: Up to 3 (with or without attached garage) | $200.00 |
b. Accessory building: Attached or detached garage, barn or shed (over 200 sq. ft.) | $35.00 |
c. Additions | $75.00 |
d. Alterations to existing structure includes finished basement | $75.00 |
Note: An additional fee of 1% of the total permit fee for the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards will be added to all approved residential building permits per Section 1442.08. Also note, sewer, water and park fees, where applicable, will be added to permit fees. | |
Type
| Fee
|
Type
| Fee
|
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
1. New construction and additions: | $125.00 + $7.90/100 sq. ft. |
Shell permit: | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
New build-out: | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
2. Alterations to existing buildings: | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
3. Mechanical, plumbing and electrical: | |
a. New construction | $125.00 + $4.75/100 sq. ft. |
b. Shell: | $125.00 + $2.40/100 sq. ft. |
c. New build out: | $125.00 + $2.40/100 sq. ft. |
d. Alterations (includes all mechanicals) | $125.00 + $2.40/100 sq. ft. |
4. Sprinklers: | $200.00 + $4.50/100 sq. ft. |
5. Fire alarms: | $200.00 + $4.50/device |
C. Existing Buildings and Structures. When an owner or an owner's authorized agent requests a plan review under this Building Code or under the provisions of these Codified Ordinances for engineering standards to determine compliance of an existing building or structure, such plan review, processing and/or certificates indicating compliance or noncompliance (in addition to any required field inspections) shall be at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per hour.
D. Change or Required Revision in Original Plans. When revised plans are submitted due to required revisions or after the original certificate of plan approval has been issued, an additional fee of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per hour shall be collected for review of such revised plans by the Plans Examiner.
Note: An additional fee of 3% of the total permit fee for the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards will be added to all approved commercial building permits per Section 1442.08
. Also note, sewer, water, and park fees, where applicable, will be added to permit fees.
(2) Building permit and inspection fees (Sec. 1442.04
). The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by the applicant upon issuance of a permit:
Type
| Fee
|
Type
| Fee
|
A. RCO Occupancies. | |
1. New construction: | *Subject to change every six months Check with Building Department for current number |
a. Engineering and grading fee/deposit: | |
i. Site plan fee | $100.00 |
ii. Foundation grade check fee | $150.00 |
iii. Final grade inspection fee | $170.00 |
iv. Engineering and grade deposit | $300.00 |
v. Erosion control inspection fee | $375.00 |
vi. Floodplain permit fee | |
aa. Floodplain permit fee | $145.00*** |
bb. Commercial/residential subdivision | $350.00*** |
cc. Residential house | $150.00*** |
dd. Residential appurtenances | $25.00*** |
***See, Section 210.01(i) | |
b. Fee per dwelling unit: Up to 3 (with or without attached garage) Blanket permit includes all mechanicals | Square foot construction cost example: (110.95)* x PFM (.006) x GA |
c. Accessory building: Detached garage, barn or shed (400 sq. ft. or larger) | Square foot construction cost example: (110.95)* x PFM (.006) x GA |
d. Additions and attached garages: Blanket permit includes all mechanicals | Square foot construction cost example: (110.95)* x PFM (.006) x GA |
e. Alterations to existing structure Includes finished basement | $0.45 per square foot |
2. Lawn sprinkler: | $35.00 minimum, plus $0.50 per sprinkler head |
3. All minor repairs to one, two and three-family dwellings where this Building Code does not require plans to be submitted for review | $60.00 per dwelling unit (fixed) |
4. Wrecking, demolition or razing: | |
a. Fee per dwelling unit | |
Up to 3 (with or without attached garage) | $100.00 |
b. All accessory and/or appurtenant structures | $35.00 |
5. Moving of structures: | |
a. Fee per dwelling unit: | |
Up to 3 (with or without attached garage) | $100.00 |
b. All accessory and/or appurtenant structures | $25.00 |
6. Decks: | $60.00 |
7. Patios: | $60.00 |
8. Gazebos: | $60.00 |
9. Pergolas: | $60.00 |
10. Sidewalks: | $50.00 |
11. Driveways (asphalt or concrete): | $75.00 |
12. Roof over deck or patio: | $60.00 |
13. Sheds over 200 sq. ft. up to 400 sq. ft.: | $75.00 |
14. Basement waterproofing: | $40.00 per wall |
15. Re-roof: | $60.00 |
16. Private swimming pools: | |
a. Above ground | $75.00 (includes electric) |
b. In-ground | $100.00 (plus engineering, electric and mechanical fees) |
Note: A $25.00 fee for a certificate of use and occupancy permit may be required for some of the above permits per section 1442.10
. An additional fee of 1% of the total permit fee for the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards will be added to all approved residential building permits per Section 1442.08
. Also note, sewer, water, and park fees, where applicable, will be added to permit fees. | |
Type | Fee |
Type | Fee |
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies: | |
1. New construction and additions: | |
a. New construction and additions: (Includes multi-family and new construction with a single tenant) | $175.00 minimum, plus standard fee of (PFM) square foot construction cost x PFM x GA (Includes all electrical and mechanical fees) |
b. New construction shell with multiple tenants | Square foot construction cost x PFM x GA x 50% + $175.00 (includes all electrical and mechanical fees) |
c. New tenant build out (includes all electrical and mechanical fees) | Square foot construction cost x PFM x GA x 50% + $175.00 |
d. Alterations (existing spaces) | $175.00 + $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and miscellaneous construction where no plans are required: | |
All minor repairs to any OBC use group occupancy where the OBC does not require plans to be submitted for review | $100.00 (fixed) |
3. Wrecking, demolition or razing: | $125.00 minimum |
4. Moving of structures: | $100.00 |
5. Concrete/asphalt drives, parking areas and parking lots: | |
a. Up to 15,000 sq. ft. | $85.00 minimum |
b. Over 15,000 sq. ft. | $85.00, plus $5.00 per each additional 5,000 sq. ft. over 15,000 sq. ft. |
6. Sidewalks: | $50.00 |
8. Signs: | |
For all illuminated or nonilluminated signs | |
a. 1 to 25 sq. ft. | $15.00 + $0.50 per sq. ft. per face |
b. 26 to 100 sq. ft. | $25.00 + $0.50 per sq. ft. per face |
c. Over 100 sq. ft. | $50.00 + $0.50 per sq. ft. per face |
9. Culvert installation: | |
Roadside ditch coverings, culverts (min. 12 in. diameter by 20 ft. in length) | Owner to pay cost of materials and City will install |
10. Field inspection of existing buildings and structures: For compliance with the applicable building codes, when requested by the owner or the owner's agent | $50.00 per inspection |
11. Fire suppression: | |
a. Sprinkler systems | $150.00 + $2.00 per head |
b. Hood suppression system | $125.00 |
C. Change in Original Plans. When revised plans are submitted after an original building permit has been issued, an additional fee will be charged for all additional permit requirements as set forth in this section. No reduction in the original permit fee shall be made when revised plans indicate revisions of a nature which would have a lower cost than the original building permit fee.
(3) Electrical permit and inspection fees (Sec. 1442.05
). The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by an applicant upon issuance of a permit:
A. RCO Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $60.00 + GA x $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and miscellaneous construction where no plans are required: (All minor repairs to one, two and three family dwellings and all accessory and/or appurtenant structures where the building code does not require plans to be submitted for review such as: temp service; service upgrade; additional outlets; additional circuits | $60.00 |
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $175.00 + $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and miscellaneous construction where no plans are required: All minor repairs to any OBC use group occupancy where the OBC does not require plans to be submitted for review such as: temp service, service upgrade; additional circuits | $85.00 |
3. Fire Alarm Systems: | $150.00 + $2.00 per device |
C. Electrical Signs. In addition to the required building permit fee, a sign requiring an electrical connection for illumination shall require an electrical permit at the rate of thirty-five dollars ($35.00).
D. Miscellaneous Electrical Permit Fees. Inspections of carnivals, bazaars, service connections and temporary electrical installations shall require a fee at the rate of forty- five dollars ($45.00) per inspection.
E. Other Fees. A fee shall be charged for the inspection of any electrical equipment for safety and compliance with applicable code requirements when requested by an owner or the owner's agent at the rate of forty-five dollars ($45.00) per inspection.
F. Change in Original Plans. When revised electrical plans are submitted after an original electrical permit has been issued, an additional fee will be charged for any electrical equipment pursuant to this fee schedule. No reduction in the original permit fee shall be made for revisions which would result in a lower fee than the original permit fee.
(4) Plumbing permit and inspection fees (Sec. 1442.06
). The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by the applicant upon issuance of a permit:
A. RCO Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $60.00 + GA x $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and miscellaneous construction where no plans required: | $60.00 |
All minor repairs to one, two and three family dwellings where this Building Code does not require plans to be submitted for review such as replacement hot water tank; adding new drains, vents, water lines or plumbing applicances | |
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $175.00 + $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and minor construction where no plans are required: | |
All minor repairs to any OBC use group occupancy where the OBC does not require plans to be submitted for review | $85.00 |
3. Underground storage tanks: | $100.00 per tank, plus $1.00 per 1,000 gal. capacity |
4. Above-ground storage tanks; building and fire service: | $75.00 per tank, plus $1.00 per 1,000 gal. capacity |
5. Lawn Sprinklers: | $35.00 minimum, plus $0.50 per sprinkler head. |
C. Other Fees. A fee shall be charged for the inspection of any plumbing equipment for safety and compliance with applicable code requirements when requested by an owner or the owner's agent at the rate of forty-five dollars ($45.00) per inspection.
D. Change in Original Plans. When revised plumbing plans are submitted after an original plumbing permit has been issued, an additional fee will be charged for any plumbing equipment pursuant to this fee schedule. No reduction in the original permit fee shall be made for revisions which would result in a lower fee than the original permit fee.
(5) Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) permit and inspections fees (Sec. 1442.07
). The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by the applicant upon issuance of a permit:
Fee | |
A. RCO Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $60.00 + GA x $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs and miscellaneous construction where no plans are required: | |
All minor repairs to one, two and three family dwellings and all accessory and/or appurtenant structures where the Building Code does not require plans to be submitted for review such as replacement furnace and/or replacement air conditioning; duct work | $60.00 |
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
1. Alterations: | $175.00 + $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
2. Minor repairs where no plans are required: | $85.00 |
All minor repairs to any OBC use group occupancy where the OBC does not require plans to be submitted for review such as: replacement furnace and/or replacement air conditioning; duct work | |
3. Kitchen hood: | $100.00 |
C. Other Fees. A fee shall be charged for the inspection of any HVAC equipment for safety and compliance with applicable code requirements when requested by an owner or the owner's agent at the rate of forty-five dollars ($45.00) per inspection.
D. Change in Original Plans. When revised HVAC plans are submitted after an original HVAC permit has been issued, an additional fee will be charged for any HVAC equipment pursuant to this fee schedule. No reduction in the original permit fee shall be made for revisions which would result in a lower fee than the original permit fee.
(6) Miscellaneous building permit and inspection fees (Sec. 1442.08).
A. RCO Occupancies. In addition to the fees set forth in this Chapter, the Chief Building Official shall collect, on behalf of the Board of Building Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State, a fee, equal to 1% of those fees imposed for permits, the acceptance and approval of plans and specifications, and for the making of inspections pursuant to OAC 4101:8-1-03, Residential Code of Ohio.
B. OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. In addition to the fees set forth in this Chapter, the Chief Building Official shall collect, on behalf of the Board of Building Standards of the Department of Industrial Relations of the State, a fee, equal to 3% of those fees imposed for permits, the acceptance and approval of plans and specifications, and for the making of inspections pursuant to OAC 4101:1-1-03.
C. When an inspection is required andscheduled, and the work is found to be either incomplete or not in compliance with the applicable building code(s), or at variance with the approved plans and specifications, a charge for each reinspection required to verify compliance shall be made at the rate of one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) per inspection.
D. The fee required for review, approval and inspection regarding any alteration or change of drainage and watercourses shall be one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00)
E. All other fees required in these Codified Ordinances shall be charged as set out therein.
(7) Procedural compliance deposit required (Sec. 1442.09).
A. Deposit requirement. In addition to the fees set forth in this chapter, every owner or building permit applicant, whether an individual, corporation or partnership, erecting or having erected a building in the Municipality, at the time of permit issuance, shall post a procedural compliance deposit as hereinafter set forth to guarantee the satisfactory performance of all of the permit holder's procedural obligations required by the City and this Building Code in the construction and erection of the building and the site which is the subject of a building permit.
B. Deposit amount. For each RCO occupancy and for each OBC use group occupancy, the following deposits are required:
$00.00 to $250,000.00 | Deposit amount: $1,500.00 |
$250,001.00 to $500,000.00 | Deposit amount: $3,500.00 |
$500.001.00 to $1,000,000.00 | Deposit amount: $6,500.00 |
$1,000.001.00 and up | Deposit amount: $10,000.00 |
These deposits will be configured from the current ICC (International Code Council) Building Valuation Data Tables, which are published every siz months by the ICC.
C. Deposit form. The deposit required by this section shall be posted with the City in cash at the time of the issuance of the permit.
D. Forfeiture of Deposit. All or a portion of the deposit shall be forfeited into the General Fund if one or more of the following conditions occur:
1. Such building or structure is not completed within two years from the date of the issuance of the permit;
2. Such building or structure is occupied without authorization prior to the issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy;
3. All required inspections under this Building Code have not been requested or permitted; or
4. Any other procedural obligation of the permit holder established by law is not met.
E. Return of deposit. The deposit shall be returned to the permit holder upon satisfactory performance of all procedures required by this Building Code applicable to the project.
F. Time extensions. If the execution and completion of the building or structure or any of its site amenities within the time frame set forth in division (d) hereof is unavoidable and found to be justified by the Chief Building Official, the partial or full forfeiture of the deposit may be waived and the original deposit may stand until full execution and completion of the project, within a reasonable time as determined by the Chief Building Official.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99.)
(8) Use and occupancy permit required (Sec. 1442.10).
A. A certificate of use and occupancy shall be applied for by the owner, permit holder or proposed occupant and issued by the Chief Building Official prior to the use or occupancy of any structure or building erected, altered, expanded or for which a building permit is required.
B. The fee for a certificate of use and occupancy shall be as follows:
1. For each RCO occupancy: $25.00
Exception for 1442.04(a)(1)B. and D. only
2. For each OBC use group occupancy: $50.00
Exception for 1442.04(b)(2) through (11)
3. Fire service for each OBC use group occupancy: $50.00.
Exceptions for 1442.04(b)(2) through (11)
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99.)
(9) Contractor license fee.
A. A license fee of $75.00 shall be charged pursuant to Section 1444.07 upon application for a contractor's license.
B. Annual renewal fee: $75.00
(11) Filling of Swimming Pools. A fee of fifty dollars ($50.00), plus the cost of Fire Division man-hours, shall be charged for the filling of a swimming pool from a City hydrant, pursuant to Section 1478.11.
(12) Keeping or maintaining an occupied trailer in the City. The following fee shall be charged pursuant to Section 1480.03 upon application for a permit to place, keep or maintain an occupied trailer in the City:
A. Permit fee; $100.00
B. Plus a deposit to cover a $25.00 per month charge for a twelve-month period: $300.00
(13) Fire Prevention Code.
Permits issued pursuant to Ohio Fire Code (Sec. 1610.13): $5.00 Upon application
A schedule of such fees shall be on file in the office of the Clerk of Council and in the office of the Cashier.
(h) Agricultural District Applications. $185.00
(i) In the event the City is required, upon recommendation of Planning Commission, Planning Coordinator, the City Engineer, or Law Director to obtain the assistance of outside professional services, including but not limited to, architectural, engineering, planning, legal, and traffic, the applicant, developer or subdivider shall reimburse the City any cost above and beyond the initial fee collected at the time of submission. From the date of billing by the City, the obligee shall have thirty (30) days to pay said costs. The costs set forth herein shall be paid regardless of approval or disapproval.
(Ord. 66-84. Passed 9-24-84; Ord. 115-90. Passed 10-22-90; Ord. 134-92. Passed 12-28-92; Ord. 12-93. Passed 2-8-93; Ord. 57-93. Passed 6-28-93; Ord. 72-93. Passed 7-12-93; Ord. 74-93. Passed 7-12-93; Ord. 98-93. Passed 9-27-93; Ord. 78-94. Passed 6-27-94; Ord. 159-95. Passed 11-13-95; Ord. 188-95. Passed 12-16-95; Ord. 51-96. Passed 5-13-96; Ord. 100-96. Passed 3-24-97; Ord. 124-96. Passed 11-11-96; Ord. 126-96. Passed 9-9-96; Ord. 148-96. Passed 10-15-96; Ord. 187-96. Passed 12-9-96; Ord. 189-96. Passed 12-23-96; Ord. 21-97. Passed 3-10-97; Ord. 142-97. Passed 8-11-97; Ord. 185-97. Passed 10-27-97; Ord. 27-98. Passed 2-9-98; Ord. 210-98. Passed 12-14-98; Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 86-99. Passed 5-24-99; Ord. 129-99. Passed 8-9-99; Ord. 148-00. Passed 8-14-00; Ord. 35-02. Passed 2-11-02; Ord. 159-02. Passed 12-9-02; Ord. 207-02. Passed 12-30-02; Ord. 102-06. Passed 11-13-06; Ord. 105-06. Passed 10-23-06; Ord. 106-06. Passed 10-23-06; Ord. 54-07. Passed 5-30-07; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 14-10. Passed 2-22-10; Ord. 112-10. Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 6-11. Passed 1-24-11; Ord. 7-11. Passed 1-24-11; Ord. 9-11. Passed 1-24-11; Ord. 10-11. Passed 1-24-11; Ord. 18-11. Passed 2-28-11; Ord. 36-11. Passed 4-25-11; Ord. 113-11. Passed 11-14-11; Ord. 124-11. Passed 12-28-11; Ord. 10-12. Passed 2-13-12; Ord. 82-12. Passed 7-9-12; Ord. 110-12. Passed 10-1-12; Ord. 114-12. Passed 10-9-12; Ord. 135-12. Passed 12-10-12; Ord. 91-13. Passed 7-8-13; Ord. 123-13. Passed 10-15-13; Ord. 142-13. Passed 12-23-13; Ord. 80-14. Passed 7-14-14; Ord. 45-15. Passed 4-13-15; Ord. 62-15. Passed 5-26-15; Ord. 121-15. Passed 9-14-15; Ord. 155-15. Passed 12-7-15; Ord. 18-16. Passed 2-22-16; Ord. 19-16. Passed 2-22-16; Ord. 32-16. Passed 3-14-16; Ord. 43-16. Passed 4-11-16; Ord. 127-16. Passed 12-5-16; Ord. 19-19. Passed 2-25-19; Ord. 82-19. Passed 9-23-19; Ord. 97-19. Passed 11-11-19; Ord. 18-20. Passed 2-3-20; Ord. 22-20. Passed 2-10-20; Ord. 92-20. Passed 9-28-20; Ord. 94-20. Passed 10-13-20; Ord. 67-21. Passed 10-12-21; Ord. 6-23. Passed 2-13-23; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-27-23; Ord. 44-23. Passed 3-27-23; Ord. 45-23. Passed 3-27-23; Ord. 108-23. Passed 10-23-23; Ord. 7-24. Passed 1-22-24; Ord. 106-24. Passed 11-11-24.)