EDITOR’S NOTE: This chapter, previously a codification of Ordinance 28-61, passed June 14, 1961, Ordinance 107-87, passed November 23, 1987, Ordinance 107-88, passed January 9, 1989, Ordinance 109-88, passed January 9, 1989, Ordinance 72-93, passed July 12, 1993, and Ordinance 74-93, passed July 12, 1993, was repealed by implication and re-enacted in its entirety by Ordinance 12-99, passed March 8, 1999. The chapter was subsequently amended and re-enacted by Ordinance 111-10, passed December 20, 2010. The chapter was subsequently amended and re-enacted by Ordinance 43-23, passed March 27, 2023.
1442.01 Duties of Chief Building Official; determination of fees.
1442.02 (Reserved)
1442.03 Building and housing code plans review fees.
1442.04 Building permit and inspection fees.
1442.05 Electrical permit and inspection fees.
1442.06 Plumbing permit and inspection fees.
1442.07 Heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) permit and inspections fees.
1442.08 Miscellaneous building permit and inspection fees.
1442.09 Procedural compliance deposit required.
1442.10 Use and occupancy permit required.
1442.11 Failure to pay.
1442.99 Penalty.
CROSS REFERENCES
Plat approval required prior to issuance of permits - see P. & Z. 1242.05
Permit requirements - see P. & Z. 1244.09
Building permits required - see P. & Z. 1262.02
Building permits for Historic Districts and Properties - see P. & Z. 1286.05
Limitation on issuance of permits - see B. & H. 1444.05
Floodplain development permits - see B. & H. 1464.13 et seq.
Permits for swimming pools - see B. & H. 1478.02
Permits for trailers - see B & H. 1480.03
(a) The Chief Building Official or his or her duly authorized representative shall examine and approve all plans and specifications and authorize the issuance of a permit or certificate required by this Building and Housing Code and shall designate thereon the character and other legal data and requirements relating to the building, structure or other elements of construction or use covered by such permit or certificate. The Chief Building Official or his her duly authorized representative shall fix the nonrefundable permit or inspection fee to be paid prior to the issuance of a permit or certificate and shall advise the Finance Department of such fee for collection and so that a receipt may be given for the same. The fees to be paid shall be as set forth in this chapter.
(b) The Chief Building Official shall maintain an active membership in International Code Council (ICC), and shall utilize “Building Valuation Data Table”, which is a part of the Permit Fee Schedule, to determine the fees established by this chapter, except where specific fees are set.
(c) For purposes of this chapter, the Chief Building Official may utilize the following abbreviations to identify Codes:
Abbreviation | Meaning |
OBC | |
RCO |
(d) The Chief Building Official shall utilize the following formulas to determine fees under this chapter where indicated in the fee schedule(s) by the abbreviations for the applicable formula: The permit fee equals the gross area (GA) multiplied by square foot construction cost multiplied by permit fee multiplier (PFM).
(e) For purposes of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates that a different meaning is intended:
(1) “Gross area” or “GA” means the sum of the gross floor area of all floors in the proposed building or structure, including basements. Where an owner or applicant proposes an alteration or change of use, gross area shall be determined by the Chief Building Official, based on the actual area affected by the alteration or change of use, which may extend beyond the limits of construction.
(2) “Square foot construction cost” means the average cost per square foot for construction as determined by ICC Building Valuation Data, published in six-month intervals, and as adopted in Section 1442.02.
(3) “Permit fee multiplier” or “PFM” means a factor determined at the time of adoption of a particular fee by dividing the percentage of the actual or projected annual Building Department budget expected to be recovered from building permit fees by the estimated total annual construction value in the City based upon historical records and as adopted in Section 1442.04.
(f) The Chief Building Official is hereby authorized to require an affidavit of (accurate) estimated construction value from any owner or applicant for a construction permit.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 111-10. Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-27-23.)
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:
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 structureincludes 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. | |
(b) OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
(1) New construction and additions: | $125.00 + $7.90/100 sq. ft. |
A. Shell permit | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
B. New build-out | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
(2) Alterations to existing buildings: | $125.00 + $3.95/100 sq. ft. |
(3) Mechanicals, 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 | $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.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 111-10. Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 123-11. Passed 12-27-11; Ord. 120-13. Passed 10-15-13; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-27-23.)
The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by the applicant upon issuance of a permit:
Type | Fee |
(a) RCO Occupancies. | |
(1) New construction: | *Subject to change every six months Check with the Building Department for current number |
A. Engineering and grading fee/deposit | |
1. Site plan fee | $100.00 |
2. Foundation grade check fee | $150.00 |
3. Final grade inspection fee | $170.00 |
4. Engineered and grade deposit | $300.00 |
5. Erosion control inspection fee | $375.00 |
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 |
Fee | |
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: (100.95)* 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. | |
(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 space) | $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 |
Fee | |
(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 |
A. No fee for sidewalk required to be installed by property owner per Section 1246.05(a)(4) and (5) | |
(7) Private swimming pools (See Section 1478.02): | |
(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/ 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.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 111-10. Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 8-11. Passed 1-24-11; Ord. 35-11. Passed 4-25-11; Ord. 123-11. Passed 12-27-11; Ord. 82-12. Passed 7-9-12; Ord. 111-12. Passed 10-1-12; Ord. 80-14. Passed 7-14-14; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-37-23.)
The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by an applicant upon issuance of a permit:
Type | Fee |
(a) RCO (Residential) 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: | $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: temp service, service upgrade; additional circuits | |
(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 reconnections 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.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 111-10.Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-27-23.)
The following permit fees and inspection fees shall be paid by an applicant upon issuance of a permit:
Type | Fee |
(a) RCO (Residential) 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 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 appliances | $60.00 |
(b) OBC (Commercial) Occupancies. | |
(1) Alterations: | $175.00 + $5.00/100 sq. ft. |
(2) Minor repairs and minor construction 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 hot water tank; replacement footer tile and/or downspouts; waterproofing | |
Fee | |
(3) Underground storage tank: | $100.00 per tank, plus $1.00 per 1,000 gal. capacity |
(4) Above-ground storage tanks; building and fire services: | $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.
(Ord. 12-99. Passed 3-8-99; Ord. 40-08. Passed 5-12-08; Ord. 111-10. Passed 12-20-10; Ord. 43-23. Passed 3-27-23.)
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