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.)