(A) Where building permits are required by the Building Code in effect, for new construction, alterations, additions and modifications to existing structures and buildings all fees as assessed shall be paid in full before a building permit can be issued.
(B) Appropriate applications shall be completed and when required by state requirements, construction plans and specifications as prepared by a state licensed architect and/or structural engineer shall be submitted properly signed and sealed for review and approval by the Building Official of the city.
(C) Building permit fees shall be computed based on the total gross floor area (square footage) of each building, structure or other improvement requiring a permit unless otherwise exempted.
(D) Building permit fees shall be based on the accompanying Tables No. 1 through 10 in § 150.38 of this chapter using the multiplier as determined for the type and extent of improvement being considered. The Building Official shall determine the total gross floor area of the improvements and determine the appropriate classification of the building in computing the fee. If a combination permit fee, as set forth on the accompanying tables, is paid by an applicant, no separate electrical, plumbing or HVAC permit shall be required.
(E) If in calculating the permit fees to be charged from the accompanying tables, the Building Official determines that the fee as calculated is less than the minimum fee as stated for the type of work to be performed, the minimum fee shall be charged.
(F) Separate fees shall be charged for all individual structures (i.e., four apartment buildings in a planned unit development would require four separate permits with each charged a separate permit fee).
(G) If additional inspections are required to be performed by the Building Official beyond the required inspections due to incomplete work or failure to properly notify the Department in advance for a required inspection, the permit holder will be subject to an additional inspection fee as stated in the permit fee table. The Building Official will notify the permit holder of the reasons in writing for the additional inspection fee.
(H) The fee for starting or completing work without first applying for and receiving a permit or approval by the Building Official to proceed with construction in which a building permit is required shall be double the amount that would normally be charged for the project under this code.
(I) Permit fees shall be rounded off to the nearest dollar, in accordance with the tables in § 150.38.
(J) The building permit fee for installation of a swimming pool shall be $100.
(K) (1) A home remodel permit shall be available to an owner remodeling up to 200 square feet in a single-family residence.
(2) The home remodel permit fee shall be $45.
(3) If a home remodel permit fee is paid, no separate electrical, plumbing or HVAC permit shall be required.
(4) The owner shall identify the contractor or contractors who will perform the work.
(L) (1) A residential addition permit shall be available to an owner adding 400 square feet of living area or less to an existing single-family residence.
(2) The residential addition permit fee shall be $75.
(3) If a residential addition permit fee is paid, no separate electrical, plumbing or HVAC permit shall be required.
(4) The owner shall identify the contractor or contractors who will perform the work.
(M) No building permit shall be required and no building permit fee assessed for the following single-family residential projects:
(1) Any improvement, renovation, repair or new construction costing the owner less than $600;
(2) Direct replacement of same size windows; and
(3) Replacement, renovation, repair or addition of any of the following: siding, shingles, doors, cabinets, paneling, floor covering, wall covering, painting, guttering and downspouts.
(N) Solar energy systems.
(1) A building permit and inspection(s) for a residential solar energy system, the fee with a construction cost of $10,000 or less shall be a fee of $200. Construction cost over $10,000 up to $50,000 the fee shall be $250 and construction cost over $50,000 shall be a fee of $300.
(2) Commercial and industrial solar energy system fees refer to § 150.38(P) Commercial and Industrial Solar Energy Systems Permit Table.
(3) The standard permit fee, plan review fee, energy conservation plan review and inspection fee are all included in the aforementioned fees. Fees for any "additional inspection" required including inspections for compliance with approved development or site plans or fees for any "additional inspection" that may be required are not shown here and shall be added to the total payment fee at the rate of $75 per inspection.
(O) In addition to the provisions herein set forth, all construction and alterations of properties in a historic district shall require the submission of a design review request to the Historic Preservation Commission and the issuance of a certificate of appropriateness by the Historic Preservation Commission.
(1960 Code, § 23-1-11) (Ord. 5922, passed 10-19-1998; Ord. 8411-2020, passed 1-21-2020; Ord. 9263-2024, passed 4-1-2024)