§ 1444.01 GENERAL FEES.

   (A)   Whenever a person wishes permission to build, remodel or do other related work under these Codified Ordinances, the person shall first pay a fee.

   (B)   The following fees are applicable:

Activity - General Fee				Fee
(1)	New Construction and Additions. Fees for new construction and additions, including dormers, are as follows:
	A.	Single-family residential property
		Basic fee for first 1,000 square feet		$200
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$50
	B.	Multi-family residential property to 6 units
		Basic fee for first 1,000 square feet		$300
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$50
	C.	Nonresidential and residential buildings over 6 units
		Basic fee for first 1,000 square feet		$400
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$50
	D.	Miscellaneous. Buildings with fire detection and/or suppression systems, per 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$10
(2)	Remodeling and Alterations. Fees for remodeling and alterations are as follows:
	A.	Single-family residential property
		Basic fee for first 500 square feet		$100
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$25
	B.	Multi-family residential property to 6 units
		Basic fee for first 500 square feet		$150
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$50
	C.	Nonresidential buildings and residential property over 6 units
		Basic fee for first 500 square feet		$200
		Per additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$50
	D.	Miscellaneous. Buildings with fire detection and/or suppression systems, per 100 square feet or fraction thereof		$10
(3)	Site Review and Inspection. Fees for the review of plans or the inspection of a job site for the purpose of issuing a building permit are as follows:
	A.	Single-family residential property		$25
	B.	Multi-family residential property to six units		$50
	C.	Nonresidential buildings and residential property over 6 units		$75
	D.	Miscellaneous. Outside consultant fees: The fees incurred by the city for outside consultants, including but not limited to the fees and costs to review plans by architects and electrical engineers, shall be an additional fee to be included in the overall cost of the permit
	E.	Plan review deposit. A non-refundable plan review deposit shall be required to be submitted by the permit applicant for the following:
		Residential
		New construction		$500
		Additions		$250
		Commercial
		New construction		$5,000
		Alterations and additions		$2,500
		This fee shall be deposited before consideration is given to any application for permit, for the above, and upon permit approval, the deposit shall be applied toward plan review and permit fees
(4)	Certificates of Compliance and Occupancy. Fees for certificates of compliance and occupancy are as follows:
	A.	Single-family residential property		$50
	B	Multi-family residential property
		Two units and up to 3 units		$75
		Four units and up to 6 units		$125
		For each additional unit over 6		$20
	C.	Nonresidential buildings
		Up to 3,000 square feet		$100
		3,001 square feet and up to 5,000 square feet		$150
		5,001 square feet and up to 10,000 square feet		$250
		For each additional 1,000 square feet, or fraction thereof, over 10,000 square feet		$20
(5)	Local Improvements. The fee for new cement porches, aluminum siding, gutters, temporary remodeling of stores, interiors and the like, is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee for first $2,000 of cost		$30
	B	For each additional $1,000 of cost or fraction thereof		$10
	C.	As used in this section, TEMPORARY means any work which is not of a permanent nature (e.g. work that another merchant may want to remove because the interior construction did not conform to his or her needs, as may be the case, when he or she moves out)
(6)	Residential Garages. Fees for residential garages are as follows:
	A.	Fee for a 1-car garage		$25
	B.	Fee for a 2-car garage		$75
	C.	Fee for a 3-car garage		$100
(7)	Other Accessory Buildings. The fee for accessory buildings other than garages, such as sheds or temporary metal accessory buildings			$25
(8)	Canopies and Awnings. The fee per canopy or awning is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee for initial installation		$50
	B.	For alteration or repair		$25
(9)	Storage Tanks. The fee per underground or above-surface storage tank is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee for up to 2,000 gallons		$100
	B.	For each additional 1,000 gallons		$25
(10)	Fences. The fee for a fence permit is as follows:			$25
(11)	Dry Cleaning Establishments. Fees for dry cleaning establishments are as follows:
	A.	Basic installation fee for first 4 machines		$200
	B.	For each additional machine		$50
	C.	For remodeling		$150
(12)	Refrigeration. The fee for refrigeration is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee		$25
	B.	For each 100 pounds of refrigeration capacity		$10
(13)	Elevators and Escalators. The fee for an elevator is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee		$150
	B.	For each floor		$10
(14)	Lifts. The fee for a lift is as follows:			$100
	A.	The fee for an auto repair or construction lift		$100
	B.	The fee for a wheelchair lift or a lift for a person who is physically handicapped		$50
(15)	Stage Curtains. The fee for mechanical stage curtains			$50
(16)	Dumbwaiters. The fee for a dumbwaiter			$100
(17)	Fire Escapes. The fee for a fire escape is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee		$50
	B.	For each floor		$25
(18)	Marquees. The fee for a marquee is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee for the first 100 square feet		$125
	B.	For each additional square foot		$1
(19)	Isolated Chimney. The fee for an isolated chimney			$100
(20)	Temporary Platforms. The fee for a temporary platform			$50
(21)	Temporary Seating. The fee for temporary seating			$50
(22)	Family Fallout Shelters. The fee for a family fallout shelter (The shelter must meet federal, state and county requirements.)			$100
(23)	Signs, Canopies and Awnings. The permit fee for the erection or increasing the size of a sign, canopy or awning shall be as follows:
	A.	Canopies and awnings (residential). The linear footage of canopies and awnings shall be calculated by combining the linear footage of all canopies and awnings erected on any structure.
		30 linear feet or less		$35
		31 to 50 linear feet		$50
		51 to 100 linear feet		$75
		101 linear feet or more		$100
	B.	Canopies and awnings (nonresidential). The linear footage of canopies and awnings shall be calculated by combining the linear footage of all canopies and awnings erected on any structure:
		30 linear feet or less		$50
		31 to 50 linear feet		$100
		51 to 100 linear feet		$150
		101 linear feet or more		$200
	C.	Nonilluminated signs. All nonilluminated wall, pole-mounted, marquee, projecting, billboard, ground, legal nonconforming, swinging freestanding and rooftop signs, but specifically excluding public interest signs. The square footage for double faced signs shall be calculated using only the larger of the sign faces. Each sign on a structure shall be calculated separately.
		50 square feet of area or less		$75
		51 to 100 square feet of area		$100
		101 to 200 square feet of area		$150
		201 or more square feet of area		$200
	D.	Illuminated signs. All illuminated wall, pole-mounted, marquee, projecting, billboard, ground, legal nonconforming, swinging freestanding and rooftop signs, but specifically excluding public interest signs, shall be as follows. The square footage for double faced signs shall be calculated using only the larger of the sign faces. Each sign on a structure shall be calculated separately.
		25 square feet of area or less		$50
		26 to 50 square feet of area		$75
		51 to 150 square feet of area		$150
		151 to 300 square feet of area		$200
		301 to 450 square feet of area		$300
		451 square feet of area or more		$500
	E.	The permit fee to alter or repair a sign		$75
(24)	Roof Recoating and Covering. The fees for recoating or covering roofs are as follows:
	A.	Residential garages		$25
	B.	Single-family residences		$50
	C.	Multi-family residences		$75
	D.	Basic fee for commercial buildings up to 5,000 square feet		$75
		For each additional 1,000 square feet over 5,000		$10
(25)	Parking Lots. The fees for a blacktop or concrete parking lot are as follows:
	A.	Basic fee		$100
	B.	For each square foot of area		$0.03
	C.	The fee to resurface and repair		$0.01
(26)	Gondolas and Refuse Containers. The fee for placing a gondola or refuse container on a public way, street, alley or parkway			$25
(27)	Glass Block Windows. The fee for a glass block window is as follows:
	A.	The fee for up to 5 windows		$25
	B.	The fee for each additional window		$5
(28)	Demolition of Buildings. The fee for demolishing a building is as follows:
	A.	Residential garages		$25
	B.	Single-family residence		100
	C.	Commercial and multi-family buildings
		Basic fee for first 2,000 square feet		$125
		Each additional 100 square foot		$25
		Each story over 3		$25
(29)	Moving of Buildings. The fee for moving a building is as follows:
	A.	Basic fee per day, or part thereof, during which the building is on public property		$350
	B.	Each story		$100
	C.	A person who requests permission to move a building shall provide the city with a bond in the amount of $100,000 for a period of time necessary to move the building and shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(30)	Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems.
	A.	Ventilation
		Basic fee for first 3,000 CFM		$75
		Each additional 1,000 CFM		$10
	B.	Air conditioning
		Basic fee for first 3 tons		$75
		For each additional ton		$10
	C.	Heating.
		Warm air furnaces		$50
		High pressure boiler		$75
		Low pressure boiler		$75
		Heat pump		$75
		Freestanding stove or fireplace		$75
(31)	Electrical Permits. Fees for electrical permits are as follows:
	A.	New construction, additions and dormers
		Single-family residential
		Basic fee for first 10 circuits		$175
		Each additional circuit		$25
		Multi-family residential
		Basic fee for first 20 circuits		$200
		Each additional circuit		$10
		Commercial
		Basic fee for first 20 circuits		$200
		Each additional circuit		$10
		Meters
		Basic fee for first meter		$25
		Each additional meter		$25
	B.	Rewiring circuits and repairs. The fee for rewiring circuits or repairs is:
		Per new dedicated circuit		$20
		The fee for any work not specifically noted in this section is 25% of the fees set forth in division (31)A. hereof.
	C.	New garage. The fee for electrical hook-up		$25
	D.	Low voltage. The fee for a low voltage system		$75
	E.	Service upgrade or drop. The fee for a service drop is as follows:
		Basic fee up to 300 amperes		$75
		For each additional 100 amperes		$25
	F.	Electrical plan review. The fee for electrical plan review is 10% of the permit fee or $50, whichever is greater.
	G.	Miscellaneous fees. Inspections of electric motors, temporary electrical installations, underground wire, overhead wires and all other electrical apparatus not specifically provided for in this division, shall be charged at a rate of $30 per hour.
(32)	Plumbing. Fees for plumbing permits are as follows:
	A.	New constructions, additions and dormers
		Single-family residential
		Basic fee for first 10 fixtures		$175
		Each additional fixture		$25
		Multi-family residential and commercial
		Basic fee for first 20 fixtures		$200
		Each additional fixture		$25
	B.	Replacement fixtures and repairs
		Basic fee for first 2 fixtures		$50
		Each additional fixture		$25
	C.	Single-family water heaters
		Basic fee for first fixtures		$25
		Each additional fixture		$25
	D.	Commercial or multi-family water heaters
		Basic fee for first fixtures		$50
		Each additional fixture		$50
	E.	Plumbing plan review. The fee for plumbing plan review is 10% of the permit fee or $50, whichever is greater.
	F.	Miscellaneous fee. Inspections of all other apparatus not specifically provided for in this division shall be charged at a rate of $30 per hour.
	G.	“Fixtures” defined. As used in this division, FIXTURES includes bathtubs, bidets, dishwashers, drinking fountains, hose or sill cocks, kitchen sinks, hot water heaters, hot water boilers, lavatories, clothes washers, gas dryers, gas ranges, urinals, water closets (toilets), slop sinks, sump pumps, ejection pumps, saunas and showers (when separate from bathtubs).
(33)	Underground Irrigation Sprinkler Systems. For a sprinkler system, there is a fee of $1.50 per head, plus $50 for a street opening. In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $25,000 must be posted by the contractor or the applicant and the same shall indemnify the city against responsibility in case of an accident.
(34)	Sewer Inspection. The fee for a sewer inspection is as follows:
	A.	Single-family residence		$ 25
	B.	Commercial or multi-family residence		$50
(35)	Water Use During Construction. The fee for use of water during construction is as follows:
	A.	Single-family dwellings		$50
	B.	Add for each apartment over single-family dwelling		$10
	C.	Commercial buildings		$100
	D.	Add for each store		$20
	E.	Large buildings		$0.10 per sq. ft.
(36)	Water Meters and Taps. The fees for water meters and taps are as follows:
		Size	Tap Fee	Meter Fee
	A.	Regular meters	(Minimum 1 inch)
		5/8-inch		$350
		3/4-inch		$425
		1-inch	$1,000	$500
		1-1/2-inch	$1,500	$675
	B.	Compound meters
		2-inch	$2,000	$1,925
		3-inch	$2,500	$3,050
		4-inch	$3,000	$4,050
		6-inch	$4,000	Special Order
		8-inch	$6,000	Special Order
	C.	Street and alley openings
		Restoration deposit		$1,800 plus permit fee
	D.	Parkway
		Restoration deposit		$1,000 plus permit fee
	E.	Water meter use for construction
		Hydrant meter deposit		$1,500 plus cost of water
(37)	Replacement of Frozen Water Meter. For replacement of a frozen water meter, a property owner shall pay a fee based on the size of the meter, as follows:
		Meter Size		Charge
		5/8-inch		$100
		3/4-inch		$125
		1-inch		$175
		1-1/2-inch		$325
		2-inch		$520
(38)	Water Connection Repairs. The fee for repairs to an existing water connection are:
	A.	Basic fee		$25
	B.	Plus an additional fee for use of the parkway		$25
(39)	Parkway Use. The fees for use of a parkway are as follows:
	A.	Single-family residence		$25
	B.	Commercial buildings and multi-family residences		$50
	C.	Restoration deposit		$500
	D.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant for the time necessary to complete the work and the same shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(40)	Street Openings. The fee for a street opening is:
	A.	Basic fee		$75
	B.	Restoration deposit		$500
	C.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant for the time necessary to complete the work and the same shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(41)	Furnishing of Line and Grade. The fee for locating a street, alley or curb line or grade for any frontage is $1 per linear foot of frontage, with a minimum charge of $300
(42)	Alley Survey. The fee for an alley survey			$250
(43)	Removal of Public Walkways. The fee for the removal of a public walkway is:
	A.	Basic fee		$75
	B.	Restoration deposit		$500
	C.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant for the time necessary to complete the work and the same shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(44)	Removal and Replacement of Curbs.
	A.	The fee for the removal or replacement of a curb is		$1.50 per linear foot
	B.	Restoration deposit		$500
	C.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant for the time necessary to complete the work and the same shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(45)	Removal of Driveways.
	A.	The fee for removing a driveway is		$1.50 per linear foot
	B.	Restoration deposit		$500
	C.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant for the time necessary to complete the work and the same shall indemnify the city against any responsibility in case of an accident.
(46)	Advertising Benches.
	A.	The basic fee for installing an advertising bench is		$95
	B.	In addition, a bond in the penal sum of $50,000 in favor of the city must be posted by the applicant, and shall remain valid for the time as the advertising benches remain on the city right-of-way. In addition, the applicant shall indemnify and hold the city harmless against any responsibility for any damage or loss suffered by any person or to any property, real or personal.

 

(Ord. 97-37, passed 8-12-1997; Ord. 98-36, passed 11-10-1998; Ord. 02-16, passed 5-14-2002; Ord. 04-33, passed 8-10-2004; Ord. 06-18, passed 4-11-2006)