§ 6-13-4 BUILDING PERMIT AND INSPECTION FEES FOR COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION.
   (A)   Type D - new construction, additions, alterations and accessory structures. All plan review and clerical fees shall be due and payable at the time an application for permit is submitted. The development services fee and inspection fees shall be due and payable at the time of issuance of a permit. Fees as specified in this section shall pertain to the following types of building permits:
      Accessory structure, miscellaneous 1
      Building addition 1
      Interior remodeling
      New principal building 1
      Restoration
      Work not listed herein but similar to one of the above, as directed by the building official
      1 Public Improvement Preservation Bond required unless waived by the building official. See § 12-3-17.
      (1)   Clerical fee. $160.00
      (2)   Plan review fees. Plan review fees for commercial, industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential new construction, additions, alterations and accessory structures shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-4(A)(1), based on the types of reviews required.
Volume of Building or Work Area
(cubic ft.)
Table 6-13-4(A)(1)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple-Family Residential Plan Review Fees
Type D - New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures
Building
Zoning
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Energy
Fire Code, High Hazard and NFPA Reviews
Volume of Building or Work Area
(cubic ft.)
Table 6-13-4(A)(1)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple-Family Residential Plan Review Fees
Type D - New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures
Building
Zoning
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Energy
Fire Code, High Hazard and NFPA Reviews
Up to 60,000
$380
$80
$115
$115
$190
$220
See § 6-13-7
60,001 to 80,000
$470
$80
$118
$118
$235
$235
80,001 to 100,000
$600
$80
$150
$150
$300
$300
100,001 to 150,000
$690
$80
$173
$173
$345
$345
150,001 to 200,000
$780
$80
$195
$195
$390
$390
Over 200,000
$910 plus $10 per each additional 10,000 c.f.
$80
25% of building fee
25% of building fee
50% of building fee
50% of building fee
 
      (3)   Fees for additional reviews. Review fees are based on up to two review cycles. If additional review is required, and if it is determined by the building official that the need for additional review is owing to non-responsiveness to review comments on the part of the permit applicant, then an additional plan review fee in the amount of 25% of the total initial plan review fees shall be charged for each additional review cycle, and payment shall be required at time of resubmittal for review.
      (4)   Development services fee. The development services fee for commercial, industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential construction shall be based on the estimated valuation of the cost of construction provided by the permit applicant. The fee shall be $6.70 per $1,000 of valuation, with a minimum fee of $50. See § 6-13-5.
      (5)   Inspection fees. Inspection fees for commercial, industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential construction shall be in accordance with Table 6-13-4(A)(2), based on the types of inspections required.
Volume of Building or Work Area (cubic ft.)
Table 6-13-4(A)(2)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple-Family Residential Inspection Fees Type D - New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures
Building
Zoning
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Energy
Fire Code
Occupancy
Volume of Building or Work Area (cubic ft.)
Table 6-13-4(A)(2)
Commercial, Industrial, Institutional and Multiple-Family Residential Inspection Fees Type D - New Construction, Additions, Alterations and Accessory Structures
Building
Zoning
Plumbing
Mechanical
Electrical
Energy
Fire Code
Occupancy
Up to 60,000
$420
$80
$240
$100
$180
$100
 
See § 6-13-7
$80
60,001 to 80,000
$525
$100
$300
$125
$225
$125
$100
80,001 to 100,000
$630
$120
$360
$150
$270
$150
$120
100,001 to 150,000
$735
$140
$420
$175
$315
$175
$140
150,001 to 200,000
$840
$160
$480
$200
$360
$200
$160
Over 200,000
$945
$180
$540
$225
$405
$225
$180
 
      (6)   Fees for additional inspections. Inspection fees are based on up to two of each type of required inspection. The fees for additional inspections shall be $80 per each, and payment shall be required at time of scheduling the inspection.
      (7)   Supplemental fees. If the scope of work includes work of the types listed in § 6-13-4(B), and such work is not, in the judgment of the building official, a customary and ancillary part of the construction, then the fees for such work as listed in § 6-13-4(B) shall be required, as applicable, in addition to those listed in this section.
      (8)   Fire Prevention fees. If the scope of work includes work regulated by the adopted Fire Code of the Village of Carol Stream, then the fees for plan review and inspection of such work as listed in § 6-13-7(A) shall be required, as applicable, in addition to the fees listed in this section.
      (9)   Water and sewer fees. If connection to the Carol Stream water distribution system and/or sanitary sewer system is required, fees shall be in accordance with § 6-13-8.
      (10)   Engineering fees and securities. If engineering plans are required, fees shall be in accordance with § 6-13-9. A Public Improvement Preservation Bond, if required, shall be in accordance with § 12-3-17.
      (11)   Expedited review fee. Expedited review is offered for permits for which the plan review is conducted solely by the village's building codes consultant. The fee for expedited review shall be in accordance with § 6-13-6(B).
   (B)   Type E - miscellaneous commercial industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential. All plan review, clerical and inspection fees are included in the fees as listed in this section, below. The development services fee shall be as prescribed in § 6-13-4(B)(2). All fees for miscellaneous commercial industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential construction shall be due and payable at the time an application for permit is submitted.
      (1)   Plan review, clerical and inspection fees.
Accessory structure, minor 2
$200
Construction and sales trailers, temporary
$200
Conveyor system 1
$240 per level
Demolition, major 2
$540
Demolition, minor, nonstructural or emergency
$80
Driveway (per each) 2
$120
Electrical, major (includes service upgrade)
$240
Electrical, minor (includes fixture replacement)
$160
Elevator 1
$600 per elevator bank
Equipment (includes removal, installation, relocation) 1
$140 plus $20 per piece, plus $80 for special permit process
Fence, exterior (includes trash enclosure)
$200
Fence, interior
$120
Fire alarm system 1
$80
Fire pump test 1
$40
Fire suppression system 1
$80
Flagpole
$120
Foundation (preliminary work for a principal project)
$480
Furniture panels, with electrical work
$120
Hood and duct (type 1 w/o suppression) 1
$80
Hood and duct (type 1 w/suppression, 15 flow points or less) 1
$80
Hood and duct (type 1 w/suppression, 16-29 flow points) 1
$80
Hood and duct (type 1 w/suppression, 30 or more flow points) 1
$80
Hood suppression only, 15 flow points or less 1
$80
Hood suppression only, 16-29 flow points 1
$80
Hood suppression only, 30 or more flow points 1
$80
Hood and duct (type 2) 1
$80
HVAC equipment, new or replacement (boiler, furnace, heat pump, a/c, etc.) 1
$140 plus $20 per unit
HVAC system, new 1
$240
Lawn irrigation system
$160
Low voltage wiring
$120
Mechanical
$120
Parking lot maintenance (sealcoating and striping)
$120
Parking lot patching, overlay, expansion or reconstruction 2
$120
Parking lot, temporary 2
$120
Patio, floor, slab, or stoop (per each) 2
$120
Plumbing
$300
Racking system (does not include sprinkler system) 1
   Less than 5.75 feet in height
No permit required
   5.75 feet or greater
$320
Roofing and siding
$160
Security alarm system
No permit required
Sidewalk 2
$120
Sign, face change
$40 plus $10 per additional sign of the same type
Sign, permanent, no electrical
   Ground
$120 plus $20 per additional sign of the same type
   Wall
$80 plus $20 per additional sign of the same type
Sign, permanent with electrical
   Ground
$160, plus $20 per additional sign of the same type
   Wall
$120, plus $20 per additional sign of the same type
Sign, temporary
$40, plus $10 per additional sign of the same type
Sign, temporary, special event
$40, plus $10 per type of sign used
Solar panels, commercial 1
$320
Spray booth 1
$480 per booth
Storage tank, fuel tank, propane tank 1
$140, plus $20 per piece
Structural modification, minor 2
$200
Swimming pool, commercial or public 1, 2
$700
Tent, temporary
$160
Utility service connection or repair 2, 3
$200
Windows and doors
$160
Wireless communications dish/antenna/tower 4
$300, plus $100 per each additional review
Work not listed herein, but similar to one of the above, as directed by the building official
As determined by the building official
1 Fire Prevention Plan Review and Inspection fees required. See § 6-13-7(B).
2 Engineering fees and/or securities required unless waived by the building official. See § 6-13-9 and § 12-3-17.
3 Water and sewer fees required. See § 6-13-8.
4 Water Tower Plan Review and Inspection fees required. See § 6-13-6(A).
 
      (2)   Fees for additional reviews. Review fees are based on up to two review cycles. If additional review is required, and if it is determined by the building official that the need for additional review is owing to non-responsiveness to review comments on the part of the permit applicant, then an additional plan review fee in the amount of 25% of the total initial plan review fees shall be charged for each additional review cycle, and payment shall be required at time of resubmittal for review.
      (3)   Development services fee. The development services fee for miscellaneous commercial, industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential construction shall be based on the estimated valuation of the cost of construction provided by the permit applicant. The fee shall be $6.70 per $1,000 of valuation, with a minimum fee of $50. See § 6-13-5.
      (4)   Fees for additional inspections. Inspection fees for miscellaneous commercial industrial, institutional and multiple-family residential permits are based on up to two of each type of required inspection. Additional inspections shall be compensated at $80 per each, and such payment shall be required at time of scheduling the inspection.
      (5)   Expedited review fee. Expedited review is offered for permits for which the plan review is conducted solely by the village's building codes consultant. The fee for expedited review shall be in accordance with § 6-13-6(B).
(Ord. 2010-04-23, passed 4-5-2010; Ord. 2011-04-11, passed 4-18-2011; Ord. 2013-04-11, passed 4-15-2013; Ord. 2017-02-06, passed 2- 21-2017; Ord. 2019-02-05, passed 2-19-2019; Ord. 2020-04-11, passed 4-6-2020; Ord. 2023-04-17, passed 4-17-2023)