For every type of permit requiring a development services fee, the applicant shall provide an estimated building valuation at the time of application for permit. Building valuations shall include the total cost of construction materials and labor for the types of work associated with the permit, such as foundation work; structural and nonstructural building components; permanent systems such as electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing; and interior finish material. The building valuation does not include such items as appliances, decorations, furnishings or non-building-related items. The development services fee shall be based on the estimated building valuation as approved by the Building Official. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the building valuation is underestimated on the permit application, the application shall be denied, unless the applicant is able to provide detailed information in support of the estimate to meet the approval of the Building Official. In the event of a dispute, the Building Official shall use the latest version of the Building Valuation Data published in the International Code Council's Building Safety Journal or other similar cost-per-square-foot resource to determine the minimum acceptable valuation. The final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official.
(Ord. 2010-04-23, passed 4-5-2010; Ord. 2013-04-11, passed 4-15-2013)