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Fire and life-safety regulations promulgated by National Fire Protection Association - specifically the 2018 edition of “NFPA 1 Fire Code,” the 2018 edition “NFPA 101 Life Safety Code,” and the 2017 edition “NFPA 70 National Electric Code,” and future amendments to these codes - are hereby adopted for use in and application to all buildings and structures in the city.
(Ord. 2022-23, passed 9-20-22)
PERMITS
(A) It shall be unlawful to construct, enlarge, alter, remove, or demolish a building or to install or alter any equipment without first filing application with the City Inspector/Zoning Administrator and writing and obtaining the required permit therefor, except that ordinary repairs as defined in division (B) of this section shall be exempt from this provision.
(B) Ordinary repairs to buildings may be made without application or notice to the City Inspector/Zoning Administrator; but those repairs shall not include the removal or cutting away of any wall, partition, or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of ingress and egress, or the rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exitway requirements. Ordinary repairs shall not include addition to, alteration of, replacement of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, soil, waste, vent or similar piping, electrical wiring, or mechanical or other work affecting public health and safety.
(Ord. 950.2, passed 2-9-76) Civil offense, see § 38.15
The Campbell County building permit fee schedule, as amended from time to time, is hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth in this code of ordinances. Copies of the fee schedules and any amendments thereto shall be placed on file in the office of the City Clerk/
Treasurer where they shall be available for public inspection during normal business hours. However, neither the city nor its agencies shall be required to pay any building permit fee established hereunder.
(Ord. 950.2, passed 2-9-76; Am. Ord. 1993-1, passed 2-16-93; Am. Ord. 1996-20, passed 12-17-96; Am. Ord. 2005-9, passed 5-3-05; Am. Ord. 2005-19, passed 9-6-05; Am. Ord. 2009-2, passed 5-5-09)
(A) Electrical permits shall be obtained prior to the installation, addition, alteration, repair, relocation, or removal of electrical wiring.
(B) The cost of the permit for electrical installation, additions, alterations, repair, relocation, or removal shall be as set forth in § 150.16 above.
(C) All electrical permits shall be obtained from the City Inspector’s Department.
(Ord. 1990-17, passed 11-20-90; Am. Ord. 2005-19, passed 9-6-05)
The following schedule for zoning permits, appeals, zoning applications, and other matters required under Chapter 154 is adopted as a fee schedule for the respective permits. The schedule applies in all situations where a permit is required with the exception that the city or any of its agencies is not required to obtain a permit nor pay a fee and does not apply to qualified buildings in the enterprise zone:
(A) Site Development Plan Review.
(1) Industrial, Commercial and Special Zones: I-1, I-2, NCD, CBD, RO, PUD, MLU.
(a) Rate (0-10,000 square feet of building) = $0.20/sq. ft. (flat fee) + $15.00/acre (land area) + $100.00 inspection fee + $15.00 Certificate of Land Use Restriction (CLUR).
(b) Rate (10,001 - 60,000 square feet of building) = $0.25/sq. ft. (flat fee) + $15.00/acre (land area) + $100.00 inspection fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(c) Rate (60,001 - 100,000 square feet of building) = $0.30/sq. ft. (flat fee) + $15.00/acre (land area) + $100.00 inspection fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(d) Rate (over 100,000 square feet of building) = $0.35/sq. ft. (flat fee) + $15.00/acre (land area) + $100.00 inspection fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(2) Zones: CO, R-lbC, R-lc, R-ld, R-le, R-lg, R-lh, R-ljJ, R-2, R-3, R-4, RCD, RMHP. Rate = $0.10/sq. ft. (flat fee) + $15.00/acre (land area) + $100.00 inspection fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(3) Cellular/telecommunications tower site plan review: all zones. Rate = $1,000.00 (flat fee).
(4) Minimum fee for all zones = $250.00 + $100.00 inspection fee (co-locations on cell towers).
(5) All zones:
Item | Rate |
Extension of time of site plan construction work | $50.00 (flat fee) plus $75.00 inspection fee |
Revision fee of approved site plans | 50% of original fee |
Any project started before obtaining a permit shall be charged double the regular permit rate, but still must comply with all the requirements of the county. | |
(B) Subdivision Review.
Item | Rate |
Item | Rate |
Preliminary Plat | $500.00 (flat fee) plus $10.00 per acre (land area) plus $15.00 CLUR |
Improvement Plan | $500.00 (flat fee) plus $10.00 per acre (land area) plus $15.00 CLUR |
Final Plat | $400.00 (flat fee) plus $10.00 per acre (land area) |
Grading Plan | $400.00 (flat fee) plus $10.00 per acre (land area) |
Waiver | $400.00 (flat fee) |
Resubmission or charges to above | 50% of original fee |
Conveyance | $200 (flat fee) |
Identification Plat | |
(1) Inspection Fees. Improvement Plan Review.
(a) Earthwork, Grading, and Final Inspection for Street Inspections. Rate = $1.50 per lineal foot along street centerlines.
(b) Storm drainage systems. Rate = $0.75 per lineal foot of pipe.
(2) The Sanitation District No. 1 and the Northern Kentucky Water Service District shall inspect sanitary sewer and water systems construction and installation, respectively. Results of the inspection(s) shall be forwarded to the Planning Commission’s duly authorized representative upon completion. Fire Access and hydrant installation shall be inspected by the governing Fire District Chief and/or Inspector. Approval from these three agencies must be received before Final Plat approval can be granted.
(3) (a) Construction Inspection fees shall be limited to improvement items to be dedicated for public use and maintenance and grading work on the site.
(b) Construction inspection fees shall be calculated by the applicant and verified by the Campbell County Planning Commission’s duly authorized representative upon review of the submitted improvement drawings.
(4) Storm Drainage Systems (if part of the proposed Grading Plan). Rate = $0.75 per lineal foot of pipe.
(5) (a) Construction inspection fees shall be limited to improvement items to be dedicated for public use and maintenance and grading work on the site.
(b) Construction inspection fees shall be calculated by the applicant and verified by Campbell County Planning Commission’s duly authorized representative upon review of the submitted improvement drawings.
(c) One hundred percent of the total for inspection fees shall be submitted prior to approval of the grading plan. Grading plan fees that are paid in full are not required as part of the improvement plan and final plat review inspection fee unless changes are made to the grading and storm sewer plans.
(d) Any project started before obtaining a permit shall be charged double the regular permit rate, but still must comply with all the requirements of the county.
(C) Zone map amendment.
(1) Zones: CO, R-lbC, R-lc, R-ld, R-le, R-lg, R-lh, R-ljJ, R-2, R-3, R-4, RCD, RMHP. Rate = $1,000.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $10.00 per acre (land area) + $15.00 CLUR.
(2) Zones: NCD, CBD, RO, PUD, MLU. Rate = $1,200.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $10.00 per acre (land area) + $15.00 CLUR.
(3) Zones: I-1,1-2. Rate = $1,500.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $10.00 per acre (land area) + $15.00 CLUR.
(4) Postponement or continuance of a zoning map amendment request or concept.
(5) Development plan approval requiring a new public hearing (when requested by the applicant and as a result of the applicant’s action). Rate = 50% of the above flat fee + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee.
(D) Board of Adjustment and Zoning Appeal Review.
(1) Appeals.
(a) Agricultural and Residential Zones = $350.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(b) All other zones. Rate = $650.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(2) Change of non-conforming use to another.
(a) Agicultural and Residential Zones. Rate = $250.00(flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(b) All other zones. Rate = $500.00(flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(3) Variance.
(a) Agricultural and Residential Zones. Rate (Each Variance) = $350.00(flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(b) All other zones. Rate(Each Variance) = $600.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(4) Conditional use permit.
(a) Agricultural and Residential Zones. Rate = $400.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(b) All other zones. Rate = $700.00 (flat fee) + $5.00 per adjoining property owner + $100.00 publication fee + $15.00 CLUR.
(E) Zoning permit fees.
(1) In all Residential Zones.
(a) Building types.
Building type | Rate |
Single Family | $50.00 per unit |
Two Family, Multi- Family | $100.00 per unit |
Manufactured Home | $50.00 per unit |
Accessory Structures | $50.00 per unit |
(b) Additions to existing buildings (excluding construction of new units, but including detached buildings).
Item | Rate |
Increase in size up to 150 square feet | $50.00 |
Each additional 1,000 square feet | $10.00 |
(2) All other zones. New construction or additions to existing buildings.
Item | Rate |
Up to 5,000 square feet of gross floor area | $100.00 |
Each 1,000 square foot over 5,000 square foot of gross floor area | $10.00 |
Each 1,000 square foot over 100,000 square foot of gross floor area | $5.00 |
(3) General-All Zones.
Item | Rate |
Change in Use/Occupancy, when zoning classification and building dimensions are not changed (a building inspection is required prior to occupancy). | $75 (flat fee) |
(4) Certificate of Occupancy.
Item | Rate |
Conforming uses and structures | $50.00 (flat fee) |
Non-conforming uses and structures | $50.00 (flat fee) |
Note: A certificate of occupancy shall not be issued unless all construction items have been completed (including sidewalks, driveway aprons, decks, and all items required under the current building code).
(5) Sign permit review. All classes (1-9) = $100.00 per sign.
(6) Swimming pool permit. All zones = $50.00 (flat fee).
(7) Fence permit. All zones = $50.00 (flat fee).
(8) Other accessory uses. All zones = $30.00 (flat fee).
(9) Parking and Loading/Unloading areas. Off street parking and loading/unloading areas (when developed separately and not included in residential or commercial listings above) where total area is less than 5,000 square feet.
Item | Rate |
0-5,000 square feet | $50.00 |
Each 1,000 square feet over 5,000 square feet | $5.00 |
(F) Fees not returnable. Fees required in any of the foregoing regulations or in any parts of this chapter shall not be returnable for any cause, regardless of the outcome of decision on any application. No fee or part thereof shall be refunded once an application has been advertised for public hearing.
(Ord. 1993-7, passed 4-20-93; Am. Ord. 1998-14, passed 11-17-98; Am. Ord. 2005-19, passed 9-6-05)
ELECTRIC
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
“ELECTRICAL.” Pertains to the installation of wires and conduits for the purpose of transmitting electricity, and the installation of fixtures and equipment in connection therewith.
“ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR.” Any individual, partnership, or corporation that engages in the business of or employs others for the construction, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light or power.
“ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR.” Any person certified by the Commissioner of Housing, Buildings and Construction pursuant to KRS 227.489 who, for compensation, inspects the construction and installation of electrical conductors, fittings, devices and fixtures for light, heat or power service equipment to ascertain the compliance with the National Electrical Code incorporated in the Uniform State Building Code promulgated pursuant to KRS 198B.050 or the standards of safety of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
“ELECTRICIAN.” Any person who is employed by an electrical contractor and is engaged in the construction, alteration or repair of any electrical wiring used for the purpose of furnishing heat, light or power.
(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90)
The Uniform State Building Code as is established by the Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction of the State of Kentucky, is hereby adopted in full, and the same shall have the effect as if it were written fully herein, as a minimum standard for the construction, alteration and repair of any electrical wiring done within the effective area of this subchapter. These standards shall also be used by the electrical inspector in making his or her inspections.
(Ord. 1990-18, passed 11-20-90)
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