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(A) All structures that exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet must present site plans as well as architectural plans prior to permits being issued. The seal of a registered South Carolina architect or engineer is required on all such structures. All assembly, educational, and institutional occupancies are required to submit sealed drawings as well. Every new construction project is required to submit a written or drawn description of the facility as well as a site schematic showing the location of the building and all side, front, and rear setbacks. No permits will be issued until the needed information is submitted.
(B) Room enclosures, additions, appurtenant structures, porches, and decks must submit written or drawn intentions. These may be rough sketches but dimensions must be exact. The twenty-four (24) hour application wait is required although the wait may be waived if sufficient evidence to assure zoning compliance is submitted.
Building permits are based on a fee scale. The total gross cost of the job including all subcontracts will be used to factor the fee. A copy of the actual contract to construct or reliance on the Building Valuation table will be used to determine a reasonable assessment of the contract price.
Building Fee Table | |
Estimated Cost of Construction | Permit Fee |
Building Fee Table | |
Estimated Cost of Construction | Permit Fee |
$2,000 or less | $35 |
$2,001 to $15,000 | $35 for the first $2,000 plus $5 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof up to $50,000 |
$15,001 to $50,000 | $87 for the first $15,000 plus $4 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof up to $50,000 |
$50,001 to $100,000 | $192 for the first $50,000 plus $3.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof up to $100,000 |
$100,001 to $500,000 | $317 for the first $100,000 plus $3 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof up to $500,000 |
$500,001 and up | $1,117 for the first $500,000 plus $2.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
(Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)
Moving permits are required for houses and trailers that are moved within the city limits or being moved out of the corporate limits. Permits of the South Carolina Department of Public Transportation must also be met. These permits are the responsibility of the contractor. A fifty dollar ($50) fee will be charged for moving any building or structure.
(Am. Ord. 08-16, passed 6-9-2008)
When a plan is required to be submitted, a plan-checking fee shall be paid along with the building permit fee. The plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as based on the estimated cost of construction. There is no fee for site plan review. Residential construction exceeding five thousand (5,000) square feet require plan review.
(Am. Ord. 07-19, passed 9-10-2007)
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