The fees prescribed herein shall be additive, and unless otherwise specifically provided, separate fees shall be paid for each of the items listed.
(a) Permit fees.
(1) Calculating aggregate floor area. The aggregate floor area shall be the sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors, including basements, cellars and attics that are at least 50% habitable. All horizontal dimensions shall be taken from the exterior faces of walls, including enclosed porches.
(2) Establishing cost. Where the permit fee is based upon the cost of the work done under permit, such cost shall be the actual cost as certified by the owner or authorized representative of the owner, and as approved by the Building Inspector. The Building Inspector may, at any time up to three months after the completion of the building, require submission of authoritative estimates or actual cost data to substantiate the estimated cost stated in the application for a permit, and require the payment of additional fees when it is demonstrated that the actual cost of the work is in excess of the estimated cost upon which permit fees were based.
(3) Refund of permit fees. Whenever the work for which a permit has been issued has been abandoned and is not to be done, such permit may be returned to the Building Inspector for cancellation and, after a deduction of $10 from the permit fee has been made, one-half of the balance of the permit fee, if any, shall be refunded.
(4) Schedule of permit fees.
A. New buildings. The fee shall be $20 for each $1,000 of construction, such $20 per $1,000 to be paid on each $1,000 of the construction, addition or alteration up to the amount of $500,000; and in addition there shall be a fee of $2 for each $1,000 over the amount of $500,000 or ($20/$1,000, first $500,000, plus $2 each $1,000 over $500,000).
B. Additions. The fee shall be $20 for each $1,000 of construction, such $20 per $1,000 to be paid on each $1,000 of the construction, addition or alteration up to the amount of $500,000; and in addition, there shall be a fee of $2 for each $1,000 over the amount of $500,000 or (20/$l,000, first $500,000, plus $2 each $1,000 over $500,000).
C. Alterations or repairs when floor area is not added. The fee shall be $20 for each $1,000 of construction, such $20 per $1,000 to be paid on each $1,000 of the construction, addition or alteration up to the amount of $500,000; and in addition, there shall be a fee of $2 for each $1,000 over the amount of $500,000 or (20/$1,000, first $500,000, plus $2 each $1,000 over $500,000).
D. Garages.
1. Up to 400 square feet of floor area: $ TBA.
2. For each 100 square feet more than 400: $30.
E. Demolition or removal of buildings to sites outside the municipality.
1. Up to 2,000 square feet: $100.
2. For each 1,000 square feet more than 2,000: $10.
F. Moving of buildings or structures (in addition to fees for alterations or repairs.)
1. On or across a public street, except as provided in subsection (a)(4)F.2. hereof: $400.
2. On or across a public street, but within a vehicle not exceeding the maximum size and weight permitted: $200.
3. From one lot to another without moving onto a public street: $100.
4. From one location to another on the same lot: $50.
G. Heating equipment.
1. For each heating system in a new house: $50.
2. For each new heating system or replacement of system or replacement of central heating service in existing home: $50.
3. Installation of a gas or oil burner (when not included with permit under subsections (a)(4)G.l. and 2. hereof): $30.
4. Installation of unit heater or space heater: $30.
H. Plumbing. The basic fee for any plumbing permit shall be $15 to which shall be added the following charges for each unit installed or replaced:
1. For each lavatory, water closet, bathtub, shower trap, one or two-compartment sink or laundry tray or combination sink and laundry tray: $4.
2. For each three-compartment sink or laundry tray, floor drain, yard drain, refrigerator drain, yard dishwasher, sump pump, garbage grinder, water filter, inside downspout, hot water tank or similar plumbing fixture: $10.
3. For each 100 feet aggregate length or fraction thereof of building drain or sewer: $30.
I. Gas piping. The basic fee for any permit to install gas piping shall be: $30, to which shall be added for each gas outlet: $4.
J. Electrical work. The basic fee for any electrical permit shall be: $30, to which shall be added the following charges:
1. For each lighting outlet: $2.
2. For each lighting fixture*: $2 *When fixtures contain more than four fluorescent or other similar electric discharge type tubes, each four such tubes shall be deemed to be a separate lighting fixture. Each four feet of continuous neon or other similar tubing shall be deemed to be a separate lighting fixture. Motors up to one-fourth HP are considered as lighting fixtures.
3. Outlets for ranges and similar heating devices of 220 volt outlet each, and for power motors (over one-fourth HP) each: $6.
K. Buildings or equipment not specified. The fee for a permit specified. The fee for a permit to construct any building or install any equipment not specifically covered under this subsection (a)(4) shall be two-tenths of one percent (.2%) of the estimated cost, except that no permit shall be issued for less than $10. No permit shall be required for musical instruments, radios, television sets and similar pieces of household furniture and equipment.
L. Obstruction permit: $30, plus, cash deposit if required by Building Inspector.
M. Miscellaneous permits.
1. New roof on existing dwelling: $50.
2. Metal siding: $50.
3. Driveways: $20, plus, for each 100 linear feet or fraction thereof: $2.
4. Fences: $20, plus, for each 100 linear feet or fraction thereof: $3.
(b) Inspection Fees. There shall be no additional fee for inspection except as hereinafter provided:
(1) Whenever an inspection has been requested and the work is found incomplete or not ready for inspection or in need of correction and a reinspection is necessary, there shall be a reinspection fee of $5.
(2) Whenever a special inspection, not a routine inspection of work being done under a permit is requested, there shall be an inspection fee of $30.
(c) Certificate of Occupancy Fees. There shall be no additional fee for a certificate of occupancy issued upon completion of a new building.
(1) For a certificate of occupancy issued upon completion of an enlargement of or alteration to an existing building: $15.
(2) Duplicate of a certificate of occupancy: $5.
(d) Certificate of Approval. There shall be no additional fee for certificates of approval of plumbing, gas piping or electrical work performed under a permit issued for such work.
(Ord. 26-91, passed 3-19-1991; Ord. 13-20, passed 6-22-2020)