(a) Calculating Aggregate Floor Area. The aggregate floor area shall be the sum of the gross horizontal area of the several floors, including basements, cellars and attics that are at least fifty percent (50%) habitable. All horizontal dimensions shall be taken from the exterior faces of walls, including enclosed porches and stoops.
(b) Time Limitation. Any permit issued for new structures shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it is commenced within six months after its issuance or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of one year after the time the work is commenced, provided that for cause, one or more extensions of time for periods not exceeding ninety days may be allowed in writing by the Building Administrator. Any building permit issued to cover alterations, enlargements or remodeling shall become invalid unless the work authorized by it is commenced within thirty days after its issuance and that the exterior be completed within ninety days after issuance of the permit. One extension of time for a period not exceeding thirty days to complete the exterior may be allowed if requested in writing and approved by the Building Administrator.
(c) 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 Administrator for cancellation and, after a deduction of ten dollars ($10.00) from the permit fee has been made, one-half of the balance of the permit fee, if any, shall be refunded.
(d) Schedule of Permit and Other Fees.
(1) New construction.
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A. Single-family, residential
| $200.00 |
plus $7.00 per every 100 square feet, or fraction, additional.
| 7.00 |
B. Multi-family, per unit | 125.00 |
plus $7.00 per every 100 square feet, or fraction.
| 7.00 |
C. Commercial, industrial, etc.
| 300.00 |
per building, plus $4.50 per every 100 square feet or fraction.
| 4.50 |
(Ord. 2002-101. Passed 7-9-02.) | |
D. Garages: residential, single or double.
| 80.00 |
E. Swimming pools: residential or other, in-ground or above-ground
| 40.00 above/ 100.00 in ground |
F. Additions: Single-family residential
| 100.00 |
commercial, industrial,
| 200.00 |
multi-family basic, plus $7.00 for each 100 feet or fraction.
| 7.00 |
G. Alterations and repairs: for residential dwellings
| 80.00 |
Outside alterations | |
a. Deck | 40.00 |
b. Patio | 40.00 |
c. Shed | 40.00 |
Interior alterations | |
a. Kitchen | 80.00 |
b. Bathroom | 80.00 |
c. Remodel | 80.00 |
commercial, industrial, multi-family basic
| 200.00 |
plus $7.00 for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof.
| 7.00 |
(Ord. 2015-087. Passed 11-24-15.) | |
H. Exemption: There shall be no permit fees for churches or synagogues.
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(2) Demolition for residential
| 50.00 |
Demolition for industrial or commercial
| 300.00 |
(3) Moving buildings. In addition to fees for alterations and repairs and shall only be issued for moving within the City:
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A. Moving a building on rollers on any public street or portion thereof.
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200.00 plus bond for for each building.
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B. Moving a building to another lot without using a street.
| 100.00 |
C. Garages and utility buildings.
| 50.00 |
The above fees do not include public utility charges or special work required of other departments of the City which shall be covered in separate estimates by the Director of Public Service.
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(Ord. 2002-101. Passed 7-9-02.) | |
(4) Fences:
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Residential
| 40.00 |
(Ord. 2015-087. Passed 11-24-15.) | |
Commercial
| 100.00 |
(5) Signs (all): Inspection bond deposit required $40.00 basic per face plus
| 40.00 |
1.00 per square foot of sign. Electrical permits shall be required for all illuminated signs, in addition, in accordance with electrical permit requirements of the Building Code.
| 1.00 |
(6) Occupancy.
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A. Commercial, industrial, etc. per building.
| 100.00 |
B. Housing, all residential units per unit (includes initial and one follow-up inspection).
| 65.00 |
(7) Special and/or unnecessary inspections (including plumbing, electrical, heating and air conditioning) (each)
| 50.00 |
(Ord. 2002-101. Passed 7-9-02.)
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(8) Contractors' registration and/or license:
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A. All general contractors, per year effective January 1 through December 31;
| 125.00 |
B. Application for license (for testing) | 100.00 |
C. License for electrical, plumbing, heating, refrigeration and air conditioning, sewer builders; per year effective January 1 through December 31;
| 125.00 |
Temporary license | 50.00 |
D. Homeowner Base fee | 25.00 plus permit cost |
(Ord. 2015-087. Passed 11-24-15.)
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(9) Construction deposits:
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A. For residential additions and detached garages.
| $100.00 |
B. For commercial and industrial
| $1,000.00 |
C. For all other new construction.
| 1,000.00 |
When a final permit is approved, a refund will be issued to the permit holder of the amount that is withheld. (Ord. 2007-028. Passed 4-10-07; Ord. 2011-080. Passed 6-14-11.)
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(10) Grade deposits:
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A. For residential construction per lot.
| 500.00 |
B. For all other construction, at the discretion of the Building Administrator, from $300.00 up to $1,000 per lot
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(11) Smoke detector inspections:
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A. Single-family (housing inspection)
| No charge |
B. Multi-family: per suite if inspected individually.
| 20.00 |
per building if inspected as a whole. | 50.00 |
(12) A $25.00 deduction for clerical fees from each deposit shall apply.
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(13) Engineering and/or Architect/Engineer plans review: There is hereby established a plans review charge for all plans submitted to the City Engineer and/or Architect/Engineer for review. The plans review charge shall be paid by the person submitting the proposed plans. The charge shall be the cost of the City Engineer's and/or Architect/Engineer time plus, in addition, ten percent (10%) to cover the City's administrative costs. A deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be required at the time commercial/industrial plans are proposed for review for yard and parking and such costs of the Engineer's plan review costs, plus ten percent (10%) administrative costs, shall be deducted from the deposit. A deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be required at the time commercial/industrial plans are proposed for review for grade and drainage and such costs of the Engineer's plan review costs, plus the ten percent (10%) administrative costs, shall be deducted from the deposit. A deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be required at the time residential building site plans are proposed for review and such costs of the Engineer's plan review costs, plus the ten percent (10%) administrative costs, shall be deducted from the deposit. A deposit of five hundred dollars ($500.00) shall be required at the time the plans are proposed for review and such costs of the Architect/Engineer's plan review costs, plus the ten percent (10%) administrative costs, shall be deducted from the deposit. The remainder if any, shall be refunded from the deposit. In the event the actual costs exceed the deposit required, the balance shall be billed to the person submitting the plans. All charges shall be paid prior to the building permit being issued.
(14) Maintenance bond for street and utility dedication | $50.00 |
(15) Satellite dish antenna. | 20.00 |
(16) Park and recreation impact fee | |
Residential unit | 500.00 each |
Business or industrial unit | 500.00 each |
Multi-family unit | 500.00 each |
(17) New wireless communication tower | 2,000.00 each |
(18) New wireless communication antenna | 500.00 each |
(19) Co-location wireless communication antenna on existing tower or building | 500.00 each |
(20) Wireless communication annual inspection fee | 1,000.00 |
(Ord. 2000-126. Passed 10-24-00.) | |
(21) Small Wind Energy Systems:
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A. Residential
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50.00
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B. Non-Residential
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100.00
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C. Building Plan Review Deposit
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500.00
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D. Engineering Plan Review Deposit
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500.00
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E. Inspection Deposit:
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1. Residential
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100.00
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2. Non-Residential
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500.00
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F. Clerical fee
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25.00
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(22) Solar Energy Systems
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A. Residential
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50.00
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B. Non-Residential
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100.00
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C. Building Plan Review Deposit
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500.00
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D. Engineering Plan Review Deposit
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500.00
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E. Inspection Deposit:
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1. Residential
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100.00
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2. Non-Residential
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500.00
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F. Clerical fee
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25.00
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(Ord. 2010-062. Passed 6-22-10.)
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