The following fees are determined for a building permit, based on the valuation. The Building Inspector shall have the right to verify or correct the estimated cost of any building, structure, alteration or addition.
(A) Residential. The valuation of a residential building will be based on cost per square foot.
Basements, decks, sun rooms and garages | $13.20 per square foot |
Second story, finished basements, 3 season rooms | $33 per square foot |
First floor | $59.40 per square foot |
Accessory buildings up to 120 square feet | A permit is not required |
Accessory buildings 120 square feet and over | The valuation and fee will be the same as a garage |
(B) Commercial/industrial. The fees will be based on valuation of the project that will be obtained from the contractor’s cost to complete the work.
(C) Plan checking fees.
(1) The plan checking fee of 65% of the valuation fee of the building when completed could be applied if required by the Building Inspector.
(2) In addition to the building permit fee, a permit fee is required for all subcontractors:
(a) Plumbing;
(b) Electrical;
(c) Heating and air conditioning;
(d) Other fees added to the building permit when applicable;
(e) Sewer connection: Title C, Chapter 2, § 7.00;
(f) Water connection: Res. 23-77W and 165-92W; and
(g) Electrical: Res. 184-E.
(D) Re-roof or residing of existing building. The following permit fee schedule shall apply to any residential structure.
Re-roof building less than 864 square foot floor space | $19.80 |
Re-roof building more than 864 square foot floor space | $33 |
Re-siding building less than 864 square foot floor space | $59.40 |
Re-siding building more than 864 square foot floor space | $66 |
TOTAL VALUATION | FEES |
TOTAL VALUATION | FEES |
$1 to $500 | $19.80 |
$501 to $2,000 | $19.80 for the first $500, plus $2.75 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000 |
$2,001 to $25,000 | $59.40 for the first $2,000, plus $12.10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 |
$25,001 to $50,000 | $332.20 for the first $25,000, plus $8.58 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$50,001 to $100,000 | $547.80 for the first $50,000, plus $5.94 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
$100,001 to $500,000 | $844.80 for the first $100,000, plus $4.20 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$500,001 to $l,000,000 | $2,692.80 for the first $500,000, plus $3.60 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 |
$1,000,001 and up | $4,672.80 for the first $1,000,000, plus $2.64 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof. |
(E) Other inspections and fees.
Inspections outside normal business hours (minimum charge, 2 hours), per hour | $39.60 |
Re-inspection fees assessed per hour | $39.60 |
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum charge, 1/2 hour), per hour | $39.60 |
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to approve plans (minimum charge, 1/2 hour), per hour | $39.60 |
Moving of building (per day) | $31.90, plus expenses of police and utility crews |
Demolition of structures | $31.90 |
Fences (with the exception of agricultural) | $13.20 |
Renewal or extension of any permit | One-half of original permit fee and in no event less than $19.80 |
Signs | $33 |
Satellite | $33 |
Sidewalks and driveways | $13.20 |
(F) Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences work requiring a permit on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee in addition to the normal permit fee. Such fee shall be equal to twice the normal permit fee, but shall be no less than $25 or more than $100.
(G) Unsatisfactory and/or re-inspection. If the work does not pass inspection, the permit holder shall be notified in writing or in person. The work shall be corrected and re-inspected. If extra inspection or additional trips for inspections are necessary due to inaccurate information or faulty construction, $39.60 shall be made and collected for each extra inspection or re-inspection.
(Ord. 2014-03, passed 7-7-2014)