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109.10 SAFETY SERVICE DEPARTMENT.
   Fees charged by the Safety Service Department shall be as follows:
Lot mowing
$300.00 per hour (1 hour min. charge), annual interest as provided by Ohio R.C. 1343.03
Massage parlor establishment license
$100.00 per year, per location
Removal of discarded appliances with freon
$75.00 per unit
Mobile food vendor permit fee
 
   (Annual fee, from January 1 through December 31)
$25.00
Junk yard license
$35.00
Junk yard license renewal (all licenses expire on January 1 following the date of issuance)
$25.00
Sanitary sewer connection permits:
 
Residential
 
   Single-family house (per house)
$750.00
   Multi-family buildings (per dwelling unit)
 
      One bedroom or studio-type
$350.00
      Two bedroom
$450.00
      Three bedroom or larger (per lot)
$600.00
   Mobile home parks (per lot)
$550.00
Commercial, Industrial or Institutional
 
   New buildings to be used for commercial, industrial, institutional or any other nonresidential purpose shall pay a fee which is the greater of the fee based on the water meter size of the building or the fee based on the square footage of the building, which fee shall be computed as hereinafter provided:
 
New Water Meter Size (in.)
Fee
New Water Meter Size (in.)
Fee
5/8
$750.00
3/4
$850.00
1
$1,225.00
1-1/2
$2,200.00
2
$4,200.00
3
$9,200.00
4
$20,200.00
6
$40,200.00
8
$70,200.00
 
   Square Footage Fee
   Commercial, industrial, institutional or any other nonresidential use, except for restaurants, food preparation or processing, the fee shall be $125.00, plus $0.10 for each square foot in excess of 1,250 square feet of new floor area.
   For restaurants and buildings used for food preparation or processing the fee shall be $125.00 plus $0.20 for each square foot in excess of 625 square feet of new floor area.
   For new commercial or industrial buildings with a restaurant area to be used by the public and located within the building, the fee shall be $125.00, plus $0.10 for each square foot in excess of 1,250 square feet of new floor area, plus an additional $0.10 per square foot of the restaurant area.
   All references to square footage area of floor area as provided herein shall include basement, mezzanine or balcony floor space areas in addition to first floor, second floor and any floors above those levels, but shall not include attic floor space area.
   Gross floor space shall be computed from the outside dimensions of the buildings with no deductions for wall thickness.
   For buildings with more than one story, the area of any stairway shaft or elevator shaft shall be included only once.
   Remodeling or Additions to Any Type of Structure
   Remodeling work or additions to existing structures shall also be subject to a capital fee if the fee, based on either (1) Residential or (2) Commercial, Industrial or Institutional, is larger for the building after any remodeling or addition is done than the fee would have been for the building before any remodeling or addition is done. The fee to be paid shall be the difference in the fee determined before and after the remodeling or addition is completed.
 
Lowell Street recovery fee
$35.00 per front ft. of
property to be connected
to sanitary sewer
 
(Ord. 2016-182. Passed 12-4-17.)
109.11 PLANNING COMMISSION.
   Subdivision reviews      $750.00
(Ord. 2016-182. Passed 12-4-17.)
109.12 ELYRIA MUNICIPAL WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (EMWSS).
   (a)   Tap Fees for Developers, Allotments, Contractors; Making Taps in New Developments:
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
1 Inch
3/4 Inch
$382.50
$64.00
$500.00
N/A
$946.50
$1,183.13
1" Dbl. Head
3/4" x 2
$765.00
$64.00
$700.00
N/A
$1,529.00
$1,911.25
1 Inch
1 Inch
$455.23
$64.00
$500.00
N/A
$1,019.23
$1,274.04
1½ Inch
1 Inch
$455.23
$95.00
$600.00
N/A
$1,150.23
$1,437.79
1½ Inch
1½ Inch
$694.61
$95.00
$600.00
N/A
$1,389.61
$1,737.01
2 Inch
1½ Inch
$694.61
$160.00
$750.00
N/A
$1,604.61
$2,005.76
Tap permits are issued only with written application and approval of the City of Elyria.
Developers must use all City approved materials.
Developers must maintain tap and curbstop until occupancy.
 
   (b)   Water Distribution Installed Taps on Cast and Ductile Mains.
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
1 Inch
3/4"
$382.50
$64
$500
$1549.01
$2495.51
$3119.39
1" Dbl. Head
3/4" x 2
$765.00
$64
$700
$1655.96
$3184.96
$3981.20
1½"
1 Inch
$455.23
$95
$600
$2083.07
$3233.30
$4041.63
1½"
1½"
$694.61
$95
$600
$2083.07
$3472.68
$4340.85
2 Inch
1½"
$694.61
$160
$750
$2547.10
$4151.71
$5189.64
2 Inch
2 Inch
$863.89
$160
$750
$2547.10
$4320.99
$5401.24
Tap permits are issued only with written application and approval of the City of Elyria.
Time and material rates are set January 1st of the calendar year based on actual cost.
Materials are an average for a normal situation. Actual fee may be different.
Material prices are actual with a 15% handling fee set by ordinance.
Fees do not include any special assessments or capital recovery situations set by ordinance.
 
   (c)   Water Distribution Installed Taps on Prestressed Cylinder Pipe.
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Construction Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City Total
1 Inch
3/4"
$382.50
$64
$500
$2826.7 3
$3773.23
$4716.54
1" Dbl. Head
3/4" x 2
$765.00
$64
$700
$3050.9 8
$4579.98
$5724.98
1½"
1 Inch
$455.23
$95
$600
$3480.7 9
$4631.02
$5788.78
1½"
1½"
$694.61
$95
$600
$3480.7 9
$4870.40
$6088.00
2 Inch
1½"
$694.61
$160
$750
$3944.82
$5549.43
$6936.79
2 Inch
2 Inch
$836.89
$160
$750
$3944.82
$5691.71
$7114.64
4 Inch
4 Inch
$3736.36
N/A
$1000.00
N/A
$4736.36
$5920.45
6 Inch
6 Inch
$5182.48
N/A
$1400.00
N/A
$6582.48
$8228.10
8 Inch
Turbine
$4003.73
N/A
$1800.00
N/A
$5803.73
$7254.66
8 Inch
Compound W/ Strainer
$11599.48
N/A
$1800.00
N/A
$13399.48
$16749.35
8 Inch
Mag
$5061.73
N/A
$1800.00
N/A
$6861.73
$8577.16
10 Inch
Turbine
$6234.73
N/A
$2200.00
N/A
$8434.73
$10543.41
10 Inch
Mag
$6352.03
N/A
$2200.00
N/A
$8552.03
$10690.04
12 Inch
Mag
$8724.48
N/A
$2600.00
N/A
$11324.48
$14155.60
Tap permits are issued only with written application and approval of the City of Elyria.
Time and material rates are set January 1st of the calendar year based on actual cost.
Materials are an average for a normal situation. Actual fee may be different.
Material prices are actual with a 15% handling fee set by ordinance.
Fees do not include any special assessments or capital recovery situations set by ordinance.
Taps larger than 2 inch will be performed by City approved contractors specializing in concrete mains.
Taps larger than 2 inch will have all work & materials supplied by others with applicant paying all costs.
 
   (d)   Large Water Taps.
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Constructi on Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City
Total
Tap Size
Meter Size
Meter Cost
Constructi on Water
Capital Recovery Fee
Time & Materials
City Total
Outside City
Total
3 INCH
3 INCH TURBINE*
$929.48
N/C
$850.00
N/A
$1,779.48
$2,224.35
4 INCH
NO METER
N/C
N/C
$1,000.00
N/A
$1,000.00
$1,250.00
4 INCH
3-INCH COMPOUND
$2,514.4 8
N/C
$1,000.00
N/A
$3,514.48
$4,393.10
4 INCH
4 INCH COMPOUND
$3,636.88
N/C
$1,000.00
N/A
$4,636.88
$5,796.10
6 INCH
NO METER
N/C
N/C
$1,400.00
N/A
$1,400.00
$1,750.00
6 INCH
6 INCH COMPOUND
$5,182.48
N/C
$1,400.00
N/A
$6,582.48
$8,228.10
8 INCH
NO METER
N/C
N/C
$1,800.00
N/A
$1,800.00
$2,250.00
8 INCH
COMPOUND w/Strainer
$11,599. 48
N/C
$1,800.00
N/A
$13,399.48
$16,749.35
8 INCH
TURBINE
$4,003.73
N/C
$1,800.00
N/A
$5,803.73
$7,254.66
8 INCH
MAG
$5,061.73
N/C
$1,800.00
N/A
$6,861.73
$8,577.16
10 INCH
NO METER
N/C
N/C
$2,200.00
N/A
$2,200.00
$2,750.00
10 INCH
TURBINE
$6,234.73
N/C
$2,200.00
N/A
$8,434.73
$10,543.41
10 INCH
MAG
$6,352.03
N/C
$2,200.00
N/A
$8,552.03
$10,690.04
12 INCH
NO METER
N/C
N/C
$2,600.00
N/A
$2,600.00
$3,250.00
12 INCH
MAG
$8,724.48
N/C
$2,600.00
N/A
$11,324.48
$14,155.60
Tap permits are issued only with written application and approval of the City of Elyria.
Time and material rates are set January 1st of the calendar year based on actual cost.
Materials are an average for a normal situation. Actual fee may be different.
Material prices are actual with a 15% handling fee set by ordinance.
Fees do not include any special assessments or capital recovery situations set by ordinance.
ALL taps 4 inches and larger will be made by outside contractors with all costs paid by applicant.
Tapping to be inspected by City of Elyria personnel.
Contractor responsible for any and all additional permits.
 
   (e)   City of Elyria Meter Testing.
 
Meter Size
In City Deposit
Outside City Deposit
5/8 Inch
$35.00
$40.00
3/4 Inch
$35.00
$40.00
1 Inch
$35.00
$40.00
1½ Inch
$40.00
$60.00
2 Inch
$40.00
$60.00
 
      (1)   Meters will be tested by request only after deposit is paid in full.
      (2)   Meter will be tested for American Water Works Association accuracy standards.
      (3)   If meter is found to be outside of the acceptable standards the deposit will be refunded in full.
      (4)   If meter is found to be within the acceptable standard the deposit will NOT be refunded.
      (5)   Meters larger than 2 inches will be sent to an independent testing facility. Deposit will be equal to actual testing costs.
   (f)   Hydrant Rental.
 
Meter Size
Meter Terminus
Rental Fee
Deposit
Total
5/8 Inch W/Check Valve
3/4 Inch hose bib (Sill Cock)
$65.00
$275.00
$340.00
3 Inch Fire Meter
2½ Inch Male Fire Thread
$65.00
$1,400.00
$1,465.00
3 Inch Fire Meter
2 Inch Male Camlock
$65.00
$1,400.00
$1,465.00
2 Inch RP Backflow Device
2½ Inch Male Fire Thread
$35.00
$1,400.00
$1,435.00
 
      (1)   ALL fire hydrant rentals are at the discretion of the City Water Distribution Department.
      (2)   A permit for rental is given only in cases where such need is considered to be an absolute necessity.
      (3)   Rental permits are issued only with written application, approval, and payment to the City.
      (4)   Rental fee is for 30 days. Extensions may only be given with payment for water used and payment of new rental fee.
      (5)   Rental includes a meter and hydrant wrench. Rental is for ONE hydrant only.
      (6)   Hydrant is to be turned on fully and water controlled from the hand valve on the meter.
      (7)   Limited rental of backflow devices are on a first come first served basis. Unavailability of rental units does NOT relieve user's responsibility to follow State of Ohio rules and regulations for back syphonage.
      (8)   The hydrant meter must be protected from freezing, theft, vandalism, or other damages. Repairs will be deducted from deposit.
      (9)   The City reserves the right to refuse any temporary use of water if, in the opinion of the City, it is detrimental or harmful to the safety of the Public Water Supply.
   (g)   Meter Prices.
Size
Type
Setting
Cost
Handling Fee
Price
Lay Length
Size
Type
Setting
Cost
Handling Fee
Price
Lay Length
5/8 Inch
PD
INSIDE
$201.54
15%
$231.77
7.5 Inch
PIT
$219.94
15%
$252.93
7.5 Inch
PD W/BF Preventer
PRIVATE
$230.29
15%
$264.83
3/4 Inch
PD
INSIDE
$246.10
15%
$283.02
9 Inch
PIT
$267.66
15%
$307.81
9 Inch
PD W/BF Preventer
PRIVATE
$274.85
15%
$316.08
1 Inch
PD
INSIDE
$309.35
15%
$355.75
10.75 Inch
PIT
$339.25
15%
$390.14
10.75 Inch
1½ Inch
PD
INSIDE
$517.50
15%
$595.13
13 Inch
PIT
$573.85
15%
$659.93
13 Inch
2 Inch
PD
INSIDE
$664.70
15%
$764.41
17 Inch
PIT
$719.90
15%
$827.89
17 Inch
Compound
INSIDE
15%
$0.00
15.25 Inch
3 Inch
Turbine*
PIT
$830.00
15%
$954.50
12 Inch
Compound
INSIDE
$2,415.00
15%
$2,777.25
17 Inch
MAG*
PIT
$3,145.39
15%
$3,617.20
Strainer
$612.50
15%
$704.38
6 Inch
4 inch
Turbine
PIT
15%
$0.00
14 Inch
Compound
INSIDE
$3,162.50
15%
$3,636.88
20 inch
MAG
PIT
15%
$0.00
6 Inch
Turbine
PIT
15%
$0.00
18 Inch
Compound
INSIDE
$3,162.50
15%
$3,636.88
24 Inch
Krohne MAG
PIT
$4,267.00
15%
$4,907.05
8 Inch
Turbine
PIT
$3,904.25
15%
$4,489.89
20 Inch
Compound
PIT
$11,500.00
15%
$13,225.00
55 3/8"
Krohne MAG
PIT
$4,962.25
15%
$5,706.59
13.78"
10 Inch
Turbine
PIT
$6,135.25
15%
$7,055.54
26"
Compound
PIT
15%
$0.00
Krohne MAG
PIT
$6,252.55
15%
$6,252.55
13.78"
12 Inch
Turbine
PIT
OBSOLETE
$0.00
Compound
PIT
$0.00
Krohne MAG
PIT
$8,625.00
15%
$9,918.75
19.7"
 
Individual meter prices do not include R900 transmitter add $98.48
   (h)   Water Pumping Plant fees:
 
Test
Fee
Fecal coliform
$18.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)       
Bacteria (MUG)
$15.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)
Chemical tests
(pH, CI2, turbidity,Alkalinity, hardness, fluoride)   
$15.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)
Ortho Phosphates   
$10.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)
Total Microcystins Analysis
$75.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)
TTHM   
$18.00/test; lab costs for afterhours testing, not to exceed $175.00/test (cost of test and labor)
      
   (i)   Utilities Department fees:
      Hold-over fee                  $45.00
      Call-out fee (Monday through Saturday)         $215.00
      Call-out fee (Sunday & holidays)             $285.00
      Service Reinstatement fee, Inside City Corp.      $25.00
      Service Reinstatement fee, Outside City Corp.      $35.00
      Nonsufficient Funds (NSF) processing         $37.50
      500 gallon water coupons               $5.00
(Ord. 2017-20. Passed 2-21-17; Ord. 2018-102. Passed 7-9-18.)
109.13 BUILDING DEPARTMENT.
   (a)   Fees charged by the Building Department shall be as follows:
(1)   Lot split requests (for each newly created parcel)
$25.00
(split plus remainder equal $40.00)
(2)   Amusement device license
 
 
   For first machine per year or any portion thereof
$60.00
 
   Each additional machine per year or any portion thereof
$35.00
 
(3)   Accessory amusement area license
$160.00
per year;
 
$85.00
per year if issued between 4/30 and 11/1
(4)   Arcade amusement center license
$400.00
per year;
 
$250.00
per year if issued between 11/1 and 4/30
(5)   Conditional or probationary license for amusement device business
1/2 regular license fee
(6)   Replacement license
$25.00
 
(7)   Amusement device permit - certain liquor establishments
$35.00
per year or any portion thereof
(8)   Cases filed before the Board of Building Standards and Appeals. In cases resulting in the Board reversing, without condition, the decision of the Code Official, the fee shall be refunded to the appellant.
$100.00
 
(9)   Cases filed before the Board of Zoning Appeals (nonrefundable)
$100.00
 
(10)   Zoning Code Book with map
$45.00
 
(11)   Special inspections
 
 
   A.   Child care, preschool, foster care, latch key, group homes, certificate of occupancy for existing occupancies and similar uses
$55.00
(per building, electrical, heating and plumbing inspections, and one reinspection for each discipline)
   B.   Carnivals, circuses and similar uses
$55.00
per discipline
   C.   Inspections requested by owner or agent of non-one, two or three-family dwellings
$55.00
per discipline
   D.   Second and subsequent reinspections of uses listed in (k)(1), (2) and (3)
$55.00
per discipline
   E.   Inspections performed outside regular working hours (regular hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays)
$100.00
per hour
 
   (b)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for construction, moving and demolition permits:
 
(1)   New residential buildings and additions to residential buildings, three families or less, per dwelling unit:
   A.   Under 1,000 sq. ft.
$150.00
per 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
   B.   1,000 sq. ft. - 5,000 sq. ft.
$2,000.00
plus $150.00 deposit*
   C.   Over 5,000 sq. ft.
$2,000.00
plus $175.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof, over 5,000 sq. ft., plus $150.00 deposit*
 
         The Building Department shall, within three business days of receipt, remit all deposits received under paragraph (b)(1)B. and C. hereof to the City Auditor, for deposit into the Contractor’s Deposit Fund.
         In the event the Building Department determines that any new dwelling or addition of 1,000 square feet or more is occupied by any person prior to issuance of a temporary or permanent certificate of occupancy, any deposit made for any such dwelling shall be forfeited. In such event, the Building Department shall provide written notice thereof to the City Auditor, and upon receipt of said notice, the City Auditor shall transfer any such deposits from the Contractor’s Deposit Fund to the General Fund.
         NOTE: Building area shall include all areas under roof on each story and includes basements, attached garages and porches.
(2)   Residential building alteration, repair and remodeling, three families or less. (Includes windows, porches, roofing, siding, foundations, fire repairs)
$35.00
plus $12.00 per $1,000 total cost of construction, or fraction thereof
(3)   New residential accessory buildings, decks (no roof ) and stoops (no roof), three-family or less:
 
   A.   Building over 200 sq. ft.
$25.00,
Plus $15.00 per 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
   B.   Building 200 sq. ft. or less
$25.00
(4)   Residential accessory building alterations, repair and remodeling, three families or less:
$15.00
Plus $8.00 per $1,000 of total cost or fraction thereof
(5)   Awnings, three families or less (unlimited number):
$25.00
(6)   Fences:
   A.   6 feet or less in height at a
      100 feet or less is length
$35.00
   B.   6 feet or less in height and more than 100 feet in length
$45.00
   C.   Over 6 feet in height
$45.00
plus $10.00 per linear ft. or fraction thereof
(7)   Swimming pools:
   A.   Recessed outdoor swimming pool
$100.00
   B.   Above-ground semi-permanent outdoor swimming pool (including cost of electric permit)
$60.00
   C.   Portable plastic vinyl outdoor swimming pool
No fee or permit
   D.   Commercial swimming pool
$250.00
(8)   Buildings subject to the requirements of the Ohio Basic Building Code:
   A.   Plan review*
Greater of $100.00 or $5.00 per $1,000 cost of construction (includes all subtrades), plus
   B.   Basic fee
Greater of $100.00 or .5% of the total cost of construction, plus
   C.   Square footage fee
$.05 per sq. ft. of new floor area and/or $.04 per sq. ft. of floor area being altered
   D.   Resubmission of plans due to disapproval
Greater of $50.00 or 27% of first plan review cost
(9)   Fire protection system plan review per Table 108.2 Ohio Building Code:
   A.   Automatic sprinkler
$275.00 + $6.00 @ 100 sq. ft.
   B.   Fire alarm
$275.00 + $6.00 @ 100 sq. ft.
   C.   Standpipe
$275.00
   D.   Fire pump
$275.00
   E.   Other fire extinguishing
$275.00
(10)   Fire protection system permit fees:
   A.   Automatic sprinkler
 
$275.00
   B.   Fire alarm
 
$275.00
   C.   Standpipe
 
$150.00
   D.   Fire pump
 
$150.00
   E.   Other fire extinguishing
 
$150.00
   F.   Repair or minor work
$75.00
      (work on existing parts of a system or panel only replacement)
(11)   Moving of buildings (sq. ft.):
   A.   100 or less
   No fee or permit
   B.   101-500
   $40.00
   C.   501-1,000
   $160.00
   D.   1,001 or more
   $250.00
(12)   Demolition of buildings (sq. ft.):
   A.   500 or less
   No fee or permit
   B.   501-5,000 (all floors)
   $150.00
   C.   5,001-10,000 (all floors)
   $250.00
   D.   Over 10,000
   $350.00
(13)   Signs:
   A.   Signs up to 100 sq. ft.
   $100.00
   B.   Signs over 100 sq. ft.
   $250.00
(14)   Reinspections: Whenever a reinspection is required due to the failure of the applicant or contractor to have the work ready for inspection when so reported, or by reason of faulty, improper installation, such person shall pay a penalty fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second reinspection and each subsequent reinspection, except in the case of an automatic sprinkler system, in which case such person shall pay a penalty fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first reinspection and one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each subsequent reinspection. Reinspection fees shall be paid prior to reinspection.
(NOTE:   Any OBC projects require an additional 3% fee paid to the State of Ohio)
 
   (c)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for electrical permits:
(1)   One, two and three-family residential dwellings and accessory structures:
 
 
   A.   Application fee (to be added to fees provided in paragraphs (c)(1)B. to J. hereof)
$15.00
 
   B.   New single-family dwelling
$135.00
 
   C.   New two and three-family dwelling (per unit)
$67.50
 
   D.   Existing one, two and three-family dwelling additions and alterations (service change and interior alterations)
$55.00
per dwelling unit
   E.   Service change only
$50.00
 
   F.   Interior alterations
$2.00
per outlet or fixture, $30.00 max.
   G.   Temporary service and meter placement
$50.00
 
   H.   Accessory buildings, yards, lighting and similar uses
$25.00
 
   I.   Installation of subpanel
$30.00
 
   J.   Electric baseboard heat
$50.00
 
(2)   Non-one, two and three-family residential buildings (commercial, industrial, four-family residential, storage, etc.):
 
 
   A.   Application fee (to be added to fees provided in paragraphs (c)(2)B. to M. hereof)
$60.00
 
   B.   New outlet or fixture (per outlet/fixture)
$2.00
 
   C.   New four-family or greater apartment and additions thereto (per unit)
$50.00
 
   D.   Alteration to four-family or greater apartment (per unit)
$25.00
 
   E.   Electric baseboard heat
$50.00
 
   F.   Motors
$15.00 each
   G.   Generators, AC or DC (KW)
$15.00 each
   H.   General repairs
$50.00
 
   I.   Installation of subpanel
$50.00
 
   J.   New service or service change
$50.00
 
   K.   Rectifiers (mercury, arc, vibration, electrolytic)
$6.00 each
   L.   Temporary service and meter placement
$50.00
 
   M.   Industrialized unit
$85.00
 
 
   (d)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for mechanical (HVAC) permits:
 
(1)   One, two and three-family residential dwellings and accessory structures:
   A.   Application fee (to be added to fees provided in paragraphs (d)(1)B. to H. hereof)
$15.00
   B.   New single-family dwelling
$135.00
   C.   New two and three-family dwelling (per unit)
$67.50
   D.   Furnace/boiler replacement
$55.00
   E.   Central air conditioning
$55.00
   F.   Duct work (per heating/AC unit)
$35.00
   G.   Room heater, wood burner, fireplace
$35.00
   H.   Alterations or repairs
$35.00
(2)   Non-one, two and three-family residential buildings (commercial, industrial, four-family and up, storage, etc.):
 
   A.   Application fee (to be added to fees provided in paragraphs (d)(2)A. to P. hereof)
$60.00
   B.   Forced warm air furnace
$85.00
   C.   Rooftop and/or combination heating and cooling unit
$50.00
   D.   Install or replace furnace/boiler
$50.00
   E.   Install or replace air conditioning
$50.00
   F.   Duct work (per HVAC unit)
$50.00
   G.   Room heater/suspended heater
$40.00 each
   H.   Alteration or repairs
$35.00
   I.   Commercial exhaust hood
$60.00
   J.   Commercial relief ventilator
$40.00
   K.   Other (solar, wood-burner, fireplace, walk-in cooler, refrigerator bins, etc.)
$60.00
   L.   Industrialized unit
$85.00
 
   (e)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for plumbing permits:
(1)   Application fee for one, two, three-family residential buildings
$15.00
per unit
(2)   Non one, two or three-family residential buildings (commercial)
$60.00
 
(3)   New single-family dwelling
$135.00
 
(4)   New two and three-family dwelling
$67.50
per unit
(5)   Industrialized units
$85.00
per unit
(6)   Replacement fixtures (lavatory, water closet, shower tub, sink, etc.)
$9.00
each
(7)   Replacement of water lines, gas lines, soil lines or water heater
$30.00
each
(8)   Installation of new fixtures (lavatory, water closet, sink, shower, etc.)
$15.00
each
(9)   Installation of new water lines, gas lines, soil lines or water heater
$40.00
 
(10)   Installation or relocation of an interior storm water collections system
$55.00
 
(11)   Whenever a reinspection is required due to the failure of the applicant or plumbing contractor to have the work ready for inspection when so reported, or by reason of faulty, improper installation, such person shall pay a penalty fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the second reinspection and each subsequent reinspection. This fee shall be paid at the Building Department prior to reinspection.
 
   (f)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for registration of contractors:
 
(1)   General building contractor I:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(2)   General building contractor II:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(3)   General building contractor III:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(4)   Excavating, trenching, and sewer laying:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(5)   Master plumbing contractor:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(6)   Electrical contractor I:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(7)   Electrical contractor II:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(8)   Sign erector:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
   $100.00
(9)   Outdoor signboards and billboards:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(10)   Heating contractors:
 
 
   A.   Registration I:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
   B.   Registration II:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
   C.   Registration III:*
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
   D.   Registration IV:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
   E.   Registration V:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(11)   Roofers, tinsmith, gutters and spouts:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
(12)   Moving and/or demolition contractors:
Initial fee
$125.00
 
Annual renewal fee
$100.00
 
   The applicant shall be subject to a written examination unless he or she has a current “Qualification Certificate” issued by the Ohio Construction Industry Examination Board. The fee for a written exam shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00).
   (g)   The City of Elyria Building Department, pursuant to R.C. § 3781.102(F)(1) and (2) shall collect:
      (1)   An additional 3% of the fees the Building Department collects in connection with nonresidential buildings; and
      (2)   An additional 1% of the fees the Building Department collects in connection with residential buildings.
   (h)   The following fees shall be collected by the Building Department for the permit application for the utilization of donation clothing bins:
      (1)   An application for permit shall be filed with the City Building Department annually. The application for a permit shall include the following.
      (2)   Permits shall be accompanied by a fee as follows:
         A.   Initial application (one-year period, per organization)   $25.00
         B.   Renewal application (one-year period)   $25.00
         C.   Sticker fee (one-year period, per unit)   $10.
(Ord. 2022-82. Passed 5-2-22.)
109.14 GENERAL FEES.
   The fee for photocopies for all departments, unless otherwise provided, is $.10 per page.
(Ord. 2016-182. Passed 12-4-17.)
109.15 CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION FEES.
   Application fee for initial civil service exam for the Police and Fire Departments   $50.00
(Ord. 2016-182. Passed 12-4-17.)