Fees for permits shall be as follows:
(a) Administrative Fees. | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(1) Building Department Reviews | ||
A. Plans examination/review - Fee per hour (exception: decks, porches, patios and accessory structures) | $65.00 | $75.00 |
B. Plans examination / review, residential decks, porches and accessory structures - Fee per hour | $50.00 | – |
(a) Administrative Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
C. Preparation of an Adjudication Order or Violation Notice by the Building Official or Building Commissioner for an Appeals Hearing - Fee per hour | $65.00 | $75.00 |
(2) Contractor registration | $135.00 | $135.00 |
(3) Planning and Zoning Commission fees | ||
A. Applications in conjunction with U1, U2 and ASF Use Districts | $50.00 | $100.00 |
B. Applications in conjunction with all other use districts other than those listed above | $50.00 | $100.00 |
(4) Zoning review fees | ||
A. Additions and alterations | $10.00 | – |
B. New construction | $50.00 | $100.00 |
C. Residential home occupations or conditional uses | $10.00 | – |
D. Commercial permit, license or certificate of occupancy applications involving change of use, alterations or change of occupancy | – | $40.00 |
E. Protected hillside area permits | ||
Base fee | $70.00 | $70.00 |
Add-on per each 1,000 square feet or increment thereof of lot area disturbed, graded or cleared | $5.00 | $5.00 |
F. Donation bins permit | $100.00* | |
* At locations where the donation bin is owned by and benefits the property owner or tenant where the bin is located, in such case the permit fee shall be waived. | ||
(b) Building Permit Fees. | ||
(1) Accessory structure - garages, sheds and similar structures (200 square feet in area or greater, less than one story in height and detached from primary structure) | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | – |
Add-on per each 50 square feet or fraction thereof | $6.00 | – |
(b) Building Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(2) Accessory structure, repairs | ||
A. Miscellaneous | $20.00 | – |
B. Roofing, replacement | $30.00 | – |
C. Wall covering, exterior replacement | $30.00 | – |
(3) Fences greater than 6 feet in height and retaining walls greater than 4 feet in height (see Section 1703.56(g)(12) for fences 6 feet and less in height and retaining walls 4 feet and less in height) | ||
Base fee | $40.00 | $60.00 |
Add-on per each $1,000 value of construction cost or increment thereof | – | $5.00 |
(4) Nonresidential structure, addition | ||
Base fee | – | $1,000.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.50 |
(5) Nonresidential structure, alteration | ||
Base fee | – | $200.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $10.00 |
(6) Nonresidential structure, new | ||
Base fee | – | $1,000.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.50 |
(7) Nonresidential structure, repair | ||
A. Damp proofing, waterproofing and water control | ||
Base fee | – | $150.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.00 |
B. Miscellaneous | – | $50.00 |
(b) Building Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
C. Roofing, replacement | ||
Base fee | – | $150.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.00 |
D. Wall covering, exterior replacement | ||
Base fee | – | $150.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.00 |
E. Window(s), replacement | ||
Base fee | – | $150.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.00 |
(8) Residential dwelling unit, addition (exception: decks and porches) | ||
Base fee | $75.00 | – |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | $6.00 | – |
(9) Residential dwelling unit, addition and alteration - decks, porches and similar structures | ||
Base fee | $35.00 | – |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof over 100 square feet | $7.00 | – |
(10) Residential dwelling unit alteration | ||
Base fee | $75.00 | – |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | $5.50 | – |
(11) Residential dwelling unit alteration, bathroom or lavatory | $50.00 | – |
(12) Residential dwelling unit alteration, kitchen | $60.00 | – |
(b) Building Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(13) Residential dwelling unit, deck, porch, stoop, steps or similar type structure | ||
Base fee | $35.00 | – |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof | $7.00 | – |
(14) Residential dwelling unit, new (includes industrialized units and manufactured homes). Fees calculated per dwelling. | ||
Base fee | $1,250.00 | – |
Add-on per each square foot | $0.10 | – |
(15) Residential dwelling unit, repair | ||
A. Damp-proofing, waterproofing and water control | $85.00 | – |
B. Miscellaneous | $25.00 | – |
C. Repair of structural elements | $40.00 | – |
D. Roofing, replacement and repairs | $60.00 | – |
E. Wall covering, exterior replacement | $50.00 | – |
F. Window(s), replacement | $30.00 | – |
(16) Swimming pools, whirl pools and hot tubs greater than 24 inches in depth (see section 1703.65(g)(18) for swimming pools less than 24 inches in depth). Additional permits may be required for electrical, plumbing or mechanical (HVAC) | ||
Base fee | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Add-on per $1,000.00 of value or portion thereof | $5.00 | $10.00 |
(17) Tents, Membrane and Temporary Structures (additional permits are required for temporary power and lighting) | ||
A. 200 square feet up to 400 square feet | ||
B. 400 square feet and greater | $20.00 | $50.00 |
(c) Electrical Permit Fees. | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(1) New electrical system(s) | ||
Base fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof | – | $5.00 |
(2) Additions and alterations to electrical systems | ||
Base fee | $30.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on (See electrical add-on fees below) | See below | See below |
(3) Electrical add-on fees | ||
A. Each switch | $0.50 | $0.50 |
B. Each lighting outlet of 110/120 volts (per yolk) | $0.50 | $0.50 |
C. Each lighting fixture of 110/120 volts | $0.50 | $0.50 |
D. Each receptacle of 110/120 volts other than lighting | $0.50 | $0.50 |
E. Each receptacle greater than 240 volts and/or 1,000 watts | $5.00 | $5.00 |
F. Each fixture greater than 1,000 watts | $5.00 | $5.00 |
G. Each lighting outlet; each receptacle and/or outlet; each fixture; of less than 100 volts | $0.50 | $0.50 |
H. Each mast/meter base | $20.00 | $20.00 |
I. Main panel of 110 volts or greater (each) | $20.00 | $20.00 |
J. Sub panel of 110 volts or greater | $15.00 | $15.00 |
K. Each panel/sub panel of less than 110 volts | $15.00 | $15.00 |
L. Each generator (additional fuel gas permit may be required) | $30.00 | $30.00 |
M. Temporary lighting, receptacle and/or outlet installation | $30.00 | $30.00 |
N. Temporary power and lighting for tent structures | $30.00 | $30.00 |
O. Electric sign | – | – |
(c) Electrical Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
P. Each new power bus duct (per linear foot or fraction thereof) | $0.50 | $0.50 |
Q. Each new motor | ||
Less than one horsepower | – | – |
One to ten horsepower | $5.00 | $5.00 |
More than ten horsepower | $10.00 | $10.00 |
R. Underground service wiring | $25.00 | $25.00 |
S. Optical fiber cable system; communication system and other similar systems | ||
Base fee | $40.00 | $40.00 |
Add-on per each 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof area exceeding 1,000 square feet | $20.00 | $20.00 |
T. Co-generation systems and associated equipment | $100.00 | $100.00 |
U. Parking lot, driveway, or private street lighting per pole | – | $10.00 |
V. Re-energize | $5.00 | $5.00 |
(d) Fire Protection System Permit Fees. | ||
(1) Fire alarm, smoke detection, carbon dioxide and similar systems | ||
A. New | ||
Base fee | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Add-on for each device | – | $1.50 |
B. Additions, alterations and repairs | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on for each device | – | $1.50 |
(2) Fire suppression systems | ||
A. New | ||
Base fee | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Add-on for each suppression head, nozzle or device | $1.00 | $2.50 |
(d) Fire Protection System Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
B. Additions, alterations and repairs | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on for each suppression head, nozzle or device | $1.00 | $2.50 |
(3) Smoke evacuation system | ||
Fee per system | – | $200.00 |
(e) Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Permit Fees. | ||
(1) New heating, ventilation, air conditioning | ||
Base fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof | – | $5.00 |
(2) Additions to; alteration to; replacement of; heating, ventilation, air conditioning | ||
Base fee | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof served by the unit or part of the alteration | – | $2.50 |
(3) Repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning system | $35.00 | $60.00 |
(f) Plumbing, Water, Sewer and Fuel Gas Work Permit Fees. | ||
(1) New plumbing, water service and sewer system(s) | ||
Base fee | $150.00 | $150.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or fraction thereof | – | $5.00 |
(2) Addition to; alteration to; plumbing, water service and sewer system(s) | ||
Base fee | $30.00 | $75.00 |
Add-on (See plumbing, water service and sewer system add-on fees below) | See below | See below |
(f) Plumbing, Water, Sewer and Fuel Gas Work Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(3) Plumbing, water service and sewer system add- on fees | ||
A. Add-on per each plumbing fixture or plumbing appliance | $6.00 | $15.00 |
B. Add-on for each hot water tank, tankless water heater or boiler | $10.00 | $25.00 |
C. Add-on per each water connection/ disconnection to a lateral, main or branch of a main | $10.00 | $25.00 |
D. Add-on per each sewer connection/ disconnection to a lateral, main or branch of a main | $25.00 | $35.00 |
E. Add-on for storm or sanitary sewer system that is part of a driveway repair, garage slab repair, foundation repair or site lateral | $15.00 | $25.00 |
(4) New construction of; addition to; alteration to; replacement of; fuel gas systems | ||
Base fee | $35.00 | $40.00 |
Add-on per each appliance opening | $5.00 | $10.00 |
(g) Miscellaneous Permit Fees. | ||
(1) Accessory structures - Residential (less than 200 square feet in area, unoccupied, less than one story in height and detached from primary structure) | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | – |
Add-on per each 50 square feet or fraction thereof in excess of 50 square feet. | $5.00 | – |
(2) Accessory structures - Nonresidential (less than 120 square feet in area, unoccupied, less than one story in height and detached from primary structure) | – | $75.00 |
(3) Apron | $20.00 | $40.00 |
(g) Miscellaneous Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(4) Construction trailer - Renewal of permit must occur every 6 months | $25.00 | $75.00 |
(5) Curb cutting | $20.00 | $40.00 |
(6) Demolition, primary structure | ||
Base fee | $125.00 | – |
Add-on per each 1,000 square feet or an increment thereof of floor area or fraction thereof not including basements. $200.00 minimum fee | – | $15.00 |
(7) Demolition, residential garages | $40.00 | – |
(8) Demolition, residential sheds and similar structures | $15.00 | – |
(9) Drives | ||
A. New | ||
Base fee | $60.00 | $60.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or an increment thereof in excess of 200 square feet | $5.00 | |
B. Addition, alterations and repairs | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or an increment thereof in excess of 100 square feet | $2.50 | $5.00 |
C. Resurfacing and asphalt overlay | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or an increment thereof in excess of 100 square feet | – | $2.50 |
D. Resealing | No charge | $25.00 |
(10) Dumpster and temporary storage units | $25.00 | $35.00 |
Initial permit good for 30 days | ||
(g) Miscellaneous Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
(11) Fences not over 6 feet in height and retaining walls less than 4 feet in height (see section 1703.56(b)(3) for fences greater than 6 feet in height and retaining walls greater than 4 feet in height) | ||
Base fee | $40.00 | $60.00 |
Add-on per each $1,000 value of construction cost or portion thereof | $5.00 | |
(12) Irrigation and lawn sprinkler systems | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Additional permits are required for plumbing to connect to the water supply and electrical necessary to operate the system. The total fees for permits on any one irrigation or lawn sprinkler system shall not exceed | $75.00 | $150.00 |
(13) Moving of buildings | ||
A. Over a public street, public thoroughfare or a portion thereof | $500.00 | $500.00 |
B. Without traversing a public street, thoroughfare or a portion thereof | $250.00 | $250.00 |
C In addition to the fees for moving a building listed in this section, supervision, inspection and use of the police department for traffic control shall be charged to the permit applicant. Anticipated charges shall be estimated and a deposit shall be provided prior to the issuance of a permit. | To be determined | To be determined |
(14) Parking lot | ||
A. New, additions, alterations and repair | ||
Base fee | – | $100.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $5.00 |
(g) Miscellaneous Permit Fees. (Cont.) | ||
Residential (1, 2 & 3 Family) | Non- residential | |
B. Resurfacing and asphalt overlay | ||
Base fee | – | $50.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $2.50 |
C. Resealing | – | $25.00 |
D. Plus parking striping of pavement | – | $50.00 |
(15) Paving, miscellaneous, patios and similar | ||
Base fee | $25.00 | $50.00 |
Add-on per each 100 square feet or an increment thereof in excess of 100 square feet | $2.50 | $5.00 |
(16) Signs | ||
A. Less than 10 square feet | – | $30.00 |
B. 10 square feet and greater | ||
Base fee | – | $70.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof in excess of $10,000 | – | $5.00 |
C. Temporary graphics - per placement | – | $20.00 |
D. Inflatable signs - per placement | – | $40.00 |
(17) Striping of pavement | – | $50.00 |
(18) Swimming pools, whirl pools and hot tubs less than 24 inches in depth (see section 1703.65(b)(16) for swimming pools more than 24 inches in depth). Additional permits may be required for electrical, plumbing or mechanical (HVAC). | ||
Base fee | $30.00 | $100.00 |
Add-on per $1,000 of value or portion thereof | – | $10.00 |
(19) Tents, membrane and temporary structures. Additional permits are required for temporary power and lighting | ||
A. 200 square feet up to 400 square feet | $10.00 | $25.00 |
B. 400 square feet and greater | $25.00 | |
PRESCRIBED FEES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL OF PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND FOR THE MAKING OF ALL INSPECTIONS PURSUANT TO OHIO R.C. 3781.102 SHALL BE ASSESSED A SURCHARGE OF 1% (ONE PERCENT) FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMITS AND 3% (THREE PERCENT) FOR NONRESIDENTIAL PERMITS. ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS ISSUED BY THE CITY OF EUCLID SHALL BE ASSESSED THIS FEE IN ADDITION TO THOSE DESCRIBED ABOVE.
THE PERMIT FEE SHALL BE DOUBLED WHENEVER A JOB IS STARTED PRIOR TO OBTAINING A PERMIT.
(Ord. 40-2003. Passed 3-3-03; Ord. 250-2007. Passed 12-17-07; Ord. 250-2007. Passed 12-17-07; Ord. 155-2012. Passed 10-15-12; Ord. 90-2018. Passed 6-18-18.)