The fees to be paid for building permits shall be determined in the Division of Building, Engineering and Inspection, and shall be noted upon the application when approved for the issuing of the permit. Upon payment of such fees, the permit shall be issued to the applicant. When permits are not obtained before the start of work the fee shall be increased by one hundred percent (100%), unless an emergency exists whereby the applicant is not able to secure a permit before commencing the emergency work. In cases of an emergency the applicant shall apply for a permit on the next succeeding business day or else the applicant shall be subject to the one hundred percent (100%) increase in permit fees. All decisions of the Building Commissioner regarding the existence of an emergency situation shall be final.
(Ord. 106-1998. Passed 11-23-98.)
(a) New Building Fees. For all new structures and buildings intending to be used as: (Ord. 11-2004. Passed 3-22-04.)
(1) Single or multi-family dwellings a non-refundable plan review fee shall be submitted upon submission of plans for review in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100.00). In addition, an engineer’s fee in the amount of six hundred dollars ($600.00) shall be paid for site plan review, footing and final grade checks of new dwellings. Other engineering services shall be at cost as required. A certificate of occupancy fee in the amount of fifty dollars ($50.00) for a single family or sixty-five dollars ($65.00) for a multi-family dwelling shall be required when a building permit is issued. Building permit fees for new dwellings or additions to existing dwellings shall be assessed under the following schedule:
A. New dwelling or new addition, per square foot | $ .66 |
B. Finished basement area, per square foot | .33 |
C. Garage | 60.00 |
D. Wood deck or concrete patio | 30.00 |
E. Sewer(s) tie-in for one sanitary and/or storm sewer connection | 750.00 |
F. Tree lawn tree fee | 200.00 |
G. Minimum fee for new additions | 30.00 |
H. Fee per $100.00 value of materials and labor for new additions | 1.00 |
(Ord. 66-1999. Passed 8-9-99.)
(2) For buildings and additions other than one, two and three family dwellings, fees shall be based upon the type of construction method. The Building Commissioner shall set fees by utilizing Table 1, “Square Foot Construction Costs” and Table 2 “Regional Cost Modifiers”, published in the Building Valuation Data report in the Building Safety Journal magazine published by the International Code Council. The most recently updated figures shall be used. The Building Commissioner shall maintain an active membership in the International Code Council (ICC).
Fees = Gross Floor Area x Square Foot Construction Cost x Regional Modifier x Permit Fee Multiplier (PFM)
The Permit Fee Multiplier shall be .0018.
The Permit Fee Multiplier may from the time to be modified by the Building Commissioner and/or the Finance Director to reflect the costs incurred by the City to perform inspections, issue permits and operate the Building Department.
Note: Other abbreviations used in this section refer to the following standards.
(OBC) Ohio Building Code (see Chapter 1325)
(OBOA) Ohio Building Officials Association (see Chapter 1331)
(NEC) National Electrical Code (see Chapter 1329)
(Ord. 11-2004. Passed 3-22-04.)
(3) Alterations or repairs wherein there is no addition or enlargement of floor area.
A. For one and two-family dwellings: seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of improvement valuation, minimum fee twenty five dollars ($25.00).
B. For all others: ten dollars ($10) for each one thousand dollars ($1,000) of improvement valuation, minimum fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
The above fees are waived for all alterations or repairs undertaken which are backed by a federally funded community development loan.
(Ord. 26-1982. Passed 4-26-82.)
(4) Churches and schools. For new construction, additions, alterations and repairs to churches and schools, the permit fee shall be figured at the same rate as for commercial buildings.
(b) Plumbing and Sewer Fees.
(1) New construction: A. One and two-family dwelling, per unit $20.00 Disposal unit 5.00 B. Multiple dwellings, apartments, per unit 15.00 Disposal unit 8.00 C. Retail, commercial and industrial, per unit 50.00 Disposal unit 8.00 (2) Additions, alterations, repairs and replacements: A. One and two-family dwelling 20.00 B. All others 40.00 (3) Each permit shall be: A. For street sewer connection 10.00 B. For sewer and/or drain tile repair or alteration 10.00 C. For garage connection only 10.00 D. For the installation of a single plumbing fixture, a single water heater, or the installation of one gas outlet 5.00 (4) The following charges shall be added for each unit installed or changed: A. For each water closet 2.00 B. For each bathtub 2.00 C. For each single wash stand 2.00 D. For each unit kitchen sink 2.00 E. For each section of wash stand 2.00 F. For each section of wash tray 2.00 G. For each sink other than for families 2.00 H. For each section of sink 2.00 I. For each section of latrine closet 2.00 J. For each section of shower bath 2.00 K. For each drinking fountain 2.00 L. For each lip urinal 2.00 M. For each three feet or fraction thereof of wall or through urinal 2.00 N. For each pedestal urinal or slop sink 2.00 O. For each counter or bar sink 2.00 P. For each domestic or range boiler 2.00 Q. For each domestic water heater 1. 10,000 to 200,000 gallons capacity 4.00 2. Over 200,000 gallons capacity 6.00 R. For each gas outlet 2.00 S. Septic tank 25.00 T. Gas pipe lines installed 6.00 U. For each sprinkler head .50 (5) Additional fees shall be: A. Three, four, five, or six inch sewer pipe for each 100 feet or fraction thereof $ 7.50 B. For each 100 feet or fraction thereof of eight- inch sewer pipe 9.00 C. For each 100 feet or fraction thereof of ten inch sewer pipe 10.00 D. For each 100 feet or fraction thereof of twelve inch sewer pipe or larger sewer pipe 13.00 (Ord. 29-1996. Passed 2-26-96.) |
(c) Electrical Fees.
The Building Commissioner is authorized to charge the following fees
for inspection and examination of wires for motors, lamps, electric signs or any other appliances that are to be used.
(1) New installations, remodeling and alterations $50.00 & $.03/sq. ft. (2) Correction of residential electrical violations 35.00 (3) Temporary electrical service 40.00 (4) Service change or new service Up to 200 amp 40.00 Up to 400 amp 50.00 Over 400 amp 60.00 (5) Alarm systems 75.00 & $.02/sq. ft. (6) Accessory building wiring (garage or shed) 30.00 (7) Parking lot/exterior lighting 50.00 & $.25 per attached fixture & $2.50 per pole or sign. (8) Swimming pool or hot tub wiring 35.00 (9) No base fee for the following: A. Wiring for an air conditioning compressor additional to an air conditioning permit 15.00 B. No more than two outlets, lights or ceiling fans 15.00 (10) In addition to the initial fee, there shall be a fee for motors, generators, welding machines, industrial furnaces, and similar apparatus: A. Motors up to 10 hp 5.00 B. Motors 10.1 to 20 hp 10.00 C. Motors over 20 hp 20.00 D. All other apparatus (X-ray machines, CAT scanners, welders, industrial machinery, etc.) 20.00 (11) In addition to the initial fee, there shall be a fee for transformers A. 1 to 10 kVA 5.00 B. 10.5 to 25 kVA 10.00 C. 25.5 to 50 kVA 15.00 D. Over 50 kVA 20.00 (12) Motion picture projectors using arc lamps of 1,000 watts or more 15.00 (13) Temporary lighting 25.00 |
(d) Sign Fees: (1) Signs up to 24 sq. ft. in area $50.00 (2) Signs from 25 to 60 sq. ft. in area 75.00 (3) Signs over 60 sq. ft. 100.00 (4) Sign changes - same fees as specified in sections (d)(1), (2) & (3) above (5) Ground signs, per face 50.00 (6) Temporary signs 30.00 & $.50 per sq. ft. (e) Furnace and Boiler Fees, Heaters: (1) Fees for installations: A. New 40.00 B. Replacement 40.00 C. Commercial 50.00 D. Combination or rooftop unit 100.00 E. Unit or space heaters 45.00 F. Gas infrared appliances (a) Up to and including 50,000 BTU 30.00 (b) Over 50,000 BTU 40.00 (2) Fees for additions to furnaces or hot water tanks: A. Humidifier 5.00 B. Electronic air filter 5.00 C. Forced or mechanical flue devices 5.00 (f) Installation of Air Conditioning or Refrigeration Units: (1) Residential one and two-family. A. For each a/c unit up to five ton capacity 15.00 B. Over five ton and up to ten ton capacity 20.00 (2) Multiple dwelling, retail, commercial, and industrial. A. For each a/c unit up to five ton capacity 25.00 B. Over five ton and up to ten ton capacity 30.00 C. Over ten ton and up to twenty-five ton capacity 50.00 D. Over twenty-five ton capacity 50.00 (3) Refrigeration for storage of food or beverage: (Includes showcases and walk in coolers and freezers) 30.00 (4) Miscellaneous mechanical fees: A. VAV (variable air volume) or duct fan units 10.00 B. Commercial kitchen hood systems 50.00 C. Residential kitchen hoods 10.00 D. Attic exhaust fans 25.00 E. Bathroom exhaust fans 10.00 F. Commercial or multi-family ductwork alterations 40.00 G. Make up or circulating air handlers (per unit) 40.00 (Ord. 78-2004. Passed 11-8-04.) (g) Miscellaneous Fees. (1) Gasoline tank permits: A. 2,000 gallons 20.00 B. 2,001 to 4,000 gallons 30.00 C. 4,001 gallons or more $50.00 (2) Curb cutting permits 10.00 (3) Final inspection on street repair deposit: A. Residential 15.00 B. Nonresidential 20.00 (4) Obstruction permit 10.00 (5) Swimming pool permit: A. Above ground 15.00 B. In ground 30.00 (6) Concrete and asphalt: A. For the first 500 square feet 20.00 B. Each additional 100 square feet or fraction thereof 2.00 (7) Incinerator and/or compactor permit A. Commercial 30.00 B. Apartments 20.00 C. Residential 5.00 (8) Fence permits: A. Residential 30.00 B. Nonresidential 40.00 (9) Occupancy permit 3.00 (10) Aluminum or vinyl siding 35.00 (11) Inspection fees (construction): A. Inspection on rough 15.00 B. Inspection - final 15.00 C. Special inspection 15.00 (Ord. 49-2008. Passed 11-24-08.) |
(h) Refund for nonuse permits. A refund of the fee paid for permits described in subsection (a) (1) through (4) hereof shall be permitted if the permit is not used within the following times upon the following rates:
TIME | PERCENT OF PERMIT FEES |
Less than thirty days from issuance | 90 |
Less than forty-five days but more than thirty days | 80 |
Less than sixty days but more than forty-five days | 70 |
Less than seventy-five days but more than sixty days | 60 |
Less than six months but more than seventy-five days | 50 |
After six months | No refund |
(i) There shall be no refunds of other permit fees provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 29-1979. Passed 5-14-79.)