The following building permit fees shall apply for those items listed in this subsection. Other fees listed throughout this section may apply, as well, depending on the project:
(a) Residential and non-residential building permits will include a non-refundable application fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) in addition to the outlined fees below.
(b) Residential and Non-residential Building Permit Fees - New Construction. Residential and non-residential building permit fees for new construction, including new construction of additions to existing buildings, shall be based on the International Code Council's (ICC) Building Valuation Data, as amended, utilizing the ICC gross area modifier and type of construction factor contained therein, and multiplying the same by the ICC permit fee multiplier, adjusted by using a two-year construction cost average for the City. Appeals of a revised cost estimate shall be made to the City Manager.
(c) Residential and Non-residential Building Permit Fees - Renovations/Alterations/ Repairs. Residential and non-residential building permit fees for renovations/alterations/repairs shall be determined by taking the actual cost of the construction and multiplying the same by the ICC permit fee multiplier, adjusted by using a two-year construction cost average for the City. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).
(d) Residential and Non-residential Plan Review Fees. Plans submitted to the Building Inspector shall be accompanied by a plan review fee as set forth below:
(1) Plan review fees for residential renovations/alterations/repairs shall be determined as follows:
A. For projects with a construction value under thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), there shall be no plan review fee.
B. For projects with a construction value of thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), or higher, there shall be a fee of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).
(2) Plan review fees for new residential construction and for new non-residential construction and/or renovations/alternations/repairs shall be determined as follows:
A. For projects with a construction value under one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000), the fee shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00).
B. For projects with a construction value of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) or higher, the fee shall be three hundred dollars ($300.00) plus an amount determined by taking the construction value of the project and multiplying it by 0.0015.
(e) Soil Erosion Control Permits or Waivers. A soil erosion control permit or waiver must be obtained from the Livingston County Drain Commissioner after applying for a building permit.
(f) Nonstructural Alterations. Permits shall not be required for nonstructural alterations costing five hundred dollars ($500.00) or less pursuant to the Howell City Zoning Code.
(g) Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits and fees. Permits for plumbing, mechanical, and electrical work must be obtained from, and fees, if any, paid to, the Livingston County Building Department.
(Ord. 948. Passed 2-14-22; Ord. 952. Passed 10-10-22.)