(A) Applicability.
(1) The provisions in this section apply to all new construction and all alterations, repairs, and remodeling. Building and electrical permits are waived for non-profit organizations.
(2) No person, company or corporation shall perform or cause to be performed any work on or within the city limits without obtaining in advance a permit from the Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services.
(3) Anyone who fails to obtain a permit prior to construction shall be subject to penalties in accordance with § 150.99.
(4) This section shall not be interpreted so as to relieve any individual, group, or organization of any obligation to obtain permits, request inspections, or carry out any work within the guidelines and standards of any ordinance of the city or the state.
(B) Schedule of fees and charges. The Department of Engineering, Traffic and Inspection Services is authorized to implement the following schedule of fees and charges for services provided.
(1) Maps and prints.
Item Fee
City maps $2 per map
Aerial blue prints $2 per print
Plat blue prints $2 per print
Detailed plan blue prints $2 per page
Photocopy plan prints $1 per page
(2) Building permit fees.
Construction cost Permit charges
$0 up to $15,000 $75
$15,001 up to $50,000 $150
$50,001 up to $100,000 $200
$100,001 and over $500
$.50 per $1,000 thereafter
Inspection and reinspection
fees (each) $25 per inspection
Required number of inspections
New house 4 inspections
New garage 3 inspections
New commercial 6 inspections
New industrial 6 inspections
Billboard 2 inspections
Swimming pool/hot tub 2 inspections
Remodeling 4 inspections
Porch/carport 2 inspections
(3) Electrical permit fees. (Expires one year from date of issuance.
Class Fee
Temporary pole $25
Additional wiring $50
Complete rewire $75
Swimming pool/hot tub $30
Signs (lighted, monument) $50
New meter base $50
Upgrade $50
Move service panel $50
New service $50 + $10 per meter
New garage $50
New residence/pre fab home $50
New apartments (per building) $65+
Underground service $50
(4) Commercial electrical.
Item Fee
Underground services $50
Commercial repair $75
Commercial rewire $100
Additional commercial rewire $75
New commercial $100
New commercial
(over 5,000 sq. ft.) $250
(5) Miscellaneous permit fees.
Item Fee
Demolition permit
(expires six months) $200
*Must have license and permit bond on file with city;
Exception: property owner demolitions
Newly paved roads < 12 months $300
12-24 months
24-36 months $100
> 36 months $50
Sidewalk and driveway permit
(expires six months) $50
Dumpster permit
(expires 30 days) $50
Residential sewer tap fee $1,250
Temporary certificate of occupancy $100
*Expires at end of season
Certificate of occupancy $100
Extension of permit $25
Inspection of commercial range hood $25
Sprinkler inspection $25
Plan and review $100
('75 Code, § 5-3)(Ord. 5559, passed 10-28-86; Am. Ord. 6073, passed 12-8-97; Am. Ord. 6851, passed 12-12-16)