(A) Building permit valuations.
(1) Except for items listed under Miscellaneous Fees, permit fees for the construction of buildings or additions to buildings shall relate to the estimated construction value of the building. The estimated construction value of the building will be determined to be the larger of the applicant's estimated value or determined by the latest Building Valuation Data Report as published in the International Code Council, current at the time of permit.
(2) The unit costs for the different construction types will be applied to the gross square footage of a building (including basements and garages) to determine the valuation of the building for all structural, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, interior finishes, normal site preparation including excavation and backfill, overhead and profit. Architectural fees, cost of land and off-site costs are not included.
(3) Remodeling fee. Permit fees for remodeling of an existing building will be based on the estimated cost of the work.
(4) Parking lot fees. Permit fees for the construction of a parking lot will be based upon the value of the work, including normal site preparation.
(5) Moving a building. Permit fees for moving a building will be based on the complete value of the building after the move.
(B) Fee Schedule. The fee schedule for permit fees shall be as set forth in the following table.
Building Valuation/ Construction Cost Range | Fee |
Building Valuation/ Construction Cost Range | Fee |
$0 and less than $300 | $20 |
$300 and less than $2,500 | $69 |
$2,500 and less than $4,500 | $90 |
$4,500 and less than $6,500 | $125 |
$6,500 and less than $8,500 | $175 |
$8,500 and less than $10,500 | $200 |
$10,500 and less than $15,000 | $450 |
$15,000 and less than $20,000 | $565 |
$20,000 and less than $30,000 | $645 |
$30,000 and less than $40,000 | $725 |
$40,000 and less than $50,000 | $805 |
$50,000 and less than $55,000 | $885 |
$55,000 and less than $60,000 | $915 |
$60,000 and less than $65,000 | $945 |
$65,000 and less than $70,000 | $975 |
$70,000 and less than $75,000 | $1,005 |
$75,000 and less than $80,000 | $1,035 |
$80,000 and less than $85,000 | $1,095 |
$85,000 and less than $90,000 | $1,155 |
$90,000 and less than $95,000 | $1,215 |
$95,000 and less than $100,000 | $1,275 |
$100,000 and less than $110,000 | $1,400 |
$110,000 and less than $120,000 | $1,475 |
$120,000 and less than $130,000 | $1,550 |
$130,000 and less than $140,000 | $1,625 |
$140,000 and less than $150,000 | $1,700 |
$150,000 and less than $160,000 | $1,775 |
$160,000 and less than $170,000 | $1,890 |
$170,000 and less than $180,000 | $1,925 |
$180,000 and less than $190,000 | $2,000 |
$190,000 and less than $200,000 | $2,075 |
$200,000 and less than $210,000 | $2,150 |
$210,000 and less than $220,000 | $2,225 |
$220,000 and less than $230,000 | $2,300 |
$230,000 and less than $240,000 | $2,375 |
$240,000 and less than $250,000 | $2,450 |
$250,000 and less than $260,000 | $2,925 |
$260,000 and less than $270,000 | $3,000 |
$270,000 and less than $280,000 | $3,075 |
$280,000 and less than $290,000 | $3,150 |
$290,000 and less than $300,000 | $3,225 |
$300,000 and less than $500,000 | Add $7.50/$1,000 |
$500,000 and less than $1,000,000 | Add $7.00/$1,000 |
$1,000,000 and over | Add $6.50/$1,000 |
(C) Miscellaneous Fees. Fee schedule.
Type of Building Permit | Fee |
Type of Building Permit | Fee |
Awning commercial | $65 |
Canopy commercial | $65 |
Canopy residential | $40 |
Cargo containers1 (excluding cargo container facilities) | $30 |
Carport | $75 |
Construction Trailer | |
No electrical | $100 |
With electrical | $150 |
Deck | |
144 sq. ft. or less | $75 |
Greater than 144 sq. ft. | $100 |
Demolition - Garage or Residential Home | $175 |
Demolition - Garage or Residential Home w/ electric | $200 |
Driveways | $75 |
Electrical (excluding new construction) | $60 |
Electrical service | $75 |
More than 200 amps | $85 |
Fence | $65 |
Fireplace added after construction | $80 |
Gazebo/Pergola | $50 |
Hot tub/Jacuzzi | $75 |
HVAC Replacement | $50 |
Outdoor area for restaurant and/or bar (small) | $30 |
Patio | $50 |
Parking lot resurface | $150 |
Plumbing (excluding new construction) | $50 |
Lawn sprinkler systems | $75 |
Porches (open) | $50 |
Public sidewalk or private sidewalk | $50 |
Re-roof commercial | $100 |
Re-roof house/garage | $75 |
Re-roof porch, garage, or shed (over 144 sq. ft.) | $40 |
Retaining walls | $30 |
Satellite dish (30 feet or larger) | $ 50 |
Shed: | |
144 sq. ft. or less | $50 |
Greater than 144 sq. ft. | $100 |
Siding/brick veneer | $40 |
Stairs | $25 |
Swimming pool (residential) | |
Above ground | $70+ 50 electrical |
In ground | $185+ 75 electrical |
Solar Panels | $275 |
Windows, Patio & Garage Doors | $65 |
Footnote: 1 - Properties meeting the requirements of this code that currently store cargo containers will not be required to pay the $25 application fee for a cargo container permit through the Building Department | |
(D) Inspection fee. All routine, planned building inspections are included in the permit cost listed above with the exception of plumbing. Plumbing inspections, performed by a certified plumbing inspector, are $90.
(E) Re-inspection fee. Whenever a re-inspection is required due to incorrect or incomplete construction, inaccurate information, or no access there shall be a re-inspection fee of $75 for the first re-inspection and $100 for each additional re-inspection thereafter.
(F) Plan review fees of consultants. Building plans for new construction shall be reviewed by a plan review consultant or firm approved by the City of Lockport. The fees for the plan review shall be paid by the building owner/applicant.
(G) Work commencing before permit issuance. Change section to read:
Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to double the permit fee cost, if and when issued.
(H) Permit extension fee for first extension will be 50% of original permit fee and not, to exceed $100, second extension will be 75% of original permit fee and not to exceed $200.
(I) It shall be the obligation of the general contractor and owner to remove any dirt, mud, stone or debris that the general or subcontractor may have deposited upon a roadway, sidewalk or alley and that the removal shall be completed prior to the end of each work day, but not later than 6:00 p.m. In the event of a violation of any of the terms of this section, the City Building inspector shall have the right to revoke the building permit, issue a stop work order and authorize the city employees to clean up such dirt, mud, stone or debris, the cost of the cleanup which will be at the rate of $150 per hour. The Building Inspector shall be authorized to charge the costs for clean-up against the money previously deposited with the City Clerk. The balance of the deposit money, if any, shall be refunded upon the issuance of an occupancy permit or certificate of completion.
(Ord. 20-001, passed 3-4-20; Am. Ord. 20-011, passed 5-20-20)