§ 150.006 BUILDING PERMIT FEES.
   (A)   Building permits (new structures).
 
Occupancy Classification
Permit Fee*
New single-family residence, duplex, townhouse and additions to existing structures
$0.40/sq. foot
New apartments or additions to existing apartments (includes triplex and quadruplex)
$0.30/sq. foot
New industrial structures or additions to existing industrial structures (manufacturing plant, warehouse, and the like)
$0.20/sq. foot
New commercial or additions to existing commercial structures (office, restaurant, store, school, church, and the like)
$0.35/sq. foot
Notes to table:
* Permit fees figured by the square foot shall include the entire square footage of the structure under roof.
 
   (B)   Building permits (existing structures with no area increase).  
Total valuation
Fee*
Total valuation
Fee*
$1 to $500
$30
$501 to $2,000
$30 for the first $500 plus $4 for each additional $100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$90 for the first $2,000 plus $20 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$550 for the first $25,000 plus $15 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$925 for the first $50,000 plus $10 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$1,425 for the first $100,000 plus $8 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
$4,625 for the first $500,000 plus $6.65 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
 
$1,000,001 and up
$7,950 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
Notes to table:
* Fees listed are for alterations, repairs or interior finishouts of existing commercial, industrial and residential structures (where no additional area has been added to the existing structure). The value to be used in computing this fee shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and any other permanent equipment.
 
   (C)   Miscellaneous building permits and fees.
Permit Type
Fee
Permit Type
Fee
Detached garage or one-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses built on a permanent foundation
$0.30 per square foot/minimum $20
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses not built on a permanent foundation
$30 each
One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses not built on a permanent foundation and the floor area does not exceed 120 sq. feet (must meet zoning setbacks)
No permit required
Constructed trailer
$40 each
Premanufactured house
$300 each
Building permit for structure being moved into city (includes building permit fee)
$300 each
Patio covers and carports
$30 each
Swimming pools and spas
$200 each
Above ground swimming pools and spas with a capacity in excess of 5,000 gallons
$60 each
Swimming pool and spas with a capacity that does not exceed 5,000 gallons
No permit required
Permit Type
Fee
Permit Type
Fee
Fence permits for fences over 6 feet high
$25 each
Screening walls for subdivisions
$100 each
Drive approach
$60 each
Demolition
$100 each
Inspection outside of normal business hours
$40 per hour (Minimum charge of two hours)
Reinspection fees, assessed under provisions of Section 109.7, 2000 IBC and Section R109.5, 2000 IRC
1st - $50, 2nd - $75, 3rd and subsequent - $100 each
Work commencing before permit issuance, assessed under provisions of Section 108.4, 2000 IBC and Section R108.6, 2000 IRC
100% of original permit fee in addition to regular permit fee
Inspections, for which no fee is specifically indicated
$30 per hour (Minimum charge of one hour)
Plan Review fee (to be credited towards final building permit fee) Non-refundable should permit be denied or cancelled by builder
$100 any new SFR
$200 any new non-SFR
(Does not apply to finish-outs, room additions, and the like)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to improve plans
$45 per hour (Minimum charge of one hour)
 
   (D)   Miscellaneous permits and fees.
 
Permit type
Fee
Tent permit
$60 each
Carnival, temporary amusement
$300 plus $600 deposit for cleanup
Certificate of occupancy of business license in connection with changes in ownership or use of existing structure which does not require a building permit
$60 each
Garage sale permit
$5
 
   (E)   Sign permits.
Permit type
Fee
Permit type
Fee
Wall signs
$40 each
Pole, ground and all other signs not classified as wall signs
$80 each
Temporary and portable signs
$40 each
Development and advertising signs
$140 each
Special event displays
$40 each
Banners
$70 each year
Directional (builders) signs
$5 each year
 
   (F)   Mechanical permits and fees.
 
New SFR and Multi-Family Dwellings
Permit type
Fee
0 to 1,500 s.f.
$70
1,501 to 2,500 s.f.
$80
2,501 to 3,500 s.f.
$90
3,501 to 5,000 s.f.
$100
5,001 s.f. or larger
$110
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Mechanical contractor annual registration
$100
Permit issuance fee
$30
Complete HVAC system new or replacement (Furnace, condensing unit, etc.)
First unit - $50
Each additional - $25
Individual Unit/Appliance (Unit heater, air handler, etc.)
First unit - $30
Each additional - $15
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Boilers
First unit - $40
Each additional - $20
Repair, alteration or addition to heating and/or cooling appliances
$15
Miscellaneous item (not listed above)
$15
Reinspection fees, assessed under provisions of Section 107.2.3, 2000 IMC and Section R109.5, 2000 IRC
1st - $50, 2nd - $75, 3rd and subsequent - $100 each
Work commencing before permit issuance, assessed under provisions of Section 106.5.1, 2000 IMC and Section R108.6, 2000 IRC
100% of original permit fee in addition to regular permit fee
 
   (G)   Electrical permits and fees.
 
New SFR and Multi-Family Dwellings
$0.06 per s.f. (under roof) + add $20 for a T-pole permit (if purchased at the same time)
Example: for a 2,000 s.f. structure (including T-pole permit) = $140
2,000 s.f. x $0.06 = $120 + $20 (T-pole permit) = $140
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Electrical contractor annual registration
$100
Permit issuance fee
$30
Outlets (receptacles/switches)
$0.60
Lighting fixtures
$0.60
Swimming pool
$40
Temporary power pole
$20
Motors
First motor - $30
Each additional - $15
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Services - 600 volts or less (to 200 Amps)
$25
Services - 600 volts or less (over 200 Amps to 1,000 Amps)
$50
Services - Over 600 volts (over 1,000 Amps)
$100
Sign circuit
$18
Miscellaneous item (not listed above)
$12
Reinspection fees, assessed under provisions of Section 109.7, 2000 IBC and Section R109.5, 2000 IRC
1st - $50, 2nd - $75, 3rd and subsequent - $100 each
Work commencing before permit issuance, assessed under provisions of Section 108.4, 2000 IBC and Section R108.6, 2000 IRC
100% of original permit fee in addition to regular permit fee
 
   (H)   Plumbing permits and fees.
 
New SFR and Multi-Family Dwellings
Permit type
Fee
0 to 1,500 s.f.
$100
1,501 to 2,500 s.f.
$110
2,501 to 3,500 s.f.
$120
3,501 to 5,000 s.f.
$130
5,001 s.f. or larger
$140
 
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Plumbing contractor annual registration (includes licensed plumbers, irrigators and backflow testers)
$100
Permit issuance fee
$30
 
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
New Commercial or Addition, Alteration or Repair to Commercial or Residential
Permit type
Fee
Each plumbing fixture
$7
Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping (each fixture)
$7
Building sewer
$7
Interceptor/separator (grease, oil, sand, etc.)
$7
Water heater and/or vent
$7
Water piping (installation or repair)
$7
Lawn sprinkler system (including backflow protection)
$10
Backflow protection device
$7
Pool/hot tub/spa/jacuzzi (water and/or sewer connection)
$14
Gas line
$7
Gas outlet
$2
Miscellaneous item (not listed above)
$7
Reinspection fees, assessed under provisions of Section 107.3.3, 2000 IPC, Section 107.2.3, 2000 IFGC and Section R109.5, 2000 IRC
1st - $50, 2nd - $75, 3rd and subsequent - $100 each
Work commencing before permit issuance, assessed under provisions of Section 106.6.1, 2000 IPC, Section 106.5.1, 2000 IFGC and Section R108.6, 2000 IRC
100% of original permit fee in addition to regular permit fee
 
(Ord. 1281, passed 9-27-99; Am. Ord. 1437, passed 6-23-03)