§ 1705.11 PERMIT FEES.

   (A)   Electrical permits shall be calculated based on the total cost of labor and materials. (Please see building permit fee schedule.)

   (B)   Plumbing permit fees shall be based on the total cost of labor and materials. (Please see building permit fee schedule.)

   (C)   Mechanical permit fees shall be based on the total cost of labor and materials. (Please see building permit fee schedule.)

   (D)   Sign: minimum fee $25. Must submit plan with the type and dimensions for the sign. If construction cost is more, use building fee schedule. The following are exempt from sign permit fees but must follow the specified guidelines.

      (1)   Political signs. Allowed two weeks prior to municipal elections and must be taken down within 24 hours following the election. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a fine of $25 per sign for each day it is in violation.

      (2)   Rummage, yard, or garage sale. Allowed 24 hours prior to event and must be taken down 24 hours after event. Failure to follow these guidelines will result in a fine of $25 per sign for each day it is in violation.

   (E)   At the time a building permit is purchased, the city also requires the full payment of business and occupation taxes for the project. The rate of tax for a construction project is 0.50%.

(Prior Code, § 1705.11) (Ord. passed 8-6-2013)