(a) Fee for New Construction. The fee for a permit to construct a new structure, such as a single- family or multi-family dwelling, or commercial building is $1,500 up to 1,400 square feet of living area and an additional $150 per 100 square feet above 1,400 square feet of living area. The heating permit is $180 which requires a safety certification. The heating permit for a fireplace is $90, which requires a safety certification. The temporary electrical permit which establishes electricity to the home and includes the box installation and inspection is $75. The final electrical permit which is the final house wiring inspection is $240. Proof of all required heating, plumbing, electrical, structural inspections shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission upon inspection completion.
(b) Fee for Major Remodeling.
(1) The fee for a permit for major remodeling includes room additions, constructing garages, decks, patios, seasonal rooms and accessory buildings over 25 square feet are as follows. Major remodeling is considered changes that would require adding or moving outside walls, adding or changing floor or ceiling supports and adding or changing electrical, plumbing or HVAC systems. In the case of commercial buildings and multiple family dwellings, a permit shall not be issued until the presentation of a valid state building permit.
(2) Processing fee and initial permit shall be paid upon approval of Planning and Zoning Commission at the time of approval of major remodeling plans. Proof of all required heating, plumbing, electrical and structural inspections shall be filed with the Planning and Zoning Commission upon completion. The final inspection by a Planning and Zoning Official, or, appointed certified Building Inspector will be performed at completion of the intended project at which time the final area fee should be satisfied within 30 days of the final inspection.
(3) These fees are:
Building inspection fee based on area: | |
- 001 to 100 square feet | $25 |
- 101 to 500 square feet | $50 |
- 500+ square feet | $100 |
Processing fee | $10 |
Combined heating/plumbing/electrical/structural - permit/inspection | Proof of inspection |
Fireplace - permit/inspection (fireplace, wood, gas burning stoves) | Proof of inspection |
Initial permit/inspection (footer/foundation and project start within 90 days) | $20 |
(Ord. 4-2004, passed 8-9-2004)