The provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all classes of buildings, structures or occupancies whether such are regulated by the provisions of the Ohio Basic Building Code or the Residential Code of Ohio as adopted in Chapter 1303. All applications for electrical and plumbing permits are under the jurisdiction of agencies of Montgomery County, Ohio.
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(a) Issuance. The application, plans and specifications filed by an applicant for a permit shall be checked by the Building and Zoning Administrator. Such plans may be reviewed by other City departments to check compliance with laws and ordinances under their jurisdiction. If the Building and Zoning Administrator is satisfied that the work described in an application for permit and the plans filed therewith conform to the requirements of the Codified Ordinances and other pertinent laws and ordinances, and that the applicable fee specified in Section 1305.03 has been paid, he shall issue a permit therefor to the applicant.
When the Building and Zoning Administrator issues the permit, he shall endorse in writing or stamp on both sets of plans and specifications "APPROVED". Such approved plans and specifications shall not be changed, modified or altered without authorization from the Building and Zoning Administrator, and all work shall be done in accordance with the approved plans.
The Building and Zoning Administrator may issue a permit for the construction of part of a building or structure before the entire plans and specifications for the whole building or structure have been submitted or approved provided adequate information and detailed statements have been filed complying with all pertinent requirements of the Codified Ordinances. The permittee shall proceed at his own risk without assurance that the permit for the entire building or structure will be granted.
(Ord. 1392-00. Passed 10-12-00; Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 1392-00. Passed 10-12-00; Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(b) Retention of Plans. One set of approved plans, specifications and computations shall be retained by the Building and Zoning Administrator for not less than five (5) years for residential construction and ten (10) years for commercial construction from the date of completion of the work covered therein, and one set of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and kept on such building or work site at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress.
(Ord. 1978-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 1978-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(c) Validity. The issuance or granting of a permit or approval of plans and specifications shall not be construed to be a permit for or an approval of any violation of any of the provisions of the Codified Ordinances. No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of the Codified Ordinances shall be valid, except insofar as the work or use which it authorizes is lawful.
(Ord. 1392-00. Passed 10-12-00.)
(Ord. 1392-00. Passed 10-12-00.)
(d) Expiration. Every permit issued by the Building and Zoning Administrator under the provisions of this chapter shall expire by limitation and become null and void, if the building or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 365 days from the date of such permit or if the building or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for 180 days at any time after work is commenced.
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(a) Payment. A fee for each building and zoning permit shall be paid to the Building and Zoning Department as set forth in this section. Such payment shall be made at the time of submittal of the application for permit and/or plan review.
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(b) Valuation. The determination of valuation under any of the provisions of this section shall be made by the Building and Zoning Administrator. The valuation to be used in computing the permit and plan check fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, including painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment.
(c) Commencement Without Permit. Where work for which a permit is required by the Building Code and is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining such permit, the fees specified herein shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with any lawful requirements in the execution of the work nor from any penalties prescribed.
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-26-81; Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-26-81; Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(d) Plan Review Fees. When a plan is required to be submitted, a plan review fee in the amount set forth at Section 1305.03(k) shall be paid to the Building and Zoning Department at the time of submitting plans and specifications.
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(e) Revocation of Permit or Certificate. When any permit or certificate is revoked because of the violation of any lawful provisions, the fee for revocation shall be fifty percent (50%) of the fee for the original permit or certificate, but in no event shall such fee be greater than two hundred dollars ($200.00).
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-26-81.)
(Ord. 605. Passed 3-26-81.)
(f) Fee Schedule.
Valuation of Work to be Done | Fee |
$1.00 to $100,000 | $41.00 plus an additional fee of $5.00 for each $1,000 cost or fraction thereof in excess of $1.00 |
$100,001 to 250,000 | $541.00 plus an additional fee of $4.00 for each additional $1,000 cost or fraction thereof in excess of $100,001 |
$250,001 to $400,000 | $1,141.00 plus an additional fee of $3.00 for each $1,000 cost or fraction thereof in excess of $250,001 |
$400,001 to $550,000 | $1,591.00 plus an additional fee of $2.00 for each $1,000 cost or fraction thereof in excess of $400,001 |
$550,001 and over | $1,891.00 plus an additional fee of $1.00 for each $1,000 cost or fraction thereof in excess of $400,001 |
(Ord. 1800-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(g) Demolition Permit Fee. Permit fees for wrecking of any building or structure shall be fifty dollars ($50.00) for the first 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof in total floor area, if a building, or projected gross area if a structure, using outside dimensions, and twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for each additional 1,000 square feet or fraction thereof. A 1% state surcharge on residential demolitions, or a 3% state surcharge on commercial demolitions, shall apply. In computing total floor area, the floor areas of each story, except basement, shall be added together using outside dimensions. A separate permit shall be required for each separate building or structure. The minimum charge for any one wrecking permit shall be fifty dollars ($50.00).
(Ord. 1770-10. Passed 7-22-10.)
(h) Sign Permit Fees.
Type Sign | Fee |
New Sign | $50.00 |
Face Change Only | $25.00 |
Temporary Sign | $30.00 |
Digital Billboards | $450.00 |
(i) Miscellaneous Fees.
Work to be Done | Fee |
Plan Review | Commercial Construction |
The flat rate fee for plan review of commercial construction with a value of $1.00 to $11,000 is $60.00. | |
The fee for plan review of commercial construction with a value of $11,001 to $380,000 is 65% of the Building Permit Fee charged under Section 1305.03(f). | |
The flat rate fee for plan review of commercial construction with a value of $380,001 to $1,000,000 is $1,000.00 | |
The flat rate fee for plan review of commercial construction with a value in excess of $1,000,000 is $1,500.00 | |
Plan Review | Residential Construction |
The fee for plan review of residential construction is 50% of the Building Permit Fee charged under Section 1305.03(f) | |
Swimming Pools: | |
Residential/Non-Commercial | |
Above Ground | $35.00 |
Below Ground | $60.00 |
TV or Radio Towers | $35.00 |
Fencing | |
Residential | $35.00 |
Business/Commercial | $60.00 |
Tents | |
Residential | $35.00 |
Business/Commercial | $60.00 |
Sheds under 200 sq. ft. | |
Residential | $35.00 |
Business/Commercial | $60.00 |
HVAC & Gas Piping | |
Residential | $41.00 |
Commercial | |
(Ord. 1800-11. Passed 4-14-11.)
(a) Use or Occupancy. No building or structure shall be used or occupied, and no change in the existing occupancy classification of a building or structure or portion thereof shall be made until the Building and Zoning Administrator has issued a certificate of occupancy therefor.
(b) Change in Use. Changes in the character or use of a building shall not be made except as specified in the Codified Ordinances.
(c) Certificate Information. After final inspection when it is found that the building or structure complies with the provisions of the Codified Ordinances, the Building and Zoning Administrator shall issue a certificate of occupancy which shall contain the following:
(1) The building permit number.
(2) The address of the building.
(3) The name and address of the owner.
(4) A description of that portion of the building for which the certificate is issued.
(5) A statement that the described portion of the building complies with the requirements of the Building Code for group and division of occupancy and the use for which the proposed occupancy is classified.
(6) The name of the Building and Zoning Administrator.
(d) Temporary Certificate. A temporary certificate of occupancy may be issued by the Building and Zoning Inspector for the use of a portion or portions of a building or structure prior to the completion of the entire building or structure.
(e) Posting. The certificate of occupancy shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the premises for businesses, factories and industries, high hazard uses, mercantile uses and storage buildings. It shall not be removed except by the Building Inspector.
(Ord. 1392-00. Passed 10-12-00.)
In addition to the fees established by the City in Chapter 1305, the Building and Zoning Administrator shall collect on behalf of the State of Ohio such additional fees as are required by State laws and regulations. Such additional fees shall be forwarded by the Building and Zoning Administrator as provided by State law and regulations.
(Ord. 1798-11. Passed 4-14-11.)