The fees, payable to the city, for permits shall be as follows:
(A) For any new building or structure:
When no Stop Work Order or Citation has been Issued Against the Contractor or Builder
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When One Stop Work Order or Citation has been Issued Against the Contractor or Builder
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When more than One Stop Work Order or Citation has been issued Against the Builder or Contractor
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Per Square Foot of Livable Area | 15 cents | 30 cents | 50 cents |
Per Square Foot of Non- Livable Space | 8 cents | 16 cents | 26 cents |
(B) For the purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:
CITATION. Any citation written by any law enforcement officer or other person authorized to issue a citation for violation of the Code of Ordinances of the city.
LIVABLE SPACE. That area in residential construction which persons would normally live and includes, but is not limited to, space such as living rooms, dining rooms, bed rooms, kitchens, great rooms, lofts, entry ways, mud rooms, laundry rooms on the same floor as other livable space, landings, enclosed porches, bath rooms, hallways, stairs leading to or from a livable space, closets, and eating areas. In non-residential construction, including commercial construction, it shall apply to all areas of the construction.
NON-LIVABLE SPACE. That area of residential construction which persons do not normally live and specifically includes pools, decks, unfinished garages, basements or attics used primarily for storage.
STOP WORK ORDER. An order issued by the city against a contractor, subcontractor, builder or developer requiring work be stopped at any location within the city. The length of time the Stop Work Order may be in effect is immaterial to the meaning of this section.
(C) For exterior additions to, or remodeling of (excluding periodic painting, maintenance, and the like) any building or wrecking of an existing structure, $50.
(Ord. 71-1978, passed 3-15-82; Am. Ord. 265-1993, passed 6-21-93; Am. Ord. 309-1995, passed 5-15-95)