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§ 150.090 STORAGE TANKS.
   (A)   Above ground storage tanks (AST) are defined as large containers that have less than 10% of the volume of the storage tank underground and hold liquids, such as petroleum products and hazardous substances.
   (B)   A regulated underground storage tank is defined as a UST or combination of USTs and underground-connected piping that have at least 10% of their volume underground and are, or have been, used to contain a regulated substance.
   (C)   An underground Storage Tank (UST) is defined as a large container placed underground to hold liquids, such as petroleum products and hazardous substances.
   (D)   All regulated USTs must be properly registered with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM) UST Program. A notification for underground storage tanks (State Form 45223) must be completed within 30 days of the time that the UST systems are:
      (1)   Brought into service;
      (2)   Acquired by a new owner; or
      (3)   Upgraded (tank lining, piping replacement, leak detection system or equipment installation, spill/overfill prevention equipment, or corrosion protection) or repaired (restoration of a tank or UST system component that has caused or could potentially cause a release of products from the UST system).
   (E)   Permits shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department that serves the area and shall be readily available and apparent when any activity involving the handling and storage of flammable or explosive materials is conducted.
   (F)   No development in the special flood hazard area shall include locating or storing chemicals, explosives, buoyant materials, flammable liquids, pollutants, or other hazardous or toxic materials below the flood protection grade (FPG), unless such materials are stored in a flood-proofed storage tank or building constructed according to the requirements of Chapter 151.
   (G)   All other requirements for UST and AST as required by the State of Indiana, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) must be followed in conjunction with this section.
(Ord. 2021-7-6-1, passed 7-6-2021)
§ 150.999 PENALTY.
   (A)   Any person violating any provision of this chapter, for which no other penalty is provided, shall be subject to the penalty provisions of § 10.99.
   (B)   If any person, firm or corporation shall violate any of the provisions of §§ 150.001 through 150.022 or shall do any act prohibited herein, or shall fail to perform any duty lawfully enjoined within the time prescribed by the Building Administrator or shall fail, neglect or refuse to obey any lawful order given by the Building Administrator in connection with the provisions of §§ 150.001 through 150.022 for each such violation, failure or refusal, such person, firm or corporation shall be fined in any sum not less than $25, nor more than $2,500, as shown on Appendix C. Each day of such unlawful activity as is prohibited by the first sentence of this division (B) shall constitute a separate offense. Such person, firm, corporation or entity shall further be required to pay any and all costs incurred by the county, as a result of violation by said person, firm, corporation or entity of the provisions of §§ 150.001 through 150.022, as amended from time to time, including attorney fees, and the like.
   (C)   Any person violating §§ 150.050 through 150.054 by refusing to use the reflective symbol or by removing the reflective symbol shall be subject to a fine in an amount of $25 per violation. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation, subject to a separate fine.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 2008-8-4, passed 8-4-2008; Ord. 2009-7-20, passed 7-20-2009)
APPENDIX A: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Type of Construction
Required Inspections
Single Inspection Fee
Permit Fee
Type of Construction
Required Inspections
Single Inspection Fee
Permit Fee
Accessory buildings (residential)
 
 
 
   Attached
1
$60
$200
   Detached
1
$60
$150
Additions/alterations (residential)
3
$60
$300
Apartments, hotels, motels
3
$60 per unit
$2,000 base price plus $0.10 per sq. ft.
Basement
$40
Business, commercial, public
6
$60
$1,000 plus $0.20 per sq. ft.
Cell tower
$1,000
Certificate of occupancy
1
$20
Detached accessory buildings (accessory)
$100
   Improvement location permit
Included in fee
   Electrical (if needed)
$60
Educational, institutional, church
6
$60
$1,000 plus $0.20 per sq. ft.
Electrical
1
$60
$60
Electrical, temporary (building permit only)
$40
Manufactured Type I (double-wide), multi-sectional homes
2
$60
$200
Manufactured Type II (single-wide), temporary structures
1
$60
$100
One- or two-family dwelling
4
$60 per unit
$400 per unit plus $0.20 per sq. ft. over 1,000
Pool
   Above-ground
1
$60
$150
   In-ground
1
$60
$300
Re-inspection fee
$40
Roof
1
$60
$60
Self-storage shed, industrial, warehouse, bulk storage
4
$60
$2,000 plus $0.20 per sq. ft.
Sign
1
$60
$100 plus $2 per sq. ft. sign face
Solar panel installation
2
$50
$75
 
   (A)   The minimum permit fee for any permit shall be $60. For unusually large or complex buildings or structures, the Building Administrator shall have the power to increase the number of required inspections. The Building Administrator shall in all cases designate the stage of construction when each required inspection must be requested by the permit holder. No concrete shall be placed for foundations without prior inspection. No electrical, mechanical, plumbing or thermal insulation work shall be covered without prior inspection.
   (B)   Where additional inspections are required due to failure of permit holder to have work ready for inspection at a designated stage of construction, the Building Administrator shall have the power to assess a reinspection fee of $20/$40 for each additional inspection. Reinspection fees shall be paid to the County Planning and Building Department prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 2005-7-18-2, passed 7-18-2005; Ord. 2019-11-4, passed 11-4-2019; Ord. 2019-12-2-2, passed 12-2-2019)
APPENDIX B: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INSPECTIONS
   (A)   General residential building inspections.
      (1)   Footing pre-pour.
      (2)   Pre-backfill-foundation walls have been poured and “stripped”, drain tile, damproofing, insulation, venting and sump pit in place. (Note: depending upon whether structure has crawl space or basement, items will change.)
      (3)   Rough-in: this inspection to be performed before insulation and dry wall are installed. It includes framing, plumbing, HVAC and electrical wiring. (Note: electrical service can be done at this time; however, if scheduled for separate inspection there is a $20 fee.)
      (4)   Final inspection: residence completed and ready for move in; however, must be performed prior to move in.
      (5)   Basement slab pre-pour on all structures that have basements base stone in place any rough mechanical in place (i.e., floor drains), vapor barrier in place, $20 fee.
      (6)   Temporary electric (pole), $20 fee.
      (7)   (a)   Type I manufacture (double-wide) comes in on steel frame:
 
2 x 30 = 60 (for the pre-pour and pre backfill)
1 x 30 = 30 (electrical)
1 x 10 = 10 (certificate of occupancy)
Total = 100
 
         (b)   If the structure is placed over basement full or partial, there is an additional $20 fee.
         (c)   Manufactured dwelling not on steel frame: fees fall under one- and two-family.
   (B)   It is the responsibility of the contractor and/or the homeowner to schedule inspections at least 24 hours prior to the needed inspection.
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999)
APPENDIX C: VIOLATION FINE SCHEDULE
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
First Offense
Second Offense
Third Offense
Alteration of construction drawings, methods and/or materials without notification to Building Administrator
$100
$250
$2,500
Construction without permit
$300
$500
$1,000
Continuing work after a stop order has been issued
$2,500
$5,000
$10,000
Continuing work without proper inspection and approval of same
$100
$250
$500
Failure to allow entry per § 150.999(B)
$100
$250
$300
Occupying dwelling (or portion under construction) without final inspection and approval of same
$250
$500
$1,000
Use of non-licensed plumber (exceptions: homeowner may perform own work)
$250
$500
$2,500
Use of swimming pool without final inspection and approval of same
$250
$500
$1,000
Work not ready for scheduled inspections
$50
$100
$250
 
(Ord. 1999-4-5, passed 4-5-1999; Ord. 2019-12-2-2, passed 12-2-2019)