(A) Permit. It shall be unlawful for any “person” as defined in § 10.02 of this code, and including any public-private or not for profit corporation, as well as any unit of local government or taking entity, to in any manner alter, repair, remove or demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure or to commence the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal or demolition of a building, structure or premises within the City of Quincy or within the contiguous territory within one and one-half (1-1/2) miles beyond the corporate limits of Quincy without first filing with the Building Inspector an application in writing and obtaining a formal permit. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, a building permit shall not be required for landscaping, for grading or other earth work, or for the installation of ground-level parking areas or driveways including concrete divisions or islands. However, other permits may be required under other provisions of this code.
(1) Exemption: schools, state and federal agencies. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no permit shall be required from any school governed and regulated by the Illinois School Code, as now or hereafter amended, or from any state or federal institution or agency governed or regulated by state or federal rules, regulations or specifications with regard to building construction, alteration, repair or demolition. Any such exempt entity, shall nevertheless file with the Building Inspector, a statement of exemption identifying the state or federal rules, regulations or specifications relied upon for said exemption, and also a copy of the building or construction plans for the project.
(2) Exempt projects.
(a) One- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. Items that do not require permits for one- and two-family residential uses are:
1. Sidewalks, driveways, and patios;
2. Interior or exterior painting;
3. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. A permit is required for the remodeling of any unfinished space, including but not limited to, any bathroom and basement areas.
4. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet.
5. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
6. Prefabricated swimming pools that are less than 24 inches deep.
(b) Multi-family (other than detached one-and two-family and townhouses not more than three stories in height), commercial and industrial. Items that do not require permits are:
1. Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches above adjacent grade, and not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route;
2. Painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work;
3. Retaining walls that are not over 4 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids;
4. Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches in height.
(B) Fees. except for any municipal corporation, unit of local government or taxing entity, any person required to obtain a building permit from the Building Inspector, as provided above, shall pay the Building Inspector the fees prescribed below.
(1) One- and two-family residential.
(a) 1. New construction, extensions and additions (fee based on applicant’s declaration of construction value, value as determined by the Building Valuation Data, as published in August of every year by the International Code Council. The estimated value shall then be multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.0025.
2. For finished basements, use value for unfinished basements, footnoted, plus $10.00.
(b) Remodeling/repairs (cost based on estimated value of construction), multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.0025.
(c) 1. Demolition.
2. Salvage.
(d) Flat fees for one- and two-family structures and townhouses, not more than three stories in height, their accessory structures, appurtenances, or any enlargements, repairs or alterations thereto:
(2) Multi-family, Commercial and Industrial.
(a) New construction, extensions and additions (fee based on applicant’s declaration of construction value, value as determined by the building valuation data, as published in August of every year by the International Code Council. The estimated value shall then be multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.005.
(b) Remodeling/repairs (cost based on estimated value of construction), multiplied by a permit fee multiplier of 0.005.
(c) 1. Demolition.
2. Salvage.
(d) Flat Fees for structures other than as classified in § 162.210(B)(1)(d), their accessory structures, appurtenances, or any enlargements, repairs or alterations thereto:
Temporary Structure (<180 days) $100.00
(e) Towers, antennae. A fee of $200 per tower shall be charged for towers which exceed the height limitations provided in §§ 162.016 through 162.029 of this code and for any alteration made thereto. No permit, nor fee, shall be required for towers within the height limit provided in said §§ 162.016 through 162.029.
(f) Change of occupancy. Non-residential structures which undergo a change in use or occupancy, even when no alterations occur or are planned, shall be required to be inspected and receive a certificate of occupancy. A fee of $100 shall apply.
(C) Determination of value. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. Building valuation is based on estimated construction cost for the project, but not less than the most recent data published by the International Code Council in its “Building Valuation Data” periodical. One- and Two-family residential structures and Townhouses, not more than three stories in height, shall be based on the estimated construction cost for the project, but not less than as calculated by applying the costs, specified in the Building Valuation Data table, for Use Group R-3 and construction type V-B, if applicable, for the living area. The “Utility, miscellaneous” (Use Group ‘U’) value shall be used for any attached or detached garages. Footnotes regarding costs for unfinished basement space shall also apply; and the value of finished basement space shall be the value given for unfinished space, plus 10 (ten) dollars. In no event shall a fee be less than $50 for one- and two-family structures and townhouses, not more than three stories in height, their accessory structures, or any alterations thereto, or less than $75 for all other projects. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the building official.
(D) Delinquent charge. If the application for building permit is not filed with the Building Inspector prior to the commencement of the construction, alteration, repair, removal or demolition as provided above, the Building Inspector shall charge the applicant an additional fee of not less than ten (10) dollars and no more than twice the fee specified above, and no permit shall be issued until the fee is paid.
(Ord. 9331, passed 3-19-2018) Penalty, see §
162.999