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§ 1424.07 TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY; DEPOSIT FOR UNCOMPLETED ENGINEERING WORK.
   (a)   In addition to the procedures set forth in §§ 1424.06 and 1430.02, when various items under the jurisdiction of the Engineering Department cannot be completed prior to the issuance of a final certificate of occupancy for residential, retail, commercial and industrial projects because of inclement weather, the City Engineer may authorize the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy. Said temporary certificate of occupancy shall be conditioned upon the owner and/or his or her builder making a cash deposit with the Director of Finance in an amount equal to one and one-half times the value of the outstanding work, as determined by the City Engineer in his or her sole discretion. At the time of acceptance of said deposit, the City Engineer shall provide the owner and/or his or her builder a timetable wherein the outstanding uncompleted items shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. If the owner and/or his or her builder does not comply with this timetable, the City Engineer shall recommend forfeiture of all or a portion of the deposit.
   (b)   The deposit shall be retained by the Director of Finance in a special fund for the purposes outlined herein, until such time as the City Engineer certifies that all outstanding items of uncompleted work have been satisfactorily completed. Upon certification by the City Engineer, the deposit shall be returned to the person making the deposit, less a fee of $100 to cover inspection of the work.
   (c)   In the event that the person making the deposit fails to complete the items of uncompleted work, the city shall make arrangements for such necessary work and deduct the cost thereof from the deposit. If the deposit is insufficient to reimburse the city, the Director of Finance shall take the necessary steps to effect the collection of the remainder of the cost from the person making the deposit. If the deposit exceeds the cost of such work, the Director of Finance shall issue a check to return the excess to the person who made such deposit.
(Ord. 1989-305, passed 12-4-1989; Ord. 2005-152, passed 6-20-2005)
§ 1424.08 STREET ADDRESS NUMBERS.
   The owner or occupant of any residence or any retail, commercial or industrial establishment shall be required to place the proper street address number on or in front of the residence or building, with numerals no less than three inches high, which shall be plainly discernible from the street. However, if the street address number is placed on a mailbox at the street line with numerals no less than one and one-half inches high, the street address number on the residence or building shall not be required.
(Ord. 1975-76, passed 5-17-1976)
§ 1424.09 REVIEW OF BUILDING PERMITS AND SUBDIVISION PROPOSALS FOR FLOOD HAZARDS.
   (a)   The Chief Building Official and City Engineer shall review all building permit applications for new construction or substantial improvements to determine whether proposed building sites will be reasonably safe from flooding. If a proposed building site is in a location that has a flood hazard, any proposed new construction or substantial improvement, including prefabricated and mobile homes, must:
      (1)   Be designed or modified and anchored to prevent flotation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure;
      (2)   Use construction materials and utility equipment that is resistant to flood damage; and
      (3)   Use construction methods and practices that will minimize flood damage.
   (b)   The City Engineer shall review subdivision proposals and other proposed new developments to assure that:
      (1)   All such proposals are consistent with the need to minimize flood damage;
      (2)   All public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, are located, elevated and constructed to minimize or eliminate flood damage; and
      (3)   Adequate drainage is provided so as to reduce exposure to flood hazards.
   (c)   The City Engineer shall require new or replacement water supply systems and/or sanitary sewage systems to be designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of flood waters into the systems and discharges from the systems into flood waters, and shall require on-site waste disposal systems to be located so as to avoid impairment of them or contamination from them during flooding.
(Res. 1975-60, passed 5-19-1975)
§ 1424.10 WATER SUPPLY AND FIREFIGHTING FACILITIES REQUIRED PRIOR TO ISSUANCE.
   No permit for the construction of any building shall be issued by the Chief Building Official except where adequate water supply and facilities for firefighting purposes are available, as determined by the Fire Chief. If the Fire Chief finds, upon inspection of any building under construction, that adequate water supply or facilities for firefighting purposes, as determined by the Chief, are not being furnished as required, then the Chief Building Official shall stop such construction and revoke the permit previously issued therefor until such time as adequate water supply or facilities for firefighting purposes, as determined by the Fire Chief, are furnished.
(Ord. 1989-76, passed 4-17-1989; Ord. 2005-152, passed 6-20-2005)
§ 1424.11 PERMIT FEES, DEPOSITS AND BONDS.
   (a)   Miscellaneous fees, deposits and bonds.
      (1)   Miscellaneous fees.
         A.   Contractor’s registration fee is $75 annually, plus $10 per each additional trade as outlined in Chapter 1430, Registration of Contractors. In addition, the provisions of Chapter 836, Landscape Contractors, Chapter 860, Sewer Installers and Chapter 1072, Snow Removal Services, shall be strictly adhered to where applicable.
Service
Fee
Service
Fee
Appeals to the Planning Commission/Building Code Board of Appeals
$75
City Engineer review and grade set (where applicable)
$200
Demolition of accessory structure
$50
Demolition of principal structure
$200
Disconnecting downspouts from sewers
$100
Drainage of stagnant water in cellars or on lots or land
$35
Fences
$40
Fire prevention
See § 1610.09
House or accessory structure moving
$100; in addition to the noted fee, the provisions of Chapter 1468 shall be strictly adhered to
Hydrant use
See § 1650.01(c)
Re-inspection fee
$100
Retaining wall
$100
Satellite dish
$50
Sewer connection
See § 1046.04
Topsoil removal
$50
Trailers
As per § 1496.04
Water connection
Zoning Code and Building Code
   Compliance requests
$200 (See § 1424.12)
 
         B.   The following fees shall also be assessed when the work noted below is performed prior to the issuance of the building permit, and shall require the approval of the Chief Building Official and the City Engineer:
 
Service
Fee
Grading and clearing
$100
Utility installations, including sewers and drains
$100
 
         C.   Residential and nonresidential site plan review process includes site plan reviews for new construction and additions, exterior alterations, landscape plan, exterior building alterations, sign review, variances, minor and major subdivisions, lot splits/consolidations and miscellaneous submittals as outlined in Chapters 1240 and 1291.
      (2)   Deposits.
         A.   In addition to the fees noted in this section and elsewhere in the Codified Ordinances, the provisions of §§ 1426.01, 1426.02 and 1426.03 relative to deposits shall be strictly adhered to.
         B.   Deposits shall also be required for incomplete work in accordance with the provisions of § 1424.07 (temporary occupancy certificates).
         C.   Road opening/right-of-way deposits (§ 1042.03):
Service
Deposit
Service
Deposit
Boring
   Small (<12 in.) diameter boring
$1,500
   Large (12 in. or larger) diameter boring
$2,000
Minor work on property owner’s side of street
$300
Open cutting
   Open cutting - 2 lane road
$3,000
   Open cutting - 4 lane road
$4,000
All amounts except $100 are refundable once work and restoration are complete; the requirements of Chapter 1020 shall be strictly adhered to
 
      (3)   Bonds. Bonds are required for the registration of contractors under §§ 860.04, Sewer Installers, 1072.02(d), Snow Removal Services and Chapter 1430, Registration of Contractors and for applicable work under §§ 1286.01, Topsoil Removal, 1426.06, Security for Re-Seeding, 1468.01, Structure Moving and § 1286.05, Wireless Communication Antennas and Towers.
   (b)   Nonresidential building permit fee schedule. In addition to the fees, deposits and bonds noted in division (a) above and elsewhere in these Codified Ordinances, the following fees shall be charged prior to the commencement of any work involving nonresidential properties in the city:
      (1)   New construction and additions
 
Building permit
Base fee of $175, plus $20 per 100 square feet of floor space
Electrical
Base fee of $150 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet of floor space
Mechanical
Base fee of $150 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet of floor space
Plumbing
Base fee of $150 plus $15 each fixture, trap, appliance device of gas outlet
Sprinkler (fire suppression)
 
   New and system modifications involving 20 heads or less
$25 plus plan review fees
   New and system modifications involving more than 20 heads
$150 plus $25 per 1,000 square feet of floor space
 
      (2)   Interior or exterior renovations/remodeling.
 
Valuation
Permit Fee
$10,000 or less
$125
$10,001 to $20,000
$175
$20,001 and over
$175
Plus, $20 for every $1,000 or fraction thereof
 
      (3)   Miscellaneous permits and fees.
Permit
Fee
Permit
Fee
Air conditioning (replacement units)
 
   Up to 5 tons
$25
   Over 5 tons and less than 10 tons
$35
   Over 10 tons and less than 25 tons
$40
   Over 25 tons
$50
Amusement devices
Concrete or asphalt replacement
$75
Emergency generator set
$50
Fire alarm and fire suppression systems
   All new fire alarm system (independent of size)
$50 plus plan review fees
   System modifications involving more than 6 devices
$50
   Alterations and additions to fire alarm systems involving 6 or less devices
$25 plus plan review fees
   Alternative fire suppression systems
$25 plus plan review fees
   Incidental alterations/additions to fire alarm and fire suppression systems which affect 2 devices or less may not be subject to permit and review fees at the discretion of the Chief Building Official or Fire Prevention Officer
Miscellaneous underground electric
$50
Plans examiner fee
$95/hour, plus Senate Bill 359 3% surcharge; plans examiner fees shall be the same whether performed by outside parties or city staff.
Signs
 
   Permanent signs
$1 sq. ft., minimum of $30
   Temporary signs
$0.50/sq. ft., minimum of $20
Sound/communication system
$50
Temporary service
$50
Wireless communication antennas and towers
See § 1286.05
 
      (4)   Commercial. Reroofing and/or roof system replacement only; construction projects (OBC regulated commercial and residential 4(+) family buildings).
 
Valuation
Fee
$20,000 or less
$175 plus plan review and state 3% fees
$20,000 and over
$175 plus $2 for every $1,000 or fraction thereof valuation plus plan review and state 3% fees
 
   (c)   Residential building permit fee schedule. In addition to the fees, deposits and bonds noted in division (a) above and elsewhere in these Codified Ordinances, the following permit fees shall be charged prior to the commencement of any work involving new residential construction, including additions and accessory structures greater than 168 square feet, plus an additional 1% of the total fees collected for plan review and inspections, which shall be charged for the assessment to be paid to the Ohio Board of Building Standards.
Permit
Fee
Permit
Fee
Building permit
Base fee of $200 plus $15 per 100 square feet of floor space
HVAC, electrical and plumbing
Base fee of $50 each trade plus $10 each applicable trade per 100 square feet of floor space
Miscellaneous permits and fees
 
   Air conditioning (replacement)
$40
   Building, electrical and mechanical alterations
$50 each trade includes miscellaneous alterations/ remodeling and waterproofing
   Decks and patios
$50
   Detached garages
$50 plus $10 each applicable trade per 100 square feet of floor space
   Driveways, curb cuts, aprons, sidewalks, garage floors
$50 each
   Fireplace
$50
   Furnace replacement
$50
   Garage sales
$5
   Hot water tank replacement
$40
   Irrigation systems
$50
   Landscaping (new lawn installation or drainage)
$25
   Pools (above-ground)
$50
   Pools (in-ground)
$75
   Re-roofing
$40
   Re-siding
$40
   Storage buildings, greenhouses, gazebos and similar structures
$30
 
(Ord. 2004-39, passed 2-18-2004; Ord. 2004-271, passed 12-6-2004; Ord. 2005-36, passed 2-23-2005; Ord. 2005-152, passed 6-20-2005; Ord. 2006-105, passed 5-15-2006; Ord. 2006-247, passed 11-6-2006; Ord. 2007-199, passed 8-20-2007; Ord. 2008-66, passed 5-5-2008; Ord. 2009-272, passed 11-16-2009; Ord. 2012-2, passed 2-21-2012; Ord. 2020-52, passed 6-1-2020)
§ 1424.12 ZONING CODE AND BUILDING CODE COMPLIANCE REQUESTS; APPLICATION FEE.
   Any person requesting a Zoning Code or Building Code compliance request shall first deposit with the Chief Building Official the amount of $200 as a non-refundable application fee for each zoning or building compliance request.
(Ord. 1997-243, passed 11-3-1997; Ord. 2005-152, passed 6-20-2005)
§ 1424.13 PLAN REVISION FEE.
   (a)   A plan revision fee in the amount of $200 shall be charged for the review of any revised non-residential plan that is submitted to the city, subsequent to the issuance of a building permit for the relevant construction project or use. A plan revision fee in the amount of $50 shall be charged for the review of any revised residential plan that is submitted to the city, subsequent to the issuance of a building permit for the relevant construction project or use.
   (b)   The Director of Planning and Community Development and/or his/her designee shall have the discretion to waive a plan revision fee subject to finding that the necessity for submitting the revised plan was initiated at the specific request of the city and that the need for said plan revision could not have otherwise been reasonably prevented by the applicant.
(Ord. 2015-126, passed 7-6-2015)
§ 1424.14 DEFINITIONS.
   PLAN REVISION. Any plan for the construction, reconstruction, removal, alteration, installation, or modification of a building, structure, parking area, landscaping, topography, accessory use, equipment, and/or any other structure or site plan modification that is submitted to the city for review after permits have been issued for the project in question.
(Ord. 2015-126, passed 7-6-2015)
§ 1424.99 PENALTY.
   (a)   Fines. Any construction, work or other action that is regulated under § 1424.11 and which is performed prior to the issuance of the required permit authorizing such construction, work or other action, shall be subject to the assessment of fines as further specified herein. Any fine imposed under this section shall not preclude the application of any additional relevant penalties or actions as prescribed within the Building and Housing Code or any other codified ordinance of the city.
      (1)   Fines doubling the cost of a permit. Any work for which permits are required under § 1424.11 that is commenced without first obtaining the required permit(s), shall result in the doubling of the permit fee as a fine, except as otherwise specified under division (a)(2) below. However, under no circumstance shall a fine of less than $150 be assessed.
      (2)   Fines based on project size. Notwithstanding the provisions of division (a)(1) above, the commencement of any of the project categories specified below without first obtaining the required permit(s) shall result in the assessment of both the permit fee established for the project category under § 1424.11, plus an additional fine of $1 per square foot, or per foot, of project area as specified herein. However, under no circumstance shall a fine of less than $150 be assessed.
Project
Fine
Project
Fine
Decks, porches and patios
$1 per square foot
Driveways
$1 per square foot
Fences, walls, retaining walls and similar structures
$1 per linear foot in length
Relocation of a house or accessory structure
$1 per square foot
Satellite dish
$1 per square foot
Signs
$1 per square foot
Storage building, greenhouses and similar structures
$1 per square foot
Swimming pools (in-ground or above-ground)
$1 per square foot
Wireless communication antennas and towers
$1 per linear foot in height
 
   (b)   Collection of fines.
      (1)   Any fine established under the provisions of this section shall be assessed by the Chief Building Official to the owner of the property in question, and/or to the contractor who has performed the work in question. The assessed fine shall be paid prior to the issuance of any city building permit that would either approve any finished work, and/or authorize the continuation of any unfinished work.
      (2)   Any fine applied under the provisions of this section shall be remitted to the city by the responsible person(s) or entity within 30 days of the date of the notification of the assessing of the fine. If said fine is not paid by the responsible person(s) or entity within 30 days, the fine may be recovered by an action at law in accordance with Chapter 1432 of this Code, or may to the extent permitted by law, be certified to the County Auditor by resolution of City Council and placed on the tax duplicate of the property for collection and shall become a lien on the land.
   (c)   Revocation of contractor registration. Any contractor registered with the city who has performed work without first obtaining the required building permits shall, at the discretion of the Chief Building Official, be subject to the revocation of his or her authorization to perform further work within the city.
   (d)   Appeals. Any determination by a city official to apply the fines or other penalties prescribed under the provisions of this section may be appealed to City Council within 14 days of the date of the notification of the assessing of the fine or other penalty. Said appeal shall be heard at the next available meeting of City Council. City Council shall have the authority to sustain, modify or eliminate, the penalty.
   (e)   Waiver of an assessed fine. The Mayor shall have the discretion, upon petition, to waive any assessed fine upon finding that all of the following apply:
      (1)   The violation for which the fine was assessed could not have been reasonably prevented by the contractor and/or property owner in question;
      (2)   The individual, company or corporation that performed the work has submitted a valid application for a building permit not more than three regular business days of City Hall after the date that the work in question was performed; and
      (3)   The work that was performed has been determined to be in compliance with all City Building Codes, Zoning Codes and all other codified ordinances of the city.
(Ord. 2009-272, passed 11-16-2009; Ord. 2010-128, passed 6-21-2010)