(A) No permit shall be issued by the Building Official until the fees set forth in the following division (G) of this section shall have been paid. Each permit shall show the owner's name, the location of the premises, the operations involved, and shall include a receipt for the amount paid.
(B) Any person, firm, or corporation who performs work for which a permit is required by this chapter without first having secured a permit, shall be deemed in violation and subject to the penalties provided in this chapter.
(1) Emergencies. In case of emergency where there is actual and immediate risk of failure or collapse of a building or structure or the existence of defective equipment or service facilities such as to endanger life or health or such other condition as to require immediate action to make repairs necessary to prevent the occurrence of such failure or collapse or the occurrence of such danger and time available is not sufficient to allow the securing of a permit from the Building Official as required by this chapter, the person, firm, or corporation required to perform such repairs may proceed to do so after having first notified the Building Official of such fact without obtaining a permit as required by this chapter. In case the Building Official is unavailable, notice shall be given to the nearest fire or police official.
(2) Any person who shall commence any installation of work for which a permit is required by this chapter without first having obtained a permit therefor shall be subject to penalties as outlined in § 152.99.
(3) Any person who is legally authorized and subsequently allowed to obtain a permit and who shall commence any installation of work for which a permit is required by this chapter without first having obtained a permit therefor shall be subject to penalties as outlined in Miscellaneous Building Department Fees in division (G) of this section. However, that this requirement shall not apply to emergency work or installations as provided by division (B)(1) of this section, when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work or installation was urgently necessary and that it would have been impractical to have awaited the normal time consumed in application for and issuance of the permit. Nevertheless, even in such emergencies the required permit shall be obtained without unreasonable delay after installation starts, and in no case more than three days in which the office of the Building Official is open for business, or the penalty for work without permit as herein provided shall be charged for the permit. Before issuing such permit, the Building Official shall take necessary steps to determine whether work performed prior to the date of permit and inspection conform to the chapter. Such steps may include but shall not be limited to directing the tearing out of sections of surface work for access to subsurface sections, digging for access to foundations, piping, and other subterranean work and the like. The applicant for the permit shall perform all such work as may be directed at his own expense.
(4) Any person who uses equipment or occupies spaces for which a permit has been issued for construction without first having obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy or completion therefor shall be subject to penalties as outlined in Miscellaneous Building Department Fees in division (G) of this section.
(C) Time limitation of permit. Work authorized by a permit must start within 12 months of the date of plan approval; except that for reasonable cause, the Building Official may grant not more than one extension of time for an additional period of 12 months per paragraph (C)(1). Any permit shall become invalid if work authorized under the permit has had no substantial progress within 12 months of plan approval. A permit shall also become invalid if work is suspended, postponed or abandoned with no substantial progress for a period of six months. In the case of suspension of work, two extensions may be granted for six months each per paragraph (C)(2).
(1) When a permit is about to expire, the owner and/or applicant shall submit a letter to the Building Official stating reasons for and requesting an extension at least ten days prior to the expiration. Should the Building Official determine an extension is justified, he or she may issue an extension upon and payment of a fee of $50.
(2) Ten days prior to the expiration of the permit because work has been suspended, the owner and/or applicant shall submit a letter to the Building Official stating the reasons for and requesting a six-month extension. Should the Building Official determine an extension is justified, he or she may issue an extension upon and payment of a fee of $50. If a second extension of the permit is necessary due to suspension of work, the owner and/or applicant shall submit a letter to the Building Official ten days prior to the expiration of the first extension, stating the reasons for and requesting a second six-month extension. Should the Building Official determine an additional extension is justified, he or she may issue an extension upon and payment of a fee of $50.
When a permit has expired, the Building Official shall issue a stop work order requiring the owner to make conditions safe and informing him that he shall be responsible for obtaining new permits prior to such time that he decides to commence the work. Where work has progressed to a point, the Building Official shall place a notation in the file indicating the extent of work completed.
(D) Revocation of permits. The Building Official may revoke any permit or approval issued under the provisions of this chapter or may stop the work for any of the following reasons:
(1) Whenever the continuance of any work becomes dangerous to life or property;
(2) Whenever there is a violation or alteration of any condition on which the issuance of the permit or approval was based; or
(3) Whenever any false statement or misrepresentation has been made upon the application, drawings, or specifications on which the issuance of the permit or approval was based.
The revocation notice of the permit in every instance shall be in writing and shall be served upon the holder of the permit, the owner, his agent, or the person having charge of the work. Any revocation notice shall be posted upon the building or structure in question by the Building Official. After the notice is received or posted, it shall be unlawful for any person to proceed with any operation for which such a permit was issued. No part of the fees for such permit shall be returned. Revocation of a permit shall be subject to appeal.
(E) Rescinding the revocation. The Building Official may rescind the revocation of the permit in which case the applicant shall pay a fee equal to the original permit fee or $50, whichever is less, or the applicant may appeal to the Ohio Board of Building Appeals for those permits regulated by the Ohio Building Code or the Board of Housing, Building, and Fire Appeals for all other permits, in which case he shall pay the appropriate fee for a hearing.
(F) Records of fees. Records shall be kept by the Building Official of all fees received, and all fees received by said Building Official shall be deposited with the fiscal officer of the city to the credit of the General Fund.
(G) Schedule of fees.
(1) Special considerations. Permits for the following improvements to existing l-, 2-, and 3-family properties (which do not have a rental permit) and individual condominium units do not require a fee:
Reroofing | Accessory Structures | Detached Garages |
Antennae | Swimming Pools/Spas | Fireplaces and Wood Stoves |
Furnace Replacement | Decks | Interior Remodeling |
Air Conditioning (New or Replacement) | Water Heater Replacement | |
Covered Porches | Patio Enclosures | Fences |
Driveway Aprons | ||
Penalty fees, reinspection fees, and use and occupancy without certificate fee will apply when applicable. See miscellaneous building fees below.
(2) Administrative fees.
(a) Processing base fee (every application processed): $50.00. This processing fee will apply to every application processed by the Building Department.
(b) State surcharge fee. Residential: 1% surcharge OR, Non-residential: 3% surcharge. Fees charged by the City of Springdale for all building, mechanical, electrical and fire protection fees as set forth in this schedule, are subject to an additional surcharge from the State of Ohio, imposed by R.C. § 3781.102(f). This additional fee is sent directly to the State of Ohio Board of Building Standards.
(c) Administrative fee notes.
1. Except as stated in division (G)(1) of this section, the fees listed in this schedule are applicable to each application processed by the Building Department.
2. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, appeal hearing, etc.).
(3) Street and sidewalk fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following:
(a) Street aprons. See schedule below. Special event signs allowed under § 93.015 of the City Ordinance permits and fees.
1. Driveway aprons (up to 20 feet wide at curb line): $75.00.
2. Driveway aprons (over 20 feet wide at curb line): $150.00.
(b) Street and sidewalk fee notes. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, appeal hearing, etc.).
(4) Rental permit fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following:
(a) Rental fee: $75.001.
(b) Rental permit fee notes.
1. This fee is intended to address the cost incurred by the Building Official in the initial and one re-review as well as the initial and one re-inspection/certification of any application which is authorized under § 123.04 of the City Ordinances. Additional reviews or inspections shall incur re-review and reinspections fees.
2. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, renting without a permit, appeal hearing, etc.).
(5) Zoning fees1. Processing Base Fee plus the following. As authorized under § 153.555 Fees, the owner or owner's authorized agent shall be responsible for the expenses incurred by the city in reviewing the plans. Such expenses may include any other reasonable expenses directly attributable thereon. Ten percent shall be added to the final expenses to provide for the review of plans by city staff. (Per Ordinance 13-2000)
(a) Concept plan review: $155.00 deposit.
(b) Zone map amendment: $500.00 deposit.
(c) "PUD" zone map amendment: $3,000.00 deposit.
(d) Site development plan review: $2,000.00 deposit.
(e) Administrative appeal (to Planning Commission): No charge.
(f) Conditional use: $200.00.
(g) Zoning fee notes.
1. As authorized under § 153.555 Fees, a deposit is required at the time of application submittal per the fees listed above. When deposit has been depleted to 33%, another deposit will be requested.
2. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, appeal hearing, etc.).
(6) Stormwater management fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following. As authorized under § 151.05, the following fees are assessed.
(a) Area of site work: See schedule below:
Less than or equal to: 43,560 sf (1 acre) | $300.00 |
Between 43,560 and 217,800 sf (5 acres) | $600.00 |
Greater than 217,800 sf | $800.00 |
(b) Stormwater management fee notes. See miscellaneous Building Department fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, appeal hearing, etc.).
(7) Tree preservation fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following. As authorized under § 156.05, the following fees are assessed.
(a) Area of site work. See schedule below:
1. Residential: $75.00.
2. Non-residential/commercial (area of site work). See schedule below:
Less than or equal to: 43,560 sf (1 acre) | $150.00 |
Between 43,560 and 217,800 sf (5 acres) | $300.00 |
Greater than 217,800 sf | $450.00 |
(b) Tree preservation fee notes. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees (re-review, reinspection, penalty, appeal hearing, etc.).
(8) Building fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following.
(a) New construction and additions. See schedule below. (Non-residential & residential) Multiply the building gross area by the cost per square foot factor below. This area includes all covered spaces, whether finished or unfinished, including basements, attached garages, enclosed or unenclosed porches, etc. It does not include the attic or crawl space areas. All fees calculated to the next higher 100 square feet. (Ex: For 155 sf; use 200 sf).
Use Group (Description of Use)
| Cost/sf (Minimum Fee: $300.00) |
Use Group (Description of Use)
| Cost/sf (Minimum Fee: $300.00) |
Residential (1, 2, & 3 family dwellings) | $0.15 |
Residential accessory (sheds, decks, detached garages, etc.) | $0.12 |
Residential R (Multi-Family) | $0.24 |
F, S & U (Factory, Storage & Utility/Miscellaneous) | $0.15 |
B & M (Business & Mercantile) | $0.20 |
H & I (High Hazard & Institutional) | $0.24 |
A & E (Assembly & Education) | $0.27 |
(b) Alterations. See schedule below.
1. Alteration to non-residential construction: 70% of new construction fees. Multiply the affected building area by the cost per square foot factor identified above (for new construction) and multiply by 0.7. (Minimum fee: $300.00)
2. Alterations to residential construction: 50% of new construction fees. Multiply the affected building area by the cost per square foot factor identified above (for new construction) and multiply by 0.5. (Minimum fee: $150.00)
(c) Signs. See schedule below. Special event signs allowed under § 153.461(A) of the Zoning Code are exempt from permits and fees.
Wall & window signs (illuminated) | $.70 per sf (min $100.00) |
Wall & window signs (non-illuminated) | $.50 per sf (min $100.00) |
Projecting signs | $.70 per sf (min $100.00) |
Pole signs | $1.00 per sf (min $100.00) |
Ground and directional signs (>six square feet) | $.70 per sf (min $100.00) |
Directional signs (less than six square feet) | $20 each |
Temporary signs | $75 each |
Real estate signs (less than 25 square feet) | No charge |
Real estate signs (greater than 25 square feet) | $.40 per sf (min $100.00) |
Panel changes on existing signs | $75 each |
(d) Miscellaneous building construction. See schedule below (minimum fee).
1. Reroofing, retaining walls, shoring of buildings, antennae, and miscellaneous structures:
Roof areas over 50,000 sf | $300 each |
Retaining walls over 50 ft in length | $300 each |
Antenna over 50 feet in height | $300 each |
All other miscellaneous structures (pods, temp structures) | $100 each |
2. Swimming pools & spas:
Residential | $75 each |
Non-residential/commercial | $150 each |
3. Temporary tents (each, valid for 30 days): $75 each.
4. Wrecking/demolition: $.03 per sf ($300 max). Permit fees for the wrecking of buildings shall be the sum of $0.03 for each square feet of total floor area or fraction thereof.
5. Moving buildings: $100 each. A surety bond must be deposited with the city in the amount approved by the City Administrator when a building is moved on or across a public street. Such bond to address possible damage to public property and assure payment of any costs incurred by or on behalf of the city.
(e) Building fee notes. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees.
(9) Mechanical fees. Base Fee plus the following (unless with Building Permit):
(a) Non-residential (new construction, additions, alterations). See schedule below. Installation of new or replacement of each heating, air cooling, ventilation (HVAC) system, exhaust systems, gas systems, refrigerant system, and applicable fuel (tanks, piping, etc.) installations, and any equipment associated with such installations.
Cost of Construction
(material and labor for mechanical work) | (Minimum Fee: $150.00) |
Less than or equal to: $100,000 | $20.00 per $1,000 |
Between $100,000 and $400,000 | $2,000.00 plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
Between $400,000 and $1,000,000 | $6,500.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 over $400,000 |
Greater than $1,000,000 | $12,500.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000 |
(b) Residential and multi-family (per residential unit). Sum of the following.
1. New (first) HVAC system (includes gas, water, steam and electric systems): $150.00 (each).
2. Other systems: $120.00 (each).
Includes modifications to existing systems (duct, piping, venting, etc.), replacement of furnace and/or condensing unit, or add air conditioning or heat pump. Does not include inspection of new electrical work.
(c) Mechanical fee notes.
l. All cost of construction fees calculated to next higher $1,000. (For $1,001 use $2,000.)
2. Each separate mechanical system (HVAC, gas, refrigeration, etc.) will be calculated separately.
3. Add electrical fees for any new electrical work.
4. Multi-family projects use residential fees for each individual unit.
5. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees.
(10) Plumbing fees.
(a) Hamilton County Public Health. All plumbing approvals/permits and inspections are conducted by Hamilton County. All required inspections must be completed before certificates are issued by the city. Contact them at: (513) 946-7800 https://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/ services/for-businesses/programs/plumbing/
(11) Electrical fees. Base Fee plus the following (unless with building permit).
(a) Non-residential construction - new, additions and alterations. Sum of the following:
Minimum fee of $150.00 will be assessed at time of application. Additional fees as listed below may be assessed after plan review.
1. Service size in amps x $0.60 ($150.00 minimum) plus;
2. Number of lighting and power circuits up to 30 amps x $5.00 plus;
3. Number of circuits over 30 amps and transformers (3 - 500 KVA) x $15.00.
(b) Multi-family construction (multiple single family). Sum of the following:
1. New construction, addition and alteration: $150.00 (each unit).
(c) Residential construction. See schedule below:
1. Each new building service and wiring: $150.00.
2. All other systems (one trip): $75.00 each.
(d) Construction temporary, alteration/repair of electric only: $75.00. (One inspection & meter release) (one trip).)
(e) Swimming pools. See schedule below:
1. Residential above ground (pool circuit and bonding (one trip): $75.00.
2. Residential below ground (pool circuit and bonding (two trips): $100.00.
3. Non-residential: Use non-residential schedule.
(f) Electrical fee notes. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees.
(12) Fire protection fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following:
(a) Sprinkler systems. Sum of the following:
1. Outside fire protection pit | $150.00 |
2. Fire line with no fire hydrants (one trip) | $75.00 |
Fire hydrants (each) | $75.00 |
3. Fire pumps | $300.00 |
4. Limited area suppression | $150.00 |
5. Fire suppression system (area of work): See schedule below | |
Less than or equal to: 10,000 sf | $25 per 1,000 sf ($150.00 min) |
Between 10,000 and 50,000 sf | $250.00 plus $15.00 per 1,000 sf over 10,000 sf |
Greater than 50,000 sf | $850.00 plus $5.00 per 1,000 sf over 50,000 sf |
(b) Alternative automatic fire extinguishing systems (kitchen hoods, pre-action systems, etc.).
Cost of Construction (material and labor for installed work) | |
Less than or equal to: $100,000 | $20.00 per $1,000 ($150.00 min) |
Between $100,000 and $500,000 | $2,000.00 plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $100,000 |
Between $500,000 and $1,000,000 | $8,000.00 plus $10.00 per $1,000 over $500,000 |
Greater than $1,000,000 | $13,000.00 plus $5.00 per $1,000 |
(c) Fire alarm systems. Sum of the following:
1. Fire alarm system (new): $2.00 per sf ($150.00 min).
2. Fire alarm system (alteration): $1.00 per sf ($150.00 min).
(d) Fire protection notes.
1. Areas that are a fractional part of 1,000 sf (square feet) will be charged at the full 1,000 sf rate.
2. Costs that are a fractional part of $1,000 will be charged at the full $1,000 rate.
3. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees.
(13) Flood control fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following:
(a) Residential structures: $70.00. (One, two and three family dwellings, MH, garages, additions, and accessory buildings.)
(b) Non-residential structures: $150.00. (Commercial use buildings, additions and alterations, residential buildings greater than three family.)
(c) Appeal hearing for Flood Control Ordinance.
1. Residential: $150.00
2. Non-residential/commercial: $250.00
(d) Flood plain development fee notes.
1. A separate application for flood control and fees are applicable on all development when property is located in special flood hazard (100-year flood plain) areas.
2. See Miscellaneous Building Department Fees below for additional applicable fees.
(14) Miscellaneous Building Department fees and notes.
(a) Administrative fees. Processing Base Fee plus the following:
1. Certificate of Occupancy (CO) or Certificate of Completion (CC)
a. CO or CC (with current application): Included.
b. Change/use, replacement CO or CC2: $150 each2.
c. Conditional (temporary) Certificate of Occupancy: $75 each.
2. Plan review fee4.
a. Initial review of plans: Included.
b. Additional reviews (unless part of phased approval): $75 each.
3. Phased approval/partial permit: $100.00 each.
4. Application extension fee: $60.00 each.
5. Reinspection fees5 (partial passed or failed inspections, per trip): $75.00 each.
6. After hours inspection: $150/HR ($600 minimum).
7. Requested survey/consultation at site (counts as an inspection trip): Included.
8. Scanning fee.
a. Documents up to 11x14 (including specs): $1.00 (per side).
b. Documents larger than 11x14 up to 36x42: $5.00 each scan.
9. Application and hearing of Board of Housing, Building and Fire Appeals.
a. Residential: $100.00.
b. Non-residential/commercial: $150.00.
10. Penalty fees (permit fee plus each applicable penalty fee).
a. Work started without permit:
Residential: $75.00;
Non-residential/commercial3: Double all permit fees (max $2,000).
b. Renting without a permit: $150.00.
c. Missed inspection fee5:
Residential: $75.00;
Non-residential/commercial: $150.00.
d. Use of equipment or occupancy without valid certificate:
Residential: $75.00;
Non-residential/commercial: $500.00.
11. Refund of fees.
a. Before plan review begins: 100% (after deducting base fee).
b. After plan review begins: 50% (after deducting base fee).
c. After first inspection: No refund of fees.
d. Processing base fee is non-refundable (unless error by Department).
12. Other work not clearly defined in this fee schedule will be the base fee with balance to be determined by Building Department Director.
(b) Miscellaneous Building Department fee notes.
1. Payment of fees. An invoice will be generated and sent via email to the applicant for payment on the Online Citizen Portal - Permits and Online Citizen Portal - Rentals. The city can accept cash, checks or credit cards (with additional processing fee) in the office for payment of fees. Fees are calculated and posted as due at the following stages:
a. Submittal of application. All of the applicable fees outlined in the fee schedule are due with the initial submittal of the application and construction drawings. Payment is due before documents are reviewed.
b. Approval of plans. Several fees (such as plan review, professional fees, mechanical, and various electrical fees, etc.) must be determined after review of the submittal documents. Payment is due before permit is issued.
c. Completion of inspections. Additional fees may be added during construction which could include failed inspections, additional and/or re-inspection (per trip) fees. Payment is due prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Completion/Occupancy.
2. Fee includes one field inspection to verify that all life safety requirements and generation of new Certificate of Occupancy.
3. For non-residential/commercial projects, the penalty fee for work started without permits is double the calculated permit fee, plus the permit fee.
4. Plan review fees are assessed for each department (Building, Engineer, etc.) re-review of deficient submittals and assessed for each review of additional data or minor plan change submittals.
5. Required inspections (one each) are included with permit fees outlined in this schedule. Reinspections required due to failed, partial passed, and no access are charged a reinspection fee. Work covered without inspections is a missed inspection fee.
6. If an application is closed or cancelled due to inactivity or expiration, all application fees (as applicable for the new permit) are required for re-instatement of an application.
(H) Definitions of terms used heretofore.
(1) ALTERATIONS. A change or rearrangement in a building or its mechanical equipment; or the moving of same from one location to another. The term "alter" in its various modes and tenses and its particular forms refers to the making of all alterations.
(2) BUILDING. Any construction built or used for the shelter or enclosure of persons, animals, or chattels, and any part of the construction divided by required fire separations. The term "building" shall be construed as if followed by the words "or structure or part thereof."
(3) SQUARE FEET, S.F. When fees are listed per square foot (S.F.) or per 100 S.F., the area shall be measured to the outside surfaces of the outside walls and shall include all stories including basements and all porches and canopies. When measuring area of signs they shall be measured as the least rectangle which encompasses the entire sign face. For signs consisting of individual letters the area shall be determined by surrounding them with a rectangle which encompasses the extreme edges of the entire message and/or logo. When the actual area is a fraction of a S.F. or 100 S.F., the area shall be rounded up to the next highest S.F. or 100 S.F., as applicable, to determine the fee.
(4) DWELLING. Any building or portion thereof which is designed or used exclusively for residence purpose.
(5) ESTIMATED COST. The cost of construction as stated by the applicant and approved by the Building Official or his representative, including labor and materials, based on a fair market value.
(6) FAMILY. One or two individuals; or two or more individuals all of whom are related by blood, marriage, adoption, or foster parent custody, and who live as a single housekeeping unit.
(7) REPAIRS. The renewal or replacement of any existing part or parts of a building for maintenance purpose only, in keeping with its existing type construction and occupancy.
(Ord. 83-1983, passed 12-21-83; Am. Ord. 21-1989, passed 4-5-89; Am. Ord. 36-1993, passed 6-2-93; Am. Ord. 72-1997, passed 10-15-97; Am. Ord. 58-2001, passed 12-5-01; Am. Ord. 18-2003, passed 5-7-03; Am. Ord. 34-2003, passed 9-3-03; Am. Ord. 11-2005, passed 2-2-05; Am. Ord. 33-2006, passed 5-17-06; Am. Ord. 5-2013, passed 2-20-13; Am. Ord. 40-2022, passed 12-21-22)