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Saint Joseph County, IN Code of Ordinances
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INDIANA CODE OF ORDINANCES
TITLE I: GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE III: ADMINISTRATION
TITLE V: PUBLIC WORKS
TITLE VII: TRAFFIC CODE
TITLE IX: GENERAL REGULATIONS
TITLE XI: BUSINESS REGULATIONS
TITLE XIII: GENERAL OFFENSES
TITLE XV: LAND USAGE
TABLE OF SPECIAL ORDINANCES
APPENDIX: SCHEDULE OF FINES AND FEES
PARALLEL REFERENCES
APPENDIX: SCHEDULE OF FINES AND FEES
 
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
10.99
General code penalty:
First violation
not exceeding $2,500.00
-
-
Second and subsequent violations
not exceeding $7,500.00
-
-
32.02(F)
The filing fees for the following items submitted to the Area Plan Commission for unincorporated St. Joseph County, the City of South Bend, and the Towns of Lakeville, New Carlisle, North Liberty, Osceola, and Roseland shall be as follows:
below:
79-09
9-9-2009
 
Petition Type
2019
Petition Type
2019
AREA BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
   Variances
      First variance
      Each additional variance

$125.00
$50.00
   Special use/special exception use
   Each additional variance
$300.00
$50.00
   Conditional use
   Each additional variance
$300.00
$50.00
   Administrative appeals
$300.00
SUBDIVISION SUBMITTALS
   Major Primary
$800.00
   Major Secondary
$800.00
   Minor, combined Primary and Secondary
$500.00
   Replat, combined Primary and Secondary
$300.00
   Re-recording
$100.00
   Type 1 Corrective
$100.00
   Type 2 Corrective
$100.00
   Type 3 Corrective
$125.00
   Plat Vacation
$250.00
ZONING SUBMITTALS
   Single Family
$200.00
   Other than Single Family
$500.00
   Planned Unit Development (PUD)
$1,000.00
SITE PLANS
PUD - Concept Plan
No Fee
PUD - Secondary Approval
$350.00
PUD - Minor Modification
$200.00
Final Site Plans - minor modification
$200.00
COMBINED HEARING PETITIONS
   Additional fee for special use and special exception use
$200.00
   Additional fee for each variance
$50.00
OTHER FEES
   Improvement Location Permits
      Fences - Non-residential
      New construction/exterior expansion
      Interior remodel
      Signs (separate fee per type)
      Temporary Uses/Tents
$50.00
$100.00
$50.00
$50.00
$50.00
   Non-conformance Certificates
$100.00
   Re-advertise a Petition
$75.00
   Petition to vacate public ways or public places
$200.00
   Rezoning Sign (reusable)
$5.00
   Written Commitments
$100.00
Zoning Verifications
      *Includes local and state agency
      forms;
       massage parlors
$50.00
      *Requiring research such as zoning
       history; mapping; non-conforming
       uses; providing available
      documentation
$100.00
   Build/Rebuild Letter (per lot/parcel)
$50.00
   Recording Fees
St. Joseph County Auditor and Recorder Schedule
   Member Jurisdictions
Per respective ordinance or resolution
 
(Am. Ord. 48-15, passed 9-8-2015; Ord. 76-17, passed 11-14-2017; Ord. 66-18, passed 12-4-2018; Am. Ord. 59-19, passed 7-9-2019)
 
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
33.49(B)
Emergency Management: Noncompliance with emergency orders; obstruction or impersonation of EM personnel, fine
$2,500.00
124- 2000
10-10-2000
34.02(B)
County Election Board vote tabulation fee
not to exceed $5.00
27-82
- -
34.03(C)
Enhanced emergency telephone system, monthly service fee per telephone access line
$0.22
43-88
- -
34.04(A)
Real and personal property tax liability, annual
$25.00
7-93
- -
34.05(A)
Health care related services, County Jail:
   Co-payment
$10.00
87-91
- -
34.05(B)
   Prescription handling fee
$3.00
87-91
- -
34.06
Fees for copies of documents:
(A) Photocopies (letter-, legal-, and ledger-size)
$0.05/page
105-99
10-12-1999
(B) Aerial maps or photos:
    (1) Aerial maps or photos
–
105-99
10-12-1999
   (2) First page (sheet)
$5.00
105-99
10-12-1999
   (3) Each additional page (sheet)
$2.00
105-99
10-12-1999
(C) Facsimile transmissions
$1.00/page
105-99
10-12-1999
(D) Certification of documents (fee shall be in addition to any document fee)
$1.00
105-99
10-12-1999
(E) District maps (townships and precincts)
$0.10
105-99
10-12-1999
(F) Pursuant to I.C. 33-37-5-1, County Clerk shall collect a fee per page for a copy of any document
$1.00
59-08
8-12-2008
34.15(A)
Petty Cash Fund requirements:
(A) Area Plan Commission
$25.00
-
- -
(B) Auditor
$40.00
-
- -
(C) Building Department
$50.00
-
- -
(D) South Bend Traffic Violation Collection
$100.00
48-03
5-7-2003
(E) Clerk-Mishawaka-Support
$100.00
-
- -
(F) Clerk-Mishawaka-Traffic Court
$50.00
56-02
5-14-2002
(G) Clerk-Mishawaka-Drawer #2
$100.00
56-02
5-14-2002
(H) Clerk-South Bend-Support
$250.00
-
- -
(I) Clerk-Non Support Collections
$75.00
48-03
5-7-2003
(J) Community Based Corrections
$40.00
-
- -
(K) Health Department
$1,400.00
93-20
12-8-20
(L) Highway Department
$25.00
(M) Park Department
$1,000.00
35-10
4-13-2010
(N) Park Department Non-Reverting
$900.00
35-10
4-13-2010
(O) Recorder
$150.00
51-98
6-9-1998
(P) Sheriff
$25.00
-
- -
(Q) Small Claims Court
$200.00
48-03
5-7-2003
(R) So. Bend Traffic and Misdemeanor
$300.00
48-03
5-7-2003
(S) Treasurer
$2,000.00
76-97
7-8-1997
(T) Welfare Department
$200.00
-
- -
(U) Small Claims Court-Mishawaka
$25.00
-
- -
(V) Clerk-Non-Support Collections-Mishawaka
$50.00
-
- -
(W) Clerk-Probate Court, Juvenile Justice Center
$50.00
60-97
6-10-1997
34.16(C)
Tax levy rate on each $100.00 assessed valuation of all taxable personal and real property within the county
$0.30
89-78
- -1978
34.18(D) (1)
Tax levy rate on each $100.00 assessed valuation of all taxable personal and real property within the county
$0.10
22-8
- -1981
34.22(B)
Portage Manor Farm Operating Fund, quarterly balance
$30,000.00
75-86
- -1986
34.24(C)
Fees for Plat Book Fund
$5.00
46-09
6-9-2009
34.25(C)
Drug Testing Fee Fund, unencumbered balance
$10,000.00
21-91
- -
34.26(C)
Adult Probation Drug Testing Fee Fund, unencumbered balance
$10,000.00
30-92
- -
34.27(B)
Prisoner reimbursement payment amount
$30.00
65-98
7-14-1998
34.30(B)
Medical care for jail inmate, co-payment fee
$15.00
101-04
9-14-2004
34.45
Administrative fees:
   Copy machine duplicate (letter-, legal- and ledger-size)
$0.05/page
50-05
5-10-2005
   Criminal history
$10.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   Fingerprinting (non-prisoners)
$5.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   Employment record check
$5.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   Document search
$5.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   8-inch x 10-inch photo (black and white)
$5.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   8-inch x 10-inch photo (color)
$7.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   Microfilm copy
$3.00
50-05
5-10-2005
   Sheriff mortgage foreclosure sale
$200.00
38-08
5-13-2008
34.49(A)
Supplemental recording fee
$3.00
97-95
- -
34.50(A)
Sex or violent offender:
   Registration fee
$50.00/ year
90-07
10-9-2007
   Address change fee
$5.00
90-07
10-9-2007
34.51(G)
Bad check service charge
$20.00
69-07
8-14-2007
34.52
Standard DRCB fees (per party) based on services rendered
   Intake screen
$50.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Mediation
$50.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Mediation case management (up to 1 year)
$100.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Case management (up to 1 year)
$200.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Focused evaluation (1 issue)
$200.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Focused evaluation (2+ issues)
$400.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Comprehensive evaluation
$800.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Missed office appointment
$10.00
146-11
12-6-2011
   Missed home visit appointment
$25.00
146-11
12-6-2011
34.53
County Coroner service fee for non-county services
$400.00
41-17
6-13-2017
 
DISCOUNTED FEES BASED ON AREA MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME & FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Family or Household Unit Size
No Fee
25% Pay
50% Pay
75% Pay
100% Pay
250%
300%
350%
400%
>400%
DISCOUNTED FEES BASED ON AREA MEDIAN FAMILY INCOME & FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
Family or Household Unit Size
No Fee
25% Pay
50% Pay
75% Pay
100% Pay
250%
300%
350%
400%
>400%
1
$28,725
$34,470
$40,215
$45,960
$45,961
2
$38,775
$46,530
$54,285
$62,040
$62,041
3
$48,825
$58,590
$68,355
$78,120
$78,121
4
$58,875
$70,650
$82,425
$94,200
$94,201
5
$68,925
$82,710
$96,495
$110,280
$110,281
6
$78,975
$94,770
$110,565
$126,360
$126,361
7
$89,025
$106,830
$124,635
$142,440
$142,441
8
$99,075
$118,890
$138,705
$158,520
$158,521
For each additional person add
$10,050
$12,060
$14,070
$16,080
 
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
35.05(B) (6)(c)
Poverty wage
$8.80/hour
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(B)
Total construction cost
$750,000.00
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)1.c.
Self-sufficiency wage
$12.90/ hour
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)2.
Mean hourly wage rate
$17.37/ hour
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)3.
Out-of-pocket costs
$3,000.00
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)5.
Certified training or educational courses
$500.00/ employee
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)6.
Dependent care, day care, annual limit
$5,000.00/ employee
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)7.
Value of transportation assistance
at least $150.00/ employee
24-09
5-12-2009
35.06(C) (1)(d)8.
Value of home ownership program
at least $150.00/ employee
24-09
5-12-2009
35.30(B)
Tax abatement application fees:
   Real property
$400.00
24-09
5-12-2009
   Personal property
$400.00
24-09
5-12-2009
   Annual processing fee
$250.00
24-09
5-12-2009
35.99(B) (1)
Failure to file annual report, fine
up to $2,500.00
24-09
5-12-2009
35.99(B) (2)
Failure to provide sufficient evidence, maximum fine
up to $2,500.00
24-09
5-12-2009
50.99(B)
Violation of §§ 50.25–50.32, fine
not to exceed $1,000.00
101-78
- -1978
50.99(C)
Violations of §§ 50.45–50.75:
not more than:
   First offense
$500.00
98-78
- -1978
   Second offense
$1,000.00
98-78
- -1978
   Third and subsequent offenses
$1,000.00
98-78
- -1978
51.99(A)
Violations of Ch. 51:
Not more than:
   First offense
$500.00
58-07
7-17-2007
   Second offense
$1,000.00
58-07
7-17-2007
   Subsequent offenses
$1,500.00
58-07
7-17-2007
52.999(A)(1)
Violations of §§ 52.001 – 52.014:
Not more than:
   First offense
$500.00
78-07
9-11-2007
   Second offense
$1,000.00
78-07
9-11-2007
   Subsequent offenses
$1,500.00
78-07
9-11-2007
52.999(B)(2)
Violations of §§ 52.030 – 52.051:
Not more than
   First offense
$500.00
38-05
4-12-2005
   Second offense
$1,000.00
38-05
4-12-2005
   Subsequent offenses
$1,500.00
38-05
4-12-2005
52.999(C)(2)
Violations of §§ 52.065 – 52.077:
Not more than:
   First offense
$500.00
103-98
10-14-1997
   Second offense
$1,000.00
103-98
10-14-1997
   Subsequent offenses
$1,500.00
103-98
10-14-1997
53.03(D)
SWPPP filing fee
$150.00
33-06
4-11-2006
53.99(A)
Land disturbance without SWPPP and notification, fine
$1,000.00
33-06
4-11-2006
53.99(B) (3)
Violation of a site’s SWPPP, second offense: Civil penalty
$250.00
33-06
4-11-2006
53.99(B) (4)
Violation of a site’s SWPPP, third offense: Civil penalty
$500.00
33-06
4-11-2006
70.21(F)
Violations of speed limits set forth in Chapter 74, Schedule I and as described in § 70.21:
(1)   For a violation involving speeding not more than 20 miles per hour over the posted speed limit: for each mile over the speed limit
$1.00
38-05
5-10-2005
(2)   For a violation involving speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit: for each mile over the speed limit
$3.00
38-05
5-10-2005
Further punishments or penalties: the amount of judgment being entered against such person shall not exceed $500.00.
38-05
5-10-2005
70.51
Traffic violations:
   Parking violation
$2.00
132-78
- -1978
   Other violations
$25.00
132-78
- -1978
70.99
Fine, violation of Title VII
Not less than $2.00, nor more than $100.00
132-78
- -1978
71.20
Violation of handicapped parking areas, fine
$50.00
15-87
- -
72.05
Permit for movement of mobile homes, fee
$25.00
1971-1
- -1971
73.40
Fees, for Oversized/Overweight vehicle travelling routes on county-controlled roads:
   Initial permit fee
$100.00
41-20
6-9-2020
   If the route goes over a bridge or structure of at least 60 feet, an additional fee will be added to the initial fee.
at least $150.00 additional
41-20
6-9-2020
   If the County hires an outside consultant to analyze the requested loading condition and its impact on the bridge, add:
the actual cost of the consultant review that is above the $150.00
41-20
6-9-2020
Fines, failure for Oversized/Overweight vehicles to obtain an “Oversized/Overweight Permit” from the Division of Public Works:
   First offense
$500.00
41-20
6-9-2020
   Second offense
$1,000.00
41-20
6-9-2020
   Every offense thereafter
$1,500.00
41-20
6-9-2020
73.99(A)
Violations of §§ 73.01–73.11, fine
not more than $500.00
66-97
6-10-1997
73.99(B)
Violations of § 73.11, fine
$100.00
88-03
9-9-2003
90.31(I)
Failure to inoculate, penalty
$75.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(A)
Controlled animal permit, non-refundable application fee
$500.00
10-07
1-9-2007
   Annual fee, per animal
$100.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(B)
Pet shop permit, annual fee
$250.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
90.60(C)
Dangerous animal permit, annual fee, per animal
$100.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(D)
Public nuisance animal permit, annual fee or until the animal is no longer deemed a public nuisance
$100.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(E)
Animal performance permit, per day
$100.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(F)
Minor breeder permit
$100.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
90.60(G)
Major breeder permit
$250.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
90.60(H)
Kennel/cattery permit, annual fees:
   1-15 dogs/cats
$150.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007;
5-9-2017
   16-25 dogs/cats
$200.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
   26 or more dogs/cats
$250.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007;
5-9-2017
90.60(I)
Omnibus permit, yearly
$300.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007;
5-9-2017
90.60(K)
Shelter permit, annual fee
$100.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60(L)
Exterminator permit, annual fee
$50.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.60 (N)
County chicken permit, annual fee
$20.00
33-17
5-9-2017
90.61(B)
Impoundment/redemption fees:
below:
10-07;
33-17
1-9-2007;
5-9-2017
 
First Redemption*
Second Redemption*
Third Redemption*
Fourth & Subsequent Redemptions**
First Redemption*
Second Redemption*
Third Redemption*
Fourth & Subsequent Redemptions**
$25.00 - first day
$50.00 - first day
$75.00 - first day and Dangerous dog license or nuisance license
$250.00 fine for Dangerous dog license or nuisance license
$12.00 per additional day
$12.00 per additional day
$12.00 per additional day
$20.00 per additional day
Microchip fee as applicable
Microchip fee as applicable
Microchip fee as applicable
Microchip fee as applicable
Licensing fee
Licensing fee
Licensing fee
Licensing fee
Veterinary fees**
Veterinary fees**
Veterinary fees**
Veterinary fees**
No/invalid rabies vaccination fine $25.00
No/invalid rabies vaccination fine $50.00
No/invalid rabies vaccination fine $75.00
No/invalid rabies vaccination fine $100.00
* In a 12-month period
** Based on the discretion and findings of the Animal Control Agency and collection of veterinary fees.
 
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
90.64(A)
Expired license; if the animal does not have an applicable county tag within 30 days from the time that the tag becomes invalid then there will be a fine
$50.00
10-07
1-9-2007
90.64(D )
1-year county tags sold to veterinarians:
(1) Altered and microchipped, yearly
$5.00
10-07
1-9-2007
(2) Altered and non-microchipped, yearly
$10.00
10-07
1-9-2007
(3) Non altered and microchipped, yearly
$30.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
(4) Unaltered and non-microchipped, yearly
$50.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
90.99(A)
Violation of Ch. 90:
   First offense, minimum fine
   not to exceed
$25.00 $2,500.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
   Second or subsequent offenses
   not to exceed
$50.00
$7,500.00
10-07; 33-17
1-9-2007; 5-9-2017
91.99
Each violation of Ch. 91, fine
not less than $10.00 nor more than $1,000.0 0
42-02
4-9-2002
92.99(B) (3)
Violation of any provision of §§ 92.01 through 92.07: penalty provisions of this chapter may be satisfied by payment of the sum of $50 to the Traffic Violations Bureau without the incurrence of court costs.
$50.00
70-90
- -
92.99(C)
Violations of §§ 92.15 through 92.17: Except as noted in § 92.99(C):
83-09
10-13- 2009
   First offense
$100.00
83-09
10-13- 2009
   Second offense
$250.00
83-09
10-13- 2009
In no case shall the fine exceed $2,500.00 for the first such incident or $7,500.00 for subsequent incidents.
83-09
10-13- 2009
94.03(B)
False alarms user fee, each additional false alarm after third within calendar year, with Police Department response
$100.00
20-07
2-20- 2007
94.99(A)
Each violation of Ch. 94:
   First violation
$100.00
33-86
- -
   Each violation thereafter
$200.00
33-86
- -
96.09(A)
Smoking regulations, violations charges to manager/owner/ operator:
 
(1) First violation
Verbal warning
04-06
1-17- 2006
(2) Second violation
Written warning
04-06
1-17- 2006
(3) Third violation
A fine of $100.00
04-06
1-17- 2006
(4) Fourth violation
A fine of $200.00
04-06
1-17- 2006
(5) For each additional violation
Fine not exceedin g $500.00
04-06
1-17- 2006
96.09(G)
A person who smokes in an area where smoking is prohibited by the provisions of Ch. 96
fine not exceedin g $50.00
04-06
1-17- 2006
110.04
Transient merchant’s license
$100.00 per each 6-month period
16-87
- -
111.01( D)
Secondhand store license fee, annual
$50.00
01-89
- -
111.02( A)(2)
Violation of Ch. 111, doing business without a license
$25.00
01-89
- -
111.17( B)
Precious metals dealer, annual license fee
$100.00
30-82
4-13- 1982
111.18( B)
Precious metals promoter’s license, annual license fee
$25.00
30-82
4-13- 1982
111.42
Application fee for permit to sell drug-related paraphernalia
$250.00
58-82
8-10- 1982
111.46
Permit renewal fee for permit to sell drug-related paraphernalia
$250.00
58-82
8-10- 1982
111.99( B)
Violation of the provisions of § 110.01, fine
not less than $100.00 or more than $2,500.0 0
01-89
- -
111.99( C)
Each violation of §§ 111.15 through 111.22, fine
not less than $100.00 nor more than $1,000.0 0
30-82
4-13- 1982
111.99( D)
Any person or business enterprise violating any provision of §§ 111.40 through 111.41, fine
not less than $500.00 and not more than $2,500.0 0
58-82
8-10- 1982
112.03
Permit application fee for circus, carnival, sideshow, street fair or similar:
   First day of performance or display
300.00
14-79
- -1979
   Each additional day
50.00
14-79
- -1979
113.99
Violations of Ch. 113:
   First offense, not more than
$500.00
16-03
2-11-203
   Second offense, not more than
$1,000.0 0
16-03
2-11-203
   Third and subsequent offenses, not more than
$1,500.0 0
16-03
2-11-203
114.99
Tattooing regulations, any violations:
   First offense
not more than $500.00
96-02
9-10- 2002
   Second offense
not more than $1,000.0 0
96-02
9-10- 2002
   Third offense and each subsequent offense
not more than $1,500.0 0
96-02
9-10- 2002
115.03(J )
Application fee for sexually oriented business permit, nonrefundable
$100.00
161- 2000
12-12-2000
115.06
Sexually oriented business, annual fee
$200.00
161- 2000
12-12-2000
115.13
Sexually oriented business employee license, permit fee
$25.00
161- 2000
12-12-2000
115.99
Violates of provisions of this chapter, fine
not to exceed $2,500.0 0 for each violation
161- 2000
12-12-2000
116.99
Violation of this chapter, fine:
   First offense
not more than $500.00
22-07
2-20-2007
   Second
$1,000.0 0
22-07
2-20-2007
   For each subsequent offense
not more than $2,500.00
22-07
2-20-2007
130.26
Civil penalty for property found to be chronic nuisance property
up to $100.00 per day
09-02
1-8-2002
130.99( B)
Violations of §§ 130.01 through 130.06:
   First offense
not less than $100.00
55-04
5-11- 2004
   Second offense
not less than $250.00
55-04
5-11- 2004
   Third and subsequent offenses
not less than $500.00
55-04
5-11- 2004
   For any violation
nor more than $2,500.00
55-04
5-11- 2004
130.99( C)
Each violation or failure of §§ 130.40 through 130.44, fine
not less than $2,500.00
67-03
7-8-2003
130.99( D)
Each violation of §§ 130.55 through 130.57, fine
not less than $1,000.0 0 or more than $2,500.00
78-99
7-13- 1999
131.99( B)
Any violation of the provisions of §§ 131.20 through 131.36, fine
not more than $2,500.00
29-91
- -
131.99( C)
Violation of §§ 131.50 through 131.53, fine
not to exceed $1,000.0 0
84-79
- -
132.99
Parent whose child commits a curfew violation per 132.06:
   First offense
$25.00
3-95
- -
   Second offense within a 1-year period, a fine plus court cost:
$100.00
3-95
- -
   Third offense and every subsequent offense within a 1-year period, a fine plus court costs
$200.00
3-95
- -
150.02( B)
Filing fees:
   (1) Variances and appeals
$85.00
77-07
9-11-2007
   (2) Special uses
$300.00
77-07
9-11-2007
   (3) Each variance filed simultaneously with another
    variance or special use
$45.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.02( C)
Improvement location permits:
   (1) First term
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12-2016
   (2) Renewal
$45.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.02( D)
Document process fees:
   (1) Zoning verification only
$40.00
14-09; 4-16
2-10- 2009; 1- 12-2016
   (2) All other documents
$50.00
14-09
2-10-2009
150.17( A)(1)
(d) Minimum Fee
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
150.17( A)(2)
Estimated construction costs, permit fees:
below:
82-11
8-16-2011
$1.00 to 3,000.00
$40.00
4-16
1-12-2016
$3.001.00 to 4,000.00
$45.00
$4,001.00 to 5,000.00
$50.00
$5,001.00 to 6,000.00
$55.00
$6,001.00 to 7,000.00
$60.00
$7,001.00 to 8,000,00
$65.00
$8,001.00 to 9,000.00
$70.00
$9,001.00 to 10,000.00
$75.00
$10,001.00 to 11,000.00
$80.00
$11,001.00 to 12,000.00
$85.00
$12,001.00 to 13,000.00
$90.00
$13,001.00 to 14,000.00
$95.00
$14,001.00 to 15,000.00
$100.00
$15,001.00 to 16,000.00
$105.00
$16,001.00 to 17,000.00
$110.00
$17,001.00 to 18,000.00
$115.00
82-11
8-16-2011
$18,001.00 to 19,000.00
$118.00
$19,001.00 to 20,000.00
$121.00
$20,001.00 to 21,000.00
$124.00
$21,001.00 to 22,000.00
$127.00
$22,001.00 to 23,000.00
$130.00
$23,001.00 to 24,000.00
$133.00
$24,001.00 to 25,000.00
$136.00
$25,001.00 to 26,000.00
$139.00
$26,001.00 to 27,000.00
$142.00
$27,001.00 to 28,000.00
$145.00
$28,001.00 to 29,000.00
$148.00
$29,001.00 to 30,000.00
$151.00
$30,001.00 to 31,000.00
$154.00
$31,001.00 to 32,000.00
$157.00
$32,001.00 to 33,000.00
$160.00
$33,001.00 to 34,000.00
$163.00
$34,001.00 to 35,000.00
$166.00
$35,001.00 to 36,000.00
$169.00
$36,001.00 to 37,000.00
$172.00
$37,001.00 to 38,000.00
$175.00
$38,001.00 to 39,000.00
$178.00
$39,001.00 to 40,000.00
$181.00
$40,001.00 to 41,000.00
$184.00
$41,001.00 to 42,000.00
$187.00
$42,001.00 to 43,000.00
$190.00
$43,001.00 to 44,000.00
$193.00
$44,001.00 to 45,000.00
$196.00
$45,001.00 to 46,000.00
$199.00
$46,001.00 to 47,000.00
$202.00
$47,001.00 to 48,000.00
$205.00
$48,001.00 to 49,000.00
$208.00
$49,001.00 to 50,000.00
$211.00
$50,001.00 to 51,000.00
$214.00
$51,001.00 10 52,000.00
$217.00
$52,001.00 to 53,000.00
$220.00
$53,001.00 to 54,000.00
$223.00
$54,001.00 to 55,000.00
$226.00
$55,001.00 to 56,000.00
$229.00
$56,001.00 to 57,000.00
$232.00
$57,001.00 to 58,000.00
$235.00
$58,001.00 to 59,000.00
$237.00
$59,001.00 to 60,000.00
$239.00
$60,001.00 to 61,000.00
$241.00
$61,001.00 to 62,000.00
$243.00
$62,001.00 to 63,000.00
$245.00
$63,001.00 to 64,000.00
$247.00
$64,001.00 to 65,000.00
$249.00
$65,001.00 to 66,000.00
$251.00
$66,001.00 to 67,000.00
$253.00
$67,001.00 to 68,000.00
$255.00
$68,001.00 to 69,000.00
$257.00
$69,001.00 to 70,000.00
$259.00
$70,001.00 to 71,000.00
$261.00
$71,001.00 to 72,000.00
$263.00
$72,001.00 to 73,000.00
$265.00
$73,001.00 to 74,000.00
$267.00
$74,001.00 to 75,000.00
$269.00
$75,001.00 to 76,000.00
$271.00
$76,001.00 to 77,000.00
$273.00
$77,001.00 to 78,000.00
$275.00
$78,001.00 to 79,000.00
$277.00
$79,001.00 to 80,000.00
$279.00
$80,001.00 to 81,000.00
$281.00
$81,001.00 to 82,000.00
$283.00
$82,001.00 to 83,000.00
$285.00
$83,001.00 to 84,000.00
$287.00
$84,001.00 to 85,000.00
$289.00
$85,001.00 to 86,000.00
$291.00
$86,001.00 to 87,000.00
$293.00
$87,001.00 to 88,000.00
$295.00
$88,001.00 to 89,000.00
$297.00
$89,001.00 to 90,000.00
$299.00
$90,001.00 to 91,000.00
$301.00
$91,001.00 to 92,000.00
$303.00
$92,001.00 to 93,000.00
$305.00
$93,001.00 to 94,000.00
$307.00
$94,001.00 to 95,000.00
$309.00
$95,001.00 to 96,000.00
$311.00
$96,001.00 to 97,000.00
$313.00
$97,001.00 to 98,000.00
$315.00
$98,001.00 to 99,000.00
$317.00
$99,001.00 to 100,000.00
$320.00
$100,000.00 and up
$320.00
Plus, per $1,000.00 of estimated construction cost thereafter, up to $1,000,000.00 total estimated construction cost
$0.90
82-11
8-16-2011
Plus, per $1,000.00 of estimated construction costs thereafter
$0.60
82-11
8-16-2011
150.17( A)(3)
Each re-inspection made by Department inspectors of commercial and industrial projects
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
150.17( A)(4)
Each additional final inspection necessitated by the failure to pass the previous final inspection
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.17( A)(5)
Wrecking and demolition permits:
   1. Residential:
      Per square foot
$0.02
82-11
8-16-2011
      Minimum fee
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
   2. Commercial:
      Per square foot
$0.015
82-11
8-16-2011
      Minimum fee
$40.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.18( A)
Electrical permits issued and obtained prior to commencement of the work, minimum fee
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
150.18( A)(1)
(1) Switchboards and panel boards each, new and replaced:
60-amp
$7.00
14-09
2-10-2009
100-amp
$9.00
14-09
2-10-2009
200-amp
$12.00
14-09
2-10-2009
400-amp
$15.00
14-09
2-10-2009
600-amp
$20.00
14-09
2-10-2009
over 600- to 2,000-amp
$25.00
14-09
2-10-2009
over 2,000-amp
$50.00
14-09
2-10-2009
(2) Temporary services for construction, all amperage
$7.00
14-09
2-10-2009
(3) Each circuit (new or replaced) If the exact number of circuits is unknown at the time of application for a permit, a permit may be taken for the minimum amount known with new permits issued as the extent of the work known
$5.00
14-09
2-10-2009
(4) Horsepower (machinery) If the exact number of horsepower is unknown at the time of application for a permit, a permit may be taken for the minimum amount known with new permits issued as the extent of the work known.
below:
   (a) First hp
$7.00
14-09
2-10-2009
   (b) Each additional hp
$0.25
14-09
2-10-2009
(5) Back-up generator:
   (a) 10 Kv or less
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
   (b) Over 10 Kv
$50.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(6) Pool wiring and/or bonding
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(7) Repair, extension and/or maintenance of wiring
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(8) Reset, relocation and reconnect fees, each
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(9) Each re-inspection fee
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(10) Each additional final inspection
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.19(A)
Plumbing permits issued and obtained prior to commencement of the work, minimum fee:
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(1) Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap, including water and drainage piping therefor
$6.00
2-11
816-2011
(2) Each backflow protection
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(3) Each building sewer:
   (a) Under 100 ft.
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (b) 100 ft. or over
$25.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(4) Each building water:
   (a) Under 100 ft.
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (b) 100 ft. or over
$25.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(5) Each water softener
$7.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(6) Each trailer park sewer
$10.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(7) Each drain within building for rainwater systems
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(8) Each water heater and/or vent:
$7.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(9) Each gas reconnection
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(10) Each gas piping system, per outlet
$3.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(11) Each industrial waste pretreatment interception, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps
$8.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(12) Installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(13) Repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(14) Each drywell
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(15) Each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection devices thereof
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(16) Fire protection sprinkler system:
    Up to 30 heads
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
    Plus each additional 10 heads thereafter
$8.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(17) Gas tanks and pumps
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(18) Back-up Generator - gas line:
   10 Kv or less
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011;
1-12- 2016
   Over 10 Kv
$50.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(19) Each reinspection
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011;
1-12- 2016
(20) Each additional final inspection
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
 
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
Code Section
Fee or Fine Description
Amount ($)
Ord. No.
Date Passed
150.20(A)
Heating and air conditioning permits issued and obtained prior to commencement of the work, minimum fee:
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
(1) Space heaters, each 30,000 BTU input or more
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
(2) Warm-air furnaces, unit heaters, cabinet heaters, and radiant tube heaters
$40.00
4-16
1-12-2016
(3) Oil and gas conversions
$40.00
4-16
1-12-2016
(4) Electric furnaces (air handling)
$40.00
4-16
1-12-2016
(5) Air conditioning
   (a) Central, electric:
      1. Less than 10 tons
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
       2. Over 10 tons
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (b) Water chillers
$85.00
82-11
8-16-2011
    (c) EMI - air blowers
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
(6) Ventilating, exhaust systems, unit ventilators:
   (a) Less than 500 CFM capacity
$6.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (b) 500 to 1,500 CFM capacity
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   Plus, for each 500 CFM or fraction thereof in excess of 1,500 CFM)
$1.00
(7) Ventilating commercial hoods, including make-up air:
   (a) 500 CFM to 1,500 CFM capacity
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (b) Over 1,500 CFM capacity
$120.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(8) Refrigeration and engine-drive, gas-fired, or oil-fired cooling equipment:
   (a) 1 to 10 horsepower, each
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
   (b) More than 10 horsepower, each
$45.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
(9) Rooftop combination furnace and air conditioning units:
   Up to 300,000 BTUs, each:
      1. Up to 7-1/2 tons
$45.00
82-11
8-16-2011
      2. 7-1/2 tons or more
$70.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(10) Heat pumps:
   (a) 1,000 to 60,000 BTUs input
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
   (b) 60,000 to 300,000 BTUs input:
      1. Up to 7-1/2 tons, each
$45.00
82-11
8-16-2011
      2. 7-1/2 tons or more, each
$85.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (c) Earth, coupled water source
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(11) Boilers, steam or hot water:
   (a) Up to 300,000 BTUs
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
   (b) 300,000 BTUs or more
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(12) Through-wall combination air conditioning/heating and VAV boxes with coil:
   (a) First unit
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
   (b) Each additional unit
$12.00
82-11
8-16-2011
   (c) Solar heat units
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(13) Air handlers:
    (a) 400 CFM to 2,500 CFM
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011; 1-12- 2016
    (b) Over 2,500 CFM
$70.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(14) Back-up generator:
   (a) 10 Kv or less
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
   (b) Over 10 Kv
$50.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(15) Duct and register, per system:
   (a) First 15 openings, per system
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
   (b) Each opening thereafter, per system
$1.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(16) Gas reconnection
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(17) Gas piping (distribution of piping to equipment) to be included on permit application:
   Each gas piping system per outlet
$3.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(18) Woodburning stoves, per flue (including chimney and chimney connector)
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(19) Each reinspection fee
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
(20) Each additional final inspection
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.21(A)
(1) Less than 25 square feet of display area and embellishments
$40.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(2) 25 to 50 square feet of display area and embellishments
$60.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(3) 50 to 100 square feet of display area and embellishments
$85.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(4) In excess of 100 square feet of display area and embellishments
$120.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(5) Temporary signs:
   (a) Initial permit
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
   (b) Each extension
$45.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.22
Moving permits for buildings:
(1)   One- or two-story building
$125.00
82-11
8-16-2011
(2)   Over two-story building
$175.00
82-11
8-16-2011
150.23(A)
A driveway permit issued and obtained prior to commencement of work for which the permit is required:
   (a) Residential/agricultural
$35.00
47-09
6-9-2009
   (b) All other zoning applications, such as commercial, business and/or industrial
$200.00
47-09
6-9-2009
150.23( B)
Depressed curb work, more commonly referred to as “curb cut” (includes all inspections required for depressed curb work)
additiona l $300.00
47-09
6-9-2009
150.24
(A)   For one road bore and work of the initial one- fourth mile right-of-way (easement work)
$50.00
47-09
6-9-2009
(B)   For each additional road bore
$50.00
47-09
6-9-2009
(C)   For each additional one-fourth mile of right- of-way (easement) work
$15.00
47-09
6-9-2009
(D)   For each permit involving open excavation
$200.00
47-09
6-9-2009
150.25
Reinspection fee
$450.00
47-09
6-9-2009
150.26(A)
(1) Performing excavation or any work on, below or above a right-of-way without a driveway or utility permit:
   (a) First offense
$500.00
47-09
6-9-2009
   (b) Second offense
$700.00
47-09
6-9-2009
   (c) Third offense
$1,000.0 0
47-09
6-9-2009
(2) Failure to activate a permit
$450.00
47-09
6-9-2009
(3) Improper backfill (type of fill or compacting)
$1,000.0 0
47-09
6-9-2009
(4) Improper permanent surface restoration
$450.00
47-09
6-9-2009
(5) Improper maintenance of traffic (type of temporary traffic control devices)
$500.00
47-09
6-9-2009
150.31( B)
Adopt-a-Road/Adopt-a-Spot permits
Initial participation fee per permit. Each adopted location (i.e., per road, per spot or per neighborhood) requires a permit.
$50.00
62-18
11-20-2018
Annual renewal fee for each permit
$25.00
62-18
11-20-2018
150.47(A)
Annual fee for a building contractor’s pre-licensing registration
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
150.53( D)
Citation for doing business as building contractor without having registered
$50.00
26-93
- -1993
150.53( F)
Subsequent violation within the same year, civil penalty
not less than $250.00 nor more than $2,500.0 0
26-93
- -1993
150.65(C)
Demolition contractor registration
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
150.66(C)
Sign contractor registration
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
150.99
Any person who violates the provisions of §§ 150.15 through 150.30, as set forth in § 150.30
not to exceed $500.00
14-92
- -
151.24(C)
(6) Examination fee for applicants for electrical licenses
$50.00
1-95
- -1996
151.24(I)
Electrical license fees:
(1) Class A:
   (a) New
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
   (b) Renewal
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
(2) Class B
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
151.24(J)
(3) Inactive electrical license fees
$25.00
1-96
- -1996
151.25(A)
Re-inspection fee for electrical wiring work that does not pass inspection
$125.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
151.37(B)
(6) Examination fee for applicant for heating, air conditioning and ventilating contractor’s license
$50.00
1-96
- -1996
151.37(I)
(1)   New HVAC licenses
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
 
(2)   License renewals
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
151.37(J)
Inactive HVAC license fees
$25.00
-
-
151.38
Reinspection fee for woodburning stoves
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
151.52
Reinspection fee for plumbing installations that do not pass inspection
$40.00
82-11; 4-16
8-16-2011 ; 1-12- 2016
151.53
Excavator registration fee
$125.00
118- 04; 4- 16
10-12- 2004; 1- 12-2016
154.262
Preservation easement:
   Filling fee, not to exceed
$50.00
51-05
5-10-2005
   Administration fee, not to exceed per year
$25.00
51-05
5-10-2005
154.399
Signs; fine for failure to remove, change or alter sign
$1,000.0 0
51-05
5-10-2005
154.999
Zoning violations:
51-05
5-10-2005
   All agricultural districts and residential districts:
      The monetary fine for the first citation for a zoning violation shall be not less than:
$50.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      The following monetary fines shall apply for each subsequent citation:
         Second citation; minimum
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Third citation; minimum
$200.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Each additional
            Not to exceed this increase in the previously assessed monetary fine
$300.00
51-05
5-10-2005
            Maximum monetary fine for each citation not to exceed
$2,500.0 0
51-05
5-10-2005
   All business/commercial districts and industrial districts:
      The monetary fine for the first citation for a zoning violation shall be not less than:
$50.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      The following monetary fines shall apply for each subsequent citation:
         Second citation; minimum per day until corrected
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Third citation; minimum per day until corrected
$200.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Additional citation
            Not to exceed this increase in the previously assessed monetary fine each day uncorrected
$300.00
51-05
5-10-2005
            Maximum monetary fine for each citation not to exceed
$2,500.0 0
51-05
5-10-2005
   All wireless telecommunications facilities; violation of § 154.458(A)(3) and (A)(5):
      First citation
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      Second day that the zoning violation goes uncorrected
         Minimum   
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Not to exceed
$150.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      Third day that the zoning violation goes uncorrected
         Minimum   
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Not to exceed
$200.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      Fourth day that the zoning violation goes uncorrected
         Minimum   
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Not to exceed
$250.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      Fifth day that the zoning violation goes uncorrected
         Minimum   
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Not to exceed
$300.00
51-05
5-10-2005
      Additional days
         Minimum
$100.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Not to exceed an increase per day in the previously assessed monetary fine for each day that the zoning violation remains uncorrected
$300.00
51-05
5-10-2005
         Maximum monetary fine for each zoning violation not to exceed per day that the zoning violation remains uncorrected
$2,500.0 0
51-05
5-10-2005
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
Septic
Cluster system installation
$1,000.00
Cluster system operating permit - (every 3 years)
$600.00
Commercial - (new and replacement construction)
$375.00 per year
Commercial repair
$125.00
Contractor registration - (company)
$375.00
Health officer's report
$100.00 per lot ($700.00 max.)
Inspector License - (licensed contractors do not pay)
$250.00 per year
Installer License - (individual)
$150.00 per year
Residential - (new and replacement construction)
$275.00
Residential repair - (tank only)
$100.00
Schematics/maps/drawings - (archived)
$10.00
Schematics/maps/drawings - (in house)
$5.00
Schematics/maps/drawings - (sent out to copy)
Actual cost
Well Drilling
Commercial - (new and replacement construction)
$200.00
Contractor registration
$175.00
No well abandonment
$125.00
Non-potable/monitoring wells/geothermal
$60.00 per well ($360.00 max.)
Residential - (new and replacement construction)
$175.00
Wellhead Protection
Small - (1 threat to groundwater)
   Application fee - (every 3 years)
$125.00
   Permit and inspection fee
$150.00
Medium - (2 or 3 threats to groundwater)
   Application fee - (every 3 years)
$200.00
   Permit and inspection fee
$275.00
Large - (more than 3 threats to groundwater)
   Permit and inspection - (every 3 years)
$300.00
   Permit and inspection fee
$400.00
Drywell Only
   Application fee - (every 3 years)
$125.00
   Annual permit and inspection fee
N/a
   Late fee
25% per month
CAFO
Permit - (every 5 years)
$600.00
Massage
Establishment
$225.00 per year
Therapist
$100.00 per year
Late fee
25% per month
Source Water Protection
Property transfer
$50.00
Tattoo and Body Piercing
Practitioner
$225.00
Establishment
$250.00
Permanent make-up
$250.00
Mobile facility
$250.00
Temporary
$100.00
Apprentice
$100.00
Late fee
25% per month
Trash
Trash hauler permit
$75.00 per truck per year
Late fee
25% per month
Miscellanous
FOIA - request/parcel
$5.00
Copies
$0.10 per page
Pursuant to Board of Health action, a 50% reduction with reference to environmental division fees will be given to municipalities and not-for profit organizations.
 
(Ord. 94-19, passed 12-3-2019; Am. Ord. 95-19, passed 12-3-2019; Am. Ord. 13-20, passed 2-11-2020)
FOOD SERVICES DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
FOOD SERVICES DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
Annual Food Service/Store Establishment Permit
Gross Sales From/To:
   $0.00 TO $49,999.99
$75.00
   $50,000.00 - $149,999.99
$100.00
   $150,000.00 - $249,999.99
$125.00
   $250,000.00 - $499,999.99
$150.00
   $500,000.00 - $749,999.99
$200.00
   $750,000 - $999,999.99
$250.00
   $ 1,000,000.00 - $ 1,249,999.99
$300.00
   $1,250,000.00 - $1,499,999.99
$325.00
   $1,500,000.00 - and up
$375.00
*Late Fee
75% cost of permit
Lost/stolen/destroyed permit
$25.00
*Late fee will be charged for:
   1.   Retail Food Establishments who fail to apply for a permit before operating an establishment.
   2.   For not obtaining the permit by the renewal date of January 31.
   3.   Retail Food Establishments who fail to obtain their permit within one week of receiving permit approval from the opening inspection.
Plan and Review - Application for Permanent Establishment Food Service/Store
   (Includes $50.00 application fee)
Under 3,000 square feet
$100.00
3,001 to 30,000 square feet
$180.00
30,001 to 40,000 square feet
$260.00
40,001 to 60,000 square feet
$340.00
60,001 square feet and over
$400.00
New Business and/or Ownership Change of Establishment
Administration/application fee
$75.00
Permit fee based on estimated gross sales
See annual food service/store establishment permit above
Additional consultation or inspection fee
$35.00 per visit
New Construction - Failure to Notify the Department of Health
   (Plan and Review must also be submitted)   
Late Fee
Fine equal to cost of required plan and review
Change in Ownership - Failure to Notify Department of Health
   (New permit must also be applied for)
Late fee
75% cost of permit
Temporary Permit
One day event
$30.00
Two to three pay event
$50.00
Four to ten day event
$130.00
Annual permit
$375.00 per year
Late fee
100% cost of permit
Vending
All machines
$10.00 per machine
Lost/stolen/destroyed permit
$5.00
Mobile Food Establishments - (Trucks)
Pre-packaged items - (i.e. Summer Song, Butcher's Best)
$100.00 per unit
Dispensing only - (i.e. Cupcakes, etc.)
$325.00 per unit
Food prep in unit - (i.e. Taco, Pulled Pork, Etc.)
$375.00 per unit
Seasonal Mobile
Push carts - (i.e. Hot Dog and Ice Cream Push Carts)
$100.00 per unit
Probation
Probationary fee when placed on probationary status
$200.00
Miscellaneous
ISDH Certification of Food Handler Requirements (410 I AC 7-22)
$5.00
St. Joseph County food ordinance
$5.00
Copies
$0.10/page
Swimming Pools and Spas
   (January - December)
Public Swimming Pool
$135.00
Public Wading Pool
$75.00
Spa
$80.00
Late Fee
75% cost of permit
Summer Time Pools
   (May - September)
Public swimming pool
$75.00
Public wading pool
$50.00
Spa
$55.00
Late fee
75% cost of permit
Government and Schools
Public swimming pool
$75.00
Public wading pool
$50.00
Spa
$55.00
Late fee
Exempt
Pool Regulations
County, ISDH plus VGB
$5.00
(Ord. 95-19, passed 12-3-2019)
 
HEALTH OUTREACH, PROMOTION AND EDUCATION DIVISION FEE SCHEDULE
Blood Borne Pathogen Certification Class*
Individual
$10.00 per person
Organization/Agency 5-15 participants/class
$50.00