Fees for building permits shall be based upon the total estimated cost of the proposed work, including all subcontracts if any, but in no case shall the total estimated cost be less than the market value of similar completed work in the town as determined by the appropriate inspectors. Permit fees shall be as established by the council. A schedule of such fees shall be maintained by the inspection department and be available for public inspection during the normal office hours of the inspection department.
(Code 1977, § 7-29)