Violation | Fees and Fines |
Violation | Fees and Fines |
PLANNING | |
All projects with costs exceeding $1,000 require a permit and are subject to the permit fees illustrated herein. | |
Residential permit fees: | |
House | $300 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Garage | $150 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric |
Pole barn/out-building | $150 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Shed over 80 square feet | $150 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Addition | $150 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Remodel | $150 plus $0.10 per square foot (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Demolition | $75 |
Electric | $75 |
Plumbing | $75 |
HVAC | $75 |
Re-inspection | $75 |
Decks | N/C (100 square feet or less and/or under 18 inches tall) $100 (101 square feet or larger and/or over 18 inches tall) |
Fence | $50 (must check with Utility Department for easement requirements) |
Swimming pool permit fees: | |
In ground | $125 |
Above ground | $50 (over 18 inches in height) |
Multiple family, duplexes, apartment permit fees: | |
Entire unit | $300 plus $0.10 per square foot for the entire size of the project (includes HVAC, plumbing, electric) |
Commercial permit fees: | |
Each structure | $350 plus $0.10 per square foot |
Addition | $200 plus $0.10 per square foot |
Remodel/repair/renovate | $250 plus $0.10 per square foot |
Demolition | $250 |
Plumbing | $150 |
Fence | $50 (must check with Utility Department for easement requirements) |
HVAC | $150 |
Electric - single phase | $100 |
Electric - three phase | $150 |
Variance: | |
Residential | $100 |
Commercial | $200 |
Failure to obtain permit: | $250 + cost of permit |
POLICE DEPARTMENT/LAW ENFORCEMENT | |
Animals, dogs Kennel License, annually Pound, per day Running at large: Pick up dog Second offense If in heat, additional | $30 $2 $10 $25 $50 $25 |
Gun permit fee | $50 |
Local law enforcement continuing education (fee set by the state) | $4 |
Nuisance abatement | $10 - $300 |
Offenses and miscellaneous provisions: Air-powered weapons; forfeiture | not to exceed $100 |
Overweight vehicles fine | $500 |
Parking: General violations Handicapped parking violations | not to exceed $25 $25 |
Parks and Recreation: Fine for chapter violation | not more than $500 |
Police report | $5 |
Solid waste Burning trash in business fire zone: First offense Second offense | $5 - $25 $50 plus court costs of prosecution |
Streets and sidewalks: Damage to street signs or posts | cost of material and labor to replace, per sign |
VIN certification | $5 |
Violation of "U" turns and parking | up to $500 |
TOWN HALL/CLERK | |
Franchises: Cable TV franchise fee per year | 2% gross subscriber revenues |
Merchant's license: Per day Per week | $10 $50 |
Mobile homes, trailers, parks Fine for chapter violations Mobile home permit | $10 $20 |
Solicitor's permit: Per day Per week | $10 $50 |
UTILITY DEPARTMENT | |
Electric deposit: Owner Owner - total electric Rental Rental - total electric | $50 $100 $115 $200 |
Sewer: Deposit Tapping fee | $50 $750 |
Water: Deposit Tapping fee 5/8 inch to 3/4 inch meter Tapping fee larger than 3/4 inch meter | $50 $450 cost of installation |
(1995 Code, App. A) (Ord. 2020-7, passed 6-15-2020; Ord. 2021-8, passed 6-7-2021)