1) NON- RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, INSTITUTIONAL,
EDUCATION, UTILITIES AND MULTI-FAMILY
a) NEW CONSTRUCTION:
i) | Zoning Fee | $175.00 | |
ii) | Building Permit: | ||
(1) Base Fee | 175.00 | ||
(2) Plus $25.00 per 100 sq. ft. | |||
iii) | Plumbing and Gas: | ||
(1) Base Fee | $150.00 | ||
(2) Plus $20.00 per each vented fixture, trap, appliance device or gas outlet | |||
iv) | Mechanical: | ||
(1) Base fee | 150.00 | ||
(2) Plus $30.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. | |||
v) | Sprinkler Fee: | ||
(1) Base Fee | 150.00 | ||
(2) Plus $30.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. | |||
vi) | Electrical Fees: | ||
(1) Base Fee | 150.00 | ||
(2) Plus $30.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. | |||
(a) Electrical Trades (i) Temporary Service (ii) Sign Lighting (iii) Underground Feeders (iv) Emergency Generator Set (v) CCTV - MATV (vi) Security System (vii) Sound/Communication System (viii) Fire alarm system Calculated by ‘B’ of electrical fees | 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 50.00 | ||
vii) | Plan Review Fees: | ||
(1) City Architectural Review (Applicant pays this fee) | 90.00p/hr. | ||
(2) Building Department Plan Review | 200.00 | ||
(3) City Engineer Review & Grade Set | 500.00 | ||
(4) Maintenance of sidewalks and roadways | 50.00 | ||
viii) | Additional Fees: | ||
(1) The following fees shall be assessed when work is performed prior to the issuance of the building permit, and shall require the approval of the Building Commissioner and City Engineer | |||
(a) Grading and Clearing (tree removal) (b) Utility Installations (phone, electrical, etc.) (c) Underground Sewers (sanitary and/or storm) (d) Foundation Only | $100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 |
b) ADDITIONS:
i) Same as NEW CONSTRUCTION and square foot permit fee shall be based on gross square footage of addition per floor.
c) ALTERATIONS:
i) The alteration square footage (sq. ft.) fee is based on the gross area of the floor on which the alteration is taking place. The fees for alterations occurring on more than one floor are additive.
(1) Building Permit: Mechanical; Sprinkler and Electrical:
(a)
Gross Floor Area | Fee/Each Trade |
0 - 2,000 | $200.00 |
2,001 - 5,000 | 250.00 |
5,001 - 10,000 | 300.00 |
10,000 - 20,000 | 350.00 |
20,001 - 40,000 | 425.00 |
Over 40,001 | 500.00 |
(2) Plumbing and Gas:
(a) Same as NEW CONSTRUCTION, except base fee is reduced to $50.00
(3) Miscellaneous:
(a) | Road Opening Fees | $800.00 | |
(b) | Signs (i) $75.00 non-illuminated (ii) $125.00 Illuminated | ||
(c) | Satellite Dish (over 24" O.D.) | 100.00 | |
(d) | Special Event Tent (Public Assembly) (i) Fence (non-residential) | 50.00 50.00 | |
(e) | Concrete & Asphalt Replacement (may require an engineering site plan approval) | 75.00 | |
(f) | Retaining Wall (requires a design drawing with application) | 100.00 | |
(g) | Building Demolition | Chapter 1349 | |
2) RESIDENTIAL
a) NEW CONSTRUCTION
i) | Zoning Fee: | $175.00 | |
ii) | Building Permit: (1) Base fee (2) Plus $25.00 per 100 sq. ft. - minimum of $500.00 | 125.00 | |
iii) | Mechanical Permit: (1) Base fee (2) Plus $15.00 per 100 sq. ft. | 75.00 | |
iv) | Central Air Conditioning (replacement): | 50.00 | |
v) | Fire Sprinkler System: (1) Base Fee (2) Plus $15.00 per 100 sq. ft. | 75.00 | |
vi) | Electrical Permit: (1) Base Fee (2) Plus $15.00 per 100 sq. ft. | 75.00 | |
vii) | Plumbing and Gas Permit: (1) Base fee (2) Full Bath (3) ½ Bath (4) Kitchen (5) Basement floor drain (6) House Sanitary Sewer (7) House Storm Sewer (8) Garage floor drain (9) Separate Laundry Unit | 125.00 40.00 35.00 40.00 35.00 60.00 60.00 35.00 35.00 | |
viii) | Road Opening Permit: | 300.00 | |
b) ADDITIONS AND ALTERATIONS
i) | Fee shall be based on gross square footage of the addition or alteration. | |
(1) Base fee (2) Building Permit (a) plus $8.00 per 100 sq. ft. (3) Electrical Permit (a) Plus $7.00 per 100 sq. ft. (4) Mechanical Permit (a) Plus $7.00 per 100 sq. ft. | 35.00 | |
(5) Plumbing Permit -- Same as New Construction except base fee shall be (a) *Minor Repairs/Alterations/Minor Installations (6) Permit Incentive clause: (a) Verification of property titleholder occupied residential one & two family dwelling in the City of Twinsburg with completion of the calculation fees set forth in Section 1323.05 for new construction, addition, or alteration an incentive discount shall apply as charted: | $35.00 35.00 | |
10 yr. - 15 yr. 10% 15 yr. - 20 yr. 15% 20 yr. - 25 yr. 20% Over 25 yr. 25% | ||
ii) | Accessory Structures: (1) Detached garages/ barns (see Additions & Alterations) (2) Accessory Buildings (140 sq. ft. or less) (3) Gazebo, Porch, Handicap Ramps (4) Deck (5) Satellite Dish (larger than 24" outside diameter) | 25.00 25.00 100.00 50.00 |
iii) | Foundation Waterproofing: | 55.00 |
iv) | Concrete and Asphalt: (1) Apron (2) Drive (3) Horizontal Curb cut (4) Patios and Brick Pavers (5) Driveway culvert (6) Sidewalk (public or private) | 35.00 35.00 25.00 35.00 25.00 35.00 |
v) | Lawn Sprinkler System: | 45.00 |
vi) | Fireplace: (1) Masonry (2) Manufactured | 25.00 25.00 |
vii) | Swimming Pool: (1) In Ground (2) Above Ground (a) Plus $35.00 electrical fee (b) Plus $35.00 plumbing fee (if applicable) | 75.00 50.00 |
viii) | Retaining Wall (over 30" in height): (1) Underground Utility Installations (may require Engineering approval) *An additional plan review fee may be required | 35.00 45.00* |
ix) | Demolition: (1) Accessory Buildings (2) Principal Structures | $20.00 50.00 |
x) | House or Accessory Structure Moving: **In addition to the fee, there shall be deposited with the City a refundable cash surety bond or cashiers check in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00), to be used to pay the cost of any damage to public/private property. | 50.00** |
xi) | Circus/Carnival/Special Event Fee: | 50.00 |
xii) | Change of Grade Permit (residential) (requires City Engineer approval) | 35.00 |
xiii) | Christmas Tree Sale: | 50.00 |
xiv) | Fence (residential): | 30.00 |
xv) | Re-Roof: | 40.00 |
xvi) | Siding: | 30.00 |
xvii) | Architectural Review Board Fees: (1) Commercial/Non-Residential (2) Non-Residential Addition (3) New Residential (4) Residential Additions/Alterations/Signs/Misc. | 100.00 100.00 100.00 25.00 |
xviii) | Building Division Plan Review: (1) Residential 1, 2 and 3 Family | 100.00 |
xix) | City Engineer Review: (1) Residential 1, 2 and 3 Family | 200.00 |
3) DEPOSITS
a) Construction Deposits
i) Upon submittal of a completed non-residential or residential building permit application the following deposit shall be included with the application:
(a) | New Residential | $1,000.00 |
(b) | New Non-Residential | 1,000.00 |
(c) | Residential Addition/Alterations | 500.00 |
(d) | Non-Residential | 750.00 |
ii) Such money shall be deposited as a guarantee that the applicant will repair or replace any damage or destruction to the sidewalk, curb, pavement, and other miscellaneous appurtenances located in the public right-of-way. For the maintenance and cleaning of the roads, catch basins and sewers. Maintenance of the temporary drives, and for the installation and maintenance of on-site erosion control, and proper site grading. The deposit may be used for replacement of topsoil when removed by the builder or developer.
iii) Upon the failure of a builder or developer to make corrections as directed by the Building Commissioner, City Engineer, or the Public Works Director, the City may direct such work to be completed. Such costs shall be deducted from the cash deposit. If any deposit shall fall below the required amount, the builder or developer shall make an additional deposit.
iv) Six hundred dollars ($600.00) of such (residential) deposit shall be held for two years pursuant to Section 1325.10 of the Codified Ordinances.
b) Use of Deposits.
i) An order to correct any condition or remove any substance shall be complied with within three days after notice. Upon failure to obey such order, the Building Commissioner shall cause same to be done at the expense of the permit holder and the bond fund shall be subjected to the payment of the expense thereof. If such deposits are insufficient to fully pay for such expense, then the permit holder shall be liable for the additional amount in excess of the bond fund, which coverage shall be collected by the Director of Law in a court of competent jurisdiction.
ii) The deposit shall also be subjected to the payment of all unpaid inspection and re-inspection charges as established herein.
c) Re-inspection Charge.
i) When an inspection is requested and is made, the work is found to be incomplete, faulty or not in conformity with the Building Code, the plans, and/or specifications, a red tag (notification of rejection) will be issued. A charge of fifty dollars ($50.00) shall be assessed against the construction deposit for each red tag issued during construction.
4) THREE PERCENT ASSESSMENT FOR NONRESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
a) The Building Commissioner is authorized and directed to collect, on behalf of the Board of Building Standards of the state, an amount equal to three percent (3%) of all the various plan review, building permit, and inspection fees as prescribed in the Building Code of the city for nonresidential property. This assessment, as collected on behalf of the Board of Building Standards, shall be in addition to the current fees charged for inspections and for the issuance of various building permits for nonresidential properties.
b) The Director of Finance is authorized and directed to remit any assessments received pursuant to division (a) hereof to the Board of Building Standards of the state on a monthly basis.
5) ONE PERCENT ASSESSMENT
(a) The Building Commissioner is authorized and directed to collect, on behalf of the Board of Building Standards of the state, an amount equal to one percent (1%) of all of the various plan review, building permit and inspection fees as related to the new Residential Code of Ohio. This assessment, as collected on behalf of the Board of Building Standards shall be in addition to the current fees charged for plan reviews, inspections and for the issuance of various building permits.
(b) The Director of Finance is authorized and directed to remit any assessments received pursuant to division (a) hereof to the Board of Building Standards of the state on a monthly basis.
(c) The one percent (1%) assessment as provided for in division (a) hereof shall be collected by the Building Commissioner from and after January 1, 2021.
(Ord. 97-2020. Passed 12-1-20.)