(A) Permit and service fees. Fees may be established by resolution of the Valencia County Commission for the International Fire Code and the permits and services provided by the Valencia County Emergency Services pursuant to this chapter. The permit and service fees paid to the Valencia County Emergency Services shall be deposited into the fire protection fund to be used by the Valencia County Emergency Services for the purpose of enforcing and carrying out the provisions and intent of the International Fire Code and this chapter.
(B) Permits and service fees.
(1) A fee shall be paid to Valencia County Emergency Services at the time of application for:
(a) A renewable permit;
(b) An Installation or removal or alteration permit;
(c) Plan review;
(d) Any activity permit, miscellaneous service;
(e) Any record, photographs, or documents; and
(f) A hazardous materials storage permit.
(2) Such fees shall not be refunded upon failure of applicant to receive the permit. Failure to apply for a permit or service will result in an order from the Fire Marshal to obtain such permit or service. Such an order shall be considered an application for the necessary permit or service. Failure to pay for plan review or inspection fees within the time period specified shall render such permit null and void.
(3) Exception. Permit fees shall not apply to activities of non-profit corporations or Civic fraternal organizations that are designated by the Internal Revenue Service as tax-exempt. However, these groups shall be assessed plan review and inspections fees for retail sales permits.
(Ord. 2013-01, passed 1-23-2013)