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208.05   FEES IN THE STREETS, UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES CODE.
   (a)   The fee for a permit to make an excavation in a public way, as set forth in Section 1024.02, is one hundred dollars ($100.00).
   (b)   Charges for permits for service connections to water mains owned by the Village, as set forth in Section 1040.04, are as follows:
Pipe Size (inches)
Pipe Area (square inches)
Charge
Pipe Size (inches)
Pipe Area (square inches)
Charge
1
.79
$ 50.00
1 ½
1.77
75.00
2
3.14
100.00
3
7.07
141.00
4
12.57
251.00
6
28.27
565.00
8
50.26
1,005.00
12
113.10
2,262.00
 
   The fee for a fire service connection to water mains owned by the Village, as set forth in Section 1040.04 is one hundred dollars ($100.00).
   (c)   The fee for a permit to make a sewer connection, as set forth in Section 1042.02(b), is one hundred dollars ($100.00), plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each 100 linear feet or fraction thereof.
   (d)   In the event an application for a sewer connection to a residence outside the Village and the Walton Hills Sanitary Sewer System is approved by the Village Engineer and Building Inspector pursuant to C.O. Section 1042.02(b), the fee for a permit to make a residential sewer connection outside the Village boundaries as set forth in Section 1042.02(b), is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), plus one dollar ($1.00) for each linear foot.
   (e)   The fee for a permit to make a commercial sewer connection within the Village as set forth in Section 1042.02(b) is five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) for sewage flow less than 400 gallons per day and one thousand two hundred fifty dollars ($1,250.00) for each additional 100 gallons of sewage flow per day in excess of 400 gallons per day.
   (f)   The fees for the use of baseball diamonds located on the Thomas G. Young Recreation Center, as set forth in Section 1064.01, are as follows:
Class
Fee
Class
Fee
A- Resident children in organized league play and practice
None
B - Resident children only, other than Class A
None
C - Resident adults only
None
D - 1 - Residents and their nonresident guests, not involving organized league play
None
D - 2 - In the event Class D - 1 permit activity requires, in the judgment of the authority issuing the permit, unusual maintenance activity and police protection, then the fee shall be
$25.00
E - League play not sponsored by Walton Hills Recreation Department
50.00
F - Other
50.00
(Ord. 2002-15. Passed 5-21-02; Ord. 2005-22. Passed 9-6-05.)
208.06   FEES IN THE PLANNING AND ZONING CODE.
   (a)   Country Home Districts.
      (1)   The fee for filing a preliminary plat, as set forth in Section 1242.02, shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00), plus ten dollars ($10.00) for each lot shown on the plat.
      (2)   The fee for filing an appeal under the Zoning Code, as set forth in Section 1262.02(c), is seventy-five dollars ($75.00).
      (3)   The fee for a permit to erect a dish-type satellite antenna, as set forth in Section 1276.03, is fifty dollars ($50.00).
      (4)   The fee for a special permit for a wireless telecommunications facility, as set forth in Section 1278.05, is one thousand dollars ($1,000).
      (5)   The deposit as indicated herein and in Sections 1442.01(d) and 1442.06 shall apply or be determined by the Inspector of Buildings.
      (6)   Fees for review, establishing and inspecting grades in the Country Home District, as set forth in Section 1280.06, are as follows:
         A.   Engineer, site plan review and final grade inspection thereto:
            1.   Minimum engineering fee   $600.00
            2.   Cost for each resubmittal or reinspection due to noncompliance   75.00
         B.   Addition to existing residence thereto:
            1.   Up to 400 square feet   25.00
            2.   For each additional 100 square feet in floor area   15.00
         C.   Accessory building or addition thereto:
            1.   Up to 400 square feet              25.00
            2.   For each additional 100 square feet in floor area   15.00
         D.   Residential construction drawing review at the discretion of the Building Inspector
            1.   New residential construction   100.00
            2.   Additions or alterations    75.00
      (7)   Open land-grading     75.00
      (8)   The fee for abbreviated storm water pollution plan, as set forth in Section 1290.11   300.00
   (b)   Zoning Permit Fees in Country Home Districts are as follows:
      (1)   Accessory structure, including decks under 200 square feet   $ 50.00
      (2)   Fences under 6 feet in height from grade   50.00
      (3)   Retaining wall under four feet in height from footing   50.00
      (4)   Each service walkway or patio   50.00
      (5)   Each culvert pipe    25.00
         a.   Deposit, refundable upon final approval at the discretion of the Building Inspector       500.00
      (6)   Residential Driveway
         A.   Driveway, new   100.00
         B.   Driveway, replacement over 200 square feet     100.00
         C.   Driveway, partial replacement 200 square feet or less   50.00
         D.   Driveway asphalt resurface 1" or more   50.00
         E.   Driveway apron only   50.00
      (7)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed $ 150.00
   (c)   Zoning Permits for Other Than Country Home Districts
      (1)   New or replacement of parking lot, driveways or aprons
         Base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base Fee   $ 150.00
            1.   Concrete or asphalt per 100 square feet   2.00
            2.   Asphalt resurfacing per 100 square feet   1.00
      (2)   Accessory structure under 200 square feet   50.00
      (3)   Retaining wall under four feet in height from footing   50.00
      (4)   Each service walkway or patio   50.00
      (5)   Pad for waste container, no base fee charged    25.00
      (6)   Fences under six feet in height from established grade
         A.   Base Fee (plus the following)   50.00
         B.   Per 100 lineal feet add   5.00
      (7)   The fee for a permit to erect a new sign   100.00
         A.   Face change only, each   50.00
      (8)   Miscellaneous items at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed $250.00
   (d)   Fees and deposits in districts other than Country Home Districts.
      (1)   Fees and deposits for engineering review, establishing and inspecting grades in the districts other than Country Home District, as set forth in Section 1280.06, also fees and deposits for construction plan review as required by the Ohio Building Code are as follows:
         A.   Minimum deposit, at the discretion of the Building Inspector
                1.   Engineering deposit         $3,000.00
            2.   Plan review deposit           2,000.00
      (2)   Engineering, planning and construction plan review fees will be added on an individual basis at a one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) per hour rate plus ten percent (10%) for administrative fees. At the time of filing the application for the approval of any plat, or at the time plans and specifications for any improvement or improvements are submitted to the Building Department for approval, there shall be deposited with the Finance Director an amount of money sufficient in the opinion of the Building Inspector to cover the cost plus ten percent (10%) for administrative fees and any other expense of such investigations and inspections or reinspection fees as may be necessary to determine whether such proposed conforms to the Village of Walton Hills regulations or that its improvements have been made or are being installed in accordance with the requirements of these regulations and the plans and specifications meet all approvals.
         A.   The fee for filing an appeal under the Zoning Code as set forth in Section 1262.02(c), is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
         B.   The fee for filing an application to the Planning Commission as set forth in Chapter 1220, is one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00).
      (3)   The total cost and expenses of such investigations or any inspections made by the Building Department, Village Architect or Engineer or his or her assistants shall be paid from such deposit upon itemized bills rendered by the Building Department and Village Architect or Engineer. In case such expenditures exceed the deposit, the excess shall, upon demand by the Building Department, be paid by the owner or the agent forthwith to the Village Finance Director. In case the deposit exceeds such expenditures, the balance will be refunded to the applicant within a reasonable time after the completion of such investigations. Certificate of occupancy shall not be issued until all sums required to be paid by the owner or agent have been paid in full.
         (Ord. 2001-12. Passed 9-4-01; Ord. 2002-15. Passed 5-21-02; Ord. 2005-10. Passed 4-5-05; Ord. 2005-23. Passed 9-6-05; Ord. 2008-22. Passed 12-16-08; Ord. 2009-12. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2018-4. Passed 3-20-18.)
208.07   GENERAL FEES IN THE BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE.
   (a)   Extensions of Time. The fee for an extension of the effective period of a building permit, as set forth in Section 1442.01(e), is five hundred dollars ($500.00).
   (b)   Ohio Building Code fees shall be added to all building permits
      (1)   One, two and three family structure, per the Residential Code of Ohio    1%
      (2)   Structures other than one, two or three family, per the Ohio Building Code    3%
   (c)   Certificate of occupancy
      (1)   Residential   $ 75.00
      (2)   Commercial or industrial   100.00
   (d)   A nonrefundable fee of five dollars ($5.00) for each tree over nine inches in caliper to be removed. No permit or fee is necessary unless more than three such trees are to be cut during a calendar year. A deposit of one hundred dollars ($100.00) or such larger or lesser amount as may be determined by the Inspector of Buildings based on his or her estimate of cost to be incurred by the Village in reviewing the application for a permit and to insure the payment by the applicant of expenses incurred by the Village in processing the application and pertinent papers connected therewith. The cost and expense of any investigation carried out by the Inspector of Buildings and such other professionals and Village officials as may be necessary to determine whether or not the proposed application is in accordance with law, the cost of any and all notices required and all other necessary expenses shall be paid by the owner. The actual expenses shall be paid by the owner upon demand of the Treasurer. The unexpended balance of the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant upon completion of all administrative proceedings involved in connection therewith. No filing fee shall be refunded or returned. No permits shall be issued until all sums required to be paid by the owner or agent have been paid in full.
   (e)   Miscellaneous permits. The following miscellaneous permit fees shall be required:
      (1)   Alteration or enclosure of a watercourse
         A.   Base fee    50.00
         B.   Plan review fee and engineering fee may be charged if needed at the discretion of the Building Inspector cost plus 10%
      (2)   Radio and T.V. towers   100.00
      (3)   Each electrical transmission tower   300.00
      (4)   Satellite dish tower, shall not exceed 12 feet in diameter   50.00
      (5)   Miscellaneous items at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed   $500.00
   (f)   Additional fee for inspections during non-regular hours.
      (1)   Whenever an inspection described in this chapter is requested or required for day or at a time other than the regularly scheduled hours of operation of Village Hall, then, in addition to any and all other fees as set forth in this chapter, there shall be a fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00) plus travel time for each site inspection, or per hour, whichever is greater.
   (g)   Contractor Registration. The fee for contractor registration, as set forth in Section 1446.05, is fifty dollars ($50.00).
      (1)   Effective July 1, 2009 the first contractor registration fee shall be    $100.00
      (2)   Each additional registration shall be    $ 25.00
   (h)   One, two and three family dwelling construction plan review fee, at the discretion of the Building Inspector
      (1)   New construction          100.00
      (2)   Additions and major alterations to existing structures          75.00
      (3)   Minor alterations to existing structures          35.00
      (4)   Cost for each resubmittal due to non-compliance 35.00
   (i)   Additional penalty fees, the following penalty fees shall be imposed at the discretion of the Building Inspector:
      (1)   Where work is begun without first obtaining a permit and paying the fee as indicated herein, the contractor(s) shall be charged a fee of up to four times the amount of the total permit fee indicated in this section.
      (2)   Reinspection of same
         A.   First reinspection    50.00
         B.   Second reinspection    75.00
         C.   Third and each over       150.00
      (3)   Inspection called and appearance of inspector on property and work not ready, not completed or inspection not performed         50.00
      (4)   Approved plans not on site or not available    100.00
      (5)   Work covered without inspection or approval   100.00
      (6)   Where a contractor is not registered with the Village   100.00
      (7)   Where owner failed to call for any annual inspection(s), additional permit fees may apply in addition to fine of   100.00
      (8)   Accidental activation of fire alarm without permit    300.00
      (9)   Contractor failure to call for any inspection   100.00
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 6-16-09.)
208.08   GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR ONE, TWO AND THREE FAMILY DWELLINGS.
   (a)   Residential Building Permit and Related Fees. The fees for residential building permits and related permits shall be as follows.
   (b)   Residential Building Permits. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a permit to construct a new building or make an addition to an existing building or structure, to which shall be added five dollars ($ 5.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Alterations or replacements to existing structure base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base fee   $ 25.00
         B.   Replacement of existing roof, per 1,000 square feet at   5.00
          C.   Waterproofing, per 100 lineal feet add    5.00
            1.   Sump pump, each (electrical permit additional)   5.00
         D.   Addition of structural or non-structural wall only, per 100 lineal feet add   5.00
         E.   Interior alteration, per 100 square feet   5.00
            1.   Other permits may be required
         F.   Kitchen or bathroom alteration, each   25.00
            1.   Other permits may be required
         G.   Swimming Pools
            1.   Above ground   25.00
            2.   Below ground   75.00
            3.   Electrical and plumbing permits may also be required
         H.   Demolition for any residential building
            1.   Under 1,200 square feet     50.00
            2.   1,200 square feet and over    125.00
            3.   Refundable deposit for final grade at the discretion of the Building Inspector    500.00
         I.   Fence six feet and over in height from grade
            1.   Per 100 lineal feet add   5.00
         J.   Retaining wall 4 feet in height or over from footing
            1.   Per 100 lineal feet   5.00
         K.   Curb cutting   30.00
         L.   Gutters   5.00
         M.   Siding    15.00
         N.   Each window or each door   2.00
         O.   Accessory structure including decks 200 square feet and over
            1.   Each 100 square feet   5.00
      (2)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed $ 150.00
   (c)   Residential Electrical Permits. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a permit to install electrical equipment and wiring in a new building or an addition to an existing building or structure, to which shall be added five dollars ($5.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Alterations or replacements to existing wiring system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base fee   25.00
         B.   Each electrical panel   35.00
         C.   Each electrical meter   35.00
         D.   Each disconnect or safety switch   10.00
         E.   Each air conditioner   10.00
         F.   Each furnace   10.00
         G.   Each 120 volt outlet, light fixture, light switch or device   1.00
         H.   Low voltage, communication, security and fire alarm wiring, per device    1.00
         I.   Generator, under 15 KW   10.00
         J.   Generator, over 15 KW    15.00
         K.   Interior alteration, per 100 square feet    5.00
         L.   Kitchen or bathroom alteration, each   25.00
         M.   Each temporary electrical service, fee charged if building wired by other, no base fee shall be charged   75.00
      (2)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed $ 150.00
   (d)   Residential Plumbing Permits. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a permit to install plumbing equipment and piping in a new building or an addition to an existing building or structure, to which shall be added three dollars ($3.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Alterations or replacements to existing plumbing system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base fee   25.00
         B.   Each hot water tank    35.00
         C.   Each new sink   10.00
         D.   Each new water closet    10.00
         E.   Lawn sprinkler system, per head   5.00
         F.   Each back flow device   10.00
         G.   Installation of water, drainage piping, gas, pneumatic or hydraulic lines per 100 lineal feet    1.00
         H.   Interior alteration, per 100 square feet    5.00
            1.   Other permits may be required
         I.   Kitchen or bathroom alteration, each    25.00
            1.   Other permits may be required
      (2)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed $ 150.00
   (e)   Residential Heating and Cooling Permits. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a permit to install HVAC equipment and duct work in a new building or an addition to an existing building or structure, to which shall be added three dollars ($3.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Alterations or replacements to existing heating and cooling system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base fee   25.00
         B.   Each furnace   35.00
         C.   Each air-conditioner   35.00
         D.   Each base board heater   10.00
         E.   Air duct, per 100 lineal feet    5.00
         F.   Each kitchen hood   1.00
         G.   Each exhaust fan    5.00
         H.   Each main gas meter   15.00
         I.   Each gas space heaters   10.00
         J.   Each gas fireplace    15.00
         K.   Each gas boiler    15.00
         L.   Gas piping, per 100 lineal feet   2.00
         M.   Each oil burned equipment   15.00
         N.   Interior alteration, per 100 square feet   5.00
         O.   Kitchen or bathroom alteration, each   25.00
      (2)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed    $ 150.00
   (f)   Residential Fire Suppression Systems. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a permit to install fire suppression equipment and piping in a new building or an addition to an existing building or structure, to which shall be added three dollars ($3.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included unless protected.
      (1)   Alterations or replacements to existing fire system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Base fee   25.00
         B.   Fire suppression system, per head    2.00
         C.   Fire suppression system other than water base systems, per head   2.00
         D.   Installation of piping, per 100 lineal feet   5.00
      (2)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed    $ 150.00.
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2009-26. Passed 9-15-09.)
208.09   GENERAL PERMIT FEES INCLUDING COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING AND ALL OTHER NON-ONE, TWO OR THREE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS.
   (a)   Commercial Building Permit. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for a permit to construct a new building or make an addition to a building or structure, to which shall be added six dollars ($ 6.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Base fee (plus the following)   $ 150.00
         A.   Shell construction only; per 100 square feet of floor area   3.00
         B.   Each tenant space; per 100 square feet of floor area   3.00
      (2)   Alterations or replacements to existing structure base fee plus the following:
         A.   Replacement of existing roof, per 100 square feet   3.00
         B.   Waterproofing, per 100 lineal feet   3.00
         C.   Interior alteration per 100 square feet   6.00
         D.   Kitchen or bathroom alteration, each   50.00
         E.   Fence over six feet in height from grade
            1.   Base fee (plus the following)   150.00
            2.   Per 100 lineal feet   5.00
            3.   Fence enclosure for dumpster, no base fee applied   50.00
      (3)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, permit fee not to exceed    $ 250.00
   (b)   Commercial Electrical Permit. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for a permit to install electrical equipment in a new building or in an addition to a building or structure, to which shall be added four dollars ($ 4.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Base fee (plus the following)   $ 150.00
         A.   Shell construction only; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
         B.   Each tenant space; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
      (2)   Alterations, replacements or addition to existing wiring system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Each electrical meter, under 400 amp    10.00
         B.   Each electrical panel, under 400 amp    10.00
         C.   Each electrical meter, over 400 amp    20.00
         D.   Each electrical panel, over 400 amp   20.00
         E.   Each disconnect or safety switch, 400 amp and under   5.00
         F.   Each disconnect or safety switch, over 400 amp   10.00
         G.   Each air conditioner    10.00
         H.   Each furnace    10.00
         I.   Each roof top H.V.A.C unit   20.00
         J.   Each 208 volt and over, outlet, light fixture, light switch or device   2.00
         K.   Each 120 volt outlet, light fixture, light switch or device   1.00
         L.   Low voltage, communication, security and fire alarm wiring, per device    2.00
         M.   Generator, under 15K    10.00
         N.   Generator, over 15K     20.00
         O.   Motors, under 5 H.P     5.00
         P.   Motors, over 5 H.P   10.00
         Q.   Interior alteration per 100 square feet   5.00
         R.   Each temporary electrical service, fee charged if building wired by other, no base fee shall be charged   75.00
      (3)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed    $ 250.00
   (c)   Commercial Plumbing Permit. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for a permit to install plumbing equipment or piping in a new building or in a addition to a building or structure, to which shall be added four dollars ($ 4.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Base fee (plus the following)   $ 150.00
         A.   Shell construction only; per 100 square feet of floor area add   2.00
         B.   Each tenant space; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
      (2)   Alterations, replacements or addition to existing plumbing system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Each hot water tank, under 75 gallon   5.00
         B.   Each hot water tank, over 75 gallon   10.00
         C.   Kitchen or bathroom remodel changes to plumbing system, each   50.00
         D.   Interior alteration per 100 square feet   5.00
         E.   Each new water closet    5.00
         F.   Each new sink   5.00
         G.   Each back flow device   5.00
         H.   Lawn sprinkler system, per head   2.00
         I.   Installation of water, drainage piping, gas, pneumatic or hydraulic lines per 100 lineal feet each main gas meter   2.00
      (3)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed    $ 250.00
    (d)   Commercial HVAC Permit. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred and fifty dollars ($150.00) for a permit to install new HVAC equipment in a new building or addition to a building or structure, to which shall be added four dollars ($ 4.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included.
      (1)   Base fee (plus the following)   $150.00
         A.   Shell construction only; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
         B.   Each tenant space; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
      (2)   Alterations, replacements or addition to existing HVAC system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Interior alteration per 100 square feet   4.00
         B.   Each furnace or each air-conditioner   10.00
         C.   Combined furnace and air-conditioner   15.00
         D.   Each rooftop unit   20.00
         E.   Air duct, per 100 lineal feet   5.00
         F.   Base board heater, per 100 lineal feet    5.00
         G.   Each kitchen hood   1.00
         H.   Each exhaust fan    5.00
         I.   Each gas space heaters   5.00
         J.   Each gas fireplace   15.00
         K.   Each gas boiler    15.00
         L.   Gas piping, per 100 lineal feet   2.00
         M.   Each oil burned equipment   15.00
         N.   Each main gas meter   15.00
      (3)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed    $ 250.00
   (e)   Commercial Fire Protection System Permit. The minimum permit fee shall be one hundred dollars ($150.00) for a permit to install fire protection equipment and or piping in a new building or make an addition to a building or structure, to which shall be added four dollars ($4.00) for each 100 square feet or fraction thereof of floor area. For buildings of more than one story, the floor area of each story shall be included in the calculation of the total. Breezeways, porches, garages and carports shall also be included. Unfinished basement areas shall not be included, unless area is protected.
      (1)   Base fee (plus the following)   $ 150.00
         A.   Shell construction only; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
         B.   Each tenant space; per 100 square feet of floor area   2.00
      (2)   Alterations or replacements to existing fire system base fee plus the following:
         A.   Fire suppression system, per head    2.00
         B.    Fire suppression system other than water base systems, per head   2.00
         C.   Hood fire suppression system, per hood    25.00
         D.   Fire alarm or smoke detection, per device    2.00
         E.   Stand pipe, per hose outlet     25.00
         F.   Installation of piping, per 100 lineal feet   5.00
      (3)   Occupancy inspection fees, no base fee charged
         A. New construction   100.00
         B.   Additions and alterations of existing buildings   50.00
      (4)   Point of sale inspection, no base fee charged
         A.   Each existing stand alone building, plus   100.00
         B.   Each existing tenant space inspection    50.00
      (5)   New tenant space inspection, no base fee charged   50.00
      (6)   Tanks; storage of flammable liquids or gases, base fee plus the following:
         A.   Liquefied propane tanks
            1.   Permanent over 100 pounds and renewable each year   100.00
            2.   Temporary over 100 pounds, 60 days renewal   50.00
         B.   Liquefied propane
            1.   Under 100 pounds   40.00
            2.   Each additional tank over 4 tanks   20.00
         C.   Per aboveground and underground storage tank(s)
            1.   Removal inspection
               a.   Non-contaminated   200.00
               b.   Contaminated at each 30-day increments   200.00
            2.   Tank upgrade   150.00
            3.   Installation - 3 tests   150.00
            4.   Petro-Tite test   50.00
            5.   Hydrostatic test   50.00
            6.   Piping repair or upgrade (each location)   50.00
            7.   Tank repair   100.00
            8.   Permanent abandonment (with approvals)   200.00
            9.   Piping abandonment only (each location, per day)    200.00
            10.   Change in service    200.00
            11.   Temporarily out of service   200.00
            12.   Tank replacement   200.00
            13.   Release detection upgrade (each location)    50.00
            14.   Piping installation only (each location)    50.00
      (7)   Fire alarm systems (audible)
         A.   Base fee (plus the following)   150.00
         B.   New building or addition to existing alarm system per 1,000 square feet of floor area (without tenant space)    2.00
         C.   Shell construction only; per 1,000 square feet of floor area   2.00
         D.   Each tenant space or build-out; per 1,000 square feet of floor area    2.00
      (8)   Alterations, replacements or addition to existing alarm system base fee plus the following:
         A.   No fee for general maintenance of alarm system
         B.   Addition to alarm system, base fee plus the following:
            1.   Per alarm device   1.00
            2.   Replacement of main alarm panel, includes one test fee   50.00
      (9)   Annual tests, required, no base fee charged
         A.    Alarm test by zone and number   50.00
         B.   Sprinkler test    50.00
      (10)   Hood extinguishing system (per system), no base fee charged
         A.   Semiannual inspection   25.00
         B.   Halon extinguishing system    50.00
         C.   Clean agent extinguishing system   50.00
      (11)   Use of fire hydrant, with proper departmental approvals
         A.   Residential   25.00
         B.   Contractor   100.00
      (12)   Miscellaneous item(s) at the discretion of the Building Inspector, fee not to exceed    $ 250.00
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 6-16-09.)