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210.06 BUILDING/ORDINANCE PERMIT; PLAN REVIEW AND BUILDING INSPECTION FEES.
   Fees for building permits, plan reviews and building inspections are as follows:
   (a)   Residential Dwelling Certification.
      Single family                           $300.00
      Duplex                               350.00
      Apartments/motels (first two units)                   350.00
      Each additional unit                         70.00
      Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, or
       Temporary Certificate of Compliance                70.00
   (b)   Concrete and Asphalt/Residential.
      Public sidewalk, approach, private walk,
         driveway, patio                  $   .15 per sq. ft.
         (Minimum fee:   $80.00)
         (Maximum fee:   $125.00)
      Curb cuts (residential and commercial)               $80.00
   (c)   Plan Review Fee Schedule (Based on ICC). The calculation of plan review fees shall utilize the most current publication of the ICC publication of the "Building Valuation Data Report", representing Michigan's current average square foot construction costs for each category of construction.
      Building      0.0020 x first $1,000,000 of building valuation
               0.0010 x building valuation over $1,000,000
            (Minimum Fee: $250.00) (Commercial/Industrial only)
            (Minimum Fee: $40.00) (Residential only)
      Mechanical      25% of Building Code plan review fee
      Plumbing      25% of Building Code plan review fee
      Electrical      25% of Building Code plan review fee
   (d)   Revised and Addendum Plans. If a substitute or revised plan or an addendum to the original plan is submitted for a building on which a permit has been requested, a charge of not less than seventy-five ($75.00) nor more than 35% of the permit fee may be added for each set of plans examined. Minor addendum plans that do not alter space or change structural requirements may be exempted from this provision.
   (e)   Building Permit Fees (Based on ICC). The calculation of building permit fees shall utilize the most current publication of the ICC publication of the "Building Valuation Data Report", representing Michigan's current average square foot construction costs for each category of construction.
      Valuation to $1,000 (includes one inspection)            $ 80.00
         Plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $1,000
   (f)   Modular Homes. The pre-manufactured unit (modular) permit fee is based on 50% of the current ICC on-site construction cost. The plan review fee shall be based on the total current ICC on-site construction cost.
   (g)   Roofing/Re-roofing - Commercial/Residential. The calculation of roofing/ re-roofing permit fees shall utilize the most current publication of the "Building Valuation Data Report", representing Michigan's current average square foot construction costs for each category of construction.
      Valuation to $1,000 (includes two inspections)            $ 80.00
         Plus $15.00 per $1,000 over $1,000
   (h)   Demolition.
      Accessory buildings (garages, sheds)               $   100.00
      Single-family residences                     200.00
      Commercial/Industrial buildings:                  200.00
         Up to 2,000 sq. ft.                     200.00
         2,001 – 10,000 sq. ft.                     750.00
         Over 10,000 sq. ft.                     2,000.00
   (i)   Work Without Permit.
      Permit not obtained before work is started      double fee, plus $100.00
   (j)   Special Inspections.
      Certificate of occupancy and compliance            $   70.00
      One special inspection or one investigation
         not specifically covered in this schedule            70.00
   (k)   Vacancy Permit. Securing vacant buildings            $   70.00
   (l)   Signs. See Section 210.06(e) - based on cost plus $40.00 plan review fee.
      Dumpster Enclosure. See Section 210.06(e) - based on cost plus $40.00 plan review fee.
   (m)   Site Development: Right-of-way Permits;
      Earth Moving; Excavation and/or Fill.            $   70.00
      (1)   Shall be based on an inspection fee of $70.00 per inspection required.
         Engineering review shall be based on $100.00/hr. (Minimum fee: $170.00) for site work of less than $25,000.00 in cost;
      (2)   For site work of more than $25,000.00 in cost; the total fee shall be 3.5% of the proposed site work cost.
   (n)   Public Shows, Carnivals, Revivals, Public Assemblies
      and Exhibitions.
      Weekdays (Monday through Friday)               $   200.00
      Overtime on Weekdays (Monday through Friday)
      Saturday, Sunday and Holidays                  300.00
         The type or number of inspectors required shall be
         determined in the sole discretion of the City.
   (o)   Rental Dwellings and Rental Units.
      Appeals filed with Construction Board of Appeals         $   150.00
      Residential Dwelling Certification.
      Appeals filed with Construction Board of Appeals (combined with above fee)
   (p)   Temporary Certificate of Occupancy for Commercial Properties.   $   100.00
(Ord. 99-14. Passed 6-1-99; Ord. 2002-25. Passed 6-18-02; Ord. 2004-02. Passed 6-15-04; Ord. 2009-11. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2012-06. Passed 6-19-12; Ord. 2013-04. Passed 6-18-13; Ord. 2014-06. Passed 7-1-14; Ord. 2017-05. Passed 12-5-17.)
210.07 ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES.
   Fees for electrical permits and inspections are as follows:
   (a)   Minimum Permit Fees. In no case shall less than eighty dollars ($80.00) be charged for any one permit.
         If additional inspections are required after rough and final, an additional fee of $60.00 will be charged.
         Unattached garage, including service, circuit, wiring, trench inspection   $   60.00
   (b)   Base permit fee.                        $   60.00
   (c)   Circuits.
      Circuits (new or extended), each                  $   7.00 residential
                                    $   10.00 commercial
      3 phase circuit                           $   25.00
   (d)   Light Fixtures. For the installation, altering or repairing of fixtures:
         Each group of 10 or fraction thereof               $   15.00
   (e)   Electrical Power Units.
      Residential furnace circuit (new)                  20.00
      Residential furnace circuit (replacement) total permit fee         60.00
      Residential central A.C. circuit (new)                  20.00
      Residential central A.C. circuit (replacement) total
         permit fee                        60.00
      Residential generator transfer switch                  60.00
      Commercial furnace circuit (new and replacement)            60.00
      Commercial A.C. circuit (new and replacement)            60.00
      Rooftop HVAC                        100.00
         Replacement                        60.00
      Motors
         1/4 – 10 hp                        20.00
         11 – 30 hp                        25.00
         31 – 50 hp                        35.00
         Over 50 hp                        40.00
   (f)   Service.
      (1)   New services/change of services:
         100 to 200 amp                     $   45.00
         Over 200 - 400 amp                         75.00
         Over 400 amp                           100.00
      (2)   Temporary primary service                  $   60.00 each
         Temporary secondary service                     45.00 each
      (3)   Interruptible air conditioning service
          (includes circuit)                        45.00 each
   (g)   Electric Ranges, Ovens, Dryers, Water Heaters, Dishwashers,
      Disposers.                           $   20.00
      A built-in oven and range top shall be considered
         as one unit in determining permit fees.
      Hot tub, jacuzzi, and sump pump                     20.00 each
   (h)   Residential Electrical Space Heating and Baseboard Heaters.
      Each unit                           $   20.00
   (i)   Motion Picture Apparatus Etc.
      Each machine                           $   35.00
   (j)   Industrial and Commercial Buildings. The schedule contained herein shall apply for general repairs and alterations to electrical equipment for buildings.
      Feeders - first 100 ft. or less                  $   45.00
      Each additional 100 ft. or less                     15.00
      Underfloor raceways, headers for
         cellular floors, etc., per room                  45.00
      Outline neon tubing
         Each fixture                     $   10.00
      Signs
         Pole sign and circuit                        50.00 each
         Building sign and circuit                     50.00 each
         Monument sign and circuit                     50.00 each
   (k)   Additional Permit for Equipment Installed and Inspected Not on Original Permit. The fee shall be as stated in this chapter.
   (l)   Special Inspections.
      Temporary outdoor decorative displays            $   80.00
      Theaters                           80.00
      Christmas tree lots                        80.00
   (m)   General Inspections Not Specifically Mentioned.            70.00
   (n)   Fire Alarm Systems.                     $   45.00 each
      Pull stations, strobe, strobe/horn,
         heat or smoke detectors:                  10.00 each
      Sprinkler signal system                     50.00 each
      Kitchen hood ansul system                     60.00
   (o)   Work Without Permit.
      Permit not obtained before work is started            double fee, plus $100.00
   (p)   Special Inspections.
      Certificate of occupancy and compliance
         (includes 2 inspections)               $   70.00
      One special inspection or one investigation not
         specifically covered in this section               70.00
   (q)   Appeals Filed With Construction Board of Appeals.                        $   150.00
   (r)   Parking Lot Lighting and Pole Bases.            $   15.00/per pole
(Ord. 99-14. Passed 6-1-99; Ord. 2002-25. Passed 6-18-02; Ord. 2003-08. Passed 6-3-03; Ord. 2004-02. Passed 6-15-04; Ord. 2005-25. Passed 6-21-05; Ord. 2009-11. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2012-06. Passed 6-19-12; Ord. 2013-04. Passed 6-18-13; Ord. 2014-06. Passed 7-1-14.)
210.08 PLUMBING PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES.
   Fees for plumbing permits and inspections are as follows:
   (a)   Permit Fees.
      Minimum fee                     $   80.00
         If additional inspections are required after rough and final, an additional fee of $60.00 be charged.
      Base permit fee                     60.00
      Fixtures, stack vents, conductors               15.00 each
      Sub-floor drains                     15.00 each
      Condensate drains                     15.00 each
      Storm sumps, sewage ejectors               15.00 each
      Reduced pressure and backflow preventor*            50.00 each
                                 * commercial
      Water-connected appliances, equipment,
         devices                     $   15.00 each
      Floor drains, special drains, traps               15.00 each
      Laboratory, hospital, clinic fixtures,
         equipment devices                  15.00 each
      Grease traps                        15.00 each
      Lawn sprinkler system                  50.00
      Chimney liner                        25.00
   (b)   Storm and Sanitary Sewer
      Installations/Residential.               $   50.00 each
   (c)   Building Sewer to Building Drain Connections.
      For each connection when a new sewer
         and/or main drain is installed            $   50.00 each
   (d)   Water Distribution Systems; Service Line:
      Residential                     $   50.00
      Commercial                        100.00
   (e)   Work Without Permit.
      Permit not obtained before work is started            double fee, plus $100.00
   (f)   Special Inspections.
      Certificate of occupancy and compliance            $70.00
      One special inspection or one investigation
         not specifically covered in this section         70.00
   (g)   Appeals Filed With Plumbing Board of Appeals.      $   150.00
(Ord. 99-14. Passed 6-1-99; Ord. 2002-25. Passed 6-18-02; Ord. 2005-25. Passed 6-21-05; Ord. 2009-11. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2012-06. Passed 6-19-12; Ord. 2013-04. Passed 6-18-13; Ord. 2014-06. Passed 7-1-14.)
210.09 MECHANICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTION FEES.
   Fees for mechanical permits and inspections are as follows:
   Minimum Fee:                           $   80.00
      If additional inspections are required after rough and final, an additional inspection fee of $60.00 will be charged.
   (a)   Base Permit Fee.                        60.00
   (b)   Gas Burning Equipment (New and/or Conversion).
      Under 400,000 BTU                     $   50.00
      Over 400,000 BTU                        100.00
      Chimney liners                        25.00
   (c)   Oil Burners (New and/or Conversion, Except Boilers).
      Under 5 gal./hr.                     $   60.00
      Over 5 gal./hr.                           70.00
   (d)   Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment; Fireplace
      Inserts.                           $   60.00
   (e)   Solar Equipment; Commercial and Residential
      (Piping Fee Included).
      Each panel collector system                  $   75.00
   (f)   Air Conditioning Units (Piping Fee Included).
      1-1/2 H.P. to 5 H.P. (self-contained or split)            $   45.00
      Over 5 H.P.                           70.00
      Centrifugal units                        80.00
      Absorption units                        80.00
      Cooling towers                        75.00
   (g)   Cold Air Return; Heat Supply Modifications.
      Residential                        $   45.00/per unit
      Commercial                           70.00
   (h)   Refrigeration Systems.
      Self-contained units up to 5 H.P. (split
         systems)                     $   45.00
      Over 5 H.P.                           80.00
      Refrigeration tubing                        25.00
   (i)   Air Handlers, Multi-Zone, Self-Contained Units.
      Ventilation and exhaust fans:
      Up to 10,000 CFM                     $   45.00
      Over 10,000 CFM                        75.00
      Through-the-wall fan coil vents                  20.00
   (j)   Unit Heaters; Hot Water or Steam.
      Under 400,000 BTU's input                  $   45.00
      400,000 BTU's input and over                  70.00
   (k)   Humidifiers.
      Residential                        $   20.00
      Commercial                           50.00
   (l)   Electronic Air Cleaner.
      Electronic Air cleaner/residential               $   20.00
      Commercial/industrial building                  50.00
   (m)   Work Without Permit.
      Permit not obtained before work is started               double fee, plus $100.00
   (n)   Special Inspections.
      Certificate of occupancy or compliance            $   70.00
      One special inspection or one investigation not
         specifically covered in this schedule               70.00
   (o)   Gas Piping (Includes Pressure Testing).
      Residential (20-30 psi)                  $   45.00
      Commercial (under 2 in. pipe size)
      (30-40 psi)                           70.00
      Commercial (2 in. or over pipe size)
      (over 40 psi)                           100.00
   (p)   Duct Work Only.
      Residential                        $   45.00
      Commercial                           70.00
      Note: For heating and cooling, two permits must be obtained
   (q)   Fire Dampers.
      First 5                           $   10.00 each
      Over 5                               5.00 each
   (r)   Appeals Filed With Mechanical/Building
      Construction Board of Appeals.               $   150.00
   (s)   Fire Suppression Systems Utilizing
      15 Heads or Less.**                     $   150.00
      Additional sprinkler heads                     5.00
      ** Includes hydrostatic test and fire suppression test
   (t)   Kitchen Hood Ventilation System (Commercial).         $   50.00
   (u)   Water Heater.                        $ 15.00.
(Ord. 99-14. Passed 6-1-99; Ord. 2002-25. Passed 6-18-02; Ord. 2004-02. Passed 6-15-04; Ord. 2009-11. Passed 6-16-09; Ord. 2012-06. Passed 6-19-12; Ord. 2013-04. Passed 6-18-13; Ord. 2014-06. Passed 7-1-14.)
210.10 LANDFILL FEES.
   Fees for use of landfills are as follows:
      0 to 50 cubic yards   $10.00
      51 to 1,000 cubic yards   50.00
      Each additional 1,000 cubic ft. or fraction thereof   25.00
(Ord. 99-14. Passed 6-1-99.)
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