§ 150.23 RESIDENTIAL AND AG DISTRICTS; FEES.

   (A)   Fee zones. The following are building permit fees, zoning fees, and inspection fees for districts AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, MF, and PDR.

   (B)   Residential building permit fees.

Residential Building Permit Fees for New Construction and Remodeling, Based on Floor Space
Type of Dwelling	Type of Construction	Fees
Multi-family and condominiums	Basements, single-family access and use only	$0.65 per sq. ft.
Multi-family and condominiums	Garages, attached and unattached	$0.43 per sq. ft.
Multi-family and condominiums	Living areas and common areas	$0.70 per sq. ft.
Multi-family and condominiums	Crawl space	$0.43 per sq. ft.
One- and two-family dwellings	Basements	$0.54 per sq. ft.
One- and two-family dwellings	Garages, attached and unattached	$0.38 per sq. ft.
One- and two-family dwellings	Living space	$0.70 per sq. ft.
One- and two-family dwellings	Crawl space	$0.43 per sq. ft.

 

   (C)   Accessory building or structure permit fees.

Residential Accessory Building or Structure Permit Fees for New Construction and Remodeling, Based on Floor Space
Type of Structure	Type of Construction	Fees
Buildings and structures used in direct production of agricultural commodities and livestock, and related equipment storage		$0.35 per sq. ft.
Communication towers and antennas	Satellite dishes over 24 inches in diameter	$35 each
Communication towers and antennas	Standalone towers and antennas	$5 per ft. in height
Communication towers and antennas	Roof- or wall-mounted towers and antennas	$25 each
Communication towers and antennas	Engineering fees if required	Paid by permit holder
Construction trailers		$350 each
Multi-family and condominiums	Decks, porches, patios, storage buildings	$0.25 per sq. ft.
One- and two-family structures	Decks, porches, patios, storage buildings	$0.25 per sq. ft.
Swimming pools	Above ground up to 30 feet in diameter	$55 each
Swimming pools	Each additional foot over 30 or fraction thereof	$0.15 per ft.
Swimming pools	In ground up to 800 square feet (20 × 40)	$100 each
Swimming pools	Each additional sq. ft. over 800 or fraction thereof	$0.15 per sq. ft.

 

   (D)   Certificate of occupancy fees.

 

Certificate of Occupancy Fees for New Residential Construction and Remodeling
Type of Structure	Type of Dwelling	Fees
Accessory buildings, if required	Multi-family and condominiums	$25 each structure
Accessory buildings, if required	One- and two-family structures, agricultural	$30 each structure
Residences	Multi-family and condominiums	$60 each unit
Residences	One- and two-family structures	$40 each unit

 

   (E)   Zoning fees.

Zoning Fees, Residential
Type of Structure	Type of Construction	Type of Dwelling	Fees
Accessory structures	New construction and demolition	One- and two-family, agricultural	$35 each structure
Accessory structures	New construction and demolition	Multi-family and condominiums	$35 each structure
Dwelling units	New construction	One- and two-family structures	$135 each structure
Dwelling units	New construction	Multi-family and condominiums	$235 each structure
Dwelling units	Additions, remodeling, and demolition	Single-family structures	$140 each structure
Dwelling units	Additions, remodeling, and demolition	Multi-family and condominiums	$50 each structure

 

   (F)   Other construction permit fees.

Other Residential Construction Permit Fees
Type of Permit	Comments	Fees
Fence permit	Not allowed in easements without affidavit release Includes zoning fee–all zones	$75 per fence
Foundation-only permit; optional	Details in division (L) of this section	$250 administrative, plus $.50 per sq. ft. of area covered by the foundation
Replacement permit cards		$25 each
Sign permit	Non-exempt, includes zoning fee	$35 per sign
Sign permit–Real estate	Non-exempt, includes zoning fee, 4 sq. ft.	$35 per sign
Site development	See Ordinance 75A (§§ 154.01–154.06; 154.20–154.28; 154.40–154.42)	$150 per property
Utility service change or upgrade–permit and inspection	Gas, electric, sewer, septic, private well, or community water system	$120 each service change

 

   (G)   Inspection fees.

Inspection Fees, Residential
Type of Inspection	Item	Item Details	Fees
Amended permit fee	At anytime a permit needs to be amended, plus costs (i.e., inspections, square footage, and the like)		$50
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour	Base and vapor barrier, when used–driveways	3,000 sq. ft. area or less	$55 each structure
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour	Base and vapor barrier, when used	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof	$25 each additional
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour	Concealed utilities	3,000 sq. ft. area or less	$55 each structure
Crawl	2,500 sq. ft. or less	$10 each additional 1,000 sq. ft. area or fraction thereof	$55
Deck, pre-pour			$55
Drywall hanging			$55
Electrical service, new or change	100 amp or less		$160 each service
Electrical service, reconnect	100 amp or less		$75 plus inspection fee of $55
Electrical service, new or change	Each additional 100 amp or fraction thereof		$60
Electrical service, reconnect	Each additional 100 amp or fraction thereof		$60
Electrical service, new or change–subpanel	Addition of new branch circuits with service change or remodeling only	Per panel	$60
Erosion control	Property check		$55
Final		Use categories as for rough-in below	See rough-in fees below
Fireplace–mechanical			$55
Fireplace–masonry			$100
Footings	2,500 sq. ft. in area or less		$55 each structure
Footings–pre-pour	2,500 sq. ft in area or less		$55 each structure
Footings	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof		$25
Footings–pre-pour	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof		$25
Footings–pre-pour (Single Family)	2,500 sq. ft. in area or less		$165
Footings–pre-pour (Duplex)	2,500 sq. ft. in area or less		$110
Footings–pre-pour (Town Home)	2,500 sq. ft. in area or less		$80
Foundation	2,500 sq. ft. in area or less		$55 each structure
Footings–pre-pour	2,500 sq. ft in area or less		$55 each structure
Foundation	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof		$25
Footings–pre-pour	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof		$25
Ice/shield roof			$55 each
Insulation	5,000 sq. ft in area or less		$55
Insulation	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof		$25
Maintenance/repair, deck		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Maintenance/repair, re- roofing, downspouts, fascia/gutter		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Maintenance/repair, siding/exterior change		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Maintenance/repair, HVAC, plumbing, hot water tank		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Masonry			$55
Parking lots, multi-family and condominiums only	Subgrade–engineering	One hour minimum	Per engineering fee
Parking lots, multi-family and condominiums only	Pre-pavement–engineering	One hour minimum	Per engineering fee
Re-inspections	Any of: footings, foundation, concrete floors or walls (pre-pour), electrical service (new or change), rough-in, or final		$50 flat fee
Rough-in	Total fee	Total of plumbing, HVAC, electric, and framing fees below	$220 minimum
Rough-in	Plumbing	3 bathrooms or less	$55 each structure
Rough-in	Plumbing	Each additional bathroom	$25 per bathroom
Rough-in	HVAC	3,000 sq. ft. of conditioned space or less	$55 each structure
Rough-in	HVAC	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof	$25
Rough-in	Electric	3,000 sq. ft. floor space or less	$55 each structure
Rough-in	Electric	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof	$25
Rough-in	Framing	3,000 sq. ft. of floor space or less	$55
Rough-in	Framing	Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof	$25
Temporary occupancy fee	To convert temporary occupancy to final		$110
Window replacement		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Driveways, replacement		Plus inspection(s), as needed	$50 base fee
Irrigation systems		Requires testing agent	$75
Others as required–3 units or more	Fire Code, when required	As set by Fire Prevention Bureau	As given in § 150.25
Others as required	Miscellaneous (not listed above), when required		As determined by Building Administrator
Sanitary sewer line connection			$55
Violations inspection			$225 each violation

 

   (H)   Relocated structure or building permit fees, residential. The same fees apply as are applied above to new construction.

   (I)   Demolition fees.

 

Demolition Fees, Residential
Type of Structure	Fees
All accessory buildings	$40 each structure
Multi-family and condominiums	$100 for first 5,000 sq. ft. and $25 for each 600 sq. ft. thereafter
One- and two-family residence	$75 each structure
Required inspections	Use schedule above
Engineering fees if required	Paid by permit holder

 

   (J)   Minimum fees, residential. No permit fee for a construction or remodeling project shall be less than $50. The zoning fee if required, the cost of any required inspection fees as listed above, and the cost of a certificate of occupancy if required, are additional costs. The minimum permit fee does not apply to a fence-only permit or demolition permits.

   (K)   Basement conversions to living space. Reduced fee basements for which permit fees were paid under division (B) of this section are given a special rate for remodeling that converts any existing area of the basement to living space. The special rate is calculated by subtracting the basement rate from the living space rate. Rates used in the calculation are as of the day the remodeling permit is approved. Other applicable fees are at rates stated in the above divisions. The reduced fee is not available for basement additions.

   (L)   Foundation-only permits, residential; optional.

      (1)   A permit for a structure foundation may be issued prior to the application for and approval of permits required under divisions (B) and (C) above. The Town Building Administrator and the Town Engineer shall set guidelines for information required to be submitted. Consideration of this type of permit is restricted as described in § 150.28(D) of this code.

      (2)   The applicant will complete a waiver approved by the Plan Commission Attorney as part of the requirements for the permit.

      (3)   The scope of this permit is limited to footings, foundation walls of which at least 51% will be below grade, and concrete floors at or below grade. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work is limited to those specific items needed prior to backfilling and/or pouring concrete floors.

      (4)   This permit expires in 30 days from issuance unless a complete application for a building permit as required in divisions (B) or (C) of this section is filed with the Building Administrator prior to expiration unless the Building Administrator approves for extension prior to expiration. Once the building permit required in this section is approved and released by the Building Department, the applicant shall pick up and pay for the building permit within 30 days of the date of notification by the Building Department.

      (5)   (a)   The fees shall be as given in division (F) above. All necessary inspection fees will be charged per division (G) above.

         (b)   A credit will be issued for the portion of the valid foundation-only permit fee based on square footage to be used only for the subsequent building permit. The credit is limited to the amount of the building permit fee based on square footage under division (B) or (C) above, whichever is applicable, for the same structure as the foundation-only permit. No credit will be given for expired foundation-only permits.

      (6)   If this permit expires, no fees will be credited or refunded, and the applicant must re-apply for a foundation-only permit or make application for a full permit under division (B) or (C) above.

   (M)   Street, alley, sidewalk, public way opening permit fees.

 

Type of Permit	Comments	Fees
Street opening	Any cut or opening made.	$250
Alley opening	Any cut or opening made.	$250
Sidewalk opening	Any cut or opening made.	$250
Rights-of-way turf opening	Any cut or opening made.	$125

 

 

Type of Inspection	Comments	Fees
Street and alley	Any cut or opening made.	Direct cost reimbursement
Sidewalk	Any cut or opening made.	Direct cost reimbursement
Public way	Any cut or opening made, including turfed areas.	Direct cost reimbursement

 

      (1)   Each permit for making an opening shall be confined to a single project, and shall be issued by the executive or other duly designated town representative. Application shall be made on a form proscribed by the Town Council providing the exact location of the proposed opening, the kind or type of paving, turf or fill, the area and depth to be excavated, and such other facts and information as may be required. The town and/or the Town Engineer reserves the right to impose reasonable conditions upon the applicant, as well as the right to deny the application in order to protect town improvements or upon a finding that a less intrusive method exists.

      (2)   No permit shall be issued until or unless the applicant tenders and pays the fee required in conformance with the schedule contained hereinafter. The permit fee is in an amount reasonably calculated to cover at least a portion of the cost of restoration and maintenance of the opening, as well as all other related administrative expenses thereto.

      (3)   All such fees collected for the purposes stated herein shall be deposited in the town’s General Fund for use consistent with the requirements of this chapter, as amended hereafter from time to time.

      (4)   The opening, restoration and maintenance of a pavement or other surface shall be performed under the direction and to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer, or other duly designated town representative, and in accordance with rules, regulations, and specifications approved by the Town Council.

      (5)   In the event of the failure and/or refusal of the permittee to satisfactorily fill the excavation, restore the surface and remove all excess materials in accordance with the terms of the permit, and within the time specified in the permit, or where such time period is not specified in the permit within a reasonable time, the town may proceed to make such fill and restoration. In the event the amount of the costs incurred by the town exceed the amount of the restoration services performed by it, the town shall be entitled and permitted to collect any excess amount due and owing from the permittee, including attorney’s fees, court costs, and similar related expenses of collection.

(Ord. 41, passed 2-18-1998; Am. Ord. 41A, passed 3-17-1999; Am. Ord. 41B, passed 3-18-2004; Am. Ord. 120, passed 11-16-2004; Am. Ord. 41D, passed 2-12-2006; Am. Ord. 41E, passed 3-21-2006; Am. Ord. 41F, passed 12-16-2008; Am. Ord. 41H, passed 10-20-2009; Am. Ord. 41I, passe 2-15-2010; Am. Ord. 210, passed 9-11-2012; Am. Ord. 41-J, passed 9-24-2013; Am. Ord. 41-K, passed 10-8-2019; Am. Ord. 41-L, passed 3-8-2022)