§ 150.24 COMMERCIAL, M-1, AND AG-B DISTRICTS; FEES.
   (A)   Fee zones. The following are building permit fees, zoning fees, and inspection fees for districts AG-B, C-1, C-2, C-3, M-1, and PDC.
   (B)   Building permit fees.
 
Building Permit Fees for New Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District Construction and Remodeling, Based on Floor Space
Type of Structure
Type of Use
Fees
All usual buildings
Any use
$0.80 per sq. ft.
Special buildings open on two or more sides
Any use
$0.65 per sq. ft.
 
   (C)   Accessory structure permit fees. 
Accessory Structure Fees for New Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District Construction and Remodeling, Based on Floor Space
Type of Structure
Type of Construction
Fees
Accessory Structure Fees for New Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District Construction and Remodeling, Based on Floor Space
Type of Structure
Type of Construction
Fees
Communication towers and antennas
Satellite dishes, over 18 inches in diameter
$60 each
Communication towers and antennas
Standalone towers and antennas
$6 per ft. in height
Communication towers and antennas
Roof- or wall-mounted towers and antennas
$35 each
Communication towers and antennas
Engineering fees if required
Paid by permit holder
Decks, porches, patios
 
$0.40 per sq. ft.
Lighting standards, or poles
 
$30 each
Swimming pools–up to 800 sq. ft.
 
$50 per sq. ft.
Swimming pools–each additional over 801 sq. ft.
 
$0.25 per sq. ft.
 
   (D)   Certificate of occupancy fees.
 
Certificate of Occupancy Fees for New Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Construction and Remodeling
Type of Structure
Fees
Buildings
$100 each
Other structures
$60 each
 
   (E)   Zoning fees.
 
Zoning Fees for New Commercial, M-1, and AG-B
Type of Structure or Action
Type of Construction
Fees
Change of permitted use
$75 each
Primary structure
New construction
$200 each
Other buildings and additions
$100 each
Signs
$60 each
 
   (F)   Other construction permit fees.
Other Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District Construction Permit Fees
Type of Permit
Comments
Fees
Other Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District Construction Permit Fees
Type of Permit
Comments
Fees
Fence permit
Includes zoning fee
$60 each
Foundation-only permit
Details in division (K) of this section
$300 administrative, plus $.50 per sq. ft. of area covered by the foundation
Replacement permit cards
 
$30 each
Maintenance/repair, re-roofing, downspout, fascia/gutter
Plus inspection(s), as needed
$50 base fee
Maintenance/repair, replace 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
Maintenance/repair, window replacement
Plus inspection(s), as needed
$50 base fee
Sign permit
Permanent, any type
$125 each, plus engineering fee
Sign permit
Portable and mobile, registration fee
$40 each use
Sign permit
Engineering fees if required
Paid by permit holder
Utility service change or upgrade–permit and inspection
Gas, electric, sewer, septic, private well, or community water system
$100 each service change plus inspection fees
Site development
See Ordinance 75A (§§ 154.01154.06; 154.20154.28; 154.40154.42)
$150
 
   (G)   Inspection fees.
Inspection Fees, Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District
Type of Inspection
Item
Item Details
Fees
Inspection Fees, Commercial, M-1, and AG-B Zoning District
Type of Inspection
Item
Item Details
Fees
Acoustic ceiling
5,000 sq. ft. area or less
 
$85 each structure
Acoustic ceiling
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft.
 
$35 each additional
Amended permit fee
At anytime a permit needs to be amended, plus costs (i.e., inspections, square footage, and the like)
 
$100
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour
Base and vapor barrier, when used
5,000 sq. ft. area or less
$85 each structure
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour
Base and vapor barrier, when used
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35 each additional
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour
Concealed utilities
5,000 sq. ft. area or less
$85 each structure
Concrete floors or walls, pre-pour
Concealed utilities
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35 each additional
Electrical service, new or change
100 amp or less
 
$165 each service
Electrical service, new or change
Each additional 100 amp
 
$75
Electrical service, new or change
Addition of new branch circuits with service change or remodeling only
100 amp or less
$125 each service
Electrical service, new or change
Addition of new branch circuits with service change or remodeling only
Each additional 100 amp
$75
Erosion control
Property check
 
$85
Final
 
Use categories as for rough-in below
See rough-in fees below
Footings
5,000 sq. ft. in area or less
 
$85 each structure
Footings
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
 
$35
Footings–pre-pour
5,000 sq. ft. in area or less
 
$85 each structure
Footings–pre-pour
 
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35
Foundation
5,000 sq. ft. in area or less
 
$85 each structure
Foundation
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
 
$35
Footings–pre-pour
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
 
$35
Ice-shield inspection
 
 
$85 each
Insulation
5,000 sq. ft. in area or less
 
$85 each structure
Insulation
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft.
 
$35 each additional
Masonry
 
 
$85 each structure
Parking lots
Subgrade
One hour minimum
$85 per hour
Parking lots
Pre-pavement
One hour minimum
$85 per hour
Re-inspections
Any of: footings, foundation, concrete floors or walls (pre-pour), electrical service (new or change), rough-in, or final
 
$80 per trade
Retention or detention ponds, tanks, reservoirs
Up to one acre-ft. capacity
 
$175
Retention or detention ponds, tanks, reservoirs
Each additional acre-ft. capacity
 
$65
Rough-in
Total fee
Total of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, and framing fees below
$85 minimum per trade
Rough-in
Plumbing
10 fixtures total or less
$85 each structure
Rough-in
Plumbing
Each additional fixture
$20
Rough-in
Plumbing–sprinkler
Each head
$10
Rough-in
HVAC
5,000 sq. ft. or less of conditioned space
$85 each structure
Rough-in
HVAC
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35
Rough-in
Electrical
5,000 sq. ft. floor space or less
$85 each structure
Rough-in
Electrical
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35
Rough-in
Framing
5,000 sq. ft. floor space or less
$85 each structure
Rough-in
Framing
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
$35
Sanitary and storm sewers, water lines
Manholes and pipes
One hour minimum
$85 per hour
Sanitary and storm sewers, water lines
Taps
 
$75 each
Streets and roads
Subgrade
Each 1,000 linear ft.
$85
Streets and roads
Pre-pavement
Each 1,000 linear ft.
$85
Streets and roads
Road shoulder finished grade
Each 1,000 linear ft.
$60 each ln. ft.
Temporary occupany fee
To convert to final occupancy
 
$200
Others as required
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 Town Engineer and/or Building Administrator
Violations inspection
 
 
$200 each violation
 
   (H)   Relocated structure or building permit; commercial, M-1, and AG-B. The same fees apply as are applied above to new construction.
   (I)   Demolition fees.
 
Demolition Fees; Commercial, M-1, and AG-B
Type of Structure
Fees
All primary use buildings
$100
All accessory buildings
$55 each structure
Engineering fees if required
Paid by permit holder
Required inspections
Use schedule above
 
   (J)   Minimum fees, commercial, M-1, and AG-B. No permit fee for a construction or remodeling project shall be less than $100. 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)   Foundation-only permit; 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.
      (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 75% 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 division (B) or (C) above is filed with the Building Administrator prior to expiration.
      (5)   The fees shall be as given above in division (F) of this section. All necessary inspection fees will be charged per division (G) above. 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 issued for an expired foundation-only permit.
      (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.
   (L)   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 reserve 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. 41C, passed 4-23-2004; Am. Ord. 41D, passed 2-21-2006; Am. Ord. 41F, passed 12-16-2008; Am. Ord. 41H, passed 10-20-2009; 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)