§ 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
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
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 (§§ 154.01–154.06; 154.20–154.28; 154.40–154.42)	$150

 

   (G)   Inspection 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)