(A) In interpretation of the Building Code the following definitions shall apply.
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The Building Inspector.
DEPARTMENT OF LAW. The Town Attorney.
TOWN. The Town of Winnsboro.
(B) Rates, charges and fees for issuance of building permits and other permits required by the town for construction, alteration, removal or improvement of buildings and structures within the town and as heretofore required by the town under the provisions of the Building Code shall be as follows:
Schedule of Permit Fees (Permit good for one year from date of issue) |
Schedule of Permit Fees (Permit good for one year from date of issue) | |
(1) Permit fees. | Schedule Fee |
Total valuation $100 and less | $10.00 base fee up to $1,000 valuation. Random inspections may be conducted on all construction project |
$1,001 to $2,000 | $4.00 per thousand or fraction thereof |
$2,001 to $15,000 | $8.00 for the first $2,000 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $15,000 |
$15,001 to $50,000 | $47.00 for the first $15,000 plus $2.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000 |
$50,001 to $100,000 | $124.75 for the first $50,000 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 |
$100,000 to $500,000 | $224.75 for the first $100,000 plus $1.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 |
$500,000 and up | $624.75 for the first $500,000 plus $0.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof |
(2) Moving of building or structure. For the moving of any building or structure, the fee shall be $50. Trailer fee shall be $25. | |
(3) Demolition of building or structure. For the demolition of any building or structure, the fee shall be $25. | |
(4) Double fee payment. Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled but the payment of the double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of this code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. | |
(5) Plan-checking fees. When the valuation of the proposed construction exceeds $1,000 and a plan is required to be submitted, a plan-checking fee shall be paid to the building official at the time of submitting plans and specifications for checking. The plan-checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee. | |
(1995 Code, § 5-1003) (Ord. passed 10-20-1970; Ord. passed 2-19-1974)