CHAPTER 15.08
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMITS
Section
15.08.010 Plan-checking fee - basis
15.08.020 Building permit fees - Uniform Building Codes
15.08.030 Approval of building permits
15.08.040 Fire Department permits and building occupancy
15.08.050 Fire Department permit fees
15.08.010 PLAN-CHECKING FEE - BASIS.
A fee for checking plans shall be established by resolution of the City Council.
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)
15.08.020 BUILDING PERMIT FEES - UNIFORM BUILDING CODES.
A. Building permit fees shall be charged on a basis of the value of the construction on the rate as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council. The building permit fee and the plan-check fee, together with the City’s building permit surcharge and the general plan maintenance fee, if applicable, shall be totaled together for a total building fee as similarly established.
B. At the request of numerous building officials, Uniform Building Code standards offer the following building valuation data representing average costs for most buildings. Because residential buildings are the most common for many cities, two (2) general classes are considered for these, one (1) for “average” construction and the other for “good.” Adjustments should be made for special architectural or structural features and location of the project. Often higher or lower unit costs may result.
1. The unit costs are intended to comply with the definition of “valuation” in Section 423 of the Uniform Building Code and thus include architectural, structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work except as specifically listed below. It also includes the contractor’s profit which should not be omitted if he or she has a financial interest in the project.
2. The determination of plan-check fees for projects reviewed by the International Conference of Building Officials (I.C.B.O.) will be based on valuation computed and fixed by City Council resolution based on the most current Building Valuation Data index as published by the I.C.B.O. quarterly or semi-annual in its Building Standards Publication.
C. In addition to the above charges the following shall be added:
1. National Electrical Code. A permit required pursuant to this code shall be granted according to the fee schedule as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
2. Uniform Plumbing Code. A permit required pursuant to this code shall be granted according to the fee schedule as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
3. Uniform Mechanical Code. A permit pursuant to this code shall be granted in accordance with the fee schedule as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
4. Uniform Building Code, Appendix. A permit required for grading pursuant to this code shall be granted in accordance with the fee schedule as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
5. Uniform Building Code. A permit required pursuant to this code shall be granted in accordance with the fee schedule established from time to time by resolution of the City Council.
D. For each extra inspection made necessary by defective workmanship or substandard materials, in excess of three trips for the same inspection, an additional fee per inspection as established from time to time by resolution of the City Council shall be charged.
E. In the event any person, corporation, partnership, or independent contractor starts construction of any project before securing a permit within the provisions of this chapter, that person, corporation, partnership, or independent contractor will be subject to a payment of double the fees on file in the office of the City Clerk. In order to be relieved from the double fee provision, said person, corporation, partnership, or independent contractor to be charged said double fees may meet with the City Manager and state their reasons or causes for failing to obtain said permit, and same shall be considered by the City Manager and may be considered for the purposes of excusing said person, corporation, partnership, or independent contractor from the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)
15.08.030 APPROVAL OF BUILDING PERMITS.
The Building Official or his or her designee shall be responsible for approving all building permit applications and issuance of permits.
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)
15.08.040 FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMITS AND BUILDING OCCUPANCY.
A. Plans for the construction or remodel of any building or structure, except one-family dwellings, which require a building permit to be issued, shall undergo a fire code review and receive all necessary planning permit approvals, and shall receive a permit issued by the Fire Chief prior to the issuance of a building permit or the beginning of any construction.
B. No person shall occupy any building or allow any building to be occupied prior to the final inspection and approval of all Fire Department requirements by the Fire Chief or his or her authorized representative.
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)
15.08.050 FIRE DEPARTMENT PERMIT FEES.
Fire Department permit fees shall be set by resolution on file in the office of the City Clerk and shall be paid to the Fire Department prior to the issuance of a building permit (except one and two family dwellings and U occupancies).
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)
15.08.060 VIOLATION - PENALTY.
Any person, firm or corporation failing to comply with Chapter 15.08, or violating any provision thereof is guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof is punishable as provided in Chapter 1.12.
(Ord. 876, § 5, passed 10-14-2008)