Chapter 15-68
CONSTRUCTION FEES
Sections:
15-68-010 Building permit fees.
15-68-020 Contractors’ work permit.
15-68-070 Certificates of inspection.
15-68-080 Planning and zoning commission matters.
15-68-090 Fees for large construction projects.
15-68-010 Building permit fees.
The fees for building permits based on the cost of construction or repair or demolition of any structure, i.e., buildings, fences, sidewalks, signs, and the like, are as follows:
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$50.00 for less than $1,000.00 and |
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3% the cost of the total job |
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Clean Up Deposit |
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$75.00 for up to $1,000.00 |
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$250.00 for more than $1,000.00 |
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Clean Up Only—$50.00 |
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Occupancy Permit |
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$25.00 |
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Demolition Permit Fees |
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8% the cost of the total job |
(Ord. 3453 § 1, 2022; Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2454 § 1, 1986: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-020 Contractors’ work permit.
The fee for contractors’ work permits is as follows:
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General contractors |
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Full year |
$250.00 |
All contractors are required to have a twenty thousand dollar ($20,000.00) surety bond and one million dollars ($1,000,000.00) of general liability insurance.
Plumbing contractors must be state licensed.
A ten thousand dollar ($10,000.00) plumber’s liability bond is required.
A ten thousand dollar ($10,000.00) mechanical contractor’s liability bond is required. (Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 3221 § 38, 2009; Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-030 Electrical fees.
Electrical fees in residential, commercial and manufacturing districts are as follows:
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Minimum residential fee |
$30.00 |
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Minimum commercial fee |
50.00 |
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Change of service (first meter) |
30.00 |
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Each additional meter |
10.00 |
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Electric heat |
4.00 |
per room |
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Air conditioner |
50.00 |
plus |
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.50 |
per BTU
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Major appliances |
10.00 |
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Lighting fixtures, sockets, receptacles |
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1 - 15 |
$10.00 |
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16 - 30 |
15.00 |
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31 - 45 |
20.00 |
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Each additional fixture or socket |
.50 |
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Electric motors |
$12.00 |
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Under 5 horsepower |
12.00 |
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Over 5 horsepower |
.50 |
per additional horsepower |
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Circuits: |
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Minimum residential |
$35.00 |
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Minimum commercial |
50.00 |
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or 3% of the total job; whichever amount is greater. |
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(Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-040 Sign permit fees.
The inspection fee for the installation of signs is as follows:
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Minimum sign permit fee |
$50.00 |
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Minimum electrical permit for sign |
50.00 |
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or 3% of the total job; whichever amount is greater. |
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(Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-050 Plumbing fees.
The fees for installation of plumbing and plumbing work are as follows:
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Minimum fee (1-5 fixtures or openings) |
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Residential |
$35.00 |
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Commercial |
50.00 |
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or 3% of the total job; whichever amount is greater. |
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Each additional unit: |
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Catch basin, grease traps, etc. |
$10.00 |
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Manholes |
25.00 |
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Cleanup deposit (refundable) |
$150.00 |
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Parkway, alley or street opening |
$25.00 |
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Deposit for each street opening (refundable) |
250.00 |
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Sewer tap |
25.00 |
(Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-060 Mechanical fees.
The fees for mechanical work are as follows:
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Residential minimum |
$35.00 |
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Commercial minimum |
50.00 |
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or 3% of the total job; whichever amount is greater. |
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(Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-070 Certificates of inspection.
The fees for certificates of inspection are as follows:
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Residential Rentals |
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Single-Family |
$150.00 |
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Apartment Building |
$150.00 for 1—2 units |
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Commercial |
$300.00 |
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Point-of-Sale Inspections |
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Single-Family |
$150.00 |
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Apartment Building |
$150.00 for 1—2 units |
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Commercial |
$300.00 |
(Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 3221 § 39, 2009; Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-080 Planning and zoning commission matters.
The fees for plan commission/zoning board of appeals are as follows:
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Rezoning and special use permit applications |
$400.00 |
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Plat subdivision |
325.00 |
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Planned unit development applications |
500.00 |
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Variance appeals |
250.00 |
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Commercial businesses (depending on the size of the business) |
300.00—500.00 |
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Public hearings |
100.00 |
(Ord. 3462 §§ 10, 16, 2022; Ord. 3316 § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 3221 § 40, 2009; Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-090 Fees for large construction projects.
The permit fees set forth in Sections 15-68-030, 15-68-050 and 15-68-060 of this chapter shall be reduced by fifty (50) percent of the amounts set forth therein for all construction the cost of which exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000.00). (Ord. 2454 § 2, 1986)
15-68-100 Payment of fees.
A. Permit fees shall be paid prior to the commencement of the work or construction. In the event that the work or construction is commenced without the required permit or permits, an additional permit fee equal to fifty (50) percent of the original permit fee shall be charged. The additional permit fee provided for herein shall be in addition to any permit fees or penalties otherwise provided for in this chapter.
B. Fees. When plans are submitted for approval under these codes, or when special engineering studies are deemed by the building official to be needed for the issuance of permits or approvals, said fee shall be the normal and customary fee charged by a firm with specialized expertise. The applicant shall be informed of the amount of the fee at the time that this application is filed. The fee schedule for specific improvement or construction is set forth in this chapter and is incorporated by reference herein. (Ord. 2932 § 2, 1995; Ord. 2444 § 1, 1986)