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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements.
All contractors are required to have a surety bond and general liability insurance as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements.
Plumbing contractors must be state licensed.
A plumber’s liability bond as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, is required.
A mechanical contractor’s liability bond as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, is required. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-060 Mechanical fees.
The fees for mechanical work are as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; Ord. 2932 § 3 (part), 1995: Ord. 2424 § 1 (part), 1985)
15-68-070 Certificates of inspection.
The fees for certificates of inspection are as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; 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 as laid out in Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements, 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 Chapter 3-01, Fees, Fines, Insurance and Guarantee Requirements. (Ord. 3494 § 2(B), 2024; Ord. 2932 § 2, 1995; Ord. 2444 § 1, 1986)