Chapter, Article or Section | Type of Permit/Fee | Amount |
|---|---|---|
Chapter 47, Article 1 | Dog licensing. Rates may change as approved by the Town Board. Contact the Town Clerk for latest dog licensing rates. | |
Spayed/neutered | $35 per dog | |
Unspayed/unneutered | $40 per dog | |
Surcharge for altered dog | $1 | |
Surcharge for not altered dog | $3 | |
Late fee for any dog license not renewed within 30 days | $25 | |
Replacement tag | $3 | |
Chapter 51 | Application for mass gathering | |
100 to 250 person | $100 | |
251 to 1,000 persons | $300 | |
More than 1,000 | $500 | |
Chapter 60 | Building Code Administration | |
Unless expressly stated, all building permits expire one year from issuance. Permit renewal cost is same as original permit with exception of residential one- or two-family residences. (See § A157-2) | ||
Single or two-family | $0.20 per sq ft, plus $75 | |
Additions/alterations | $0.20 per sq ft | |
Garage/pole barn (nonagricultural) | $.20 per sq ft | |
Upgrades to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy | $50 | |
Commercial/industrial | ||
Commercial construction | $0.22 per sq ft, plus 100 | |
Additions/alterations | $0.22 per sq ft, plus 100 | |
Upgrades to electrical, plumbing, mechanical, energy | $50 | |
Multiple dwellings | ||
Development and conversion | ||
Development | $.25 per sq ft, plus $100 | |
Conversion | $0.25 per sq ft | |
Religious buildings | $0.25 per sq ft | |
Relocation of a building | Same as new construction. NYS code requires relocation be the same as a manufactured home. | |
Manufactured homes | See § 145-13 | |
Utility buildings (accessory structures) | ||
Less than 144 sq ft | $25 flat fee (zoning permit) | |
145 to 300 sq ft | $50 | |
Over 300 sq ft | $0.20 per sq ft (treated as a garage/pole barn) | |
Decks (second story deck or higher must be designed with a NYS stamp) | $0.20 per sq ft | |
Additional inspections due to failure of first (all permit varieties) | $25 | |
Operational permits, as required by Building Code | $25 per occurrence and/or annual | |
Fill permit over 1/3 acre | $250 | |
Firesafety inspections | $25 | |
Commercial buildings | $25 | |
Multiple dwellings | $10 per unit | |
Permits for all types, except pools and demolition permits, are good for 12 months; construction must begin within 6 months; if not, permit is null and void, renewal fee shall be the original fee (exception of § A157-2), for a maximum of 12 months. | ||
Roofing/reroofing (a roofing square is the unit of measurement to determine the roofing size regardless of the product being used) | $1.50 per roofing square, $50 minimum | |
Window/door replacement, excluding addition of storm windows to meet the State Energy Code (if enlarging or decreasing size of windows or doors) | $25 | |
Solid-fuel burning devices to include fireplaces, woodstoves, coal, chimney, external boilers, and vented/nonvented gas units | $75 | |
Agricultural buildings | ||
New build | $0.20 per sq ft not to exceed $250 | |
Additions | $0.20 per sq ft not to exceed $250 | |
Renewal of agricultural building permit | $0.20 per sq ft not to exceed $250 | |
Waste water systems | ||
Repair | $50 | |
Replacement | $100 | |
Certificate of occupancy | ||
As part of permit process | N/C | |
As part of a property transfer | $75 | |
Certificate of compliance | ||
As part of permit process | N/C | |
Demolition permit | ||
With rebuild | $50 | |
No rebuild | $150 | |
Stop-work order | ||
Each occurrence | $200 | |
Posting of unsafe/unhabitable structure | $200 | |
Ch. 85 | Flood damage prevention development permit | Minimum $50; not to exceed $200 |
Floodplain letter | $25 | |
Ch. 102 | Peddling and soliciting | |
6-month license fee | $100 | |
6-month assistant's license fee | $50 | |
Ch. 114 | Sewer fees and charge rates as of 10-1-2023. Rates may change as approved by Town Board. Contact the Water Department for latest/up to date rates. | |
Sewer permits connection or opening building sewer permit and inspection fee | ||
A hook-up charge of $2,500 will be charged if the customer wishes to hook-up after the first year the sewer district is formed. Any added expense such as drilling will be the responsibility of the property owner. | $2,500 | |
Residential or commercial sewer permit | $200 | |
Industrial sewer permit | $300 | |
Sewer charge per quarter per unit | $89.50 | |
Contact the Town Bookkeeper regarding unit definements | ||
Ch. 123 | Planning Board fees for subdivisions | |
Application fee | ||
1 and 2 lots | $250 | |
3 or more lots | $25 per lot plus $250 | |
Public hearing filing fee | $45 for all applications | |
5 or more lots | $500 | |
Public hearing fee | $45 | |
Ch. 138 | Water fees and charge rates as of 10-1-2023. Rates may change as approved by Town Board. Contact the Water Department for latest/up to date rates. | |
Water hookup fee | ||
A hook up charge of $2,000 will be charged if the customer wishes to hook-up after the first year the water district is formed. The fee of $2,000 is only for customers that are hooking up on the same side of the road that the water main is located in. If the water main is on the opposite side of the road, added costs will occur. | $2,000 | |
Meter testing fees | ||
1 inch or smaller | $75 | |
Larger than 1 inch | $150 | |
Water use charge per quarter-Districts other than Route 14 | ||
Minimum 6,000 gallons | $45 | |
Over 6,000 gallons | $7.50/1,000 gallons | |
Water use charge per quarter - Route 14 District | ||
Minimum 6,000 gallons | $52 | |
Over 6,000 gallons | $7.50/1,000 gallons | |
Meter charges per quarter | ||
1" | $8 | |
1 1/2" | $30 | |
2" | $62 | |
3" | $150 | |
4" | $270 | |
6" | $630 | |
District fees | ||
Every property will pay a yearly maintenance fee | $200 | |
District charge | ||
Agricultural exemptions will apply in proportion to total value. Each district with a debt service has a rate scale per EDU | ||
Out of District user | ||
Useage charge | 1.5 times the current water rate | |
Yearly maintenace plus current EDU Water District Fee | $200 | |
Ch. 145 | Zoning fees | |
§ 145-13 | Manufactured homes not located in manufactured home parks or courts | $0.20 per sq ft, plus $75 for septic system |
Single wide manufactured home for family hardship § 145-13(F) | $100 special use, plus $0.20 per sq ft plus $75.00 for septic system | |
§ 145-14 | Manufactured home park | |
Manufactured home park/court application for special use permit to establish park | $2,000 or $50 per lot, whichever is greater | |
Application for special use permit to expand park | $500 or $30 per lot, whichever is greater | |
Initial license fee | $200 | |
Annual renewal fee | $200 | |
Transfer fee | $200 | |
§ 145-15 | Automobile salvage and wrecking operations; outdoor storage; junkyards special use permit | $500 |
Annual renewal; transfer of title | $200 | |
§ 145-19 | Excavations | |
Special use permit | $250 | |
Renewal fee | $100 | |
Site plan review | ||
Application fee | $200, plus filing fee of $45, all commercial and multiple dwellings | |
Alterations/modifications | $50, plus filing fee of $45 | |
On-premises business | $100, plus filing fee of $45 | |
Special uses/variances: | ||
Special use permit and variance application | $150, plus public hearing fee of $45 | |
Area variance | $150 | |
Renewal of special use permit | $100 | |
Special use in manufacturing and commercial areas, at time of building permit | $100, plus standard building costs | |
Sign erection permit | $50 | |
Fence permit | $50 | |
Temporary office trailer/single premanufacture unit | $50 | |
6 months on-site while building permanent structure/home | ||
§ 145-20 | Kennel permit | $200 |
§ 145-69 | Rezoning petition (applicant shall be responsible for all legal fees and SEQR expenses) | $250 |
Ch. 145 | Interpretation of regulation | $150 |
For all major projects, the Town may engage a qualified professional to assist in the review process. Cost for that service will be billed by the Town to the developer and reimbursed by the developer to the Town immediately. | ||
Swimming pools (above-/inground)/spas and hot tubs | ||
Permit good for 6 months (no renewal) | $50 | |
Escrow requirement (returned after certificate of compliance issued; loss of escrow for non-compliance after 6 months and no certificate of compliance) | $100 | |
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Phelps 10-3-1994; amended through 1-13-2026. Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The completion scale is as follows:
Estimated Breakdown of Dwelling Costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
For Estimating Percent of Completion | ||||
Type of Work | With Slab (%) | With Crawl (%) | With Basement (%) | Done |
Excavation | 3 | 5 | 6 | |
Footings | 8 | 8 | 11 | |
Floor slab or framing | 6 | 4 | 4 | |
Subflooring | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Wall framing, sheathing | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Roof and ceiling framing, sheathing | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Roofing | 5 | 5 | 4 | |
Siding, exterior trim, porches | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Windows and exterior doors | 9 | 9 | 8 | |
Plumbing-roughed in | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
Sewage disposal | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Heating - roughed in | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Electrical - roughed in | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Insulation | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Drywall or plaster | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Basement/porch floor, steps | 1 | 1 | 6 | |
Heating - finished | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Flooring | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Interior carpentry/trim/doors | 6 | 6 | 5 | |
Cabinets/countertops | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Interior painting | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Exterior painting | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Plumbing - complete fixtures | 4 | 4 | 3 | |
Electrical - complete fixtures | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Finish hardware | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Gutters and downspouts | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Grading/paving/landscaping | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
100 | 100 | 100 | ||
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Editor’s Note: This completion scale applies to single- or two-family residences that are new builds and have not been completed within the year of the permit. The Town’s Office of Zoning and Code Enforcement has requested to utilize the completion scale and using the completed percentage as a discount to the cost of the permit. For example, if a 4,000 square foot residence has a permit cost of $800, and, during the permit year, the project is only 68% complete, the cost of a permit renewal would decrease to 32% of the uncompleted work, which would be $256.