[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008]
The Commissioner shall require the presentation of deeds to
property upon which it is proposed to erect, alter or repair any buildings,
that the Commissioner may ascertain what legal restrictions, if any,
may be included in the granting of title to the property. In the issuance
of permits for the erection, alteration or repair, the Commissioner
shall observe and honor all such legal restrictions.
[Ord. No. 74, 5-7-2008; Ord. No. 27, 2-18-2009]
(a) Combined residential and nonresidential use. The fee for a building
occupied in part for residential use and in part for nonresidential
use shall be the sum of the two fees for certificates of occupancy
calculated separately.
(1)
Building permits. The fees for building permits shall be as
follows. These fees include all required and necessary construction
inspection(s) for any alteration, new construction or repair work
for which a building permit was issued:
[Amended 4-17-2013 by Ord. No. 87]
a.
New one-, two- or three-family residence. The fee for a new
one-, two-or multi-family residential structure shall be as follows:
1.
Up to 1,000 square feet: $250.
2.
Over 1,000 square feet and up to 2,000 square feet: $350.
3.
Over 2,000 square feet: $450.
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Floor area shall be based upon outside dimensions of the building.
Total floor area shall include all habitable space of all floors and
shall also include the floor area of an attached or detached garage.
Total floor area shall not include a carport, nonhabitable cellar
or basement and nonhabitable attic.
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b. New commercial, industrial and multifamily (residential units with
four or more units). The fees for structures in this category shall
be as follows:
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Square Feet
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Fee
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Up to 50,000, per square foot
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$0.20
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50,001 to 100,000, per square foot
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$0.15
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Over 100,000, per square foot
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$0.10
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c.
Miscellaneous structures. There shall be a base fee of $250
for any miscellaneous structure not previously covered by this section,
plus an additional $10 per thousand-dollar value of total verified
construction cost.
d.
Repairs, alterations and additions. The fee for repairs, alterations
and additions shall be based upon the valuation of the work to be
performed. The valuation shall include all work such as general construction,
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, electrical and similar mechanical
installations, etc. The valuation shall not include such items as
landscaping, furnishings and appliances. The fees shall include repairs
and alterations to residential and nonresidential buildings, additions
of less than 1,000 square feet to one- and two-family residences,
additions of less than 30,000 cubic feet to multiple residence structures
and additions of less than 10,000 cubic feet to nonresidential buildings
and shall be based on the following valuations:
1.
Repairs and alteration costing under $1,000 in the scenic and
historic district: no charge.
2.
Repairs and alterations costing under $1,000 in any other district:
no permit necessary.
3.
Additions costing under $1,000: fee is $50.
4.
Repairs, and alterations, costing $1,000 up to $10,000: fee
is $150.
5.
For each additional $1,000 over $10,000: fee is $7.
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For additions greater than the area or volume stated in this
schedule, refer to Subsection (1)a, b, or c to determine the required
fee.
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(2)
Demolition permits. Permits for the demolition of all buildings
and structures all be based upon the square foot area at ground level,
excluding porches or similar nonhabitable spaces, and shall be as
follows:
[Amended 4-17-2013 by Ord. No. 87]
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Residential
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Commercial
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a
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Up to 500 square feet
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$35
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$100
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b.
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Over 500 square feet and up to 1,500 square feet
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$50
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$250
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c.
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Over 1,500 square feet
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$100
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$500
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(3)
Certificates of occupancy. There shall be no fee required for
a certificate of occupancy for a new building. The fee for a certificate
of occupancy for an existing building shall be as follows:
a.
Residential buildings. The fee for a residential building shall
be as follows:
[Amended 4-17-2013 by Ord. No. 87]
1.
One-, two- and three-family residences as follows:
(a) One-family residence: fee is $125.
(b) Two-family residence: fee is $200.
(c) Three-family residence: fee is $275.
(d) Multifamfiy residence (four or more): fee is $250
plus $25 for each additional unit.
b.
Nonresidential buildings. The fee for a nonresidential building
shall be as follows:
1. First 1,000 square feet: $50.
2. Each additional 1,000 square feet or part thereof: $25.
(b) Combined residential and nonresidential use. The fee for a building
occupied in part for residential use and in part for nonresidential
use shall be the sum of the two fees for certificates of occupancy
calculated separately.
(c) Refund for disapproval. If an application for a building permit is
not approved, the applicant shall be entitled to a refund of 50% of
the fee paid, provided no work has commenced. If work has been started
and the application is not approved, the fee paid shall not be refunded.
(d) New permit for suspended or abandoned work. If the building or work
authorized by permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the
work is commenced, a new permit shall first be obtained to resume
work, and the fee for the permit shall be 1/2 the amount required
for a new permit.
(e) Exemptions. The City, the county, the state and the United States
of America shall be exempted from the paying of any fee for any building
permit, demolition permit or certificate of occupancy.