[Adopted 3-13-1972 by Ord. No. 499]
[Last amended 3-21-2022 by Ord. No. 1645]
A. Building permit fees.
(1) Minimum building permit fee: $50.
(2) New single-family, two-family: $0.70 per square foot.
(a) Residential alterations, repairs: $0.60 per square foot.
(b) Kitchens and bathrooms: $0.80 per square foot.
(3) Multifamily: $0.70 per square foot.
(4) New commercial and industrial:
(a)
New commercial: $0.70 per square foot.
(b)
Industrial: $0.50 per square foot.
(5) Commercial and industrial alterations:
(a)
Commercial alterations: $75 minimum plus $0.25 per square foot
over 250 square feet.
(b)
Industrial alterations: $75 minimum plus $0.20 per square foot
over 500 square feet.
(7) Swimming pools: $50 aboveground; $75 in-ground.
(9) Signs:
(a)
One to 60 square feet: $40.
(b)
Over 60 square feet: $40 plus $1 per additional square foot.
(11)
Solid-fuel-burning appliances: minimum $25.
(12)
Roofing/siding, residential: minimum $40.
(13)
Roofing/siding, commercial: $150 minimum.
(14)
Foundations: $0.25 per square foot.
(15)
Finished basements: $0.35 per square foot.
(16)
Garages: $0.40 per square foot.
(17)
Accessory buildings: $0.40 per square foot.
(18)
Windows:
(a)
Residential: $50 up to four units, $2.75 each additional unit.
(b)
Commercial: $75 up to four units, $5.25 each additional unit.
(21)
Decks: minimum plus $0.30 per square foot over 100. On exceptionally
large or complicated multifamily, commercial or industrial projects,
plan review fees may be required.
(23)
In addition to the permit fee, a penalty of double the fee will
be charged in any case where construction has begun before a permit
is issued.
(24)
A reinspection fee of $75 may be charged for any inspection
called for but not ready.
(25)
All fees are to be structured at a minimum of 1% over $10,000.
(26)
On exceptionally large or complicated multifamily, commercial
or industrial projects, plan review fees may be required.
(27)
A processing fee of $150 will be administered to all paper applications.
B. Minimum square foot value.
Type of Construction
|
Minimum Square Foot Value
|
---|
One- or two-family dwelling
|
$95
|
Residential alterations or additions
|
$75
|
Multifamily dwellings
|
$95
|
Garages
|
$30
|
Accessory buildings, wood frame or block
|
$30
|
Commercial
|
$110
|
Commercial alterations
|
$75
|
Industrial
|
$60
|
Industrial alterations
|
$35
|
Decks
|
$30 per square foot
|
[Added 5-20-1974 by Ord. No. 557]
A. Any person engaged in the construction of a building, or installation
of a sign or elevator, for the City of Gardner shall be exempt from
the requirement to pay a building permit fee.
B. The Building Commissioner shall not charge a certificate of inspection
fee to churches, schools and the City of Gardner.
[Added 11-17-1975 by Ord. No. 602]
[Added 2-22-2011 by Ord. No. 1522]