[R.O. 2012 §500.010; Ord. No. 708 §§I — II, 5-17-2005]
A. 
Adoption. A certain document, one (1) copy of which is on file in the office of the Building Inspector of the City of Knob Noster, being marked and designated as the International Building Code, 2003 Edition, including Appendix Chapters, as published by the International Code Council, be and is hereby adopted as the Building Code of the City of Knob Noster in the State of Missouri for regulating and governing the conditions and maintenance of all property, buildings and structures; by providing the standards for supplied utilities and facilities and other physical things and conditions essential to ensure that structures are safe, sanitary and fit for occupation and use; and the condemnation of buildings and structures unfit for human occupancy and use and the demolition of such structures as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions and terms of said Building Code on file in the office of the City of Knob Noster are hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof, as if fully set out in this Section, with the additions, insertions, deletions and changes, if any, prescribed in Subsection (B) of this Section.
B. 
Amendments. The following Sections are hereby revised:
Section 101.1 Insert: City of Knob Noster
Section 1612.3 Insert: City of Knob Noster
Section 1612.3 Insert: November 7th, 2001
Section 3410.2 Insert: February 3rd, 1975
[R.O. 2012 §500.020; Ord. No. 573 §2, 6-18-1996; Ord. No. 662 §2, 1-2-2002; Ord. No. 674, 9-3-2002]
A. 
This list provides general information regarding permit requirements for various residential construction and maintenance activities. The City may regulate work even if a permit is not necessary; some of those requirements have been included. Please call if you have questions on these projects or on projects that are not included.
B. 
Administrative — Building Permit And Plan Review Fees.
1. 
For one- and two-family structures adding new square footage (room additions, decks, porches, garages, etc.) or modifications of existing areas such as attic space to livable area the building permit fee shall be based on per footage basis.
2. 
Remodels, repair work or other renovations that don't involve adding square footage are based on the value of the work.
3. 
Total valuations will be determined by multiplying the square footage by the current building valuation established by the Building Commissioner.
C. 
Building permit fees shall be as follows:
Total valuations will be determined by multiplying the square footage by the current building valuation established by the Building Commissioner.
Total Valuation
Fee
$1.00 to $500.00
$24.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$24.00 for the 1st $500.00; plus $3.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $40,000.00
$69.00 for the 1st $2,000.00; plus $11.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $40,000.00
$40,000.00 to $100,000.00
$487.00 for the 1st $40,000.00; plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00
$100,000.00 to $500,000.00
$1,027.00 for the 1st $100,000.00; plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00
$500,000.00 to $1,000,000.00
$3,827.00 for the 1st $500,000.00; plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
D. 
Other Inspections And Fees.
1. Plan/site review
$20.00
2. Electrical
$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)
3. Natural gas
$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)
4. Plumbing
$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)
5. HVAC (duct pipes)
$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)
6. Non-business hours
$20.00 per hour (2 hour minimum)
7. Re-inspection fees
$20.00 per hour (1 hour minimum)
8. Review plan revisions/changes
$25.00
9. Use of outside consultants
Actual Costs
10. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$20.00
E. 
Arbor/Trellis/Shade Structure. No permit is required with these exceptions: The overhead structure must be at least fifty percent (50%) open, unobstructed, and not be capable of providing for build-up of water, snow, ice or debris. Under these conditions, there are no load requirements in the code. The structure must comply with setback requirements of the dwelling, or when detached, must maintain the setbacks required of an accessory structure.
F. 
Air Conditioner Replacement.
1. 
A permit is required with these exceptions: Air conditioners (except window air conditioners) require a permit. If demand for the unit is greater than the old unit, conductor sizes may need to be increased. A means to disconnect power is required within sight of the unit.
2. 
Repair does not require a permit (includes condenser replacement).
[R.O. 2012 §500.030; Ord. No. 573 §3, 6-18-1996; Ord. No. 662 §3, 1-2-2002; Ord. No. 674, 9-3-2002]
Building permits shall be issued for a maximum period of one (1) year (365 days), except that where the permit holder can demonstrate that unusual circumstances have created unavoidable delays. The Building Commissioner may, at his/her discretion, issue an extension not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days.
[R.O. 2012 §500.040; Ord. No. 573 §5, 6-18-1996; Ord. No. 662 §5, 1-2-2002; Ord. No. 674, 9-3-2002]
Any firm, association, person, partnership or corporation, or any agent thereof, who violates any provisions of this Article shall be guilty of an ordinance violation, upon the conviction of which shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00) or be imprisoned for not more than twenty (20) days, or both. Each day during which such violation shall continue to exist is a separate offense.