City of Union, MO Fees

[R.O. 2012 §500.110; Ord. No. 2708 §§1 — 2, 1-14-2002; Ord. No. 4480, 10-11-2021; Ord. No. 4582, 3-13-2023]

Administrative Fees. In the administration of the provisions of this Chapter, the Building Department shall collect all fees for all permits issued in relation to water, sewer, excavation and building projects.

The administrative fees for building permits shall be collected at the time of the filing of a petition or an application and shall be non-refundable. Administrative fees for residential-related permits shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) and for commercial and/or industrial-related permits the fee shall be seventy-five dollars ($75.00).

Cost Of Building Permit. The fee for a building permit for buildings and structures of all use groups and types of construction as classified and defined in this Chapter of the Building Code shall be according to one (1) of the rate schedules listed below. The fee for all building permits shall be based on the gross square footage and/or the total construction cost.

Residential. The following formula will be used to determine the permit fee for new residential buildings within the City of Union. Using the total cost of the project and applying the multiplier of .0035 determines the permit fee. If the project has a contract bid that has been accepted, that will be the total cost if no contract, a total cost will be supplied by permit applicant, and this will be compared to the total cost determined by using the BOCA formula for determining total construction cost. If the two (2) figures are close, the one provided by the applicant will be used. If the figures are some distance apart, the Building Department will determine whether to average the two (2) or use the BOCA calculated value

BOCA Formula. This will be used to determine the permit fee for new commercial and industrial buildings within the City of Union. Using the total cost of construction and applying the multiplier of .005, the permit fee is determined. If the project has a contract bid that has been accepted, that will be the total cost. If there is no contract, a total cost will be supplied by the permit applicant, and this will be compared to the total cost determined by using the BOCA formula for determining total construction cost. If the two (2) figures are close, the one provided by the applicant will be used. If the figures are some distance apart, the Building Department will determine whether to average the two (2) or to use the BOCA calculated value.

The BOCA formula for determining construction value is:

(Gross Area x Gross Area Multiplier x Type of Construction Factor)

In addition, any additional electrical, plumbing, mechanical and/or footing/foundation inspection anticipated above the normal amount can be added to the permit fee. (See flat rate schedule for such inspections.)

Additions, Renovations, Or Alterations. For an existing building, residential or commercial, the permit fee shall be based on the following schedule:

Less than 500 square feet: $75.00.

500 to 1,499 square feet: $150.00.

1,500 to 2,500 square feet: $200.00.

The permit fee for any industrial project or for any commercial project over two thousand five hundred (2,500) square feet will be calculated by using the total cost and applying the multiplier of .005.

Flat Rate Permits. Several permits shall be issued on a flat rate permit fee.

Commercial occupancy inspection: $50.00.

Carport: $75.00.

Deck: $75.00.

Porch: $100.00.

Fence: $35.00.

Swimming pool (in-ground): $125.00.

Swimming pool (above-ground): $50.00.

Site inspection: $25.00.

Temporary electric: $35.00.

Retaining wall: $50.00.

Temporary structure w/o electric: $75.00.

Temporary structure with electric: $150.00.

Re-inspection: $25.00.

Communication towers: $200.00.

Mobile home (existing pad): $60.00.

Mobile home (additional pad required): $100.00.

Other permits specific to discipline flat fee plus administrative fee, if applicable, as follows:

Electric/residential: $35.00.

Electric/non-residential: $50.00.

Mechanical/residential: $35.00.

Mechanical/non-residential: $50.00.

Plumbing/residential: $35.00.

Plumbing/non-residential: $50.00.

Signs (unlit): $10.00.

Signs (lighted): $25.00.

Signs (lighted w/electric service required): $60.00.

Replacement on existing mobile home space: $60.00.

New mobile home placement with or without foundations: $75.00.

Electric service inspection/permit: $35.00.

Sprinklers: $1.00 per head.

Demolition (per 500 square feet of area) No permit shall be required if 200 square feet or less: $50.00.

Plus a deposit to insure satisfactory completion within thirty (30) days. The deposit will be returned to the depositor not later than thirty (30) days after the work shall have been completed, inspected, and the area free of all debris caused by the demolition. If the area is not free from debris, the deposit will be forfeited. The City shall thereafter remove all debris from the demolition site utilizing the forfeited deposit to pay for the costs of such removal. If the deposit is not sufficient to pay the entire costs thereof, the depositor shall be required to pay the balance thereof.

Deposit for structure less than 1,500 square feet: $2,000.00.

Deposit for structure more than 1,500 square feet: $4,000.00.

Any additional charges that are required to process permits that aren't a normal part of the permitting guidelines will also be added to that individual permit fee, i.e., direct charges for additional copies of drawings needed for permitting process that applicant didn't submit

Permit Renewal. Building permits are granted as described in the administrative portion of each respective code adopted. Should a permit expire or become inactive, a renewal fee to reissue, reactivate or extend a building permit shall be one-half (1/2) of the original permit cost, unless an additional plan review process is required, then additional costs incurred will be added to the renewal.

Floodplain Permits. Any work being completed in a floodplain requires a special permit. The fee for this additional permit, which is required in addition to any building, right-of-way, or other required permit, shall be one hundred dollars ($100.00).

Developmental Permits. These would be required for any person or entity that is going to prepare a parcel of land for future residential, commercial, or industrial buildings. This permit would provide the City of Union with the ability to manage all properties to best serve the needs of all concerned and to prevent any entity from planning or developing a parcel for a purpose that is not acceptable in that zoning area. The fee for a development permit will be based on the size of the parcel, one hundred dollars ($100.00) per acre or fraction thereof.

Grading Permits. To obtain a permit for grading activity, the owner of the land, the holder of the access easement, an owner under contract, or the site owner's authorized representative must submit a complete application, in writing, upon forms supplied by the City. The application shall be in accordance with the requirements detailed in Section 420.060

The grading permit will be issued in the name of the current property owner.

Before issuance of a permit, the applicant shall pay a fee to cover the cost of administration, plan review, inspection services and any other costs associated with the permit process. The fee shall be determined from the estimated land disturbance area as follows:

Land Disturbance Area	Permit Fee
Up to one (1) acre	$250.00
Over one (1) acre up to five (5) acres	$100.00 + $150.00/acre*
Over five (5) acres up to ten (10) acres	$475.00 + $75.00/acre*
Over ten (10) acres up to twenty-five (25) acres	$975.00 + $25.00/acre*
Over twenty-five (25) acres	$1,360.00 + $10.00/ acre*
* rounded to the nearest tenth (0.1) acre

Detention Facility Permits. Before issuance of a detention facility permit, as required In Section 420.105(B), the applicant shall pay a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) to cover the cost of administration, inspection services and any other costs associated with the permit process.

Water, Sewer And Right-of-Way Permit Fees.

Water Permits. The administrative fee for a residential water permit is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). The administrative fee for a commercial or industrial water permit is fifty dollars ($50.00). In addition to the administrative fee, the current cost of the meter(s) times one hundred twenty-five percent (125%), and a service connection fee will be added for a total permit fee. Service connection fees are as follows:

Residential single-family: $175.00.

Duplex, condos, multi-family: $200.00 + $15.00 per unit.

Commercial/industrial: $250.00.

The City of Union has water meters up to two (2) inches. Any meter larger than two (2) inches has to be purchased by the contractor and approved by the City of Union Water Department.

Sewer Permits. The administrative fee for a single-family dwelling is fifty dollars ($50.00), for duplex and multi-family the administrative fee is seventy-five dollars ($75.00), and for commercial and industrial the administrative fee is one hundred dollars ($100.00). In addition to the administrative fee there will be a service connection fee for each permit. The service connection fees are as follows:

Residential single-family: $75.00.

Duplex, condo and multi-family: $100.00 + $15.00 per unit

Commercial/industrial: $175.00.

Right-of-Way Permits. A non-refundable administration fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid for any right-of-way permit application. In addition to this administrative fee every person, firm, or corporation required to obtain a right-of-way permit shall pay a permit fee to the City in accordance with the fee schedule on file with the City Engineer. Any person, firm, or corporation performing work in the right-of-way prior to obtaining a right-of-way permit, except as permitted herein, shall pay double the normal permit fee, in addition to any other violation penalty as may be imposed under this Article or applicable law.