Unless stated otherwise elsewhere in this code, all contractors engaging in construction-type activities for which this code requires a permit or inspection must register with the city. Registrations shall expire two years from the date of registration.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 4.100; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance 2024.8.1 adopted 8/13/2024)
The owner of any substandard building or structure or his or her authorized representative may appeal from the decision of the building standards commission by giving notice thereof within ten (10) days from the date of said hearing and filing with the city manager a nonrefundable fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 4.200(a))
The fee for a demolition permit is twenty-five dollars ($25.00). If a building permit for a structure to be built on the same property is applied for within 90 days, a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) discount will be given on any applicable building permit fees.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 4.200(b))
Any person desiring to move or relocate any building or structure within the corporate limits shall pay a fee of $25.00 to help defray the cost of processing the permit application. An additional fee of the greater of $90 or actual cost as billed by a subcontractor for the work performed shall be assessed for the temporary relocation of utilities per occurrence that results from the move.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 4.300; Ordinance 2024.8.1 adopted 8/13/2024)
(a) 
Building permit fees.
(1) 
New construction:
$0.10 per square foot up to 1,500 square feet; $0.030 per square foot thereafter.
(2) 
Remodel construction:
$110.00 per trade (i.e., electric, plumbing, mechanical, and building).
(3) 
New addition in conjunction with remodel construction:
$110.00 per trade (i.e., electric, plumbing, mechanical, and building).
(4) 
Re-roof:
$110.00.
(5) 
Residential accessory building:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(6) 
Inground pool and spas:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(7) 
Pool above ground with electric:
$100.00 per trade involved.
(8) 
Pool above ground 48 Inches tall or higher:
$25.00.
(9) 
Decks:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(10) 
Culverts:
$110.00 and supply culvert.
(11) 
Demo without utilities:
$25.00.
(12) 
Demo with utilities:
$50.00.
(13) 
Irrigation system:
$110.00.
(14) 
Mobile home placement:
$490.00.
(15) 
Foundation:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(16) 
Remodel and additions:
$110.00.
(17) 
Sign with electric:
$110.00.
(18) 
Sign without electric:
$0.00.
(19) 
Slab:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(20) 
Minimum fee:
The minimum fee for a building permit is $25.00.
(21) 
Replacement fee:
The permit replacement fee shall be $10.00 per permit.
(22) 
Commencing work without a permit:
If any work commences before a permit is applied for, approved, and issued, all fees will be doubled.
(23) 
Re-submittal fee:
Re-submittal fee shall be 25% of the corresponding original building permit fee.
(b) 
Commercial inspection fees.
(1) 
Concrete:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(2) 
Construction:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(3) 
Deck:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(4) 
Demo with or without utilities:
$50.00.
(5) 
Electrical:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(6) 
Foundation:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(7) 
Irrigation:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(8) 
Leveling:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(9) 
Mechanical HAVC:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(10) 
Plumbing:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(11) 
Remodel:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(12) 
Roofing:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(13) 
Sidewalk:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(14) 
Sign w/electric:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(15) 
Slab:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(16) 
Pool:
Cost of Bureau Veritas plus 15%.
(c) 
Inspection fees.
(1) 
New construction:
One Pre-Slab, one Pre-Drywall, and the Final inspections for building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and gas permits are included in the new construction building permit fee. Any additional inspection of any type for any phase herein set forth shall be $40.00 per additional inspection.
(2) 
All other construction requiring permits: The fees set out in the chart below shall apply to all other inspections:
(A) 
Electrical: $110.00.
(B) 
Plumbing: $110.00.
(C) 
Mechanical: $110.00.
(D) 
HVAC: $110.00.
(E) 
Gas: $110.00.
(3) 
If any work fails an inspection, an additional inspection will be required. There is no additional inspection fee.
(4) 
All inspections must be scheduled at least two working days before the day they are needed.
(Ordinance 2015.9.3 adopted 9/8/15; Ordinance 2019.7.1, sec. 1, adopted 7/9/19; Ordinance 2019.7.1, secs. 2, 3, adopted 7/9/19; Ordinance 2024.8.1 adopted 8/13/2024)
The owner of a manufactured home shall be required to file an application for a license for rental of the manufactured home. The license shall be renewable annually. In order to obtain such license or renewal, the applicant must pay a $50.00 application and inspection fee.
(2001 Code, app. A, sec. 4.600)