[Amended 2-10-1997 by Ord. No. 96-6884B]
A.
Construction costs for all new buildings and structures
will be determined from values as listed in the most current ICC Building
Valuation Data. ICC Building Valuation Data is updated every six months.
Permit fee is based on the entire estimated cost of construction.
Proof of costs is a signed contract.
[Amended 1-4-2021 by Ord. No. 20/21-1008134B]
B.
Note: Permit holder retains rights granted under the
permit. No permits are transferable.
C.
For all permits (building, plumbing, wiring and gas)
there will be a charge of $50 for every reinspection necessitated
by faulty or illegal installation or not in conformance with requirements
of Massachusetts codes. Reinspection fee shall be paid before reinspection
is made.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord.
No. 04-9962C]
D.
Any work started before applying for and obtaining
a permit will be charged two times the permit fee.
E.
Fees.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 04-9962C; 1-4-2021 by Ord. No. 20/21-1008134B]
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Type of Permit
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Fee
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|---|---|---|---|
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Building, Residential
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1- or 2-family residential construction
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$10 per $1,000, $50 mimimum
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Renewable energy (PV, wind, hydro), storage
excluded
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$0.03 per watt direct current, $50 minimum
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Building, Commercial
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All commercial construction
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$10 per $1,000; $100 minimum
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Suppression, fire alarm, HVAC, sheet metal and/or
mechanical
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$10 per $1,000, $100 minimum. If permit application
is associated with active building permit, $50
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Renewable energy (PV, wind, hydro), storage excluded
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$0.03 per watt direct current, $100 minimum
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Building, Miscellaneous
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Demolition, residential
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$10 per $1,000 of total construction cost, $50
minimum. Accessory structures less than 200 square feet, $25
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Demolition, commercial
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$10 per $1,000 of total construction cost, $100
minimum
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Solid fuel/wood/coal stoves/fireplaces
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$50
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Tents
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$50 residential, $100 per year nonresidential
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Pools, above ground and in ground
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$50 above ground, $100 in ground
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Amusements
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$15 per booth and/or ride, $100 minimum
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Fences
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$25
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Sign structure
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$10 per $1,000, $50 minimum
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Work/jobsite trailer
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$100 per trailer
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Occupancy
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Occupancy and use certificate to occupy existing
space
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$50 when no building permit is required
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Occupancy and use certificate to occupy new
space
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Included in building permits for new buildings
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Temp CO, residential
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$50 per 30 days, maximum 90 days
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Temp CO, commercial
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$200 per 30 days, maximum 90 days
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Gas, residential
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New construction, 1- or 2-family
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$150 per unit
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New construction, 3+ units
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$100 per unit
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Appliance replacement or addition
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$40 + $15 per unit after the 1st
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Gas, commercial
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All commercial gas work
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$10 per $1,000, $100 minimum
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Plumbing, residential
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Residential, 1- or 2-family
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$150 per unit
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Residential, 3+ units
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$100 per unit
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Residential alterations (new or replacements)
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$40 + $8 per unit after the 1st
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Residential trailer water or sewer
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$40
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Plumbing, commercial
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All commercial plumbing
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$10 per $1,000, $100 minimum
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Wiring, residential
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New house construction, 1- or 2-family
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$150 per unit
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Service charge
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$50 per 100 amps, + $25 per additional 100 amps
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Renewable energy permit fee
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$0.03 per watt direct current, $50 minimum
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Minimum permit fee
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$10 per $1,000 of contract cost, minimum $75
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Oil or gas burner, appliances, swimming pool
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$75 each
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Wiring, commercial
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New construction or addition
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The greater of $100 or $10 per $1,000 of wiring
job cost
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Carnivals
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$250
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Signs and billboards
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$75
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Temporary service
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$100
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Renewable energy (not storage)
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$0.03 per watt direct current, $100 minimum
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Institutional (maintenance permit)
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$250 annually
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Inspections
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Work beginning before obtaining a permit
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Double permit fee
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Reinspection fee (all trades), each inspector
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$50 minimum
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After-hours inspection - detail
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$400 minimum
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Gas test
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$40
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Administrative related fees
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Commercial plan review fee
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$0.02 per square foot over 5,000 square feet,
1st 5,000 square feet included in base fee
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Permit extension
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$50
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Permit revision with no added construction costs
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$50
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Administrative fee (replacement building card,
zoning letter, change of use letter)
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$25
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110 ANNUAL INSPECTIONS - Fee Schedule
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Use Group
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Use Group
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Use Group Descriptions
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Minimum Inspections
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Maximum Certification Period
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Fees for Maximum Certification Period
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A-1
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Assembly - Theaters over 400 capacity
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With stage and scenery movie theater
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Semiannual
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1 year
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$150
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Movie theater
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Semiannual
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1 year
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$150
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A-1
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Assembly - Theaters 400 or less capacity
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With stage and scenery movie theater
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Annual
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1 year
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$75
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Movie theater
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Annual
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1 year
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$75
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A-2
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Restaurants, assembly night clubs or similar uses
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Over 400 capacity
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Semiannual
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1 year
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$150
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A-3
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Assembly lecture halls, recreation centers, terminals, locations
of worship
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Over 400 capacity
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Semiannual
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1 year
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$125
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400 or less capacity
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Annual
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1 year
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$50
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A-4
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Assembly
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Low density, recreation and similar uses
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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5 years
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$40
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A-5
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Assembly
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Stadiums, bleachers, places of outdoor assembly
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$40+$15 per 1,000 over 5,000
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|
E
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Educational
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Educational
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$50
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E
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Day care
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Child day-care centers
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$50
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I-1
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Group home
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$50
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I-2
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Residents incapable of self-preservation: hospitals, nursing
homes, mental hospitals, certain day-care facilities
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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2 years
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$75 per 100 beds, +$2 per 10 beds over 100
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I-3
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Residents restrained: prisons, jails, detention centers, etc.
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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2 years
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$75 per 100 beds, +$2 per 10 beds over 100
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I-4
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Adult and/or child day-care facilities
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$50
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R-1
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Hotels, motels, boardinghouses, etc.
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$40 per 10 rooms, +$1 per room over 10 rooms, minimum $100
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R-1
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Detoxification facilities
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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2 years
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$75
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R-2
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Multifamily
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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5 years
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$75 per 3 dwelling units, +$2 per dwelling after 3
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R-2
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Dormitories and R-2 congregate living
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Prior to issuance of each new certificate
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1 year
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$40 per 10 rooms, +$1 per room over 10 rooms, minimum $100
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R-2
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Summer camps for children
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Annual
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1 year
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$15 per 100 beds, +$8 per 100 beds after the first 100 beds,
+$15 for each assembly building
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R-3
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Residential care facilities licensed by DDS or DMH
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Annual
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1 year
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$75 per 100 beds, +$2 per 10 beds over 100
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R-4
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Residential care/assisted living facilities (< 16 persons)
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Annual
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1 year
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$75 per 100 beds, +$2 per 10 beds over 100
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R-5
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Residential special occupancy
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Limited group residence
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Annual
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1 year
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$75 per 100 beds, +$2 per 10 beds over 100
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Any
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Facilities licensed by the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
where alcoholic beverages are served and consumed
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Annual as per MGL c. 10, § 74
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1 year as per MGL c. 10, § 74
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$75
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Any
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House museums (as recognized by Massachusetts Historical Commission)
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Annual
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1 year
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$50
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Any
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Fire escapes, etc., per 780 CMR 10.00: Means of Egress
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5 years
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5 years
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$50
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F.
Site plan review fees shall be as follows (with an
effective date of November 1, 2005 and a sunset clause of June 30,
2006).
[Added 10-24-2005 by Ord. No. 05-100881C]
(1)
MINOR SITE PLAN
MAJOR SITE PLAN
OTHER PLANS
Definitions. As used in this section, the following
terms shall have the meanings indicated:
Any site plan containing less than 8,000 square feet of building
gross floor area (with the exception of one- and two-family residences).
Site plans for existing buildings shall be considered minor site plans
for purposes of assigning fees.
Any site plan containing more than 8,000 square feet of building
gross floor area (with the exception of one- and two-family residences).
Any site plan involving parking lots or landscaping only
where no building is present and no utility changes are proposed.
(2)
Fees.
(a)
The fee for minor site plans, as defined above,
shall be $1,000, plus $0.03 per square foot of gross floor area.
(b)
The fee for major site plans, as defined above,
shall be $2,000, plus $0.06 per square foot of gross floor area.
(c)
The fee for modifications to any plan shall
be $1,000, plus $0.03 per square foot of gross floor area.
(d)
The fee for other plans, as defined above, shall
be $750.
(e)
The City Council may authorize the waiver of
any fee in this section where a hardship, in its judgment sufficient,
is presented.
