Sec. 2.100 Building Permit Fees
(a) The following schedule of fees shall be charged for permits for the construction of buildings inside the city limits, and for the alteration, addition, and repair of existing buildings in the city.
(b) All contractors must register with the city prior to construction permits issued.
(1) All Residential New Construction.
Single-Family Dwellings Based on living area square footage.
Up to 3,000 sq. ft. $650.00
3,001 to 4,000 sq. ft. $750.00
4,001 to 5,000 sq. ft. $850.00
5,001 to 6,000 sq. ft. $950.00
6,001 sq. ft. and up $1,050.00
Inspection Fees.
The above fees include electrical, plumbing, mechanical, tree preservation, and certificate of occupancy. First inspection is included in the cost of permits with reinspection and additional inspections at $50.00 each.
(2) Additions and/or alterations (to existing home).
Up to four hundred (400) sq. ft.: $225.00.
400 sq. ft.β999 sq. ft.: $300.00.
1,000 sq. ft feet and up: $400.00.
(3) Miscellaneous Construction Permit Fees:
(A) $0.10 per sq. ft., but not less than $50.00 for detached or temporary building. If utilities are included, see subsection (I) below.
(B) $50.00 for a reinspection/additional inspection.
(C) $50.00 minimum fee for permit not otherwise specified.
(D) $135.00 for above ground swimming pool.
(E) $135.00 for spa/hot tub.
(F) $50.00 for lawn sprinkler system.
(G) 1% of contract price for in the ground swimming pool.
(H) $90.00 fence permit; Section 2.200 below.
(I) If separate from new building permit:
(i) Electrical: $90.00.
(ii) Temporary Pole: $45.00.
(iii) Plumbing: $90.00.
(iv) FFA Project (annual only). No fee. Temporary structure and pen must be inspected and disposed of at end of project.
(v) Fee at actual cost is required for work involving buildings or structures, the title of which is directly vested in the federal government, the state, the county, the city, or public school districts.
(J) $50.00 per permit(s) issued on a parcel/lot in which a previously approved tree preservation plan exists (less than five years old; as detailed in Section 3.1804(d).
(Ordinance 0603 adopted 4/11/06)
Code reference-Chapter 3, Article 3.200, Section 3.202; 3.1800
Sec. 2.200 Fence Construction Permit Fee
The minimum cost of the permit fee shall be $90.00. If lights, an electrical inspection fee will be applicable. (Ordinance 0603 adopted 4/11/06)
Code reference-Chapter 3, Article 3.1100, Section 3.1104
Sec. 2.300 Subdivision Fees
Every plat submitted for approval shall be accompanied with a fee of $100.00 per lot. This fee shall apply to the cost incurred by the city for oversight, inspection, professional services, verification, and other costs. If the actual cost to the city exceeds this amount, the applicant shall be responsible to reimburse the city for the excess fee(s), prior to the issuance of a final or certificate of occupancy. (Ordinance 0603 adopted 4/11/06)
Code reference-Chapter 9, Article 9.800, and Chapter 3, Article 3.200, Sec. 3.202
Sec. 2.400 Tree-Preservation and Enforcement Related Fees
The following penalties and enforcement costs shall be charged for the violation of the cityβs tree preservation ordinance. (Article 3.1800)
(1) For each tree damaged, or removed in violation of Article 3.1800, the owner of the property and or person or entity responsible for damage or removal shall, provide full restitution to replace the damage caused according to βTree Preservation,β Article 3.1800 and also pay the following penalties:
$200 per caliper inch for each protected tree damaged or removed, the fill cost of replacement of the tree/s with approved replacement tree(s) and a fine not to exceed:
First protected tree $500/tree
Each subsequent protected tree $1,000/tree
Any tree with a caliper over 16″ $5,000/tree
(Ordinance 0603 adopted 4/11/06)
Cross referenceβChapter 3, Article 3.1800.
Sec. 2.500 Variance Fee
The fee for each variance request submitted shall be $150.00 (this does not apply to new subdivision plats). This fee shall be nonrefundable. (Ordinance 0610 adopted 7/11/06)
