Building Fees
Director of Inspection Services; Composition of Department
The Department of Inspection Services shall be under the direction and control of the Director of Inspection Services and shall be comprised of an Assistant to the Director of Inspection Services, a Wiring Inspector, a Plumbing and Gas Inspector, a Code Enforcement Inspector and a Sealer of Weights and Measures. The terms “Building Commissioner” and “Building Department,” wherever appearing in this and other chapters, shall include the Director of Inspection Services and Department of Inspection Services, respectively.
§ 24-34 Fee Schedules
[Amended 6-21-2004 by Ord. No. 04-239; 1-18-2005 by Ord. No. 05-114; 6-6-2005 by Ord. No. 05-236; 4-7-2008 by Ord. No. 08-198; 4-21-2009 by Ord. No. 09-178; 5-18-2009 by Ord. No. 09-177; 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-173; 8-21-2017 by Ord. No. 2018-4; 7-17-23 by Ord. No. 2023-4]
A. Building Permit Fees. Administrative fee shall be $15 for each application.
(1) Construction, reconstruction or alteration.
(a) One- and two-family construction, reconstruction, or alteration $15 per thousand of total cost. The minimum fee is $40 plus administrative fee.
(b) All other construction, reconstruction, or alteration $17 per thousand of total cost. The minimum fee is $120 plus administrative fee.
(2) Mechanical and sheet metal.
(a) One- and two-family mechanical and sheet metal $15 per thousand of total cost. The minimum fee is $40 plus administrative fee.
(b) All other mechanical and sheet metal $17 per thousand of total cost. The minimum fee is $120 plus administrative fee.
(3) For demolition of a structure: $200.
(4) For the moving of a structure: $150.
(5) Erect sign, banner, and awnings: $50 base plus $6 per $100 of cost.
(6) For the installation of a tank for the resale or storage, use, and distribution of any fluid other than water (does not include tanks installed in dwellings for storage of oil for domestic use): $75.
(7) Certificate of occupancy: $100.
(8) Temporary certificate of occupancy (monthly): $50.
(9) Dumpster fee: $35.
(10) Reinspection fee, payable in advance: $50.
(11) Mobile structure: $50.
(12) Work started without a permit: triple fee of total cost.
(13) Removal of illegal work: $300.
(14) After-hours inspections: $400 for the first 2 hours, $100 for every additional hour.
(15) Permit extension – 30 Day extension $50.00
B. Electrical Fees
(1) Administration fee of $15 for each application.
(a) New single and two family, up to 200 amps per unit, flat fee: $300.
(b) New apartment or condo, per unit: $150.
(2) Minimum fee
(a) Commercial: $75.
(b) Residential: $30.
(3) Outlets
(a) Receptacles, switches, outlets (each): $2.
(4) Fixtures/exit signs
(a) Fixtures (each): $2.
(b) Ceiling suspension fans (each): $5.
(c) Exit/emergency lighting (each): $2.
(5) Telephone/data (each): communications systems
(a) Sound or signals (per outlet residential): $3.
(b) Public address (PA) systems, speakers, etc.
[1] Telephone, data, cable, etc. (each):
[a] Residential: $3.
[b] Commercial: $5.
(6) Motors
(a) Under one hp (each): $25.
(b) One to five hp motors (each): $30.
(c) Six to 25 hp motors (each): $40.
(d) Maximum fee above 25 hp (each): $50.
(7) Appliance (ranges, dryers, dishwasher, micro, disposal, etc., each): $10.
(8) Electric heat
(a) Per section: $10.
(b) Radiant heat: $5.
(9) Services
(a) Each 100-amp, one meter one panel: $100.
(b) Each additional 100, or fraction: $10.
(c) Each additional meter, panel: $20.
(d) Panel change: $50.
(e) Temporary service: $100.
(f) Subpanel: $30.
(g) Reattach service (vinyl siding): $30.
(10) Electric Signs and Tubs
(a) Electric signs/indoor and outdoor installation: $50.
(b) Hydromassage bathtub (jacuzzi): $10.
(c) Hot tubs: $50.
(11) Transformers
(a) Up to 25 kva: $50.
(b) Over 25 kva: $75.
(12) HVAC
[1] Residential: $75.
[2] Commercial: $100.
[3] HVAC commercial [i.e., freezer, chest, etc. (each)]: $75.
[4] Mini Splits / Heat Pump:
(a) Residential: $75
(b) Commercial: $100
(13) Miscellaneous.
(a) Gas/oil boiler (each): $30. An additional plumbing permit and either a gas or oil permit are required for this installation.
(b) Gas/oil furnace (each): $30. An additional mechanical permit and either a gas or oil permit are required for this installation.
(c) Gas pumps (each): $50.
(d) Water heater:
(1) Residential: $40
(2) Commercial: $60
Additional plumbing permit is required for this installation.
(e) Carnivals/fairs: $100.
(f) Demo: $50.
(g) Solar panels: $100
(14) Pools
(a) Aboveground: $50.
(b) In-ground: $100.
(c) Heat unit (per unit): $50.
(15) Alarm Systems
(a) Fire/burglar panel only: $50.
(b) Smoke detectors, heat detectors, pull station, horns/audible, sprinkler controls, etc. (each): $3.
(c) Minimum fee for installations not listed: $50.
(16) Reinspection fee: $50.
(17) Removal of illegal work: $300.
(18) Installation not listed: $50.
(19) Working without a permit: triple fee.
(20) After-hours inspections: $400 for the first 2 hours, $100 for every additional hour.
C. Plumbing fees
(1) Administration fee of $15 for each application.
(a) Minimum fee.
(1) Commercial: $75.
(2) Residential: $30.
(2) New plumbing/residential.
(a) New single-family home: $300.
(b) New multi-dwelling unit (per unit): $200.
(c) Additional fixtures, each: $8.
(3) Remodeling/residential.
(a) First four fixtures: $75.
(b) Each additional fixture: $10.
(4) Commercial new/remodel.
(a) First four fixtures: $100.
(b) Each additional fixture: $20.
(5) Water heater:
(a) $40.
(b) Gas/electric (commercial): $30. $60
(6) Second water meter: $50.
(7) New gas fitting: $8.
(8) Appliances: $8.
(9) Alterations/repairs, system: $8.
(10) Backflow prevention devices:
(a) Residential: $25.
(b) Commercial: $50.
(11) Demolition fee (cap off water and sewer): $50.
(12) Work started without permit or without inspector's approval: triple fee.
(13) Removal of illegal work: $300.
(14) Reinspection fee: $50.
(15) After-hours inspections: $400 for the first 2 hours, $100 for every additional hour.
D. Gas fees listed in this schedule are for both new work and renovations. Administration fee of $15 for each application.
(1) Minimum fee.
(a) Commercial: $75.
(b) Residential: $30.
(2) Residential (up to three dwelling units):
(a) First fixture: $40.
(b) Each additional fixture or appliance: $10.
(c) New apartment or condo (per unit): $100.
(3) Commercial:
(a) First four appliances: $100.
(b) Each additional appliance: $20.
4) Gas water heater:
(a) Residential: $40
(b) Commercial: $60
(5) Reinspection fee: $50.
(6) Work started without permit or without inspector's approval: triple fee.
(7) Removal of illegal work: $300.
(8) After-hours inspections: $400 for the first 2 hours, $100 for every additional hour.
Weights and Measures
§ 56-37 Collection and disposition of fees
[Amended 4-7-2008 by Ord. No. 08-198; 6-3-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-173; 7-17-23 by Ord. No. 2023-4]
The Sealer of Weights and Measures shall collect the fees and charges which by law he/she is allowed to receive and shall pay over to the City Treasurer each month all sums so received by him/her.
Inspection fees are as follows:
Gas meters: $35.00
Scales Fees:
10 LBS or less $20.00
Greater than 10 LBS up to 100 LBS $35.00
Greater than 100 LBS up to 1 K LBS $55.00
Greater than 1 K LBS up to 5 K LBS $65.00
Greater than 5 K LBS up to 10 K LBS $100.00
Greater the 10 K LBS $145.00
Taxi meters: $35.00
Oil truck meters: $50.00
Retail checkout register and aisle scanners, yearly inspection fee:
One to three scanners: $100.
Four to 11 scanners: $200.
Twelve or more scanners: $300.
Adjustment of scales, meters and scanners, made by or witnessed by the inspector: $60 per hour (with a minimum of $60).
Reinspection: $25.
Fines:
Non-payment of fees - $250.00 per day
Violations - $250 per day