§ 17.12.056. Building permit—Fees—Reinspection.

A.

The fee for a building permit shall be based on the estimated value of the work in accordance with the schedule set out in Subsection B of this section. Computation of the estimated value must include the fair market value of all construction of work for which the permit is issued, including all painting, siding, windows, roofing, electrical work, plumbing, heating/air conditioning equipment, elevator equipment, fire protection system equipment and any other permanent portions or permanent equipment essential to the operation of the building. Equipment required for manufacturing or other special occupancy, land value and development costs are excluded from the computation of fair market value. The minimum acceptable valuation for new buildings shall be based on the current market value as determined by the Department of Planning and Zoning.

B.

Nonrefundable application fees and building permit fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council.

1.

The application fee will not be refundable for any reason except if the permit application has been denied. The application fee will be applied to the final cost of the building permit at the time of issuance per the procedures as established by the Department of Planning and Zoning.

C.

A fee as established by resolution of the City Council for residential properties and commercial properties shall be charged for:

1.

Moving a building, regardless of the value or size of the building;

2.

Demolishing a building, regardless of the value or size of the building;

3.

Moving, hauling, or transporting an oversize load.

D.

A person who moves or demolishes a building or transports an oversize load without a permit is guilty of a municipal infraction and is subject to a fine as established by resolution of the City.

E.

A monetary guarantee for the work will be executed by the applicant to ensure that upon demolition or moving of a building, all associated utilities have been inactivated and capped in a proper and safe manner.

F.

Reinspection Fee. A fee, as established by resolution of the City Council, must be paid before another inspection is made if, for the original inspection, one or more of the following occurred:

1.

Requesting party called for inspection, but work was not ready;

2.

Requesting party was not on site;

3.

Building was locked;

4.

Safety features not on site;

5.

Approved drawings not on site;

6.

Permit card not posted and visible from fronting street.

(Ord. O-30-08 Amended § 1 (part), 2009: Ord. O-1-05 § 1 (part), 2005: Ord. O-5-04 § 1 (part), 2004; Ord. O-26-03 § 1 (part): Ord. O-38-01 § 1 (part): Ord. O-16-99 § 1 (part); Ord. O-22-91 § 1: Ord. O-29-90 § 1; Ord. O-3-89 § 1; Ord. O-5-88 § 1 (part))

(Ord. No. O-21-10 Amended, § I, 11-8-2010; Ord. No. O-23-12, § I, 7-23-2012; Ord. No. O-12-16 Amended, § I, 5-23-2016)