§ 6-1-1-113. Permit fees.

A.

Before any permit required by this code shall be issued, the permit fees, as provided in the fee schedule, must be paid to the city. Inspection fees, as provided in the fee schedule, are in addition to the permit fees and depending on the type of permit may or may not be required to be paid at the time the permit is issued. No permit shall be considered complete or closed until all inspection fees have been paid.

1.

In determining the building/construction permit and inspection fees, "new construction" shall mean the construction of a new habitable structure or commercial/industrial building or the addition of new square footage that is attached to and under the roof line of such structure or building; "remodel" shall mean the change to or alteration of existing square footage that is under the roof line of an existing structure or building.

2.

For building/construction permit and inspection fee purposes, the following permit categories have been established:

(a)

One- and two-family dwellings;

(b)

Multi-family dwellings containing more than two (2) units/apartments/hotels;

(1)

Multi-family dwellings containing more than two units, apartments and hotels may be further identified by one of the three following sub-categories: a) dwelling unit, b) common area, or c) kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, lounge or bar area.

a.

"Dwelling unit" shall mean a complete dwelling unit when part of a multi-family dwelling, a complete individual unit or apartment if part of an apartment building or individual hotel room that is intended for overnight guest if part of a hotel. Dwelling unit shall also include the common egress path or hallway immediately adjacent to each unit, apartment or hotel room.

b.

"Common area" shall mean an area that is shared among residents or guests but shall not include kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, lounge or bar areas. Laundry rooms, front desk/check-in area or lobbies and business offices are examples of common areas.

c.

"Kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, lounge or bar area" means an area outside of a dwelling unit, apartment or hotel room that may be shared among residents or guests containing a commercial kitchen, cafeteria, restaurant, lounge or bar.

(c)

General commercial;

(d)

Institution/assembly-food and/or drink consumption;

(e)

Other permits.

B.

If the construction, alteration, repair, removal, demolition or occupancy of any structure begins without first obtaining a permit to do so, the required permit fee shall be doubled.

C.

If a certificate of occupancy or certificate of completion is required by code, the fee for same, as provided in the fee schedule, must be paid at the time the permit is issued.

D.

If a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion is requested by the contractor or owner, the fee for same, as provided on the fee schedule, must be paid at the time such request is made.

1.

Requests for a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion must be made in writing. The request must state the reason a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion is needed along with a list of incomplete improvements. A temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion will not be issued if any life safety improvements remain incomplete. Temporary certificates of occupancy or temporary certificates of completion will be issued for thirty (30) days. Additional time may be granted by the building official when circumstances exist that are out of the contractor/owner's control.

2.

The building official may grant an extension of a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion when it is shown that substantial and continuous progress has been made towards the completion of the project or when the delay is due to circumstances outside of the contractor/owner's control. The fee for an extension of a temporary certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of completion shall be as provided in the fee schedule.

(Ord. 2005-40, Amended, 06/28/2005)

(Ord. No. 13-24, § 1, 6-25-2013; Ord. No. 13-28, § 4, 8-27-2013)