[R.O. 2011 § 500.280; R.O. 2009 § 150.085; Ord. No. 05-160, 5-27-2005; Ord. No. 09-227, 12-10-2009; Ord. No. 10-152 § 4, 7-21-2010; Ord. No. 12-110 § 1, 6-21-2012]
A. 
A fee for each integrated permit, certificate of occupancy, application to the Board of Appeals, plan examination, inspection and miscellaneous permit is hereby imposed as set forth herein or otherwise as stated in Section 150.030. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division, is responsible for the calculation, charging and collection of each fee. The Director of the Department of Community Development shall have the authority to decide and set any future fee increases within the maximum allowed by the formula.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
B. 
Definitions. For the purpose of this Section, the following definitions shall apply:
ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST
The greater of the following: the cost of construction as stated by the applicant on the permit application or the cost of construction according to the most recent square footage construction costs table as published by the International Code Council, Inc.
INTEGRATED PERMIT
One (1) permit issued for a combination of all building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing construction to be completed in the same structure.
PERMIT FEE MULTIPLIER
Shall be 0.0045.
C. 
Fee For Integrated Permit. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division, shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 for an integrated permit.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
D. 
Fee For Individual Plumbing, Electrical, Mechanical Or Building Permit. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 for an individual plumbing, electrical, mechanical or building permit when an integrated permit cannot be issued.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
E. 
Fee For Plan Examinations. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 for a plan examination:
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
1. 
The plan examination fee shall be in addition to any other permit fee.
2. 
In the event the City shall pay a third party for plan examination, then the plan examination fee shall be the amount paid by the City for the plan examination.
3. 
Plan examination fees are not refundable.
F. 
Fee For Miscellaneous Permits. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 for an electric temporary pole, electrical service repair or upgrade, furnace, air conditioner, water heater or sewer lateral permit.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
G. 
Fee For Certificate Of Occupancy. A certificate of occupancy shall be required for commercial, miscellaneous and industrial uses whenever there is a change in ownership, occupancy, use or when a structural addition, alteration or renovation is made. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 for each existing commercial or industrial structure.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
H. 
Fee For Additional And Canceled Inspections. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge the fee stated in Section 150.030 in the following situations:
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
1. 
For each inspection, when notice of defective work or material is made that requires additional inspection to verify correction of the defect.
2. 
Failure of applicant to cancel a scheduled inspection within twenty-four (24) hours or one (1) business day of the date and time of the inspection.
I. 
Fee For Renewal Of Integrated Permit. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division, shall charge the fees stated in Section 150.030 for renewal of a residential integrated permit and for renewal of any other integrated permit.
[Ord. No. 22-160, 12-6-2022]
J. 
Fee For Application To The Board Of Appeals. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge a fee of one hundred thirty-five dollars ($135.00) for each application to the Board of Appeals.
K. 
Exemptions From Fees. The following are exempt from the payment of fees for integrated permit, certificate of occupancy, plan examination, inspection and miscellaneous permit:
1. 
Governmental entities and political subdivisions;
2. 
Comprehensive colleges and universities (not including single-purpose institutions);
3. 
Schools offering basic education to any grade (kindergarten through grade 12) and early childhood education centers;
[Ord. No. 15-167 § 1, 8-4-2015]
4. 
Places of worship.
This exemption from the payment of fees is not an exemption from the obligation to apply for and obtain permits and inspections, as required by law. In the event the City shall pay a third party for any examination or inspection due to a request for expedited service by the applicant, then the exempt entity shall pay the costs incurred by the City for such service.
L. 
Fee Reduction For Green Point Rating System. There shall be a project fee reduction for the GPRS Bonus for the applicable tier as set forth below:
1. 
GPRS Bonus: Tier 1: Project fee reduction of fifteen percent (15%).
2. 
GPRS Bonus: Tier 2: Project fee reduction of fifty percent (50%).
3. 
GPRS Bonus: Tier 3: Project fee reduction of eighty-five percent (85%).
An exemption or reduction from the payment of fees is not an exemption from the obligation to apply for and obtain permits and inspections, as required by law. In the event the City shall pay a third party for any examination or inspection due to a request for expedited service by the applicant, then the exempt entity shall pay the costs incurred by the for such service.
M. 
Fee For Home Energy Audits. The Department of Community Development, Code Enforcement Division shall charge a fee of fourteen cents per square foot ($0.14/square foot) of living space for a home energy audit. The home energy audit fee is waived for homes that qualify for the City Home Improvement Loan Program.
N. 
Nothing in Section 500.280 hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action acquired or existing under any act or ordinance hereby amended by this Section. No just or legal right or remedy of any character shall be lost, impaired or affected by this Section.