BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS FEE SCHEDULE
Binding City Policy
BCP-ENB-14.01
Effective Date: December 1, 2012
BUILDING PERMIT FEE
Total Value of Construction Work to be Performed:
| $1 - $500 |
$95.00 minimum fee
Maximum number of allowable* inspections: 2
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| $501 - $2,000 |
$95.00 for the first $500,
plus $2.44 for each additional $100
or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
Maximum number of allowable* inspections: 2
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| $2,001 - $25,000 |
$131.60 for the first $2,000,
plus $9.54 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
Maximum number of allowable* inspections: 5
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| $25,001 - $50,000 |
$351.02 for the first $25,000,
plus $7.02 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
Maximum number of allowable* inspections: 6
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| $50,001 - $100,000 |
$526.52 for the first $50,000,
plus $4.65 for each $1,000
or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
Maximum number of allowable* inspections: 7
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| $100,001 and up |
$759.02 for the first $100,000,
plus $3.83 for each additional $1,000
or fraction thereof
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*Inspections exceeding the maximum number of allowable shall be charged at the Reinspection Fee
rate of $97 per inspection.
Total Calculated Permit Valuation:
Permit Valuation Methodology: The Permit Valuation methodology is mandated by the State of Oregon in
OAR 918-050-0100. A structural permit fee for new construction and additions shall be calculated using the
ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1 of each year, using the occupancy and construction
type as determined by the building official, multiplied by the square footage of the structure. The square
footage of a building, addition, or garage shall be determined from outside exterior wall to outside exterior
wall for each level. The valuation used will be the greater of either the above calculated value or the value as
stated by the applicant. A structural permit fee for alterations or repair shall be based on the fair market
value of the permitted work as determined by the building official and defined below.
Fair Market Value: The Fair Market Value to be used in computing the permit fee for alterations and repair
shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and
other permanent work or equipment, and contractor's profit.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE - COMMERCIAL
Applies to all Building Permits, Site Development Permits (except where work involved only clearing)
and Zoning Permits.
Total Value of Construction Work to be Performed:
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$1 - $500
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$17.42 minimum fee
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$501 - $2,000
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$17.42 for the first $500, plus $0.79 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
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$2,001 - $25,000
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$29.27 for the first $2,000, plus $3.07 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000
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$25,001 - $50,000
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$99.88 for the first $25,000, plus $2.29 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000
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$50,001 - $100,000
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$157.13 for the first $50,000, plus $1.51 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000
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$100,001 and up
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$232.63 for the first $100,000, plus $1.28 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
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Total Calculated Permit Valuation:
Permit Valuation Methodology: The Permit Valuation methodology is mandated by the State of Oregon in
OAR 918-050-0100. A structural permit fee for new construction and additions shall be calculated using the
ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1 of each year, using the occupancy and construction
type as determined by the building official, multiplied by the square footage of the structure. The square
footage of a building, addition, or garage shall be determined from outside exterior wall to outside exterior
wall for each level. The valuation used will be the greater of either the above calculated value or the value as
stated by the applicant. A structural permit fee for alterations or repair shall be based on the fair market
value of the permitted work as determined by the building official and defined below.
Fair Market Value: The Fair Market Value to be used in computing the permit fee for alterations and repair
shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and
other permanent work or equipment, and contractor's profit.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FEE - RESIDENTIAL
Applies to all Building Permits, Site Development Permits (except where work involved only clearing) and Zoning Permits.
Total Value of Construction Work to be Performed:
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$1 - $500
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$13.92 minimum fee
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$501 - $2,000
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$13.92 for the first $500, plus $0.63 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
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$2,001 - $25,000
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$23.37 for the first $2,000, plus $2.45 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000
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$25,001 - $50,000
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$79.72 for the first $25,000, plus $1.83 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000
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$50,001 - $100,000
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$125.47 for the first $50,000, plus $1.23 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000
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$100,001 and up
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$186.97 for the first $100,000, plus $1.02 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
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Total Calculated Permit Valuation:
Permit Valuation Methodology: The Permit Valuation methodology is mandated by the State of Oregon in
OAR 918-050-0100. A structural permit fee for new construction and additions shall be calculated using the
ICC Building Valuation Data Table current as of April 1 of each year, using the occupancy and construction
type as determined by the building official, multiplied by the square footage of the structure. The square
footage of a building, addition, or garage shall be determined from outside exterior wall to outside exterior
wall for each level. The valuation used will be the greater of either the above calculated value or the value as
stated by the applicant. A structural permit fee for alterations or repair shall be based on the fair market
value of the permitted work as determined by the building official and defined below.
Fair Market Value: The Fair Market Value to be used in computing the permit fee for alterations and repair
shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work,
painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems and
other permanent work or equipment, and contractor's profit.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
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Additional Plan Review Fee
For changes, additions, or revisions to
approved plans.
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Plan review time 1/2 hour or less: $71
Plan review time greater than 1/2 hour:
$142 per hour or fraction thereof
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Address Assignment Fee
Address Change
Address Confirmation
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$66 for each address
$66
$66
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| Appeal Fees (per appeal) |
One and Two-Family Dwellings $227
All other occupancies $454
Plus, for each appeal item over 4 $113
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| Approved Testing Agency Certification Fee |
Initial Certification $1,224
Annual Renewal - without modifications $307
Annual Renewal - with modifications $612
Field audits and inspections $147 per hour or
fraction of an hour
Minimum - 1 hour
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Whenever an inspection is conducted by BDS staff at a facility more than 50 miles from the
City of Portland's BDS office, the applicant shall reimburse the City for travel costs including
auto travel, air travel, lodging and meals.
| Change of Occupancy or Use Review Fee |
$368 |
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| Circus Tent Fee |
$525 |
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Deferred Submittal Fee
For processing and reviewing deferred
plan submittals
The fee is in addition to the project
plan review fee based on the total
project value.
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10% of the building permit fee calculated using
the value of the particular deferred portion or
portions of the project.
Minimum fee - $123 for 1 & 2 family dwelling
projects, $307 for commercial and all other
projects.
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Demolition/Deconstruction Fee
For plan review/processing fee and
inspections. Fees for Sewer Cap,
Erosion Control, and Site Review fee
will be added separately.
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With Basement - Commerical $365
With Basement - Residential $345
Without Basement - Commercial $340
Without Basement - Residential $320
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Energy Plan Review
Applies to all building permits with
valuation over $2.5 million and to
any subsequent tenant improvements
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Actual plan review costs, plus 10%
administrative processing fee.
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Express Start Program Fee
Fee for accelerated plan review and the
issuance of an authorization to proceed
with construction prior to completion of
the full plan review process.
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$147 per hour or fraction of an hour |
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Facilities Permit Program - See Facility Permit/
Master Permit Program
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Field Issuance Remodel Program
For 1 & 2 family dwelling alterations/remodels.
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| One time Registration Fee: |
$240 per contractor
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Inspection, plan review, administrative and,
project management activities.
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$177 per hour or fraction of an hour
Minimum - 1 hour for each inspection
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Fees for services provided by bureaus other than the Bureau of Development Services necessary
for construction authorization will be billed to the Owner as assessed by those bureaus.
Fees shall be billed monthly. Fees not paid within 30 days of billing shall be assessed a 5% penalty fee
for each 30-day period until paid in full.
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Fire and Life Safety Review Fee
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40% of the building permit fee
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Home Occupation Permit
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Initial Permit $147
Annual Renewal $147
Late charge for delinquent
permits $5.95 per month
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Inspections Outside of Normal Business Hours
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$194 per hour or fraction of an hour
Minimum - $194
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Intake Fee
For 1 & 2 family dwellings with engineer/
architect certified as plans examiner
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$337
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Investigation Fee
For commencement of work before
obtaining a permit
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Equal to the permit fee
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Limited Consultation Fee
For an optional meeting held prior to application
for building permits for projects with complex
and fairly detailed issues in one or two areas of
expertise (e.g., building and fire codes).
The meeting will be limited to two City staff
members.
Fee for each additional staff in attendance.
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$284
$152
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Major Projects Group Fee - $50,000 per project
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The Bureau of Development Services' fee for projects that participate in the Major Projects Group (MPG) program that facilitates City review and permitting processes for larger development projects. This fee is in addition to the standard permit fees required on the project. There are additional MPG fees charged by other City bureaus for projects that are enrolled in this program.
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Manufactured Dwelling Installation on
Individual Lot
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Installation and set up $385
Earthquake-resistant bracing
when not installed
under a manufactured
dwelling installation permit $104
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Additional fees are required for separate permits which may include but are not limited to
the following: building, plumbing, electrical, water, sewage, public right of way approaches
and improvements, and plan review.
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Manufactured Dwelling Installation in a Park
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Installation and set up $385
Earthquake-resistant bracing
when not installed
under a manufactured
dwelling installation permit $104
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Additional fees are required for separate permits which may include but are not limited to
the following: building, plumbing, electrical, water, sewage, public right of way approaches
and improvements, and plan review.
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Manufactured Dwelling Park
(Development or enlargement of a
manufactured dwelling park)
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Permit Fee:
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10 spaces or fewer $56 each space
11 - 20 spaces $551 plus $30 for each
space over 10
more than 20 spaces $857 plus $25 for each
space over 20
Plan Review 65% of the permit fee
Zoning inspection 20% of the permit fee
Cabana installation $123
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Additional fees are required for separate permits which may include but are not limited to
the following: building, plumbing, electrical, water, sewage, public right of way approaches
and improvements, and plan review.
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Facility Permit/Master Permit Program
Annual Registration Fee:
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| Site with one building |
$175 |
| Site with two buildings |
$292 |
| Site with three buildings |
$408 |
| Site with four buildings |
$496 |
| Site with five or more buildings |
$583 |
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For projects valued at $600,000 or less:
Building orientations, inspection, plan review,
and administrative activities
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$201 per hour or fraction of an hour
Minimum - 1 hour for each inspection
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For projects exceeding $600,000 value:
Building inspection and plan review
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Fee based on project valuation and building
permit fee schedule
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Fees for services provided by bureaus other than the Bureau of Development Services necessary
for construction authorization will be billed to the Owner as assessed by those bureaus.
Fees shall be billed monthly. Fees not paid within 30 days of billing shall be assessed a 5% penalty
fee for each 30-day period until paid in full.
| Minor Structural Labels |
$362 per set of 10 labels |
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Other Inspections Not Specifically
Identified Elsewhere
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$142 per hour or fraction of hour
Minimum - $142
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Permit Extension/Completion Processing Fee
Fee for extension of a permit that has been
inactive and a customer is requesting any action
to extend or change the permit status. This
would include but not be limited to an extension
request, or when a permit requires an
administrative action to return the permit from
Final status to an active status.
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$142 per hour
Minimum - $142
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Permit Reinstatement Processing Fee
Fee for renewal of a permit that has been
expired for six months or less provided no
changes have been made in the original
plans and specifications for such work. A
permit may be renewed only once.
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The renewal fee shall be one half the amount
required for a new permit.
Minimum Fee - $95
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Phased Project Plan Review Fee
For plan review on each phase of a phased
project
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10% of the total project building permit fee not
to exceed $1,838 for each phase, plus $307.
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Plan Review / Process Fee
For the original submittal
For value-added revisions:
For all other revisions:
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65% of the building permit fee
Maximum number of allowable checksheets: 2
Any additional checksheets will be charged at
the rate of $175 per checksheet.
65% of the additional building permit fee (based on the additional valuation)
Plan review time 1/2 hour or less: $71
Plan review time greater than 1/2 hour:
$142 per hour or fraction thereof
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Process Management Fees
Program Initiation Fee
Early Assistance Meeting
Pre-Development Meeting
Continuing Process Management Assistance
Pre-submittal
Submitted Projects Valued Above $10 Million
Submitted Projects Valued $10 Million and below
Process management is intended to assist
customers navigate the permit review system
for large and/or complex projects.
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$525 (covers the first three hours of assistance,
then $142 per hour or fraction of an hour)
$263
$552 plus $152 per additional staff member present
$142 per hour
Waived
$142 per hour
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Recreational Park
(Development or enlargement of a recreational
park)
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Permit Fee:
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10 spaces or fewer $32 each space
11 - 20 spaces $318 plus $19 for each space
over 10
21 - 50 spaces $515 plus $15 for each space
over 20
more than 50 spaces $954 plus $12 for each space
over 50
Plan review 65% of the permit fee
Zoning inspections 20% of the permit fee
Cabana installation $123
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Additional fees are required for separate permits which may include but are not limited to
the following: building, plumbing, electrical, water, sewage, public right of way approaches
and improvements, and plan review.
| Reinspection Fee |
$97 per inspection |
| Reproduction Fees |
$2.45 per plan sheet and $0.61 per page
of correspondence
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Requested Inspection Fee
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| One and Two-Family Dwellings |
$159 |
| Apartment Houses |
$209 + $14 for each dwelling unit in excess of three |
| Hotels/Motels |
$209 + $9 for each sleeping room in excees of five |
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All other occupancies one and two
stories in height up to 10,000 square feet
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$209 + $14 for each additional 1,000 square feet |
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All other occupancies 3 stories in height
and above
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$209 + $26 for each story in excess of three |
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Re-roof Permit and Inspection Fee
Re-roof permits are available in multiples of
five to commercial roofing contractors who
pre-register with the City of Portland Bureau
of Development Services.
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For each packet of 5 permits:
Permit fee: $1,356.25
Plan review / process fee $226
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| Special Program Processing Fee |
$307 |
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Street Use Fees
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$0.18 per square foot per week |
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Structural Advisory Board Fee
Structural Advisory Board Fee - Minor
The Structural Advisory Board advises the
Director and/or the Appeals Board in
structural matters relative to reasonable
interpretation and to alternate materials
and methods of construction.
This fee covers a portion of the costs
associated with organizing and conducting
the Board meeting.
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$454
$150
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Sustainable Development Early Assistance
Meeting
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$91 |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy, per Month |
$214 |
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Temporary Stage Seating and Superstructure Permit
Applies to permits for temporary structures like tents, reviewing stands, temporary office trailers,
scaffolding structures, and similar portable structures. Temporary structure permits must also be
reviewed for compliance with code requirements for fire, life safety, and structural elements. Permit
and review fees are based on the value of construction work to be performed utilizing the building
permit fee schedule.
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Zoning Inspection Fee
Applies to all new construction and any
other permit requiring Planning/Zoning
approval.
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For 1 & 2 family dwellings:
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$104
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For commercial and all other:
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20% of the building permit or $104 whichever is greater.
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Zoning Permit Fee
Fee for ensuring conformance of zoning
code standards.
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For 1 & 2 family dwellings:
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$41
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For commercial and all other:
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Fee is based on project valuation and the commercial building permit fee table plus 65% plan review / process fee.
Minimum commercial zoning permit fee is $132
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HISTORY
Ordinance No. 179299, passed by City Council June 1, 2005 and effective July 5, 2005.
Amended by Ordinance No. 180190, passed by City Council May 31, 2006 and effective July 1, 2006.
Amended by Ordinance No. 181007, passed by City Council May 31, 2007 and effective July 1, 2007.
Amended by Ordinance No. 181834, passed by City Council May 14, 2008 and effective July 1, 2008.
Amended by Ordinance No. 182842, passed by City Council May 27, 2009 and effective July 1, 2009.
Amended by Ordinance No. 183831, passed by City Council May 26, 2010 and effective July 1, 2010.
Amended by Ordinance No. 184624, passed by City Council May 25, 2011 and effective June 24, 2011.
Amended by Ordinance No. 185373, passed by City Council May 30, 2012 and effective June 29, 2012.
Amended by Ordinance No. 185707, passed by City Council October 31, 2012 and effective December 1, 2012.
