Departments: community development: Permits
Essentially anything structural requires a building permit, whereas cosmetic improvements do not. The purpose of building permits is to uphold safe and consistent construction standards. The City has adopted the 2003 International Building, Plumbing, Residential, Fuel Gas, Mechanical, Fire, and Energy Conservation Codes.
Permit fees largely depend on the cost of labor and materials (see below), but smaller projects such as those listed here are charged at a flat rate of $25 plus tax on materials.
Permit fees largely depend on the cost of labor and materials (see below), but smaller projects such as those listed here are charged at a flat rate of $25 plus tax on materials.
- Fence
- Roofing
- Siding
- Window Replacement (without structural change)
- Sidewalk/Driveway/Concrete patio, walkway, etc.
- Sprinkler Systems
Building Permit Fees
| Total Valuation | Fee |
|---|---|
| $1 - $500 | $23.50 |
| $501 - $2,000 | $23.50 for the first $500, plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00 or fraction therof, to and including $2,000 |
| $2,001 - $25,000 | 69.25 for the first $2,000, plus $14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction therof, to and including $25,000 |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $391.75 for the first $25,000, plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction therof, to and including $50,000 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $643.75 for the first $50,000, plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction therof, to and including $100,000 |
| $100,101 - $500,000 | $993.75 for the first $100,000, plus $5.600 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction therof, to and including $500,000 |
| $500,001 - $1,000,000 | $3,233.75 for the first $500,000, plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction therof, to and including $1,000,000 |
| $1,000,001 + | $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.65 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction therof |
Other Inspections and Fees:
**Actual costs includes administrative and overhead costs.
- Plan review fee shall be 65% of the building permit fee as shown in this table.
- Inspections outside of normal business hours: $47.00 per hour* (Minimum Charge - two hours)
- Reinspection fees assessed under provisions of Sections 109.6 & R109.4: $47.00 per hour*
- Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated: $47.00 per hour*
- Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans: $47.00 per hour*
- For use of outside consultants for plan checking and inspections, or both: Actual Cost**
**Actual costs includes administrative and overhead costs.
To obtain a permit, bring in a site plan and the estimated cost of materials to the Building Department in City Hall. If you are not certain a permit is required, please call Karen Schminke at 842-5001.