§ 5-27. Permit fees.

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For all buildings, structures, alterations, and/or renovations requiring building permits, the following fees shall be paid:

(a)

New Residential construction for one- and two-family dwellings (Virginia Residential Code regulated): The fee shall be eighteen cents ($0.18) flat fee per square foot of gross floor area including attached decks and covered areas of the new dwelling.

Minimum fee—$180.00 for site built dwellings
$120.00 for modular dwellings
$210.00 for multi-unit dwellings

(b)

New nonresidential construction (Virginia Construction Code regulated): The fee shall be eighteen cents ($0.18) flat fee per square foot of the new structure.

Minimum fee—$180.00

(c)

Additions: When square footage is added to an existing building or structure, the fee shall be eighteen cents ($0.18) flat fee per square foot.

Minimum fee—$120.00

(d)

Alterations, renovations, and/or related repairs: The fee shall be five dollars ($5.00) per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of value.

Minimum fee—$60.00

(e)

Manufactured housing units (Single-wide, double-wide, and triple-wide manufactured homes, mobile office units, etc., with approved factory labels):

(1)

Single-wide manufactured home, flat fee .....$150.00

(2)

Double-wide manufactured homes, flat fee .....$200.00

(3)

Triple-wide manufactured homes, flat fee .....$250.00

Basement fees shall be established at eighteen cents flat fee per square foot.

(f)

Moving building or structures (All use groups): Relocation—$100.00

Basement fees shall be established at eighteen cents ($0.18) flat fee per square foot.

(g)

Demolition of buildings and structures: A demolition permit will be required with a sixty dollar ($60.00) fee for structures which require a permit by the building official.

(h)

Towers, antennas, and similar regulated structures:

Structural fee—$100.00

(i)

Swimming pools or similar regulated structures:

Flat fee—$60.00 for above ground pools
$120.00 for below ground pools

(j)

Decks/Docks/Accessory structures: The fee shall be eighteen cents ($0.18) flat fee per square foot of deck/dock/accessory structure area.

Minimum fee—$60.00

(k)

Miscellaneous building and/or structures (All use groups): Buildings and structures not specifically covered by this schedule shall be classified by the building official with fees to be determined by that classification.

(l)

Tent and membrane structure over 900 sq. ft.: $60.00

(m)

Electrical: The permit fee for all electrical work regulated by the Virginia USBC shall be five dollars ($5.00) per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of value.

Minimum fee—$60.00

(n)

Plumbing: The permit fee for all plumbing work regulated by the Virginia USBC shall be five dollars ($5.00) per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of value.

Minimum fee—$60.00

(o)

Mechanical: The permit fee for all mechanical work regulated by the Virginia USBC shall be five dollars ($5.00) per thousand dollars ($1,000.00) of value.

Minimum fee—$60.00

(p)

Distribution terminal and bulk plant facility license:

License fee per year—$150.00

(q)

Re-inspection fees: A re-inspection fee of forty-five dollars ($45.00) shall be charged for each additional inspection when any of the following reasons are the cause but not limited to:

(1)

Wrong address.

(2)

Repairs or corrections not made when re-inspection requested.

(3)

Work not ready when inspection requested.

(4)

Premises locked or inaccessible.

(r)

Renewal of permits prior to expiration: Renewal of permits prior to expiration shall be sixty-five dollars ($65.00). The permit is valid for a period of twelve (12) months after issuance. The first renewal of the permit will be made at no charge to the applicant. Additional renewals are subject to this fee. (After expiration, a new permit shall be issued).

(s)

Refunds for uncompleted work: In the case of a revocation of a permit or abandonment or discontinuance of a building project, refunds for the portion of the work that was not completed will be made after written application to the building official. An inspection of the site may be required to determine the status of the work. Calculations for the percentage of work complete and amount of refund will be made by the building official. A minimum fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) will be retained by the county from each permit to cover the administrative costs for issuance and cancellation of the permit and inspection of the site.

(t)

Board of building code appeals: Board of building code appeals, application from a decision of the building official is two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00). In the event that an applicant desires to use the board of building code appeals process, this fee applies. The fee is designed to defray the cost of the notification of affected parties, public notice, and the public hearing.

(u)

Commences work prior to obtaining permit: Any person who commences any work for which a permit is required, prior to obtaining the permit, shall pay a sum equal to twice the normal permit fee up to a maximum of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) and payment thereof shall not relieve such person from prosecution as described in Title 36, Chapter 6, Section 106 of the Code of Virginia for violating the building code by commencing work without a permit (emergency repairs excluded if guidelines in the USBC are followed).

(v)

Plan review: When the details of the proposed construction requires construction drawings to be submitted to the building official, a plan review fee shall be paid to the building inspections department. The plan review fee shall be equal to ten (10) percent of the building permit fee as shown in this schedule. The plan review fee may be revised during the technical review process and the plan review fee is in addition to the permit fee.

(w)

Amusement device permits: This fee shall be a flat fee of sixty dollars ($60.00).

(x)

Elevators: This fee shall be a flat fee of sixty dollars ($60.00).

(y)

Storage tanks:

100—10,000 gallons .....$60.00

10,001—25,000 gallons .....$90.00

25,001— + gallons .....$140.00

(z)

Signs: This shall be a flat fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) for each sign.

(aa)

Retaining walls: This shall be a flat fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) for each retaining wall.

NOTE: Flat fee for new construction, additions and alterations covers all electrical, plumbing, mechanical and structural work. All fees must be paid prior to certificate issuance.

	Committee Proposed Rate
Residential
New Site Built Dwelling	$0.18/ft ² , ($180.00 Minimum)*
New Modular Dwelling	$0.18/ft ² , ($120.00 Minimum)*
New Multi-Unit Dwelling	$0.18/ft ² , ($210.00 Minimum)*
Manufactured Home
Single-wide	$150.00*
Double-wide	$200.00*
Triple-wide	$250.00*
Addition	$0.18/ft ² , ($120.00 Minimum)*
Alteration	$5.00/$1,000.00 value
Alteration	($60.00 Minimum)*
Accessory Structure	$0.18/ft ² , ($60.00 Minimum)*
Deck/Dock	$0.18/ft ² , ($60.00 Minimum)*
Non-Residential
New Structure	$0.18/ft ² ($180.00 Minimum)*
Addition	$0.18/ft ² , ($120.00 Minimum)*
Alteration	$5.00/$1,000 value
Alteration	($60.00 Minimum)*
Accessory Structure	$0.18/ft ² , ($60.00 Minimum)*
Deck/Dock	$0.18/ft ² , ($60.00 Minimum)*
Miscellaneous
Above Ground Pool	$60.00*
Below Ground Pool	$120.00*
Demolition	$60.00*
Electrical	$5.00/$1,000.00 value
Electrical	($60.00 Minimum)*
Plumbing	$5.00 $1,000.00 value
Plumbing	($60.00 Minimum)*
Mechanical	$5.00/$1,000.00 value
Mechanical	($60.00 Minimum)*
Sign (with or without electricity)	$60.00*
Retaining Wall	$60.00*
Elevator	$60.00*
Amusement Device	$60.00*
Towers & Antennas	$100.00*
Storage Tanks
100—10,000 gallons	$60.00*
10,001—25,000 gallons	$90.00*
25,001 and over	$140.00*
Distribution Terminal and Bulk Plant Facility License	$150.00*
Tent & Membrane Structures over 900 sq. ft.	$60.00*
Miscellaneous
Plan Review Fee	10% of building permit fee*
Board of Building Code Appeals	$250.00*
Commencing Work without a Permit Fee	A sum equal to twice the normal permit fee up to a maximum of $2,500.00*
Permit Cancellation Fee (prior to commencement of inspection)	Refund of 100% fee less the administrative fee of $60.00 (eff. 1-1-2013)
Permit Renewal	$65.00
	1) Permit may be issued for 12 months per USBC
	2) First permit issued before renewal—No charge
	3) Future permits renewal fee applies*
Refunds for Unexpired Permits	In the case of revocation, abandonment or discontinuance; refunds for the portion of the work that was not completed will be made after written application to the Building Official. A minimum of $60.00 retained. (eff. 1-1-2013)
Re-inspection Fee	$45.00*

* State surcharge required by Code of Virginia § 36-139, 1.75% currently)

(Code 1974, § 5-4; Ord. of 7-19-76; Ord. of 12-19-77; Ord. of 7-27-81, § C; Ord. of 1-21-86, § 3; Amend. of 4-17-89; Res. No. 30-05-91, 5-28-91; Res. No. 27-03-96, 3-19-96; Res. No. 18-04-96, 4-16-96; Ord. of 6-18-02; Amend. of 3-25-08(1); Res. No. 5-11-2012, 11-20-12)

                    
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