2009-45
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
RESOLUTION 96-38 WHICH ADOPTED A FEE SCHEDULE FOR BUILDING
PERMITS AND WHICH RESOLUTION WAS AMENDED BY RESOLUTION NO.
98-28 AND BY RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF
THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 14-91 of the City Code, the City Commission IS
authorized to set a fee schedule for building permit fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 96-38 which established the
fee schedule for building permit fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission adopted Resolution No. 98-28 and Resolution 2000-
24 which provided for amendment to the building permit fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has held the required public hearing, duly noticed in
accordance with law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission has deemed it necessary to further amend the
building permit fee schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That the fee schedule for building permits in the City of Aventura adopted
by Resolution No. 96-38, amended by Resolution No. 98-28 and by Resolution No. 2000-24, is
hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein.
M Section 2. That the City Manager is hereby authorized to take all necessary and
expedient action to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 3. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Stern, who moved its adoption. The
motion was seconded by Commissioner Auerbach, and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Commissioner Zev Auerbach yes
Commissioner Bob Diamond yes
Commissioner Teri Holzberg yes
Commissioner Billy Joel yes
Commissioner Michael Stern yes
Vice Mayor Luz Urbaez Weinberg yes
Mayor Susan Gottlieb yes
Resolution No. 2009- 45
Page 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3"' d~:~~r
sbSAN GOTTL{IEB, MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
the Office of the City Clerk this 3rd day of November, 2009.
City of A ventura, Florida
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Community Development Department
Revised: November 3, 2009
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE!
A. GENERAL INFORMATION ON SPECIAL FEES, REFUNDS, EXTENSIONS AND
CANCELLATIONS
1. DOUBLE FEES
When work for which a permit is required is commenced prior to the obtaining of a permit,
the permit applicant shall be required to pay one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus a double
permit fee. In no event shall the applicant pay less than one hundred and seventy dollars
($170.00). The payment of the required fee shall not relieve any person, firm or corporation
from fully complying with all of the requirements of all applicable regulations and codes, nor
shall it relieve them from being subject to any of the penalties therein. The double fee
requirements shall be applicable to all divisions of the Community Development Department.
For second offense of doing work without a permit, the permit applicant shall be required
to pay twice the double permit fee plus two hundred dollars ($200.00). For each offense
thereafter, the permit applicant shall be required to pay twice the double permit fee plus
five hundred dollars ($500.00).
2. REINSPECTION FEES
When extra inspection trips are necessary due to (1) wrong address being given on call
for inspection, (2) prior rejection of work due to faulty construction, (3) work not being
ready for inspection at time specified, (4) failure to call for final or other inspections, (5)
required corrections not being made or completed at time specified, (6) no access to site
ill partial inspection requested, a fee of seventy-five dollars fifty ($75.00) ($50.00) for
each reinspection shall be charged to the permit holder in the trade concerned. If it is
determined by the field inspector concerned, that the job has the same problem after the
reinspection fee is assessed and paid, then a second reinspection fee of one hundred
dollars ($100.00) shall be charged. The payment of reinspection fees shall be required
prior to requesting tffial the next required inspections.
The reinspection fee for inspection of existing buildings by all trades to determine
compliance v/ith the South Florida Building Code, but not annual inspections as required
by 305.1 (d) shall be fifty five dollars ($55.00) per inspection.
3. LOST AND REVISED PLANS FEE
a. LOST PLANS
When plans for new buildings and additions are lost by the owner or contractor, a
recertification fee will be required to review, stamp and approve a new set of
1 Underlined text indicates proposed additions to existing fee schedule. Stricken through text indicates
proposed deletions from existing fee schedule.
plans as a field copy. Such fee shall be based on thirty percent (30%) of the
original building permit fee, with a minimum fee for Group Occupancy R3 I (single
family residence~ or duplexes) of seventy-five fifty dollars ($~75.00), and a
minimum fee for all others offfinety one hundred and thirty dollars ($9110.00).
b. REVISED PLANS PROCESSING FEE
1. Major plan revision after permit is issued shall be subject to a fee of fifty
percent (50%) of the original permit fee up to a maximum of one thousand
dollars ($1,000.00).
2. Each time plans are revised for any reason during the processing period they
shall be subject to a fee increase of fifty percent (50%) of the original permit fee
up to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00).
Minor plan revision shall be subject to a fee at the rate of one dollar ($1.00) per
minute of time f{)r each review that takes longer than five (5) minutes twenty
eight dollars and seventy five cents ($28.75) per sheet.
c. LOST BUILDING PERMIT FEE
A replacement fee of twenty five thirty dollars ($8 30.00) shall be charged for the
loss of a Building Permit document after a permit has been issued.
4. REFUNDS, TIME LIMITATION, CANCELLATIONS
The fees charged pursuant to this schedule, provided the same are for a permit required
by Section 301.1 of the SeB:tft Florida Building Code, may be refunded by the Director
of the Community Development Department, subject to the following:
a. No refunds shall be made on requests involving:
1) permit fees of one hundred and thirty dollars ($ 1190.00) or less; or
2) permits revoked by the Building Official or Director of Community
Development under authority granted by the SeB:tft Florida Building Code,
or permits canceled by court order; or conditional permits; or
3) permits which have expired; or
4) permits under which work has commenced as evidenced by any recorded
inspection having been made by the Department; or
5) the original permit holder when there is a change of contractor.
b. A full refund less one hundred and thirty dollars ($UGO.OO) or fifty percent (50%)
of the permit fee, whichever deduction is greater, rounded to the nearest dollar,
shall be granted to a permit holder who requests a refund provided that:
1) the Department receives a written request from the permit holder prior to the
permit expiration date; and
2) the permit holder submits with the written request the applicant's validated
copy of said permit; and
3) no work has commenced under such permit as evidenced by any recorded
inspection.
c. Where there is a change of contractor or qualifier involving a permit, the second
permit holder shall pay a fee of se'lenty five dollars ($75.00) to coyer the cost of
transfcrring the data from the original permit to the second permit, except when
the original permit has expired or the original permit fee is under seyenty fiye
dollars ($75.00), in which case the original permit fee shall be paid one hundred
and ten dollars ($110.00).
d. A fee of fifty five dollars ($55.00) sixty three dollars and twenty five cents
($63.25) shall be paid by the permit holder who submits a written request for a
permit extension as authorized under Section 301.3(b) ofJ2y the Sooth Florida
Building Code.
e. Permit renewal
1) within six (6) months of expiration fee will be 50% of original permit fees.
2) after six (6) months of expiration fee will be 100% of original permit fees.
Provided that no refund had been made as provided in this Section.
5. SPECIAL PROJECTS
a. A fee equal to actual staff time and related costs shall be assessed for special
projects requiring research by the department in order to answer questions
proposed by developers, attorneys, realtors in connection with the use,
resubdivision, and development of properties, or to determine if any existing
violations are on the property through a review of departmental records. Such
special fee only will be levied for requests outside the scope of normal
Department work. A minimum fee of sixty dollars ($60.00) shall be charged. A
fee equal to two dollars ($2.00) per page shall be assessed for pre-programmed
computer reports on department records. The minimum fee shall be fifty dollars
($50.00).
6. GENERAL INFORMATION
a. Fees required by other regulatory agencies, such as the State of Florida and Miami-
Dade County will be added to the final permit fees .\ $0.01 per square foot fee will be
added to building permits for the State of Florida to study building code requirements
for radon gas.
b. F or concurrency review, a fee of six percent (6%) of the total permit fce, Certificate
of Use and Occupancy or Zoning application fee, ,,,,ill be added to original fees
where a concurrency revie'.v was performed.
&.- b. Impact fees are assessed on certain building permits, including reapplication on
expired permits.
7. FLOOD PLAIN REVIEW
a. Flood Plain Plan Review (Residential), per plan $frOO--$17.25
b. Flood Plain Plan Review (Commercial), per plan $25.00 $28.75
B. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Fees listed in section B include only building permit fees and do not include plumbing,
electrical or mechanical fees, certificate of occupancy fees, or contractor/tradesmen fees
which are listed in the following sections:
1. A fee equal to the greater of 50% of the estimated permit fee or the minimum
permit fee, as stated in the permit fee schedule, shall be collected at the time a permit
application is submitted. Such fee collected at the time of permit application shall be
credited to the final permit fee. If such permit is not picked by the applicant or
representative after the permit reviews have been performed, this fee shall be retained by
the City and shall not be refunded.
2.MINIMUM FEES FOR BUILDING PERMIT
The minimum fee for all building permits is applicable to all items in
the section - except as otherwise specified
(This minimum does not apply to add on building permits issued as supplementary to
current outstanding permits for the same job.)
3. NEW BUILDINGS OR ADDITIONS
For each 100 square feet or fractional part of floor area:
New Construction Single Family and Duplex abo"e 1000 ~
sq. ft. Group I per sq. ft. 0.35
Prefabricated utility sheds with slab (max 100 sq. ft. of 100.00
floor area). 130.00
Single Family and Duplex (Group I) - Attached &
Detached Structures
o to 100 sq. ft. in floor area W:OO
101 to 300 sq. ft. in floor area ~
~O-l- to 500 sq. ft. in floor area 125.00
150.00
501 to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area 225.00
255.00
Above 1000 sq. ft. per sq. ft. ~ .035
Alterations or repairs to Single Family Residence or ~
Duplex (Group 1) per $1.00 of estimated cost or fractional 0.06
part
Minimum Fee 125.00 130.00
Repairs due to fire damage per $1.00 of estimated cost or ~
fractional part (copy construction contract required) 0.07
Minimum Fee 225.00
255.00
Storage & Industrial Use of Group .s. B & F occupancies 100 ~
sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area 10.50
Shade Houses per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area ~
0.40
Greenhouses & buildings for agricultural uses (nonresidential) when ~
located on the premises so used per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of 6.50
floor area
Mobile Home additions - each 100 sq. ft. or fractional part ~
of floor area 7.90
TENTS 150.00
All others per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area 12.00
For structures of unusual size or nature such as arenas, stadiums and 6.25
water and sewer plants, the fee shall be based on ~'l of the estimated
construction cost for each $1,000 of estimated cost or fractional part
4. NEW CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN AS SPECIFIED HEREIN:
(WATER TOWERS, PYLONS, BULK STORAGE-TANK FOUNDATIONS,
UNUSUAL LIMITED-USE BUILDINGS, MARQUEES, AND SIMILAR
CONSTRUCTION)
For each $1,000 of estimated cost or fractional part $9-:00
10.00
Subsoil preparation for each $1,000 of estimated costs ~
(does not include C.O. to occupy property) 6.00
5. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
(EXCEPT GROUP I R3)
For each $100.00 of estimated cost or fractional part ~
1.40
Minimum Fee 200.00
225.00
5. MOVING BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES
F or each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof (does not include 9-:00
cost of new Foundation or repairs to building or structure) 10.00
6. ROOFING (Including re-roofing)
Group R3 I and H Occupancy
Roofing shingle and other roof types not listed per sq. ft. of ~
roof coverage including o','erhangs
Roofing Tile (hW
Minimum fee per roofing category @:OO
All other occupancies ~
Roofing shingle and other roof types not listed 0.10
Per sq. ft. up 30,000 sq. ft
Each sq. ft. thereafter (M)4
0.06
Roofing Tile (hW
Per sq. ft. up to 30,000 0.13
Each sq. ft. thereafter ~
0.07
7. FENCES AND/OR WALLS
fJuminum Metal (each linear foot) -hB
1.35
Wood (each linear foot) ~
0.75
Concrete (each linear foot) -hB
1.35
8. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS, AND HOT TUBS
For each 1,000 gallon capacity or fractional part ~
EACH NEW 135.00
Minimum fee REPAIRS W-:OO
130.00
9. TEMPORARY PLATFORMS AND TEMPORARY BLEACHERS TO BE
USED FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
10.
for each 100 square feet or fractional part of platform area ~
6.00
F or each 100 lineal feet or fractional part of seats ~
5.15
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINCS STRUCTURES
F or each 100 square feet or fractional part of floor area structure ~
170.00
11. DEIVIOLITION OF SICNS, FENCES f...NDfOR \V.\LL STRUCTURES OTHER
TH.\N .\BOVE
STOREFRONT/FIXED GLAZING/CURT AIN WALLS
12.
~
Fee-Each 100 sf or fraction thereof 10.00
SHOP DRAWING REVIEW 130.00
a. TRUSSES
First 600 square feet or fractional part ~
Each additional 100 square feet or fractional part -:M
b. PREC^~ST/PRESTRE8S
(Roof Floor \Valls) each 1,000 square feet or &W
fractional part
c. OVERHEAD DOORS
Each o';erhead door &W
d. SKYLIGHTS
Each skylights &W
e. H.^J'ID R,^~ILS/STAIR R,^~IL8
For the first 500 linear feet or fractional part ~
For each additional 100 linear feet or part ~
f. STORE FRONT/FIXED GLAZING
(Under 8 f-cet high x 1 feet wide) each 100 square +-;8
feet or part
g. '}l,^~LK IN COOLERS
Each walk in cooler W-:OO
13. INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS OR DOORS
Replacement of windows and exterior doors in all buildings or installation of
windov/s or doors in building exceeding two stories in height; or storefronts and
fixed glass exceeding eight feet (8') in height or four feet (1 ') in vertical mullion
spacing; or Curtain walls including v/indO\vs and doors therein;
For each 100 square feet or fractional part ~
First 5 windows and/or doors Minimum Fee
Each additional window 10.00
14. SCREEN ENCLOSURES, CANOPIES AND AWNINGS
a. SCREEN ENCLOSURES
15. TRAILER TIE DOWN
I Trailer:,::: :;: including tie down, :: ~ o~:i:bing 1120.00 130.00 ,
and electrical service connections per trade per trailer
This does not include installation of meter mounts and service equipment. Separate
mechanical plumbing and related electrical permits are required.
16. SIGN PERMIT FEES
17. S
&.- Minimum sign fee per sign 100.00 130.00
b. Signs non illuminated (per square feet) (illuminated signs -h8
under electrical permits)
c. .^~nnual renewal of Class C signs on or before ~
October 1 st of each year (per sign)
ATELLITE DISHES 170.00
1;\11 trades each 150.00
C. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
1. MINIMUM PLUMBING OR GAS FEE PER PERMIT
I Except as otherwise specified
1100.00 130.00 I
(This minimum does not apply to add on plumbing permits issued as supplementary to
current outstanding permits for the same job.)
2. ROUGHING-IN OR PLUGGED OUTLETS
Bathtubs, closets, doctors, dentists, and hospital sterilizers, autoclaves, autopsy
tables and other fixtures, appurtenances or other appliances having water supply
or waste outlet, or both, drinking fountains, fixtures discharging into traps or safe
waste pipes, floor drains, laundry tubs, lavatories, showers, sinks, slop sinks,
urinals, water heaters
For each roughing-in or plugged outlet 9.00
Fixtures set on new roughing-in or plugged outlets or replaced on old 9.00
roughing in : each fixture
3. SEPTIC TANKS, SETTLING TANKS, GAS AND OIL INTERCEPTORS,
GREASE TRAPS:
(Including tank abandonment, drain tile and relay for same)
Installation
150.00
4. SEWER
Each building storm sewer and each building sewer where connection (per foot)
is made to a septic tank, to a collector line or to an existing sewer or to 45.00
a city sewer or soakage pit or to a building drain outside a building
Sewer Capping ~ 45.00
5. CONDENSATE DRAIN (AIR CONDITIONING):
I Per outlet
118.00
6. WATER PIPING:
Water service connection to a municipal or private water supply ~ 12.00
system (for each meter on each lot) (per foot)
Water connection or outlets for appliance or installations not covered 18.00
by fixture set above
Irrigation system, and underground sprinkler system for each zone ~ 25.00
(per head)
Solar water-heater installation, equipment replacement or repair 100.00 130.00
Swimming pool piping, not including well (new installation ofr #;00 130.00
replacement including service connection)
Sump pump 18.00
2" or less water service backflow assembles 50.00
2 Yz" or larger water service backflow assembles ~ 80.00
Repairs to water piping: for each $1,000 estimated cost or 50.00
fractional part Hot water heater replacement (residential only)
7. WELLS
1 All wells
1130.00
8. NATURAL GAS OR A LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM:
For each outlet (includes meters and regulators) 9.00
For each appliance (does not include warm air heating units, but does 9.00
include unvented space heaters and vented wall heaters-No duct work)
(See Fee section E (3) for heating)
For each meter (new or replacement) 60.00
For major repairs to gas pipe where no fixture or appliance installation See repairs
in involved
Underground L.P. Gas Tanks 100.00130.00
Above ground L.P. Gas Tanks 100.00130.00
Change of company - (no additional appliances or outlets) 6(}:00 70.00
9. WATER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, SEWAGE
TREATMENT PLANT AND LIFT STATIONS:
Water treatment plant (interior plant piping) 210.00 300.00
Sewage treatment plan (interior plant piping) 150.00215.00
Lift Station (interior station piping) 210.00345.00
Sewage ejector 125.00
10. WATER AND GAS MAINS:
(On private property and other than public utility easements)
1 Each foot
11.50
11. STORM AND SANITARY UTILITY AND/OR COLLECTOR LINES
BUILDING DRAIN LINES:
~ Each lineal foot, each 200 cu. ft.
15.00
Each manhole or catch basin
15.00
12. TEMPORARY TOILETS - WATERBORNE OR CHEMICAL
I Temporary Toilet Unit (Each)
I ~ 130.00 I
I Renewal of temporary toilet same charge as original permit 1130.00
13. DENTAL
1 Each system (chair) 1100.00
14. TRAILER OR MANUFACTURES HOMES CONNECTIONS
Construction Trailers
I Each unit 1120.00
15. REPAIRS
Each $100.00 estimated cost or fractional part 15.00
16. WATER HEATERS REPLACEMENT (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)
I ~ 130.00 I
I Each unit
D. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
1. MINIMUM ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE INCLUDING REPAIR WORK
PER PERMIT
I Except as otherwise specified 1100.00 130.00 I
(This minimum does not apply to add-on electrical permits issued as supplementary to
current outstanding permits for the same job and demolition work.)
2. PERMANENT SERVICE TO BUILDINGS - NEW WORK ONLY
(The following fee shall be charged for total amperage of service.)
I~ 7.00
I For each 100 amp. or fractional part
3. FEEDERS:
(Includes feeders to panels, M.C.C.; switch-boards, generators; automatic transfer
switches, elevators, etc.)
1~1MQ
I Each feeder
4. AGRICUL TURAL SERVICE (Permanent)
I Per amp
150.00 130.00 I
5. TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION
I Per service
1100.00 130.00 I
6. TRAILER SERVICE (Construction)
7.
Per service 120.00 170.00
TRAILER SERVICE (Residential)
Per service 60.00 130.00
EMPORARY SERVICE FOR TEST (Commercial Only)
a. Equipment and service (30 day limit) per meter 100.00 130.00
b. Elevator (180 day limit) per elevator 100.00 130.00
8. T
9. RESIDENTIAL WIRING
(New construction of Group R3 l-and living units of Group R1 R) Applies to all
electrical installations except common areas, parking lot area and/or buildings and house
service of Group RIll.
For each 100 square feet or fractional part of floor area
11.00
Common areas of Group H includes: corridors, public lounges, elevators, pumps,
AlC (public area), lights, outlets, house and emergency service, etc. These areas
shall be subject to the fees below:
10. ALL OTHER WIRING AND OUTLETS:
a. Includes boxes, receptacles, switches, sign, fractional motor, fans, ~ 2.50
low voltage outlets, empty outlets for telephone, CTV, each outlet,
110 volt smoke detectors each outlet box
b. Special outlet +:00 10.00
c. Commercial equipment (KV A rated) X-ray outlets, commercial +:00 10.00
cooking equipment, presses, generators, transformers, permanently
connected. For each 10 KW or fractional part
Motors (Fractional already covered on general outlets)
13.00
1~~~~1
. 2) Over 5 lIP to 100 lIP fur each m::
K. Over 1 o~ HP for each motor
L. Each hp or fractional part over 20hp
I~
~
~
Air conditioning and refrigeration system (new work). Applies to commercial and
residential, agricultural and industrial. Covers related work, except wall or window
units which are covered under special outlets.
1) Per ton or fraction part thereof ~ 9.00
2) Air conditioning and refrigeration system strip heating, ~ 2.30
space heating. For each 10 KW of fractional part
3) Replacement or relocation of existing A/C and refrigeration
units (same size)
Per ton ~ 1.20
Per KW ~ .65
Electrical equipment - replacement (existing facilities) Fee based on cumulative cost of
the following components:
1) Switchboards, M.C.C., panels, control boards. For each ~ 30.00
board
2) Motor replacement for same size
From 1HP to 5HP for each motor ~
From 5 HP to 100 HP for each motor ~
Over 100 HP for each motor &-:4()
11. LIGHTING FIXTURES
Fee based on cumulative cost of the following components:
Includes floodlights, spotlights, parking lights, tennis court lights, fluorescent and
incandescent fixtures, etc.
a. Per fixture -h@ 2.30
b. Plugmold, light track, neon strips. Each 5 feet or fractional part ~ 4.45
c. Per lighting pole (standards) (Fixture to be charged separately) -W-:OO 18.00
12. SIGNS & ARCHITECTURAL FEATURE (Indoor Neons)
Per outlet ~ 12.00
Per square feet of sign ~ 1.75
Repairs, and reconnection each ~ 85.00
Neon strips each 5 feet or fractional part 5.00
13. TEMPORARY WORK ON CIRCUSES, CARNIV ALS, FAIRS, CHRISTMAS TREE
LOTS, FIREWORKS, TENTS, ETC.
Fee based on cumulative cost of the follO\ving components:
Per Ride or Structure 72.00
Lighting Fixtures ~
Equipment ground each ~
Electrical service (if temp pole required) 72.00
Per Ride or Structure
Generator for each 10KW or fractional part ~
14. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
(Needs category 01 processing)
Includes fire alarm systems, Halon, etc. Does not include single 110 volt residential detectors.
1125.00 180.00 I
I Per system
15. MASTER TELEVISION ANTENNA AND RADIO SYSTEM
Does not include CATV and telephone empty conduit system. Does include free wiring of
same.
I Master control
Each device
[ 30.00
h@.L1.Q
16. BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
Residential f*ewiring effiy 90.00
Installation Devices (per outlet) h@ 65.00
Complete System W-:OO 130.00
17. INTERCOM SYSTEM
Includes residential (3 units or more), nurse call, paging, etc.:
Each system plus devices @.;OO 110.00
Master Panel ~
18. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Per floor 125.00 150.00
Repair per floor @.;OO 85.00
19. SWIMMING POOLS, ELECTRICAL
Fee based on cumulative cost of the following components
a. Residential pool or spa (Group I) (Includes motor and pool ~ 85.00
lights)
b. Residential Combination pool/spa (includes motor and pool 100.00 130.00
lights)
c Commercial and multi-family dwelling pool or spa 150.00 200.00
d Commercial, multi-family dwelling combination pool/spa 200.00275.00
20. FREE STANDING SERVICE - New meter and service (Requires processing)
Fee based on cumulative cost of the following components:
I Includes lift stations, sprinkler systems, street lighting, parking lots,
I W-:OO 130.00 I
[ etc. that require new service with separate meter
E. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
I Except as otherwise specified
(This minimum does not apply to add on mechanical permits issued as
supplementary to current outstanding permits for the same job.)
1. MINIMUM MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE
1100.00 130.00 I
2. AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION, INCLUDING THE
RELOCATION OF EQUIPMENT
Separate permits are required for electrical, water and gas connections.
For each ton capacity or fractional part thereof
~ 22.00
Minimum Fee Room Ale Wall units
60.00 70.00
3. FURNACES AND HEATING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING COMMERCIAL
DRYERS, OVENS AND OTHER FIRED OBJECTS NOT ELSEWHERE
CLASSIFIED (Includes all component parts of the system except fuel and electrical lines).
4.
For each 15,000 BTU (1.39 KW) per hour or fractional part -l-(}.OO 4.50
FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM 70.00
Per standpipe ~
Per sprinkler head -hOO
Per hose rack or hose bib -l-(}.OO
Per connection to community supply ~
Each 50 feet of underground piping or part thereof ~
Minimum Fee ~
5. STORAGE TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
1150.00215.00 I
I Per tank
6. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Stationary
~ 110.00
7. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
1125.00 180.00 I
I Each
8. OTHER FEES
a. Fire chemical halon and spray booths
F or each system
1125.00 150.00 I
b. Insulation, Pneumatic Tube, Conveyor Systems, Pressure and Process Piping, Sheet
metal or Fiberglass Air Conditioning Duct, Cooling Towers, Mechanical Ventilation
Ductwork or Ductless Ventilation
For each $1,000.00 or fractional part of estimated cost
~ 15.00
9. WATER TOWERS
I Per ton
115.00
F. BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS
Installation permit fees: Including initial inspections and certificate. Does not include installation
or connection of fuel and water lines.
1. BOILERS:
The following fees apply to each boiler to be installed.
Boilers less than 837 MBTU each ~ 110.00
Boilers 837 MBTU to 6,695 MBTU each 9(hOO 130.00
Boilers 6,695 MBTU and up each 125.00 180.00
Steam driven prime movers, each 6(hOO 85.00
Steam actuated machinery, each 6(hOO 85.00
Unfired pressure vessels (operating at pressures in excess of 60 psi ~ 110.00
and having volume of more than 5 cubic feet) each pressure vessel
Boiler Repair for each $1 ,000.00 or fractional part of cost 15.00
2. FEES FOR PERIODIC RE-INSPECTION:
Steam Boilers (annual) Each 125.00180.00
Hot water boilers (annual) Each ~ 75.00
Unfired pressure vessels (annual) Each 44-00 65.00
Miniature boilers (annual) Each 44-00 65.00
Certificate of inspection (where inspected by insurance company) ~ 110.00
each
Shop inspection of boiler or pressure vessels per completed vessel ~ 110.00
(Minimum of$165.00 280.00 per half day, full day, regardless of 335.00560.00
number of vessels inspected)
G. CERTIFICATE OF USE AND OCCUPANCY AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
The following original fees shall be paid for all uses. The indicated renewal fee applies to
those uses which are required to be renewed annually by Code or by Resolution. All non-
renewable uses are issued permanent use and occupancy certificates which shall remain
valid for an unlimited time, unless revoked for cause or abandoned and providing there is
no change of use, ownership, or name, or that there is no enlargement, alteration or addition
in the use or structure.
1.
RESIDENTIAL Original Fee Annual Renewal Fee
Duplexes, per structure ~ 40.00 None
Bungalow courts #;00 52.00 None
Apartments, hotels, motor hotels ~ 63.25 None
and all multiple family uses-per
building 4-50 Units
51-100 Units ~ 75.00 None
101-200 Units ~ 86.36 None
201 or more units ~ 97.75 None
Private school, day nursery, WoOO 103.50 W:OO 57.50
convalescent and nursing home,
hospital, ACFL and
Developmentally Disabled home
care
BUSINESS, WHOLESALE & Original Fee Annual
RET AIL Renewal Fee
Per square feel of business area m .0345
Minimum 100.00 115.00 ~ 63.25
Automobile, trailer, boat, truck, m .0345
etc., rental or
sales from open lot or
combination open lot
and building per square feet of
business area
Minimum 100.00 115.00 160.00 184.00
Change of owner or restaurant 9(}.00 103.50 ~ 63.50
liquorlbeer/wine in conjunction
with
restaurants, grocery stores, etc
INDUSTRIAL Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
Per square feel of business area m .0345
Minimum 100.00 115.00 ~ 63.50
Automobile used parts yard, .,w, .023
commercial
incinerators, junkyards,
slaughterhouses, bulk
storage or petroleum products,
and utility
plants.
Per square feet of business area
Minimum 120.00 483.00 160.00 184.00
UNUSUAL USE, SPECIAL Original Fe e Annual
PERMITS Renewal Fee
All unusual uses, except the 210.00 241.50 160.00 184.00
following
Churches None None
Airport, commercial dump 120.00 483.00 160.00 184.00
permits,
racetracks, stadiums
Cabaret, nightclub, liquor or 265.00 304.75 265.00 304.50
package store
Rock quarries, lake excavations 315.00 362.25 160.00 184.00
and/or filling
thereof
Circus or Carnival (per week) 185.00 212.75 185.00 212.75
Open lot uses 125.00 143.75 105.00 120.75
Land clearing, sub soil 110.00 126.50 125.00 143.75
preparation
AGRICUL TURAL Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
All uses, except as otherwise 125.00 143.75 125.00 143.75
listed herein
TRAILER USE Original Fee Annual
CERTIFICATES Renewal Fee
a. Trailers approved for 180.00 207.00 180.00 207.00
temporary
occupancy during construction
of a residence
(section 33-168 Metro Code)
b. Trailers approved for 350.00 402.50 350.00 402.50
commercial
purposes or development
projects, including
watchman's quarters and
temporary sales
trailers
c. Construction Field Offices 125.00 143.75 125.00 143.75
d. Cash escrow processing fee 100.00 115.00
e. Trailer Tag deposit ~ 28.75
f. Cash Escrow processing ~ 57.50
(Balloons)
g. Cash Escrow processing 200.00 230.00
(Demo)
h. Demolition C.O. 300.00 345.00
MAXIMUM FEE Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
The maximum Community 600.00 690.00 None
Development Department fee for
a Certificate of Use and
Occupancy
(Provided no violation exists at
time of C.O.)
CHANGE OF USE OR NAME
Where there is a change of use or name, the fee shall be the original fee
listed for the proposed use.
REFUNDS
No refunds shall be made of fees paid for use and occupancy permits. In
case of error, adjustment may be made by the Director of the Community
Development Department.
OCCUPANCY WITHOUT C.O. Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
(In violation) 150.00 172.50
plus a double
C.O.fee
FALURE TO RENEW C.O.
C.O.'s not renewed on or before the renewal date will be assessed a $150.00
$172.50 violation fee plus a double C.O. fee
CERTIFICATE OF Original Fee Annual
COMPLETION Renewal Fee
Single family residence, ~ 28.75 None
Townhouse Unit,
and commercial shell
TEMPORARY C.O.
"UPFRONT" FEE
When the temporary C.O. (TCO) application is received, the applicant shall
pay an "upfront" processing fee equal to $25.00 $28.75. this processing fee
is not refundable. This fee shall be deducted from the total cost of the TCO.
C.O. AND TCO INSPECTION
FEE
When an inspection is necessary prior to the issuance of a C.O. or TCO, an
inspection fee of $30.00 $34.50 is charged for each inspector who is required
to make a field inspection. Temporary Cos will be charged at a fee equal to
the final CO cost in addition to the inspection fee. This fee will be needed up
to ninety (90) days.
C.O. REINSPECTION FEE
When extra inspection trips are necessary due to 1) wrong address being
given on a call for inspection 2) required corrections not being made or
completed at time specified 3) failure to provide access to the property or use,
a fee of $50.00 $57.50 for each inspector who must return shall be charged.
Any reinspection after the initial reinspection shall require payment of a $-lOO
$115.00 fee
LETTER OF OMISSIONS FEE
.At fee of twenty five dollars ($25.00) will be charged for each trade in which
an item has been omitted prior to final inspection approval. A minimum fee
of twenty five dollars ($25.00) shall be charged.
H. ANNUAL FACILITY PERMITS
In accordance with the provisions of the Florida Building Code, each firm or
organization which performs its own maintenance work with certified maintenance
personnel as well as helpers thereunder may pay to the City of A ventura an annual
Master and Subsidiary Facility Permit (Premise Permit) fee in lieu of other fees for
maintenance work. Such fee shall be paid to the Community Development Department
and such permit shall be renewed annually at a fee which is calculated in accordance with
the provisions of this subsection.
1. CALCULATION OF THE INTIAL MASTER FACILITY PERMIT FEE
Each firm or organization which obtains an annual Master premise permit shall
include in their application for such permit the total number of maintenance personnel,
including helpers and trainees thereunder assigned to building, electrical, plumbing or
mechanical work. The Master Facility Permit (Premise Permit) shall be computed by
multiplying the total number of such employees times fifty dollars ($50.00) seventy-two
dollars ($72.00). The minimum Master Facility Permit fee shall be nine hundred and
forty five dollars ($915.00) one thousand three hundred and fifty dollars ($1350.00).
2. CALCULATION OF THE INITIAL SUBSIDIARY FACILITY PERMIT
FEE
Each firm or organization which utilizes decentralized locations in addition to the
main location described under 1. above may additionally apply for a Subsidiary Facility
Permit (Premise Permit) for each such decentralized location. Such application for a
Subsidiary Facility Permit (Premise Permit) shall include the same information required
in 1. above. The Subsidiary Facility Permit Fee shall be computed by multiplying the
total number of such employees times fifty dollars ($50.00) seventy-two dollars
($72.00). The minimum Subsidiary Facility Permit fee shall be tV/O hundred and sixty
five dollars ($265.00) three hundred and eighty dollars ($380.00).
3. RENEWAL OF FACILITY PERMIT
Prior to each facility permit expiration, the holder will be sent a renewal notice to
continue the facility permit for the next renewal period. The calculation of the renewal
facility permit fee shall be the same as the method used to calculate the original facility
permit fee. No allowances shall be made for late renewal fees or part year renewal fees.
I. 40- YEAR RECERTIFICATION FFES
For every application for 40-year recertification under the Florida Building Code,
there shall be paid to the Community Development Department for the processing of
each application a fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) three hundred and
seventy five dollars ($375.00). For every application for subsequent recertification at 10
year intervals thereafter, there shall be paid to the Community Development Department
for the processing of each application a fee ofhvo hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00)
three hundred and seventy five dollars ($375.00).
Recording fees: Established by the Clerk of the Court (Recorder)
J. STRUCTURAL GLAZING SYSTEMS - RECERTIFICATION FFES
For the initial application for structural glazing recertification and each subsequent
application, there shall be paid to the Community Development Department for the
processing of each application a fee of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250.00) three
hundred and fifty five dollars ($355.00).
K. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE - UNSAFE STRUCTURES
Case Processing Fee 200.00
500.00
Pictures - each -hW
2.90
Inspection Fee - each ~
160.00
Posting of Notices - each ~
50.00
Unsafe Structures Board Processing Fee 9{).;00
180.00
Title Search Actual
Cost
Court Reporting Transcription Actual
Cost
Legal Advertisement Actual
Cost
Permit Fees Actual
Cost
LienlRecordation/Cancellation of Notices - each ~
Actual
Cost
Bid Processing Fee ~
145.00
Demolition/Secure Services Actual
Cost
Asbestos Sampling & Abatement Actual
Cost
Corporate Information 30.00
Extension Fee 150.00