Resolution No. 2019-22 Amending Building Permit Fee Schedule - April 2, 2019 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-22
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, BY RESOLUTION NO. 2000-24 AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-45; 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, Resolution
2000-24 and Resolution No. 2009-45 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 AVENTURA, 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, Resolution No.
2000-24 and Resolution No. 2009-45, is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporated herein.
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, and shall be effective retroactively from and after November 3, 2009 as to
those scrivener's errors and clarifications which are identified in the staff report that
accompanies this Resolution.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Landman, who moved
its adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Narotsky, and upon being
put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes
Vice Mayor Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2019-A.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2019.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATf C
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Resolution was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this 2nd day of April, 2019.
CITY CLERK
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BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE1
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. 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
(7) partial inspection requested, a fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00)for each re-
inspection 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 re-inspection
fee is assessed and paid, then a second re-inspection fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00)
shall be charged. The payment of re-inspection fees shall be required prior to requesting
the next required inspections.
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
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 (single
family residences or duplexes) of seventy-five dollars ($75.00), and a minimum fee
for all others of one hundred and thirty dollars ($130.00).
b. REVISED PLANS PROCESSING FEE
' Underlined text indicates proposed additions to existing fee schedule. Stricken through text indicates
proposed deletions from existing fee schedule.
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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 twenty eight dollars
and seventy five cents ($28.75)per sheet.
c. LOST BUILDING PERMIT FEE
A replacement fee of thirty dollars ($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 the 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 ($130.00) or less; or
2) permits revoked by the Building Official or Director of Community
Development under authority granted by the 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 ($130.00) 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
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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 one hundred and ten dollars ($110.00).
d. A fee of 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
by the 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, re-
subdivision, 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.
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 $17.25
b. Flood Plain Plan Review( Commercial),per plan $28.75
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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%2% (0.50%)50% of the estimated permit-fee job cost
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 $130.00
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
New Construction Single Family and Duplex per sq ft 0.35
per sq. ft.
Prefabricated utility sheds with slab (max 100 sq. ft. of 130.00
floor area)
X50.00
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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 130.00
Repairs due to fire damage per $1.00 of estimated cost or
fractional part(copy construction contract required) 0.07
Minimum Fee 255.00
Storage & Industrial Use of Group S& F occupancies 100 10.50
sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area
Shade Houses per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area 0.40
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Greenhouses &buildings for agricultural uses (nonresidential)when located on the 6.50
premises so used per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area
Mobile Home additions - each 100 sq. ft. or fractional part 7.90
of floor area
Tents 150.00
All others in Growl per 100 sq. ft. or fractional part of floor area 12.00
For structures of unusual size or nature such as arenas, stadiums and water and 6.25
sewer plants,the fee shall be based on construction cost for each $1,000 of
estimated cost or fractional part
4. NEW CONSTRUCTION OTHER THAN GROUP R3 .
For each $1,000 of estimated cost or fractional part 10.00
Subsoil preparation for each $1,000 of estimated costs 6:00
(does not include C.O. to occupy property)
5. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS TO BUILDINGS AND OTHER STRUCTURES
(EXCEPT GROUP R3)
For each $100.00 of estimated cost or fractional part 1.40
Minimum Fee 225.00
6. MOVING BUILDINGS OR OTHER STRUCTURES
For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof(does not include cost of new 10.00
Foundation or repairs to building or structure)
7. ROOFING (Including re-roofing)
Roofing shingle and other roof types not listed 0.10
Per sq. ft. up 30,000 sq. ft
Each sq. ft. thereafter 0.06
Roofing Tile 0.13
Per sq. ft. up to 30,000
Each sq. ft. thereafter 0.07
8. FENCES AND/OR WALLS
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Metal (each linear foot) 1.35
Wood(each linear foot) 0.75
Concrete (each linear foot) 1.35
9. SWIMMING POOLS, SPAS,AND HOT TUBS
Each new pool/spa/hot tub 135.00
Repairs 130.00
10. TEMPORARY PLATFORMS AND TEMPORARY BLEACHERS TO BE
USED FOR PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
for each 100 square feet or fractional part of platform area 6.00
For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part of seats 5.15
11. DEMOLITION OF STRUCTURES
For each structure 170.00
12. STOREFRONT/FIXED GLAZING/CURTAIN WALLS
Each 100 sf or fraction thereof 10.00
13. SHOP DRAWING REVIEW
130.00
14. INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF WINDOWS OR DOORS
First 5 windows and/or doors Minimum Fee
Each additional window 10.00
15. SCREEN ENCLOSURES, CANOPIES AND AWNINGS
a. SCREEN ENCLOSURES
Each 100 square feet or fraction 10.00
b. FREE STANDING CANOPIES
For each $1,000.00 of estimated cost or fractional part 10.00
c. AWNINGS AND CANOPIES
Horizontal projection per square feet area covered 0.09
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d. SHUTTERS
Shutters up to 600 square feet 130.00
Each additional square foot 0.09
16. TRAILER TIE DOWN
Trailer: including tie down 130.00
This does not include installation of meter mounts and service equipment.
Separate mechanical plumbing and related electrical permits are required.
17. SIGN PERMIT FEES
Sign fee per sign 130.00
18. SATELLITE DISHES
170.00
C. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
1. MINIMUM PLUMBING OR GAS FEE PER PERMIT
Except as otherwise specified 130.00
(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 roughing in : 9.00
each fixture
3. SEPTIC TANKS, SETTLING TANKS, GAS AND OIL INTERCEPTORS,
GREASE TRAPS:
(Including tank abandonment, drain tile and relay for same) 150.00
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Installation
4. SEWER
Each building storm sewer and each building sewer where connection is made to a 45.00
septic tank,to a collector line or to an existing sewer or to a city sewer or soakage
pit or to a building drain outside a building
Sewer Capping 45.00
5. CONDENSATE DRAIN (AIR CONDITIONING):
Per outlet 18.00
6. WATER PIPING:
Water service connection to a municipal or private water supply system (for each 12.00
meter on each lot)
Water connection or outlets for appliance or installations not covered by fixture set 18.00
above
Irrigation system, and underground sprinkler system for each zone 25.00
Solar water-heater installation, equipment replacement or repair 130.00
Swimming pool piping, not including well (new installation or replacement 130.00
including service connection)
Sump pump 18.00
2"or less water service backflow assembles 50.00
2 '/2"or larger water service backflow assembles 80.00
Repairs to water piping: for each $1,000 estimated cost or 50.00
fractional part
7. WELLS
All wells 130.00
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 include 9.00
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 in involved See repairs
Underground L.P. Gas Tanks 130.00
Above ground L.P. Gas Tanks 130.00
Change of company - (no additional appliances or outlets) 70.00
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9. WATER TREATMENT PLANTS, PUMPING STATIONS, SEWAGE TREATMENT
PLANT AND LIFT STATIONS:
Water treatment plant(interior plant piping) 300.00
Sewage treatment plan(interior plant piping) 215.00
Lift Station(interior station piping) 345.00
Sewage ejector 125.00
10. WATER AND GAS MAINS:
(On private property and other than public utility easements)
Each foot 1.50
11. STORM AND SANITARY UTILITY AND/OR COLLECTOR LINES BUILDING
DRAIN LINES:
Each 50 lineal feet-feet 15.00
Each manhole or catch basin 15.00
12. TEMPORARY TOILETS -WATERBORNE OR CHEMICAL
Temporary Toilet Unit(Each) 130.00
Renewal of temporary toilet same charge as original permit 130.00
13. DENTAL
Each system (chair) 100.00
14. TRAILER OR MANUFACTURES HOMES CONNECTIONS
Construction Trailers
Each unit 120.00
15. REPAIRS
Each$100.00 estimated cost or fractional part 15.00
16. WATER HEATERS REPLACEMENT (RESIDENTIAL ONLY)
Each unit 130.00
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D. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
1. MINIMUM ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE INCLUDING REPAIR WORK
PER PERMIT
Except as otherwise specified 130.00
(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.)
For each 100 amp. or fractional part 7.00
3. FEEDERS:
(Includes feeders to panels, M.C.C.; switch-boards, generators; automatic transfer
switches, elevators, etc.)
Each feeder 18.00
4. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE (Permanent)
Per amp 130.00
5. TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR CONSTRUCTION
Per service 130.00
6. TRAILER SERVICE (CONSTRUCTION)
Per service 170.00
7. TRAILER SERVICE (RESIDENTIAL)
Per service 130.00
8. TEMPORARY SERVICE FOR TEST (COMMERCIAL ONLY)
a. Equipment and service (30 day limit) per meter 130.00
b. Elevator(180 day limit)per elevator 130.00
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9. RESIDENTIAL WIRING
(New construction of Group R3 and living units of Group R1 ) Applies to all electrical
installations except common areas, parking lot area and/or buildings and house service of
Group R1
For each 100 square feet or fractional part of floor area 11.00
Common areas of Group R1 includes: corridors, public lounges, elevators, pumps,
A/C (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, low voltage 2.50
outlets, empty outlets for telephone, CTV, each outlet, 110 volt smoke detectors
each outlet box
b. Special outlet 10.00
c. Commercial equipment (KVA rated)X-ray outlets, commercial cooking 10.00
equipment, presses, generators, transformers, permanently connected. For each 10
KW or fractional part
Motors (Fractional already covered on general outlets) 13.00
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, space heating. For each 2.30
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 board 30.00
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 2.30
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b. Plugmold, light track, neon strips. Each 5 feet or fractional part 4.45
c. Per lighting pole (standards) (Fixture to be charged separately) 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, CARNIVALS, FAIRS, CHRISTMAS TREE LOTS,
FIREWORKS, TENTS, ETC.
Per Ride or Structure 72.00
14. FIRE DETECTION SYSTEM
Includes fire alarm systems, Halon, etc. Does not include single 110 volt residential detectors.
Per system 180.00
15. MASTER TELEVISION ANTENNA AND RADIO SYSTEM
Does not include CATV and telephone empty conduit system. Does include free wiring of same.
Master control 30.00
Each device 1.70
16. BURGLAR ALARM SYSTEM
Wiring 90.00
Installation Devices 65.00
Complete System 130.00
17. INTERCOM SYSTEM
Includes residential (3 units or more), nurse call,paging, etc.:
Each system plus devices 110.00
18. ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Per floor 150.00
Repair per floor 85.00
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19. SWIMMING POOLS, ELECTRICAL
Fee based on cumulative cost of the following components
a. Residential pool or spa(Group I) (Includes motor and pool lights) 85.00
b. Residential Combination pool/spa(includes motor and pool lights) 130.00
c Commercial and multi-family dwelling pool or spa 200.00
d Commercial, multi-family dwelling combination pool/spa 275.00
20. FREE STANDING SERVICE -New meter and service (Requires processing)
Fee based on cumulative cost of the following components:
Includes lift stations, sprinkler systems, street lighting, parking lots, etc. that 130.00
require new service with separate meter
E. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
1. MINIMUM MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE
Except as otherwise specified 130.00
(This minimum does not apply to add on mechanical permits issued as
supplementary to current outstanding permits for the same job.)
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
Room A/C Wall units 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).
For each KW 4.50
4. FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM
70.00
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5. STORAGE TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
Per tank 215.00
6. INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINES
Stationary 110.00
7. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN HOODS
Each 180.00
8. OTHER FEES
a. Fire chemical halon and spray booths
For each system 150.00
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
Per ton 15.00
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 130.00
Boilers 6,695 MBTU and up each 180.00
Steam driven prime movers, each 85.00
Steam actuated machinery, each 85.00
Unfired pressure vessels (operating at pressures in excess of 60 psi and having 110.00
volume of more than 5 cubic feet) each pressure vessel
Boiler Repair for each$1,000.00 or fractional part of cost 15.00
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2. FEES FOR PERIODIC RE-INSPECTION:
Steam Boilers (annual) Each 180.00
Hot water boilers (annual ) Each 75.00
Unfired pressure vessels (annual) Each 65.00
Miniature boilers (annual) Each 65.00
Certificate of inspection(where inspected by insurance company) each 110.00
Shop inspection of boiler or pressure vessels per completed vessel 110.00
(Minimum of$280.00 per half day, full day, regardless of number of vessels 560.00
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.
RESIDENTIAL (CO per unit) Original Fee Annual Renewal Fee
Duplexes, per structure 40.00 None
Bungalow courts 52.00 None
Apartments, hotels, motor hotels 63.25 None
and all multiple family uses-per
building with 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, 103.50 57.50
convalescent and nursing home,
hospital, ACFL and
Developmentally Disabled home
care
BUSINESS,WHOLESALE & Original Fee Annual
RETAIL Renewal Fee
Per square feet of business area .0345
(B1)
Minimum 115.00 63.25
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Automobile, trailer, boat, truck, .0345
etc., rental or
sales from open lot or combination
open lot
and building per square feet of
business area
Minimum 115.00 184.00
Change of owner or restaurant 103.50 63.50
liquor/beer/wine in conjunction
with restaurants, grocery stores,
etc
INDUSTRIAL Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
Per square feel of business area .0345
Minimum 115.00 63.50
Automobile used parts yard, .023
commercial
incinerators,junkyards,
slaughterhouses, bulk
storage or petroleum products, and
utility
plants.
Per square feet of business area
Minimum 483.00 184.00
UNUSUAL USE, SPECIAL Original Fee Annual
PERMITS Renewal Fee
All unusual uses, except the 241.50 184.00
following
Churches None None
Airport, commercial dump 483.00 184.00
permits,
racetracks, stadiums
Cabaret, nightclub, liquor or 304.50 304.50
package store
Rock quarries, lake excavations 362.25 184.00
and/or filling
thereof
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Circus or Carnival (per week) 212.75 212.75
Open lot uses 143.75 120.75
Land clearing, sub soil preparation 126.50 143.75
AGRICULTURAL Original Fee Annual
Renewal Fee
All uses, except as otherwise listed 143.75 143.75
herein
TRAILER USE Original Fee Annual
CERTIFICATES Renewal Fee
a. Trailers approved for temporary 207.00 207.00
occupancy during construction of
a residence
(section 33-168 Metro Code)
b. Trailers approved for 402.50 402.50
commercial
purposes or development projects,
including
watchman's quarters and
temporary sales
trailers
c. Construction Field Offices 143.75 143.75
- - . . - - -- 4-1-5.00
c. Trailcr Tag deposit 28.75
5-7.50
( ens)
.. _ 230.00
(Demo)
h. Demolition C.O. 345.00
Original-Fee Annual
Renewal-Fee
690.00 Nene
Certificate of Use and
Occupancy
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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) (WO) 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 $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
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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$34.50 is charged for each inspector who is required to make
a field inspection. Temporary C.O.s will be charged at a fee equal to the final
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C.O. cost in addition to the inspection fee. This fee will be needed valid 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$57.50 for each inspector who must return shall be charged. Any re-
inspection after the initial re-inspection shall require payment of a$115.00
fee
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 Aventura 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 seventy-two dollars ($72.00). The
minimum Master Facility Permit fee shall be 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 seventy-two dollars ($72.00). The minimum
Subsidiary Facility Permit fee shall be three hundred and eighty dollars ($380.00).
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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 FEES
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 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 of three hundred and seventy five dollars ($375.00).
Recording fees: Established by the Clerk of the Court(Recorder)
J. STRUCTURAL GLAZING SYSTEMS—RECERTIFICATION FEES
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 three hundred and fifty five dollars ($355.00).
K. FLORIDA BUILDING CODE —UNSAFE STRUCTURES
Case Processing Fee 500.00
Pictures - each 2.90
Inspection Fee - each 160.00
Posting of Notices - each 50.00
Unsafe Structures Board Processing Fee 180.00
Title Search Actual
Cost
Court Reporting Transcription Actual
Cost
Legal Advertisement Actual
Cost
Permit Fees Actual
Cost
Lien/Recordation/Cancellation of Notices - each Actual
Cost
Bid Processing Fee 145.00
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Demolition/Secure Services Actual
Cost
Asbestos Sampling & Abatement Actual
Cost
Corporate Information 30.00
Extension Fee 150.00
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