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Fee Schedule For Building Permits

BUILDING PERMIT FEES - Amendment to Section 5-27

Effective July 1, 2008

DESCRIPTION

FEES

Additions
When square footage is added to an existing building or structure, the fee shall be established as the same rate for the use group of the structure involved, and in no case less than the minimum fee for the use group.
 Plan Review fee
10% of building permit fee
All use groups other than Residential
$0.15/sq ft.*
$65.00 * minimum
Alterations
$10.00/$1,000*
$65.00* minimum
Amusement Device
$65.00*
Board of Building Code Appeals
$250.00*
Boat Docks
$0.15/sq ft.*
$65.00* minimum
Business Institutional Building
Industrial Building & Assembly Building
$0.15/sq ft.*
$65.00 * minimum
Commencing Work without a Permit Fee
A sum equal to twice the normal permit fee up to a maximum of $2,500.00
Demolition
$65.00*
Distribution terminal and bulk plant facility license
$150.00*

Electrical - Change in Service
0 -400 amps
401 amps &  over


$65.00*
$65.00* + $10.00/100 amps*     

Elevators
$65.00*
Manufactured Homes
Single-wide
Double-wide
Triple-wide


$150.00*
$200.00*
   $250.00*    

Mechanical
0-$15,000.00
$15,001.00 - up


$65.00*
$65.00* + $10.00*/$1,000

Moving/Relocation
$100.00*
Permit Cancellation Fee (prior to commencement of inspection)
Refund of 100% fee less the administrative fee of $65.00
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
Plumbing
$10.00/$1,000
$65.00* minimum
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 $65.00 retained.
Re-inspection Fee
$45.00*
Residential Buildings and Additions
$0.15/sq ft.*
$65.00 * minimum
Signs ( with or without electricity)
$65.00* flat fee
Storage Tanks
100 - 10,000 gallons
10,001 - 25,000 gallons
25,001 and over


$65.00*
$90.00*
$140.00*

Swimming Pool
$65.00*
Tent & Membrane structures over 900 sq ft
$65.00*
Towers & Antennas
$100.00*
* State surcharge required by §36-139 of the Code of Virginia
(1.75% currently)

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