Building Permit Fees Increase Resolution~rx~ ~~..~ o~ Dubuque
Masterpiece an the Mississippi
2007
February 29, 2008
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
FROM: Rich Russell, Building Services Manager
SUBJECT: Permit Fee Revisions
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this memorandum is to submit to you a copy of one proposed resolution
for your review and approval. This resolution would revise City of Dubuque permits
fees.
DISCUSSION
These proposed changes will allow the Building Services Department to meet the
budget recommendations for revenue. The fees are increased an average of 15%.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend adoption of the attached resolution and to the fees take effect immediately
upon publication.
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Preparers Rich Russell, Building Dept., 50 W. 13th St., Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-589-4150
RESOLUTION NO. 88-2008
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN INCREASE IN BUILDING PERMITS FEES
Whereas, due to the loss of licensing revenue and requirement to meet aself-
support target for the Building Department code enforcement activity, an increase in the
building, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permit fees has been proposed for the
Fiscal Year 2009 operating budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DUBUQUE, IOWA:
Section 1. That the building permit fees for one and two-family dwellings and
related projects be established as follows:
For projects between $1 and $500: $11.50
For projects between $501 and $2000: $11.50 for the first $500 plus $1.85 per
additional $100,
For projects between $2001 and $30,000: $39.35 for the first $2000 plus $7.35
per additional $1000,
For projects between $30,001 and $50,000: $245.05 for the first $30,000 plus
$5.50 per additional $1000,
For projects between $50,001 and $100,000: $355.05 for the first $50,000 plus
$3.70 per additional $1000,
For projects $100,001 and above: $540.05 plus $3.10 for each additional $1000
thereafter.
In addition to the building permit fee, plan review fees, when plans are required, shall be
assessed at the rate of $45.00 per hour of review time, with a minimum one-hour
charge. An issuance fee of $5.00 will also be charged.
Section 2. That the building permit fees for all other building projects be
established as follows:
For projects between $1 and $500: $23.00
For projects between $501 and $2000: $23.00 for the first $500 plus $11.50 per
additional $500,
For projects between $2001 and $25,000: $57.50 for the first $2000 plus $9.20
per additional $1000,
For projects between $25,001 and $50,000: $269.10 for the first $25,000 plus
$6.90 per additional $1000,
For projects between $50,001 and $100,000: $441.60 for the first $50,000 plus
$4.60 per additional $1000,
For projects between $100,001 and $500,000: $671.60 plus $37.95 for each
additional $10,000,
For projects over $500,001: $2189.60 for the first $500,000, plus $31.05 for each
additional $10,000 thereafter.
In addition to the building permit fee, plan review fees, when plans are required, shall be
assessed at the rate of $45.00 per hour of review time, with a minimum one-hour
charge. An issuance fee of $5.00 will also be charged.
Section 3. That the mechanical permit fees be established as follows:
Unit Fee
Forced Air System (to include
100,000Btu) $14.00
Forced Air System (over
100,000Btu $17.00
Floor Furnace, Wall Heater
(includin vent) $14.00
Unit Heater, Hanging Heaters $14.00
Appliance vent $12.00
Alteration, addition to any
s stem $14.00
Boilers, Compressors:
up to & include 3Hp or
100,000Btu $14.00
>3Hp to 15 Hp, or 100,000 to
500,000Btu $25.00
>15Hp to 30 Hp, or 500,000 to
1,000,OOOBtu $34.00
>30 Hp to 50Hp, or 1,000,000
to 1,750,000Btu $52.00
>50 Hp, or>1,750,000Btu $86.00
Air Handling Unit (CFM to
10,000) $10.00
Air Handling Unit (CFM
>10,000 $17.00
Evaporative cooler (not
portable) $10.00
Vent Fan, (single duct exempt
in residential) $7.00
Hood w/mechanical exhaust
(exempt in residential) $10.00
Commercial or Industrial
Incinerator $69.00
Fuel Gas piping (1 to 5 outlets) $12.00
Fuel Gas piping (>5 outlets,
$3.00 per outlet $3.00
Air Condition Unit (Hp each) $14.00
Water Heater (Btu each) $10.00
Woodburning Stove $10.00
Factory Built Fireplace $10.00
Refrigeration Unit (Hp each) $14.00
All other appliances or
equipment including
Temporary heat $10.00
An issuance fee of $10 will be applied to all permits.
Section 4. That the plumbing permit fees be established as follows:
Fixture Fee
Water Closet (Toilet) $ 7.00
Bathtub $ 7.00
Lavatory (Wash Basin) $ 7.00
Shower $ 7.00
Kitchen Sink $ 7.00
Garbage Disposal $ 7.00
Dishwasher $ 7.00
Laundry Tray $ 7.00
Clothes Washer $ 7.00
Urinal $ 7.00
Drinking Fountain $ 7.00
Service Sink $ 7.00
Shampoo Bowl $ 7.00
Grease Trap $ 7.00
Water Heater $10.00
Gas Piping (1 to 5 outlets) ENTER 1 $12.00
Gas Piping (> 5 outlets, $3.00 per add'I. outlet) $ 3.00
Floor Drain $ 7.00
Roof Drain $10.00
Condensate Drain $10.00
Vacuum Breaker $10.00
Backwater Valve $12.00
Backflow Prevention Device $12.00
Waste Interceptor $12.00
Indirect Waste $12.00
Sewage Ejector $12.00
Water Distribution Piping $12.00
Water Treating Equipment $12.00
Water Service (Main to Property line) $12.00
Water Service (Property line to Building} $12.00
Sanitary Service (Main to Property line) $12.00
Sanitary Service (Property line to Building) $12.00
Misc. $12.00
An issuance fee of $10 will be applied to all permits.
Section 5. That the electrical permit fees be established as follows:
CITY OF DUBUQUE ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
S uare Foota a Fees for New Buildin s Sq. Ft. Fee
First 25,000 sq. ft. 0.06
Next 49,999 s . ft. 0.05
New Commercial Office Construction Next 124,999 sq. ft. 0.03
Next 299,999 s . ft. 0.02
Over 500,000 s . ft. 0.01
First 25,000 sq. ft. 0.02
Next 49,999 s . ft. 0.01
New Commercial Industrial Construction Next 124,999 sq. ft. 0.006
Next 299,999 s . ft. 0.003
Over 500,000 sq. ft. 0.006
New Residential Construction (finished living space)
Note: for unfinished spaces or outside see the a propriate unit fees listed below 0.05
Unit Fees for Existin Buildin Remodels or Additions Unit Fee
Si First Transformer $9
gns Additional Transformers $5.25
Gasoline Pum s or Dis ensers $9.00
Swimmin Pool, Spa, Hot Tub, Whirl ool $29.00
Tem ora Power & Construction Site Services $17.00
Tem ora Li htin S stems $17.00
Receptacle, switch and ceiling boxes, First 1 thru 20 $0.6
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Pole or Platform Fixtures $1.15
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Buswa (100 ft. sections or fraction there of. at) $0.6 per foot
0 to 100 Am s $9.00
101 to 400 Am s $14.00
Main Services and/or Sub Panels 401 to 600 Amps $21.00
601 to 1000 Am s $28.00
Over 1000 Amps or over 600 Volts $43.00
Misc. a aratus, conduit, or conductors not covered elsewhere $17.00
Ori final Issuance Fee $10.00
Su lemental Issuance Fee $5.00
no on final ermit can be less than $18.75 no su lemental ermit can be less than $13.75
The Investi ation Penalt }Fee, if a plicable, is twice the TOTAL Permit Fee
Misc. fees that are not covered elsewhere but ma be char ed
For each noncompliance reinspection that is needed $ 35.00 each
For construction plan review minimum of one hour) $ 35.00 per hour
Ins ections outside normal business hours $ 35.00 er hour
Inspection for which no fee is detailed above (presale, demolition, dama e, etc $ 35.00 per hour
These fees will become effective u on ublication of the resolution.
Section 6. That these increases become effective upon publication.
Passed, approved and adopted this 13th day of March, 2008.
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk