Resolution FY 2010 Building Permit FeesTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All-American City
2007
March 3, 2009
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%. This increase is the second of two planned for the replacement of the
licensing revenue.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend adoption of the attached resolution and that the changes be
effective July 1, 2009.
cc: Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Preparers Rich Russell, Building Dept., 50 W. 13t" St., Dubuque, IA 52001, 563-589-4150
RESOLUTION NO. 92-2009 (92-09)
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 2010 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: $13.25
For projects between $501 and $2000: $13.25 for the first $500 plus $2.15 per
additional $100,
For projects between $2001 and $30,000: $45.50 for the first $2000 plus $8.50
per additional $1000,
For projects between $30,001 and $50,000: $283.50 .for the first $30,000 plus
$6.35 per additional $1000,
For projects between $50,001 and $100,000: $410.50 for the first $50,000 plus
$4.25 per additional $1000,
For projects $100,001 and above: $623.00 plus $3.55 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 $52.00 per hour of review time, with a minimum one-hour
charge. An issuance fee ®f $5.00 will als® be charged.
Section 2. That the building permit fees for all other building projects be
established as follows:
For projects between $1 and $500: $26.50
For projects between $501 and $2000: $26.50 for the first $500 plus $13.25 per
additional $500,
For projects between $2001 and $25,000: $66.25 for the first $2000 plus $10.60
per additional $1000,
For projects between $25,001 and $50,000: $310.05 for the first $25,000 plus
$7.95 per additional $1000,
For projects between $50,001 and $100,000: $508.80 for the first $50,000 plus
$5.30 per additional $1000,
For projects between $100,001 and $500,000: $773.80 plus $43.65 for each
additional $10,000,
For projects over $500,001: $2519.80 for the first $500,000, plus $35.70 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 $52.00 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 $16.00
100,000Btu
Forced Air System (over $19.50
100,000Btu
Floor Furnace, Wall Heater $16.00
includin vent
Unit Heater, Han in Heaters $16.00
A pliance vent $14.00
Alteration, addition to any $16.00
s stem
Boilers, Compressors:
up to & include 3Hp or $16.00
100,000Btu
>3Hp to 15 Hp, or 100,000 to $29.00
500,000Btu
>15Hp to 30 Hp, or 500,000 to $39.00
1,000,OOOBtu
>30 Hp to 50Hp, or 1,000,000 $60.00
to 1,750,000Btu
>50 H , or>1,750,000Btu $99.00
Air Handling Unit (CFM to $11.50
10,000
Air Handling Unit (CFM $19.50
>10,000
Evaporative cooler (not $11.50
portable
Vent Fan, (single duct exempt $8.00
in residential
Hood w/mechanical exhaust $11.50
exempt in residential
Commercial or Industrial $79.00
Incinerator
Fuel Gas pipin 1 to 5 outlets $14.00
Fuel Gas piping (>5 outlets, $3.50
$3.00 er outlet
Air Condition Unit Hp each $16.00
Water Heater Btu each $11.50
Woodburnin Stove $11.50
Facto Built Fire lace $11.50
Refri eration Unit Hp each $16.00
All other appliances or $11.50
equipment including
Temporary heat
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) $ 8.00
Bathtub $ 8.00
Lavatory (Wash Basin) $ 8.00
Shower $ 8.00
Kitchen Sink $ 8.00
Garbage Disposal $ 8.00
Dishwasher $ 8.00
Laundry Tray $ 8.00
Clothes Washer $ 8.00
Urinal $ 8.00
Drinking Fountain $ 8.00
Service Sink $ 8.00
Shampoo Bowl $ 8.00
Grease Trap $ 8.00
Water Heater $11.50
Gas Piping (1 to 5 outlets) ENTER 1 $14.00
Gas Piping (> 5 outlets, $3.00 per add'I. outlet) $ 3.50
Floor Drain $ 8.00
Roof Drain $11.50
Condensate Drain $11.50
Vacuum Breaker $11.50
Backwater Valve $14.00
Backflow Prevention Device $14.00
Waste Interceptor $14.00
Indirect Waste $14.00
Sewage Ejector $14.00
Water Distribution Piping $14.00
Water Treating Equipment $14.00
Water Service (Main to Property line) $14.00
Water Service (Property line to Building) $14.00
Sanitary Service (Main to Property line) $14.00
Sanitary Service (Property line to Building) $14.00
Misc. $14.00
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 S . Ft. Fee
First 25,000 s . ft. 0.07
Next 49,999 s . ft. 0.06
New Commercial Office Construction Next 124,999 s . ft. 0.045
Next 299,999 s . ft. 0.03
Over 500,000 s . ft. 0.015
First 25,000 s . ft. 0.03
Next 49,999 s . ft. 0.015
New Commercial Industrial Construction Next 124,999 s . ft. 0.007
Next 299,999 s . ft. 0.0045
Over 500,000 s . ft. 0.001
New Residential Construction (finished living space)
Note: for unfinished s aces or outside see the a ro riate unit fees listed below 0.06
Unit Fees for Existin Buildin Remodels or Additions Unit Fee
First Transformer $10.50
Signs Additional Transformers $6.00
Gasoline Pum s or Dis ensers $10.00
Swimmin Pool, S a, Hot Tub, Whirl ool $33.00
Tem ora Power & Construction Site Services $19.50
Tem ora Li htin S stems $19.50
Receptacle, switch and ceiling boxes, First 1 thru 20 $0.70
and all other enclosures Number Over 20 $0.30
First 1 thru 20 $0.70
Lighting Fixtures Number Over 20 $0.30
Pole or Platform Fixtures $1.30
Theatrical Li htin Fixtures $1.30
0 to 1 $7.00
Residential and Commercial Over 1 to 10 $8.00
Appliances and Power Apparatus Over 10 to 20 $10.50
(rated in) Tons of BTU, or Kilowatts, or
KVAR
H Over 20 to 30 $14.00
orsepower
KVA, or
, or Over 30 $14.00 +.30 er total HP
Buswa 100 ft. sections or fraction there of. at $0.70 er foot
0 to 100 Am s $10.00
101 to 400 Am s $16.00
Main Services and/or Sub Panels 401 to 600 Am s $24.00
601 to 1000 Am s $32.00
Over 1000 Am s or over 600 Volts $49.50
Misc. a aratus, conduit, or conductors not covered elsewhere $19.50
Ori final Issuance Fee $10.00
Su lemental Issuance Fee $5.00
no on final ermit can be less than $20.00 no su lemental ermit can be less than $15.00
The Investi ation Penalt Fee, if a licable, is twice the TOTAL Permit Fee
Misc. fees that are not covered elsewhere but ma be char ed
For each noncom liance reins ection that is needed $ 52.00 each
For construction Ian review minimum of one hour $ 52.00 er hour
Ins ections outside normal business hours $ 52.00 er hour
Ins ection for which no fee is detailed above resale, demolition, dams e, etc $ 52.00 er 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 9th day of March, 2009.
Roy D. Buol Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk