2013-09 Permit Fees RESOLUTION NO. 2013-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA, ESTABLISHING
A SCHEDULE OF RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR CONSTRUCTION
PLANS, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION SERVICES AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES BY THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF THE FEE SCHEDULE TO THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES AS APPENDIX G; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Okeechobee, Florida, finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens to
establish a schedule of rates, fees and charges for construction plans, building
construction, and other miscellaneous services by the General Services Department. Such
Schedule of Fees shall be charged, and collected to obtain permits and/or services; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of expedience, and ease of amendment as necessary, it is in the best
interest of the City to adopt the schedule of fees by resolution, and to codify such fee
schedule in Appendix G of the City of Okeechobee, Code of Ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved before the City Council for the City of Okeechobee, Florida;
presented at a duly advertised public meeting; and passed by majority vote of the City
Council; and properly executed by the Mayor or designee, as Chief Presiding Officer for
the City:
SECTION ONE:
That the value of construction for permits will be determined by the most recent publishing of the
International Code Council Building Valuation Data(ICCBVD)estimates per square foot.Any item
not specifically covered in the ICCBVD and the schedule of permit fees shall be based on a
notarized bona fide contractor price document (copy of same shall be submitted to the General
Services Building Department), or the fee shall be determined by the Building Official on an
individual basis.
If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation of a building, alteration, structure, electric,
gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems appear to be underestimated on the permit application,
permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of
the Building Official. Permit valuations shall include total costs, such as electrical, mechanical,
plumbing, equipment, and other system, including labor.
SECTION TWO: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ONE AND Two FAMILY
1. New Structure $5.00 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
2. Additions/Remodel $6.75 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
3. Accessory Structure $6.75 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
4. Roof/Reroof/Roof Repair $100.00
$0.60 per thousand total valuation
5. Plan Review $50.00 minimum
After Permitting (minor change) $10.00
After Permitting (major change) $50.00
6. Other $50.00
SECTION THREE: COMMERCIAL BUILDING
'`- 1. New Structure $6.75 per thousand total valuation
$150.00 minimum
2. Additions/Remodel $7.75 per thousand total valuation
$125.00 minimum
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3. Accessory Structures $7.75 per thousand total valuation
$125.00 minimum
4. Roof/Reroof/Roof Repair $7.75 per thousand total valuation
$150.00 minimum
5. Plan Review $1.70 per thousand total valuation
$150.00 minimum
After Permitting (minor change) $50.00
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After Permitting (major change) $100.00
SECTION FOUR: AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
1. New Structure $5.00 per thousand total valuation
$50.00 minimum
2. Addition/Remodel $5.00 per thousand total valuation
$50.00 minimum
3. Plan Review $0.20 per thousand total valuation
$50.00 minimum
SECTION FIVE: MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING (MEP's)
1. HVAC $75.00 plus $0.80 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
2. Electrical $75.00 plus $0.80 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
3. Plumbing $75.00 plus $0.80 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
4. LP Gas $75.00 plus $0.80 per thousand total valuation
$75.00 minimum
SECTION SIX: FLAT FEE CHARGES
1. Non-buildable slabs $55.00 (driveway, walk, etc.)
2. Demolition permit $100.00 commercial and residential (structure removal)
3. Fences $50.00 (wood and chain link)
4. Hood Suppression System $75.00
5. Commercial Kitchen Hood $100.00
6. Siding $50.00
7. Pre-moving permit $75.00 (into City from outside City Limits)
8. Alarm System $55.00 (per label if applicable, low voltage security)
9. Fire Alarm $50.00 ($2,000 and under)
10. Fire Alarm $100.00 (over $2,000)
11. Fire Sprinkler $75.00 (20 heads or less)
12. Fire Sprinkler $200.00 (21 heads or more)
13. Fuel Tank Removal $50.00 (tank and piping)
14. Fuel Tank Installation $150.00 (tank and piping)
15. LP tanks/piping only $50.00
16. LP tanks/piping $50.00 (up to 100 gallons)
17. LP Tanks/piping $100.00 (over 100 gallons)
18. Spray Booth $80.00 (not including electric)
19. Solar and related energy $50.00 generation devices
20. Residential Pools $350.00 (in-ground) not including electric or plumbing,
includes plan review
21. Residential Pools $100.00 (above-ground) not including electric or
plumbing, includes plan review
22. Commercial Pools $500.00 not including electric, plumbing and plan
review
23. Commercial Spa, Whirlpool $200.00 not including electric, plumbing and plan
review
24. Residential Spa,Whirlpool $50.00 not including electric, plumbing or plan review
25. Commercial lawn irrigation $80.00
26. Residential lawn irrigation $40.00
27. Residential Dock $50.00 (fixed or floating) not including electric,
plumbing, and any covered structure
28. Commercial Dock $150.00 (fixed or floating) not including electric,
plumbing, and any covered structure
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29. Residential boat lift or davits $50.00 not including electric
30. Commercial boat lift or davits $100.00 not including electric
31. Seawall, retaining wall, riprap,
privacy walls $0.65 per linear foot or $50.00 minimum
32. Temporary Power Poles:
a) Residential $50.00
b) Commercial $100.00
SECTION SEVEN: SIGNS
1. Signage $5.75 per thousand of total valuation
$50.00 minimum
2. Plan Review $1.25 per thousand of total valuation
$40.00 minimum
SECTION EIGHT: MOBILE, PARK MODEL, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE, MANUFACTURED HOME
1. Triple-wide units $450.00 includes MEP's
2. Double-wide units $400.00 includes MEP's
3. Single-wide units $350.00 includes MEP's
4. RV, Park Model $200.00 HUD approved
5. Construction Trailers $125.00
SECTION NINE: RE-INSPECTION FEES
1. First re-inspection $25.00
2. Additional re-inspection $50.00 (per re-inspection)
SECTION TEN: PERMIT RENEWAL FEE
1. Expired permits $50.00
SECTION ELEVEN: CHANGE OF CONTRACTOR
1. Contractor change $50.00 same permit
SECTION TWELVE: CONFLICT
All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION THIRTEEN: SEVERABILITY
If any provision or portion of this resolution is declared by a court of competent jurisdiction to be
void, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, then all remaining provisions and portions of this
resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION FOURTEEN: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect on November 1, 2013.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED in regular session this 1ST da ober, 2013.
James E. Kirk, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lane"amiotea, •MC, City Clerk
th,.. REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SU FICIENCY:
John R. Cook, City Attorney
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