HomeMy WebLinkAboutORDINANCES-2008-133-O-080 Effective date: January 30, 2009 11/26/2008
133-0-08
AN ORDINANCE
Amending Various Building, Zoning,
Construction, and Fire Service Fees
NOW BE IT ORDAINED BY THE -CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS:
SECTION 1: That the foregoing recitals are found as fact and
incorporated herein by reference.
SECTION 2: That Ordinance 46-0-99, which established certain
• fees relating to permits, licenses, and review or inspection procedures, and
Ordinance 40-0-06, which amended Ordinance 46-0-99, are hereby deleted in
their entirety and the Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A and
incorporated herein by reference, hereby substituted in lieu thereof.
SECTION 3: That all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4: That if any provision of this ordinance or application
thereof to any person or circumstance is held unconstitutional or otherwise
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications of this
ordinance that can be given effect without the invalid application or provision,
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and each invalid provision or invalid application of this ordinance is severable.
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SECTION 5: That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect r
from and after its passage, approval and publication in the manner
provided by law.
Introduced: '� , 2008 Approved:
Adopted: Z , 2009 • i►n S , 2009
xorraine H. Morton, Mayor
d as to form:
—Rodney Gre e, pity Clerk �./ Elke 6. - erim
First Assis Corporation Counsel .
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• EXHIBIT A
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FEE SCHEDULE
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TABLE OF CONTENTS •
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
2
II
ZONING AND PLAN REVIEW FEES
3
III
ELECTRICAL PERMITS
8
IV
PLUMBING PERMITS
10
V
WATER & SEWER PERMITS
11
VI
GAS PIPING PERMITS
11
VII
LAWN SPRINKLER PERMITS
11
VIII
AUTOMATIC FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM PERMITS
11
IX
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
12
X
LIFT, ELEVATOR & ESCALATOR FEES
13
XI
BUILDING MOVING PERMITS
13
XII
DEMOLITION PERMITS
13
A. Bonds (Demolition Permits)
13 .
XIII
DRIVEWAY PERMITS
13
XIV
SIGNS, AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES
14
XV
MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND LICENSES
14
A. Stationary Engineers and Water Tenders Licenses
14
B. Contractors Registration/ License Fees
15
XVI
TENT PERMIT FEES
15
XVII
ANNUAL PERMIT FEES
15
XVIII
PENALTY FEES
15
XIX
WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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• I. BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
A. BASIS OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES: For the purpose of determining a
basis for computing building permit fees, the established cost of construction shall be
determined by the Director of Community Development as follows:
1. The Director of Community Development will accept an estimate
furnished to him by the applicant for the permit at the time of the application.
2. In every instance where a building permit is issued with a
construction valuation of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) or more, the
property owner and general contractor shall provide to the City at the conclusion of
construction a sworn contractor's statement indicating the full and final construction cost
of the project, less land cost. Upon presentation of said sworn statement, any permit
fees due the City for costs over and above the cost -valuation submitted as construction
valuation on -the permit application form shall be immediately paid °to the City. In cases•
of a construction cost less- than the estimated valuation, the City shall refund the
difference to the property owner or general contractor.
3. In cases of estimated construction valuation of less than one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00), the property owner and general contractor
shall submit a sworn contractor's statement upon the written request of the Director of
• Community Development.
4. In cases of dispute of valuation, the owner shall produce, upon
request of the Director of Community Development, copies of all contracts, change
orders, and final waivers of lien for the subject building which may be submitted, at the
discretion of the Director, to an architectural firm for review and a written cost opinion.
Fees for the said review are to be paid by the property owner. Upon completion of the
review, the Director shall render a final ruling as to fees due or to be refunded..
5. No final Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued until said sworn
statement is submitted, and permit fees adjusted accordingly, and such fees and all
costs, e.g., those relating to valuation disputes, are paid.
6. The plan review fee will be assessed on refunded permits or
withdrawn projects.
7. The following fee structure includes first and second plan reviews.
If a third and any subsequent review is required, a fee of ten percent (10%) of the
original fee shall apply to the final cost per additional review.
B. FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS: The Fee to be charged for permits
• authorized by the City Code shall be paid to the City Collector and shall be paid as provided
herein. No permit or amendment thereto shall be issued without the fee being paid.
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PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
1. The fee for cost of work valuation of less than or equal to one
million dollars ($1,000,000.00) shall be as follows:
Building Permit Fees (Title 4, Chapter 2):
Estimated Construction Cost Permit Fees
1 -
100
$
28.00
101 -
1,000
$
48.00
1; 001 -
2,000
$
64.00
2,001 -
4,000
$
88.00
4,001 -
6,000
$
124.00
6,001 -
8,000
$
160.00
8,001 -
10,000
$
196.00
10,001 -
12,000
$
230.00
12,001 -
16,000
$
293.00
16,001 -
20,000
$
357.00
The fee shall be three hundred fifty-seven dollars ($357.00) plus twelve dollars ($12.00)
for each additional one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or part of one thousand dollars
($1,000.00), of cost of work valuation over twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) until
one million dollars ($1,000,000.00).
2. The fee for cost of work valuation greater than one million dollars
($1,000,000.00) shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each one thousand dollars
($1,000.00), or part of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), of cost of work over one dollar
($1.00).
C. FENCE FEES: The fee for a permit to erect or install a fence shall be
computed at the rate of twenty dollars ($20.00) for the first one hundred lineal feet (100')
or fraction thereof plus six dollars ($6.00) for each additional one hundred feet (100') or
fraction thereof.
II. ZONING AND PLAN REVIEW FEES
A. Plan review fee shall be based upon building floor area, computed in
square feet from the exterior dimensions of length and width of each floor, including all
basements, cellars, garages, and storage areas.
B. PLAN REVIEW FEES:
Work Value
$ 0 - $ 9,999
$ 10,000 - $ 49,999
$ 50,000 - $ 99,999
$ 100,000 - $ 149,999
Plan Review Fee
$ 25.00
$ 50.00
$ 90.00
$ 150.00
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Work Value
150,000 - $ 199,999
Plan Review Fee
$ 200.00
$
200,000 -
$ 499,999
$
0.002310 *
$
500,000 -
$ 999,999
$
0.002156 *
$
1,000,000 -
$ 1,499,999
$
0.001848 *
$
1,500,000 -
$ 1,999,999
$
0.001386 *
$
2,000,000 -
$ 2,999,999
$
0.001232 *
$
3,000,000 -
$ 3,999,999
$
0.001078 *
$
4,000,000 -
$ 4,999,999
$
0.000924 *
$
5,000,000 -
$ 9,999,999
$
0.000770 *
$10,000,000
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and above
$
0.000616 *
* Where a fee multiplier is given, the Plan Review Fee is computed as the product of the
appropriate fee multiplier and the work value.
C. ZONING ANALYSIS FEE:
There shall be a base fee of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each zoning analysis issued
pursuant to a request for analysis, except in - cases where an application is filed solely
for the purpose of correcting deficiencies identified in a previous analysis, in which case
a fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00) shall be paid. For zoning analyses of proposed
construction of 0-10,000 square feet, the fee shall be eighty-five dollars ($85.00). For
• proposed construction of more than 10,000 square feet, the fee shall be one hundred
thirty dollars ($130.00). Said fee(s) shall not apply to City proposals. The fee for zoning
analysis done pursuant to an application for a building permit for which a permit is
subsequently issued may be deducted from the building permit fee.
D. CONSULTANT PLAN EXAMINATION:
Fees hereby established shall not be applied to plan reviews to be conducted by
agencies other than the Department of Community Development when such review is
recommended by the Director. The applicant will pay to the City of Evanston such fees,
as set by that agency and approved by the City Council.
E. MINIMUM INSPECTION/ REINSPECTION FEES:
The minimum charge for any required trade (mechanical, electrical or plumbing) shall be
forty-five dollars ($45.00).
F. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
The fee for a final Certificate of Occupancy for residential buildings shall be twenty
• dollars ($20.00) for each residential dwelling unit. The fee to be charged for all other
uses shall be fifty dollars ($50.00). The fee to be charged for a Certificate of Occupancy
for part of a residential building (Temporary Certificate of Occupancy) shall be twenty
dollars ($20.00) in addition to the fee for the final Certificate of Occupancy. A Temporary
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Certificate of Occupancy for a portion of any commercial and/or institutional industrial •
building shall be one hundred twenty-five dollars ($125.00) for thirty (30) days.
G. ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS FEES:
Any application for a special use, a variation, or an unique use, shall be accompanied
by a fee according to the following schedule:
Special and Unique Use Application Fees
Planned $3,000.00 Special or unique use in the following $ 365.00
Development districts: B1, B2, B3, C1, C1a, C2, D1, D2,
D3, D4, RP, 01. 11, 12, 13, U1, U2, U3, OS,
and off
Hospital Uses $ 600.00 Special or unique use for all uses in the MU, $ 365.00
MUE, T1, and T2 districts other than single,
two and multiple family uses
Drive-in Uses $1,000.00 Special and unique use in all residential $ 240.00
districts and for single, two and multiple
family uses in the MU, MUE, T1, and T2
districts
Substitution $ 300.00 •
for an existing
special use
Notwithstanding the previous schedule, a fee of only sixty dollars ($60.00) shall be
charged for a special use involving only a one or two-family dwelling of accessory
structures or uses thereto.
Variation Application Fees
All variations in the following districts: B1, B2, B3, C1, C1 a, C2, D1, D2, D3, $ 475.00
D4, RP, 01. 11, 12, 13, U1, U2, U3, OS, and off
All variations in the following districts for uses other than single family, two
$ 475.00
family and multiple family dwellings: MU, MUE, T1, and T2
Minor, major and family necessity variations in the following districts: R4, R5,
$ 250.00
and R6
Minor, major, and family necessity variations for multiple family uses in the
$ 275.00
following districts: MU, MUE, T1, and T2
Minor, major, and family necessity variations for single family, and two family
$ 275.00
uses in the following districts: MU, MUE, T1, and T2
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All variations in the following districts: R1, R2, and R3
$ 165.00
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• Variation Application Fees
Fence variations in the following districts for owner occupied single family, $ 165.00
two family and multiple family dwellings: R4, R5, R6, MU, MUE, T1, and T2
Fence variations in the following districts for uses other than owner occupied $ 275.00
single family, two family and multiple family dwellings: R4, R5, and R6
Fence variations in the following districts for single family, two family and $ 275.00
multiple family dwellings that are not owner occupied: MU, MUE, T1, and T2
The specified fee shall be applicable to each special use or variation included in an
application except that any application for variations for an owner occupied residence
within the R1, R2, or R3 Districts shall require only the applicable fee for a single
variation and any applicable fee for a special use.
H. ZONING AMENDMENT FEES:
Any petition for amendment to the text or map of the Zoning Ordinance shall be
accompanied by a fee of five hundred dollars ($500.00).
TRANSCRIPT DEPOSIT & FEES:
• In addition to the fees set forth in II.G and II.H supra, all petitions and applications to the
Zoning Board of Appeals and to the Plan Commission shall be accompanied by a
transcript deposit of one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) to be applied against the cost of
preparing a verbatim transcript, except no deposit shall be required for properties
containing single and two-family dwellings and for which the Zoning Board of Appeals is
the final authority. Actual transcript preparation costs shall be paid by the applicant,
appellant or petitioner, at a charge of seven dollars and fifty cents ($7.50) per page of
transcript for proceedings before the hearing body. In the event that actual transcript
costs exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00), the applicant shall be responsible for
the actual transcript costs. In the event that the actual transcript costs do not exceed
the one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) deposit, the resulting balance between the actual
costs and the deposit shall be refunded to the applicant. An applicant may request that
the City arrange for the production of the transcript within an expedited time frame of
less than the normal number of days. The applicant shall pay a fee for the production of
the expedited transcript of one dollar and fifty cents ($1.50) per page of transcript in
addition to the basic charge. Alternatively, The applicant may arrange to supply
verbatim transcripts of all proceedings regarding the application to the Board of
Commission, provided further that the required transcript deposit fee shall be refunded
to the applicant when a copy of verbatim transcripts, reflecting all proceedings regarding
an application before the Board or Commission, is supplied to the Secretary. Transcript
deposits and fees shall not apply to references to the Zoning Board of Appeals or the
• Plan Commission from the City Council.
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J. FEES FOR REQUEST FOR CERTIFICATES OF ZONING COMPLIANCE:
An application for a Certificate of Zoning Compliance pursuant to Section 6-3-2 of the •
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Zoning Ordinance shall be accompanied by the following fees.
Major Home Occupation Permits $ 25.00
Administrative Interpretations, Temporary Uses and all other requests for $ 25.00
Certificates of Zoning Compliance for single-family dwellings, two-family
dwellings and multiple family dwellings with no more than three dwelling
units.
Administrative Interpretations, Temporary Uses and all other requests for $ 50.00
Certificates of Zoning Compliance for multiple family dwellings with more
than three dwellings and all other uses
Notwithstanding the previous schedule, in instances where the application for a Certificate
of Zoning Compliance is accompanied by a request for a zoning analysis the fee provisions
of II C, "Zoning Analysis Fee" shall supersede the fee provisions of this item II J.
K. PLAT APPROVAL FEES:
Fees for City Council approval of plats of subdivision or consolidation shall be two
hundred dollars ($200.00) per plat. •
L. ZONING FEE WAIVER:
Notwithstanding the fee schedule set forth in II.G and II.H supra, and the deposit
schedule set forth in 11.1, the City Council shall have the authority to waive in whole or in
part any fee or deposit for any hearing before the Zoning Administrator, Plan
Commission or Zoning Board of Appeals, for referrals by any governmental agency, or
for any other party when such fee would present hardship. An applicant for such a
hardship waiver must present his request in writing to the Committee of the Whole
outlining the degree of such hardship. Consideration may be given, among other
reasons, to the extent to which the hardship was created by Council action, and the
financial state of the applicant.
M. APPEALS:
Any appeal of an order or final decision made by the Zoning Administrator shall be
accompanied by a fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00).
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III. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES: •
A. BASIS FOR FEES:
Electrical fees shall be computed according to circuits and amperes. The term "circuit"
as used in the current National Electrical Code, shall mean ant set of branch wiring
conductors which have been extended from a distribution center, and which may be
utilized for the transmission of electrical energy. A minimum inspection fee in
accordance with Section II-E hereof shall also be added.
1. In all use groups as defined in the current Adopted Electrical Code
of the City of Evanston, the inspection fee for each nominal 15-ampere or 20-ampere
two -wire branch circuit, Including fixtures, sockets or receptacles shall be:
B. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES: (Title 4, Chapter 7)
Circuits
15 Amperes
20 Amperes
30 Amperes
40 Amperes
50 Amperes
1
$ 12.00
$ 15.00
$ 24.00
$ 30.00
$ 36.00
2
$ 22.00
$ 29.00
$ 44.00
$ 58.00
$ 66.00
3
$ 30.00
$ 41.00
$ 60.00
$ 82.00
$ 90.00
4
$ 40.00
$ 53.00
$ 80.00
$106.00
$120.00
5
$ 48.00
$ 65.00
$ 96.00
$130.00
$144.00
• 6
$ 56.00
$ 75.00
$112.00
$150.00
$168.00
7
$ 64.00
$ 84.00
$128.00
$168.00
$192.00
8
$ 69.00
$ 94.00
$138.00
$188.00
$207.00
9
$ 78.00
$101.00
$156.00
$202.00
$234.00
10
$ 84.00
$110.00
$168.00
$220.00
$252.00
11
$ 89.00
$118.00
$178.00
$236.00
$267.00
12
$ 95.00
$124.00
$190.00
$248.00
$285.00
13
$ 98.00
$132.00
$196.00
$264.00
$294.00
14
$103.00
$140.00
$206.00
$280.00
$309.00
15
$110.00
$146.00
$220.00
$292.00
$330.00
16
$115.00
$152.00
$222.00
$304.00
$333.00
17
$118.00
$157.00
$236.00
$314.00
$354.00
18
$123.00
$165.00
$246.00
$330.00
$369.00
19
$125.00
$171.00
$250.00
$342.00
$375.00
20
$128.00
$176.00
$256.00
$352.00
$384.00
21
$130.00
$182.00
$260.00
$364.00
$390.00
22
$133.00
$189.00
$266.00
$378.00
$399.00
23
$134.00
$198.00
$268.00
$396.00
$402.00
24
$138.00
$204.00
$276.00
$408.00
$414.00
• 25
$143.00
$210.00
$286.00
$420.00
$429.00
PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Additional 15 or 20 amperes:
26-50 $ 9.00 each additional circuit •
51-75 $ 8.00 each additional circuit
76-100 $ 6.00 each additional circuit
over 100 $ 4.00 each additional circuit
Additional 30 or 40 amperes:
Additional 50 amperes:
26-50 $18.00 each additional circuit
51-75 $16.00 each additional circuit
76-100 $12.00 each additional circuit
over 100 $ 8.00 each additional circuit
26-50
$27.00 each additional circuit
51-75
$24.00 each additional circuit
76-100
$18.00 each additional circuit
over 100
$12.00 each additional circuit
B. The Inspection fee for the inspection of each electric motor or current -
consuming device shall be as follows:
One HP or larger $ 19.00
Each additional motor $ 8.00
Heating device $ 19.00 •
Each additional heating device $ 8.00 + .55 per KW
C. The fees for the inspection of electrical interior communication systems
and burglar and shall be as follows:
Low voltage burglar, communication systems $ 30.00
The plan review fees for low voltage fire alarms are conducted by agencies other than the
Department of Community Development. The applicant will pay fees as set by that
agency. The plan review fees are in addition to the permit fees set forth in this ordinance.
D. Permit fees for new services shall be as follows:
60-ampere service $ 21.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
100-ampere service $ 30.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
200-ampere service
$
38.00
each additional meter
$
12.00 •
400-ampere service
$
45.00
each additional meter
$
12.00
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600-ampere service $ 80.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
800-ampere service $ 120.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
1000-ampere service $ 150.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
1200-ampere service $ 200.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
1400-ampere service $ 240.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
1600-ampere service $ 260.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
1800-ampere service $ 300.00
each additional meter $ 12.00
• For service ampere rating other than those $ 20.00
listed, fee will be for each additional 100
amperes or fraction
1. Feeders: Feeders installed or increased in amperage on a separate
installation shall be the same as service fees above.
2. New wires: Changing, moving., or altering any wiring apparatus,
machinery or device in any way where new wires of a different size or, of a greater or
lesser length, are installed, shall be classed as new work and a fee covering such work
shall be required in accordance with the foregoing fee schedules.
IV. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES:
The fees for permits for the installation, alteration or extension of a plumbing system shall be:
1. Replacement of fixtures * $ 10.00 each
2. New installation of fixtures * $ 15.00 each
3. Water service or any alterations - $ 25.00
each unit or floor
4. Hot water heaters, new or $ 25.00 each
• replacement
* Definition of Fixture: Any device having either a water supply or drain connected to the
plumbing system.
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A minimum inspection fee in accordance with Section II-E hereof shall also be added. •
V. WATER & SEWER - PERMITS:
The fee to be charged for sewer installation and repairs shall be as follows:
Sewer repair
$
45.00
Water Service repair
$
45.00
Swimming pools
$
40.00
Sewer tap per 1.0 inch
$
7.00
Sewer Installation - first 50
$
45.00
Each additional 50 feet (or fraction thereof)
$
15.00
Basins - per basin
$
45.00
VI. GAS PIPING - PERMITS:
The fee for permits for installation of gas piping shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for
the first (25) lineal feet, plus ten dollars ($10.00) for (25) lineal feet or fraction thereof.
VII. LAWN SPRINKLERS - PERMITS:
The permit fee for lawn sprinkling systems shall be thirty dollars ($30.00) plus one dollar •
($1.00) per head.
Vill. FIRE PLAN REVIEW FEES:
The following fee structure shall include the first plan review, a re -review, permit and
system acceptance testing. If a third review and subsequent review is required, a fee of
fifty percent (50%) of the original fee shall be applied to the final cost.
The permit fees for fire related systems are as follows:
Sprinkler System Permit and Plan Review Fee
1 to 5 heads
$100.00
6 to 20 heads
$200.00
21 to 100 heads
$350.00
101 to 200 heads
$500.00
201 to 300 heads
$600.00
Over 300 heads
$700.00 + $1 per sprinkler head over 300
Fire Pump Review and Permit Fees (If not part of system) •
Flat Fee of $200.00
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Standpipe Fees (If not part of system)
Flat Fee of $200.00
Gas Suppression, Systems
1 to 50 pounds
$225.00
51 to 100 pounds
$350.00
101 to 200 pounds
$450.00
Over 200 pounds
$600 plus $.50 cents per pounds over 200
Fire Alarm System Permit Fee and Plan Review Fee
1 to 1-0 devices
$200.00
11 to 25 devices
$300.00
26 to 50 devices
$425.00
51 to 75 devices
$550.00
Over 75 devices
$700.00 plus $5 per device
Wet Chemical Kitchen Hood Suppression System
.Per hood $225.00
IX. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES:
A. Fee based- on mechanical contract price:
Value of Contract More Than
$ 0.00
$ 501.00
$ 1,001.00
$ 3,001.00
$ 51001.00
$10,001.00
$25,001.00
Above $50,000.00
Less Than•
Fee
$ 500.00
$ 20.00
$. 1,000.00
$ 30.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 45.00
$ 5,000.00
$ 60.00
$10,000.00
$112.00
$25,000.00
$256.00
$50,000.00
$500.00
add $ 10.00 per
$ 1,000.00
B. New or Replacement Furnace or A/C Unit: $40.00
C. New or Replacement Boiler: $40.00
D. New or Replacement Process Equipment: $40.00
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X. LIFT FEES:
A. ELEVATORS: •
Five stories and under: $70.00 each elevator.
2. Over five stories: $70.00 plus $10.00 per additional story per elevator.
B. ESCALATORS: $50.00 each
C. HELICOPTER USAGE FOR CONSTRUCTION: Five hundred dollar
($500.00) fee plus any costs incurred by the City for public safety.-
D. EXISTING ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR SEMI-ANNUAL INSPECTIONS:
1. Five stories and under: $50.00 per elevator.
2. Six or more stories: $75.00 per elevator.
XI. BUILDING MOVING PERMIT:
The fees will be assessed at the cost of city services.
XII. BUILDING DEMOLITION PERMITS: •
The fee for demolition permits shall be computed on the cubic volume of the building or
structure to be demolished as follows:
Fifty dollar ($50.00) basic fee plus five dollars ($5.00) for each one thousand (1,000)
cubic feet of volume. The cubic volume shall include the basement and/or cellar.
BONDS (Demolition Permit): No demolition contractor shall perform work within the City
unless, prior thereto he shall have filed in the Office of the City Clerk liability and surety
of performance bonds in the sum of $150,000 to $300,000 in a form approved by the
Corporation Counsel, upon sureties approved by the City Clerk. Any permits will be
conditioned upon the applicant's prior indemnification of the City from all claims arising
out of work performed in the City by virtue of any permit issued to the demolition
contractor, or by the Department of Community Development, and conditioned upon the
restoration of any portion of public right-of-ways or excavations made by the permittee
or at its direction to a safe and presentable condition. Such restorations shall be
maintained in good order for a reasonable period thereafter.
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XIII. DRIVEWAY PERMITS:
The fee for driveway permits shall be twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for residential
buildings and fifty dollars ($50.00) for all other driveways. "Residential buildings" are
defined in the Zoning Ordinance.
XIV. SIGNS, AWNINGS, AND CANOPIES:
A. SIGN PERMIT FEES:
1. Non -illuminated Signs (unless temporary): $21.00
.2. Illuminated Signs & Scoreboards: $25.00 plus $0.20 per sq. ft. of gross
surface area of each face thereof.
3. Temporary Signs: $20.00
4. Marquees, Fixed Canopies and Fixed $26.00 plus $0.26 per sq. ft. of plan
Awnings: area.
5. Retractable Canopies, Fixed Awnings, and $26.00 plus $0.26 per sq. ft. of plan
Retractable Awnings: area.
B. ANNUAL SIGN INSPECTION FEE:
Signs, Awnings with signage, and Canopies: Any sign, awning with signage, or canopy
• with signage, having a total surface area less than or equal to twenty-six square feet is
subject an eleven dollar ($11.00) annual fee. The annual fee for any sign, awning with
signage, or canopy with signage, having a total surface area more than twenty-six
square feet is seventeen dollars ($17.00).
Illuminated Signs, Awnings and Canopies: Any illuminated sign, awning or canopy is
subject to an annual surcharge of three dollars ($3.00) is addition to any fee based upon
surface area.
C. APPEALS FOR VARIATION FROM SIGN ORDINANCE: $175.00
D. SIGN PENALTY FEES:
If the annual sign fees are not paid within (60) days of date of renewal, the City of
Evanston reserves the right to double the annual fees. If the annual fee is not paid
within (120) days of the date renewal, the annual fee will be tripled.
XV. MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND LICENSES:
A. STATIONARY ENGINEERS AND WATER TENDERS LICENSE: The fee to
• be charged for the original license and for the annual renewal license shall be as follows:
Stationary Engineer $ 50.00 annually
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B. CONTRACTORS REGISTRATION/LICENSE FEES:
The fee to be charged for the original license and for the annual renewal license shall •
be as follows:
Building Contractors $ 100.00 Residential
$ 125.00 Commercial
Drain Layers $ 50.00
Electrical Contractors $ 50.00
HVAC Contractors $ 100.00
C. TANK PERMITS:
The fee for installation of tanks to be used for the storage or handling of flammable
liquids and chemicals shall be eleven dollars ($11.00) for each one thousand (1,000)
gallons of capacity. The minimum fee for a tank removal is twenty-two dollars ($22.00).
XVI. TENT PERMIT FEES: $30.00
XVII. ANNUAL PERMIT FEES:
A. The fees to be charged for annual permits issued for a twelve (12) month
period for minor repairs and additions to existing installations shall be as follows: •
Electrical $400.00
Plumbing $400.00
Carpentry $400.00
XVIII. PENALTY FEES:
If work is commenced without a permit having been obtained, the permit fee shall be
increased by seventy-five percent (75%) or two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00),
whichever is greater.
XIX. WAIVER OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
Notwithstanding the fees set forth in Sections I, III, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, and X hereof, the
City Council shall have the authority to waive in whole or in part any fees or deposit for
any building permit for any governmental agency, or for any other party when such fee
would present a substantial hardship. An applicant for such a hardship waiver must
present his request in writing to the Planning & Development Committee outlining the
degree of such hardship. Consideration may be given, among other reasons, to the
extent to which the hardship was created by the Council action, and the financial state •
of the applicant.
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