§ 15.20.010. Fees.

The following fees apply to the permits issued by the plan commission and the building department:

Single Family Residential and Two-Family New Construction and Additions
Fees include square footage for living area, bonus room, attached garage
One and Two-Family Residential	Base Fee $250.00, plus $0.15 per sq. ft.
Open Frame Porch	$100.00
Enclosed Frame Porch	$ 200.00
Open Deck	$75.00
Residential Demolition	$75.00

 

Multi-Family Residential: New Construction and Additions
New Construction and Additions	$500.00 per unit, plus $0.15 per sq. ft.

 

Manufactured Home Park Districts (MP)
Mobile Home (Residential Manufactured Home Community) (includes electric)	$300.00

 

Alterations, Repairs, or Remodeling to all Residential Structures
Interior Remodel	$0.15 sq. ft. with a minimum of $85.00
Exterior Remodel (includes re-roofs)	$65.00

 

Accessory Buildings, Agricultural Buildings and Detached Garages, New Construction and Additions
80 sq. ft. to 1,300 sq. ft.	$100.00
1,301 sq. ft. to 2,399 sq. ft.	$150.00
2,400 sq. ft and larger	$200.00
Accessory Structure Demolition	$75.00

 

Accessory Buildings—Alterations, Repairs, or Remodels to Accessory Structures and Detached Garage
Interior	$85.00
Exterior	$65.00

 

Above-ground and In-ground Pool
In-ground Pool	$100.00
Above Ground Pool	$75.00
Fence	$50.00

 

Electrical
Permanent, Temporary, Upgrade or Generator	$75.00

 

Commercial, Industrial and Non-residential Uses
Primary structure use is non-residential. This fee structure includes structures used for Use Variances and as granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals
New Construction and Addition	Base fee $300.00, plus $0.20 per sq. ft.Maximum $10,000.00 for the ground floor elevation. Plus $0.20 per sq. ft.; Maximum $5,000.00 for every floor above and below ground level
Alterations, Repairs and Remodels	Base fee $200.00 plus $0.20 per sq. ft. Maximum $10,000.00
Commercial Re-roof	$130.00
Mini-warehouse, New Construction and Additions	Base fee $200.00 plus $0.08 per sq. ft.
Outdoor Advertising Structures (new or modified)	$300.00
Permanent Ground Sign	$200.00
Permanent Wall Sign	$100.00
Temporary Event Sign	$40.00
Solid Waste Facility	$1,000.00
Wind Energy Conversion Systems (large) per tower	$500.00
Wind Energy Conversion Systems (small on-site)	$100.00
Solar Energy Conversion Systems (large)	$2,500.00
Solar Energy Conversion Systems (small on-site)	$100.00
Commercial Demolition Permit	$150.00
Parking Lot Expansion (more than four spaces)	$450.00

 

Telecommunication Towers and all other Towers
New Construction (Towers and Equipment)	$1,250.00
Antennas, Cell, TV or Microwave	$500.00 each

 

Early Bird Fine
Start construction prior to permit issuance	The amount of the permit × (times) 2 (e.g. $100.00 = $100.00 × 2 = $200.00)

 

Re-inspection Fee
Erosion control measures not in place or in need of maintenance, re-inspection after Red Card is issued by Plan Commission Office and/or Building Department	$100.00

 

Plan Commission
Primary Plat, Secondary Plat, Replat and Development Plan Applications (Fee paid when application has been deemed complete. Staff will notify petitioner when application is complete)
Primary, Secondary and Replats	Base Fee $650.00 Plus $12.00 per lot
Development Plan Applications	Base Fee $650.00 Plus $12.00 per acre
Amendments	$650.00
PUD Concept Plan	$650.00
PUD Detailed Plan	Base Fee $650.00 plus, $12.00 per acre
PUD Final Plan	Base Fee $650.00 plus, $12.00 per acre
Vacation of Subdivision	$400.00
Easements (and Right-of-Way) Modification, Termination or Vacations	$250.00
Zoning verification or re-build letter	$40.00
Appeals from the Development Review Committee/Plat Committee and Administrative Decisions	$150.00
Special Meeting	$1,200.00
Design Waiver	$500.00
Design Waiver Stormwater	$600.00 plus independent stormwater review

 

Development Review Committee/Plat Committee and Administrative Review
Minor Subdivision (incl. primary, secondary) Replat of Minor Sub.	$500.00
Development Plan	$500.00
Administrative Subdivision	$150.00
Administrative Development Plan	$200.00
Administrative PUD Secondary Plat	$350.00

 

Independent Stormwater Review
Residential Subdivisions	$125.00 plus $25.00 per lot or $40.00 per acre (whichever is greater)
Commercial/Industrial Subdivisions Development Plan and Parking Lot Expansion	$125.00 plus $55.00 per lot or $55.00 per acre (whichever is greater)
Field Inspection after submission of As-built Plans (fee to be paid to release of Performance Guarantees)	$200.00
If substantial changes are made to a Primary Plat Application during the review process prior to the Plan Commission hearing, the independent stormwater engineer may charge an hourly rate above the fee stated in this schedule. Said fee structure is shown below. Said fee covers two reviews; after two reviews, an hourly rate will be charged in addition to calculated fee
Administrative Fee	$100.00

 

Independent Stormwater and Erosion Control Review
Registered Engineer	$125.00 per hour
Registered Land Surveyor	$125.00 per hour
Non-registered Engineer	$100.00 per hour
Technician	$85.00 per hour
Clerical	$55.00 per hour
Mileage	Current federal rate
Administrative Processing Fee	$100.00
Fees shall be collected for the Erosion Control Review prior to the Plan Commission hearing. Failure to submit plan prior to said hearing will result in automatic continuance of case.

 

Subdivision and Development Plan Infrastructure Inspection—Engineer
Registered Engineer	$125.00 per hour
Registered Land Surveyor	$125.00 per hour
Engineering Intern	$100.00 per hour
Technician	$85.00 per hour
Topographic Survey Crew	$175.00 per hour
One Person GPS Crew	$160.00 per hour
CAD Technician	$80.00 per hour
Mileage	Current Federal Rate

 

Site Improvement/Erosion Permit
Subdivision, PUDs, and Development Plans (permits are not required for One and Two-family residential construction permits)	$200.00
Early Bird Construction Fine Infrastructure construction prior to approval as per Porter County UDO	$50.00 per day, up to $2,500.00

 

Temporary Use Permits
Contractor's Trailer (includes electrical)	$80.00/annual renewal
Farm Stand (includes electrical)	$80.00/annual renewal
Model Home	$80.00/annual renewal

 

Board of Zoning Appeals
Development Standards Variances (Chapters 2 and 5 UDO)	$375.00
Development Standards Variances, Subdivision, Development Plan (Chapter 7 UDO)	$500.00
Development Standards Variance (Chapter 7.28 Stormwater Standards; General UDO)	$600.00 - plus independent stormwater review fee (if applicable)
Use Variance	$375.00
Special Exceptions	$400.00
Special Exceptions Use: Telecommunication Facilities over 150 feet requiring Special Exception or Use Variance	$650.00
Special Exceptions: Large WECS (Aggregate Project)	$2,000.00
Special Exception: Small WECS	$250.00
Annual Renewal of Use Variance and Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Mobile Home)	$50.00*
*  renewal fee must be paid prior to scheduling of case for renewal to the Board of Zoning Appeals
Appeals of the Executive Director's Decision	$150.00
Appeals of the Building Commissioner's Decision	$150.00
Home Occupations	$200.00
Mineral Extraction Permits	$1,000.00
Special Meeting	$950.00

 

Copy Fees
8½ × 11	$0.10
8½ × 14	$0.10
11 × 17	$0.15
18 × 24	$2.50
24 × 36	$3.00
30 × 30	$4.00
30 × 42	$5.00

 

Return Check Fee
Insufficient Funds	$30.00
Payment will only be accepted in cash, cashier's check or money order after a return check has been received

 

Plan commission fees and building department fees shall be reviewed on an annual basis prior to the first day in June. The staff of the building and planning departments with the plan commission and county commissioners shall conduct said review.

(Ord. 07-03 § 2 (part))

(Ord. No. 08-26, § 2, 12-2-2008; Ord. No. 10-11, § 2, 7-20-2010; Ord. No. 12-10, § 2, 4-17-2012; Ord. No. 12-27, § 2, 11-20-2012)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 12-27, adopted Nov. 20, 2012, is effective January 1, 2013.