Resolution 167-2011 ,
RESOLUTION NO. 167-2011
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO.
080-2008 PERTAINING TO THE BUILDING
DEPARTMENT FEE SCHEDULE TO CLARIFY
PRIVATE PROVIDER FEES,.ADD A LEGISLATIVE
EXTENSION FEE, AND MORE EFFECTIVELY
IMPLEMENT THE TRUE COSTS OF PROVIDING
THE SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE
PRIVATE PROVIDER SERVICES WITHIN THE
BUILDING PERMITTING AND INSPECTION
SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, the Monroe County Board of County.Commissioners wish to provide the citizens
of the County with the best possible service in the most cost effective and reasonable manner;
and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the public to charge the true cost for such services,
thereby placing the burden of such costs directly upon those persons deriving the benefit from
the services; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 553.791 established an alternative plan review and inspection
process whereby citizens may utilize private providers to have their plans reviewed and
construction projects inspected for building code compliance; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 553.791 requires fee owners who elect to use private providers to
have their plans reviewed and construction projects inspected for building compliance are
required to acknowledge in writing that they indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the local
government whose services replace those typically performed by a local government building _
department; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 553.791 does not provide for review by planning and
environmental resources, flood plain, fire, or engineering; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 553.791 does still provide that local government building
departments may review plans and revisions to assure compliance with building codes within 30
days, otherwise the permit shall be deemed issued; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes 553.791 provides that local government building departments may
audit building code inspections; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Growth Management is proposing a revised fee schedule (with'
newly proposed fees shown in underline and with existing fees maintained within this resolution)
does reflect the true cost of providing the private provider services to the persons requesting the
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Building Department services, as well as the planning and environmental, flood plain, fire, and
engineering services for private providers; and
WHEREAS, the Florida State Legislature passed HB7207 which allows for extensions of time
for some development orders; and
WHEREAS, the Board heard testimony and evidence presented as to the appropriate fee
schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Board concurs with the conclusions and findings of the Growth Management,
Director;
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA:
Section 1. Pursuant to Monroe County Code, the following building permit fees are hereby
established:
(A)Building Application Fees:
1. New commercial buildings 1500.00
2. New duplex or multi-family buildings 1500.00
3. New conventional single family home 750.00
4. New modular single family home 500.00
5. New replacement mobile home 52.00
6. All over the counter permits and signs 52.00
7. Residential repairs/remodel (less than$10,000) 52.00
8. Residential repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more) 100.00
9. Commercial repairs/remodel (less than$10,000) 52.00
10. Commercial repairs/remodel ($10,000 or more) 200.00
11. Construction of seawall, riprap, dredge and fill, dock, or any combination
thereof 80.00
12. After the fact permits 502.00
[If the application is approved,the fee shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under the other teens of this
subsection.]
(B)Building Permit Fees:
1. Minimum Fee 50.00
2. Buildings(including balconies,additions,garages,enclosures and accessory buildings):
a. For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 30.00
3.Structures other than buildings &misc. construction(Unless specified herein):
a. For each$1000.00 of cost or fractional parts thereof 30.00
b. Seal coating/painting(for each$1000.00 of cost or fraction part thereof) 20.00
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c. Cabinets &Vanities 50.00
4.S ewer Treatment Plants (physical plant with lift station): see(B) 3a above
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
5. All flat work and decks on grade outdoor&indoor(concrete,asphalt,wood,tile,carpet etc.):
a. For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
6.Fences and retaining walls:
a. For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
7.Rooflng(including repairs and new roofs):
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 5.00
b. Waterproofing 50.00
8.Swimming pools:
a. Residential 150.00
b. Commercial 250.00
c. Spas/hot tub(up to 12' diameter) 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
9.Cisterns:
a. Residential 100.00
b. Commercial(non-potable water only):
i. For each 1000-gallon capacity or fractional part thereof 10.00
c. Minimum Fee 150.00
10. Mobile Home Installation:
a. Tie downs,blocking, sewer connection, water connection, and electrical
b. Connection 150.00
c. Tie downs, inspection for insurance purposes only 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
11. Temporary Trailer(constmction and/or sales):
a. Annual Fee(each) 200.00
12. Temporary Tents 50.00
13. Tanks:
a. For each 1000-gallon capacity or fractional part thereof 7.00
b. Minimum Fee(each tank) 75.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
14. Moving building 200.00
15. Demolition:
a. For each 1000 square feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
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16. Seawalls and riprap:
a. For each 50 lineal feet or fractional part thereof .25.00
b. Inspection 80.00
17. Docks:
a. For each 100 square feet of flat area or fractional part thereof . 25.00
b. Inspection 80.00
c. With piling(each pile) 15.00
d. With boat davit(each davit) 20.00
e. With retaining wall priced as fence
18. Excavation:
a. Borrow pits, canals, etc:
i. Annual Fee: 500.00
11. Inspection 80.00
iii. Boat slips;ramps,miscellaneous minor excavations:
(a) For first 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 50.00
(b) For each additional.100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof_ 15.00
(c) Inspection 80.00
19. Filling(On land and/or water):
a. For each 100 cubic yards or fractional part thereof 15.00
b. Inspection Fee 80.00
20. Land Clearing:
a. Removal or trimming of invasive exotics No Fee
b. Major pruning or removal of non-invasive exotics and natives:
i. Inspection fee, when necessary 35.00
ii. First acre or fractional part thereof 35.00
iii. For each additional acre 6.00
21. Awnings and removable canopies:
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 25.00
22. Hurricane Shutters:
a. Retrofit or New Construction No Fee
23. Wood lattice and screening:
a. For each 100 square feet or fractional part thereof 15.00
24. Commercial kitchen vent hoods:
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
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25. Signage:
a. Signs (New):
i. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 30.00
ii. Annual Re-inspection Fee(when applicable) 25.00
b. Signs (Modify,Repair, Repaint):
i. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 20.00
ii. Highway Billboards (Repair/Maintenance Only): 40.00
iii. For each 50 square feet of sign face or fractional part thereof 35.00
iv. Annual Re-inspection Fee(when applicable) 35.00
[For all additional items refer to applicable sections herein]
(C) Electrical Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee 50.00
2.Site work: (Commercial)
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 30.00
3.Outlets:
a. General (receptacles, switches, lights, telephones, TV, etc.):
b. For each 100 square feet of enclosed area or fractional part thereof 10.00
c. Appliance outlets, each(including ceiling fans) 10.00
d. Exterior Area Lighting, each 10.00
4.Services:
a. Temporary: 50.00
b. Single Phase
i. 0 to 300 amp 50.00
ii. Over 300 amp to 400 amp 75.00
iii. Over 400 amp to 600 amp 100.00
iv. Over 600 amp 125.00
c. Three Phase
i. 0 to 300 amp 75.00
ii. Over 300 to 400 amp 100.00
iii. Over 400 to 600 amp 125.00
iv. Over 600 amp 200.00
[Sub Feeds to be charged by amps at the same rate as Service]
5.Motors:.
a. 0to 10 HP 50.00
b. Over 10 HP to 25 HP 100.00
c. Over 25 HP 125.00
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6.Generators,Transformers, and Transfer Switches (each): .
a. 0 to 25 KW 50.00
b. Over 25 KW to 50 KW 100.00
c. Over 50 KW 125.00
7.X-ray Machines (each): . 150.00
8.Welding Machines (each):
a. 0 to 25 amps (primary) 50.00
b. Over 25 amps to 50 amps 65.00
c. Over 50 amps - 75.00
9.A/C (each):
a. Window or wall (If New Service Required) 20.00
b. Central System:
i. Up to 20 tons 50.00
ii. Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
c. Refrigeration:
i. Up to 20 tons 50.00
ii. Over 20 tons 3.00/ton
iii. Heat Pump (per unit) 50.00
10. Elevators, Commercial (each) 200.00
a. Elevators,Residential (each). 75.00
b. Dumbwaiters, wheelchair lifts or stair lifts (each) 75.00
11. Signage:
a. 1st sign connection 50.00
b. Each additional sign connection 15.00
12. Plug Mold and Track Lighting:
a. For each 100 lineal feet or fractional part thereof 50.00
13. Alarm Systems:
a. Low Voltage Systems Residential (each) 50.00
b. Commercial
i. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
14. Commercial kitchen vent hood motors see(C) 5 above
15. Repairs/Remodeling(same as new work):
a. Minimum Fee 50.00
16. Swimming Pools &Hot Tubs: see(C)4 & 5 above
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17. Home Automation System:
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
18. Fiber Optic System:
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
19. Carnivals, Circuses, Road Shows and similar temporary installations:
a. Generators see (C) 6 above
b. Minimum Fee 200.00
20. Miscellaneous:
a. For each$1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
(D) Plumbing Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee 50.00
2.Fixtures (each):
a. Roughed in and set 15.00
3.Sewer:
a. Building interior lines and connection 50.00
b. Outside sanitary and storm lines (site work):
(a) For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 50.00
4.Manholes (each): 50.00
5.Sewage Treatment Plant:
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof for:
b. Collection System and Disposal Well 65.00
6.Water Piping:
a. Connection to supply system(each) 20.00
i. Connection (each) to any appliance or fixture 15.00
b. Irrigation system:
i. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
c. Fire protection system:
i. For each$1000 of cost or fractional part thereof 12.00
7.Water Mains and Distribution Lines:
a. For each$1000 of cost or fractional parts thereof 50.00
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8.5wimming Pool:
a. Hook-up and site work(Residential) 50.00
b. Commercial 100.00
9.Wells (where applicable) each 25.00
10. Repairs/Remodeling:
a. Same as New Work...Minimum Fee 50.00
11. Commercial kitchen vent hood(if plumbing required) 50.00
12. Miscellaneous:
a. For each$1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 25.00
(E) Mechanical Permit Fees:
1.Minimum Fee 50.00
2.A/C Systems (excluding windows units) and refrigeration:
a. Under 2 Ton 50.00
b. Over 2 Ton to less than 5 Ton 65.00
c. Over 5 Ton to less than 10 Ton 85.00
d. Over 10 Ton to less than 25 Ton 115.00
e. Over 25 Ton to less than 50 Ton 155.00
f. Over 50 Ton to less than 100 Ton 250.00
g. Over 100 Ton 300.00
3.Duct Work:
a. Per each drop (opening) 10.00
4.Commercial Kitchen Vent Hood 50.00
5.Heat Pump (per unit) 65.00
6.Miscellaneous:
a. For each$1000.00 of cost or fractional part thereof 20.00
(F) Fuel Gas Fees:
1.Service fee: 50.00
2.Fixtures, i.e.;range, dryer,water heater etc. (each) 15.00
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(G) Building Plans Review Fees:
Used for Building, Electric,Plumbing, Mechanical, and Fuel individually, as applicable
1.New, single family residential (per discipline) 100.00
2.Remodeling plans review single family residential (per discipline) 50.00
3.New, commercial and/or remodeling plans review (per discipline) 150.00
4.Revisions(after permit is issued) - lump sum fee includes all disciplines .
(building, electric,plumbing, mechanical, and fuel (charged for each major revision)):
a. Major revision(complete re-design) 1000.00
b. Minor revisions (per discipline) 50.00
[Above fee increases 50.00 with each submission,not to exceed 500.00]
5.Lost plans re-review per page 5.00
a. Minimum fee V 50.00
(H) Re-inspection Fees:
a. First re-inspection 50.00
b. Subsequent 100.00
(I) LDR and Non-building code site and plans review fees
1.Planning and/or Environmental review:
a. Education fee 10.00
b. Biologist Review:
i. Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex,multi- family and commercial _ 150.00
(c) Other(accessory or clearing) 60.00
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index(HEI) evaluation 260.00
(e) Site Visit(other than final inspection) 130.00
ii. Compliance review for revision, remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex,multi- family and commercial 150.00
(c) Other(accessory or clearing) 60.00
(d) Habitat Evaluation Index(HEI) evaluation 260.00
(e) Site Visit(other than final inspection) 130.00
(f) Miscellaneous per hour fee (research) 60.00
c. Planer Review:
i. Compliance review for new development
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex,multi- family and commercial 150.00
(c) Other(accessory or clearing) 60.00
(d) Site Visit(other than final inspection) 130.00
ii. Compliance review for revision,remodel or expansion
(a) Single family and mobile homes 75.00
(b) Duplex,multi- family and commercial 150.00
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(c) Other(accessory or clearing) 60.00
(d) Site Visit(other than final inspection) 130.00
d. Miscellaneous per hour fee(research) 60.00
2.Flood Plain Management Review:
a. Flood Plain Manger Review 140.00
3.Engineering Division Review:
a. County Engineer Review_
i. Compliance Review . 375.00
(a) Administrative Fee . 229.00
(b) Site Inspection 375.00
b. Miscellaneous per hour fee(research) 94.00
4.Fire Safety Division
a. Fire Marshal Review
is Compliance Review
(a) Structural& Site Plan 229.00
(i) .Administrative Fee 52.00
%).Inspections
(i) Structural& Site Plan 172.00
(ii) Sprinkler Systems &Fire`Alarms 304.00
(iii)Administrative Fee 26.00
5. Code Compliance Department.
a:. Code Compliance Fee " 11.00
(applies to all permits). .
(J) ROGO/NROGO application fees See Planning and Environmental Resources Fees:
(K) Miscellaneous Fees:
1.Transfer Of a building permit upon change of ownership ' 200.00.
2.Extension of permit fee(One per permit)MCC Sec. 6-103 250.00 . .
3. HB.7207 or other legislative extensions - 250.00
4.Education Fee • .. $2.00 per permit issued
a. New Residential and/or Commercial 25.00
5.Flood InsuranceInspection and Compliance:'
a. Program administration fee 210.00
b. Inspection Fee(Code Enforcement) 90.00
c. Inspection upon.Sale 170.00
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6.Blasting Fees:
a. Monthly fee 50.00
b. Yearly fee:
i. User 600.00
ii. Blaster 100.00
7.Charge for copies priced per Section 119.07(1)(a), F.S.
8.Replacement permit card 25.00
9.Permit Renewal:
a. Minimum fee 500.00
[Fee is prorated to last approved inspection]
10. Change of contractor(After Permit Has Been Issued)
75.00
11. Technology&Document Processing Fee:
a. Total permit fee less than 500.00 3.00
b. Total permit fee greater than 500.00 20.00
12. Certificates of Occupancy/Certificates of Completion
a. Residential 100.00
b. Commercial 200.00
c. Emergency C.O.(without 24 hrs. processing) additional fee 75.00
d. Certificate of Completion 100.00
13. Post card permits min. 70.00
14. Contractor registration(Initial) 50.00
15. Review of shutter insurance affidavit 50.00
(L) Private Provider Fees:
NOTE: Private Provider requests must be either at application or after permit
issuance. Also, if Private Provider services are terminated at any time during
construction, full fees must be paid for County services or another private provider
must be added to the permit. Additional documentation ("As-Built" certifications,
etc.) may be required.
1. Plan Review and Inspection — the following fees are to be charged when a
private provider is performing both services and the Department is notified at
time of permit application:
a. Non-refundable Administrative Fee $125.00
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b. Building Application Fee—See all fees in Section(A)(1)through(12)—which
shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under
the terms of this subsection if the application is approved.
c. Planning—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
d. Environmental—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
e. Flood Plain—See all fees in Section(I)(2)
f. Engineering—See all fees in Section(I)(3)
g. Fire Safety—See all fees in Section(I)(4)
h. Code Compliance—See all fees in Section(I) (5)
i. Audit Inspection Fees—50% of the following fees (i) through(v) shall be
added if applicable
i. Building—See all fees.in Section(B)(1)through(25)
ii. Electrical—See all fees in Section(C) (1)through(20)
iii. Plumbing—See all fees in Section(D) (1)through(12)
iv. Mechanical —See all fees in Section(E) (1)through(6)
v. Fuel Gas—See all fees in Section(F) (1) through(2)
j. Miscellaneous Fees applicable—See all fees in Section(K).
2. Plan Review (no inspections) — the following fees are to be charged when a
private provider is performing plan review services and the Department is
notified at time of permit application:
a. Non-refundable Administrative Fee $125.00
b. Building Application Fee—See all fees in Section(A)(1) through(12)—which
shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under
the terms of this subsection if the application is approved.
c. Planning—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
d. Environmental—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
e. Flood Plain—See all fees in Section(I)(2)
f. Engineering—See all fees in Section(I)(3)
g. Fire Safety—See all fees in Section(I)(4)
h. Code Compliance—See all fees in Section(I) (5)
i. Audit Inspection Fees— 100% of the following fees (i)through(v) shall be
added if applicable
i. Building—See all fees in Section(B)(1)through(25)
ii. Electrical-See all fees in Section(C) (1)through(20)
iii. Plumbing—See all fees in Section(D) (1)through(12)
iv. Mechanical —See all fees in Section(E) (1)through(6)
v. Fuel Gas—See all fees in Section(F) (1)through(2)
j. Miscellaneous Fees applicable—See all fees in Section(K).
3. Inspections Only (by private provider) Notification At time of Permit
Application — the following fees are to be charged when only a private
provider(not County) is performing Inspection services and the Department is
notified of private provider status at the time of the permit application — all
permitting and plan review fees remain the same.
a. Non-refundable Administrative Fee $125.00
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b. Building Application Fee—See all fees in Section(A)(1)through(12)—which
shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under
the terms of this subsection if the application is approved.
c. Plan Review—See all fees in Section(G)(1)through(5)
d. Planning—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
e. Environmental—.See all fees in Section(I)(1)
f. Flood Plain—See all fees in Section(I)(2)
g. Engineering—See all fees in Section(I)(3)
h. Fire Safety—See all fees in Section(I)(4)
i. Code Compliance—See all fees in Section(I) (5)
j. Audit Inspection Fees—50% of the following fees (i) through(v) shall be
added if applicable
i. Building— See all fees in Section(B)(1) through(25)
ii. Electrical— See all fees in Section(C) (1)through(20)
iii. Plumbing—See all fees in Section(D) (1) through(12)
iv. Mechanical —See all fees in Section(E) (1)through(6)
v. Fuel Gas—See all fees in Section(F) (1) through(2)
k. Miscellaneous Fees applicable—See all fees in Section(K).
4. Inspections Only (by private provider) Notification After Permit Issuance —
the following fees are to be charged when only a private provider (not
County) is performing Inspection services and the Department is notified after
permit issuance (whether the private provider notified County 7 days prior to
first scheduled inspection OR whether private provider notifies County after
construction has commenced but no less than 7 days prior to the next
inspection)—all permitting and plan review fees remain the same.
a. Non-refundable Administrative Fee $125.00
b. Building Application Fee—See all fees in Section(A)(1)through(12)—which
shall be deducted from any other amount which may be due and owing under
the terms of this subsection if the application is approved.
c. Plan Review—See all fees in Section(G)(1)through(5)
d. Planning—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
e. Environmental—See all fees in Section(I)(1)
f. Flood Plain—See all fees in Section(I)(2)
g. Engineering—See all fees in Section(I)(3)
h. Fire Safety—See all fees in Section(I)(4)
i. Code Compliance—See all fees in Section(I) (5)
j. Audit Inspection Fees— 100% of the following fees (i)through(v) shall be
added if applicable
i. Building—See all fees in Section(B)(1)through(25)
ii. Electrical—See all fees in Section(C) (1) through(20)
iii. Plumbing—See all fees in Section(D) (1) through(12)
iv. Mechanical —See all fees in Section(E) (1)through(6)
v. Fuel Gas—See all fees in Section(F) (1)through(2)
k. Miscellaneous Fees applicable—See all fees in Section(K).
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Section 2. Resolution no. 080-2008 is hereby rescinded.
' Section 3. The staff is hereby directed to implement the fees listed in Section L beginning
September 1, 2011. Other fees are effective upon adoption of this Resolution.
Section 4 The Clerk of the Court is hereby directed to forward one (1) certified copy of this
Resolution to the Division of Growth Management.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,FLORIDA:
PASSED and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida,held on the 15th day of June, 2011.
Mayor Heather Carruthers Yes
Mayor pro tem David Rice Yes
Commissioner Kim Wigington Yes
Commissioner George Neugent Yes
Commissioner Sylvia J. Murphy Yes
6 BOARD OF COUN. Y COMMISSIONERS
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