Milwaukee Code of Ordinances § 200-33 Fees.
200-33. Fees.
Upon the issuance of a permit as required by s. 200-24, by the commissioner of neighborhood services, and before the license or permit shall be in effect, the applicant shall pay to the city a fee or fees as listed in this section. Other fees may be charged and collected by the department of neighborhood services or department of city development as provided in this section.
1. AIR AND SUBTERRANEAN SPACE. a. Applications for air and subterranean space leases shall be accompanied by a fee of $1,500.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each air and subterranean space lease.
2. ALTERATIONS AND REPAIRS.
a. The fee for all alterations, remodeling, repairs and repairing fire damage to all buildings, structures and equipment shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction.
b-1. The minimum fee for one- and 2-family dwellings and accessory structures shall be $150.
b-2. The minimum fee for all other structures and buildings shall be $200.
b-3. The fees for the application of thin veneers shall be as follows:
b-3-a. One- and 2-family dwellings and accessory buildings: $100.
b-3-b. All other buildings and structures: $100.
c. Repairs which do not involve a structural part of an existing building or structure, room arrangement, fenestration, exits, stairways, electrical work, plumbing, equipment or fire protection can be made without permit provided the repairs are not in conflict with any regulation of the code.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each alteration or repair.
3. APPEALS. The fee required to appeal a decision of the commissioner of neighborhood services or commissioner of city development to the standards and appeals commission shall be $100 except the fee required to appeal a decision of the commissioner of neighborhood services or commissioner of city development under s.218-4 shall be $300.
4. AWNINGS. a. The permit fee for the erection of fixed, movable and fabric-covered stationary awnings projecting beyond the street line shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction.
b. The minimum fee shall be $150 per awning.
c. The fee for recovering or alterations to existing awnings shall be 60% of the fee calculated under par. a, except that the minimum fee shall be $150.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
4.5. BOARDING. A fee of $125 shall be charged for the boarding of a structure.
5. BUILDING PERMITS.
a. Commercial Buildings and Residential Buildings Containing 3 or More Units, New Construction and Additions.
a-1. The fee for all commercial buildings and structures and residential buildings containing 3 or more units shall be computed per square foot, using the definition set forth in s. 200-08-86-2, as follows:
a-1-a. Residential buildings containing 3 or more units: $0.58 per square foot.
a-1-b. Industrial and manufacturing buildings: $0.55 per square foot.
a-1-c. All other commercial buildings: $0.55 per square foot.
a-2. The minimum fee shall be $300.
b. Dwellings, New Construction and Additions.
b-1. The fee for all one- and 2-family dwellings shall be computed at $0.55 per square foot, using the definition set forth in s. 200-08-86.2.
b-2. The minimum fee shall be $200.
c. Structures Accessory to One- and 2-family Dwellings. c-1. The fee for garages and other structures of more than 150 square feet in area accessory to one- and 2-family dwellings shall be computed at $0.45 per square foot of area.
c-2. The fee for sheds and other structures accessory to one- and 2-family dwellings and not more than 150 square feet in area shall be $175.
d. Footing and Foundation Permits.
d-1. The fee for footing and foundation permits shall be computed at $0.25 per square foot of floor area of the first floor of the building or structure.
d-2. The minimum fee for one- and 2-family dwellings and accessory structures shall be $300.
d-3. The minimum fee for all other buildings and structures shall be $350.
e. Odd Structures. The fee for permanent odd structures, such as parking lots, reviewing stands and tank towers or additions thereto shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction. The minimum fee shall be $150.
f. Hoop Houses. There shall be no building permit fee for a hoop house.
g. Solar PV.
g-1. There shall be no building permit fee for the installation of a solar PV system on one-or 2-family dwellings not required to undergo structural reinforcement or alterations.
g-2. The building permit fees for installations of all other solar PVs shall be as follows:
g-2-a. 0-20 kilowatts: $100.
g-2-b. 20.1-35 kilowatts: $125.
g-2-c. 35.1-50 kilowatts: $175.
g-2-d. 50.1-75 kilowatts: $250.
g-2-e. 75.1-100 kilowatts: $300.
g-2-f. Over 100 kilowatts: $350.
h. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each type of building or structure permit issued under this subsection.
6. CANOPIES. a. The permit fee for hoods, canopies, and marquees projecting, and roofed sidewalks beyond a street line shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction.
b. The minimum fee shall be $150.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
8. CERTIFICATE OF LEGALITY. The fee for certification as to the legality of a building or structure on a given premises shall be $150.
8.5. CERTIFICATES OF OCCUPANCY. a. Certificates of Occupancy.
a-1. The required fee for certificates of occupancy in existing buildings or parts thereof with gross areas of less than 10,000 square feet, open lots, outdoor storage and outdoor circuses shall be $375.
a-2. The required fee for certificates of occupancy in existing buildings or parts thereof with gross areas of 10,000 square feet or more shall be $575.
a-3. The required fee for certificates of occupancy in sites with multiple existing buildings shall be $425 per 10,000 square feet, with a minimum of $425.
a-4. The required fee for certificates of occupancy in new buildings with gross areas of less than 10,000 square feet shall be as follows:
a-4-a. Common areas: $100.
a-4-b. Each rental or condominium tenant area: $100.
a-4-c. Portions of rental or condominium areas: $100.
a-4-d. Residential apartment buildings not in condominium ownership: $100 if all dwelling units are completed at the time of inspection.
a-5. The required fee for certificates of occupancy in new buildings with gross area of more than 10,000 square feet shall be as follows:
a-5-a. Common areas: $175.
a-5-b. Each rental or condominium tenant area of less than 10,000 square feet: $50.
a-5-c. Each rental or condominium tenant area of more than 10,000 square feet: $100.
a-5-d. Portions of rental or condominium areas less than 10,000 square feet: $50.
a-5-e. Portions of rental or condominium areas more than 10,000 square feet: $100.
a-5-f. Residential apartment buildings not in condominium ownership: $100 if all dwelling units are completed at the time of inspection.
a-6. The required fee for certificates of occupancy not requiring inspections shall be $125.
a-7. The required fee for certificates of occupancy with a single inspection shall be $200.
a-8. The required fee for duplicate certificates of occupancy shall be $50.
a-9. The required fee for certificates of occupancy for changes to a business name shall be $50.
a-10. The required fee for a certificate of occupancy for a commercial farming enterprise shall be $25.
b. Conditional Certificate of Occupancy. The application fee for a conditional certificate of occupancy shall be $300. This fee shall be payable at the time the application is submitted to the department.
c. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy. c-1. If issued by the department of neighborhood services, the fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy for buildings with gross area of 10,000 square feet or less shall be $350.
c-2. The fee for a temporary certificate of occupancy for buildings with gross area of greater than 10,000 square feet shall be $350.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each certificate of occupancy.
8.8. CODE ENFORCEMENT FEE. A monthly fee of $75 may be charged for failure to comply with an order to correct any condition in violation of ch. 223.
8.9 COMMERCIAL BUILDING COURTESY INSPECTION. A fee of $300 shall be charged for a commercial building courtesy inspection.
9. CONDITIONAL PERMIT. a. The application fee for a conditional permit shall be $300. This fee shall be payable at the time the application is submitted to the department.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each conditional permit.
10. COPIES OF RECORDS; CERTIFIED. a. The fee for making a certified copy of any public record on file in the office of the commissioner shall be $2 per certificate plus the reproduction fee established pursuant to s. 81-38.5.
b. The fee for reproducing any size or type of record shall be set by the commissioner equivalent to the actual cost of reproduction. A list of the reproduction fees shall be posted in the appropriate department.
11. ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS AND REPAIRS. Electrical repairs involving the replacement of a single existing light fixture, convenience outlet or switch, which do not involve changes to existing wiring, change of a circuit or increase in size of load, can be made without permit, providing these repairs do not conflict with any regulation of this code. The following fees shall be collected when permits are submitted for commercial electrical installation or repair, or for residential remodeling projects that involve any of the following electrical installations or repairs:
a. Air conditioner outlet for one and 2- family dwelling units: $30.
b-1. Air conditioner other than one and 2-family dwellings: $45 minimum.
b-2. Air conditioning with heat or roof top unit: $60.
c. Capacitor or converter: $ 60.
d. Dimmer: $ 15.
e. Dishwasher: $ 25.
f. Dryer (electric) outlet: $ 25.
g. Feeder:
g-1. Up to 400 amps: $ 55.
g-2. 401-600 amps: $140.
g-3. 601-800 amps: $200.
g-4. 801-1000 amps: $250.
g-5. Over 1000 amps: $300.
g-6. Feeder over 600 volts: $330.
g-7. Feeder switch located at meter main enclosure: $ 55.
h. Fire alarm system:
h-1. Fire alarm panel: $140.
h-2 Fire alarm initiating and indicating device: $ 15.
h-3. Fire pump: $190.
h-4. Fire pump controller: $110.
i. Furnace with motor: $ 25.
j. Garbage disposal: $ 25.
k. Generator:
k-1. 0-5 KW: $ 55.
k-2. 6-15 KW: $110.
k-3. 16-30 KW: $165.
k-4. 31-100 KW: $250.
k-5. Over 100 KW: $385.
L. Heater (electric): $3 per kilowatt.
m. Hot tub or swimming pool:
$110.
n. Fuel pump: $ 55.
o. Luminaire:
o-1. Luminaire, new or replacement:
$ 10.
o-2. Luminaire repair: $ 5.
q. Machine - moving picture, stereoptician, x-ray, high frequency therapeutic apparatus, etc.: $ 85.
r. Minimum permit fee: $100 for installations and repairs in one- and 2-family dwellings; $115 for installations and repairs in other than one- and 2-family dwellings.
s. Motor and motor control.
s-1. Motor.
s-1-a. 0-2 HP: $ 10.
s-1-b. 2.1-10 HP: $ 25.
s-1-c. 10.1-20 HP: $ 55.
s-1-d. 21-50 HP: $110.
s-1-e. 51-100 HP: $165.
s-1-f. 101-150 HP: $330.
s-1-g. Over 150 HP: $385.
s-2. Motor control: $ 85.
t. Outlet for switch, receptacle, device, etc.: $ 3.
u. Range (electric): $ 25.
v. Reactor or rectifier: $ 55.
w. Reinspection fee.
w-1. Assessed on first inspection for compliance: $110.
w-2. Assessed on second inspection for compliance: $140.
w-3. Each additional inspection after the second: $220. Failure to pay reinspection fees after one notice may result in the withholding of future permits.
y. Service with one service switch:
y-1. Up to 400 amps: $130.
y-2. 401-600 amps: $140.
y-3. 601-800 amps: $150.
y-4. 801-1000 amps: $160.
y-5. Over 1000 amps: $170.
y-6. Service over 600 volts: $250.
y-7. Each additional service switch:
$ 35.
ya. Refrigeration, commercial:
$ 55.
yb. Solar PV:
yb-1. 0-20 kilowatts: $135.
yb-2. 20.1-35 kilowatts: $165.
yb-3. 35.1-50 kilowatts: $220.
yb-4. 50.1-75 kilowatts: $275.
yb-5. 75.1-100 kilowatts: $330.
yb-6. Over 100 kilowatts: $385.
yc. Sump pump: $ 15.
yd. Strip lighting–plug-in strip, similar systems: $ 20.
ye. Transformer:
ye-1. 1-10 KVA: $ 15.
ye-2. 11-50 KVA: $ 55.
ye-3. 51-100 KVA: $110.
ye-4. 101-200 KVA: $195.
ye-5. 201-300 KVA: $330.
ye-6. Over 300 KVA: $440.
yf. Water heater (electrical): $ 25.
yg. Welding outlet: $ 25.
yh. Whirlpool tub: $ 85.
yi. Wireway, busway, underfloor raceway, gutter, trough: $ 20.
yj. Sign: $ 55.
yk. Special inspection: $220.
yL. Requested inspection during non-working hours: $220.
ym. Transfer switch: $ 55.
yn. Time clock: $ 15.
yo. Failure to call for inspection:
$110.
yp. Temporary wiring installation: $110.
yq. Fan and motor: $ 30.
yr. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each electrical installation or repair permit issued.
13. ELEVATORS. a. Inspection Fees. Fees for periodic inspections and reinspections of all classes of elevators and lifting devices within the scope of ch. SPS 318, Wis. Adm. Code, shall be as follows:
a-1. Periodic inspections and reinspections:
a-1-a. Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 (up to 4 landings): $185 for hydraulic elevators, and $185 for traction elevators.
a-1-b. Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 (5-10 landings): $225 for hydraulic elevators, and $225 for traction elevators.
a-1-c. Class 1, 2, 3 and 6 (5 to 10 landings): $185.
a-1-d. Each additional landing: $15.
a-1-e. Class 7: $375.
a-1-f. Class 2A, 4, 5 and 8: $200.
a-1-g. Each reinspection of an elevator shall be charged an inspection fee the same as subpars. a to f until the elevator is certified.
a-2. Reinspection of new installation to determine compliance (Classes 2A and 8): $225. (Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 for hydraulic elevators): $300. (Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 for traction elevators): $375.
b. Types of Elevator. The following is an identification of the various classes used in par. a:
b-1. Class 1: freight elevators (single belt, double belt and cable controlled sidewalk elevators), sidewalk type elevators and grade level elevators.
b-2. Class 2: passenger and all other freight elevators not in Class 1.
b-3. Class 2A: lifting devices used by the physically disabled.
b-4. Class 3: material lifts.
b-5. Class 4: personnel hoists.
b-6. Class 5: hand power elevators.
b-7. Class 6: dumbwaiters (power).
b-8. Class 7: escalators, moving walks and moving ramps per unit; a single section having a travel of one floor defines an escalator unit.
b-9. Class 8: special purpose personnel elevators.
c. Certificate of Operation. The fee for a certificate of operation shall be $125.
d. Construction Permit Fees.
d-1. New Installation. The fees for permits required by this subsection shall be charged at the rate of 1.8% of the total cost of installation, with a minimum permit fee of $900 for a traction elevator, other driving machines, escalator or moving walk. There shall be a minimum permit fee of $820 for a hydraulic elevator and a minimum permit fee of $740 for a dumbwaiter, platform lift, stair chair lift or special application elevator.
d-2. Application, Repairs and Remodeling. The fees for the review of alteration, repairs or remodeling of such existing devices by this paragraph shall be charged at the rate of 1.8% of the total cost of installation, with a minimum permit fee of $500 for a traction elevator, other elevator driver machines, an escalator or a moving sidewalk. There shall be a minimum permit fee of $460 for a hydraulic elevator, a minimum permit fee of $420 for a dumbwaiter, platform lift, stair chair lift, or special application elevator.
e. Repair Permit Fees. The fees for installation or alteration permits required by s. SPS 302-15, Wis. Adm. Code, shall be charged at the rate of 1.8% of the total cost of repair, with a minimum fee of $150.
13.5. EROSION CONTROL. a. The fees for erosion control permits shall be as follows:
a-1. One- and 2- family lots: $250 per lot.
a-2. Multi-family, commercial, industrial and institutional lots; $167 per building plus $5 per 1,000 square feet of disturbed lot area, with a maximum fee of $2,200.
b-1. The plan examination fee for erosion control measures for sites less than one acre shall be $175.
b-2. The plan examination fee for erosion control measures for all other sites shall be $250.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each erosion control permit issued.
13.7. EXEMPTION FOR ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS. a. An alteration or addition shall be exempt from all fees under this subchapter if the following criteria are met:
a-1. The alteration or addition is constructed for the purpose of providing accessible entrance and exit access to persons with disabilities.
a-2. The alteration or addition is attached to or leading to the primary entrance and exit points of the structure.
a-3. The alteration or addition is not attached or leading to a side or rear door of a non-residential property that is locked or inaccessible to the public during normal business hours, or a special request has been approved by the department to waive this requirement for the exemption.
a-4. The usable square footage of the property is not increased by the addition or alteration.
b. If a project includes an accessibility-related improvement eligible for this exemption as one component of a larger project, only the eligible portion of the project shall be exempt from fees under this subchapter.
14. EXPLOSIVES. The fee for transporting, storing, selling, delivering, using or having in one's possession any explosives shall be $175, plus any overtime costs necessary. An additional fee of $20 shall be charged for each blast. The permit shall be issued and calculated for a maximum 6 month period. Explosive operations which last longer than 6 months must obtain a new permit.
14.3 FAILURE TO REQUEST INSPECTION. The fee for failure to request a required inspection shall be $350.
14.5. FENCES. a. There shall be a $25 fee for the construction of fences.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $35 for each fence construction permit issued.
15.5. FILLING PERMIT AND FILLING PERMIT PLAN REVIEW. a. The fee for a filling permit shall be:
a-1. $75 if the filling involves up to 500 cubic yards of fill and the area to be filled does not exceed one-half acre in area.
a-2. $300 if the filling involves more than 500 cubic yards or the area to be filled exceeds one-half acre in area.
a-3. $25 for each additional 250 cubic yards of fill, or fraction thereof, after the first 750 cubic yards.
b. The fee for filling permit plan review shall be:
b-1. $125 if the filling involves an area equal to or less than one acre.
b-2. $350 if the filling involves an area greater than one acre.
16. FIRE ESCAPE. a. The permit fee for the erection of fire escapes shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction with a minimum fee of $65.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each fire escape permit issued.
17. FIRE INSPECTIONS. An annual fee shall be charged for each fire inspection performed at a property, equal to 1.5% of the city portion of the combined gross property tax levy, which is levied upon the inspected property. The minimum fee shall be $100 and the maximum fee shall be $625. Fire inspection fees shall be charged against the real estate upon which the inspection takes place, shall be a lien upon the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge.
FIRE PREVENTION PERMITS. An
17.5. annual fee shall be charged upon the approval of the permit during the inspection process as set forth in this subsection. Facilities that qualify under multiple categories will be charged one fee based on the highest fee of the qualified categories. Fire prevention permit fees shall be charged against the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge. Note: the references to the International Fire Code are to the 2006 edition of the Code.
a. Aerosol products. Aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500 pounds (227 kg) net weight when manufacturing, storing or handling. International Fire Code Section: 2801.2 Permit Fee: $100
b. Amusement buildings. International Fire Code Section: 403.3 Permit Fee: $100
c. Asphalt Kettles. International Fire Code Section: 303.10 Permit Fee: $100
d. Aviation facilities. International Fire Code Section: 1101.3 Permit Fee: $100
e. Battery systems. Stationary lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons (189L). International Fire Code Section: 608.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
f. Carnivals and fairs. International Fire Code Section: 403.2 Permit Fee: $100
g. Cellulose nitrate film. Storage, handling or use in any assembly or educational occupancy (Group A and E). International Fire Code Section: 306.3 Permit Fee: $100
h. Combustible dust-producing operations. International Fire Code Section: 1301.2 Permit Fee: $100
i. Combustible fibers. Storage and handling of combustible fibers in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet (2.8 m2). Exception: Not required for agricultural storage International Fire Code Section: 2901.3 Permit Fee: $100
j. Compressed gas. Storage, use or handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the amounts listed below. Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the vehicle International Fire Code Section: 3001.2 Permit Fee: $50
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR COMPRESSED GASES TYPE OF GAS AMOUNT (CUBIC
FEET AT TP) Corrosive 200 Flammable (except cryogenic fluids and liquified petroleum gases). 200 Highly toxic Any amount Inert, simple asphyxiant and non-flammable gases 6,000 Oxidizing (including Oxygen) 504 Toxic Any amount For SI: 1 cubic foot = 0.02832m3
k. Covered mall buildings. International Fire Code Section: 408.11.4 Permit Fee: $100
L. Corrosives. Storage, use, handling. International Fire Code Section: 3101.2 Permit Fee: $100 Gases 200 cubic feet at (NTP) Liquids 55 gallons Solid 1,000 pounds
m. Cryogenic fluids. Produce, store, transport on site, use, handle or dispense. Permit Fee: $100 Type Inside Outside
Building (gal.) Building (gal.) Flammable More than 1 60 Inert 60 500 Oxidizing (includes oxygen) 10 50 Physical or health hazard not indicated above Any amount Any amount Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
n. Cutting and Welding. Sweating pipes and hot works. International Fire Code Section: 2601.2 Permit Fee: $100
o. Dry cleaning plants. International Fire Code Section: 1201.2 Permit Fee: $100
p. Exhibits and trade shows. International Fire Code Section: 403.3 Permit Fee: $100
q. Explosives and fireworks. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, possession, storage, handling, sale or other disposition, transportation or use of any quantity of explosive, explosive material, fireworks, or pyrotechnic special effects or to operate a terminal for handling explosive materials, or to deliver or receive delivery of explosives or explosive materials from a carrier between sunset and sunrise. International Fire Code Section: 3301.2 Permit Fee: $100
r. Explosive vehicle inspection. (Valid for 6 months only). International Fire Code Section: 3309.6 Permit Fee: $100
s. Emergency vehicle access roadway. International Fire Code Section: 503.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
t. Fire hydrants and valves. Operate or use any fire hydrants or valves used for fire suppression service. International Fire Code Section: 508.5.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
u. Flammable and combustible liquids. International Fire Code Section: 3401.4 Permit Fee: $100
u-1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation with facilities or flammable or combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the offsite transportation (DOTn) (see s. 3501.1.2 international fire code) nor does it apply to piping systems (see s. 3503.6, International Fire Code). Permit Fee: $100
u-2. To store, handle or use of Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons (19L) in a building or in excess of 10 gallons (37.9L) outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the following: Permit Fee: $100
u-2-a. The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tanks of a motor vehicle, aircraft, motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant unless such storage, in the opinion of the fire official or designee would cause an unsafe condition.
u-2-b The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period of not more than 30 days.
u-3. To store, handle or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons (95L) in a building or in excess of 60 gallons (227L) outside a building, except for fuel oil used in connection with oil-burning equipment
u-4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for fueling motor vehicles by means other than the approved, stationary on-site pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.
u-5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
u-6. To install, alter, remove, abandon, place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) or otherwise dispose of an underground, protected above-ground or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
u-7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a material which poses a greater hazard that for which the tank was designed and constructed.
u-8. To manufacture, process, blend, or refine flammable or combustible liquids. International Fire Code Section: 3401.4 Permit Fee: $100
v. Flammable Gases International Fire Code Section: 3501.2 Permit Fee: $100
w. Flammable Solids International Fire Code Section: 3601.2 Permit Fee: $100
x. Floor Finishing. Using Class I or Class II liquids exceeding 350 square feet (33 m2) International Fire Code Section: 1510.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
y. Fruit and crop ripening International Fire Code Section: 1601.2 Permit Fee: $100
z. Fumigation and thermalinsecticidal fogging International Fire Code Section: 1701.2 Permit Fee: $100
za. Hazardous materials
PERMIT AMOUNTS FOR HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
TYPE OF MATERIAL AMOUNT Combustible liquids See flammable and
combustible liquids Corrosive material Gases See compressed gases Liquids 55 gallons Solids 1,000 pounds Explosive materials See explosives
Flammable materials Gases See compressed gases Liquids See flammable and
combustible liquids Solids 100 pounds Highly Toxic
materials Gases See compressed gases Liquids See flammable and
combustible liquids Solids 100 pounds
Oxidizing materials Gases See compressed gases
Liquids Class 4 Any amount Class 3 1 gallon Class 2 10 gallons Class 1 55 gallons
Solids Class 4 Any amount Class 3 10 gallons Class 2 100 gallons Class 1 500 gallons Organic peroxides Liquids Class I Any amount Class II Any amount Class III 1 gallon Class IV 2 gallons Class V No permit required
Solids Class I Any amount Class II Any amount Class III 10 pounds Class IV 20 pounds Class V No permit required
Pyrophoric materials Gases See compressed gases Liquids Any amount Solids Any amount
Toxic materials Gases See compressed gases Liquids 10 gallons Solids 100 pounds
Unstable (reactive) materials Liquids Class 4 Any amount Class 3 Any amount Class 2 50 pounds
Water-reactive materials Liquids Class 3 Any amount Class 2 5 gallons Class 1 55 gallons
Solids Class 3 Any amount Class 2 50 pounds Class 1 500 pounds
For SI: 1 gallon = 3.785 L, 1 pound = 0.454 kg. International Fire Code Section: 2701.5 Permit Fee: $100
zb. Heliports and Helistops. International Fire Code Section: 1107.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
zc. Highly Toxic Materials. International Fire Code Section: 3701.1 Permit Fee: $100
zd. High-piled storage. Use of a building or portion exceeding 500 square feet (46 m2). International Fire Code Section: 2301.2 Permit Fee: $100
ze. Indoor display of vehicles or equipment. International Fire Code Section: 314.4.1 Permit Fee: $100
zf. Indoor Pyrotechnics International Fire Code Section: 3308.2 Permit Fee: $100
zg. Industrial ovens International Fire Code Section: 2101.2 Permit Fee: $100
zh. Lumber yards and woodworking plants. Storage or processing exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft3 ) (236m3 ) International Fire Code Section: 1901.2 Permit Fee: $100
zi. Liquid or gas fueled vehicles in assembly buildings International Fire Code Section: 3903.2 Permit Fee: $100
zj. LP Gas. Storage and use inside or outside of any building. Exception:
1. Individual containers with 500 gallons (1893L) water capacity or less serving occupancies in Use Group R-3.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP gas International Fire Code Section: 3801.2 Permit Fee: $100
zk. Magnesium. Melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than 10 pounds (4.54 kg) International Fire Code Section: 3606.1.2 Permit Fee: $100
zL. Miscellaneous combustible storage. Store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet (71m3) gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber cork or similar combustible material. International Fire Code Section: 315.1.2 Permit Fee: $100
zm. Open burning. International Fire Code Section: 307.2 Permit Fee: $100
zn. Open flames, heat producing appliances, or torches for removing paint. International Fire Code Section: 308.4.1 Permit Fee: $100
zo. Organic coatings. Manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon (4L) of an organic coating in one day. International Fire Code Section: 2001.2 Permit Fee: $100
zp. Organic peroxides. International Fire Code Section: 3901.2 Permit Fee: $100
zq. Oxidizers. International Fire Code Section: 4001.2 Permit Fee: $100
zr. Places of Assembly/educational. occupancy less than 50 persons International Fire Code Section 408.1.1 Permit Fee: $100 occupancy 50 to 100 persons Permit Fee: $200 occupancy over 100 persons Permit Fee: $300
zs. Private fire hydrants International Fire Code Section: 508.5.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
zt. Pyrophoric materials. International Fire Code Section: 4101.2 Permit Fee: $100
zu. Pyroxylin plastics. Storage and handling of more than 25 pounds (11kg) or cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastic and for the assembly or manufacture of articles involving pyroxylin plastics. International Fire Code Section: 4201.2 Permit Fee: $100
zv. Refrigeration equipment International Fire Code Section: 606.1.2 Permit Fee: $100
zw. Repair Garages, Service Stations and Motor Fuel Dispensing Facilities. International Fire Code Section: 2201.2 Permit Fee: $100
zx. Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities - HPM Facilities International Fire Code Section: 1801.5 Permit Fee: $100
zy. Special Outdoor Assembly and Events. International Fire Code Section: 403.1.2 Permit Fee: $100
zz. Application of Flammable Finishes, Spraying and Dipping. International Fire Code Section: 1501.2 Permit Fee: $100
zza. Storage of scrap tires and tire by-products. Establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and tire by-products exceeding 2,500 cubic feet (71m3 ) of total volume of scrap tires and for indoor storage of tires and tire by-products. International Fire Code Section: 2509.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzb. Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. International Fire Code Section: 2403.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzc. Tire rebuilding plants. International Fire Code Section: 2501.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzd. Torches for removing paint and sweating pipe. International Fire Code Section: 308.4.1 Permit Fee: $100
zze. Unstable (reactive) materials. International Fire Code Section: 4301.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzf. Waste material and junk yards. International Fire Code Section: 316.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzg. Water reactive materials. International Fire Code Section: 4401.2 Permit Fee: $100
zzh. Wood products. Store chips, hogged material, lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cubic feet (6m3). International Fire Code Section: 1907.1.1 Permit Fee: $100
18. FIREWORKS DISPLAY. The fee for each fireworks display permit shall be $350.
18.5. FIREWORKS, WHOLESALING. The permit fee for the selling of fireworks at wholesale shall be $250 per year.
19. FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS OR SOLIDS, VAULT OR ROOM. a. The permit fee for the installation or alteration of vaults or rooms in any building for the storage or use of flammable solids, liquids or other combustible material shall be computed at the rate of 1.6% of the cost or fraction thereof. The minimum fee shall be $75.
b. There shall be a fee of $200 for hazardous materials facilities.
c. There shall be processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
20. FLOOD PLAIN FILL PERMIT.
a. The permit fee for placing fill in a flood plain district shall be $50.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each flood plain fill permit issued.
21. FLOOD PLAIN LOCATION CERTIFICATE. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each flood plain location certificate issued.
22. GRANDSTANDS. a. The permit fee for all reviewing stands, amusement park structures, stadia, bleachers, grandstands, portable grandstands or sectional benches shall be computed at $1 for each lineal foot. The minimum fee shall be $50.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
23. HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEMS. a. Heating and Ventilating. The permit fees for installation of heating and ventilating systems and equipment shall be as follows:
a-1. Heating, incinerator units and wood-burning appliances: $55 per unit not exceeding 150,000 BTUs of input. For each additional 50,000 BTUs or fraction thereof, an additional fee of $25 shall be charged.
a-2. Heating and air conditioning distribution systems: $2 per 100 square feet of conditioned area. The minimum fee shall be $50.
a-3. Air conditioning and refrigeration units: $60 per unit not exceeding 3 tons. For each additional ton or fraction thereof, an additional fee of $10 shall be charged.
a-4. Unit, room and radiant heaters: $15 per heater. The minimum fee shall be $35.
a-5. Spray booths: $5 for each 1,000 cubic-feet-per-minute capacity or part thereof of the spray booth fan or blower. The minimum fee for any installation in any one building shall be $40.
a-6. Commercial or industrial exhaust hoods: $225.
b. Testing. The permit fee for the witnessing of an A.S.M.E. welding qualification test shall be $85.
c. Boilers. The permit fee for the installation or replacement of a boiler shall be $60 per unit not exceeding 150,000 BTUs of input. For each additional 50,000 BTUs or fraction thereof, an additional fee of $25 shall be charged.
d. Unfired Pressure Vessels. The permit fee for the installation of an unfired pressure vessel shall be $100 per vessel.
e. Power Piping. The permit fee for the installation of power piping shall be $25 per 100 feet of piping. The minimum fee shall be $75.
f. Repairs. The permit fee for repairs of boilers and pressure vessels shall be $100.
g. Electronic Monitoring. The permit fee for the installation of electronic monitoring shall be computed at $125 for each boiler.
h. Periodic Inspections:
h-1. Power boilers:
h-1-a. 0-250 square feet of heating surface: $175.
h-1-b. Over 250 square feet of heating surface: $300.
h-2. Heating boilers:
h-2-a. 0-200,000 BTUs: $125.
h-2-b. Over 200,000 BTUs: $200.
h-3. Unfired pressure vessels:
h-3-a. 1-12 cubic feet volume: $125.
h-3-b. Over 12 cubic feet volume: $125.
h-4. Air conditioning and refrigeration systems: $125.
i. Reinspection Fee. A fee of $125 shall be assessed for inspections made by the department to gain compliance with the rules of ch. 223, after orders have been issued by the department.
j. Hydrostatic tests for boilers and unfired pressure vessels: $150.
k. Quality Control Review. A fee of $100 per hour, or fraction thereof, shall be charged for the review of an organization's quality control manual with a minimum of 2 hours.
L. Processing Fee. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each permit issued.
m. Counter Processing Fee.
m-1. There shall be a counter processing fee of $25 per application.
m-2. Effective January 1, 2009, there shall be a fee of $25 per application filed by an applicant not referenced in subd. 1 who files more than 100 applications in person or by mail at the development center.
24. HEATING FROM CENTRAL OR DISTRICT SYSTEM. a. The permit fee for the installation of a heating system in any building supplied by a central or district heating system shall be $75 per heating system.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each permit issued.
24.5. HOME OCCUPATION CERTIFICATE. The fee for a home occupation certificate shall be $75.
25. INTEREST CHARGES. When an unpaid permit, inspection or license fee is placed on the tax roll for collection, interest will be charged on the unpaid balance of the fee. The interest rate will be the rate currently charged on delinquent taxes. The interest period shall be from the date the payment was originally due to the date the fee was placed on the tax roll.
26. LICENSED DWELLING FACILITIES. a. License Period. Licenses shall be issued for a period of one year from the date of issuance.
b. Hotel or Motel. b-1. The fee for a hotel or motel permit shall be $600. A portion of the fee shall be used to pay the state of Wisconsin administrative fee, the amount of which is on file with the department of neighborhood services.
b-2. For inspection of a new hotel or motel, a preinspection fee shall be charged as follows:
b-2-a. For a hotel or motel with 50 or less rooms: $250.
b-2-b. For a hotel or motel with more than 50 rooms: $350.
c. Residential Living Facility.
c-1. Type I facility (8 occupants or less): $100.
c-2. Type II facility (9 occupants or more): $150.
d. Rooming House: $200.
e. Second Class Dwelling: $200.
f. The fee for the processing of a late license renewal application for each licensed dwelling facility shall be $150, except for late license renewal applications for hotels, motels and rooming houses, which shall be $25. (See s. 275-20.)
26.5 MANUFACTURED HOMES.
a. License Fee, Manager. Applications for licenses or renewals shall be filed with the city clerk and shall state the total number of authorized available spaces. The application shall be accompanied by a fee computed at $150 for each 50 spaces or fraction thereof in the existing or proposed community. The licensee shall file a plat of the manufactured home community with the city clerk.
b. Manufactured Home Occupant. There is imposed on each owner of a nonexempt, occupied manufactured home a monthly parking permit fee determined in accordance with s. 66.0435(3), Wis. Stats. The licensee of a manufactured home community shall be liable for the monthly parking permit fee for any home occupying space in the manufactured home community as well as the owner and occupant, and it shall be the responsibility of the licensee to collect the proper amount from each manufactured home owner or occupant of each manufactured home, and to pay to the city the parking fees on or before the 10th of the month following the month for which such fees are due, in accordance with s. 66.0435(3)(c)5., Wis. Stats.
c. Notice of New Homes. Licensees of a manufactured home community shall furnish information to the city comptroller, the commissioner of assessments and the commissioner of neighborhood services on homes added to their park within 5 days after arrival, on forms furnished by the city in accordance with s. 66.0435(3)(c) and (e), Wis. Stats.
d. Reporting Requirements. Pursuant to s. 66.0435 (c) and (e), Wis. Stats., each licensee of a manufactured home community and each owner of land occupied by a manufactured home shall on or before January 10 and July 10 of each year report to the city treasurer the presence of a manufactured home in the community or on the property.
e. Exemption. If a licensee or land owner believes that an exemption should be granted under s. 66.0435(3)(cm), Wis. Stats., the licensee or landowner shall forward to the administrative review appeals board the basis for the exemption, and after reviewing the information the board may grant the exemption consistent with s. 66.0435(3)(cm), Wis. Stats., and shall forward a copy of the exemption to the city treasurer and the comptroller.
f. Audit. The licensee of every manufactured home community shall at least once each year make available to the city comptroller such records as the city comptroller deems necessary in order to satisfy audit requirements.
g. Change in Licensee. Manufactured home community licenses are not transferable. Any change in licensee shall require the filing of a new application and payment of the appropriate fee pursuant to this subsection.
h. Late Fee. There shall be a late fee of $25 if a renewal application is filed after the date specified by the city clerk for renewal.
27. MINIMUM FEE. Unless otherwise regulated, a minimum fee of $100 shall be paid for all permits and plan examinations not otherwise provided for in this section.
28. MORE THAN ONE OCCUPANCY. a. The permit fee for all buildings and structures of more than one occupancy not otherwise regulated in this section shall be at the rates established in this section for each specific occupancy.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each permit issued.
28.5. MOTHBALLING. The permit fee for mothballing of an historic structure shall be $250.
29. MOTOR VEHICLE EXHIBITION.
a. The permit fee for a motor vehicle exhibition shall be computed at $2 per motor vehicle. The minimum fee shall be $55.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
30. MOVING. a. The permit fee for an application for moving a building or structure shall be $50.
b. An additional fee of $50 shall be paid for inspection of the filling, grading and site clearance after the moving of a structure.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
33. OVERTIME FEES. An overtime fee of $150 per hour, or fraction thereof, with a minimum of 2 hours, shall be charged to any person requesting an inspection at any time other than normal working hours. The minimum hours charged shall be in accordance with union contracts. Inspections of fireworks displays shall be exempt from overtime fees.
34. PERMIT RENEWAL. a. The fee for renewal of a permit in accordance with s. 200-30.2 shall be calculated on the basis of the amount of work authorized by the original permit that remains incomplete at the end of the initial 2-year period or 3-year period, as the case may be.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
35. PLAN EXAMINATION, BUILDING, AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER, HEATING AND VENTILATING. a. New Construction, Additions and Alterations.
a-1. Commercial Buildings, Structures and Parking Lots. The plan examination fees for new commercial buildings and structures, additions, alterations and parking lots shall be computed on the basis of square footage, in accordance with the following table. For new commercial buildings and structures, and for additions, square footage shall be calculated as defined in s. 200-08-86.2. For alterations, square footage shall be the square footage of the area to be altered. The plan examination fees for buildings and structures, additions and alterations involving hazardous occupancies shall be double the fees specified in the table.
Square Feet Fee Less than 250 $ 150 (alterations) Less than 250 $ 250 (new construction and additions) 250 - 500 $ 250 501 - 2,000 $ 375 2,001 - 3,000 $ 450 3,001 - 4,000 $ 575 4,001 - 5,000 $ 725 5,001 - 6,000 $ 750 6,001 - 7,500 $ 850 7,501 - 10,000 $ 1,050 10,001 - 15,000 $ 1,150 15,001 - 20,000 $ 1,200 20,001 - 30,000 $ 1,500 30,001 - 40,000 $ 1,850 40,001 - 50,000 $ 2,600 50,001 - 75,000 $ 3,500 75,001 – 100,000 $ 4,000 100,001 – 200,000 $ 7,050 200,001 – 300,000 $13,000 300,001 – 400,000 $18,200 Over 400,000 $24,000
a-2. One- and 2-family Dwellings. The plan examination fees for construction and alteration of one- and 2- family dwellings and additions thereto shall be computed at $0.25 per square foot. For new construction and additions, square footage shall be calculated using the definition set forth in s 200-08-86.2. For alterations, square foot footage shall be the square footage of the area to be altered. The minimum fee for new construction and additions shall be $175. The minimum fee for alterations shall be $125.
a-3. Garages and Accessory One and 2-Family Properties. The plan review fee for a garage shall be $75.
a-4. Sheds and Decks Accessory to One and 2-Family Properties. The plan review fee for a shed or deck shall be $50.
b. Energy Code. The fee for compliance with the state energy code for one-and 2-family dwellings shall be $65.
c. Hazardous Liquid Storage. The fee for the review of flammable and combustible liquid storage system installation, upgrading or stage II vapor recovery plans shall be $350.
d. Transmission Towers. The fee for the review of transmission tower plans shall be $425 and shall include the review of plans for buildings accessory to the tower that are submitted at the same time as the tower plans.
e. Elevators. e-1. New installation. The fee for the review of new elevator installation plans shall be $525 for a traction elevator, and other elevator driving machines, $400 for a hydraulic elevator, dumbwaiter, platform lift, stair chair lift, special application elevator, escalator or moving walk.
e-2. Alteration, Repairs and Remodeling. The fee for the review of existing elevator alterations, repairs or remodeling plans shall be $300 for a traction elevator and other elevator driver machines, $265 for a hydraulic elevator, dumbwaiter, platform lift, stair chair lift, special application elevator or moving walk.
f. The fee for a priority plan review, which expedites completion of the plan review in less than the normal processing time after the plan submission is complete and the plan is considered ready for review, shall be 200% of the fees specified in pars. a-1, c, d and e.
36. PLAN EXAMINATION, EXTENSION. The fee for the extension of an approved plan examination shall be 50% of the original plan examination fee, not to exceed $3,300.
36.2. PLAN EXAMINATION FIRE ALARM. The fire alarm plan examination fees for new commercial buildings, additions or alterations shall be computed on the basis of square footage, in accordance with the following table. For new commercial buildings and for additions, square footage shall be calculated as defined in s. 200-08-86.2. For alterations, square footage shall be the square footage of the area to be altered. Square Feet Fee 0 - 5,000 $ 150 5,001 - 10,000 $ 250 10,001 - 20,000 $ 350 20,001 - 40,000 $ 450 40,001 - 50,000 $ 550 50,001 - 75,000 $ 750 75,001 - 100,000 $1,100 100,001 - 200,000 $1,300 200,001 - 300,000 $3,100 300,001 - 400,000 $4,500 400,001 - 500,000 $5,750 Over 500,000 $6,500
36.4. PLAN EXAMINATION REVISIONS AND RESUBMITTALS. All proposed revisions and modifications which are made to construction documents that have previously been granted approval shall be submitted for review. Revisions submitted for review may be charged additional review fees in accordance with the associated project scope outlined below. Subsequent revisions beyond the first submitted for review may be charged additional fees at a rate of twice the initial fee. Square Feet Fee 0 - 5,000 $200, or the
minimum plan
review fee paid whichever is lesser. 5,001 - 10,000 $375 10,001 - 100,000 $450 100,001 - 400,000 $575 Over 400,000 $650 Fixtures Fee 11 – 25 $200 26 – 50 $300 51 – 100 $400 101 – 150 $500 Over 150 $600
37. PLAN EXAMINATION SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS OTHER THAN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS. a. The plan examination fee for a suppression system, other than a sprinkler system, shall be computed at 0.6% of the cost of construction. The minimum fee shall be $60; the maximum fee $5,500.
b. The fee for a priority plan review, which expedites completion of the plan review in less than the normal processing time after submission of required documents and fees, shall be computed at 200% of the fees specified in par. a.
38. PLAN EXAMINATION REJECTIONS. Plans that contain substantial errors or omissions may be rejected. A second submission and plan examination fee may be required for reexamination of a plan that has been rejected.
39. PLAN EXAMINATION, PETITION FOR STATE MODIFICATION. The fee for processing a petition for an appeal and variance to the Wisconsin department of safety and professional services shall be $200.
40. PLAN EXAMINATION, PLUMBING. a. Commercial Buildings, New Construction and Additions. The fees for plumbing plan examination apply regardless of the number of fixtures to be installed. Fees shall be computed on the basis of building square footage, as defined in s. 200-08-86.2, as follows: Square Feet Fee 3,000 or less $ 450 3,001 - 4,000 $ 600 4,001 - 5,000 $ 750 5,001 - 6,000 $ 825 6,001 - 7,500 $ 900 7,501 - 10,000 $1,050 10,001 - 15,000 $1,150 15,001 - 20,000 $1,200 20,001 - 30,000 $1,300 30,001 - 40,000 $1,750 40,001 - 50,000 $1,850 50,001 - 75,000 $2,400 Over 75,000 $2,750 plus $0.0090 per sq. ft.
over 75,000 sq. ft.
b. Alterations. b-1. The fees for plumbing plan examination relating to alteration or remodeling of buildings, computed on the basis of the number of plumbing fixtures and water-using appliances (e.g., water heater, dishwasher) to be installed, shall be as follows:
Number of Fixtures Fee 11 - 15 $ 350 16 - 25 $ 450 26 - 35 $ 600 36 - 50 $ 725 51 - 75 $1,000 76 - 100 $1,125 101 - 125 $1,250 126 - 150 $1,450 Over 150 $1,450 plus $225 for each additional 25 fixtures or fraction thereof
b-2. There shall be no plumbing plan examination for minor alterations consisting of fewer than 11 fixtures. However, plan examination shall be required when fewer than 11 fixtures are to be installed in conjunction with interceptors or garage catch basins; the fee for such examination shall be $150.
b-3. Multi-purpose Piping. Plumbing plan examination is required for multi-purpose piping systems in one- and 2-family dwelling units and manufactured housing regardless of the number of sprinkler heads. The fee for such examination shall be $150.
c. Parking Lots, Private Mains and Storm Sewers. The plan examination fee for each private main or storm sewer serving a new building, addition or parking lot shall be $250. The plan examination fee for storm sewers installed in conjunction with a stormwater management plan shall be $500.
d. Maximum Fee. The maximum fee for any plumbing plan examination shall be $8,400.
f. The fee for a priority plan review, which expedites completion of the plan review in less than the normal processing time when the plan is considered ready for review, shall be 225% of the fees specified in pars. a, b-1 to 3, c and d.
40.5. PLAN EXAMINATION, CODE CONSULTATION. a. The fee for code consultation regarding the Uniform Dwelling Code shall be $125 per hour or fraction thereof.
b. The fee for code consultation regarding the Wisconsin Enrolled Commercial Building Code or the Wisconsin Plumbing Code shall be $220 per hour or fraction thereof.
40.6. PLAN EXAMINATION, FLOOD PLAIN DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW. An additional development plan review fee of $300 shall be charged for new construction, additions and alterations of commercial buildings, structures and parking lots located in a flood plain.
41. PLAN EXAMINATION, SIGNS. The plan examination fee for the construction or alteration of all signs and billboards shall be 0.9% of the cost of signage. The minimum plan examination fee shall be $100.
41.3. PLAN EXAMINATION, SOLAR PV. The fee for the examination of commercial solar PV building plans shall be $300 per system.
41.5. PLAN EXAMINATION, STORM WATER. The fee for processing storm water plans, maps and other pertinent information shall be $150 per submittal.
42. PLAN EXAMINATION, STRUCTURAL PLANS. The fee for the examination of component submittals, structural plans for precast concrete, laminated wood, beams and other structural elements when submitted separately from the general building plans shall be $350 per plan.
42.5. PLUMBER OR PLUMBING BUSINESS REGISTRATION. The fee for registration of a master plumber or plumbing business pursuant to s. 225-2 shall be $100. This fee shall be paid at the time the applicant files the required performance and indemnity bonds.
43. PLUMBING. Plumbing repairs involving replacement of a single faucet or water closet ballcock not involving the extension or replacement of a water supply, waste or vent system can be made without permit providing the repairs do not conflict with any regulation of this code. Upon the issuance of a plumbing permit by the commissioner of city development and before the permit shall be in effect, the applicant shall pay the following fees:
a. For inspection, reinspection, test or retest of building sewer or water service piping extensions from main, curb or lot line: $100 per 100 feet or fraction thereof, if within the city limits; $150 per 100 feet or fraction thereof, if outside the city limits.
b. For inspection, reinspection, test or retest of gas piping and building drains, new or extensions of existing, $100 per 100 feet or fraction thereof.
c. For inspection, reinspection, test or retest of private interceptor main sewers 4" or larger in size: $100 per 100 feet or fraction thereof (for private interceptor main sewers 8" or larger, an inspection fee must also be paid to the department of public works infrastructure services division prior to the issuance of a plumbing permit).
d. For inspection, reinspection, test or retest of a private water main: $100 per 100 feet or fraction thereof.
e. Septic tank and disposal system, $350; holding tank, $250.
f. Inspection or reinspection for installation of a well or well pump: $100 each.
g. Abandonment of Sewer and Water Lateral, Well, Septic System or Holding Tank.
g-1. Inspection or reinspection for abandonment of each sewer and water lateral: $45 if within the city limits or $65 if outside the city limits, with minimum fees of $100 within the city limits and $125 outside the city limits.
g-2. Inspection or reinspection for abandonment of each well, septic system or holding tank: $100.
h. Plumbing survey of an existing building to be included with plumbing permit: $75.
i. Installation and connection of each plumbing fixture or appliance: $20. The minimum permit fee shall be $85. The minimum permit fee for the installation of one plumbing fixture in a one or 2-family building shall be $85.
j. Minimum fee for any inspection, reinspection, test or retest: $100.
k. See s. 200-33-33 for overtime fees.
L. Review of applications for modification under ch. SPS 382, Wis. Adm. Code: $100.
m. For the issuance of a 5-year well operation permit: $125.
n. For the renewal of a 5-year well operation permit: $125.
o. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each plumbing permit issued.
p. Counter Processing Fees.
p-1. There shall be a counter processing fee of $20 per application.
p-2. Effective January 1, 2009, there shall be a fee of $20 per application filed by an applicant not referenced in subd. 1 who files more than 100 applications in person or by mail at the development center.
43.5. POSTING. a. The fee for posting upon a premises any notice, order, emergency order, or placard under ss. 200-11-6, 200-12.5 or 218-4, shall be $60. The posting fee shall be assessed and collected as a special tax against the real estate upon which the notice, order, emergency order, or placard was posted and shall be a lien upon said real estate.
b. The fee for posting a placard under s. 200-11-6, or emergency order under s. 200-12.5, upon any single family premises shall be $120.
c. The fee for posting a placard under s. 200-11-6, or emergency order under s. 200-12.5, upon any 2-or 3-family premises shall be $240.
d. The fee for posting a placard under s. 200-11-6, or emergency order under s. 200-12.5, upon any premises with 4 or more residential units shall be $360.
e. The fee for posting a placard under s. 200-11-6, or emergency order under s. 200-12.5, upon any commercial building not containing residential units shall be $360.
f. The fee for posting a placard or emergency order shall be assessed and collected as a special tax against the real estate upon which the placard or emergency order is posted and shall be a lien upon the real estate.
g. Any premises that is issued more than one emergency order within 90 days shall be charged a posting fee double the fee set forth in s. 200-33-43.5-a to e for all subsequent emergency orders issued within 90 days.
44. PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS HANDLING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS. a. The permit fee for all flammable and combustible liquids piping systems which utilize pressure piping or a suction system shall be 1% of the cost of construction. The minimum permit fee shall be $50. All installations used for the storage of flammable and combustible liquids which utilize a pressure piping system or a suction system shall be inspected at least once every 3 years. The fee for each periodic inspection shall be $50.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
44.2. PROPERTY REGISTRATION FEE. a. The initial registration fee for a residential or commercial building, a condominium unit or a condominium association shall be $100.
b. There shall be a fee of $100 for filing a new application in the event of a change in ownership, and, unless excepted from the fee pursuant to s. 200-51.5-5-b, there shall be a fee of $100 for any other new or subsequent filing of an application required under s. 200-51.5.
c. There may be a fee of $100 for correcting any error or omission on an application filed with the department.
d. Owners, operators, condominium association operators and resident agents of condominium associations registered under s. 200-51.5 may request and the department shall issue written verification of the contents of the department’s registration file for their buildings, units, or associations (as the case may be).
e. Payment of any unpaid fees or charges shall be made prior to the acceptance of the application by the department.
44.3. PROPERTY REGISTRATION ENFORCEMENT FEE. A monthly fee of $75 may be charged for failure to comply with an order to register a property, unit or association as required by and in accordance with s. 200-51.5.
44.5. PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE COLLECTION BIN PROVIDER AND BIN PERMITS. a. Permits shall be issued for a period of one year beginning on October 1, and ending on the following September 30. Those publicly accessible collection bin provider and bin permits whose permits are due to expire April 30, 2009 shall be extended to expire on September 30, 2009.
b-1. The permit fee for a publicly accessible collection bin provider shall be $500.
b-2. The permit renewal fee for a publicly accessible collection bin provider shall be $500.
c-1. The permit fee for each publicly accessible collection bin shall be $100.
c-2. The permit renewal fee for each publicly accessible collection bin shall be $100.
d. There shall be an additional fee of $25 for filing a late renewal application for either permit.
e. The fee for retrieval of a publicly accessible collection bin from a designated holding location shall be $250 for each bin. (See s. 239-13.)
45. PUMPS, FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
a. The permit fee for the installation of flammable liquid pumps or dispensers on any premises shall be computed at $15 for each pump, dispenser or nozzle.
b. The permit fee for replacements shall be the same rate as for a new installation.
c. Minimum fee: $75.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
46. RAZING. a. The permit fee for the razing or demolishing of any building or structure shall be $55 plus $0.005 per cubic foot of the volume of the building.
b. The permit fee for interior demolition of any building or structure shall be computed at 2% of the cost of demolition. The minimum fee shall be $75.
c. If, as a result of noncompliance with an order to raze or rehabilitate a property, the city must take action to issue a contract to raze the property, the following contract administration charges shall be assessed before a rehabilitation permit is issued:
c-1. Evaluation of bids, letting contracts and notifying contractor: $250 plus 20% of parcel demolition bid.
c-2. If a parcel is razed on contract by the city, the cost of demolition plus $150 will be assessed against the real estate as a special charge.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued under par. a or b.
47. REGISTRATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY PENDING FORECLOSURE. a. The fee for registration of a residential property pending foreclosure, as required by s. 200-22.5-4 shall be $400.
b. If a completed registration form is not received by the commissioner within 5 working days of initiation of the foreclosure proceedings, or if the registration fee required in par. a is not received by the commissioner upon registration, there shall be an additional late fee of $75.
48. REINSPECTION FEE. a. To compensate for inspectional and administrative costs, a fee of $250 may be charged for any reinspection to determine compliance with an order to correct conditions of provisions of the code under the jurisdiction of the department of neighborhood services or assigned to the department, except no fee shall be charged for the reinspection when compliance is recorded. A fee of $500 may be charged for each subsequent reinspection. Reinspection fees shall be charged against the real estate upon which the reinspections were made, shall upon delinquency be a lien upon the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge for payment and settlement as provided in ch. 19 of the city charter.
b. To compensate for inspectional and administrative costs, a $75 fee may be charged for any inspection or reinspection when a contractor requests an inspection for permit related work and the work is not ready at the time of the requested inspection. Failure to pay additional reinspection fees after one notice may result in withholding future permits.
49. RENEWING OF PERMIT. a. The fee for renewing a permit, which has been revoked in accordance with s. 200-31 by the commissioner of neighborhood services or commissioner of city development, shall be 50% of the total original permit fees paid.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for renewing a permit.
49.2. REPEAT LITTER CHARGE. To compensate for inspectional, administrative and equipment costs, the commissioner may issue a $100 charge for the 3rd and each subsequent violation of s. 79-12 on any property in a 12-month period.
50. SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM.
a. The examination fee for each sewage disposal system permit shall be $100.
b. The examination fee shall not be refunded to the applicant irrespective of whether or not the permit for which application is made is granted or denied by the commissioner of health, his or her designated representative within the health department, or any other city official to whom the commissioner’s functions or duties have been delegated pursuant to a memorandum of understanding.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $10 for each sewage disposal system permit.
51. SIGNS. a. The permit fee for the construction and alteration of all outdoor signs shall be 1% of the cost of signage, with a minimum fee of $60.
b-1. The annual maintenance fee for projecting signs that project into the public right-of-way shall be $75.
b-2. The annual maintenance fee for a free standing sign that encroaches into the public right-of-way shall be $45.
c. The annual maintenance fee for off premises signs shall be computed as follows:
c-1. For off premises signs with a display area of less than 100 square feet in area: $100 for the first display area on a sign and $75 for each additional display area.
c-2. For off premises signs with a display area of 100 to 300 square feet in area: $120 for the first display area on a sign and $65 for each additional display area.
c-3. For off premises signs with a display area over 300 square feet in area: $150 for the first display area on a sign and $75 for each additional display area.
c-4. If a lot contains 2 or more off premises signs, the fee schedule for the largest sign on the lot shall apply.
d. Replacement of lost or destroyed sign plates: $10 per plate.
e. There shall be a processing fee of $10 for each permit issued.
51.5. SPECIAL FEES. The commissioner of neighborhood services or the commissioner of city development may establish special fees where the existing fee structure does not specifically cover the services to be provided by the department of neighborhood services or department of city development or the type of work being done. These special fees shall be based upon the direct and indirect costs of the services being provided by the department of neighborhood services or department of city development.
51.7. SPECIAL PRIVILEGE ENFORCEMENT FEE. a. General Fee. A monthly fee of $50 may be charged for failure to comply with an order issued under s. 245-12.
b. Dumpster in the Public Right-of-Way. In the case of a special privilege for the placement of one or more dumpsters in the public right-of-way, a monthly fee for failure to comply with an order issued under s. 245-12 may be charged as follows:
b-1. For the first month, $300.
b-2. For the second and subsequent months, $600 per month.
52. SPRINKLER, STANDPIPE AND SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS. a. Installation and Repairs. The permit fees for the installation of new suppression systems and all repairs, additions and alterations or removal of existing suppression systems shall be computed at the following rates:
a-1. Chemical suppression systems. 1.5% of the cost of the system; minimum fee $75.
a-2. Fire protection water supply piping, underground or exposed. Each 100 feet or fraction thereof: $65.
a-3. Hydrants. Each hydrant: $35; minimum fee: $75.
a-4. Fire hose standpipe systems. Hose connections (fire department first aid or combined): $12 each outlet; minimum fee: $75.
a-5. Fire pumps: $150 each.
a-6. Sprinkler heads.
a-6-a. 1-15 sprinkler heads: $110.
a-6-b. 16-100 sprinkler heads: $175.
a-6-c. For each additional 100 heads or fraction thereof above 100 heads: $75.
a-7. A reinspection fee for noncompliance of fire suppression permit work: $75.
b. Tests. Inspection for witnessing tests of new and existing suppression systems at the following rates:
b-1. Chemical suppression systems: $65 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-2. Deluge system trip test: $75 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-3. Dry valve trip test: $75 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-4. Fire pump test, each pump: $75 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-5. Hydrostatic test, one hour: $75.
b-6. Hydrostatic test, 2 hours: $130.
b-7. Dry system air test (24 hour test): $75.
b-8. Water supply sprinkler system flow test: $75 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-9. Standpipe system flow test: $75 per hour or fraction thereof.
b-10. Retests: same rate as original tests.
b-11. Reinspection fee: $75.
c. Periodic Inspections.
c-1. Chemical suppression: $75 each; minimum fee: $125.
c-2. Fire hose standpipe systems (fire department first aid or combined): $25 each outlet; minimum fee $100.
c-3. Sprinkler systems:
c-3-a. 0-200 heads: $125 minimum fee.
c-3-b. 201-500 heads: $125 for the first 200 heads, plus $50 per 100 heads, or fraction thereof, up to 500 heads.
c-3-c. 501-1,000 heads: $200 for the first 500 heads, plus $50 per 100 heads, or fraction thereof, up to 1,000 heads.
c-3-d. 1,001-5,000 heads: $350 for the first 1,000 heads, plus $50 per 100 heads, or fraction thereof, up to 5,000 heads.
c-3-e. Over 5,000 heads: $1,500 for the first 5,000 heads, plus $50 per 100 heads, or fraction thereof, over 5,000 heads.
c-4. Spray booths: $50 each; minimum fee: $100.
c-5. Water curtains: $50 each; minimum fee: $100.
c-6. Reinspection fee because of noncompliance on fire suppression system violations: $125.
c-7. Sprinkler and standpipe annual inspections.
c-7-a. Periodic inspection-hydrant, fee per hydrant: $50.
c-7-b. Periodic inspection-hydrant, minimum fee: $100.
d. There shall be a processing fee of $25 for each permit issued.
54. STATIONARY ENGINEER. Permits to operate as regulated under s. 223-9 shall be issued on an annual basis and shall be valid from January 1 until December 31.
a. The fee for the initial permit and renewals shall be $35. Failure to renew a permit within 30 days of expiration shall result in a lapse of the permit to operate.
b. Whenever a permit is allowed to lapse, the applicant shall pay a reinstatement fee of $50.
55. STREET-WALK BASEMENTS.
a. The permit fee for street-walk basements shall be computed at 1.6% of the cost of construction. The minimum fee shall be $50.
b. The fee for alterations shall be the same rate as a new installation.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
56. STREET-WALK OPENINGS.
a. The permit fee for all covered openings in street walks shall be computed at $5 per square foot of openings. The minimum fee shall be $50.
b. An annual inspection maintenance fee shall be assessed thereafter at $25 for each covered opening.
c. The minimum annual fee for any one premises shall be $40. This includes new and existing installations.
d. The fee for alterations shall be computed at the same rate as a new installation.
e. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
57. SUBTERRANEAN SPACE LEASES. a. Applications for subterranean space leases shall be accompanied by a fee of $200.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $10 for lease. (See Air and Subterranean Space lease fee.)
58. TANKS, LIQUID STORAGE.
a. The permit fee for the installation of tanks for the storage of any liquids regulated by this code, above or underground or in buildings or structures, shall be computed at $50 for each 1,000 gallons or fraction thereof of tank capacity. b. The minimum fee shall be $80 per tank.
c. The maximum fee shall be $240 per tank.
d. The fee for replacements shall be computed at the same rate as a new installation.
e. The permit fee for the removal or abandonment of tanks used for the storage of any liquids regulated by this code, whether above ground, underground or in buildings or structures, shall be $15 per 1,000 gallons of maximum tank capacity, with a minimum fee of $110. The permit fee for the removal or abandonment of underground home heating oil tanks in one- or 2-family dwellings shall be $100. These fees cover the first inspection and one reinspection. A fee equal to one-half the original permit fee may be assessed for each subsequent reinspection. The maximum fee shall be $290.
f. The permit fee for upgrading a tank or system shall be $25 per $1,000 of construction costs. The minimum permit fee shall be $75.
g. The permit fee for the installation of a stage II vapor recovery system shall be $250.
h. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each permit issued.
59. TANKS, NATURAL GAS.
a. The permit fee for the installation of tanks or holders for manufactured or natural gas shall be computed at $0.25 for each 100 cubic feet of maximum capacity of each tank.
b. The fee for replacements shall be computed at the same rate as a new installation.
c. Minimum fee: $80.
d. Maximum fee: $240.
e. The permit fee for tanks used for temporary heat (less than 90 days) shall be $50.
60. TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES. The permit fee for temporary buildings and structures, as permitted in ch. 239, but not including any seasonal market, temporary real estate sales office, temporary concrete/batch plant or live entertainment special event, as these terms are defined in s. 295-201, shall be $75 for 3 months.
60.5. TEMPORARY USES. The fee for a temporary use permit, as provided for in s. 295-305, shall be $75.
61. TENTS. a. The permit fee for the erection of any tent on any one site shall be $20 for each tent.
b. The minimum fee shall be $50.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each tent permit issued.
61.5. TITLE SEARCH. The fee for a written report on pending special charges and information on pending work orders in the department shall be $50 per address.
61.7. TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY SURCHARGE. There shall be a training and technology surcharge of 1.6% on each permit fee, plan examination fee, inspection fee, fee for service, and any other fee charged by the department of neighborhood services, with exceptions determined by the commissioner.
62. UNDERGROUND FIRE PROTECTION PIPING FOR FOAM LINES.
a. The permit fee for the installation of new piping and for additions and alterations to existing underground fire protection piping for foam lines shall be $50 for each 100 feet or fraction thereof.
b. The minimum fee shall be $60.
c. There shall be a processing fee of $10 for each permit issued.
64. VACANT BUILDING REGISTRATION CERTIFICATE. a. Each vacant building registration certificate shall be issued and shall be valid for 6 months from the date the certificate is issued.
b. There shall be no fee for the initial registration for each building.
c. There shall be a vacant building inspection renewal fee of $250 for each building.
d. Any building in violation of any of the provisions of s. 200-51.7 at the time of any 6-month inspection shall be charged a vacant building inspection renewal fee of $500.
e. Any building continuing to be in violation of any of the provisions of s. 200-51.7 at the time of any 6-month inspection shall be charged a vacant building inspection renewal fee in increasing increments of $250 at each renewal to a maximum of $1,000.
f. Vacant building inspection fees shall be charged against the real estate and shall be assessed and collected as a special charge. (See s. 200-51.7.)
g. A fee of $50 shall be imposed if the department is unable to gain access to the structure for the inspection pursuant to s. 200-51.7-7 at the scheduled time.
64.5. VARIANCES. The fee to petition the commissioner for a variance as provided in s. 200-16.5 shall be $150.
65. VARIANCES, STATE BUILDING CODE. a. The fee required to petition the commissioner for a variance shall be $1,000.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $20 for each petition issued.
66. WOOD STOVE OR PRE-FABRICATED FIREPLACES. a. The permit fee for the installation of wood stoves or prefabricated fireplaces shall be $50.
b. There shall be a processing fee of $10 for each permit issued.
67. ZONING, BOARD OF APPEALS. Appeals and applications for variances and special use approvals shall be subject to the following fee schedule. Fees shall not be refunded after a notice of appeal is filed except by appeal to the board. The state of Wisconsin and its political subdivisions shall not be required to pay filing fees.
a. Notice of appeal and application for review fee: $125. An applicant filing under this subsection shall pay a nonrefundable filing fee.
b. Dimensional variances: $450 per variance requested.
c. Use variances (per variance requested), based on lot area:
c-1. 0-10,000 square feet: $ 450.
c-2. 10,001-20,000 square feet: $ 750.
c-3. Over 20,000 square feet: $1,050.
d. Special uses (per special use requested) based on lot area:
d-1. 0-10,000 square feet: $ 400.
d-2. 10,001-20,000 square feet:$ 500.
d-3. Over 20,000 square feet: $ 600.
e. Name changes: $ 400.
f. Billboards: $650 per sign face.
g. On premises signs: roof signs, freestanding signs and projecting signs:
g-1. 0-50 square feet: $250.
g-2. 51-100 square feet: $350.
g-3. Over 100 square feet: $450.
h. Transmission towers: $950.
i. Application for an extension of time to comply with conditions imposed in a previous decision of the board: $400.
j. Appeal on order of the department: $400.
L. Request for a rehearing: $400 plus all applicable fees.
m. All other requests: $400.
n. Adjournment of hearing when the petitioner requests an adjournment after public notice of the hearing has been provided:
n-1. First occurrence: $150.
n-2. Second or subsequent occurrence: $300.
68. ZONING APPEALS, ORIGINAL APPLICATION REVIEW. The fee for review of a board of zoning appeals original application by department staff, when such review is required, shall be $50, except that no fee shall be required when the application pertains to a one- or 2-family dwelling.
69. ZONING, PLAN COMMISSION/ COMMON COUNCIL. a. Planned Development.
a-1. The fee for an application to establish a planned development shall be $2,500.
a-2. The fee for a planned development amendment application shall be $1,500.
a-3. The fee for an application for a minor modification to a planned development shall be $500.
b. Overlay Zone Plan Review.
b-1. The fee for plan review relating to new construction of a primary structure or to substantial improvements, including substantial alterations to an existing building or site, in a development incentive overlay zone or a site plan review overlay zone shall be $1,500.
b-2. The fee for plan review relating to any site work that is not a substantial improvement to a primary structure in a development incentive overlay zone or a site plan review overlay zone, or relating to a use requiring city plan commission approval that does not include new construction or a substantial improvement in a development incentive overlay zone, shall be $500.
c. Zoning Amendment. c-1. The fee for a zoning map amendment pursuant to s. 295-307, other than creation or amendment of a development incentive overlay zone or a site plan review overlay zone, shall be $1,500.
c-2. The fee for a zoning map amendment to create a development incentive overlay zone, site plan review overlay zone, master sign program overlay zone or neighborhood conservation overlay zone shall be $2,500. The fee for a zoning map amendment to amend an existing development incentive overlay zone or site plan review overlay zone shall be $1,500.
d. Overlay Zone-related Appeal. The fee for an application to appeal denial of a permit based on failure to meet development, performance or design standards of an overlay zone shall be $150.
e. Deviation from a Performance or Design Standard of an Overlay Zone. The application fee for a deviation from a performance or design standard of an overlay zone shall be $500.
f. All fees under this subsection are nonrefundable.
70. ZONING STATEMENT. The required fee for a signed statement as to current zoning shall be $100 plus $100 per hour for research.