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Home My WebLink About20-211RESOLUTION NO. 20-211 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 13-196 BY PROVIDING FOR REDUCED BUILDING PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO COVER THE COST OF TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES IN THE BUILDING DIVISION IN ORDER TO RESPOND TO THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THE COVID-19 PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AND PROVIDING A SUNSET PROVISION WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: WHEREAS, Section 163.3201, Florida Statutes, provides for the adoption and enforcement of regulations on development activities based upon the Comprehensive Plan for St. Lucie County. WHEREAS, Section 125.01, Florida Statutes, and the St. Lucie County Land Development Code authorize this Board to establish a schedule of fees in order to cover the costs of technical and administrative activities required pursuant to the St. Lucie County Land Development Code. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners amended the schedule of fees for building permit activities in 2006 pursuant to Resolution No. 06-171. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners last amended the schedule of fees for building permit activities in 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 13-096. WHEREAS, it is appropriate to modify the County's fee to properly reflect the cost of providing certain County services. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined it is appropriate to temporarily modify the County's schedule of fees, including a 15% reduction, in order to respond to the economic impact of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; and WHEREAS, the temporary modification of the County's schedule of fees will sunset within 365 days from the date of this approval. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners for St. Lucie County, Florida: 1. The Schedule of Fees attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit "A" is hereby adopted. 2. This Resolution shall take effect October 1, 2020: 3. This Resolution shall sunset on 365 days from the date of adoption of October 1, 2020 and the fees shall revert to the previous schedule approved by Resolution No. 13-096 unless the Board takes action to extend this Resolution. JOSEPH E. SMITH, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT SAINT LUCIE COUNTY FILE # 4759572 10101/2020 09:04:37 AM RESO OR BOOK 4482 PAGE 997 - 1004 Doc Type: RECORDING: $69.50 After motion and second, the vote on this resolution was as follows: Chair Cathy Townsend AYE Vice Chair Chris Dzadovsky AYE Commissioner Linda Bartz AYE Commissioner Sean Mitchell ABSENT Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15th day of September 2020, BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNE S: BY: County Attor y Building Permit Fees EXHIBIT A October 1, 2013 REVISED FOR COVID ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% ST. LUCIE COUNTY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING & CODE REGULATION DIVISION Effective January 1, 2014 Resolution # 13-196 BUILDING PERMIT FEES GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION: Construction Permit Fees shall be on valuation per square foot basis. New construction projects may include the normal trade permits in one encompassing permit fee according to the following schedule: Where work for which a permit is required is started prior to obtaining said permit, the fees herein specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed herein. 2. Unless otherwise stated, a Building Permit Fee is based on the multiplying the value of the building or addition by the multiplier set by resolution by the Board of County Commissioners. Such value shall be determined by using the most recent Building Valuation Data as compiled by the International Code Council (ICC). Fee is based on multiplying the value of the work authorized by the permit by .0070*. The value is determined by the Building Code Administrator. The multiplier may be evaluated at the beginning of each fiscal year to determine any modifications for approval by the Board of County Commission. Fee includes a certificate of completion or occupancy as applicable. AUTOMATED BUILDING PERMIT FEE: All building permits, zoning compliance certificates or other permits issued or authorized by the Planning & Development Services, Building & Code Regulation Division shall be subject to a five dollar ($5) administrative charge for the , purpose of providing funding for future updates, improvement if necessary, replacement of the County's Automated Building Permit Software and Related Computer Programs and Information Management system (BIMS). All funds collected shall be deposited into a separate trust account and may not be used to fund or support any other computer software or hardware acquisitions that are not related to the review, processing or issuance of building permits, zoning compliance certificates or similarly issued permits or authorization. ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% Page 1 of 6 REVISED FOR COVID Residential Fast Track Notes Permits Demolition Residential Doors& Windows and overhead garage doors Electrical Fence Gas Generator, Residential Hot water heater chg-out/ gas or electric House Moving _ HVAC New System w/electrical First time install HVAC equipment change out _ Locational Permit AG exempt Plumbing above -ground w/electric Residential pool /spa sub Re -Roof shingle over shingle Roofs - All other types of roofs stems Shed Siding - Solar Hot Water Heater System Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Storm Shutters Less than 144 sf. Home or cool ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% Fee 100.00 100.00 100.00 125.00 75.00 100.00 75.00 125.00 -1-00.00- 75.00 100.00 Min 125.00 + ins 75.00 100:00 --__ 75.00 75.00 100.00 Page 2 of 6 REVISED FOR COVID Commercial Permit Types Plan Review Required Commercial permits are value based for determination of fee unless noted. Aluminum Carport Aluminum Site -Built Shed Aluminum Screen Room Concrete Slab / Dri\ Residential Pools/SI Commercial Pool/SI Siding Pool/Spa Enclosure (commercial or res) Generator, Commercial DCA Shed with & without electrical sub - over 144 square feet Carport, on an existing slab Carport w/ new slab Storm Shutters, Commercial Notes on existing slab on new slab On existing slab On new slab addn. inspections may apply In -Ground Fee If fee not listed then value k --- A l zo.uu 175.00 Min. 100.00 + insp. 125.00 175.00 125.00 475.00 Value Based Value Based 175.00 Value Based 150.00 125.00 200.00 Value Based Solar Hot Water Heater System home or pool Value Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system Boat Lift with electrical sub Sea Wall Fence, Commercial Dock (without electric) HVAC/Mechanical Permit News stem w/electrical ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% Value Based 150.00 Value Based Value Based 150.00 Page 3 of 6 REVISED FOR COVID October 1, 2013 Screen Room change to glass 175.00 on an existing concrete slab on an existing slab 125.00 Glass Room / Sunroom Deck (wood) Raised Patio - wood 150.00 on a new slab 175.00 125.00 250.00 Pole Barn (non -AG Exempt) Demolition, Commercial Min. $125 Value Based Low Voltage Alarms 75.00 250.00 Mobile Home Single -wide, Modular/Installation unit, Park Model each addn. manufactured module 100.00 Foundation 125.00 125.00 Addn. canopy signs under same permit 75.00 SIGNS Canopy Sign Plastic face change (no Non electric / no I increase in size) engineering No Permit Required Wall sign Non electric 100.00 With electric (electric permit separate) 150.00 Addn. signs under same permit w/ electric or w/o electric 75.00 All Commercial and Miscellaneous Trade permits including but not limited to plumbing, _ mechanical, electrical, gas, remodeling, etc., not addressed in fee schedule shall be value based as follows: $150.00 for the first $ 2500.00 plus 1 % of the amount in excess of $ 2500.00. ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% Page 4 of 6 REVISED FOR COVID I Plans Examination Valuations Notes j Fee Plan Review fees for commercial and misc. permits are value based as follows: up to $ 2,500.00 valuation 75.00 $ 2,501.00 up to $ 50,000.00 valuation _ $ 50,001.00 up to $ 100,000.00 valuation and r every $ 50,000.00 of value Plan Examination Fee 100.00 150.00 75.00 A Plan Review Fee shall be paid concurrently with the submittal of the permit application in accordance with Florida Building Code. All plans examination fees are NON- REFUNDABLE unless there was no review performed by staff. Minimum Plan Review Fee is $75.00. Permit Type Fee Residential Plan Review & Permit Fees are based upon one & two family dwellings. All permits include 1 inspection trip. If required, each additional inspection/trip is $75.00 each 1 Single Family Residence Contractor 250.00 Two Familv Residence Residential Pool Residential or Commercial Pool/Soa Enclosure Plan Revisions Owner/Builder 1 350.00 500.00 450.00 175.00 I Each revision 75.00 addn. fee per page 25.00 Each review up to 3 times for same item 75.00 unaddressed >4 for same item unaddressed Mobile Home Modular Homes & Modular Offices ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% 4xoriginal rev. fee 200.00 200.00 Page 5 of 6 uiiiri FeesREVISED FOR COVID RE -INSPECTION FEES During an inspection of a structure, if it is determined the work does not meet code, a re - inspection fee may be charged. The Fee for the re -inspection shall be as follows: Fee 1 st re -inspection 2nd re -inspection 3rd re -inspection Any re-inspectior Story Work Order over the 3rd ZONING FEES Application Type Nonconforming Lot of Rec Flood Zone Verification Letter Finished Floor Elevation Waiver Zoning Verification Administrative Variance Lien or Violation Search Buildable Lot Special Event Permit (Banners, pennants, and flags) Special Event Permit with Temporary Tent Lot Split — Residential or Commercial Home Occupation Zoninq Compliance 75.00 100.00 150.00 150.00 100.00 Notes Fee 200.00 25.00 50.00 25.00 75.00 Min. Y2 hour charge Per hour 20.00 50.00 30.00 ALL FEES REDUCED BY 15% 50.00 250.00 30.00 70.00 Page 6 of 6