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Home My WebLink About24-053RESOLUTION NO. 2024-53 A RESOLUTION REVOKING RESOLUTION NO. 13-196 BY PROVIDING FOR A 25% REDUCTION IN BUILDING PERMIT FEES ASSOCIATED WITH PRIVATE PROVIDER SERVICES TO CONDUCT BUILDING PLAN REVIEW AND/OR INSPECTION SERVICES, COMPLYING WITH SECTION 552.791, FLORIDA STATUTES, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 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 amended the schedule of fees for building permit activities in 2013 pursuant to Resolution No. 13-096; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners temporarily reduced the schedule of fees for building permit activities by 15% in September of 2020, with an automatic sunset provision after a period of one (1) year, due to the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency pursuant to Resolution No. 20-211; WHEREAS, on March 22, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved reducing the schedule of fees for building permit activities by 25% for building plan review and inspection services for applicants who utilize Private Provider Services pursuant to Resolution No. 2024-53; however, Exhibit A attached to the resolution was incorrect, and therefore, the Board re- approved Resolution No.2024-53 with the correct Exhibit on April 2, 2024. WHEREAS, it is appropriate to modify the County's fee schedule to properly reflect the cost of providing certain County building division services; and WHEREAS, Section 553.791, Florida Statutes, requires the local jurisdiction must reduce the permit fee by the amount of cost savings realized by the local enforcement agency for not having to perform such services; WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has determined it is appropriate to amend the schedule of fees to establish a 25% reduction in fees for building plan review and inspection services for applicants who utilize Private Provider Services. 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 on the date of adoption. 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 Larry Leet AYE Commissioner Jamie Fowler AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 2nd day of April, 2024. ATTEST: �A GOMMIgs�O y Deputy Clerk O® v' k `GC�F COUN'N �� BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA B*,," --,L ):m -A 24,e,3�2 Chair 0 APPROVED AS TO FORM AND COF BY: 1),1111dirig Pel Iuil 1`1�cs April 2, 2024 EXHIBIT A ST. LUCIE COUNTY BUILDING & CODE REGULATION DIVISION Effective April 2, 2024 Resolution 2024-53 BUILDING PERMIT FEES GENERAL BUILDING PERMIT VALUATION: Construction Permit Fees shall be on a valuation per square foot basis. New construction projects may include the normal trade permits in one encompassing permit fee according to the following schedule: 1. Where work for which a permit is required is started before 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 multiplying the value of the building or addition by the multiplier set by resolution by the Board ofCounty Commissioners. Such value shall be determined by using the most recentBuilding Valuation Data 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 beevaluated 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. Page 1 of 7 Building Permit Fees April 2, 2024 Residential Fast Track Permits Notes Fee Private Provider It does not include trust, Reduce fee by 25% surcharges, or BIMs Demolition Residential 125.00 Doors& Windows and overhead garage doors 100.00 Electrical 100.00 Fence 100.00 Gas 100.00 Generator, Residential 125.00 Hot water heater chg-out/ gas or electric 75.00 House Moving 75.00 HVAC New System w/electrical First time install 100.00 HVAC equipment change out 75.00 Locational Permit AG exempt 125.00 Plumbing 100.00 Residential pool /spa above-grosub und w/electric 75.00 Re -Roof shingle over shingle 100 Roofs - All other types of roof systems Min 125.00 + insp Shed Less than 144 sf. 75.00 Siding 100.00 Solar Water Heater System Home or pool 75.00 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System 75.00 Storm Shutters 100.00 Page 2 of 7 I111ildIII;; I'erniit I"(�r� April 2, ">O21,I Commercial Permit Types Plan Review Required Notes Fee Commercial permits are value based for determinationof fee unless noted. If fee not listed, then value based Private Provider It does not include trust, Reduce fee by 25% surcharges or BIMs Aluminum Carport on existing slab 125.00 on new slab 175.00 Aluminum Site -Built Shed Min. 100.00 + insp. Aluminum Screen Room On existing slab On new slab 125.00 175.00 Concrete Slab / Driveway addn. inspections may apply 125.00 Residential Pools/Spa In -Ground 475.00 Commercial Pool/Spa Value Based Siding Value Based Pool/Spa Enclosure (commercial or res 175.00 Generator, Commercial Value Based DCA Shed with & without electrical sub - over 144 square feet 150.00 Carport, on an existing slab 125.00 Carport w/ new slab 200.00 Storm Shutters, Commercial Value Based Solar Hot Water Heater System home or pool Value Based Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system Value Based Boat Lift with electrical sub 150.00 Sea Wall Value Based Fence, Commercial Value Based Page 3 of 7 HIIII(IIII Permit April 2, 2024 Dock (without electric) 150.00 HVAC/Mechanical Permit New system w/electrical Value Based Screen Room change to glass 175.00 on an existing concrete slab 125.00 Glass Room / Sunroom on an existing slab 150.00 on a new slab 175.00 Deck (wood) Raised Patio wood 125.00 Pole Barn (non -AG Exempt) 250.00 Demolition, Commercial Min. $125 Value Based Low Voltage Alarms 75.00 Single -wide, Mobile Home Modular/Installation unit, 250.00 Park Model each addn. manufactured module 100.00 Foundation 125.00 SIGNS 125.00 Canopy Sign Addn. canopy signs under same permit 75.00 Plastic face change (no Nonelectric / no No Permit increase in size) engineering Required Wall sign Nonelectric 100.00 With electric (electric permit separate) 150.00 Addn. signs under same permit w/ electric or w/o 75.00 electric 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 $2,500.00. Private Provider — reduce fee by 25% doesn't apply to surcharge, trust or BIMs. Page 4 of 7 I�uil�Iu�r� f'C`rn1iT I�t�c�ti' April 202,1 Plans Examination Valuations Notes 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 100.00 $ 50,001.00 up to $ 100,000.00 valuation and 150.00 per every $ 50,000.00 of value 75.00 Private Provider Does not apply to Reduce fee by 25% surcharge, trust or BIMs Plan Examination Fee 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 NOW REFUNDABLE unless there was no review performed by staff. Minimum Plan Review Fee is $75.00. Private Provider — a 25% reduction of fee, does not include surcharge, trust or BIMs. 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. Private Provider — reduce fee by 25%, doesn't include surcharge, trust or BIMS Fees. Single Family Residence Contractor 250.00 Owner/Builder 350.00 Two Family Residence 500.00 Residential Pools/Spas 450.00 Residential or Commercial Pool/Spa Enclosure 175.00 Plan Revisions Each revision 75.00 addn. fee per page 25.00 Each review up to 3 times for same item 75.00 Page 5 of 7 1hiildi1w,, Pei iuit April 2, 2024 unaddressed >4 for same item unaddressed 4x original rev. fee Mobile Home 200.00 Modular Homes & Modular Offices 200.00 RE -INSPECTION FEES During an inspection of a structure, if it is determined the work does not meet code, a reinspection fee may be charged. Private Provider— reduce fee by 25%, doesn't include surcharge, trust or BIMs The Fee for the re -inspection shall be as follows: Fee 1st re -inspection 75.00 2nd re -inspection 100.00 3rd re -inspection 150.00 Any re -inspection over the 3rd 150.00 Stop Work Order 100.00 ZONING FEES Application Type Notes Fee Nonconforming Lot of Rec 200.00 Flood Zone Verification Letter 25.00 Finished Floor Elevation Waiver 50.00 Zoning Verification 25.00 Administrative Variance 75.00 Lien or Violation Search Per hour Min. 1/2 hour charge 20.00 Buildable Lot 50.00 Page 6 of 7 Building Permit Fees April 2, 2024 Special Event Permit (Banners, pennants, and flags) 30.00 Special Event Permit with Temporary Tent 50.00 Lot Split — Residential or Commercial 250.00 Home Occupation 30.00 Zoning Compliance 70.00 Fee Schedule Amended: Resolution #06-171, #13-196, #20-2011 (Sunset), #2024-53 Page 7 of 7