HomeMy WebLinkAboutCurrent Codes, DPW and Planning Fee SchedulesTown of Ithaca Code Enforcement/ Engineering/Public Works Fees
EFFECTIVE October 1, 2024
BUILDING PERMIT:(includes demolition)ELECTRICAL ONLY PERMIT
(projects other than the installation of heating units) Residential:
Value of Improvement Fee Application fee $150, includes 3 site inspections.
$0-$10,000.99 100.00$ Additional inspections and in-office time, $35 per ½ hour.
$10,001- $20,000.99 $200.00 Commercial:
$20,001 - $100,000.99 $400.00 Application fee $200, includes vehicle mounted
$100,001 - $350,000.99 $1,800.00 generators. Includes 4 inspections. Additional Inspection
$350,001 - $750,000.99 $2,816.00 and in-office time, $35 per ½ hour
$750,001 - $1,000,000.99 $3,840.00 Portable generator $50 for 1 visit, $70 per hour thereafter.
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000.99 $6,400.00 TENT PERMIT $100 Tent w/ generator $125.00
$2,500,001 - $4,999,999.99 $8,320.00 SIGN/ART MURAL PERMIT $100 or electric
Over $5,000,000.00 $2 per $1,000 value of improvement INSTALLTION OF HEATING &/or COOLING UNIT
There is not a separate electrical permit fee Heating Unit Size Fee FIREWORKS
for electrical work being done with a building permit Up to 1,000,000 BTU $200.00 Value of Display Fee
FLOOD PLAIN PERMIT $100 Over 1,000,000 BTU $300.00 $1 - $50,000 $300.00
Operating permit/ Fire Safety Insp. Over $50,000 $500.00
Type of Building/Use BEFORE/AFTER NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS & HOLIDAY INSPECTIONS (with prior approval )
Mobile Home Park $200.00 annually Before/After- $150 an hr./2 hr min followed by 1/2 hr increments
Multiple dwelling, 3 to 5 units $190.00/building Holiday- $200 an hr./2 hr. min followed by 1/2 hr. increments
Multiple dwelling, 6 to 10 units $240.00/building Operating permit/ Fire Safety Insp.
Multiple dwelling, 11 or more units $290.00/building Operating permit/ Fire Safety Insp. from state/ approved agencies $60
Non-Residential use $190.00/building Multiple residences/multi family dwellings where multiple
Residential use $190/building single family or two family homes are one site $130.00/ building
Rental Registry $ 150.00/building Engineering Fees:
Short-Term Rentals $275/Unit External Plumbing Permit - New $400 Add. Insp. $150
Welding and other hot work $60.00 Modification or/ extension of external plumbing permit $150
Sugar house alternative $150.00 Stormwater Review Fee (SPDES Permit): $600
Open Burning, recreation fires $60.00 Water and Sewer Availability Determination Request Fee:$65
Open flames $60.00 Excavation/Fill Permit $100.00; additional fees apply if Zoning Board of
Mobile food vehicle $150.00 Appeals and/or Planning Board approval is necessary.
Returning mobile food vehicle $60.00
(2021 there is no longer a separate fee for the Fire Safety inspection)
WORKING WITHOUT A BUILDING PERMIT FINE
The fees set forth shall be doubled if work is commenced prior to the issuance of a necessary permit
or if work exceeds work permitted by an issued building or foundation permit.
OPERATING WITHOUT A OPERATING PERMIT OR A FIRE SAFTEY INSPECTION FINE
The fees set fourth shall be equal to the number of years an operating permit or fire safety inspection should have been issued for.
(i.e.: operating permit for an assembly occupancy is operating without an operating permit for 3 years = $200 per year x 3 = $600 operating permit cost).
BUILDING PERMIT EXTENSION
The first extension shall be the greater of $50.00 or 50% of the building permit fee. Subsequent extensions
shall be equal to the original building permit fee.
FOUNDATION WORK ONLY
The greater of $100.00 or 50% of the fee for the building permit, calculated on the estimated full value of the entire building.
(Non- refundable and is not credited towards building permit fee.)
ZONING ONLY $60
LIMITED HISTORIC PERMIT $120
COMMERICAL TRUSS INSPECTION $50
LETTER OF COMPLIANCE $75 per letter (per building)
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS APPLICATION
Area, Sign, and Sprinkler Variances and Special Approvals -- $150 and Use Variance -- $250;
$30.00 additional meeting; $50.00 additional public hearing.
TEMPORARY CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Single family or Two Family: the greater of $100.00 or 25% of the building permit fee.
All other building use types: the greater of $100 or 50% of the building permit fee
MULTI YEAR BUILDING PERMITS
2 year building permit fee: building permit fee x1.50 = total fee; 3 year building permit: building permit fee x 2= total fee
PERSONAL WIRELESS SERVICE FACILITY
Personal Wireless Service Facility (PWSF) Permit $775.00
Eligible Facilities Request $550.00 per Deployment
Renewal of a Personal Wireless Service Facility Permit $225.00 (maximum successive two (2) year terms)
Minimum Initial Escrow Deposit $3,000.00
Public Works Department Fees
Right of Way Permit: $250 (3 insp.)add. Inps. $50 per insp.)Park Rental: 6-49 persons $25 Additional $200 deposits
$1000 deposit 50-100 persons $50 Additional $200 deposits
Driveway Culvert Permit :$150 Plus additional material cost 100 + persons $100 Additional $200 deposits
Temp Road Closure (deposit):$50 $200 deposit
Revised 03/07/11, 08/08/11, 10/17/11, 03/12, 12/14, 12/15/15, 4/19/16, 5/22/17, 6/20/17, 2/21/19, 1/1/21, 3/21/22, 7/10/23 ,5/22/24
FINAL 3/8/2016
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEE SCHEDULE
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
TYPE OF REVIEW APPLICATION FEE (non-refundable)
Fee Amount Due
Subdivision Review:
Sketch Plat:
1-10 new lots *
(without new roads or public utilities) $125.00
All Others * $125.00 plus $5 / lot
Preliminary Plat:
1-10 new lots *
(without new roads or public utilities) $125.00 plus $25 / lot
All Others * $125.00 plus $50 / lot
Final Plat: 50% of Preliminary Plat Fee
Plats/Re-plats whose sole purpose is to dedicate land for public use - no charge
Lot Line Modification
(Administrative Review) $75.00
Site Plan Review:
Sketch Plan: $125.00
Preliminary Plan:
Estimated Project Cost:
$1 - $50,000.99 $250.00
$50,001 - $100,000.99 $350.00
$100,001 - $250,000.99 $400.00
$250,001 - $500,000.99 $500.00
$500,001 - $1,000,000.99 $750.00
$1,000,001 - $2,500,000.99 $1,000.00
$2,500,001 - $5,000,000.99 $1,500.00
$5,000,001 - $10,000,000.99 $2,000.00
$10,000,001 - $20,000,000.99 $2,500.00
Over $20,000,000.99 $3,000.00
Projects With Interior Work Only $200.00
Final Plan 50% of Preliminary Site Plan Fee
Rezoning:
Planned Development Zone
(PDZ)**:
$350 plus initial escrow fee of $2500 and any
associated site plan and/or subdivision fees
PDZ Amendment: $200
Rezoning other than PDZ: $350
Special Permit: $100.00 (if not with site plan application)
Additional Meeting Fees:
Agenda Processing $30.00
Public Hearing Processing $50.00
Please consult Local Law No. 3, 2016,
for a complete explanation of
application fees.
Fees Paid:
Receipt #:
Check #:
NOTES: * Number of new lots is the number that would exist after subdivision.
**PDZ = Planned Development Zone: a zone that was created to allow flexibility of uses on a property. Each PDZ is
unique and contains an individualized list of permitted uses specific to that PDZ. See Town Code, Chapter 271 to
review the existing PDZ’s in the Town of Ithaca.
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