§ 18-93. Building permit fees generally.

(a)

A building permit shall be required for all buildings, alterations or construction in excess of $500.00. Rates for permits shall be as established by resolution of the council.

(b)

The costs of building, alteration or construction for all residential buildings shall be determined in accordance with the Residential Cost Schedule, as compiled by Professional Code Inspections, Inc., 220 West State Street, Hastings, MI 49058.

(c)

The cost of building, alteration or construction for all nonresidential buildings shall be determined in accordance with the estimated building cost submitted by the applicant. However, should the submitted building cost figure appear to be unreasonable in the sole judgment of the building inspector, the cost shall be determined in accordance with the building valuation data report, representing current average square foot construction costs, compiled and published by BOCA, International.

(d)

Current copies of both the residential cost schedule and the building valuation data report shall be kept in the city clerk/treasurer's office for inspection by the public.

(e)

In addition to any costs for permits, a penalty of 100 percent of the permit cost shall be payable when work is commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit.

(Code 1970, § 3.401)