Mary A. Kacmarcik

Town of Waterford Supervisor


TOWNSHIP OF WATERFORD
RACINE COUNTY
STATE OF WISCONSIN
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 9.12(4) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE AS TO FEES

The Town Board of the Township of Waterford, at its regular and duly-noticed Town Board Meeting, does hereby amend Section 9.12(4) of the Municipal Code to read as follows:


(4). Schedule of Fees
A Minimum permit fee for all permits $50.00
B Residence - One & Two family and Attached garages $.28/sq. ft.
C Residences & Apartments, Three Family & over, Row Housing, Multiple Family Dwellings, Institutional $.28/sq. ft.
D Residences - Additions $ .28/sq. ft. or fraction thereof
E Local Business, Office Buildings or Additions thereto $ .26/sq. ft. or fraction thereof.
F Manufacturing or Industrial (Office Areas to be included under E) $.21 sq./ft. or fraction thereof
G Permit to start construction of footings and foundations $210.00 Multi-Family, Industrial & Commercial/ $160.00 One & Two Families
H Agriculture Buildings, Detached Garages and Accessory Buildings $.22/sq ft.
I All other buildings, structures, alterations & repairs where square footage cannot be calculated $9.00/$1,000.00 valuation
J Heating, Incinerator Units and Wood Burning Appliances $50.00/unit, up to & including 150,000 input BTU Units.Additional fee of $16.00/each 50,000 BTU or fraction thereof $750.00 maximum/unit
K Commercial/industrial Exhaust Hoods & Exhaust Systems $110.00/unit.
L Heating & Air Conditioning Distribution Systems $1.60/100 sq. ft. of conditioned area with a $50.00 minimum.
M Air Conditioning $50.00/unit up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU's. Additional fee of $16.00/each ton or 12,000 BTU or fraction thereof. $750.00 maximum/unit.
N Wrecking, Razing and Interior Demolition Fees may be waived at the discretion of the Building Inspector $50.00 minimum plus $.06/sq. ft.
O Moving buildings over public ways $175.00 plus $.06/sq. ft
P Re-inspection $50.00/inspection.
Q Plan Examination:
1. One & Two Family Residence $175.00.
2. Apartment, Three Family Residence, Housing, Multiple Family Buildings $225.00 plus $20.00/unit.
3. Commercial/Industrial Alterations & Additions $225.00
4. Additions to One & Two Family Dwellings $65.00
5. Alterations to One & Two Family Dwellings $40.00
6. Accessory Buildings, greater than 120 sq. ft $55.00
7. Decks, Swimming Pools $35.00
8. Heating plans, lighting and energy calculations to heating plans submitted separately $60.00 each
9. Priority Plan Review - At the discretion of the Building Inspector and depending upon workload of the Department, two (2) business day priority plan review may be provided at double the regular rate for plan review fees. Certified municipalities may also charge double the regular State plan review fees in addition to those listed above. Priority plan review shall not apply to submittals requiring review and/or approval by other governing agencies of the municipality.
10. Resubmission of previously approved plans $50.00
R Special Inspections & Reports $150.00
S Wisconsin Uniform Building Permit Seal State Charge plus $10.00
NOTE 1:Permits may be obtained individually or on one form in the categories of construction, heating, ventilation & air conditioning, electrical & plumbing. NOTE 2: An additional fee for plan review may be assessed at the time of application for renewal of the permit. See Section 30.06(3).
T Occupancy Permits: Residential $45.00/unit, addition, alteration or accessory building over 120 sq. ft.
Office, Commercial & Industrial $160.00
Temporary Occupancy Permits (6 mo. or less) $80.00
U Pools - In Ground/Above Ground/Spa@ $9.00/$1,000.00 valuation $55.00 minimum
V Decks & Sheds $50.00
X Erosion Control Fees:
1. One & Two Family Lots $130.00/Lot
2. Multi-Family Units $160.00/Bldg. plus $5/$1,000.00 sq. ft. of disturbed lot area with a $2,000.00 maximum
3. Commercial Lots $160.00/Bldg. plus $5/$1,000.00 sq. ft. of disturbed lot area with a $2,000.00 maximum
4. Industrial Lots $160.00/Bldg. Plus $5/$1,000.00 sq. ft. of disturbed lot area with a $2,000.00 maximum.
5. Institutional Lots $160.00/Bldg. plus $5/$1,000.00 sq. ft. of disturbed lot area with a $2,000.00 maximum.
6. Other $50.00 minimum
Y Re-roofing, residing & trim:
1. Residential $40.00
2. Commercial $9.00/$1,000.00 valuation with a $250.00 maximum/building
Other fees charged to the Municipality from other government entities for reviewing plans or permits. Fees charged are required to be paid at the time of application. Fees charged are required to be paid at the time of application. Fees charged are at cost.


Z TRIPLE FEES: UPON FAILURE TO OBTAIN A PERMIT BEFORE WORK ON A BUILDING HAS BEEN STARTED, EXCEPT IN EMERGENCY CASES, THE TOTAL FEE SHALL BE TRIPLED THE FEES CHARGED. (1)Failure to call for required inspections (2)Work not ready at time of scheduled inspection $50.00$100.00
AA Electrical for new construction $.05/sq. ft. plus $50.00 base fee
BB Plumbing for new construction $.05/sq. ft. plus $50.00 base fee
CC Hvac for new construction $.05/sq.ft. plus $50.00 base fee
NOTE: The State fee schedule for commercial buildings COMM 50-64 projects may be charged in lieu of or in addition to this fee schedule at the Municipality's discretion.
NOTE: Gross square footage calculations are based on exterior dimensions, including garage and each finished floor level. Unfinished basements or thereof are not included.
NOTE: All fee categories shall be rounded up to the next full dollar amount.


ELECTRICAL PERMITSOutlets, switches and receptacles .50 ea.
Light Fixtures .40 ea.
Fluorescent lamps .25 ea
Arc, mercury, sodium, post lights 2.00 ea.
Electric range 5.00 ea
Electric Water heater 4.00 ea.
Electric Water pump 4.00 ea.
Electric clothes dryer 4.00 ea.
Garbage disposal, trash compactor 4.00 ea.
Dishwasher 4.00 ea.
Sump pumps 2.00 ea.
Gas burner, oil burner 5.00 ea.
Electric heating units 2.00 ea.
Electric heat pumps and furnaces .50/KW
Refrigerating, air conditioning equipment - 25/hp 5.00 min.
Audio, signal, communication devices .25 ea.
Temporary service and servicechange inspection 15.00 ea.
Services
0-100 amps 10.00 ea.
101-400 amps 15.00 ea.
401-1000 amps 20.00 ea.
Feeders #6 and larger 5.00 ea.
Power receptacles 230-480 volts 20-60 amps 4.00 ea.
Dimmers l.00 ea.
Signs:
Incandescent .10/socket 10.00 Min
Fluorescent or gas tube .40/transformer 4.00 Min
Motors over l/4 HP .30/HP
Generators, transformers .30/KW
X-ray machines, motion picture machines, fuel pumps 8.00 ea.
Wireways, busway, underfloor raceway .20 ft.
Swimming pool wiring:
Inground 30.00 ea.
Above ground 20.00 ea.
Reinspections 50.00 ea.
Minimum fee 50.00 ea.

Plan Review for All Work Performed by Homeowner 15.00 ea.
Furnace $50.00/unit, up to and including 150,000btu units, Additional fee of $16.00 for each 50,000 BTUs. A/C $50.00/unit, up to 36,000 but, additional fee of $16.00 for each ton or 12,000 BTUs. Distribution systems $1.50 per 100sq.ft. of vented area.


PLUMBING PERMITSEach plumbing fixture or waterconnected appliance 5.50 ea.
Future sewer or natural sewer drain 20.00 ea.
Wells 25.00 ea.
Pumps 25.00 ea.
Swimming pools (above and below ground) 30.00 ea.
Water softener 20.00 ea.


Preparation or mailing of forms 10.00 ea.Any other permits not specificallycovered above 50.00
Inspections by Building, Electricalor Plumbing Inspector 50.00
Re-inspections by Building,Electrical or Plumbing Inspector 50.00
Special inspections by Building,Electrical or Plumbing Inspectors 50.00
Any other inspections 50.00PASSED AND ADOPTED this13th day of June, 2005, to take effect upon posting/publication as required by law.

ROBERT E. LANGMESSER
Town Chairman


TINA MAYER
Town Clerk

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