Ordinance 07-1854 ®~~1AIiiCE 07~-1~5~
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY (iF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA,
RELATING TO THE BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE;
AMENDING THE LONGWOOD CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES
CHAPTER 18 ARTICLE II TO IN~CI~UDE A NEW SECTION 18-31
ENTITLED "SINGLE PERMIT F~;E SYSTEM",ANEW SECTION
18-32 :ENTITLED "BUILDING 1?ERMIT FEES"; REPEALING
SECTION 18-2 ENTITLED "DEV~;LOPMENT ASSISTANCE FEES
FOR ROADS, DRAINAGE, POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION,
AND PARKS AND RECREATIOI! FACILITIES; REPEALING
APPENDIX B "BUILDING I'EI7;MIT FEE SCHEDULE" AND
"SCHEDULE OF DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE FEES FOR
PUBLIC SERVICES"; REPEALIl~1G~ SECTION 18-5 ENTITLED
"BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE"; AMENDING SECTION
18-121 ENTITLED "ADOPTION Ole STANDARD AMUSEMENT
DEVICE CODE"; PROVII)IPTG FOR CONFLICTS,
SEVEI.ABILITY AND AN EFFEC'CI`JE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 18 of the Longwood City Code provides for certain Building
Pen~ut Fees, Development Assistance Fees, and 13uildin~ Regulations; a,id
WHEREAS, Longwood City Code Appendix L-~: "Fee Schedule" establishes a schedule
o:f fees for building permit applications, operation~il ;activities of the Building Division, and
Development Assistance Fees; and
WHEREAS, A single permit fee system reduces paperwork and staff time required to
generate multiple subcontractor penilits and simplifies tl.ie fee calculation process; and
WHEREAS, rising construction costs and inflation have rendered the existing permit fee
valuation and calculation system no longer sufficieirt to address the costs of operating the
Building Division;
NOW THEREFORE, BE I'T ENACTED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF LONGWOOD, FLORIDA;
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SECTI®N I: Longwood City Code Chapter 18 Article II be repealed in its entirety, and
replaced with a new Article II entitled "Building Permits" to read as follows:
Article Ig: Building Permits
Sec. 18-31 Single Permit Fee System
Where a master permit is required, all subcontractor(sl shall be listed on the master permit
application and proof of subcoiitractor(s~~eiieral liability insurance, workers compensation, state
license, and local business tax reciept shall be submitted at the time of application. The person
actin ag s the Qeneral contractor shall be responsible for subinittina, updating, and revising
subcontractor(s) uifoimation with the Building Division as necessary. All inspection requests
shall be made by the general contractor. A single fee shall be collected for a master permit as
described in the fee schedule established in Section 18-5 of this code, and separate sub permit
fees shall not be required. Orphan pernlits or work otherwise described in the building permit
fee schedule that is not a part of a master permit shall be subject to the fee established therein.
T11e City Administrator shall promulgate rules and administrative procedures to implement the
single permit fee system in complia~lce with this Chapter.
Sec. 18-32 Buildinb Permit Fees
Group 1 : Single Family detached residential and two family attached residential .new
construction
Square feet Fees
Up to 2,500 - $2,000.00
2,50.1 to 3..250 $2.500.00
3.251 to 4000 $3.,000.00
4001 to 5,000 $3,750.00
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5001 to 6 000 $4,500.00
~ 6,001 and lamer $6,000.00
Square footage includes main structure, arage, porch lanai, and detached structures. Fee.
includes up to two plan reviews, routine inspections, <<nd. all subcontractor hermit fees.,
Additional fees: .Per occurrence:
Additional plan review/revisions $75
Reinspections $75 '
Re-stamp plans $75
Chance any or all subs $75
Pre power $75
After hour inspections Achial cost
Reissue of permit to new contractor $75
Renewal of expired permit $75
Buplicate of permit (lost, stolen, etc) $75
Radon gas surcharge As dictal:ed by state statute
Penalties:
A~iy person commenci:n~work without a permit shall be subject to double the permit fee.
Refunds: I~
For projects that are cancelled after fees are paid, a 75~% refund shall apply. Projects that have
begun construction shall not be eligible for a refund.
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Plans:
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted with all appaications. Additional sets may be submitted
at the time of application to be stamped at no additior.~al charge.
Other fees acid charges:
The applicant is resUOnsible for other related fees and charges not enumerated in this Chapter
prior to receiving building permits as required by 'law.=fillese include, but are not limited to, City
utility impact fees and Seminole County impact fees.
If a hermit is not renewed prior to the expiration ;datf„ the applicant will be required to resubmit
plans and specifications for the appropriate category quid. uay the appropriate fees.
Group II: Addition and structural alteration to siin~~le family detached residential and two
family attached. residential
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Valuation Fees
Up to $2 500.00 $100.00 ~
$2.500.01 to $10.000.00 $300.00
$10.000.01 to $50.000.00 $500.00
$5.0 000.01 to $100.000.00 $700.00
100 000.01 and up .$900.00
Valuation encompasses the total cost to construct the project. Contract shall be provided at the
time of application The City may revise valuation to conform to the latest valuation table as
published by the International Code Council in the Building Safety Magazine.
Additional fees: Per occurrence:
Additional plan review/revisions $75
Reinspections $7~5 ,
Re-stamp plans $75
Change any or all subs $75
Pre power $75
After hour inspections Actual cost
Reissue of pernit to new contractor $75
Renewal of expired permit $75
Duplicate of permit lost, stolen, etc) $75
Radon has surcharge As dictated by state statute
Penalties:
Contractors conunencin~ work without a pernit shall be subject to double the peinzit fee.
Refunds:
For projects that are cancelled after fees are paid, a 75% refiuid .shall aupl~ojects that have
begun construction shall not be eligible fox a refund.
Plans:
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted with all .applications. Additional sets may be submitted
at the time of application to be stamped at no additional charge.
Other fees and charges:
The applicant is responsible for other related fees and charges not enumerated in this Chapter
prior to receiving building permits as required by law. These include, but are not limited to, City
utility impact fees and Seminole County impact fees.
If a permit is not renewed prior to the expiration date, the applicant will be required to resubmit
plans and specifications for the appropriate category and pay the appropriate fees.
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Group III: Commercial, Industrial, Multifamil~~. nevi construction and additions or
structural alterations
Valuation Fees
Up to $2,500.00 $200..00
$2,500.01 to $10.000.00 $600.00
$10,000.01 to $50.000.00 $960..00
$50.000.01 to $100,000.00 $125'0.00
$100,000.01 to $250.000.00 $2,500.00
$250,000.01 to $500.000.00 $4,700.00
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $8,000.00
over $1 million to $5 million $5,000.00 i:or 1:he first 1 million
valuatioz~lus $.008 tunes the remaining
valuation.
over $5 million to $12 million $40,000.00 for the first 5 million
valuatio:~lus $.007 times the remaining
valuation.
over $12 million to $25 million $84,000.OCi for the first 12 million
valuatio~~~lus $.006 times the remaining
valuation.
over $25 million and. lamer $150,000_00 for the first 25 million
valuatio~~his $.005 times the remaining
valuation.
Valuation encompasses the total cost to construct th.~~roject including but not limited to labor,
materials, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fixtures, and other building improvements. Contract
shall be provided at the time of application. Tl1e Ciro may revise valuation to conform to the
latest valuation table as published by the lilternati.onal Code Council in the Building Safety
Magazine. Digital copies of all as-builts shall be submitted prior to issuance of a certificate of
occupancy.
Additional fees: Per occ~ur~nce:
Additional~lan review/revisions $100
Reinspections $100
Re-stamp plans $100
Change any or all subs $100
Pre~ov~~er $100
After hour inspections Actual ~~o:;t
Reissue of permit to new contractor $100
Renewal of expired permit $100
Duplicate of permit host stolen etc) $100
Radon gas surcharge As dict;~ted by state statute
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Temporary CO $100
Penalties:
Contractors commencing work without a permit shall be subject to double the permit fee.
Refunds:
For projects that are cancelled after fees are paid, a 75% refund shall appl~jects that have
begun constriction shall not be eligible for a refund.
Plans:
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted with all applications. Additional sets may be submitted
at the time of application to be stamped at no additional charge.
Other fees gild charges:
' The applicant is responsible for other related fees and chances not enumerated in this Chapter
prior to receiving buildiil~pennits as required by law. These include, but are not limited to, City
utility impact fees and Seminole County impact fees.
If a permit is not renewed prior to the expiration date, the applicant will be required to resubmit
plans and specifications for the appropriate cate~ory and pay the appropriate fees. ~
Group IV: Single family and two family residential miscellaneous
Ariy one or two family residential work that does not meet the criteria of Group I or Group II
shall be charged a fee of $100.
Additional fees: Per occurrence:
Additional plan review/revisions $75
Reinspections $75
Re-stamp plans $75
Change any or all subs $75
Pre power $75
After hour inspections Actual cost
Reissue of permit to new contractor $75
Renewal of expired permit $75
Duplicate of permit (lost, stolen, etcl $75
Radon gas surcharge As dictated by state statute
Penalties:
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Contractors com~nencin~work without a pernlit shall be subject to double the permit fee.
Refunds:
For projects that are cancelled after fees are paid, a '15°io refund shall a_pPly. Projects that have
begun construction shall not be eligible for a refund.
Plans:
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted with all applications. Additional sets maXbe submitted
at the tune of application to be stamped at no additional charge.
Other fees and charges:
If a permit is not renewed prior to the exniration;dat~;, the applicant will be required to resubmit
plans and specifications for the appropriate category Vinci pay the appropriate fees.
Group V: Commercial, )<ndustrial and IVdultifamily r?~iscellaneou4
Any conunercial, industrial, or multifamily work that does not meet the criteria of Group III shall
be charged a fee as follows:
Up to $2.500.00 $200.00
$2,500.01 to $10.000.00 $500.00
$10,000.01 to $50.000.00 $800.00
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $1000.00 .
$100,000.01 to $250.000.00 $1750.00
$250,000.01 and up $4,000.(10
Valuation encompasses the total cost to construct th~~roiect. Contract shall be provided at the
time of application. The City may revise valuation tc~ conform to the latest valuation table as
published by the International Code Council in tTae F~uildin.~ Safety Magazine. Digital copies of
all as-builts shall be submitted prior to issuance of a cer~:ificate of occupancy
Additional fees: 1?ee per occurrence:
Additional plan review/revisions $100
Reinspections $100
Re-stamp plans $100
Change any or all subs $100
Pre power $100
After hour inspections Actual c;os
Reissue of permit to new contractor $100
~ Renewal of expired permit $100
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Duplicate of pennit~lost stolen etc) $100
Radon gas surcharge As dictated by state statute ~
Temporary CO $100
Penalties:
Contractors commencing work without a permit shall'be subiect to double the permit fee.
Refunds:
For~i~ects that are cancelled after fees are paid a 75% refund shall apply. Proiects that have
begun construction shall not be eligible for a refund.
Plans:
Two sets of drawings shall be submitted with all applications Additional sets may be submitted
at the time of application to be stamped at no additional charge.
Other fees and charges:
The applicant is responsible for other related fees and charges not enumerated in this Chapter
prior to receiving building permits as required by i~.x~ These include but are not lunited to, City
utility impact fees and Seminole County impact fees.
If a pei7nit is not renewed prior to the expiration date the applicant will be required to resubmit
plans and specifications for the appropriate category and pay the appropriate fees.
SEC'T'ION II: Longwood City Code Chapter 18 Sec. 18-2 entitled "Development Assistance
fees for roads, drainage, police and fire protection, and parks and recreation facilities" and the
Schedule of Development Assistance Fees for Public Services of Appendix B be hereby
repealed.
SEC'T'ION III: Longwood City Code Chapter 18 Article V be amended as follows:
ARTICLE V. AMUSEMENT DEVICE CODE
Sec. 18-121. Adoption of Standard Amusement Device Code.
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(a) There is hereby adopted by reference the -1-9-~-5 mo ~t current Edition of the Standard
Amusement Device Code, „ +~,e-~e~tl~~-rR,,;,,a;.,n r-~~a~ ~,,,,b on~ T„~o,•n~,~,AZ;
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(b) Future editions aild revisions of the Standard.Ann~se:ment Device Code shall go into effect 90
days after receipt by the city clerk of three copies of suc:i edition or revision, provided the city
conunission does not act otherwise during the 90-day period. .
(c) After a new edition. or revision of the Standard An~u;>ement Device Code goes into effect, the
modifications which ir~ay be contained in this article sh~.ll remain in effect until revised by the
city conunission.
SECTION IV: Longwood City Code Appendix 13 "Building Pei-~nit Fee Schedule", and
Chapter 1 Section '1 f~-5 entitled "Building Permit Fee Schedule" be :hereby repealed. in their
entirety.
SECTION V: CONFLICTS. Ally and all ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict
herewith are and the same hereby repealed.
SECTION VI: SEV:ERASILITX. If any provision of this ordina~lce or the application thereof
to any person or circtunstances is held invalid, the invalidity shall not affect other provisions or
applications of the ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared severable.
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SECTI®N VII: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective immediately
upon passage.
FIIaST IZEAI)Il~G ,(~o U e v?~ b e,r- ~ Z o0 7 ~ ,
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PASSED Al~TID AD®PTED ~~A~' ®F 0 v~1 , 2007
Jolu1 C. M ' t, ~ ayor
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Sarali.>\%Iirus, CIVIC, City Clerlc
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Approved as to foi7ii and legality for the use and reliance of the City of Longwood;
Florida only.
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Teresa Roper, City Attorney
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