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15.04.010 Building permits, fees and exemptions. A. Before receiving a building permit for a structure in the city, the owner or his/her agent shall meet the requirements of the building official as set forth by the building and municipal codes and pay the following fees based on valuation of the project: Up to $2,000 $25.00 $2,001--$25,000 $25.00 first $2,000 and $7.00 each additional $1,000 up to $25,000 $25,001--$50,000 $186.00 first $25,000 and $5.00 each additional $1,000 up to $50,000 $50,001--$100,000 $311.00 first $50,000 and $3.00 each additional $1,000 up to $100,000 $100,001--$500,000 $461.00 first $100,000 and $2.00 each additional $1,000 up to $500,000 $500,001--$1,000,000 $1,251.00 first $500,000 and $1.50 each additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $2,001.00 first $1,000,000 and $1.00 each additional $1,000 after that Permit fees for water heater replacements, plumbing fixture replacements, sprinkler systems installations, water and sewer or gas pipe repair, electrical outlet and switch relocates that require only one inspection will be reduced to a ten dollar ($10.00) permit fee. B. The city may also charge a plan review fee for projects that require a plan review of construction drawings. The plan review fee of sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fee is the standard charge. If the plans are being reviewed by the State Fire Marshal’s Office, for fire and life safety, the charge for plan review fee from the city may be reduced to twenty-five percent (25%) of the building permit fee. C. The city, county, state or the United States shall be exempt from paying the fee for a building permit, but such permit shall be required for the contractor and he/she shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. D. Prior to excavation of any foundation or basement, the sewer and water tap fee shall be paid. E. Exemptions. Exemptions from the building permit requirement shall be those listed in the Permits section of the current building code as adopted by the city, along with the following stipulations: 1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the roof area does not exceed one hundred twenty (120) square feet and the structure is constructed on a non-permanent foundation. This exemption from the permit requirement does not exempt the structure from building code requirements. 2. Accessory structures larger than one hundred twenty (120) square feet and/or accessory structures of any size, constructed on permanent foundations or concrete slabs, shall be subject to building permit requirements, construction code requirements and the setback requirements for the occupied zoning classification. (Ord. 706, 2003: Ord. 671, 2003: prior code § 6-6)