§ 112-3. Building Department., Chapter 112. Fees and Deposits, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Upper Brookville

Applicants for the issuance of a building permit or certificate of occupancy shall pay to the Village a fee determined by the following schedule:

(1)

Building permit.

[Amended 10-16-2007; 4-20-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]

(a)

Required fees. Upon the filing of an application for a building permit, the following fees shall be payable:

[1]

For a new main building, including a proximate building: a sum equal to the volume of the building x $16 per cubic foot (minimum cost standard) x 1%.

[2]

For an addition to a main building or habitable accessory building: a sum equal to the volume of the building x $14 per cubic foot (minimum cost standard) x 1%.

[3]

For an unhabitable accessory building: a sum equal to the volume of the building x $8 per cubic foot (minimum cost standard) x 1%.

[4]

For alterations: a sum equal to the volume of the building affected by the alteration as determined by the Building Inspector x $8 per cubic foot (minimum cost standard) x 1%.

[5]

For driveways, patios, walkways, additions or alterations: $30 per square foot x 1%.

Note: The formula for the calculation of volume can be found in the definition of "building volume" in § 205-7 of Chapter 205, entitled "Zoning."

(b)

Land modification fee. Any project involving the construction of a building or addition thereto, except a second-story addition, swimming pool and tennis or sports court, shall also require the payment of a land modification permit fee that shall be calculated as follows: square footage of footprint of new building x $3.

(c)

Minimum fees. Notwithstanding the above fees, the following minimum fees shall be applicable to all building permits for the noted construction:

[1]

Construction of a single-family dwelling and other main buildings, regardless of value: $5,000.

[2]

Alterations to an existing single-family dwelling and other main buildings: $1,000.

[3]

Alteration to an accessory structure not used for human habitation having ground coverage of 200 square feet or more: $500.

[4]

Swimming pool: $2,500.

[5]

Tennis or sports court (60 feet by 120 feet maximum): $2,000.

[6]

Sports court (small) (30 feet by 60 feet maximum): $1,000.

[7]

Oil or propane tank installation, excluding original installation: $275.

[8]

Spa, hot tub or recreational court: $550.

[9]

Demolition of principal dwelling: $4,000.

[10]

Demolition of accessory structure (over 4,800 cubic feet): $1,000.

[11]

Miscellaneous items (generator, dry well, etc.): $275.

(d)

In the event that construction is commenced prior to the issuance of a building permit, the fee for any building permit issued thereafter shall be double the fee that would have been paid had the permit been properly applied for prior to commencement of the construction in order to cover the extra expenses incurred by the Village to ensure that the unauthorized construction conforms to applicable rules, regulations and laws.

(2)

Certificate of occupancy. The fee shall be payable at the time of the issuance of the building permit or use permit:

[Amended 5-20-2014 by L.L. No. 2-2014]

(a)

For new construction of main building and other buildings having a gross floor area over 1,000 square feet: $250.

(b)

For other buildings and structures having a gross floor area of less than 1,000 square feet: $100.

(c)

When a certificate of occupancy is issued more than 180 days after the expiration of the building permit or renewal thereof, a fee which shall be double the fee stated in Subsection A(2)(a) or (b) immediately above shall be paid.

(d)

When a certificate of occupancy is issued for a building or structure for which a building permit was issued on or before December 31, 1999, a search and inspection fee of $200 shall be added to any amount required by Subsection A(2)(c) immediately above.

(3)

Temporary certificate of occupancy.

(a)

For buildings costing less than $25,000: $55.

(b)

For buildings costing more than $25,000: $110.

(4)

Certified copies of certificates of occupancy: $30 each.

(5)

Permit to erect sign: $110.

(6)

Permit to erect perimeter fence: $300.

The Board of Trustees may, by resolution, establish minimum cost standards for the computation of value in establishing permit fees based upon current building cost standards.

Deposits and security.

(1)

No building permit shall be issued unless the applicant deposits a sum of money, as determined by the Building Inspector, not to exceed $3,000, which amount shall be held by the Village to pay for all engineering and arborist costs for the review of drainage and erosion control plans, site inspections and legal costs incurred by the Village relating thereto. An additional deposit may be required by the Village to cover extraordinary expenses.

(2)

In cases where the Building Inspector allows the issuance of a temporary certificate of occupancy, he may require the deposit of a sum of money up to 120% of the amount necessary to complete the unfinished work covered by the building permit. Failure of the permittee to perform required work after 10 days' notice from the Building Inspector shall permit the Village to use the deposit to perform required work.

(3)

Security required under Chapter 205, Zoning, § 205-50D(1)(d): up to 20% of the estimated cost of work using the minimum estimated cost standard.

(4)

All unused portions of deposits shall be returned to the permittee after the required work is completed.

Architectural review fees and deposits.

[Amended 4-20-2010 by L.L. No. 1-2010]

(1)

Applicants seeking preliminary approval of site and building plans shall be required to pay the following fees and deposits:

(a)

New structure over 5,000 cubic feet: $750.

(b)

New structure under 5,000 cubic feet: $275.

(c)

Addition to structure under 5,000 cubic feet: $275.

(d)

Third review of site or building plan by Architectural and Site Plan Commissioner: $250.

(e)

Any other structures: $110.

(f)

Review of site plan with no building: $110.

(g)

Where steep slopes or wetlands are involved, the applicant shall deposit $1,500 to cover Village engineering expenses relating to site inspection and review of plans. Any unused portion of such deposit shall be returned to the applicant.