2015-624 ORDINANCE NO. 2015-624
An ordinance amending Chapter 14 (Signs), Chapter 15 (Buildings and Construction) and Chapter 18 (Zoning) of
the Janesville Municipal Code to modify the fee structure for permits, with penalties for violations thereof, together
with injunctive relief and remedies upon default of forfeiture payment as set forth in JGO 14.48.050, JGO
15.80.110, and JGO 18.28.010.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 14.12.050 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
14.12.050 Fee -- Specified.
A. All signs. The permit fees for all new and/or modified signs shall be as follows:
1. For each square foot of surface area, seventy five cents ($0.75);
2. Minimum fee, Sixty dollars ($60.00) - - - .. .. .11 ;
SECTION II. Section 14.24.010D of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
D. The fee for an attention - getting device permit shall Sixty dollars ($60.00) Twenty five dol ars
($25.00).
SECTION III. Section 14.24.090D of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
14.24.090 Mobile signs. Mobile signs are not permitted except as follows:
A. A temporary mobile sign not to exceed seventy -two square feet may be allowed as a substitute
interim sign for a period of ninety days when no other sign is on the parcel. The building inspector may extend
the time allowed for a substitute interim sign for one additional thirty -day period if there is good cause shown.
A permit must be obtained for such sign and a fee of Sixty dollars ($60.00) - - - .. .1! must
be paid prior to use of the sign.
B. One temporary mobile sign, per parcel, not to exceed seventy -two square feet may be allowed for
promotional purposes for a period not exceeding thirty consecutive days once in any calendar year. A permit
must be obtained for such sign and a fee of Sixty dollars ($60.00) Twenty five dollars ($25.00) must be paid
prior to use of the sign.
C. Any motor vehicle used on a regular basis for a bona fide business purpose other than advertising
is not deemed a mobile sign and is exempt from all provisions of this title.
D. In addition to the temporary mobile sign permitted in Section B. above, an additional temporary
mobile sign may be allowed for each change of occupancy on the parcel. Said sign shall not exceed seventy -two
square feet and may be allowed for a period not to exceed thirty consecutive days within the first three months
that the new occupant is open for business. However, at no time shall more than one temporary mobile sign be
permitted on the parcel. A permit must be obtained for such said sign and a fee of Sixty dollars ($60.00)
- - .. . .1! must be paid prior to the use of the sign.
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SECTION IV. Section 15.01.140 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
CITY OF JANESVILLE
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1,
I. BUILDING PERMITS
A. Residential
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations (per s.f.) $0.13 /s.f.
2. Feundatiens, Garages $90.00
3. ;`Foundation only ' -,, - :- ..., $115.00
34. Accessory Buildings, Swimming Pools,
Hot Tubs /spas & fences, Chicken Coop (Initial Permit) $50.00
4.5. Chicken Coop (Renewal Permit) $25.00
B. Commercial
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations $0.095/s.f.
2. Tents /Canopies $0.05 /s.f.
3. Foundation only $85.00 $115.00
4. Fences $50.00
II. RESIDENTIAL PLAN APPROVAL
A. 1 -2 Family Dwellings $70.00 /unit
B. Erosion Control $85.00
III. COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL
A. 0 - 2,500 sf $0.19 /s.f.
B. Over 2,500 sf Same as Dept. of Safety & Professional Services Fees
C. Tents /Canopies $0.10 /s.f.
t " .: Erosion Control (for projects under 1 acre) $85.00
IV. MOVING BUILDINGS
A. Principal Building $500.00
B. Garage under 750 sf $100.00
DEMOLITION
A. Residential Structure (per building) $100.00
B. Minor Interior (per project $50.00
C. Commercial (per building - $300.00 maximum) $150.00
D. Garage / Shed (per building) $50.00
VL CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A. Dwelling Unit $25.00 /unit
B. Commercial/Industrial $60.00
C. Tents /Canopies $25.00
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VII. RE- INSPECTION FEE $100.00
A re- inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair building/ remodeling
projects if the work for which an inspection is requested is not complete so as to be ready for an inspection, or if
the work is complete but not in conformance with the applicable building code requirements and the work is
still not in conformance with the applicable code requirements upon re- inspection. The property owner or
general contractor shall be notified of any re- inspection fee(s) due at the time the occupancy inspection is
requested. Such fees shall be paid prior to an occupancy inspection.
An after -hour inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair
building/remodeling projects when the inspection is performed at a time outside of normal business hours of the
building inspection department.
VIII. MINIMUM FEE $60.00
Exceptions: Accessory Buildings, Swimming Pools, Hot Tubs /Spas, Fences, Chicken Coops.
IX. Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work will result in a penalty of
$100 or double the permit fee, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the penalty exceed
$2,000. Such penalty shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
CITY OF JANESVILLE
HVAC PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1, 2015)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL
A. 1 & 2 Family Dwellings $70.00 /unit
II. RESIDENTIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED FURNACES,
OR ADD -ON COOLING UNITS (all sizes) $70.00 /unit
III. COMMERCIAL NEW OR ADDITION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS, ALL SIZES (with
or without an added heating or cooling unit)
A. Group 1 $0.08 /s.f.
This group shall include new and additions to: general offices, barber shops, beauty parlors,
bowling alleys, dry cleaning establishments, clinics, natatoriums, shelters, hotels and motels, taverns,
restaurants, cafeterias, retail establishments, where manufactured products are bought and sold, repair garages,
service stations, churches, assembly halls, theaters, exhibition buildings, educational institutions, hospitals,
nursing homes, places of detention, gymnasiums, arenas, laboratories, lodge halls, funeral homes, libraries,
skating rinks, dance halls, armories, and vehicle storage garages
B. Group 2 $0.06 /s.f.
The use group shall include new and additions to: warehouses, freight terminals, storage
buildings, refrigeration storage, factories, machine shops, transformer vaults, sewage treatment plants, heating
plants, steam and electric generating plants and other buildings not classified in Groups 1 & 2
Three or more dwelling units.
C. Three or more dwelling units $70.00 /dwelling unit
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IV. COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED
HEATING AND COOLING UNITS, (all sizes) $70.00
V. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD $125.00/hood
VI. RE- INSPECTION FEE & AFTER -HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00 A re-
inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair building/ remodeling projects if the
work for which an inspection is requested is not complete so as to be ready for an inspection, or if the work is
complete but not in conformance with the applicable building code requirements and the work is still not in
conformance with the applicable code requirements upon re- inspection. The property owner or general
contractor shall be notified of any re- inspection fee(s) due at the time the occupancy inspection is requested.
Such fees shall be paid prior to an occupancy inspection.
An after -hour inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair
building/remodeling projects when the inspection is performed at a time outside of normal business hours of the
building inspection department.
VII. MINIMUM FEE $60.00
VIII. Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work will result in a penalty of $100 or
double the permit fee, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the penalty exceed $2,000. Such
penalty shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
Square Footage Definition
New and Additions
Square Footage: Outside dimension of useable building area length x width
(Useable means floor area with at least a 4' ceiling height).
Interior Alterations
Square Footage: Inside dimensions of room(s) length x width
CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1, 2015)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. 1 & 2 Family Dwellings, Including Attached Garages
1. 0 - 4,500 sf $135.00 /unit
2. Over 4,500 sf $160.00 /unit
II. RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR UPGRADES
A. Service Entrance and Generators $45.00
B. Temporary Service $45.00
C. Outlets, Switches, and Lighting Fixtures $0.95
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D. Heating and Ventilation (see heating code)
1. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $0.95
2. Oil Heating Systems $11.00
3. Gas Fired Heating Systems $11.00
4. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $2.00
5. Central Air Conditioning (see heating code) $11.00 /unit
E. Miscellaneous
1. Feeder or Subfeeder Changes $11.00
2. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication $1.00
3. Fire Alarm Systems (per device) $2.00
III. MINIMUM FEE $60.00
IV. RE- INSPECTION & AFTER HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00
A re- inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair building/ remodeling
projects if the work for which an inspection is requested is not complete so as to be ready for an inspection, or if
the work is complete but not in conformance with the applicable building code requirements and the work is
still not in conformance with the applicable code requirements upon re- inspection. The property owner or
general contractor shall be notified of any re- inspection fee(s) due at the time the occupancy inspection is
requested. Such fees shall be paid prior to an occupancy inspection.
An after -hour inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair
building/remodeling projects when the inspection is performed at a time outside of normal business hours of the
building inspection department.
V. Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work will result in a penalty of $100 or
double the permit fee, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the penalty exceed $2,000. Such
penalty shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
CITY OF JANESVILLE
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1, 2015)
I. COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. New Commercial Buildings and Addition
1. Group 1 $0.09 /s.f.
This group shall include new and additions to: general offices, barber shops, beauty parlors,
bowling alleys, dry cleaning establishments, clinics, natatoriums, shelters, hotels and motels, taverns,
restaurants, cafeterias, retail establishments, where manufactured products are bought and sold, repair garages,
service stations, churches, assembly halls, theaters, exhibition buildings, educational institutions, hospitals,
nursing homes, places of detention, gymnasiums, arenas, laboratories, lodge halls, funeral homes, libraries,
skating rinks, dance halls, armories, and vehicle storage garages.
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2. Group 2 $0.06 /s.f.
The use group shall include new and additions to: warehouses, freight terminals, storage
buildings, refrigeration storage, factories, machine shops, transformer vaults, sewage treatment plants, heating
plants, steam and electric generating plants and other buildings not classified in Groups 1 & 2
3. Emergency Lighting $100.00
B. Commercial Alterations and Upgrades
1. Service Entrance & Generators $45.00
2. Temporary Service $45.00
3. Outlets, Switches, and Incandescent Fixtures $1.00
4. Light Fixtures (Fluorescent, Metal Halide, and Mercury Vapor) $2.00
5. Trole -duct, Bus Duct, and similar systems $11.00
6. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $2.00
7. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $6.00
8. Motors
a. Machines w/Electric Motors
1) Less than 5 horsepower $11.00
2) 5 horsepower and larger $11.00
b. Heating and Cooling Units (per unit) $45.00
9. Miscellaneous
a. Transformers, Reactors, Rectifiers, Capacitors, $11.00
Heaters, Converters and similar devices
b. Feeder /Subfeeder Changes $11.00
c. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication $1.00
10. Emergency Lighting $100.00
C. Three or more dwelling units $60.00 /unit
II. FIRE /SMOKE ALARM/SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
A. Plan review (maximum fee of $5,000) $.010 /s.f.
Plan review (3 or more dwelling units) $10.00 /unit
B. Testing Fee (per device) $2.00
III. RE INSPECTION & AFTER - HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00
A re- inspection feel shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair building/remodeling
projects if the work for which an inspection is requested is not complete so as to be ready for an inspection, or if
the work is complete but not in conformance with the applicable building code requirements and the work is
still not in conformance with the applicable code requirements upon re- inspection. The property owner or
general contractor shall be notified of any re- inspection fee(s) due at the time the occupancy inspection is
requested. Such fees shall be paid prior to an occupancy inspection.
An after -hour inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair
building/remodeling projects when the inspection is performed at a time outside of normal business hours of the
building inspection department.
IV. MINIMUM FEE $60.00
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V. Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work will result in a penalty of $100 or
double the permit fee, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the penalty exceed $2,000. Such
penalty shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
CITY OF JANESVILLE
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1, 2016)
I. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per Fixture (including new water heaters, storm inlets, roof drains and
hose bibs) $7.50
B. Sanitary Sewer /Water Service /Storm Sewer Excavation $60.00
C. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $35.00
II. COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per New Fixture (including new water heaters, storm inlets, roof drains
and hose bibs) $7.50
B. Per Replacement Fixture (6 or more)
. Sanitary Sewer /Water Service /Storm Sewer Excavation $60.00
,. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $35.00
III. GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Permit Fees shall be submitted per Section 15.01.140 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City
of Janesville.
B. The Following are Subject to Permit Fees:
1. All new fixtures and appliances as indicated on the application form furnished the
applicant. including water heaters, storm inlets, roof drains, and hose bibs; and permits for the replacement of 6
or more plumbing fixtures.
2. All plugged or capped openings left for future installation of fixtures;
3. When any change is made in the water, soil, waste or vent piping which necessitates the
resetting of any plumbing fixture or appliance, each fixture so affected;
4. All building sewers (sanitary), building sewers (storm) and water services;
5. Clear water, water only, water and wastewater, or wastewater only meters and related
piping.
IV. RE INSPECTION & AFTER - HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00
A re- inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair building/remodeling
projects if the work for which an inspection is requested is not complete so as to be ready for an inspection, or if
the work is complete but not in conformance with the applicable building code requirements and the work is
still not in conformance with the applicable code requirements upon re- inspection. The property owner or
general contractor shall be notified of any re- inspection fee(s) due at the time the occupancy inspection is
requested. Such fees shall be paid prior to an occupancy inspection.
An after -hour inspection fee shall be charged on residential, commercial or raze or repair
building/remodeling projects when the inspection is performed at a time outside of normal business hours of the
building inspection department.
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V. MINIMUM FEE $60.00
VI. RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PLAN APPROVAL
A. Plumbing Plan Approval required for the following installations:
1. New installations, addition and alteration involving 6 or more fixtures, to be installed in
public buildings.
2. Grease interceptors to be installed for public buildings.
3. Garage catch basins and oil interceptors to be installed in public buildings.
4. Automatic car wash facilities.
5. Sanitary dump station.
B. Fees for Plumbing Plan Approval — Same as Dept. of Safety and Professional Services Fees.
VII. Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work will result in a penalty of $100 or
double the permit fee, whichever is greater, but in no event shall the penalty exceed $2,000. Such penalty
shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
SECTION V. Section 18.24.090 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby
amended to read as follows:
18.24.090 Fee Schedule.
A. *The fee schedule is as follows: Effective 1/1 /2016
Conditional Use Permit (PUD) $500
Conditional Use Permit (Variable)
0 to 10,000 sq ft or less than 1 acre $500
10,000 to 25,000 sq ft or 1 to 5 acres $1,000
Greater than 25,000 sq ft or 5 acres $1,500
Conditional Use Amendments $350
Application for Rezoning (Variable)
R1, R2, Conservancy or Agriculture $300
Multi - Family, Office, Comm. Or Indust. $500
Zoning Ordinance Amendment $500
Application for Change of Nonconforming Use $250
Filing of Appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals
(Variable)
1. Appeal of an Administrative Decision $50
2. Variation of Ordinance Standard $200
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Site Plan Review (Variable)
Addition $440 $250!
New Building $250
Airport Overlay District Zoning /Building Permit $50.00
Request for Zoning Verification Letter $45.00'
SECTION II. This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon adoption by the Common Council, the public
health, welfare, peace, tranquility, good order, public benefit, and police power so requiring.
ADOPTED: November 23, 2015 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Liebert
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
/ Bobzien X
�LvGC��. Deupree X
Mark . Freitag, City Mana? Farrell X
Gruber X
Al/ ATTE Liebert X
Marklein /too, ' •�' Tidwell X
avid T. Godek, City Clerk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Administration
Prepared by: Building & Development Services