2016-666 ORDINANCE NO. 2016 -666
An ordinance amending Chapter 12, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property, Chapter 15, Buildings and Construction, Chapter
15, Buildings and Construction, Chapter 17, Subdivision, 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 12.04.060, JGO 15.80.110, JGO 17.56.010 and JGO 18.28.010.
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. 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, 2016 2017)
I. BUILDING PERMITS
A. Residential
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations (per s.f.) $0.13 /s.f. $0.15/s.f.
2. Residential State Permit Seal $3 -3.00 $40.00
2 3. Garages (121 -750 s.f.) $90.00 $110.00
4. Foundation Only $400 $135.00
4 Accessory Buildings (81 -120 s.f.), Swimming Pools,
Hot Tubs /spas & Fences, Chicken Coop (Initial Permit) $50.00 $60.00
6. Chicken Coop (Renewal Permit) $25.00
B. Commercial
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations $0.095/s.f. $1.13 /s.f.
2. Tents /Canopies $0.05 /s.f. $0.06 /s.f.
3. Foundation only $115.00 $135.00
4. Fences $50.00 $60.00
II. RESIDENTIAL PLAN APPROVAL
A. 1 -2 Family Dwellings $70:00$85.00 /unit
B. Erosion Control $85.00 $100.00
III. COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL
A. 0 - 2,500 sf See Appendix A Building and Development Services
B. Over 2,500 sf See Appendix A Building and Development Services
C. Tents /Canopies .10 /s.f. See Appendix A Building and Development Services
D. Erosion Control
Under 1 acre $85.00 $100.00
1 -5 acres $320,00 $380.00
Over 5 acres $640 $760.00
IV. MOVING BUILDINGS
A. Principal Building $5.00.00 $590.00
B. Garage under 750 sf $100.00 $120.00
V. DEMOLITION
A. Residential Structure (per building) $4-00.00 $120.00
B. Minor Interior (per project) $50.00 $60.00
C. Commercial
Structure up to 20,000 sq. ft. $150.00
Structure greater than 20,000 sq. ft. $150.00 $300.00
D. Garage / Shed (per building) $50.08 $60.00
VI. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A. Dwelling Unit $25.00 /unit $30.00 /unit
B. Commercial/Industrial $60.00 $70.00
C. Tents /Canopies $2-5,00 $30.00
VII. RE INSPECTION & AFTER - HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $00.00
First re- inspection $100.00
Second re- inspection $125.00
Third re- inspection $150.00
After -hour inspection $100.00
At the inspectors discretion, 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 $70.00
Exceptions: Accessory Buildings, Swimming Pools, Hot tubs /spas & Fences
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 2017)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL
A. 1 & 2 Family Dwellings $70.00 $80.00 /unit
II. RESIDENTIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED FURNACES,
OR ADD -ON COOLING UNITS (all sizes) $70.00 $80.00 /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. $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
B. Group 2 $0.06 $0.07 /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
C. Three or more dwelling units $70.00 $80.00 / dwelling unit
IV. COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED
HEATING AND COOLING UNITS, (all sizes) $70.00 $80.00
V. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD $125.00 $15 0.00/hood
VI. COMMERCIAL HVAC PLAN APPROVAL See Appendix A Building and Development Services
WVII. RE- INSPECTION & AFTER -HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00
First re- inspection $100.00
Second re- inspection $125.00
Third re- inspection $150.00
After -hour inspection $100.00
At the inspectors discretion, 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.
VIL VIII MINIMUM FEE $60.00 $70.00
V41I.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.
X. 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 2017)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. 1 & 2 Family Dwellings, Including Attached Garages
1. 0 - 4,500 sf $4-3-5440 $160.00 /unit
2. Over 4,500 sf $4 -60.00 $190.00 /unit
II. RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS OR UPGRADES
A. Service Entrance and Generators $400 $50.00
B. Temporary Service $45.00 $50.00
C. Outlets, Switches, and Lighting Fixtures S-04 $1.15
D. Heating and Ventilation (see heating code)
1. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $0,95 $1.15
2. Oil Heating Systems $11.00 $15.00
3. Gas Fired Heating Systems $11.00 $15.00
4. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $2.00 $2.40
5. Central Air Conditioning (see heating code) $00 $15.00 /unit
6. Emergency Lighting $44A-00 $120.00
E. Miscellaneous
1. Feeder or Subfeeder Changes $4 $15.00
2. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication - -$1-00 $1.20
3. Fire Alarm Systems (per device) $2.00 $2.40
III. MINIMUM FEE $60.00 $70.00
IV. RE- INSPECTION & AFTER -HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $100.00
First re- inspection $100.00
Second re- inspection $125.00
Third re- inspection $150.00
After -hour 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
penalt■ shall he paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
CITY OF JANESVILLE
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1, 2015 2017)
I. COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. New Commercial Buildings and Addition
1. Group 1 $0.09 $0.11 /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.
2. Group 2 $0.06 $0.07 /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 $4 -5.00 $55.00
2. Temporary Service $45.00 $55.00
3. Outlets, Switches, and Incandescent Fixtures $4440 $1.20
4. Light Fixtures (Fluorescent, Metal Halide, and Mercury Vapor)$2.00 $2.40
5. Trole -duct, Bus Duct, and similar systems $-1-1440 $13.00
6. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $2,00- $2.40
7. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $6.00 $7.00
8. Motors
a. Machines w/Electric Motors
1) Less than 5 horsepower $11-00 $13.00
2) 5 horsepower and larger $44440 $13.00
b. Heating and Cooling Units (per unit) $45.00 $55.00
9. Miscellaneous
a. Transformers, Reactors, Rectifiers, Capacitors, X00 $13.00
Heaters, Converters and similar devices
b. Feeder /Subfeeder Changes $11.00 $13.00
c. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication $1.00 $1.20
10. Emergency Lighting $100 $120.00
C. Three or more dwelling units $60.00 $70.00 /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 $12.00 /unit
B. Testing Fee (per device) $2.00 $2.40
III. RE- INSPECTION & AFTER -HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection) $00.00
First re- inspection $100.00
Second re- inspection $125.00
Third re- inspection $150.00
After -hour inspection $100.00
At the inspectors discretion, 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. MINIMUM FEE $60.00- $70.00
VI. 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, 2015 2017)
I. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per Fixture (including new water heaters, new water softeners, storm inlets, roof
drains and hose bibs $7.50 $9.00
B. Sanitary Sewer /Water Service /Storm Sewer Excavation $60.00 $70.00
C. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $ 00 $40.00
II. COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per Fixture (including new water heaters, new water softeners, storm inlets, roof
drains and hose bibs) $7.50 $9.00
B. Per Replacement Fixture (6 or more) $3.75 $4.40
B. Sanitary Sewer /Water Service /Storm Sewer Excavation $€0.00 $70.00
C. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $00 $40.00
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, water softeners, storm inlets, roof drains, and hose bibs;
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
First re- inspection $100.00
Second re- inspection $125.00
Third re- inspection $150.00
After -hour inspection $100.00
At the inspectors discretion, 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 comformance 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. MINIMUM FEE $60.00 $70.00
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 Fccs. See
Appendix A Building and Development Services
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 II. Section 12.12.040 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended
to read as follows:
12.12.040 Curb opening – Application for Permit — Fee
A. All applications for a permit required by section 12.12.010 shall be filed in the building inspection
department. Such application shall be on forms available at the office of the building inspection
department and shall be furnished upon request.
B. A fee of fifteen fifty dollars shall be charged for each curb opening permit issued. (Ord. 82
295'l(part), 1982).
SECTION III. 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 /2046 2017
Condition 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.1 $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 $200
2. Variation of Ordinance Standard $200
Site Plan Review (Variable)
Addition $250
New Building $250
Airport Overlay District Zoning/Building Permit $50
Request for a Zoning Verification Letter $45
SECTION IV. Section 17.16.180 of the Code of General Ordinances of the City of Janesville is hereby amended
to read as follows:
17.16.180 Fees
A. The subdivider shall pay, upon filing the preliminary certified survey, the sum of $150.00 and the
sum of $150.00 upon the filing of a final certified survey map.
B. The subdivider shall pay, upon filing of the preliminary plat, the sum of $500.00 or $15 per lot
whichever is greater, and upon the filing of a final plat, the sum of $250.00 or $10 per acre whichever is
greater.
C. Any individual who applies for a release of a utility easement shall pay a sum of $150.00 for
processing such a request.
D. Any individual who applies for the vacation of a street or alley or other right -of -way shall pay a
sum of $250.00 for processing such a request.
E. Any individual who applies for land sale and transfer of land between adjoining owners shall pay
a sum of $150.00 for processing such a request.
E. F. The fees as listed above shall be reviewed on at least a five -year cycle beginning on August 1999.
K G. The above fees shall take effect on January 1, 200-7 2017
SECTION V. 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 28, 2016 Motion by: Marklein
Second by: Gruber
APPROVE : Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
`"v"' J / Deupree X
Gruber X
Mark A. reitag, City Manager Jorgensen x
Liebert X
ATTE // Marklein X
Tidwell X
�� i r��IaV Williams X
D.: Vs T. Godek, City Cl -rk- Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczyk, i y Attorney
Proposed by: Administration
Prepared by: Building Services Division
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Appendix A
Building and Development Services
Plan Approval Fees
Commercial and Industrial Plan Approval
0 -2,500 square feet (per square foot) $0.23
_2,501 -5,000 square feet $356.00
5,001- 10,000 square feet $593.00
10,001- 20,000 square feet $830.00
20,001- 30,000 square feet $1,305.00
30,001- 40,000 square feet $1,660.00
40,001- 50,000 square feet $2,253.00
50,001- 75,000 square feet $3,084.00
75,001- 100,000 square feet $3,914.00
100,001- 200,000 square feet $6,404.00
200,001- 300,000 square feet $11,267.00
300,001- 400,000 square feet $16,604.00
400,001- 500,000 square feet $19,806.00
>500,000 square feet $21,348.00
Tents /Canopies (per square foot)
Commercial HVAC Plan Approval
0 -2,500 square feet - $180.00
2,500 -5,000 square feet _ $237.00
5,001- 10,000 square feet $356.00
10,001- 20,000 square feet _ $474.00
20,001- 30,000 square feet $593.00
30,001- 40,000 square feet $949.00
40,001 - 50,000 square feet $1,305.00
50,001- 75,000 square feet $1,660.00
75,001- 100,000 square feet $2,372.00
100,001- 200,000 square feet $3,084.00
200,001- 300,000 square feet $7,234.00
300,001- 400,000 square feet $10,436
400.001- 500,000 square feet $12,808.00
Over 500,000 square feet $14,350.00
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Plumbing Plan Approval
Sanitary Drain & Vent System (per inch diameter of ea. $59.00
Sewer)
Sanitary Building Sewer Only (per inch diameter of ea. $36.00
Sewer)
Building Water Distribution System (per inch diameter of $59.00
ea. Water service)
Building Water Service Only (per inch diameter of ea. $36.00
water service)
Building Storm & Clear Water Drain System (per inch $18.00
diameter of ea. storm sewer)
Car Wash Interceptor $100.00
Garage Catch Basin $100.00
Grease Interceptor $100.00
Oil Interceptor $100.00
Sanitary Dump Station $100.00