2017-708 ORDINANCE NO. 2017-708
An ordinance amending Chapter 15(Buildings and Construction of the Janesville Municipal Code)to modify the fee
structure for permits;and Chapter 18(Zoning)to establish a fee for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment application,
with penalties for violations thereof,together with injunctive relief and remedies upon default of forfeiture payment
as set forth in JGO 15.80.110 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 1,20-1-7 2018)
I. BUILDING PERMITS
A. Residential
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations (per s.f.) $0.15/s.f. $0.16/s.f.
2. Residential State Permit Seal $40.00 $41.00
3. Garages (121-750 s.f.) $110.00 $112.00
4. Foundation Only $ 00 $138.00
5. Accessory Buildings (81-120 s.f.), Swimming Pools,
Hot Tubs/spas & Fences, Chicken Coop (Initial Permit) $60.00 $61.00
6. Chicken Coop (Renewal Permit) $25.00 $26.00
B. Commercial
1. New Construction, Additions and Alterations $0.13/s.f.
2. Tents/Canopies $5.06/ $0.07/s.f.
3. Foundation only $135.00 $138.00
4. Fences $60.00 $61.00
II. RESIDENTIAL PLAN APPROVAL
A. 1-2 Family Dwellings $800$87.00/unit
B. Erosion Control $100.00 $102.00
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 $100.00 $102.00
1-5 acres $3`80.00 $388.00
Over 5 acres $760.00 $775.00
IV. MOVING BUILDINGS
A. Principal Building $690.00 $600.00
B. Garage under 750 sf $120.00 $123.00
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V. DEMOLITION
A. Residential Structure (per building) $ 0.00 $122.00
B. Minor Interior(per project) $60.00 $61.00
C. Commercial
Structure up to 20,000 sq. ft. $4-50,00 $153.00
Structure greater than 20,000 sq. ft. $300.00 $306.00
D. Garage/ Shed(per building) $60.00 $61.00
VI. CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
A. Dwelling Unit $31.00/unit
B. Commercial/Industrial $70.00 $72.00
C. Tents/Canopies $30.00 $31.00
VII. RE-INSPECTION & AFTER-HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection)
First re inspection $100.00
Third re inspection $150.00
$100 per hour/$100 minimum fee.
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 $70.00 $72.00
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 1,2017 2018)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL
A. 1 & 2 Family Dwellings $80.00$82.00/unit
II. RESIDENTIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED FURNACES,
OR ADD-ON COOLING UNITS (all sizes) $80.00$82.00/unit
III. COMMERCIAL NEW OR ADDITION HEATING AND COOLING UNITS,ALL SIZES (with
or without an added heating or cooling unit)
A. Group 1 $0.09/s.f. $0.10/s.f.
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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 $0.07 $0.08/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 $80.00 $82.00/dwelling unit
IV. COMMERCIAL REPLACEMENT OR ADDED
HEATING AND COOLING UNITS, (all sizes) $80.00 $82.00
V. COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD $150.00$153.00/hood
VI. COMMERCIAL HVAC PLAN APPROVAL See Appendix A Building and Development Services
VII. RE-INSPECTION & AFTER-HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection)
First re inspection $100.00
Second re inspection $125.00
Third re inspection $150.00
After hour inspection $100.00
$100 per hour/$100 minimum fee.
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 $70.00$72.00
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
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CITY OF JANESVILLE
RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1,2017 2018)
I. NEW RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. 1 &2 Family Dwellings, Including Attached Garages
1. 0 -4,500 sf X0.00$163.00/unit
2. Over 4,500 sf X490.00$194.00/unit
II. RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS,ALTERATIONS OR UPGRADES
A. Service Entrance and Generators $50700 $51.00
B. Temporary Service $50.00 $51.00
C. Outlets, Switches, and Lighting Fixtures $445 $1.17
D. Heating and Ventilation(see heating code)
1. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $1-.15$1.17
2. Oil Heating Systems X00$16.00
3. Gas Fired Heating Systems $1-5.00$16.00
4. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $2,40 $2.45
5. Central Air Conditioning(see heating code) X00$16.00/unit
6. Emergency Lighting $420,00$122.00
E. Miscellaneous
1. Feeder or Subfeeder Changes $4-5700$16.00
2. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication 44,20 $1.22
3. Fire Alarm Systems (per device) $240 $2.45
III. MINIMUM FEE X0.00 $72.00
IV. RE-INSPECTION & AFTER-HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection)
First re inspection $100.00
Second re inspection $125.00
Third re inspection $150.00
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$100 per hour/$100 minimum fee.
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
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penalty shall be paid in addition to the customary permit fee.
CITY OF JANESVILLE
COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
(Effective Date: January 1,2017 2018)
I. COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL PERMITS
A. New Commercial Buildings and Addition
1. Group 1 $0.11 $0.12/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 $0.07 $0.08/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
B. Commercial Alterations and Upgrades
1. Service Entrance & Generators $35.00$56.00
2. Temporary Service $35.00$56.00
3. Outlets, Switches, and Incandescent Fixtures $ 0 $1.22
4. Light Fixtures (Fluorescent, Metal Halide, and Mercury Vapor)$2.40 $2.45
5. Trole-duct, Bus Duct, and similar systems $13.00$14.00
6. Electric Baseboard Heaters (per section) $2.40- $2.45
7. Exhaust and Ventilation Fans $7.00 $7.20
8. Motors
a. Machines w/Electric Motors
1) Less than 5 horsepower $4-3,00$14.00
2) 5 horsepower and larger $43.00$14.00
b. Heating and Cooling Units (per unit) $55.00$56.00
9. Miscellaneous
a. Transformers, Reactors, Rectifiers, Capacitors, $13,00$14.00
Heaters, Converters and similar devices
b. Feeder/Subfeeder Changes $13.00$14.00
c. Audible or Visual Electric Signal Communication $4,20 $1.22
10. Emergency Lighting $1-20 $122.00
C. Three or more dwelling units $70.00$72.00/unit
II. FIRE/SMOKE ALARM/SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS
A. Plan review(maximum fee of$5,000) $.010/s.f. $.011/s.f.
Plan review(3 or more dwelling units) $4-2.00$12.25/unit
B. Testing Fee (per device) $2.00 $2.45
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III. RE-INSPECTION & AFTER-HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection)
First re inspection $100.00
Second re inspection $125.00
Third re inspection $150.00
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$100 per hour/$100 minimum fee.
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 $70.00-$72.00
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, 2017 2018)
I. RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per Fixture (including new water heaters, new water softeners, storm inlets, roof
drains and hose bibs $9.00 $9.25
B. Sanitary Sewer/Water Service/Storm Sewer Excavation $70.00$72.00
C. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $10.)0$41.00
II. COMMERCIAL PLUMBING PERMITS
A. Per Fixture (including new water heaters, new water softeners, storm inlets, roof
drains and hose bibs) $ 00$9.25
B. Per Replacement Fixture (6 or more) $4:40 $4.50
B. Sanitary Sewer/Water Service/Storm Sewer Excavation $70.00$72.00
C. Air Admittance Valve (per valve) $40.00 $41.00
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
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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.
144 RE-INSPECTION & AFTER-HOUR INSPECTION FEE (per inspection)
First re inspection $100.00
Second re inspection $125.00
Third re inspection $150.00
After hour inspection $100.00
$100 per hour/$100 minimum fee.
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 $70.00$72.00
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.
Garage catch basins and oil interceptors to be installed in public buildings.
3. Automatic car wash facilities.
4. Sanitary dump station.
Fees for Plumbing Plan Approval—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.
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SECTION II. Section 18.24.090(A) 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 1/1/2018
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
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1500
Application for Change of Nonconforming Use $250
Filing of Appeal to Zoning Board of Appeals
(Variable)
1. Appeal of an Administrative Decision $200
2. Variation of Ordinance Standard $200
Site Plan Review(Variable)
Addition $250
New Building $250
Airport Overlay District Zoning/Building Permit $50.00
Request for a Zoning Verification Letter $45.00
Reinspection Fee A One Hundred Dollar($100.00)reinspection fee shall be charged by the City
against and paid by the property owner for every violation that is not correct by the reinspection
date. An additional One Hundred Dollar($100.00) reinspection fee shall be charged by the City
for each subsequent reinspection per violation until full compliance is achieved.
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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 27, 2017 Motion by: Gruber
Second by: Conley
APPROVEDj,`44/�/ Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
LL Conley X
Mark A. - Ci Ma •- Farrell X
Gruber X
Jorgensen X
Marklein X
David T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer Williams X
Wolfe X
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimezyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Administration
Prepared by: Building & Development Services
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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 $.24
2,501-5,000 square feet $ $363.00
5,001-10,000 square feet $ $605.00
10,001-20,000 square feet $8 0.00 $847.00
20,001-30,000 square feet $4730-5,00 $1,330.00
30,001-40,000 square feet $ 00 $1,693.00
40,001-50,000 square feet $2,253.00 $2,298.00
50,001-75,000 square feet $3,084.00 $3,145.00
75,001-100,000 square feet $3,914.00 $3,992.00
100,001-200,000 square feet $€,404.-00 $6,532.00
200,001-300,000 square feet $11,267.00 $11,492.00
300,001-400,000 square feet $16,601.00 $16,936.00
400,001-500,000 square feet $490 $20,202.00
>500,000 square feet $21,348.00 $21,775.00
Commercial HVAC Plan Approval
0-2,500 square feet $480.00 $184.00
2,500-5,000 square feet $242.00
5,001-10,000 square feet $3-5-6,00 $363.00
10,001-20,000 square feet $474.00 $483.00
20,001-30,000 square feet $5-93,00 $605.00
30,001-40,000 square feet $949.00 $968.00
40,001-50,000 square feet $1,331.00
50,001-75,000 square feet $1,660.(00(0 $1,693.00
75,001-100,000 square feet $-273-7-2,00 $2,419.00
100,001-200,000 square feet $3,084.00 $3,146.00
200,001-300,000 square feet $7,231.00 $7,379.00
300,001-400,000 square feet $10,436 $10,645.00
400.001-500,000 square feet $12,808.00 $13,064.00
Over 500,000 square feet $14,350.00 $14,637.00
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Plumbing Plan Approval
Sanitary Drain & Vent System (per inch diameter of ea. $59.00 $60.00
Sewer)
Sanitary Building Sewer Only (per inch diameter of ea. $36.00 $37.00
Sewer)
Building Water Distribution System (per inch diameter of $59.00 $60.00
ea. Water service)
Building Water Service Only (per inch diameter of ea. $36.00 $37.00
water service)
Building Storm & Clear Water Drain System (per inch $4-8.00 $19.00
diameter of ea. storm sewer)
Car Wash Interceptor $100.00 $102.00
Garage Catch Basin $100.00 $102.00
Grease Interceptor $100.00 $102.00
Oil Interceptor $100.00 $102.00
Sanitary Dump Station $100.00 $102.00
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