HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-045 - Ord. Amending the Department of Community Development Fees for Building Permits ORDINANCE 2024- 045
AN ORDINANCE BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF MASON
COUNTY, WASHINGTON AMENDING THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT FEES FOR BUILDING PERMITS REPEALING THE EXISTING FEES
SCHEDULE AND ADOPTING THE REVISED FEE SCHEDULE.
WHEREAS, the State of Washington requires counties and cities to enact building codes
and regulations and provide for administration, enforcement, fee structures and amendments;
and
WHEREAS, the regulations of building and building construction by Mason County (the
"County") is necessary to protect the public health and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS of the County desires to
protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of the County through regulation of construction
activities and fee structures regulating county business costs in the County; and
WHEREAS, the County has previously adopted fee schedules related to these codes;
and
WHEREAS, County staff has undertaken a review of the currently adopted fee schedule;
and
WHEREAS, County Staff recommends restructuring of the current permit fee schedule
in order to support continued fiscal stability; and
WHEREAS, County Staff presented a briefing of the amended fee structure to the
County BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS; and
WHEREAS, the Mason County BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS conducted a
public hearing regarding amendments to the Building Department's fee schedule on August 13,
2024; and
WHEREAS, the BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS provides for approval of the
new fee schedule through adoption of the new fee schedule set forth herein at the BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS meeting on August 13, 2024.
BE IT HEREBY ORDAINED, the Mason County Board of Commissioners hereby approves and
ADOPTS amendment to the Mason County Code as shown on ATTACHMENT A.
DATED this Is day of � 2024.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Randy eather , air
McKenzie Smith, rk of the Board
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Kevin Shutty, Co missi ner
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Trask, Commissioner
Whit , Chief DPA
MASON COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
VALUATION BASED FEES:
Building and Fire Code Construction Permits are to be based upon the building valuation or the
improvement value of the improvement/s unless otherwise specified. Mason County will utilize the August
published International Code Council's(ICC)"Building Valuation Data"as published by the ICC or the value
of the improvements. For improvements not covered by the ICC published tables; applicants may be asked
to provide valuation data related to the project. If valuation is not provided or supported by the documents
provided with the permit application, the Department may determine valuation based on actual cost for
construction as determined in the RS Means or Saylor Construction cost publications. The square footage
valuations from the ICC tables will be implemented on the first day of September following publication and
remain in force though August of the following year(updated annually). The permit fee is based on Table 1
(as shown below) and the plan review fee is calculated at 65% of the building permit fee unless otherwise
specified herein. The plan check fee will be collected when the building plans and applications are
submitted. In addition, all other review fees and addressing fee, if applicable, will be collected at submittal.
The building permit fee, and other associated fees, will be collected when the permit is issued.
➢ For plumbing and mechanical fees, please refer to the attached tables 1-B and 1-C.
For Grading Permit fees see table 1-D
➢ Planning fees are per"Planning Program Permit Fees"documents
➢ Technology fee per Mason County Ordinance 84.17.
➢ State Building Fee collected per RCW 19.27.085.
➢ For additional fee information please contact the Permit Assistance Center at(360)427-9670 ext.
352.
Table 1 —Building Permit Fees
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to$500.00 $156.00 minimum*
$501.00 to$2,000.00 $156.00 minimum*
$2,001.00 to$25,000.00 $156.00 minimum* or$76.17 for the first
$2,000.00 plus$15.40 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$25,000.00. Whichever is greater
$25,001.00 to$50,000.00 $430.37 for the first$25,000.00 plus$11.11 for
each additional$1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including$50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to$100,000.00 $708.12 for the first$50,000.00 plus$7.70 for
each additional$1,000.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to$500,000.00 $1,093.12 for the first$100,000.00 plus$6.16
for each additional$1,000.00, or fraction
thereof,to and including$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 $3,557.12 for the first$500,000.00 plus$5.22
for each additional$1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,000.00 and up $6,166.35 for the first$1,000,000.00 plus$3.46
for each additional$1,000.00, or fraction
thereof
*Permit fees shall be as set forth in Table 1. A minimum fee of$156.00 will be assessed or adjusted fee(based upon departmental
cost considerations)assigned at the discretion of the Building Official and/or Community Services Director.
PERMIT FEES AND VALUATIONS
(Plan review fees may apply where applicable)
RESIDENTIAL(AND ACCESSORY) BUILDING VALUATIONS
New construction, and remodels greater than 50%, of"R"occupancies sq ft (including finished
basements and additions) are valued per the most current August version of the(ICC) International
Code Council's Building Valuation Data for the specified occupancy.
Private garages, storage buildings, green houses and similar structures shall be valued as Utility,
Miscellaneous unless otherwise specified
Remodels less than 50% shall be valued at 50% of the table value from the ICC Building Valuation
Data for the occupancy specified.
NOTE:all footnotes of Building Valuation Data as published by ICC shall apply.
MISCELLANEOUS VALUATIONS
Covered deck/Carports Per sq ft$24.00
Fences Per sq ft$14.00
Decks Per sq ft$17.00
Retaining Walls Per sq ft$25.00
MISCELLANEOUS VALUATIONS (Shoreline related)
The following projects per WAC 173-27-040 (2) (a) the valuation for these projects must be at cost, or fair
market value, whichever is higher. A written contractor's bid or engineer's estimate of cost must be
submitted with application.
Bulkheads
Boat Ramps
Docks, Piers, Floats
Stairs and Landings
Pilings
RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEES
(Plan review fees may apply where applicable)
MANUFACTURED HOUSING
Manufactured Homes: (see below if perimeter"concrete"foundation system) Flat fee$550.00
Modular Home or(Manufactured Home with perimeter concrete foundation) Flat fee$720.00
MH Title Elimination Flat fee$97.00
MH Runners/Tiedowns Flat fee$170.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Foundation Only: Fees based 20% of total valuation of project Min. $156.00
(based on value)
Window replacement In existing openings (SEE POLICY FOR IMPORTANT DETAILS) Flat fee $131.00
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Roofing Only(Residential) Flat fee $131.00
Demolition Fee Flat fee $131.00
Below ground tank removal/abandonment(Residential) Flat fee $97.00
Site Inspection/Investigation: Per trip $97.00
Final Inspection/Expired permit Per trip $97.00
Plan Review Revisions Per hr. $97.00
Re-inspect Fee Per trip $97.00
Geotechnical/Stormwater Review(for related building structural issues) Per hr. $97.00
Addressing Fee Flat fee $185.00
Bldg. Inspections/Adj. Counties Base Plus Miles
(base) (Actual Cost)
Appeals of Administrative Decisions Flat fee $660.00
Large scale copies (plans) Per Page $4.50
Land Use Prosecutor/Deputy Prosecutor Research and/or Consultation fee: Per Hr. actual cost
to dept.
Structures or work requiring permits for which no fee is specifically indicated: Min permit fee of
signs, pools, etc., will be valued utilizing submitted written contractor's bid or $156.00
engineer's cost information, or closest related item for which a fee is
determined.
Plan review fees for compliance with the Washington State Energy Code shall 5% of the building
be established at the rate of 5% of the building permit fee. permit fee
*Fees may be adjusted at the discretion of the Building Official and/or Community Development Director
PERMIT FEES PLAN/PLAN REVIEW
Permit fees shall be as set forth in Table 1.
A minimum permit fee of$156.00 will be assessed, or adjusted fee assigned at the discretion of the
Building Official and/or Community Development Director unless otherwise specified herein.
Plan review fees, where not otherwise provided for or indicated, shall be established at 65% of the
building permit fee or a rate of$97.00 per hour with a one-hour minimum charge.
VIOLATIONS/STOP WORK ORDER PENALTIES AND FINES
Shall be assessed pursuant to Title 14, Title 15, and Codes adopted at time of submittal.
STOCK PLAN FEES
A full plan review fee based upon square footage, occupancy, and use of the building will be collected
when the initial stock plan is submitted along with a 1-hour charge for the initial stock plan set-up. The
plan review fee for the subsequent submittals is the greater of 20% of the building permit fee, or 1 hour
charged at the current rate. The reduced plan check fee will cover review of site-specific conditions and
is intended to cover processing costs. If additional reviews are needed because of a geo-technical
report or similar issues, hourly fees will be assessed based upon the current adopted fee schedule in
effect at the time the building permit application was received. Stock plan use, and limitations will be
per current Mason County stock plan policy at time of submittal.
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COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES &IMPROVEMENTS, PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES
VALUATION DETERMINATION
New construction, and remodels greater than 50% of all occupancies are valued per the most current
August version of the International Code Council's Building Valuation Data for the specified occupancy.
Remodels less than 50% sq ft, permit and plan review fees shall be based upon 50% of the valuation
for the occupancy group listed in the Building Valuation Data as published by the ICC or as determined
by the Building Official or Director of Community Development
Written Contractor's Bid or Engineer's Estimate of cost if not specified in the published Building
Valuation Data.
PERMIT FEE/PLAN REVIEW
(Permit fees shall be as set forth in Table-1)
A minimum fee of$156.00 will be assessed, or adjusted fee assigned at the discretion of the Building
Official and/or Community Development Director. Plan review fees, where not otherwise provided for
or indicated, shall be established at 65% of the building permit fee or a rate of$97.00 per hour with a
one-hour minimum charge.
Plan review fees for compliance with the Washington State Energy Code shall be established at the
rate of$97.00 per-hour or 5% of the building permit fee whichever is greater, with a 1-hour minimum
and shall be paid at the time the permit is issued.
Each Commercial Tank installation, or removal, permit fees will be valued per written contractor's bid or
Engineer's estimate, or will be a minimum fee base of$190.00, whichever is greater in addition to any
applicable IFC and IBC plan check fees that may apply.
Re-roof permit fees for commercial structures will be based upon the above criteria or will be a
minimum fee base of$190.00, whichever is greater in addition to any applicable IFC and IBC plan
check fees that may apply.
Change in Tenant Applications$156.00 in addition to any applicable IFC and IBC plan check fees that
may apply.
Commercial Coach $550.00. A separate plan review fee and building permit fee will be charged for
additional structures, such as landings, ramps, etc.
Modular structure placed on permanent foundation systems $720.00.A separate plan review fee and
building permit fee will be charged for additional structures, such as landings, ramps, etc.
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INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE/ASSOCIATED FEES
Plan review fees for fire code compliance of building 50% of the IBC plan review fee or a rate of
plan reviews. $97.00 per hour with a one hour minimum
Fire related reviews and site visits for large lot short Based on the hourly rate of$97.00 per hour
plat/subdivisions. with a one-hour minimum charge.
Fire related plan review and inspection fees where not A rate of$97.00 per hour with a one-hour
otherwise provided for, or indicated. minimum charge.
AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARMS
Fees to be assessed based upon submitted The permit fee will be a minimum fee base of
contractor bid and the adopted fee schedule as $190.00. Plan review fees will be calculated at
depicted in Table 1. 65% of permit fee.
Fixed Fire Suppression: The permit fee will be a minimum fee base of
Fees to be assessed based upon submitted $190.00. Plan review fees will be calculated at
contractor bid and the adopted fee schedule as 65% of permit fee.
depicted in Table 1.
Automatic Sprinkler: The permit fee will be a minimum fee base of
Fees to be assessed per Building Standards $190.00. Plan review fees will be calculated at
valuation data or upon submitted contractor bid at 65% of permit fee.
the discretion of Mason County.
MISCELLANEOUS REVIEW
Fire Apparatus Road Per hr. min fee $97.00
Burn Permit Per Site $175.00
FIREWORKS RELATED FEES-LOCAL PERMIT AND
LICENSE FEES (LIMITS PURSUANT TO RCW 70.77.555)
Retail Fireworks Stand Permit: $100.00 for one retail sales permit for one selling
season in a year. Cost includes processing,
permit, and inspections.
Public Fireworks Display Permit: $250.00 minimum permit fee and min. '/z hr. plan
review fee or the total hourly cost to the
jurisdiction, whichever is the greatest.
This cost shall include supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of
the employees involved and include
administrative costs
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TABLE 1-B
PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
(Commercial Permits Use Unit Fee Schedule)
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Base fee for issuing each permit Flat fee$30.00
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING FEES (flat fee schedule)
New SFR Plumbing system up to 1499 sq ft, includes one kitchen/two Flat fee$182.00
restrooms(min fee)
1500 sq ft up to 3000 sq ft(if additional plumbing fixtures beyond one kitchen $182.00 flat fee
and two restrooms) plus an additional
$50.00
3001 sq ft to 6000 sq ft $232.00 flat fee
plus an additional
$75.00
Over 6000 sq ft. $307.00 flat fee
plus an additional
$100.00
SWIMMING POOLS
(May require fencing or other protection per state statute)
Fencing or other protection inspection as required per state statute Flat fee $48.50
For each above ground swimming pool over 5000 gallons Flat fee $62.50
For each in-ground swimming pool or built-in spa in addition to plan review fees Min fee $156.00
as applicable.
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap $10.00
(including water, drainage piping and associated backflow protection.
For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $10.00
For each gas piping system of one to five outlets $9.00
For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet $3.00
For each building sewer and each trailer park individual sewer line. $21.00
Rainwater system/s-per drain (inside building) $21.00
For each private sewage disposal system lateral line to structure. $48.50
Note:Addition permit is required to be issued for all private sewer system.
(Contact County Environmental Health Dept.)
For each water heater and or vent associated with a gas fired water heater $10.00
For each waste water pretreatment interceptor or grease trap including vent up to $10.00
200 gallons.
For each waste water pretreatment interceptor or grease trap including vent over $60.00
200 gallons.
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For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water $10.00
treatment equip each.
For each state compliant gray water system. $60.00
(see state statutes for design restrictions)
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including associated backflow $10.00
devices.
For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in lawn systems:
1 to 5 $7.00
Over 5, each $2.00
For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum
breakers:
2-inch diameter and smaller $10.00
Over 2-inch diameter $22.00
For installation and testing of a reclaimed water system. Based on value
and Table-1 fees
For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlets/outlets for a specific $80.00
gas
For each additional medical gas inlet/outlet. $7.00
For each annual cross-connection Inspection testing of a reclaimed water system. $80.00
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES (Plumbing)
Inspections outside of normal business hours* (Minimum charge two hours) $145.00
Reinspection fee, minimum fee for one hour $97.00
Over one hour is an additional charge per hour of $97.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated" $97.00
Additional plan review for changes, additions or revisions to approved plans $97.00
(1/2-hour minimum)"
`Per hour based on hours worked or cost to the jurisdiction,whichever is greater. This cost shall include supervision,
overhead,equipment, hourly wages and fringe benefits of all the employees involved as determined by the County.
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TABLE 1-C
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
PERMIT ISSUANCE
For the issuance of each mechanical permit $30.00
SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL FEES (flat fee schedule)
New SFR Mechanical system up to 1499 sq ft, Flat fee$136.00
1500 sq ft up to 3000 sq ft $136.00 flat fee
plus an additional
$75.00
3001 sq ft to 6000 sq ft $211.00 flat fee
plus an additional
$125.00
Over 6000 sq ft. $336.00 flat fee
plus an additional
$150.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or $19.00
gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents attached to
such appliance, up to and including 100 Btu/h.
For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace $23.00
or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, over 100 Btu/h
For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, $19.00
recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater.
For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent. $19.00
APPLIANCE VENTS
For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent installed and $10.00
not included in another permit.
REPAIRS OR ADDITIONS
For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance, $17.00
refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit or each heating, cooling absorption
or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls
regulated by the Mechanical Code.
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BOILERS, COMPRESSORS AND ABSORPTION SYSTEMS (INCL. HEAT PUMP)
For each absorption system to and including 100,000 Btu/h(29.3kw) $19.00
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over $35.00
three horsepower(10.6kW)to and including 15 horsepower(52.7kw),
or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW)to and including
500,000 Btu/h (146.6kVv).
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor $46.00
over 30 horsepower(52.7 kW)to and Including 30 horsepower(105.5 kw),
or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW)to and Including
1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW)
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over $70.00
30 horsepower(105.5 kW) to and Including 50 horsepower(176 km,
or each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h (293.1 kW)to
and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW)
For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over $115.00
50 horsepower(176 kW) or each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9
kW)
AIR HANDLERS
For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per
minute (cfm) (4719L/s), including attached ducts.
Note: This fee does not apply to an air-handling unit, which is a portion of a $14.00
factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit
for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
Factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit $23.00
for which a permit is required elsewhere in the Mechanical Code.
For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm (4719L/s) $14.00
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST
For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct $10.00
For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any other permitted $14.00
heating or air-conditioning system.
For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, $14.00
including the ducts for each hood.
MISCELLANEOUS
For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but $14.00
not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed.
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OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEE
Inspections outside of normal business hours, per hour $145.00
(minimum charge two hours)
Reinspection fee, minimum fee for one hour $97.00
Over one hour is an additional charge per hour of: $97.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated, per hour(minimum charge $97.00
one-half hour)
Additional plan review required by changes, additions or revisions to plans or to $97.00
plans for which an initial review has been completed (minimum charge-one-half
hour)
Liquid propane tank,above ground tank, below ground tank(Residential $97.00
Only)
Solid Fuel Burning Equipment: Wood, Pellet, LP and fireplace, barbeque $97.00
appliances.
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TABLE 1-D
GRADING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT ISSUANCE
Unless otherwise exempt per Mason County Municipal Code (MCC) no person shall perform any
grading without first having obtained a grading permit from the County.A grading permit shall be
required for a project involving excavation or fill that total:
• Two hundred or more cubic yards of grading material for lots exceeding one-acre and which
do not impact neighboring properties or which are not otherwise exempted.
• Grading activities not requiring a grading permit shall comply with the standards listed in
Sections 14.44.170 through 14.44.210 of the Mason County Municipal Code.
• Lots less than one-acre are subject to permits when excavation or fill exceeds fifty cubic yards
unless specifically exempted by Section 14.44.050, subsection (b) of the MCC.
GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEES (cu yards)
50 cubic yards or less No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards $97.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $194.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $291.00
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $291.00 for the first 10,000 yards plus $22.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards up to 100,000 yards.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $489.00 for the first 100,000 yards plus $11.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards up to 200,000 yards.
Over 200,000 yards $599.00 for the first 200,000 yards plus$7.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards.
GRADING PERMIT FEES (cu yards)
50 cubic yards or less No fee
51 to 100 cubic yards $97.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $291.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $291.00 for the first 1,000 yards plus$27.00 for each
additional 1,000 yards or fraction thereof up to
10,000 yards.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $534.00 for the first 10,000 yards plus$90.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards or fraction thereof up to
100,000 yards
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $1344.00 for the first 100,000 yards plus $60.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards or fraction thereof up to
200,000 yards.
Over 200,000 yards $1944.00 for the first 200,000 yards plus $30.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards or fraction thereof.
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