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| RESOLUTION NO. 2002-310 |
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WHEREAS, Hernando County has established development requirement conditions for development review and approval by the Development Department; and
WHEREAS, administration of those requirements incurs a cost to the Development Department; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners for the Development Department to be fee based and self-supporting; and
WHEREAS, Hernando County has established ordinances and land use regulations to be enforced by the Development Department; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners to cover these costs by a fee schedule; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioner may waive building or zoning permit fees for any person, firm, business, non-profit organization, or government entity, provided sufficient funds to cover permitting fees will be paid to the Development Department by the Board; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the Board of County Commissioners to allow adequate notice prior to the implementation of a new fee schedule, this schedule shall become effective January 1, 2003. Construction contracts signed prior to the implementation date shall be issued permits through the current schedule of fees for sixty (60) days from date of implementation of this resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ZONING
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ZONING
Note: These fees are non-refundable.
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| DESCRIPTION | FEE AMOUNT |
| Comprehensive Zoning Review, Residential | $50.00 |
| Comprehensive Zoning Review, New:
Commercial / Industrial Agriculture Commercial in Excess of 1/4 Acre of Developed Area |
$300.00 + $20.00 / Acre |
| Comprehensive Zoning Review:
Addition, Commercial & Industrial Remodel/Alteration Temporary Use |
$100.00 |
| Comprehensive Zoning Review:
Model Home & Model Home Center (other than commercial property) |
$50.00 |
| Flood Plain Development Permit, 50% Rule Compliance | $25.00 |
| Landscape Ordinance Review, Residential
*Note: If landscape permit is requested prior to issuance of building permit, this fee will be charged on the separate permit and on the building permit. |
$45.00 |
| Landscape Ordinance Review, Commercial
*Note: If landscape permit is requested prior to issuance of building permit, this fee will be charged on the separate permit and on the building permit. |
$150.00 + $10/Acre Over 2 Acres |
| Similarity Ordinance Review & Inspection | Category I: $25.00
Category II: $75.00 |
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, OTHER: Note: These fees are non-refundable, and are not credited toward the total cost of the permit. These fees are payable at the time of permit application. | |
| Site Plan Review or Modification to Site Plan,
Includes Maximum of 2 Reviews on Same Project |
$350.00 |
| Engineering Site Plan Review or Modification to Site Plan | $150.00 |
| Three (3) or More Reviews on Same Project | $250.00 Each Additional Review |
| Conceptual Review | $250.00 |
| Design Standards for Large Retail Projects Review | $1,750.00 |
| Enhanced Standards Ordinance Review | $150.00 / Building |
| New Development Sign | $25.00 / Sign |
| Project Inquiry Workshop | $150.00 |
SECTION 2. RESIDENTIAL/NON-COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES
| GROUP I: $50.00
Note: Group I permit fees are due at the time of application and are non-refundable. |
| Above Ground Pool |
| Door/Window Change Out (Any number of same project.) |
| Driveway (From House to ROW Line) |
| Electrical Permit |
| Fence |
| Fireplace (Any Type) |
| Gas Permit, L. P. or Natural |
| Lawn Sprinkler, Residential |
| Mechanical Permit |
| Plumbing Permit |
| Pool Heating System |
| Recreational Vehicle Permit (2 Week Maximum) |
| Spa |
| Stemwall |
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GROUP II: $100.00 Note: Group II Fees:
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| Aluminum (Includes All Aluminum Work)* |
| Boat Lift* |
| Deck* |
| Dock* |
| Re-Roofing, Residential |
| Residential Demolition (Other than Complete Structure) |
| Retaining Wall* |
| Siding, Replacement (More than 25% Total Wall Area) |
| Seawall* |
| Slab* |
| Storage Building, Less than 200 s. f.,*
(Non-Commercial, Site Built, or 1 Piece) **Includes Applicable Plumbing and/or Electrical Fees |
| Wood Frame (Includes Carport, Porches, Etc.)* |
| GROUP III: $150.00
Note: Group III Fees:
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| House or Mobile Home Move |
| In-Ground Swimming Pool |
| Mobile Home Additions |
| Residential Demolition, Complete Structure
(no zoning review required) |
| Storage Building, Over 200 s.f., to include:
Non-Commercial, Engineered Storage Building Site Built Storage Building Storage Building, 1 Piece **Plumbing and/or Electrical Fees are Additional |
| Travel Trailer Set-Up, 6 Month Maximum |
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GROUP IV: $300.00 Note: Group IV Fees:
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| Mobile Home Set-Up |
| Park Model Set-Up |
| Single Family Home Placement |
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GROUP V: Residential, 1 & 2 Family, Non-Commercial Note: Group V Requires Comprehensive Zoning Review, Plans Review, and Other Fees as Regulated by Florida Statute and Local Ordinances Group V Permits Require Payment of Administrative Review Fee at Time of Application. Administrative Review Fee is credited toward total permit cost, and is non-refundable. | |
| PERMIT TYPES | FEES |
| Single Family Residence, New
(Includes Modular Homes) Administrative Review Fee: $300.00 Residential Additions Administrative Review Fee: $100.00 |
$0.11 s.f. July 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003 $0.12 s.f. January 1, 2004
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Remodel & Repairs (SFR & MH)
Administrative Review Fee: $50.00 |
$50.00 Minimum or $.12/sq ft of Remodel/Repair Area,
Whichever is Greater
$30.00 Plan Review Fee |
SECTION 3. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES
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Group VI - New Commercial Construction (Includes Modular Office) Note: Group VI Requires Comprehensive Zoning Review, Plans Review, and Other Fees as Regulated by Florida Statute and Local Ordinances Group VI Permits Require Payment of Administrative Review Fee at Time of Application Administrative Review Fee is credited toward total permit cost, and is non-refundable. | |
| Building Occupancy Classifications: | Fees: |
| Assembly
Business Education Factory Hazardous Institution Mercantile Residential Storage **Administrative Review Fee: $600.00 |
*$100.00 Minimum Fee (Each Trade) ** $50.00 Minimum Fee (Fire and Plan Review) |
| Model Home
**Administrative Review Fee: $300.00 *On Commercially Zoned Property Only (For Residential Property, See Single Family Residence Fees and Model Home Conversion Fees.) |
*$100.00 Minimum Fee (Each Trade) ** $50.00 Minimum Fee (Fire and Plan Review) |
| Model Home on Residential Property
**Administrative Review Fee: $300.00 |
$0.11 s.f. July 1, 2003 - Dec 31, 2003 $0.12 s.f. January 1, 2004
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| Model Home Conversion
*Payable at Time of Application From SFR to Model From Model to SFR |
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Group VII - Additions Note: Group VII Requires Comprehensive Zoning Review, Plans Review, and Other Fees as Regulated by Florida Statute and Local Ordinances Group VII Permits Require Payment of Administrative Review Fee at Time of Application Administrative Review Fee is credited toward total permit cost, and is non-refundable. | |
| Building Occupancy Classifications: | Fees: |
| Assembly
Business Education Factory Hazardous Institution Mercantile Residential Storage Administrative Review Fee: $400.00 |
*$100.00 Minimum Fee (Each Trade) ** $50.00 Minimum Fee (Fire and Plan Review) |
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GROUP VIII COMMERCIAL REMODEL / ALTERATIONS Note: Group VIII Requires Comprehensive Zoning Review, Plans Review, and Other Fees as Regulated by Florida Statute and Local Ordinances Group VIII Permits Require Payment of Administrative Review Fee at Time of Application Administrative Review Fee is credited toward total permit cost, and is non-refundable. | |
| Building
Electrical Mechanical Plumbing Fire Administrative Review Fee: $100.00 |
$0.12 / Sq. Ft. ($100.00 Minimum)
$0.04 / Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.04/ Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.04 / Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.04/ Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.03/ Sq/ Ft. Plan Review Fee ($50 Minimum) $100.00 Comprehensive Zoning Fee, If Applicable *Note: Only fees consistent with work being done will be charged on remodel and alterations. |
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OTHER COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES These permit fees are payable at the time of application and are non-refundable. | |
| DEMOLITION, COMMERCIAL | $150.00 |
| DOCK, Concrete or Wood Pilings | $75.00 |
| ELECTRICAL
Service Change New Circuit Installation New Service Installation (Limit 3 Circuits) Parking Lot Lighting Lift Stations / Sump Pump |
$50.00
$50.00 + $15.00/Circuit Over 3 Circuits $75.00 $150.00 $20.00 Inspection Fee |
| FIRE
Fire Alarm, New or Alteration
Fire Hood System Fire Suppression System Fire Sprinkler System Alterations Fire Sprinkler System, New Up to 48 Heads 49 Heads & Over |
$40.00 up to 3 Devices
$80.00 Over 3 Devices $100.00 $100.00 $150.00 Per Test $150.00 Per Test, 2 Test Minimum $0.04 / s.f. |
| FOUNDATION PERMIT
(Cost Not Credited to Full Bld Permit) |
20% of Applicable Permit Fee |
| GAS
Piping, Tanks, New Appliances (Individually or Any Combination) Dispenser Unit (Includes Electric & Fire) |
$75.00
$100.00 |
| LAWN SPRINKLER, COMMERCIAL | $150.00 |
| MECHANICAL
Condenser or Air Handler Changeout Add or Replace Ductwork Refrigeration Installation |
$ 50.00 Up to 5 Tons Total
$100.00 Over 5 Tons Total $ 50.00 Up to 5 Drops $100.00 Over 5 Drops $100.00 Under 10 Tons $200.00 Over 10 Tons |
| RETAINING WALL | $0.50/Linear Foot ($50 Minimum) |
| RE-ROOF, COMMERCIAL
Up to 5,000 S. F. Over 5,000 S. F. |
$200.00
$350.00 |
| SEAWALL | $0.50/Linear Foot ($50 Minimum) |
| SEWER | $50.00 |
| SIGNS
Onsite or Offsite Up to150 sq. ft. Over 150 sq. ft. Wall Sign |
Fee Per Sign:
$100.00 + $50.00 Elec, if applicable $150.00 + $50.00 Elec, if applicable $75.00 for 1st Sign + $25 Ea. Additional Sign @ Same Location + $50.00 Elec, if applicable |
| SOLAR SYSTEM | $100.00 |
| SPA (Under 200 Gallons, Includes Elec & Plbg) | $100.00 |
| SWIMMING POOL (Includes Elec & Plbg) | $200.00
$100.00 Comprehensive Zoning Review |
| TOWERS
Communication Tower Tower Co-Location |
$200.00 ( Includes Comprehensive Zoning Review, Electric and Fire Inspections ) |
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES These fees are payable at the time of permit application and are non-refundable. | |
| CERTIFICATE OF USE | $100.00 + $50.00 Electric, If Applicable |
| TEMPORARY USE | $100.00 |
| LAND CLEARING / SITE ALTERATION
(Not in Conjunction with Building Permit or Application) |
$250.00 |
| PARKING LOT |
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| TEMPORARY LAND USE | $100.00 |
| TENTS | $200.00 + $50.00 Elec, if applicable
Note: Fees Include Comprehensive Zoning Review |
SECTION 4. CONTRACTOR LICENSING
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CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY FEES | |
| Application Fee (Non-Refundable) | $50.00 |
| Issuance and Renewal Fee, Annual | $100.00 / Year |
| Inactive Certificate of Competency | 50% of Issuance/Renewal Fee |
| Late Renewal Penalty | 50% of Renewal Fee
(This is in addition to regular renewal fee.) |
| Reactivation Fee (Inactive to Active) | Renewal Fee |
| Certificate of Authority | $75.00 |
| Replacement / Duplicate Card | $75.00 |
| Special Examination Fee | $150.00 + Testing Firm Costs |
| Competency Exam Fee for Permit Applicant | $20.00 + Testing Firm Costs |
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OTHER CONTRACTOR LICENSING FEES | |
| Bi-Annual County Registration Fee | $75.00 |
| Bi-Annual File Maintenance Fee (State Certified Contractors) | $75.00 |
| Registration Reactivation | $75.00 |
| Change of Status (Other than from Inactive to Active) | $75.00 |
| Letter of Reciprocity | $75.00 |
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FINES & PENALTIES | |
| Failure to Possess or Have Readily Accessible Proof of Being Duly Licensed | First Offense $50.00
Second Offense $250.00 Third and Repeat Offense $500.00 |
| Failure to Obtain Required Permit Prior to Commencement of Work | First Offense $250.00
Second Offense $500.00 Repeat Offense $500.00 And/or Disciplinary Action and Sanctions Pursuant to Construction Licensing Ordinance, to Include but Not Be Limited to Stipulation And/or Board Action and Applicable Penalties. |
| Failure to Obtain Inspections | First Offense $500.00
Repeat Offense $500.00 And/or Disciplinary Action and Sanctions Pursuant to Construction Licensing Ordinance, to Include but Not Be Limited to Stipulation And/or Board Action and Applicable Penalties. |
| Violate Stop Work Order | First Offense $500.00
Repeat Offense $500.00 And/or Disciplinary Action and Sanctions Pursuant to Construction Licensing Ordinance, to Include but Not Be Limited to Stipulation And/or Board Action and Applicable Penalties. |
| Violation of Adopted Board Rules | As Adopted and Established in Board Rules (Maximum $500 If by Citation) |
| Violation of Stipulation | $500.00 |
| Failure to Contain Trash (Outside Property Lines) | First Offense $50.00
Second Offense $250.00 Third and Repeat Offense $500.00 |
| Burial of Debris | $500.00 |
| Illegal Removal of Protected or Regulated Tree | $500.00 and/or Penalties as Established by Hernando County Landscape Ordinance |
| Failure to Comply with Tree Mitigation Order | $500.00 and Mandatory Hearing before Special Master |
| Failure to Comply with Landscape Ordinance | First Offense $50.00
Second Offense $250.00 Third and Repeat Offense $500.00 |
| Material Code Violation* | First Offense $1,000.00
Second Offense $2,000.00 Third & Repeat Offense $3,000.00 |
| *Upon a determination of the building official or his/her designee that a licensee, certificate holder, or registrant licensed under chapter 455, chapter 471, chapter 481, chapter 489 or Hernando County Construction Code, has committed a material violation of the Florida Building Code and failed to correct the violation within a reasonable time, a fine shall be imposed of no less than $500 and no more than $5,000 per material violation. The established fine schedule is a guideline and the Building Official or his/her designee may consider aggravating or mitigating circumstances relative to the particular violation for the purpose of imposing a fine other than the above schedule but no less than $500 and no more than $5000. (Specific Authority s 553.781) | |
| Failure to Properly Mark Vehicle Utilized for Construction Related Purposes | First Offense $50.00
Second Offense $250.00 Third & Repeated Offense . . . $500.00 And/or Disciplinary Action and Sanctions Pursuant to Construction Licensing Ordinance, to Include but Not Be Limited to Stipulation And/or Board Action and Applicable Penalties. |
| Investigative Cost | No. of Investigative Man Hours x $75.00 per hour |
| Legal Costs / Special Master | No. of Billed Legal Hours or Estimate of Legal Time x $225.00/Hr. (Maximum) |
| Unlicensed Contractor Citation | $500.00 All Offenses |
| Tenant vs. Landlord Unsafe Building Service Request
(Includes Multi-Trade Scheduled Inspection and Report) |
$175.00 |
SECTION 5. MINING
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MINING FEES | |
| Annual Inspection | $425.00 |
| Blasting Fee | $50 / Blast or $10,000 / Year |
| Excavation Permit | $500.00 |
| Master Mining Plan Approval (MAMPA) | $2.00/ Acre or $1,500 Minimum |
| Mining Operation Plan Approval (MOPA) | $50 / Acre or $2,000 Minimum |
SECTION 6. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE
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ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW FEES
Administrative Review Fees are payable at the time of application. The fee is credited toward the total permit cost, and is non-refundable. | |
| Single Family Residence, New
(Includes Modular Homes) |
$300.00 |
| Residential Additions | $100.00 |
| Remodel & Repairs (SFR & MH) | $50.00 |
| New Commercial Construction | $600.00 |
| Model Home | $300.00 |
| Commercial Additions | $400.00 |
| Commercial Remodel/Alterations | $100.00 |
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ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS Note: Administrative Costs are costs associated with, but not limited to, the preparation of the following administrative functions: certified mailing, notice of public hearing, notice of intent, and are calculated at a rate of $75/hour (1 hour minimum). | |
| Administrative Costs | $75/Hour (1 Hour Minimum) |
| Appeals of Administrative Decisions (Zoning) | $100.00 |
| Conditional Use Permit Applications - Administrative | $100.00 |
| Administrative Variances | $150.00 |
| Variances Requiring Board Action | $250.00 |
| Administrative Easement Vacation | $150.00 |
| Majestic or Specimen Tree Removal Appeal | $50.00 |
| Appeal to Impact Fee Committee | $150.00 |
| Appeal to Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals | $500.00 |
| Appeal to Consumer Review Panel / Probable Cause Panel | $150.00 |
| PERMITTING / PLAN REVIEW | |
| Builder Changing Sub-Contractor After Construction in that
Trade has been Started
(Does not include plan review or alterations, if required.) |
$50.00 |
| Change of Main Contractor on Issued Permit (Includes Owner/Builder to Contractor) | $125.00 |
| Change of Qualifier on Issued Permit | $125.00 |
| Reactivate an Invalid Permit | $50.00 |
| Extension Letter
(Includes Permit Extension, Application Extension) |
$50.00 |
| Stamp Additional Plans, Residential | $25.00 / Set |
| Alteration of Approved Residential Building or Site Plans | $50.00 Minimum or See Single Family Residence Fees |
| Review of Residential A/C plans, Manual J, MIS, and Energy Form, if applicable, Submitted by a Mechanical Contractor Other Than Original Contractor | $50.00 |
| Alteration of Approved Commercial Building or Site Plans | $100.00 / Trade / Review |
| Duplicate Permit Card | $15.00 |
| Duplicate Plans, Certified Copy | $5.00 / Page, 24 x 36
$10.00 / Page, 36 x 48 or Larger |
| Priority Permit Review | $200.00 |
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INSPECTIONS / RE-INSPECTIONS | |
| Additional / Partial Inspections | $30.00 / Inspection |
| After Hours Inspection | $150.00 / Inspector / Trip, Up to 2 Hrs.
+ $75.00 / Hour or Portion thereof over 2 Hrs. |
| Emergency Non-Scheduled Inspection | $100.00 |
| Damage Assessment Inspection, Pre-Construction
*Fee will be added to the cost of the permit |
$50.00 |
| Inspection Fee | $20.00 / Inspection |
| Notice of Commencement Not Posted | $50.00 |
| Pre-Inspection of Existing Commercial Building Prior to Permitting | $200.00 |
| Reinspection Fees
First Reinspection Second Reinspection Third Reinspection |
No Charge
$50.00 $100.00 |
| Specific Time Schedule Inspection | $75.00 |
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OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES | |
| Annual Subscription to Department Reports/Agendas/Distribution Memos | $25.00 |
| Copies, Standard | Refer to BCC Policy for Photocopies |
| Copies, 11 x 17 | $.30 / Page |
| Copies, Microfilm | $.30 / Page |
| Blueprint, 24 x 36 | $5.00 / Page |
| Blueprint, 36 x 48 or Larger | $10.00 / Page |
| Permit / Contractor Reports | $20.00 |
| Permit Activity by Area Report | $75.00 |
| Reports Downloaded from Internet (Password Required) | $40.00 |
| Letter of Flood Zone Information | $30.00 / Parcel |
| Zoning Map | $2.00 / S.F. |
| Zoning Research and Review, Written | $30.00 / Parcel |
SECTION 7. REFUND POLICY
A. The following fees are non-refundable:
B. All refunds of issued permits will be assessed an administrative fee of 1/3 of the plan review fee.
C. All refunds must be requested in writing and submitted within one year of the permit issuance date.
D. No refund shall be granted if work has commenced or if permit has become inactive or expired.
SECTION 8. GENERAL NOTES
1. If it is substantiated that a contractor renewing his license was not notified via computer generated renewal notice or other electronic notification of a pending renewal period, the applicable late fee will be waived.
2. Fees calculated per square foot shall be assessed using the gross floor area, unless otherwise specified.
3. Final interpretation of method of calculation of any fee shall be resolved by the Development Department Director/Building Official or his designee.
4. Any fees not listed above as to the cost may be determined based on equivalent or similar permit types, and are subject to approval of the Building Official or his/her designee.
5. The Building Official or his designee may adjust the permit fees listed herein when it is determined that a new or additional inspection becomes necessary due to implementation of code requirements, revisions, etc. The inspection fee shall be $20.00 per inspection.
6. The method of measurement for commercial renovation projects shall be the square footage for the entire area of the room or space upon which work is to occur. Should this calculation prove to be less than the minimum fee, the minimum shall be charged.
7. The valuation of the job may be used to calculate the fees to be assessed when determined necessary by the Development Department Director/Building Official or his designee. The fees shall be determined as follows:
| VALUATION | FEE |
| $1,000 and less | No fee, unless inspection required, in which case a $20.00 fee for each inspection shall be charged. |
| $1,000 - $50,000 | $15.00 for the first $1,000 plus $5.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00. |
| $50,000 - $100,000 | $360.00 for the first $50,000.00 plus $4.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00. |
| $100,001 - $500,000 | $460.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $3.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 |
| $500,000 - and Up | $1,660.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof. |
| Plan checking fee shall be equal to one-half of the building permit fee as set forth above. Such plan-checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee. | |
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS IN REGULAR SESSION THIS 3rd DAY OF December, 2002.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA
BY_____________________________________
HANNAH M. ROBINSON, CHAIRPERSON
ATTEST________________________________
KAREN NICOLAI, CLERK
