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This document is a resolution passed by the City Council of St. Cloud, Florida, amending the schedule of fees and charges for building permits and related services. Resolution No. 2025-004R updates the fee structure for various types of permits, including residential and commercial construction, renovations, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire-related permits. The resolution was adopted on January 9, 2025, and will be effective immediately, with certain permit fees set to remain in effect from February 1, 2025, until January 31, 2026.
The fee schedule provides detailed pricing for different permit types, calculated either by valuation or square footage. It includes base permit fees, plan review fees for various departments (Building, Public Works, Planning & Zoning, Fire, and Floodplain), and administrative fees. The resolution also outlines additional fees such as re-inspection charges, weekend/holiday inspections, permit extensions, and non-digital submittal fees. The document specifies a refund policy allowing 75% refund for permit fees within 30 days of issuance, with certain exceptions and restrictions. Private providers can receive discounted fees for plan review and inspection services, and there are specific administrative fees for technology, state department reviews, and fire permit administration.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2025- 004R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. CLOUD, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES PURSUANT TO PART II CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 10 — BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, SECTION 10- 3 —
PERMIT AND PERMIT FEE REQUIRED AND AMENDING PART III OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE, CHAPTER 1 — GENERAL PROVISION, ADMINISTRATION, AND
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, 1. 2. 8 — FEES AND CHARGES; REPEALING ALL
RESOLUTIONS IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Permit and Permit Fees may be set from time to time by resolution of the City Council and were previously amended by Resolution No. 2023- 227R on November 9, 2023.
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of St.
Cloud that the above- stated resolution be amended as set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
CLOUD, FLORIDA, as follows:
SECTION I
The City Council of the City of St. Cloud does hereby amend the Schedule of Fees more particularly described and set forth in Exhibit" A—Building Fees" attached hereto.
SECTION II
All determinations regarding definition and processing procedure shall be determined by the City of St. Cloud Land Development Code as required. Any determinations regarding definition and processing procedure not stipulated by the Land Development Code shall be by way of written policy from the City Manager' s designee and may be amended from time to time as needed.
SECTION III
The amended schedule of fees and charges shall be posted in the offices of the Building Official and the City Manager and copies of the schedule contained herein shall be made available to the public on demand. The City Manager or his designee shall be directed to collect such fees contemporaneously with applications for procedures.
SECTION IV
All fees not herein specified shall remain as adopted unless otherwise amended by resolution.
Resolution No. 2025- 004R
2025 Fee Reduction Page 1 of 2
SECTION V
The City Clerk, after consultation with the City Attorney, is authorized to correct scrivener' s errors found by filing a corrected copy of this resolution in the official records of the City.
SECTION VI
Conflict. Any resolution or part thereof in conflict this resolution is hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION VII
Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council
SECTION VIII
Automatic Increase of Certain Fees. The fees as set forth in Exhibit " A" page 8 " Permit Fees
Issued by Valuation" and " Permit Fees Issued by Square Footage" shall be in effect from the 1st Day of February 2025 until January 31, 2026, whereupon they will automatically increase to the fee amounts set forth in Resolution No.: 2023- 227R unless amended by further Resolution of the
City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 9th day of January 2025.
Oeta* Christian B. Robertson, Mayor
ATTE T:
Ivy Llauro, City Clerk
LEGA FO AND VALID IF ADOPTED:
DEB AUBIEN, S MONS, KNIGHT, MANTZARIS & NEAL LLP
Danie .
Resolution No. 2025- 004R
2025 Fee Reduction Page 2 of 2
Resolution 2025- 004R
Exhibit " A"
City of St. Cloud Building Department Fee Schedule
Valuation for the purpose of determining permit fees shall be determined by the valuation standards as established and set forth in the latest ICC Construction
Square Footage Cost. Square Footage will include everything under roof. ( Impact Fees are not included and will be assessed separately by Community Development)
Permit Base Permit Fee I Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq * Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Accessory Dwelling Unit By Sq. Foot X X X X X X X
Accessory Structure4 Residential By Value X X X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X X X I
Aluminum Screen Pool Residential By Value X X X X X X
Enclosure Commercial By Value X X X X X X ii
Commercial Additions4 By Value X X X X X X X X
Commercial Buildout By Value X X X X X X X
Repairs & Alterations4
Commercial By Value X X X X X X X
Manufactured Mobile
Structure4
Commercial Modular 275. 79 X X X X X X X X
Structure4
Commercial New4 By Value X X X X X X X X
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Commercial Other Awning By Value X X X X X X
Canopy By Value X X X X X X
Concrete Pad By Value X X X X X
Deck or Ramp By Value X X X X X
Dumpster By Value X X X X X X
Enclosure
Play or Sports By Value X X X X X
Structure
Solar Re- Roof By Value X X X X
Screen Enclosure By Value X X X X X X X
Commercial Temporary By Value X X X X X X X
Trailer or Storage4
Demolition Commercial 157. 59 X X X X X X
Residential 157. 59 X X X X X X
Dock4 Residential By Value X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X X
Electrical Low Voltage Residential By Value X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X
Electrical Service Residential By Value X X X X
Upgrade Only Commercial By Value X X X X
Electrical Stand Alone Residential By Value X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X
Electrical Sub Permit Residential 47. 28 X X X X
Commercial 47. 28 X X X X
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Fire Major' Fire Sprinkler> 10 $ 83. 64 X X X X
Heads
Standpipe 83. 64 X X X X
Fire Pump 83. 64 X X X X
Fire Alarm 83. 64 X X X X
System> 10
Hood 83. 64 X X X X
Suppression/ Paint
Booth/ Clean Agent
Fireworks 83. 64 X X X X _
Pyrotechnics 83. 64 X X X X
Radio 83. 64 X X X X
Enhancement
System
Fire Minor2 Emergency Vehicle $ 41. 82 X X X X X
Gate
Fire Alarm System $ 41. 82 X X X X up to 10 Devices
Fire Sprinkler up to $ 41. 82 X X X X
10 Heads
Hot Works 41. 82 X X X X
Tar Kettle 41. 82 X X X X
Tent 41. 82 X X X X X
204. 00 X X X X
Fire Underground Line3
Flag Pole Commercial By Value X X X X X
Residential By Value X X X X X
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Floodplain Official Flood 50. 00
Related Determination
Requests Letter
Floodplain 50. 00
Management
Technical Review
Garage4 Attached By Value X X X X X X
Detached By Value X X X X X X X
Gas Stand Alone LP By Value X X X X X X
Natural Gas By Value X X X X X X
Gas Sub Permit LP 47. 28 X X X X X
Natural Gas 47. 28 X X X X X
Hurricane Shutters Residential By Value X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X
Irrigation System 80. 00 X X X X
Potable Residential
Irrigation System 134. 00 X X X X
Potable Commercial
Manufacture Mobile By Value X X X X
Home Roof Over
Master Plan- Valid 1 Multi Family 51. 00 X X X X year from date of Single Family 51. 00 X X X submittal Attached
Single Family 51. 00 X X X
Detached
Pool 51. 00 X X X
Pool With Spa $ 51. 00 X X X
Mechanical Stand Alone Residential By Value X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X
Exhibit" A"
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Mechanical Sub Permit Residential 47. 28 X X X X
Commercial 47. 28 X X X X
Model Conversion4 Condominium By Value X X X X X X
Mobile Home By Value X X X X X X
Single Family By Value X X X X X X
Attached
Single Family By Value X X X X X X
Detached
Multi Family4 Apartments By Value X X X X X X X X
Condominiums By Value X X X X X X X X
Open Permit Search 26. 27
Plumbing Stand Alone Residential By Value X
X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X
Plumbing Sub Permit Residential 47. 28 X X X X
Commercial 47. 28 X X X X
Radio Cell Tower By Value X X X X X
Reclaim Water 134. 00 X X X X
Commercial
Reclaim Water 80. 00 X X X X
Residential
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Residential Additions4 Addition By Value X X X X X X X
Car Port By Value X X X X X X
Deck or Ramp By Value X X X X X
Patio Roof New By Value X X X X X X X
Concrete
Patio Roof Existing By Value X X X X X X X
Concrete
Screen Enclosure By Value X X X X X X
New Concrete
Screen Enclosure By Value X X X X X X
Existing Concrete
Residential 236. 39 X X X X X X X
Manufactured Mobile
Home4
Residential Modular 275. 79 X X X X X X X
Home4
Residential Other Awning By Value X X X X X X
Canopy By Value X X X X X
Concrete Pad By Value X X X X X X
Play Sports By Value X X X X X
Structure
Solar Re- Roof By Value X X X X
Residential Repairs & By Value X X X X X X
Alterations4
Roofing Residential By Value X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X
Permit Base Permit Fee Plan Review Administrative Fees
Type Sub- Type By Value/ By Sq Building Zoning Flood Fire Public Fire DCA DBPR Tech
Footage/ Set Fee Works Admin
Res Comm Res Comm Res Comm Comm Res Comm Fee
25% 50% 5% 7. 5% 10% 15% 15% 5% 7. 5% 50% 1% 1. 5% 3%
Siding or Soffit Residential By Value X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X
Signs' By Value X X X X X
Single Family Attached Townhomes By Sq. Foot X X X X X X X
Duplex By Sq. Foot X X X X X X X
Triplex By Sq. Foot X X X X X X X
By Sq. Foot X X X X X X X
Single Family Detached4 Solar Photovoltaic Residential By Value X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X
Solar Water Heater Residential By Value X X X X X
Commercial By Value X X X X X
Storage Tank By Value X X X X X X X
Swimming Pool In Residential By Value X X X X X X
Ground4 Commercial By Value X X X X X X
Swimming Pool or Spa By Value X X X X X X
Above Ground4 Residential
Commercial By Value X X X X X X
Wall Subdivision or Residential By Value X X X X X X
Retaining with Footers4 By Value X X X X X X
Commercial
Window or Door Residential By Value X X X
Replacement Commercial By Value X X X
Footnotes
1 -$ 83. 64 Minimum or$. 015 of the valuation
2=$ 41. 82 Minimum or$. 015 of the valuation
3-$ 204. 00 for the first 200 Linear Ft. plus$ 41. 82 for each additional 200 linear ft.
4- In addition to the permit fee the applicable mechanical, plumbing, electrical and gas sub permit fees will apply if they are apart of the project.
If your project includes irrigation a separate irrigation permit will be required.
Permit Fees Issued by Valuation
0. 01-$ 1, 000. 00 38. 77
1, 000. 01-$ 15, 000. 00 38. 69 for the first$ 1, 000. 00 plus$ 2. 80 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
15, 000. 01-$ 25, 000. 00 78.05 for the first$ 15, 000.00 plus$ 4.53 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof 25, 000. 01-$ 40, 000. 00 123. 20 for the first$ 25, 000. 00 plus$ 4. 53 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof 40, 000. 01-$ 100, 000. 00 191. 05 for the first$ 40,000. 00 plus$ 3. 87 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof 100, 000. 01 -$ 500, 000. 00 423. 64 for the first$ 100, 000. 00 plus$ 2. 80 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
500, 000. 01 and over 1, 543. 58 for the first$ 500, 000. 00 plus$ 2. 58 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof
Permit Fees Issued by Square Footage 0001 - 1, 599 sq ft 1, 298. 49
1, 600- 1, 999 sq ft 1, 298.49 for the first 1, 599 sq. ft. plus$ 7. 73 for each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof 2, 000- 2, 999 sq ft 1, 329. 41 for the first 1, 999 sq. ft. plus$ 9. 27 for each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof 3, 000- 3, 999 sq ft 1, 422. 15 for the first 2, 999 sq. ft. plus$ 4. 64 for each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof 4, 000- 4, 999 sq ft 1, 471. 62 for the first 3, 999 sq. ft. plus$ 3. 10 for each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
5, 000 sq ft and over 1, 502. 58 for the first 4, 999 sq. ft. plus$ 3. 10 for each additional 100 sq. ft. or fraction thereof
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FEE
Re- Inspection Fees
A charge will be assessed beginning with the second failed Building or Fire inspection, for work rejected due to failure to meet 52. 53 applicable code requirements and/ or for work not being ready on the date or the time the inspection was requested.
Any inspection after the third failed inspection for any project or activity for the same violation specifically or continuously 210. 12 noted in each rejection shall be charged a fee of:
All re- inspection fees shall be paid in full prior to scheduling the final inspection, prior to permanent power release, and prior to the issuance of the Certificate of
Occupancy.
Weekend/ Holiday& After Hour Inspections I 157. 59
This fee is assessed per permit per day. Holidays are established by the City calendar and after hours are between 5: 00 pm & 7: 00 am
Failure to obtain a permit prior to commencement of work Double the Permit Fee
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FEE
Permit/ Application Extensions
52. 53 or 1/ 2 the cost of original permit fee whichever is greater
Requests must be received in writing on the the applicable form and MUST be made prior to the expiration of the permit or permit application showing justifiable cause, and shall be limited to two ( 2) 90 day extensions.
Application Extension- 180 days from the application submittal date
Permit Extension- 180 days from the date of the last approved inspection or 180 days from permit issued date.
100% of the permit fee or$ 75. 00 Permit Renewal whichever is greater
Permit Renewals, are requests that are made in writing indicating justifiable cause, after the permit has already expired. These will be considered only if the request falls within the same code cycle of permit issuance.
Abandoned Application
Application/ permits will be considered abandoned or closed if not picked up or not approved within 180 days from application date and any fees collected will be non- refundable. Applications that are deemed Abandoned or revoked that have already been reviewed will require payment of all plan review fees.
Copies
Duplicate Permit Card 21. 01
Copy of Plans or Surveys 8 1/ 2 x 11 15 Per Page
Copy of Plans or Surveys 8 1/ 2 x 14 or Ledger Size 1. 00 Per Page
Copy of Large Plans 5. 00 Per Page
Additional set of Stamped Plans 2. 06 Per Page
The first two stamped plans are included in the permit fee each additional plan provided for review, approval and stamp will be assessed the charge above.
Plan Revisions/ Digital Submittal Printing 8 1/ 2 x 11 5. 00 Per Page
8 1/ 2 x 14 or Ledger Size 10. 00 Per Page
24 x 36 or Larger Plans 20. 00 Per Page
The initial review fee includes response to comments resubmittals. All revisions submitted after permit issuance will be charged the rate above. Permits that are applied for digitally will be made available for the customer digitally, if copies are requested they will incur the above cost per page.
Non- Digital Submittal Fee
New Residential Construction ( New Single Family) 250. 00 Per Address/ Building
New Commercial Construction ( New Structure/ Multifamily) 500. 00 Per Address/ Building
MISCELLANEOUS FEES FEE
Contractor ( Sub) Change Out 52. 53
Requests must be received in writing by the Building Department on the applicable form. The fee is assessed per permit and per Contractor/ Subcontractor.
Private Provider Discounted Fees ( DCA, DBPR and Technology Fees also apply and are additional)
Commercial & Residential Private Provider Plan Review and Inspection Services 80% Discount of Base Permit Fee
100%
Discount of the Building Plan Review Fee
Commercial & Residential Private Provider Inspection and/ or Plan Review ONLY Services 50% Discount of the Base Permit
Fee
Breakdown of Administrative Fees
Technology Fee 3% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees
DCA- Department of Community Affairs 1% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees with a
2. 00 minimum
DBPR - Department of Business & Professional Regulation 1. 5% of: Permit Fee, Bldg., Fire and Flood Plan Review Fees with a $ 2. 00 minimum
Fire Permit Administration Fee 50% of the Fire Permit Fee
MISCELLANEOUS FEES I FEE
Plan Review Fee
Building Department Commercial 50% of the permit fee
Residential 25% of the permit fee
Public Works Department
Commercial 7. 5% of the permit fee
Residential 5% of the permit fee
Planning & Zoning Department
Commercial 7. 5% of the permit fee
Residential 5% of the permit fee
Fire Department
Commercial 15% of the permit fee
Floodplain
Commercial 15% of the permit fee
Residential 10% of the permit fee
Refund Policy A written request is required in order to obtain a refund within 30 days of permit issuance. Refunds will be granted for 75% of the original permit fee and will not be granted for permit fees under$ 100. 00. Plan review and Non- Digital Submittal fees are non refundable. No refund will be made on any permit on which construction was begun.
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Council Meeting Date: 1/ 9/ 2025
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