GRADING, DRAINAGE & EROSION CONTROL PERMIT FEES

TECHNOLOGY FEE

A 10% technology fee will be collected on all grading permits. the technology fee is not collected on the filing fee.

CALCULATING COST OF PERMIT

To calculate the cost of a permit for grading, drainage or erosion control, determine the estimated cost of the work based on quantities provided by the applicant and unit costs established by the Department of Inspections, Licenses and Permits and apply the following:

$0-$1,250	$50
Over $1,250	9% of the cost from the Grading and Sediment Control Cost Estimate
Filing Fee (Non Refundable & Not Deducted from Permit Fee)	$50

UTILITY COMPANY TRENCHING OPERATIONS

1st 500 feet of utility company trenching operations	$100
Each additional 500 feet or fraction of 500 feet	$50

STANDARD SEDIMENT CONTROL PLAN FOR MINOR GRADING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT

Per Standard Plan	$50
Filing Fee Required	$50

AMOUNT OF GRADING SURETY:

Surety shall be based on the size of the area to be disturbed and the type of construction. The amount of the surety shall be determined using the following schedule:

Residential/utility grading	$300 for the 1st 5000 sq. ft., plus $.02 for each additional square foot of disturbance
Commercial/industrial grading	$2,500 for the 1st 5,000 sq ft., plus $.04 for each additional square foot of disturbed area