Agenda - Council Work Session - 07/10/2012

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C. replacement of a residential fixture or appliance cannot exceed the permit fee limitation established by Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.665. Subp. 5. Plan review fees for similar plans. When submittal documents for similar plans are approved under subpart 6, plan review fees shall not exceed 25 percent of the normal building permit fee established and charged by the jurisdiction for the same structure. Subp. 6. Plan review of similar plans. A. Any number of similar buildings may be built from a master plan if: (1) plan review fees have been paid for the master plan; (2) a code change has not occurred that impacts the design of a master plan; (3) the similar building has the same physical dimensions and structural design as the master plan; Exception: The following modifications to the master plan are not considered to be significant modifications, according to Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.61, subdivision 1, and are permitted for dwelling units and their accessory structures built to the International Residential Code, and residential occupancies built to the International Building Code that are three stories or less in height and their accessory structures: (a) foundation types to include walkout, lookout, and full basement; (b) foundation materials to include poured concrete, masonry units, and wood; (c) garage dimensions; (d) roof design changed by a revised truss plan approved by the building official; (e) bays or cantilevered floor areas; (f) decks and porches; and 14 (g) other modifications approved by the building official; (4) occupancy groups other than those identified in the exceptions listed in part 1300.0160, subpart 6, item A, subitem (3), must be the same type of construction and occupancy classification and must have the same exit system; Exception: Minor changes to the exit access; and (5) the similar plan is based on a master plan for which the municipality has issued a permit within the last 12 months. B. Plan review fees for similar building plans must be based on the costs commensurate with the direct and indirect cost of the service, but must not exceed 25 percent of the normal building permit fee established and charged by the municipality for the same structure. C. The plan review fee charged for similar building plans applies to all buildings regulated by the code regardless of occupancy classification including industrialized /modular buildings constructed under a program specified in Minnesota Statutes, section 16B.75. D. The applicant must submit a new plan set and other information as required by the building official for each building reviewed as a similar building. Subp. 7. Payment of fees. A permit shall not be issued until the fees prescribed by the municipality have been paid. Subp. 8. Work commencing before permit issuance. If work for which a permit is required by the code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for the work. An investigation fee established by the municipality shall be collected and is in addition to the required permit fees, but it may not exceed the permit fee.