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CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. ___________
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SPRINGFIELD MASTER FEES AND CHARGES SCHEDULE TO
ADJUST BUILDING AND SAFETY FEES
WHEREAS, the City is authorized pursuant to Section 4 of the 2001 Springfield Charter and Oregon
Revised Statutes to establish fees and charges based on costs for specific services rendered;
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolutions 2021-17 and 2021-18 adopting the
Springfield Master Fees and Charges Schedule to include cost-of-living adjustments, changes in fee
descriptions, news fees and omitted fees, but did not include any changes to the Section 6 Building and
Safety fees;
WHEREAS, the proposed Section 6 Building and Safety fees include a 1.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment
(COLA) and changes to the mechanical fees section above the 1.6% COLA.; and
WHEREAS, the opportunity for public comment at a public hearing has been provided prior to the
adoption of this Resolution,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SPRINGFIELD:
Section 1: The Springfield Master Fees and Charges Schedule, Section 6 Building and Safety
Fees, is hereby amended as provided in Exhibit A, attached hereto. Except as specifically provided
herein, all other fees and charges adopted by Resolution 2021-17 and 2021-18 will remain in full force
and effect.
Section 2: Future Resolutions of the Common Council may be adopted to amend, add, or delete
any rate, permit fee, license fee, or other fee or charge.
Section 3: If any particular rate, permit fee, license fee, and other fee or charge is held invalid
by operation of law or any court of competent jurisdiction or the enforcement of any fee restrained by
such court pending the final determination as to its validity, the remainder of the rates, permit fees,
license fees, fees, and charges specified in the Springfield Master Fees and Charges Schedule shall not
be affected thereby and shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 4: This Resolution will take effect immediately upon adoption by the council.
ADOPTED by the Common Council of the City of Springfield this ___ day of _________, ____,
by a vote of _____ for and ____ against.
ATTEST:
21.2:.32
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City Recorder
Exhibit A, Page 1 of 8
Section 6: Building and Safety Fees
The following fees shall be charged for the Building and Safety activities of the City:
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Building Permits
(ORS 455.447)
Structural, Commercial, Mechanical and Plumbing Permit Fees (where applicable)
Table No. 3-A
TOTAL VALUE Fee
$1.00 - $2,000$ 104.00
$2,001 - $25,000 for the first $2,000 in value $ 104.00
plus for each additional $1000 or fraction thereof. $ 13.31
$25,001 - $50,000 for the first $25,000 in value $ 409.75
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $ 9.98
$50,001 - $100,000 for the first $50,000 in value $ 659.38
plus for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof $ 6.65
$100,001 and Up for the first $100,000 in value $ 992.12
plus for each additional $1,000 or portion thereof $ 5.55
In addition to the Building Permit Fee, the Plan Check Fee shall be 65% of the Building Permit
fee.
Fire & Life Safety Plan Review When Required 65% of Building Permit Fee
Solar Permits
Prescriptive Photovoltaic -Installations in compliance with section 305.4
of the Oregon Solar Installation Specialty Code; includes plan review $ 186.00
Non-Prescriptive Photovoltaic - All other installations based on valuation of the structural
elements for the solar panels, including racking, mounting elements, rails, and the cost of
labor to install use Table 3-A
Residential Fire Suppression 13R Standalone Systems (includes plan review)
1 2,000 sq. ft. $ 234.00
2,001 3,600 sq. ft. $ 292.00
3,601 7,200 sq. ft. $ 378.00
7,201 sq. ft. and greater $ 479.00
For the purpose of defraying the cost of applying regulations as provided in ORS 455.447, a
surcharge of 1% of the structural and/or mechanical permit fee collected for essential,
hazardous, major and special occupancy structures shall be collected.
To the above fees, please add 12% State Surcharge.
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Exhibit A, Page 2 of 8
Electrical Permits
Table No. 3-B
Description Fee
Residence New 1&2 Family Dwelling wiring less than 1,000 square feet $ 189.00
Each additional 500 sq.ft. or portion thereof $ 37.00
New Multifamily Construction Fee for largest unit calculated using above
Square footage rates, plus 50% of permit
fee for each additional unit
Manufactured Home or Modular Dwelling (Service or Feeder) $ 90.00
Temporary Power 200 amps or less $ 90.00
Temporary Power 201 to 400 amps $ 124.00
Temporary Power 401 to 600 amps $ 180.00
Temporary Power 601 to 1000 amps$ 238.00
Temporary Power 1001 or more amps or volts $ 547.00
Permanent Service or Feeder 200 amps or less $ 114.00
Permanent Service or Feeder 201 to 400 amps $ 133.00
Permanent Service or Feeder 401 to 600 amps $ 225.00
Permanent Service or Feeder 601 to 999 amps $ 290.00
Permanent Service or Feeder 1000 amps or volts $ 664.00
Electrical Service Reconnection with no changes to existing service size $ 90.00
Branch Circuits
-Without service or feeder fee first branch $ 90.00
-With service or feeder fee each branch circuit $ 8.00
-Each Additional Branch Circuit $ 8.00
Each Irrigation Pump $ 90.00
Each Electrical Sign or Outline Lighting $ 90.00
Each Signal Panel $ 90.00
Limited Energy Residential $ 45.00
Limited Energy Multi Family per floor $ 45.00
Limited Energy Multi Family protective signaling per floor $ 45.00
Limited Energy Commercial $ 104.00
Inspections not covered by this schedule minimum 1 hour $ 104.00
Re-inspection Fee/each $ 104.00
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours minimum 1 hour $ 123.00
Minimum Permit Fee - Electrical $ 104.00
Electrical Investigation Fee/hour $ 104.00
Inspections For Which No Fee is Specifically Indicated/hour $ 104.00
Electrical Plan Review 25% of Permit Fee
Renewable Energy Systems
5 KVA or Less $ 134.00
5.01 to 15 KVA $ 175.00
15.01 to 25 KVA $ 221.00
Over 25 KVA:
Solar Generation Systems $ 221.00+ $12.00 for each additional KVA
Not to exceed $ 1,145.00
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Exhibit A, Page 3 of 8
Wind Generation Systems:
25.01 to 50 KVA $ 279.00
50.01 to 100 KVA $ 559.00
Over 100 KVA Calculated based on Service or
Feeder sizes and Branch Circuits
To the above fees, please add 12% State Surcharge.
Mechanical Permits (Residential)
Mechanical Permit Fees
Table No. 3-D
Description Fee
Minimum Permit Fee $ 104.00
HVAC
Up to 100,000 BTU $ 23.00
More than 100,000 BTU $ 26.00
Unit Heater$ 23.00
Boiler/Compressor
Up to 100,000 BTU $ 23.00
3-15 Horsepower or 100,001 500,000 BTU $ 55.00
Over 15 to 30 Horsepower or 500,001 999,000 BTU $ 65.00
Over 30 to 50 Horsepower or 1,000,000 1,750,000 BTU $ 79.00
Over 50 Horsepower or over 1,750,001 BTU $ 134.00
Air Handling Unit
Up to 10,000 CFM $ 35.00
10,001 CFM and over $ 45.00
Evaporative Cooler/Fan $ 30.00
Vents
Hood and Exhaust $ 30.00
Vent Fan to One Duct $ 20.00
Appliance Vent $ 20.00
Gas Piping
Each Piping System 1-4 Outlets $ 15.00
Each Outlet over 4 $ 5.00
LP Gas Tank and Piping $ 45.00
Miscellaneous
Domestic Incinerator $ 45.00
Commercial Incinerator$ 107.00
Wood/Pellet Stove $ 55.00
Heat Pump $ 45.00
Each Appliance Not Listed on this Schedule $ 30.00
Inspections Not Covered by this Schedule/hour $ 104.00
Re-inspection Fee/each $ 104.00
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours minimum 1 hour $ 123.00
Mechanical Investigation Fee/hour $ 104.00
Hourly Inspection Fee for Requests Not In Permit Tables/hour $ 104.00
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Exhibit A, Page 4 of 8
Mechanical Plan Review Fee 25% of Permit Fee
Commercial/Industrial/Public Mechanical System
including installation costs Value based, See Table 3-A
To the above fees, please add 12% State Surcharge.
For the purpose of defraying the cost of applying regulations as provided in ORS 455.447, a
surcharge of 1% to the structural and/or mechanical permit fees collected for essential,
hazardous, major and special occupancy structures shall be collected.
Plumbing Permits
Plumbing Permit Fees
Table No. 3-C
Fees for the construction, alteration, or repair of plumbing shall be calculated as described
below. One- or two-family new construction fees include one kitchen and up to 100 feet each of
water, sewer, and storm lines.
One- or two-family new construction with one kitchen and one bath $ 338.00
One- or two-family new construction with one kitchen and two bath $ 529.00
One- or two-family new construction with one kitchen and three bath $ 623.00
One- or two-family new construction -Each Additional Bath, ½ bath counted
as full $ 134.00
One- or two-family new construction -Each Additional Kitchen $ 134.00
Single Plumbing Fixture/each $ 25.00
Sanitary Sewer:
For the first 100 feet of line $ 108.00
Each additional 100 feet of line or portion $ 25.00
Water Service:
First 100 feet of line $ 108.00
Each additional 100 feet of line or portion $ 25.00
Storm and Rain Drain:
First 100 feet of line $ 108.00
Each additional 100 feet of line or portion $ 25.00
Sewage Ejector Pump/each $ 25.00
Special Waste Connection/each $ 25.00
Manufactured Home hook up on improved lot $ 104.00
Backflow Prevention Device/each $ 25.00
Relocated Structure $ 104.00
Sanitary or Storm Sewer Cap $ 104.00
Any trap or waste not connected to a fixture/each $ 25.00
Any plumbing installation not listed in this schedule with
sanitary waste or portable water supply $ 25.00
Minimum Plumbing Permit Fee $ 104.00
Re-inspection Fee/each $ 104.00
Inspections Not Covered By Schedule/hour $ 104.00
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours minimum 1 hour $ 123.00
Investigation Fee/hour $ 104.00
Commercial - Medical Gas
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Exhibit A, Page 5 of 8
Permit fee based on the valuation of installation costs
and the system equipment: 30% of Permit Fee
Plan Review Fee for Med Gas 30% of Permit Fee
When plans are incomplete or substantially changed so
as to require additional plan review, additional hourly
plan review fees may be charged based on the
additional time required.
Plumbing Plan Review Fee 30% of Permit Fee
Residential Fire Sprinklers 13D Multipurpose or Continuous Loop Fire Suppression
1 2,000 sq. ft. $ 104.00
2,001 3,600 sq. ft. $ 166.00
3,601 7,200 sq. ft. $ 247.00
7,201 sq. ft. and greater $ 329.00
To the above fees, please add 12% State Surcharge.
Additional Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous Building Fees
Table No. 3-F
Please add 12% State Surcharge (Where Applicable)
Description Fee
Master Permit Program $ 111.00
Investigative Fee all disciplines/hour $ 104.00
Inspection for Which No Fee is Specifically Indicated all disciplines/hour $ 104.00
Moving a Building or Structure $ 413.00
Demolition of a Building or Structure total removal, no state surcharge $ 104.00
Prefabricated Structures By value, see Table 3-A
Hourly Inspection Fee for Requests Not In Permit Table all disciplines/hour $ 104.00
Address Assignment, each new or change unless requested by city staff/each $ 55.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy Approval - Shall Not Exceed 30 Days Without Renewal.
Renewal Fee is the Same Fee As Original Temporary Occupancy Permit Fee:
1 & 2 Family Dwellings/per 30 day period $ 180.00
Triplex & 4-Plex/per 30 day period $ 352.00
Apartment Buildings/ per 30 day period $ 352.00 + $ 43.00/unit
Remodels Alterations Commercial/Industrial Buildings & Tenant Infill/per
30 day period $ 180.00
All other Commercial/Industrial Buildings/per 30
day period $ 529.00 +10% of Bldg Permit Fee
Same As Plan Review Submittal $ 354.00
Manufactured Home Placement $ 562.00 +$30.00 State Admin Fee
Manufactured Dwelling/RV Parks Area Development Permit
The Area Development Permit feet to be calculated based on the valuations
Shown in Table 2 of OAR 918-600-0030 for Manufactured Dwelling/Mobile
Home Parks and Table 2 of OAR 918-650-0030 for Recreational Park &
Organizational Camp
Additional Plan Review Due To Changes In Plans all disciplines $ 104.00/hr
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Hazardous Technical Report with No Plan Review $104.00/hr
Administrative Fee for Non-Sufficient Funds Check $ 180.00
Administrative Fee Non Specialty Code Permits 10%
Administrative Fee for Cash Deposits 10%
Inspections Outside Normal Business Hours/hour all disciplines, 1 hour minimum $ 123.00
Re-inspection Fee/each $ 104.00
Quick Start(Expedited Plan Review) $ 270.00
Phased Permits $ 338.00 + 10% of the total building permit fee
for each phase of work not to exceed $1,500 for
each phase.
Deferred Permits 65% of Bldg. Permit Fee calculated using the
valuation of the deferred portion of the project,
with a minimum fee of $100.00
Research Requests
Technical (15-30 minutes) $ 37.00
Technical (31-60 minutes) $ 71.00
Non-Technical (15-30 minutes) $ 23.00
Non-Technical (31-60 minutes) $ 44.00
Any copy fee is in addition to research fees. 30 Minutes is minimum fee
Posting Substandard Structures $ 104.00
Monthly Reports $ 91.00/mailed
$ 54.00/faxed
Weekly Issued Reports $ 392.00/mailed
$ 216.00/faxed
Addressing Information Non-Agency-
$ 91.00/mailed
$ 54.00/faxed
Fire Department Process/Application Fee 10% of Fire fee
Copying Costs
Copying Fee: Staff Charge out rate ½ hour minimum
Plus: No charge
All additional copies $.50 each
Large print copies - $4.00 each
All special ordered maps are charged from the GIS price sheet.
Copying Fee: Staff charge rate ½ hr. minimum
Technical Research Fee: $ 101.00/hr.
Signs
Sign Code Plan Review
(SMC 8.218(1))
Permit Applications. Two complete sets of plans, engineering calculations, diagrams and other data shall
be submitted with each application for a permit. The building official may require plans, computations
and specifications to be prepared and designed by an engineer or architect.
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(a) A scaled plot plan with building dimensions, setback and location of proposed signs shall be
submitted with the sign permit application. A photograph of each facade of the building shall be
submitted.
(b) A scaled elevation drawing shall be submitted in addition to the above requirements if a wall
mounted sign will be erected.
(c) A description of materials, anchors, footings and attachment systems shall be provided.
(d) For all freestanding, pole or projecting signs over 20 feet in height, plans shall be submitted,
drawn by a registered engineer.
(e) Each application shall include photographs of existing signage on the property associated with
the business.
(f) If the application is for a billboard, the application must include an approved permit from the
state of Oregon under the Oregon Motorists Information Act of 1971 (ORS 377.700 et seq.) prior to the
erection of the billboard.
Per Sign $ 47.00
Sign Permit Fees
(SMC 8.218(2)) (2)
Permit-Fees. Sign permit fees for permanent and temporary signs, excluding electrical, shall be set by
resolution of the Council. Only one face of a double-faced sign will be used for calculation purposes. Each
sign shall be considered separately when calculating plan review and sign permit charges.
0-35 square feet $ 89.00
36-to 60 square feet $ 123.00
61 to 100 square feet $ 188.00
101 to 150 square feet $ 178.00
151 to 200 square feet $ 221.00
201 to 300 square feet $ 277.00
301 to 400 square feet $ 333.00
5% Technology Fee (surcharge) will be applied when imposed or collected.
10% Administrative Fee will be applied when imposed or collected.
Temporary Sign Permit Fee
(SMC 8.218 (3))
Temporary Sign Permit Fees. Four permits for each approved development area shall be permitted per
calendar year. The fee for each permit shall be set by resolution by the Council. No temporary sign(s) shall
be larger than 60 square feet and be erected for a maximum of 30 consecutive days per each permit. The
temporary sign(s) shall be located completely on private property and shall be in compliance with the
required setbacks as identified in Springfield Municipal Code. A security deposit is required when this
permit is issued. If the applicant fails to remove the temporary sign(s) by the date specified on the permit,
the deposit shall be forfeited and the City may remove the temporary sign(s). If any temporary signs are
erected without first obtaining a permit, the permit fee shall be doubled. Temporary signs erected by or
for the City for City-sponsored events, authorized by the City, or for the park district, utility company, or
hospital for community events are exempt.
Per permit $ 111.00
Plus security deposit $ 111.00
5% Technology Fee (surcharge) will be applied when imposed or collected.
10% Administrative Fee will be applied when imposed or collected.
Sign Code Modification Fee
(SMC 8.238(2))
A modification is defined as a request for a sign that complies with the provisions of this sign code in all
respects except size or height and the proposed request is not more than 15 percent greater than
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otherwise allowed. If the applicant chooses to apply for a modification to the sign code, they may apply
through the development services department for a cost set by resolution of the council. This
modification request will be reviewed, and a decision reached by the Development and Public Works
Director within 30 days of the application, providing the application is complete.
The following criteria must be met in order for a modification to be approved:
(a)Locational and/or dimensional problems have been identified; and
(b) The proposed adjustment will not cause any of the following adverse effects on neighboring
properties:
(i) Creates a vision clearance hazard for pedestrians, motor vehicles or bicyclists; or
(ii)Creates a hazard for fire prevention or fire suppression; or
(iii) Public safety is compromised; and
(c) The hardship is not self-imposed.
Per application $ 221.00
5% Technology Fee (surcharge) will be applied when imposed or collected.
Sign Code Appeal Fee (Building Board of Appeals)
(SMC 8.238(5)) An applicant who is denied a modification request may appeal the decision of the
Development and Public Works Department to the Building Board of Appeals for a cost set by resolution
of the Council. The request will be reviewed by the Board and a decision reached within 30 days of the
application date.
Per Application $ 167.00
5% Technology Fee (surcharge) will be applied when imposed or collected.
Sign Code Appeal Fee (City Council Appeal)
(SMC 8.238(6)) An applicant may appeal the decision of the Board of Appeals regarding an appeal of a
modification or a variance to the City Council for a cost set by resolution of the Council. The City C
decision is final except that or a writ of review to Circuit Court is available to appeal the City C
decision pursuant to Oregon law. \[Section 8.238 amended by Ordinance No. 6008, enacted March 18,
2002.\]
Per application $ 111.00
5% Technology Fee (surcharge) will be applied when imposed or collected.
Sign Code Variance Fee
(SMC 2.568(5)) Hear appeals from the sign code as provided in chapter 8, section 8.238 of the Springfield
Municipal Code.
Per Application $ 333.00
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