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RESOLUTION NO. 2010-61 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 buil.ding 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 June 1,2010. 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: Resolution No. 20 I 0-6\ Page I of20 Effective Date: June \, 20 I 0

SECTION 1. ZONING ZONING Note: These fees are non-refundable. A Comprehensive Zoning Review includes but is not limited to a review of land uses as it pertains to all applicable county codes and regulations. DESCRIPTION FEE AMOUNT Comprehensive Zoning Review, Residential Comprehensive Zoning Review, New: Commercial! Industrial Agriculture Commercial in Excess of 114 Acre of Developed Area Comprehensive Zoning Review: Addition, Commercial & Industrial Remodel! A Iteration Temporary Use Comprehensive Zoning Review: Model Home & Model Home Center (other than commercial property) Flood Plain Development Permit, 50% Rule Compliance Land Clearing 1 Site Alteration (Not in Conjunction with Building Permit or Application) Landscape Ordinance Review, Residential *Note: Iflandscape permit is requested prior to issuance of building permit, this fee will be charged on the separate permit and on tile building permit. 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. Recreational Vehicle Permit (2 Week Maximum) Similarity Ordinance Review & Inspection Temporary Land Use Temporary Use Travel Trailer Permit (6 Month Maximum) Zoning Permit, Residential (Includes Fence Permit & Slab Permit) Zoning Permit, Commercial $300.00 + $20.00 1 Acre $25.00 $250.00 $45.00 $150.00 + $101 Acre Over 2 Acres + applicable electrical and/or plumbing fees Category I: $25.00 Category II: $75.00 + applicable electrical and/or plumbing fees Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 2 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

SECTION 2. DEVELOPMENT REVIEW DEVELOPMENT REVIEW, OTHER: Note: Thesefees 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 of2 Reviews on Same Project Three (3) or More Reviews on Same Project Conceptual Review Design Standards for Large Retail Projects Review Enhanced Standards Ordinance Review New Development Sign Project Inquiry Workshop $350.00 $250.00 Each Additional Review $250.00 $1,750.00 $150.00 I Building $25.00 I Sign $150.00 Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 3 0[20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

SECTION 3. RESIDENTIALINON-COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES GROUP I PERMIT TYPES Note: Fees represent Building Permit Fees Only. Current Jun 1,2010 Jun 1,2011 Above Ground Pool Aluminum, Non-structural Back Flow Preventer Building, Other Door/Window Driveway Slab (From House to ROW) Electric, Other Enclose Existing Entryway Fascia/Soffit/Gutter Fireplace (AnyType) Gas Permit, L.P. or Natural Generator Lawn Sprinkler, Residential Low Voltage Electric Mechanical A/C Changeout Mechanical, Other Photovoltaic System Plumbing, Other Pool Heating System Porch Siding (Includes Replacement More Than 25% Total Wall Area) Slab Solar Spa (Portable) Stem Wall GROUP II PERMIT TYPES (*) Indicates Zoning Permit required. Current Jun 1,2010 Jun 1,2011 * A luminum, Structural (Includes Aluminum Roof Over and Pan Roof) *Boat Lift *Carport *Deck *Dock *Fireplace - Site Built Residential Demolition (Partial or Other than Main Structure) *Retaining Wall *Screen Enclosure *Screen Room, New *Seawall Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 4 of20 Effective Date: June 1,20 I 0

GROUP II PERMIT TYPES Current Jun 1,2010 (*) Indicates Zoning Permit required. *Storage Building 200 s.f. or less (Non- $65.00 Commercial, Site Built, or 1 Piece/pre-fab) **Includes Applicable Plumbing and/or Electrical Fees *SunroomiGlass Room $65.00 Note: If MechlElec in Sunroom, Addl. $50 Fee (See Note) *Vinyl room, New or Conversion $65.00 Jun I, 20ll $80.00 $80.00 (See Note) $80.00 GROUP II-A PERMIT TYPES Current Jun 1,2010 (*) Indicates Zoning Permit Required *House or Mobile Home Move No Change Residential Roofing $115.00 Residential Demolition, Main Structure $115.00 No/e.' Croup {[-A represents permit types lv/no change or only Phase I of Increase Jun 1,2011 No Change No Change No Change GROUP III PERMIT TYPES (*) Indicates Zoning Permit required. Current Junl,2010 Jun 1,2011 *Garage, Detached or Attached *In-Ground Swimming Pool *Mobile Home Additions *Spa (In-grou nd/permanent) *Storage Building, Over 200 s.f., to include: Non-Commercial, Engineered Storage Building Site Built Storage Building Storage Bui Iding, 1 Piece /pre-fab Note: Plumbing and/or Electrical Fees are Additional $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $125.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 GROUP IV PERMIT TYPES (*) Indicates Zoning Permit required. Current Jun 1,2010 Jun 1,2011 *Mobile Home Set-Up $250.00 $275.00 $300.00 *Park Model Set-Up $250.00 $275.00 $300.00 *Single Family Home Placement $250.00 $275.00 $300.00 Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 5 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

Note: GROUP V: Residential, 1 & 2 Family, Non-Commercial 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 Single Family Residence, New (Includes Modular Homes) Administrative Review Fee: $300.00 Residential Additions Administrative Review Fee: Remodel & Repairs (SFR & MH) Administrative Review Fee: FEES.. Building $0.10 s.f. ~ Electric $0.04 s.f. of Living Area ~ Plumbing $0.04 s.f. of Living Area ~ Mechanical $0.04 s.f. of Living Area ~ Plan Review Fee ~ $0.005/S. F. OPR Fee (or as regulated by F.S.468.63I ) ~ $0.005/S. F. Radon Fee (or as regulated by F. S. 553.721) Minimum or $.12/sq ft of RemodelfRepair Area, Whichever is Greater + Applicable Trades (see SFR) $30.00 Plan Review Fee *Note. Only fees consistent with work being done will be charged. Resol ution No. 2010-61 Page 6 of20 Effective Date: June 1, 2010

SECTION 4. COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES Note: Group VI - New Commercial Construction (Includes Modular Office) 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: Assembly Business Education Factory Hazardous Institution Mercantile Residential Storage Building Electric Plumbing Mech. Fire $0.12 PSF* 0.04 PSF* 0.04 PSF* 0.04 PSF* 0.04 PSF** Fees: Plan Review 0.03 PSF** $0.005/s.f. DPR Fee (or as regulated by F.S.468.63l) $0.005/s.f. Radon Fee (or as regulated by F. S. 553.721) * Minimum Fee (Each Trade) ** Minimum Fee (Fire and Plan Review) **Administrative Review Fee: $600.00 Model Home on Residential Property ** Administrative Review Fee: $300.00 Building $0.10 s.f. Electric $0.04 s.f. of Living Area Plumbing $0.04 s.f. of Living Area Mechanical $0.04 s.f. of Living Area Plan Review Fee $0.005/S. F. DPR Fee (as regulated by F.S.468.63I) $0.005/S. F. Radon Fee (as regulated by F. S. 553.721) Model Home Conversion *Payable at Time of Application Change of Use Only Change of Use and Driveway Slab Change of Use and Remodel $200.00 Model Home Conversion Fee $200.00 Model Home Conv. Fee +$85.00 Driveway Slab Permit $200.00 Model Home Conv. Fee + cost of Remodel Permit Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 7 of20 Effective Date: June J, 2010

Note: Group VII - Additions 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: Assembly Business Education Factory Hazardous Institu tion Mercantile Residential Storage Administrative Review Fee: $400.00 ~ Building ~ Electric ~ Plumbing ~ Mech. Fees: $0.12 PSF* 0.04 PSF* 0.04 PSF* 0.04 PSF* ~ Fire 0.04 PSF** ~ Plan Review 0.03 PSF** ~ $0.005/s.f. OPR Fee (as regulated by F.S.468.631) ~ $0.005/s.f. Radon Fee (as regulated by F. S. 553.721) * Minimum Fee (Each Trade) ** Minimum Fee (Fire and Plan Review) Note: GROUP VIII COMMERCIAL REMODEL 1 AL TERA TIONS 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: $0.121 Sq. Ft. ( Minimum) $0.041 Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.041 Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.041 Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.041 Sq. Ft. ($50 Minimum) $0.031 Sql Ft. Plan Review Fee ($50 Minimum) *Note. Only fees consistent with work being done will be charged on remodel and alterations. Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 8 0[20 Effective Date: June 1, 2010

OTHER COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES (*) Indicates Zoning Required These permit fees are payable at the time of application and are non-refundable. DEMOLITION, COMMERCIAL *DOCK, Concrete or Wood Pilings ELECTRICAL Service Change.... New Circuit Installation.... New Service Installation (Limit 3 Circuits).... Parking Lot Lighting.... Low Voltage, Other.... $175.00 $75.00 $75.00 + $15.00ICircuit Over 3 Circuits $J 00.00 $150.00 $85.00 F ASCIAJSOFFIT 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.... Note: Above fees applicable if Fire Department does not have separate fee schedule in place. *FOUNDATION PERMIT (Cost Not Credited to Full BId Permit) $75.00 $40.00 up to 3 Devices + $50 Plan review $80.00 Over 3 Devices + $50 Plan Review Fire Fee $50 Plan Review $30.00 Mechanical Inspection Fire Fee $50 Plan Review $30.00 Mechanical Inspection $150.00 Per Test $150.00 Per Test, 2 Test Minimum $0.04 I s.f. ($300.00 Minimum) 20% of Applicable Permit Fee (This space intentionally left blank) Refer to Commercial Fees Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 9 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

OTHER COMMERCIAL BUILDING PERMIT FEES (*) Indicates Zoning Required These permit fees are payable at the time of application and are non-refundable. LIFT STATIONS/SUMP PUMP New Facility Electrical Only $75.00 MECHANICAL Condenser or Air Handler Changeout Add or Replace Ductwork Refrigeration Installation *RET AINING WALL RE-ROOF, COMMERCIAL Up to 5,000 S. F. Over 5,000 S. F. *SEAWALL SEWER *SIGNS Onsite or Offsite Up to150 sq. ft............... Over 150 sq. ft.... Wall Sign *SOLAR SYSTEM *SPA (Under 200 Gallons, Includes Elec & Plbg) *SWIMMING POOL (Includes Elec & Plbg) *TOWERS Communication Tower.............. Tower Co-Location... $75.00 Up to 5 Tons Total $125.00 Over 5 Tons Total $75.00 Up to 5 Drops $125.00 Over 5 Drops $125.00 Under 10Tons $200.00 Over 10 Tons $80.00 $225.00 $375.00 $80.00 $75.00 Fee Per Sign: $125.00 + $75.00 Elec, if applicable $175.00 + $75.00 Elec, if applicable for I sl Sign + $25 Ea. Additional Sign @ Same Location + $75.00 Elec, if applicable $125.00 $125.00 $225.00 ~ $200.00 (Includes Building & Electric) ~ (Building, & Electric) Resolution No. 2010-6 1 Page 10 of20 Effective Date: June \,2010

ADMINISTRA TIVE COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES (*) Indicates Zoning Required These fees are payable at the time of permit application and are non-refundable. *CERTIFICATE OF USE ONLY $25.00 Electric Inspection $25.00 Pre-Inspection, If Applicable *CERTIFICATE OF USE WIELEC WORK $75.00 Electric Permit Plan Review $25.00 Pre-Inspection, If Applicable *CERTIFICATE OF USE WIRE MODEL Remodel Pennit Fee + $25.00 Pre-Inspection, If Applicable *See Commercial Remodel Fees *p ARKING LOT *TENTS $150.00 Pennit Fee + $75.00 Elec, if applicable Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page II of20 Effective Date: June I, 20 I 0

SECTION 5. CONTRACTOR LICENSING CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY FEES Application Fee (Non-Refundable) Issuance and Renewal Fee, Annual Inactive Certificate of Competency Late Renewal Penalty Reactivation Fee (Inactive to Active) $IOO.OO/Year 50% of IssuancelRenewal Fee 50% of Renewal Fee (This is in addition to regular renewal fee.) Renewal Fee Certi ficate of Authority $75.00 Replacement / Dupl icate Card $75.00 Special Examination Fee Background Check Competency Exam Fee for Permit Applicant $150.00 + Testing Firm Costs $20.00 + Investigative Firm Costs $20.00 + Testing Firm Costs OTHER CONTRACTOR LICENSING FEES Bi-Annual County Registration Fee Bi-Annual File Maintenance Fee (State Certified Contractors) Registration Reactivation Change of Status (Other than from Inactive to Active) Letter of Reciprocity $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Resolution No. 20 \ 0-6\ Page 12 of20 Effective Date: June 1, 20 I 0

FINES & PENALTIES Failure to Possess or Have Readily Accessible Proof of Being Duly Licensed Failure to Obtain Required Permit Prior to Commencement of Work Failure to Obtain Inspections Violate Stop Work Order Violation of Adopted Board Rules Violation of Stipulation Failure to Contain Trash (Outside Property Lines) Burial of Debris Illegal Removal of Protected or Regulated Tree Failure to Comply with Tree Mitigation Order Failure to Comply with Landscape Ordinance First Offense......... Second Offense.................... $250.00 Third and Repeat Offense..... $500.00 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. 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. 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. As Adopted and Established in Board Rules (Maximum $500 [f by Citation) $500.00 First Offense........ Second Offense... $250.00 Third and Repeat Offense........ $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 and/or Penalties as Established by Hernando County Landscape Ordinance $500.00 and Mandatory Hearing before Special Master First Offense............ Second Offense... $250.00 Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 13 of20 Effective Date: June I, 2010

FINES & PENALTIES Failure to Comply w/landscape Ord (cont'd) 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 hislher 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 hislher 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 Investigative Cost Legal Costs / Special Master Unlicensed Contractor Citation Tenant vs. Landlord Unsafe Building Service Request (Includes Multi-Trade Scheduled Inspection and Report) First Offense... 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. No. of Investigative Man Hours x $75.00 per hour No. of Billed Legal Hours or Estimate of Legal Time x $225.00/Hr. (Maximum) $500.00 All Offenses $175.00 Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 14 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

SECTION 6. MINING MINING FEES Annual Inspection Blasting Fee Excavation Permit Master Mining Plan Approval (MAMPA) Mining Operation Plan Approval (MOPA) $42S.00 $SO / Blast or $10,000/ Year $SOO.OO $2.00/ Acre or $1,SOO Minimum $SO / Acre or $2,000 Minimum SECTION 7. ADMINISTRATIVE FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRA TIVE REVIEW FEES (Application 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 $300.00 ([ncludes Modular Homes) Residential Additions $] 00.00 Remodel & Repairs (SFR & MH) $SO.OO New Commercial Construction $600.00 Model Home $300.00 Commercial Additions $400.00 Commercial Remodel/Alterations Note: ADMINISTRA TIVE APPEALS Administrative Costs are costs associated with, but not limited to, the preparation ofthefollowing administrative functions: certified mailing, notice of public hearing, notice of intent, and are calculated at a rate of $ 75lhour (J hour minimum). Administrative Costs Appeals of Administrative Decisions (Zoning) Conditional Use Permit Applications - Administrative $75/Hour (1 Hour Minimum) Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 15 of20 Effective Date: June \,2010

Note: ADMINISTRA TIVE APPEALS Administrative Costs are costs associated with, but not limited to, the preparation 0/ th e/ollo wing administrative/unctions: certified mailing, notice o/public hearing. notice o/intent, and are calculated at a rate 0/ $ 75/hour (J hour minimum). Administrative Variances $150.00 Variances Requiring Board Action $250.00 Administrative Easement Vacation $150.00 Majestic or Specimen Tree Removal Appeal Appeal to Impact Fee Committee $150.00 Appeal to Construction Board of Adjustments & $500.00 Appeals Appeal to Consumer Review Panel/Probable Cause $150.00 Panel PERMITTING / PLAN REVIEW Builder Changing Sub-Contractor After Construction in that Trade has been Started (Does not include plan review or alterations. if required.) Change of Main Contractor on Issued Permit (Includes Owner/Builder to Contractor) Change of Qual ifier on Issued Permit Completion Permit Reactivate an Invalid Permit Renew Expired Permit Extension Letter (Includes Permit Extension, Application Extension) Stamp Additional Plans, Residential Alteration of Approved Residential Building or Site Plans (Revision) $125.00 $125.00 $75.00 + $15.00 for each remaining inspection $75.00 processing fee + $15.00 for each remaining inspection $25.00/ Set Minimum or s.f. rate for revised area (whichever is greater) + trades Review of Revised NC plans, Manual J, MIS, and Energy Form Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 16 of20 Effective Date: June 1,20 I 0

PERMITTING 1 PLAN REVIEW Alteration of Approved Commercial Building or Site Plans (Revision) Minimumor s.f. rate for revised area (whichever is greater) + trades Dupl icate Permit Card $15.00 Duplicate Plans, Certified Copy $5.001 Page, 24 x 36 $10.00 1 Page, 36 x 48 or Larger Priority Permit Review $200.00 Note: Additional Charge for Certified Copy INSPECTIONS 1 RE-INSPECTIONS Additional 1 Partial Inspections After Hours Inspection Damage Assessment Inspection, Pre-Construction *Fee will be added to the cost of the permit Early Power Release Electrical Reconnection 1 Single Unit -Individual -Contractor Electrical Reconnection 1 Multi Unit *NOle Same Building/Same Trip - Individual -Contractor $30.00 1 Inspection $200.001 Inspector 1 Trip, Up to 2 Hrs.+ $75.00 1 Hour or Portion thereof over 2 Hrs. $20.00 $125.00 $125.00 1 st Unit; $75.00IAddl Unit 1 Unit Emergency Non-Scheduled Inspection Inspection Fee Notice of Commencement Not Posted Pre-Inspection of Existing Commercial Building Prior to Permitting $20/J nspection $200.00 Reinspection Fees First Reinspection Second Reinspection No Charge Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 17 of20 Effective Date: June I, 20 I 0

INSPECTIONS / RE-INSPECTIONS Third Reinspection Specific Time Schedule Inspection $75.00 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES Annual Subscription to Department Reportsl AgendaslDistribution Memos Copies, Standard Copies, I I x 17 Copies, Microfilm Blueprint, 24 x 36 Blueprint, 36 x 48 or Larger Non-Residential Farm Waiver Notice of Commencement Processing Fee (Transmit to Clerk of Circuit Court) Permit 1 Contractor Reports Permit Activity by Area Report Public Records Research *This fee is in addition to applicable copy charges. Reports Downloaded from Tnternet (Password Required) Letter of Flood Zone J nformation Zoning Map Zoning Research and Review, Written $25.00 Refer to BCC Policy for Photocopies $.501 Page $.751 Page $5.00 1 Page $10.00 1 Page $30.00 $10.00 $20.00 $75.00 Research up to.5 hour: $10.00 Research greater than.5 hour: $25.00 for first hour and $10.00 for each add'] hour $40.00 $30.001 Parcel $2.00 1 S.F. $30.001 Parcel Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 18 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

SECTION 8. REFUND POLICY A. The following fees are non-refundable: Administrative Costs Associated with Appeals Administrative Review Fees Zoning Fees Development Review Fees Administrative Portion of Impact Fee 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 unless approved by Building Official or designee. SECTION 9. GENERAL NOTES J. If it is substantiated that a contractor renewing his 1icense 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 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 $25.00 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. Shou Id this calculation prove to be less than the minimum fee, the minimum shall be charged. Resolution No. 20 I 0-61 Page 19 of20 Effective Date: June 1,2010

7. The valuation of the job may be used to calculate the fees to be assessed when determined necessary by the 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. $100,00 I - $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 for 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 27th DAY OF APRIL, 2010. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HERNANDO COUNTY, FLORIDA -- APPI ANDLEC I"~ BY ~r:i Resolution No. 2010-61 Page 20 of20 Effective Date: June 1,20 I 0