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      Actual Permit Fees may vary from those posted on this site.
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    BILL BOARD PERMITS-A
    stand alone sign usually rented to a business or organization for the
    purpose of communicating institutional messages or selling products and
    services in general to the public and specifically to commuters and located
    away from the advertisers place of business. 
    (See Fee Schedule Notes)
    
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    Permit Fees: 
    The fee for bill boards 24 square feet and
    larger is $500.00.  For two sides bill
    boards, contact the administrator of exact permit fees.
    For Bill Boards less than 24 square feet, the permit
    fee is the same as for signs.  To calculate the fee, click the
    following link:  Signing Permits
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      Actual Permit Fees may vary from those posted on this site.
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    TOWER PERMITS-All towers 50 feet or more in
    height above ground level (agl) must secure a variance from the Board of
    Adjustment.  
    See Fee Schedule Notes)
    
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    Tower Fees: 
    Private, non-commercial towers less than 50
    feet in height above ground level-a permit is required, but
    there is NO fee.  For towers 50 feet and higher
    above ground level, the permit fee is $50.00 plus
    $2.50 per foot in height above 50 feet.
    Commercial towers less than 50 feet above ground
    level, the permit fee is $500.00  For 
	towers 50 feet and higher above the ground, the permit fee is $500.00plus  $2.50 
	per foot in height above 50 feet.
     Commercial Microwave towers less than 50 feet above ground
    level, the permit fee is $500.00  For 
	towers 50 feet and higher above the ground, the permit fee is $500.00 plus  $2.50 
	per foot in height above 50 feet.
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      DEMOLITION PERMITS   
 (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Permit Fees: 
      For structures under 1,500 square feet, the  permit fee is
		$25.00.For structures 1,500 square feet and larger, the 
		permit fee is $50.00.  In addition, proof of insurance may be
      required. Contact the Administrator regarding conditional waivers of 
		permit fees.  
      
      
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      PERMITS FOR SWIMMING POOLS   
 (See Fee Schedule
      Notes)
      
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      Permit Fees: 
      The permit fee for above ground pools is $25.00.  There
      is NO permit or fee required for wading pools.
      
      
      For residential and commercial in ground pools, the permit fee is $25.00
      plus a construction fee.  The value used to calculate
      the fee will include the cost of constructing the pool in addition
      to  the cost of usual and normal fixtures for pool use including but
      not limited to fences and concrete aprons around the pool.   
       
      A safety inspection is  required for all pools, except wading pools,
      prior to use. 
      To determine the permit fee click the following link
      and enter the pools construction cost in the box marked "Structure
      Cost".  Then click permit fee and fee will be indicated in a
      pop-up window.  In Ground Pool
      Permit Fees 
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      TEMPORARY USE PERMITS FOR MOBILE HOMES   
      (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Permit Fees: 
      The permit fee is the same as the Mobile
      Home Construction Permit plus $250.00 per year as is customary
      for mobile homes.
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      TEMPORARY USE/BUILDING PERMIT  
      (See Fee Schedule
      Notes)
      
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      Permit Fees: 
      The Permit Fee for vending/display stands, tents, circuses, carnivals side
      shows, businesses, exhibitions, meetings, or similar events is $50.00
      up to 144 sq. ft. Temporary structures greater than 144 sq. ft. in 
		area, the permit fee is $50.00 plus $10.00 for each 100 sq. ft, 
		in part or whole.
      The permit will be valid for 60 days from the date of issue.  
       
      There is NO Permit Fee when an event structure is fully
      operated and sponsored by a recognize religious, civic, charitable, or
      governmental organization. (See Article VIII 891)
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      MAP AMENDMENTS   
 (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      The Total Fee is $250.00 plus all filing fees and Commission
      costs including, but not limited to agency costs, advertising costs (signs,
      newspaper...etc.) and postage.
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      TEXT AMENDMENTS   
 (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      The permit fee is $25.00 plus Commission costs 
		including, but not limited to agency costs, advertising costs (signs, 
		newspaper...etc.) and postage. , however, a public hearing is required.
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      DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW  (may be required prior to a public hearing on a map
      amendment.)    
       
      
      (See
      Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      The permit fee is $50.00.  
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      the Hartford/Beaver Dam Joint Planning Commission.  Actual Permit
      Fees may vary from those posted on this site.
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      CERTIFICATE OF LAND USE RESTRICTION   
      (When a Zone Map amendment is approved)  (See
      Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      Fees include the filing fees plus $25.00 for paperwork, levied at the discretion of the Administrative
      Officer. 
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      the Hartford/Beaver Dam Joint Planning Commission.  Actual Permit
      Fees may vary from those posted on this site.
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      SUBDIVISION FEES  
      (See
      Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      Major subdivision, preliminary plat, , final plat, or amended plat fees
      are the  total of $500.00
      plus $15.00 per lot and administrative costs.
      Minor subdivision fees for 3 or less lots, (total
      lots) is $50.00.
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      DIMENSIONAL VARIANCES 
      (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      The fee is $250.00, non-refundable, plus filing fees. 
      The variance must be filed in the County Clerks Office if the request is
      granted.  The
      filing fee is refunded if the request is denied.
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      CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 
      (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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      Fees: 
      The total fee is $250.00, non-refundable, plus filing fees.  The
      filing fee is refunded if the request is denied.
      An annual inspection is required, plus $50.00
      annual renewal fee. 
      The  Conditional Use may become a permitted use per KRS 100.237, Article
      IV 430-e.
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    ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW 
    (See Fee Schedule Notes)
      
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    An administrative review fee of $250.00
    is accessed for its review of concerns regarding the actions, inactions or
    decisions of the Administrative staff.  The fee maybe refunded if it is
    approved by the Board of Adjustment.
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    BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REVIEW 
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    A Board of Adjustment review fee of  $250.00,
    non-refundable, but a  filing fee may be required, is accessed for its review of situations in need of adjudication that are
    not specifically covered elsewhere in the Fee Schedule.  
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      SITE PREPARATION 
      See Fee Schedule Notes
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      Fees: 
      Business or multiple housing, the total fee is $50.00,
      in addition to all other fees that apply.
      Fees and site plans are due (20 days) prior  to
      beginning of site preparation. 
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      (1) All fees are 
		effective as of May 08, 2012 
      (2) When a structure is begun, or has been
      built or installed without a permit, the permit fee shall be increased by 100%. 
      (3) No fee shall be less than $25.00. 
      (4) All structures require a permit,
      this includes but not limited to masonry walls, accessory buildings, 
      out buildings, patios, decks, porches, car ports, residences,
      commercial buildings, and additions to existing buildings. and dog
      houses with 18 square feet and 4 feet or more in height, provided that all
      required yards and set backs for accessory buildings are maintained, and
      provided that all dog houses with a related run or penned enclosures
      obtain a permit. 
      Permits are required for trees and shrubbery that
      are planted with in (20 feet) of streets, roadways, or alleys; they must
      be in conformity with Article VIII 810-6, NO FEE will be charged for
      permits for trees or shrubbry. 
      (5) Permits are not required for wire or
      wooden fences and farm structures used in farming (Article VII, Section
      710).   
      (6) Permits are REQUIRED 
      before  SITE PREPARATION OR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS. 
      Application for a permit must be made at least (20 days) prior to any
      activity toward actual site preparation. 
      (7) Fees are based on the cost/value of the
      structure including heating, cooling , wiring, plumbing fixtures, built-in
      cabinets, shelves, and other accessories or utilities that would not
      normally  be removed if the structure should be sold. 
      (8) When building costs cannot be
      ascertained or where the stated costs are unrealistic, the cost of the
      permit will be calculated by the cost of construction on a square foot
      basis.   
      (9)  For residential structures in a (R-1) zone a cost per square
      foot of $80.00 will be used to calculate permit fee.  For all other residential zones,
      (R2) and (R3) zones, $70.00
      per square foot will be used to determine the permit fee. 
  
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