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 City Code Permits

Ordinance 115: 68.1, 68.2, 68.3 (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) Permit for construction: within the city limits an in- house building permit is required prior to any construction work. Specifications to the Plan Review Service of Building Officials and Code Administrators International or National Code consultants, Inc., or other approved plan review agencies as may be necessary to ascertain their safety of design and compliance with this code, the Plumbing Code, the Mechanical Code and the Electrical Code. The cost for this review shall be borne by the applicant.
 
Section 114.3.1 entitled "Fee schedule," is amended to read: [Amended 1-28-2002]
Declared Cost Permit Fee
 $0 - $250
$0 
 
 $251 - $5,000 
$60 
                         
 Over $5,000
0.010 per $1,000 
 
         
                                                                      
Example:
 $9,000=
cost of job 
 
 $9,000 - $5,000=
$4,000 
 
 $4,000 x 0.010=
 $40
 
 $40 + $60=
 $100
 
 Total cost=
 $100
                               
 
NOTE: The Sunbury Fire Department will not have to pay for an In-House Building Permit for cost under $250.00.  Any cost over $250.00 The Sunbury Fire Department will be charged a $30.00 fee.
 
"Fee Schedule" for Commerical In-House Building Permit
Permit Fee Cost Based Fee  
 $25
$10 per $1000 of construction cost 
  
 
Example:
$30,000=  Cost of Construction  
$30,000/$1,000= 30 x $10=   $300 
Permit Fee= $25  
$25+$300=
$325 
 
"Revised Fee Schedule" for Demolition Permit
 
Passed this 22nd day of February, 2010
 
The cost of demolition permits will be as follows:
 
Permit Cost
                   
 Up to $1,000 Project Cost - $76.00
$1,001 to $1 million project cost - $13.00 per $1,000 of cost
Project cost over $1 million - $6.00 per $1,000 of cost
              
 
 
  
Example:
         Project Cose = $10,000.00   
         Permit = $130.00   + $4 State Fee
 
Any new structure built in the City of Sunbury Must go before the Planning Committee.  The fee for this review is fifty ($50.00).    
 
The Planning Committee Meets the third (3rd) Thursday of every month.  Plans must be submitted ten (10) days prior to the meeting at our office along with your plot plan. 
 
 
WHEN A BUILDING PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED IN THE CITY OF SUNBURY
 
(1) Painting both interior and exterior
(2) Wall papering, dry wall over existing walls, paneling, carpeting, tilling, linoleum
(3) Repair and / or replacement of parts for a heating units, air conditioners, and furnaces
(4) Water heater replacement of both gas and electric.  PLEASE NOTE  A PERMIT WILL BE REQUIRED TO CHANGE ELECTRIC TO GAS, AND GAS TO ELECTRIC
(5) Roof replacement not over 25% of any roof to any structure
(6) Glass replacement to any window
(7) Door replacement of both interior and exterior.  PLEASE NOTE: DOOR FRAME CHANGES WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT.
(8) Replacement of the following: Toilets, faucet shut off valves, and minor repair to pipe leakage and damage due to freezing.
(9) Tuck pointing of chimneys, and walls (both brick and block)
(10) Standard home appliances such as: Stoves, Washers, Dryers, Dishwashers, and the like.  PLEASE NOTE, THE RUNNING OF NEW WATER AND ELECTRICAL LINES WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT. 
(11) Replacement of Damaged Siding.  (BUT ONLY THE EFFECTED AREAS).   
(12) Minor electrical work such as: light switch replacement, receptacle replacement, change a receptacle to GFCI, light fixture replacement (BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR).
 
 
ANY NEW BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION WORK PERFORMED IN THE CITY OF SUNBURY MUST HAVE A BUILDING PERMIT.     SOME EXAMPLES ARE:
 
(1) NEW STRUCTURES (Which include the following: SHEDS, GARAGES)
(2) FRAMING, BOTH INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR
(3) NEW PLUMBING
(4) SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT, AND NEW SIDEWALKS
(5) ALL ELECTRICAL UPGRADES AND NEW ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
(6) ROOF REPLACEMENT OVER 25% 
(7) FENCE REPLACEMENT AND NEW FENCES
(8) NEW HEATING SYSTEMS, BOILERS
(9) ENTIRE STRUCTURE BEING SIDED
 
 
IF YOU ARE UNSURE THAT THE PROJECT YOU WILL BE DOING WILL REQUIRE A PERMIT OR WILL NEED REVIEWED BY PLANNING OR ZONING,  SAVE YOURSELF THE CITATION AND FINES; CALL THE CODE ADMINISTRATION OFFICE AT  570-286-4207.  WE WILL BE GLAD TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS FOR BUILDING PERMITS REQUIREMENTS.
 
The fee schedule may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Council of the City of Sunbury.
 

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