Undertaking activity that requires a building permit prior to obtaining such permit is a crime. (Class A Misdemeanor)
Building Permit Fees:
1. Building Permit Application Fee - Residential $50.00 plus $0.50 per square foot
(includes all accessory structures over 144 sq. feet)
2. Building Permit Application Fee - Commercial $100.00 plus $1.00 per square foot
(includes all accessory structures)
Minimum Fee $250.00
Maximum Fee $25,000.00
Building permits issued after construction has commenced, permit fee is double the cost of permit, plus the cost of a stop work order fee if applicable
3. Variance or other application:
Area Variance $400.00
Use Variance $500.00
Special Exception $500.00
Use Permits & Special Permits $500.00
4. Maps (pre-printed by C&S) $3.00 per sheet
5. Zoning Ordinance Books $20.00 per book
6. Trash Hauler Permits $100.00
7. Extension of Permit Fee $50.00 / 1 extension, not to exceed 90 days
8. Solid fuel appliances/fireplaces/gas heaters $100.00
9. Standby generators/Electric Vehicle Charging Stations $100.00
10. EV Vehicle Charging Station $0.40 per kilowatt hour
(all Town of Onondaga sights)
11. Pool Permits:
In-Ground Swimming Pool $125.00
Above Ground Swimming Pool; Spa; Hot Tub $75.00
12. Demolition Permit $100.00
13. Storage Trailers
Temporary & Non-Residential Trailers $50.00
14. Solar Array/PV System $150.00
(Compliant with Unified Solar Permit Requirements)
15. Screw Piles (must be observed) $75.00
16. Replacement Certificate
Of Compliance $25.00
Of Occupancy $25.00
17. Stop Work Order
Residential $200.00
Commercial $400.00
18. Flood Plain Development Permit $200.00
19. Communication Tower Application Fee $50.00 plus $150.00 per antenna
20. Communication Tower Replacement/Ground Mounted Equipment
$100.00
21. Code Enforcement Action (Unsafe Structures) $250.00 plus material, labor and equipment
22. Operating Permits $100.00
23. Fire Inspections
0 – 10,0000 square feet $50.00
Larger than 10,000 square feet $100.00
Inspections outside the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm $25.00
24. Highway Driveway Permit $25.00
Town of Onondaga Master Plan: Master Plan updated 2017.pdf