Fee
Schedule
Building Permit Fees
$ .15 per square foot of functional space for each new
dwelling unit or principle structure
$ .10 per square foot of functional space for each new
building addition
$ .10 per square foot of functional space for each new
accessory structure including, but not limited to sheds, porches, decks,
garages, barns, workshops and stairs associated with an existing principle
structure.
$75 for each new wharf, pier, ramp and or float (requires
pier permit application) + $100 if Planning Board review required
The Minimum Fee for any building permit is $25.00
After the fact permit fee (starting work without permit) Triple the permit fee and
possible enforcement action
$100 Additional fee for applications requiring Planning
Board review
Subdivision Review Fees
$ 100 per lot or dwelling unit application fee, plus
mailing and advertisement costs
$ 100 per amendment or revision application fee, plus
mailing and advertisement costs
Administrative Notes
1. Fees are rounded
down to whole dollars
2. Permits will not be
issued or projects scheduled for review until fee is paid
3. Functional space
includes basements and attics only when accessed by a fixed stairway and being
finished
Instructions for All Permit Applications
Completed permit application
o Obtain valid E-911 address
o Install required signage
o Correct map & lot numbers
o Application signed
o Appropriate fee enc.
Drawings of proposed construction
o Include all dimensions
o Show proposed use of area
Site plan
o Show entire parcel
o Show any road / rights of way
o Identify existing structure
o Locate proposed construction on
plan
o Show setback from all lot lines
and sidelines of roads or rights of way
o Show magnetic north on plan
Plumbing Permit
o Any proposal including the
installation or alteration of plumbing systems requires a permit from the
Plumbing Inspector
o Proposals involving the
installation or alteration of a subsurface wastewater disposal system, or
include the addition of one or more bedrooms require an approved plumbing
permit be submitted as part of the building permit application
Information required for ‘All Permit Applications and;
Permit application
o Complete shoreland zone section
of application
o (Slopes >20% apply only to
proposed building site, not lot in general)
o If application is not signed by
owner, attach letter of authorization
Drawings
o Include cross sectional drawing
showing max. height of structure above grade
o Identify and dimension all
proposed and existing driveways, parking areas and other non-vegetated surfaces
Site Plan
o Identify water body or wetland
o Show setback from the high
water line or upland edge of the wetland
o Soil and Erosion Control Plan
o Activities that involve
filling, grading or excavation require a plan for soil and erosion control.
(Forms available from the town clerk)
Application for
Variance or Appeal of the Building Code Fees
The following fees should accompany a petition for variance or appeal as they are applicable:
Residential (single lot) $50.00
Commercial - $80.00
Subdivision
Minor Subdivision $75.00
Major Subdivision $75.00 plus $5.00 for each lot over 5.
In addition, the applicant shall pay reasonable review costs incurred by the municipality including, but not limited to review of the application by the municipal
engineer or by legal council.