Anti-Blight Ordinance:
In addition, the City of New Britain is proud to announce the addition of our new Anti-Blight Ordinance. This proactive ordinance is charged with targeting blighted and vacant properties throughout the City.
Information regarding this ordinance is listed below:
Fees:
>>> Building Permit Fees:
Building Permit Fees (also electrical, plumbing , mechanical permits) are based on cost of the work being done.
1st Thousand Dollars $35.00
2nd Thousand Dollars $25.00
3rd Thousand Dollars $15.00 per each thousand or portion thereafter
>>> Demolition Fees:
$25.00 per each thousand or portion thereafter
>>> Certificate of Occupancy:
(a) Construction, alteration, removal, repair, demolition or other building operations per each thousand dollars of value or portion thereof up to two thousand dollars - $25.00
(b)For every one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or portion thereof in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) - $ 1.00
C of O example: $1,000 = $25.00, $2,000 = $50.00, $3,000 = $51.00, $ 4,000 = $52.00, $5,000 = $53.00 etc.
The fees for final re-inspection are fifty dollars ($50.00) for each trade inspector called for re-inspection.
>>> Site Plan Approval:
(a) Residential buildings with gross square feet (SF):
Under 1000 SF - $25.00
1001-5000 SF - $50.00
5001-10000 SF - $100.00
Over 10000 SF - $150.00
(b) All other residential buildings (New Construction, addition or accessory structure):
Up to 5000 SF - $100.00
For each Additional 1000 SF or portion - $5.00
(c) Site Plan Approval (No structure) - $50.00
(d) Change of occupancy - $50.00
(e) Telecommunication Towers:
For new towers - $300.00
Co-location - $100.00
Annual Inspection - $100.00
>>> Fire Dept. Plan Review Fee (commercial / three or more families)
FEES PER $ 1, 000.00 dollars Building/Property value
1. $0 through $1,000.00 - $0.00 per $1,000
2. $1,001.00 through $50,00.00
(per $1,000 or part thereof) - $2.50 per $1,000
3. In excess of $50,000.00
(per $1,000 or part thereof) - $5.00 per $1,000
Example: Value of Building and / or Property Fees
1. $1,000.00 - $0.00
2. $50,000.00 - $125.00
3. $75,000.00 - $375.00