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Building & Zoning Department            
Jeff Lawson, Director

101 Sharpe Avenue
P.O. Box 987
Union, SC  29379
Phone:  864.429.1720
Fax:  864.429.1686
E-mail:  jlawson@cityofunion.org

The Building/Zoning Department is responsible for enforcing all zoning regulations and building, mechanical, electrical & plumbing codes within the corporate limits of the City of Union. The department is also responsible for issuing all permits and handling all inspections for construction and renovation work as well as all condemnations and clean up of overgrown lots within the City of Union.


CITY OF UNION BUILDING AND UTILITY PERMIT RATES
(Effective July 1, 2002)

  1. Building Permits

Total Valuation Fees

  • $ 0.00 to $250.00 No permit unless inspection required.
  • $ 251.00 to $3,000.00 $15.00
  • $ 3,001.00 to $50,000.00 $5.00 per thousand or fraction thereof.

  • $ 50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $250.00 for the first $50,000 plus $3.75 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

  • $100,001.00 to $150,000.00 $437.50 for the first $100,000 plus $3.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

  • $150,001.00 to $200,000.00 $593.75 for the first $150,000 plus $2.50 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

  • $200,001.00 to $500,000.00 $718.75 for the first $200,000 plus $2.00 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

  • $500,001.00 and up $1,281.25 for the first $500,000 plus $1.25 for each additional thousand or fraction thereof.

ADDITIONS & NEW RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS:

  • Fee based on ICC Schedule.

MANUFACTURED HOMES SET UP FEE

a) For placement of Mobile Home on lot Use Building Permit Schedule

b) Moving of Building or Structure (Excluding Mobile Homes) $75.00

  • Where a police escort is required or where the structure remains on any street for more than two hours, an additional fee equal to the policemen’s salary for the time required shall apply.
  • When the City must move any city utilities to permit the moving, the cost so incurred by the city shall be paid in addition to any other fee.

c) Moving mobile home out of City (This covers the inspection of the sewer cap by the Building Official) $15.00

d) Demolition of building or structure $50.00

e) Signs – Fee same as building permit schedule. (If illuminated, will require an electrical permit.)

f) Fences – Fee same as building permit schedule. (Must meet zoning regulations.)

g) Swimming Pools – Public $40.00     Private $25.00

h) Grading & Excavating – Fee same as building permit schedule.

Electrical Permit Fees

a) Base fee for issuing permit $15.00

Services

  • Residential – 100 amp service $10.00
  • Residential – 200 amp service $20.00
  • Commercial Service $35.00
  • Temporary Pole $15.00

Branch Circuits

  • Each Branch Circuit Over current Device Residential Commercial
  • Single Pole $1.00 $1.50
  • Double Pole $2.00 $2.50
  • Triple Pole $3.00 $3.50

    Electrical permit fees for mobile homes same as residential

HVAC Permit Fees

  • Fee for inspecting heating, ventilating, ductwork, $15.00 for the first $1,000.00
  • air-conditioning & refrigeration systems. plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.

Plumbing Permit Fees

  • Any permit requiring inspection--- Minimum $15.00
  • For each plumbing fixture, floor drain or trap $ 3.50 (includes water & drainage piping)

Re-inspection Fees

  • First and Second re-inspection on same job $15.00
  • Third or more re-inspection on same job $25.00

Penalties for Violation

Where work for which a permit is required by this code is started or proceeded with, prior to obtaining said permit, the fee shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any person from fully complying with the Violation Section for each code or ordinance.

Other Fees

  • Re-zoning, Use Permitted on Review & Special Exceptions Actual cost billed to customer
  • Review Construction Plans ½ of Building Permit Cost
  • Zoning Book Cost $10.00
  • Zoning Map $10.00
  • Helpful Links & Downloadable Forms

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    • City of Union Guidelines for Mobile Homes (click here)

    • City of Union Guidelines for General Contractors (click here)

    • City of Union Guidelines for Mechanical Contractors (click here)

    • City of Union Guidelines for Plumbing Contractors (click here)

    • City of Union Guidelines for Electrical Contractors (click here)

    • City of Union Guidelines for Gas Contractors (click here)

     

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