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Fees

The following Zoning Fee Schedule has been revised and approved by the Clarke County Board of Supervisors on April 25, 2003 and shall go into effect upon publication in the paper.

Zoning Certificates (Building Permits):

Principal Building or Dwelling $150.00
Accessory Buildings/Structures under 600 sq. ft. $25.00
Accessory Buildings/Structures over 600 sq. ft. $50.00
Decks, Porches, Room Additions $20.00

Commercial/Industrial Building Permits:

Less than 4500 sq. ft. $250.00
4500 sq. ft. – 8000 sq. ft. $350.00
Greater than 8000 sq. ft. $500.00
Telecommunication Tower/Antennas $1,000.00
Telecommunication Co-Locators $250.00

Board of Adjustment Hearing:

Conditional Uses $150.00
Variances $100.00

Zoning Commission Hearing:

District Change $200.00
Amendments $200.00

Subdivision Plat Review:

Preliminary Plats $150.00
Final Plats plus $25.00/lot over 6 lots $200.00
Comprehensive Land Use Plan $20.00 ($25.00 mailed)
Zoning & Subdivision Ordinance Book $20.00 ($27.50 mailed)
Zoning Map (36″ x 53″) $8.00 ($10.00 mailed)

Square footage determined and figured by perimeter base of entire structure at ground level.

Fees shall be paid to the Clarke County Zoning Administrator and deposited in the Rural Basic Fund in the office of the Clarke County Treasurer. Checks can be made out to: Clarke County Treasurer.

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