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Chubbuck building permits

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Chubbuck, Idaho — as published 2026-07-04.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Codes adopted

Idaho has a mandatory statewide building code framework under the Idaho Building Code Act (Idaho Code Title 39, Chapter 41), administered by the Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses' (DOPL) Building Safety Program, which sets the statewide-adopted editions of the IBC, IRC, IECC, and related codes; local jurisdictions administer and enforce permitting and inspections within their boundaries and may adopt local amendments.The City of Chubbuck operates its own Building Division within the Community Services Department — it is not a DOPL-administered jurisdiction for permit issuance. The Building Division reviews plans and issues permits directly for residential and commercial building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work within city limits. Source: City of Chubbuck Building Division page (cityofchubbuck.us/building-division/).2018 International Residential Code (IRC), 2018 International Building Code (IBC), 2018 International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and 2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), 'as promulgated and amended by' the State of Idaho. Source: City of Chubbuck Building Division page (cityofchubbuck.us/building-division/).2018 IRC and 2018 IBC confirmed directly on the City's own Building Permit Application form ('2018 IRC and 2018 IBC'), alongside city-specific design criteria (seismic zone, frost line, snow load, wind load — see localAmendments). Source: City of Chubbuck Building Permit Application (PDF), cityofchubbuck.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2017-Building-Application-IBC-IRCpdf.pdf.2018 IECC confirmed via the City's Prescriptive Specification Worksheet, which is explicitly headed '2018 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)' and lists Climate Zone 5 minimum R-values and U-factors. Source: City of Chubbuck Prescriptive Specification Worksheet (PDF), cityofchubbuck.us/wp-content/uploads/... (linked from the Building Division page).Chubbuck Municipal Code Chapter 15.04 ('Codes Adopted'), Section 15.04.010 ('Building Codes Adopted'), separately codifies the following as 'the approved editions of the following nationally recognized codes, as adopted by the state of Idaho or the Idaho building code board': International Building Code (including rules for ADA/federal fair housing accessibility equivalency); International Energy Conservation Code; International Fire Code and appendices as adopted by the state of Idaho through the Department of Insurance (locally amended: Section 101.1 inserts 'city of Chubbuck fire department,' and Section 109.3 inserts a 'misdemeanor - $300.00 - 60 days' penalty); International Residential Code, Parts I-IV and IX; National Electrical Code, 2008 edition, and Appendix H; Uniform Plumbing Code, 2006 edition, and its appendices (with the International Plumbing Code's appendices/supplemental material usable as guidelines). The Municipal Code text also states that 'the adopted versions of these codes shall be deemed superseded by successive versions of such codes as they are adopted or approved by the board, effective on the date any such codes are made effective by the board' — meaning the Idaho Building Code Board's subsequent 2018-cycle state adoption (as confirmed on the Building Division page and Building Permit Application) supersedes the 2008 NEC / 2006 UPC editions still printed in the codified municipal text. Source: Chubbuck Municipal Code 15.04.010 'Building Codes Adopted' (codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chubbuckid/latest/chubbuck_id/0-0-0-4990).No City of Chubbuck source was found publishing a specific adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC) or International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC) distinct from the general IBC framework; the City's own Mechanical Permit fee schedule (Exhibit E, Resolution 2022-07) itemizes mechanical/gas-piping fees without citing a specific mechanical-code edition. Left unspecified rather than invented — contact the Building Division to confirm the currently enforced mechanical/fuel-gas code edition.Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) administers statewide contractor/tradesperson licensing (electrical, plumbing, mechanical contractors and journeymen); the City of Chubbuck's own Building Permit Application requires a 'STATE CONTRACTOR NUMBER' field rather than issuing separate city trade licenses for those disciplines, consistent with the statewide DOPL licensing model used elsewhere in Bannock County (e.g., Pocatello). Source: City of Chubbuck Building Permit Application (PDF).

Permit types & fees

Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

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Required for new single-family residential construction in Chubbuck, administered by the City's Building Division against the 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC, plus city-specific design criteria (seismic zone C, 36-inch frost line, snow/wind loads) and the 2018 IECC energy code. Applications are submitted through the SmartGov portal or via the paper Building Permit Application.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Building permit required for new single-family residential construction
  • Plans reviewed against the 2018 IRC and 2018 IBC as confirmed on the City's own Building Permit Application, plus Municipal Code 15.04.010 code adoptions
  • Two complete sets of plans and a complete site plan required (three sets for commercial)
  • Site plan must be drawn to scale (hand-drawn on grid paper or digital) showing lot dimensions, setbacks, rights-of-way, all utilities (water/sewer/irrigation stubs, fire hydrants, power/gas/fiber/telephone), other physical features, existing/proposed outbuildings, driveway, easements, required stormwater swales, sidewalk locations, floodplains if any, north arrow, and scale
  • Energy Code Compliance form required for review: either RESCheck (energycodes.gov) or the City's own Prescriptive Specification Worksheet (2018 IECC, Climate Zone 5)
  • City Infrastructure Protection acknowledgment form must be signed by the permit holder
  • Building Permit Application must include state contractor license number, project valuation ('agents estimated costs of construction'), zoning district, setbacks, and building information (occupancy group, construction type, number of stories, square footage by area)
  • Apply via the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com) or submit the paper Residential Building Permit Packet

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit Application (IBC-IRC)City of Chubbuck Building Division application form; requires project/owner/contractor info, state contractor license number, land use information (subdivision, zoning district, setbacks), and building information (2018 IRC/IBC, seismic zone C, frost line 36in, snow load 36psf roof/45psf ground, wind load 90mph 3-sec gust)
  • RequiredResidential Site PlanScaled site plan per the City's Residential Site Plan Instructions, showing lot dimensions, setbacks, utilities, easements, drainage swales, and floodplain status
  • RequiredPrescriptive Specification Worksheet (2018 IECC) or RESCheckEnergy code compliance calculation for Climate Zone 5, required before/with plan review
  • RequiredCity Infrastructure Protection FormSigned only by the permit holder; acknowledges Digline compliance and liability for any municipal infrastructure damage during construction

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee — value $1 to $500$27.00 base feeCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04, Building and Plan Check Fees table
Building Permit Fee — value $501 to $2,000$29.00 base fee, plus $1.50 for each additional $100 over $501City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Building Permit Fee — value $2,001 to $25,000$54.50 base fee, plus $9.00 for each additional $1,000 over $2,001City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Building Permit Fee — value $25,001 to $50,000$262.50 base fee, plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 over $25,001City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Building Permit Fee — value $50,001 to $100,000$446.00 base fee, plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 over $50,001City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Building Permit Fee — value $100,001 to $500,000$718.00 base fee, plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 over $100,001City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Building Permit Fee — value $500,001 and up$2,500.00 base fee, plus $3.70 for each additional $1,000 over $500,001City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Residential Valuation — Residence (each floor)$99.00 per square footCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04, Residential Valuation table
Residential Valuation — Finished Basement$20.00 per square footCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Residential Valuation — Unfinished Basement$10.00 per square footCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Residential Valuation — Garage$21.00 per square footCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04
Residential Valuation — Deck / Covered Patio / Carport / Crawl Space / ShedDeck $5.00/sf; Covered Patio $10.00/sf; Carport $10.00/sf; Crawl Space $5.00/sf; Shed $15.00/sfCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04, Residential Valuation table

Electrical Permit

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Required for electrical installation, alteration, or repair work in Chubbuck. Electrical contractors must hold a valid Idaho DOPL electrical contractor/journeyman license; the City issues the construction permit and performs inspections. Fees are itemized separately for residential and commercial work.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of electrical systems
  • Electrical contractors must provide their State of Idaho (DOPL) contractor license number on the Building Permit Application; the City does not issue a separate city electrical contractor license
  • Fee schedule is itemized per component (base fee, service type/amperage, rooms, circuits, space heaters, solar panel) for residential; base fee plus valuation-percentage and per-item fees for commercial
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal or using the Residential Electrical Building Permit form

Required documents

  • RequiredResidential Electrical Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com) or via the City's fillable Residential Electrical Permit form
  • RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Electrical Contractor License NumberRequired field on the Building Permit Application for the licensed electrical contractor performing the work

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Electrical — Residential Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Temporary Service (each)$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Permanent Service (each)$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Service to 100 amps (each)$3.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Service to 200 amps (each)$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Service over 200 amps (each)$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Number of Rooms (each)$2.50City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Number of Circuits (each)$2.50City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Space Heaters$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Residential Solar Panel$70.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial Temporary / Permanent Service (each)$30.00 eachCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial valuation up to $20,0002% of valuationCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial Sign & Outlet Base$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial Sign (each)$3.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical — Commercial Carnival, Circus, or Similar Event$50.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E

Plumbing Permit

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Required for plumbing installation, alteration, or repair work in Chubbuck. Plumbing contractors must hold a valid Idaho DOPL plumbing license. Fees are itemized per fixture/component for residential work and by valuation for commercial work.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Plumbing permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of plumbing systems, water/sewer lines, water heaters, and lawn sprinkler systems
  • Plumbing contractors must provide their State of Idaho (DOPL) contractor license number; the City does not issue a separate city plumbing contractor license
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal

Required documents

  • RequiredPlumbing Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com)
  • RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Plumbing Contractor License NumberRequired for the licensed plumbing contractor performing the work

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Plumbing — Residential Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Plumbing Fixture (each)$6.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Water Heater Replacement$15.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Lawn Sprinklers$15.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Water Line (separate)$25.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Sewer Line (separate)$25.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Residential Water & Sewer (together)$40.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Commercial Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Commercial valuation up to $20,000$0.02 per dollar of valuationCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Commercial valuation at and beyond $20,001$0.02 per dollar of valuationCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Plumbing — Commercial Water Heater Replacement$15.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E

Mechanical / HVAC Permit

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Required for mechanical (HVAC), fuel gas, and ventilation installation, alteration, or repair work in Chubbuck. Fees are itemized per unit/component for both residential and commercial work.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Mechanical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of HVAC systems, appliances, ductwork, fuel gas piping, fireplaces/inserts/stoves, and rooftop/unit heater equipment
  • Mechanical contractors must provide their State of Idaho (DOPL) contractor license number; the City does not issue a separate city mechanical contractor license
  • No City of Chubbuck source was found citing a specific adopted mechanical/fuel-gas code edition (e.g., IMC/IFGC year) distinct from the general Municipal Code 15.04.010 framework — left unspecified rather than invented
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal

Required documents

  • RequiredMechanical Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com)
  • RequiredState of Idaho DOPL Mechanical Contractor License NumberRequired for the licensed mechanical contractor performing the work

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Mechanical — Residential & Commercial Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Commercial Rooftop (each)$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Commercial Unit Heater (each)$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Commercial Cooking Hood (each)$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Commercial Other Regulated Device (each)$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Gas Piping (up to 4 units)$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — High Pressure Gas Test$10.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Furnace up to 100k BTU$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Unit Heaters (each)$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Gas Water Heater, Flue Pipe (each)$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Mechanical — Fireplaces, Inserts, Stoves (each)$5.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E

Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

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Rooftop or ground-mount solar PV installation in Chubbuck is billed across two of the City's existing permit types: a Building Permit for the racking/structural mounting (valuation-based, same fee table as new construction) and an Electrical Permit for the interconnection, which carries a genuine, distinct 'Residential Solar Panel' line item on the City's own itemized electrical fee schedule (Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E). Both are issued directly by the City's Building Division under the 2018 IRC/IBC.

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

  • Building Permit required for the racking/structural mounting portion, using the same valuation-based Building Permit Fee table as new construction, additions, and other structural work
  • Electrical Permit required separately for the PV system's interconnection, billed under the City's itemized residential electrical fee schedule
  • Electrical contractors must provide their State of Idaho (DOPL) contractor license number; the City does not issue a separate city electrical contractor license
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com) for both the Building and Electrical components

Required documents

  • RequiredBuilding Permit Application (IBC-IRC) -- racking/structuralCity of Chubbuck Building Division application form, covering the mounting/structural portion of a solar PV installation
  • RequiredResidential Electrical Building Permit Application -- interconnectionSubmitted online through the SmartGov portal or via the City's fillable Residential Electrical Permit form; billed under the itemized electrical fee schedule including the Residential Solar Panel line item

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Building Permit Fee (racking/structural, valuation-based)$27.00 minimum, scaling per the same value-bracket table used for new residential constructionCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2021-04, Building and Plan Check Fees table -- no standalone flat solar-structural fee line was found separate from the general valuation-based table
Electrical — Residential Solar Panel$70.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E -- a genuine, distinct fee line item in the City's own itemized residential electrical fee schedule, in addition to the Electrical Residential Base Fee ($30.00) and any applicable service-amperage fee
Electrical — Residential Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E; applies to every residential electrical permit including a solar interconnection

Sign Permit

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Required for permanent sign installation or reface in Chubbuck, issued by the Building Division at a flat application fee.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Sign Permit Application required for new sign installation
  • Reface Sign Permit Application required for replacing sign face content on an existing structure
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal or the City's Sign Permit Application form

Required documents

  • RequiredSign Permit ApplicationCity of Chubbuck sign permit form

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Sign Permit Application$25.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Reface Sign Permit Application$25.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
Electrical Sign & Outlet Base (if electrical/illuminated)$30.00 base plus $3.00 per signCity of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E (Electrical - Commercial fee table)

Erosion and Sediment Control (ESC) Permit

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Required for grading, excavation, and site-disturbance work in Chubbuck under Municipal Code Chapter 8.44. Fee is waived for a single-family residence submitted alongside an approved building permit; otherwise scales by project acreage.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • ESC permit required for grading/site-disturbance work per Chubbuck Municipal Code Chapter 8.44
  • Fee waived when submitted for a single-family residence alongside an approved building permit
  • Site plan (11x17 or larger, two copies) showing grading plan, boundary, existing/proposed contours, cut/fill dimensions and volume, and structure/setback locations
  • Sediment and erosion control plan (BMPs); EPA Construction General Permit NOI and formal SWPPP required if disturbance exceeds 1 acre
  • Written stormwater analysis consistent with the City of Chubbuck Stormwater Master Plan
  • Re-vegetation plan and schedule; haul-road plan if material is hauled to/from the site
  • Soils engineering report required if grading exceeds 5,000 cubic yards, per 2006 IBC Appendix J Grading
  • Title report, property deed, or other ownership documentation required
  • Initial ESC inspection must be requested prior to grading/excavation; final ESC inspection required prior to Certificate of Occupancy — call (208) 234-6275

Required documents

  • RequiredApplication for Erosion & Sediment Control PermitCity of Chubbuck ESC permit application (revised August 2021), requires responsible person/certificate holder info, project scope, cut/fill volumes, and site-sensitivity disclosures
  • RequiredResidential Erosion Control Plan (StreetWise RiverWise)Standard erosion-control diagram/checklist (updated May 2015) covering catch drains, sediment barriers, stabilized construction entrance, dust control, and concrete waste handling

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
ESC Permit — Single-Family Residence with approved building permitWaivedCity of Chubbuck Application for Erosion & Sediment Control Permit / Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
ESC Permit — Projects less than 5 acres$50.00City of Chubbuck Application for Erosion & Sediment Control Permit / Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
ESC Permit — Projects 5 to 10 acres$100.00City of Chubbuck Application for Erosion & Sediment Control Permit / Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E
ESC Permit — Projects more than 10 acres$150.00City of Chubbuck Application for Erosion & Sediment Control Permit / Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E

Floodplain Development Permit

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Required for development within a designated floodplain in Chubbuck, issued by the Building Division at a flat fee.

Verified 2026-07-04 · Source

Requirements

  • Floodplain Development Permit required for structures within a designated floodplain
  • Apply through the Building Division / SmartGov portal

Required documents

  • RequiredStructure - Floodplain Development Permit ApplicationCity of Chubbuck floodplain development permit form

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Structure - Floodplain Development Permit$100.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charger / EVSE Permit

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Chubbuck has no dedicated EV charger/EVSE permit type or fee line item -- confirmed directly against the City's itemized residential electrical fee schedule (Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E), which itemizes rooms, circuits, service amperage, space heaters, and even a distinct 'Residential Solar Panel' line, but contains no EV/EVSE/car-charger line item. An EVSE circuit installation is billed under the City's standard Electrical Permit, itemized per component (base fee plus applicable circuit/service fees).

Verified 2026-07-20 · Source

Requirements

  • Electrical permit required for installation, alteration, or repair of an EVSE circuit
  • Electrical contractors must provide their State of Idaho (DOPL) contractor license number on the Building Permit Application; the City does not issue a separate city electrical contractor license
  • Billed under the City's itemized residential electrical fee schedule (base fee plus per-circuit and/or service-amperage fees, as applicable) -- no distinct EV/EVSE line item exists
  • Apply through the SmartGov portal or using the Residential Electrical Building Permit form

Required documents

  • RequiredResidential Electrical Building Permit ApplicationSubmitted online through the SmartGov portal (ci-chubbuck-id.smartgovcommunity.com) or via the City's fillable Residential Electrical Permit form; EVSE circuit work is submitted under this same application

Fee schedule

Fee typeAmountNotes
Electrical -- Residential Base Fee$30.00City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E; applies to an EVSE circuit permit the same as any other residential electrical scope
Electrical -- Residential Number of Circuits (each)$2.50City of Chubbuck Resolution No. 2022-07, Exhibit E; the itemized per-circuit fee that would apply to a new EVSE branch circuit -- no distinct/higher EV-specific circuit fee was found, unlike the City's genuine distinct $70.00 'Residential Solar Panel' line item

Sources & verification

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