HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026 Draft Town of Groton Zoning Fees 8x11Town of Groton Fees to a permit being issued
Accessory Structures:
Pools, Decks, Sheds, $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost
$25
Building Commercial New Construction ‐ $.60 per Sq Ft (gross area)
Alterations/Renovations: $60 plus
Building Residential New Construction ‐ $.45 per Sq Ft (gross area)
Alterations/Renovations ‐ $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost
Buildings within the Floodplain
New Construction ‐ $.60 per Sq Ft
Alterations/Renovations ‐ $60 plus 3.00 per $1000 of project cost
PLUS Applicant is responsible for all Town Engineering
$25
Building Permit Renewal ½ Original Fee & approval of CEO
Cellular Tower $200 plus $2.50 per $1,000 of Construction Cost
Demolition Permit $25
Energy Production ‐ Small Scale $40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost
Energy Production‐ Large Scale
Fence 6ft or higher/ Replace pool
Floodplain Development Permit $550
1‐car = $30
2‐car = $60
3‐car = $90 + $30 for each car bay added
Junk Yard Permit Renewal $25
Letter of Land Use Reg $75
Life Safety Inspection/ Operating $25
$25 Annually
Mobility Ramp No Charge
Outdoor Fireworks/Indoor $25
Road Preservation Application $75
or Metal Replacement-Non‐
Structural renovations
No Charge- Must Supply Workman’s comp
or Exemption Certificate
$40 plus 2.00 per $1000 of cost
Sign Permit $10
Administrative Lot Line $25
Interpretation $175
Cluster Development Preliminary Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot
Final Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot
Mass Gathering Permit $750
Planned Unit Development Town Board Review ‐ $200
Site Plan Review by Planning Board ‐ $200
Site Plan Review (Land Use 2000 sq. ft. & under ‐ $100
2001 sq. ft. & over ‐ $200
Site Plan Review for Echo Housing No Charge
Subdivision ‐ Exempt $50
Subdivision ‐ Minor $30 + $20 per lot
Subdivision ‐ Major Level
Major Level
Preliminary Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot
Final Review ‐ $100 + $20 per lot
Special Permit (TBSP) ‐ Cemetery $200
Special Permit (TBSP)‐ Junk Yard $4,500
Special Permit (TBSP)‐ High $5,000
Special Permit (TBSP)‐ Mining $5,000
Special Permit (TBSP_‐ Large $4,500
Special Permit (TBSP)‐ $5,000
Special Permit ‐ Sexually Oriented $7,500
$2,500 (base) with additional $500 per acre over 5Acres
1. Fees listed do not include postage, which may be an additional charge at current postal rates.
2. If a public hearing is required, the applicant shall pay the cost of advertising fees.
3. Costs incurred by the Town of Groton for engineering, planning, legal and other necessary expenses
for the purpose of reviewing any application with regard to an item covered by this fee schedule
shall be paid by the applicant .
4. When Fees Are To Be Paid: All fees costs and/or expenses required by this fee schedule shall be paid to the
Town of Groton before any certificate/permit is issued.
5. The applicant shall be responsible for costs incurred by the Town of Groton for the review and/or preparation
of an Environmental Impact Statement if said statement is necessary.