Dayton does not impose municipal development impact fees on residential ADUs. Ohio Revised Code does not authorize school, park, or library impact fees on residential construction. Dayton Building Services permit fees are scaled to construction valuation. Dayton Water and Montgomery County Sanitary Engineering tap fees apply only when new water or sewer service is required.
Dayton has no general impact fee on residential ADUs. Unlike California (under SB 9/AB 68) or Arizona, Ohio Revised Code does not authorize municipalities to impose school, park, fire, or library impact fees on residential development. Dayton's permit cost structure relies on Building Services permit fees scaled to construction valuation under the fee schedule in Chapter 153 (Unified Building Code). Standard fees: zoning compliance review ($100-$250), building permit (typically $6-$10 per $1,000 of construction value with $50-$100 minimum), separate trade permits for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical ($75-$200 each). Dayton Water (city utility serving Dayton and parts of Montgomery County) tap fees apply only when a new water service tap is required - typically $1,000-$3,500. Montgomery County Environmental Services (sewer in unincorporated areas) and Dayton sewer charges apply if new lateral required. ADUs sharing existing house service avoid tap fees. Landmark Commission review carries application fees of $50-$300 for historic district properties. Montgomery County property tax reassessment applies after construction is added to the auditor's rolls under Auditor Karl Keith's office.
Failure to pay permit fees prevents permit issuance and inspection scheduling. Tapping into water or sewer without authorization violates Dayton Water and Montgomery County rate schedules and triggers fines plus disconnection. Bypassing permits triggers back-permit fees and double-fee penalties. Failure to report new construction to the Montgomery County Auditor within 60 days may incur a $150 penalty under Ohio rental registration statutes.
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