Elkader City Council approved first reading of ordinance dealing with Building Permits

The Elkader City Council approved the first reading of an ordinance dealing with Building Permits. The city is simplifying the fee structure, going to values of the project. Any project up to 50-thousand dollars will require a $50 fee. Projects from 50 to 100-thousand dollars will require a $100 fee and for any project 100-thousand or above a $150 fee. The new ordinance will also double the fees if work begins without a permit.