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City of Palo Alto (ID # 8646)
City Council Staff Report
Report Type: Consent Calendar Meeting Date: 11/13/2017
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Summary Title: SECOND READING: Development Services Muni Fee Schedule
Title: SECOND READING: Adoption of an Ordinance Updating the Fiscal Year
2018 Municipal Fee Schedule to Adjust Development Services Department
Fees (FIRST READING: October 2, 2017 PASSED: 7-1 Tanaka no, Scharff
Absent)
From: City Manager
Lead Department: Development Services Department
This ordinance was first heard by the City Council on October 2, 2017 and was passed 7-1 with Council
Member Tanaka voting no, and Mayor Scharff absent. During the course of the staff presentation for a
second reading on October 23, 2017, this item was pulled from the consent calendar to address some
questions from the Council.
Staff has prepared answers to Council’s questions on a small set of fees that were addressed at the
October 23, 2017 City Council meeting.
1. Service conductor switch greater/less than 800 amps – why does the larger cost less than the
smaller ($209 v. $367)?
It is correct that “Greater than 800 amps” has a lower fee than “Less than 800 amps”, and these fees
were set based on an analysis of actual costs to inspect these types of applications. Inspections for the
larger are usually connected to larger scope projects that may have a combination of related inspections
and overlapping field review. The larger scale projects benefit from economies of scale and types of staff
assigned to each inspection.
In contrast, Less than 800 amps projects have higher fees because they are generally small scale projects
that require a single specialized inspection.
2. Landscape plan review – SF Residential - $1,193 seems out of scale with other fees; why is this
so high?
This fee includes compliance with regulations specific to landscaping, including a state mandated water
efficiency ordinance and the City of Palo Alto Urban Forest Master Plan requirements. The fee is based
on the 3.5 hours of intricate plan review required to cover both requirements. These fees are only
triggered for landscape plans attached to a building permit, if the square footage of landscape for new
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development is an area of 500 sq. ft. or more, or if the square footage of landscape for rehabilitated
projects is an area of 2,500 sq. ft. or more.
3. Carnivals and Fairs – please define what events trigger this and prior applications
This is a “legacy” Commercial permit that has been in our Muni Code for decades but has not been
assessed in recent memory.
This is designed to be used for large scale productions such as a circus, county fair, or carnival which
would require extensive review of site plans, egress routes, as well as tent, ride, generator and cooking
facility locations. This permit would also include several hours of on-site inspection (ride safety, tent
anchoring, exit signage, fire extinguishers, etc.) to ensure public safety.
City sponsored events and neighborhood or backyard events would not trigger this special permit and
are typically inspected by the on-duty Engine Company from the district in question. This allows the Fire
Department a no-cost means to promote public safety and goodwill, while also “pre-fire planning” how
best to handle any emergency that might occur at the venue.
4. Parade Float – please define what events trigger this and prior applications
This is a “legacy” Commercial permit that has been in our Muni Code for decades but has not been
assessed in recent memory. This permit was designed to be used for large scale parades requiring the
design review and inspection of dozens of mobile floats for fire resistance and structural integrity.
5. Place of Assembly – please define what events trigger this and prior applications
This Commercial permit is for long-term, ongoing, venues used as gathering places for groups larger
than 50 people. These would include restaurants, theaters, concert halls, etc. These facilities are
inspected (exiting, CO2 & propane, sprinkler & alarm systems, ansul systems, extinguishers, signage,
lighting, etc.) and permitted on an annual basis to ensure public safety. This fee does apply to non-
profits, schools, etc., but not outdoor events. Basically, this permit is for large rooms inside buildings
that are used for congregating.
6. Tent or Air Supported Structure – can you provide an example of this (if not a jumpy house)?
Please define what events trigger this and prior applications. Also a question of whether this applies
to city sponsored events.
The Fire Department is bound by the California Fire Code (CFC Sec. 3103.2) to permit tents and
membrane structures in excess of 400 square feet. This standard exists to protect the public
from poorly engineered and improperly anchored structures which have been known to injure
and even kill individuals due to collapse, fire, or becoming airborne in strong winds.
The Fire Department follows the guideline set forth by the CFC to review any proposed structure
which exceeds the minimum square footage. Working with the Building Department, a
determination is made whether the proposed structure warrants a review of the engineering
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and anchoring systems (as well as proposed: egress paths, exiting signage, and location of
electrical/heating/extinguishers/etc.), at which time the permit fee would be assessed.
This Commercial permit has been used for structures on the order of HP’s 20,000 square foot “tent”
(April 2016), and has never been applied to a “jumpy house”.
City sponsored events and small neighborhood or backyard events would not trigger this permit and are
typically inspected by the on-duty Engine Company from the district in question. This allows the Fire
Department a no-cost means to promote public safety and goodwill while also “pre-fire planning” how
best to handle any emergency that might occur at the venue.
Conclusion
In an effort to clarify that many of the permits in question are geared toward commercial scale events,
Staff is proposing to modify the fee titles as part of the FY 19 budget process while eliminating seldom
used fees and making minor adjustments to any fees that need to be realigned to be fully cost
recoverable.
Attachments:
Attachment A: Ordinance for the FY 18 Muni Fee Schedule to Adjust Development
Services Fees
Not Yet Approved
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Ordinance No. ____
Ordinance of the Council of the City of Palo Alto to Update the Fiscal Year 2018
Municipal Fee Schedule to Adjust Development Services Department Fees
The City Council of the City of Palo Alto does hereby ORDAIN as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings and declarations.
A. In 2016, the Development Services Department completed Phase I of a fee study to
update certain non‐valuation‐based fees for services, reserving an update of valuation‐based
fees for Phase II of the fee study.
B. In 2017, the Development Services Department completed Phase II of the fee study,
which recommended adjustments to the Department’s valuation‐based fees, the adoption of
an operating reserve, and associated changes.
C. On September 19, 2017, the Finance Committee reviewed the fee study and
recommended adoption of an ordinance updating Development Services Department fees in
accordance with the study’s recommendations, adjusted by the annual salary and benefits
adjustment of 5.5 percent.
SECTION 2. The Council of the City of Palo Alto adopts the Development Services
Department Reserve Fund Policy, as set forth in Exhibit “1” and incorporated herein by
reference.
SECTION 3. The Council of the City of Palo Alto adopts the changes to the Municipal
Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit "2" and incorporated herein by reference. When effective,
such fees shall supersede any prior inconsistent fees charged by the Development Services
Department.
SECTION 4. The amount of the new or increased fees and charges is no more than
necessary to cover the reasonable costs of the governmental activity, and the manner in which
those costs are allocated to a payer bears a fair and reasonable relationship to the payer's
burden on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity.
SECTION 5. Fees in the Municipal Fee Schedule are for government services provided
directly to the payor that are not provided to those not charged. The amount of this fee does
not exceed the reasonable costs to the City of providing the services. Consequently, pursuant to
Art. XIII C, Section l(e)(2), such fees are not a tax.
SECTION 6. Effective Date. The fee increases proposed for FY 2017 described in
Exhibit A shall become effective no sooner than sixty (60) days from the date of adoption of this
ordinance.
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SECTION 7. CEQA. The adoption of user fees is exempt from environmental review
under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). (See CEQA Guidelines Section 15273.)
INTRODUCED:
PASSED:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTENTIONS:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED:
____________________________ ____________________________
Deputy City Attorney City Manager
____________________________
Director of Development Services
____________________________
Director of Administrative Services
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Development Services Department
Reserve Fund Policy
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of the Development Services Department Reserve Fund (DSDRF) is to build and
maintain an adequate level of unrestricted funds available to cover any unforeseen shortfalls
that arise outside of the regular budget planning process, as well as one‐time, nonrecurring
expenses that will build long‐term capacity The fund may not be used to create or hire new full
time benefited positions. The department intends for the operating reserve to be used and
replenished within a reasonable period of time. This policy will be implemented in conjunction
with the other financial policies of the City and is intended to support the goals and strategies
contained in those related policies and in strategic and operational plans.
Section 2. Definitions and Goals
The DSDRF is a designated fund set aside by action of the City Council. The target of the DSDRF
is equal to three (3) months of average recurring operating costs; with a range of 23 (minimum)
to 27 (maximum) percent with a target of 25 percent of average recurring operating cost.
The DSDRF is dynamic and will be reviewed and adjusted in response to internal and external
changes. In addition to calculating the actual reserve at the fiscal year‐end, the reserve fund
minimum, target and maximum can be adjusted by the Council as necessary each year during
the annual budget development process. These reserves will be reported to the Finance
Committee and City Council.
Section 3. Funding of Reserves
The DSDRF will be funded by a five (5) percent increase to all Development Services
Department fees as listed in the City’s Municipal Fee Schedule beginning in Fiscal Year 2018,
upon City Council approval, through Fiscal Year 2022. The City Council may, from time to time,
direct that a specific source of revenue be set aside for the DSDRF.
Section 4. Accounting for Reserves
The DSDRF will be recorded in the City’s accounting system and financial statements titled as
the Development Services Department Reserve Fund. The DSDRF will be maintained in
accordance with the City’s investment policy.
Section 5. Authority to Use the DSDRF
Authority to use the DSDRF will remain with the City Council. The City Manager will submit a
request to use the DSDRF to the City Council. The Director of Development Services
Department will prepare the report identifying the need for access to the DSDRF and confirm
that the use is consistent with the purpose of the reserves as described in this policy.
Determination of need requires analysis of the sufficiency of the current level of reserve funds,
the availability of any other sources of funds before using reserves, and evaluation of the time
period for which the funds will be required and replenished.
Exhibit 1
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Section 6. Fee or Rate Stabilization
DSDRF may be added to the Development Services Department revenue projections by action
of the City Council and held to manage the trajectory of future year rate increases.
Section 7. Reappropriation of DSDRF
At the end of each fiscal year the DSDRF will be reappropriated to the following fiscal year in
accordance with Palo Alto Municipal Code Section 2.28.090.
Section 8. Relationship to Other Policies
The City Manager maintains City Council approved policies, which may contain provisions that
affect the creation, sufficiency, and management of the DSDRF. It will be the responsibility of
the City Manager and Director of Administrative Services Officer to notify the Director of
Development Services if changes to city‐wide policies impact the DSDRF. These policies may be
City Council approved policies such as the Investment Policy or administrative policies within
the confines of the Municipal Code.
Section 9. Reporting, Monitoring and Review of Policy
The Director of Development Services is responsible for ensuring that the DSDRF is maintained
and used only as described in this policy. Upon approval of the use of DSDRF, the Director of
Development Services and the Director of Administrative Services will maintain records of the
use of funds and plan for replenishment. Staff will provide reports to the City Council within the
annual budget process, or sooner if warranted by internal or external events.
Exhibit 1
Municipal Fee Schedule
Proposed Fee
Business Registry Fee $50.00
Technology Surcharge
Note: This surcharge will be added to all fees in Development Services.
1.8% per fee
A. $1.00 ‐ $1,000.00 Delete
B. $1,000.01 ‐ $2,000.00 Delete
C. $2,000.01 ‐ $25,000.00 Delete
D. $25,000.01 ‐ $50,000.00 Delete
E. $50,000.01 ‐ $100,000.00 Delete
F. $100,000.01 ‐ $500,000.00 Delete
G. $500,000.01 ‐ $1,000,000.00 Delete
H. $1,000,000.01 and Up
Delete
Building Permit Fee Restructured to be 1.44% of Construction
Valuation based on the ICC Table
I. Building Demolition Permit $498.00
J. Commercial Interior Non‐Structural Demolition Permit $179.00
Commercial and Multi‐Family Projects greater than or equal to $25,000.00 in
Valuation
$305.00
See Above
Current Fee
$412.00 per permit
$1,895.94 for the first $100,000.00 plus $10.63 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00
$6147.94 for the first $500,000.00 plus $9.03 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00
$10,662.94 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $7.12 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof
If valuation exceeds $5,000,000.00, an alternative fee arrangement may be
established by the Chief Building Official to achieve full cost recovery.
$431.00 (does not include C&D fees) per permit
$196.00 (does not include C&D fees) per permit
Construction & Demolition
Building Permit Fees
$73.00 Base Fee
$73.00 for the first $1,000.00 plus $5.80 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$131.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $26.53 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, to and including
$25,000.00
$741.19 for the first $25,000.00 plus $19.69 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00
$1,233.44 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Business Registry
$50.00 per business
Miscellaneous
1.8% of each transaction
Building
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$25,000.00 and less than $75,000.00 in Valuations1
$163.00
Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$75,000.00 in Valuation1
$210.00
A. Base Fee $115.00
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage Delete
Air Conditioners $70.00
Busway, Power Duct, or Floor Duct Per Foot $58.00
Conditional Utility Agreement $236.00
Each Additional Meter $153.00
Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets $58.00
Lighting, Power and/or Control Panel Board, Switchboard Cabinet or Panel $70.00
Motor $58.00
Motor Generator $441.00
Range, Electric Clothes Dryer, or Water Heater $58.00
Service Conductor/Switch ‐ Greater than 800 amp $209.00
Service Conductor/Switch ‐ Less than 200 amp Delete
Service Conductor/Switch ‐ Less than 800 amp $367.00
Special Circuit (Not Listed Herein)$58.00
Temporary Power Pole $58.00
Temporary Wiring for Construction $58.00
Commercial (Level 1 and 2)$357.00 plus $67.00 for each additional
station
Commercial (Level 3 and 4)$426.00 plus $83 for each additional
station
Residential (Level 1 and 2)$154.00
Residential (Level 3)$235.00
Commercial System (less than 10 kW)$557.00
Commercial System (10kW ‐ 49kW)$557.00
Commercial System (greater than 49kW)$748.00
Residential Systems (greater than 10kW)$357.00
$976.00 each
$340.00 each
$518.00 plus $102.00 for each additional station each
$188.00 per station
$264.00 per station
Electrical Permits ‐ Photovoltaic Systems
$600.00 each
$901.00 each
$181.00 each
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
Electrical Permits ‐ Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
$427.00 plus $83.00 for each additional station
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
$272.00 each
$136.00 each
$0.02 per square foot per square foot
$91.00 per unit
$75.00 each
$265.00 each
$75.00 each
$75.00 each
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$172.00 per permit
$252.00 per permit
Electrical Permits
$92.00 per permit
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Residential Systems (less than 10kW)$165.00
Address Change $505.00 single; $244.00 each additional
All Other Publications $16.00
Construction/Maintenance Vehicles $80.00
Electric Service and Safety Inspection $197.00
Extension of Building Permit or Building Permit Application $79.00
Inspections and Investigations ‐ Outside Normal Business Hours
Note: Inspections and investigations outside normal business hours (2‐ hour minimum).
$369.00 per 1.5x OT Hour; $492.00 per
2.0x OT hour
Inspections and Investigations ‐ Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically indicated (2‐hour
minimum).
$246.00
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit ‐ All Others $222.00
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit ‐ Final Inspection Only $256.00
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit Application $156.00
Real Property Research Fee (1‐hour minimum)$229.00
Records Retention $6.00 per plan sheet
Reinspection Fee ‐ Multi‐Family Residential and Non‐ Residential $137.00
Reinspection Fee ‐ Single Family Residential $76.00 each secondary inspection type;
$141.00 each primary inspection type per
Request for Release of Building Plans $77.00
Residential Inspection Guidelines
Note: Available free online
No Change
Alterations and additions for single and multifamily > 1,000 sq ft $728.00
Alterations and additions for single family and multifamily < 1,000 sq ft and
increases conditioned space
$441.00
If the project is over $100,000 Energy Star is required after 12 months of
occupancy
$144.00$140.00 per review
$247.00 each secondary inspection type; $315.00 each primary inspection type per
inspection
$85.00 each
$37.00 each
Green Building
$708.00 per review
$429.00 per review
50% of original Building Permit Fee not to exceed the full cost to perform
remaining inspections as determined by the Chief Building Official
$283.00 or 50% of original Building Permit Fee, whichever is less
$211.00 per permit plus Plan Check Fees as applicable per permit
$271.00 per hour
$6.00 per plan sheet
$315.00 each
$18.00 each
$81.00 per space per week. This includes FY 18 adjustment rate of 6%.
$169.00 per hour
$95.00 per application
$408.00 per 1.5x OT Hour; $544.00 per 2.0x OT hour
$254.00 per hour
$91.00 each
General & Miscellaneous Fees
$399.00 single address; $192.00 each additional address
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Landscape Inspection $190.00
Landscape Plan Review ‐ Non‐Residential & Multi‐Family $1,939.00
Landscape Plan Review ‐ Single Family Residential $1,193.00
Multi Family New Construction of 1‐3 (attached) units $949.00
Multi Family New Construction of 4 or More $1,523.00
New Commercial >50,000 SF $1,810.00
New Commercial 1,000 ‐ 25,000 SF $1,236.00
New Commercial 25,001 ‐ 50,000 SF $1,523.00
New Single Family $949.00
Tenant improvements, renovations or alterations > $200,000 in valuation (and
not triggered by a Calgreen Tier)
$662.00
Tenant improvements, renovations or alterations > 5,000 SF Note: includes
replacement or alteration of at least two of the following: HVAC systems, building
envelope, hot water system, or lighting system and project greater than $200,000
$662.00
A. Base Fee $115.00
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage Delete
Air Handlers up to and including 10,000 cfm $47.00
Boilers, Compressors and Absorption Systems: For the installation or
reloacation of each boiler or compressor up to 30 hp or each absorption
system up to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h
$93.00
Boilers, Compressors, and Absorption Systems: For the installation or
relocation of each boiler or compressor exceeding 30 hp, or each absorption
system exceeding 1,000,000 Btu/h
$93.00
Furnace, Flue and Associated Ducts $93.00
Miscellaneous
Note: For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code, but not classed
in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed.
$47.00
Process Piping System $46.00
Process Piping System ‐ Hazardous $47.00
Swimming Pool Heater $56.00
Ventilation and Exhaust $47.00$60.00 each
Plan Review Fees
$182.00 each
$182.00 each
$60.00 each
$60.00 per permit
$145.00 per permit
$72.00 per permit
$644.00 per review
Mechanical Permits
$92.00 per permit
$0.02 per square foot
$60.00 each
$122.00 each
$1761.00 per review
$1202.00 per review
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$1481.00 per review
$923.00 per review
$644.00 per review
$185.00 per inspection
$1886.00 per review
$1161.00 per review
$923.00 per review
$1481.00 per review
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Additional Plan Review
Note: Required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans including Alternative Means
and Methods (2‐hour minimum). For Elective (3rd party) and over‐the‐counter reviews
(half hour minimum).
$191.00
Building Plan Check 75%
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review/Consultation $367.00
Elective Plan Check 35%
Fire and Life Safety Plan Check 54%
Public Works Plan Check 44%
Zoning Plan Check 35%
A. Base Fee $115.00
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage Delete
Atomospheric‐type vaccum Breakers $115.00
Backflow protective device other than atomospheric‐type $167.00
Gas Piping System $167.00
Industrial Waste Pretreatment Interceptor
Note: Including trap and vent, except kitchen‐type grease interceptors functioning as
fixture traps
$167.00
Medical Gas Piping System $167.00
Plumbing Fixtures
Note: For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping, and backflow protection).
$116.00
Plumbing Fixtures: For each building sewer $112.00
Rain Water Systems Delete
Solar Hot Water System
Note: Does not include Plan Check fee.
$167.00
Storm Drain System $167.00
Swimming Pool $56.00
Water Heater, Vent or Other $84.00
Water Piping
Note: Installation, alteration or repair of water piping, water treatment equipment or
both
$84.00
Clotheswasher System $70.00
Complex System $167.00
Simple System $70.00
SB 1473 Fee
$109.00 each
$109.00 each
Plumbing Permits ‐ Graywater Systems
$91.00 each
$217.00 plus plan review at cost
$91.00 plus plan review at cost
$91.00 each
$145.00 each
$91.00 each
$217.00 each
$217.00 each
$72.00 each
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$109.00 each
$217.00 each
$217.00 each
$217.00 each
$217.00 each
45% of Building Permit fee
12% of Building Permit fee
30% of Building Permit fee
Plumbing Permits
$92.00 per permit per permit
$0.02 per square foot
$225.00 per hour
80% of Building Permit fee
Actual cost of CASp Consultant plus 15% per hour. Restructured to a flat fee.
35% of Building Plan Check fee
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
A. $1.00 ‐ $25,000.00 Permit Valuation No change
B. $25,001.00 ‐ $50,000.00 Permit Valuation No change
C. $50,001.00 ‐ $75,000.00 Permit Valuation No change
D. $75,001.00 ‐ $100,000.00 Permit Valuation No change
E. Each $25,000.00 Increment or Fraction Thereof Above
$100,000.00
No change
F. Minimum No change
Commercial No change
Residential No change
Certificate of Use and Occupancy $1,095.00
Certificate of Use and Occupancy ‐ Replacement $228.00
SB 1186 Mandated Fee
Note: Does not include fees collected by the Fire Department.
No change
Temporary Occupancy Permit ‐ Multi‐Family Residential, Non‐Residential, and
Other Commercial
$826.00
Temporary Occupancy Permit ‐ Single Family Residential and Commercial
Tenant Improvement less than 10,000 sq. ft.
$606.00
Additional Non‐Residential Long‐Term (More than 5 days) Monthly No Change
Dumpster, Container No Change
Non‐Residential ‐ Single Day No Change
Non‐Residential Long‐Term (More than 5 days)No Change
Non‐Residential Short‐Term (Less than 5 days)No Change
A. 101 ‐ 1,000 cubic yards No Change
B. 1,001 ‐ 10,000 cubic yards No Change
Public Works
Engineering
$197.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $197.00 for each additional 100 cubic
yards or fraction thereof
$1970.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus $186.00 for each additional 1,000
cubic yards or fraction thereof
Encroachment Permit
$746.00 per month
$310.00 each
$1,249.00 each
$2,039.00 each
$1,466.00 each
$123.00 each
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$1.00 each
$673.00 each
$498.00 each
$1.00 minimum
Strong Motion Instrument Program
$28.00 per $100,000.00 permit valuation ($0.50 minimum)
$13.00 per $100,000.00 permit valuation ($0.50 minimum)
Use & Occupancy Permits
$287.00 each
$1.00 per valuation increment
$2.00 per valuation increment
$3.00 per valuation increment
$4.00 per valuation increment
Add $1.00 per valuation increment
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
C. 10,001 or more cubic yards No Change
Tree Inspection for Private Development No Change
Construction in Public Right‐of‐Way ($1.00 ‐ $5,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
No Change
Construction in Public Right‐of‐Way ($6,000 ‐ $25,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
No Change
Construction in Public Right‐of‐Way ($26,000 ‐ $100,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
No Change
Construction in Public Right‐of‐Way ($101,000 +)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
No Change
Storm Drain Plan Check Fee No Change
Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from Construction Site Dewatering No Change
Additional Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from Construction Site
Dewatering
No Change
Wet Season Construction Site Stormwater Inspection Note: MRP requirement
for sites >1 acre and/or high priority (hillside, near creek, prior violation)
No Change
Emergency Response Fee ‐ Hazmat (PAMC 17.24.050)$350.00
Installation or Closure Without Approved Plans and/or Permits No Change
Emergency Planning Guide No Change
Long‐term Offsite Document Storage No Change
Microfilm Copy/Print No Change
Photographs No Change
Fire
$30.00 first print; $0.55 each additional print
Hazardous Materials Classification Permits
Up to $1,212.00 for each incident up to 100% cost recovery
$275.00 ‐ $813.00 average fee range
Documents
$253.00 each
$0.25 per page
$3.25 per blueprint page; $0.30 per specification/ calculation page
$4,093 per request to discharge
$313.00 per week for the duration of dewatering activities
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$287.00 per month, charge monthly October through April
Compliance Fees
Permit Fees
$712.00 per occurrence
$712.00 + 8.8% of value greater than $6,000.00
$2472.00 + 10.8% of value greater than $26,000.00
10,572.00 + 9% of value greater than $100,000.00
$743.00 per project
$3830.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $711.00 for each additional 10,000
cubic yard or fraction thereof
Inspection Fees
$139.00 per inspection
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Compressed Gas $351.00
Corrosives $351.00
Cryogenic Fluid $351.00
Flammable and Combustible Liquids $351.00
Flammable Gas $351.00
Flammable Solids $351.00
Health Hazard (Liquids & Solids)$351.00
Liquefied Petroleum Gases $351.00
Organic Coatings $351.00
Organic Peroxides $351.00
Other Hazardous Materials ‐ Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically indicated (1‐hour
maximum)
$351.00
Ovens ‐ Industrial Baking or Drying $351.00
Oxidizers (Liquids & Solids)$351.00
Oxidizing Gas $351.00
Pyrophoric Gas $351.00
Pyrophoric Materials (Liquids & Solids)$351.00
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $351.00
Radioactive Materials $351.00
Refrigeration Equipment $351.00
Spraying/Dipping $351.00
Tire Recapping/Tire Storage $1,397.00
Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Gas
Note: Includes pesticides, fumigants, and etiologic agents.
$351.00
Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Materials $351.00
Unstable Reactive Gas $351.00
Unstable Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$351.00
Water Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$351.00
Additional Approvals for Hazardous Materials Storage Permit Note: Additional
approval for permit to construct, temporary closure, permanent closure, otherwise
modify a hazardous materials storage facility. See CEQA for additional fees.
$761.00 per occurrence plus $498.00 per
hour for time above two hours per
occurrence
Business Plan (HMBP)$498.00
Late Fee for Hazardous Materials Storage Permit No Change
$848.00 per occurrence plus $554.00 per hour for time above two hours per
occurrence
$554.00 per location annually
25% of total Hazardous Material permit fee
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
Hazardous Materials Storage Permits
$391.00 annually
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$1,561.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$391.00 annually
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Level I Facility
Note: Minimal storage as defined by having no hazardous materials over CFC permit
amounts as specified in CFC section 105.
$351.00
Level II Facility
Note: Quantities exceeding CFC permit threshold, but less than 50 gal., 500lbs or 200 cu.
ft. Category also includes dry cleaning, fixed medical gas, auto or aircraft repair, and
service stations.
$703.00
Level III Facility
Note: Quantities exceed 50 gal. 500lbs, or 200 cu. ft. and not categorized as Level II.
$1,406.00
Petroleum Aboveground Storage Tank
Note: Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
$703.00
Provisional (6 Month)$703.00
Additional Inspection or Reinspection Fee $699.00 for up to 2 hours reinspection plus
$349.00 per hour (during business hours)
After Hours Inspection Fee
Note: Fee for before or after normal business hours; weekends and holidays included.
Fee is to be paid in advance of inspection.
$524.00
As‐Built Plan Check and Additional Work $699.00
Care Facility Inspection Including Fire Clearance $349.00 for facilities with 7‐25 clients;
$699.00 for facilities with more than 25
Christmas Tree Lot/Pumpkin Patch $349.00
High Rise Building ‐ Certificate of Compliance
Note: Certificate of compliance inspection for each high rise building which is required
by state law to be inspected and certified annually as meeting minimum compliance
with applicable state of California fire and life safety standards for existing high rise
b ildi (CFC11143)
$1456.00 annually for up to 4 hours;
$349.00 for each additional hour
Outside Cooking Booths $524.00
Standby Fire Watch
Note: Per person.
$349.00
Use and Occupancy Fire Inspection $349.00
Additional Hours Over Plan Review/Inspection $249.00
Alternate Means and Methods Application
Note: 2 hr maximum.
$746.00
Appeals to Decisions $349.00
Consultation Fee $349.00
Hydrant Flow Fee $349.00$391.00 per occurrence
Life Safety & Fire Protection
$148.00 per inspection
Investigations & Consultations
$308.00 per hour
$735.00 per application
$391.00 per hour
$391.00 per hour
$390.00 for facilities with 7‐25 clients; $780.00 for facilities with more than 25
clients per inspection
$391.00 each
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
$1626.00 annually for up to 4 hours; $391.00 for each additional hour
$210.00 each
$391.00 per hour
$782.00 annually
$782.00 plus other hazardous materials classification permit fees if applicable.
Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
Inspection Fees
$781.00 for up to 2 hours reinspection plus $390.00 per hour (during business
hours) per inspection
$585.00 per hour; 4 hour minimum
$780.00 per review
$391.00 annually per location. Includes 1 hr inspection time.
$782.00 annually per location plus other hazardous materials classification permit
if applicable. Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
$1565.00 annually per location plus other hazardous materials classification permit
if applicable. Includes 4 hrs inspection time.
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Hydrant Installation/Modification ‐ Private $175.00
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Installation/Modification
Note: Includes hydrostatic test
$1543.00 for 1‐19 Sprinkler Heads;
$1,724.00 plus $3.00 per head for 20 or
Express Fire Protection Plan Check Fee No Change
Fire Alarm System Installation and Modification $948.00 plus $21.00 a device or contract
point
Fire and Life Safety Plan Check ‐ Commercial
Note: Includes one inspection and reinspection.
$0.54
Fire Prevention Inspection of Private Schools $699.00
Fire Protection and Fire Access Plan Review for New Single Family Dwellings
or Additions
$773.00
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels 51‐100 units $699.00
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels greater than 100 units $1,048.00
Multifamily dwellings, hotels, motels 4‐50 Units $349.00
Other Automatic Fire Extinguishing System
Note: Includes hood and duct, FM 200, Inergen, and C02. If a system has a release
panel, Fire Alarm fees apply as well.
$948.00
Site Disaster Planning $349.00
Standpipe System ‐ Wet, Dry, or Combination $699.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $757.00
Underground Fire Service Line
Note: Includes 4 hrs of inspection and 1 hr of plan check
$1,647.00
Verification of Fire Protection System Maintenance and Certification $64.00
Aerosol Products $437.00
Bowling Alley and Pin Refinishing Involving the use of Flammable Liquids $1,019.00
Candles and Open Flames in Assembly Areas $349.00
Carnivals and Fairs $1,456.00
Cellulose Nitrate Storage/Nitrate Film $102.00
Hot Work (Welding) Operations No Change
Liquid or Gas‐Fueled Powered Equipment/Generator $349.00
Malls ‐ Covered $699.00
Occupant Load Increase ‐ Temporary Public Assembly $349.00
Open Burning $349.00
$113.00 annually
$391.00 each
$391.00 each
$782.00 annually
$391.00 each
$391.00 each
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Specific Hazard Permits
$488.00 annually
$1,138.00 each
$391.00 annually
$189.00 each
$1,090.00 per occurrence
$390.00 per hour
$780.00 per riser
$377.00 per occurrence
$1,870.00 per occurrence
$88.00 annually
The Fire and Life Safety Plan Review Fee is 45% of the Building Plan Check Fee and
is collected by the Building Division at the time an application of a Building Permit
is submitted.
$780.00 annually
$894.00 each
$780.00 annually
$1,170.00 annually
$391.00 annually
$195.00 per device
$780.00 for 1‐19 Sprinkler Heads; $1,724.00 plus $4.80 per head for 20 or more
Sprinkler Heads
$173.00 per occurrence
$1090.00 plus $23.00 a device or contract point
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Open Flame/Flame Producing Devices $349.00
Operate a Tank Vehicle to Transport Flammable/Combustible Liquids $495.00
Parade Float $351.00
Place of Assembly $703.00
Place of Public Assembly ‐ Temporary $349.00
Tent or Air Supported Structure
Note: Tent or air‐supported structure having an area in excess of 200 sq. ft. or canopies
in excess of 400 sq. ft. Fee includes a public assembly permit of $125.00 for all tents.
$734.00
Commercial & Residential windows, skylights and doors, New and alteration
(structural) (per 5)
$279.00
Commercial & Residential windows, skylights and doors, New and alteration
(structural) (per 10)
$140.00
Residential Reroof $279.00
Residential Reroof (overlay)$70.00
Commercial and multifamily reroof (first 5000 sf)$279.00
commercial and multifamily reroof (each additional 2500 sf)$70.00
Kitchen (non structural) per each $210.00
Bathroom (non structural) per each $279.00
Commercial & Residential Siding replacement or repair $140.00
commercial & Residential Stucco replacement or repair $210.00
Commercial doors, new and alteration (structural) per 5 doors $210.00
Commercial doors, new and alteration (structural) per 10 doors $140.00
Residential dry rot repair and replacement $70.00
Deck, new or repair up to 1000 sf $210.00
Deck, new or repair each additional 1000 SF $70.00
Sign permit $116.00
Residential and commercial window awnings (group of 5)$70.00
Cell Tower Equip $210.00
Building New Fees
$391.00 each
$553.00 per vehicle
$122.00 per hour
$782.00 per occurrence
$391.00 each
$307.00 each
Exhibit 2
Municipal Fee Schedule
Utilities Handling Fee $116.00
Progress and partial inspections $56.00
Green Building ‐ Special Inspector applications and qualifications (internal
review)
$395.00
Green Building ‐ Special Inspector applications and qualifications (renewal
update)
$197.00
Special Inspections ‐ materials testing lab certification (up to 4 hours)$1,579.00
Miscellananeous Building ‐ base fee $115.00
Retaining Walls ‐ first 100 LF $93.00
Retaining Walls ‐ each additional 100 LF $46.00
Fees not listed above will either be based on an applicable hourly rate or at
the given valuation
TCO fee for Vendors/Stock Occupancy (requires at least one additional
inspection
$1,125.00
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage (testing) fee $492.00
Fire New Fee
Certifications
Exhibit 2
Attachment B