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Municipal Fee
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CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
•CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 1
Fiscal Year 2018 Adopted
Municipal Fee Schedule
City Council
Gregory Scharff, Mayor
Liz Kniss, Vice Mayor
Tom DuBois
Eric Filseth
Adrian Fine
Karen Holman
Lydia Kou
Greg Tanaka
Cory Wolbach
James Keene, City Manager
Ed Shikada, Assistant City Manager/Utilities General Manager
Lalo Perez, Director of Administrative Services/Chief Financial Officer
David Ramberg, Assistant Director of Administrative Services
Kiely Nose, Budget Director, Office of Management and Budget
Eric Filseth, Finance Committee Chair
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City of Palo Alto
The government of the City of Palo Alto exists to promote and sustain a
superior quality of life in Palo Alto. In partnership with our community,
our goal is to deliver cost-effective services in a personal, responsive and
innovative manner.
Our Values
Quality
Superior delivery of services
Courtesy
Providing service with respect and concern
Efficiency
Productive, effective use of resources
Integrity
Straight-forward, honest and fair relations
Innovation
Excellence in creative thought and implementation
BUDGET ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
BUDGET ACKNOWLEDGMENTS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 3
BUDGET ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Budget Acknowledgments
Department Budget Coordinators
Administrative Services
Mary Figone
City Clerk
David Carnahan
Community Services
Jazmin LeBlanc
Sarah Ip
Development Services
Katie Whitley
Fire
Amber Cameron
Library
Evelyn Cheng
Planning & Community Environment
Sherry Nikzat
Police/Office of Emergency Services
Michael Dougherty
Public Works
Gina Magliocco
Office of Management & Budget Staff
Kiely Nose
Paul Harper
Steve Guagliardo
Chris Yi
Jessie Deschamps
Alexandra Harris
Chaitali Paliwal
Contact Information
For questions related to this document, please contact the CIty of Palo Alto Office of Management and
Budget at 650-329-2260.
This document is also available at the Office of Management and Budget’s website.
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/asd/budget.asp.
Image Credits
All artwork produced by children enrolled in Palo Alto Art Center Children’s Fine Art camps and
classes offered by the Community Services Department. For more information, please visit
www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/depts/csd/artcenter.
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
MUNICIPAL FEES AND SCHEDULE
MUNICIPAL FEES AND SCHEDULE • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 5
MUNICIPAL FEES AND SCHEDULE Annual Review of Municipal Fees
A fee is a charge imposed on an individual or business for a service that the individual or busi-
ness chooses to receive. A fee may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the
particular service or facility for which the fee is charged, plus overhead. Examples of City fees
include building permits, recreation classes, and development impact fees.
As part of the annual budget process, the City’s Municipal Fees are reviewed to ensure that fees
are set in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, in addition to the City of Palo Alto
User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy (City Council approval: May 2015) and the Community Ser-
vice Department Class Cost Recovery Policy (City Council approval: November 2007). City
departments review their fees for services and make recommendations to Office of Manage-
ment and Budget (OMB) to add new fees, delete existing fees, and make changes to existing
fees. In coordination with departments, OMB staff review amendments to the Municipal Fee
Schedule to ensure that fees are consistent with applicable policies and procedures. Amend-
ments to the Municipal Fee Schedule are submitted to the Finance Committee for review and
discussion during the annual budget process.
Amendments to the Fiscal Year 2017 Municipal Fee Schedule were reviewed by the Finance
Committee on May 18, 2017. The Fiscal Year 2018 Municipal Fee Schedule was adopted by the
City Council on June 27, 2017.
Cost Recovery
Propositions 13, 218 and 26 have placed both substantive and procedural limits on cities’ ability
to impose fees and charges. Collectively these constitutional amendments provide safeguards
against taxes being imposed without a vote of the people. Proposition 26 contains a more gen-
eral articulation of the cost of service principle and includes a requirement that the local gov-
ernment bear the burden of proof that “a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax, that the
amount is no more than necessary to recover the reasonable costs of the government activity,
and that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable rela-
tionship to the payor’s burden on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity.” Califor-
nia Constitution, Article XIII C, § (e)
Understanding the Municipal Fee Schedule
The Municipal Fee Schedule provides a detailed listing of fees by department. Fees that are not
specific to a particular department are found in the Citywide section. In each department sec-
tion, fees are broadly divided by service area or division. In each section table, fees are further
grouped by activity or service and in alphabetical order. Each fee is listed along with the City
Council adopted rate for the current fiscal year. Certain fees have multiple rates based upon res-
idency, non-profit status, or regular/overtime rates. These tiered fees are listed where appropri-
ate. The Municipal Fee Schedule does not include fees for the Palo Alto Airport, nor does it
include the fees for Water, Wastewater Collection, Electric, Fiber, Gas, Storm, and Refuse rates.
For more information regarding these rates, please visit the City of Palo Alto website at
www.cityofpaloalto.org.
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CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 7
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents
I Budget Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
II Municipal Fees and Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
III Table of Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IV Administrative Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Conveyance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Easement Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Revenue Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
V City Clerk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Domestic Partner Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
VI Citywide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Plans, Standards & Blueprints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
VII Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Arts & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Art Center - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Art Center - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Arts Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Children's Theatre - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Children's Theatre - Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
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Community Theatre - Admissions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recreation Activities - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recreation Activities - Concessions & Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Recreation Activities - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the City -
Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Junior Museum & Zoo - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Open Space, Parks & Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Golf - Club & Cart Rental Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Golf - Driving Range Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Golf - Green Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Golf - Special Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Open Space Activities - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Rentals & Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Park Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Park Activities - Community Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Athletic Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Children's Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Community Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Cubberley Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cubberley Community Center - Infrequent Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cubberley Community Center - Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cubberley Community Center - Regular Weekly Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Cubberley Community Center - Rentals & Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Cubberley Community Center - Special Equipment & Services. . . . . . 40
Cubberley Community Center - Theatre Rentals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Foothills Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General - Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
General - Special Equipment & Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Junior Museum & Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Lucie Stern Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Mitchell Park Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pool Party Rental when Operated by
the City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Swimming Pool Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
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VIII Development Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Business Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Building Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Construction & Demolition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Electrical Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Electrical Permits - Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations. . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Electrical Permits - Photovoltaic Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
General & Miscellaneous Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Green Building . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Mechanical Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Plan Review Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Plumbing Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Plumbing Permits - Graywater Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
SB 1473 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Strong Motion Instrument Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Use & Occupancy Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Encroachment Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Inspection Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Compliance Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Documents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Hazardous Materials Classification Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Hazardous Materials Storage Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Inspection Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Investigations & Consultations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Life Safety & Fire Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Specific Hazard Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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IX Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Paramedics & Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Compliance Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Paramedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
X Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Fines & Penalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Rentals & Reservations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
XI Planning and Community Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Appeals and Legal Review Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Architectural Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Comprehensive Plan Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Development Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Director's Approval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Environmental Impact Assessment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Historic Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Individual Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Other Application Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Site & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Subdivision - Five or More Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Subdivision (Minor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Subdivision (Minor) with Exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Use Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Bicycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Parking Permit - Business District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Variance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Zone Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
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Impact & In-Lieu Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Development Impact Fees - Non-Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Parking Permit - Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Development Impact Fees - Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Housing Impact Fees - Non-Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Parkland Dedication Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Public Art Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Traffic Impact Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
XII Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Background Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
False Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Impoundment Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Special Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Animal Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Cremation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Euthanasia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Impoundment Fees - Cat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Licensed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Unlicensed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Impoundment Fees - General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Pet Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Cat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Vaccinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Veterinary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Special Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Rodeo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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Street Closure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Adult Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Firearms Dealer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Hot Tub/Sauna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Massage Establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Pushcart Vendors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Secondhand Dealers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Taxicab. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
XIII Public Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Encroachment Permit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Inspection Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Street Cut Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Storm Drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Maintenance & Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Map/Plan Review Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Tree Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Wastewater Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
XIV Americans with Disabilities Act. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 19
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Real Estate
Revenue Collection
Conveyance
Commercial/Non-Residential/Residential - Long Term (More
than 12 months)$1,410.00 each
Consent to Assignment, Amendment, Extension or
Hypothecation of a lease or sublease where the City is
lessor
$588.00 each
Easement Document Preparation and Processing
(Commercial & Residential)$1,410.00 each
License/Grant Deed Preparation $1,451.00 each
Property Transfer Tax Exemption Fee $199.00 each
Public Notice Mailing/Posting/Advertising (Commercial &
Residential)
Note: The fee is a $100 initial deposit - actual cost of advertising to be
billed separately.
$100.00 initial deposit - actual cost of advertising billed
separately
Telecommunication Application Processing Fee $2,768.00 each
Easement Vacation
General $3,953.00 each
Summary $1,683.00 each
Documents & Photocopies
Budget Book $29.00 plus postage
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) $18.00 plus postage
Comprehensive Plan $70.00 plus postage
Mailing (Certified) $3.35 plus postage
Municipal Fee Schedule $7.00 plus postage
Miscellaneous
Duplicate Receipt Fee $6.00 each
Returned Payment Charge (California Civil Code Section
1719)$25.00 each
Parking
One Time, Month Only $18.00 per day
Permit Investigation (non-refundable)$18.00 each
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CITY CLERK
FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
CITY CLERK
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CITY CLERK General
Appeals
Planning Appeals $280.00 each
Documents & Photocopies
Certification Fee $11.00 each
Fair Political Practices Commission Photocopies $0.10 per page
Domestic Partner Registry
Domestic Partners Registration Fee $38.00 each
Elections
Candidate Filing Fee $25.00 each
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CITYWIDE
FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
CITYWIDE
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CITYWIDE General
Documents & Photocopies
Black & White - All Sizes $0.13 per page
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 11" Single: $0.92; Double-Sided $1.84
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 14" Single: $1.21; Double-Sided: $2.43
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 17" Single: $2.26; Double-Sided $4.52
Maps
A. 200 Scale Zone Map $13.00 per page
B. 400 Scale Zone Map $9.00 per page
C. 600 Scale Zone Map $13.00 per page
D. 1,000 Scale Zone Map $13.00 per page
Media
CD-ROM $11.00 each
Miscellaneous
Bicycle - Change of Ownership $3.00 per application
Bicycle - License $3.00 per license
Bicycle - Renewal $3.00 per renewal
Bicycle - Traffic School Registration $15.00 each
JC Decaux Public Toilet Fee $0.50 each
Online Processing of Traffic Citations $2.00 each
Plans, Standards & Blueprints
Blueprint - 18" x 26"$5.00 each
Blueprint - 22" x 36" or 24" x 36" or 26" x 26"$8.00 each
Blueprint - 25.5" x 27.5" (Block Book)$8.00 each
Blueprint - Outside Printing Services City Cost plus 15%
Blueprint - Roll Sizes $1.30 per foot; $7.50 minimum
Blueprint - Sepia Vellum Film 2 times Blueprint Charges
Blueprint - Smaller than 18" x 26"$4.00 each
Blueprint - Standard Color/Mono LaserJet Plots 8.5" x 11" and
11" x 17"$1.20 each
Blueprint - Standard Drawings & Specifications $18.00 each
Capital Projects - $100,000 and Below $28.00 each
Capital Projects - Above $100,000 $56.00 or More
Ink Jet Plot - 18" x 24" $15.00 per page
Ink Jet Plot - 24" x 36" $27.00 per page
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Ink Jet Plot - 36" x 48" $39.00 per page
Ink Jet Plot - Blackline Film 2 times Blueprint Charges
Utility Standards - Project Plan Set $25.00 each
Utility Standards - Project Specification $25.00 each
Utility Standards - Standard Specifications $19.00 each
Utility Standards - WGW Standards, Latest Edition $30.00 each
Utility Standards - Xerographic (larger than 11" x 17") 2 times Blueprint Charges
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COMMUNITY
SERVICES FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
COMMUNITY SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 33
COMMUNITY SERVICES Arts & Sciences
Art Center
Locker Rental - Large $30.00 per season
Locker Rental - Small $19.00 per season
Art Center - Admissions
Permit Fees
Note: Interested parties must apply and be selected by the Program
Coordinator.
Permit to perform in Arts & Sciences sponsored concert
series
Visual Performing Arts
Note: Special workshops and presentations (including Children's Theatre
workshop fees).
$5.00 - $2,100.00 per hour
Art Center - Registration
Administration Fee Per Registration $0.00 - $27.00 each
Arts Activities
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Birthday Party Admission
Note: Junior Museum and Zoo, Children's Theatre, and Art Center $308.00 - $560.00 per party Fee plus up to 50%
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid
Children's Theatre Enrichment $56.00 - $280.00 per day $108.00 - $540.00 per day
Drop-in Activities3 , 13 $4.00 - $100.00 per person $4.00 - $100.00 per person
Instructional Classes & Camps3 , 12 $6.00 - $896.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Tours
Palo Alto & Ravenswood
School Districts: $3.00 -
$5.00 per student
$84.00 - $140.00 per group
Workshop Supplies $0.50 - $79.00 per person $0.50 - $79.00 per person
Children's Theatre - Admissions
Children's Theatre - Adults $10.00 - $22.00 each
Children's Theatre - Children $5.00 - $22.00 each
Ticket Processing Fee $0.00 - $4.00 each
Children's Theatre - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Children's Theatre - Per Show Production Per Participant Fee8 $54.00 - $324.00 each Fee plus up to 50%
Community Theatre - Admissions
Patron Facility Use Fee for Community Theatre $2.00 each
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Recreation
Junior Museum & Zoo - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
JMZ - Group Admission
Note: For organized groups of 15 -25. Larger groups will be subdivided
with additional group admission fee.
$5.00 per child $5.00 per child
JMZ - Science Child and Family Programs $28.00 - $379.00 per
program Fee plus up to 50%
JMZ - Science School and Group Programs $129.00 - $340.00 per
program Fee plus up to 50%
Recreation Activities - Admissions
Card Replacement Fee $1.00 - $5.00 per card
Dance Parties3 $1.00 - $11.00 per person
Group Rate3 $16.00 - $81.00 per group
Individual Entry Rate3 $5.00 - $27.00 per person
Special Events3 $1.00 - $22.00 per person
Recreation Activities - Concessions & Merchandise
Merchandise
Note: Items include t-shirts, sweaters, pens, mugs, etc. $1.00 - $108.00 per item
Snack Food at Special Events $0.50 - $11.00 per item
Recreation Activities - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid Up to 100% of fees paid
Drop-in Activities3 $1.00 - $112.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Individual Youth Sport Registration3 $168.00 - $336.00 per
person Fee plus up to 50%
Instructional Classes & Camps3 $2.00 - $896.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Sport Team Registration - Youth & Adult $30.00 - $1,008.00 Fee plus up to 50%
Tournament Entry Fee $3.00 - $433.00 per person
Workshop Fee $1.00 - $216.00 per person
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the City - Aquatics
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. Infant (2 and Under) $0.00 - $3.00 per person $0.00 - $4.00 per person
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Open Space, Parks & Golf
B. Youth (17 and Under) $3.00 - $6.00 per person $4.00 - $8.00 per person
C. Adult (18 and Over) $4.00 - $7.00 per person $5.00 - $9.00 per person
D. Lap Swimming $4.00 - $7.00 per person $4.00 - $9.00 per person
E. Senior and Senior Lap (60 and Over) $3.00 - $5.00 per person $3.00 - $5.00 per person
F. Membership (Swim Pass) - Youth (17 and Under)3 $2.50 - $5.00 per person $2.50 - $6.00 per person
G. Membership (Swim Pass) -Adult (18 and Over)3 $3.00 - $6.00 per person $3.00 - $8.00 per person
H. Membership (Swim Pass) - Senior (60 and Over)3 $2.00 - $4.00 per person $2.00 - $5.00 per person
Golf - Club & Cart Rental Fees
Hand Cart - 18 Holes $4.00 - $10.00 per rental
Hand Cart - 9 Holes $2.00 - $7.00 per rental
Off Premise Club Rental - 18 Holes $45.00 - $72.00 per rental
Power Cart - 18 Holes $26.00 - $48.00 per rental
Power Cart - 4 Bagger $30.00 - $44.00 per rental
Power Cart - 9 Holes $13.00 - $22.00 per rental
Pro-Line Clubs - 18 Holes $28.00 - $42.00 per rental
Pro-Line Clubs - 9 Holes $19.00 - $29.00 per rental
Single Rider - 18 Holes $15.00 - $25.00 per rental
Golf - Driving Range Fees
A. Small Bucket $3.00 - $7.00 per bucket
B. Medium Bucket $6.00 - $12.00 per bucket
C. Large Bucket $10.00 - $16.00 per bucket
D. Jumbo Bucket $10.00 - $18.00 per bucket
E. Medium Bucket Card - 10 $60.00 - $104.00 per bucket
F. Large Bucket Card - 10 $90.00 - $143.00 per bucket
Golf - Green Fees
Weekday Rates
Weekend/Prime Time
Rates
9 Holes (When Available) $23.00 - $33.00 per player $26.00 - $38.00 per player
Daily Fee - Non-Resident $39.00 - $57.00 per player $49.00 - $70.00 per player
Daily Fee - Resident $37.00 - $55.00 per player $47.00 - $67.00 per player
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Junior (17 and Under)
Note: After 1:00PM September 1 through April 30. $12.00 - $21.00 per player $15.00 - $23.00 per player
Mid-Day Rate (1 Hour Before Twilight) $32.00 - $46.00 per player $42.00 - $60.00 per player
Northern California Golf Association Junior (NCGA Jr) Fee
Note: Must also be a member of NCGA after 2:00PM. $10.00 - $16.00 per player $10.00 - $16.00 per player
Senior - Non-Resident (60 and Over) $32.00 - $46.00 per player Not Available
Senior - Resident (60 and Over) $27.00 - $39.00 per player Not Available
Senior 10 Play Discount Card (60 and Older) - Weekdays
Note: Senior resident discount cards are available only to verified
residents, 60 years and older, in possession of a valid Palo Alto Municipal
Golf Course Identification Card.
$235.00 - $337.00 per
player $299.00 - $428.00 per player
Senior Monthly Play Discount Card (60 and Over)
Note: Valid Monday through Friday
$125.00 - $176.00 per
player Not Available
Student (21 and Under) $26.00 - $38.00 per player $29.00 - $42.00 per player
Student 10 Play Discount Card (21 and Under) $199.00 - $285.00 per
player Not Available
Student Annual Play Card
Note: Unlimited weekday play/ after 11:00 a.m. weekends and holidays.
$999.00 - $1,429.00 per
player Not Available
Student Weekday Unlimited Play $105.00 - $150.00 per
player Not Available
Super Twilight Rates
Note: November 1 through February 28 after 2:00PM; March 1 through
April 30 after 3:30PM; May 1 through August 31 after 4:30PM; September
1 through October 31 after 3:30PM.
$24.00 - $36.00 per player $26.00 - $39.00 per player
Twilight Rates
Note: November 1 through February 28 after 12:00PM; March 1 through
April 30 after 1:30PM; May 1 through August 31 after 2:30PM; September
1 through October 31 after 1:30PM.
$28.00 - $42.00 per player $33.00 - $48.00 per player
Golf - Special Fees
League Reservation Fee $250.00 - $585.00 per team
Weekday Rates
Weekend/Prime Time
Rates
Shotgun Start Tournaments
Note: (1) A $500.00 non-refundable deposit is due when the tournament
is booked; (2) The balance of fees for the tournament contract is due 10
days prior to the tournament date; (3) Tee Off Times: 8:00AM or 12:00PM
Standard Time; 7:00 AM or 1:00PM Daylight Savings Time; (4) Minimum
number of players: 120; Maximum number of players: 144: (5) Fees apply
rain or shine, no cancellations.
$59.00 - $85.00 per player $70.00 - $111.00 per player
Tournament Reservation Fee
Note: Removal of fee as CSD no longer charges per person and rather
rents the courts by the hour for Tournament and League play.
$1.00 - $7.00 per player
Youth (16 and Under)
Note: During special promotional periods only. All other fees charged. Free Green Fee with paying adult
Open Space Activities - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid Up to 100% of fees paid
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Drop-in Activities3 $1.00 - $112.00 per person
Instructional Classes & Camps3 $2.00 - $896.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Interpretive Programs Including Tours and Birthday Parties $2.00 - $784.00 per event $2.00 - $840.00 per event
Park Activities
Open Space & Parks Special Use Permit $300.00 - $2,163.00 each
Special Events $1.00 - $108.00 per event
Park Activities - Community Garden
Organic Garden Clean-up/Security Deposit $100.00 - $200.00 per garden plot
Organic Garden Plot3 , 18 $0.75 per square foot
Organic Garden Senior Rate 25% discount of square footage
Rentals & Reservations
Classification and Use of Fees
Class I – City Use and City-Sponsored Activities: No charge for facility rental for events or activities, however, fees for
attendants, equipment rental, and special uses may apply. (Note: City facility use for City co-sponsored groups will be
considered on a case by case basis.)
Class II – 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organizations: IRS recognized non-profit 501(c)3 organizations may receive a 50%
reduction on basic facility rental rates upon verification. Only facility rental rates may be reduced and all other fees, such
as staffing and equipment, are charged at the full rate. Non-profit organizations charging or collecting fees or raising
funds are not eligible for reduced rates and basic fees will apply. This does not apply to class registration fees.
Class III – Individuals, Groups, Organizations, and Businesses not charging fees: Basic rental fees apply.
Class IV – Business or Commercial Use: Individuals, groups, organizations, and businesses charging, collecting, or
raising funds may rent facilities and equipment at the basic rate plus 75%. The Art Center is not available for CLASS IV
usage.
Art Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium $154.00 per hour $232.00 per hour
Children's Clay Studio $41.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
Children's Outdoor Classroom $94.00 per hour $141.00 per hour
Historic Courtyard $94.00 per hour $141.00 per hour
Kitchen/Pre-school $41.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
Lobby $94.00 per hour $141.00 per hour
Meeting Room $98.00 per hour $147.00 per hour
Project LOOK! Studio $41.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
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Sculpture Garden $123.00 per hour $185.00 per hour
Studio A $41.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
Studio B $41.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
Athletic Fields
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Athletic Field Use Deposit $25.00 - $500.00 per rental $37.50 - $750.00 per rental
Field Lights
Note: Only Baseball and Softball Fields at El Camino Park and Baylands
Athletic Center.
$27.00 per use $27.00 per use
Grass Fields $46.00 - $81.00 per hour $83.00 - $162.00 per hour
Grass Fields - Palo Alto Based Non-Profits $25.00 - $54.00 per hour Not Available
Grass Fields - Palo Alto Based Youth Sports Organizations
Note: When 51% or more of participation are Palo Alto residents. $3.00 - $27.00 per hour Not Available
Synthetic Turf Field
Note: Stanford Palo Alto Playing Fields and Cubberley Football Field. $61.00 - $162.00 per hour $138.00 - $216.00 per hour
Synthetic Turf Field - Palo Alto Based Non-Profits $44.00 - $108.00 per hour Not Available
Synthetic Turf Field - Palo Alto Based Youth Sports
Organizations
Note: When 51% or more of participants are Palo Alto residents.
$33.00 - $54.00 per hour Not Available
Tennis Courts (USTA and Palo Alto Tennis Club Only) $5.00 - $16.00 per hour $8.00 - $22.50 per hour
Children's Theatre
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium and Stage
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.
$158.00 - $2,100.00 per
hour
$237.00 - $3,150.00 per
hour
Castle Stage and Secret Garden
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.
$315.00 - $2,625.00 per
hour
$473.00 - $3,938.00 per
hour
Dance Studio
Note: Fee based on number of attendees. $32.00 - $1,050.00 per hour $48.00 - $1,575.00 per hour
Package Rental - All Available Space and Garden
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.
$1,050.00 - $5,250.00 per
hour
$1,575.00 - $7,875.00 per
hour
Community Theatre
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium and Stage
Note: Fee based on number of attendees. $210.00 - $3,150 per hour $315.00 - $4,275.00 per
hour
Green Room and Dressing Rooms
Note: Fee based on number of attendees. $42.00 - $1,050.00 per hour $63.00 - $1,575.00 per hour
Rehearsal Hall
Note: Fee based on number of attendees. $42.00 - $1,050.00 per hour $63.00 - $1,575.00 per hour
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Cubberley Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Additional Key Fee $15.00 each
A. Art Studio Short Term, Quarter Studio $37.50 per week $37.50 per week
B. Art Studio Short Term, Half Studio $75.00 per week $75.00 per week
C. Art Studio Short Term, Whole Studio $150.00 per week $150.00 per week
Cleaning and Damage Deposit $150.00 - $2,000.00 depending upon event size
Exclusive Storage Space (As Available) $1.50 per sq. ft. per month
Key Security Deposit $55.00 each
Late Payment Fee $68.00 per month
Cubberley Community Center - Infrequent Rentals
Basic Rate Non-Profit Rate
Amphitheater (Grass) $38.00 per hour $29.00 per hour
Auditorium (Includes Kitchen) $148.00 per hour $104.00 per hour
Dance Studio $57.00 per hour $48.00 per hour
Gym A $110.00 per hour $73.00 per hour
Gym B $132.00 per hour $86.00 per hour
H-1 Lecture Room $72.00 per hour $57.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Large (2,000 - 4,000 sq. ft.) $70.00 per hour $55.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Medium (1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft.) $55.00 per hour $46.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Small (Less than 1,000 sq. ft.) $42.00 per hour $34.00 per hour
Pavilion $160.00 per hour $133.00 per hour
Street Shoe Use Surcharge $19.00 per hour $19.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Personnel Rates
Regular Time Overtime & Holiday
Custodial Staff9 , 15 $37.00 per hour $53.00 per hour
Theatre Technician9 , 15 $37.00 per hour $53.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Regular Weekly Rentals
Basic Rate Non-Profit Rate
Amphitheater (Grass) $27.00 per hour $21.00 per hour
Auditorium (Includes Kitchen) $101.00 per hour $63.00 per hour
Dance Studio $44.00 per hour $38.00 per hour
Gym A $90.00 per hour $59.00 per hour
Gym B $99.00 per hour $67.00 per hour
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H-1 Lecture Room $58.00 per hour $45.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Large (2,000 - 4,000 sq. ft.) $56.00 per hour $43.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Medium (1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft.) $42.00 per hour $35.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Small (Less than 1,000 sq. ft.) $35.00 per hour $28.00 per hour
Office/Program Space (As Available) $1.58 per sq. ft. per month $1.31 per sq. ft. per month
Pavilion $129.00 per hour $101.00 per hour
Street Shoe Use Surcharge $19.00 per hour $19.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Rentals & Reservations
Resident Rate Non-Resident Rate
Running Track $15.00 per hour $15.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Special Equipment & Services
Additional Equipment: Lighting, Audio-Visual, and Staging $5.00 - $158.00 per item plus labor
Chairs - Padded $0.50 per item plus labor
Cubberley Banner Marquee $11.00 - $53.00 per week
Non-Reusable Materials/Supplies $0.50 - $105.00 per item
Piano - 7' Grand $42.00 per use plus moving and tuning costs
Tables - 6' Round (Cubberley Only) $7.00 per item plus labor
Upright Piano $24.00 per use plus moving and tuning costs
Cubberley Community Center - Theatre Rentals
Basic Rate Non-Profit Rate
A. Performance Day Package9 , 16 $1,500.00 each $1050.00 each
B. Dressing Room - M210 $27.00 per hour $23.00 per hour
C. Dressing Room - M310 $24.00 per hour $20.00 per hour
D. Dressing Room - M410 $27.00 per hour $23.00 per hour
E. Production Day Package9 , 17 $1,250.00 each $875.00 each
F. Rehearsal Day Package6 $900.00 each $630.00 each
G. Dark Day Package4 $250.00 each $175.00 each
H. Full Week Package 9 , 14 $4,200.00 each $2940.00 each
I. Additional Performance $375.00 each $262.50 each
J. Additional hours past ten daily $210.00 per hour $147.00 per hour
K. Additional Performance Hours Past Four per Performance $120.00 per hour $84.00 per hour
L. Package Discount - Half Day 2 20% discount
M. Package Discount - Off Peak 1 20% discount
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Foothills Park
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. Oak Grove Picnic 1 - 50 People $80.00 per group Not Available
B. Oak Grove Picnic 51 - 100 People $158.00 per group Not Available
C. Oak Grove Picnic 101 - 150 People $217.00 per group Not Available
Foothills Nature Interpretive Center Classroom $60.00 per hour Not Available
Towle Camp $35.00 per campsite Not Available
General
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Alma Plaza Community Room $24.50 per hour $37.00 per hour
Arastradero Gateway Educational Facility7 $87.00 per hour Not Available
Banner Space Rental $27.00 - $108.00 per week $40.50 - $162.00 per week
Baylands Nature Interpretive Center Meeting Room $87.00 per hour $131.00 per hour
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid Up to 100% of fees paid
Cleaning and Damage Deposit $300.00 - $3,000.00 per
deposit
$300.00 - $3,000.00 per
deposit
General Liability Insurance By quote By quote
Lawn Bowling Green's Kitchen and Meeting Facility $50.00 per hour $75.00 per hour
Mitchell and Rinconada Parks - Bowl Areas $8.00 - $81.00 per hour $16.00 - $162.00 per hour
Peers Park, Mitchell Park Field House $24.50 per hour Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Arbor Group Site $45.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - East Meadow Group Site $69.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Pine Grove Group Site $125.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Redwood Group Site $101.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Sequoia Group Site $57.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations (1 - 15 people) $25.00 per group $30.00 per group
General - Personnel Rates
Regular Time Overtime & Holiday
Custodial Services $37.00 per hour $56.00 per hour
Facility Attendant and/or Assistant $37.00 per hour $56.00 per hour
Lifeguard $25.00 per hour $38.00 per hour
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Attendant $33.00 per hour $50.00 per hour
Park Ranger $75.00 per hour Not Available
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General - Special Equipment & Services
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Built-in Digital Projector System $50.00 per use $75.00 per use
Canoe (Foothills Park Only) $20.00 per use Not Available
Chairs
Note: Per unit charge when not included as part of facility rental. $1.50 per chair $2.25 per chair
Coffee Urn $12.00 per use $18.00 per use
Facility Rental Liability Insurance
Note: Optional fee for liability insurance is charged at a rate determined
by the City's insurer.
Optional Optional
Grand Piano $90.00 per use $135.00 per use
Podium and Microphone $32.00 per use $48.00 per use
Portable Digital Projector $65.00 per use $97.50 per use
Portable Movie Projector - 16mm $11.00 per use $16.50 per use
Portable Public Address System $15.00 per use $21.00 per use
Public Address System with Microphones $58.00 per use plus labor
Tables - 6' Round
Note: Per unit charge when not included as part of facility rental. $9.00 per table $11.00 per table
Television $14.00 per use $21.00 per use
Upright Piano $11.00 per use $16.50 per use
Junior Museum & Zoo
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Exhibit Hall $227.00 per hour $341.00 per hour
Other Rooms $63.00 per hour $95.00 per hour
Package Rental - All Available Space5 $567.00 per hour $851.00 per hour
Science Lab 1 $97.00 per hour $145.00 per hour
Science Lab 2 $63.00 per hour $95.00 per hour
Zoo5 $227.00 per hour $341.00 per hour
Lucie Stern Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Ballroom (Room S) $183.00 per hour $263.00 per hour
Community Room (Room R) $137.00 per hour $185.00 per hour
Corporate Package Add-On $150.00 - $250.00 each
Fireside Room (Room D) $104.00 per hour $145.00 per hour
Kitchen $39.00 per hour $55.00 per hour
Package Rental - Community Room and Patio Package $165.00 per hour $235.00 per hour
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Package Rental - Exclusive Use (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment. $398.00 per hour $489.00 per hour
Package Rental - Exclusive Use (Saturday 2PM- Midnight)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment. $3,800 $4,400
Package Rental - Exclusive Use Package (Monday-Thursday)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment. $365.00 per hour $439.00 per hour
Package Rental - Fireside Room and Patio Package $141.00 per hour $203.00 per hour
Patio $100.00 per hour $143.00 per hour
Portable Dance Floor
Note: Labor not included. $125.00 each
Mitchell Park Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Adobe North Tech Lab $109.00 per hour $163.00 per hour
Adobe South or Matadero Room $87.00 per hour $131.00 per hour
Cleaning Package - Add On (Mitchell Park Only) $80.00 - $500.00 per event
El Palo Alto East or West Only $109.00 per hour $163.00 per hour
El Palo Alto Room (Ballroom) $219.00 per hour $329.00 per hour
Kitchen $63.00 per hour $95.00 per hour
Package Rental - Adobe North Tech Lab and South Meeting
Room $185.00 per hour $277.00 per hour
Package Rental - Birthday Package
Note: Includes game room, basketball court, and party host. $219.00 per hour $329.00 per hour
Package Rental - El Palo Alto Room and Kitchen $267.00 per hour $401.00 per hour
Package Rental - Exclusive Use Package
Note: Includes facility attendant. $497.00 per hour $745.00 per hour
Package Rental - Weddings (Saturday & Sunday)
Note: Includes facility attendant. $523.00 per hour $785.00 per hour
Teen Center11 $40.00 per hour
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pool Party Rental when Operated by the City
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. 1 - 25 People (2 Hour Minimum) $90.00 - $150.00 per hour $115.00 - $160.00 per hour
B. 26 - 50 People (2 Hour Minimum) $130.00 - $190.00 per hour $140.00 - $200.00 per hour
C. 51 - 75 People (2 Hour Minimum) $170.00 - $230.00 per hour $180.00 - $240.00 per hour
D. 76 - 100 People (2 Hour Minimum) $200.00 - $260.00 per hour $210.00 - $270.00 per hour
E. 101 People or More (2 Hour Minimum) $250.00 - $310.00 per hour $260.00 - $320.00 per hour
Swimming Pool Rentals
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. 1 - 25 People $75.00 - $100.00 per hour $95.00 - $115.00 per hour
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B. 26 - 50 People $95.00 - $115.00 per hour $129.00 - $145.00 per hour
C. 51 - 75 People $125.00 - $140.00 per hour $169.00 - $185.00 per hour
D. 76 - 100 People $155.00 - $175.00 per hour $225.00 - $245.00 per hour
Palo Alto Swim Club and Palo Alto Masters Swim Club
$4.00 - $15.00 per hour per
lane; $55.00 - $210.00 per
hour for all lanes
Not Available
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Endnotes
1 A 20% discount is given for bookings on off-peak days (Monday through Thursday).
2 A 20% discount is given for half-day rentals (five or less hours either concluding before 2 p.m. or starting after 4 p.m.) or rentals of five hours or less
booked before or after an existing rental on the same day. This discount will not apply to multi-day bookings where the client's technical setup
does not allow for other clients to rent between bookings.
3 A 25% or 50% fee discount through the Fee Reduction Program may be provided for low-income youth (17 & under), seniors (60+), and/or disabled
adult residents. Income eligibility is determined using the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Low-Income Guidelines. Each participant
accepted into the program may receive an annual subsidy up to $300. Discount percentage will be based on income level
4 A Dark day is defined as no activity in the building. This is so clients may leave their setup in place between rental days. Peak days are not available
as Dark Days.
5 A two-hour minimum is required for Zoo rental.
6 All other building use falls under this category, including rehearsals, load-in and restore days.
7 Arastradero Gateway Educational Facility rental limited to educational use.
8 Either fee or in-lieu funding agreement with Friends of Palo Alto Children's Theatre.
9 Fee package includes event supervisor, the M-11 dressing room and all dedicated theatre equipment. Additional technical staff may be required.
10 M2, M-3, and M-4 dressing room fees assessed only when used as dressing rooms for theatre rentals.
11 The Mitchell Park Teen Center is only available for rent by Non-Profits, Co-Sponsored Groups, or PAUSD Groups, with a 3 hour minimum.
12 Art Center Foundation members are eligible for a 20% discount on one (1) Studio class per Foundation membership year ($100.00 and above) to be
reimbursed to the City from the Art Center Foundation.
13 For every 10 hours of time purchased in a Visual Arts Studio drop-in program, one hour is given free.
14 Full week includes exclusive use of the Theatre for up to 7 consecutive days, with up to ten hours of usage per day, and up to four performances, of
up to four hours each, during that time.
15 Minimum of 4 hours
16 Performance defined as activity on stage with a live audience present. Performance packages include one performance block up to four hours.
17 Production is defined as videography of onstage activity without a live audience or similar usage.
18 Volunteer Garden Liaisons will have their garden fee waived in appreciation for their service to assist in managing the garden. (Approved by the
Parks and Recreation Commission on June 21, 2011.)
NOTE: The Director of Community Services is authorized to offer promotional fee discounts of up to 25% for purposes of promotion
and marketing of programs. Such discounts are intended to maximize revenue and/or participation.
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DEVELOPMENT
SERVICES FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Administration
Building
Business Registry
Business Registry Fee $50.00 per business
Miscellaneous
Technology Surcharge
Note: This surcharge will be added to all fees in Development Services.
1.8% of each transaction
Building Permit Fees
A. $1.00 - $1,000.00 $73.00 Base Fee
B. $1,000.01 - $2,000.00 $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
C. $2,000.01 - $25,000.00
$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
D. $25,000.01 - $50,000.00
$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
E. $50,000.01 - $100,000.00
$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
F. $100,000.01 - $500,000.00
$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
G. $500,000.01 - $1,000,000.00
$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
H. $1,000,000.01 and Up
$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.
I. Building Demolition Permit $431.00 (does not include C&D fees) per permit
J. Commercial Interior Non-Structural Demolition Permit $196.00 (does not include C&D fees) per permit
Construction & Demolition
Commercial and Multi-Family Projects greater than or equal
to $25,000.00 in Valuation $412.00 per permit
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Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$25,000.00 and less than $75,000.00 in Valuations1 $172.00 per permit
Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$75,000.00 in Valuation1 $252.00 per permit
Electrical Permits
A. Base Fee $92.00 per permit
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage $0.02 per square foot per square foot
Air Conditioners $91.00 per unit
Busway, Power Duct, or Floor Duct Per Foot $75.00 each
Conditional Utility Agreement $265.00 each
Each Additional Meter $75.00 each
Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets $75.00 each
Lighting, Power and/or Control Panel Board, Switchboard
Cabinet or Panel $75.00 each
Motor $75.00 each
Motor Generator $75.00 each
Range, Electric Clothes Dryer, or Water Heater $75.00 each
Service Conductor/Switch - Greater than 800 amp $272.00 each
Service Conductor/Switch - Less than 200 amp $136.00 each
Service Conductor/Switch - Less than 800 amp $181.00 each
Special Circuit (Not Listed Herein)$75.00 each
Temporary Power Pole $75.00 each
Temporary Wiring for Construction $75.00 each
Electrical Permits - Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
Commercial (Level 1 and 2) $427.00 plus $83.00 for each additional station
Commercial (Level 3 and 4) $518.00 plus $102.00 for each additional station each
Residential (Level 1 and 2)$188.00 per station
Residential (Level 3)$264.00 per station
Electrical Permits - Photovoltaic Systems
Commercial System (less than 10 kW)$600.00 each
Commercial System (10kW - 49kW)$901.00 each
Commercial System (greater than 49kW)$976.00 each
Residential Systems (greater than 10kW)$340.00 each
Residential Systems (less than 10kW)$91.00 each
General & Miscellaneous Fees
Address Change $399.00 single address; $192.00 each additional address
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All Other Publications $18.00 each
Construction/Maintenance Vehicles $81.00 per space per week. This includes FY 18
adjustment rate of 6%.
Electric Service and Safety Inspection $169.00 per hour
Extension of Building Permit or Building Permit Application $95.00 per application
Inspections and Investigations - Outside Normal Business
Hours
Note: Inspections and investigations outside normal business hours (2-
hour minimum).
$408.00 per 1.5x OT Hour; $544.00 per 2.0x OT hour
Inspections and Investigations - Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically
indicated (2-hour minimum).
$254.00 per hour
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit - All Others
50% of original Building Permit Fee not to exceed the full
cost to perform remaining inspections as determined by the
Chief Building Official
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit - Final Inspection
Only
$283.00 or 50% of original Building Permit Fee, whichever
is less
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit Application $211.00 per permit plus Plan Check Fees as applicable per
permit
Real Property Research Fee (1-hour minimum)$271.00 per hour
Records Retention $6.00 per plan sheet
Reinspection Fee - Multi-Family Residential and Non-
Residential $315.00 each
Reinspection Fee - Single Family Residential $247.00 each secondary inspection type; $315.00 each
primary inspection type per inspection
Request for Release of Building Plans $85.00 each
Residential Inspection Guidelines
Note: Available free online $37.00 each
Green Building
Alterations and additions for single and multifamily > 1,000
sq ft $708.00 per review
Alterations and additions for single family and multifamily <
1,000 sq ft and increases conditioned space $429.00 per review
If the project is over $100,000 Energy Star is required after 12
months of occupancy $140.00 per review
Landscape Inspection $185.00 per inspection
Landscape Plan Review - Non-Residential & Multi-Family $1886.00 per review
Landscape Plan Review - Single Family Residential $1161.00 per review
Multi Family New Construction of 1-3 (attached) units $923.00 per review
Multi Family New Construction of 4 or More $1481.00 per review
New Commercial >50,000 SF $1761.00 per review
New Commercial 1,000 - 25,000 SF $1202.00 per review
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New Commercial 25,001 - 50,000 SF $1481.00 per review
New Single Family $923.00 per review
Tenant improvements, renovations or alterations > $200,000
in valuation (and not triggered by a Calgreen Tier) $644.00 per review
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
$644.00 per review
Mechanical Permits
A. Base Fee $92.00 per permit
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage $0.02 per square foot
Air Handlers up to and including 10,000 cfm $60.00 each
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
$122.00 each
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
$182.00 each
Furnace, Flue and Associated Ducts $182.00 each
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.
$60.00 each
Process Piping System $60.00 per permit
Process Piping System - Hazardous $145.00 per permit
Swimming Pool Heater $72.00 per permit
Ventilation and Exhaust $60.00 each
Plan Review Fees
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).
$225.00 per hour
Building Plan Check 80% of Building Permit fee
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review/Consultation Actual cost of CASp Consultant plus 15% per hour
Elective Plan Check 35% of Building Plan Check fee
Fire and Life Safety Plan Check 45% of Building Permit fee
Public Works Plan Check 12% of Building Permit fee
Zoning Plan Check 30% of Building Permit fee
Plumbing Permits
A. Base Fee $92.00 per permit per permit
B. New or Remodeled Square Footage $0.02 per square foot
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Atomospheric-type vaccum Breakers $109.00 each
Backflow protective device other than atomospheric-type $217.00 each
Gas Piping System $217.00 each
Industrial Waste Pretreatment Interceptor
Note: Including trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps
$217.00 each
Medical Gas Piping System $217.00 each
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).
$91.00 each
Plumbing Fixtures: For each building sewer $145.00 each
Rain Water Systems $91.00 each
Solar Hot Water System
Note: Does not include Plan Check fee.$217.00 each
Storm Drain System $217.00 each
Swimming Pool $72.00 each
Water Heater, Vent or Other $109.00 each
Water Piping
Note: Installation, alteration or repair of water piping, water treatment
equipment or both
$109.00 each
Plumbing Permits - Graywater Systems
Clotheswasher System $91.00 each
Complex System $217.00 plus plan review at cost
Simple System $91.00 plus plan review at cost
SB 1473 Fee
A. $1.00 - $25,000.00 Permit Valuation $1.00 per valuation increment
B. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 Permit Valuation $2.00 per valuation increment
C. $50,001.00 - $75,000.00 Permit Valuation $3.00 per valuation increment
D. $75,001.00 - $100,000.00 Permit Valuation $4.00 per valuation increment
E. Each $25,000.00 Increment or Fraction Thereof Above
$100,000.00 Add $1.00 per valuation increment
F. Minimum $1.00 minimum
Strong Motion Instrument Program
Commercial $28.00 per $100,000.00 permit valuation ($0.50 minimum)
Residential $13.00 per $100,000.00 permit valuation ($0.50 minimum)
Use & Occupancy Permits
Certificate of Use and Occupancy $287.00 each
Certificate of Use and Occupancy - Replacement $123.00 each
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Public Works
SB 1186 Mandated Fee
Note: Does not include fees collected by the Fire Department. $1.00 each
Temporary Occupancy Permit - Multi-Family Residential,
Non-Residential, and Other Commercial $673.00 each
Temporary Occupancy Permit - Single Family Residential and
Commercial Tenant Improvement less than 10,000 sq. ft.$498.00 each
Encroachment Permit
Additional Non-Residential Long-Term (More than 5 days)
Monthly $746.00 per month
Dumpster, Container $310.00 each
Non-Residential - Single Day $1,249.00 each
Non-Residential Long-Term (More than 5 days)$2,039.00 each
Non-Residential Short-Term (Less than 5 days)$1,466.00 each
Engineering
A. 101 - 1,000 cubic yards $197.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $197.00 for each
additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof
B. 1,001 - 10,000 cubic yards $1970.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus $186.00 for
each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
C. 10,001 or more cubic yards $3830.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $711.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yard or fraction thereof
Inspection Fees
Tree Inspection for Private Development $139.00 per inspection
Permit Fees
Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($1.00 - $5,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $712.00 per occurrence
Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($6,000 - $25,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $712.00 + 8.8% of value greater than $6,000.00
Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($26,000 - $100,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $2472.00 + 10.8% of value greater than $26,000.00
Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($101,000 +)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets 10,572.00 + 9% of value greater than $100,000.00
Storm Drain Plan Check Fee $743.00 per project
Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from Construction Site
Dewatering $4,093 per request to discharge
Additional Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from
Construction Site Dewatering $313.00 per week for the duration of dewatering activities
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Fire
Wet Season Construction Site Stormwater Inspection
Note: MRP requirement for sites >1 acre and/or high priority (hillside,
near creek, prior violation)
$287.00 per month, charge monthly October through April
Compliance Fees
Emergency Response Fee - Hazmat (PAMC 17.24.050) Up to $1,212.00 for each incident up to 100% cost
recovery
Installation or Closure Without Approved Plans and/or
Permits $275.00 - $813.00 average fee range
Documents
Emergency Planning Guide $253.00 each
Long-term Offsite Document Storage $0.25 per page
Microfilm Copy/Print $3.25 per blueprint page; $0.30 per specification/
calculation page
Photographs $30.00 first print; $0.55 each additional print
Hazardous Materials Classification Permits
Compressed Gas $391.00 annually
Corrosives $391.00 annually
Cryogenic Fluid $391.00 annually
Flammable and Combustible Liquids $391.00 annually
Flammable Gas $391.00 annually
Flammable Solids $391.00 annually
Health Hazard (Liquids & Solids)$391.00 annually
Liquefied Petroleum Gases $391.00 annually
Organic Coatings $391.00 annually
Organic Peroxides $391.00 annually
Other Hazardous Materials - Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically
indicated (1-hour maximum)
$391.00 annually
Ovens - Industrial Baking or Drying $391.00 annually
Oxidizers (Liquids & Solids)$391.00 annually
Oxidizing Gas $391.00 annually
Pyrophoric Gas $391.00 annually
Pyrophoric Materials (Liquids & Solids)$391.00 annually
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $391.00 annually
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Radioactive Materials $391.00 annually
Refrigeration Equipment $391.00 annually
Spraying/Dipping $391.00 annually
Tire Recapping/Tire Storage $1,561.00 annually
Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Gas
Note: Includes pesticides, fumigants, and etiologic agents.$391.00 annually
Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Materials $391.00 annually
Unstable Reactive Gas $391.00 annually
Unstable Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$391.00 annually
Water Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$391.00 annually
Hazardous Materials Storage Permits
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.
Business Plan (HMBP)
Late Fee for Hazardous Materials Storage Permit
Level I Facility
Note: Minimal storage as defined by having no hazardous materials
over CFC permit amounts as specified in CFC section 105.
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.
Level III Facility
Note: Quantities exceed 50 gal. 500lbs, or 200 cu. ft. and not categorized
as Level II.
Petroleum Aboveground Storage Tank
Note: Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
Provisional (6 Month)
Inspection Fees
Additional Inspection or Reinspection Fee
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.
As-Built Plan Check and Additional Work
Care Facility Inspection Including Fire Clearance
Christmas Tree Lot/Pumpkin Patch
$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 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.
$782.00 annually
$782.00 plus other hazardous materials classification
permit fees if applicable. Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
$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
$390.00 for facilities with 7-25 clients; $780.00 for facilities
with more than 25 clients per inspection
$391.00 each
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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 buildings (CFC 111.4.3).
$1626.00 annually for up to 4 hours; $391.00 for each
additional hour
Outside Cooking Booths $210.00 each
Standby Fire Watch
Note: Per person.$391.00 per hour
Use and Occupancy Fire Inspection $148.00 per inspection
Investigations & Consultations
Additional Hours Over Plan Review/Inspection $308.00 per hour
Alternate Means and Methods Application
Note: 2 hr maximum.$735.00 per application
Appeals to Decisions $391.00 per hour
Consultation Fee $391.00 per hour
Hydrant Flow Fee $391.00 per occurrence
Life Safety & Fire Protection
Hydrant Installation/Modification - Private $195.00 per device
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Installation/Modification
Note: Includes hydrostatic test
$780.00 for 1-19 Sprinkler Heads; $1,724.00 plus $4.80
per head for 20 or more Sprinkler Heads
Express Fire Protection Plan Check Fee $173.00 per occurrence
Fire Alarm System Installation and Modification $1090.00 plus $23.00 a device or contract point
Fire and Life Safety Plan Check - Commercial
Note: Includes one inspection and reinspection.
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.
Fire Prevention Inspection of Private Schools $780.00 annually
Fire Protection and Fire Access Plan Review for New Single
Family Dwellings or Additions $894.00 each
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels 51-100 units $780.00 annually
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels greater than 100 units $1,170.00 annually
Multifamily dwellings, hotels, motels 4-50 Units $391.00 annually
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.
$1,090.00 per occurrence
Site Disaster Planning $390.00 per hour
Standpipe System - Wet, Dry, or Combination $780.00 per riser
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $377.00 per occurrence
Underground Fire Service Line
Note: Includes 4 hrs of inspection and 1 hr of plan check $1,870.00 per occurrence
Verification of Fire Protection System Maintenance and
Certification $88.00 annually
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Specific Hazard Permits
Aerosol Products $488.00 annually
Bowling Alley and Pin Refinishing Involving the use of
Flammable Liquids $1,138.00 each
Candles and Open Flames in Assembly Areas $391.00 annually
Carnivals and Fairs $189.00 each
Cellulose Nitrate Storage/Nitrate Film $113.00 annually
Hot Work (Welding) Operations $391.00 each
Liquid or Gas-Fueled Powered Equipment/Generator $391.00 each
Malls - Covered $782.00 annually
Occupant Load Increase - Temporary Public Assembly $391.00 each
Open Burning $391.00 each
Open Flame/Flame Producing Devices $391.00 each
Operate a Tank Vehicle to Transport Flammable/Combustible
Liquids $553.00 per vehicle
Parade Float $122.00 per hour
Place of Assembly $782.00 per occurrence
Place of Public Assembly - Temporary $391.00 each
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.
$307.00 each
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Endnotes
1 Plus, if applicable, Construction & Demolition Ordinance Fee in the Refuse Fund under Special Fees.
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FIRE FEES
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FIRE Paramedics & Training
Compliance Fees
Engine Company Second Reinspection $244.00 per hour
Preventable False Alarm (CFC 401.3.1) $217.00 - $1,814.00 per hour
Paramedics
911 Advanced Life Support Transport Mileage1 $27.00 per mile
911 Basic Life Support Transport Mileage1 $27.00 per mile
Advanced Life Support - Base/BLS Downgrades Bundled
Rate1
Note: Bundled charges include transport and supplies with the exception
of O2, mileage, and Night Transport fee.
$1,872.50 per occurrence
Advanced Life Support - LS II Bundled Rate1
Note: Bundled charges include transport and supplies with the exception
of O2, mileage, and Night Transport fee.
$2,174.50 per occurrence
Advanced Life Support - Special Event Standby1
Note: The Fire Chief or his designee can negotiate the fee for contracted
services.
$227.00 - $371.00 per hour
Basic Life Support - Scheduled Transport1 $294.00 - $649.00 per occurrence
Basic Life Support - Single1 $558.00 per occurrence
Basic Life Support - Special Event Standby1 $93.00 - $174.00 per hour
Contracted Interfacility Basic Life Support Transport1 $13.00 - $26.00 per mile
Interfacility Basic Life Support Transport Mileage1 $27.00 per mile
Night Transport Fee1 $82.00 per occurrence
Oxygen1 $138.00 per occurrence
Training
Fire Department Training (Full Day)$123.00 per class
Fire Department Training (Half Day or Less)$61.00 per class
Paramedic Internship Fee $1,208.00 each
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Endnotes
1 Although fees have increased commensurate with increased costs for providing services, actual revenues received are anticipated to vary
dependent on the capitated reimbursement rates of Medicare.
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LIBRARY FEES
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LIBRARY General
Fines & Penalties
Billing Fee for Overdue Items $5.00 per item
Collection Agency Processing Fee $10.00 per item
Damaged and Lost Materials Cost of repair or replacement per item
Damaged and Lost Materials - LINK, 7 $115.00 per item
Expired Hold Fee $1.00 per item
Overdue Materials - Chromebooks1 , 6 $10.00 per item
Overdue Materials - Laptops1 , 5 $10.00 per item
Overdue Materials - LINK1 , 7 $1.00 per item, per day/$10.00 max per item
Overdue Materials - Youth & Adult1 $0.30 per item, per day/$9.00 max per item
Replacement Library Card $1.00 each
Rentals & Reservations
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Fee One-third Total Charges One-third Total Charges
Downtown Library Community Room3 , 8 $84.00 per hour $125.00 per hour
Mitchell Park Library Community Room4 , 8 $87.00 per hour $130.00 per hour
Rinconada Library Community Room2 , 8 $130.00 per hour $195.00 per hour
Sales
3-D Printing
Note: Range is $2 to $5 depending on weight of item $2.00 - $5.00 each each
Headphones
Note: Earbuds at $1.00 each, regular headphones at $3.00 each $1.00 - $3.00 each each
USB Flash Drive $12.00 each
Services
Laser Prints - Black & White $0.15 per page
Laser Prints - Color $0.50 per page
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Endnotes
1 Customers enrolled in the Library's Homebound program are exempted from these fees.
2 This rate is based on the for-profit rate of 1,254 sq. ft. and $0.104 per sq. ft. for residents and $0.156 per sq. ft for non-residents. The non-profit rate is
50 percent of this rate.
3 This rate is based on the for-profit rate of 800 sq. ft. and $0.104 per sq. ft. for residents and $0.156 per sq. ft for non-residents. The non-profit rate is
50 percent of this rate.
4 This rate is based on the for-profit rate of 837 sq. ft. and $0.104 per sq. ft. for residents and $0.156 per sq. ft for non-residents. The non-profit rate is
50 percent of this rate.
5 Fee is charged once the customer exceeds the free 2-hour limit by a 15-minute grace period.
6 Fee is charged once the customer is 1-day overdue, then the cost of the Chromebook.
7 Fees are set by an external library consortium.
8 Non-profit fees include a 50 percent discount to the existing fee structure.
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PLANNING AND COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT Planning
Appeals and Legal Review Fees
Appeal Costs Exceeding Appeals Filing Fee
Note: All costs will be recovered from the applicant in the event that an
appeal is filed by a third party and the appeal is upheld and in the event
that the applicant files an appeal that is denied.
$3,355.00 initial deposit plus any applicable Other
Application fees.
Appeals and Request for Hearing before City Council or
Planning & Transportation Commission
Note: The fee is refunded if the City Council chooses not to hear an
appeal. Also, the fee shall not be charged if a fee for Director's Hearing
has been paid.
$280.00 per application
Legal Review (Legislative review, zone change, plan
amendment, etc.) $11,189.00 each
Legal Review ARB Major $5,828.00 each
Legal Review Environmental $10,555.00 each
Legal Review for Additional Hearings
Note: Legal review fees cover up to 3 public hearings. Additional
hearings are charged at 1/3 of the applicable fee.
Additional hearings are charged at 1/3 of the applicable fee.
Legal Review Mitigation Monitoring - Environmental Impact
Report $560.00 per application
Architectural Review
Architectural Review - Major Project
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$11,479.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Architectural Review - Minor Project (ARB Review) $7,784.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Architectural Review - Minor Project (Staff Review) $2,988.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Design Enhancement Exception $6,200.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Preliminary Review $6,096.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Signs - (ARB Review)
Note: (Master Sign Program) $3,904.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Signs - (Exceptions) $4,197.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Signs, Minor Facade Changes, Landscaping, Accessory
Structures, or Similar Minor Changes to a Building Exterior
- (Staff Review)
$934.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Temporary Sign Permit $172.00 per 15 days plus applicable Other Application fees
Comprehensive Plan Change
Comprehensive Plan Change
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$6,841.00 initial deposit
Comprehensive Plan Maintenance Fee
Note: Collected at Building Permit issuance. $0.55 per $1,000.00 of construction valuation
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Development Agreement
Development Agreement
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$7,893.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Development Agreement - Annual Review
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered.
$2,763.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Director's Approval
Director's Hearing Requested $280.00 per hearing each
Home Improvement Exception $3,477.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Planning Fee Waiver
At the recommendation of the Planning and Community
Environment Director, the City Manager may waive all or a
portion of a Planning fee when the applicant is a non-profit
organization or another governmental entity, and the
following findings can be made: (1) the proposed project
would advance a public purpose benefiting the residents of
Palo Alto; and (2) General Fund support is available to back-
fill the fee(s) waived. The City Manager will report annually to
the City Council about fee waivers granted pursuant to this
provision as part of the closing of the budget. Impact fees
are not eligible for this waiver.
Documents & Photocopies
Administrative Extensions and Zoning Letters Applicable hour rate/1 hr. minimum
Comprehensive Plan $101.00 plus $4.00 if mailed
Copy from Optical Disk $30.00 minimum plus $0.50 per page
Property Research requiring more than 30 minutes Applicable hourly rate/1 hr. minimum per hour
Tree Manual or Other Bounded Documents $35.00 plus $4.00 if mailed
Zoning Map Booklet $104.00 plus $4.00 if mailed
Environmental Impact Assessment
CEQA Categorical Exemption $505.00 each
Environmental Document (Consultant Prepared)
Note: If estimated costs exceed $100,000, alternative deposit and
payment schedule arrangements may be made at the discretion of the
Director of Planning and Community Environment. 100 percent of
processing costs will be recovered.
Initial deposit of 100 percent of estimated costs due upon
application plus 25% for contract administration and
applicable Legal Review fees and Other Application fees
Environmental Document (Staff prepared)
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any other
entitlements necessary to complete the project, whether indicated at
100 percent cost recovery in this schedule or not.
$5,592 initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application
fees
Environmental Impact Assessment - Mitigated Negative
Declaration
Initial deposit of 100 percent of estimated costs due upon
application plus 25% for contract administration and
applicable Legal Review and Other Application fees.
Mitigation Monitoring - Environmental Impact Report
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered, including any
charges for specialized consultants
$4,105.00 initial deposit plus applicable Other Application
fees
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Mitigation Monitoring - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered, including any
charges for specialized consultants
$1,368.00 initial deposit plus applicable Other Application
fees
Historic Resource
Demolition Application for Historic Buildings $1,119.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Historic Resource Review - Major Project $1,680.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Historic Resource Review - Minor Project (Staff Review) $1,119.00 plus applicable Other Application fees
Historic Resource Review of Individual Review Application $280.00 plus Individual Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees
Mills Act Contract - Establish or Withdraw
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered.
$2,052.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Transfer of Development Rights Projects
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$684.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees
Williamson Act Contract - Establish or Withdraw
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$2,157.00 initial deposit plus any applicable Other
Application fees
Individual Review
Expansion of Existing Two-Story greater than 150 sq. ft.
$6,308.00 plus applicable Other Application fees and any
other entitlements necessary to complete the project,
including historic review
Individual Review - Minor Revisions to Approved Projects $3,278.00 plus cost of notices
Individual Review Refund Fee
Note: This fee recovers the cost of staff calculating the amount of refund
due when an applicant decides to withdraw an IR application. The
refund will be further reduced by the cost of effort spent on the project
prior to withdrawal.
20% of Individual Review fee per application
New Two-Story Addition or New Two-Story Home
$7,880.00 plus applicable Other Application fees and any
other entitlements necessary to complete the project,
including historic review
Preliminary Individual Review with Architect $420.00 per occurrence
Other Application Fees
Contract Administration
Note: 25% Contract Administration and project management costs are
in addition to direct costs of consultant services and will be charged to
deposit-based fees.
25 percent of direct cost
Planning Compliance Fee
Note: Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
Initial deposit equal to 3 hrs of applicable staff rate each
Pre-Screening fee
Note: All costs will be recovered for the prescreening of applicants
proposing rezoning, zoning text amendments, development
agreements, Comp Plan amendments, or specific plans.
$3,355 initial deposit plus any applicable Legal Review and
Other Application fees.
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Public Noticing - 150 ft. Radius
Note: If noticing is required. Covers cost of up to three rounds of noticing. $591.00
Public Noticing - 600 ft. Radius
Note: If noticing is required. Covers cost of up to three rounds of noticing. $1,036.00
Public Noticing beyond 600 ft. Radius $1.382.00 each
Recording Fee with County County cost of recording, if required
Records Retention $6.00 per plan sheet
Site & Design
Site and Design Major
Note: 100 percent of processing costs and legal costs will be recovered
plus any Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$25,188 initial deposit plus any Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Subdivision - Five or More Parcels
Subdivision Final Map $5,214.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Tentative Map
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any
Environmental Impact Assessment and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, whether indicated as 100 percent cost
recovery in this schedule or not.
$9,642.00 initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and
applicable Other Application fees
Subdivision (Minor)
Parcel Map $4,360.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Preliminary Parcel Map, Minor
$5,224.00 plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees plus Environmental Impact Assessment
fees
Subdivision (Minor) with Exception
Parcel Map, Minor with Exception $3,193.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Preliminary Parcel Map, Minor with Exception $8,262.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees plus
Environmental Impact Assessment fees
Subscriptions
Board or Commission Agendas $119.00 annually per board or commission
Board or Commission Minutes $237.00 annually per board or commission
Use Permit
Conditional Use Permit - additional upon hearing request $10,786 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Conditional Use Permit - Director Level $6,434 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Day Care Center $186.00 plus applicable Other Application fees plus
Environmental Impact Assessment fees
Temporary Use Permit - Minor $1,278.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Wireless Tier 1: Minor AR $2,988.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Wireless Tier 2: Conditional Use Permit $6,434.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Wireless Tier 3: Major ARB $6,832.00 plus any applicable Other Application fees
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Transportation
Variance
Variance - additional upon hearing $10,786 each
Variance - Director's Level $4,110 plus any applicable Other Application fees
Zone Change
Planned Community Zone Change
Note: 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be recovered $8,210.00 initial deposit
Planned Community Zone Change - Minor Change
Note: 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be recovered $1,678.00 initial deposit
Zone Change Regular
Note: 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be recovered $6,841.00 initial deposit
Bicycle
Bicycle Training (or other training TBD) $17.00 - $80.00 per class
Locker - Refundable Key Deposit $27.00 per rental
Locker - Rental Fee $6.00 per rental
Parking Permit - Business District
All Downtown and SOFA - Wait List Registration $10.00 per occurrence
All Downtown and SOFA Garages and Lots - One Day Parking
Permit $25.00 per day
All Downtown and SOFA Lots and Garages Annual Parking
Permit $730.00 per year
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots - Daily Parking
Permit $25.00 per day
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots Annual Parking
Permit $365.00 per year
Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction
Commercial/Construction - Building/Relocation (City) $666.00 plus cash deposit or bond
Commercial/Construction - Building/Relocation (Outside
City) $130.00 plus cash deposit or bond
Commercial/Construction - Wide Load/Heavy Vehicle $16.00 per occurrence
Commercial/Construction Parking Permits - Emergency
Repair Vehicles $190.00 per year
On-Street Parking Space Rental $25 per space per day
Parking Space Closure (on-street, lots, and garages) $25.00 per space per day
RPP Temporary Work Parking Permit $100.00 per month
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Impact & In-Lieu Fees
Parking Permit - Residential
College Terrace RPP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year
College Terrace RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Crescent Park NOP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year
Crescent Park NOP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per night
Downtown RPP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year, first one free
Downtown RPP - Daily Employee Parking Permit $25.00 per day per day
Downtown RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Downtown RPP - Reduced Price Employee Parking Permit $50.00 per six months
Downtown RPP - Full Price Employee Parking Permit $365.00 per six months
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP - Annual Resident Parking
Permit $50.00 per year, first one free
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP - Daily Employee Parking
Permit
Note: After pilot
$25.00 per day
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP - Full Price Employee Parking
Permit
Note: After pilot
$182.50 per six months
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP - Reduced Price Employee
Parking Permit $25.00 per six months
Standard On-street Disabled Parking Space
Note: The designation of an on-street parking with a blue curb is not for
the exclusive use of the applicant or the property owner fronting this
curb. Anyone with the appropriate license plate or placard may use the
designated space.
$915.00 per five years
Development Impact Fees - Non-Residential
Commercial/Industrial Hotel/Motel
Community Center Impact Fee $286.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
$129.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
General Government Facilities
Commercial: $729.00 per
1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof; Industrial: $243.00
per 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof
$974.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
Library Impact Fee $272.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
$114.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
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Park Impact Fee $5,061.00 per 1,000 sq. ft.
or fraction thereof
$2,288.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
Public Safety Facilities
Commercial: $579.00 per
1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof; Industrial: $193.00
per 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction
thereof
$772.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
Development Impact Fees - Residential
Single Family Multi-Family
Community Center Impact Fee
$3,089.00 per residence or
$4,626.00 per residence
larger than 3,000 sq. ft.
$2,033.00 per unit or
$1,026.00 per unit smaller
than or equal to 900 sq. ft.
General Government Facilities $1,305.00 per unit $1,044.00 per unit
Housing Impact Fee - Residential
Note: In lieu fees for single family attached, single family detached, and
condos apply to fractional units and in cases where the Council agrees to
accept payment of fees in lieu of building affordable units on site.
$75 per sq. ft. Single family
detached; $50 per sq. ft.
single family attached
$50 per sq. ft. condos; $20
per sq. ft. apartments
(rentals)
Library Impact Fee
$1,079.00 per residence or
$1,606.00 per residence
larger than 3,000 sq. ft.
$645.00 per unit or $355.00
per unit small than 900 sq. ft.
Park Impact Fee
$11,917.00 per residence or
$17,795 per residence larger
than 3,000 sq. ft.
$7,801.00 per unit or
$3,944.00 per unit smaller
than or equal to 900 sq. ft.
Public Safety Facilities $1,036.00 per unit $829.00 per unit
Housing Impact Fees - Non-Residential
Housing Impact Fee - Non-Residential $35 per sq. ft Office/R&D $20.37 per sq. ft. Hotel,
Retail, Other Non-residential
Parkland Dedication Fee
Single Family Multi-Family
Parkland Dedication Fee - In-Lieu Fee
Note: Only applies to residential projects that require a subdivision or
parcel map. Land dedication is required for subdivisions resulting in
more than 50 parcels. When parkland dedication applies, park impact
fees do not apply.
$60,474.00 per unit $41,683.00 per unit
Parkland Dedication Fee - Land 531 sq. ft. per unit 366 sq. ft. per unit
Public Art Fee
Public Art Fee
Note: Applies to new commercial buildings including new construction,
remodels, additions, and reconstruction that have a floor area of 10,000
sq. ft. or more and a construction value of $200,000.00 or more, and new
residential projects of five units or more, with some exclusions.
1 percent of first $109.36 million construction valuation and
0.9 percent of construction valuation for valuation in excess
of $109.36 million
Traffic Impact Fees
Charleston Arastradero - Commercial $0.38 per sq. ft.
Charleston Arastradero - Residential $1,306.00 per residential unit
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Citywide Transportation Impact Fee $3,575.00 per net new PM peak hour trip
Parking In-Lieu Fee for Downtown Assessment District $67,730.00 per parking space
Stanford Research Park/El Camino Real CS Zone $12.42 per net sq. ft.
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POLICE FEES
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POLICE General
Background Check
Background Check - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $180.00 each
Background Check - Renewal $68.00 each
Department of Justice Fingerprint and Rolling Fee $56.00 each
FBI Fingerprint Fee $26.00 each
OPM/DOD Background Check $5.00 per application
False Alarm
Alarm Registration Fee - New $40.00 each
Alarm Registration Fee - Renewal $40.00 each
Third False Alarm $115.00 each
Fourth False Alarm $170.00 each
Fifth and Each Subsequent False Alarm $228.00 each
Impoundment Fees
Vehicle Impoundment Fee $135.00 each
Vehicle Repossession Receipt $15.00 each
Miscellaneous
Helicopter Landing Fee $55.00 per occurrence
Personnel Rates
Emergency Response Fee $54.00 - $12,000.00 per incident
Special Fees
Clearance Letter $25.00 each
Location Crime Statistics Fee $55.00 each
Offsite Document Retrieval $30.00 per item
Parenting Project Materials $38.00 each
Parenting Project Program $130.00 per family
Permit Inspection Fee - 201 - 400 Attendees $138.00 per permit
Permit Inspection Fee - 401 - 600 Attendees $155.00 per permit
Permit Inspection Fee - Each additional 200 Attendees $25.00 each
Permit Inspection Fee - General $128.00 per permit
Photo Reproduction Fee $42.00 per CD
Report Copy Fee $13.00 each
Research Fee $113.00 per hour
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Animal Services
Subpoena Fee $24.00 per hour
Adoptions
Adoption Hold Fee $25.00 per pet
Cockatiels $27.00 per pet
Dogs & Cats $125.00 per pet
Exotic Animals Fee established by Animal Superintendent
Parakeets, Chickens, Pigeons, & Doves $5.00 per pet
Rabbits $45.00 per pet
Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, & Mice $5.00 per pet
Animal Permits
Boarding $165.00 per permit
Breeding Permit - Cat, Dog, or Bird $100.00 per permit
Dangerous Animal or Microchip $325.00 per permit
Kennel, Birds, or Animals $165.00 per permit
Livery Stable, Boarding Stable $165.00 per permit
Livestock $60.00 per permit
Pet Shop/Groomer $165.00 per permit
Pet Show or Fun Match $60.00 per permit
Pony Ride, Pony Ring $165.00 per permit
Riding Academy $165.00 per permit
Traveling Menagerie or Zoo $165.00 per permit
Boarding
Cats $20.00 per pet
Dogs $20.00 per pet
Large Animals (Horse, Cow, Pigs, etc.) Actual cost including transportation expense will be
charged to house the animal at the appropriate facility.
Rabbits $5.00 per pet
Small Animals (Reptiles, Birds, etc.)$3.00 per pet
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Cremation
Private Communal
A. Animal: 0lbs - 24lbs $140.00 per pet $100.00 per pet
B. Animal: 25lbs - 49lbs $160.00 per pet $115.00 per pet
C. Animal: 50lbs - 75lbs $175.00 per pet $130.00 per pet
D. Animal: 76lbs - 99lbs) $190.00 per pet $150.00 per pet
E. Animal: 100lbs - 150lbs $220.00 per pet $165.00 per pet
F. Cremation Services - Customer Engraved Plaque Fee $20.00 each
Disposal
A. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits (up to 20 lbs)$40.00 per pet
B. Dogs (up to 75lbs)$50.00 per pet
C. Dogs (76lbs and over)$60.00 per pet
D. Each Additional Animal $9.00 per pet
E. Small Animals and Birds $10.00 per pet
F. Large Animals (up to 150lbs)
Note: No animal over 150lbs will be accepted.$110.00 per pet
G. Request for Transport of Owned Dead Animals up to
100lbs $45.00 per pet
Euthanasia
A. Domestic Animals (up to 20lbs)$75.00 per pet
B. Dogs (21lbs to 75lbs)$110.00 per pet
C. Dogs ( 76lbs and over)$141.00 per pet
D. Small Animals and Birds $40.00 per pet
Impoundment Fees - Cat
A. First Offense $30.00 per occurrence
B. Second Offense $45.00 per occurrence
C. Third and Subsequent Offenses $60.00 per occurrence
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Licensed
A. First Offense $30.00 per occurrence
B. Second Offense $45.00 per occurrence
C. Third Offense $60.00 per occurrence
D. Fourth Offense $110.00 per occurrence
E. Fifth to Tenth Offense $146.00 per occurrence
F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses $165.00 per occurrence
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Impoundment Fees - Dog - Unlicensed
A. First Offense $50.00 per occurrence
B. Second Offense $76.00 per occurrence
C. Third Offense $95.00 per occurrence
D. Fourth Offense $110.00 per occurrence
E. Fifth to Tenth Offense $170.00 per occurrence
F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses $200.00 per occurrence
Impoundment Fees - General
Other Animals (Large) - Horse, Cow, Pig, Goat, etc.$100.00 per occurrence
Other Animals (Small) - Bird, Rabbit, Reptile, etc.$25.00 per occurrence
Special Impoundment Fee - Dog (Licensed)$100.00 per occurrence
Special Impoundment Fee - Dog (Unlicensed)$125.00 per occurrence
State Mandated Fees - First Offense $35.00 per occurrence
State Mandated Fees - Second Offense $50.00 per occurrence
State Mandated Fees - Third and Subsequent Offenses $100.00 per occurrence
Pet Licenses
Per Pet Spayed or Neutered
A. 12 Months $40.00 per dog $20.00 per dog
B. 24 Months $60.00 per dog $30.00 per dog
C. 36 Months $80.00 per dog $40.00 per dog
Cat ID $10.00 per cat for five years
Cat ID - Altered $5.00 per cat for five years
Late Fee $30.00 per dog $30.00 per dog
Replacement License Tags (Dogs)$5.00 each
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Cat
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Neuter $60.00 per pet $65.00 per pet
Spay $85.00 per pet $90.00 per pet
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Dog
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. Neuter (0lbs - 30lbs) $90.00 - $115.00 per pet $95.00 - $120.00 per pet
B. Neuter (31lbs - 50lbs) $100.00 - $125.00 per pet $105.00 - $130.00 per pet
C. Neuter (51lbs - 75lbs) $115.00 - $135.00 per pet $120.00 - $140.00 per pet
D. Neuter (76lbs - 99lbs) $135.00 - $160.00 per pet $140.00 - $165.00 per pet
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E. Neuter (100lbs and over) $250.00 per pet $325.00 per pet
F. Spay (0lbs - 30lbs) $105.00 - $125.00 per pet $110.00 - $130.00 per pet
G. Spay (31lbs - 50lbs) $115.00 - $140.00 per pet $120.00 - $145.00 per pet
H. Spay (51lbs - 75lbs) $135.00 - $160.00 per pet $140.00 - $165.00 per pet
I. Spay (76lbs - 99lbs) $160.00 - $185.00 per pet $165.00 - $190.00 per pet
J. Spay (100lbs and over) $270.00 per pet $345.00 per pet
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - General
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
48-Hour Cancellation Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 per pet $25.00 per pet
Clinic Board Fee $20.00 per pet $20.00 per pet
Late Fee for Spay/Neuter Pickup $25.00 per pet $25.00 per pet
No-Show Fee (non-refundable) $50.00 per pet $50.00 per pet
Rabbit - Neuter $75.00 per pet $95.00 per pet
Rabbit - Spay $100.00 per pet $120.00 per pet
Rat, Guinea Pig - Neuter $100.00 per pet $120.00 per pet
Rat, Guinea Pig - Spay $75.00 per pet $95.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Cat Spay/Neuter $55.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Dog Spay/Neuter $90.00 per pet
Vaccinations
Bordatella $20.00 per pet
DA2PP $20.00 per pet
FVRCP $20.00 per pet
Kitten Package
Note: Includes FVRCP vaccine (8, 11, & 15 weeks); Rabies vaccine (16
weeks); and Microchip.
$100.00 per pet
Leukemia $20.00 per pet
Microchip $40.00 per pet
Microchip Rescue Group $20.00 per pet
Puppy Package
Note: Includes DA2PP vaccine (8, 11, & 15 weeks); Rabies vaccine (16
weeks); and Microchip.
$100.00 per pet
Rabies $10.00 per pet
Rabies (Actual Clinic Cost)$6.00 per pet
Trap Rental - 3 Day Usage (minimum)$20.00 each
Trap Rental - Additional (14 day maximum $5.00 per day
Trap Rental - Deposit $100.00 each
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Veterinary Services
Animal Control Officer/Veterinary Technician $72.00 per hour
Antibiotic Injection $16.00 per pet
Bandages - Paws $26.00 - $43.00 per pet
Bandages - Robert Jones $70.00 each
Bandages - Splint $77.00 - $102.00 per pet
City Veterinarian $148.00 per hour
Common Procedures - Fluorescein Eye Stain $16.00 each
Common Procedures - Flushing Drains $3.00 each
Common Procedures - Force Feeding $5.00 each
Common Procedures - Incubator/ICU Cage with O2 $81.00 per day
Common Procedures - Intensive Care (additional)$54.00 per hour
Common Procedures - Medical Grooming $81.00 per hour
Common Procedures - Medication (Rx Fee) $11.00 - $65.00 per medication
Common Procedures - Oral or Topical Treatment $3.00 each
Common Procedures - Special Prescription Diets $5.00 per day
Common Procedures - Worming's $27.00 each
Cryptorchid plus Neuter Fee $25.00 - $150.00 per pet
Deciduous Tooth Extraction $25.00 per tooth
Dewclaw Removal $35.00 - $50.00 per dewclaw
Droncit Injection (Tapeworms)$16.00 per pet
Ear Mite Treatment $30.00 per pet
Feral Rescue Own Felv/FIV Test $15.00 per pet
Feral Rescue Own Vaccine $5.00 per pet
Fluid Therapy - IV Catheter plus Insertion $54.00 each
Fluid Therapy - IV Fluids $24.00 each
Fluid Therapy - IVAC Set Up and Use $16.00 per day
Fluid Therapy - SQ (Cats)$38.00 each
Fluid Therapy - SQ (Dogs)$49.00 each
Heartworm Testing $35.00 with surgery only
Injections - IM & SQ $27.00 each
Injections - IV $38.00 each
Injections - IV solu-delta cortef 100mg $43.00 each
Injections - IV solu-delta cortef 500mg $54.00 each
Labwork - Azostick or Dextrostick $16.00 each
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Special Event
Labwork - Cite CPV Test $38.00 each
Labwork - DTM $32.00 each
Labwork - Fecal $27.00 each
Labwork - FeLV/FIV Test $32.00 each
Labwork - Heartworm Test $38.00 each
Labwork - Multistick Urinalysis $16.00 each
Labwork - PCV $16.00 each
Labwork - PCV/TP $27.00 each
Labwork - Reference Lab (CVD) 200% of City cost
Labwork - Skin Scraping $22.00 each
Leukemia/FIV Combo Testing $35.00 with surgery only
Nail Clip $5.00 per pet
Obesity Fee plus Spay Fee $22.00 - $43.00 per pet
Pregnancy Fee plus Spay Fee $20.00 - $75.00 per pet
Pre-surgical Labwork City cost plus $26.00 service fee
Previously Spayed/Neutered $35.00 per pet
Quarantine Home Inspection Fee $40.00 each
Rx for Clinic $16.00 - $54.00 per pet
Sedation/Anesthesia - Gas $81.00 for first 30 minutes; $1.50 per minute thereafter
Sedation/Anesthesia - IM $54.00 each
Sedation/Anesthesia - IV $76.00 each
Sedation/Anesthesia - Local $32.00 each
Special Rx City cost plus $16.00 service fee
Surgery - Minor Surgery and Preparation $38.00 each
Surgery - Surgical Time/Veterinary Treatment Time $108.00 per hour
Umbilical Hernia $35.00 - $75.00 per pet
Wound Care $16.00 - $54.00 per pet
Personnel Rates
A. Community Services Officer
Note: For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit"
organization.
$85.00 per hour
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A. Police Agent
Note: For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit"
organization.
$165.00 per hour
A. Police Officer
Note: For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit"
organization.
$153.00 per hour
A. Police Reserve
Note: For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit"
organization.
$64.00 per hour
A. Police Sergeant
Note: For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit"
organization.
$180.00 per hour
B. Community Services Officer
Note: For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization.
$67.00 per hour
B. Police Agent
Note: For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization.
$130.00 per hour
B. Police Officer
Note: For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization.
$123.00 per hour
B. Police Reserve
Note: For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization.
$52.00 per hour
B. Police Sergeant
Note: For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization.
$143.00 per hour
C. Community Services Officer
Note: For those events where 80 percent or more of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization or events declared as co-
sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
$64.00 per hour
C. Police Agent
Note: For those events where 80 percent or more of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization or events declared as co-
sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
$123.00 per hour
C. Police Officer
Note: For those events where 80 percent or more of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization or events declared as co-
sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
$115.00 per hour
C. Police Reserve
Note: For those events where 80 percent or more of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization or events declared as co-
sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
$47.00 per hour
C. Police Sergeant
Note: For those events where 80 percent or more of the proceeds go
directly to a "non-profit" organization or events declared as co-
sponsored by the City of Palo Alto.
$135.00 per hour
Rodeo
Rodeo - New $1,750.00 per day plus bond
Street Closure
Temporary Street Closure $115.00 - $1,445.00 plus cost to provide certain services
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Licenses
Adult Entertainment
Billiard Room (non-refundable)$935.00 per year
Bingo Employee - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $88.00 each
Bingo Employee - Renewal
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $65.00 each
Bingo Establishment $62.00 per year
Bowling Alley (non-refundable)$140.00 per year
Carnival $1,790.00 per day plus bond
Circus $1,790.00 per day plus bond
Closing-out Sale $88.00 up to 60 days
Closing-out Sale Renewal (Two Maximum) $85.00 up to 30 days
Mechanical Amusement Device Establishment per year per year
Noise Exception Permit $142.00 each
Renewal $825.00 per year
Firearms Dealer
Fire Arms Dealer Master Permit - New $2,480.00 per year
Fire Arms Dealer Master Permit - Renewal $445.00 per year
Hot Tub/Sauna
Hot Tub Sauna - Employee (New)
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $102.00 each
Hot Tub Sauna - Employee (Renewal)$78.00 each
Hot Tub Sauna - New $1,978.00 per year
Hot Tub Sauna - Renewal $823.00 per year
Hot Tub Sauna - Sale or Transfer of Interest $139.00 per occurrence
Massage Establishment
Massage Establishment - New $317.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Renewal $160.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Sale or Transfer of Interest $112.00 per occurrence
Massage Establishment - Non-Certified (New)$335.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Non-Certified (Renewal)$212.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Sole Proprietor (New)$212.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Sole Proprietor (Renewal)$160.00 per year
Massage Practitioner - Non-Certified (New)$167.00 per year
Massage Practitioner - Non-Certified (Renewal)$112.00 per year
POLICE
96 POLICE • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
Massage Technician - New $167.00 each
Massage Technician - Renewal $112.00 each
Miscellaneous
Business Location Change $925.00 per occurrence
Solicitation for Commercial Purpose
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee Look under Solicitor/Peddler Master License
Solicitor/Peddler Master License
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $37.00 per year
Solicitor Employee (Under Master License)
Note: Per employee. Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling
Processing Fee
$37.00 duration of Master License
Pushcart Vendors
Pushcart Vendor - Additional Cart $38.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor - Location and/or Cart Change $203.00 each
Pushcart Vendor - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $321.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor - Renewal $115.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor Employee - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $102.00 each
Pushcart Vendor Employee - Renewal $78.00 each
Secondhand Dealers
Secondhand Dealer - DOJ (Fee collected on behalf of DOJ)$300.00 per application
Secondhand Dealer - New $330.00 per application
Secondhand Dealer - Renewal $80.00 per application
Taxicab
Taxicab - Master License (New)$2,500.00 per year
Taxicab - Master License (Renewal)$1,075.00 per year
Taxicab - Driver
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $43.00 per year up to 4 years annually
Taxicab Driver - Replacement or Transfer Fee $53.00 each
Taxicab - Vehicle Inspection for Each Vehicle $63.00 per year
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PALO
ALTO
98 • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 99
PUBLIC WORKS
FEES
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 101
PUBLIC WORKS Engineering
Storm Drain
Encroachment Permit
Fence $1,585.00 each
Residential $764.00 each
VTA Bus Shelter Installation/Relocation $393.00 each
Inspection Fees
Off Hour Inspection $243.00 per hour
Permit Fees
Certificate of Compliance/Certificate of Correction/Map
Amendment
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
$4,468.00 per occurrence
Improvement Plan Review
Note: 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered plus any permit
fees.
Initial deposit of $1309.00
Street Cut Fees
Pavement Condition: Fair/At-Risk $13.00 per square foot
Pavement Condition: Good $16.00 per square foot
Pavement Condition: Poor $11.00 per square foot
Pavement Condition: Very Good - Excellent $23.00 per square foot
Service Lateral Connection $1,430.00 each
Permit Fees
Flood Zone Determination Letter $112.00 per letter
Flood Variance Fee City Cost plus 15%
Stormwater Treatment Feature Operations and Maintenance
Inspection
Note: Previously known as Storm Drain Inspection Fee
$584.00 per inspection (up to 4 hours) plus $82.00 per hour
thereafter
Temporary Elevation Benchmarks $386.00 per benchmark
PUBLIC WORKS
102 PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
Operations
Wastewater Treatment
Maintenance & Repair
Regular Time Overtime & Holiday
Construction & Repair $132.00 per hour $198.00 per hour
Electric Vehicle Charger Connection $0.00 to $2.00 per connection
Electric Vehicle Charger Connection Overstay $0.00 to $5.00 per hour
Electric Vehicle Charging $0.23 per kilowatt hour
Newsrack Impoundment Fee $167.00 first day + $3.00 each subsequent day
Supervision $135.00 per hour $203.00per hour
Sweeping Services $118.00 per hour $178.00 per hour
Traffic Control/Graffiti Services $96.00 per hour $144.00 per hour
Traffic Property Damage $115.00 per hour $172.00 per hour
Tree Services $124.00 per hour $186.00 per hour
Map/Plan Review Fees
IR Review - Trees $304.00 per application
Tree Removal
Protected Tree Removal $374.00 per removal
Record Management Fee $26.00 per file
Tree Removal $118.00 per inch of damage plus planting installation
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees
Per Load of 1,000 gal.
or Less
Each Additional 500
gal.
Grease Waste Disposal $128.00 per Load of 1,000
gal. or less
$65.00 each Additional 500
gal.
Industrial Waste Discharge - Basic
Note: Non-categorical/small-categorical with only minor pollutant
concerns.
$1,447.00 per permit
Industrial Waste Discharge - Best Management Practices
(BMP)
Note: Small, non-categorical facilities with minimal process discharge.
$491.00 per permit
Industrial Waste Discharge - Exceptional Waste
Note: Short-term, non-standard discharges.$866.00 per permit
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 103
Industrial Waste Discharge - Full
Note: Categorical or significant industrial users with ability to impact the
Regional Water Quality Control Plant.
$2,431.00 per permit
Industrial Waste Discharge - Groundwater
Note: Groundwater remediation discharges.$866.00 per permit
Septic Tank & Portable Toilet Waste Disposal $77.00 per Load of 1,000
gal. or less
$36.00 each Additional 500
gal.
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2018 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 105
Americans with Disabilities Act
AMERICANS WITH
IN COMPLIANCE WITH
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) OF 1990,
THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE PROVIDED
IN OTHER ACCESSIBLE FORMATS.
For information contact:
ADA Coordinator
City of Palo Alto
285 Hamilton Ave
(650) 329-255
City of Palo Alto 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301 P 650.329.2100 W cityofpaloalto.org
Spanish explorers named the area for the tall, twin-trunked redwood tree
they camped beneath in 1769. Palo Alto incorporated in 1894 and the State of
California granted its first charter in 1909. The City has long been known for
its innovative people and its exploration of ideas that have changed the world.
In Palo Alto, our history has always been about the future.