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ADOPTED
MUNICIPAL FEE
FISCAL YEAR 2024SCHEDULE
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
Fiscal Year 2024 Adopted
Municipal Fee Schedule
City Council
Lydia Kou, Mayor
Greer Stone, Vice Mayor
Patrick Burt
Ed Lauing
Julie Lythcott-Haims
Greg Tanaka
Vicki Veenker
Ed Shikada, City Manager
Kiely Nose, Assistant City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
Jessie Deschamps, Budget Manager, Office of Management and Budget
Paul Harper, Budget Manager, Office of Management and Budget
Patrick Burt, Finance Committee Chair
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.
063 7"-6&4
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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE I
Table of Contents
I Acknowledgments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
II Municipal Fees and Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
III Administrative Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fees and Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Real Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Conveyance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Easement Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Revenue Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
IV City Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Appeals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Domestic Partner Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Subscriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
V Citywide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Plans, Standards & Large Format Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
VI Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Animal Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adoptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Animal Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Boarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Cremation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Euthanasia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Other Animal Shelter Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Pet Licenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Vaccinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Veterinary Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
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Arts & Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Center - Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Art Center - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Arts Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Children's Theatre - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Children's Theatre - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Community Theatre - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ) - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Open Space, Parks & Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Golf - Club & Cart Rental Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Golf - Driving Range Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Golf - Green Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Golf - Special Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Open Space Activities - Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Park Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Park Activities - Community Garden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recreation Activities - Admissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recreation Activities - Concessions & Merchandise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Recreation Activities - Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the
City - Aquatics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the
External Vendor - Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Rentals & Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Art Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Athletic Fields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Children's Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Community Theatre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Cubberley Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Cubberley Community Center - Infrequent Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Cubberley Community Center - Regular Weekly Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Cubberley Community Center - Special Equipment & Services . . . . . . 33
Cubberley Community Center - Theatre Rentals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Foothills Park . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General - Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
General - Special Equipment & Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Lucie Stern Community Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Mitchell Park Community Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the
City. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
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VII Fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Paramedics & Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Compliance Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Paramedics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
VIII Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Fines & Penalties. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Rentals & Reservations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
IX Office of Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Bicycle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
On-Demand Transit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Parking Permit - Business District . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Parking Permit - Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
X Planning and Development Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Development Services - Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Building Permit Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Construction & Demolition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Electrical Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Electrical Permits - Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Electrical Permits - Photovoltaic Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
General & Miscellaneous Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Green Building. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Mechanical Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Plan Review Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Plumbing Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Plumbing Permits - Graywater Systems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
SB 1473 Fee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Strong Motion Instrument Program. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Use & Occupancy Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Development Services - Fire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Compliance Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
General & Miscellaneous Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Hazardous Materials Classification Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Hazardous Materials Storage Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Inspection Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Investigations & Consultations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Life Safety & Fire Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Specific Hazard Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Development Services - Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Encroachment Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
General & Miscellaneous Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Inspection Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Map/Plan Review Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Impact & In-Lieu Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Development Impact Fees - Non-Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Development Impact Fees - Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Development In-Lieu Fees - Residential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Parking In-Lieu Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Parkland Dedication Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Public Art In-Lieu Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Traffic Impact Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Planning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Appeals and Legal Review Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Architectural Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Comprehensive Plan Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Development Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Director's Approval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Documents & Photocopies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Environmental Impact Assessment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Historic Resource . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Individual Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Other Application Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Site & Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Subdivision (Minor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Subdivision (Minor) with Exception . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Subdivision - Five or More Parcels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Use Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Variance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Wireless Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Zone Change . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
XI Police . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Animal Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Animal Permits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Impoundment Fees - Cat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Licensed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Unlicensed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Impoundment Fees - General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Special Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Background Check. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
False Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Impoundment Fees - Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Special Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Adult Entertainment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Firearms Dealer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Massage Establishment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Pushcart Vendors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Secondhand Dealers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Taxicab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Valet Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Special Event . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Personnel Rates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Special Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Street Closure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
XII Public Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Engineering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Encroachment Permit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Inspection Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Map/Plan Review Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Street Cut Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Maintenance & Repair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Map/Plan Review Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Tree Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Storm Drain. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Permit Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Wastewater Treatment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees - Liquid Waste Disposal Fee . . . . . .86
Recycled Water Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
XIII Americans with Disabilities Act . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Acknowledgments
Department Budget Coordinators
Administrative Services
David Ramberg
City Clerk
Mahealani Ah Yun
Community Services
Bobby Gonzalez
Lam Do
Fire
Amber Cameron
Library
Sarah Wilson
Office of Transportation
Elizabeth Egli
Planning and Development Services
Khashayar Alaee (Development Services)
Sarah McRee (Planning)
Police/Office of Emergency Services
Eric Jensen
Public Works
Michelle Nelson
Office of Management & Budget Staff
Kiely Nose
Jessie Deschamps
Paul Harper
Naomi Hsu
Kayla Shapiro
Oscar Murillo
Joseph Shin
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.
www.cityofpaloalto.org/City-Hall/City-Budget
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MUNICIPAL FEES AND SCHEDULE
Annual Review of Municipal Fees
The City charges fees for a variety of services provided, such as fees for room rentals, building inspection
services, and photocopies. 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, updated June 2019). City departments
review their fees for services and make recommendations to Office of Management 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. Amendments to the Municipal Fee Schedule are submitted to the Finance Committee for review and
discussion during the annual budget process, prior to being recommended for adoption by the City Council. The
Fiscal Year 2024 Municipal Fee Schedule was adopted by the City Council on June 19, 2023.
Cost Recovery
Some fees are subject to limits under Proposition 26, which requires that the amount of the fee must be “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 relationship to the payor’s burden on, or benefits received
from, the governmental activity.” California Constitution, Article XIII C, Sec. 1(e). Other types of fees, such as fines,
penalties and/or late charges, or charges imposed for entrance to or use of, as well as the purchase, rental, or
lease of local government property, are expressly exempted from the provision quoted above and not required to
be based on actual costs of providing service. Instead, policymakers may consider local market rates,
reasonableness, and other policy factor in setting fee levels. Fees such as facility rental fees, or golf course greens
fees fall into this category. The City's cost recovery policy was approved by the City Council on June 17, 2019
(CMR #10419).
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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 section, 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 residency, non-profit status, or regular/overtime rates. These tiered fees are listed
where appropriate. The Municipal Fee Schedule does not include fees for the Palo Alto Airport, nor does it
include information about the Electric, Fiber, Gas, Refuse, Stormwater, Water, and Wastewater Collection rates.
For more information regarding these rates, please visit the City of Palo Alto website at: https://
www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Utilities/Customer-Service/Utilities-Rates.
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General
Fees and Permits
Business Registry Fee $50.00 per business
SB 1186 Mandated Fee Please see Planning and Development Services section for this fee
Tobacco Retail Permit
Note: These fees are set by and collected by the County tobacco retailer
permit program, which requires tobacco retailers to apply for and
maintain a permit to sell tobacco products. For more information, please
visit www.sccgov.org/sites/cpd/programs/tb.
One-time application fee $347. Annual permit fee $434.
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Real Estate
Conveyance
Commercial/Non-Residential/Residential - Long Term (More
than 12 months)$1,664.00 each
Consent to Assignment, Amendment, Extension or
Hypothecation of a lease or sublease where the City is lessor $742.00 each
Easement Document Preparation and Processing
(Commercial & Residential)$1,616.00 each
License/Grant Deed Preparation $1,835.00 each
Property Transfer Tax Exemption Fee $233.00 each
Public Notice Mailing/Posting/Advertising (Commercial &
Residential)
Note: This fee covers only the initial deposit, actual cost of advertising to
be billed separately.
$111.00 per deposit
Telecommunication Application Processing Fee $3,257.00 each
Easement Vacation
General $4,651.00 each
Summary $1,980.00 each
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Revenue Collection
Documents & Photocopies
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Note: Plus cost of postage; Copies available electronically online at no
cost.
$22.00 each
Budget Book
Note: Plus cost of postage; Copies available electronically online at no
cost.
$46.00 each
Mailing (Certified)
Note: Plus cost of postage.$4.15 each
Municipal Fee Schedule
Note: Plus cost of postage; Copies available electronically online at no
cost.
$10.00 each
Miscellaneous
Duplicate Receipt $9.00 each
Returned Payment Charge (California Civil Code Section
1719)$25.00 each
Parking
Permit Investigation (non-refundable)$22.00 each
Recreational Vehicle/Oversized Vehicle
Note: Non-refundable.$22.00 per application
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General
Appeals
Appeal Costs Exceeding Appeals Filing Fee Please see Planning and Development Services section for this fee
Appeals and Request for Hearing before City Council or
Planning & Transportation Commission Please see Planning and Development Services section for this fee
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
Subscriptions
Candidate Filing Fee $25.00 each
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General
Documents & Photocopies
Black & White - All Sizes Single: $0.15/page; Double-Sided: $0.30/page
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 11"Single: $0.40/page; Double-Sided: $0.80/page
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 14"Single: $0.70/page; Double-Sided: $1.40/page
Color (1-100) 8.5" x 17"Single: $0.80/page; Double-Sided $1.60/page
Maps
A. 200 Scale Zone Map $14.62 per page
B. 400 Scale Zone Map $10.11 per page
C. 600 Scale Zone Map $14.62 per page
D. 1,000 Scale Zone Map $14.62 per page
Miscellaneous
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 & Large Format Printing
22" x 36" or 24" x 36" or 26" x 36"$1.34 each
Capital Projects - $100,000 and Below $31.00 each
Capital Projects - Above $100,000
Note: Plus additional charges $62.00 each
Color Ink Jet Plot - 18" x 24"$3.00 per page
Color Ink Jet Plot - 24" x 36"$6.00 per page
Color Ink Jet Plot - 36" x 48"$12.00 per page
Ink Jet Plot - Blackline Film 2 times Reprographic Charges
Outside Printing Services City Cost plus 15%
Sepia Vellum Film, Mylar 2 times Reprographic Charges
Small Format B&W Prints 8.5"x11" $0.15 and 11"x17" $0.25
Small Format Color Prints 8.5" x 11" $0.40 and 11" x 17" $0.80
Standard Color/Mono 8.5" x 11" and 11" x 17"$1.20 each
Standard Drawings & Specifications $18.00 each
Utility Standards - Project Plan Set (Up to 25 sheets)$62.00 each
Utility Standards - Project Specification $33.00 each
Utility Standards - WGW Standards, Latest Edition $73.00 each
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Animal Services18
Adoptions
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Adoption Hold Fee $25.00 per pet
Cats (5+ Years)$50.00 per cat $50.00 per cat
Cats (6 months - 5 years)$125.00 per cat $125.00 per cat
Cats (Two adopted at once)$175.00 per cat $175.00 per cat
Cats (Under 6 Months)$150.00 per cat $175.00 per cat
Cockatiels, Parakeets, Chickens, Pigeons, & Doves $10.00 per pet
Dogs (5+ Years)$75.00 per dog $75.00 per dog
Dogs (6 months - 5 years)$150.00 per dog $175.00 per dog
Dogs (Under 6 Months)$150.00 per dog $250.00 per dog
Exotic Animals $10.00 per pet
Rabbits $40.00 per pet
Rats, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, & Mice $10.00 per pet
Animal Permits
Canine Training Deposit
Note: Basic rate.$75.00 each
Boarding
Cat $20.00 per day
Dog $20.00 per day
Large Animal (Horses, Cows, Pigs, etc.)Actual cost including transportation expense will be charged to
house the animal at the appropriate facility
Rabbit $20.00 per day
Small Animal (Reptiles, Birds, etc.)$20.00 per day
Cremation
Private Communal
A. Animal: 0lbs - 24lbs $162.00 per pet $116.00 per pet
B. Animal: 25lbs - 49lbs $185.00 per pet $134.00 per pet
C. Animal: 50lbs - 75lbs $204.00 per pet $150.00 per pet
D. Animal: 76lbs - 99lbs $220.00 per pet $174.00 per pet
E. Animal: 100lbs - 150lbs $254.00 per pet $191.00 per pet
F. Cremation Services - Custom Engraved Plaque Fee $22.00 each
Euthanasia
A. Domestic Animals (up to 20lbs)$81.00 per pet
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B. Dogs (21lbs to 75lbs)$119.00 per pet
C. Dogs (76lbs and over)$152.00 per pet
D. Small Animals and Birds $43.00 per pet
Other Animal Shelter Fees
Classes, camps, corporate events $21.00 - $1,075.00 per event
Pet Licenses
Per Pet Spayed or Neutered
A. 12 Months $43.00 per dog $21.00 per dog
B. 24 Months $64.00 per dog $32.00 per dog
C. 36 Months $86.00 per dog $43.00 per dog
Late Fee $30.00 per dog
Replacement License Tags (Dogs)$5.00 each
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Cat
Neuter $70.00 per pet
Spay $85.00 per pet
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - Dog
A. Neuter (0lbs - 50lbs)$100.00 per pet
B. Neuter (51lbs and over)$150.00 per pet
C. Neuter (100 lbs and over)$200.00 per pet
D. Spay (0lbs - 50lbs)$125.00 per pet
E. Spay (51lbs and over)$175.00 per pet
F. Spay (100 lbs and over)$225.00 per pet
Feral TNR Package $55.00 per pet
Spay & Neuter Clinic Fees - General
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
48-Hour Cancellation Fee (non-refundable)$25.00 per pet
Clinic Board Fee $21.00 per pet
Late Fee for Spay/Neuter Pickup $25.00 per pet
No-Show Fee (non-refundable)$50.00 per pet
Rabbit - Neuter $80.00 per pet $102.00 per pet
Rabbit - Spay $107.00 per pet $129.00 per pet
Rat, Guinea Pig - Neuter $107.00 per pet $129.00 per pet
Rat, Guinea Pig - Spay $80.00 per pet $102.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Cat Neuter $50.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Cat Spay $65.00 per pet
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Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Dog Neuter (over 50 lbs)$107.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Dog Neuter (under 50 lbs)$80.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Dog Spay (over 50 lbs)$125.00 per pet
Rescue Group (Non-Profit) - Dog Spay (under 50 lbs)$100.00 per pet
Vaccinations
Bordatella $15.00 per pet
DA2PP $15.00 per pet
Deworming $21.00 per pet
Feline Leukemia $15.00 per pet
FVRCP $15.00 per pet
Kitten Package $100.00 per pet
Microchip $25.00 per pet
Puppy Package $100.00 per pet
Rabies $15.00 per pet
Rabies (Actual Clinic Cost)
Note: As required by state law, rabies vaccinations are provided at cost to
the public one day per year.
$6.00 per pet
Trap Rental - Deposit $100.00 each
Trap Rental (14 day maximum)$5.00 per day
Veterinary Services
Antibiotic Injection $18.00 per pet
Attempted Spay Surgery in Previously Spayed Animal $40.00 per pet
Bandages $28.00 - $110.00 per pet
Brachycephalic Fee $75.00 per pet
Common Procedures - Fluorescein Eye Stain $18.00 each
Common Procedures - Flushing Drains $3.00 each
Common Procedures - Medical Grooming $87.00 per hour
Common Procedures - Oral or Topical Treatment $3.00 each
Cryptorchid Fee $53.00 - $107.00 per pet
Deciduous Tooth Extraction $27.00 each
Dewclaw Removal $40.00 - $58.00 per dewclaw
Deworming $31.00 each
Ear Cleaning $35.00 per pet
Ear Mite Treatment $32.00 per pet
Feral/Rescue Own FeLV/FIV Test $17.00 per pet
Feral/Rescue Own Vaccine $5.00 per pet
Flea Preventative (per dose)$28.00
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Fluid Therapy - IV Fluids $26.00 per hour
Fluid Therapy - SQ (Cats)$41.00 each
Fluid Therapy - SQ (Dogs)$53.00 each
Heartworm Testing $40.00 with surgery only
Injectable Medication $18.00 - $58.00 each
IV Catheter Placement $62.00 each
Labwork - Fecal $29.00 each
Labwork - FeLV/FIV Test $35.00 each
Labwork - Fungal Culture $37.00 each
Labwork - Heartworm Test $41.00 each
Labwork - Parvo Test $44.00 each
Labwork - PCV $17.00 each
Labwork - PCV/TP $29.00 each
Labwork - Pre-surgical $150.00 per pet
Labwork - Reference Lab Labwork cost plus $28.00 service fee
Labwork - Skin Scraping $24.00 each
Labwork - Urine Dipstick $17.00 each
Labwork - USG $17.00 each
Leukemia/FIV Combo Testing $40.00 with surgery only
Local Anesthetic $37.00 each
Long-Acting Topical Ear Medication $64.00 per pet
Nail Clip $10.00 per pet
Obesity Fee plus Spay Fee $25.00 - $50.00 per pet
Oral Prescription Medication $13.00 - $75.00 per medication
Pregnancy Fee plus Spay Fee $23.00 - $87.00 per pet
Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Vaccine $150.00 - $250.00 each
Sedation/Anesthesia - Gas $93.00 for first 30 minutes; $1.70 per minute thereafter
Sedation/Anesthesia - IM $58.00 each
Sedation/Anesthesia - IV $82.00 each
Special Medications City cost plus $18.00 service fee
Specialized Feeding $5.00 each
Surgery - Minor Surgery and Preparation $44.00 each
Surgery - Surgical Time/Veterinary Treatment Time $116.00 per hour
Tapeworm Treatment $18.00 per pet
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Umbilical Hernia Repair $40.00 - $87.00 per pet
Veterinarian Time $172.00 per hour
Wound Care $18.00 - $62.00 per pet
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Arts & Sciences
Art Center
Locker Rental - Large $42.00 per season
Locker Rental - Small $27.00 per season
Art Center - Participation
Permit Fees
Note: Interested parties must apply and be selected by the Program
Coordinator.
Permit to perform in Arts & Sciences sponsored concert series
Visual and Performing Arts Activities
Note: Special workshops and presentations (including Children’s Theatre
workshop fees).
$6.00 - $2,659.00 per hour
Art Center - Registration
Administration Fee Per Registration $0.00 - $59.00 each
Arts Activities
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Birthday Party Admission
Note: Junior Museum and Zoo, Children’s Theatre, and Art Center $390.00 - $709.00 per party Fee plus up to 50%
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid
Children’s Theatre Enrichment $65.00 - $353.00 per day $127.00 - $683.00 per day
Drop-in Activities3, 12 $5.00 - $117.00 per person
Field Trips $263.00 per group
Instructional Classes & Camps3, 9 $7.00 - $1,133.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Workshop Supplies $0.50 - $104.00 per person
Children's Theatre - Admissions
Children’s Theatre - Adults $13.00 - $29.00 each
Children’s Theatre - Children $6.00 - $29.00 each
Children's Theatre - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Children’s Theatre - Per Show Production Per Participant
Fee10 $63.00 - $409.00 each Fee plus up to 50%
Community Theatre - Admissions
Patron Facility Use Fee for Community Theatre $2.00 each
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ)
Specialty Animal Program Fee $150.00 - $250.00 each
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Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ) - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Family Membership $45.00 - $462.00 each
JMZ - Class Participant Group Admission
Note: For organized groups of 15 -25. Larger groups will be subdivided
with additional group admission fee.
Formerly named "JMZ - Group Admission"
$2.00 - $10.00 per person
JMZ - Science Child and Family Programs $30.00 - $756.00 per program Fee plus up to 50%
JMZ - Science School and Group Programs $157.00 - $447.00 per program Fee plus up to 50%
Ticketed Admission Fee $2.00 - $25.00 per person
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Open Space, Parks & Golf
Golf - Club & Cart Rental Fees
Golf Cart - 18 Holes $16.00 - $35.00 per rental
Golf Cart - 9 Holes $10.00 - $22.00 per rental
Pull Cart - 18 Holes $7.00 - $9.00 per rental
Pull Cart - 9 Holes $4.00 - $6.00 per rental
Rental Clubs - 18 Holes $46.00 - $66.00 per rental
Rental Clubs - 9 Holes $23.00 - $33.00 per rental
Single Rider - 18 Holes $16.00 - $26.00 per rental
Golf - Driving Range Fees
A. Small Bucket $3.50 - $7.00 per bucket
B. Medium Bucket $7.00 - $13.00 per bucket
C. Large Bucket $9.00 - $16.00 per bucket
D. Jumbo Bucket $11.00 - $19.00 per bucket
Golf - Green Fees
Weekday Rates
Weekend/Prime Time
Rates
9 Hole/Twilight Non Resident
Note: Twilight rate will begin 4.5 hours before sunset.$34.00 - $52.00 per player $40.00 - $62.00 per player
9 Hole/Twilight Resident
Note: Twilight rate will begin 4.5 hours before sunset.$30.00 - $47.00 per player $36.00 - $58.00 per player
Bay Area Resident
Note: Santa Clara County, San Mateo County, San Francisco County,
Alameda County, and Contra Costa County.
$41.00 - $104.00 per player $52.00 - $151.00 per player
Baylands Cardholder $26.00 - $85.00 per player $41.00 - $111.00 per player
Juniors
Note: Will be available to those 17 years old and younger with valid ID.$13.00 - $28.00 per player $22.00 - $44.00 per player
Membership Card $52.00 - $146.00 per card
Non Resident $52.00 - $111.00 per player $62.00 - $162.00 per player
Palo Alto Resident $32.00 - $92.00 per player $41.00 - $123.00 per player
Replay Rate $21.00 - $38.00 per player $26.00 - $56.00 per player
Golf - Special Fees
Weekday Rates
Weekend/Prime Time
Rates
League Reservation Fee $268.00 - $725.00 per team
Tournaments $70.00 - $174.00 per player $84.00 - $230.00 per player
Youth (16 and Under)
Note: During special promotional periods only. All other fees charged.Free Green Fee with paying adult
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Open Space Activities - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid
Drop-in Activities3 $1.00 - $132.00 per person
Instructional Classes & Camps3 $3.00 - $1,083.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Interpretive Programs Including Tours and Birthday Parties $3.00 - $992.00 each $3.00 - $1,063.00 each
Park Activities
A. Vehicle Entry - Daily Fee - Vehicle Capacity 9 passengers or
less $6.00 each
B. Vehicle Entry - Daily Fee - Vehicle Capacity 10-24
passengers $30.00 each
C. Vehicle Entry - Daily Fee - Vehicle Capacity 25 or more
passengers with a group permit $60.00 each
D. Vehicle Entry - Annual Pass5 $0.00 - $86.00 each
Special Events $2.00 - $135.00 per event
Park Activities - Community Garden
Organic Garden Clean-up/Security Deposit $100.00 - $200.00 per garden plot
Organic Garden Plot3, 17 $0.90 per square foot
Organic Garden Senior Rate 25% discount of square footage
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Recreation
Recreation Activities - Admissions
Special Events3 $6.00 - $30.00 per person
Teen Center Membership - Monthly $5.00 - $10.00 per month
Teen Center Membership - School Year $70.00 each
Recreation Activities - Concessions & Merchandise
Merchandise
Note: Items include t-shirts, sweaters, pens, mugs, etc.$1.00 - $135.00 per item
Recreation Activities - Registration
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid
Drop-in Activities3 $2.00 - $131.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Individual Youth Sport Registration3 $197.00 - $395.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Instructional Classes & Camps3 $3.00 - $1,700.00 per person Fee plus up to 50%
Sport Team Registration - Youth & Adult $35.00 - $1,1186.00 per team Fee plus up to 50%
Tournament Entry Fee $4.00 - $509.00 per person
Workshop Fee $2.00 - $253.00 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 - $4.00 per person $0.00 - $5.00 per person
B. Youth (17 and Under)$4.00 - $7.00 per person $5.00 - $10.00 per person
C. Adult (18 and Over)$5.00 - $9.00 per person $6.00 - $11.00 per person
D. Lap Swimming $5.00 - $9.00 per person $5.00 - $11.00 per person
E. Senior and Senior Lap (60 and Over)$4.00 - $6.00 per person
F. Membership (Swim Pass)3
Note: Formerly named "Membership (Swim Pass) - Youth (17
and under)
$27.00 - $68.00 per person
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the External Vendor - Aquatics
Current Pool Rates
Rinconada Pool is currently operated by external vendor Team
Sheeper. For more information on current pool fees including lap
swim, swim lessons, and swim camps, please visit their website at
www.paloaltoswim.com
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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.
Art Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium $194.00 per hour $292.00 per hour
Children’s Clay Studio $51.00 per hour $77.00 per hour
Children’s Outdoor Classroom $117.00 per hour
Historic Courtyard $117.00 per hour $177.00 per hour
Kitchen/Pre-school $51.00 per hour $77.00 per hour
Lobby $117.00 per hour $177.00 per hour
Meeting Room $123.00 per hour $185.00 per hour
Project LOOK! Studio $51.00 per hour $77.00 per hour
Sculpture Garden $154.00 per hour $232.00 per hour
Studio A $51.00 per hour $77.00 per hour
Studio B $51.00 per hour $77.00 per hour
Athletic Fields
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cubberley Running Track $18.00 per hour
Field Lights
Note: Only Baseball and Softball Fields at El Camino Park and Baylands
Athletic Center.
$33.00 per use
Grass Fields $60.00 per hour $109.00 per hour
Grass Fields - Palo Alto Based Non-Profits $33.00 per hour Not Available
Grass Fields - Palo Alto Based Youth Sports Organizations
Note: When 51% or more of participation are Palo Alto residents.$9.00 per hour Not Available
Synthetic Turf Field - Palo Alto Based Non-Profits $58.00 per hour Not Available
Synthetic Turf Field - Palo Alto Based Youth Sports
Organizations
Note: When 51% or more of participants are Palo Alto residents.
$40.00 per hour Not Available
$177.00 per hour
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Synthetic Turf Field
Note: Stanford Palo Alto Playing Fields and Cubberley Football Field.$81.00 per hour $182.00 per hour
Tennis Courts (USTA and Palo Alto Tennis Club Only)$8.00 per hour $10.00 per hour
Children's Theatre
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium and Stage
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.$180.00 - $2,408.00 per hour $272.00 - $3,612.00 per hour
Castle Stage and Secret Garden
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.$360.00 - $3,011.00 per hour $541.00 - $4,516.00 per hour
Dance Studio
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.$38.00 - $1,296.00 per hour $59.00 - $1,941.00 per hour
Package Rental - All Available Space and Garden
Note: Fee based on number of attendees.$1,204.00 - $6,021.00 per hour $1,807.00 - $9,032.00 per hour
Community Theatre
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Auditorium and Stage $290.00 per hour $435.00 per hour
Rehearsal Hall $58.00 per hour $87.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Additional Key Fee $17.00 each
Art Studio Short Term $102.00 per week $113.00 per week
Cleaning and Damage Deposit
Note: Fee depends on event size $182.00 - $2,523.00 per event
Exclusive Monthly Storage Space (As Available)
Note: Per cubic foot per month.$2.00 each
Key Security Deposit $66.00 each
Late Payment Fee $82.00 per month
Cubberley Community Center - Infrequent Rentals
Basic Rate Non-Profit Rate
Gym A $135.00 per hour $91.00 per hour
Gym B $163.00 per hour $107.00 per hour
H-1 Lecture Room $89.00 per hour $72.00 per hour
L-6 Dance Studio
Note: Formerly named "Dance Studio"$71.00 per hour $60.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Large (2,000 - 4,000 sq. ft.)$87.00 per hour $67.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Medium (1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft.)$67.00 per hour $58.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Small (Less than 1,000 sq. ft.)$52.00 per hour $43.00 per hour
Pavilion $201.00 per hour $177.00 per hour
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Street Shoe Use Surcharge $24.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Regular Weekly Rentals
Basic Rate Non-Profit Rate
Gym A $111.00 per hour $74.00 per hour
Gym B $123.00 per hour $82.00 per hour
H-1 Lecture Room $73.00 per hour $57.00 per hour
L-6 Dance Studio
Note: Formerly named "Dance Studio"$54.00 per hour $48.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Large (2,000 - 4,000 sq. ft.)$68.00 per hour $53.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Medium (1,000 - 2,000 sq. ft.)$52.00 per hour $44.00 per hour
Meeting Room - Small (Less than 1,000 sq. ft.)$44.00 per hour $35.00 per hour
Office/Program Space (As Available)$1.90 per sq. ft. per month $1.60 per sq. ft. per month
Pavilion $160.00 per hour $125.00 per hour
Street Shoe Use Surcharge $24.00 per hour
Cubberley Community Center - Special Equipment & Services
Additional Equipment: Lighting, Audio-Visual, and Staging $6.00 - $181.00 per item plus labor
Chairs - Padded
Note: Plus labor costs $2.00 per item
Cubberley Banner Marquee $29.00 per week
Non-Reusable Materials/Supplies $1.50 - $121.00 per item
Piano - 7’ Grand
Note: Plus moving and tuning costs $57.00 per use
Tables - 6’ Round (Cubberley Only)$10.00 per item
Upright Piano
Note: Plus moving and tuning costs.$31.00 per use
Cubberley Community Center - Theatre Rentals
A. Performance Day Package11, 15 $1,773.00 each
Additional hours past ten daily $268.00 per hour
Additional Performance $430.00 each
Additional Performance Hours Past Four per Performance $145.00 per hour
B. Production Day Package11, 16 $1,505.00 each
C. Rehearsal Day Package7, 11 $1,075.00 each
D. Dark Day Package4 $290.00 each
Dressing Room - M313 $32.00 per hour
Package Discount - Half Day2 20% discount
Package Discount - Off Peak1 20% discount
Rental Discount - Non-Profit 30% discount
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Foothills Nature Preserve
A. Oak Grove Picnic 1 - 50 People $103.00 per group
B. Oak Grove Picnic 51 - 100 People $206.00 per group
C. Oak Grove Picnic 101 - 150 People $309.00 per group
Foothills Nature Interpretive Center Classroom $75.00 per hour
Towle Camp (8 People)
Note: Parking Fee for 2 Vehicles Included $30.00 per day
Towle Camp Group (16 People)
Note: Parking Fee for 4 Vehicles Included $50.00 per day
General
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Alma Plaza Community Room $31.00 per hour $47.00 per hour
Arastradero Gateway Educational Facility8 $108.00 per hour
Banner Space Rental $33.00 - $132.00 per week $49.00 - $199.00 per week
Baylands Nature Interpretive Center Meeting Room $102.00 per hour $153.00 per hour
Cancellation Charges Up to 100% of fees paid
Cleaning and Damage Deposit $344.00 - $3,670.00 per deposit
Corporate Event Fee
Note: Rental rates will depend on location, size and scope of the
corporate event.
$4,931.00 - $9,863.00 per event
General Liability Insurance By quote
Lawn Bowling Green’s Kitchen and Meeting Facility $57.00 per hour $86.00 per hour
Mitchell and Rinconada Parks - Bowl Areas $9.00 - $100.00 per hour $18.00 - $199.00 per hour
Peers Park, Mitchell Park Field House $187.00 per day $252.00 per day
Picnic Reservations - Arbor Group Site $56.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - East Meadow Group Site $87.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Pine Grove Group Site $159.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Redwood Group Site $128.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations - Sequoia Group Site $71.00 per group Not Available
Picnic Reservations (1 - 15 people)$32.00 per group $37.00 per group
Special Use Permit $344.00 - $2,667.00 per permit
General - Personnel Rates
Regular Time Overtime & Holiday
Custodial Services $47.00 per hour $71.00 per hour
Facility Attendant and/or Assistant $47.00 per hour $71.00 per hour
Lifeguard $29.00 per hour $43.00 per hour
Palo Alto Junior Museum & Zoo Attendant $47.00 per hour $71.00 per hour
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Park Ranger
Note: Excludes Overtime & Holiday $113.00 per hour
Theatre Technician11, 14 $47.00 per hour $71.00 per hour
General - Special Equipment & Services
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Built-in Digital Projector System $57.00 per use $86.00 per use
Canoe (Foothills Nature Preserve Only)$22.00 per hour
Chairs
Note: Per unit charge when not included as part of facility rental.$1.50 per chair $2.25 per chair
Coffee Urn $14.00 per use $22.00 per use
Facility Rental Liability Insurance
Note: Optional fee for liability insurance is charged at a rate determined
by the City’s insurer.
Optional
Grand Piano $114.00 per use $172.00 per use
Personal Flotation Device (Foothills Nature Preserve Only)$2.00 per use
Podium and Microphone $38.00 per use $59.00 per use
Portable Digital Projector $79.00 per use $120.00 per use
Portable Movie Projector - 16mm $11.00 per use $18.00 per use
Portable Public Address System $17.00 per use $27.00 per use
Public Address System with Microphones $71.00 per use
Tables - 6’ Round
Note: Per unit charge when not included as part of facility rental.$9.00 per table $11.00 per table
Television $16.00 per use $25.00 per use
Junior Museum & Zoo (JMZ)
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Dawn Redwood Courtyard $286.00 per hour $373.00 per hour
Exhibit Hall Rental
Note: May include zoo access $337.00 per hour $506.00 per hour
Indoor Classroom $109.00 per hour $120.00 per hour
Multi-use Room $136.00 per hour $206.00 per hour
Outdoor Classroom $136.00 per hour $206.00 per hour
Package Rental - All Available Space
Note: A 4-hour minimum is required for rental of all available space $860.00 per hour $1,290.00 per hour
Zoo Rental6 $337.00 per hour $506.00 per hour
Lucie Stern Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Ballroom (Room S)$225.00 per hour $324.00 per hour
Community Room (Room R)$168.00 per hour $228.00 per hour
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Fireside Room (Room D)$128.00 per hour $178.00 per hour
Kitchen $48.00 per hour $66.00 per hour
Lighting $170 per use $220 per use
Package Rental - Community Room and Patio Package $203.00 per hour $289.00 per hour
Package Rental - Exclusive Use (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment.$491.00 per hour $603.00 per hour
Package Rental - Exclusive Use (Saturday 2PM- Midnight)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment.$4,684.00 $5,425.00
Package Rental - Exclusive Use Package (Monday-Thursday)
Note: Includes facility attendant and equipment.$449.00 per hour $540.00 per hour
Package Rental - Fireside Room and Patio Package $174.00 per hour $249.00 per hour
Patio $123.00 per hour $176.00 per hour
Mitchell Park Community Center
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Adobe North Tech Lab $136.00 per hour $206.00 per hour
Adobe South or Matadero Room $109.00 per hour $164.00 per hour
El Palo Alto East or West Only $136.00 per hour $206.00 per hour
El Palo Alto Room (Ballroom)$277.00 per hour $415.00 per hour
Kitchen $78.00 per hour $118.00 per hour
Package Rental - Adobe North Tech Lab and South Meeting
Room $238.00 per hour $357.00 per hour
Package Rental - Birthday Package
Note: Includes game room, basketball court, and party host.$258.00 per hour $386.00 per hour
Package Rental - El Palo Alto Room and Kitchen $337.00 per hour $506.00 per hour
Package Rental - Exclusive Use Package
Note: Includes facility attendant.$627.00 per hour $940.00 per hour
Rinconada Complex and PAUSD Pools when Operated by the City
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
A. 1 - 25 People (2 Hour Minimum)$106.00 - $176.00 per hour $134.00 - $188.00 per hour
B. 26 - 50 People (2 Hour Minimum)$153.00 - $223.00 per hour $164.00 - $234.00 per hour
C. 51 - 75 People (2 Hour Minimum)$201.00-$271.00 per hour $211.00 - $282.00 per hour
D. 76 - 100 People (2 Hour Minimum)$234.00 - $305.00 per hour $247.00 - $318.00 per hour
E. 101 People or More (2 Hour Minimum)$294.00 - $364.00 per hour $305.00 - $376.00 per hour
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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 discount may be provided for active military and veterans, students aged 16 to 24, and people with permanent disabilities as defined
by California State Parks. For more information please visit the City website at www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Community-
Services/Open-Space-Parks/Neighborhood-Parks/Foothills-Nature-Preserve
6 A two-hour minimum is required for Zoo rental.
7 All other building use falls under this category, including rehearsals, load-in and restore days.
8 Arastradero Gateway Educational Facility rental limited to educational use.
9 Art Center Foundation members at the Friend & Family level or above are eligible for a 20% discount on one (1) Studio class or summer
camp per Foundation membership year to be reimbursed to the City from the Art Center Foundation.
10 Either fee or in-lieu funding agreement with Friends of Palo Alto Children’s Theatre.
11 Fee package includes event supervisor, the M-11 dressing room and all dedicated theatre equipment. Additional technical staff may be
required.
12 For every 10 hours of time purchased in a Visual Arts Studio drop-in program, one hour is given free.
13 M-3 dressing room fees assessed only when used as dressing rooms for theatre rentals.
14 Minimum of 4 hours
15 Performance defined as activity on stage with a live audience present. Performance packages include one performance block up to
four hours.
16 Production is defined as videography of onstage activity without a live audience or similar usage.
17 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.)
18 Fees for services may be reduced or waived by the Animal Shelter service provider to offer services for those unable to pay full
to pay full price. For more information, please visit their website at www.petsinneed.org.)
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Paramedics & Training
Compliance Fees
Alarm Registration Fee - New $56.00 per incident
Alarm Registration Fee - Renewal $42.00 per incident
Alarm Registration Late Fee $20.00 per incident
Alarm Reinstatement Fee $50.00 per incident
Engine Company Second Reinspection $279.00 per hour
Returned Check Fee $25.00 per incident
Paramedics
911 Advanced Life Support Transport Mileage1 $35.00 per mile
911 Basic Life Support Transport Mileage1 $35.00 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.
$2,430.00 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.
$2,820.00 per occurrence
Advanced Life Support - Special Event Standby1
Note: The Fire Chief or his designee can negotiate the fee for
contracted services.
$297.00 - $479.00 per hour
Basic Life Support - Scheduled Transport1 $374.00 - $825.00 per occurrence
Basic Life Support - Single1 $724.00 per occurrence
Basic Life Support - Special Event Standby1 $117.00 - $221.00 per hour
Contracted Interfacility Basic Life Support Transport1 $18.00 - $35.00 per mile
Interfacility Basic Life Support Transport Mileage1 $35.00 per mile
Night Transport Fee1 $105.00 per occurrence
Oxygen1 $179.00 per occurrence
Training
Fire Department Training (Full Day)$159.00 per class
Fire Department Training (Half Day or Less)$79.00 per class
Paramedic Internship Fee $1,000.00 each
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.
FireMed Monthly Subscription - Residential $8.00 per household
FireMed Monthly Subscription - Business, Tier 1 - 5 $20.00 - $1,000.00 per business
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LIBRARY • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 45
General
Fines & Penalties
Billing Fee for Overdue Items $5.00 per item
Collection Agency Processing Fee $12.00 per item
Damaged and Lost Materials - LINK+2 $115.00 per item
Damaged and Lost Materials
Note: No daily overdue fee charged. However, items are billed for
replacement cost if not returned or renewed within 42 days of due date.
Cost of repair or replacement per item
Expired Hold Fee $1.00 per item
Overdue Materials - In House Laptops
Note: $9.00 maximum per item $0.30 per hour
Replacement Library Card $1.00 each
Rentals & Reservations
Resident Fee Non-Resident Fee
Cancellation Fee Up to 100% of fees paid
Mitchell Park Library Community Room - Full Day Rental1 $330.00 per day $494.00 per day
Mitchell Park Library Community Room1 $66.00 per hour $99.00 per hour
Photography/Filming -Space Rental Fee
Note: Cost depends on space used, length of time, and staff time
requirements
$100.00 - $2,000.00 per session
Rinconada Library Community Room - Full Day Rental1 $478.00 per day $716.00 per day
Rinconada Library Community Room1 $96.00 per hour $143.00 per hour
Room Cleaning & Damage Deposit $306.00 - $3,060.00 per deposit
Room Cleaning Fee - Add on $80.00 - $500.00 per event
Room Rental Furniture damage Cost of repair or replacement per item
Services
Laser Prints - Black & White $0.15 per page
Laser Prints - Color $0.50 per page
Endnotes
1 Non-profit fees include a 50 percent discount to the existing fee structure.
2 This fee is set by LINK+, an external library consortium. For more information, please visit https://csul.iii.com/
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OFFICE OF TRANSPORTATION • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 49
Transportation
Bicycle
Bicycle Training (or other training TBD)$17.00 - $80.00 per class
On-Demand Transit
Discounted Fare
Note: 1) Senior (age 65+)
2) Student (with current ID & year identified)
3) Low Income ($70K or less annually)
4) Disabled (Self Attested)
$1.00 per passenger trip
Monthly Pass $65.00 per month
On-Demand Transit - (Palo Alto Link)$0.00 - $3.50 per passenger trip
One-Way Fare $3.50 per passenger trip
Weekly Pass $20.00 per week
Parking Permit - Business District
All Downtown and SOFA - Wait List Registration $11.00 per occurrence
All Downtown and SOFA Garages and Lots - One Day Parking
Permit $0.00 - $25.00 per day
All Downtown and SOFA Lots and Garages Annual Parking
Permit $900.00 per year
All Downtown and SOFA Lots and Garages Reduced-Price
Annual Parking Permit $225.00 per year
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots - Daily Parking
Permit $0.00 - $25.00 per day
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots Annual Parking
Permit $650.00 per year
California Avenue Area All Garages and Lots Reduced-Price
Annual Parking Permit $162.50 per year
Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction
Commercial/Construction - Wide Load/Heavy Vehicle $17.00 per occurrence
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
Note: Per night $5.00 each
Downtown RPP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year
Downtown RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Downtown RPP - Reduced-Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $131.25 each
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Downtown RPP Full Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $525.00 each
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP Annual Resident Parking
Permit $50.00 per year
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP Full Price Employee Parking
Permit
Note: Per six months
$375.00 each
Evergreen Park - Mayfield RPP Reduced-Price Employee
Parking Permit
Note: Per six months
$93.75 each
Old Palo Alto RPP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year
Old Palo Alto RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 each
Southgate RPP - Annual Resident Parking Permit $50.00 per year
Southgate RPP - Daily Resident Parking Permit $5.00 per day
Southgate RPP - Full Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $375.00 each
Southgate RPP - Reduced Price Employee Parking Permit
Note: Per six months $93.75 each
Standard On-street Disabled Parking Space
Note: Per space for five years. 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.
$1,010.00 each
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PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 53
Development Services - Building
Building Permit Fees
Base Fee for all Trades
Note: For standalone and combination trade (electrical, mechanical,
and plumbing) only permits
$158.21 per permit
Building Demolition Permit
Note: Price does not include C&D Fees $685.31 per permit
Building Permit Fee
1.76% of Construction Value for projects between $1.00 to
$4,000,000.00; 1.18% of Construction Value for projects between
$4,000,000.01 to $10,000,000; 0.58% of Construction Value for
projects above $10,000,000.00, progressively applied in a tier
structure as value increases; if project is out of scope from a
traditional building structure and/or additional services are
required then an alternative fee arrangement may be established
by the Chief Building Official to achieve cost recovery.
Commercial Interior Non-Structural Demolition Permit
Note: Price does not include C&D Fees $246.39 per permit
SB 1186 Mandated Fee $4.00 each
Work without a Permit 2 x building permit fee and plan review fee
Construction & Demolition
Commercial and Multi-Family Projects greater than or equal
to $25,000.00 in Valuation $419.00 per permit
Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$25,000.00 and less than $75,000.00 in Valuations
Note: Plus, if applicable, Construction & Demolition Ordinance Fee in
Refuse Fund under Special Fees.
$224.41 per permit
Single Family and Two Family Projects greater than
$75,000.00 in Valuation
Note: Plus, if applicable, Construction & Demolition Ordinance Fee in
Refuse Fund under Special Fees.
$288.10 per permit
Electrical Permits
Air Conditioners $95.59 per unit
Busway, Power Duct, or Floor Duct
Note: Price per foot $80.90 each
Conditional Meter Release (Conditional Utility Agreement)$323.71 each
Each Additional Meter (Group of 5)$210.91 per group
Fixtures, Switches, and Outlets (Group of 20)$80.90 per group
Generator $608.12 each
Lighting, Power and/or Control Panel Board, Switchboard
Cabinet or Panel $95.59 each
Motor (Groups of 10)$80.90 per group
Range, Electric Clothes Dryer, or Water Heater (Groups of 5)$80.89 per group
Service Conductor/Switch - Greater than 800 ampere $757.71 each
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Service Conductor/Switch - Less than 800 ampere $505.09 each
Special Circuit (Not Listed Herein; Groups of 10)$80.90 per group
Temporary Power Pole $80.90 each
Temporary Wiring for Construction $80.90 per permit
Electrical Permits - Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations
Commercial (Level 1 and 2)$490.41 plus $92.00 for each additional station
Commercial (Level 3 and 4)$586.00 plus $115.19 for each additional station
Residential (Level 1 and 2)$212.11 per station
Residential (Level 3)$322.40 per station
Electrical Permits - Photovoltaic Systems
Commercial System (10kW - 49kW)$767.52 each
Commercial System (greater than 49kW)$1,030.00 each
Commercial System (less than 10 kW)$767.52 each
Residential Systems (greater than 10kW)$355.50 each
Residential Systems (less than 10kW)$226.81 each
General & Miscellaneous Fees
Address Change
Note: Price for first address change; $274 each additional.$695.09 per address
All Other Publications $20.80 each
Awnings - Residential & Commercial (Groups of 5)$95.59 per group
Bathroom Remodel (Non-Structural)$383.70 each
Deck
Note: New or repair.$288.10 for up to 1,000 sf and $94.96 for each additional 1000 sf
Doors, windows and skylights (Group of 5)
Note: Structural; commercial and residential.$383.70 per group
Doors, windows, and skylights (Group of 10)
Note: Non-structural; commercial and residential; new and alteration.$192.51 per group
Dryrot Repair/Replacement $95.59 each
Electric Service and Safety Inspection $269.70 per hour
Extension of Building Permit or Building Permit Application $107.91 per application
Fees not Listed Fees will be either based on applicable hourly rates or based on
project valuation
Green Building Special Inspector
Note: Reviews applications and qualifications for certification.$583.84 for internal review and $291.21 for renewal update
Inspection Guidelines
Note: Available free online $51.50 each
Inspections and Investigations - Outside Normal Business
Hours
Note: Rate is determined based on the time work is scheduled in relation
to City labor agreements. Two hour minimum.
$507.62 or $678.01 per hour
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Inspections and Investigations - Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically
indicated (2-hour minimum).
$338.41 per hour
Kitchen Remodel (non structural)$288.10 each
Miscellaneous Planning Plan Check & Inspection $264.80 per hour
Progress & Partial Inspections
Note: up to 20 minutes inspection $75.99 per inspection
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 $351.921 or 50% of original Building Permit Fee, whichever is less
Reactivation of Expired Building Permit Application $214.61 per permit plus Plan Check Fees as applicable
Real Property Research Fee (1-hour minimum)$315.10 per hour
Records Retention $7.88 per plan sheet
Reinspection Fee - Multi-Family Residential and Non-
Residential
Note: up to 20 minutes inspection
$187.61 each
Reinspection Fee - Single Family Residential
Note: primary 40 minutes; secondary 20 minutes
$193.70 each primary inspection type; $104.19 each secondary
inspection type.
Request for Release of Building Plans
Note: Priced per request $105.39 each
Re-Roof (Commercial & Multifamily)$383.70 for first 5,000 sf and $94.96 for each additional 2,500 sf
Re-Roof (Residential Overlay)$95.59 per permit
Re-Roof (Residential)$383.70 per permit
Retaining Walls $127.50 for first 100 LF and $63.82 for each additional 100 LF
Siding Repair/Replacement
Note: commercial and residential $192.50 each
Sign Permit (Group of 5)$159.41 each
Special Inspection - Materials Testing Lab Certification
Note: special inspection up to 4 hours $2,172.54 per inspection
Stucco Repair/Replacement
Note: commercial and residential $288.10 each
Utilities Plan Review $159.41 per permit
Green Building
A. New Commercial 1,000-25,000 SF $1,700.53 per permit
Alterations and additions for single and multifamily 1,000 sq
ft $1,001.60 per permit
Alterations and additions for single family and multifamily <
1,000 sq ft and increases conditioned space $606.92 per permit
B. New Commercial 25,001 - 50,000 SF $2,095.23 per permit
C. New Commercial 50,000 SF $2,491.24 per permit
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If the project is over $100,000 Energy Star is required after 12
months of occupancy $197.40 per permit
Landscape Inspection $261.09 per permit
Landscape Plan Review - Non-Residential & Multi-Family $2,667.84 per permit
Landscape Plan Review - Single Family Residential $1,640.43 per permit
Multi Family New Construction of 1-3 (attached) units $1,305.72 per permit
Multi Family New Construction of 4 or More $2,095.23 per permit
New Single Family $1,305.72 per permit
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
$910.92 per permit
Mechanical Permits
Air Handlers up to and including 10,000 cfm $65.00 each
Boilers, Compressors, and Absorption Systems $127.50 each
Furnace, Flue and Associated Ducts $127.50 per permit
Miscellaneous
Note: Price 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.
$65.00 each
Process Piping System $63.82 per permit
Process Piping System - Hazardous $65.00 per permit
Swimming Pool Heater $75.99 per permit
Ventilation and Exhaust $65.00 each
Elective Plan Check 35% of Building Plan Check fee
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Parking Permit - Commercial/Construction
"No Parking" Sign (on-street)
Note: Per space $28.00 per day
Commercial/Construction - Building/Relocation (City)
Note: Plus cash deposit or bond $863.00 each
Commercial/Construction - Building/Relocation (Outside
City)
Note: Plus cash deposit or bond
$168.00 each
On-Street Parking Permit (University Avenue & California
Avenue)
Note: Per space
$27.00 per day
RPP Construction Parking Permit $112.00 per month
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).
$262.40 per hour
Building Plan Check
75% of Building Permit Fee for projects between $1.00 to
$4,000,000; 50% of Building Permit Fee for projects between
$4,000,000.01 to $10,000,000; 25% of Building Permit Fee for
projects above $10,000,000, progressively applied in a tier
structure as value increases.
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review/Consultation $505.10 per hour
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Public Works Plan Check
44% of Building Permit Fee for projects between $1.00 to
$4,000,000; 30% of Building Permit Fee for projects between
$4,000,000.01 to $10,000,000; 15% of Building Permit Fee for
projects above $10,000,000, progressively applied in a tier
structure as value increases.
Zoning Plan Check 35% of Building Permit fee
Plumbing Permits
Atmospheric-type vacum Breakers $158.21 each
Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type $229.31 each
Building Sewer Line Replacement $154.52 per permit
Gas Piping System $229.31 per permit
Industrial Waste Pretreatment Interceptor
Note: Including trap and vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps
$229.31 each
Medical Gas Piping System $229.31 per permit
Plumbing Fixtures (Groups of 5)
Note: For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one
trap (including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection
therefore).
$159.41 per group
Solar Hot Water System $229.31 each
Storm Drain System $229.31 each
Swimming Pool $75.99 each
Water Heater, Vent or Other $116.50 each
Water Piping
Note: Installation, alteration or repair of water piping, water treatment
equipment or both
$116.50 per permit
Plumbing Permits - Graywater Systems
Clotheswasher System $95.59 per permit
Complex System
Note: Plus plan review at cost $229.31 each plus plan review at cost
Simple System
Note: Plus plan review at cost $95.59 each plus plan review at cost
SB 1473 Fee
A. $1.00 - $25,000.00 Permit Valuation
Note: per unit increment $1.00 per unit
B. $25,001.00 - $50,000.00 Permit Valuation
Note: per unit increment $2.00 per unit
C. $50,001.00 - $75,000.00 Permit Valuation
Note: per unit increment $3.00 per unit
D. $75,001.00 - $100,000.00 Permit Valuation
Note: per unit increment $4.00 per unit
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Fire and Life Safety Plan Check
54% of Building Permit Fee for projects between $1.00 to
$4,000,000; 35% of Building Permit Fee for projects between
$4,000,000.01 to $10,000,000; 18% of Building Permit Fee for
projects above $10,000,000, progressively applied in a tier
structure as value increases.
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E. Each $25,000.00 Increment or Fraction Thereof Above
$100,000.00
Note: per unit increment
$1.00 per unit
F. Minimum $1.00 per unit
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 $1,506.84 each
Certificate of Use and Occupancy - Replacement $301.00 each
Temporary Occupancy Permit - Multi-Family Residential,
Non-Residential, and Other Commercial $1,136.52 each
Temporary Occupancy Permit - Single Family Residential and
Commercial Tenant Improvement less than 10,000 sq. ft.$833.72 each
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Development Services - Fire
Compliance Fees
Emergency Response Fee - Hazmat (PAMC 17.24.050)$480.60 per hour
Installation or Closure Without Approved Plans and/or
Permits $78.80 - $1,119.31 average fee range
Documents
Emergency Planning Guide $348.21 each
Long-term Offsite Document Storage $0.36 per page
Microfilm Copy/Print $4.27 per blueprint page; $0.45 per specification/calculation page
Photographs $41.44 first print; $075 each additional print
General & Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous Fire Prevention Plan Check $262.40 per hour
Hazardous Materials Classification Permits
Compressed Gas $481.80 annually
Corrosives $481.80 annually
Cryogenic Fluid $481.80 annually
Flammable and Combustible Liquids $481.80 annually
Flammable Gas $480.80 annually
Flammable Solids $481.80 annually
Health Hazard (Liquids & Solids)$481.80 annually
Liquefied Petroleum Gases $481.80 annually
Organic Coatings $481.80 annually
Organic Peroxides $481.80 annually
Other Hazardous Materials - Unclassified
Note: Inspections and investigations for which no fee is specifically
indicated (1-hour maximum)
$481.80 annually
Ovens - Industrial Baking or Drying $481.80 annually
Oxidizers (Liquids & Solids)$481.80 annually
Oxidizing Gas $481.80 annually
Pyrophoric Gas $481.80 annually
Pyrophoric Materials (Liquids & Solids)$481.80 annually
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material $481.80 annually
Radioactive Materials $481.80 annually
Refrigeration Equipment $517.44 annually
Spraying/Dipping $462.00 annually
Tire Recapping/Tire Storage $1,921.11 annually
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Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Gas
Note: Includes pesticides, fumigants, and etiologic agents.$481.80 annually
Toxic, Highly Toxic, Moderately Toxic, Health Hazard Materials $481.80 annually
Unstable Reactive Gas $481.80 annually
Unstable Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$481.80 annually
Water Reactive Materials (Liquids & Solids)$481.80 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.
$1,047.00 per occurrence plus $685.31 per hour for time above
two hours
Business Plan (HMBP)$685.31 per location
Late Fee for Hazardous Materials Storage Permit 25% of total Hazardous Material permit fee
Level I Facility
Note: Annual amount. Includes 1 hr of inspection time. Minimal storage
as defined by having no hazardous materials over CFC permit amounts
as specified in CFC section 105.
$481.80 per location
Level II Facility
Note: Annual amount plus other hazardous materials classification
permit if applicable. Includes 2 hrs of inspection time. For quantities
exceeding CFC permit threshold, but are less than 50 gal., 500lbs or 200
cu. ft. Category also includes dry cleaning, fixed medical gas, auto or
aircraft repair, and service stations.
$967.31 per location
Level III Facility
Note: Annual amount plus other hazardous materials classification
permit if applicable. Includes 4 hrs inspection time. For quantities that
exceed 50 gal., 500lbs, or 200 cu. ft. and are not categorized as Level II.
$1,934.62 per location
Petroleum Aboveground Storage Tank
Note: Includes 2 hrs inspection time.$967.31 annually
Provisional (6 Month)
Note: Plus other hazardous materials classification permit fees if
applicable. Includes 2 hrs inspection time.
$967.31 each
Inspection Fees
Additional Inspection or Reinspection Fee $962.42 for up to 2 hours reinspection plus $479.40 per hour
(during business hours)
After Hours Inspection Fee
Note: 4 hour minimum. Fee for before or after normal business hours;
weekends and holidays included. Fee is to be paid in advance of
inspection.
$720.92 per hour
As-Built Plan Check and Additional Work
Note: Priced per review $962.42 each
Care Facility Inspection Including Fire Clearance $479.40 per inspection for facilities with 7-25 clients; $962.42 per
inspection for facilities with more than 25 clients
Christmas Tree Lot/Pumpkin Patch $479.40 each
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).
$2,153.55 annually for up to 4 hours; $515.36 for each additional
hour
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Outside Cooking Booths/Food Trucks $720.92 each
Standby Fire Watch $479.40 per hour
Temporary Occupancy Permit for Vendors/Stock Occupancy
Note: requires at least one additional inspection $1,548.42 per occurrence
Use and Occupancy Fire Inspection $479.40 per inspection
Investigations & Consultations
Additional Hours Over Plan Review/Inspection $343.31 per hour
Alternate Means and Methods Application
Note: 2 hr maximum.$1,026.23 per application
Appeals to Decisions $479.40 per hour
Consultation Fee $479.40 per h our
Emergency Responder Radio Coverage Testing Fee $678.01 each
Hydrant Flow Fee $479.40 per occurrence
Life Safety & Fire Protection
Hydrant Installation/Modification - Private $241.49 per device
Automatic Fire Sprinkler Installation/Modification
Note: Includes hydrostatic test
$1,072.81 for 1-19 Sprinkler Heads; $2,372.33 plus $3.95 per head
for 20 or more Sprinkler Heads
Express Fire Protection Plan Check Fee $239.11 per occurrence
Fire Alarm System Installation and Modification $1,402.32 plus $31.60 a device or contract point
Fire and Life Safety Plan Check
54% of Building Permit Fee for projects between $1.00 to
$4,000,000; 35% of Building Permit Fee for projects between
$4,000,000.01 to $10,000,000; 18% of Building Permit Fee for
projects above $10,000,000, progressively applied in a tier
structure as value increases.
Fire Prevention Inspection of Private Schools $962.42 annually
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels 51-100 units $962.42 annually
Multifamily dwellings, hotels & motels greater than 100 units $1,441.82 annually
Multifamily dwellings, hotels, motels 4-50 Units $479.40 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.
$1,304.52 per occurrence
Site Disaster Planning $479.40 per hour
Standpipe System - Wet, Dry, or Combination
Note: Priced per riser $962.42 each
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Note: Fee may be used for Hazmat related TCO.$1,040.92 per occurrence
Underground Fire Service Line
Note: Includes 4 hrs of inspection and 1 hr of plan check $2,265.63 per occurrence
Verification of Fire Protection System Maintenance and
Certification $88.31 annually
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Specific Hazard Permits
Candles and Open Flames in Assembly Areas $479.40 annually
Hot Work (Welding) Operations $538.20 each
Liquid, Gas-Fueled or Battery Powered Equipment/Generator $479.40 each
Occupant Load Increase - Temporary Public Assembly $479.40 each
Operate a Tank Vehicle to Transport Flammable/Combustible
Liquids
Note: Priced per vehicle
$681.72 each
Place of Assembly $967.31 per occurrence
Place of Public Assembly - Temporary $479.40 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.
$1,009.02 each
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Development Services - Public Works
Encroachment Permit
A. Dumpster, Container $414.00 each
B. Non-Residential - Single Day $1,658.00 each
C. Non-Residential Short-Term (Less than 5 days)$1,934.00 each
D. Non-Residential Long-Term (More than 5 days)$2,652.00 each
E. Additional Non-Residential Long-Term (More than 5 days)
Monthly $932.00 per month
Engineering
A. 101 - 1,000 cubic yards $251.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $251.00 for each
additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof
B. 1,001 - 10,000 cubic yards $2,510 for the first 1,000 cubic yards plus $237.00 for each
additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
C. 10,001 or more cubic yards $4,880 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $921.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yard or fraction thereof
General & Miscellaneous Fees
Miscellaneous Public Works Inspection $258.00 per hour
Miscellaneous Public Works Plan Check $303.00 per hour
Inspection Fees
Tree Inspection for Private Development $240.00 per inspection
Wet Season Construction Site Stormwater Inspection
Note: MRP requirement for sites 1 acre and/or high priority (hillside, near
creek, prior violation)
$366.00 per inspection plus $122.00 per hour thereafter, charged
monthly October thru April.
Map/Plan Review Fees
Architectural Review - Minor Project Trees (ARB Review)$1,421.00 per application
Architectural Review - Minor Project Trees (Staff Review)$274.00 per hour
Permit Fees
1. Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from Non-
Exclusionary Construction Site Dewatering
Note: Per request to discharge
$18,510.00 each
2. Additional Temporary Discharge to Storm Drain from Non-
Exclusionary Construction Site Dewatering
Note: Per PAMC 16.28.155
$394.00 per week for the duration of dewatering activities
A. Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($1.00 - $5,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $831.00 per occurrence
B. Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($6,000 - $25,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $831.00 + 10.7% of value greater than $6,000.00
C. Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($26,000 - $100,999)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $2,971.00 + 13.7% of value greater than $26,000.00
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D. Construction in Public Right-of-Way ($101,000 +)
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets $13,246.00 + 10.7% of value greater than $101,000.00
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) Permit Review Fee $261.00 per hour
Right of Way Closure Management
Note: Price per closure $105.00 each
Storm Drain Plan Check Fee
Note: Priced per project $1,245.00 each
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Impact & In-Lieu Fees
Development Impact Fees - Non-Residential
Commercial/Industrial Office/Institutional
General Government Facilities
Commercial: $939.00 per 1,000
sq. ft. or fraction thereof;
Industrial: $312.00 per 1,000 sq.
ft. or fraction thereof
$1,256.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
Public Safety Facilities
Commercial: $746.00 per 1,000
sq. ft. or fraction thereof;
Industrial: $249.00 per 1,000 sq.
ft. or fraction thereof
$996.00 per 1,000 sq. ft. or
fraction thereof
Development Impact Fees - Residential
Single Family Multi-Family
Community Center Impact Fee
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt.$5,047.71 per unit $3,734.03 per unit
General Government Facilities
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt $1,684.20 per unit $1,346.36 per unit
Housing Impact Fee - Residential
Note: Residential Housing Impact Fees apply to all residential rental
development and mixed use projects with one or two residential
ownership units
$25.00 per sq. ft. apartments (rentals)
Library Impact Fee
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt.$3,008.38 per unit $2,224.72 per unit
Park Impact Fee
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt.$65,308.60 per unit $48,302.43 per unit
Public Safety Facilities
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt.$1,336.38.00 per unit $1,069.91 per unit
Development In-Lieu Fees - Residential
Single Family Multi-Family
Housing In-Lieu 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. ADUs
under 750 sq ft exempt.
$96.00 per sq. ft. Single family
detached; $64.00 per sq. ft.
single family attached
$64.00 per sq. ft. condos
Community Center Impact Fee $1,480.00 per net new 1000 sq.
ft.$252.00 per net new 1000 sq. ft.
Housing Impact Fee - Non-Residential $77.00 per sq. ft Office/R&D $26.00 per sq. ft. Hotel, Retail,
Other Non-residential
Library Impact Fee $883.00 per net new 1000 sq. ft.$150.00 per net new 1000 sq. ft.
Park Impact Fee
Note: ADUs under 750 sq ft exempt.
$19,150.00 per net new 1000 sq.
ft.
$3,250.00 per net new 1000 sq.
ft.
Commercial/Industrial Hotel/Motel
Office/R&D Hotel/Retail/Other
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Parking In-Lieu Fees
Parking In-Lieu Fee for Downtown Assessment District
Note: Each parking space $130,823.17 each
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.
$79,029.40 per unit $54,472.24 per unit
Parkland Dedication Fee - Land 531 sq. ft. per unit 366 sq. ft. per unit
Public Art In-Lieu 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 $128.06 million construction valuation and 0.9
percent of construction valuation for valuation in excess of
$128.06 million
Traffic Impact Fees
Charleston Arastradero - Commercial
Note: ADUs exempt $0.49 per square foot
Charleston Arastradero - Residential
Note: Per residential unit $1,684.00 per unit
Citywide Transportation Impact Fee
Note: Per net new PM peak hour trip $9,754.23 each
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Planning
Appeals and Legal Review Fees
Appeal Costs Exceeding Appeals Filing Fee
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. 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.
$4,484.00 per deposit
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.
$700.00 per application
Legal Review (Legislative review, zone change, plan
amendment, etc.)$14,957.00 each
Legal Review ARB Major $7,997.00 each
Legal Review Environmental $14,110.00 each
Legal Review for Additional Hearings Additional hearings are charged at 1/3 of the applicable fee.
Legal Review Mitigation Monitoring - Environmental Impact
Report $748.00 per application
Architectural Review
Architectural Review - Major Project
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 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.
$15,346.00 per deposit
Architectural Review - Minor Project (ARB Review)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $10,406.00 each
Architectural Review - Minor Project (Staff Review)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $3,995.00 each
Design Enhancement Exception
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $8,287.00 each
Preliminary Review
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $8,149.00 each
Signs - (ARB Review)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees. (Master Sign Program)$5,219.00 per application
Signs - (Exceptions)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $5,447.00 per application
Signs, Minor Facade Changes, Landscaping, Accessory
Structures, or Similar Minor Changes to a Building Exterior -
(Staff Review)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees
$1,248.00 per application
Temporary Sign Permit
Note: Per 15 days plus applicable Other Application fees $230.00 each
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Comprehensive Plan Change
Comprehensive Plan Change
Note: Initial deposit. 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.
$9,144.00 per deposit
Comprehensive Plan Maintenance Fee
Note: Per $1,000 of construction valuation. Collected at Building Permit
issuance.
$1.26 each
Development Agreement
Development Agreement - Annual Review
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered.
$3,694.00 per deposit
Development Agreement
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 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.
$10,551.00 per deposit
Director's Approval
Home Improvement Exception
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $4,648.19 each
Planning Fee Waiver
At the recommendation of the Planning and Development
Services 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
Note: Plus mailing costs $467.00 each
Property Research requiring more than 30 minutes Applicable hourly rate/1 hr. minimum
Zoning Map Booklet
Note: Plus mailing costs $135.34 each
Environmental Impact Assessment
CEQA Categorical Exemption $675.00 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
Planning and Development Services Director. 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
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Environmental Document (Staff prepared)
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. 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.
$7,475.00 per deposit
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: Initial deposit plus applicable Other Application fees. 100 percent
of processing costs will be recovered, including any charges for
specialized consultants
$5,487.00 per deposit
Mitigation Monitoring - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Note: Initial deposit plus applicable Other Application fees. 100 percent
of processing costs will be recovered, including any charges for
specialized consultants
$1,828.00 per deposit
Historic Resource
Demolition Application for Historic Buildings
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $1,496.00 each
Historic Resource Review - Major Project
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $2,245.25 each
Historic Resource Review - Minor Project (Staff Review)
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees $1,496.87 each
Historic Resource Review of Individual Review Application
Note: Plus Individual Review fees and applicable Other Application fees $374.24 each
Mills Act Contract - Establish or Withdraw
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 100 percent of processing costs will be recovered.
$2,744.00 per deposit
Transfer of Development Rights Projects
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees. 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.
$881.41 per deposit
Williamson Act Contract - Establish or Withdraw
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. 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.
$2,883.05 per deposit
Individual Review
Expansion of Existing Two-Story greater than 150 sq. ft.
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, including historic review
$8,432.00 each
Individual Review - Minor Revisions to Approved Projects
Note: Plus cost of notices $4,382.00 each
Individual Review Refund Fee
Note: This fee recovers the cost of staff time to calculate and process the
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.
2 hr. applicable hourly rate
New Two-Story Addition or New Two-Story Home
Note: Plus applicable Other Application fees and any other entitlements
necessary to complete the project, including historic review
$10,534.00 each
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Preliminary Individual Review with Architect $561.00 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
Pre-Screening fee
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Legal Review and Other
Application fees. All costs will be recovered for the prescreening of
applicants proposing rezoning, zoning text amendments, development
agreements, Comp Plan amendments, or specific plans.
$4,484.53 per deposit
Public Noticing - 150 ft. Radius
Note: If noticing is required. Covers cost of up to three rounds of noticing.$766.00 each
Public Noticing - 600 ft. Radius
Note: If noticing is required. Covers cost of up to three rounds of noticing.$1,345.00 each
Public Noticing beyond 600 ft. Radius $1,793.00 each
Recording Fee with County County cost of recording, if required
Records Retention
Note: Per plan sheet $7.56 each
Site & Design
Site and Design Major
Note: Initial deposit plus anyLegal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 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.
$33,671.00 per deposit
Subdivision (Minor)
Parcel Map
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $5,829.67 each
Preliminary Parcel Map, Minor
Note: Plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other Application fees plus
Environmental Impact Assessment fees
$6,984.00 each
Subdivision (Minor) with Exception
Parcel Map, Minor with Exception
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $4,268.10 each
Preliminary Parcel Map, Minor with Exception
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees plus Environmental
Impact Assessment fees
$11,045.00 each
Subdivision - Five or More Parcels
Subdivision Final Map
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $6,970.00 each
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Tentative Map
Note: Initial deposit plus Legal Review fees and applicable Other
Application fees. 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.
$12,889.30 per deposit
Use Permit
Conditional Use Permit - additional upon hearing request
Note: There is no fee to request a hearing; this fee represents the
applicant’s responsibility for the full cost of the hearing, regardless of
who requests it, plus any applicable Other Application fees.
$14,418.00 each
Conditional Use Permit - Amendment for Alcohol Services $4,536.00 each
Conditional Use Permit - Director Level
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $8,600.00 each
Day Care Center $213.00 each
Pre-Application Staff Consultation Fee $866.00 each
SB 330 Fee $2,961.84 each
Temporary Use Permit - Minor
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $1,708.00 each
Variance
Variance - additional upon hearing
Note: There is no fee to request a hearing; this fee represents the
applicant’s responsibility for the full cost of the hearing, regardless of
who requests it.
$14,418.86 each
Variance - Director’s Level
Note: Plus any applicable Other Application fees $5,494.30 each
Wireless Permit
Wireless Tier 1
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. Refer to
Municipal Code 18.42.110.
$3,994.79 per deposit
Wireless Tier 2
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. Refer to
Municipal Code 18.42.110.
$8,600.89 per deposit
Wireless Tier 3
Note: Initial deposit plus any applicable Other Application fees. Refer to
Municipal Code 18.42.110.
$9,134.22 per deposit
Zone Change
Planned Community Zone Change - Minor Change
Note: Initial deposit. 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be
recovered
$2,243.42 per deposit
Planned Community Zone Change
Note: Initial deposit. 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be
recovered
$10,976.20 per deposit
Zone Change Regular
Note: Initial deposit. 100 percent of processing and legal costs will be
recovered
$9,144.54 per deposit
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POLICE • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 75
Animal Control
Animal Permits
Boarding $209.00 per permit
Breeding Permit - Cat, Dog, or Bird $127.00 per permit
Dangerous Animal or Microchip $411.00 per permit
Kennel, Birds, or Animals $209.00 per permit
Livery Stable, Boarding Stable $209.00 per permit
Livestock $76.00 per permit
Pet Shop/Groomer $209.00 per permit
Pet Show or Fun Match $76.00 per permit
Pony Ride, Pony Ring $209.00 per permit
Riding Academy $209.00 per permit
Traveling Menagerie or Zoo $209.00 per permit
Disposal
A. Dogs, Cats, Rabbits (up to 20 lbs)$51.00 per pet
B. Dogs (up to 75lbs)$62.00 per pet
C. Dogs (76lbs and over)$76.00 per pet
D. Each Additional Animal $12.00 per pet
E. Small Animals and Birds $13.00 per pet
F. Large Animals (up to 150lbs)
Note: No animal over 150lbs will be accepted.$140.00 per pet
G. Request for Service $57.00 each
Impoundment Fees - Cat
A. First Offense $35.00 per occurrence
B. Second Offense $52.00 per occurrence
C. Third and Subsequent Offenses $71.00 per occurrence
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Licensed
A. First Offense $35.00 per occurrence
B. Second Offense $52.00 per occurrence
C. Third Offense $69.00 per occurrence
D. Fourth Offense $129.00 per occurrence
E. Fifth to Tenth Offense $172.00 per occurrence
F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses $193.00 per occurrence
Impoundment Fees - Dog - Unlicensed
A. First Offense $58.00 per occurrence
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B. Second Offense $89.00 per occurrence
C. Third Offense $110.00 per occurrence
D. Fourth Offense $147.00 per occurrence
E. Fifth to Tenth Offense $199.00 per occurrence
F. Eleventh and Subsequent Offenses $234.00 per occurrence
Impoundment Fees - General
A. Other Animals (Small) - Bird, Rabbit, Reptile, etc.$30.00 per occurrence
B. Other Animals (Large) - Horse, Cow, Pig, Goat, etc.$117.00 per occurrence
Special Impoundment Fee - Dog (Licensed)$117.00 per occurrence
Special Impoundment Fee - Dog (Unlicensed)$147.00 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
Special Fees
Animal Control Officer $87.00 per hour
Quarantine Home Inspection Fee $46.00 each
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General
Background Check
Background Check - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $240.00 each
Department of Justice Fingerprint and Rolling Fee $52.00 each
FBI Fingerprint Fee $63.00 each
OPM/DOD Background Check $5.00 per application
False Alarm
A. Third False Alarm $157.00 each
Alarm Registration Fee - New $62.00 each
Alarm Registration Fee - Renewal $47.00 each
B. Fourth False Alarm $234.00 each
C. Fifth and Each Subsequent False Alarm $295.00 each
Impoundment Fees - Vehicle
Vehicle Impoundment Fee $151.00 each
Vehicle Repossession Receipt $15.00 each
Personnel Rates
Emergency Response Fee Actual costs to respond will be charged on a per incident basis
Special Fees
Clearance Letter $34.00 each
Digital Media Reproduction Fee $62.00 each
Location Crime Statistics Fee $82.00 each
Offsite Document Retrieval $41.00 per item
Parenting Project Materials $44.00 each
Parenting Project Program $149.00 per family
Report Copy Fee $15.00 each
Research Fee $152.00 per hour
Subpoena Fee $24.00 per hour
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Licenses
Adult Entertainment
Closing-out Sale $114.00 each
Closing-out Sale Renewal (Two Maximum)$114.00 each
Firearms Dealer
Fire Arms Dealer Master Permit - New $3,388.00 per year
Fire Arms Dealer Master Permit - Renewal $613.00 per year
Massage Establishment
A. Massage Establishment - New $455.00 per year
B. Massage Establishment - Renewal $229.00 per year
C. Massage Establishment - Sale or Transfer of Interest $153.00 per occurrence
Massage Establishment - Non-Certified (New)$464.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Non-Certified (Renewal)$303.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Sole Proprietor (New)$303.00 per year
Massage Establishment - Sole Proprietor (Renewal)$224.00 per year
Massage Practitioner - Non-Certified (New)$228.00 per year
Massage Practitioner - Non-Certified (Renewal)$153.00 per year
Massage Technician - New $228.00 each
Massage Technician - Renewal $152.00 each
Miscellaneous
For Profit Rate Non-Profit Rate
Business Location Change $1,276.00 per occurrence
Helicopter Landing Fee $75.00 per occurrence
One Day Liquor Permit Fee $62.00 per permit $47.00 per permit
Solicitation for Commercial Purpose
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee Look under Solicitor/Peddler Master License
Solicitor Employee (Under Master License)
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $51.00 each
Solicitor/Peddler Master License
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $51.00 per year
Pushcart Vendors
Pushcart Vendor - Additional Cart $56.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor - Location and/or Cart Change $284.00 each
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Pushcart Vendor - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $468.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor - Renewal $159.00 per quarter
Pushcart Vendor Employee - New
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee $140.00 each
Pushcart Vendor Employee - Renewal $114.00 each
Secondhand Dealers
Secondhand Dealer - DOJ $300.00 per application
Secondhand Dealer - New $458.00 per application
Secondhand Dealer - Renewal $114.00 per application
Taxicab
A. Taxicab - Master License (New)$3,412.00 per year
B. Taxicab - Master License (Renewal)$1,530.00 per year
Taxicab - Driver
Note: Does not include DOJ Fingerprint and Rolling Processing Fee.$62.00 annually
Taxicab - Vehicle Inspection for Each Vehicle $88.00 per year
Taxicab Driver - Replacement or Transfer Fee $76.00 each
Valet Parking
Valet Parking Permit Application $821.00 per application
Valet Parking Sign & Curb Markings $1,388.00 each
Valet Permit Application Renewal (Annual)$124.00 per year
Valet Short-Term Application Fee $386.00 per application
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Special Event
Personnel Rates
A. Community Services Officer1 $106.00 per hour
A. Police Agent1 $233.00 per hour
A. Police Officer1 $196.00 per hour
A. Police Reserve1 $84.00 per hour
A. Police Sergeant1 $259.00 per hour
B. Community Services Officer3 $88.00 per hour
B. Police Agent3 $202.00 per hour
B. Police Officer3 $163.00 per hour
B. Police Reserve3 $69.00 per hour
B. Police Sergeant3 $221.00 per hour
C. Community Services Officer2 $83.00 per hour
C. Police Agent2 $176.00 per hour
C. Police Officer2 $152.00 per hour
C. Police Reserve2 $62.00 per hour
C. Police Sergeant2 $195.00 per hour
Special Fees
Noise Exception Permit $189.00 each
Special Event Permit Fee - 201 - 400 Attendees $318.00 per permit
Special Event Permit Fee - 401 - 600 Attendees $342.00 per permit
Special Event Permit Fee - Each additional 200 Attendees $51.00 each
Special Event/Film Permit Fee - General $291.00 per permit
Street Closure
Temporary Street Closure $124.00 - $1,474.00 plus cost to provide certain services
Endnotes
1 For those events where 100 percent of the proceeds go to a "profit" organization.
2 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.
3 For those events where less than 80 percent of the proceeds go directly to a "non-profit" organization.
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PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 83
Engineering
Encroachment Permit
Fence $2,054.00 each
Residential $987.00 each
VTA Bus Shelter Installation/Relocation $507.00 each
Inspection Fees
Off Hour Inspection $318.00 per hour
Map/Plan Review Fees
Subdivision Map Act Applications Surveyor Fee + 15%
Permit Fees
Certificate of Compliance/Certificate of Correction/Map
Amendment
Note: Including public or private subdivision streets
$5,797.00 per occurrence
Improvement Plan Review
Note: Price for initial deposit. 100 percent of processing costs will be
recovered plus any permit fees.
$1,696.00 per deposit
Street Cut Fees
A. Pavement Condition: Poor $13.00 per square foot
B. Pavement Condition: Fair/At-Risk $16.00 per square foot
C. Pavement Condition: Good $19.00 per square foot
D. Pavement Condition: Very Good - Excellent $27.00 per square foot
Service Lateral Connection $1,681.00 each
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84 PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
Operations
Maintenance & Repair
Regular Time Overtime & Holiday
Construction & Repair $175.00 per hour $262.00 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 $198.00 first day + $3.00 each subsequent day
Supervision $178.00 per hour $268.00 per hour
Sweeping Services $144.00 per hour $216.00 per hour
Traffic Control/Graffiti Services $132.00 per hour $198.00 per hour
Traffic Property Damage $132.00 per hour $198.00 per hour
Tree Services $153.00 per hour $215.00 per hour
Map/Plan Review Fees
Home Improvement Exception - Trees $464.00 per application
IR Review - Trees $722.00 per application
Tree Removal
Protected Tree Removal $476.00 per removal
Record Management Fee $31.00 per file
Tree Removal $146.00 per inch of damage plus planting installation
PUBLIC WORKS
PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 85
Storm Drain
Permit Fees
Flood Variance Fee City Cost plus 15%
Flood Zone Determination Letter $140.00 per letter
Stormwater Treatment Feature Operations and Maintenance
Inspection
Note: Previously known as Storm Drain Inspection Fee
$760.00 per inspection (up to 4 hours) plus $117.00 per hour
thereafter
Temporary Elevation Benchmarks $477.00 per benchmark
PUBLIC WORKS
86 PUBLIC WORKS • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE
Wastewater Treatment
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees
Industrial Waste Discharge - Automotive
Note: Vehicle service facilities with process discharges.$666.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge - Basic
Note: Non-categorical/small-categorical with only minor pollutant
concerns.
$3,924.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge - Best Management Practices
(BMP)
Note: Small, non-categorical facilities with minimal process discharge.
$1,468.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge - Exceptional Waste (High volume)
Note: Short-term, non-standard discharges with permit duration more
than 10 days or volume more than 20,000 gallons.
$6,984.00 per permit
Industrial Waste Discharge - Exceptional Waste (Low volume)
Note: Short-term, non-standard discharges with permit duration less
than 10 days and volume less than 20,000 gallons.
$3,959.00 per permit
Industrial Waste Discharge - Full (Categorical)
Note: Categorical industrial users with ability to impact the Regional
Water Quality Control Plant.
$8,932.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge - Full (Non-categorical)
Note: Significant industrial users with ability to impact the Regional
Water Quality Control Plant.
$5,704.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge - Groundwater
Note: Groundwater remediation discharges.$1,501.00 annually
Industrial Waste Discharge Fees - Liquid Waste Disposal Fee
Per Load of 1,000 gal. or
Less Each Additional 500 gal.
Septic Tank & Portable Toilet Waste Disposal $97.00 $44.00
Septic Tank & Portable Toilet Waste Disposal Permit
Processing
Note: Permit is valid for three years and requires an additional $2,000
security deposit or bond valid through the permit term
$100.00 per permit
Recycled Water Fees
Recycled Water Permit Processing $50.00 per permit
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT • CITY OF PALO ALTO FISCAL YEAR 2024 ADOPTED MUNICIPAL FEE SCHEDULE 87
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) 329-2550
CITY OF
PALO
ALTO
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.
PALO ALTO
CITY OF PALO ALTO
250 HAMILTON AVENUE,
PALO ALTO, CA 94301
650.329.2100
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