1990-020-Adopting Fees For Permits And Inspections Under The Provisions Of Chapter 7 Of The CodeRESOLUTION 1990 - 20
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS
GATOS ADOPTING FEES FOR PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 7 OF THE CODE OF
THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
RESOLVED, the Director of Building Services shall charge fees for permits and
inspections conducted under the provisions of chapter 7 of the Los Gatos Town Code and for
other services according to the schedule of fees as shown on Exhibit A.
FURTHER RESOLVED, where fees for other services not included herein but deemed
appropriate by the Director of Building Services are required, the fees included in the 1988
Uniform Administration Code shall apply.
FURTHER RESOLVED, this Resolution supersedes Resolution No. 1986 -138.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos held on the 16th day of January, 1990 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson,
Robert L. Hamilton, Brent N. Ventura
Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
NAYES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED: -
MAYOR OF TH OWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF TI1E TOWN OF LOS ATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
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EXHIBIT A
DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING SERVICES
FEE RESOLUTION
1. GENERAL
PROPOSED
Permit
Copies
a. The
fee for
copies of permits shall be:
$3.00
plus .10 /pg
Plan copies
b. The
fee for
plan copies shall be:
$25.00 /Hr.
plus costs
File Search
C. The
fee for
permits /plans file search shall
be:
$25.00 /hr.
2. BUILDING PERMIT FEES
a. Permit Issuance
The fee for issuing a building permit shall
be: $15.00
b. Building Permit
The fee for each Building Permit shall be based upon the following valuation
of each building or structure for which a permit is issued:
Total Valuation
$1 to $500
$501 to $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$15
$15 for the first $500 plus $2 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000
$45 for the first $2,000 plus $9 for each
additional thousand or fraction thereof, to
and including $25,000
$252 for the first $25,000 plus $6.50
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000.
Total Valuation (Continued)
$50,001 to $100,000 $414.50 for the first $50,000 plus $4.50
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof, to and including $100,000.
$100,001 to $500,000 $639.50 for the first $100,000 plus $3.50
for each additional thousand or fraction
thereof, to and including $500,000.
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $2,039.50 for the first $500,000 plus $3.00
for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000.
$1,000,001 and over $3,539.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.00
for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof.
C. Other Inspection Fees:
1) Inspection for which no fee is specifi-
cally indicated (minimum charge of
1 hour)
2) Plan review and Inspections for
compliance with State of California
Title 24 Building Regulations
a) A surcharge shall be added to the
cost of the building permit for
the cost to plan review and inspect
for compliance with State of Calif.
Title 24 Regulations. The surcharge
shall be based on the following fee
table:
Total Valuation
$1 to $3,000,000
$3,000,000 to $10,000,000
$10,000,000 to $15,000,000
$15,000,000 +
Fee
$30.00 /hour
75% of the project's building plan
check fee. In no case shall said fee
be less than $100.00
50% of the project's building plan
check fee.
30% of the project's building plan
check fee.
25% of the project's building plan
check fee.
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES (Cont)
b) In the event that plan check and /or
inspection costs exceed the proscribed
fee, the fee shall be based on the
actual cost of the service plus 10%
of said cost as determined by the
Director of Building Services.
3) Demolition Permit
The fee for the issuance of a demolition
permit and the inspection of the work
performed shall be: $50.00
3. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
A. Permit Issuance
The fee for issuing each electrical permit
shall be $15.00
B. System Fee Schedule
(Note: The following do not include permit- issuing fee.)
1) New Construction
The following fees shall include all wiring
and electrical equipment in or on or related
to each building on the same premises
constructed at the same time, per square foot $ .035
2) Private Swimming Pools
For new private, residential, in- ground,
swimming pools for single - family and multifamily
occupancies including a complete system of
necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding,
grounding, underwater lighting, water pump-
ing and other similar electrical equipment
directly related to the operation of a
swimming pool, each $30.00
For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic
whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing
swimming pools, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE.
3) Temporary Power Service
For a temporary service power pole or
pedestal including all pole or pedestal -
mounted receptacle outlets and appurten-
ances, each $15.00
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (Cont)
For a temporary distribution system and
temporary lighting and receptacle outlet
for construction sites decorative light,
Christmas tree sale lots, firework stands,
etc., each $ 7.50
C. Unit Fee Schedule
(Note: The following do not include permit
issuing fee.)
1) Receptacle. Switch and Lighting outlets
For receptacle, switch, lighting or other
outlets at which current is used or controlled,
except service feeders and meters, each $,75
Note: For multi - outlet assemblies, each 5 feet
or fraction thereof may be considered as one
outlet.
2) Lighting Fixtures
a) For lighting fixtures, sockets or other
lampholding devices
$ 75
b) For pole or platform- mounted lighting
fixtures, each
$ 75
c) For theatrical -type lighting fixtures or
assemblies, each
$ 75
3) Residential Appliances
For fixed residential appliances or receptacle
outlets for same, including wall- mounted
electric ovens; counter - mounted cooking tops;
electric ranges, self- contained room, console,
or through -wall air conditioners; space heaters;
food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing
machines; water heaters; clothes dryers; or
other motor - operated appliances not exceeding
one horsepower (HP) in rating
$ 3.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners and
other motor - driven appliances having larger
electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus.
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (Cont)
4) Nonresidential Appliances
For residential appliances and self -
contained factory- wired, nonresidential
appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP),
kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt- ampere (KVA),
in rating including medical and dental
devices; food, beverage, and ice cream
cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking
fountains; vending machines; laundry
machines; or other similar types of
equipment, each $ 3.00
Note: For other types of air conditioners
and other motor - driven appliances having
larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus,
5) Power Apparatus
For motors, generators, transformers,
rectifiers, synchronous converters,
capacitors, industrial heating, air
conditioners and heat pumps, cooking
or baking equipment and other apparatus,
as follows:
Rating in horsepower (HP), Kilowatts (KW)
Kilovoltampers (KVA), or kilovolt -
amperes- reactive (KVAR):
a) Up to and including 1, each
$3.00
b) Over 1 and not over 10, each
7.50
c) Over 10 and not over 50, each
15.00
d) Over 50 and not over 100, each
30.00
e) Over 100, each
45.00
Note:
1. For equipment or appliances having more than
one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the
combined ratings may be used.
2. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers,
conductors, thermostats, relays and other directly
related control equipment.
6) Busways
For trolley and plug -in -type busways, each 100
feet or fraction thereof $ 4.50
Note: An additional fee will be required for
lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances
that are connected to trolley and plug -in -type
busways. No fee is required for portable tools.
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ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (Cont)
7) Signs, Outline Lighting and Marques
For signs, outline lighting systems or
marquees supplied from one branch circuit,
each
8) Services
For services of 600 volts or less and not
over 200 amperes in rating, each
For services of 600 volts or less and over
200 amperes to 100 amperes in rating, each
9) Miscellaneous Apparatus Conduits and
Conductors
For electrical apparatus, conduits and
conductors for which a permit is required
but for which no fee is herein set forth
Note: This fee is not applicable when
a fee is paid for one or more services,
outlets, fixtures, appliances, power
apparatus, busways, signs or other
equipment.
10) Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspections for which no fee is specifi-
cally indicated (minimum charge)
4. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
A. Permit Issuance
1. For issuing each mechanical permit
the fee shall be:
B. System Fee Schedule
(Note: The following do not include permit
issuing fee.)
1) New Construction
The following fees shall include all ducts
and mechanical equipment in or on or related
to each building on the same premises
constructed at the same time, per sq. ft.
C. UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
(Note: The following do not include permit
issuing fee.)
1) For the installation, relocation, or repair
of each heating appliance, including vents
$15.00
$18.50
$37.50
$11.00
$30.00 /hr
$15.00
$ .025
$15.00
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES (Cont)
2) For the installation, relocation or $15.00
repair of each boiler or compressor,
including ducts and vents attached
3) For the installation, relocation or $15.00
repair for each separate air handling
system
4) For installation of ventilating fan $ 6.00
5) For installation of each hood with
mechanical exhaust:
Domestic $12.00
Commercial or industrial $22.00
6)
For each air duct outlet or register
in a mechanical heating or cooling
system
$ 1.00
7)
For installation of separate flue or
vent not included with appliance
installation
$ 6.00
8)
For installation of evaporative cooler
$12.00
9)
For installation of each appliance
or equipment regulated by the Uniform
Mechanical Code for which no fee is
specified herein
$12.00
10)
For installation of gas piping
incidental to heating appliance
installation
$10.00
11) For installation of solar collector
systems $22.00
D. OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES:
1. Inspection for which no fee is
specifically indicated (minimum charge,
1 hour)
$30.00 /hr
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5. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
A. Permit Issuance
The fee for issuing each plumbing
permit shall be:
B. System Fee Schedule
(NOTE: The following do not include permit
issuing fee)
C. New Construction
The following fees shall include all pipes
and plumbing equipment in or on related to
each building on the same premises constructed
at the same time, per square foot.
D. Unit Fee Schedule
(NOTE: The following do not include permit
issuing fee)
$15.00
$.035
1.
For each plumbing fixture or trap or
set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, piping, and backflow protection
therefore)
$ 6.00
2.
For each building sewer and each trailer
park sewer
$15.00
3.
Rainwater systems - -per drain
$ 6.00
4.
For each private sewage disposal system
$45.00
5.
For each water heater and /or vent
$10.00
6.
For each industrial waste pretreatment
interceptor including its trap and vent,
excepting kitchen -type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps
$12.00
7.
For installation, alteration, or repair
of water piping and /or water - treating
equipment, each
$ 3.00
8.
For repair or alteration of drainage or
vent piping, each fixture
$ 3.00
9.
For each lawn sprinkler system on any one
meter, including backflow protection
devices therefor
$ 9.00
10.
For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not
included in Item 2 each
$ 1.50
11.
For each backflow protective device
other than atmospheric -type cavum breakers
$ 7.50
12.
For each gas piping system
$10.00
13.
For each water piping system
$10.00
E. Other Inspections and Fees:
Inspection for which no fee is specifically
indicated (minimum charge, 1 hour) $30.00 /hr
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6. PLAN REVIEW FEES
A. A plan review fee shall be paid at the time of
submitting plans and specifications for review.
Said plan review fee shall be as follows:
1) Building or Structures Review
2) Electrical Review
3) Plumbing Review
4) Mechanical Review
65% of
Building Permit
Fee
25% of Electrical
Permit Fee
25% of Plumbing
Permit Fee
25% of Mechanical
Permit Fee
B. The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the
other permit fees specified elsewhere in this fee resolution.
C. Where plans are incomplete or changed
so as to require additional plan review,
an additional plan review fee shall be
charged at the rate of (minimum 1 hour)
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$30.00