2005-014 - Adopting Continuing Department Fees And Charges, And Amending Certain Fees, Rates, And ChargesRESOLUTION NO 2005 -014
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ADOPTING CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES, AND
AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATES, AND CHARGES
WHEREAS, that the Town of Los Gatos Financial Policies require an annual
evaluation of the Schedule of Fees and Charges to ensure that recovery of the cost of
providing services is recovered where appropriate, and the last review was on April 19,
2004,
WHEREAS, that certain fees for General Administration, Community
Development, Community Services, Parks and Public Works, Library, and Police be
adopted.
WHEREAS, that those fees that are currently in effect will continue and
remain in effect without interruption, but shall be increased to reflect increased costs
of providing service,
RESOLVED, that Resolution 2004 -57 adopting departmental fees, rates, and
charges is hereby rescinded,
RESOLVED, that the Town Fee Schedule, attached hereto as Exhibit A, shall
become effective July, 1, 2005
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on
7th day of March, 2005 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Steve Glickman, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Barbara Spector,
Mayor Mike Wasserman
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERI _ DMIN_I OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, 'CALIFORNIA
Town of Los Gatos
FY 2005/06
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Incorporating Recommended
Fee Changes
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EXHIBIT A
REVISED 3/8/05 PER TOWN COUNCIL INSTRUCTIONS
TOWN OF LOS GATOS FEE SCHEDULE
The following Fee Schedule is effective July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006, unless updated by Town
Council through the public hearing process. This fee schedule provides for a minimum annual
adjustment for those fees that are directly related to personnel costs. Other adjustments may be
made to maintain consistency with the surrounding municipalities within the Town of Los Gatos
region but in no case are fees charged in excess of service delivery costs.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Passport Fee
Town $4.00 (mail)
$30.00 (execution)
$34.00
U.S. Department of State Passport Fees*
(fees subject to change at any time by law)
$52.00(Agel5 and Under)
$67.00(Age 16 and Over)
$67.00 (Adult Renewal)
Additional options $60.00(Expedited
Service)
Fee for Use of Town Hall
Facilities (Council Chamber)
Cleaning and Utility Fee $20.00 for one hour,
plus $10.00 for each
additional hour
Copy of Town Code $435.00
Public Service Counter Research $30.00 per hour
Copying Charge
8 ' / 2" x 11 $.10 per page
11 x 17' $35 per page
Annual Subscription for Quarterly Town Code Supplements ' $100.00
Copy of Zoning Ordinance $ 45.00
Annual Subscription for Quarterly Zoning Ordinance Supplements $ 25.00
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Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
Certification of Town Records
Annual Financial Report
Annual Budget
Capital Improvement Plan
Schedule of Meetings (annual mailing list)
Council Agendas (annual mailing list)
Council Minutes and Agendas (annual mailing list)
Tapes of Council or Planning Commission Meetings
Address Change Fee
Returned Check Fee
Election Filing Fee
Ordinances and Resolutions
Non- Profit/Exempt Business License Application
Processing Fee
*U.S. Department of State fees subject to change at any time by law.
$ 12.00
$ 1.00
$ 25.00
$ 35.00
$ 25.00
$ 6.00
$ 24.00
$ 65.00
$ 10.00 (first tape)
$ 6.50 (each add'1 tape)
$ 50.00
$ 20.00
$ 25.00
$ 4.00
$ 25.00
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The following Fee Schedule for the Community Development Department will be adjusted annually
either by the December Consumer Price Index (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of
Labor for the San Francisco /Oakland /San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area) or by the percentage
increase in actual operating costs for the current year e whichever is higher.
BUILDING DIVISION
1. General
A. Plan Copies: microfiche or other reprints sent to Actual cost
an outside firm
B. Document Storage Fee - Microfiche Actual cost
C. Duplicate Inspection Card $27.00
D. Duplicate Plans Set $102.00/hr
(' /z hr min)
2. Building Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing a Building Permit $32.00
Additional Building Permit fee $10.00
B. Demolition Permit $184.00
C. Buildinp, Permit Fees for New Construction and Addition
The fee for each building permit shall be based upon the 1997 Uniform Building Code as
amended by the 2001 California Building Code
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $23.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00
2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00
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$25,001.00 to $50;000.00 $391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus. $10.10 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction' thereof, to and
including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for the first $100,00.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00 and over $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for
each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
D. Building Valuation Fee
A building valuation multiplier of 2.32 shall be used in conjunction with the Building
Valuation Data provided in the publication, Building Standards, published by the
International Conference of Building Officials for November - December, 2002, except for
Hillside Homes and Commercial Office Tenant Improvements. Their multipliers will be
3.246 and 1.16, respectively. Annually, the building permit fees will be increased by the
February Annual Building Cost Index.
E. Building Permit Fees for Remodels, Alterations, and Repairs
The Building Official shall establish the valuation of said improvements, and fees will be
assessed as per Schedule 2.0 above.
F. Special Services & Inspections
Inspection outside normal business hours (4 hr min)
Re- inspection fees
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
Additional plan review required by changes, additions
or revisions to plans (1 hour min)
For use of outside consultants for plan checking
and /or inspections
Services for which no fee is specifically indicated ( hr min)
$87.00 /hr
$87.00 /hr
$87.00 /hr
(2/hr min)
$114.00 /hr
Actual costs
$98.00/hr
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Permit /Plan check time extension (per permit) $55.00
(applies to permits that have not expired)
Express plan review or initial review (1 hr. minimum) $114.00 /hr
Application for the Appeals Building Board Review $125.00
G. Plan Review Fee
A plan review fee shall be charged at the time of filing application. This fee is separate
from and shall be in addition to building permit fee. This fee is calculated at sixty -five
percent (65 %) of the building permit fee as per Schedule 2.0 above.
H. Other Miscellaneous Factors to Determine Construction Valuation
Convert garage to habitable space $83.00 /sq.ft
Convert unfinished basement or attic to habitable $90.00 /sq.ft
Pools /Spas (gunite) $53.00 /sq.ft
Siding - aluminum/vinyl /wood $7.00 /sq.ft
Antennas & Towers Const. Value As Applied
Under 2.0 Above
Commercial Awning or Canopy:
Aluminum
$22.00 /sq.ft
Canvas
$16.00 /sq. ft
Fence or Freestanding Wall (over 6' high):
Wood or metal
$36.00/lf
Masonry
$61.00 /lf
Decks /Balcony
$34.00 /sq.ft
Wood Deck
$15.00 / sq.ft
Re -roofs
$3.00 /sq.ft
Retaining Walls
$75.00 /lf
3. Electrical Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing an Electrical Permit $32.00
Additional Electrical Permit fee $10.00
B. Plan Review & Inspection Fees
Plan review fee
Additional plan review
Re- inspection fee
C. New Residential Construction
1. New buildings only, including garages
C -1 Commercial Construction
25 % of Electrical Permit Fee
$114.00 /hr
$ 87.00 /hr
$.10 sq.ft
$.06 sq.ft
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D. Svstem Fee Schedule
Private swimming pools $44.00
Public swimming pools $81.00
For alterations to existing pool, use Unit Fee Schedule E. below
Temporary Power Poles $55.00
Temporary distribution system & temporary lighting $27.00
Installation of illuminated signs (each) $44.00
E. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Receptacle, switch and lights
$2.00
2. Residential appliances /new circuits:
$6.00
(cook top, oven, range, disposals, clothes dryers,
or other motor operated appliances not exceeding
one horsepower)
3. Nonresidential appliances /new circuits:
$7.00
(medical & dental devices, food, beverage,
drinking fountains, laundry machines, or
other similar equipment)
Note: for other types of air conditioners and
other motor - driven appliances having larger
electrical ratings, see Generators /Motors
4. Photovoltaic system (residential)
$52.00
5. Solar systems (including controls)
$52.00
6. Power apparatus (generators, transformers, A/C, heat pumps, baking equipment):
Up to 10 KV, each
$14.00
Over 10 KV not over 50 KV, each
$22.00
Over 50 KV and not over 100 KV, each
$44.00
Over 100 KV, each
$60.00
7. Motors:
Up to 10 hp
$14.00
Up to 25 hp
$22.00
Up to 55 hp
$44.00
Over 55 ph
$66.00
8. Transformers:
Up to 5 KVA
$14.00
Up to 10 KVA
$22.00
Up to 50 KVA
$38.00
Over 50 KVA
$55.00
9. Busways /conduits (per 100 ft)
$7.00
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10. Service, equipment:
200 amps or less $55.00
201 to 999 amps $76.00
Sub - panels $27.00
11. Installation of spas or saunas $27.00
F. Other Electrical Fees
Duplicate job card $27.00
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $55.00
4. Mechanical Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing a Mechanical Permit $32.00
Additional Mechanical Permit fee $10.00
B. Plan Review & Re- inspection Fee Schedule
Plan review fee
Additional plan review
Re- inspection fee
C. New Buildings only, including Garages
D. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Installation, of each heating system, A/C,
boiler, compressor or air handler
2. Each duct repair or alteration
3. Each fireplace appliance
4. Each ventilating fan
5. Installation of separate flue or vents not
included with the installation of an appliance
6. Installation of each hood with mechanical exhaust:
Residential
Commercial
7. Each new or repair of gas piping system
8. Each additional gas outlet
9. Installation of evaporative cooler
25% of Mechanical Permit Fee
$114.00/hr
$87.00 /hr
E. • Other Mechanical Fees
Duplicate job card
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired)
$.10 /sq.ft
$27.00
$10.00
$22.00
$10.00
$10.00
$22.00
$81.00
$49.00
$15.00
$22.00
$27.00
$55.00
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Plumbing Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing a Plumbing Permit $32.00
Additional Plumbing Permit fee $10.00
B. Plan Review & Re- inspection Fee Schedule
Plan review fee 25% of Plumbing Permit Fee
Additional plan review $114.00 /hr
Re- inspection fee $87.00 /hr
C. New Residential Construction $.10 sq. ft
New buildings only, including garages
D. System Fee Schedule
Private swimming pools
$66.00
(including heater, water piping, gas piping)
$10.00
Public swimming pools
$98.00
(including heater, water piping, gas piping)
$81.00
Lawn sprinkler system on one meter
$27.00
Each new or repair of gas piping system
$49.00
Each drainage, sewer system
$27.00
Radiant floor heating system
$81.00
E. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of
fixtures on one trap
$10.00
2. Each sewer cleanout, backflow device
$10.00
3. Each septic system abatement
$81.00
4. Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building)
$10.00
5. Each water heater, water softener
$22.00
6. Each grease interceptor (750 gallon capacity)
$55.00
7. Each grease trap (1 -4 fixtures)
$32.00
8, Residential water re- .piping
$81.00
9. Each ejector /sump pump
$27.00
10. Each vacuum breaker /hose bib
$10.00
11. Each water piping system repair or replacement
$16.00
12. Each additional gas outlet
$16.00
F. Other Plumbing Fees
Duplicate job card $27.00
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $55.00
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G. State of California Title 24 Part 2 Energy and Accessibility Code and Regulation Plan
Review and Inspection Fees
A surcharge shall be added to the building permit fee for the cost to plan review and
inspect for compliance with State of California Title 24 Regulations. This fee is calculated
at fifteen percent (15 %) of the building permit fee. This fee is applied whenever a plan
review is assessed.
H. Computer Surcharge on Building /Plumbing /Mechanical
and Electrical Permits 4% of Permit with $1 minimum
PLANNING DIVISION
The fees listed below constitute all fees imposed by the Planning Division. Certain types of
applications must be reviewed/processed by other departments /agencies which may impose
separate fees. Applicants are advised that the fees for those services are not included in the Planning
Department's fees. Where the term "actual cost(s)" is used here it shall mean: materials, supplies
(including any costs of noticing or publication), outside consultants, employee cost will be billed at
the top step, plus benefits, plus overhead. The following fee schedule is established for applications
filed pursuant to the Town Code. The fees are collected by the Community Development Department
at the time the application is filed unless otherwise noted.
Fees for Additional Processing
In the event additional processing services by the Town are required due to changes,
modifications, additions, errors, omissions, or discrepancies caused by the applicant or
his/her agents or representatives, the applicant shall pay an additional fee as determined by
the Director of Community Development to cover the actual cost.
Fees for Lack of Progress
If additional information is required by the Town for an application and the requested
information is not submitted within 180 days, the applicant will be required to pay a fee of 10
percent of the current application fee at the time the requested information is submitted.
Any re- submittal after one year will be processed as a new application, subject to new fees.
Fees for•Maior Proiects
If it is anticipated that the application processing costs of selected major projects will
significantly exceed the following fees, the Director of Community Development may
collect a deposit and charge actual time spent to process the applications based upon
current hourly rates.
Surcharges: All of the following applications are subject to the surcharge fees as set forth in
Section S.H.
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1. Zoning Approvals
A. Architecture and Site Applications
(1) Development Review Committee (DRC) Approval
a. New single family detached (HR & RC zone) $4,672.00
b. New single family detached (HR & RC zones) per unit,
as part of a Planned Development $3,505.00
C. New single family or two family units $3,312.00
d. New single family or two family (any other zone) per unit,
as part of a Planned Development $2,484.00
e. Minor projects (a development proposal that does not
significantly change the size, mass, appearance or
neighborhood impact of a structure, property or parking lot) $1,260.00
(2) Planning Commission Approval
a. DRC applications as determined in Section 1.A.(1)
or minor residential development applications that
require Planning Commission approval
(this fee supplements the fee established in Section l .A.(1)
and Section l.F) $1,825.00
b. New two family unit $3,312.00
C. New nonresidential $5,150.00
d. New multiple family $4,684.00
e. Demolition request with a Planned Development $1,260.00
application
f. All other (i.e.: exceed FAR, major grading, etc.) $3,086.00
Aside from the fees noted above, no additional Architecture and Site application fees will be
assessed for projects that involve an historic structure or site.
B. Conditional Use .Permits
1. . Conditional Use Permit $3,570.00
2. Conditional Use Permit (when consolidated
with another application for new development) $592.00
3. Conditional Use Permit for restaurant
Tier one $2,174.00
Tier two $3,570.00
* * Tier one fee is applicable if all responses on Restaurant Checklist are "NO ". Tier two fee is
applicable if any response on Restaurant Checklist is "YES"
C. Variance
$2,625.00
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D. Rezoning (other than Planned Development)
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment.
$3,831.00
2. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
$5,868.00
E. Planned Development
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
$16,173.00
2. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone)
$21,288.00
3. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
$19,132.00
4. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone)
$24,243.00
5. Town Council Modification to a Planned Development
75% of current fee
6. DRC Modification to a Planned Development
$6,407.00
7. Publication costs for the planned development ordinance shall be paid by the
applicant.
F. Minor Residential Development
$1,260.00
G. Agricultural Preserve Withdrawal
$2,381.00
H. Planninia Division Certificates of Use and Occuvanc
1. Change of use $193.00
2. Change of occupancy (excluding change of proprietor
of a continuing business enterprise) $95.00
3. Use /occupancy clearance if Conditional Use Permit is required
or occupancy of a new secondary dwelling unit No fee
I. Hazardous Materials Storage Facility Application $1,049.00
J. Home Occupation Permit $120.00
K. Sian Application
1. New permanent sign $262.00
2. Temporary nonresidential sign $55.00
3. Change of face only $108.00
4. Sign program $1,243.00
L. Secondary Dwelling Units
1. New or existing unit $800.00
2. Two existing units $1,110.00
M. Mobile home Park Conversion Permit Actual cost
($5,000.00 deposit)
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N. Town Code Amendments Actual cost
($2,000.00 deposit)
O. Administrative Land Use Permit
1. Minor telecommunications facility $105.00
(i.e. microcell, 8021 lb or equivalent)
2. Major telecommunications facility $1,266.00
which do not require a Conditional Use Permit
2.
3.
4.
Subdivisions
A.
Lot Line Adjustment (DRC Approval)
$1,196.00
B.
4 Lots or Less (DRC Approval)
$4,996.00
C.
S Lots or More
$7,923.00
D.
Vesting Tentative Map
Fee to be based
on the number of lots under 2B or 2C
E.
Lot Merger and Reversion to Acreage (DRC Approval)
$591.00
F.
Condominium
$4,184.00
G.
Certificate of Compliance (DRC Approval)
$2,397.00
H.
DRC applications that requires Planning Commission approval
$1,755.00
(this fee supplements the above established fees)
Miscellaneous Application Fees
A.
Time Extensions to Approved Application
50% of current fee
B.
Modification to Approved Application
75% of current fee
C.
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee Review
$1,134.00
D.
Push Cart Permit
$276.00
E.
Auto Dealer Events
1. Small promotional events
$52.00
2. Large promotional events
$260.00
Environmental Assessment Fees
A.
Categorical Exemption
No fee
B.
Initial Study
$3,000.00 deposit*
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C. Negative Declaration $1,565.00
D. Environmental Impact Report Consultants fee
E. Draft EIR Review Fee $8,662.00
Plus 10% of EIR cost
F. Impact Monitoring Program (AB3180) Actual cost
on an hourly basis plus cost of consultant (if necessary)
* The $3,000 fee is a deposit only. The specific cost of the Initial Study and any required special
studies shall be borne by the applicant. The deposit shall be increased before the Town will
authorize work exceeding the amount on deposit. Any fund balance will be refunded.
5. Other
A. Pre - application Conference Fee Actual cost
(Fee applied when staff time is expected to exceed '/z hour)
B. Fence Height Exceptions $156.00
C. Request for Service Not Covered by Any Other Fee Actual cost
D. Peer /Technical Review — (any remaining deposit will be Actual cost
refunded to the applicant and amounts exceeding the ($1,500.00 deposit
deposit amount will be paid by applicant) plus 10 % of actual cost
for administrative charge)
E. Fees For Additional Tech Review and/or DRC Review
DRC beyond three meetings, Planning Commission hearing
beyond two meetings, Town Council hearing beyond
one meeting Actual cost
F. Microfilming Files Actual cost
G. Building Permit Plan Check Fee 20 % of building fee
H. Surcharges
1. Permit tracking maintenance and
update surcharge 4% of Development Application fee
2. General Plan update surcharge .5% of building valuation
for new construction and additions or
10% of zone change and subdivision fee
3. Route 85 Study Plan surcharge 10% of application fee
for applications in Route 85 Study Plan Area***
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4. Advanced Planning projects 10% of application fee
5. North 40 Study Plan surcharge Actual cost on proportionate basis
* * * Not charged to the following applications: 1 H, 1 J, 1 K, 3C, 3D and 3E
I. Applications for Work Unlawfully Completed Double current application fee
J. Consultation
Actual cost on an hourly basis
K. Appeals
1. Fee to appeal Planning Commission decision
to- Town Council $272.00 per residential
$1,089.00 per commercial,
multi - family or tentative map
2. Fee to remand applications from Town Council to
Planning Commission where no error was made by
Planning Commission 50% of original application fee(s)
3. Fee to appeal Director of Community Development or
Development Review Committee decision to Planning
Commission $136.00 per residential
$545.00 per commercial
4. Tree appeals $55.00
5. Appeal transcription fee of Planning Commission Actual cost
minutes Minimum $500.00 deposit
(only applies to appeals from Planning Commission to Town Council)
L. Research Services Minimum Charge Actual Cost
Minimum $100.00 deposit
M. Zoning Research
1. Basic zoning letter $156.00
2. Legal non - conforming verification $364.00
3. Reconstruction of legal non - conforming structures
(Burndown Letter) $156.00
6. Payment of Application Fees
All application fees are to be paid at the time the applications are submitted to the
Community Development Department. If the applicant withdraws an application, which
requires a hearing by the Planning Commission, prior to processing the application for the
hearing, 40% of the paid application fee shall be refunded to the applicant at the discretion of
the Director of Community Development. All other fees are non - refundable.
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7. General Administration Fees
*All reports
and studies will be made available for the actual cost of duplicating
that report
or study.
A.
Development Review Committee Agendas
$37.00
B.
Planning Commission Agendas
$25.00
C.
Planning Commission Minutes
Actual cost
D.
Plan Copies
1. Microfiche or other reprints sent to an outside firm
$31.00 plus costs
2. Blueprint reproduction in house
$3.00 per page
E.
Compact disk of Planning Commission Meetings
$10.00 per CD
F.
Copy of Subdivision Ordinance
$26.00
G.
General Plan (including maps)
$26.00
H.
Hillside Specific Plan
$6.00
I.
Hillside Standards and Design Guidelines
$10.00
J.
Commercial Design Guidelines
Actual cost
K.
Subdivision Ordinance
$26.00
L.
General Plan/Zoning Maps (24" x 36 ")
1. Black & White
$9.00
2. Color
$42.00
M.
Blossom Hill .Open Space Study
$14.00
N.
Commercial Specific Plan Report
$12.00
O.
Residential Design Guidelines for Pre -1941 Structures
$4.50
P.
Housing Element Technical Appendix
Actual cost
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
A. LOS GATOS DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FEE SCHEDULE
Rental Rates
Rental fees may be paid at the time of the application or any time no less than two weeks before the
scheduled date.
a. If rental fees are not paid at least two weeks prior to the event, then the application may be
terminated.
b. If a reservation is cancelled at least two weeks before the scheduled event, 100 percent of the
security deposit and room rental fees which may have been paid to the Town will be
returned.
C. If notice is given to cancel an event less than two weeks before the scheduled event, half of
the room rental fees and none of the security deposit paid to the Town will be returned.
d. Any required security deposit must be paid at the time the reservation form is submitted to
secure the reservation.
Hall
Conference
Kitchen Lounge
Room
Category 1 : Government Agencies,
Community Service Organizations Serving
Los Gatos' Senior Citizens, and Neighborhood
Center Tenants No
Charge
Category II : Community Service Groups
1. Activities (non - profits)
There is a 2 hour minimum for all rental usage.
No No
Charge Charge
No
Charge
a. Resident
$30.00 /hr
No Charge
$15.00/hr
$10.0044
b.' Non- Resident
$100.00/hr
No Charge
$40.00/hr
$30.004r
c. Security Deposit
$300.00
No Charge
$100.00
$100.00
d. Security Deposit .
(Alcohol is served)
$500.00
No Charge
$500.00
$500.00
2. Fees Charged for Fundraising Activities
There is a 2 hour minimum for all
rental usage.
a. Resident
$100.00 /hr
No Charge
$40.00/hr
$30.OMY
b. Non - resident
$200.00/hr
No Charge
$80.00 /hr
$60.004T
c. Security Deposit
$300.00
No Charge
$100.00
$100.00
d. Security Deposit
(Alcohol is served)
$500.00
No Charge
$500.00
$500.00
Conference
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Hall Kitchen Lounge Room
Category Private Parties
There is a 2 hour minimum for all rental usage.
a. Resident (Including Town Employees) $100.00 /hr No Charge $40.00 /hr $30.004Y
b. Non - Resident $200.00/hr No Charge $80.00 /hr $60.004r
c. Security Deposit $300.00 No Charge $100.00 $100.00
d. Security Deposit
(Alcohol is served)
$500.00 No Charge $500.00 $500.00
Building Attendant
1. Zero to 8 hours $15.00/hr
2. Over 8 hours $22.50/hr
The cost for the Building Attendant's time is the prevailing wage set by the Town's Salary Schedule.
Attendants are employed by the Town on behalf of the applicant. Recreation costs are charged to the
applicant. A Building Attendant is required to be present at the facility under any of the following
circumstances:
• alcohol is served;
• more than 50 people are in attendance
Security Guard
Security Guards are hired directly by the applicant. Verification that services have been contracted
for must be submitted to the Neighborhood Center office at least two weeks prior to the scheduled
event. A Security Guard is required is required to be present at the facility under any of the
following circumstances:
• alcohol is served, and;
• more than 75 people are in attendance
Applicants
The Downtown Neighborhood Center may be scheduled by the categories of users listed below:
1. Category I : Government Agencies; Senior Organizations, and Neighborhood Center Tenants
'Groups qualifying as government agencies and senior organizations include the following:
• Federal, state, county and municipal agencies that provide a community
service for the citizens of Los Gatos.
• Organizations, including the Los Gatos - Saratoga Department of Community
Education and Recreation which provide activities specifically for Los Gatos'
senior citizens.
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Neighborhood Center Tenants which provide a community service that does
not involve fundraising.
Category 11: Community Service Groups
Groups qualifying as community service groups include the following:
• Nonprofit organizations which have obtained 501(c) 3 ruling from the State
(must be documented by ruling letter from State).
• Los Gatos Service and Community organizations - groups which provide
recreational, cultural, leisure or other community service activities to Los
Gatos residents, including the Los Gatos- Saratoga Department of Community
Education and Recreation.
Los Gatos Elementary School District and the Los Gatos Joint Union High
School District.
Category III: Private parties
• Resident
For private parties or wedding receptions to qualify for the resident fee,
($60/hr) the Neighborhood Center may be reserved either by a Los Gatos
resident or by a non - residents immediate family member who is a Los
Gatos resident. An immediate family member is defined as: mother,
father, sibling, and children of applicant, grandparents, stepchildren and
parents.
• Non - Resident
Applicants who do not meet a. above.
Priority:
Category I applicants have priority over Category II and III applicants for use of the Center.
General Regulations
1. Use is limited to ten hours.
2. If use exceeds hours on application form, then fee is charged at 1.5 times the rate.
3. All checks made payable to the Town of Los Gatos
4. Refundable deposits are returned within forty -five days by the Town of Los Gatos.
Definitions
Resident
a. To qualify as a "resident" group, at least 51 percent of the Board of Directors or
membership attending the function must be Los Gatos residents.
is
b. Documentation required for a. above: Drivers license or other personal picture
identification, including the applicant's address and telephone number.
2. Non - Resident
"Non- resident" groups are those that meet all of the criteria of a community service
group, but do not meet the definition of a "resident ".
Fundraising Activities
a. Community service groups applying for use of the facility to hold a fundraising
activity or activity for which admission or a fee is charged must meet all of the
criteria under a. above. Resident or non - resident rates are charged depending on
the residence of members or activity attendees.
b. Tenants of the Town of Los Gatos applying for use of the facility to hold a
fundraising activity will be required to pay the necessary fees under Category Il.
B. Program Space for Non- Profit Agencies $1.75 /sq. ft. /month
Neighborhood Center tenants may schedule rooms in the facility for business purposes. Fees
are not collected unless the value of the space scheduled exceeds $50 x sq. ft. leased on
annual cumulative basis
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LIBRARY
Fees
Inter - Library Loan (non Silicon Valley Library System)
Overdue Fines
Adult materials
Children's /Teen materials
Periodicals - Adult /Children's
$1.00
$.25 /day $10.00 max /per item
$.25 /day $5.00 max /per item
standard fine to cost of item
Lost or Damaged Items
Replacement of Adult book/AV item
Replacement of Teen/Children's book/AV item
Replacement of Adult paperback
Replacement of magazine
Patron procures replacement copy
Replacement of single cassette from audio book
Cost of item plus $10.00 processing fee
Cost of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Cost of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Cost of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Half of normal processing fee for item type
Internet printing, initial ten free, thereafter each page
$7.00
$0.10
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PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
The following Fee Schedule for the Parks and Public Works Department will be adjusted annually
either by the December Consumer Price Index (Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of
Labor for the San Francisco /Oakland /San Jose Metropolitan Statistical Area) or by the percentage
increase in actual operating costs for the current year - whichever is higher.
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
A. Photo Copying Charge — plus actual mailing'costs, as applicable
8'/2" x 11" $0.10 per page
11" x 17" $0.35 per page
Maps, plans, etc. (larger than 11" x 17 ") Actual Cost- sent to San Jose Blueprint
B. Printing Charge — plus actual mailing costs, as applicable
8 'Y? x I V $0.25 per page
11" x 17" $0.50 per page
Maps, plans, etc. (larger than 11 x 17 ") $5.00 per page
C. Data Duplication Services and Fees
For partial or full copies of each digital standard
Town data file on one -time request basis:
8 "xI 1" copy, standard printer $25.00 per digital file
larger format, using plotter $75.00 per digital file
electronic copy on CD $100.00 per digital file
D. Permit Tracking Maintenance and
Update Surcharge (Computer Service Fee) 4% of permit fee, except Parks Use Permit fee
E. Microfilming Fee
PARKS PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Resident
Park Use Permit
Park uses not covered $60.00
By picnic use fees and $100.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
Actual Cost
Non - Resident
$ 80.00
and $100.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
Specific Park Use Fee
Group B.B.Q. Area Fee
$75.00 per site
and $100.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
$100.00 per site
and $100.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
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Non -Profit
Organized Recreational Activity
Use:
Multiple date use for ongoing $60.00 plus $15.00
recreational /educational purposes each additional date
Resident
Use of Bandstand (Oak Meadow)
Non - Profit:
$55.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
Private Parties:
Pageant Grounds:
Vehicle Escort Fee
Parking Fee
Development Related Fees
$80.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
$203.00 per event
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
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No charge
For Profit /Private Parties
$80.00 plus $30.00
each additional date
Non - Resident
$110.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
$160.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean -up deposit
$304.00 per event
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$ 80.00
$5.00 per vehicle
year -round
A. Final Occupancy Clearance (New Construction or Remodel)
1. Landscape inspection requests $101.00 per inspection
B. Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review
$479.00
C: Staff Time Spent for Major Development Applications $517.00*
Basis: Development Review Committee Meetings 1.5 hrs. (estimate)
Site Visits 4 hrs. (estimate)
Review Plans 4 hrs. (estimate)
*Note: Time spent over and above the initial application fee will billed at the employee and
equipment hourly charge -out rate
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Tree Related Fees
A. Tree Removal Permit Application to remove one tree
Additional tree removal fee
If application is denied'
B. Illegal Tree Removal Administrative Fee
C. Replacement Trees - Town Forestry Fund
Per Tree Ordinance section 29.10.0985
Equipment Hourly Charge -Out Rate as Follows:
Description
Pick -up Truck
1 ton Flatbed Truck
Utility Truck
Dump Truck (10 Wheel)
Dump Truck (Bobtail)
Paint Truck
Line Remover
Large Mower
Skidster Loader
Tractor- loader
Backhoe
Rubber - tired Loader
Roller
Van
Paving Box
Rodder
High Pressure Sewer Cleaner
Brush Chipper
Chipper Truck
Aerial Unit
Street Sweeper
Forklift
Trailer
$ 110.00
$ 55.00 /each
additional tree
50% refund
$220.00
Tree cost for each 24 ",36 ", and /or 45" box
size will be the Market Price plus the
Installation Cost, determined by the Director
Cost /hour
25.00
35.00
45.00
70.00
50.00
70.00
20.00
50.00
50.00
50.00
70.00
70.00
50.00
30.00
50.00
50.00
95.00
35:00
50.00
75.00
75.00
35.00
35.00
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Description
Cost/hour
Concrete Saw
25.00
Air Compressor
25.00
Arrowboard
25.00
Generator
20.00
Chainsaw
15.00
Blower
10.00
ENGINEERING PROGRAM
The following fees constitute a comprehensive listing of the various fees charged by the Engineering
Program. Certain types of application/permits must be reviewed and /or processed by other Town
departments or public agencies, which may charge separate fees. Applicants are advised that the fees
for those services are not included in the Engineering Program's fees. Where the term "actual
cost(s)" is used here it shall mean: materials, supplies (including any costs of noticing or
publication), outside consultants and employee cost, (including salary, benefits and overhead).
1. Engineering __Fees
A. Annexation Fees
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C.
1. 1 lot
$2,400.00
2.2 lots
$1,200.00
3.3lots
$ 800.00
4.4lots
$ 600.00
5. 5 lots or more
$ 400.00
Engineering Plan Check Fees (Public Improvements & Grading Permits)
1. Application fee
2. First $50,000.00 of value
3. Next $50,000.00 of value
Additional Engineering Plan Check Fees
1. Each additional plan check beyond three reviews
2. Pre - application Conference Fee
$ 235.00
6% of estimated cost
of improvements
4% of estimated cost
of improvements
Actual cost
Actual cost
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D. Inspection Fee (Public Improvements & Grading Permits)
1. First $50,000.00 of value .
2. Next $50,000.00 of value
3. Outside Inspector
E. Work In or Use of Public Right -of -Way
1. Construction Encroachment Permit Fee
a. Work over $4,000.00
b. Work done at night or week -ends
C. Underground utility locating surcharge
2. Dumpster Permit
3. Storage Permit
9% of estimated cost
of improvements
5 % of estimated cost
of improvements
Actual cost plus 17%
$200.00
$200.00 plus 5% of estimated
cost of improvements
$200.00 plus actual cost of
staff time
$200.00 plus $30.00
$100.00
$100.00 +$500.00 refundable
Storage Unit Removal
Deposit, to cover cost of
removal if abandoned.
4. NPDES Permit: See Sections R ( NPDES) & S (Storm Drainage Fees)
F. Engineering Subdivision May Checking
1. 1 - 4 lots
2. 5 or more lots
3. Map. Check done by Town's Consultant
G. Engineering _ Reversion to Acreage
1. Map Check
2. Map Check done by Town's Consultant
$2,600.00
$4,750.00 + 500.00 lot over 4
Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
$ 935.00
Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
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H. Engineering Lot Merger
1. Certificate $ 700.00
2. Map checking $1,200.00
3. Review done by Town's Consultant Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
I. Engineering Lot Line Adj ustments
1. Certificate $ 700.00
2. Map checking $1,200.00
3. Review done by Town's Consultant Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
J. Certificate of Compliance
1. Certificate review and preparation $ 750.00
2. Review done by Town's Consultant Consultant Cost plus
25 %surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes
Abandon Excess Public Right- of -Way
1. Application fee $ 750.00
2. Processing fee $ 2,500.00
K. Abandon Excess Public Easement
1. Application fee $ 400.00
2. Processing fee $ 1,600.00
L. Assessment District Re- Spread Consultant Cost plus 25 %osurcharge
for reports, reviews, and processes.
M. Assessment District Formation Consultant Cost plus 25% surcharge
for reports, reviews, and processes.
N. Tree /Landscaping Maintenance Agreement
1. Single family or two family $ 264.00
2. Multi- family or commercial $ 395.00
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Traffic Related Fees
1. Pre - development review
(Staff traffic impact analysis)
2. Traffic Impact Analysis
a. Consultant Report fee
b. Staff Review fee
Actual cost, $100.00
deposit required
Consultant fee
$450.00 +10% of the
traffic consultant
report cost
3. Staff Review of Report Done by
Developer's Consultant
Actual cost,$1,000.00
deposit required
4. Site Distance Analysis $150.00 per review, not to exceed two (2)
hours. Actual cost for staff time when
analysis exceeds two hours.
Geotechnical Peer Review Fees
1. Town Geotechnical Consultant Peer Review fee Consultant Cost + 10%
NPDES
1. New regulations application and processing fee $ 50.00
(Charged on all Building, Encroachment, & Grading
Permits, and some Storage Permits.)
a. No change in impervious area $ 50.00
b. Change in grading or impervious area $ 0.10 sq ft with a
$50.00 minimum
Storm Drainage Fees
1. Development Projects
a. Single family lots - hillside area
$3,000.00 /ac.
Section 24.60.035(b) (3): For subdivision whose
lots exceed one acre, the fee shall not exceed that of
one acre per lot
b. Single family lots - not hillside area
$3,600.00 /ac.
C. Multiple family dwelling units
$3,600.00 /ac. plus
$135.00 each unit in
excess of
two, not to exceed
$4,500.00 /ac.
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d. Commercial, industrial, hospitals, churches,
schools, and others $4,500.00 /ac.
2. Building/Grading Permits (Building, Structures & impervious areas)
a. New Impervious area, per sq. ft. $.75 /sq. ft.
b. Engineering Inspection Requires $1,500.00
(Improvement Construction) initial deposit; fee is
$100.00/hr, deducted
from initial deposit.
3. Building /Grading Permits (Building, Structures & impervious areas)
b. Engineering Inspection Remaining balance
billed to applicant or
reimbursed, as
appropriate.
C. Construction Encroachment Fee $100.00/hour
S. Street Improvement In -Lieu Fee
1. Sidewalks $10.00 per linear foot
2. Curb and Gutter $50.00 per linear foot
T. Trail improvements in -lieu fee $15.00 /per sq ft. or
determined by
Director
U. Fees for work done without Required Permit
Includes Encroachment & Grading permits Double All Fees
V. Hauling ests
1. House Moving Fee
a. Per House, plus $ 507.00
b. Deposit for Facilities Damage $2,028.00
2. Hauling (Overweight Vehicle) Permit State Mandated Fee*
(Currently $18.00)
*The current State mandated fee is $18.00. It was changed to allow the Town to collect the
current fee, if it increases in the future.
W. Request for Service Not Covered by Any Other Fee
Actual cost
X. Road Impact Fee (Ordinance 1984)
1. New Buildings, Additions & Demolitions:
a. Commercial $0.20 /sq. ft
b. Residential
$0.15 /sq. ft
C. Pools /spas /water features
$0.25 /sq. ft
2. Alterations /Remodels /Re- roof /Repairs/Decks, etc. $0.10 /sq. ft
3. Landscape /Grading Permits, Encroachment Permits,
Parking Lot Paving, Retaining Walls, Public
Improvements $1.40 per cubic yard
in excess of 15 cubic yards
STREETS PROGRAM
A. Hazard and /or Debris Removal
1. Staff time spent to conduct hazard and or debris
removal caused by citizen negligence.
B. Special Event Fees
I . Staff and equipment for special event requests
Hourly rate of
employee and
equipment
Actual cost of
employee and
equipment
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POLICE DEPARTMENT
Fingerprinting
Report Copies
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Photographs
Bingo Permits
Concealed Weapons Initial Permit
Concealed Weapons Renewal Permit
Solicitor/Peddler's Permit
Bicycle Licenses
Tow Truck Driver's Permit (initial)
Tow Truck Driver's Permit (renewal)
Tow Truck Service Permit (initial)
Tow Truck Service Permit (renewal)
Clearance Letters
Fortune - Telling Registration
Administrative Fee for
Special Events
1) For - Profit Groups
2) Not - For - Profit Groups
$25.00 per each Livescan
application
$20.00 up to 20 pages
($0.50 ea. page over 20)
Per California Evidence
Code Section 1563
$46.00 for first 3
$5.00 for each thereafter
$143.00 each
$136.00 (plus DOJ
fingerprinting fee)
$59.00
California Penal Code
Section 12050,2
$35.00
$3.00 each
$126.00 (includes DOJ
fingerprinting fee)
$126.00
$429.00
$429.00
$46.00 each,
if not notarized,
additional $10.00
$309.00 each
$500.00 each
$125,00 each
IN
Administrative Fee for
Special Events
3) All Other Costs
Other Special Police Services
Administrative Fee for:
Motion Picture /Television/
Commercial Still Photo
1) For - Profit Groups
2) Not - For -Profit Groups
Local Booking Fees and
Emergency Response Caused by
1. Drinking Drivers
2. Second Response due to Disturbances
Lab Tech Fee (for chemical tests related to drinking drivers)
Horse Drawn Vehicle
As specified in Special Events
Ordinance, §14.100.045
Pursuant to Agreement
between Police Chief
and Requestor
$443.00 each
$111.00 each
Officer(s) compensation
per minute (Step 5) times
overhead. Overhead is
the total Police budget
minus the total officer's
salaries, benefits and
the parking program
divided by the total
Police Budget.
$38.50 with possible
annual increase as
specified by new
vendor rate
$98.00
Application Fee
$50.00
Driver's Permit
(Annual)
$50.00
Vehicle Permit &
Inspection Fee
$50.00
Annual Renewal and
Inspection Fee
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Firearms Dealers Permit $576.00
Vehicle Release $150.00
False Alarm $100.00(3rd false alarm)
$200.00 (4th false alarm)
$300.00 (5th false alarm)
Sixth and subsequent
alarms service charge
shall be increased by
$300.00 per activation
Vehicle Repossession Release Fee $15.00 (Government
Code Section 41612)
In -House Booking Fee Not to exceed $70.00
Non -LG Cite Sign Off $15
Citation issued for failure to display appropriate
Permit or placard. Dismissal fee in lieu of full
Bail amount:
Handicap CVC22507.8/22500(1) $30.00
Parking permits $10.00
Photographs on CD $46.00
Copy of Video Tape $46.00
Copy of Audio Tape $46.00
Town Code Parking Violation Fees
15.40.015 (Overtime'Parking)
$35.00
15.40.065 (Vehicle Storage on Street)
$60.00
15.40.070 (Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones)
$60.00
15.40.075 (For Sale/Non Emergency Repair)
$35.00
15.40.080 (Preferential Parking)
$45.00
15.40.080(b) (Permit Required Area)
$45.00
15.40.080(c) (Fraudulent use of permit)
$100.00
15.40.085 (Posted No Parking Special Events)
$35.00
15.40.090 (Parking on Parkway)
$35.00
15.40.095 (Marked Parking Space)
$35.00
15.40. 100 (Parking on Grade)
$30.00
15.40.105 (Designated parking VC22507.8)
$280.00
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Town Code Parking Violation Fees
15.40.110 (Marked Curb)
California Vehicle Code Parking Violation Fees
21113(a) VC (Public Lot Parking in Permit Area)
22500(b) VC (On Crosswalk)
22500(e) VC (Blocking Driveway)
22500(f) VC (On Sidewalk)
22500(h) VC (Double Parking)
22500(1) VC (In Bus Zone)
22500(1) VC (Blocking Curb Access Ramp)
22500.1 VC (Blocking Fire Lane)
22502(a) VC (Parallel 18in. Right Curb)
22502(e) VC (One way within 18in. Left Curb)
22507.8(a) VC (designated disabled parking)
22507.8(b) VC(disabled space inaccessible)
22507.8(c)(1 -2) VC (on stall or cross hatch lines
22514 VC (within 15ft of fire hydrant)
22521 VC (within 7ft of railroad track)
22522 VC (within 3ft sidewalk access ramp)
23333 VC (vehicular crossing)
4000(a) VC (Expired Registration)
5204(a) VC (No Registration Tabs)
5200 VC (Missing License Plate)
$35.00
$15.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$255.00
$255.00
$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
$280.00
$280.00
$280.00
$35.00
$35.00
$280.00
$72.00
$135.00
$10.00 if corrected
w /in 21 days of issue
date
$76.00
$10.00 if corrected
w /in 21 days of issue
date
$76.00
$10.00 if corrected
w /in 21 days of issue
date
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Parking Permit Fees
Residential
Annual residential parking permit/per vehicle $35.00
(Limit - 4 per residence)
Visitor guest passes: Two (2) complimentary
with the purchase of the primary permit
Special Event permit (one day) -First permit $1
Each,additional (one day) $2.00
Replacement permit for vehicle change $10.00
(within calendar year)
Lost permit replacement $25.00
Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit) $10.00
Employee
Standard Employee monthly $25.00
Standard Employee annual $200.00
Premium Employee monthly $35.00
Premium Employee annual $300.00
Lost permit replacement $30.00.
Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit) $15.00
Construction Parking Permit
One day parking permit per construction vehicle $25.00
Each additional day per vehicle $5.00
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