2004-057- Adopting Continuing Department Fees Rates And Charges And Amending Certain Fees, Rates And ChargesRESOLUTION 2004 - 57
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, andthe last review was on Apri121,
2003,
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 2003-59 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charges is hereby rescinded,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, 2004
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on
19`" day of April, 2003 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Sandy Decker, Diane McNutt, Joe Pirzynski, Mike Wasserman,
Mayor Steve Glickman.
NAYS : None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None ..
SIGNED:
MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA
ATTEST:
CLERK OF'T1~E TOWN OF L GATOS
LOS GA'rOS, CALIFORNIA
Town of Los Gatos
FY 2004/05
Comprehensive Fee Schedule
Incorporating Recommended
Fee Changes
Exhibit A
TOWN OF LOS GATOS FEE SCHEDULE
The following Fee Schedule is effective April 19, 2004 through June 30, 2005, unless updated by
Town Council through the public hearing process. This fee schedule provides for a minimum annual
adjustment forthose fees that are directlyrelated topersonnel costs, This adjustment is based on the
annually adjusted Consumer Price Index reported in February of each year by the Bureau of Labor
Statistics, U.S. Department ofLabor forthe San Francisco/Oal~land/San Jose Metropolitan Statistical
Area (MSA). Other adjustments may be made to maintain consistency with the surrounding
municipalities within the Town of Los Gatos region. Adjustments to t11e fee schedule greater than
the CPI, require approval of the Town Council.
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
Passport Fee
Town $4
U.S. Department of State Passport Fees*
(fees subject to change at any time bylaw)
$30 (execution)
$40 (Age 15 and Under)
$55 {Age 16 and Over)
$55 (Adult Renewal)
$60 (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
$ %a" 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
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 bylaw.
$ 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
BUILDING DIVISION
L 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 $26,00
D. Duplicate Plans'Set $98.OOIhr
{'/2 hr min)
2. Building Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing a Building Permit $31.00
Additional Building Permit fee $10.00
B. Demolition Permit $ i 77:00
C. Building 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
Tot~til Valuation Fee
$1 to $500 $23.50
$501 to $2,000 $23.50 :for the first $S00 plus $3.05 for each
additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000
$2,001 to $25.,000 :$69.25 for the first $2;000 plus $14.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,. to and including
$25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $391.25 for the first $25,000 plus $10.10 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including
$.50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $643.75 for the first $50,000 plus $7.00 for each
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additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including
$1D0,000
$100;001 to $500,000 $.993..75 for the first $100,000 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including.
$500,000
$500,001 to .$1,000,000 $3.,233.75 for the first $500,000 plus $4..75 for each
additional $1,000 or fractionthereof, to and including
$1,000,000
$1,000;001 and over $5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.15 for each
additional $1;000 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, Buildi~zg St~nd~zrds, published by the
Inten~ational Conference of Building Officials.
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.C .above.
F. Special Services & Inspections Fee.Schedule
Inspection outside normal business hours (41~r 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 (1/z hr min)
Permit/Plan check time extension (per permit)
(applies to permits that have not expired)
Express plan review or initial review (1 hr. minirnurn)
$ 84.00/hr
$84.00/hr
$84.00/hr
(2/hr min)
$110..00/hr
Actual costs
$94.00/hr
$53:00
$110.00/hr
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.C above..
H. Other'Miscellaneous Factors to Determine Construction Valuation
Convert garage to habitable space $83:007sq.ft.
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Convert unfinished basement or attic to habitable $90.00/sq.ft.
Pools/Spas (gunite) $53.00/sq:ft.
Pools/Spas .(vinyl/fiberglass) $26.OOfsq.ft.
Siding - aluminum/vnyl/wood $ 7..00/sq.ft.
Antennas & Towers Const. Value As Applied
Under 2:C 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 $31.00
Additional Electrical Permit fee $10.00
B. Plan Review & Inspection Fees
Plan review fee 25% OF Electrical Permit Fee
Additional plan review $110.00/hr
Re-inspection fee $84:00/hr
C. New Residential Construction $,10 sq. ft.
New buildings only, including garages
D. System Fee'Schedule
Private swimming pools $42.00
Public swimming pools $78.00
For alterations to existing pool, use Unit Fee Schedule E. below
Temporary Power Poles $53.00
Temporary distribution system & temporary lighting $26.00
Installation of illuminated signs (each) $42.00
E. Unit Fee .Schedule
1. Receptacle, switch and lights $2:00
2. Residential appliances: $6.:00
(cook top, oven, range, disposals, clothes dryers,
or other motor operated .appliances not exceeding
5
(~ ~
one horsepower)
3. Nonresidential appliances: $7.00
(medical & dental .devices, food,. beverage,
drinl~ing 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) $50.00
5. Solar systems (including controls) $50:00
6. Power apparatus .(generators, transformers, A/C, heat pumps, baking equipment):
Up to 10 KV, each $13.00
Over 10 ITV not over 50 KV, each $21.00
Over 50 KV and not .over 100 KV, each $42.:00
Over 100 KV, each $58.:00
7. Motors:
Up to 10 hp $13..00
Up to 25 hp $21.00
Up to 55 hp $42.00
Over 55 ph $63.00
8. Transformers:
Up to 5 KVA .$13..00
Up to 10 I~VA $21..00
Up to 50 KVA $37:00
Over 50 KVA .$53..00
9. Busways (per 100 ft) $7.00
10. Service equipment:
200.amps or less $53.00
201 to 999 amps $73.00
Sub-panels $26.00
11. Installation of spas or saunas $26.00
F. Other Electrical Fees
Duplicate job card $26.00
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $53.00
4. Mechanical .Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing a Mechanical Permit $31.00
Additional Mechanical Permit fee $10:00
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B. .Plan Review & Re-.inspection Fee Schedule
Plan review fee
Additional plan review
Re-inspection fee
C. New Buildings only, including Garages
25% of Mechanical Pel~nit Fee
$83.00/hr
$108.00/hr
$ ,10/sq.ft.
D. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Installation, of each heating system, A/C,
boiler, compressor or air handler $26.00
2. Each duct repair or alteration $10.00
3. Each f replace appliance $21.00
4. Each ventilating fan $10.00
5. Installation of separate flue or vents not
included with the installation of an appliance $10..00
6. Installation of each hood with mechanical exhaust:
Residential $21.00
Commercial $7.8.00
7. Each new or repair of gas piping system $47.00
8. Each additional gas .outlet $15..00
9. Installation of evaporative cooler $21.00
E. Other Mechanical Fees
.Duplicate job .card $26.00
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $53.00
5. Plumbing Permit Fees
A. Permit. Issuance
Fee for issuing a Plumbing Permit $31.00
Additional Plumbing Permit fee $10,00
B. .Plan Review & Re-inspection Fee Schedule
Plan review fee
Additional plan review
Re-inspection fee
C. New Residential Construction
New buildings only, including garages
D. System Fee Schedule
Private swimming pools
(including heater, water piping, gas piping)
Public swimming pools
25'% of Plumbing Permit Fee
$110.00/hr
$84.00/hr
$.10 sq. ft.
$63.00
$94.00
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(including heater, water piping, :gas piping)
Lawn sprinkler system on one meter
Each new or repair of gas piping system
Each drainage, sewer system
Radiant floor heating system
E. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of
fixtures on one trap
2, Each sewer cleanout, baclcflow device
3. Each septic system .abatement
4. Rainwater systems -per drain (inside building)
5. Each water heater, water softener
6. Each grease interceptor (750 gallon capacity)
7. Each grease trap (1-4 fixtures)
8. Residential water re-piping
9. Each ejector/sump pump
10. Each vacuum breaker/hose bib
11. Each water piping system repair or replacement
12. Each additional gas outlet
F. Other Plumbing Fees
Duplicate job card
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired)
$26.00
$47.00
$26.00
$78:00
$10:00
$10.00
$78.00
$10:00
$21.00
$53:00
$31:00
$78.00
$26.00
$10.:00
$15..00
$15.00
$26.00
$53.:00
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
fee is .assessed.
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 Corninunty 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,
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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 CommunityDevelopment to cover the actual cost.
Fees for Lack of Progress
If additional information is required by the Town for an application and t11e 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 Manor Proiects
If it is .anticipated that the application processing costs of selected maj or proj ects 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.
1. Zoning Approvals
A. Architecture and Site .Applications
(1) Development Review Committee (DRC. Approval
a. New single family detached (HR & RC zone) $4,492.00
b. New single family detached (HR & RC zones) per unit,
as part of a Planned Development $3.,370.00
c. New single family or two family units $3,185..00
d. New single family or two family (any other zone) per unit,
as part of a Planned Development $2,388...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) '$1,212.00
(2) .Planning Commission Approval
a. DRC applications as determined in Section l.A.(1)
or minor residential development applications that
require Planning Commission approval
(this fee supplements the fee established in Section 1.A.(1)
and Section 1.F) $1,755.00
b. New two family unit $3,155.00
c. New nonresidential $4,952.00
d. New multiple family $4,SD4:00
e. Demolition request with a Planned Development $1,212.00
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f. All other{i.e.: exceed FAR, major grading, etc.)
$2,967,00
* 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 $3,433:00
2. Conditional Use Permit (when consolidated
with .another .application for new development) $5.69:00
3. Conditional Use Permit for restaurant **
Tier one $2,090:00
Tier two $3;433..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
$2,524..00
D. Rezoning (other than Planned Development)
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment. $3,684.00
2. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment $5,642.00
E, Planned Development
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment $1.5,551.00
2. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone) $20,469.00
3. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment $18,396.00
4. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone) $23,311.00
5. Town Council Modification to a Planned Development 75% of current fee
6. DRC Modification to aPlanned Development $6,161.00
7. Publication costs for the planned development ordinance shall be paidby the
applicant.
F. Minor Residential Development $1,212.00
G. Agri cultural Preserve Withdrawal $2,289.00
H. Planning~Division Certificates of Use and Occupancy
1. Change of use $186.00
2. Change of occupancy (excluding change of proprietor
of a continuing business enterprise) $91:00
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3. Use/occupancy clearance if Conditional Use Permit is required
or occupancy of a new secondary dwelling unit No fee
Hazardous Materials Storage Facility Application $1.,009.00
Home Occupation Permit .$115.00
Sign Application
1. New permanent sign
2. Temporary nonresidential sign
3. Change of face only
4. Sign program
Secondary Dwelling Units
1. New or existing unit
2. Two existing units
Mobile home Park Conversion Permit
N. Town Code Amendments
O. Administrative Land Use Permit
1. Minor telecommunications facility
(i.e. microcell, 8021 lb or equivalent)
2. Major telecommunications facility
which do not require a Conditional Use Permit
2. Subdivisions
$252:00
$53:00
$104.00
$'1,195.00
$769.00
$1,067:00
Actual cost
($.5,000.00 deposit)
Actual cost
{$2,000..00 deposit)
.$101.00
$1,2:17.00
A. Lot Line Adjustment (DRC Approval) $1,150.00
B. 4 Lots or Less $4,804.00
C. 5 Lots or More $7,618..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) $568.00
F. Condominium $4,023.00
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G. Certificate of Compliance (DRC Approval) .$2,305::00
3. 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 $1,090.00
D. Push Cart Permit $26.5..00
E. Auto Dealer Events
1. Small promotional events $50.00
2. Large promotional events $250.:00
4. Environmental Assessment .Fees
A. Categorical Exemption No fee
B. Initial Study $3,000.00 deposit*
C. Negative Declaration $1,505.00
D. Environmental Impact Report Consultants fee
E. Draft EIR Review Fee $8,329.00
Plus 10% of EIIZ cost
F. Impact Monitoring Program (AB3180) Actual cost
on an hourlybasis 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 $101.00
B, Fence Height Exceptions $150.00
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
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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% ofDevelopment 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**'*
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:. 1H, 1J, lI~, 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 $262,00 per residential
.$1,047.00 per commercial,
multi-family or tentative map
2. Fee to :appeal Director of Community Development or
Development Review Committee decision to Planning
Commission $131.00 per residential
$524.00 per commercial
3. Tree appeals. $53.00
4. Appeal transcription fee of Planning Commission Actual cost
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.minutes Minimum $500:00 deposit
(only applies to appeals from Planning Commission to Town Council)
L. Research Services Minimum Charge Actual Cost
Minimltm $100.00 Deposit
1VI. .Zoning Research
L Basic zoning letter .$150.00
2. Legal non-conforming verification $350.00
3. Reconstruction of legal non-conforming structures
(Burndown Letter) $1.50.00
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.
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
B. Planning Commission Agendas
C. Planning Commission Minutes
D. Plan Copies
1. Microfiche or other reprints sent to an outside firm
2. Blueprint reproduction in house
E. Compact dislc of Planning Commission Meetings
F. Copy of .Subdivision Ordinance
G. General Plan (including maps)
H. Hillside Specific Plan
I. Hillside Standards and Design Guidelines
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$36.00
$24.00
Actual cost
$30:00 plus costs
$3.00 per page
$10.00 per CD
'$25:00
$25.:00
$5.75
$10.00
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Commercial Design Guidelines
Subdivision Ordinance
General Plan/Zonng Maps (24" x 36")
1. Black & White
2. Color
Blossom Hill Open Space Study
Commercial Specific Plan Report
Residential Design Guidelines .for Pre-1941 Structures
Housing Element Technical Appendix
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Actual cost
$25.00
$9.00
.$40,00
..$13.50
$11.50
$4.50
Actual cost
COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
A. .LOS GATOS DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER FEE SCHEDULE
Rental Rates:
:Rental fees maybe paid at the time of the application or any time no less than two weeps before the
scheduled date.
a. If rental fees are not paid at least two weeles prior to the event, t11en the application maybe
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 retui-~led.
d. Any required security deposit must be paid at the time the reservation form is .submitted to
secure the reservation.
Conference
Hall Kitchen Lounge Room
Category I: Government Agencies,
Community Service Organizations Serving
Los Gatos' Senior Citizens, and Neighborhood
Center Tenants No No No No
Char re Char re Char >e Char Te
Categor~II: Community Service Groups
1. Activities {non-profits)
There is a 2 hour Innirnum for all rental usa c.
a. Resident $30/hr Na Charge $15/hr $10/hr
b. Non-Resident $1 ~0/hr Na ~~har re_. $40/hr $30/hr
c. Securt De osit 300 No Char c 100 $100
d. Security Deposit
alcohol is served) $500 No Charge $.500 500
2. Fees Charged for Fundraising_Activities
rI'here is a 2 hour minimum for all rental. usa re.
a. Resident $100/hr No G'har~;e_, $40/hr $30/hr
b. Non-resident $200/hr No Charge $80/hr $60/hr
c. Securit De ost $300 No Char.7e $100 $I00
d.:5ectuity Deposit
t~lGOhal is served .500 Na rhar 7e . 50() .500
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.Hall
Category III: Private Parties
There is a 2 hour minimum for all rental usage.
a. Resident (Including Town Employees) $100/hr
b, Non-Resident $200/hr
c. Security Deposit $300
d. Security Deposit
(Alcohol is served) $5:00
Building Attendant:
1.7ero to 8.hours $15.00
2. Over S l~.ours 22.50
Conference
Kitchen Loun e Room
No Charge $40/hr $30/hr
No Charge $80/hr $60/hr
No Charge $100 $100
No Charge $500 $SOQ
The cost for the Buildin r Attendant's time is the prevailing wage set bythe Town's Salary Schedule.
Attendants are employed by the Town on behalf of the applicant. Recreation. costs are charged to the
applicant. A I3uldin > Attendant is required under .any of the following .circumstances:
alcohol is servedx
• 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 under any of the following circumstances:
• alcohol is served, ..and.;
more than 75 people are in attendance
Applicants
The Downtown Neighborhood Center maybe 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.
• Neighborhood Center Tenants which provide a community service that does
not involve fundraising.
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Category II: Community Service Groups
Groups qualifying as community service groups include the .following:
• Nonprofit organizations which have obtained 501(c) 3 ntling 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 theLosGatos-:Saratoga Department of Community
Education and Recreation.
• Los Gatos Elementary School District and the Los Gatos Joint Union Higl1
School District.
Category III: Private parties
a. 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-resident's 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.
b. Non-Resident
Applicants who do not meet a. above.
Priority:
Category I applicants have priority over Category II and IlI 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 checl~s 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.
b. Documentation required for a. above: Drivers license or other personal picture
identification, including the applicant's address and telephone number.
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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".
3. 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 ornon-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 II.
B. Program Space for Non-.Profit Agencies $1.75/sq. ft./month
Neighborhood Center tenants may schedule morns 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
ILL (non SVLS)
Overdue Fines
Adult materials
Children's/Teen materials
Periodicals - .Adult/Children's
.Lost or Dammed Items
$1.00
$.25/day:$10.00 max/per item
$.25/day $5.00 max/per item
standard fine to cost of item
.Replacement of Adult bool~/AV item Cost of item plus $10.00 processing fee
Replacement of Teen/Children's bool~/AV item Cost of item plus $5.00 processing .fee
Replacement of Adult paperback Cost of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Replacement of magazine Cost. of item plus $5.00 processing fee
Patron procures replacement copy Half of normal processing fee for item type
Replacement of single cassette from audio book $7:00
Internet printing, initial ten free, thereafter each page
$0.10
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PARKS & PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
GENERAL AND .ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
A. Photo Co~ying_Charge=plus actual maihn~ costs, as applicable
8 1/2" x 11" $0.10 per page
11" x 17" $0..35 per page
Maps, plans, eto, (larger than 11" x 17") Actual Cost-sent to San Jose Blueprint
B. Printing Charge -plus actual mailing costs, as .applicable
8 '/2" x 11" $0.25 per page
11" x 1'7" $0..50 per page
Maps, plans, etc. (larger than 11" x 17") $5.00 per page
C. Digital Topography and Photography $1500;00 per acre to property's owner
Aerial photographs and topography of property $3,000.00 per acre-not property's. owner
on to a CD. Note: These items are not field
survey documents
D. Permit Tracking Maintenance .and
Update Surcharge (Computer Service Fee) 4% of permit fee, except Parlcs Use Permit fee
E. .Microfilming Fee
PARKS PROGRAM PERMIT FEES
Resident
Park Use Permit
Park uses not covered
By picnic use fees
$46.00
and $1D0 refundable
clean-up deposit
Actual Cost
Non-Resident
$ 61:00
and $100 refundable
clean-up deposit
Specific Park Use .Fee
Group B.B.Q. Area Fee
$41.00 (1 group site)
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$ 76.00 (1 group site)
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up .deposit
$7b.00 (2 group sites)
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$127:00 {2 group sites)
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
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Non-Profit
Organized Recreational Activity
Use:
Multiple date use for ongoing $46.:00 plus $15.00
recreationaUeducational purposes each additional date
Resident
Use of Gazebo (Oalc Meadow)
Non-Profit:
$41.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
Private Parties:
Pageant Grounds:
Vehicle Escort Fee
Parking Fee
Development Related Fees
$.61..00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$203.00 per event
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$46.00
No charge
For Profit/Private Parties
$61.00 plus $30.00
each .additional date
Non-Resident
$81.00 per hour
and $500.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$122.00 per hour
and $500,00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$304.00 per event
and $100.00 refundable
clean-up deposit
$ 61.00
$4...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 Cormnittee Meetings 1.5 lirs. (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
Describtion
Pick-up Truck
1 ton Flatbed Trucl~
7tility Truck
Dump Truck (10 Wheel)
Dump Truck (Bobtail)
Paint Truclc
Line Remover
Large Mower
Skidster Loader
Tractor-loader
Backhoe
Rubber-tired Loader
.Roller
Van
.Paving Box
Rodder
High Pressure .Sewer Cleaner
Brush Chipper
Chipper Truclc
Aerial Unit
Street Sweeper
Forklift
Trailer
$ 101..00
$ 50.50/each
additional tree
50% refund
$203.00
Tree cost for each 24",36", and/or 45" box
size will be the Marl~et Price plus the
Installation Cost, determined by the Director
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('net/hnnr
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
5:0.00
75.00
75.00
35.00
35.00
: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. Engineerng_Fees
A. .Annexation Fees
l . 1 lot .$2,400
2. 21ots .$1,200
3.31ots $ 800
4.41ots $ 600
5.5 lots or more $ 400
B. En in~~ Plan Check Fees .:(Public Improvements & Grading Permits)
1. Application fee $ 203
2. First $50,000 of value 6% of estimated cost
of improvements
3. Next $50,000 of value 4% of estimated cost
of improvements
C. Additional En ng_eering Plan Check Fees
1. Each additional plan checl~ beyond three reviews Actual cost
D. Inspection Fee .(Public Improvements & Grading; Permits)
1. First $.50,000 of value 9% of estimated cost
of improvements
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2. Next $50,000 of value
3. Outside Inspector
E. Worlc In or Use of Public Right-of--Way
1. Construction Encroachment Permit Fee
a. Worl~ over $4,000
b. Worlc done at night or week-ends
c. Underground utility locating surcharge
2. Dempster Permit
3. Storage Permit
5% of estimated cost
of improvements
Actual cost plus 17%
$200
'$200 plus 5% of estimated
cost of improvements
$200 plus actual .cost of staff
time
$200 plus $30
$100
$100 + $500 refundable
Storage Unit Removal
Deposit, to cover cost of
removal if abandoned.
4. NPDBS Permit: See Sections R (NPDES) & S (Storm Drainage Fees)
F. Engineering Subdivision Map Checl~ing
1. 1 - 4 lots
2. 5 or more lots
3. Map Check done by'Town's Consultant
G. Ern ineering Reversion to Acreage
1. Map Check
2. Map Checlc done by Town's Consultant
H. En ing_ Bering Lot Merger
1. Certificate
2. Map checlcing
3, Review done by Town's Consultant
$ .2;000
$3,000 + 500 lot over 4
Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
$ 800
Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
$ 600
$1,040
Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
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I. En~ineerin~ Lot Line Adiustments
1. Certificate. $ 600
2. Map checking $1.,040
3. Review done by Town's Consultant Consultant Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
J. Certificate of Combliance
1. Certificate review and preparation $ 645
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 $ 645
2. Processing fee $ 2,.180
I~. Abandon Excess Public Easement
1. Application fee $ 344
2. Processing fee $ 1.,370
M. Assessment District Re-Spread Consultant Cost plus
25%surcharge for reports,
reviews., :and processes.
N. Assessment District Formation Consultant. Cost plus 25%
surcharge for reports,
reviews, and processes.
O. Tree/Landscaping Maintenance Agreement
1. Single family or two family $ 264
2. Multi-family or commercial $ 3:95
P. Traffic Related Fees
1.Pre-development review Actual cost, $100
(Staff traffic impact analysis) deposit required
2. Traffic. Impact .Analysis
a. Consultant Report fee Consultant fee
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b. Staff Review fee $450 + 10% of the
traffic consultant
report cost
3. Staff Review of Report Done by Actual cost, $1,000
Developer's Consultant deposit required
Q. Geotechnical Peer Review Fees
1. Town Geotechnical Consultant Peer Review fee Consultant Cost+ 10%
R. NPDES
1. New regulations application and processing fee $ 50
(Charged on all Building, Encroachment, & Grading
Permits, and some Storage Permits.)
a. No change in impervious area $ 50
b. Change in grading or impervious area $ 0.10 sq ft with a
$50 minimum
S. Storm Draina eg_ Fees
1. Development Projects
a. Single family lots -hillside aiea . $3,000/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 dots -not hillside area $3,600/ac.
c. Multiple family dwelling units $3;600/ac, plus $13:5
each unit in excess of
two, not to exceed
$4,500/ac.
d. Commercial,. industrial, hospitals, churclles,
schools, and others $4,500/ac.
2. Buil ding/Grading Permits (Building, Structures & impervio us areas)
a. New Impervious area, per sg. ft. $.75/sq. ft.
b. Engineering Inspection Requires $1,500
(Improvement Construction) initial deposit; fee is
$100/hr, deducted
from initial deposit.
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2. Building/Grading Permits {Building, Structures & impervious areas)
b. Engineering .Inspection Remaining balance
billed to applicant or
reimbursed, as
appropriate.
c. Construction Encroachment Fee $100/hour
T. Street Imbrovement In-Lieu Fee
1. Sidewalks $10 per linear foot
2. Curb and Gutter $50 per linear foot
U. Trail improvements in-lieu fee $1.5.00/per sq ft. or
determined by
Director
V. Fees for work done without Required Permit
Includes Encroachment & Grading permits Double All Fees
W. Hauling Permits
i. House Moving Fee
a. Per House, plus $ 507
b. Deposit for Facilities Damage $2,028
2. Hauling (Overweight Vehicle) Permit State Mandated Fee*
(Currently $18)
*The current State mandated fee is $18. It was changed to allow the Town to collect the current
fee, if it increases in the .future.
X. Road Impact Fee (Ordinance 198.4)
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/Decl~s, etc, $0.10/sq. ft
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X. Road Impact Fee Ordinance 1984)
3. Landscape/Grading. Permits,. Encroachment Permits,
Parking Lot Paving, Retaining Walls, Public
Improvements
STRE~'I'S PROGRAM
A. Hazard and/or Debris Removal
Staff time spent to conduct hazardand or debris
:removal caused by citizen negligence.
$1.40 per cubic yard
in excess of 15 cubic yards
Hourly rate of
employee and
equipment
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POLICE .DEPARTMENT
Fingerprinting. $20.00 per each Livescan
application
Report Copies $1.5..00 up to 20 pages
($0.50 ea. page over 20)
Subpoena Duces Tecum Per California Evidence
Code Section 1563
Photographs $32.00 for first 3
$5.00 for each thereafter
.Bingo Permits $50..00 each
Concealed Weapons Initial Permit $100;00 (plus DOJ
fingerprinting fee)
Concealed Weapons Renewal Permit $25.00
California Penal Code
Section 12050..2
Solicitor/Peddler's Permit $35.00
Bicycle Licenses .$2;00 each
Tow Trucl~ Driver's Permit (initial) $120.00 (includes DOJ
fingerprinting fee)
Tow Truck Driver's Permit (renewal) $75.00
Tow Truck Service Permit (initial) $350,00
Tow Trucl~ Service Permit (renewal) $250,OD
Clearance Letters $40.00 each,
if not notarized,
additional $10.00
Fortune-Telling Registration $180.00 each
Administrative Fee for:
Special Events
1)For-Profit Groups $400..00 .each
2) IVot-For-Profit Groups $100:00 each
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Administrative Fee for:
.Special Events
3) All Other Costs As specified in Special Events
Ordinance, §14.100.045
Other :Special Police Services Pursuant to Agreement
between Police `Chief
and Recluestor
Administrative Fee for:
Motion Picture/Television/
Commercial Still Photo
I) For-Profit Groups $400.00 each
2) Not-For-Profit Groups $100..00 each
Local Booking Fees and
Emergency Response Caused by
l . Drinking Drivers Officer(s) compensation
2. Second Response due to Disturbances permulute(StepS)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.
Lab Tech Fee {for chemical tests related to drinking drivers) $38.50 with possible
annual increase as
specified by new
vendor rate
Horse Drawn Vehicle $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 .$300.00
Vehicle Release $150.00
False Alarm $75:00 (3rd false alarm)
$150.00 {4th false alarm)
$250.00 {Sth false alarm)
Sixth and subsequent
alarms service charge
shall be increased by
$250.00 per activation
Vehicle Repossession Release Fee $1:5.:00 (Government
Code Section 41612)
In-House Booking Fee Not to exceed $70.00
Non-LG Cite Sign Off $10
Citation issued for failure to display appropriate
Permit or placard. Dismissal fee in lieu of full
Bail amount:
Handicap CVC22507.8/22500(i) .$30.00
Parking permits $10:00
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 {Marled Parl~ing Space) $35.00
15..40.100 (Parking on Grade) $30.00
15.40.105 (Designated parking VC22507.8) $280.00
15.40.110 (Marked Curb) $35.00
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California Vehicle Code Parking Violation Fees
21113(x) VC {Public Lot Parl~ing in Permit Area)
22500(b) VC (On Crosswalk)
22500(e) VC (Blocl~ing 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(x) VC (Parallel 18n. 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 aft sidewalk access. ramp)
.23.33.3 VC (vehicular crossing)
4000(x) VC {Expired Registration)
5204(x) VC (No Registration Tabs)
.5200 VC (Missing License Plate)
Parking Permit Fees
Residential
Annual residential parking permit/per vehicle
(Limit - 4 per residence)
Visitor guest passes: Two (2) complimentary
with the purchase of the primary permit
Special Event permit (one day)-First permit
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$15.D0
$35.00
.$35.00
$35.00
$35.00
..$255.00
.$255.:00
$35.00
.$35.00
:$35.00
$280.00
$28D:00
$280:00
.$3.5.00
$3.5.00
$280.00
$72.00
$135.00
$10:00 if corrected
w/in 21 days of issue
date
$76:00
$10.00 if con ected
w/in 21 days of issue
date
$76.00
.$10.00 if corrected
w/in 21 days of issue
date
$25..00
$ 5.00
Each additional (one day)
Replacement permit for vehicle change
Lost permit replacement
Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit)
Employee
.Standard Employee monthly
Standard Employee annual
Premium Employee monthly
Premium Employee annual
Lost permit replacement
Damaged. permit replacement (with return of permit)
Construction Parking Permit
One .day parlcing permit per construction vehicle
Each additional day per vehicle
$ 1.00
$10.00
(within calendar .year)
$25.00
$10.00
$25..00
$200..00
$35.00
$300.00
$25.00
$10.00
.$10.00
$ 2.00
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