2017-006 - Continuing department fees, rates, and charges and amending certain fees, rates, and charges for FY 2017/18RESOLUTION 2017 -006
RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL
OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS CONTINUING DEPARTMENT FEES, RATES, AND
CHARGES, AMENDING CERTAIN FEES, RATE, AND CHARGES FOR FY 2017/18
WHEREAS, THE Town of Los Gatos financial polices require that the Town establish
and maintain all user charges and fees based on the cost of providing services; and
WHEREAS, the last update of the Town of Los Gatos Comprehensive Fee Schedule
was adopted on March 15, 2016; and
WHEREAS, those fees currently in effect will remain in effect without interruption,
and certain of these shall be increased.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE:
1. That Resolution 2016 -011, "Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of
Los Gatos Continuing Department Fees, Rates, and Charges, and
Amending Certain Fees, Rates, and Charges" is hereby rescinded; and
2. The Town of Los Gatos Comprehensive Fee Schedule, attached hereto as
Exhibit A, shall become effective July 1, 2017.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council held on the 21s`
day of February 2017 by the following vote:
COUNCIL MEMBERS:
AYES: Marcia Jensen, Steve Leonardis, Rob Rennie, Barbara Spector, Mayor Marico Sayoc
N AYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
SIGNED:
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MAYOR OF TH TO*RNIA
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ATTEST:
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CLERK ADMINISTRATOR OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
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Resolution 2017 -006 February 21, 2017
Town of Los Gatos
Comprehensive
Fee Schedule
FY 2017/18
EXHIBIT A
TOWN OF LOS GATOS FEE SCHEDULE
The following Fee Schedule is effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, unless updated by the
Town Council. The Fee Schedule will be adjusted annually by the average Consumer Price Index
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor for the San Francisco /Oakland /San Jose
Metropolitan Statistical Area) for the calendar year and /or by the percentage increase in actual
operating costs for the current year — whichever is greater. This Fee Schedule also provides for
minimum annual adjustments 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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Administrative
Attorney
Development services
General Development Fees ........................... ...............................
Building Division Fees .................................... ...............................
Building Permit Fees ................................... ...............................
Electrical Permit Fees .................................. ...............................
Mechanical Permit Fees .............................. ...............................
Plumbing Permit Fees ................................. ...............................
OtherFees ................................................... ...............................
Planning Division Fees .................................... ...............................
Zoning Approvals ......................................... ...............................
Subdivisions................................................. ...............................
Miscellaneous Application Fees ................... ...............................
Environmental Assessment Fees ................. ...............................
OtherFees .................................................... ...............................
Engineering Division Fees ................................ ...............................
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LibraryFees and Fines ................................................................................... ............................... 25
Parks and Public Works
ParksDivision Fees ................................................................................ ............................... 26
ParkUse Permit .................................................................................. ............................... 26
SpecificPark Use Fee ......................................................................... ............................... 26
PlazaUse Permit ................................................................................ ............................... 28
TurfMaintenance Fee ........................................................................ ............................... 28
TreeRelated Fees .............................................................................. ............................... 28
EquipmentHourly Rates .................................................................... ............................... 28
StreetDivision Fees ............................................................................... ............................... 29
PoliceFees ..................................................................................................... ............................... 30
ParkingPermit Fees ............................................................................... ............................... 32
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Fee for Use of Town Hall Facilities For - Profit: $30.00 per
hour
Non - Profit: $0.00 per
hour
Building Attendant $20.00 per hour
Copy of Town Code Actual Cost
Public Service Counter Research $30.00 per hour
Copying and Printing Charges
(Plus actual mailing costs, if applicable)
8 %_" x 11 and 8%" x 14 $.25 per page
11 x 17 $.35 per page
Oversized or Large Productions Actual Cost
Annual Subscription for Town Code Supplements Actual Cost
Copy of Zoning Ordinance Actual Cost
Annual Subscription for Zoning Ordinance Supplements Actual Cost
Certification of Town Records and Birth /Death Certificates (prior to 1935) $3.00
Annual Financial Report Actual Cost
Annual Budget Actual Cost
Capital Improvement Plan Actual Cost
Request for Service Not Covered by any Other Fee Actual Cost
Compact Disk or Tape of Council and Planning Commission Meetings $20.00 per DVD
(Plus actual mailing costs, if applicable) for meetings under 2 hours
$30.00 per DVD
for meetings over 3 hours
Initial Returned Check Fee $25.00
Subsequent Return Check Fees $35.00
(CA Civil Code Section 1719(a) (1))
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Election Filing Fee
$25.00
Credit Card Processing Fee 2.40%
ATTORNEY FEES
Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions (CC &R) Review & Approval
Simple Covenant /Deed Restriction
Subdivision Improvement Agreements
1. Standard Agreement (No changes)
2. Special /Altered Multi -party
Encroachment Agreements
$287.00 Base Fee
(1.5 hr maximum)
Additional time $171 per hour
$176.00
No charge
$176.00 per hour
$176.00 per hour
Miscellaneous (Legal Agreements, Real Property, etc) $176.00 per hour plus minimum deposit
* Minimum Deposit is $250.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
General Development Fees
A. Reproduction (sent out) — plus actual mailing costs, as applicable
Maps, plans, etc. (larger than 11" x 17") Actual Cost- sent to San Jose Blueprint
B. Reproduction (copied in- house) — plus actual mailing costs, as applicable
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 "x11" copy, standard printer $.25 per page or $25.00
per digital file
Larger format, using plotter $75.00 per digital file
Electronic copy on CD $100.00 per digital file
D. Document Storage Fee - Laserfiche Actual cost
E. Duplicate Plans Set $134.00/hr
(Y2 hr min)
F. Research Records Charge for Staff Research $134.00/hr
beyond 30 minutes (Actual time Spent)
G. Address Processing fee — per address $272.00
H. Computer Surcharge on Building /Plumbing /Mechanical/
Electrical /Grading /Encroachment /Planning Permits/
Applications and any other Permits /Applications
except Park Permit /Applications 4% of Permit with $1 minimum
I. Engineering Development Review Service Fee
a. Building Permit and Building Plan Check 7.25% of permit or plan check
b. Development Fees 15% of application fee
These Fees are applied to permits or plan checks that require engineering services
J. Seismic Hazards Mapping Program Fees — (SMIP)
For residential construction of three stories and less (Category 1), the permit fee is $13.00
per $100,000. For all other construction (Category 2), the permit fee is $28.00
per $100,000. This fee is required by the State of California to identify and map
zones of particular seismic hazards. Five percent of the fee is retained by the Town to be
used solely for earthquake preparedness.
K. Capital Improvement Tax (Construction) — Based on $0.18 for each square foot of
building addition or alteration, which increases floor area of an existing building.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
General Development Fees - cont'd
L. Underground Utility Tax (Utilities) - Based on $0.18 for each square foot of building
addition or alteration, which increases floor area of an existing building.
M. Park Fund Tax (Parks) - Based on $0.04 for each square foot of building addition or
alteration, which increases floor area of an existing building.
Reports, Agendas, and Minutes
1.
Development Review Committee Agendas
$37.00
2.
Planning Commission Agendas
$25.00
3.
Planning Commission Minutes
Actual cost
4.
Plan Copies
a. Microfiche or other reprints sent to an outside firm
$31.00 plus costs
b. Blueprint reproduction in house
$3.00 per page
5.
Copy of Subdivision Ordinance
$26.00
6.
General Plan (including maps)
$26.00
7.
Hillside Specific Plan
$5.80
8.
Hillside Development Standards and Design Guidelines
$19.45
9.
Commercial Design Guidelines
$20.50
10.
Subdivision Ordinance
$26.00
11.
General Plan /Zoning Maps (24" x 36 ")
a. Black & White
$9.00
b. Color
$42.00
12.
Blossom Hill Open Space Study
$14.00
13.
Commercial Specific Plan Report
$12.00
14.
Residential Design Guidelines
$21.50
15.
Housing Element
a. Housing Element Technical Appendix
$24.75
b. 2015 -2023 Housing Element
$39.00
16.
Los Gatos Boulevard Plan
$9.50
17.
North Forty Specific Plan (adopted June 2015)
$45.25
0. Request for Service Not Covered by Any Other Fee Actual cost
P. Pre - application Conference Fee Actual cost
(Fee applied when staff time is expected to exceed %2 hour)
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
General Development Fees — cont'd
Q. Landscape
Final Occupancy Clearance (New Construction or Remodel)
1. Landscape inspection requests $106.00 per inspection
2. Park Staff Time Spent for Major Development Applications $543.00*
Basis: Development Review Committee Meetings 1.5 hrs (estimate)
Site Visits 4.0 hrs (estimate)
Review Plans 4.0 hrs (estimate)
*Note: Time spent over and above the initial application fee will be billed at the current
employee billing rate plus equipment hourly rate.
R. Applications for Work Unlawfully Completed Double current application fee
S. Annexation Fees
1. 1 lot $3,201.00*
2. 2 lots $1,601.00*
3. 3 lots $1,066.00*
4.4lots $ 801.00*
5. 5 lots or more $ 533.00*
* Annexation Advertising Deposit $1,000 - $2,200
(any remaining deposit will be refunded to the (varies as to size of map)
applicant and amounts exceeding the deposit
amount will be paid by applicant)
T. Subordination Processing Fee $500.00
U. Community Benefit No standard schedule, as offered and applied per project
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Division
1. Building Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
Fee for issuing /reinstating a Building Permit $77.00
Additional Building Permit fee $38.00
B. Demolition Permit $258.00
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 2010 California Building Code.
A building valuation regional modifier of 2.32 shall be used in conjunction with the Building
Valuation Data provided in the publication, Building Valuation Data, published by the
International Code Council — February 2012. Hillside Homes shall use a modifier of 3.246
and Commercial Office Tenant Improvements shall use a modifier of 1.16. The Building
Valuation Data will be increased by the February Engineering News Record (ENR) Annual
Building Cost Index (BCI) for every year thereafter.
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
$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 $100,000.00 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
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Division - cont'd
Building Permit Fees - cont'd
$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 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.
E. Special Services & Inspections
1. Inspection outside normal business hours (4 hr min)
$178.00/hr
2. Re- inspection fees
$156.00/hr
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$156.00/hr
(2 /hr min)
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions
$273.00/hr
or revisions to plans (1 hour min)
5. For use of outside consultants for plan checking
Actual cost
and /or inspections
6. Services for which no fee is specifically indicated (% hr min)
$138.00/hr
7. Permit /Plan check time extension (per permit)
$78.00
(applies to permits that have not expired)
8. Express plan review or initial review (1 hr. minimum)
$161.00/hr
9. Application for the Appeals Building Board Review
$273.00
F. 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.
G. Other Miscellaneous Factors to Determine Construction Valuation
1. Convert garage to habitable space $117.00 /sq.ft
2. Convert unfinished basement or attic to habitable $127.00 /sq.ft
3. Pools /Spas (gunite)
4. Siding - aluminum /vinyl /wood
5. Antennas & Towers
6. Commercial Awning or Canopy:
Aluminum
Canvas
$76.00 /sq.ft
$32.00 /sq.ft
Const. Value As Applied
Under 2.0 Above
$32.00 /sq.ft
$24.00 /sq.ft
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building; Division - cont'd
Building Permit Fees - cont'd
7. Fence or Freestanding Wall (over 6' high):
Wood or metal
$49.00 /lf
Masonry
$85.00 /If
8. Decks /Balcony
$47.00 /sq.ft
9. Wood Deck
$20.00 /sq.ft
10. Re -roofs
$3.00 / sq.ft
11. Retaining Walls
$107.00 /If
H. Special Systems Fee
1. Emergency generation, wind power, special HVAC systems, etc.
a. Plan Review (1 hr. minimum)
$273.00/hr
b. Field Inspection (2 hr. minimum)
$156.00 /hr
2. Photovoltaic- Roof & Ground Mounted - Residential
a. Plan Review (1/4 hr. minimum)
$273.00/hr
b. Field Inspection (1 hr. minimum)
$156.00 /hr
3. Photovoltaic - Roof & Ground Mounted - Commercial
a. Plan Review (1 hr. minimum)
$273.00/hr
b. Field Inspection (2 hr. minimum)
$156.00 /hr
2. Electrical Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
1. Fee for issuing /reinstating an Electrical Permit $77.00
2. Additional Electrical Permit fee $38.00
B. Plan Review & Re- inspection Fees
1. Plan review fee
2. Additional plan review
3. Re- inspection fee
C. New Residential Construction
(New buildings only, including garages)
C -1 Commercial Construction
D. Svstem Fee Schedule
25% of Electrical Permit Fee
$273.00/hr
$156.00 /hr
$.11 sq.ft
$.08 sq.ft
1. Private swimming pools $63.00
2. Public swimming pools $114.00
For alterations to existing pool, use Unit Fee Schedule E. below
3. Temporary Power Poles $78.00
4. Temporary distribution system & temporary lighting $38.00
5. Installation of illuminated signs (each) $101.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Division - cont'd
Electrical Permit Fees - cont'd
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: $8.00
(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) $90.00
5. Solar systems (including controls) $90.00
6. Power apparatus (generators, transformers, A /C, heat pumps, baking equipment):
Up to 10 KV, each $16.00
Over 10 KV not over 50 KV, each $32.00
Over 50 KV and not over 100 KV, each $63.00
Over 100 KV, each $84.00
7.
Motors:
Up to 10 hp
$16.00
Up to 25 hp
$32.00
Up to 55 hp
$63.00
Over 55 hp
$92.00
8.
Transformers:
Up to 5 KVA
$16.00
Up to 10 KVA
$32.00
Up to 50 KVA
$53.00
Over 50 KVA
$77.00
9.
Busways /conduits (per 100 ft)
$8.00
10.
Service equipment:
200 amps or less
$78.00
201 to 999 amps
$108.00
Sub- panels
$38.00
11.
Installation of spas or saunas
$38.00
Other Electrical Fees
1.
Duplicate job card
$38.00
2.
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired)
$78.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Division - cont'd
3. Mechanical Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
1. Fee for issuing /reinstating a Mechanical Permit $77.00
2. Additional Mechanical Permit fee $38.00
B. Plan Review & Re- inspection Fees
25% of Mechanical Permit Fee
1. Plan review fee
2. Additional plan review $273.00/hr
3. Re- inspection fee $156.00/hr
C. New Residential Construction $.11 sq.ft
(New buildings only, including garages)
C -1. Commercial Construction $.08 sq.ft
D. Unit Fee Schedule
1.
Installation, of each heating system, A /C,
$38.00
boiler, compressor or air handler
2.
Each duct repair or alteration
$11.00
3.
Each fireplace appliance
$32.00
4.
Each ventilating fan
$11.00
5.
Installation of separate flue or vents not
included with the installation of an appliance
$11.00
6.
Installation of each hood with mechanical exhaust:
Residential
$32.00
Commercial
$114.00
7.
Each new or repair of gas piping system
$70.00
8.
Each additional gas outlet
$23.00
9.
Installation of evaporative cooler
$32.00
E. Other
Mechanical Fees
1.
Duplicate job card
$38.00
2.
Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired)
$78.00
4. Plumbing Permit Fees
A. Permit Issuance
1. Fee for issuing /reinstating a Plumbing Permit $77.00
2. Additional Plumbing Permit fee $38.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Building Division - cont'd
Plumbing Permit Fees - cont'd
B. Plan Review & Re- inspection Fees
1. Plan review fee 25% of Plumbing Permit Fee
2. Additional plan review $273.00/hr
3. Re- inspection fee $156.00/hr
C. New Residential Construction $.11 sq.ft
(New buildings only, including garages)
C -1 Commercial Construction $.08 sq.ft
D. System Fee Schedule
1.
Private swimming pools
$92.00
2.
(including heater, water piping, gas piping)
$11.00
2.
Public swimming pools
$138.00
4.
(including heater, water piping, gas piping)
$11.00
3.
Lawn sprinkler system on one meter
$38.00
4.
Each new or repair of gas piping system
$70.00
5.
Each drainage, sewer system
$38.00
6.
Radiant floor heating system
$114.00
E. Unit Fee Schedule
1. Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of
F. Other Plumbing Fees
1. Duplicate job card $38.00
2. Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $77.00
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fixtures on one trap
$11.00
2.
Each sewer cleanout, backflow device
$11.00
3.
Each septic system abatement
$114.00
4.
Rainwater systems - per drain (inside building)
$11.00
5.
Each water heater, water softener
$32.00
6.
Each grease interceptor (750 gallon capacity)
$78.00
7.
Each grease trap (1 -4 fixtures)
$44.00
8.
Residential water re- piping
$114.00
9.
Each ejector /sump pump
$38.00
10.
Each vacuum breaker /hose bib
$11.00
11.
Each water piping system repair or replacement
$24.00
12.
Each additional gas outlet
$24.00
F. Other Plumbing Fees
1. Duplicate job card $38.00
2. Permit extension (applies to permits that have not expired) $77.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Buildink Division— cont'd
S. Other Fees
A. 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.
B. Duplicate Inspection Card
$38.00
C. NPDES Inspection Fee $70.00
(Charged on all building permits with the potential to
generate non -point source storm water runoff during
construction)
D. State of California Mandated Building Standards Fee — SB 1473
A surcharge shall be added to all building permits at the rate of four dollars ($4) per one
hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) in valuation, with appropriate fractions thereof,
but not less than one dollar ($1). These funds will be available to the California Building
Standards Commission, the Department of Housing and Community Development, and
the Office of the State Fire Marshall for expenditure in carrying out the provisions of
the State Building Standards Law and provisions of State Housing Law that relate to
building standards. Up to ten percent (10 %) shall be retained for related
administrative costs and for code enforcement education.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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" 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
General Development Services and in Section 5.H of Planning Division.
1. Zoning Approvals
A. Architecture and Site Applications *
(1) Development
Review Committee (DRC) Approval
a.
New single family detached (HR & RC zones)
$7,807.00
b.
New non - custom single family detached (HR & RC zones)
per unit /model, as part of a Planned Development **
$5,422.00
C.
New single family or two family units
$5,380.00
d.
New single family or two family (any other zone) per unit/
model new nonresidential or multiple family per building
as part of a Planned Development **
$3,844.00
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)
$1,950.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
Zoning Approvals — cont'd
(2) Planning Commission Approval
a. Supplemental fee DRC applications as determined in
Section 1.A. (1) or minor residential development applications
or applications that are part of a Planned Development that
$3,361.00
require Planning Commission approval.
$2,824.00
b. New two family unit
$8,206.00
C. New nonresidential (includes conceptual Planned
$6,527.00
Development elevations).
$9,419.00
d. New multiple family (includes conceptual Planned
$2,824.00
Development elevations).
$8,563.00
e. Demolition request with a Planned Development
$1,950.00
application
$500.00 deposit
f. All other (i.e.: exceed FAR, major grading, etc.)
$4,775.00
* Aside from the fees noted above, no additional Architecture and Site application fees will
be assessed for projects that involve a historic structure or site.
** Any changes proposed to model homes, nonresidential, or multiple family buildings, a
supplemental fee shall be based on a time and material basis to review the changes.
B. Conditional Use Permits
1. Conditional Use Permit $5,523.00
2. Conditional Use Permit (when consolidated
with another application for new development) $918.00
3. Conditional Use Permit for restaurants
Minor Restaurant (DRC Approval)
$3,361.00
Major Restaurant (PC Approval)
Tier 1
$5,523.00
Tier 2 includes alcohol and /or entertainment
$6,527.00
(must pay #4 below with this application)
4. Applications that require Town Council Approval
$2,824.00
(these fees supplement the above established fees)
a. Transcription fee of Planning Commission
Actual cost
minutes Minimum
$500.00 deposit
C. Variance
$4,062.00
D. Rezoning (other than Planned Development)
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment.
2. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
3. Transcription fee of Planning Commission
minutes
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Actual cost
($5,000.00 minimum)
Actual cost
($7,000.00 minimum)
Actual cost
Minimum $500.00 deposit
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
Zoning Approvals — cont'd
E. Planned Development
1. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment Actual cost
2. Without General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone) Actual cost
3. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment Actual cost
4. With General Plan or Specific Plan Amendment
(HR or RC Underlying Zone) Actual cost
5. Town Council Modification to a Planned Development Actual cost
($5,000.00 minimum)
6. DRC Modification to a Planned Development Actual cost
($3,000.00 minimum)
7. Publication costs for the planned development ordinance shall be paid by the
applicant.
8. Transcription fee of Planning Commission Actual cost
minutes Minimum $500.00 deposit
F. Minor Residential Development (See Section I.A. (2) a) $1,950.00
G. Agricultural Preserve Withdrawal $3,686.00
H. Planning Division Certificates of Use and OCCUpanc
1. Change of use $299.00
2. Change of occupancy (excluding change of proprietor
of a continuing business enterprise) $146.00
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 $1,623.00
J. Home Occupation Permit $167.00
K. Sign Application
1. New permanent sign $404.00
2. Temporary nonresidential sign $86.00
3. Change of face only $165.00
4. Sign program $1,923.00
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
Zoning Approvals — cont'd
L. Secondary Dwelling Units
1. New unit $1,438.00
2. One or two existing units $1,237.00
M. Mobile Home Park Conversion Permit Actual cost
($5,000.00 deposit)
N. General Plan /Town Code Amendments Actual cost
($5,000.00 deposit)
O. Administrative Land Use Permit
1. Minor telecommunications facility $1,346.00
(i.e. microcell, 8021 lb or equivalent)
2. Major telecommunications facility $3,201.00
which do not require a Conditional Use Permit
2. Subdivisions
A. Lot Line Adjustment (DRC Approval)
$1,850.00
B. 4 Lots or Less (DRC Approval)
$7,733.00
C. 4 Lots or Less (as part of a Planned Development)
$3,079.00
(DRC Approval)
D. 5 Lots or More
$12,260.00
E. 5 Lots or More (as part of a Planned Development)
$3,610.00
(DRC Approval)
F. Vesting Tentative Map (VTM)
Fee to be based
on the number of lots noted above
G. Lot Merger and Reversion to Acreage (DRC Approval)
$917.00
H. Condominium
$6,474.00
I. Condominium (as part of a Planned Development)
$3,079.00
J. Certificate of Compliance (DRC Approval)
$3,711.00
K. VTM applications that require Town Council approval, $2,824.00
Subdivision and /or DRC applications that require Planning
Commission approval. This fee supplements the above - established fees.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
3. Miscellaneous Application Fees
A.
Time Extensions to Approved Application 50% of current fee
(excluding fees based on actual cost)
B.
Modification to Approved Application
75% of current fee
(excluding fees based on actual cost)
C.
Conceptual Development Advisory Committee
Review $3,058.00
1. Special Noticing
Actual Cost
(minimum $500.00 deposit)
D.
Push Cart Permit
$428.00
E.
Auto Dealer Events
1. Small promotional events
$82.00
2. Large promotional events
$401.00
F.
Newsrack Permit Fee
$378.00
G.
Firearms Dealer Permit (Town Ordinance 2217 dated 6/17/2013) $4,454.00
(Planning - $3,445.00 and Police
- $766.00)
4. Environmental Assessment Fees
A. Categorical Exemption
B. Initial Study Deposit * **
C. Draft Initial Study Review Fee
(or actual cost if part of a Planned Development,
General Plan and /or Town Code Amendment)
loll
E
F
Environmental Impact Report
Draft EIR Review Fee
No fee
$5,000.00
$2,423.00
Consultants fee
$12,184.00
Plus 10% of EIR cost
Impact Monitoring Program (AB3180) Actual cost
(hourly basis plus cost of consultant, if necessary)
* ** The $5,000 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 deposit balance will be refunded.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
5. Other
A. Fence Height Exceptions $240.00
B. Peer/Technical Review — (any remaining deposit will be Actual cost
refunded to the applicant and amounts exceeding the ($2,000.00 deposit
deposit amount will be paid by applicant) plus 10% of actual cost
for administrative charge)
C. 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
D. Surcharges
1. General Plan update surcharge .5% of building valuation
for new construction and additions/
10% of zone change and subdivision fee
2. Route 85 Study Plan surcharge * * ** 10% of application fee
for applications in Route 85 Study Plan Area
3. Advanced Planning projects 10% of application fee
4. North 40 Study Plan surcharge Actual cost on proportionate basis
* * ** Not charged to the following applications: 1H, 1.1, 1K, 3C, 3D and 3E
E. Consultation Actual cost on an hourly basis
F. Appeals
1. Fee to appeal Planning Commission decision
to Town Council $381.00 per residential
$1,533.00 per commercial,
multi - family or tentative map
2. Fee to remand applications from Town Council to
Planning Commission
Fees based on actual cost of
time and materials
3. Fee to appeal Director of Community Development or
Development Review Committee decision to Planning
Commission $192.00 per residential
$767.00 per commercial
4. Tree appeals
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$78.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Planning Division — cont'd
F. Appeals — cont'd
5. Appeal transcription fee of Planning Commission Actual cost
minutes Minimum $500.00 deposit
(only applies to appeals from Planning Commission to Town Council)
G. Research Services Minimum Charge Actual Cost
Minimum $100.00 deposit
H. Zoning Research
1. Basic zoning letter $240.00
2. Legal non - conforming verification $565.00
3. Reconstruction of legal non - conforming structures
(Burndown Letter) $240.00
Building Permit Plan Check Fee 20% of building fee
J. Below Market Price Housing Program In -Lieu Fee 6% of the building
permit valuation for the
entire project.
K. Outdoor Seating Permit Actual Cost
Minimum $1,000.00 deposit
L. Valet Parking Permit Actual Cost
Minimum $1,000.00 deposit
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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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Engineering Division
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 otherTown
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).
A. Engineering Plan Check Fees (Public Improvements & Grading Permits)*
1. Application fee $323.00
2. $1.00 to $50,000.00 10% of estimated cost
of improvements
3. $50,000.00 and over $5,000.00 plus 8% of estimated cost
of improvements
beyond $50,000.00
B. Additional Engineering Plan Check Fees
1. Each additional plan check beyond three reviews Actual cost
C. Inspection Fee (Public Improvements & Grading Permits
1. Outside Inspector or re- inspection Actual cost plus 10%
D. Work In or Use of Public Right- of -Wav*
1. Construction Encroachment Permit Base Fee $279.00
a. Work over $4,000.00 6% of estimated cost of improvements
b. Work done at night or week -ends Actual cost of staff time
C. Outside Contractor underground utility locating surcharge $ 88.00
(actual cost for outside contractor inspection fee may change)
2. Dumpster Permit $160.00
3. Storage Permit $160.00 **
*A deposit in the amount of 2% of the Engineer's Estimate ($500.00 minimum)
shall be paid prior to the review of any submitted materials for an encroachment
permit or grading permit and drainage review.
* *$500.00 refundable Storage Unit Removal Deposit, to cover cost of
removal, if abandoned.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Engineering Division - cont'd
NPDES
1. Inspection Fee
a. Charged on all Encroachment & Grading Permits and some Storage Permits $750.00
b. Charged on all Encroachment Permits and Some Storage Permits $200.00
2. Inspection of Storm Water Treatment Measures $500.OQ per facility
3. Annual Inspection Fee $250.00 per inspection
4. Annual Stormwater /Limited Impact Development (LID) Permit $150.00 per year, per
facility
5. C -3 Permit Hydrologic Calculation
F. Engineering Subdivision Mao Checkine
1. 1 - 4 lots
2. 5 or more lots
G. Engineering Reversion to Acreage
1. Map Check
H. Engineering Lot Merger
1. Certificate
2. Map checking
I. Engineering Lot Line Adjustments
1. Certificate
2. Map checking
J. Certificate of Compliance
1. Certificate review and preparation
2. Map checking
Consultant Cost plus 25% Admin Fee
K. Abandon Excess Public Right -of -Way & Public Easement
1. Application fee
2. Processing fee
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$4,640.00 +$100 per lot
$5,155.00 +$100 per lot
$4,640.00 + $100 per lot
$904.00
$4,640.00
$904.00
$4,640.00
$965.00
$4,640.00
$1,084.00
$3,213.00
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Engineering Division — cont'd
L. Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee
$930 per new average
daily trip generated
M. Traffic Impact Analysis or Parking Stud
1. Development review Actual cost
(Staff traffic impact analysis or Parking Study)
a. Consultant Report fee Consultant fee
b. Staff Review fee $645.00 plus 10% of the
traffic consultant report
cost
2. Site Distance Analysis $178.00 per review
not to exceed two (2) hours.
Actual cost for staff time when analysis exceeds two hours.
N. Geotechnical Peer Review Fees*
O. Storm Drainage Fees
1. Development Projects
a. Single family lots
Section 24.60.035(b) (3): For
2.
subdivision whose lots exceed
one acre, the fee shall not exceed
Consultant Cost plus 25 %Admin Fee
that of one acre per lot
b. Multiple family dwelling units — initial unit
Each unit after initial
(not to exceed $4,622.00/ac.)
C. Commercial, industrial, hospitals,
churches, schools, and others
$5,286.00/ac.
$4,228.00/ac.
Building /Grading Permits (Building, Structures & impervious areas)
a. New Impervious surface area, per sq. ft.
Street Improvement In -Lieu Fee
1. Sidewalks
2. Curb and Gutter
$4,228.00/ac.
$159.00
$1.00 /sq. ft.
$16.00 per square foot
$68.00 per linear foot
Q. Trail Improvements In -Lieu Fee $16.00 /per sq ft. or
determined by Director
*The 25% Administrative Fee is for preparation of reports, reviews, and processes.
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Engineering Division — cont'd
R. Hauling Permits
1. House Moving Fee
a. Per House, plus $666.00
b. Deposit for Facilities Damage $2,439.00
2. Hauling (Overweight Vehicle) Permit $16.00*
*The current State mandated fee is $16.00 for Hauling Permits. If the State fee changes, the
Hauling Permits fee will change to reflect the same.
S. Construction Activities Mitigation Fee (Ordinance 2189
1. New Buildings and Additions:
a. Residential (per square foot added)
$1.14 /sq.ft*
b. Non - residential (per square foot added) $1.14/sq. ft*
*These two fees are adjusted based on the Building Cost Index.
T. Separate Instrument Dedication Fee
1. Dedication review and processing
(for dedication via grant deeds and not maps) $900.00
U. Slurry Seal Fee $2.50 per sf
V. Flood Review Fee Consultant Cost plus 25 %Admin Fee
W. Miscellaneous Review Fee* Actual Cost
*This fee will be implements for services including, but not limited to, wet weather inspections,
annual inspections, review of operations and maintenance reports, coordination with property
owner(s) and /or homeowner associations, etc.
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LIBRARY FEES
A. Lost or Damaged Items
1. Replacement of Adult book /AV item
2. Replacement of Teen /Children's book /AV item
3. Replacement of Adult paperback
4. Replacement of magazine
B.Internet printing and Copies
1. Printing per page /Black and White Copies
2. Printing per page /Color Copies
C. History Project Digital Image Fee
Fair Use Fees (for personal use only)
1. 8 by 10 single weight glossy
2. Digital image scanned to CD /ROM
Commercial Use Fees
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
$0.15
$0.25
$20.00
$25.00
1.
Educational Media
$25.00
2.
Brochures and flyers
$50.00
3.
Trade publications, including electronic Magazine /Websites
$75.00
4.
Commercial Media
$125.00
5.
Commercial decor
$125.00
6.
Advertising and product design
$125.00
Anyone using the photographs for commercial purposes must pay one -time commercial
fees in addition to the cost of the photographic reproduction for each image.
D. Overdue Fees
1. Adult Library materials
2. Children's/Teen materials
3. Periodicals
$30 /day $10.00 max /per item
$5.00 per item after six weeks overdue
standard fine to cost of item
Senior citizens may request an exemption from Overdue Fees.
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PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
Parks Division
Oak Meadow Park:
Picnic Areas (1 through 9) Resident Non - Resident
Facility Fee $95.00 per site $150.00 per site
Facility Fee w /Jump House Permit $190.00 per site $300.00 per site
Bandstand /Gazebo Resident Non - Resident
Non - Profit Event: $65.00 per hour $120.00 per hour
Public Event: $95.00 per hour $150.00 per hour
Deposit (refundable): $500.00 $500.00
Minimum 2 hour reservation required.
Special Use Permit
Single -Use Permit Resident Non - Resident
Permit Fee: $95.00 per day $150.00 per day
Deposit (refundable): $100.00 $100.00
Multi -Use Permit Resident Non - Resident
Non - Profit: $95.00 per day $150.00 per day
Additional Day: $25.00 per additional day $40.00 per additional day
Deposit (refundable): $100.00 $100.00
Multi -Use Permit for recreational /educational purposes only.
Bocce Ball Court Fee Resident
Non- Resident
$95.00 per day
$150.00 per day
Parking Fee Resident
Non- Resident
No Charge
$6.00 per vehicle
Vehicle Escort Fee Resident
Non - Resident
$75.00
$100.00
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Parks Division — cont'd
Creekside Sports Park:
Special Use Permit
Single -Use Permit
Permit Fee:
Deposit (refundable):
Multi -Use Permit
Non - Profit:
Additional Day:
Deposit (refundable):
PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
Resident
$95.00 per day
$500.00
Resident
$95.00 per day
$55.00 per additional day
$500.00
Multi -Use Permit for recreational /educational purposes only.
Non - Resident
$150.00 per day
$500.00
Non - Resident
$150.00 per day
$75.00 per additional day
$500.00
Belgatos Blossom Hill La Rinconada and Live Oak Manor (Groups of 25+ and /or lump House)
Single -Use Permit
Permit Fee
Deposit (refundable):
Multi -Use Permit
Permit Fee
Additional Day:
Deposit (refundable):
Resident
$95.00
$100.00
Resident
$95.00
$25.00 per additional day
$100.00
Multi -Use Permit for recreational /educational purposes only.
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Non - Resident
$150.00
$100.00
Non - Resident
$150.00
$40.00 per additional day
$100.00
PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
Parks Division — cont'd
Town Plaza Use Permit
A permit fee is $55.00 per hour for events that close the Town Plaza entirely to the public. This fee
will be charged for the number of hours the Town Plaza cannot be used safely by the public due to
the event. Additional fees or deposits may be charged for lawn repair, street closures, and /or
additional maintenance, as determined bythe Parks and Public Works Directorand /or Maintenance
Superintendent.
Turf Maintenance Fee
Additional fee added to any Park Use or Special Event Permit, when a permit's scheduled activity or
event will negatively impact the park turf, (locations including but not limited to Oak Meadow,
Town Plaza, and Civic Center lawn areas). The fee amount is to be based upon best estimate of turf
repair cost, as determined by the Director of Parks and Public Works and /or Maintenance
Superintendent.
Tree Related Fees
A. Tree Removal Permit Application to remove one tree $130.00
Additional tree removal fee $65.00 /each
If application is denied 50% refund
B. Illegal Tree Removal Administrative Fee
$240.00
C. Replacement Trees - Town Forestry Fund
Tree cost for each 24 ",36 ", and /or 48" box
Per Tree Ordinance Section 29.10.0985
size will be the Market Price plus the
Installation Cost, determined by the Director
Equipment Hourly Rates as Follows:
Description
Cost hour
Pick -up Truck
$32.00
1 ton Flatbed Truck
$42.00
Utility Truck
$57.00
Dump Truck (10 Wheel)
$85.00
Dump Truck (Bobtail)
$63.00
Paint Truck
$85.00
Line Remover
$26.00
Tractor Loader
$63.00
Backhoe
$85.00
Rubber -tired Loader
$85.00
Roller
$63.00
Van
$37.00
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PARKS AND PUBLIC WORKS
Parks Division — cont'd
Equipment Hourly Rates as Follows:
Concrete Saw
$32.00
Air Compressor
$32.00
Arrowboard
$32.00
Generator
$26.00
Chainsaw
$20.00
Blower
$10.00
Paving Box
$63.00
Rodder
$63.00
High Pressure Sewer Cleaner
$117.00
Brush Chipper
$42.00
Chipper Truck
$63.00
Aerial Unit
$92.00
Street Sweeper
$92.00
Forklift
$42.00
Trailer
$42.00
Message Board
$10.81
Barricades
$.23
Cones
$.15
Portable Generator
$28.04
Streets Division
A. Hazard and /or Debris Removal
1. Staff time spent to conduct hazard and or debris Actual Cost
removal caused by citizen negligence. (based on current
billing rate)
B. Special Event Fees
1. Staff and equipment for special event requests Actual Cost
(based on current
billing rate)
C. Electric Vehicle Charging Fee $1.00 System Connection Fee
Plus hourly charge
1 -4 hour charge $1.00 /hour
after 4 hours $5.00 /hour
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POLICE FEES
Fingerprinting — per each Livescan application $36.00
(Plus additional DOJ or FBI fees which are based on the level of service for the application)
Fingerprint fees are subject to increase based on DOJ or FBI fees.
Report Copies up to 20 pages
($0.25 for each page over 20)
Subpoena Duces Tecum
Photographs
1. For the first 3
2. Each additional
Concealed Weapons
(California Penal Code, Section 26190a)
1. Permit Fee, DOJ Fee, and Admin Fee
2. Renewal Permit
Solicitor/ Peddler's Permit
(includes permit fee, DOJ print fee,
and LGPD print fee)
Bicycle Licenses (each)
Tow Trucks
$26.00
Per California Evidence Code Section 1563
$42.00
$13.00
$182.00
$182.00
$117.00
$3.00
I.
Driver's Permit (initial) — includes DOJ
$300.00
Fingerprinting Fee
2.
Driver's Permit (renewal)
$270.00
3.
Service Permit (initial)
$300.00
4.
Service Permit (renewal)
$270.00
Taxicabs
1.
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (one -time fee)
$134.00
2.
License Fee Renewal
$41.00
3.
Non Permit Fine
$106.00
Massage Permit Fees
1. Initial Application for each Therapist $213.00
2. Annual Renewal for each Therapist $107.00
Fee covers staff time to process application, review pertinent documents, arrange for fingerprints
and photographs to be taken and obtain all necessary approvals.
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POLICE FEES
Massage Establishment Permit Fees (Ord 14.110.075)
1. Initial Application for Establishment $325.00
2. Annual Renewal for Establishment $160.00
Clearance Letters
1. Each letter $29.00
Administrative Fee for:
Special Events
1. For - Profit Groups (each) $714.00
2. Not - For - Profit Groups (each) $178.00
3. Block Party Event Permit $75.00
4. All Other Costs as specified in Special Events
Ordinance, Section 14.100.045
Other Special Police Services- Pursuant to Agreement between Police Chief and Requestor
Administrative Fee for:
Motion Picture/Television/ Commercial Still Photo
1. For - Profit Groups (each) $1,609.00
2. Not - For - Profit Groups (each) $579.00
Local Booking Fees and Emergency Response Caused by
1. Drinking Drivers
2. Second Response due to Disturbances
Horse Drawn Vehicle
1. Application Fee
2. Driver's Permit (annual)
3. Vehicle Permit & Inspection Fee
4, Annual Renewal & Inspection Fee
Firearms Storage Fee
Vehicle Release
Alarm Registration Fee
1. Commercial
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At current billing rate
$141.00
$75.00
$75.00
$75.00
$125.00 Admin Fee
plus $1.00 per firearm per day for storage
$226.00
$53.00
POLICE FEES
Citation issued for failure to display appropriate
Permit or placard. Dismissal fee in lieu of full
Bail amount:
1. Handicap CVC22507.8/22500(1) $37.00
2. Parking Permits $10.00
Photographs on CD
$62.00
Copy of Video Tape
$62.00
Copy of Audio Tape
$62.00
Parking Permit Fees
I. Residential Parkin¢ Permits
Annual residential parking permit /per vehicle
$42.00
(Limit - 4 per residence)
Visitor guest passes: Two (2) complimentary
with the purchase of the primary permit
Special Event Permit (one day) -First permit
$
10.00
Each additional (one day)
$
2.00
Replacement permit for vehicle change
$
10.00
(within calendar year)
Lost permit replacement
$
37.00
Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit)
$
18.00
2. Business Parking Permit
Standard Employee annual $248.00
Lost permit replacement $ 37.00
Damaged permit replacement (with return of permit) $ 18.00
3. Construction Parking Permit
One day parking permit per construction vehicle $ 32.00
Each additional day per vehicle $ 5.00
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