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Building Permit Fees (Effective July 30, 2012)

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Fee Description
Fees
Building Permits (Plan Check 75% of Permit)
$1 to $2,000
    a. Building Permit Fee $92
    b. Plan Check Fee $69
    c. General Plan Surcharge $5
    d. Technology Fee $3
$2,001 to $25,000
    a. Building Permit Fee $177 for the first $2,000, plus $15.99 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000
    b. Plan Check Fee $133 for the first $2,000, plus $11.99 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000
    c. General Plan Surcharge $11
    d. Technology Fee $5
$25,001 to $50,000
    a. Building Permit Fee $545 for the first $25,000, plus $11.96 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
    b. Plan Check Fee $409 for the first $25,000, plus $8.97 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
    c. General Plan Surcharge $33
    d. Technology Fee $18
$50,001 to $100,000
    a. Building Permit Fee $844 for the first $50,000, plus $14.41 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
    b. Plan Check Fee $633 for the first $50,000, plus $10.81 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
    c. General Plan Surcharge     $51
    d. Technology Fee $28
$100,001 to $500,000
    a. Building Permit fee $1,565 for the first $100,000, plus $6.93 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000
    b. Plan Check Fee $1,173 for the first $100,000, plus $5.20 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000
    c. General Plan Surcharge $93
    d. Technology Fee     $52
$500,001 to $1,000,000
    a. Building Permit Fee $4,336 for the first $500,000, plus $5.48 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000
    b. Plan Check Fee $3,252 for the first $500,000, plus $4.11 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000
    c. General Plan Surcharge $258
    d. Technology Fee $144
$1,000,001 and up
    a. Building Permit Fee $7,077 for the first $1,000,000, plus $3.54 per
each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
    b. Plan Check Fee $5,308 for the first $1,000,000, plus $2.65
per each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
    c. General Plan Surcharge $420
    d. Technology Fee $235
Permitted Values for Construction:
Per Square Foot for New Residential and Additions $185
Per Square Foot for Interior Remodels $93
Per Square Foot for Garages and Accessory Structures $38
Per Square Foot for Decks $31
Per Square Foot for Commercial Shell $45
Per Square Foot for Tenant Improvements $45
Electrical Permits:
Residential: New Single Family (1,062 sq. ft.) 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92, plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Residential: Additional & Remodel (1,062 sq. ft.) 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92, plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge     $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Residential: New Multiple Family (1,062 sq. ft./unit) 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92, plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee     $2
Commercial: New Shell Building 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92, plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee     $2
Commercial: Addition, Remodel, Tenant Improvement 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92, plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: Complex Tenant Improvements (Car
Washes, Dry Cleanesr, Laundries, Labs, R&D,
Biotech, Restaurants, Spray Booths, Hazardous Areas)
2,083 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit     $270 plus $0.12/sq. ft. (minimum $270)
    b. General Plan Surcharge     $9
    c. Technology Fee $5
Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub
    a. Permit         $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Temporary Power Pole
    a. Permit     $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Main Electrical Service
    a. Permit $138
    b. General Plan Surcharge $4
    c. Technology Fee $2
New or Replacement Circuit for HVAC or Other
    a. Permit $53
    b. General Plan Surcharge $2
    c. Technology Fee $1
New or Replacement Sub-Panel
    a. Permit $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3    
    c. Technology Fee     $2
Miscellaneous Electrical Permit
    a. Permit $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Residential PV Solar Fee
    a. Permit $183
    b. General Plan Surcharge $6
    c. Technology Fee $3
Commercial PV Solar Fee
     a. Permit $267 
     b. General Plan Surcharge $9 
     c. Technology Fee $5 
Plumbing Permits:
Residential: New SFR, Addition, and Remodel 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Residential: New Multiple Family 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: New Shell Building 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $89 plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $89)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: Addition, Remodel, Tenant Improvement 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: Complex Tenant Improvements (Car
Washes, Dry Cleaners, Laundries, R&D, Biotech,
Restaurants, Spray Booths, Hazardous Areas)
2,083 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $270 plus $0.12/sq. ft. (minimum $270)
    b. General Plan Surchareg $9
    c. Technology Fee $5
Miscellaneous Plumbing Permit
    a. Permit $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Swimming Pool, Spa, or Hot Tub
    a. Permit $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Water Heater Replacement     
    a. Permit $84
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Gas Piping Extension for New FAU or HVAC
    a. Permit $53
    b. General Plan Surcharge $2
    c. Technology Fee $1
Mechanical Permits:
Residential: New SFR, Addition, New Multiple Family 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft. (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Residential: Kitchen & Bath Remodel
    a. Permit $53
    b. General Plan Surcharge $2
    c. Technology Fee $1
Commercial: New Shell Building 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: Addition, Remodel, Tenant Improvement 1,062 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $92 plus $0.08/sq. ft (minimum $92)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Commercial: Complex Tenant Improvements (Car
Wash, Dry Cleaners, Laundries, Labs, R&D, Biotech,
Restaurants, Spray Booths, Hazardous Areas)
2,083 sq. ft. minimum
    a. Permit $270 plus $0.12/sq. ft (minimum $270)
    b. General Plan Surcharge $9
    c. Technology Fee $5
New FAU or HVAC Installations
    a. Permit $184
    b. General Plan Surcharge $6
    c. Technology Fee $3
Replacement FAU or HVAC
    a. Permit $139
    b. General Plan Surcharge $4
    c. Technology Fee $2
Miscellaneous Mechanical
    a. Permit $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Miscellaneous Building Fees:
Grading Permit Fee for Swimming Pools
    a. Permit     $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Grading Permit Fee for Other than Swimming Pools
    a. Permit $1.73 per cubic yard
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Handicapped Plan Check Fee 20% of building permit
Imaging Fees per Page (Standard Size) $0.50 per page
Imaging Fees per Page (Oversize) $2 per page
Fees for Second and Each Additional Reinspection:
    a. During Normal Business Hours - per hour $92 per hour (1 Hour Minimum)
    b. Outside Business Hours - per hour $205 per hour (2 Hour Minimum)
Code Enforcement - City Attorney $216 per hour
Municipal Code Violation Fees:
     a. First Violation $100
     b. Second violation of the same ordinance 
         within 36-month
$200
     c. Each additional violation of the same 
         ordinance within 36-month
$500
Dirt Haul Permit $11 per cubic yard
Address Change Fee
    a. Fee $89
    b. General Plan Surcharge     $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
GIS Mapping: New Construction, Addition, Alteration
    a. Fee $68
    b. General Plan Surcharge $2
    c. Technology Fee $1
Additional Plan Check Fee
    a. Fee $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Green Building Review Fee
     a. Fee $92
     b. General Plan Surcharge $3
     c. Technology Fee $2
GEO Plan Review Fee (based upon rates by Connell Geo)
     a. Soils Report Review $165 per hour
     b. Clerical $65 per hour
Demolition
    a. Fee $92
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Energy Calculation Review Fee
    a. Fee $92 per hour, 1 hour minimum
    b. General Plan Surcharge $3
    c. Technology Fee $2
Apartment Inspections Annual Fee
    a. Per Residential Building $107
    b. Per Dwelling Unit within Each Building $5
 
For services requested of City Staff for which no fee is listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the
Department Director shall determine the appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for
staff time involved in the service or activity:
    Building Division Staff:                                         $177 per hour
                                                                                                                                                                             
While expressed as flat fees in the above schedule, the General Plan Surcharge and Technology Fee
are intended to be applied as a percentage of the total permit fee, as listed below. In cases where
fees are calculated based on variables, the following percentages should be used in assessing the
General Plan Surcharge and Technology Fee.
    General Plan Surcharge:                                                    3.40% of Fee
    Technology Fee:                                                               1.90% of Fee