HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2025-064RESOLUTION NO. 2025-064
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF USER AND
REGULATORY FEES FOR VARIOUS CITY SERVICES
WHEREAS, user and regulatory fees are established by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City recently completed a study to identify the cost of providing
various user and regulatory fee-related services; and
WHEREAS, the study examined fee-related services provided by the City, the
costs reasonably borne by the City in providing those services, the beneficiaries of those
services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special
services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that providing these services is of special
benefit to applicants both separate and apart from the general benefit to the public; and
therefore, in the interests of fairness to the general public, the City desires to better
recover the costs of providing these services from applicants who have sought or require
the City's services by revising its schedule of fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the study provides adequate
evidence to conclude that the revised fees do not exceed the cost to provide the services
for which the fees are charged; and
WHEREAS, fee adjustments are proposed over a multi-year time frame; and
WHEREAS, initial fee adjustments will be effective 60 days from the date of
adoption, and subsequent adjustments shall be effective July 1, 2026, and July 1, 2027;
and
WHEREAS, the City’s current fee schedule methodology has remained
unchanged since its inception and relies on complex software-based calculations; and
WHEREAS, this system is difficult for the public to understand and lacks
transparency; and
WHEREAS, adopting an updated fee calculation model with a blended staff rate
aligns with current industry standards and improves cost recovery and clarity; and
WHEREAS, subsequent to the adjustments prescribed above, the City Council
desires that annually the City Manager may update the various fees based on the annual
percentage change in the all-urban Consumer Price Index for Riverside-San Bernardino-
Ontario (CPI) as published for the month of March in the given year; and
WHEREAS, if the CPI does not increase or decreases in a given year, no
adjustment shall be made to the fee schedule for that year; and
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WHEREAS, in compliance with all applicable regulations and procedural
requirements related to public notification and transparency, the City has ensured that
proper notice of the upcoming public hearing has been provided, including: (1) publication
of the Notice of Public Hearing in the Desert Sun newspaper on two separate occasions,
with the first publication occurring no less than ten (10) days before the hearing date
(August 15, 2025) and the second publication made at least five (5) days apart from the
first (August 21, 2025), thereby satisfying legal posting intervals; (2) issuance of written
notices to all interested parties who requested notification, with such notices delivered at
least fourteen (14) days in advance of the hearing to allow sufficient time for preparation;
(3) public availability of all materials supporting the proposed fees, which have been
accessible on the City’s website for at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing date to
facilitate public review and transparency; and (4) dissemination of an email notice to the
development community including developers, engineers, and contractors—via the City’s
Land Management System contact list, thereby ensuring broad industry awareness and
opportunity for participation in the public hearing process; and
WHEREAS, in adopting this Resolution, the City Council is taking action only on
those fees for the services, programs or products set forth in Exhibit “A” which have been
modified from prior resolutions of the City Council. The remaining fees that have not been
modified from prior resolutions shall remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The City Council finds and determines that
the recitals of this Resolution are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this
Resolution as though fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. Establishment and Update of User and Regulatory Fees. The City
Council hereby adopts the fees, charges, and rates as set forth in attached Exhibit "A"
and incorporated by this reference.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. Any new or adjusted fees adopted by this Resolution
shall go into effect 60 days of the adopted date for the initial year of the phase-in, July 1,
2026 for the second year of the phase-in, and July 1, 2027 for the third year of the phase-
in.
SECTION 4. Certification. The City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote
adopting this resolution.
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ADOPTED AUGUST 28, 2025.
JAN C. HARNIK
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2025-064 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on August 28, 2025, by the following
vote:
AYES: NESTANDE, PRADETTO, QUINTANILLA, TRUBEE, AND HARNIK
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on __________________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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9/9/2025
Exhibit “A”
See following pages
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Proposed Fee Schedule
Year One of Multi-Year Phase-In
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Fee Type Page
Building Permit Fees 1
Planning 11
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 16
City Fees Adopted Under Separate Resolution/Ordinance 23
City of Palm Desert
Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 HVAC Change-Out - Residential $165 Y
2 HVAC Change-Out - Commercial (per unit)$248 Y
3 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)$256 [a]N
b) Above 15kW – per kW (All inclusive)
i) Base Fee $256 [a]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 15kW $15 [a]N
4 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)
a) 50kW or less $439 [b]N
b) 50kW – 250kW
i) Base Fee $439 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 50kW up to 250kW $7 [b]N
c) Above 250kW
i) Base Fee $1,839 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 250kW $5 [b]N
5 Service Panel Upgrade - Residential $165 Y
6 Service Panel Upgrade - Commercial $225 Y
7 EV Charger - Residential $165 Y
8 EV Charger - Commercial See Permit Fee Table "B".N
9 Water Heater Changeout - Residential $113 Y
10 Water Heater Changeout - Commercial $142 Y
11 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas / Re-pipe $165 Y
12 New Sewer Connection $212 Y
13 Residential Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$210 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $30 Y
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
14 Commercial Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$375 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $30 Y
15 Demolition
a) Residential Single Family $165 Y
b) Commercial $165 Y
c) Miscellaneous Non-Structural $165 Y
16 Temporary Power Pole $165 Y
17 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Residential Swimming Pool / Spa (Includes Remodel)$449 Y
b) Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa (Each Pool)$598 Y
c) Detached Spa / Water Feature $331 Y
d) Commercial Pool Remodel $331 Y
e) Equipment Change-out Alone $178 Y
18 Patio Cover/Carport- Residential (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $195 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $225 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $225 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $254 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$165 Y
19 Patio Cover/Carport - Commercial (Per patio cover/carport) - Plan check fee
applies
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $225 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $254 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $254 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $284 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$165 Y
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
20 Window / Sliding Glass Door
a) Retrofit / Whole Replacement Only
i) Up to 5 $180 Y
ii) Each additional 5 $15 Y
b) New / Alteration - Plan check fee applies
i) First $210 Y
ii) Each additional $15 Y
21 Block/Masonry Wall (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) 0 - 100 ft $225 Y
b) Each Add'l 25 ft $15 Y
22 Trash Enclosure (per trash enclosure)$165 Y
23 Parking Lot Re-striping and Accessibility $178 Y
24 Appeals Board Application $712 Y
25 Cell Site Application (plan check fees apply)$401 Y
26 Cell Site Alteration (plan check fees apply)$178 Y
27 Sign Permit $178 Y
28 Temporary Tent Bleachers $178 Y
29 Tenant Improvement (Includes MEP)
a) 0 - 2,000 sq ft $712 Y
b) Each Additional 500 sq ft $178 Y
30 Residential Remodel (Includes MEP)
a) 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath $178 Y
b) More than 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath
i) 0 - 200 sq ft $356 Y
ii) Each Additional 100 sq ft $89 Y
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
* Additional fees may apply for plan review, as needed. Plan Review Fees are listed in Building Fees Section G (1).
[a] California Government Code Section 66015(a)(1), establishes maximum fees for residential solar energy systems. For photovoltaic systems,
fees shall not exceed $450 plus $15 per kW for each kilowatt above 15kW. For thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $450, plus $15 per kWth
for each kilowatt thermal above 10kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
[b] California Government Code Section 66015(b)(1), establishes maximum fees for commercial solar energy systems. Fees shall not exceed
$1,000 for systems up to 50kW plus $7 per kilowatt for each kilowatt between 51kW and 250kW, plus $5 for each kilowatt above 250kW. For
thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $1,000 up to the 30kWth, plus $7 per kWth for each kWth between the 30th and 260th kWth, plus $5 for
each kWth above 260kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
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BUILDING FEES
Total Valuation Permit Fee CPI
$1 to $4,000 $169.78 N
$4,001 to $10,000 $169.78 for the first $4,000 plus $9.89 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $10,000
N
$10,001 to $50,000 $229.11 for the first $10,000 plus $8.89 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
N
$50,001 to $100,000 $584.76 for the first $50,000 plus $9.34 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
N
$100,001 to $500,000 $1,051.61 for the first $100,000 plus $4.06 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000
N
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $2,677.60 for the first $500,000 plus $4.41 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000
N
$1,000,001 and up $4,880.53 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.19 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof over $1,000,000
N
For permits requiring energy, or accessability review, the following percentages shall be added to the base permit fee
N
N
Determination of Valuation for Fee-Setting Purposes
● Project valuations shall be based on the total value of all construction work, including all finish work, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official. For determining project valuations for new construction, the
Building Official may use data published by the International Code Council (ICC) (building valuation data table, typically updated in February and
August of each year). The final building permit valuation shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check,
permit and inspection activities.
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section B, C, D, or E, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional
fees apply for plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California).
B. Permit Fee for New Construction and Additions (Includes Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical)
Energy inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
Accessibility inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
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BUILDING FEES
Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
Permit Fee CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
D. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Plumbing Permit
E. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Electrical Permit
$229.11
C. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Mechanical Permit
Permit Fee
$89.00
$169.78
$199.45
$169.78
$199.45
$229.11
Permit Fee
$89.00
$169.78
$199.45
$229.11
$89.00
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 Stand-Alone or Combination Permit Fees (Alternative Calculation)
a) One Inspection Required $89 Y
b) Two Inspections Required $170 Y
c) Three Inspections Required $199 Y
d) Four Inspections Required $347 Y
e) Each Additional Inspection $89 Y
F. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone or Combination Permits Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section F, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or Engineering
Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable.
Activity Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Plan Review Fees
a) Plan Review Fee, if applicable 65% of Building Permit Fee [a]N
b) Phased Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x full plan check fee for entire bldg N
c) Expedited Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x standard plan check fee N
d) Tract Homes, Condos, Apartments (Production
Units)
10% of standard plan check fee [b]N
e) Alternate Materials and Materials Review $178 per hour Y
f) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$178 per hour Y
g) Revisions of Approved Plans $178 per hour Y
h) Revisions that Add Scope 65% of Added Building Permit Fee per hour [a]N
i) Standalone Plan Check $89 per half hour Y
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
G. Building Plan Review Fees
Activity Description
When applicable, plan check fees shall be paid at the time of application for a building permit.
The plan checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee
[a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.
[b] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same
time.
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 Permit Processing Fee
a) Minor Permits $59 Y
b) New Construction/Tenant Improvements $134 Y
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee
(percent of building permit fee)
3%[a]N
3 Technology Fee
(percent of permit fee)
5%[b]N
4 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013 [c]N
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028 [c]N
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation)
a) $1 - $25,000 $1 [c]N
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 [c]N
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 [c]N
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 [c]N
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 [c]N
6 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
7 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (per 30 Days)$178 Y
8 Sewer Certificate of Compliance $119 Y
9 Renew for Final, Courtesy Inspection
(Meter Release without a Permit, Non-Emergency Inspection Requests)
$89 Y
10 Addressing - Residential Or Commercial (Per Unit/Lot/Meter/Cell Sites)
Includes New Addressing And Changes
$89 Y
11 Building Official Variance Consideration (per hour)$178 Y
Copies, Re-Print, Change Of Contractor
12 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $20 Y
13 Change Of Contractor $30 Y
Violation Fees
14 Work Without a Permit 2x building
permit fee
N
H. Other Fees
Activity Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
H. Other Fees
Activity Description
Other Fees
15 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet $0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
16 Phased Inspection Fee (per inspection)$89 Y
17 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$214 Y
18 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Re-inspection or More) (each)$89 [d]Y
19 Missed inspection Fee $89 Y
20 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2 hour)$89 Y
21 Compliance Inspection Fee $178 Y
22 Special / Other Inspection Fee $178 Y
23 Mobile Home Permit Fees See Title 25 of CA Code of Regulations [c] N
24 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee within 1 year from Expiration 50% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
25 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee over 1 year from Expiration 100% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
26 Refunds
a) Fees Erroneously Paid or Collected by the City 100% refund [e] N
b) Fees Prior to Work Being Commenced up to 80% refund [f] N
c) 180 Days After Payment of Fees no refund [g] N
[b] Fee applies to all permits (e.g., building permits, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits).
[c] Fees established by the State of California.
[d] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[e] The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid, or portion thereof, which was erroneously paid or collected by the city.
[f] No fees are refundable once the work covered by them is commenced.
[g] Whether work has commenced or not, no fees are refundable more than 180 days after their payment.
[a] Fee applies to all building permits (e.g., new construction, additions, tenant improvements, etc.), but not mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
permits.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPI
Use Permit
1 Administrative Use Permit $966 Y
2 Conditional Use Permit $4,260 Y
3 Temporary Use Permit
a) Minor Temporary Use Permit [a]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status No Charge N
ii) All Others $303 Y
b) Major Temporary Use Permit [b]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status $184 Y
ii) All Others $671 Y
Architectural Review / Site Development Review
4 Single-Family/Duplex Permit $1,071 Y
5 Residential - Fence and Wall Exceptions $703 Y
6 RV Parking - With Appeal $245 Y
7 Commercial (façade revision/modification / awning replacement)$1,458 Y
8 New Commercial with Prior Entitlement $1,458 Y
9 Residential Tract, Multifamily Residential, and/or Mixed Use $1,745 Y
Precise Plan / Preliminary Development Plan
10 Precise Plan - Up to 5 Acres $5,425 Y
11 Precise Plan - More than 5 Acres $6,775 Y
Modification of Precise Plan / Conditional Use Permit
12 Modification - Revised Permit $4,137 Y
13 Substantial Conformance - Director Determination $1,104 Y
Landscape Plan
14 Onsite Landscape Plans $967 Y
15 Offsite Landscape Plans $1,213 Y
Housing
16 Senate Bill (SB) 330 Application Review $613 Y
Pre-Application
17 Pre-Application No Charge Y
Activity Description
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Development Agreement
18 Development Agreement Review
a) Base Fee $4,456 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 Y
19 Development Agreement Amendment
a) Base Fee $1,717 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 N
Environmental Review
20 Categorical Exemption $123 [c]Y
21 Initial Study / Addendum / Subsequent / Streamlined $2,024 [c]Y
22 Initial Study / Negative Declaration / Mitigated Neg. Declaration $2,944 [c]Y
23 Environmental Impact Report Review $11,960 [c]Y
24 Deposit for Third Party Review or In-House Preparation of CEQA
Documents, As Needed (In addition to Fees Shown Above)
Pass-Through of Actuals, plus 10% Admin,
with $10,000 Initial Deposit
[c]N
Variance
25 Adjustment $725 Y
26 Variance $3,176 Y
Special Event Permit
27 Special Event Permit $153 Y
28 Drone / Film / Still Photography $201 Y
Signs
29 Temporary Signage Permit $54 Y
30 Sign Permit $127 Y
31 Sign Program Review (with ARC Review)$1,243 Y
32 ARC Sign Design Review - Monument Signs and Sign Design $753 Y
33 Sign Program Amendment $998 Y
Subdivision / Tentative Parcel Map
34 Tentative Parcel Map (4 or less parcels / commercial)$2,213 Y
35 Tentative Parcel Map Revision $1,845 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Subdivision / Tentative Tract Map (5 or more parcels)
36 Up to 20 acres $4,781 Y
37 More than 20 acres $6,131 Y
38 Tentative Tract Map Revision $4,107 Y
39 Tentative Condominium Map $4,781 Y
Time Extensions
40 Staff Review $491 Y
41 Planning Commission Review $736 Y
42 City Council Review $981 Y
General / Specific Plans
43 General Plan Amendment $5,263 Y
44 General Plan Text Amendment $2,046 Y
45 Zone Change $3,791 Y
46 Zoning Text Amendment $2,453 Y
47 Specific Plan $4,907 Y
48 Specific Plan Amendment $2,453 Y
Historic Preservation
49 Historical Landmark / District Designation No Charge Y
50 Mills Act $318 application;
$1,000 contract initiation
Y
51 Certificate Of Appropriateness No Charge Y
Appeals
52 Appeal to Director of Development Services (per appeal)$276 Y
53 Appeal to Planning Commission (per appeal)$276 Y
54 Appeal to City Council (per appeal)$276 Y
Zoning Plan Review
55 Alterations/Additions - Residential $61 Y
56 New Construction - Single Family Residential $92 Y
57 New Construction - 2-4 Residential Units $123 Y
58 New Construction - 5+ Residential Units $245 Y
59 New Construction - Non-Residential $184 Y
60 Alterations/Additions - Non-Residential $61 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Miscellaneous
61 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
62 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
63 Annexation Actual Cost w/ $25,000 initial deposit N
64 Mailing / Noticing $150 Y
65 Street Name Change / Review $1,104 Y
66 Certificate of Use $85 Y
67 Home Occupation Permit
a) New $67 Y
b) Renewal $50 Y
68 Zoning Letter $307 Y
69 Expedited Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [d]N
Regulatory Permit Review
70 Bingo License $50 plus 1% of gross receipts per month N
71 Massage Establishment $273 Y
72 Valet Parking Permit
a) New $57 Y
b) Renewal $41 Y
73 Entertainment Site Plan $123 Y
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
74 Planning (per hour)$184 Y
75 Code Enforcement (per hour)$144 Y
76 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual cost N
77 Outside Service Providers 100% pass-through of actual cost N
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
* Any reference to acreage in the fees listed above should be interpreted as gross acres.
[c] Fish and Wildlife recordation fees shall be paid separately.
[a] Minor temporary use permit: indoor event; outdoor event with tents less 400 SF, no generators, or external electrical supply required; small-
scale entertainment or amplified sound; pre-prepared food and packaged snacks and/or 1-2 food trucks; foldable and/or light-weight outdoor
furniture; events with fewer than 100 project attendees.
[b] Major temporary use permit: pyrotechnics and/or special effects display; fireworks permit; valet service required; live entertainment with
amplified sound that requires a stage and seating/bleachers; road closures or substantial parking lot space occupied; large-scale food; City-owned
property; events with 3+ vendors.
[d] Request for expedited service is subject to Development Services Department Director approval. It is dependent on staff availability and
workload.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
Land Subdivision
1 Parcel Map:
a) Final Parcel Map
i) Base Fee $1,403 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $154 per lot Y
b) Final Parcel Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $387 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $71 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $1,653 each Y
2 Tract Map:
a) Final Tract Map
i) Base Fee $1,403 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $107 per lot Y
b) Final Tract Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $671 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $36 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $2,556 each Y
3 Reversion to Acreage:
a) Initial Sheet $426 per sheet Y
b) Each Additional Sheet $213 per sheet Y
4 Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger
a) Lot Line Adjustment $1,641 per request Y
b) Parcel Merger $1,641 per request Y
5 Street Dedication/Vacation
a) Land Action Documents
(ROW/Easements/Grant Deeds)
$880 per request Y
b) Vacation of Street/Public ROW $2,133 per request Y
6 Land Survey
a) Record of Survey $408 per request Y
b) Certificate of Correction $408 per request Y
Activity Description
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading / Project Improvements
7 Plan Review (First 3 Reviews):
a) Rough Grading
i) Initial Sheet $1,137 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $491 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $387 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $142 per sheet Y
b) Precise Grading - Commercial
i) Initial Sheet $1,137 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $426 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $142 per sheet Y
c) Precise Grading - Tract Homes
i) Initial Sheet $1,653 per sheet Y
ii) Each Lot $88 per lot Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $387 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $71 per sheet Y
d) Precise Grading - Custom Home
i) Initial $1,016 per lot Y
ii) Revision $284 per lot Y
e) PM10
i) Initial Report $265 per report Y
ii) Revisions - per report $71 per report Y
f) Street Improvements
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,065 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $529 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $213 per sheet Y
g) Storm Drain
i) Initial Sheet $2,130 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,491 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $529 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $213 per sheet Y
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
h) Signing and Striping
i) Initial Sheet $1,326 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $284 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $387 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $142 per sheet Y
i) Traffic Signal
i) Initial Sheet $1,555 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $355 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $512 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $284 per sheet Y
j) Traffic Control Plan $36 per sheet Y
k) Record Drawings/As Built Review
i) Initial Sheet $142 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $36 per sheet Y
l) Hydrology Report
i) Initial Report $1,205 per report Y
ii) Revisions $458 per report Y
m) Traffic Study $604 per study Y
n) WQMP Report
i) With Prior Entitlement $1,491 per report Y
ii) Without Prior Entitlement $3,745 per report Y
iii) Revisions $387 per report Y
o) SWPPP / Erosion Control
i) Initial Plan $685 per plan Y
ii) Revisions $334 per plan Y
p) Public Sewer and/or Water Only
i) Initial Sheet $71 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $36 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $0 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $0 per sheet Y
8 Plan Review (>3 Reviews)$213 per hour Y
9 Expedited Plan Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [a]N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading Permit / PM10
10 Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $168 each Y
11 Clear and Grub Permit $107 each Y
12 Grading Permit
a) Rough Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Precise Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Single Family Residential Final Grading $213 per lot Y
13 PM10 $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
Encroachment and Project Improvement Inspection
Permits
14 Project Improvement Permit Inspections
a) Street Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements (Includes Signing & Striping)
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Storm Drain Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Traffic Signal Inspection Fee $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
d) Landscape Inspection
i) Offsite $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
ii) Onsite
a) Residential (Each Lot)$107 Each Lot Y
b) Non-Residential (Each Commercial or Common
Area)
$213 Each Commercial or
Common Area
Y
e) Survey Monument $71 Per Lot Y
15 Encroachment Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $97 each Y
16 Encroachment Permit Inspections
a) Curb and Gutter (per 100 LF)$213 per 100 LF Y
b) Driveway Approach
i) Residential $177 per approach Y
ii) Commercial $354 per approach Y
c) Excavation / Boring (per 100 LF)$852 per 100 LF Y
d) Traffic Control Plan Review and Inspection (PW Only)$177 per day Y
e) Utility Cut $177 per location Y
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
17 Research/Administrative
a) Bond Reduction Request (per bond)$710 Y
b) Final Inspection/Acceptance (per bond/deposit)$994 Y
c) Monumentation Release $213 Y
d) Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA)$284 per request Y
e) SIA - Time Extension $284 per request Y
f) Assignment & Assumptions Agreement $568 per request Y
g) Flood Plain Research/FEMA App $284 per request Y
Reactivation of Permit
18 Reactivation of an Expired Permit 50% of Permit Fee N
Technology Enhancement Fee
19 Technology Enhancement Fee (percent of permit)5%N
20 Transportation Permit
a) Annual $90 each N
b) Single Event $16 each N
21 Community Garden
a) Community Garden - Application $50 each Y
b) Re-key Fee $10 each Y
22 Self Hauler/Back Hauler
a) Initial $80 each Y
b) Renewal $80 each Y
Pod/Dumpster
23 Pod/Dumpster $213 Y
Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee
24 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Other
25 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 Y
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 Y
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 Y
26 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$213 per hour Y
27 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$256 per hour Y
28 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each)$107 each [b]Y
29 Missed inspection Fee $107 each Y
30 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2
hour)
$107 per 1/2 hour Y
31 Refunds
a) Refunds for Plan Checks
i) If plan check has not begun 90% refund [c]N
ii) If 1st plan check has begun 30% refund [c]N
iii) If 2nd plan check has begun 10% refund [c]N
iv) Past 2nd plan check no refund [c]N
b) Refunds for Permits - Permit issued and no work has
commenced
Up to 50% of original permit
fee
[d]N
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this
Schedule
32 Development Engineering and Encroachment Personnel
(per hour)
$213 Y
33 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
34 Outside Service Providers (e.g., LAFCO, County,
Newspaper)
100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
[e] Each deposit and/or fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and
the typical cost of services/materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts,
services, or materials, materially different than those typically required, the Department reserves the right to modify the initial deposit amount
and/or use a time and materials billing methodology rather than a fixed fee for service. For fees calculated as a percentage of project valuation,
valuation shall be based on engineer's cost estimate.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
[a] Expedited Plan Review request is subject to City Engineer approval. It is dependent on staff availability and workload.
[b] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[c] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding a percentage of fees paid with the following schedule. If any portion of
the plan check fee has been paid out by the city to another agency or consultant for services rendered in connection with the plan check, no
refund of that portion of the fee shall be made.
[d] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding of not more than 50% of fees paid when no work has been done under an
issued permit. In no case shall the refund exceed the cost of services provided to date of cancellation of permit issuance.
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CITY FEES ADOPTED UNDER SEPARATE RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Signalization RES 79-58
2 Park Dedication Fees ORD 1259
3 Childcare Facilities RES 05-79
4 Fuel Cell Permit RES 08-12
5 Job Valuation RES 83-073
6 Low Income Housing RES 90-130
7 Construction Fee ORD 216
8 Drainage Facilities ORD 218
9 Fire Protection & Equipment ORD 1073
10 Public Art ORD 473
11 Fire Impact ORD 1120
12 Haul Route Wear and Tear Fee ORD 1294
The following fees were not examined as part of the fee study but may be charged as part of the permit
process
Activity Description
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Proposed Fee Schedule
Year Two of Multi-Year Phase-In
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Fee Type Page
Building Permit Fees 1
Planning 11
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 16
City Fees Adopted Under Separate Resolution/Ordinance 23
City of Palm Desert
Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 HVAC Change-Out - Residential $172 Y
2 HVAC Change-Out - Commercial (per unit)$258 Y
3 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)$353 [a]N
b) Above 15kW – per kW (All inclusive)
i) Base Fee $353 [a]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 15kW $15 [a]N
4 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)
a) 50kW or less $720 [b]N
b) 50kW – 250kW
i) Base Fee $720 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 50kW up to 250kW $7 [b]N
c) Above 250kW
i) Base Fee $2,120 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 250kW $5 [b]N
5 Service Panel Upgrade - Residential $172 Y
6 Service Panel Upgrade - Commercial $290 Y
7 EV Charger - Residential $172 Y
8 EV Charger - Commercial See Permit Fee Table "B".N
9 Water Heater Changeout - Residential $145 Y
10 Water Heater Changeout - Commercial $205 Y
11 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas / Re-pipe $172 Y
12 New Sewer Connection $239 Y
13 Residential Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$261 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $59 Y
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
14 Commercial Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$432 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $59 Y
15 Demolition
a) Residential Single Family $172 Y
b) Commercial $172 Y
c) Miscellaneous Non-Structural $172 Y
16 Temporary Power Pole $172 Y
17 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Residential Swimming Pool / Spa (Includes Remodel)$581 Y
b) Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa (Each Pool)$877 Y
c) Detached Spa / Water Feature $343 Y
d) Commercial Pool Remodel $343 Y
e) Equipment Change-out Alone $178 Y
18 Patio Cover/Carport- Residential (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $231 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $290 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $290 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $350 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$172 Y
19 Patio Cover/Carport - Commercial (Per patio cover/carport) - Plan check fee
applies
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $290 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $350 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $350 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $409 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$172 Y
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
20 Window / Sliding Glass Door
a) Retrofit / Whole Replacement Only
i) Up to 5 $201 Y
ii) Each additional 5 $30 Y
b) New / Alteration - Plan check fee applies
i) First $261 Y
ii) Each additional $30 Y
21 Block/Masonry Wall (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) 0 - 100 ft $290 Y
b) Each Add'l 25 ft $30 Y
22 Trash Enclosure (per trash enclosure)$172 Y
23 Parking Lot Re-striping and Accessibility $178 Y
24 Appeals Board Application $712 Y
25 Cell Site Application (plan check fees apply)$401 Y
26 Cell Site Alteration (plan check fees apply)$178 Y
27 Sign Permit $178 Y
28 Temporary Tent Bleachers $178 Y
29 Tenant Improvement (Includes MEP)
a) 0 - 2,000 sq ft $712 Y
b) Each Additional 500 sq ft $178 Y
30 Residential Remodel (Includes MEP)
a) 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath $178 Y
b) More than 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath
i) 0 - 200 sq ft $356 Y
ii) Each Additional 100 sq ft $89 Y
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
* Additional fees may apply for plan review, as needed. Plan Review Fees are listed in Building Fees Section G (1).
[a] California Government Code Section 66015(a)(1), establishes maximum fees for residential solar energy systems. For photovoltaic systems,
fees shall not exceed $450 plus $15 per kW for each kilowatt above 15kW. For thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $450, plus $15 per kWth
for each kilowatt thermal above 10kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
[b] California Government Code Section 66015(b)(1), establishes maximum fees for commercial solar energy systems. Fees shall not exceed
$1,000 for systems up to 50kW plus $7 per kilowatt for each kilowatt between 51kW and 250kW, plus $5 for each kilowatt above 250kW. For
thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $1,000 up to the 30kWth, plus $7 per kWth for each kWth between the 30th and 260th kWth, plus $5 for
each kWth above 260kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
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BUILDING FEES
Total Valuation Permit Fee CPI
$1 to $4,000 $173.89 N
$4,001 to $10,000 $173.89 for the first $4,000 plus $19.78 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $10,000
N
$10,001 to $50,000 $292.56 for the first $10,000 plus $13.35 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
N
$50,001 to $100,000 $826.38 for the first $50,000 plus $11.79 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
N
$100,001 to $500,000 $1,415.81 for the first $100,000 plus $3.81 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000
N
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $2,940.80 for the first $500,000 plus $3.98 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000
N
$1,000,001 and up $4,932.27 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.78 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof over $1,000,000
N
For permits requiring energy, or accessability review, the following percentages shall be added to the base permit fee
N
N
Determination of Valuation for Fee-Setting Purposes
● Project valuations shall be based on the total value of all construction work, including all finish work, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official. For determining project valuations for new construction, the
Building Official may use data published by the International Code Council (ICC) (building valuation data table, typically updated in February and
August of each year). The final building permit valuation shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check,
permit and inspection activities.
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section B, C, D, or E, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional
fees apply for plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California).
B. Permit Fee for New Construction and Additions (Includes Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical)
Energy inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
Accessibility inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
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BUILDING FEES
Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
Permit Fee CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
D. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Plumbing Permit
E. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Electrical Permit
$292.56
C. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Mechanical Permit
Permit Fee
$89.00
$173.89
$233.22
$173.89
$233.22
$292.56
Permit Fee
$89.00
$173.89
$233.22
$292.56
$89.00
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 Stand-Alone or Combination Permit Fees (Alternative Calculation)
a) One Inspection Required $89 Y
b) Two Inspections Required $174 Y
c) Three Inspections Required $233 Y
d) Four Inspections Required $352 Y
e) Each Additional Inspection $89 Y
F. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone or Combination Permits Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section F, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or Engineering
Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable.
Activity Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Plan Review Fees
a) Plan Review Fee, if applicable 65% of Building Permit Fee [a]N
b) Phased Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x full plan check fee for entire bldg N
c) Expedited Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x standard plan check fee N
d) Tract Homes, Condos, Apartments (Production
Units)
10% of standard plan check fee [b]N
e) Alternate Materials and Materials Review $178 per hour Y
f) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$178 per hour Y
g) Revisions of Approved Plans $178 per hour Y
h) Revisions that Add Scope 65% of Added Building Permit Fee per hour [a]N
i) Standalone Plan Check $89 per half hour Y
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
G. Building Plan Review Fees
Activity Description
When applicable, plan check fees shall be paid at the time of application for a building permit.
The plan checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee
[a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.
[b] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same
time.
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 Permit Processing Fee
a) Minor Permits $119 Y
b) New Construction/Tenant Improvements $267 Y
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee
(percent of building permit fee)
3%[a]N
3 Technology Fee
(percent of permit fee)
5%[b]N
4 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013 [c]N
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028 [c]N
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation)
a) $1 - $25,000 $1 [c]N
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 [c]N
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 [c]N
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 [c]N
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 [c]N
6 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
7 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (per 30 Days)$356 Y
8 Sewer Certificate of Compliance $237 Y
9 Renew for Final, Courtesy Inspection
(Meter Release without a Permit, Non-Emergency Inspection Requests)
$178 Y
10 Addressing - Residential Or Commercial (Per Unit/Lot/Meter/Cell Sites)
Includes New Addressing And Changes
$89 Y
11 Building Official Variance Consideration (per hour)$178 Y
Copies, Re-Print, Change Of Contractor
12 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $39 Y
13 Change Of Contractor $59 Y
Violation Fees
14 Work Without a Permit 2x building
permit fee
N
H. Other Fees
Activity Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
H. Other Fees
Activity Description
Other Fees
15 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet $0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
16 Phased Inspection Fee (per inspection)$89 Y
17 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$214 Y
18 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Re-inspection or More) (each)$89 [d]Y
19 Missed inspection Fee $89 Y
20 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2 hour)$89 Y
21 Compliance Inspection Fee $178 Y
22 Special / Other Inspection Fee $178 Y
23 Mobile Home Permit Fees See Title 25 of CA Code of Regulations [c] N
24 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee within 1 year from Expiration 50% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
25 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee over 1 year from Expiration 100% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
26 Refunds
a) Fees Erroneously Paid or Collected by the City 100% refund [e] N
b) Fees Prior to Work Being Commenced up to 80% refund [f] N
c) 180 Days After Payment of Fees no refund [g] N
[b] Fee applies to all permits (e.g., building permits, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits).
[c] Fees established by the State of California.
[d] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[e] The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid, or portion thereof, which was erroneously paid or collected by the city.
[f] No fees are refundable once the work covered by them is commenced.
[g] Whether work has commenced or not, no fees are refundable more than 180 days after their payment.
[a] Fee applies to all building permits (e.g., new construction, additions, tenant improvements, etc.), but not mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
permits.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPI
Use Permit
1 Administrative Use Permit $1,587 Y
2 Conditional Use Permit $5,626 Y
3 Temporary Use Permit
a) Minor Temporary Use Permit [a]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status No Charge N
ii) All Others $520 Y
b) Major Temporary Use Permit [b]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status $184 Y
ii) All Others $1,256 Y
Architectural Review / Site Development Review
4 Single-Family/Duplex Permit $1,915 Y
5 Residential - Fence and Wall Exceptions $1,179 Y
6 RV Parking - With Appeal $491 Y
7 Commercial (façade revision/modification / awning replacement)$2,385 Y
8 New Commercial with Prior Entitlement $2,385 Y
9 Residential Tract, Multifamily Residential, and/or Mixed Use $3,265 Y
Precise Plan / Preliminary Development Plan
10 Precise Plan - Up to 5 Acres $7,957 Y
11 Precise Plan - More than 5 Acres $10,655 Y
Modification of Precise Plan / Conditional Use Permit
12 Modification - Revised Permit $5,381 Y
13 Substantial Conformance - Director Determination $2,208 Y
Landscape Plan
14 Onsite Landscape Plans $1,404 Y
15 Offsite Landscape Plans $1,894 Y
Housing
16 Senate Bill (SB) 330 Application Review $1,227 Y
Pre-Application
17 Pre-Application No Charge Y
Activity Description
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Development Agreement
18 Development Agreement Review
a) Base Fee $5,908 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 Y
19 Development Agreement Amendment
a) Base Fee $3,435 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 N
Environmental Review
20 Categorical Exemption $245 [c]Y
21 Initial Study / Addendum / Subsequent / Streamlined $3,772 [c]Y
22 Initial Study / Negative Declaration / Mitigated Neg. Declaration $5,612 [c]Y
23 Environmental Impact Report Review $11,960 [c]Y
24 Deposit for Third Party Review or In-House Preparation of CEQA
Documents, As Needed (In addition to Fees Shown Above)
Pass-Through of Actuals, plus 10% Admin,
with $10,000 Initial Deposit
[c]N
Variance
25 Adjustment $1,282 Y
26 Variance $3,428 Y
Special Event Permit
27 Special Event Permit $307 Y
28 Drone / Film / Still Photography $376 Y
Signs
29 Temporary Signage Permit $73 Y
30 Sign Permit $155 Y
31 Sign Program Review (with ARC Review)$2,094 Y
32 ARC Sign Design Review - Monument Signs and Sign Design $1,112 Y
33 Sign Program Amendment $1,603 Y
Subdivision / Tentative Parcel Map
34 Tentative Parcel Map (4 or less parcels / commercial)$3,222 Y
35 Tentative Parcel Map Revision $2,486 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Subdivision / Tentative Tract Map (5 or more parcels)
36 Up to 20 acres $6,255 Y
37 More than 20 acres $8,953 Y
38 Tentative Tract Map Revision $4,905 Y
39 Tentative Condominium Map $6,255 Y
Time Extensions
40 Staff Review $981 Y
41 Planning Commission Review $1,472 Y
42 City Council Review $1,963 Y
General / Specific Plans
43 General Plan Amendment $8,520 Y
44 General Plan Text Amendment $3,967 Y
45 Zone Change $5,576 Y
46 Zoning Text Amendment $4,907 Y
47 Specific Plan $9,813 Y
48 Specific Plan Amendment $4,907 Y
Historic Preservation
49 Historical Landmark / District Designation No Charge Y
50 Mills Act $318 application;
$1,000 contract initiation
Y
51 Certificate Of Appropriateness No Charge Y
Appeals
52 Appeal to Director of Development Services (per appeal)$276 Y
53 Appeal to Planning Commission (per appeal)$276 Y
54 Appeal to City Council (per appeal)$276 Y
Zoning Plan Review
55 Alterations/Additions - Residential $123 Y
56 New Construction - Single Family Residential $184 Y
57 New Construction - 2-4 Residential Units $245 Y
58 New Construction - 5+ Residential Units $491 Y
59 New Construction - Non-Residential $368 Y
60 Alterations/Additions - Non-Residential $123 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Miscellaneous
61 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
62 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
63 Annexation Actual Cost w/ $25,000 initial deposit N
64 Mailing / Noticing $300 Y
65 Street Name Change / Review $2,208 Y
66 Certificate of Use $134 Y
67 Home Occupation Permit
a) New $79 Y
b) Renewal $71 Y
68 Zoning Letter $337 Y
69 Expedited Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [d]N
Regulatory Permit Review
70 Bingo License $50 plus 1% of gross receipts per month N
71 Massage Establishment $320 Y
72 Valet Parking Permit
a) New $65 Y
b) Renewal $56 Y
73 Entertainment Site Plan $245 Y
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
74 Planning (per hour)$184 Y
75 Code Enforcement (per hour)$144 Y
76 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual cost N
77 Outside Service Providers 100% pass-through of actual cost N
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
* Any reference to acreage in the fees listed above should be interpreted as gross acres.
[c] Fish and Wildlife recordation fees shall be paid separately.
[a] Minor temporary use permit: indoor event; outdoor event with tents less 400 SF, no generators, or external electrical supply required; small-
scale entertainment or amplified sound; pre-prepared food and packaged snacks and/or 1-2 food trucks; foldable and/or light-weight outdoor
furniture; events with fewer than 100 project attendees.
[b] Major temporary use permit: pyrotechnics and/or special effects display; fireworks permit; valet service required; live entertainment with
amplified sound that requires a stage and seating/bleachers; road closures or substantial parking lot space occupied; large-scale food; City-owned
property; events with 3+ vendors.
[d] Request for expedited service is subject to Development Services Department Director approval. It is dependent on staff availability and
workload.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
Land Subdivision
1 Parcel Map:
a) Final Parcel Map
i) Base Fee $1,554 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $184 per lot Y
b) Final Parcel Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $620 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $142 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $1,679 each Y
2 Tract Map:
a) Final Tract Map
i) Base Fee $1,554 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $107 per lot Y
b) Final Tract Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $1,188 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $71 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $2,556 each Y
3 Reversion to Acreage:
a) Initial Sheet $852 per sheet Y
b) Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
4 Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger
a) Lot Line Adjustment $2,471 per request Y
b) Parcel Merger $2,471 per request Y
5 Street Dedication/Vacation
a) Land Action Documents
(ROW/Easements/Grant Deeds)
$1,292 per request Y
b) Vacation of Street/Public ROW $2,771 per request Y
6 Land Survey
a) Record of Survey $817 per request Y
b) Certificate of Correction $817 per request Y
Activity Description
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading / Project Improvements
7 Plan Review (First 3 Reviews):
a) Rough Grading
i) Initial Sheet $1,420 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $671 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $620 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $284 per sheet Y
b) Precise Grading - Commercial
i) Initial Sheet $1,420 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $284 per sheet Y
c) Precise Grading - Tract Homes
i) Initial Sheet $1,679 per sheet Y
ii) Each Lot $97 per lot Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $620 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $142 per sheet Y
d) Precise Grading - Custom Home
i) Initial $1,333 per lot Y
ii) Revision $568 per lot Y
e) PM10
i) Initial Report $452 per report Y
ii) Revisions - per report $142 per report Y
f) Street Improvements
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,065 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $904 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
g) Storm Drain
i) Initial Sheet $2,130 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,491 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $904 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
h) Signing and Striping
i) Initial Sheet $1,542 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $568 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $620 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $284 per sheet Y
i) Traffic Signal
i) Initial Sheet $1,629 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $710 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $868 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $568 per sheet Y
j) Traffic Control Plan $36 per sheet Y
k) Record Drawings/As Built Review
i) Initial Sheet $284 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $71 per sheet Y
l) Hydrology Report
i) Initial Report $1,667 per report Y
ii) Revisions $762 per report Y
m) Traffic Study $1,207 per study Y
n) WQMP Report
i) With Prior Entitlement $1,491 per report Y
ii) Without Prior Entitlement $3,789 per report Y
iii) Revisions $620 per report Y
o) SWPPP / Erosion Control
i) Initial Plan $1,195 per plan Y
ii) Revisions $513 per plan Y
p) Public Sewer and/or Water Only
i) Initial Sheet $142 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $71 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $0 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $0 per sheet Y
8 Plan Review (>3 Reviews)$213 per hour Y
9 Expedited Plan Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [a]N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading Permit / PM10
10 Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $244 each Y
11 Clear and Grub Permit $213 each Y
12 Grading Permit
a) Rough Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Precise Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Single Family Residential Final Grading $266 per lot Y
13 PM10 $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
Encroachment and Project Improvement Inspection
Permits
14 Project Improvement Permit Inspections
a) Street Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements (Includes Signing & Striping)
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Storm Drain Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Traffic Signal Inspection Fee $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
d) Landscape Inspection
i) Offsite $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
ii) Onsite
a) Residential (Each Lot)$107 Each Lot Y
b) Non-Residential (Each Commercial or Common
Area)
$213 Each Commercial or
Common Area
Y
e) Survey Monument $142 Per Lot Y
15 Encroachment Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $102 each Y
16 Encroachment Permit Inspections
a) Curb and Gutter (per 100 LF)$213 per 100 LF Y
b) Driveway Approach
i) Residential $195 per approach Y
ii) Commercial $390 per approach Y
c) Excavation / Boring (per 100 LF)$852 per 100 LF Y
d) Traffic Control Plan Review and Inspection (PW Only)$195 per day Y
e) Utility Cut $195 per location Y
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
17 Research/Administrative
a) Bond Reduction Request (per bond)$1,420 Y
b) Final Inspection/Acceptance (per bond/deposit)$1,988 Y
c) Monumentation Release $426 Y
d) Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA)$568 per request Y
e) SIA - Time Extension $568 per request Y
f) Assignment & Assumptions Agreement $1,136 per request Y
g) Flood Plain Research/FEMA App $568 per request Y
Reactivation of Permit
18 Reactivation of an Expired Permit 50% of Permit Fee N
Technology Enhancement Fee
19 Technology Enhancement Fee (percent of permit)5%N
20 Transportation Permit
a) Annual $90 each N
b) Single Event $16 each N
21 Community Garden
a) Community Garden - Application $50 each Y
b) Re-key Fee $10 each Y
22 Self Hauler/Back Hauler
a) Initial $80 each Y
b) Renewal $80 each Y
Pod/Dumpster
23 Pod/Dumpster $213 Y
Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee
24 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Other
25 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 Y
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 Y
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 Y
26 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$213 per hour Y
27 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$256 per hour Y
28 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each)$107 each [b]Y
29 Missed inspection Fee $107 each Y
30 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2
hour)
$107 per 1/2 hour Y
31 Refunds
a) Refunds for Plan Checks
i) If plan check has not begun 90% refund [c]N
ii) If 1st plan check has begun 30% refund [c]N
iii) If 2nd plan check has begun 10% refund [c]N
iv) Past 2nd plan check no refund [c]N
b) Refunds for Permits - Permit issued and no work has
commenced
Up to 50% of original permit
fee
[d]N
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this
Schedule
32 Development Engineering and Encroachment Personnel
(per hour)
$213 Y
33 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
34 Outside Service Providers (e.g., LAFCO, County,
Newspaper)
100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
[e] Each deposit and/or fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and
the typical cost of services/materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts,
services, or materials, materially different than those typically required, the Department reserves the right to modify the initial deposit amount
and/or use a time and materials billing methodology rather than a fixed fee for service. For fees calculated as a percentage of project valuation,
valuation shall be based on engineer's cost estimate.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
[a] Expedited Plan Review request is subject to City Engineer approval. It is dependent on staff availability and workload.
[b] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[c] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding a percentage of fees paid with the following schedule. If any portion of
the plan check fee has been paid out by the city to another agency or consultant for services rendered in connection with the plan check, no
refund of that portion of the fee shall be made.
[d] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding of not more than 50% of fees paid when no work has been done under an
issued permit. In no case shall the refund exceed the cost of services provided to date of cancellation of permit issuance.
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CITY FEES ADOPTED UNDER SEPARATE RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Signalization RES 79-58
2 Park Dedication Fees ORD 1259
3 Childcare Facilities RES 05-79
4 Fuel Cell Permit RES 08-12
5 Job Valuation RES 83-073
6 Low Income Housing RES 90-130
7 Construction Fee ORD 216
8 Drainage Facilities ORD 218
9 Fire Protection & Equipment ORD 1073
10 Public Art ORD 473
11 Fire Impact ORD 1120
12 Haul Route Wear and Tear Fee ORD 1294
The following fees were not examined as part of the fee study but may be charged as part of the permit
process
Activity Description
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Proposed Fee Schedule
Year Three of Multi-Year Phase-In
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Fee Type Page
Building Permit Fees 1
Planning 11
Engineering and Encroachment Permit Fees 16
City Fees Adopted Under Separate Resolution/Ordinance 23
City of Palm Desert
Schedule of User and Regulatory Fees
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
1 HVAC Change-Out - Residential $178 Y
2 HVAC Change-Out - Commercial (per unit)$267 Y
3 Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit
a) Residential Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)$450 [a]N
b) Above 15kW – per kW (All inclusive)
i) Base Fee $450 [a]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 15kW $15 [a]N
4 Commercial Solar Photovoltaic System - Solar Permit (All inclusive)
a) 50kW or less $1,000 [b]N
b) 50kW – 250kW
i) Base Fee $1,000 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 50kW up to 250kW $7 [b]N
c) Above 250kW
i) Base Fee $2,400 [b]N
ii) Fee per kW Above 250kW $5 [b]N
5 Service Panel Upgrade - Residential $178 Y
6 Service Panel Upgrade - Commercial $356 Y
7 EV Charger - Residential $178 Y
8 EV Charger - Commercial See Permit Fee Table "B".N
9 Water Heater Changeout - Residential $178 Y
10 Water Heater Changeout - Commercial $267 Y
11 Line Repair - Sewer / Water / Gas / Re-pipe $178 Y
12 New Sewer Connection $267 Y
13 Residential Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$312 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $89 Y
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
14 Commercial Re-Roof
a) Up to 2,000 SF (Re-Roof Area only)$490 Y
b) Each Add'l 1,000 SF or fraction thereof $89 Y
15 Demolition
a) Residential Single Family $178 Y
b) Commercial $178 Y
c) Miscellaneous Non-Structural $178 Y
16 Temporary Power Pole $178 Y
17 Swimming Pool/Spa
a) Residential Swimming Pool / Spa (Includes Remodel)$712 Y
b) Commercial Swimming Pool/Spa (Each Pool)$1,157 Y
c) Detached Spa / Water Feature $356 Y
d) Commercial Pool Remodel $356 Y
e) Equipment Change-out Alone $178 Y
18 Patio Cover/Carport- Residential (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $267 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $356 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $356 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $445 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$178 Y
19 Patio Cover/Carport - Commercial (Per patio cover/carport) - Plan check fee
applies
a) Standard (Wood/Metal Frame)
i) Up to 200 SF $356 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $445 Y
b) Upgraded (with electrical, fans, etc.)
i) Up to 200 SF $445 Y
ii) Greater than 200 SF $534 Y
c) Alteration to Existing (per patio/carport)$178 Y
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BUILDING FEES
Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
20 Window / Sliding Glass Door
a) Retrofit / Whole Replacement Only
i) Up to 5 $223 Y
ii) Each additional 5 $45 Y
b) New / Alteration - Plan check fee applies
i) First $312 Y
ii) Each additional $45 Y
21 Block/Masonry Wall (If engineered, plan check fee will apply)
a) 0 - 100 ft $356 Y
b) Each Add'l 25 ft $45 Y
22 Trash Enclosure (per trash enclosure)$178 Y
23 Parking Lot Re-striping and Accessibility $178 Y
24 Appeals Board Application $712 Y
25 Cell Site Application (plan check fees apply)$401 Y
26 Cell Site Alteration (plan check fees apply)$178 Y
27 Sign Permit $178 Y
28 Temporary Tent Bleachers $178 Y
29 Tenant Improvement (Includes MEP)
a) 0 - 2,000 sq ft $712 Y
b) Each Additional 500 sq ft $178 Y
30 Residential Remodel (Includes MEP)
a) 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath $178 Y
b) More than 1 Kitchen or 1 Bath
i) 0 - 200 sq ft $356 Y
ii) Each Additional 100 sq ft $89 Y
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Fee Note CPI
A. Fees for Commonly Requested Building Permit Types. Additional fees may apply for permit processing (as shown in Building Fees Section H
(1)), required Plan Review (as shown in Building Fees Section G (1)), services provided by other City Departments (e.g., Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g., State of California).
Fee Description
* Additional fees may apply for plan review, as needed. Plan Review Fees are listed in Building Fees Section G (1).
[a] California Government Code Section 66015(a)(1), establishes maximum fees for residential solar energy systems. For photovoltaic systems,
fees shall not exceed $450 plus $15 per kW for each kilowatt above 15kW. For thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $450, plus $15 per kWth
for each kilowatt thermal above 10kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
[b] California Government Code Section 66015(b)(1), establishes maximum fees for commercial solar energy systems. Fees shall not exceed
$1,000 for systems up to 50kW plus $7 per kilowatt for each kilowatt between 51kW and 250kW, plus $5 for each kilowatt above 250kW. For
thermal systems, fees shall not exceed $1,000 up to the 30kWth, plus $7 per kWth for each kWth between the 30th and 260th kWth, plus $5 for
each kWth above 260kWth. Fees in excess of these amounts require written findings and resolution or ordinance.
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Total Valuation Permit Fee CPI
$1 to $4,000 $178.00 N
$4,001 to $10,000 $178.00 for the first $4,000 plus $29.67 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $10,000
N
$10,001 to $50,000 $356.00 for the first $10,000 plus $17.80 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000
N
$50,001 to $100,000 $1,068.00 for the first $50,000 plus $14.24 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000
N
$100,001 to $500,000 $1,780.00 for the first $100,000 plus $3.56 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000
N
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,204.00 for the first $500,000 plus $3.56 for each add'l $1,000 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000,000
N
$1,000,001 and up $4,984.00 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.38 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof over $1,000,000
N
For permits requiring energy, or accessability review, the following percentages shall be added to the base permit fee
N
N
Energy inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
Accessibility inspection fees = Base permit fee x .05
Determination of Valuation for Fee-Setting Purposes
● Project valuations shall be based on the total value of all construction work, including all finish work, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air
conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. If, in the opinion of the Building Official, the valuation is
underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the
Building Official. Final building permit valuation shall be set by the Building Official. For determining project valuations for new construction, the
Building Official may use data published by the International Code Council (ICC) (building valuation data table, typically updated in February and
August of each year). The final building permit valuation shall be set at an amount that allows the City to recover its costs of applicant plan check,
permit and inspection activities.
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section B, C, D, or E, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional
fees apply for plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or
Engineering Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California).
B. Permit Fee for New Construction and Additions (Includes Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical)
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Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N
Total
Valuation
Permit Fee CPI
Up to $2,000 N
$2,001 to $4,000 N
$4,001 to $10,000 N
$10,000 and up N$356.00
Permit Fee
$267.00
$356.00
$89.00
$178.00
$267.00
E. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Electrical Permit
$356.00
$89.00
$178.00
C. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Mechanical Permit
Permit Fee
$89.00
$178.00
$267.00
D. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone Plumbing Permit
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Fee Note CPI
1 Stand-Alone or Combination Permit Fees (Alternative Calculation)
a) One Inspection Required $89 Y
b) Two Inspections Required $178 Y
c) Three Inspections Required $267 Y
d) Four Inspections Required $356 Y
e) Each Additional Inspection $89 Y
F. Permit Fee for Stand-Alone or Combination Permits Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
Note: For construction projects with permit fees calculated using Section F, additional fees apply for permit issuance. Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable. Additional fees may apply for services provided by other City Departments (e.g. Planning and/or Engineering
Review), Technology Enhancement Fees, and Fees Collected on Behalf of Other Agencies (e.g. State of California). Additional fees apply for
plan review, when applicable.
Activity Description
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Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Plan Review Fees
a) Plan Review Fee, if applicable 65% of Building Permit Fee [a]N
b) Phased Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x full plan check fee for entire bldg N
c) Expedited Plan Check (when applicable)1.5x standard plan check fee N
d) Tract Homes, Condos, Apartments (Production
Units)
10% of standard plan check fee [b]N
e) Alternate Materials and Materials Review $178 per hour Y
f) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$178 per hour Y
g) Revisions of Approved Plans $178 per hour Y
h) Revisions that Add Scope 65% of Added Building Permit Fee per hour [a]N
i) Standalone Plan Check $89 per half hour Y
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
G. Building Plan Review Fees
Activity Description
When applicable, plan check fees shall be paid at the time of application for a building permit.
The plan checking fee is in addition to the building permit fee
[a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required.
[b] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same
time.
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Fee Note CPI
1 Permit Processing Fee
a) Minor Permits $178 Y
b) New Construction/Tenant Improvements $401 Y
2 General Plan Maintenance Fee
(percent of building permit fee)
3%[a]N
3 Technology Fee
(percent of permit fee)
5%[b]N
4 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation
a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013 [c]N
b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028 [c]N
5 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation)
a) $1 - $25,000 $1 [c]N
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 [c]N
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 [c]N
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 [c]N
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 [c]N
6 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
7 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (per 30 Days)$534 Y
8 Sewer Certificate of Compliance $356 Y
9 Renew for Final, Courtesy Inspection
(Meter Release without a Permit, Non-Emergency Inspection Requests)
$267 Y
10 Addressing - Residential Or Commercial (Per Unit/Lot/Meter/Cell Sites)
Includes New Addressing And Changes
$89 Y
11 Building Official Variance Consideration (per hour)$178 Y
Copies, Re-Print, Change Of Contractor
12 Job Card / Permit Re-Print $59 Y
13 Change Of Contractor $89 Y
Violation Fees
14 Work Without a Permit 2x building
permit fee
N
H. Other Fees
Activity Description
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H. Other Fees
Activity Description
Other Fees
15 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet $0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
16 Phased Inspection Fee (per inspection)$89 Y
17 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$214 Y
18 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Re-inspection or More) (each)$89 [d]Y
19 Missed inspection Fee $89 Y
20 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2 hour)$89 Y
21 Compliance Inspection Fee $178 Y
22 Special / Other Inspection Fee $178 Y
23 Mobile Home Permit Fees See Title 25 of CA Code of Regulations [c] N
24 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee within 1 year from Expiration 50% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
25 Permit/Plan Check Renewal Fee over 1 year from Expiration 100% of building
permit/plan check fees
N
26 Refunds
a) Fees Erroneously Paid or Collected by the City 100% refund [e] N
b) Fees Prior to Work Being Commenced up to 80% refund [f] N
c) 180 Days After Payment of Fees no refund [g] N
[b] Fee applies to all permits (e.g., building permits, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits).
[c] Fees established by the State of California.
[d] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[e] The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid, or portion thereof, which was erroneously paid or collected by the city.
[f] No fees are refundable once the work covered by them is commenced.
[g] Whether work has commenced or not, no fees are refundable more than 180 days after their payment.
[a] Fee applies to all building permits (e.g., new construction, additions, tenant improvements, etc.), but not mechanical, electrical, or plumbing
permits.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPI
Use Permit
1 Administrative Use Permit $2,208 Y
2 Conditional Use Permit $6,992 Y
3 Temporary Use Permit
a) Minor Temporary Use Permit [a]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status No Charge N
ii) All Others $736 Y
b) Major Temporary Use Permit [b]
i) Non-Profit with 501(c)3 tax status $184 Y
ii) All Others $1,840 Y
Architectural Review / Site Development Review
4 Single-Family/Duplex Permit $2,760 Y
5 Residential - Fence and Wall Exceptions $1,656 Y
6 RV Parking - With Appeal $736 Y
7 Commercial (façade revision/modification / awning replacement)$3,312 Y
8 New Commercial with Prior Entitlement $3,312 Y
9 Residential Tract, Multifamily Residential, and/or Mixed Use $4,784 Y
Precise Plan / Preliminary Development Plan
10 Precise Plan - Up to 5 Acres $10,488 Y
11 Precise Plan - More than 5 Acres $14,536 Y
Modification of Precise Plan / Conditional Use Permit
12 Modification - Revised Permit $6,624 Y
13 Substantial Conformance - Director Determination $3,312 Y
Landscape Plan
14 Onsite Landscape Plans $1,840 Y
15 Offsite Landscape Plans $2,576 Y
Housing
16 Senate Bill (SB) 330 Application Review $1,840 Y
Pre-Application
17 Pre-Application No Charge Y
Activity Description
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Development Agreement
18 Development Agreement Review
a) Base Fee $7,360 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 Y
19 Development Agreement Amendment
a) Base Fee $5,152 Y
b) Plus, Time & Materials Deposit for Legal Review $10,000 N
Environmental Review
20 Categorical Exemption $368 [c]Y
21 Initial Study / Addendum / Subsequent / Streamlined $5,520 [c]Y
22 Initial Study / Negative Declaration / Mitigated Neg. Declaration $8,280 [c]Y
23 Environmental Impact Report Review $11,960 [c]Y
24 Deposit for Third Party Review or In-House Preparation of CEQA
Documents, As Needed (In addition to Fees Shown Above)
Pass-Through of Actuals, plus 10% Admin,
with $10,000 Initial Deposit
[c]N
Variance
25 Adjustment $1,840 Y
26 Variance $3,680 Y
Special Event Permit
27 Special Event Permit $460 Y
28 Drone / Film / Still Photography $552 Y
Signs
29 Temporary Signage Permit $92 Y
30 Sign Permit $184 Y
31 Sign Program Review (with ARC Review)$2,944 Y
32 ARC Sign Design Review - Monument Signs and Sign Design $1,472 Y
33 Sign Program Amendment $2,208 Y
Subdivision / Tentative Parcel Map
34 Tentative Parcel Map (4 or less parcels / commercial)$4,232 Y
35 Tentative Parcel Map Revision $3,128 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Subdivision / Tentative Tract Map (5 or more parcels)
36 Up to 20 acres $7,728 Y
37 More than 20 acres $11,776 Y
38 Tentative Tract Map Revision $5,704 Y
39 Tentative Condominium Map $7,728 Y
Time Extensions
40 Staff Review $1,472 Y
41 Planning Commission Review $2,208 Y
42 City Council Review $2,944 Y
General / Specific Plans
43 General Plan Amendment $11,776 Y
44 General Plan Text Amendment $5,888 Y
45 Zone Change $7,360 Y
46 Zoning Text Amendment $7,360 Y
47 Specific Plan $14,720 Y
48 Specific Plan Amendment $7,360 Y
Historic Preservation
49 Historical Landmark / District Designation No Charge Y
50 Mills Act $318 application;
$1,000 contract initiation
Y
51 Certificate Of Appropriateness No Charge Y
Appeals
52 Appeal to Director of Development Services (per appeal)$276 Y
53 Appeal to Planning Commission (per appeal)$276 Y
54 Appeal to City Council (per appeal)$276 Y
Zoning Plan Review
55 Alterations/Additions - Residential $184 Y
56 New Construction - Single Family Residential $276 Y
57 New Construction - 2-4 Residential Units $368 Y
58 New Construction - 5+ Residential Units $736 Y
59 New Construction - Non-Residential $552 Y
60 Alterations/Additions - Non-Residential $184 Y
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PLANNING FEES
Fee Note CPIActivity Description
Miscellaneous
61 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 N
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 N
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 N
62 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
63 Annexation Actual Cost w/ $25,000 initial deposit N
64 Mailing / Noticing $450 Y
65 Street Name Change / Review $3,312 Y
66 Certificate of Use $184 Y
67 Home Occupation Permit
a) New $92 Y
b) Renewal $92 Y
68 Zoning Letter $368 Y
69 Expedited Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [d]N
Regulatory Permit Review
70 Bingo License $50 plus 1% of gross receipts per month N
71 Massage Establishment $368 Y
72 Valet Parking Permit
a) New $72 Y
b) Renewal $72 Y
73 Entertainment Site Plan $368 Y
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
74 Planning (per hour)$184 Y
75 Code Enforcement (per hour)$144 Y
76 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual cost N
77 Outside Service Providers 100% pass-through of actual cost N
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Fee Note CPIActivity Description
* Any reference to acreage in the fees listed above should be interpreted as gross acres.
[c] Fish and Wildlife recordation fees shall be paid separately.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
[d] Request for expedited service is subject to Development Services Department Director approval. It is dependent on staff availability and
workload.
[a] Minor temporary use permit: indoor event; outdoor event with tents less 400 SF, no generators, or external electrical supply required; small-
scale entertainment or amplified sound; pre-prepared food and packaged snacks and/or 1-2 food trucks; foldable and/or light-weight outdoor
furniture; events with fewer than 100 project attendees.
[b] Major temporary use permit: pyrotechnics and/or special effects display; fireworks permit; valet service required; live entertainment with
amplified sound that requires a stage and seating/bleachers; road closures or substantial parking lot space occupied; large-scale food; City-owned
property; events with 3+ vendors.
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
Land Subdivision
1 Parcel Map:
a) Final Parcel Map
i) Base Fee $1,704 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $213 per lot Y
b) Final Parcel Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $852 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $213 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $1,704 each Y
2 Tract Map:
a) Final Tract Map
i) Base Fee $1,704 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Numbered Lot $107 per lot Y
b) Final Tract Map - Amendment
i) Base Fee $1,704 per map Y
ii) Plus, Fee for Each Affected Lot $107 per lot Y
c) Substantial Conformance Review $2,556 each Y
3 Reversion to Acreage:
a) Initial Sheet $1,278 per sheet Y
b) Each Additional Sheet $639 per sheet Y
4 Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger
a) Lot Line Adjustment $3,302 per request Y
b) Parcel Merger $3,302 per request Y
5 Street Dedication/Vacation
a) Land Action Documents
(ROW/Easements/Grant Deeds)
$1,704 per request Y
b) Vacation of Street/Public ROW $3,408 per request Y
6 Land Survey
a) Record of Survey $1,225 per request Y
b) Certificate of Correction $1,225 per request Y
Activity Description
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading / Project Improvements
7 Plan Review (First 3 Reviews):
a) Rough Grading
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
b) Precise Grading - Commercial
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,278 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,278 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
c) Precise Grading - Tract Homes
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Lot $107 per lot Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $213 per sheet Y
d) Precise Grading - Custom Home
i) Initial $1,651 per lot Y
ii) Revision $852 per lot Y
e) PM10
i) Initial Report $639 per report Y
ii) Revisions - per report $213 per report Y
f) Street Improvements
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,065 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,278 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $639 per sheet Y
g) Storm Drain
i) Initial Sheet $2,130 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,491 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,278 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $639 per sheet Y
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Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
h) Signing and Striping
i) Initial Sheet $1,757 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $852 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $426 per sheet Y
i) Traffic Signal
i) Initial Sheet $1,704 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,065 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,225 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $852 per sheet Y
j) Traffic Control Plan $36 per sheet Y
k) Record Drawings/As Built Review
i) Initial Sheet $426 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $107 per sheet Y
l) Hydrology Report
i) Initial Report $2,130 per report Y
ii) Revisions $1,065 per report Y
m) Traffic Study $1,811 per study Y
n) WQMP Report
i) With Prior Entitlement $1,491 per report Y
ii) Without Prior Entitlement $3,834 per report Y
iii) Revisions $852 per report Y
o) SWPPP / Erosion Control
i) Initial Plan $1,704 per plan Y
ii) Revisions $692 per plan Y
p) Public Sewer and/or Water Only
i) Initial Sheet $213 per sheet Y
ii) Each Additional Sheet $107 per sheet Y
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $0 per sheet Y
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $0 per sheet Y
8 Plan Review (>3 Reviews)$213 per hour Y
9 Expedited Plan Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [a]N
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DEVELOPMENT ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT FEES
Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Grading Permit / PM10
10 Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $320 each Y
11 Clear and Grub Permit $320 each Y
12 Grading Permit
a) Rough Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Precise Grading including PM10 and SWPPP $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Single Family Residential Final Grading $320 per lot Y
13 PM10 $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
Encroachment and Project Improvement Inspection
Permits
14 Project Improvement Permit Inspections
a) Street Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements (Includes Signing & Striping)
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
b) Storm Drain Inspection Fee: On-Site and Off-Site
Improvements
$500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
c) Traffic Signal Inspection Fee $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
d) Landscape Inspection
i) Offsite $500 base fee + 2% x Valuation N
ii) Onsite
a) Residential (Each Lot)$107 Each Lot Y
b) Non-Residential (Each Commercial or Common
Area)
$213 Each Commercial or
Common Area
Y
e) Survey Monument $213 Per Lot Y
15 Encroachment Permit Processing / Renew Expired Permit $107 each Y
16 Encroachment Permit Inspections
a) Curb and Gutter (per 100 LF)$213 per 100 LF Y
b) Driveway Approach
i) Residential $213 per approach Y
ii) Commercial $426 per approach Y
c) Excavation / Boring (per 100 LF)$852 per 100 LF Y
d) Traffic Control Plan Review and Inspection (PW Only)$213 per day Y
e) Utility Cut $213 per location Y
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Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
17 Research/Administrative
a) Bond Reduction Request (per bond)$2,130 Y
b) Final Inspection/Acceptance (per bond/deposit)$2,982 Y
c) Monumentation Release $639 Y
d) Subdivision Improvement Agreement (SIA)$852 per request Y
e) SIA - Time Extension $852 per request Y
f) Assignment & Assumptions Agreement $1,704 per request Y
g) Flood Plain Research/FEMA App $852 per request Y
Reactivation of Permit
18 Reactivation of an Expired Permit 50% of Permit Fee N
Technology Enhancement Fee
19 Technology Enhancement Fee (percent of permit)5%N
20 Transportation Permit
a) Annual $90 each N
b) Single Event $16 each N
21 Community Garden
a) Community Garden - Application $50 each Y
b) Re-key Fee $10 each Y
22 Self Hauler/Back Hauler
a) Initial $80 each Y
b) Renewal $80 each Y
Pod/Dumpster
23 Pod/Dumpster $213 Y
Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee
24 Credit Card Transaction Processing Fee 3%N
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Fee Charge Basis Note CPIActivity Description
Other
25 Digitization Fee
a) 8.5 x 11 up to 11 x 17 per sheet $0.07 Y
b) 24 x 36 per sheet (D, D, E & F)$0.80 Y
c) Color photos up to 8.5 x 11 $0.11 Y
26 Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent)$213 per hour Y
27 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum)$256 per hour Y
28 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each)$107 each [b]Y
29 Missed inspection Fee $107 each Y
30 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per 1/2
hour)
$107 per 1/2 hour Y
31 Refunds
a) Refunds for Plan Checks
i) If plan check has not begun 90% refund [c]N
ii) If 1st plan check has begun 30% refund [c]N
iii) If 2nd plan check has begun 10% refund [c]N
iv) Past 2nd plan check no refund [c]N
b) Refunds for Permits - Permit issued and no work has
commenced
Up to 50% of original permit
fee
[d]N
Hourly Rate for Services Not Identified Elsewhere in this
Schedule
32 Development Engineering and Encroachment Personnel
(per hour)
$213 Y
33 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
34 Outside Service Providers (e.g., LAFCO, County,
Newspaper)
100% pass-through of actual
cost
N
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[d] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding of not more than 50% of fees paid when no work has been done under an
issued permit. In no case shall the refund exceed the cost of services provided to date of cancellation of permit issuance.
[e] Each deposit and/or fee listed in this schedule is based on the estimated number of hours required to perform a standard service request and
the typical cost of services/materials required to perform the requested service. For service requests that are anticipated to require efforts,
services, or materials, materially different than those typically required, the Department reserves the right to modify the initial deposit amount
and/or use a time and materials billing methodology rather than a fixed fee for service. For fees calculated as a percentage of project valuation,
valuation shall be based on engineer's cost estimate.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any direct costs incurred from the use of outside
service providers required to process the specific application.
[a] Expedited Plan Review request is subject to City Engineer approval. It is dependent on staff availability and workload.
[b] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
[c] Upon request of the applicant, the director may authorize refunding a percentage of fees paid with the following schedule. If any portion of
the plan check fee has been paid out by the city to another agency or consultant for services rendered in connection with the plan check, no
refund of that portion of the fee shall be made.
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CITY FEES ADOPTED UNDER SEPARATE RESOLUTION/ORDINANCE
Fee Charge Basis Note CPI
1 Signalization RES 79-58
2 Park Dedication Fees ORD 1259
3 Childcare Facilities RES 05-79
4 Fuel Cell Permit RES 08-12
5 Job Valuation RES 83-073
6 Low Income Housing RES 90-130
7 Construction Fee ORD 216
8 Drainage Facilities ORD 218
9 Fire Protection & Equipment ORD 1073
10 Public Art ORD 473
11 Fire Impact ORD 1120
12 Haul Route Wear and Tear Fee ORD 1294
The following fees were not examined as part of the fee study but may be charged as part of the permit
process
Activity Description
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