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PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION FEES:
These fees are collected on ALL building permits.
FIRE DEPARTMENT PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION FEES:
Commercial, Industrial, and Multi-Family applications only.
CONSTRUCTION TAX: (Ordinance No. 216)
Charge $ .40 on ALL new and additional square footage added to the building
under roof (i.e. additional square footage for SFD additions, converting
Garages, atriums or patio areas to living space and all commercial additions).
SMIP FEES: (Strong Motion Instrumentation Program)
This is on NEW construction only, not tenant improvements.
Residential: .00013 of total valuation
Commercial: .00028 of total valuation
ART IN PUBLIC PLACES: (Ordinance No. 473)
Residential: .25 of 1% of valuation of the structure
Commercial: .50 of 1% of valuation of the structure
Individual single family dwelling not in a development is exempt for the first
$100,000.
MICROFILM FEES:
The following fee(s) will be charged accordingly to EVERY permit:
8.5x11 up to 11x17 = $.07 per page
Plans = $.80 per page
Color up to 8.5x11 = $.11 per page
SCHOOL TAX FEES:
This fee is paid to the appropriate school district on new residential construc-
tion. Submit receipt for proof of payment.
Note: School Fees are paid directly to the School District by cash, cashier’s
check or money order.
TUMF FEES: (Traffic Uniform Mitigation Fee)
Single Family Dwellings $1837.44
Commercial Buildings calculated and paid in Building and Safety Department.
SCHEDULE OF BUILDING PERMIT FEES CITY OF PALM DESERT
Building & Safety
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Revised
10-8-2014
73510 Fred Waring Drive
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Phone: (760) 776-6420
Fax: (760) 776-6392
www.cityofpalmdesert.org
Schedule of Building Permit Fees
Page 2
LOW INCOME HOUSING MITIGATION FEE (Res. No. 90-130)
All commercial developments shall be assessed the following mitigation fees to be paid at the issuance of building
permits. The fee shall be based on the following schedule:
General Mixed Commercial $1.00 sq. ft.
Professional Office $ .50 sq. ft.
Industrial $ .33 sq. ft.
Resort Hotel $1,000 per room
(including major amenities, golf course, multiple restaurants, large convention facilities, etc.)
Non-Resort Hotel $ 620 per room
(limited amenities)
CHILD CARE FACILITIES COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT IMPACT MITIGATION FEE
Fees will be collected for all new square footage for commercial (non-residential) developments within the City. The fees
shall be based on the following schedule:
Light Industrial $ .47 sq. ft.
Hotel/Visitor Uses $ .77 sq. ft.
Retail/Service Commercial $ .90 sq. ft.
Office Uses $1.15 sq. ft.
Mixed use projects shall be assessed a blended rate based on the anticipated uses.
Uses not listed shall be assessed according to the nearest appropriate category.
FIRE FACILITIES IMPACT MITIGATION FEE—(AREA DEFINED)
Fees will be based on Residential or Non-Residential use as follows:
RESIDENTIAL Low Density $709.00 per dwelling unit
RESIDENTIAL Medium Density $306.00 per dwelling unit
RESIDENTIAL High Density $182.00 per dwelling unit
NON-RESIDENTIAL COMMERICAL $ .22 per sq ft.
NON-RESIDENTIAL INDUSTRIAL/ OFFICE $ .21 per sq ft.
This fee is charged to a designated area of development to supplement future fire protection needs.
6/22/2012 1
Item Flat Fee Fee Per Sq Ft
1.Permit Issuance $105.00
2.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.50
Plan Check, Structural $0.22
Inspection $1.14
3.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.27
Plan Check, Structural $0.12
Inspection $1.10
4.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.20
Inspection $1.02
5.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.37
Plan Check, Structural $0.18
Inspection $0.80
6.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.25
Plan Check, Structural $0.08
Inspection $0.80
7.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.24
Plan Check, Structural $0.08
Inspection $0.57
8.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.70
Inspection $0.86
9.Residential Remodel over 500 sq.ft.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.57
Inspection $0.56
10.
Plan Check, Architectural $168.00
Inspection $159.00
11.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.20
Plan Check, Structural $0.10
Inspection $0.36
12.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.18
Plan Check, Structural $0.10
Inspection $0.30
MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLINGS
Up to 15,000 sq ft Multiple Famly Dwelling
15,001 sq ft and Larger Mulitple Family Dwelling
2,501 sq ft or Larger Model Production Revised
2,501 sq ft or Larger Single Family Production Unchanged
Residential Remodel
Residential Alteration per $3,000 value*
1-2,500 sq ft Single Family Dwelling Custom or Tract Model
1-2,500 sq ft Tract Production Model Revised
1-2,500 sq ft Production Model Unchanged
2,501sq ft or Larger Custom or Tract Model Single Family Dwelling
BUILDING AND SAFETY
Fee Schedule
Resolution 2012-37
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE FAMILY DWELLINGS*
6/22/2012 2
Item Flat Fee Fee Per Sq Ft
13.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.24
Plan Check, Structural $0.08
Inspection $0.27
14.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.21
Plan Check, Structural $0.07
Inspection $0.21
15.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.26
Plan Check, Structural $0.13
Inspection $0.27
16.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.22
Plan Check, Structural $0.10
Inspection $0.24
17.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.21
Plan Check, Structural $0.10
Inspection $0.32
18.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.22
Plan Check, Structural $0.10
Inspection $0.29
19.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.06
Plan Check, Structural $0.04
Inspection $0.08
20.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.18
Plan Check, Structural $0.07
Inspection $0.30
21.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.15
Plan Check, Structural $0.05
Inspection $0.23
22.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.13
Plan Check, Structural $0.07
Inspection $0.21
23.
Plan Check, Architectural $0.12
Plan Check, Structural $0.07
Inspection $0.18
15,001-25,000 sq ft Tenant Improvement
25,001-50,000 sq ft and Larger Tenant Improvement
0-500,000 sq ft and Larger
TENANT IMPROVEMENTS
5,000 sq ft Tenant Improvement
15,000 sq ft Tenant Improvement
30,001-50,000 sq ft and Larger Wood Frame
GARAGE STRUCTURES
1-30,000 sq ft Masonry Improved
30,001 sq ft and Larger Masonry Improved
1-30,000 sq ft Wood Frame Improved
1-30,000 sq ft Concrete Improved
30,001 sq ft and Larger Concrete Improved
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
6/22/2012 3
Item Flat Fee Fee Per Sq Ft
24.
Inspection $159.00
25.
Inspection $318.00
26.
Inspection $159.00
27.
Inspection $159.00
28.
Inspection $159.00
29.
Inspection $159.00
30.
Inspection $80.00
31.
Inspection $159.00
32.
Inspection $159.00
33.
Inspection $318.00
34.
Inspection $159.00
35.
Inspection $159.00
36.
Inspection $159.00
37.
Inspection $159.00
38.Installation of PV Solar System
Inspection $159.00
39.Pool Heater Replacement (Natural Gas)
Inspection $159.00
40.
Inspection $159.00
41.
Inspection $159.00
42.
Inspection $159.00
43.
Inspection $159.00
44.
Inspection $159.00
45.
Inspection $159.00
46.
Inspection $239.00
47.
Inspection $318.00
48.
Inspection $318.00
Electrical Plug, Switch or Similar Outlet - Five Each or Fraction Thereof
Electrical Appliance Each
Motors/Device
Mechanical Outlets or Inlets Each
HVAC Replacements Residential
HVAC Replacements Commercial/Industrial
ELECTRICAL
Busway Each 50 ft or Fraction Thereof
Conduit Each 50 ft or Fraction Thereof
Electric Service Up to 200 Amps
Electric Service 201-400 Amps
Electric Service 401-600 Amps
Electric Service Over 600 Amps
MECHANICAL
Mechanical Appliances Each Residential
Mechanical Appliances Each Commercial/Industrial
Mechanical Ducts Each 50 ft or Fraction Thereof
Plumbing Re-pipe or Repair Commercial
Water Service Replacement
Water Heater Each
Gas Pipe Each 50 ft or Fraction Thereof
Commercial/Industrial Re-roof
PLUMBING
Each Plumbing Fixture
Plumbing Re-pipe or Repair Residential
RE-ROOFING
Residential Re-roof
6/22/2012 4
Item Flat Fee Fee Per Sq Ft
49.
Plan Check $336.00
50.
Inspection $159.00
51.
Plan Check $531.00
52.
Plan Check $885.00
53.
Plan Check $504.00
Inspection $636.00
54.
Plan Check $168.00
Inspection $159.00
55.Block / Retaining Wall
Inspection $159.00
56.Swimming Pool
Inspection $318.00
57.Mills Acts
Application Fee $318.00
58.Mills Acts
Contract Initiation Fee (deposit)$1,000.00
59.Discretionary Projects Hourly Rate:
DBS = Director of Building & Safety $177.00
PCM = Plan Check Manager $168.00
BI = Building Inspector $159.00
BPC = Building Permit Specialists (Blended Rate)$140.00
FSI = Fire Safety Inspector $113.00
FSS = Fire Safety Supervisor $125.00
Effective 5/25/12 Resolution 2012-37)
Note: Additional Services for which a fee has not been established shall be charged at the City's fully burdened hourly rate.
Trust Deposit Fee reflects the initial amount of deposit for a given application. A billable hourly rate for Director of Building & Safety and/or City Attorney
will be billed against the deposit supplied by the applicant at the time of submittal. Applicant will be notified when initial deposit is near depletion and
additional funding is required. Upon project completion any funds remaining in the deposit will be returned to the applicant.
Over Submittal and Two Corrections
Minimum Fee
Inspections After One Inspection
Building Official Variance Consideration
Appeals Board Application
Parking Lot Re-striping
OTHER ITEMS
Fire Department
Fee Schedule
Resolution 2012-37
Flat Fee Fee per Sq Ft
1. Fire Permit Issuance
Plan Check $101.00
2. 1-15,000 sq ft Multi Family
Plan Check $0.0334
Inspection $0.0452
3. 15,001-30,000 sq ft Multi Family
Plan Check $0.0250
Inspection $0.0260
4. Up to 30,000 sq ft Commercial or Industrial - Improved
Plan Check $0.0164
Inspection $0.0131
5. 30,001-70000 and Higher Multi Family
Plan Check $0.0196
Inspection $0.0403
6. 1-5,000 sq ft Tenant Improvements
Plan Check $0.0375
Inspection $0.0226
7. 5,001-15,000 sq ft Tenant Improvements
Plan Check $0.0188
Inspection $0.0226
8. 15,001-25,000 sq ft Tenant Improvements
Plan Check $0.0091
Inspection $0.0164
9. 25,001-50,000 sq ft Tenant Improvements
Plan Check $0.0069
Inspection $0.0068
10. 1-30,000 sq ft Commercial/Industrial Building
Plan Check $0.0150
Inspection $0.0170
11. 30,001-80,000 sq ft and Higher
Plan Check $0.0091
Inspection $0.0085
12. Parking Garage
Plan Check $0.0019
Inspection $226.00
13. Fire Sprinkler Systems up to 10 Heads
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
14. Fire Sprinkler Systems up to 100 Heads or Fraction Thereof
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
15. Fire Sprinkler Systems 101-299 Heads
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $339.00
16. Fire Sprinkler Systems 300-700 Heads
Plan Check $750.00
Inspection $678.00
17. Fire Sprinkler Systems over 700 Heads
Plan Check $1000.00
Inspection $1017.00
18. Residential Fire Sprinklers
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
19. Fire Alarms Tenant Improvements 1-24
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $339.00
20. Fire Alarms Tenant Improvements - Over 24
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $452.00
21. Fire Alarms - New Systems Under 24 Devices
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $226.00
22. Fire Alarms - New System 24-100 Devices
Plan Check $750.00
Inspection $678.00
23. Fire Alarms - Over 100 Devices
Plan Check $1000.00
Inspection $1017.00
24. Stand Pipe Systems
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
25. Private Fire Hydrant System
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $226.00
26. Fire Pump Installation
Plan Check $1000.00
Inspection $1130.00
27. Fire Alarm Control/Monitor
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $339.00
28. Underground Storage Tank
Plan Check $375.00
Inspection $339.00
29. Above Ground Storage Tank
Plan Check $500.00
Inspection $452.00
30. Hoods - Suppression
Plan Check $125.00
Inspection $113.00
31. Residential Care Facilities
Plan Check $500.00
Inspection $565.00
32. Tents and Canopies
Plan Check $125.00
Inspection $226.00
33. Private Schools
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
34. Special Inspections
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
35. Site Plans - Conditions of Approval
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $226.00
36. Fire Works
Plan Check $125.00
Inspection $113.00
37. Plan Check Submittals Exceeding Original and One Correction
Plan Check $250.00
Inspection $113.00
38. Minimum Fee
Plan Check $125.00
Inspection $113.00
BILLABLE RATES PER HOUR USED IN THIS ANALYSIS WAS GIVEN BY RIVERSIDE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
Note: Additional Services for which a fee has not been established shall be charged at the City’s fully burdened rate.
FSI = Fire Safety Inspector
FSS = Fire Safety Specialists
Resolution 2012-37 Effective 6-25-12