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Home My WebLink About102-FY 2011/12 Fee Schedule.pdf CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2011/12 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ i Administrative Fees Abandoned Vehicle Fee........................................................................................................ .....1 Address Processing Fee .............................................................................................................1 Administrative Citation Fee............................... ........................................................................1 Animal Control Services ..................................................................................................... ......1 Appeals – Public Hearings.........................................................................................................1 Audio-Visual Equipment Security Deposit ................... ............................................................1 Code Compliance Permits..........................................................................................................2 Copy/Duplication Fees...............................................................................................................2 Credit Card Convenience Fee ..................................... ...............................................................2 Document Storage Fees .............................................................................................................2 False Alarm Fees........................................................................................................................2 Late Fees ................................................... ................................................................................3 Notary Fee........................................................................................................... ......................3 Notification Services .................................................................................................................3 Postage & Mailing .................... ................................................................................................3 Publication Fees .................................................................................... .....................................3 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising .....................................................................................4 Replacement Check/Reissue Fee ...............................................................................................4 Research Fees..................................................................................... .......................................4 Returned Check Fees .................................................................................................................4 Sign Retrieval Fees ....................................................................................................................4 Staff Time Billing Rates ................................................... .........................................................5 Business License Tax & Fees Processing Fees ................................................................................................ .........................6 Penalty for Delinquent Payment ................................................................................................6 Business License Tax Contractor/Subcontract or.....................................................................................................6 Jukebox ...................................................................................... .........................................6 Theatrical Performance........................................................................................................6 Delivery Services ................................................................................................................6 Vending Machines .................................................................... ...........................................6 Home Occupations...............................................................................................................6 Handbill Distribution ...........................................................................................................6 Amusement Device............................................................. .................................................6 Commercial Photography ....................................................................................................7 Property Leasing ..................................................................................................................7 Personal Escort Services or Bureaus........................................ ............................................7 Non-Profit ............................................................................................................................7 All other Businesses.............................................................................................................7 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ ii Business Regulation Permits Card Games.......................................................................................................... .....................8 Fairs & Carnivals .......................................................................................................................8 Firearms ............................ ........................................................................................................8 Massage Establishments ...................................................................... ......................................8 Motion Picture Filming..............................................................................................................8 Noise Exception Permit .............................................................................................................8 Peddlers & Solicitors Application Fee............................................ ...........................................8 Private Patrols ............................................................................................................................8 Public Dances............................................................................................................................9 Recyclers................................................... ................................................................................9 Restricted Street Usage Permit ...................................................................................... ............9 Secondhand Dealers...................................................................................................................9 Special Event Permit.............................. ....................................................................................9 Taxicabs ........................................................................................................ ............................9 Valet Parking .............................................................................................................................9 Development Fees Development Permits Construction Trailer Permit ...............................................................................................10 Satellite Dish Antenna Permit................... .........................................................................10 Storage Permit............................................................................................................. .......10 Tree Removal Permits........................................................................................................10 Development Fees Appeals ..................................... .........................................................................................10 Approved Application Extension ............................................................................ ..........10 General Plan Update Fees..................................................................................................10 Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee ............................... .......................................................10 Off Site Improvement Review...........................................................................................10 Request for Continuance....................................................................................................10 Development Services Annexation.................................................. ......................................................................11 City Attorney Services.......................................................................................................1 1 Development Staff Services...............................................................................................11 General Plan Amendment Services ......................................... .........................................11 Noticing Services ...............................................................................................................11 Occupancy Inspections ......................................................................................................11 Over-the-Counter Plan Check....................................................... .....................................11 Special Reports & Studies .................................................................................................11 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ iii Staff Review Code Questions/Project Review ..................................................................11 Traffic & Economic Studies/Other Special Report ...........................................................11 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation ....................................................................... .......12 Zoning Ordinance Amendment..........................................................................................12 Complex Project Fee................................................... .......................................................12 Pre-Development Application Services Planning Process Orientation Class ..................................................................... ..............12 Plan Submittal Orientation.................................................................................................12 Property Profile........................................ ..........................................................................12 Development Application Reviews Conditional Use Permit.................................................................... ..................................13 Design Review...................................................................................................................13 Environmental Review.......................................................................................................13 Fence Applications..................................................................... ........................................14 Generator Application Review ..........................................................................................14 Grading Exception Application .........................................................................................14 Heritage Preservation.......................................................................... ...............................14 Lot Adjustments.................................................................................................................14 Modification of Approved Applications............................................................................14 Sign Application ........................................................................................... .....................14 Sound Wall Application ....................................................................................................14 Temporary Use Application........................ .......................................................................15 Tentative Map Subdivision Application ............................................................................15 Use Permit Application......................................................................................................15 Variance Fee Application ............................................... ...................................................15 Arborist Services Arborist Consultant /Field Inspections .............................................................................15 Arborist Review Fee ..........................................................................................................15 Tree Appeals ......................................................... .............................................................15 Tree Fines ..........................................................................................................................15 Building Permit & Inspection Fees Building & Inspection Permits Building Permits ................................................................................................................16 Electrical Permits ...............................................................................................................16 Grading Permit.................................................... ...............................................................17 Heating & Air Conditioning Permits .................................................................................17 Plumbing Permits...............................................................................................................17 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ iv Building & Inspection Services Energy Calculation Review`....................................................................................... .......18 Other Inspection Fees ........................................................................................................18 Building & Inspection Taxes State Building Standards Fee .............................................................................................18 Construction Tax......................................................................... .......................................18 Additional Fees ........................................................................................................................18 Engineering Fees & Permits Engineering Fees Certificate of Compliance ..................................................................................................19 Engineering Design & Administrative Review .................................................................19 Geotechnical Review ........................................................................................................ .19 Improvement Plan Check Fee............................................................................................19 Inspection Fee for Subdivision &Building Site Improvements................ .........................20 Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees .............................................................................20 Map Checking Fees..................................... .......................................................................20 Park Development Fee.......................................................................................................20 Real Estate Open House Signs...........................................................................................20 Road Impact Fees ............................................................ ..................................................20 Tentative Subdivision Maps ..............................................................................................20 Traffic Review Fees ..........................................................................................................21 Engineering Permits Encroachment Permits ..................................... ..................................................................21 Additional Engineering Services Fees .....................................................................................21 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ v Park & Facility Rental Fees Facility Rentals Facility Rental Discounts........................................................................... ........................22 Rental Processing Fee (Non-refundable) ...........................................................................22 Civic Theater.......................................... ............................................................................22 Community Center........................................................................................................ .....22 Saratoga Prospect Center ...................................................................................................23 Warner Hutton House ............................................ ...........................................................23 Park Rentals Azule Park.................................................................................................................. ........23 Bellgrove Park ...................................................................................................................23 Beauchamps Park........................................ .......................................................................23 Brookglen Park .............................................................................................................. ....23 Congress Springs Park .......................................................................................................23 El Quito Park................................................... ...................................................................23 Foothill Park.................................................................................................................... ...23 Gardiner Park .....................................................................................................................23 Heritage Orchard Park ..................................... ..................................................................24 Historical Park .................................................................................................................. .24 Kevin Moran Park..............................................................................................................24 Ravenswood Park................................................... ............................................................24 Wildwood Park ..................................................................................................................24 Other Rental Fees Banner Fees........................................................................................................................24 Community Garden Plot Rentals .......................................................................................24 Park Attendant Fee........................................................................................... ..................24 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ TABLE OF CONTENTS ~ vi CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES& PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 1 Abandoned Vehicle Fee Administrative Fee for Removal $250 Address Processing Fee $160 Administrative Citation Fee Schedule First violation $100.00 per day Second violation $200.00 per day for violation of the same ordinance or permit within one year from the date of first violation Third violation $500.00 per day for each additional violation of the same ordinance or permit within one year from the date of first violation Administrative Citation Late Payment Penalty Within 30 days after due date 10% of the tax amount due Exceeding 30 days after due date Additional 10% of tax due for each month thereafter, with penalty not to exceed 100% of business license tax amount due Animal Control Services All fees related to animal control services are set and administered by the City of San Jose’s Animal Control Services Dept. under contract between the City of Saratoga and the City of San Jose. Refer to http://www.sanjoseanimals.com for more more details. Appeals – Public Hearings Planning Commission Appeals $400 City Council Appeals $600 This fee applies to all appeals except where an appeals procedure and fee is otherwise set forth in the fee schedule. See Municipal Code section 2-05.030 for more information. Audio-Visual Equipment Security Deposit $250 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES& PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 2 Code Compliance Permits Animal – Kennel Permit $125 Animal – Horse Permit $125 Noise Exception Permit $50 Off-Street Vehicle Permit $125 Special Event Permit $100 Copy/Duplication Fees B/W copy -letter/legal size $ .20 per page Color copy – letter/legal size $ .35 per page Electronic documents – letter/legal size $ .10 per page Audio/Video Tape/DVD/CD $20 Data Duplication – digital file Actual Cost Data Duplication – using Plotter Actual Cost Data Duplication – e-file copy on CD Actual Cost Duplicate Plan Sets Actual Cost All other duplication requests Actual Cost Credit Card Convenience Fees Recreation & Facilities: $2 per transaction Building & Development: 3% of transaction amount Document Storage Fees Administrative Fee $150 Public Hearing Fee $300 8 ½” x 11” or 14” + Documents $.75 per page 18” x 24” + Plans $2 per page False Alarm Call Fines (Per Calendar Year) 1st False Alarm No charge 2nd False Alarm $100 3rd False Alarm $200 Each subsequent False Alarm call $100 increase from prior fine amount CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES& PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 3 Late Fees General billings/accounts receivables 1% interest accrued per month Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges Lien Administrative Charge $100 Special Assessment $50 Notary Fee $10 /signature Notification Services Requests for ongoing notification of meetings and related documents, such as: 􀁸 City Council and Planning Commission agendas 􀁸 Public notices related to adoption or amendment of the General Plan or a Specific Plan 􀁸 Adoption or amendments of the Zoning Ordinance 􀁸 Use Permits or Variances before the Planning Commission or City Council 􀁸 Documents pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act or any other meeting agendas, public notices, and/or documents that are regularly posted on the City’s website for public notification and review will be provided with an internet link to the agenda/document City’s website for new posting notices upon request to the City Clerk at ctclerk@saratoga.ca.us. Paper copy notification services are no longer available for meeting documents posted on the City’s website. Requests for this notification service must be renewed each year. Postage & Mailing Actual Cost Publication Fees (documents may be available on City Website) City Code Actual Cost City Budget $50 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) $25 General Plan $45 General Plan Map $15 Saratoga’s Heritage Book $20 Zoning Map $20 Zoning Ordinance $15 Village Plan $7 Village Designs Guidelines $5 Parks & Trails Master Plan $5 Standard Details $5 Subdivision Ordinance $5 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES& PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 4 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising Fees Inside 1/8 page (business card size) $ 250 Inside ¼ page, vertical 4 ½ x 3 5/8” $ 350 Inside ½ page, horizontal 7 ½ x 4 ½” $ 550 Inside ½ page, vertical 9 ½ x 3 5/8” $ 550 Inside full page, 9 ½ x 7 ½” $ 850 Glossy Full Color Advertising: Inside back cover 1/3 page 7½ x 3” $ 550 Inside back cover 2/3 page 7½ x 6¼” $1,000 Inside back cover, full page 9 ½ x 7 ½” $1,300 Replacement Check /Reissue Fee First check replacement – no charge, $ 25 for subsequent requests Research Fee Billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Returned Check Charge $25 fee on 1st insufficient funds (maximum per CA Civil Code Section 1719) check occurrence $35 fee on subsequent occurrences Sign Retrieval Fee $20 per sign CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES& PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 5 Staff Time Billing Rates Cost recovery hourly billing rates are established for each position based on current year salary, benefits, and overhead rates. Billing rates are used to charge private parties and organizations for staff time spent on requests such as for research and administrative services, for maintenance and repair services, and to charge back staff time for insurance claim cost recovery billings. The table below lists this year’s billing rates by position: CLASSIFICATION TITLEBILLING RATEAccountant II90.26 Accounting Technician72.23 Administrative Analyst I85.29 Administrative Analyst II90.26 Arborist, Senior103.85 Building Inspector90.44 Building Official 115.54 City Clerk109.98 Code Compliance Specialist75.41 Department Director /Assistant City Mgr.156.25 Engineer, Associate101.47 Engineer, Sr. Civil115.44 Executive Assistant to the City Manager76.34 Facility Coordinator70.23 Facility Maintenance Lead Worker79.26 Facility Maintenance Supervisor92.00 Facility Maintenance Worker I61.35 Facility Maintenance Worker II66.12 Human Resources Mgr128.10 IT Administrator91.75 Maintenance Lead Worker (Parks/Streets)79.29 Maintenance Specialist (Parks/Streets)75.12 Maintenance Worker I (Parks/Streets)61.38 Maintenance Worker II (Parks/Streets)66.16 Maintenance Worker III (Parks/Streets)73.07 Office Specialist II60.69 Office Specialist III68.75 Plan Check Engineer101.47 Planner, Assistant87.55 Planner, Associate97.07 Planner, Senior103.85 Public Works Manager (Parks/Streets)101.83 Recreation Supervisor 85.17 Recreation Supervisor, Senior92.00 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~ FY 2011/12 6 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX -PROCESSING FEES (Non Refundable; Updated Annually Based on CPI Increases) New Application $30 Renewal of Application $15 Correct Address $10 Duplicate Certificate $10 Business License Listings $30 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX -PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS Within 30 days after due date 10% of the tax amount due Exceeding 30 days after due date Additional 10% of tax due for each month thereafter, with penalty not to exceed 100% of business license tax amount due ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX Contractor/Subcontractor $45 plus 15% on Building Permit Fees Jukebox $50 per jukebox Theatrical Performance $100 per year plus $10 /performance Delivery Services $100 per business Vending Machines Cost of $0.25 or Less $25 per machine Cost of $0.26 to $1.00 $45 per machine Cost of $0.26 to $2.00 $55 per machine Cost of $0.26 to $3.00 $65 per machine Cost of $0.26 to Over $3.00 $75 per machine Home Occupation $100 per occupation Handbill Distribution $25 per day Amusement Device $50 per device CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~ FY 2011/12 7 Commercial Photography Movies/Videos on City Property $500 per day Movies/Videos not on City Property $250 per day Still Photography on City Property $50 per day Still Photography not on City Property $25 per day Property Leasing Commercial $100 plus $3 per 1000 square ft. gross leasable space in excess of 500 square ft. to a maximum of 40 units Residential $100 plus $5 per unit over 4 units, to a maximum of 40 units Carnival/Circus $256 per day Personal Escort Services or Bureaus $500 plus $100 per employee Non-Profit Business Non-profit businesses are not assessed a tax, however organizations must still register with the City and renew license each year. Annual application processing fees shall be assessed. All Other Businesses $100 /business plus $10 per employee to maximum of $300 Detailed Business License Tax and Fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 8 Card games Permit Application Fee $1,250 Fairs & Carnivals Permit Application Fee $100 Firearms Application Fee for Permit to Sell $300 Permit Renewal Fee $150 Massage Establishments New Renewal Permit Application Fee $750 $375 Permit for Managing Employee(s) $350 $175 Permit for Massage Practitioner $350 $175 Examination Fee As set by the Examiner Background Investigation/Fingerprint As set by the Sheriff Notary Fee $10 /signature Appeal Hearing Fees – Denials $500 Appeal Hearing Fees – Suspensions/Revocations $1,500 Motion Picture Filming Permit Application Fee $500 Noise Exception Permit $50 Peddlers & Solicitors Application Fee New Renewal 1 Solicitor $100 $50 2 to 5 Solicitors $150 $75 6 to 10 Solicitors $250 $125 11 to 20 Solicitors $300 $150 21 or More Solicitors $350 $175 Photo ID Fee $25 per badge $25 per badge Private Patrols Permit Application Fee $200 Permit Renewal Fee $100 Employee Application Fee $50 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS ~ FY 2011/12 9 Public Dances Permit Application Fee $1,500 Permit Renewal Fee $1,500 Recyclers Permit Application Fee $300 Permit Renewal Fee $150 Restricted Street Usage Permit (Trucks > 5 Tons) Single Permit $25 Annual Permit $100 Secondhand Dealers Permit Application Fee $300 Permit Renewal Fee $150 Special Event $100 Taxicabs Certificate Application Fee $300 Valet Parking Permit Application Fee $300 Detailed Business Regulation and permit application fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 10 California Government Code §66014 states "(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, when a local agency charges fees for zoning variances; zoning changes; use permits; building inspections; building permits...those fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged." For more details, go to http://www.leginfo.ca.gov DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Construction Trailer Permit $100 Satellite Dish Antenna Permit $100 Storage Permit $200 Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit $125 After the Fact – Tree Removal Permit $340 DEVELOPMENT FEES Appeals From Administrative Decisions to Planning $400 Commission Per Section 15-90.010 From Planning Commission to City Council $600 Per Section 15-90.020 Application Extension Fee $2,500 General Plan Update Fees 0.285% of project valuation at the time the permit is issued Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee $500 Off Site Improvement Review Administrative Fee $500 Request Request for Continuance $250 for second & each additional request CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 11 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Annexation Annexation Request $5,000 deposit -staff time billed at CDD Service Rate plus LAFCO expenses Waiver Request $500 City Attorney Services Billed at the hourly rate set per the City Attorney annual contract CDD Service Rate Community Development Department’s hourly $120 /hr billing rate for applications requiring deposits General Plan Amendment Services Application for Election to Amend Actual cost charged by consultant the General Plan plus 35% surcharge General Plan Amendment $3,500 initial deposit – staff time billed at CDD Service Rate General Plan Amendment Requiring Election $3,500 initial deposit plus costs of election as determined by the City Clerk per Resolution 96-28 to be deposited with request for election Noticing Services Actual cost charged by consultants plus 35% surcharge Occupancy Inspections $165 Over-the-Counter Plan Check $500 Special Report and Studies Actual cost charged by consultants plus 35% surcharge Staff Review Codes Questions/Project Review $100 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 12 Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Actual cost charged by consultants plus 35% surcharge Williamson Act Contract Cancellation $5,000 deposit -staff time billed at CDD service rate Zoning Ordinance Amendment $3,500 initial deposit -staff time billed at CDD Service Rate Complex Project Fee: Actual Cost If the application processing cost of a project is determined to significantly exceed the established flat fee, the Community Development Director may convert project flat fees into an hourly rate in order to recover the City’s actual cost. PRE-DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SERVICES Planning Process Orientation Class $500 per 1 hr class Plan Submittal Orientation Staff time billed at CDD Service Rate Property Profile Verbal $25 Written $100 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 13 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEWS REFUND POLICY Development Application Review Fees are charged at either a flat rate fee, or a deposit is required which is then charged at hourly CDD Service Rate or consultant rates plus costs and/or surcharges, as described in fees below. If an applicant decides to cancel a project within the first 30 days, a flat fee is reimbursed at 50% of the fee -only if a minimal amount of work was completed prior to the request for cancellation of application. If an applicant cancels a deposit-funded application, any remaining uncharged deposit amount is refunded. All deposits are non-interest bearing. Conditional Use Permit Administrative Review $3,400 Planning Commission Review $4,400 Design – Application Review Administrative Review $3,400 Planning Commission Review $5,200 Environmental – Application Review Department of Fish and Game Actual cost by the Dept of Fish and EIR Fee per AB 3158 Game, plus a 35% surcharge Department of Fish and Game Actual cost by the Dept of Fish and Negative Declaration Fee Game plus a 35% surcharge Environmental Assessment Fee $1,500 initial deposit – staff time billed at CDD Service Rate Mitigated Negative Declaration Fee Actual cost by consultant plus a 35% surcharge Environmental Impact Report Deposit required. Amount of deposit Administrative Fee based on project and determined by Community Development Director. Actual cost charged by consultant plus a 35% surcharge Monitoring of Mitigation Measures As specified in project approval or agreement with developer CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 14 Fence Enclosure -Application & Permit Planning Commission Review $1,800 Fence Exception – Application & Permit Planning Commission Review $1,800 Generator Application Review $1,800 Grading Exception Application Review $1,800 Heritage Preservation – Application Review Mills Act Application $1,500 initial deposit – staff time billed at CDD Service Rate Historic Compliance Review $240 Application for Designation no charge Permit Application Fee no charge Appeal fee no charge Lot Adjustment – Application Review Application for Lot Line Adjustment $1,500* Application for Merger of Parcel $1,500* Application for Reversion to Acreage $1,500* * Additional Engineering Fees are charged for City Engineer and Surveyor work in conjunction with Development Application Review Modification of Approved – Application Review $2,500 Sign – Application Review Administrative Review $300 Planning Commission Review $1,800 Site Coverage Exception Application Planning Commission Review $1,800 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~DEVELOPMENT FEES ~ FY 2011/12 15 Sound Wall – Application Review $1,000 Temporary Use – Application Review Administrative Review $425 Planning Commission Review $2,600 Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review Less Than 10 Lots $5,000 initial deposit 10 or More Lots $5,000 initial deposit plus $150 for each lot over 10 Subdivision Final Map $1,000 initial deposit Variance – Application Review $2,700 ARBORIST SERVICES Arborist Consultant Services /Arborist services are billed at CDD Field Inspections Service Rate, plus costs if applicable Arborist Review Fee Initial deposit required as follows: 1–10 trees: $2,500 11-20 trees: $3,500 20-50 trees: $4,500 50 or more trees: $5,500 Arborist Staff time charged against deposits at CDD Service Rate Tree Appeal – Arborist Review $500 Tree Fines – Illegal Pruning, Encroachment, Per code section 15-50.170. Fine Damage, or Removal amount determined by Arborist. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2011/12 16 BUILDING &INSPECTION PERMITS Building Permits (Based on Total Valuation) $1 to $2,000 $78 minimum $2,001 to $25,000 $78 for the first $2,000 plus $17.50 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000 $25,001 to $50,000 $490 for the first $25,000 plus $12.60 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $50,000 $50,001 to $100,000 $805 for the first $50,000 plus $9.80 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $100,000 $100,001 to $500,000 $1,242 for the first $100,000 plus $7 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $4,042 for the first $500,000 plus $5.90 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $7,010 for the first $1,000,000 plus $4.56 each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof Plan Check Fee 65% of the building permit fee Electrical Permits Single Family Dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional $.10 /sq. sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions, Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of More than 1,000 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $78 Remodels, Residential $78 Remodels, Commercial $78 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs with Pump/Heater $78 Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. Permits without Associated Building Permit $78 Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2011/12 17 Grading Permit Less than 100 Cubic Yards $500 Over 100 Cubic Yards $500 for the first 100 cubic yards plus $125 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof Plan Check Fee $530 Heating and air conditioning permits New single family dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions, Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions Less than 2,500 sq. ft . $78 More than 2,500 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. Remodels, Residential – no added sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Remodels, Commercial $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. permits w/o associated building permits $78 Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee Plumbing Permits Water Heater Replacement $78 New Single Family Dwelling $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Commercial/Professional $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Institutions, Multiple Residential $.10 /sq. ft. (min $78) Additions of Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $78 Additions of More than 1,000 sq. ft. $.10 /sq. ft. Remodels, Residential – No Added sq. ft. $78 Remodels, Commercial $78 Swimming Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs with Pump/Heater $78 Miscellaneous Structures $78 Misc. Permits without associated building permits $78 Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~ FY 2011/12 18 BUILDING &INSPECTION SERVICES Energy Calculation Review Addition to Residential Building $200 New Residential Structure $300 per unit Addition to Non Residential Building $300 New Non Residential Structure $475 Application for Moving Permits $100 Other Inspection Fees Inspection Outside of Normal Business Hours $80 /hr minimum 1 hour Re-Inspection Fees Assessed Under Section 305(h) $80 /hr of the Uniform Administrative Code Inspections for Which No Fee is specifically $80 /hr minimum 1 hour Indicated Stockpiling Permit $300 BUILDING &INSPECTION FEES &TAXES State Building Standards Fee State Assessment of $4 per $100,000 in building valuation (min. fee of $1) Construction Tax $1.00 per square foot of floor area of any building or structure $ .40 per square foot of the area of any mobile home lot ADDITIONAL FEES In the event additional application processing services by the City are required by reasons of changes, modifications, additions, errors, omissions, or discrepancies occasioned by the applicant or his/her agents or representatives, the applicant shall pay an additional fee equal to the actual cost to the City of performing the additional services, as determined by the Community Development Director. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2011/12 19 ENGINEERING FEES Certificate of Compliance Administrative Fee $500 for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge. Deposit $2,500 Engineering Design & Administrative Review $1,000 per application for Engineering staff work Geotechnical Review Administrative Fee $850 for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Geotechnical Consultant, plus a 25% surcharge. Deposit $3,500 ($2,500 for S zoned areas) for the first lot plus $500 each additional lot up to a maximum of $10,000 or a greater amount as determined by the Public Works Director. Improvement Plan Check Service Fee First $50,000 Estimated Construction Cost $5,000 minimum charge Over $50,000 Estimated Construction Cost $5,000 plus 5% of Estimated Construction Cost over $50,000 The Estimated Construction Cost shall be determined by the Public Works Director and shall be exclusive of the cost to construct public utility facilities where another public utility agency is collecting similar fees for such facilities CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2011/12 20 Inspection Fees Two times the Improvement Plan For Subdivision & Building Site Improvements Check Fee Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees Administrative Fee $500 for the first lot plus $100 for each additional lot for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge. Deposit $2,500 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot Map Checking Fees For Parcel Maps, Reversion to Acreage, Amended Maps Administrative Fee $1,000 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot for engineering staff work, plus actual cost charged by the City’s Surveyor, plus a 25% surcharge. Deposit $2,500 for the first lot plus $500 for each additional lot Park Development Fee $20,700 [Formula: 1990 Census 2.76 per household * (5 acres/1000 resident * $1,500,000 acre)] Real Estate Open House Signs $50 per sign Road Impact Fees $.77 per $100 of project valuation Tentative Subdivision Map $2,500 for the first lot and $500 for each additional lot CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2011/12 21 Traffic Review Fee Administrative Fee $500 review fee plus actual cost charged by the City Traffic Engineer plus 25% surcharge Deposit $2,500 for standard projects, or greater amount for complex projects as determined by the Public Works Director ENGINEERING PERMITS Encroachment Permits Permit Application Fee $500 -for pipes, drains, conduits, utility service connections, routine O&M work by utility agencies, and permanent encroachments Major Repairs or Capital Improvements by $2,500 plus 1.5% of estimated Utility Agencies project valuation ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE FEES In the event of map check, plan checking or inspection services by the City are required by reasons of changes, modifications, additions, errors, omissions, or discrepancies occasioned by the applicant or his/her agents or representatives, the applicant shall pay an additional fee equal to the actual cost to the City of performing the additional services, as determined by by the Public Works Director. ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2011/12 22 FACILITY RENTALS Facility Rental Discounts (one discount allowed per rental): 􀁸 Non-Profit Groups Receive 50% Discount 􀁸 Residents Receive 10% Discount Facility Rental Refund Policy: 􀁸 Processing Fees: are paid at time of reservation, and are non-refundable 􀁸 Security Deposits: are paid at time of reservation, and are refunded within one month after the date of the event. » If there are additional charges, damage to the building or contents, overtime or maintenance charges, deductions will be made from the deposit and the balance refunded. » If the deposit does not cover the charges, applicant will be responsible for additional fees. » If the clean-up is not completed, the entire deposit shall be forfeited. 􀁸 Rental Fees: must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to event 􀁸 Cancellations: If event is cancelled between: » 6 to 12 months – one-third of the deposit is forfeited, rental fee is refunded » 3 to 6 months – two-thirds of the deposit is forfeited, rental fee is refunded » 1 to 3 months – 100% of the deposit is forfeited, rental fee is refunded » Less than 30 days – 100% of the deposit is forfeited, rental fee is forfeited Blaney Plaza Rental $200 per day Civic Theater Surcharge $2 per ticket sold Rehearsals $150 per day Informal Rehearsal $75 per day Performances $350 per day Move In /Move Out $75 per day Technical and Staging $100 per day Security Deposit $500 Community Center Security Deposit $300 Multipurpose Room with Kitchen $120 per hour Senior Center Room with Kitchen $110 per hour Patio Room $55 per hour Arts & Crafts Room $50 per hour Dance Studio $50 per hour Garden Patio $225 per day CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2011/12 23 Saratoga Prospect Center Grace Building Rental Security Deposit $300 Administrative Building Large Room $100 per hour Conference Room $40 per hour Friendship Hall Rental Security Deposit $500 Main Room Rental $150 per hour Recreation Portable Security Deposit $300 Meeting Rooms $55 per hour Warner Hutton House Security Deposit $300 House & Garden $130 per hour PARK RENTALS Resident Non-resident Azule Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day Horseshoe Pit $5/hour $15/hour Petanque Court $10/hour $15/hour Bellgrove Park n/a n/a Beauchamps Park n/a n/a Brookglen Park n/a n/a Congress Springs Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $45/day $60/day El Quito Park Picnic Area with Barbeque (L) $45/day $60/day Picnic Area with Barbeque (S) $35/day $50/day Softball Diamond $25/hour $40/hour Horseshoe Pit $5/hour $15/hour Sand Volleyball Court $10/hour $15/hour CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2011/12 24 Resident Non-resident Foothill Park n/a n/a Gardiner Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day Heritage Orchard Park n/a n/a Historical Park n/a n/a Kevin Moran Park n/a n/a Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day Tennis Court $10/hour $25/hour per court Bocce Court $10/hour $15/hour per court Ravenswood Park n/a n/a Wildwood Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $45/day $60/day Stage $50/day $60/day Horseshoe Pit $5/hour $15/hour Sand Volleyball Court $10/hour $15/hour Fundraisers $500/day $600/day * Plus Park Attendant Fee If More Than 500 Persons or Vehicle Access required OTHER RENTAL FEES Audio/Visual Equipment Rental $45 per day Banner Fees Saratoga – Prospect Center $300 per week Blaney Plaza $300 per week For non-profit groups advertising events, with priority to local Saratoga organizations CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2011/12 25 Community Garden Plot Rental Processing Fee $ 35 per year Processing Fee w/Senior Discount (over 55) $ 25 per year Annual Plot Rental $ 50 Annual Plot Rental (Seniors 55 and older) $ 35 Annual Water Fee $150 Facility Rental Processing Fee $ 35 Park Attendant Fee $200 ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~ FY 2011/12 26 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 27 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §9-55.060 Abandoned Vehicles §3-30.070 Administrative Citation Civil Fines, Late Charges §15-05.070 Annexation §15-90.030 Appeals -Planning §2-05.030 Appeals to City Council §15-05.070 Application for Approval of Accessory Structure §15-05.070 Application for Approval Satellite Dish Antenna §15-05.070 Application for Construction Trailer Permit §15-05.070 Application for Design Review and Administrative Review §15-05.070 Application for Election to Amend the General Plan §15-05.070 Application for Fencing Enclosure Exception Approval Permit §14-05.050 Application for Lot Line Adjustment §14-05.050 Application for Merger of Parcels §14-05.050 Application for Reversion To Acreage §15-05.070 Application for Sign Permit §15-05.070 Application for Sound Wall Permit §15-05.070 Application for Storage Permit §14-05.050 Application for Tentative Map Subdivision Approval §15-05.070 Application for Tree Removal §15-05.070 Application for Use Permit §15-05.070 Application for Variance §14-05.0550(b); §15-05.070 Arborist Review §16-05.030 Building Permits §4-05.130; §4-06.020-140 Business Licenses §4-10.020(c) Card Games Permit §14-05.050 Certificate of Compliance §00000000 City Attorney Hourly Billing Rate §4-06.080 Commercial Photography §00000000 Community Development Additional Fees §00000000 Community Development Staff Hourly Billing Rate §4-06.030 Contractors/Subcontractors §00000000 Document Storage Fee §16-05.030 Electrical Permits §10-20.080(a) Encroachments Permit §16-05.030 Energy Calculation Review Fees §14-05.050(a)(3); §15-05.070 Environmental Review §4-06.050 Escort Services or Bureaus §15-05.070 Extension of Approved Application §4-10.010(c) Fairs, Carnivals Permit §16-10 False Alarm §4.30.030(b); §4.30.060 Firearms Permit CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 28 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §§7-05.200; §7-05.210 Garbage Disposal Charge §15-05.070 General Plan Amendment §15-05.070 General Plan Amendment Requiring Election §00000000 General Plan Maintenance §14-05.050(a)(5); §15-05.070 Geotechnical Review §16-05.030 Grading Permit §16-05.030 Grading Plan Check Fee §4-06.060 Handbill Distribution §16-05.030 Heating and Air Conditioning Permits §13-25.010 Heritage Preservation §4-06.070 Home Occupation §14-05.050(a)(6) Improvement Plan Check Fee §14-05.050(a)(7) Inspection Fee for Subdivision and Building Site Improvements §00000000 Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee §14-50.060 (c)(5) Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fee §10-15.020(a) Major Repairs or Capital Improvements by Utility Agencies §14-05.050(a)(8) Map Checking Fee §4-55.050(c); §4-55.080(f)(1); §4-55.090(e) Massage Establishments Permit §15-05.070 Modification of Approved Application §4-60.050(b) Motion Picture Filming Permit §00000000 Noise Exception Permit §00000000 Notary Fee §00000000 Noticing Fee §16-05.030 Occupancy Inspections §15-05.070 Off-Site Improvement Review §9-45.040 Off-Street Vehicles §16-05.030 Other Inspection Fees §15-05.070 Other Special Reports or Studies §11-10.020(c) Park and Facility Rental §14-05.050(a)(10) Park Development Fee §4-50.030(b; §4-50.060 Peddlers and Solicitors Permit §10-15.020(a) Pipes, Drains and Conduits Permit §00000000 Plan Submittal orientation §00000000 Planning Process orientation Class §16-05.030 Plumbing Permits §4-20.040(b); §4-20.050; §4-20.090 Private Patrols Permit §4-06.130 Property Leasing, Residential §00000000 Provide Property Profile §4-15.040(b); §4-15.090(b) Public Dances Permit §00000000 Public Works Additional Fees §4-65.060; §4-65.030(5)(b) Recyclers Permit CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ CODE REFERENCE ~ 29 CODE SECTION SUBJECT §15-05.070 Request for Continuance §00000000 Research Fee §00000000 Return Check Fee §10-15.020(a) Routine O and M Work by Utility Agencies §4-35.040(b); §4-35.070 Secondhand Dealers Permit §00000000 Sign Retrieval Fee §10-10.030(c) Special Events Permit §00000000 Staff Review Codes Questions/Project Review §4-40.030(b) Taxicabs Permit §14-05.050(b) Traffic and Economic Studies §00000000 Tree Appeal Arborist Review §9-40.080(b) Trucks Permit §10-15.020(a) Utility Service Connections Permit §4-80.050(b) Valet Parking Permit §4-06.120 Vending Machines §00000000 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation §15-05.070 Zoning ordinance Amendment For detailed information on Municipal Code sections, log on to http://www.bpcnet.com/codes/saratoga/