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CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR
2010/11
CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
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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..........................................................................................................1
Copy/Duplication Fees...............................................................................................................2
Document Storage Fees .............................................................................................................2
False Alarm Fees........................................................................................................................2
Late Fees ....................................................................................................................................2
Notary Fee ..................................................................................................................................2
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 Rate ..............................................................................................................5
Business License Tax & Fees
Processing Fees .........................................................................................................................6
Penalty for Delinquent Payment ................................................................................................6
Business License Tax
Contractor/Subcontractor .....................................................................................................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
Carnival/Circus ....................................................................................................................7
Personal Escort Services or Bureaus....................................................................................7
Non-Profit ............................................................................................................................7
All other Businesses .............................................................................................................7
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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 ................................................................................................................................9
Approved Application Extension ........................................................................................9
General Plan Update Fees ....................................................................................................9
Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee ........................................................................................9
Off Site Improvement Review .............................................................................................9
Request for Continuance ......................................................................................................9
Development Services
Annexation .........................................................................................................................10
City Attorney Services .......................................................................................................10
Development Staff Services ...............................................................................................10
General Plan Amendment Services ..................................................................................10
Noticing Services ...............................................................................................................10
Occupancy Inspections ......................................................................................................10
Over-the-Counter Plan Check ............................................................................................10
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Special Reports & Studies .................................................................................................10
Staff Review Code Questions/Project Review ..................................................................10
Traffic & Economic Studies/Other Special Report ...........................................................10
Williamson Act Contract Cancellation ..............................................................................11
Zoning Ordinance Amendment..........................................................................................11
Complex Project Fee ..........................................................................................................11
Pre-Development Application Services
Planning Process Orientation Class ...................................................................................11
Plan Submittal Orientation .................................................................................................11
Property Profile ..................................................................................................................11
Development Application Reviews
Design Review ...................................................................................................................12
Environmental Review.......................................................................................................12
Fence Applications.............................................................................................................12
Grading Exception Application .........................................................................................13
Heritage Preservation .........................................................................................................13
Lot Adjustments .................................................................................................................13
Modification of Approved Applications ............................................................................13
Sign Application ................................................................................................................13
Sound Wall Application ....................................................................................................13
Temporary Use Application ...............................................................................................13
Tentative Map Subdivision Application ............................................................................13
Use Permit Application ......................................................................................................14
Variance Fee Application ..................................................................................................14
Arborist Services
Arborist Consultant / Field Inspections .............................................................................14
Arborist Review Fee ..........................................................................................................14
Tree Appeals ......................................................................................................................14
Tree Fines ..........................................................................................................................14
Building Permit & Inspection Fees
Building & Inspection Permits
Building Permits ................................................................................................................15
Electrical Permits ...............................................................................................................15
Grading Permit ...................................................................................................................16
Heating & Air Conditioning Permits .................................................................................16
Plumbing Permits ...............................................................................................................16
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Building & Inspection Services
Energy Calculation Review` ..............................................................................................17
Other Inspection Fees ........................................................................................................17
Building & Inspection Taxes
State Building Standards Fee .............................................................................................17
Construction Tax ................................................................................................................17
Additional Fees ........................................................................................................................17
Engineering Fees & Permits
Engineering Fees
Certificate of Compliance ..................................................................................................18
Engineering Design & Administrative Review .................................................................18
Geotechnical Review .........................................................................................................18
Improvement Plan Check Fee ............................................................................................18
Inspection Fee for Subdivision &Building Site Improvements .........................................19
Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees .............................................................................19
Map Checking Fees............................................................................................................19
Park Development Fee .......................................................................................................19
Real Estate Open House Signs ...........................................................................................19
Road Impact Fees ..............................................................................................................19
Tentative Subdivision Maps ..............................................................................................19
Traffic Review Fees ..........................................................................................................20
Engineering Permits
Encroachment Permits .......................................................................................................20
Additional Engineering Services Fees .....................................................................................20
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Park & Facility Rental Fees
Facility Rentals
Facility Rental Discounts ...................................................................................................21
Rental Processing Fee (Non-refundable) ...........................................................................21
Civic Theater ......................................................................................................................21
Community Center .............................................................................................................21
North Campus ....................................................................................................................22
Warner Hutton House .......................................................................................................22
Park Rentals
Azule Park ..........................................................................................................................22
Bellgrove Park ...................................................................................................................22
Beauchamps Park ...............................................................................................................22
Brookglen Park ..................................................................................................................22
Congress Springs Park .......................................................................................................22
El Quito Park......................................................................................................................22
Foothill Park.......................................................................................................................22
Gardiner Park .....................................................................................................................23
Heritage Orchard Park .......................................................................................................23
Historical Park ...................................................................................................................23
Kevin Moran Park ..............................................................................................................23
Ravenswood Park...............................................................................................................23
Wildwood Park ..................................................................................................................23
Other Rental Fees
Banner Fees ........................................................................................................................23
Community Garden Plot Rentals .......................................................................................23
Park Attendant Fee .............................................................................................................23
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~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
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 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
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~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
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
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
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
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~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
3
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 (may also 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
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~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
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
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~ ADMINISTRATIVE FEES & PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
5
Accountant I / Analyst I 81.81
Accountant II / Analyst II 86.72
Accounting Supervisor 106.82
Accounting Technician 68.50
Assistant Engineer 86.65
Building Inspector 85.66
Building Official / Sr. Civil Engineer 111.06
City Clerk 105.77
Code Compliance Specialist 69.55
Department Director / Assistant City Mgr 148.91
Associate Engineer / Plan Check Engineer 95.97
Executive Assistant to the City Manager 73.25
Facility Coordinator 67.33
Facility Maintenance Lead Worker 76.08
Facility Maintenance Supervisor 88.33
Facility Maintenance Worker I 58.71
Facility Maintenance Worker II 63.32
Facility Maintenance Worker III 69.43
Human Resources Mgr 116.97
IT Administrator 88.14
IT Technician 77.01
Maintenance Lead worker (Parks/Streets)76.11
Maintenance Specialist (Parks/Streets)72.05
Maintenance Worker I (Parks/Streets)58.75
Maintenance Worker II (Parks/Streets)63.36
Maintenance Worker III (Parks/Streets)70.10
Office Specialist I 56.78
Office Specialist II 58.08
Office Specialist III / Account Clerk 65.87
Planner, Assistant 84.13
Planner, Associate 93.32
Planner, Senior / Arborist 99.79
Public Works Manager (Parks/Streets)88.67
Recreation Program Coordinator 69.20
Recreation Supervisor 81.81
Recreation Supervisor, Senior 88.33
CLASSIFICATION TITLE BILLING RATE
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 for charges to private parties and other
organizations for research and administrative service requests, for maintenance and repair
services, and to charge back for insurance claim cost recovery billings. The table below lists this
year’s billing rates by position.
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~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~
FY 2010/11
6
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
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
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~ BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES ~
FY 2010/11
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
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~ BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS ~
FY 2010/11
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
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FY 2010/11
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
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~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~
FY 2010/11
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 P ERMITS
Construction Trailer Permit $100
Satellite Dish Antenna Permit $100
Storage Permit $200
Tree Removal Permit
Tree Removal Permit $100
After the Fact – Tree Removal Permit $340
DEVELOPMENT F EES
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 for Continuance $250 for second & each additional
request
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FY 2010/11
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
Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Actual cost charged by consultants
plus 35% surcharge
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FY 2010/11
12
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.
P RE-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
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~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~
FY 2010/11
13
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION R EVIEWS
R EFUND P OLICY
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
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~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~
FY 2010/11
14
Fence Enclosure - Application & Permit
Planning Commission Review $1,800
Fence Exception – Application & Permit
Planning Commission 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
Sound Wall – Application Review $1,000
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~ DEVELOPMENT FEES ~
FY 2010/11
15
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
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~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~
FY 2010/11
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. 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
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~ BUILDING & INSPECTION FEES ~
FY 2010/11
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 ~
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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 ~
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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 ~
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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 ~
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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 the
Public Works Director.
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING
CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~
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FACILITY RENTALS
Facility Rental Discounts (one discount 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
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
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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 $120 per hour
Warner Hutton House
Security Deposit $300
House & Garden $115 per hour
PARK RENTALS
Resident Non-resident
Azule Park
Picnic Area with Barbeque $35/day $50/day
Horseshoe Pit $5/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
Foothill Park n/a n/a
CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~
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Resident Non-resident
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 $45/day $55/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
Banner Fees
North Campus $300 per week
Blaney Plaza $300 per week
For non-profit groups advertising events, with priority to local Saratoga organizations
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
CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
~ PARK & FACILITY RENTAL FEES ~
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Park Attendant Fee $200
ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING
CITY OF SARATOGA
FEE SCHEDULE
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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
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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
CITY OF SARATOGA
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§4-65.060; §4-65.030(5)(b) Recyclers Permit
CITY OF SARATOGA
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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
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