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Home My WebLink AboutFee Schedule as of 07.01.2025 City Saratoga, CA Adopted Fee Schedule Effec�ve July 1, 2025 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2025 i Page left blank Intentionally CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 ii Table of Contents Contents General Fees ...................................................................................................................... 8 Animal Control Services .............................................................................................. 8 Council Candidate Fees ............................................................................................... 8 Copy/Duplication Fees ................................................................................................. 8 Late Fees ....................................................................................................................... 8 Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges ........................................................... 9 Notary Fee (AB2217, effective January 1, 2017) ......................................................... 9 Postage & Mailing......................................................................................................... 9 Hardcopy City Documents ........................................................................................... 9 Replacement Check / Reissue Fee .............................................................................10 Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee ..............................................................10 Research Fee ...............................................................................................................10 Returned Check Charge ..............................................................................................10 Tobacco Retailer .........................................................................................................10 Business Licenses .......................................................................................................... 10 Processing Fees ..........................................................................................................10 Solicitors Permit ..........................................................................................................10 Business License Taxes .............................................................................................10 Contractor / Subcontractor .........................................................................................10 Jukebox ........................................................................................................................10 Theatrical Performance ...............................................................................................10 Delivery Services .........................................................................................................11 Vending Machines .......................................................................................................11 Home Occupation ........................................................................................................11 Amusement Device .....................................................................................................11 Carnival/Circus ............................................................................................................11 Commercial Photography ...........................................................................................11 Property Leasing .........................................................................................................11 All Other Businesses ..................................................................................................11 State Fee ......................................................................................................................11 Planning Permits ............................................................................................................. 12 Tree Removal Permit ...................................................................................................12 Tree Removal Permit ...................................................................................................12 After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (Up to 3 trees) ..................................................12 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 iii Table of Contents After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (More than 3 trees) ..........................................12 Planning Fees .................................................................................................................. 12 Appeals ........................................................................................................................12 Application Extension Fee ..........................................................................................12 Planning Services ........................................................................................................... 12 Annexation Request ....................................................................................................12 Waiver Request ...........................................................................................................12 City Attorney Services ................................................................................................12 Noticing Services (Mailing List) ..................................................................................12 Final Planning Inspections .........................................................................................12 Technical Review.........................................................................................................12 Special Reports and Studies ......................................................................................12 Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Reviews..............................................12 Williamson Act Contract Application or Contract Cancellation ...............................12 Zoning Ordinance Amendment ..................................................................................12 Complex Project Fee ...................................................................................................12 General Plan Services .................................................................................................... 12 General Plan Amendment ...........................................................................................12 Pre-Development Application Services ....................................................................... 12 Pre-Application Review ...............................................................................................12 Property Profile ...........................................................................................................12 Planning Application Reviews ....................................................................................... 12 Conditional Use Permit ...............................................................................................12 Administrative Review ................................................................................................12 Planning Commission Review ....................................................................................12 Design Application Review .........................................................................................13 Ministerial Administration Review .............................................................................13 Administrative Review ................................................................................................13 Planning Commission Review ....................................................................................13 Engineering Review Deposit ......................................................................................13 Environmental Application Review ............................................................................13 Fence Exception – Application & Permit ...................................................................13 Exception – Application & Permit ..............................................................................13 Heritage Preservation Application & Reviews ...........................................................13 Historic Compliance Review .......................................................................................13 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 iv Table of Contents Sign – Application Review ..........................................................................................14 Temporary Use Application Review ...........................................................................14 Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review .....................................................14 Arborist Services ............................................................................................................... 14 Arborist Consultant Services/ Field Inspections .......................................................14 Arborist Review Fee ....................................................................................................14 Arborist Review of Tree Appeal ..................................................................................14 Tree Fines (Per code section 15-50.170) ....................................................................14 SB9 .................................................................................................................................... 14 Urban Lot Split .............................................................................................................14 Two Unit Development ................................................................................................14 Over the Counter (OTC) .................................................................................................. 14 Minor (e.g., AC Units) ..................................................................................................14 Major (e.g., Swimming Pool, Gazebo, etc.) ................................................................14 Other Services ................................................................................................................. 14 Certificate of Compliance ...........................................................................................14 Geotechnical Review ...................................................................................................14 Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees .....................................................................14 Map Checking Fees .....................................................................................................14 Traffic Review Fee .......................................................................................................14 Stormwater Design Review Fee ..................................................................................14 City Surveyor ...............................................................................................................14 Vendor Surcharge .......................................................................................................14 Code Compliance Permits ............................................................................................. 15 Animal – Kennel Permit...............................................................................................15 Animal – Horse Permit ................................................................................................15 Noise Exception Permit...............................................................................................15 Enforcement Fees & Penalties ...................................................................................... 15 Administrative Citation Fee ........................................................................................15 Administrative Citation Late Payment Penalty ..........................................................15 Notice of Code Violation .............................................................................................15 Sign Retrieval Fees (per calendar year) .....................................................................15 Sheriff Office Enforcement Fees ................................................................................... 15 Abandoned Vehicle Fee ..............................................................................................15 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 v Table of Contents General Fees .................................................................................................................... 15 Subpoena Summons ...................................................................................................15 Appeals - Public Hearings ..........................................................................................15 Code Compliance Appeal ...........................................................................................15 Business Regulation Permits ........................................................................................ 16 Bingo ............................................................................................................................16 Circus and Carnivals (Fairs) .......................................................................................16 Firearms .......................................................................................................................16 Massage Establishments ............................................................................................16 Motion Picture Filming ................................................................................................16 Special Event ...............................................................................................................16 Building Permits Fees (Except Deed Restricted ADU’s) ........................................... 17 Valuation ......................................................................................................................17 Plan Check Fee ............................................................................................................17 Photovoltaic ..................................................................................................................... 17 Residential ...................................................................................................................17 Commercial ..................................................................................................................18 Grading Permits ..........................................................................................................18 Landslide Repair Permit..............................................................................................18 MEP Permits ..................................................................................................................... 18 Mechanical Permits - Heating and Air Conditioning Permits ...................................18 Electrical Permits ........................................................................................................18 Plumbing Permits ........................................................................................................18 Building Inspection Services ......................................................................................... 19 Other Inspection Fees .................................................................................................19 Other Charges .................................................................................................................. 19 Technology Surcharge ................................................................................................19 General Plan Update Fee ............................................................................................19 Address Processing Fee .............................................................................................19 Penalties ........................................................................................................................... 19 Building Without a Permit ...........................................................................................19 Fees and Taxes ................................................................................................................ 19 State Fees ....................................................................................................................19 Construction Tax .........................................................................................................20 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 vi Table of Contents Additional Fees ................................................................................................................ 20 Public Works Fees .......................................................................................................... 21 City Attorney Review/Consultation ............................................................................21 Public Works Design & Administrative Review .........................................................21 Improvement Plan Check Service Fee .......................................................................21 Inspection Fees For Subdivisions & Building Site Improvements...........................21 Tentative Subdivision Map .........................................................................................21 Easement Vacation Review ........................................................................................21 Park Development Fee .................................................................................................... 22 Single Family Residential Unit....................................................................................22 Multi-Family Residential Unit ......................................................................................22 Public Works Permits ..................................................................................................... 22 Oversized Load Permit ................................................................................................22 Residential Driveway/Frontage Encroachment .........................................................22 Temporary Traffic Control Only Encroachment ........................................................22 Pipes, Drains, Conduits, Utility Service Connections, Routine O&M Work by Utility Agencies, and Other Permanent Encroachments .....................................................22 Penalties ........................................................................................................................... 23 Encroachment without a Permit .................................................................................23 Equipment Rentals .......................................................................................................... 23 Heavy Equipment, Vehicles, and Construction Tools & Equipment Rentals ..........23 Security Deposit ..........................................................................................................23 Tree Dedications .........................................................................................................23 Additional Public Works map checks, plan checks, or inspection services ...........23 Other Charges .................................................................................................................. 23 Technology Surcharge ................................................................................................23 Civic Theater ................................................................................................................24 Joan Pisani Community Center ..................................................................................24 Saratoga Prospect Center ...........................................................................................24 Recreation Portable .....................................................................................................24 Warner Hutton House ..................................................................................................24 PARKS .............................................................................................................................. 25 Azule Park ....................................................................................................................25 Beauchamps Park .......................................................................................................25 Congress Springs Park ...............................................................................................25 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 vii Table of Contents El Quito Park ................................................................................................................25 Gardiner Park ...............................................................................................................25 Kevin Moran Park ........................................................................................................25 Wildwood Park .............................................................................................................25 Sports Fields ................................................................................................................25 Banner Fees .................................................................................................................27 Community Garden Plot Rental ..................................................................................27 Park Attendant Fee ......................................................................................................27 EV Charging Station Fees ...........................................................................................27 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References .................................................... 31 Appendix 4. Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Staff ........................................... 35 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 8 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees 1 ADMINISTRATIVE FEES A General Fees 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 https://www.sanjoseanimals.com for more details. Council Candidate Fees Candidate Filing Fees Each $25 Candidate Election Statement Fee Deposit Actual Cost Deposit amount to be determined by County of Santa Clara County Clerk as determined by SCC Copy/Duplication Fees B/W copy - letter/legal size Per Page $0.20 Color copy – letter/legal size Per Page $0.35 Electronic documents – letter/legal size Per Page $0.10 Audio/Video Tape/DVD/CD Each $22 Data Duplication – digital file Each Actual Costs Data Duplication – using Plotter Each Actual Costs Data Duplication – e-file copy on CD Each Actual Costs Duplicate Plan Sets Each Actual Costs All other duplication requests Each Actual Costs Recording Service Fee Base Each $182 Review and Processing Each Actual Costs Technology Surcharge 8.10% Credit Card Processing Fee 3.4% False Alarm Call Response 1st False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year No Charge 2nd False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year No Charge 3rd False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year $55 4th False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year $105 5th False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year $205 6th False Alarm Response Per Calendar Year $310 Each subsequent false alarm response Per Calendar Year $410 Late Fees Monthly interest on delinquent general billings/accounts receivable Per Month 1% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 9 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges Lien Administrative Charge Each $100 Special Assessment Each $50 Notary Fee (AB2217, effective January 1, 2017) Per Signature $16 Notification Services Please visit www.saratoga.ca.us/subscribe to sign up, at no charge, for electronic notifications from the City, including those related to the following topics: * City Council Agendas * Planning Commission Agendas * Other City Commission/Committee Agendas * Public notices related to adoption or amendment of the General Plan or Specific Plan * Adoption or amendments of the Zoning Ordinance * User Permits or Variances before the Planning Commission or City Council * Documents pursuant to the California Environmental * Quality Act (CEQA) N / A Actual Costs Postage & Mailing Each Actual Costs Hardcopy City Documents City Code Each Actual Costs City Budget Each Actual Costs Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Each Actual Costs General Plan Each $55 General Plan Map Each $16 Saratoga’s Heritage Book Each $22 Zoning Map Each $22 Zoning Ordinance Each $16 Village Plan Each $8 Village Designs Guidelines Each $5 Parks & Trails Master Plan Each $5 Standard Details Each $5 Subdivision Ordinance Each $5 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 10 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees Replacement Check / Reissue Fee First Check replacement Each No charge Subsequent requests Each $25 Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee Each $61 Research Fee Each Actual Costs Returned Check Charge (CA Civil Code Section 1719) 1st insufficient funds check occurrence Each $25 Subsequent occurrences Each $35 Tobacco Retailer New permit application Each $128 Permit renewal Each $67 "Actual Costs" include fully burdened personnel costs, professional and contract services, outside agency fees, printing and publication fees, etc., directly related to the service. An administrative overhead rate of 17.7% applies to all actual costs. Business Licenses Processing Fees New applica�on (Non-Refundable) Each $39 Applica�on renewal (Non-Refundable) Each $22 Address change or correc�on/Duplicate Cer�ficate Each $16 Business License Lis�ng Each $39 Penal�es for delinquent applica�ons and renewals Within 30 days after due date % of tax 10% Exceeding 30 days after due date % of business license tax per month 100% Solicitor Fees Solicitors Permit Each $100 Solicitors Badge Each $25 Business License Taxes Contractor / Subcontractor Base tax, plus Each $45 15% of building permit fee % of Building Permit Fee 15% Jukebox per jukebox $50 Theatrical Performance Annual per year $100 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 11 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees As needed per performance $10 Delivery Services per business $100 Vending Machines Cost of .25¢ or less per machine $25 Cost of .26¢ to $1.00 per machine $45 Cost of .26¢ to $2.00 per machine $55 Cost of .26¢ to $3.00 per machine $65 Cost of .26¢ to over $3.00 per machine $75 Home Occupation per occupation $100 Amusement Device per device $50 Carnival/Circus per day $250 Commercial Photography Movies/Videos on City Property per day $500 Movies/Videos not on City Property per day $250 Still Photography on City Property per day $50 Still Photography not on City Property per day $25 Property Leasing Commercial properties Base tax, plus per year $100 Square footage tax (maximum of 72,000 sq. ft.) per square foot $3 Residential properties Base tax, plus per year $100 Unit tax (maximum of 40 units) per unit $5 Personal Escort Services or Bureaus Base, plus per year $500 Employee tax per employee $100 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. N / A All Other Businesses Base tax, plus per year $100 Employee tax per employee (max of $200) $10 State Fee Certified Access Specialist (CASp Fee) (per AB1379, effective 1/1/2018) Per Business License $4 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 12 Chapter 2 Planning Fees 2 PLANNING A Planning Permits Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit Each $146 After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (Up to 3 trees) Flat $639 After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (More than 3 trees) Actual Cost Actual Cost B Planning Fees Appeals Appeal of Administrative Decision to Planning Commission per City Code Section 15-90.010 Each $562 From Planning Commission to City Council per City Code Section 15-09.020 or other appeals per City Code Section 2-05.030 Each $787 Application Extension Fee Each $1,507 C Planning Services Annexation Annexation Request Deposit $5,000 Waiver Request Each $546 City Attorney Services Actual Costs Actual Cost Noticing Services (Mailing List) Actual Costs Actual Cost Final Planning Inspections Each $202 Technical Review Application (up to 3 reviews) Each $1,160 Special Reports and Studies Actual Costs Actual Cost Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Reviews Actual Costs Actual Cost Williamson Act Contract Application or Contract Cancellation Deposit $5,000 Zoning Ordinance Amendment Deposit $3,500 Complex Project Fee Actual Costs Actual Cost D General Plan Services General Plan Amendment Deposit $3,500 E Pre-Development Application Services Pre-Application Review Per Hour $468 Property Profile Each $118 F Planning Application Reviews Conditional Use Permit Administrative Review Each $3,149 Planning Commission Review Each $5,049 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 13 Chapter 2 Planning Fees Design Application Review Ministerial Administration Review Each $4,424 Administrative Review Each $4,424 Planning Commission Review Each $7,776 Engineering Review Deposit Each $3,500 Environmental Application Review Department of Fish & Game EIR Fee per AB 3158 Actual Costs Actual Cost Department of Fish & Game Negative Declaration Fee Actual Costs Actual Cost Environmental Assessment Fee Deposit $1,500 Mitigated Negative Declaration Fee Actual Costs Actual Cost Environmental Impact Report Administrative Fee Actual Costs Actual Cost Monitoring of Mitigation Measures Actual Costs Actual Cost Fence Exception – Application & Permit Planning Commission Review Each $2,069 Exception – Application & Permit Planning Commission Review Each $2,069 Heritage Preservation Application & Reviews Mills Act Application Actual Costs Actual Cost Historic Compliance Review Each $878 Application for Designation No Charge No Charge Permit Application Fee Each $351 Appeal Fee Each $2,088 Lot Adjustment – Application Review Application for Lot Line Adjustment Each $2,690 Application for Merger of Parcel Waive application costs associated with log mergers, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for projects that provide a minimum of 20% deed restricted units affordable to low and every-low- income households Each $2,690 Application for Reversion to Acreage Additional engineering fees are charged for City Engineer and Surveyor work in conjunction with development application reviews Each $2,690 Modification of Approved Application Review Each $2,607 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 14 Chapter 2 Planning Fees Sign – Application Review Administrative Review Each $349 Planning Commission Review Each $2,069 Sound Wall Application Review Each $745 Temporary Use Application Review Administrative Review Each $489 Planning Commission Review Each $2,986 Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review Base Fee, 4 or less Base $5,282 Each additional lot over 4 Base $6,515 Subdivision Final Map Deposit $7,648 Variance – Application Review Each $3,451 Water Efficiency Landscape – Application Review Deposit $2,811 G Arborist Services Arborist Consultant Services/ Field Inspections Actual Costs Actual Cost Arborist Review Fee Deposit $1,000 Arborist Review of Tree Appeal Each $287 Tree Fines (Per code section 15-50.170) Illegal pruning, encroachment, damage, or removal Penalty H SB9 Urban Lot Split Each $4,551 Two Unit Development Each $5,899 I Over the Counter (OTC) Minor (e.g., AC Units) Each $117 Major (e.g., Swimming Pool, Gazebo, etc.) Each $1,405 J Other Services Certificate of Compliance Deposit $2,500 Geotechnical Review Deposit $5,000 Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees Deposit $2,500 Map Checking Fees Deposit $2,500 Traffic Review Fee Deposit $2,500 Stormwater Design Review Fee Deposit $2,500 City Surveyor Deposit $2,500 Vendor Surcharge Surcharge 18.75% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 15 Chapter 3 Code Compliance Fees 3 CODE COMPLIANCE A Code Compliance Permits Animal – Kennel Permit Each $146 Animal – Horse Permit Each $146 Noise Exception Permit Each $62 B Enforcement Fees & Penalties Administrative Citation Fee First Violation Per Day $105 Second Violation Per Day $205 Subsequent Violations Per Day $510 Administrative Citation Late Payment Penalty Within 30 days after due date % of Citation Fee 10% Exceeding 30 days after due date Each Month Thereafter up to 100% 10% Notice of Code Violation Removal of Notice of Code Violation Each $573 Sign Retrieval Fees (per calendar year) First Occurrence N/A N/A Second Occurrence Per Sign $25 Subsequent Occurrences Per Sign $45 Sign Abandonment (See Municipal Code Section 15- 30.190 (d) for more information) Actual Costs Actual Costs C Sheriff Office Enforcement Fees Abandoned Vehicle Fee Each $255 D General Fees Subpoena Summons Response (AB 2727 effective Jan. 1, 2015) Per Day Actual Cost + Travel Expense Appeals - Public Hearings 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. Code Compliance Appeal Per Appeal $461 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 16 Chapter 3 Code Compliance Fees E Business Regulation Permits Detailed Business Regulation and permit application fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code Bingo Permit Application Fee Per Application $56 Circus and Carnivals (Fairs) Permit Application Fee Per Application $112 Clean Up Deposit Deposit $500 Firearms Sellers Permit Application Fee Per Application $337 Sellers Permit Renewal Fee Per Renewal $281 Massage Establishments Permit Application Fee Per Application $583 Permit for Managing Employee Per Person $394 Permit for Massage Practitioner Per Person $291 Examination Fee Per Person As set by the Examiner Background Investigation / Fingerprinting Per Person As set by the Sheriff Appeal Hearing - Permit Denial Per Appeal $562 Appeal Hearing - Permit Suspension or Revocation Per Appeal $1,165 Motion Picture Filming Permit Application Fee Per Application $388 Clean-up Deposit At the discretion of the Community Events Official Special Event Permit Application Fee Per Event $337 Clean Up Deposit Per Event $281 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 17 Chapter 4 Building Fees 4 BUILDING A Building Permits Fees (Except Deed Restricted ADU’s) 1 Valuation $1 to $2,000 Base $164 $2,001 base fee Base $164 Each additional $1,000 up to $25,000 Each Additional $16.68 $25,001 base fee Base $548 Each additional $1,000 up to $50,000 Each Additional $21.92 $50,001 base fee Base $1,096 Each additional $1,000 up to $100,000 Each Additional $10.96 $100,001 base fee Base $1,644 Each additional $1,000 up to $500,000 Each Additional $9.32 $500,001 base fee Base $5,370 Each additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000 Each Additional $10.30 $1,000,001 base fee Base $10,522 Each additional $1,000 up to $5,000,000 Each Additional $4.38 $5,000,001 base fee Base $26,304 Each additional $1,000 up to $10,000,000 Each Additional $2.92 $10,000,001 base fee Base $43,840 Each additional $1,000 Each Additional $1.46 Plan Check Fee % of Building Permit Fee 66% See Appendix 1 for information on Fee Waivers. A building valuation modifier of 2.9 shall be used in conjunction with the Building Valuation Data provided in the annual publication each February, Building Valuation Data, published by the International Code Council. It should be noted that, when using this data, these are "average" costs based on typical construction methods for each occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish material. The data is a national average and does not take into account any regional costs differences. As such, the use of Regional Cost modifiers is subject to the authority having jurisdiction. 2 Photovoltaic Residential Roof Mount Actual Costs Actual Cost CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 18 Chapter 4 Building Fees 15KW and above Per KW $16 Ground Mount Actual Costs Actual Cost Commercial 0-8 KW Each $688 9-48 KW Each $865 49 KW and above Each $1,982 3 Grading Permits Less than 100 Cubic Yards Base $573 Over 100 Cubic Yards Base Base $573 Each additional 100 Cubic Yards Each Additional $141 Plan Check Fee Each $613 Landslide Repair Permit At discretion of Building Official At discretion of Building Official B MEP Permits 1 Mechanical Permits - Heating and Air Conditioning Permits Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Per Sq Ft $0.17 Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost Misc. permits without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost Plan Check Fee % of Building Permit Fee 26.6% 2 Electrical Permits Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Per Sq Ft $0.20 Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost Miscellaneous permits without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost Plan Check Fee % of Building Permit Fee 26% 3 Plumbing Permits Water Heater Replacement Each $90 Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Per Sq Ft $0.20 Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost Misc. permits without associated building permit Actual Costs Actual Cost CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 19 Chapter 4 Building Fees Plan Check Fee % of Building Permit Fee 26.6% C Building Inspection Services 1 Other Inspection Fees Inspection Outside of Normal Business Hours Actual Costs Actual Costs Re-Inspection Fees Assessed Under Section 305(h) of the Uniform Administrative Code Actual Costs Actual Costs Inspections or plan review for which no fee is specifically indicated Actual Costs Actual Costs Permit Extension – prior to expiration Actual Costs Actual Costs Permit to Final (only if all inspections except final have been completed) Actual Costs Actual Costs Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction Request Actual Costs Actual Costs Duplicate Permit Card Actual Costs Actual Costs Stockpiling Permit Each $349 Re-check Plan Review Hourly $221 D Other Charges Technology Surcharge Actual Costs 8.10% General Plan Update Fee % of Project Valuation .0285% Address Processing Fee Each $165 E Penalties Building Without a Permit Penalty 2x Permit Fee F Fees and Taxes State Fees State Building Standards Fee (CSBC Fee) (per SB 1473, effective 1/1/2009) Building Valuation X .00004 (Minimum of $1) Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP Fee) (per SB 861, effective 1/1/2015) SMIP Commercial Structures Building Valuation X .00028 SMIP Residential Structures (1-3 Stories) Building Valuation x .00013; minimum of $.50 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 20 Chapter 4 Building Fees Construction Tax Building or structure Per square foot of floor area $1.00 Mobile home lot Per square foot of the area $.40 G 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. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 21 Chapter 5 Public Works Fees 5 PUBLIC WORKS A Public Works Fees City Attorney Review/Consultation Deposit for actual cost and surcharge $5,000 + 18.75% Public Works Design & Administrative Review Per Application $1,147 Improvement Plan Check Service Fee First 50,000 Estimated Construction Cost* Base Fee $8,534 Over 50,000 Estimated Construction Cost Base Fee + % of Estimated Const. Cost over $50,000 2% Inspection Fees For Subdivisions & Building Site Improvements % of the Improvement Plan Check Fee 119% Tentative Subdivision Map 1st Lot $2,867 Each Additional Lot Per Lot $562 *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 Easement Vacation Review Easement Vaca�on Applica�on Each $2,586 City Surveyor Review Deposit + Surcharge $2,500 + 18.75% City Atorney Review Deposit + Surcharge $2,500 + 18.75% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 22 Chapter 5 Public Works Fees B Park Development Fee Single Family Residential Unit (Formula=2023 Census data 2.9 per household *5 acres/1,000 residents * $3,920,400 per acre) $56,845 Multi-Family Residential Unit (Formula=2023 Census data 2.1 per household *5 acres/1,000 residents * $3,920,400 per acre) $41,164 C Public Works Permits Oversized Load Permit Each $40 Encroachment Permits Residential Driveway/Frontage Encroachment Each $500 Temporary Traffic Control Only Encroachment Each $500 Pipes, Drains, Conduits, Utility Service Connections, Routine O&M Work by Utility Agencies, and Other Permanent Encroachments Base Fee $1,250 Engineer’s Estimate*: Up to $250,000 $1,250 or 18% of engineer’s estimate, whichever is more Between $250,000 and $500,000 $45,000 plus 10% of engineer’s estimate over $250k Over $500,000 $70,000 plus 3% of engineer’s estimate over $500K *Engineer's cost estimate shall be approved by the City Engineer and shall include all items of work. The construction cost shall be cumulative for each utility permit work related to a single project as determined by the city regardless of the number of permits. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 23 Chapter 5 Public Works Fees Additional Restoration Work Requirements for Utility Agencies Performing Major Repairs of Capital Improvements Streets with PCI 51 or above Per sq. yd. $4.50 Streets with PCI 50 or below Per sq yd. N/A Streets under moratorium (Emergency only) Per sq. yd. $25 D Penalties Encroachment without a Permit Penalty 2x Permit Fee E Equipment Rentals Heavy Equipment, Vehicles, and Construction Tools & Equipment Rentals Actual Cost Actual Cost Security Deposit To be determined by Fleet Manager F Miscellaneous Tree Dedications 50% Actual Cost $1,625 Additional Public Works map checks, plan checks, or inspection services Actual Cost Actual Cost As required for reasons of changes, modifications, additions, errors, omissions, or discrepancies occasioned by the applicant or his/her agents or representatives, the applicants 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. G Other Charges Technology Surcharge Actual Costs 8.10% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 24 Chapter 6 Facili�es Fees 6 FACILITIES Civic Theater Security Deposit Deposit $500 Surcharge per ticket $2.55 Move In/Move Out/Rehearsal per hour - Four (4) hour minimum $25 Performances per hour - Four (4) hour minimum $80 Joan Pisani Community Center Security Deposit Deposit $500 Multi-Purpose Room w/Kitchen Per Hour $205 S. Ku Foundation Room Per Hour $180 Patio Room Per Hour $80 Arts & Crafts Room Per Hour $80 Dance Studio Per Hour $80 Garden Patio Per Hour $80 Conference Room Per Hour $80 Sr. Center Fireside Room Per Hour $80 Sr. Center Portable Per Hour $80 Saratoga Prospect Center Grace Building Security Deposit Deposit $500 Large Room w/Kitchenette Per Hour $155 Conference Room Per Hour $80 Friendship Hall Security Deposit Deposit $500 Large Room w/Kitchenette Per Hour $205 Recreation Portable Security Deposit Deposit $500 Meeting Room Per Hour $80 Warner Hutton House Security Deposit Deposit $500 House & Garden Per Hour $205 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 25 Chapter 7 Parks Fees 7 PARKS Azule Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $22 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $22 Petanque Court Per Hour $22 Tennis Court Per Hour $22 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $116 Bellgrove Park N / A Beauchamps Park Tennis Court Per Hour $22 Brookglen Park N / A Congress Springs Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $22 El Quito Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $22 Softball Diamond Per Hour $39 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $22 Sand Volleyball Pit Per Hour $22 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $116 Foothill Park N / A Gardiner Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $22 Heritage Orchard N / A Historical Park N / A Kevin Moran Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $22 Tennis Court Per Hour $22 Bocce Court Per Hour $22 Entire Park Rental Per Hour $116 Ravenswood Park N / A Wildwood Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $22 Stage Per Hour $39 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $22 Sand Volleyball Court Per Hour $22 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $116 Sports Fields Resident - Soccer Field Per Hour $44 Resident - Baseball Field Per Hour $39 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 26 Chapter 7 Parks Fees Non-Resident - Soccer Field Per Hour $72 Non- Resident - Baseball Field Per Hour $61 Non-profit - Soccer Field Per Hour $33 Non-profit - Baseball Field Per Hour $22 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 27 Chapters 8 & 9 Other Rental/Miscellaneous Fees 8 OTHER RENTAL FEES Banner Fees Banners restricted to non-profit groups advertising events, with priority to local Saratoga organizations Village Vertical Banners for 2 weeks $205 Saratoga – Prospect Center per week $310 Traffic Medians for 2 weeks $35 Community Garden Plot Rental Age 18 to 54; Annual non-ADA Plot Rental Per Bed $100 Age 55 and over; Annual non-ADA Plot Rental Per Bed $90 Age 18 and above; Annual ADA Plot Rental Per Bed $50 Park Attendant Fee Each $216 9 MISCELLANEOUS FEES EV Charging Station Fees Regular Station per kWh Actual Costs DC Fast Charge Station per kWh Actual Costs CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 28 Appendix 1. General Provisions Appendix 1. General Provisions Affordable Housing Fee Waivers All planning, building, and engineering permit fees and actual costs are waived for the following, unless otherwise limited: a. Projects funded by the Santa Clara County Office of Suppor�ve Housing b. Applica�on for Merger of Parcel – waive applica�on costs associated with lot mergers, in an amount not to exceed $5,000, for projects that provide a minimum of 20% deed restricted units affordable to low and very-low-income households. c. Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior ADUs that are deed restricted so it may only be rented to below market rate households. d. Applica�ons under SB9 (lot split). e. Applica�ons for conversion of exis�ng single-family in Zones R-1-20000 and R-1-40000 and outside the WUI and Very High Severity Fire areas. 1. Other Fee Waivers a. Tree Removal Permit Fee is waived for removal of qualifying tree species in the Wildland Urban Interface area. b. Fallen or dead tree removals upon verifica�on. c. Building Permit: Residen�al Reroofs- This fee is waived for proper�es in the Wildland Urban Interface area with untreated wood shake or shingle roofs that will be replaced with non-wood Class A roofing materials. 2. Refunds Planning: If an applicant decides to cancel a project within the first 30 days, flat fees will be reimbursed at 50% of the fee – only if a minimum amount of work was completed prior to the request for cancella�on of applica�on. If an applicant cancels a deposit-funded applica�on, any remaining uncharged deposit amount will be refunded. All Deposits are non-interest bearing. Building/Public Works: Any fee erroneously paid or collected will be refunded. If an applicant decides to cancel a project within 180 days of the Building Permit Fee or Public Works fee payment, a refund of not more than 80% of the fee may be authorized provided that no work has been done under the issued permit. A refund of not more than 80% of the Plan Check Fee may be authorized provided that no plan check review has been completed. No refund of any fee shall be authorized without submital of a writen applica�on by the original applicant within 180 days of fee payment. 3. Actual Costs 4. “Actual Costs” include fully burdened personnel costs, professional and contract services, outside agency fees, printing and publication fees, etc., directly related to the service. An administrative overhead rate of 17.7% applies to all actual cost. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 29 Appendix 1. General Provisions Deposits ensure that a customer pays for direct and indirect costs incurred to provide a service. The customer who paid the deposit will receive a refund if a balance remains a�er all Actual Costs are deducted. If the deposit is exhausted before a service is complete, the customer must replenish the deposit in an amount determined by the department director or work will cease. Deposits are not interest bearing. FACILITIES INFORMATION 1. Facility Rental Discounts (One discount allowed per rental) a. Non-Profit Groups receive 50% discount b. City of Saratoga employees receive 50% discount c. Residents receive a 10% discount 2. Facility Rental Refund Policy a. Rental Facility – includes room assigned tables and chairs b. Security Deposits – paid at �me of reserva�on and are refunded within one month a�er event. i. If addi�onal charges are incurred due to damage to the building or contents, over�me or maintenance costs, deduc�ons will be made from the deposit and the balance refunded. ii. If deposit does not cover the charges, applicant will be responsible for addi�onal fees. iii. If clean-up is not completed, the en�re deposit shall be forfeited. c. Rental Fees – Must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to event. d. Cancella�ons – If event is cancelled between: i. 6 to 12 months – one-third of the deposit is forfeited; rental fee is refunded. ii. 3 to 6 months – 100% of the deposit is forfeited, rental fee is refunded. iii. Less than 30 days – 100% of the deposit and rental fee are forfeited. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 30 Appendix 2. Authorizing Resolu�on Appendix 2. Authorizing Resolu�on CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 31 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances 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 §14-05.050 Certificate of Compliance §4-10.010(c) Circuses, Carnivals Permit §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 Technology Fee §16-05.030 Electrical Permits §10-20.080(a) Encroachments Permit §16-05.030 Energy Calculation Review Fees CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 32 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances §14-05.050(a)(3); §15-05.070 Environmental Review §4-06.050 Escort Services or Bureaus §15-05.070 Extension of Approved Application §16-10 False Alarm §4.30.030(b); §4.30.060 Firearms Permit §§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 §000000000 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 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 33 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances §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 §4-06.130 Property Leasing, Residential §00000000 Provide Property Profile §00000000 Public Dances Permit §00000000 Public Works Additional Fees §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 §15-30.190(d) Sign Retrieval Fee §10-10.030(c) Special Events Permit §00000000 Staff Review Codes Questions/ Project Review §00000000 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 §4-06.120 Vending Machines §15-14.010 Water Efficient Landscaping Review §00000000 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation §15-05.070 Zoning ordinance Amendment CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 34 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Page left blank intentionally CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 35 Appendix 4. Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Staff Appendix 4. Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Staff Chapter 1, Section A. authorizes cost recovery for services hourly by the employee providing services. Services without a specific dollar fee are billed at "Actual Costs" using the rate table below. The rates include a 17.7% overhead rate and administrative costs. This schedule is to change based on changes in personnel costs, including salary, benefits, and overhead costs. City of Saratoga Fully Burdened Hourly Rates Effective July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 Position Title Hourly Rate Accountant II $145 Accounting Technician $107 Accounting Technician, Senior $117 Administrative Analyst I $133 Administrative Analyst II $144 Administrative Assistant $101 Administrative Services Director $262 Administrative Technician $107 Arborist $146 Assistant City Manager $273 Building Inspector $137 Building Official $205 City Clerk $183 Code Compliance Officer $121 Community Development Director $260 Development Services Assistant $101 Development Manager $169 Engineer, Assistant $141 Engineer, Associate Civil $161 Engineering Services Manager/City Engineer $219 Environmental Programs Manager $159 Executive Assistant $118 Facilities Maintenance Manager $166 Facility Maintenance Lead Worker $114 Facility Maintenance Worker III $103 Finance Manager $198 Human Resources Analyst $138 Human Resources Manager $214 IT Analyst $147 IT Manager $209 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 36 Appendix 4. Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Staff Maintenance Lead Worker, Parks or Streets $114 Maintenance Worker I, Parks or Streets $84 Maintenance Worker II, Parks or Streets $93 Maintenance Worker III, Parks or Streets $103 Permit Technician $107 Planner, Assistant $128 Planner, Associate $146 Planner, Senior $163 Public Information Officer $159 Public Works Director $269 Public Works Inspector $133 Public Works Manager, Parks Maintenance $168 Public Works Manager, Streets & Fleet Maintenance $168 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1 , 2025 37