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Home My WebLink AboutFY 2020-21 Fee Schedule y of SARgTo (i 9 1956 �Q(IFORN\P CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE FisCALYEAR 2020/21 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE Administrative Fees AddressProcessing Fee .............................................................................................................1 AnimalControl Services ...........................................................................................................1 Appeals—Public Hearings.........................................................................................................1 CouncilCandidate Fees .............................................................................................................1 Copy/Duplication Fees...............................................................................................................1 County Recording Service Fee ..................................................................................................1 DocumentTechnology Fees ......................................................................................................2 FalseAlarm Fees........................................................................................................................2 LatePayment Fees.....................................................................................................................2 NotaryFee..................................................................................................................................2 NotificationServices .................................................................................................................2 Postage & Mailing ....................................................................................................................3 PublicationFees.........................................................................................................................3 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising .....................................................................................3 Replacement Check/Reissue Fee...............................................................................................4 Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee..............................................................................4 ResearchFees.............................................................................................................................4 ReturnedCheck Fees .................................................................................................................4 Subpoena Summons Response Fee............................................................................................4 TobaccoRetailer........................................................................................................................4 WeedAbatement........................................................................................................................4 StaffBilling Rates......................................................................................................................5 Business License Tax & Fees ProcessingFees .........................................................................................................................6 Penalty for Delinquent Payment................................................................................................6 Business License Tax Contractor/Subcontractor.....................................................................................................6 Jukebox................................................................................................................................6 TheatricalPerformance........................................................................................................6 DeliveryServices ................................................................................................................6 VendingMachines...............................................................................................................6 HomeOccupations...............................................................................................................6 AmusementDevice..............................................................................................................6 CommercialPhotography....................................................................................................7 PropertyLeasing..................................................................................................................7 Personal Escort Services or Bureaus....................................................................................7 Non-Profit............................................................................................................................7 Allother Businesses.............................................................................................................7 StateFee...............................................................................................................................7 i CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE Business and Code Regulation Permits BingoGames..............................................................................................................................8 CardGames................................................................................................................................8 Circuses & Carnivals (Fairs)......................................................................................................8 Firearms.....................................................................................................................................8 MassageEstablishments ............................................................................................................8 MotionPicture Filming..............................................................................................................8 NoiseException Permit.............................................................................................................8 Peddlers & Solicitors Application Fee.......................................................................................9 PrivatePatrols............................................................................................................................9 Recyclers....................................................................................................................................9 Restricted Street Usage Permit..................................................................................................9 SecondhandDealers...................................................................................................................9 SpecialEvent Permit..................................................................................................................9 ValetParking .............................................................................................................................9 Code Compliance AbandonedVehicle Fee...........................................................................................................10 Administrative Citation Fee.....................................................................................................10 CodeCompliance Permits........................................................................................................10 Notice of Code Violation Fees.................................................................................................10 SignFees..................................................................................................................................10 Development Fees Development Permits ConstructionTrailer Permit...............................................................................................11 Satellite Dish Antenna Permit............................................................................................I I StoragePermit....................................................................................................................11 TreeRemoval Permits........................................................................................................I I Fallen or Dead Tree Removal Permits...............................................................................11 Development Fees Appeals......................................................................................................I I Approved Application Extension ......................................................................................11 GeneralPlan Update Fee ...................................................................................................12 Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee......................................................................................12 Off Site Improvement Review...........................................................................................12 Requestfor Continuance....................................................................................................12 ii CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE Development Fees Continued Development Services Annexation...........................................................................................12 CityAttorney Services.......................................................................................................12 DevelopmentStaff Services...............................................................................................12 General Plan Amendment Services ..................................................................................12 NoticingServices...............................................................................................................12 OccupancyInspections ......................................................................................................12 Technical Review and Notification Sign...........................................................................12 SpecialReports & Studies .................................................................................................12 Traffic & Economic Studies/Other Special Report...........................................................13 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation..............................................................................13 Zoning Ordinance Amendment..........................................................................................13 ComplexProject Fee..........................................................................................................13 Pre-Development Application Services Planning Process Orientation Class...................................................................................13 Plan Submittal Orientation.................................................................................................13 PropertyProfile..................................................................................................................13 Development Application Reviews RefundPolicy.....................................................................................................................14 ConditionalUse Permit......................................................................................................14 DesignReview...................................................................................................................14 Environmental Review.......................................................................................................14 FenceEnclosure.................................................................................................................15 Exception—Application& Permit.....................................................................................15 HeritagePreservation.........................................................................................................15 LotAdjustments.................................................................................................................15 Modification of Approved Applications............................................................................15 SignApplication................................................................................................................15 SoundWall Application ....................................................................................................15 TemporaryUse Application...............................................................................................15 Tentative Map Subdivision Application............................................................................16 VarianceFee Application ..................................................................................................16 Water Efficiency Landscape Review Application.............................................................16 Arborist Services Arborist Consultant/Field Inspections .............................................................................16 ArboristReview Fee..........................................................................................................16 TreeAppeals......................................................................................................................16 iii CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE TreeFines ..........................................................................................................................16 Development: Building Permit& Inspection Fees Building & Inspection Permits RefundPolicy.....................................................................................................................17 BuildingPermit Fees..........................................................................................................17 Valuation Modifier—Residential.......................................................................................18 Valuation Modifier—Commercial.....................................................................................18 ValuationModifier - Other................................................................................................19 ElectricalPermits...............................................................................................................19 GradingPermit...................................................................................................................20 LandslideRepair Permit....................................................................................................20 Heating &Air Conditioning Permits.................................................................................20 PlumbingPermits...............................................................................................................20 Building &Inspection Services EnergyCalculation Review...............................................................................................21 OtherInspection Fees ........................................................................................................21 Building & Inspection Taxes State Building Standards Fee.............................................................................................22 State Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program..................................................22 ConstructionTax................................................................................................................22 AdditionalFees........................................................................................................................22 Development: Engineering Fees & Permits Engineering Fees Certificate of Compliance..................................................................................................23 Engineering Design&Administrative Review.................................................................23 GeotechnicalReview.........................................................................................................23 Improvement Plan Check Fee............................................................................................23 Inspection Fee for Subdivision&Building Site Improvements.........................................23 Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees.............................................................................23 MapChecking Fees............................................................................................................24 ParkDevelopment Fee.......................................................................................................24 Tentative Subdivision Maps ..............................................................................................24 TrafficReview Fees ..........................................................................................................24 Stormwater Design Review Fee.........................................................................................24 iv CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE Engineering Permits Encroachment Permits.......................................................................................................25 Additional Engineering Services Fees.....................................................................................25 Equipment Rentals PublicWorks Equipment...................................................................................................26 Facility & Park Rental Fees Facility Rentals Facility Rental Discounts and Refund Policy....................................................................27 CivicTheater......................................................................................................................27 Joan Pisani Community Center..........................................................................................27 Saratoga Prospect Center...................................................................................................28 RecreationPortable............................................................................................................28 WarnerHutton House .......................................................................................................28 Park Rentals ParkRental Discounts........................................................................................................29 AzulePark..........................................................................................................................29 BelgrovePark.....................................................................................................................29 BrookglenPark..................................................................................................................29 CongressSprings Park.......................................................................................................29 ElQuito Park......................................................................................................................29 FoothillPark.......................................................................................................................29 GardinerPark.....................................................................................................................30 HeritageOrchard Park.......................................................................................................30 HistoricalPark ...................................................................................................................30 KevinMoran Park..............................................................................................................30 RavenswoodPark...............................................................................................................30 WildwoodPark..................................................................................................................30 WildwoodPark..................................................................................................................30 Other Rental Fees BannerFees........................................................................................................................31 Community Garden Plot Rentals.......................................................................................31 ParkAttendant Fee.............................................................................................................31 Miscellaneous Fees Electric Vehicle Station Usage Fees..................................................................................31 v CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES — FY 2020/21 Address Processing Fee $ 160 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 Hearing 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 $ 400 Planning Commission Appeals $ 400 City Council Appeals $ 600 Council Candidate Fees Candidate Filing Fees $ 25 Candidate Election/Statement Fee Actual Cost as determined by Deposit amount to be determined by SCC Clerk SCC 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 County Recording Service Fee $ 150 Staff and attorney time required for review and processing of documents required to be recorded at County 1 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FY 2020/21 Document Technology Fees 8 t/2"x 11" or 14" documents $ .75 per page 18"x 24" or larger plans $ 2 per page Software Technology Fees Development- Planning Permits 7.25% of Flat Permit Fees Development- Building Permits for New Homes, $60 Additions, and remodels over $50,000 in valuation False Alarm Call Response Fee (Per Calendar Year) 1st False Alarm Response No Charge 2nd False Alarm Response No Charge Yd False Alarm Response $ 50 4th False Alarm Response $ 100 51h False Alarm Response $ 200 6th False Alarm Response $ 300 Each subsequent false alarm response $ 400 Late Fees General billings/accounts receivable 1% interest accrued per month Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges Lien Administrative Charge $ 100 Special Assessment $ 50 Notary Fee $ 15/per signature (AB2217, effective January 1, 2017) Notification Services Requests for electronic notification services of meeting agendas, public notices, and/or documents that are regularly posted on the City's website for public notification and review will be provided at no charge upon request to the City Clerk at ctclerkO,,sarato ag ca.us. 2 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FY 2020/21 Agendas/documents include: ❖ City Council Agendas ❖ Planning Commission Agendas ❖ Other City Commission/Committee 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 Postage & Mailing Actual Cost Publication Fees (documents may be available on City Website) City Code Actual Cost City Budget $ 50 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) $ 25 General Plan $ 45 General Plan Map $ 15 Saratoga's Heritage Book $ 20 Zoning Map $ 20 Zoning Ordinance $ 15 Village Plan $ 7 Village Designs Guidelines $ 5 Parks & Trails Master Plan $ 5 Standard Details $ 5 Subdivision Ordinance $ 5 Recreation Activity Guide Advertising Fees Non-Glossy Black& White Inside vs page (business card size) $ 250 Inside '/4 page, vertical 4 '/2 x 3 5/8" $ 350 Inside '/2 page, horizontal 7 '/2 x 4 1/2" $ 550 Inside '/2 page, vertical 9 '/2 x 3 5/8" $ 550 Inside full page, 9 1/2 x 7 1/2" $ 850 3 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES — FY 2020/21 Glossy Full Color Advertising Inside back cover 1/3 page 7 '/z x 3" $ 550 Inside back cover 2/3 page 7 '/z x 6 '/a" $ 1,000 Inside back cover, full page 9 '/2 x 7 '/2" $ 1,300 Replacement Check/Reissue Fee First Check replacement No charge Subsequent requests $ 25 Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee Lost by Non-employee $ 50 Research Fee Billed at Staff Hourly Billing Rate Returned Check Charge (CA Civil Code Section 1719) 1"insufficient funds check occurrence $ 25 Subsequent occurrences $ 35 Subpoena Summons Response $ 275 per day* (AB 2727 effective, January 1, 2015) Should the actual cost of salary compensation plus travel expenses exceed the $275 per day threshold, the difference shall be due to the City by the requesting party. If the actual cost is less than the $275 threshold then the City shall refund the difference. Tobacco Retailer New Application $ 100 Renewal $ 50 Weed Abatement All fees associated with weed abatement services are set and administered by the Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture under contract between the City of Saratoga and Santa Clara County. For more information about the program, refer to https://www.sccgov.org/sites/wM/Pages/process.aspx. 4 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES FY 2020/21 STAFF BILLING RATES Cost recovery hourly billing rates are established for each position based on current year salary, benefits, administrative overhead and a flat service rate for insurance, support services, and costs associated with the use of facilities, equipment, vehicles and materials. For Fiscal Year 2020/21,the administrative overhead rate is 12.93% and the flat service rate is $24. Billing rates are used to charge private parties and organizations for staff time spent on requests such as regulatory and administrative services, for maintenance and repair services, and to charge back staff time for insurance claim cost recovery billings. Current hourly billing rates are available from the Finance Department upon request. 5 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES FY 2020/21 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX—PROCESSING FEES (Non-Refundable) New Application $ 30 Renewal of Application $ 15 Address Change/Correction $ 10 Duplicate Certificate $ 10 Business License Listing $ 30 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX—PENALTIES FOR DELINQUENT PAYMENTS Within 30 days after due date 10% of the tax amount due Exceeding 30 days after due date Additional 10% of tax due for each month thereafter, with penalty not to exceed 100% of business license tax amount due ANNUAL BUSINESS LICENSE TAX Contractor/ Subcontractor $ 45 plus 15% Building Fee Permit Jukebox $ 50 per jukebox Theatrical Performance $ 100 per year or $10/performance Delivery Services $ 100 per business Vending Machines Cost of.250 or less $ 25 per machine Cost of.260 to $1.00 $ 45 per machine Cost of.26¢ to $2.00 $ 55 per machine Cost of.26¢ to $3.00 $ 65 per machine Cost of.260 to over $3.00 $ 75 per machine Home Occupation $ 100 per occupation Amusement Device $ 50 per device 6 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES FY 2020/21 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 1,000 square feet gross leasable space in excess of 5,000 square feet to a maximum of 72,000 square feet Residential $100 plus $5 per unit over 4 units, to a maximum of 40 units Circuses & Carnivals (Fairs) $ 250 per day Personal Escort Services or Bureaus $ 500 plus $100 per employee Non-Profit Business Application processing fees 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$200 State Fee Certified Access Specialist(CASp Fee) $ 4 per business license (per A131379, effective 1/l/2018- 12/31/2023) Detailed Business License Tax and Fee information is found in Chapter 4 of the City of Saratoga Municipal Code 7 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS FY 2020/21 BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS Bingo Games Permit Application Fee $ 50 Card Games Permit Application Fee $ 1,250 Circuses & Carnivals (Fairs) Permit Application Fees $ 100 Clean-up Deposit $ 500 Firearms Sellers Permit Application Fee $ 300 Sellers Permit Renewal Fee $ 150 Massage Establishments Permit Application Fee $ 750 Permit for Managing Employee $ 350 Permit for Massage Practitioner $ 350 Examination Fee As set by the Examiner Background Investigation/Fingerprinting As set by the Sheriff Notary Fee $ 10 per signature Appeal Hearing—Denials $ 500 Appeal Hearing— Suspension/Revocations $ 1,500 Motion Picture Filming Permit Application Fee $ 500 Clean-up Deposit* At the discretion of the Community Events Official Noise Exception Permit Permit Application Fee $ 50 8 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — BUSINESS REGULATION PERMITS FY 2020/21 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 Patrol Permit Application Fee $ 200 Permit Renewal Fee $ 100 Employee Application Fee $ 50 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 Permit Application Fee $ 300 Clean-Up Deposit $ 250 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 9 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE CODE COMPLIANCE FEES FY 2020/21 Abandoned Vehicle Fee Administrative Fee for Removal $ 250 Administrative Citation Fee First Violation $ 100 per day Second Violation $ 200 per day for violation of the same ordinance or permit within one year from the date of first violation. Subsequent Violations $ 500 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 citation fee amount due Exceeding 30 days after due date Additional 10% of citation fee due for each month thereafter, with penalty not to exceed 100%of citation fee due. Code Compliance Permits Animal—Kennel Permit $ 125 Animal—Horse Permit $ 125 Noise Exception Permit $ 50 Off-Street Vehicle Permit $ 125 Special Event Permit $ 300 Notice of Code Violation Removal of Notice of Code Violation $ 500 Sign Retrieval Fees (Per Calendar Year) First Occurrence $ 0 Second Occurrence $ 20 per sign Subsequent Occurrences $ 40 per sign Sign Abandonment Full cost of recovery and disposal of each sign See Municipal Code Section 15-30.190 (d) for more information. 10 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- DEVELOPMENT FEES - FY 2020/21 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://le in�aislature.ca.aov All City Development Fees,including Planning and Building permits,are waived for projects funded by the Santa Clara County Office of Supportive Housing. DEVELOPMENT PERMITS Construction Trailer Permit $ 100 Satellite Dish Antenna Permit $ 100 Storage Permit $ 200 Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit $ 125 After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit $ 406 (Tree Removal Permit+ 2 hours staff time) Fallen or Dead Tree Removal Permit No fee shall be required for a permit to remove a fallen tree Tree Removal permit fee shall be waived upon verification the tree is dead. DEVELOPMENT FEES Appeals 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. From Administrative Decision to Planning $ 400 Commission per City Code Section 15-90.010 From Planning Commission to City Council per City $ 600 Code Section 15-90.020 Application Extension Fee $ 2,500 11 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- DEVELOPMENT FEES — FY 2020/21 General Plan Update Fee .285% of project valuation at the time of permit issuance. Landscape Bond Acceptance Fee $ 500 Request for Continuance First Request No Charge Second and subsequent requests $ 250 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES Annexation Annexation Request Actual Cost $5,000 deposit—staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate plus LAFCO expenses Waiver Request $ 500 City Attorney Services Actual Cost Billed at the hourly rate set per the City Attorney's annual contract General Plan Amendment Services General Plan Amendment Actual Cost $3,500 initial deposit—staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate Noticing Services Actual Cost charged by consultant Occupancy Inspections $ 165 Technical Review Technical Review Application $ 500 Project Notification Sign $ 20 Special Reports and Studies Actual Cost charged by consultant, plus 25% surcharge 12 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT FEES — FY 2020/21 Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Reviews Actual Cost charged by consultant, plus 25% surcharge Williamson Act Contract Application or Contract Actual Cost Cancellation $ 5,000 initial deposit— staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate Zoning Ordinance Amendment Actual Cost $ 3,500 initial deposit— staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate Complex Project Fee Actual Cost charged by consultant, plus 25% surcharge PRE-DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION SERVICES Planning Process Orientation Class $ 500 per 1 hour class Plan Submittal Orientation Actual Cost Staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate Property Profile $ 100 13 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- DEVELOPMENT FEES — FY 2020/21 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION REVIEWS Refund Policy Development Application Review Fees are charged at either a flat rate fee, or a deposit is required which is then charged at an hourly Staff Billing 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,the flat fee will be 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 will be 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& Game Actual cost by the Dept. of Fish & EIR Fee per AB 3158 Game Department of Fish& Game Actual cost by the Dept. of Fish & Negative Declaration Fee Game Environmental Assessment Fee Actual Cost $1,500 initial deposit—staff time billed at Staff Billing Rate Mitigated Negative Declaration Fee Actual cost charged by consultant Environmental Impact Report Administrative Fee Actual cost charged by consultant Initial deposit required—as determined by CDD Director Monitoring of Mitigation Measures Actual Cost charged by consultant 14 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- DEVELOPMENT FEES — FY 2020/21 Fence Enclosure—Application & Permit Planning Commission Review $ 1,800 Exception—Application & Permit Planning Commission Review $ 1,800 Heritage Preservation Application & Reviews Mills Act Application Actual Cost $ 1,500 initial deposit—staff time billing rates 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 * waive application 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 Application for Reversion to Acreage $ 1,500 * Additional Engineering Fees are charged for City Engineer and Surveyor work in conjunction with Development Application Reviews Modification of Approved Application Review $ 2,500 Sign—Application Review Administrative Review $ 300 Planning Commission Review $ 1,800 Sound Wall Application Review $ 1,000 Temporary Use Application Review Administrative Review $ 425 Planning Commission Review $ 2,600 15 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- DEVELOPMENT FEES — FY 2020/21 Tentative Map Subdivision—Application Review Staff time charged at Staff Billing Rate,plus costs if applicable Less Than 10 lots ($ 5,000 initial deposit) Actual Cost 10 or more lots ($ 5,000 initial deposit plus Actual Cost $ 150 for each lot over 10) Subdivision Final Map ($ 1,000 initial deposit) Actual Cost Variance—Application Review $ 2,700 Water Efficiency Landscape—Application Review Staff time charged at Staff Billing Rate,plus costs if applicable Administrative Review ($ 2,500 initial deposit) $ 2,500 ARBORIST SERVICES Arborist Consultant Services/Field Inspections Actual Cost Staff time charged at Staff Billing Rate plus costs if applicable Arborist Review Fee Staff time charged at Staff Billing Rate (Initial deposit of$ 1,000) Actual Cost Arborist Review- Tree Appeal $ 250 Tree Fines—Illegal pruning encroachment, damage, or Per code section 15-50.170—Fine removal amount to be determined by Arborist ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING 16 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 BUILDING PERMITS&INSPECTION FEES Refund Policy Building Permits and Inspection Fees are charged as described in fees below. 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 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 submittal of a written application by the original applicant within 180 days of fee payment. Building Permit Fees (Based on Total Valuation) A building valuation regional modifier of 2.9 shall be used in conjunction with the Building Valuation Data provided in the publication, Building Valuation Data,published by the International Code Council—February 2020. The Building Valuation Data will be increased by the February Engineering News Record(ENR) Annual Building Cost Index (BCI), indexed for San Francisco, every year thereafter. *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 cost differences. As such, the use of Regional Cost modifiers is subject to the authority having jurisdiction. Valuation Fee Amount $ 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 to and including $50,000 $ 50,001 to $ 100,000 $ 805 for the first $ 50,000 plus $9.80 each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $ 100,000 $ 100,001 to $ 500,000 $ 1,242 for the first $ 100,000 plus $7 each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $ 500,000 17 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 $ 500,001 to $ 1,000,000 $ 4,042 for the first $ 500,000 plus $5.90 each additional $ 1,000 or fraction thereof to and including $1,00,000 $ 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 Residential Valuations New Homes $ 361 / square foot New Garage/Addition to Garage $ 144/ square foot New Carports $ 144/ square foot Habitable Space Additions $ 361 / square foot Sports Courts $ 10/ square foot Swimming Pools and Spas $ 77/ square foot Cabanas (Enclosed) $ 361 / square foot Decks $ 144/ square foot Shade Structures/Arbors/Patio Covers $ 144/ square foot Non-Habitable Enclosures Barns, Greenhouses, Storage Buildings, $ 144/ square foot Gazebos, etc. Remodels/Rebuilds Santa Clara County Ordinance NS 1100.113 may be used to determine rebuild status More than 25% of interior walls removed, relocated, added in the area of remodel $ 217/ square foot(60%) Less than 25% of interior walls removed, relocated, added in the area of remodel $ 144/ square foot(40%) Complete rebuild on existing foundation $ 270/ square foot(75%) Structural $ 90/ square foot (25%) Commercial Valuations Valuation shall be based on the latest Building Valuation Table with a 2.9 regional modifier. Shell Buildings 80% Remodels 40% Reroof $ 8 / square foot 18 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 Other Valuations Photovoltaic Residential (roof mount) At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(Ihr min)billing rate not to exceed$ 500 plus $ 15 for each KW above 15KW (see page 5) Residential (ground mount) At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min), Planner II(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(2hr min)billing rate (see page 5) Commercial 0-8KW $ 675 9-48KW $ 903 49KW and above $ 2,214 Demolition At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(Ihr min)billing rate. (see page 5) Reroofs Residential At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(2hr min)billing rate (see page 5) Retaining Walls Masonry/Concrete $ 157/lineal foot Wood $ 83/lineal foot Electrical Permits Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit $ A 0/square foot(min $90) Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit At current permit technician (1/2hr min) and current building inspector (Ihr min)rate (see Page 5) Miscellaneous permits Without associated building permit At Major Remodel rate Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee 19 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 Grading Permits 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 fractions thereof Plan Check Fee $ 530 Landslide Repair Permit At discretion of the Building Official Heating and Air Conditioning Permits Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit $ .10/square foot(min $ 90) Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(lhr min)rate (see Page 5) Miscellaneous permits Without associated building permit At Major Remodel rate Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee Plumbing Permits Water Heater Replacement $ 78 Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit $ .10/square foot(min $ 90) Major Remodels, Residential/Commercial Without associated building permit At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) and Building Inspector(lhr min)rates (see Page 5) Miscellaneous permits w/o associated building permit Without associated building permit At Major Remodel rate Plan Check Fee 25% of the building permit fee 20 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 BUILDING&INSPECTION SERVICES Energy Calculation Review New Non-Residential Structure $ 475 New Residential Structure $ 300 per unit * Fee waived for all new deed restricted affordable units that meet CALGreen requirements Addition to Non-Residential Building $ 300 Addition to Residential Building $ 200 Application for Moving Permits $ 100 Other Inspection Fees Inspection Outside of Normal Business Hours At 1.5 times current Building Inspector(2hr min)billing rate (see page 5) Re-Inspection Fees Assessed Under Section 305(h) At current Building Inspector billing of the Uniform Administrative Code rate (see page 5) Inspections or plan review for which no fee is At current Building Inspector or Plan specifically indicated Examiner(lhr min) billing rate (see page 5) Permit Extension—prior to expiration At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min) billing rate (see page 5) Permit to Final (only if all inspections except final At current Permit Technician(1/2hr have been completed) min) and Building Inspector(2hr min)billing rate (see page 5) Alternative Materials or Methods of Construction At current Senior Inspector(2hr min) Request billing rate (see page 5) Duplicate Permit Card At current Permit Technician(1/2hr min)billing rate (see page 5) Stockpiling Permit $ 300 21 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE — DEVELOPMENT: BUILDING PERMIT&INSPECTION FEES FY 2020/21 BUILDING&INSPECTION FEES&TAX State Fees State Building Standards Fee (CSBC Fee) Building Valuation x .00004 (per SB 1473, effective 1/l/2009) (Minimum of$1) Strong-Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP Fee) (per SB 861, effective 1/1/2015) Commercial Structures Building Valuation x .00028 Residential Structures (1-3 stories) Building Valuation x .00013 (Minimum of.50¢) 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 22 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT: ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2020/21 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 $ 5,000 ($ 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 Inspection Fees Two times the Improvement Plan For Subdivisions &Building Site Improvements Check Fee Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees Administrative Fee $ 500 for first lot plus $ 100 for each additional lot for engineering staff work,plus actual cost charged by the City's Surveyor,plus 25% surcharge 23 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT: ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2020/21 Deposit $ 2500 for first lot plus $ 500 for each additional lot Map Checking Fees For Parcel Maps, Reversion to Acreage, Amended Maps Administrative Fee $ 1,000 for first lot plus $ 500 for each additional lot for engineering staff work,plus actual cost charged by the City's Surveyor,plus 25% surcharge Deposit $ 2,500 for the first lot plus $ 500 for each additional lot Park Development Fee $32,343 (Formula=2010 Census 2.7 Single Family Residential Unit per household * 5 acres/1,000 residents * $2,395,800 per acre) Multi-Family Residential Unit $21,562 (Formula=2010 Census 1.8 per household * 5 acres/1,000 residents * $2,395,800 per acre) Tentative Subdivision Map $ 2,500 for the first lot and $ 500 for each additional lot 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 Stormwater Design Review Fee Administrative Fee $ 500 City review fee, plus actual cost charged by an accredited Storm Water Reviewer plus 25% surcharge Deposit $ 2,500 for standard projects, or greater amount for complex projects as determined by the Public Works Director 24 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ~ DEVELOPMENT: ENGINEERING FEES ~ FY 2020/21 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 Utility Agencies/Companies Up to $ 250,000 14% of engineer's estimate* Up to $ 500,000 $ 35,000 plus 8% of engineer's estimate* over$ 250,000 Over $ 500,000 $ 55,000 plus 7% of engineer's estimate* over$ 500,000 *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. ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICE FEES In the event map check, plan checking or inspection services by the City are required for 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 25 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE EQUIPMENT RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 PUBLIC WORKS EQUIPMENT RENTALS Heavy Equipment,Vehicles, and Billed at the current State of California's Construction Tools & Equipment Rentals CalTrans rate schedule (schedule located at): www.dot.ca.gov/hq/construc/equipmnt.html Security Deposit To be determined by Fleet Manager ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING 26 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- FACILITY&PARK RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 FACILITY RENTALS Facility Rental Discounts (one discount allowed per rental) Non-Profit Groups receive 50% discount Residents receive a 10% discount Facility Rental Refund Policy Rental Facility—includes room assigned tables and chairs Security Deposits—paid at time of reservation and are refunded within one month after event. >> If additional charges are incurred due to damage to the building or contents, overtime or maintenance costs, deductions will be made from the deposit and the balance refunded. >> If deposit does not cover the charges, applicant will be responsible for additional fees. >> If 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 -third 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 Security Deposit $ 500 Surcharge $ 2.50 per ticket Move In/Move Out/Rehearsal $ 20 per hour Four(4) Hour minimum Performances $ 75 per hour Four(4) Hour minimum Joan Pisani Community Center Security Deposit—Multi-Purpose Room $ 500 Security Deposit—All other rooms $ 300 Multi-Purpose Room w/Kitchen $ 200 per hour S. Ku Foundation Room $ 175 per hour Patio Room $ 75 per hour Arts & Crafts Room $ 75 per hour Dance Studio $ 75 per hour Garden Patio $ 75 per hour 27 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- FACILITY&PARK RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 Conference Room $ 75 per hour Sr. Center Fireside Room $ 75 per hour Sr. Center Portable $ 75 per hour Saratoga Prospect Center Grace Building Security Deposit $ 300 Large Room w/Kitchenette $ 150 per hour Conference Room $ 75 per hour Friendship Hall Security Deposit $ 500 Large Room w/Kitchen $ 200 per hour Recreation Portable Security Deposit $ 300 Meeting Room $ 75 per hour Warner Hutton House Security Deposit $ 300 House & Garden $ 200 per hour ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-INTEREST BEARING 28 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- FACILITY&PARK RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 PARK RENTALS Facility Rental Discounts (one discount allowed per rental) Non-Profit Groups receive 50% discount Residents receive a 10% discount Public Agencies and Non-profit Groups that hold lease agreements with the City are exempt Azule Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour Horseshoe Pit $ 15 per hour Petanque Court $ 15 per hour Tennis Court $ 15 per hour Entire Park Rental $ 100 per hour Three (3) Hour Min. Security Deposit $ 250 Bellgrove Park n/a Beauchamps Park Tennis Court $ 15 per hour Brookglen Park n/a Congress Springs Park Security Deposit $ 250 Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour El Quito Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour Softball Diamond $ 30 per hour Horseshoe Pit $ 15 per hour Sand Volleyball Pit $ 15 per hour Entire Park Rental $ 100 per hour Three (3) Hour Min. Security Deposit $ 250 Foothill Park n/a 29 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- FACILITY&PARK RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 Gardiner Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour Heritage Orchard n/a Historical Park n/a Kevin Moran Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour Tennis Court $ 15 per hour Bocce Court $ 15 per hour Entire Park Rental $ 100 per hour Three (3) Hour Min Security Deposit $ 250 Ravenswood Park n/a Wildwood Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $ 15 per hour Stage $ 30 per hour Horseshoe Pit $ 15 per hour Sand Volleyball Court $ 15 per hour Entire Park Rental $ 100 per hour Three (3) Hour Min Security Deposit $ 250 Sports Fields Resident Non-Resident Non-profit Soccer $ 38 per hour $ 59 per hour $ 25 per hour Baseball $ 33 per hour $ 52 per hour $ 15 per hour 30 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE ^- FACILITY&PARK RENTAL FEES FY 2020/21 OTHER RENTAL FEES Banner Fees Non Profit Rentals Security Deposit Village Vertical Banners $ 200 for 2 weeks $ 500 Saratoga—Prospect Center $ 300 per week $ - Traffic Medians $ 30 for 2 weeks $ - Banners restricted to non-profit groups advertising events, with priority to local Saratoga organizations Community Garden Plot Rental Seniors SS and over Annual Plot Rental $ 85 per year $ 60 per year Annual Water Fees $ 175 per year $ 175 per year Park Attendant Fee $ 200 flat fee ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION FEES EV Charging Fee Regular Station $0.27 per kwH with $1.00 minimum fee, , after 15 minutes occupancy fee of$1.25 per hour DC Fast Charge Station $0.35 per kwH, $1.00 minimum fee, after 15 minutes occupancy fee of$5.00 per hour 31 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE CODE REFERENCE 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 §00000000 Card Games Permit §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 §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 32 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE CODE REFERENCE 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 §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-I0.020(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 §00000000 Public Dances Permit §00000000 Public Works Additional Fees §4-65.060; §4-65.030(5)(b) Recyclers Permit 33 CITY OF SARATOGA FEE SCHEDULE CODE REFERENCE 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 §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 §4-80.050(b) Valet Parking Permit §4-06.120 Vending Machines §15-14.010 Water Efficient Landscaping Review §00000000 Williamson Act Contract Cancellation §15-05.070 Zoning ordinance Amendment For detailed information, log on to www.municode.com/library/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of ordinances 34 �4 , ®� �� , 0