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Home My WebLink AboutFY 2023-24 Fee ScheduleCity of Saratoga, California Adopted Fee Schedule Effective July 1, 2023 5. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 i Page left blank Intentionally CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 ii Table of Contents 1. Administrative A. General Fees 1. Animal Control Services ...................................................................................... 9 2. Council Candidate Fees ....................................................................................... 9 3.. Copy/Duplication Fees ....................................................................................... 9 4. County Recording Service Fee ............................................................................ 9 5. Technology Surcharge Fees ................................................................................ 9 6. False Alarm Call Response .................................................................................. 9 7. Late Fees ............................................................................................................. 9 8. Garbage Collection Service Late Fee Charges ................................................... 10 9. Notary Fee ......................................................................................................... 10 10. Notification Services ....................................................................................... 10 11. Postage & Mailing ........................................................................................... 10 12. Hardcopy City Documents .............................................................................. 10 13. Replacement Check / Reissue Fee .................................................................. 10 14. Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee ..................................................... 11 15. Research Fee ................................................................................................... 11 16. Returned Check Charge .................................................................................. 11 17. Tobacco Retailer ............................................................................................. 11 18. Actual Costs ..................................................................................................... 11 B. Business Licenses 1. Processing Fees (Non Refundable) ................................................................... 11 2. New application ................................................................................................ 11 3. Application renewal .......................................................................................... 11 4. Address change or correction/Duplicate Certificate ........................................ 11 5. Within 30 days after due date .......................................................................... 11 6. Exceeding 30 days after due date ..................................................................... 11 7. Business License Listing .................................................................................... 11 C. Business License Taxes 1. Contractor / Subcontractor ............................................................................... 11 2. Jukebox ............................................................................................................. 11 3. Theatrical Performance .................................................................................... 11 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 iii Table of Contents 4. Delivery Services ............................................................................................... 11 5. Vending Machines ............................................................................................. 11 6. Home Occupation ............................................................................................. 12 7. Amusement Device ........................................................................................... 12 8. Commercial Photography ................................................................................. 12 9. Property Leasing ............................................................................................... 12 10. Non-Profit Business ......................................................................................... 12 11. All Other Businesses ........................................................................................ 12 12. State Fee ......................................................................................................... 12 2. Planning A. Planning Permits 1. Tree removal Permit ......................................................................................... 13 2. After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (Up to 3 trees) ........................................ 13 3. After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (More than 3 trees) ................................ 13 B. Planning Fees 1. Appeals .............................................................................................................. 13 a. Appeal of Administrative Decision to Planning Commission ............................ 13 b. Appeal from Planning Commission to City Council .......................................... 13 2. Application Extension Fee ................................................................................. 13 C. Planning Services 1. Annexation ........................................................................................................ 13 2. Waiver Request ................................................................................................. 13 3. City Attorney Services ....................................................................................... 13 4. Noticing Services ............................................................................................... 13 4. Final Planning Inspections ................................................................................. 13 5. Technical Review ............................................................................................... 13 6. Special Reports and Studies .............................................................................. 13 7. Traffic and Economic Studies/Other Special Reviews ...................................... 13 8. Williamson Act Contract Application or Contract Cancellation ........................ 13 9. Zoning Ordinance Amendment ......................................................................... 13 10. Complex Project Fee ....................................................................................... 13 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 iv Table of Contents D. General Plan Services 1. General Plan Amendment ................................................................................. 13 E. Pre-Development Application Services 1. Pre-Application Review ..................................................................................... 13 2. Property Profile ................................................................................................. 13 F. Planning Application Reviews 1. Conditional Use Permit ..................................................................................... 13 2. Design Application Review ................................................................................ 13 3. Environmental Application Review ................................................................... 14 4. Fence Enclosure – Application & Permit ........................................................... 14 5. Exception – Application & Permit ..................................................................... 14 6. Heritage Preservation Application & Reviews .................................................. 14 7. Historic Compliance Review.............................................................................. 14 8. Lot Adjustment – Application Review ............................................................... 14 8. Modification of Approved Application Review ................................................. 14 9. Sign – Application Review ................................................................................. 14 10. Temporary Use Application Review ................................................................ 14 11. Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review ........................................... 15 G. Arborist Services 1. Arborist Consultant Services/ Field Inspections ............................................... 15 2. Arborist Review Fee .......................................................................................... 15 3. Arborist Review of Tree Appeal ........................................................................ 15 4. Tree Fines .......................................................................................................... 15 H. SB9 1. Urban Lot Split .................................................................................................. 15 2. Two Unit Development ..................................................................................... 15 I. Over the Counter (OTC) 1. Minor (e.g., AC Units) ........................................................................................ 15 2. Major (e.g. Swimming Pool, Gazebo, etc.) ........................................................ 15 J. Other Services 1. Certificate of Compliance ................................................................................. 15 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 v Table of Contents 2. Geotechnical Review ......................................................................................... 15 3. Lot Line Adjustment Engineering Fees.............................................................. 15 4. Map Checking Fees ........................................................................................... 15 5. Traffic Review Fee ............................................................................................. 15 6. Stormwater Design Review Fee ........................................................................ 15 7. City Surveyor ..................................................................................................... 15 8. Vendor Surcharge ............................................................................................. 15 3. Code Compliance A. Code Compliance PermitsPermits ......................................................................... 16 1. Animal - KennelPermit ...................................................................................... 16 2. Animal - Horse Permit ....................................................................................... 16 3. Noise Exception Permit ..................................................................................... 16 B. Enforcement Fees & Penalties 1. Administrative Citation Fees ............................................................................. 16 2. Administrative Citation Late Payment Penalty ................................................. 16 3. Notice of Code Violation ................................................................................... 16 4. Sign Retrieval Fees (per calendar year) ............................................................ 16 C. Sheriff Office Enforcement Fees 1. Abandoned Vehicle Fee .................................................................................... 16 D. General Fees 1. Subpoena Summons Response ......................................................................... 16 2. Appeals ( See Municipal Code Section 2-05.030) ............................................. 16 3. Code Compliance Appeal .................................................................................. 16 E. Business Regulation Permits 1. Bingo Games ..................................................................................................... 17 2. Circuses & Carnivals (Fairs) ............................................................................... 17 3. Firearms ............................................................................................................ 17 4. Massage Establishments ................................................................................... 17 5. Motion Picture Filming ..................................................................................... 17 6. Special Event ..................................................................................................... 17 4. Building A. Building Permit Fees ............................................................................................. 18 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 vi Table of Contents 1. Valuation ........................................................................................................... 18 1a. Plan Check Fee .............................................................................................. 18 2. Photovoltaic ...................................................................................................... 18 2a. Residential ................................................................................................... 18 2b. Commercial ................................................................................................. 19 3. Grading Permits ................................................................................................ 19 9. Landslide Repair Permit .................................................................................... 19 B. MEP Permits 1. Mechanical ........................................................................................................ 19 2. Electrical ............................................................................................................ 19 3. Plumbing Permits .............................................................................................. 19 C. Building Inspection Services 1. Other Inspection Fees ....................................................................................... 20 D. Other Charges 1. Technology Surcharge ....................................................................................... 20 2. General Plan Update Fee .................................................................................. 20 3. Address Processing Fee ..................................................................................... 20 E. Penalties 1. Building without a permit ................................................................................. 20 F. Fees and Taxes 1. State Fees .......................................................................................................... 20 2. Construction Tax ............................................................................................... 21 G. Additional Fees (see note) .................................................................................... 21 5. Engineering A. Engineering Fees 1. Engineering Design & Administrative Review................................................... 22 2. Improvement Plan Check Service Fee............................................................... 22 3. Inspection Fees ................................................................................................. 22 4. Tentative Subdivision Map ............................................................................... 22 B. Park Develoopment Fee 1.Single Family Residential Unit ............................................................................ 22 2. Mutli-Family Residential Unit ........................................................................... 22 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 vii Table of Contents C. Engineering Permits 1. Encroachment Permits ...................................................................................... 22 2. Encroachment Permits for Major repairs or Capital Improvements by Utility Agencies/Companies ............................................................................................ 22 D. Equipment Rentals 1. Heavy Equipment, Vehicles, & Construction Tools & Equip. Rental ................ 23 2. Security Deposit ................................................................................................ 23 E. Miscellaneous 1. Tree and Bench Dedication ............................................................................... 23 2. Additional Public Works map checks, plan checks, or inspection services ...... 23 F. Other Charges 1. Technology Surcharge ....................................................................................... 23 6. Facilities A. Facilities 1. Civic Theater...................................................................................................... 24 2. Joan Pisani Community Center ......................................................................... 24 3. Saratoga Prospect Center ................................................................................. 24 4. Recreation Portable .......................................................................................... 24 5. Warner Hutton House ....................................................................................... 24 7. Parks 1. Azule Park .......................................................................................................... 25 2. Beauchamps Park .............................................................................................. 25 3. Congress Springs Park ....................................................................................... 25 4. El Quito Park ...................................................................................................... 25 5. Gardiner Park .................................................................................................... 25 6. Kevin Moran Park .............................................................................................. 25 7. Wildwood Park .................................................................................................. 25 8. Sports Fields ...................................................................................................... 25 8. Other Rental Fees 1. Banner Fees ....................................................................................................... 27 2. Community Garden Plot Rental ........................................................................ 27 9. Miscellaneous Fees CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 viii Table of Contents 1. EV Charging Station Fees .................................................................................. 27 Appendix 1. General Provisions ........................................................................................... 28 Appendix 2. Authorizing Resolution ..................................................................................... 30 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, 2023 9 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 $20 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 $150 Review and Processing Each Actual Costs Technology Surcharge 8.10% 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, 2023 10 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 $15 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 $45 General Plan Map Each $15 Saratoga’s Heritage Book Each $20 Zoning Map Each $20 Zoning Ordinance Each $15 Village Plan Each $7 Village Designs Guidelines Each $5 Parks & Trails Master Plan Each $5 Standard Details Each $5 Subdivision Ordinance Each $5 Replacement Check / Reissue Fee First Check replacement Each No charge Subsequent requests Each $25 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 11 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees Replacement Facility Key/Access Card Fee Each $50 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 $105 Permit renewal Each $55 "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 $35 Application renewal (Non-Refundable) Each $20 Address change or correction/Duplicate Certificate Each $15 Business License Listing Each $35 Penalties for delinquent applications and renewals Within 30 days after due date % of tax 10% Exceeding 30 days after due date % of business license tax per month 100% 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 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 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 12 Chapter 1 Administra�ve Fees Cost of .26¢ to over $3.00 per machine $75 Home Occupation per occupation $100 Amusement Device per device $50 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, 2023 13 Chapter 2 Planning Fees 2 PLANNING A Planning Permits Tree Removal Permit Tree Removal Permit Each $130 After-the-Fact Tree Removal Permit (Up to 3 trees) Flat $568 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 $500 From Planning Commission to City Council per City Code Section 15-90.020 Each $700 Application Extension Fee Each $1,340 C Planning Services Annexation Annexation Request Deposit $5,000 Waiver Request Each $486 City Attorney Services Actual Costs Actual Cost Noticing Services (Mailing List) Actual Costs Actual Cost Final Planning Inspections Each $179 Technical Review Application (up to 3 reviews) Each $1,032 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 $416 Property Profile Each $105 F Planning Application Reviews Conditional Use Permit Administrative Review Each $2,801 Planning Commission Review Each $4,490 Design Application Review CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 14 Chapter 2 Planning Fees Administrative Review Each $3,934 Planning Commission Review Each $6,915 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 $1,840 Exception – Application & Permit Planning Commission Review Each $1,840 Heritage Preservation Application & Reviews Mills Act Application Actual Costs Actual Cost Historic Compliance Review Each $781 Application for Designation No Charge No Charge Permit Application Fee Each $312 Appeal Fee Each $1,857 Lot Adjustment – Application Review Application for Lot Line Adjustment Each $2,392 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 tolow and every-low- income households Each $2,392 Application for Reversion to Acreage Additional engineering fees are charged for City Engineer and Surveyor work in conjunction with development application reviews Each $2,392 Modification of Approved Application Review Each $2,318 Sign – Application Review Administrative Review Each $310 Planning Commission Review Each $1,840 Sound Wall Application Review Each $662 Temporary Use Application Review Administrative Review Each $435 Planning Commission Review Each $2,655 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 15 Chapter 2 Planning Fees Tentative Map Subdivision – Application Review Base Fee, 4 or less Base $4,697 Each additional lot over 4 Base $5,794 Subdivision Final Map Deposit $7,648 Variance – Application Review Each $3,069 Water Efficiency Landscape – Application Review Deposit $2,500 G Arborist Services Arborist Consultant Services/ Field Inspections Actual Costs Actual Cost Arborist Review Fee Deposit $1,000 Arborist Review of Tree Appeal Each $255 Tree Fines (Per code section 15-50.170) Illegal pruning, encroachment, damage, or removal Penalty H SB9 Urban Lot Split Each $4,047 Two Unit Development Each $5,246 I Over the Counter (OTC) Minor (e.g., AC Units) Each $104 Major (e.g., Swimming Pool, Gazebo, etc.) Each $1,249 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, 2023 16 Chapter 3 Code Compliance Fees 3 CODE COMPLIANCE A Code Compliance Permits Animal – Kennel Permit Each $130 Animal – Horse Permit Each $130 Noise Exception Permit Each $55 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 $510 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 $410 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 17 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 $50 Circus and Carnivals (Fairs) Permit Application Fee Per Application $100 Clean Up Deposit Deposit $500 Firearms Sellers Permit Application Fee Per Application $300 Sellers Permit Renewal Fee Per Renewal $250 Massage Establishments Permit Application Fee Per Application $518 Permit for Managing Employee Per Person $350 Permit for Massage Practitioner Per Person $259 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 $500 Appeal Hearing - Permit Suspension or Revocation Per Appeal $1,036 Motion Picture Filming Permit Application Fee Per Application $345 Clean-up Deposit At the discretion of the Community Events Official Special Event Permit Application Fee Per Event $300 Clean Up Deposit Per Event $250 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 18 Chapter 4 Building Fees 4 BUILDING A Building Permits Fees 1 Valuation $1 to $2,000 Base $146 $2,001 base fee Base $146 Each additional $1,000 up to $25,000 Each Additional $14.83 $25,001 base fee Base $487 Each additional $1,000 up to $50,000 Each Additional $19.49 $50,001 base fee Base $975 Each additional $1,000 up to $100,000 Each Additional $9.75 $100,001 base fee Base $1,462 Each additional $1,000 up to $500,000 Each Additional $8.28 $500,001 base fee Base $4,776 Each additional $1,000 up to $1,000,000 Each Additional $9.16 $1,000,001 base fee Base $9,357 Each additional $1,000 up to $5,000,000 Each Additional $3.90 $5,000,001 base fee Base $23,392 Each additional $1,000 up to $10,000,000 Each Additional $2.60 $10,000,001 base fee Base $38,987 Each additional $1,000 Each Additional $1.30 Plan Check Fee % of Building Permit Fee 66% A building valuation 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 2023. 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 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 15KW and above Per KW $15 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 19 Chapter 4 Building Fees Ground Mount Actual Costs Actual Cost Commercial 0-8 KW Each $612 9-48 KW Each $769 49 KW and above Each $1,763 3 Grading Permits Less than 100 Cubic Yards Base $510 Over 100 Cubic Yards Base Base $510 Each additional 100 Cubic Yards Each Additional $125 Plan Check Fee Each $545 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 $0.16 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 25% 2 Electrical Permits Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Per Sq Ft $0.18 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 25% 3 Plumbing Permits Water Heater Replacement Each $80 Minor Remodels, Residential/Commercial without associated building permit Per Sq Ft $0.18 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 25% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 20 Chapter 4 Building Fees 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 $310 Re-check Plan Review Hourly $196 D Other Charges Technology Surcharge Actual Costs 8.10% General Plan Update Fee % of Project Valuation 0.285% 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, 2023 21 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, 2023 22 Chapter 5 Engineering Fees 5 ENGINEERING A Engineering Fees Engineering Design & Administrative Review Per Application $1,020 Improvement Plan Check Service Fee $0 First 50,000 Estimated Construction Cost base fee Base $7,589 Over 50,000 Estimated Construction Cost 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 % of Estimated Const. Cost 2% Inspection Fees For Subdivisions & Building Site Improvements Two Times the Improvement Plan Check Fee 119% Tentative Subdivision Map, 1 lot Per Lot $2,550 Each Additional Lot Each Additional Lot $500 B Park Development Fee Single Family Residential Unit (Formula=2010 Census 2.7 per household *5 acres/1,000 residents * $2,395,800 per acre) $32,433 Multi-Family Residential Unit (Formula=2010 Census 1.8 per household *5 acres/1,000 residents * $2,395,800 per acre) $21,562 C Engineering Permits Encroachment Permits Permit Application Fee for pipes, drains, conduits, utility service connections, routine O&M work by utility agencies, and permanent encroachments. Each $1,071 Major Repairs or Capital Improvements by Utility Agencies / Companies Up to $250,000 % of Estimated Const. Cost 10% Between $250,000 and $500,000 Base $24,324 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 23 Chapter 5 Engineering Fees Engineer's Estimate over $250,000 % of Estimated Const. Cost 18% Over $500,000 Base $89,367 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. % of Estimated Const. Cost 3% Oversized Load Permit Each $25 D Equipment Rentals Heavy Equipment, Vehicles, and Construction Tools & Equipment Rentals Actual Cost Actual Cost Security Deposit To be determined by Fleet Manager To be determined by Fleet Manager E Miscellaneous Tree Dedications 50% Actual Cost $1,445 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. F Other Charges Technology Surcharge Actual Costs 8.10% CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 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 $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, 2023 25 Chapter 7 Parks Fees 7 PARKS Azule Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $20 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $20 Petanque Court Per Hour $20 Tennis Court Per Hour $20 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $105 Bellgrove Park N / A Beauchamps Park Tennis Court Per Hour $20 Brookglen Park N / A Congress Springs Park Picnic Area with Barbeque $20 El Quito Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $20 Softball Diamond Per Hour $35 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $20 Sand Volleyball Pit Per Hour $20 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $105 Foothill Park N / A Gardiner Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $20 Heritage Orchard N / A Historical Park N / A Kevin Moran Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $20 Tennis Court Per Hour $20 Bocce Court Per Hour $20 Entire Park Rental Per Hour $105 Ravenswood Park N / A Wildwood Park Picnic Area with Barbeque Per Hour $20 Stage Per Hour $35 Horseshoe Pit Per Hour $20 Sand Volleyball Court Per Hour $20 Entire Park Rental (3 Hr. Minimum) Per Hour $105 Sports Fields Resident - Soccer Field Per Hour $40 Resident - Baseball Field Per Hour $35 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 26 Chapter 7 Parks Fees Non-Resident - Soccer Field Per Hour $65 Non- Resident - Baseball Field Per Hour $55 Non-profit - Soccer Field Per Hour $30 Non-profit - Baseball Field Per Hour $20 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 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 Annual Plot Rental Per Year $90 Annual Water Fees Per Year $180 Age 55 and over; Annual Plot Rental Per Year Age 55 and over; Annual Water Fees Per Year $180 Park Attendant Fee Each $205 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, 2023 28 Appendix 1 General Provisions 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. 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 as 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 “Actual Costs” include fully burdened personnel costs, professional and contract services, outside agency fees, prin�ng and publica�on fees, etc., directly related to the service. An administra�ve overhead rate of 17.7% applies to all actual costs. CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 29 Appendix 1 General Provisions 4. Deposits 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. 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 to12 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, 2023 30 Appendix 2 Authorizing Resolu�on CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 31 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 2. 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 §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 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 32 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 2. Saratoga Municipal Code References https://library.municode.com/ca/saratoga/codes/code_of_ordinances §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 §§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, 2023 33 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Appendix 2. 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 §4-20.040(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 §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 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 34 Appendix 3. Saratoga Municipal Code References Page left blank intentionally CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 35 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, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Position Title Hourly Rate Accountant II $129.00 Accounting Technician 95.00 Accounting Technician, Senior 104.00 Administrative Analyst I 118.00 Administrative Analyst II 128.00 Administrative Assistant 90.00 Administrative Services Director 233.00 Administrative Technician 95.00 Arborist 130.00 Assistant City Manager 243.00 Building Inspector 122.00 Building Official 182.00 City Clerk 163.00 Code Compliance Officer 108.00 Community Development Director 231.00 Development Services Assistant 90.00 Engineer, Assistant 125.00 Engineer, Associate Civil 143.00 Engineering Services Manager/City Engineer 195.00 Environmental Programs Manager 141.00 Executive Assistant 105.00 Facilities Administrator 95.00 Facilities Maintenance Manager 148.00 Facility Maintenance Lead Worker 101.00 Facility Maintenance Worker III 92.00 Finance Manager 176.00 Human Resources Analyst 123.00 Human Resources Manager 190.00 IT Analyst 131.00 IT Manager 186.00 Maintenance Lead Worker, Parks or Streets 101.00 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 36 Appendix 4. Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Staff Maintenance Worker I, Parks or Streets 75.00 Maintenance Worker II, Parks or Streets 83.00 Maintenance Worker III, Parks or Streets 92.00 Permit Technician 95.00 Planner, Assistant 114.00 Planner, Associate 130.00 Planner, Senior 145.00 Public Information Officer 141.00 Public Works Director 239.00 Public Works Inspector 118.00 Public Works Manager, Parks Maintenance 149.00 Public Works Manager, Streets & Fleet Maintenance 149.00 CITY OF SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA ADOPTED FEE SCHEDULE, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2023 37