RESOLUTION NO. 03-2003
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
ADOPTING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE FOR THE
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON
WHEREAS, the Tiburon Municipal Code requires that any changes to the Community Development Department’s filing and processing fees be set forth by Resolution of the Town Council, and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Town Council that such fees be used to reimburse the Town for the costs of providing the services for which the fees are assessed, thereby maintaining productive and efficient service levels commensurate with the work demands within the Community Development Department, and
WHEREAS, from time to time it is necessary to revise these fees to reflect actual costs incurred by the Community Development Department in the normal course of its operation and according to its obligations to administer State statutory requirements under the authority of Town ordinances, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon has provided required notice and held a public hearing pursuant to state law and local ordinances.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby adopt a revised fee schedule for the Community Development Department (Planning Division and Building Division), said fee schedules being attached hereto as Exhibit A and Exhibit B, said fee schedules to become effective 60 days from the passage of this resolution and to supersede the fee schedules set forth in Resolution No. 21-2001 as Exhibits A and B.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on January 15, 2003, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Berger, Fredericks, Slavitz, Thompson
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Gram
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JEFF SLAVITZ, MAYOR
Town of Tiburon
ATTEST:
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DIANE CRANE IACOPI, TOWN CLERK
EXHIBIT A: PLANNING FEES
PLANNING & ZONING PERMITS
(Base fees do not include noticing, plan storage, or CEQA fees unless noted with **)
General Plan Amendment $1,435*
Rezoning or Zoning Text Amendment $1,435*
Annexation Agreement** $200
Prezoning: Multiple Parcels/Undeveloped Parcel/Single Developed Lot $1,435*
Precise Development Plan $2,875 + $115/each unit*
a. Amendment $1,435 + $60/each unit*
b. Single Lot Residential Amendment $720*
Conceptual Master Plan $1,435 + $60/each unit*
Conditional Use Permit and Amendment thereto
Minor $720*
Major $2,875*
Condominium Conversion Conditional Use Permit and Amendment:
a. 4 units or less = Minor Conditional Use Permit (see #6)
b. 5 units or more = Major Conditional Use Permit (see #6)
Secondary Dwelling Unit Permit** $500
Variance.......... $400
Tree Permit**
a. Single tree $150
b. 2 through 4 trees $230
c. 5+ trees $250 plus $50 per each additional tree
Water Well Drilling Permit and Amendment thereto**
a. Potable Well $720*
b. Non-potable Well $375*
Home Occupation Permit**
a. Initial $70
b. Annual Renewal $35
Extension of Time** 50% of initial fee
*Initial deposit amount only. Any remainder will be refunded; additional Staff time to process will be billed per the Town’s Hourly Rate Schedule adopted by separate resolution.
SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW (DESIGN REVIEW) PERMITS
(Design Review fees already include charges for noticing, plan storage, and California Environmental Quality Act exemption.)
Existing Building/Developed Lot
Minor Alteration (staff level) and amendments thereto $215
Design Review of less than 500 sq. ft. that do not qualify for staff level review $425
Design Review of between 500 and 1,000 sq. ft. $850
Design Review of 1,000 sq. ft. or more $1,200
Amendment to Design Review approval 50% of filing fee
(unless it qualifies for staff-level review, then) $215
New Residential or Non-Residential Building
Initial Approval $2,650
Minor Amendment (qualifies for staff-level review) $215
Major Amendment involving increased floor area
and/or significant design changes 50% of filing fee
Residential Floor Area Exception $215
Grading, Filling, or Earthwork requiring design review approval $720
SIGN PERMITS
(Sign Permit fees already include charges for plan storage and California Environmental Quality Act exemption.)
Staff level $105
Design Review Board level $215
PLANNING CONFORMANCE CHECK ON BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATIONS
(Collected by Building Division at time of permit issuance)
Actual cost (See Hourly Rate Schedule; minimum charge is 0.5 hours).
SUBDIVISION AND RELATED PERMITS AND SERVICES
(Base fees do not include noticing, plan storage, or CEQA fees)
Lot Line Adjustment (Minor: four or fewer parcels) $400*
Lot Line Adjustment (Major: five or more parcels) $1,000*
Lot Merger (Voluntary) $200
Tentative Map, where Final Map required:
a. For the first 5 lots $8,625*
b. For each additional lot $115*
c. Amendment to previously approved Tentative Map $1,725*
Tentative Map, where Parcel Map required $4,300*
Planning Division Review of Final and Parcel Maps $1,725*
Extension of Time for Tentative Map $1,150*
Certificate of Compliance $720*
Reversion to Acreage $7,200*
*Initial deposit amount only. Any remainder will be refunded; additional Staff time to process will be billed per the Town’s Hourly Rate Schedule.
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FEES
Determination of CEQA Exemption $50
Initial Study $1,000
EIR (full or focused) $1,000 plus EIR contract cost
EIR Administrative Overhead 30% of EIR contract cost
Mitigation Monitoring and permit compliance review Actual cost
Fish & Game Fees per State law (payable to Marin County Clerk):
a. Fish & Game Fee for Negative Declaration $1,275
b. Fish & Game Fee for EIR $875
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES / MISCELLANEOUS
Services
Street Name Change $700*
Change of Street Address $150
Mar West Parking Permit (collected by Police Department) $25
Noticing of Permit Applications $100
Plan/Document Storage Fee $50
Photocopies (regular) $.20/page
Microfiche Copies $.20/page
Staff Research Fee $65/hour
Tape Duplication Fee Outside service duplication cost plus $30
Documents
General Plan (all Elements) $50
General Plan (Individual Elements) $7
Zoning Ordinance $25
Municipal Code $100
Design Review Guidelines $5
Downtown Design Handbook (B/W) $5
All other At cost
Maps
General Plan Proposed Land Use Diagram (24" x 30") $2
Other General Plan Diagrams (11" x 17") $1
Zoning Map (24" x 30") $2
Planned Development Map (24" x 30") $2
Aerial Photo Prints (60" x 42") $5
Other maps (24" x 30" or smaller) $2
APPEALS
a. If applicant is appellant $500*
b. If applicant is not appellant $300
PUBLIC FACILITY FEES
Traffic Mitigation Fees – varies (see Resolution #3162 or successor document).
In-Lieu Housing Fee – varies (based on formula in Subchapter 6 of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance).
Park & Recreation In-lieu Fee – varies (based on formula Chapter 14 of Municipal Code).
*Initial deposit amount only. Any remainder will be refunded; additional Staff time to process will be billed per the Town’s Hourly Rate Schedule.
GENERAL FEE PROVISIONS
Fees shall be submitted in full at the time of application submittal to the Town. A penalty fine equal to 100% of the regular filing fee is assessed for after-the-fact permit applications.
Pursuant to a written request, the Town Council may grant a full or partial waiver of fees pursuant to fee waiver policies adopted by Resolution of the Town Council.
Portions of fees may be refunded upon withdrawal of an application; the amount of the refund shall be determined by the Director based upon the amount of work done by the Town prior to withdrawal.
Full fee credits may be granted by the Director toward resubmitted applications if withdrawn and resubmitted within 60 days from the date of withdrawal.
Where work requires more than one permit, the full fee shall be collected for each and every permit required.
Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Subchapter 6, some fee waivers are applicable to projects providing below market rate housing units.
EXHIBIT B: BUILDING DIVISION FEES
BUILDING PERMIT FEE
The basis for the Building Permit Fee shall be the total valuation of the project; the actual fee shall be calculated using the California Building Code Permit Fee Schedule---Table 1-A or any successor section adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code.
If the total valuation is not provided, the following schedule shall be used to establish a minimum project valuation:
1. Apartment Houses:
Type I or II F.R. $142.50/sq.ft.
Type V - Masonry (or Type III) $114.50/sq.ft.
Type V - Wood Frame $110.10/sq.ft.
Type I Garage $58.40/sq.ft.
2. Dwellings:
Type V-Masonry $130.60/sq.ft.
Type V -Wood Frame $125.00/sq.ft.
Garage $30.00/sq.ft.
Actual project valuation must be provided prior to final inspection and any additional fees will be due and payable prior to final sign-off.
Miscellaneous valuations: If total valuation is not provided at the time of application, the following schedule shall be used:
1. Sprinklered Structure (retrofits only) $3.00/sq.ft.
2. Tenant Improvements - Commercial $37.50/sq.ft.
3. Block Walls & Pilasters (includes footings) $5.00/sq.ft.
4. Retaining Walls (includes footings) $15.00/sq.ft.
5. Retaining Walls (wood) $5.00/sq.ft.
6. Greenhouse $10.00/sq.ft.
7. Patio, Solid Cover $12.00/sq.ft.
8. Patio, Lattice Cover $9.00/sq.ft.
9. Aluminum Patio Enclosure $50.00/sq.ft.
10. Deck $10.00/sq.ft.
11. Demolition $100.00
Actual project valuation must be provided prior to final inspection and any additional fees will be due and payable prior to final sign-off.
Re-roof:
Project valuation to be substantiated by providing contract; Building Permit Fee shall be calculated using the Permit Fee Schedule---Table 1-A or any successor section adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code.
Swimming Pool/Spa/Hot Tub:
Project valuation to be substantiated by providing contract; Building Permit Fee shall be calculated using the Permit Fee Schedule---Table 1-A or any successor section adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code.
Miscellaneous Work:
Building Permit Fee for any work not covered by the above shall be based on the total valuation for the project and the fees will be calculated using the Permit Fee Schedule---Table 1-A or any successor section adopted pursuant to Chapter 13 of the Tiburon Municipal Code.
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Plan Storage fees:
Valuation
0 - $100,000 $60.00
$100,000 - 200,000 $120.00
$200,000 - 800,000 $180.00
$800,000 - over $250.00
2. Residential Resale Inspection for Residential Building Report (RBR) $150.00
3. Residential Resale Re-inspection: $75.00
Business License:
Project value $0 - $5000 $15.00
Project value $5001 - $25,000 $25.00
Projects valued over - $25,000 ..0012 of the Project value.
5. Plan Checking Fees: All construction plans must be checked for conformance with State and Town regulations. A plan checking fee shall be paid to the Town along with submittal of construction drawings and specifications for review. Plan checking fees shall be 65% of the building permit fees. Where plans are incomplete, or changed so as to require an additional plan check review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged by the Town at $60.00 per hour with a minimum charge of one hour.
Work Performed Without Permit Fees: Whenever any work for which a permit is required is commenced without first obtaining a permit, a penalty fee shall be due and payable. The penalty fee shall be calculated using the Town’s current Resolution setting forth Administrative Fines, attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
Long-range planning/general plan maintenance fee surcharge………10% of building permit fee (includes building, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and grading fees)
8. Other Inspections and Fees
Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge is 2 hours) $60/hour
Re-inspection fee assessed under provisions of Section 305(g) of the UBC $75.00
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $60.00
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES
Any fees required by this division shall be paid by the applicant before any electrical work, requiring a permit hereunder, is stated and the permit issued.
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee for any electrical permit, unless otherwise indicated, is $60.00
Miscellaneous Permit Fee: Any permit for miscellaneous electrical work not in conjunction with a building permit, and not itemized below, shall be a minimum fee of $60.00, or 2% of the contract cost, whichever is greater.
New Service or Service Change: Any permit for new service or change of service not in conjunction with a building permit shall be charged as follows:
100-1000 amps $150.00
1000 amps & up $250.00
Residential Dwelling: For each electrical permit for a one or two family unit, or a multi-family dwelling unit, the fee shall be based on 20% of the building permit fee, inclusive of carports and garages, inclusive of additions and alterations.
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES
Any fee required by this division shall be paid by the applicant before any mechanical work requiring a permit hereunder is started and the permit is issued.
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee for any mechanical permit, unless otherwise indicated, is $60.00.
Miscellaneous Permit Fee: Any permit for miscellaneous mechanical work not in conjunction with a building permit, and not itemized below shall be a fee of $60.00 or 1% of the contract cost.
Residential Dwellings: For each mechanical permit for a one or two family dwelling unit or a multi-family dwelling unit, the fee shall be based on 9% of building permit fee, inclusive of additions and alterations.
Commercial: Fees for commercial (including retail stores, offices, and motels) in conjunction with a building permit are as follows:
Office 9% of building permit fee
Retail sales 9% of building permit fee
Food Markets 12% of building permit fee
Restaurants 12% of building permit fee
PLUMBING PERMIT FEES
Any fees required by this division shall be paid by the applicant before any plumbing work requiring a permit hereunder is started and the permit issued.
Minimum Fee: The minimum fee for any plumbing permit is $60.00, unless otherwise stated.
Miscellaneous Permit Fee: Any permit for miscellaneous plumbing work not in conjunction with a building permit, and not itemized below, shall be a fee of $60.00 or 1.5% of the contract cost, whichever is greater.
Residential Dwellings: For each plumbing permit for a one or two family dwelling unit or a multi-family unit, the fee shall be based on 10% of the building permit fee, inclusive of additions and alterations.
Commercial: Fees for commercial or industrial work (including retail stores, offices, and motels) in conjunction with a building permit are as follows:
Office 10% of building permit fees
Retail sales 10% of building permit fees
Food markets 10% of building permit fees
Restaurants 15% of building permit fees
GRADING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Plan Check Fees:
50 cubic yards No fee
100 cubic yards $15.00
1000 cubic yards $22.50
10,000 cubic yards $30.00
Each additional 10,000 Cubic Yards to 100,000 Cubic Yards: $15.00
Permit Fees:
1 - 50 C.Y. $15.00
51 - 100 C.Y. $22.50
101 - 200 C.Y. $33.00
201 - 300 C.Y. $43.50
301 - 400 C.Y. $54.00
401 - 500 C.Y. $64.50
501 - 600 C.Y. $75.00
601 - 700 C.Y. $85.50
701 - 800 C.Y. $96.00
801 - 900 C.Y. $106.50
901 - 1000 C.Y. $117.00
1001 - 2000 C.Y. $126.00
2001 - 3000 C.Y. $135.00
3001 - 4000 C.Y. $144.00
4001 - 5000 C.Y. $153.00
5001 - 6000 C.Y. $162.00
6001 - 7000 C.Y. $171.00
7001 - 8000 C.Y. $180.00
8001 - 9000 C.Y. $189.00
9001 - 10,000 C.Y. $198.00
Each additional 10,000 Cubic Yards is: $40.50
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