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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