Meeting Space Rental Fees

The Town charges a nominal fee for the rental of public facilities like the Community Room at Town Hall (1505 Tiburon Blvd). There is also rental space available at the Belvedere Community Center at 450 San Rafael Avenue. For more information or to reserve a room, contact the Joint Recreation Department at (415) 435-4355. Preference is given to Belvedere-Tiburon residents and local non-profit or community services organizations.

Event Permits

Special Event Permits are required for any organized event on public (Town-owned) property. Generally speaking, most of Tiburon's public parks are just that: public parks, open to all on a first-come, first-served basis. One exception is the use of McKegney Green by the Tiburon Peninsula Soccer League. All other persons must apply for a permit through the Town of Tiburon. (Links = Special Event Permit Form; Town Special Event Policy; Use of Shoreline Park Policy).

Building Division Permits & Fees

Permits

Excerpt from California Building Code 106:

"No building or structure regulated by this code shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered, repaired, moved, improved, removed, converted or demolished unless a permit has first been obtained from the Building Official.

A permit is required for all construction, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, reroof, drainage, fences, retaining walls of any height, window replacement, kitchen/bath remodel, etc.

Playhouses, small, portable storage sheds, and cosmetic work such as painting and wallpaper, are exempt and do not require permits."

Fees

The basic fee structure is as noted in California Building Code, and is based on the valuation of a project. In addition to the basic permit fee, each permit includes fees for business license, encroachment, street impact, general plan maintenance, and storm water runoff impact. When applicable, additional fees will be charged by the fire district, the water district, the sanitary district and the school district. When you know the complete valuation of your project, you may call the building division for a fee estimate.

Permits are valid for 18 months. If the work is not complete within the 18 month time period, reactivation fees may be required. A reactivated permit is valid for six additional months, and the fees to reactivate increase with each six month reactivation.

Work Without Permit Penalties

A Stop Work Order will be issued for any project started without the necessary permits. For minor projects valued at less than $5,000 the penalty is $250, and increases to $1,000 plus four times the permit fee for projects valued at more than $50,000.

If you have any questions regarding the need for a permit, please call the Building Division rather than risk a Stop Work Order and penalty fees.

Residential Building Reports (RBR)

Prior to the sale or exchange of any dwelling unit, the owner shall obtain from the Town a report of the residential building record showing the regularly authorized use, occupancy and zoning classification of the property and an itemization of deficiencies in the dwelling unit.

The fee for a residential building report is $250 for a single family dwelling. The report should be scheduled as soon as the property is listed, to avoid last minute complications. The report will list both advisory and mandatory items and the mandatory items, which are considered life/safety issues, must be corrected within 30 days of the close of escrow.

Planning Application Fees

As of March 9, 2007. Fees are required to approve designs for a variety of construction projects in Tiburon. Planning fees are generally based on the size of a project and whether a variance or floor area exception is needed. Applications for site plans and architectural / Design Reviews are processed by the Tiburon Planning Division Staff or by the Design Review Board (DRB), depending on project size and controversy.

Fees for the most commonly-requested Design Review applications are as follows:

Minor Alteration (Staff level review) for projects less than 500 square feet	$255
Design Review of less than 500 square feet that require review by the DRB	$485
Design Review of between 500 and 1,000 square feet	$945
Design Review of more than 1,000 square feet	$1,325
New residence or Non-residential building	$2,825
Variance (for each Variance requested)	$450
Floor Area Exception	$230

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning Division with any questions regarding fees for Design Review applications.

Other Planning Fees

Other Planning applications are reviewed by the Planning Commission or by Planning Division Staff. Applications reviewed by the Planning Commission require an initial fee deposit based on the complexity of the proposed development (e.g., number of dwelling units or lots involved, size or level of controversy for non-residential project, etc.) and the level of environmental review needed for the project (e.g., an Environmental Impact Report or a Negative Declaration). Additional fees may be required, or a partial refund may be issued, depending on the cost of processing the application. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning Division for a complete description of these fees.

Fees for Planning applications reviewed by Staff include the following commonly requested projects:

Tree Permits:	Single tree:	$170
	2-4 trees:	$260
	5 or more trees:	$280, plus $55/tree

Lot Line Adjustments:	Four or fewer parcels:	$720
	Five or more parcels:	$1,800

Secondary Unit Permit:

$595

Home Occupation Permit:	Initial:	$100
	Annual Renewal:	$50

Sign Permits:	Staff-level:	$115
	DRB level:	$230

Initial fee deposits for Planning applications reviewed by the Planning Commission for commonly requested projects include:

Conditional Use Permits:	Minor:	$1,300
	Major:	$6,520

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Planning Division regarding fees for any other Planning applications.

Police Fees

In an effort to recover costs, the Tiburon Police Department will collect a variety of fees for some of the different services it provides to our community. These fees supplement your tax dollars and allow us to provide services like fingerprinting, obtaining copies of reports, vehicle releases, vehicle identification certification and other important services. Most fees are paid in person at the Police Department front office, but some fees, like fees for obtaining a copy of a police report or clearance letters, can also be mailed to the Department for payment in advance.

Business Licenses

Please visit the dedicated Business Licenses information page here.