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santa Monica, California
April 26, 1988
TO:
Mayor and city Council
FROM:
city staff
SUBJECT:
Recommendation to Adopt Resolution Setting Various
Planning Fees
INTRODUCTION
On February 2, 1988, the city council approved increases in
various user fees currently charged by the City, including fees
charged by the Planning Division of the community and Economic
Development Department. In addition, on April 12, 1988, the city
Council adopted Ordinance Number 1437 (CCS) adding section 9210
to the Santa Monica Municipal Code authorizing the city council
to estabish feeS for the filing and processing of applications
with the Planning Division by resolution. The attached
resolution establishes the new fees for the Planning Division as
approved by the City Council.
DISCUSSION
In November of 1986, the City contracted with David M. Griffith
and Associates (DMG) to conduct a comprehensive review of all
City user fees in order to determine the extent to which fees
currently charged by the city for a service pay for the full cost
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of providing that service. Based on results of that study, DMG
recommended several increases in the fees currently charged by
the Planning Division as well as the establishment of several
fees in order to fully cover the costs the Division incurs in
providing services to members of the public. On February 2,
1988, the City Council approved the recommended fee increases and
the establishment of several new fees. Attachment I outlines
those fee increases approved by Council.
A resolution formally establishing the new fee levels must now be
adopted by the city Council prior to implementation of the
approved fee structure.
BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACT
As per state law, the new fees established by the attached
resolution will take effect on May 11, 1988 for all commercial
projects and on June 26, 1988 for all residential projects.
Therefore, as a result of the new Planning fees approved by the
City Council, approximately $34,627 in commercial fee General
Fund revenue will be generated prior to the end of FY 87/88.
since the planning fees charged residential projects will not go
into effect until June 26, 1988, no significant residential fee
General Fund revenue will be generated this fiscal year.
Approximately $476,535 in General Fund revenue will be generated
by the increased fees on an annual basis. Adjustments to FY
87/88 revenue accounts to reflect these fee increases were made
as a part of the mid-year budget document approved by the City
Council on February 16, 1988.
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RECOMMENDATION
city staff recommends that the city council adopt the attached
resolution establishing the new Planning fees approved by the
City Council on February 2, 1988.
Attachment: Fee Summary
Resolution
Prepared by: Julia N. Griffin, Senior Management Analyst
(plngfel)
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April 26, 1988
Santa Monica, California
RESOLUTION NO. 7607(CCS)
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING
PLANNING, ZONING AND LAND USE FEES
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica recently completed a
comprehensive analysis of all user fees charged by the Planning
Department, and
WHEREAS, it was determined that the current user fees charged
by the Planning Department do not reflect the full costs incurred
in the provision of the related services, and
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Santa Monica to
charge for the full costs of services provided by City staff when
such services benefit individual users rather than members of the
community as a whole, and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Section 9210 authorizes the setting
of planning, zoning, and land use fees by resolutions,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. Pursuant to Municipal Code section 9210 the
following fees are established:
ADJUSTMENTS: For each application for an adjustment, a fee
of three hundred and thirty dollars ($330.00).
APPEAL - PLANNING COMMISSION: For each appeal to the
Planning Commission from any action or decision, a fee of one
hundred dollars ($100.00).
APPEAL - CITY COUNCIL: For each appeal to the City Council
from any action or decision, a fee of one hundred dollars
($100.00) .
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - MINOR: For each application for
review of minor projects submitted to the Architectural Review
Board, a fee of one hundred and thirty dollars ($130.00). Minor
projects shall be defined as any project under 15,000 square feet
and any sign application. projects submitting separate
applications for individual aspects of project review
(e.g.,landscape plans, signage) shall be required to pay a fee
for each application.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - MAJOR: For each application for
review of major projects submitted to the Architectural Review
Board, a fee of three hundred and forty five dollars ($345.00).
Major projects shall be defined as any project over 15,000 square
feet. Projects submitting separate applications for individual
aspects of project review (e.g., landscape plans, signage) shall
be required to pay a fee for each application.
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BUSINESS LICENSE REVIEW: For each request for review of a
business license application by the Planning Department, a fee of
twenty five dollars ($25.00).
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS - MINOR: For each application
for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a minor project, a fee
of three hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00). Minor projects
include signage, paint color modifications, exterior
modifications, and additions under 10,000 square feet.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC
HARDSHIP - MAJOR: For each application for a certificate of
Appropriateness and/or a Certificate or Economic Hardship for a
major project, a fee of five hundred and fifty dollars ($550.00).
Major projects include adaptive re-use, building restorations,
additions 10,000 square feet and over, demolition, and/or
relocation of landmark buildings.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: For each application for a
certificate of Compliance, a fee of four hundred and thirty five
dollars ($435.00).
CHANGE OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES: For each application for a
Change of District Boundaries, a fee of two thousand four hundred
and twenty five dollars ($2,425.00).
CHANGE IN TEXT OF ZONING LAW: For each application for a
Change in Text of Zoning Law, a fee of two thousand four hundred
and twenty five dollars ($2,425.00)
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CHANGE OF YARD ON DISTRICTING MAP: For each application for
a Change of Yard on a Districting Map, a fee of two thousand four
hundred and twenty five dollars ($2,425.00).
CHANGE OF ZONING DESIGNATION: For each application for a
Change of Zoning Designation, a fee of two thousand four hundred
and twenty five dollars ($2,425.00).
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT: For each application for a
Conditional Use Permit, a fee of one thousand, six hundred and
thirty dollars ($1,630).
DEED RESTRICTION: For each request for review and approval
of any required Deed Restriction, a fee of two hundred and fifty
dollars ($250.00).
DEMOLITION PERMIT: For each demolition permit reviewed by
the Planning Department, a fee of one hundred and ninety dollars
($190) .
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW: For each application for a Development
Review, a fee of two thousand two hundred and fifty dollars
($2,250.00).
ENVIORNMENTAL IMPACT REPORT - INITIAL STUDY: For any project
for which an Initial study is required, a fee of two thousand
four hundred and seventy five dollars ($2,475.00).
ENVIORNMENTAL IMPACT REPORT: For any project for which an
EIR is required, a fee of two thousand five hundred dollars
($2,500.00).
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FINAL MAP: Upon filing a Final Parcel Map or Final
Subdivision Map with the Planning Department, a fee of three
hundred and fifty dollars ($350.00).
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT: For each application for a General
Plan Amendment, a fee of two thousand two hundred and forty
dollars ($2,240.00)
HISTORICAL DISTRICT DESIGNATION: For each application for
Historical District Designation, a fee of five hundred dollars
($500.00).
HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT: For each application for a Home
Occupation Permit, a fee of thirty five dollars ($35.00).
LANDMARK DESIGNATION: For each application for Landmark
Designation, a fee of eight hundred and fifty dollars ($850.00).
PLAN CHECK: For each plan check conducted by ~he Planning
Department, a fee of sixty dollars ($60.00).
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING REPORT: For each application for a
Residential Building Report, a fee of twenty five dollars
($25.00) .
SITE REVIEW: For each application for a site Review, a fee
of two thousand two hundred and fify dollars ($2,250).
TENTATIVE MAP/REVERSION TO ACREAGE: Upon filing a Tentative
Parcel Map or Tentative SUbdivision Map with the Planning
Department, a fee of seven hundred dollars ($700.00).
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USE PERMIT: For each application for a Use Permit, a fee of
six hundred dollars ($600.00).
VARIANCE: For each application for a Variance, a fee of six
hundred dollars ($600.00).
SECTION 2. No application, request for review, or appeal
shall be filed or processed until the fee has been paid as
provided for in this Resolution.
SECTION 3. The fees set forth in this resolution shall be
effective on May 11, 1988, except that any fees for any
residential projects shall be effective on June 24, 1988.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of
this resolution and thenceforth and thereafter the same shall be
in full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Robert M. MyersU
city Attorney
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ATTACHMENT I
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Approved Planning Fee Increases
Fee
Adjustment
Appeal - Planning Corom.
Appeal - City council
Architectural Review -
Architectural Review
Major
Business License Review
Cert. of Appropriateness -
Minor
Cert. of Appropriateness -
Major
certificate of Compliance
Conditional Use Permit
Deed Restriction
Demolition Permit
Development/Site Review
EIR - Initial
EIR
Final Map
General Plan Amendment
Home Occupation Permit
Landmark Designation
Plan Check
Residential Bldg. Permit
Current
Fee
$ 50
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$ 75
$ 25
Minor
$ 25
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$ 300
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$ 300
$ 50
$ 50
$ 125
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$ 500
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Approved
Fee
$ 330
$ 100
$ 100
$ 130
$ 345
$ 25
$ 350
$ 550
$ 435
$1,630
$ 250
$ 190
$2,250
$2,475
$2,500
$ 350
$2,240
$ 35
$ 850
$ 60
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Tentative Map/Reversion $ 300 $ 700
to Aereage
Use Permit/Variance $ 225 $ 600
Zone Change * $ 500 $2,425
* Same fee applies for Change of District Boundaries and Change
of Yard on Districting Map
(plngfe2)
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