r10715City Council Meeting 10 -23 -2012
RESOLUTION NO. 10715 (CCS)
(CITY COUNCIL SERIES)
Santa Monica, California
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA MONICA SETTING VARIOUS FEES
IN THE PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Santa Monica recently completed a fee analysis of
existing and proposed City fees charged for various permits and for providing various
services in the Planning and Community Development Department; 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, Ordinance Number 1754 (CCS) (the "Ordinance "), adopted July 12,
1994 governs the setting" of the amount of user fees or fees for services provided to or
for the benefit of particular individuals rather than the general public and allows such
user fees or fees for services to be set by ordinance, by a resolution adopted by the City
Council, or by any other means authorized by law; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to revise and establish permit and user fees charged
by the Planning and Community Development Department by this resolution in order to
preserve public resources for the benefit of the community as a whole and avoid
diverting these resources to the benefit of individuals; and
WHEREAS, the City has calculated the cost of providing various Planning and
Community Development Department permits and services; and
WHEREAS, the fees established by this Resolution are no more than necessary
to recover the cost of the service provided.
NOW, THEREFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA MONICA
DOES RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Resolution No. 10487 (CCS) adopted June 15, 2010 is hereby
amended to set user fees for services provided by the Planning and Community
Development Department, as shown in the attached Tables.
SECTION 2: All fees adopted by Resolution 10487 (CCS) and all other
resolutions will remain in effect except for the new and revised fees set by this
resolution.
SECTION 3: Commencing on July 1, 2013 and on July 1 of each fiscal year
thereafter, all fees established by this resolution, unless noted otherwise, shall be
administratively revised and increased annually by a factor equal to the difference in the
Los Angeles- Anaheim - Riverside Consumer Price Index for Wage Earners and Clerical
Workers for the twelve (12) month period February through February of the prior fiscal
year, except that any such administrative revision shall not be less than any annual cost
of living adjustment provided to the employees of the City of Santa Monica through
Memorandums of Understanding entered into between the City and the employees'
bargaining representatives for the comparable fiscal year, and in no event shall the
annual administrative revision be less than zero percent (0 %).
SECTION 4: The fees governed by Section 66013 of the State Government
Code (the Mitigation Fee Act) and the permit and processing fees for services governed
by Section 66014 of the Mitigation Fee Act set by this resolution shall be effective on
January 1, 2013, which is at least sixty (60) days after adoption, in accordance with
Government Code section 66017.
SECTION 5: 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:
3
Table A: Planning Division Fee Increased
User Fees and Administrative Costs sold = New Fee
Certificate of Economic Hardship
Base Fee
Adjustment
:$2,790.33
Administrative Approval
$5,380.96
Alcohol Determination
$1,174.39
Alcohol Exemption
$1,761.57
Appeal - Planning Permit
$433.18
Applications Filed After The Fact
Double Fees
Architectural Review- Bldg. Color /Materials
$1,644.14
Architectural Review -Signs or Landscaping
$1,056,95
Architectural Review -Staff Approval-All Others
$293.60
Architectural Review -Staff Approval -STP
Waived
Planning Business License Review
$12,251.11
Home Occupation
$35.47
All Others
$302.14
Certificate of Appropriatness
Waived
Certificate of Compliance
$1,681.57
Certificate of Economic Hardship
$4,686.51
Conditional Use Permit
$12,854.70
Deed Restriction
- $402,49
Demolition Permit
$556.42
Design Compatibility Permit
$11,797.75
Development Agreement
per hour (charged against an intial deposit of $15,000)
$266.58
Development Review
$15,203.46
Fence/Wall /Hedge Height- Mod -Admin
$259.75
Fence/Wall /Hedge Height- Mod - Discretionary
$251.85
Planning Final Map
$1,216.51
General Plan Amendment
$12,251.11
Historic District Designation
$1,119.72
Landmark Designation
$770.91
Planning Lot Line Adjustment
$822.07
Minor Outdoor Dining Permit
$264.44
Multiple Appijcations
$1,644.14
Occupancy Permit
$1,931.86
Performance Standard Permit
$1,644.14
Permit Extension- Administrative
$293.60
Project in Coastal Zone
$293.60
Reduced Parking Permit
$3,624.14
Shared Parking Permit
$2,010.00
Sign Adjustment
$1,056.95
Structure of Merit
$827.03
Temporary Use Permit
$1,073.38
Planning Tentative Map
$3,816.54
Text Amendment/Zone Change
$11,546.49
Use Permit Application
$4,868.88
Use Permit Application - Antenna
$4,080.98
Variance Application (Including Noise)
$3,656.98
Waiver of Parcel Map
$2,172.61
Yard Modification
$3,523.15
Zoning Compliance Letter
$965.35
ENVIRONMENTAL:
Environmental -Class 32 Categorical Exemption
Environmental- Negative Declaration /Mitigated Negative Declaration
Environmental - Noticing
Environmental - initial Study
Environmental Impact Report Review
Traffic Study Review
Presubmittal Review
BS
CID
Fire
PW
TMD
Mailing Label
Planning Plan Check
per plan (first three reviews)
per hour after first three
per hour -plan revisions,restamping plans, and permit renewals
per hour -plan checks not otherwise classified
Over the Counter
Planning Final Inspection
Administrative and ARB
Discretionary Permits
Sign Permit
Sign Permit (STP)
NOTES:
1. Planning fees are waived for Large Family Daycare and Child Care Center ap
2. "Affordable Housing Projects' as defined by Zoning Ordinance are exempt fro
3. In the case of projects requiring multiple permit applications that may be
approved by the same entity, the fee for the highest permit shall be charged,
plus a multiple permit application for any additional concurrently processed
applications. If multiple permits are required which cannot be approved by
the same entity, or if an environmental review is required, the full fee for
such applications shall be charged.
4. Non - administrative permit extensions shall be charged 50% of the full
application fee for the permit to be extended.
5. Applications for ARB review of buildings, which include proposed signage
and /or landscaping, shall be charged for the building review fee only. Should
a sign adjustment be required, a multiple application fee shall be charged in
addition to the building review fee; separate applications for signage and /or
landscaping shall be charged the sign /landscaping review fee.
6. A re- submittal for ARB approval of a design change shall be processed with
$14,279.00
$24,849.00
$2,150.00
$7,240.00
25% of consultant
contract up to $175,000;
30% of consultant
contract over $175,000.
11 % of Traffic Study
Fee; 18% of Traffic
Study Fee if Model run
Is required.
$2,105.76
$437.69
$606,00
$458.23
$333.47
$270.33
$125.66
$952.42
$234.87
$234.87
$234.87
$117.43
$528.47
$1,056.94
$140.92
$70.46
no fee charged unless a building permit has been issued for the project, in
which case the standard fee amounts shall be charged. A re- submittal, which
includes signage changes that would trigger a requirement for a sign
adjustment, shall be charged the sign adjustment fee.
Application fee refunds for withdrawn projects shall be processed as follows:
application not yet deemed complete — 90% refund: application deemed
complete —75% refund: determination or Planning Commission or other
board report drafted — 50% refund; determination issued, ZA hearing
conducted, Planning Commission or other board report issued —25% refund.
All planning fees for Administrative Approval applications shall be waived for
designated landmark structures and structures identified as contributing to
designated historic districts.
All Certificate of Appropriateness fees for any alteration, restoration, or
construction, in whole or in part, to a designated landmark or to structures
identified as contributing to a designated historic district shall be waived.
10. Antenna Use Permits for television reception only (TYRO) and ham radio
antennas — $25.00. All other antennas are charged the full Use Permit fee.
Table B: Building and Safety Division
Fee Increased
User Fees and Administrative Costs
BOLD =NEW FEE
Flat Fee
$ / sq. ft.
I. PLAN CHECK FEES
A. Architectural and Structural Plan Review
1. Preliminary Review
a. First Two Hours
$493.24
b. Each Additional Hour
$160.89
2. Over The Counter
a. Standard -up to two reviews
$369.93
b. Excessive Plan Check- each review over two
$160.89
3. Formal Plan Review
a. New Buildings and Related Accessory Structures
1. One and Two Family Dwellings -main & accessory buildings
$448.61
$0.9968
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$225.48
2. Apartments, Condominiums and Hotels and attached parking
$448.61
$0.8559
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$225.48
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
3. CommerciaVindustrial- complete building and attached parking
1sr 10,000 square feet
$448.61
$1.13
All square feet over 10,000
$0.3215
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$225.48
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
4. Commercial and Industrial -shell only and attached parking
$448.61
$0.7236
1sr 10,000 square feet
All square feet over 10,000
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$225.48
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
S. Commercial Garage Structures.-stand alone structures
$448.61
$0.7236
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$225.48
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
b. Alterations and Additions
1. Residential Remodel and Additions -main & accessory bldgs
$448.61
$1.20
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$284.21
2. Tenant Improvements
0- 10,000 square feet
$448.61
$0.4823
All square feet over 10,000
$0.4020
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$284.21
3. Interior Demolition
0- 10,000 square feet
$448.61
$0.0804
All square feet over 10,000
$0.0643
B. Mechanical Plan Review
1. Preliminary Review
$366.10
2. Over The Counter
a. Standard -up to two reviews
$245.90
b. Excessive Plan Check- each review over two
$125.71
3. Formal Plan Review
a. Standard -up to three reviews
$486.29
b. Excess Plan Check -each formal review over three
$245.90
C. Electrical Plan Review
1. Preliminary Review
$366.10
2. Over The Counter
a. Standard -up to two reviews
$245.90
b. Excessive Plan Check- each review over two
$125.71
3. Formal Plan Review
a. Standard -up to three reviews
$486.29
b. Excess Plan Check -each formal review over three
$245.90
-
D. Plumbing Plan Review
I . Preliminary Review
$366.10
2. Over The Counter
a. Standard-up to two reviews
$245.90
b. Excessive Plan Check- each review over two
$125.71
3. Formal Plan Review
a. Standard-up to three reviews
$486.29
b. Excess Plan Check -each formal review over three
$245.90
E. Miscellaneous Plan Check Fees
1. Deferred Submittals
$814.90
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$151.07
2. Demolition
$120.20
3. Formal Plan Review -Means and Methods Plan
$814.90
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$245.90
4.
Planning Applications
C.
After -Hours Permits
a. With or Without Preliminary Review
$120.20
$453.21
5.
Minimum Plan Review Fee -all formal plan check categories
$723.38
D.
6.
Plan Check Not Otherwise Classified: each hour or fraction thereof including but not limited to
$151.07
1. Inspection Not Otherwise Classified -each hour or fraction thereof
$184.15
deferred submittals, excess plan check (more than three submittals), new application on
2. Reinspection Fee
expired plan check application, temporary occupancy
$184.15
II. INSPECTION FEES
$60.65
A. Combination Building Permits
$122.40
1.
One and Two Family Dwellings
$128.01
'$1.31
2.
Apartments, Condominiums, Hotels and associated parking
$128.01
$1.08
1. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
Change of Record
3.
Commercial and Industrial- complete building
1. Change of Record on Permit - Single Trade Permit (Council Subsidized)
$15.44
1`r 10,000 square feet
$128.01
'- $1.31
Permits -new and renewals
All square feet over 10,000
$0.6457
$0.00
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
$0.00
4.
Commercial and Industrial -shell only
$128.01
$0.8217
Engineering Report Review
1 "10,000 square feet
1. Seismic Retrofit Report Review
$120.20
All square feet over 10,000
2. Alternate Methods of Construction
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
5.
Commercial Garage Structures.-stand alone structures
$128.01
$0.8217
$302.14
Additional 5% for 4 stories or more
5%
6.
Residential Remodel and Additions
$128.01
$1.27
7.
Tenant Improvements
c. Fault Trench
$4,100.97
0- 10,000 square feet
$128.01
$0.3716
All square feet over 10,000
$2,507.56
$0.2935
8.
Interior Demolition
5. Sound Attenuation Sound Attenuation
$302.14
0- 10,000 square feet
$128.01
$0.0645
All square feet over 10,000
Plan Ck.Fees
$0.0489
B. Single
Trade Permits
1.
Residential (50% Subsidy Included) - 3Inspections max
$198.49
2.
Additional Inspections for Single Trade Permits -each
$60.65
1.
All others (Commercial, Demolition, etc.) - Businesses are not subsidized
$395.87
2.
Additional Inspections for Single Trade Permits -each
$122.40
II. INSPECTION FEES (cont.)
C.
After -Hours Permits
1. Review of After Hours Permit Application
$453.21
2. After Hour Inspections -each hour (Mimmumum 2 hours @ $167.00 per hr)
$368.30
D.
Miscellaneous
1. Inspection Not Otherwise Classified -each hour or fraction thereof
$184.15
2. Reinspection Fee
a. Combination Building Permit
$184.15
b. Single Trade Permit (50% subsidy Included)
$60.65
Single Trade Permit - All others
$122.40
3. Minimum Inspection Fee- All Permits except Single Trade
$487.40
III. MISCELLANEOUS FEES
A.
Certificate of Occupancy
1. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
$395.87
B.
Change of Record
1. Change of Record on Permit - Single Trade Permit (Council Subsidized)
$15.44
2. Change of Record on Permit -AII Other Permit Types
$29.77
E.
Permits -new and renewals
1. Single Trade Permit -all others (50% subsidy included)
$0.00
2. Combination Building Permit
$0.00
3. After -Hours Permit
$0.00
C.
Engineering Report Review
1. Seismic Retrofit Report Review
$120.20
2. Alternate Methods of Construction
a. Premanufactured Products
$875.55
b. Field Constructed
$1,629.80
3. Energy Compliance-Title 24, Part 6 C.E.C.
$302.14
4. Geolechnical Reports
a. Addendum to original soils report
$856.25
b. As Built Compaction Reports
$1,314.43
c. Fault Trench
$4,100.97
d. Building /Shoring Plan Review
$916.35
e. Commercial / Mixed Use / Apts (over 4 stories including subterreanean garage)
$2,507.56
f. All others
$1,712.50
5. Sound Attenuation Sound Attenuation
$302.14
6. Green Building Code Compliance -Title 24, Part 11 (applicable for new
10% of Bldg.
non - residential, new residential, and non - residential additions /alterations)
Plan Ck.Fees
D. Extension Fees
1.
Extension of Time to Start Construction
$271.27
2.
Extension of Time to Resume or Complete Construction
$304.35
3.
Extension of Time to Start Construction - Single Trade Residential Only
$135.63
4.
Extension of Time to Resume or Complete Construction -Single Trade Residential Only
$152.17
E. License Fees
Specialist
1.
Special Inspector License- Qualification Review
$304.35
2.
Fabricator License - Qualification Review
$304.35
F Miscellaneous Reviews
$0.00
1.
Building & Safety Appeal
$1,629.80
2.
Accessiblity, Hardship Exemption
$271.27
3.
Review & Approval of Testing Lab
$487.40
4.
Modification of Technical Code
100% of Permit Fees
b. Rough Inspection _
a. No Administrative Hearing -Staff Approval -Each Main Code Issue
$875.55
20% of Permit Fees
b. Administrative Hearing- Building Officer- Project Basis
$1,629.80
E. Record Fees
1. Residential Building Record
$241.49
2. Bonded Copies of Approved Plans
B.
a. Duplication
@ Outside cost
b. Appplication Processing
_ Full cost
recovery
a. Alcohol Exemption
@ Permit
Specialist
$714.55
hourly rate
3. Maintenance of Permit and Plan Documents
13% of permit fees
F. Renewal Fees
d. Performance Standards Permit
1. Expired Plan Check - Formal
a. New Application on Expired Plan Check
$814.90
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$151.07
b. Any others
$814.90
Excessive Plan Check- each review over three
$151.07
2. Permit Renewals
c. Development Review Permit
a. No Inspection
100% of Permit Fees
b. Rough Inspection _
50% of Permit Fees
c. Final Inspection
20% of Permit Fees
G. Replacement Card
1. Replacement inspectir Single Trade (Council Subsidized)
$15.44
2. Replacement inspectit Ail others
$29.77
IV. CODE ENFORCEMENT
A.
Tenant Protection During Construction -each inspection
$106.96
B.
Proactive Monitoring of Commercial Uses
1. Initial Inspection
a. Alcohol Exemption
$714.55
b. Conditional Use Permit
$714.55
c. Development Review Permit
$714.55
d. Performance Standards Permit
$714.55
2. Noncomplaince Fees -Each additional inspecton
a. Alcohol Exemption from Conditional Use Permit - Bayside District
$428.95
b. Conditional use Permit
$428.95
c. Development Review Permit
$428.95
d. Performance Standards Permit
$428.95
C.
Noise Ordinance
1. After Hours Permit -Each Inspection
$545.84
D.
Work Without a Permit
1. Penalty Fees- Current Owner is Performing Work Requiring Permit
a. Single Family Dwellings
1. Simple
no penalty
Improvem
2. Permit Obtained More than 10 Days After Notice of Violation
double fees
3. Major Improvements (Structural Plans Required)
double fees
b. All Other Uses
1. Simple
no penalty
Improvem
2. Permit Obtained More than 10 Days After Notice of Violation
double fees
3. Major Improvements (Structural Plans Required)
double fees
2. Investigation Fees
a. Single Family Dwellings
1. Simple
no fee
Improvem
2. Permit Obtained More than 10 Days After Notice of Violation
$285.60
3. Major Improvements (Structural Plans Required)
$714.55
b. All Other Uses
1. Simple
no fee
Improvem
2. Permit Obtained More than 10 Days After Notice of Violation
$285.60
3. Major Improvements (Structural Plans Required)
$1,000.16
E. Adminstmtive Costs -each hour or fraction thereof
1. Code Compliance Officer 1,11
$143.35
2. Combination Building Inspector 1,11,111
$184.15
3. Permit Specialist - Building and Safety 1,11
$120.20
4. Plans Examiner 1,11,111
$125.71
5. Senior Plan Check Engineer
$151.07
V. MOBILEHOME PARKS. All Fees Per Title 25, CCR
N/A
VI. REFUNDS
A. Issuance Fees
B. Plan Check
1. Preliminary Plan Review
2.. Over the Counter Plan Review
3. Formal Plan Check
a. First Review Not Started (within 3 Work Days of Submittal)
b. First Review Started /Up to Completion of First Review
c. Second Review Started /Up to Completion of Second Review
4. Engineering Reports
a. First Review Not Started (within 3 Work Days of Submittal)
b. First Review Started /Up to Completion of First Review
C. Second Review Started /Up to Completion of Second Review
C. Inspection Fees
1.. Construction Work Not Yet Started
2. Construction Work
Started -Based on
Percentage of
Incomplete
Construction
D. Applications Taken in Error
VII SUBSIDIES
A. Single Trade Permits - Residential only
Total fees shall be
reduced 50% to
IX. WAIVERS
No fees are charged for Building and Safety services on the following uses except for reinspection, extensions or renewal tees.:
A. Inspection of Small or Large Family Day Care for State Social Services Licenses
B. Installation of electrical service for electric vehicle chargers, solar photovoltaic and solar thermal
C. Landmarks and Historic Districts -all permit and plan check fees
D. Seismic Retrofit Work per SMMC Chapters 8.60, 8.64, 8.68, 8.72, 8.76 and 8.80 or its successor
NOTES:
1. Total fees for each separate payment transaction may be rounded to the nearest full dollar.
Table C: Strategic and Transportation Planning Division User Fees
and Administrative Costs Fees Increased
Base Fee
1. Traffic Studies -each hour or fraction
Simple (flat fee) $205.10
Completx, per hour $247.01
Very Complex, per hour $287.81
Appeals /Approvals /Modifications Greater of 11 % of total traffic study charge or
$522
2 Traffic Control Plan Review
First two reviews, per page $295.53
Third and subsequent reviews, per page $197.38
2. Over the Counter Plan Check
Standard -(2 reviews maximum) $232.53
Each review after 2 $86.90
3. Standard and Complex Plan Check
Parking and Onsite Circulation Design
0 -2 Parking Spaces
.$481.50
3 -20 Parking Spaces
'$743.38
21 -40 Parking Spaces
$1,136.80
41 -100 Parking Spaces
$1,486.77
Each Additional 100 Parking Spaces -
$393.42
Miscellaneous -each hour /fraction thereof
Plan Checks -Not Otherwise Classified
$232.53
Plan Revisions
$232.53
Permit Renewals
$232.53
Excess Plan Check- more than 2 resubmittals
$232.53
4. Administrative Costs -each hour or fraction
Senior Transportation Planner $165.41
Transportation Planning Associate $164.30
Transportation Management Coordinator
5. Site Inspections- verify existing conditions -each full cost
Adopted and approved this 23`d day of October, 2012.
P"'_.
Richard Bloom, Mayor
I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Monica, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 10715 (CCS) was duly adopted at a meeting of the Santa
Monica City Council held on the 23`d day of October, 2012, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Holbrook, McKeown, O'Connor,
Mayor Pro Tern Davis, Mayor Bloom
NOES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: O'Day, Shriver
ATTEST:
1
Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk