R-7607
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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 lO,OOO square feet.
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS AND/OR CERTIFICATE OF ECONOMIC
HARDSHIP - MAJOR: For each application for a certificate of
Appropriateness and/or a Certificate of 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 the 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 r
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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
ErR - Initial
ErR
Final Map
General Plan Amendment
Home Occupation Permit
Landmark Designation
Plan Check
Residential Bldg. Permit
Current
Fee
$ 50
$
$ 75
$ 25
Minor
$ 25
$
$
$
$
$ 300
$
$
$ 300
$ 50
$ 50
$ 125
$
$
$ 500
$
$ 10
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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 Acreage
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
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Adopted and approved
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I hereby certify that t foregoing Resolution No. 7607 (CCS)
was duly adopted by the City council of the city of Santa Monica
at a meeting thereof held on April 26, 1988 by the following
Council vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers: Finkel, Jennings, A. Katz, H.
Katz, Reed, Mayor Conn
Noes: Councilmembers: None
Abstain: Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers: Zane
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