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Home My WebLink About37-08 • • 37-08 RESOLUTION No. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS ALTOS HILLS ADOPTING A REVISED FEE SCHEDULE TO BE EFFECTIVE ON AUGUST 15,2008 WHEREAS, the last revision to the Town's fee schedule was approved on May 24, 2007, and; WHEREAS, City Council policy directs an annual review and update to the amounts charged for fees and to structure such fees in a reasonable, consistent and systematic basis; NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby approve and adopt the attached revised schedule of "Fees, Deposits, Charges for Services, and Other Assessments (Exhibit I)." FURTHER RESOLVED,that the attached revised schedule of"Fees, Deposits, Charges for Service and Other Assessments" will become effective on August 15, 2008. REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day o' Ju r:, 2008. a BY: AN•sris Craig I.T. Jon s,Mayor ATTEST: Karen Jost,City • EXHIBIT I IIIP Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments - Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED Item/Description FEE I (UNIT FEE I DEVELOPMENT PROCESS-PLANNING* A FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES 1 Staff service rate - Planning Department Planning Director $ 200.00 per hour $ 205.00 Senior Planner $ 145.00 per hour « $ 150.00 Associate Planner $ 130.00 per hour , $ 135.00 Assistant Planner $ 120.00 per hour $ 125.00 2 Consultant rate i. Including without limitation City Attorney,Town Geologist,engineering Applicable rate Applicable rate consultant,and Town Arborist charged to Town+ charged to Town+ 5%administration 10%administration charge charge 3 General General plan amendment $ 1,100.00 $ 1,130.00 Review of initial study $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Preparation of initial study $ 1,800.00 $ 1,850.00 Preparation of negative declaration $ 430.00 $ 540.00 Preparation of draft EIR by staff $ 5,000.00 Any direct and indirect costs incurred by the Town Review of draft DR prepared by outside consultant $ 830.00 $ 1,500.00 4 Subdivision applications Tentative mar lots or fewer $ 1,450.00 per resulting $ 1,490.00 number of lots More than 4lots $ 1,450.00 per resulting $ 1,490.00 number of lots Time extension $ 285.00 $ 295.00 Appeal $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Amendment $ 760.00 $ 785.00 Final map: 4 lots or fewer $ 1,100.00 $ 1,130.00 More than 4 lots $ 1,100.00 $ 1,130.00 Final map certificate of correction $ 725.00 $ 745.00 Pathway in-lieu fee $ 50.00 per lineal foot of the average width of the property or $5,400,whichever is greater,for each lot without a path (one-time charge per lot) Roadway improvements $ 16.00 per lineal foot Recreation in-lieu fee See LAH 4. Municipal Code Sec 9-1.1403 Storm drainage fee-development area within public $ 0.65 per square foot it right-of-way or easements *Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 1 • IP EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT 1 PROPSED Item/Description FEE UNIT FEE Lot line adjustment $ 1,100.00 per resulting i $ 1,130.00 number of lots Lot merger $ 1,100.00 per resulting , $ 1,130.00 number of lots Town inspection of public improvements(does not include inspection $ 145.00 $ 155.00 requirements of other public agencies) 5 Annexation at Number of lot 4 lots or fewer $ 1,450.00 per number of lots i $ 1,490.00 More than 4lots $ 1,450.00 $ 1,490.00 Time extension $ 280.00 $ 290.00 Appeal $ 430.00 tt. $ 445.00 1 Amendment $ 760.00 0 $ 785.00 - 6 Conditional use permit(CUP)and conditional development permit(CDP) Application $ 1,250.00 $ 1,285.00 Appeal $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Renewal or amendment $ 430.00 $ 445.00 7 Variances Major: Application $ 1,450.00 cr $ 1,490.00 Appeal $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Minor. Application $ 700.00 $ 720.00 Appeal $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Fence: Application $ 300.00 $ 310.00 Appeal $ 430.00 ,a $ 445.00 8 Site analysis $ 170.00 0 $ 175.00 Review of County application $ 320.00 4 $ 330.00 9 Zoning and site development 4,4 4. Geologic review Applicable rate 4 sl Applicable rate charged to Town+ L4 charged to Town+ 5%administration 10%administration charge 4 charge Permit approval tlk Basic charges: Staff-level review and approval 14 Administrative level review-no hearing per Municipal Code $ 225.00 0 $ 235.00 No measuring of plans and no grading or drainage charges $ 95.00 $ 100.00 (e.g.,fences,dishes) All others - $ 125.00 14 $ 130.00 Site development committee-level review and approval $ 890.00 $ 915.00 Planning Commission-level review and approval $ 2,280.00 $ 2,345.00 Additional charges In-lieu payments for road improvements $ 16.00 per square foot t. • *Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 2 • • EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED Item/Description FEE I UNIT FEE Pathways $ 50.00 per lineal foot of the average width 4. of the property or $5,400,whichever II is greater,for each lot without a path (one-time charge per lot) i Permit modification $ 300.00 $ 310.00 Appeal $ 430.00 $ 445.00 Extei Staff level Fence $ 35.00 delete Other extension $ 150.00 - $ 155.00 Council level $ 300.00 Z $ 310.00 # Street and pathway excavation permit Permit fee $ 145.00 $ 150.00 Other charges,where applicable: Street $ 9.50 per square foot of = $ 10.00 surface area being excavated;$520 minimum Pathway $ 1.15 per square foot of $ 1.20 surface area being y - excavated;$520 it minimum B MISCELLANEOUS ti 1 Other request or actions requiring Planning Commission or City Council action $ 430.00 ` $ 445.00 tk 2 Service request-request for review of information that requires more than the standard va counter staff time $ 95.00 $ 100.00 C ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING tg Inspection of landscape plantings,required storm drainage maintenance programs,etc. $ 215.00 $ 225.00 tz D MONETARY PENALTIES Application process violation-site development permit;variance;CUP;CDP 10 times fee charged E ZONING ORDINANCE INTERPRETATION $ 300.00 $ 310.00 II BUILDING PROCESS: PLAN REVIEWS,PERMITS,AND INSPECTIONS-BUILDING* A FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE tt 1 Construction and structural addition As per Municipal Code,Chapter 7,Section 8-7.01,Building Construction and Structural Addition Change New dwelling $ 1,115.00 k $ 1,150.00 Addition to any building-including remodels costing more,in dollars, than 100 times the square footage computation of the total structure $ 0.67 per square foot of . $ 0.70 floor area added * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 3 • • EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED Item/Description FEE I UNIT € FEE i 2 Planned drainage facilities 4,41 Impermeable structure $ 0.88 per square foot of , $40 0.90 development being ,71 added 3 Building permit Valuation-new dwelling or addition Habitable space $ 150.00 per square foot 1 $ 155.00 Garages $ 50.00 per square foot $ 55.00 Decks $ 20.00 per square foot I $ 25.00 Permit fee: 14 New residence $135 plus 0.7%of V $140 plus 0.7%of the 14, the valuation 4. valuation All other projects,other than small projects listed below $135 plus 1%of 44 $140 plus 0.7%of the 40 the valuation 4, valuation Small projects(satellite dishes,decks less than 200 square feet,sheds less than 200 square feet,window replacements,deck repairs,gazebos,chimney repairs,fences less than 200 lineal feet)or other small projects approved by the City Manager $ 90.00 if $ 95.00 04 Demolition $85+applicable Roadway Impact Fee Other projectsb. Bedroom $ 85.00 0 $ 90.00 Plus(depending on valuation) 0. $1 to$2,000 $ 65.00 $ 70.00 $2,001 and up $140 plus 0.51% 40 $145 plus 0.51%of of the valuation the valuation Plan review fee 65%of permit fee Review of plan revisions $ 140.00 per hour or$85, ii $ 145.00 whichever is greater 10 Plan retention fee $ 14.00 per page of plans $ 15.00 Final deposit-based on total valuation Less than$10,000 $10,000 or more II Site development compliance inspection-collected at building plan submittal stage and required only when project is based on a site development permit $ 615.00 $ 635.00 Roadway impact fee For permit 04ig valuations at or above$10,000: 0.68%of valuation 0 0.93%of valuation Energy fee (state imposed) Any new dwelling or habitable addition to an existing dwelling 15%of building it 15 permit 04 Formula=1.65 x(.15 x building permit fee) 01, ii Strong motion instrumentation program(state imposed) $.10 per$1,000 of assessed valuation * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 4 • • EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED Item/Description FEE I UNIT FEE z Extension of building permit $ 50.00 1 $ 55.00 Replacement of inspection card $ 25.00 i $ 25.00 4 Other inspections and plan reviews P A requested inspection,when no permit is needed $ 140.00 per hour $ 145.00 Outside normal business hours $ 140.00 per hour,with a 2- v $ 145.00 g. hour minimum Reinspection $ 140.00 $ 145.00 Inspection for which no fee is otherwise indicated $ 140.00 $ 145.00 Additional plan reviews $ 140.00 $ 145.00 Ili Code compliance inspection and letter $ 140.00 t $ 145.00 5 Electrical permits Y. e.g.,panel,service change,repair,landscape lighting,wiring and material per 1990 NEC New homes and additions are more than the minimum fees Issuance fee $ 60.00 i $ 65.00 Permit fee-new residential structures $.10/sq ft of total square footage 6 Plumbing permits e.g.,water heater,waterline change/repair per 30.1 UPC .71 Issuance fee $ 60.00 $ 65.00 Permit fee-new residential structures $.10/sq ft of total square footage 7 Mechanical permits e.g.,furnace replacement,air conditioner,gas line per 301(a)UMC Issuance fee $ 60.00 $ 65.00 Permit fee-new residential structures $.10/sq ft of total habitable square footage 8 Re-roofs and termite repair Not requiring plan check,if plan check is required,an additional fee is assessed 0.51%of project valuation or$190, whichever is u. greater+applicable Roadway Impact Fee B MONETARY PENALTIES When construction is begun before the appropriate permit is obtained ii Building permit Up to 4 times 1. normal fee Electrical permit Up to 4 times normal fee Plumbing permit Up to 4 times li normal fee Mechanical permit Up to 4 times normal fee * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 5 • • EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED Item/Description FEE UNIT FEE III PUBLIC WORKS A FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICE 0. 1 Staff service rate-Engineering Department Il Public Works Director/City Engineer $ 212.00 per hour $ 220.00 Associate Engineer $ 155.00 per hour Iv $ 160.00 Assistant Engineer $ 135.00 per hour I. $ 140.00 Engineering Technician $ 120.00 per hour $ 125.00 f 2 Sewage disposal Appeal of any enforcement action-filing fee and deposit $ 535.00 $ 550.00 Sewer connection fee $ 7,950.00 per unit of service Annual service charge per unit of service $ 733.00 Units of service: Residence(1 to 60 fixture units) 1.00 unit Church 1.00 unit Country club 2.68 units It Office 1.84 units Fire station 3.00 units Elementary or junior high without gymnasium and/or cafeteria 1.00 unit for each le 26 students in average daily attendance It Junior high school with gymnasium and/or cafeteria 1.00 unit for each k. 20 students in li average daily attendance Li u. o High school 1.00 unit for each 15 students in It average daily attendance Junior college 1.00 unit for each 10 students in average daily attendance Boarding school/convent 1.00 unit for eachri 3.5 students/ residents in average daily attendance, plus$12 for each _ 10 nonresident • students it 1,0 ir Industrial waste discharge permit Any direct and indirect costs incurred by the Town r Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 6 illr EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 u Category/Process CURRENT as PROPSED Item/Description FEE UNIT Ti FEE Solid waste collection and disposal monthly fee Varies by level of service and set by ta separate resolution 3 Encroachment into the public right-of-way Encroachment application $ 545.00 # $ 560.00 Inspection deposit Trenching fee $ 15.00 per linear foot of ';*2 16.00 standard trench or $400,whichever is greater it Fence;wall;irrigation;driveway cuts $ 15.00 per linear foot of 1 $ 16.00 easement E. precluded from public use or$595, whichever is smaller 4 Traffic impact fees on refuse trucks $ 3.35 per month for each 1 $1.77 refuse account IV MISCELLANEOUS AND ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES F. A REIMBURSEMENT OF TOWN ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS A Includes,but not limited to,litter clean-up,private excavation work,weed abatement, Actual direct cost etc.,as required by code enforcement + administration and overhead Service charge for return of illegally placed real estate signs on public property $ 75.00 $ 80.00 Issuance of duplicate(replacement)business license;issuance of duplicate if $ 45.00 E t $ 50.00 original is lost or destroyed it False security or fire alarm within 12 months of first false alarm: Third $ 105.00 i $ 110.00 Fourth $ 155.00 if $ 160.00 Fifth and each subsequent false alarm $ 205.00 $ 210.00 Transportation or discharge of weapons $190 plusti overhead File search-Town Hall and records center 100%of staff time +overhead of 40% Request for release of copyrighted materials $ 25.00 Copies of specific Town documents: City code $215+overhead General Plan $ 50.00 a $ 225.00 Geological hazards map $ 30.00 1. Zoning ordinances $ 5.00 . $ 10.00 Site development ordinances $ 5.00 $ 10.00 Town standard details $ 10.00If Public Works maps: Pathways $ 20.00 ti $ 30.00 Sewer $ 20.00 g $ 30.00 * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 7 • lor EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT W PROPSED Item/Description FEE I UNIT FEE 141 Geotechnical hazards $ 35.00 $ 30.00 Base map $ 20.00 $ 30.00 All others 22"X 34"or larger $20 per sheet vi $ 30.00 18"X 26"to 21"X 32" $15 per sheet it Comprehensive Annual Financial Report $ 40.00 44 Annual Operating and Capital Improvement Program Budget $ 40.00 Folio text $ 30.00 Address maps $ 5.00 $ 1.00 Subdivision ordinance packet $ 10.00 Annual subscription to: * 3t Site development agendas $ 50.00 Planning commission Agendas $ 40.00 Minutes $ 60.00 Both $ 95.00 City Council Agendas $ 60.00 Minutes $ 85.00 Both $ 135.00 * Charges are reduced to one-half of these amounts at mid-year Miscellaneous copying Hard copy(8 1/2"by 11")from hard copy $.25 per copy Hard copy(8 1/2"by 11")from on-line records service $.75 per copy Hard copy(8 1/2"by 11")from microfiche $.75 per copy Hard copy(11"by 17")from hard copy $2.00 per copy Copies sent to printing vendor Applicable rate charged to Town+ $3.60 per order Street address changes $ 180.00 11. B TAXES 1 Real property transfer tax $.275 per$500 in assessed value or fraction thereof 1 2 Sales tax 1%of gross receipts 3 Use tax 1%of sales price 4 Business license tax te Architect $ 135.00 El Contractors: General $ 270.00 Sub-contractor-1 person $ 130.00 Sub-contractor-more than 1 person $ 170.00 Delivery truck $ 100.00 Engineer $ 110.00 Home occupation $ 110.00 Keeping or stabling horses: First 2 horses $ 85.00 Each of next 10 $ 10.00 Each in excess of 12 $ 5.00 Private schools,day care facilities,and board and care facilities $ 110.00 Real estate broker: First broker $ 160.00 Each of next 2 brokers or salespersons $ 40.00 Each additional broker or salesperson $ 15.00 First 3 employees $ 15.00 * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date:August 15,2008 Page 8 111 EXHIBIT I Town of Los Altos Hills Proposed Schedule of Fees,Deposits,Charges for Service,and Other Assessments Effective Date: August 15,2008 Category/Process CURRENT PROPSED. Item/Description FEE J jUNIT FEE Each additional employee $ 5.00 Recreational facility $ 170.00 Septic tank pumpers $ 170.00 Services,e.g.,appliance repair,pool services,pest control,gardeners: Per year $ 60.00 Per quarter $ 10.00 Others,including real estate appraisers $ 170.00 Transferring a business from one address within Town to another $ 30.00 C MONETARY PENALTIES 1 Business license tax Failure to pay when due 10%per month,to a maximum of 50% 2 Return of check for insufficient funds $25 for first check; $35 for each subsequent check 3 Town invoices Payment due Net 30 days Delinquent charge 12%interest annually 4 Collections costs Amount of Town invoice plus collection agency costs • D ANIMAL CONTROL CHARGES Various charges for licenses, impoundment, boarding,and disposal set by City of Palo Alto's Animal Control Services Division * Additional deposits may be collected if administratively deemed necessary. Effective date: August 15,2008 Page 9