CC Resolution 1988-103^!7 CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION NO. 88-103
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA,
ESTABLISHING COMPREHENSIVE FEE SCHEDULE
FOR PERMITS, PLAN REVIEWS, AND OTHER
ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN PURSUANT TO
BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
WHEREAS, the Government Code provides that fees may
be collected to cover the costs of administering permit, plan
review, and inspection activities; and,
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish fees and
deposits which provide for the user of services to pay for the
cost of providing the services; and,
WHEREAS, the International Conference of Building
Officials has prepared standardized 1985 fee schedules Uniform
Administrative Code) which are in widespread use, based on
their experience with permit, plan review, and inspection
activities; and,
WHEREAS, in the administration of other
standardized codes which are in widespread use, fees and
charges have also been established for certain services; and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable and appropriate to
establish a comprehensive fee schedule including current
charges for services, fee schedules from the State Building
Code, Uniform Solar Energy Code, Uniform Administrative Code
UBC, 1985 Edition), and other standardized fee tables, as well
as local estimates for services which are based on standard
hourly rates; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City
Council of the City of La Quinta, California, does hereby
establish the following comprehensive fee schedule in the
following Tables, 1 through 11, for permits, plan reviews, and
other activities undertaken pursuant to building and
construction regulations which are based on the Uniform
Administrative Code UBC, 1985 Edition), unless otherwise
footnoted:
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^!7 TABLE NO. 1 BUILDING PERMITS
VALUATION PERMIT FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $15.00 for the first
$500.00 plus $2.00 for each
additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $45.00 for the first
$2,000.00 plus $9.00 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $252.00 for the first
$25,000.00 plus $6.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $414.50 for the first
$50,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
of fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $639.50 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $3.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $2,039.50 for the first
$500,000.00 plus $3.00 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $3,539.50 for the first
$1,000,000.00 plus $2.00
for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction
thereof.
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^!7 TABLE NO. 2 ELECTRICAL PERMITS
For Issuing Each Permit:...................................$15.00
System Fee Schedule
New Residential Buildings
The following fees shall include all wiring and
electrical equipment in or on each building, or other
electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at
the same time.
For new multi-family-residential buildings apartments
and condominiums) having three or more living units, not
including the area of garages, carports, and other
non-commercial automobile storage areas constructed at
the same time, per square foot:..........................03
For new single- and two-family-residential buildings, not
including the area of garages, carports, and other
non-commercial automobile storage areas constructed at
the same time, per square foot:........................035
For other types of residential occupancies and
alterations, additions, and modifications to existing
residential buildings, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE.
commercial Buildings
For new non-residential buildings per square foot:
02
Private Swimming Pools *1)
For new private, residential, in-ground swimming pools
for single-family and multi-family occupancies, including
a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring,
bonding,, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping,
and other similar electrical equipment directly related
to the operation of a swimming pool, each:
30.00
For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic
whirlpools, spas, and alterations to existing swimming
pools, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE.
*1) Fee Origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
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^!7Carnivals and Circuses
Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or
exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths,
displays, and attractions:
For electric generators and electrically-driven rides,
each:..................................................15.00
For mechanically-driven rides and walk-through
attractions or displays having electric lighting, each:
4.50
For a system of area and booth lighting, each:
4.50
For permanently-installed rides, booths, displays, and
attractions, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE.
Temporary Power Services
For a temporary service power pole or pedestal, including
all pole or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and
appurtenances, each:...................................15.00
For a temporary distribution system and temporary
lighting and receptacle outlets for construction sites,
decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, fireworks
stands, etc., each:....................................,. 50
Unit Fee SG*h*d;1le
Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
For receptacle, switch, lighti g, or other outlets at
which current is used or controlled, except services,
feeders, and meters:
First 20, each:................................$ 75
Additional outlets, each:...........................45
NOTE: For multi-outlet assemblies, each five feet or
fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet.
Lighting Fixtures
For lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding
devices:
First 20, each:.....................................75
Additional fixtures, each:..........................45
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^!7 For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each:
75
For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each:
75
Residential Appliances
For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets
for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens;
counter-mounted cooking tops; electric ranges;
self-contained room, console, or through-wall air
conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders;
dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes
dryers; or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding
one horsepower HP) in rating, each:..................3.00
NOTE: For other types of air conditioners and other
motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings,
see Power Apparatus.
Non-Residential Appliances
For residential appliances and self-contained,
factory-wired, non-residential appliances not exceeding
one horsepower HP), kilowatt KW), or kilovoltampere
KVA) in rating, including medical and dental devices;
food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show
cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry
machines; or other similar types of equipment, each:
3.00
NOTE: For other types of air conditioners and other
motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings,
see Power Apparatus.
Power Apparatus
For motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers,
synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating,
air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking
equipment, and other apparatus, as follows:
Rating in horsepower HP), kilowatts KW),
kilovoltamperes KVA), or kilovoltamperesreactive KVAR):
Up to and including 1, each:..........................3.00
Over 1 and not over 10, each:.........................7.50
Over 10 and not over 50, each:........................15.00
30.00
Over 50 and not over 100, each:
Over 100, each:.......................................45.00
NOTE: 1) For equipment or appliances having more than
one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the
combined ratings may be used.
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^!7 2) These fees include all switches, circuit
breakers, contactors, thermostats, relays, and other
directly-related control equipment.
Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees
For signs, outline lighting systems, or marquees supplies
from one branch circuit, each:...........................15.00
For additional branch circuits within the same sign,
outline lighting system or marquee, each:................3.00
Services
For services of 600 volts or less, and not over 200
18.50
amperes in rating, each:
For services of 600 volts or less, and over 200 amperes
to 1,000 amperes in rating, each:........................37.50
For services over 600 volts or over 1,000 amperes in
rating, each:............................................75.00
Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits, and Conductors
For electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for
which a permit is required, but for which no fee is
herein set forth: 11 00
NOTE: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for
one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances,
power apparatus, busways, signs, or other equipment.
TABLE NO. 3 MECHANICAL PERMITS
For Issuance of Each Permit: $15.00
1. For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or
gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents
attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000
BTU/H:...................................................9.00
2. For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or
gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts and vents
attached to such appliance over 100,000 BTU/H:
11*00
3. For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace,
including vent:..........................................9.00
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^!7 4. For the installation or relocation of each suspended
heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mounted unit
heater:................................................9.00
5. For the installation, relocation, or replacement of each
appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
4.50
permit:
6. For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each
heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit,
absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or
evaporative cooling system, including installation of
9.00
controls regulated by the UMC:
7. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
compressor to and including three horsepower, or each
absorption system to and including 100,000 BTU/H:
9.00
8. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
compressor over three horsepower to and including 15
horsepower, or each absorption system over 100,000 BTU/H,
and including 500,000 BTU/H:.........................16.50
9. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
* compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30
horsepower, or each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H
22.50
to and including 1,000,000 BTU/H:
10. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,000,000
BTU/H to and including 1,750,000 BTU/H:..............33.50
11. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or
refrigeration compressor over 50 horsepower, or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H:..............56.00
12. For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic
feet per minute, including ducts attached thereto:
6.50
NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit
which is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance,
cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for
which a permit is required elsewhere in the UMC.
13. For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm:
11.00
14. For each evaporative cooler other than portable-type:
6.50
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^!715. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct:
6.50
16. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any
heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit:
6.50
17. For the installation of each hood which is served by
mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood:
6.50
18. For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type
incinerator:..........................................11.00
19. For the installation or relocation of each commercial- or
industrial-type incinerator:..........................45.00
20. For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by
this code, but not classified in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed herein:
6.50
TABLE NO. 4 PLUMBING PERMITS
For Each Permit Issuance:...................................$15.00
1. For each plumbing fixture or tr*p or *et of fixtures on
one trap including water, drainage piping, and backf low
protection therefor):..................................6.00
2. For each building sewer:..............................15.00
3. For rainwater systems, per drain inside building):
6.00
4. For each cesspool:....................................22.50
5. For each private sewage disposal system:..............45.00
6. For each water heater and/or vent:.....................7.50
7. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor
including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type
grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps:
12.00
8. For installation, alteration, or repair of water piping
and/or water-treating equipment, each:.................3.00
9. For repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each
fixture:...............................................3.00
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^!7* 10. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter,
including backf low protection devices therefor:
9.00
11. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in Item
2:
1 to 5: 7.50
Over 5, each:.........................................1.50
12. For each backf low protective device other than
atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
2 inches and smaller:.................................7.50
Over 2 inches:.......................................15.00
13. For each gas piping system of one to four outlets:
3.00
14. For each gas piping system of five or more outlets, per
outlet:........................................................75
15. For each gas meter:.........................................15.00
TABLE NO. 5 GRADING PERMITS
50 cubic yards or less: *...... $15.00
22.50
51 to 100 cubic yards:
101 to 1,000 cubic yards: $22.50 for the first 100 cubic
yards, plus $10.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards: $117.00 for the first 1,000 cubic
yards, plus $9.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or
fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards: $198.00 for the first 10,000
cubic yards, plus $40.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more: $562.50 for the first 100,000
cubic yards, plus $22.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
or fraction thereof.
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^!7 TABLE NO. 6 SOLAR PERMITS *2)
For collectors including related piping and regulating devices)
Up to 1,000 square feet:............................$ 4.50
Between 1,001 and 2,000 square feet:..................7.50
More than 2,000 square feet: $5.00 plus $1.00 per 1,000
square feet or fraction thereof over 2,000 square feet.
For storage tanks including related piping and regulating
devices)
Up to 750 gallons:....................................3.00
Between 751 and 2,000 gallons: 4.50
More than 2,000 gallons: $3.00 plus $1.00 per 1,000
gallons or fraction thereof over 2,000 gallons.
For rock storage
Up to 1,500 cubic feet:...............................3.00
Between 1,501 and 3,000 cubic feet: 4.50
More than 3,000 cubic feet: $3.00 plus $1.00 per 1,000
cubic feet or fraction thereof over 3,000 cubic feet.
For each appliance or piece of equipment for which no fee is
listed:......................................................3.00
TABLE NO. 7 SIGN PERMITS *3)
VALUATION PERMIT FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $15.00 for the first
$500.00 plus $2.00 for each
additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
*2) Fee Origin: Uniform Solar Energy Code
*3) Fee Origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
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^!7 $2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $45.00 for the first
$2,000.00 plus $9.00 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $252.00 for the first
$25,000.00 plus $6.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $414.50 for the first
$50,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
of fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 and up $639.50 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $3.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof.
TABLE NO. 8 SWIMMING POOL PERMITS *4)
VALUATION PERMIT FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $15.00 for the first
$500.00 plus $2.00 for each
additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $45.00 for the first
$2,000.00 plus $9.00 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $252.00 for the first
$25,000.00 plus $6.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
* including $50,000.00.
*4) Fee Origin: Same valuation as Building perinit Fee Table
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^!7 $50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $414.50 for the first
$50,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
of fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 and up $639.50 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $3.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof.
TABLE NO. 9 RETAINING WALL PERMITS *5)
VALUATION PERMIT FEE
$1.00 to $500.00 $15.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $15.00 for the first
$500.00 plus $2.00 for each
additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $45.00 for the first
$2,000.00 plus $9.00 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $252.00 for the first
$25,000.00 plus $6.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $414.50 for the first
$50,000.00 plus $4.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
of fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 and up $639.50 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $3.50 for
each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof.
*5) Fee Origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
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TABLE NO. 10 PLAN CHECKING
For buildings or structures, signs, swimming pools or spas or
hot tubs, and retaining walls:
65% of the permit fee as set forth in the appropriate
Table
For Title 24 energy reviews:
10% of the plan check fee for the building or structure
For checking compliance with handicap regulations where
applicable:
10% of the plan check fee for the building or structure
For electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and solar:
25% of the permit fees as set forth in the appropriate
Table
For grading plan checking:
50 cubic yards or less:.............................No Fee
51 to 100 cubic yards:..............................$15.00
22.50
101 to 1,000 cubic yards:
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards:.........................30.00
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards: $30.00 for the first
10,000 cubic yards, plus $15.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards: $165.00 for the first
100,000 cubic yards, plus $9.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more: $255.00 for the first
200,000 cubic yards, plus $4.50 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
For additional plan checking required by changes, additions, or
revisions to approved plans:
$35.00 per hour, with a half-hour minimum charge
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^!7 TABLE NO. 11 MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Demolition: *6)...........................................$45.00
NOTE: Fee may be waived by Building Official if building
to be demolished is used for practice drills by Fire
Department.
Compliance survey: *7)....................................100.00
Building relocation: *8) 50% of permit and plan check
fees, as determined from the appropriate Tables.
Mobile home other than temporary dwelling):................200.00
Permit issuance:
Each permit: *... 15.00
Each supplemental permit:..............................4.50
Inspections outside of normal business hours two-hour minimum
charge), per hour:..........................................*30.00
Re-inspection per Administrative Code Section), each:
*30.00
Inspections for which no fee is indicated one-half hour
minimum charge), per hour:..................................*30.00
Replacement of inspection record card: *9).................15.00
Replacement of job copy of approved plans: *9) 20.00
*6) Fee Source: Projected to involve three inspections
initial, septic abandonment, final) $15.00 each.
$15.00 represents a one-half-hour minimum charge as
outlined in UAC.
*7) Fee Source: Present Fee Schedule no change.
*8) Fee Source: Present Fee Schedule no change.
*9) Fee Source: Estimated time required for replacement at
$30.00 per hour. $30.00 outlined in UAC with a
one-half-hour minimum.)
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^!7Appeal: *10)
To Board of Appeals: Actual cost plus 15%
To City Council: Actual cost plus 15%
Investigation Fee for work commenced without permit): Equal
to permit fee required by this Resolution.
* Or total hourly cost to the jurisdiction, whichever is the
greatest. This cost shall include supervision, overhead,
equipment, hourly wages, and fringe benefits of the employees
involved.
*10) Fee Source: Present Fee Schedule no change.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting
of the La Quinta City Council, held on this 2nd day of Augu*t
1988, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Bohnenberger, Cox, Pena, Sniff1 Mayor Hoyle
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
WILLIAM R. HOYLE, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
City of La Quinta, California
APPRO D AS TO FORM:
City of L Quinta, California
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