CC Resolution 1996-093CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 96-93
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 88-
103, 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 otherstandardized 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,
WHEREAS, this action is exempt under California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), Article 18, Statutory Exemptions, Section 15273(a) "Rates, Tolls, Fares, &
Charges."
WHEREAS, this hearing to set fees was duly noticed pursuant to Government
Code Section 66016, Local agency fees; new fees and increases; procedures.
WHEREAS, the City commissioned David M. Griffith & Associates to prepare
the Fee Study Analysis presented in the staff report, incorporated herein, and available
for public review,
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the study provides adequate
evidence to conclude that the amount of the fees are less than the administrative cost
to provide the service,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of La
Quinta, California, does hereby amend and revise Resolution 88-103 and 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:
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
$25,001.00 to 50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$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.
$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.
$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.
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$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.
TABLE NO. 2 - ELECTRICAL PERMITS
For Issuing Each Permit: ................................... $15.00
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: ............... . $.35
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 (*I)
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
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For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas, and
alterations to existing swimming pools, use the .... UNIT FEE SCHEDULE
(*I) Fee origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
Carnivals 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:......... $5.00
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: ............................. $7.50
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Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
For receptacle, switch, lighting, 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.
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Lighting Fixtures
For lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp -holding devices:
First 20, each: ................................... $.75
Additional fixtures, each: ........................... $.45
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
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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
Over 50 and not over 100, each: ........................ $30.00
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.
(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 amperes in rating, each:
.................................................$18.50
For services of 600 volts or less, and over 200 amperes to1,000 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: ............... $11.0o
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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: $1 1.00
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
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 controls
regulated by the UMC:................................. $9.00
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 to and including 1,000,000 BTU/H: . . . . . . . . . . . $22.50
10. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30
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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: ................. $1 1. 00
14. For each evaporative cooler other than portable -type: ........... $6.50
15. 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: . $1 1.00
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
notclassified in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed
herein: ............................................ $6.50
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TABLE NO. 4 - PLUMBING PERMITS
For Each Permit Issuance: .................................. $15.00
1. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping, and backflow 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 trap012.00
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
10. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection
devices therefor: ....................................... $9.00
11. For atmospheric -type vacuum breakers not included in Item 2 :
1to5:....................................... $7.50
over 5, each: ................................... $1.50.
12. For each backflow 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
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TABLE NO. 5 - GRADING PERMITS
50 cubic yards or less: ..................................... $15.00
51 to 100 cubic yards: ...................................... 22.50
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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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 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 cubic feet or fraction thereof over 3,000 cubic feet
For each appliance or piece of equipment for which no listed: ........... $3.00
(*2) Fee origin: Uniform Solar Energy Code
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TABLE NO. 7 - SIGN PERMITS (*3)
$1.00 to $ 500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,000.00 and up
$15.00
$15.00 for the first $500.00 plus
$2.00 for each additional$100.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$2,000.00.
$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.
$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.
$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.
$639.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
(*3) Fee Origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
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TABLE NO. 8 - SWIMMING POOL PERMITS (*4)
$1.00 to $ 500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$15.00
$15.00 for the first $500.00
plus $2.00 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof, to
and including $2,000.00.
(*4) Fee origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 and up
$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.
$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.
$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.
$639.50 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $3.50 for
each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
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TABLE NO. 9 - RETAINING WALL PERMITS (*5)
$1.00 to $ 500.00
$501.00 to $2,000.00
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00
$15.00
$15.00 for the first $500.00 plus
$2.00 for each additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, toand
including $2,000.00.
$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.
$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.
(*5) Fee origin: Same valuation as Building Permit Fee Table
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00
$100,001.00 and up
$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.
$639.50 for the first $100,000.00 plus
$3.50 for each additional $1,000.00 or
fraction thereof.
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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 multiple identical units submitted for review and permitted at the same time shall
receive a discount. The first unit shall pay the entire plan check fee set forth above.
Subsequent units shall pay 25% of the single structure plan check fee.
For grading plan checking:
50 cubic yards or less: ................................ No Fee
51 to 100 cubic yards: ............................... $15.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards: ............................. $22.50
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards: $30.00
101001 to 100,000 cubic yards: ............. $30.00 for 10,000 cubic yards
................ plus $15.00 for each 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards: .......... $165.00 for 100,000 cubic yards
................. plus $9.00 for each 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
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plans: .................. $35.00 per hour, with a half-hour minimum charge
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
Appeal: 1 * 10)
To Board of Appeals: ....................... Actual cost plus 15%
To City Council: .......................... Actual cost plus 15%
* 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.
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(*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.)
(* 10) Fee Source: Present Fee Schedule - no change
Investigation Fee (for work commenced without permit): Equal to permit fee required
by this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La
Quinta City Council, held on this 3rd day of December, 1996, by the following
vote:
AYES: Council Members Adolph, Henderson, Perkins, Sniff, Mayor Holt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
d° 44to;r &
GLENDA L. HOLT, Mayor
City of La Quinta, California
ATET:
AUNDRA L. JUMOLA. City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DAWN HONEYWELL, City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California