CC Resolution 2019-030 Master Fee Schedule - SUPERSEDED RESOLUTION NO. 2019 - 030
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A
REVISED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE OF VARIOUS
USER AND REGULATORY FEES
WHEREAS, this action is exempt under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), Article 18, Statutory Exemptions, Section 15273(a)
Rates Tolls Fares and Charges; and
WHEREAS, this hearing to set fees was duly noticed pursuant to
Government Code Sections 6062(a) – Manner of Publication, and 66016,
Local agency fees; new fees and increases; procedures; and
WHEREAS, on August 7, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution
No. 2018-046 updating the City’s Master Fee Schedule of various user and
regulatory fees; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that annually the fees be
increased based on the all-urban consumers Consumer Price Index (CPI) for
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario; and
WHEREAS, the City would like to establish set fees for Bingo Permit,
Film/Photography Permit, and Code Compliance Inspection for Short-Term
Vacation Rental Permit; and
WHEREAS, the City commissioned ClearSource Financial Consulting to
conduct a comprehensive fee study to determine the user and regulatory fee
update, which is included in the staff report and available for public review;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby finds that the supporting
documents provide adequate evidence to conclude that the fees added to
the Master Fee Schedule or modified by an amount other than the increase
in the CPI are set at amounts that do not exceed the estimated cost to
provide the service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City
of La Quinta, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. Each WHEREAS paragraph, set forth above, is hereby adopted
as a specific finding of this City Council.
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-030
EXHIBIT A
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Adopted July 16, 2019
Table of Contents
Contents Page
1 Building Fees - Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical 1
2 Building Fees - Miscellaneous Items 4
3 Building Fees - New Construction 7
4 Building Fees - Other Fees 8
5 Planning Fees 9
6 Public Works Fees 12
7 Fire Fees 17
8 NPDES Ongoing Inspection Fees 19
9 Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Fees 20
10 Medical Cannabis Delivery Application Fees 21
11 False Alarm Response Fees 22
12 Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fees 23
13 Code Enforcement Hourly Rate for Services 24
14 Pool Drain and Golf Cart Permit Fees 25
15 Home Occupation Permit Fees 26
16 Film/Photography Permit Fees 27
17 Bingo Permit Fees 28
18 Administrative Fees 29
19 Appeal Fees 30
20 Facility Use Fees 31
21 SilverRock Event Site Facility Rental Fees 33
Fee *
Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
Fee DescriptionPermit Issuance
1 Permit Issuance (Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical)$101.97 $101.97
Mechanical
2 Installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or burner,
including ducts and vents attached to such appliance
$40.25 $26.83 $67.08
3 Installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or
floor-mounted unit heater
$26.83 $13.42 $40.25
4 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
$13.42 $5.37 $18.78
5 Installation or relocation of each boiler, condenser, compressor, or each
absorption system
$40.25 $26.83 $67.08
6 Air-handling unit, including attached ducts $40.25 $13.42 $53.67
7 Evaporative cooler, other than portable-type $13.42 $13.42 $26.83
8 Ventilation fan connected to a single-duct $13.42 $5.37 $18.78
9 Installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the
ducts for such hood
$13.42 $5.37 $18.78
10 Each appliance or piece of equipment not classified in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed
$40.25 $40.25 $80.50
Mechanical Change-Out
11 Condenser Only $40.25 $26.83 $67.08
12 Furnace Only $40.25 $26.83 $67.08
13 Other Equipment $40.25 $40.25 $80.50
14 Packaged Unit $40.25 $26.83 $67.08
15 Repair / Alteration $13.42 $5.37 $18.78
16 Split-System $40.25 $80.50 $120.75
Plumbing
17 Each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including water,
drainage piping, and backflow protection)
$13.42 $13.42 $26.83
18 Sewer Connection / Septic Abandonment $26.83 $18.78 $45.62
19 Rainwater systems, per drain (inside building)$13.42 $13.42 $26.83
20 Water heater and/or vent $13.42 $8.05 $21.47
21 Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent,
excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps
$40.25 $13.42 $53.67
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
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Fee *
Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
22 Installation, alteration, or repair of water piping and/or water-treating
equipment, drainage or vent piping, each fixture
$13.42 $13.42 $26.83
23 Backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers $13.42 $5.37 $18.78
24 Gas piping system - 1 to 4 outlets $13.42 $26.83 $40.25
25 Gas piping system - 5 or more outlets $40.25 $26.83 $67.08
26 Solar (Thermal)$26.83 $26.83 $53.67
Electrical
New Construction
27 Residential - First 1,000 SF
(includes livable and non-livable SF)
$161.00 $53.13 $214.13
28 Residential - Each Additional 1,000 SF
(includes livable and non-livable SF)
$13.69 $5.64 $19.32
29 Non-Residential - First 2,000 SF $120.75 $93.38 $214.13
30 Non-Residential - Each Additional 2,000 SF $40.25 $10.73 $50.98
Solar (Photovoltaic)
31 Solar (PV) Less than 10kW $26.83 $26.83 $53.67
32 Solar (PV) Greater than 10kW $40.25 $40.25 $80.50
33 Each Additional String (<20)$2.68 $0.67 $3.35
Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
34 Receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or
controlled, except services, feeders, and meters - first 20
$26.83 $26.83 $53.67
35 Receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or
controlled, except services, feeders, and meters - each additional
$2.68 $0.67 $3.35
Lighting Fixtures
36 Lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices - first 20 $26.83 $26.83 $53.67
37 Lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices - each add'l $2.68 $0.67 $3.35
38 Pole or platform-mounted light replacement, repair or alteration - first 10 $26.83 $26.83 $53.67
39 Pole or platform-mounted light replacement, repair or alteration - each
additional
$2.68 $0.67 $3.35
Residential Appliances
40 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
$13.42 $13.42 $26.83
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Fee *
Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical
Non-Residential Appliances
41 Residential appliances and self-contained, factory-wired, non-residential
appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW) , or kilovolt
ampere (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
$26.83 $26.83 $53.67
Power Apparatus
42 Motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters,
capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or
baking equipment, and other apparatus, each
$26.83 $26.83 $53.67
Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees
43 Signs, outline lighting systems, or marquees, each $40.25 $53.67 $93.92
Services
44 Services, each $26.83 $13.42 $40.25
Temporary Power Services
45 Temporary service power pole or pedestal, including all pole or pedestal-
mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each
$26.83 $18.78 $45.62
Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits, and Conductors
46 Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a permit is required,
but for which no fee is identified
$26.83 $26.83 $53.67
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies
and any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific application.
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Fee *
Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
Addition
1 Residential Addition
a) Residential Addition - Up to 100 SF $135.24 $189.98 $325.22 [a]
b) Residential Addition - Each Additional 500 SF $69.23 $19.32 $88.55 [a]
c) Structural Review bill hourly (1 hour min.)[a]
2 Non-Residential Addition
a) Non-Residential Addition - Up to 100 SF $155.53 $218.48 $374.00 [a]
b) Non-Residential Addition - Each Additional 500 SF $79.61 $22.22 $101.83 [a]
c) Structural Review bill hourly (1 hour min.)[a]
Antenna
3 Dish > 2 Ft $40.25 $148.12 $188.37
4 Cellular/Mobile Phone $161.00 $228.62 $389.62
5 Equipment Shelter $40.25 $107.87 $148.12
Appeal
6 Appeal bill hourly (1 hour min.)
Awning/Canopy (Supported by Building)
7 Awning/Canopy $16.10 $228.62 $244.72
Balcony Addition
8 Balcony Addition $161.00 $188.37 $349.37
Block Wall
9 Block Wall - First 100 LF $53.67 $67.08 $120.75
10 Block Wall - Each Addt'l 50 LF $16.10 $16.10
11 Retaining / Combination Wall - Each 50 LF $16.10 $16.10
Carport
12 Carport - First $80.50 $107.87 $188.37
13 Carport - Each Additional $80.50 $42.93 $123.43
Compliance Survey/Special Inspection
14 Compliance Survey/Special Inspection $80.50 $201.25 $281.75
Demolition
15 Demolition $27.37 $96.60 $123.97
16 Demolition - Interior $40.25 $107.87 $148.12
17 Demolition - Exterior $40.25 $120.75 $161.00
Fence
18 Fence - First 100 LF $53.13 $67.62 $120.75
19 Fence - Each Additional 50 LF $16.10 $16.10
Fireplace
20 Fireplace $161.00 $241.50 $402.50
Flag/Lighting Pole
21 Flag/Lighting Pole - First $40.25 $107.87 $148.12
22 Flag/Lighting Pole - Each Additional $16.10 $4.83 $20.93
Grading
23 Residential Precise Grading (Tract Homes) - Per Home $148.12 see note $148.12 [b]
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Miscellaneous Items
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Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Miscellaneous Items
24 Residential Precise Grading (Custom Home) - Lot <= 7,000 SF $40.25 $40.25 $80.50
25 Residential Precise Grading (Custom Home) - Lot > 7,000 SF $40.25 $201.25 $241.50
Partition
26 Partition $80.50 $148.12 $228.62
Patio Cover / Covered Porch / Lattice
27 Standard, Open, Pre-Engineered (First)$107.87 $106.26 $214.13
28 Standard, Enclosed, Pre-Engineered (First)$107.87 $146.51 $254.38
29 Special Design (First)$148.12 $186.76 $334.88
30 Each Additional $53.67 $40.25 $93.92
Pool / Spa
31 Swimming Pool / Spa $201.25 $109.48 $310.73
32 Detached Spa / Water Feature $201.25 $201.25
33 Gunite Alteration / Resurfacing $201.25 $109.48 $310.73
34 Equipment Change-out Alone $26.83 $101.97 $128.80
Remodel
35 Non-Structural Review - Up to 100 SF $54.74 $149.73 $204.47 [a]
36 Non-Structural Review - Each Additional 500 SF $24.15 $19.32 $43.47 [a]
37 Structural Review bill hourly (1 hour min.)[a]
Replacement of Plans/Job Card
38 Replacement of Job Copy of Approved Plans $228.62 $228.62
39 Replacement of Inspection Record Card $40.25 $40.25
Re-Roof
40 Re-Roof - Up to 2,000 SF $54.74 $109.48 $164.22
41 Re-Roof - Each Additional 1,000 SF $12.88 $12.88
Sign
42 Monument Sign - First $80.50 $148.12 $228.62
43 Monument Sign - Each Additional $27.37 $27.37
44 Wall/Awning Sign - First $27.37 $96.60 $123.97
45 Wall/Awning Sign - Each Additional $27.37 $27.37 $54.74
Storage Racks
46 Storage Racks - First 100 LF $27.37 $106.26 $133.63
47 Storage Racks - Each Additional 100 LF $12.88 $12.88
Stucco Application
48 Stucco Application - First 500 SF $27.37 $82.11 $109.48
49 Stucco Application - Each Additional 500 SF $8.05 $8.05
Temporary Trailer
50 Temporary Trailer $161.00 $161.00 $322.00
Utility Release
51 Electrical Utility Release $80.50 $80.50
Window / Sliding Glass Door / Other Fenestration
52 Retrofit/Repair - Up to 7 $67.62 $66.01 $133.63
53 Retrofit/Repair - Each Additional 5 $11.27 $11.27
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Fee *
Fee Description Permit
Plan
Check Total Notes
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Miscellaneous Items
54 New/Alteration - First $107.33 $122.36 $229.69
55 New/Alteration - Each Additional $11.27 $12.88 $24.15
Administrative
Plan Check Initial Deposit - For Various Non-OTC Items
56 a) Miscellaneous Items $161.00 $161.00 [c]
57 b) New Construction varies [c] [d]
58 Plan Check / Permit Extension Processing $107.87 $107.87
59 Change of Contractor, Architect, Owner Processing $107.87 $107.87
60 Request/Research for Alternative Methods/Product Review bill hourly (1 hour min.)
61 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $483.00 $483.00
62 Disabled Access Compliance Inspection $161.00 $161.00
63 Partial Inspection Fee $80.50 $80.50 [e]
64 Re-inspection Fee $80.50 $80.50 [e]
65 Excess Plan Check Fee bill hourly [f]
66 Investigation Fee for Work Commenced Without a Permit equal to permit fee
[d] Initial deposit varies depending on project details.
[c] Non-Refundable Initial Deposit. For projects that request permit issuance the intitial deposit amount will be credited against
total fees.
[e] The permit fees identified in this fee schedule include initial inspection and one re-inspection. Additional fees will be collected
for the provision of all subsequent permit inspection services. See re-inspection fee and partial inspection fee for applicable fees.
[f] The base plan check fees identified in this fee schedule include initial check and one re-check. Additional fees will be collected
for the provision of all subsequent re-check services.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies
and any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific application, including the
cost of structural engineering review services.
[a] Fee is intended to capture structural and non-structural reviews. Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing review and inspection fees
are collected separately.
[b] Plan review fees for Residential Precise Grading (Tract Homes) are identified as part of the Public Works fee schedule and based
on the number of sheets submitted for plan review. See Public Works fee schedule.
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Fee Description Fee - Permit *
New Construction
1 $1 - $10,000 $161.00 for the first $5,000, plus $48.30 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $10,000
2 $10,001 - $25,000 $402.50 for the first $10,000, plus $10.73 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000
3 $25,001 - $200,000 $563.50 for the first $25,000, plus $8.28 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $200,000
4 $200,000 and Up $2,012.50 for the first $200,000, plus $4.14 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof
Fee Description Fee - Plan Check *
(Project Valuation)
5 $1 - $10,000 $161.00 for the first $5,000, plus $80.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $10,000
6 $10,001 - $25,000 $563.50 for the first $10,000, plus $18.78 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000
7 $25,001 - $200,000 $845.25 for the first $25,000, plus $2.99 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $200,000
8 $200,000 and Up $1,368.50 for the first $200,000, plus $2.39 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof
Fee Description Fee - Plan Check for Multiple Structures - Each Additional **
(Project Valuation)
9 All Valuations $53.67
Fee Description Fee
10 Building Department Staff $161 per hour
11 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100%of actual costs
12 Outside Service Providers 100%of actual costs
For service requests, which have no fees listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or his/her designee shall determine the
appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity.
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - New Construction
* The new construction fees identified in this fee schedule include the cost of structural engineering review services currently
conducted by outside service providers. Additional fees will be collected for the provision of all plan review services beyond second
review.
* The permit fees identified in this fee schedule include initial inspection and one re-inspection. Additional fees will be collected for
the provision of all subsequent permit inspection services. See re-inspection fee and partial inspection fee for applicable fees.
* The base plan check fees identified in this fee schedule include initial check and one re-check. Additional fees will be collected for
the provision of all subsequent re-check services.
** Fee applies when multiple identical units are submitted for review and permitted at the same time.
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Fee Description Fee Notes
Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI)
Fee Calculation
1 Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013
2 Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028
Art In Public Places (AIPP) Fee Calculation [a]
3 Residential $20.00 or 1/4 of 1% of value exceeding $200,000
4 Commercial $20.00 or 1/2 of 1% of value
Building Standards Administration Special Revolving
Fund (SB 1473) Fee Calculation
[b]
5 Valuation:
a) $1 - $25,000 $1
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4
e) Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above
$100,000
Add $1
Technology Enhancement Fee
6 Technology Enhancement Fee (per permit)$5
Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
7 Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
a) OTC Permit/Application $10
b) All Others $21
[a] Source: La Quinta Municipal Code 2.65.060.
[b] Source: California Health and Safety Code Section 18931.6
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Building Fees - Other Fees
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Fee Description Fee * Notes
Temporary Use
1 Temporary Use Permit - Minor (Standard)$400
2 Temporary Use Permit - Minor
(Requests Requiring Additional Effort)
bill per hour, with $400 base fee
3 Temporary Use Permit - Major (Standard)$2,093
4 Temporary Use Permit - Major
(Requests Requiring Additional Effort)
bill per hour, with $2,093 base fee
Minor Use
5 Minor Use Permit bill per hour, with $400 base fee
6 Minor Use Permit - Amendment bill per hour, with $400 base fee
Conditional Use
7 Conditional Use Permit bill per hour, with $6,413 base fee
8 Conditional Use Permit - Planned Unit Dev.bill per hour, with $6,413 base fee
9 Conditional Use Permit - Amendment bill per hour, with $3,126 base fee
10 Conditional Use Permit - Time Extension $1,691
Expedited Review Fee
11 Expedited Review Fee 1.5x
standard
fee
[a]
Site Development
12 Development Agreement bill per hour, with $3,327 base fee [b]
13 Site Development Permit - Planning Commission bill per hour, with $8,909 base fee
14 Site Development Permit - Administrative bill per hour, with $7,621 base fee
15 Site Development Permit - Amendment bill per hour, with $4,669 base fee
16 Site Development Permit - Time Extension $1,691
17 Modification by Applicant bill per hour, with $400 base fee
18 Minor Adjustment bill per hour, with $400 base fee
19 Variance bill per hour, with $2,415 base fee
Landscape Plan
20 Final Landscape Plan $1,771
Pre-Application Review Fee
21 Pre-Application Review Fee $2,254 [c]
Signs
22 A-Frame Sign Permit $0
23 Sign Permit $355
24 Sign Program bill per hour, with $2,844 base fee
25 Sign Program Amendment $966
Zoning
26 Zone Change bill per hour, with $9,392 base fee
27 Director's Determination $405
28 Certificate of Compliance $505
29 Zoning Letter - Basic Property Information $263
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Planning Fees
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Fee Description Fee * Notes
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Schedule of Planning Fees
30 Zoning Letter - Basic Property Information with Additional
Research Required
$1,369
31 Zoning Text Amendment bill per hour, with $9,445 base fee
Street Name Change
32 Street Name Change $1,852
Historical Structures
33 Landmark Designation/Cert of Appropriateness $1,320
Environmental Review
34 Environmental Assessment $483
35 Recordation of Exemption $161
36 Initial Study (ND/MND)bill per hour, with $3,220 base fee
37 Environmental Impact Report bill per hour, with $8,855 base fee
General/Specific Plan
38 Specific Plan bill per hour, with $10,680 base fee
39 Specific Plan - Amendment bill per hour, with $4,776 base fee
40 General Plan Amendment bill per hour, with $10,465 base fee
Map
41 Tentative Parcel Map bill per hour, with $5,045 base fee
42 Tentative Parcel Map - Waiver $1,369
43 Tentative Parcel Map - Amendment bill per hour, with $3,005 base fee
44 Tentative Parcel Map - Revision bill per hour, with $3,005 base fee
45 Tentative Parcel Map - Time Extension $966
46 Tentative Tract Map bill per hour, with $8,372 base fee
47 Tentative Tract Map - Amendment bill per hour, with $3,971 base fee
48 Tentative Tract Map - Revision bill per hour, with $3,971 base fee
49 Tentative Tract Map - Time Extension (CC or PC)$1,852
50 Tentative Tract Map - Time Extension (Admin)$1,047
51 Tentative Condominium Map bill per hour, with $8,372 base fee
52 Amended Final Parcel Map (Entitlement Support)bill per hour, with $4,025 base fee
53 Amended Final Tract Map (Entitlement Support)bill per hour, with $6,440 base fee
Zoning Clearance - Planning Plan Check
54 Zoning Clearance - Planning Plan Check
a) Alterations/Additions - Residential $81
b) New Construction - Single Family Residential $161
c) New Construction - 2-4 Residential Units $242
d) New Construction - 5+ Residential Units $644
e) New Construction - Non-Residential $322
f) Alterations/Additions - Non-Residential $161
Scanning
55 Scanning Fee $161
Technology Enhancement Fee
56 Technology Enhancement Fee $5
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Fee Description Fee * Notes
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Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Planning Fees
Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
57 Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
a) OTC Permit/Application $10
b) All Others $21
Appeal
58 Appeal $1,500
Fee Description Fee * Notes
59 Planning Department Staff $161 per hour
60 City Attorney or Other Legal Review pass-through of 100%of actual costs
61 Outside Service Providers pass-through of 100%of actual costs
[b] In addition to the fee shown for Development Agreement, the City shall collect a $2,000 initial deposit to offset City Attorney costs.
[c] 50% of fee may be credited toward entitlement application submittal.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies
and any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific application.
For service requests, which have no fees listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or his/her designee shall determine the
appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity.
[a] Request for expedited service is subject to Design & Development Department Director approval. It is dependent on staff availability and
workload.
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
Land Subdivision
1 Parcel Map:
a) Final Parcel Map
i) Initial Sheet $2,496 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $725 per sheet
b) Final Parcel Map - Amendment
i) Initial Sheet $2,496 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $725 per sheet
c) Substantial Conformance Review
i) Initial Sheet $2,938 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,288 per sheet
2 Tract Map:
a) Final Tract Map
i) Initial Sheet $2,657 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
b) Final Tract Map - Amendment
i) Initial Sheet $2,657 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
c) Substantial Conformance Review
i) Initial Sheet $2,938 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,288 per sheet
3 Reversion to Acreage:
a) Initial Sheet $2,737 per sheet
b) Each Additional Sheet $725 per sheet
4 Lot Line Adjustment/Parcel Merger
a) Lot Line Adjustment $1,932 per request
b) Parcel Merger $1,932 per request
5 Street Dedication/Vacation
a) Land Action Documents
(ROW/Easements/Grant Deeds)
$1,972 per request
b) Vacation of Street/Public ROW $2,415 per request
6 Land Survey
a) Record of Survey $523 per request
b) Certificate of Correction $684 per request
Grading / Project Improvements
7 Plan Review (First 3 Reviews):
a) Rough Grading
i) Initial Sheet $1,489 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,148 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
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Schedule of Public Works Fees
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
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Schedule of Public Works Fees
b) Precise Grading - Commercial
i) Initial Sheet $1,811 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $1,127 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,470 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $1,127 per sheet
c) Precise Grading - Tract Homes
i) Initial Sheet $1,047 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $201 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $625 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $201 per sheet
d) Precise Grading - Custom Home [a]
e) PM10
i) Initial Sheet $585 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $0 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $450 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $0 per sheet
f) Street Improvements
i) Initial Sheet $1,650 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $966 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,309 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $966 per sheet
g) Storm Drain
i) Initial Sheet $1,650 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $966 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,309 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $966 per sheet
h) Signing and Striping
i) Initial Sheet $1,489 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $1,148 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $805 per sheet
i) Traffic Signal
i) Initial Sheet $1,328 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $644 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $987 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $644 per sheet
j) Sidewalk
i) Initial Sheet $1,167 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $483 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $826 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $483 per sheet
k) Traffic Control Plan $81 per sheet
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Public Works Fees
l) Record Drawings Review
i) Initial Sheet $845 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $161 per sheet
m) Hydrology Report $1,731 per report
i) Revisions $805 per report
n) Traffic Study $1,328 per study
o) WQMP Report
i) With Prior Entitlement $1,570 per report
ii) Without Prior Entitlement $1,892 per report
iii) Revisions $805 per report
p) SWPPP $1,811 per plan
i) Revisions $644 per plan
q) Sewer and Water
i) Initial Sheet $1,127 per sheet
ii) Each Additional Sheet $483 per sheet
iii) Revisions - Initial Sheet $805 per sheet
iv) Revisions - Each Additional Sheet $483 per sheet
8 Plan Review (>3 Reviews)$161 per hour
9 Expedited Plan Review Fee 1.5x standard fee [b]
10 Permit Inspection
a) Rough Grading
i) First 3 Acres $3,220
ii) Each Additional Acre $805
iii) Last One Acre $403
b) Precise Grading
i) First 3 Acres $3,220
ii) Each Additional Acre $805
iii) Last One Acre $403
c) Precise Grading - Tract Homes $148 [c]
d) Precise Grading - Custom Homes $81 [c]
e) PM10
i) < 10 Acres $3,864 [d]
ii) 10 - 50 Acres $5,796 [d]
iii) 51 - 200 Acres $7,728 [d]
iv) > 200 Acres $11,592 [d]
f) Street Improvements - Off-Site
i) First 1,000 LF $5,152
ii) Each Additional 1,000 LF $4,508
iii) Last 1,000 LF $2,898
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Public Works Fees
g) Street Improvements - On-Site
i) First 1,000 LF $3,542
ii) Each Additional 1,000 LF $2,898
iii) Last 1,000 LF $1,932
h) Storm Drain
i) First 1,000 LF $3,059
ii) Each Additional 1,000 LF $2,415
iii) Last 1,000 LF $1,610
i) Signing and Striping
i) First 1,000 LF $1,610
ii) Each Additional 1,000 LF $966
iii) Last 1,000 LF $483
j) Traffic Signal $4,347
k) NPDES $1,932
l) Bond Reduction Request $2,174
m) Final Inspection/Acceptance $2,898
n) Traffic Control Only
i) One Day $325
ii) Two - Five Days $650
iii) Each Additional Day (Up to 10 Days)$325
iv) 11+ Days $3,784
o) Cut/Bore $725
p) Driveway
i) Residential $175
ii) Commercial $1,047
q) Excavation / Trenching
i) First 100 LF $725
ii) Each Additional 100 LF $322
iii) Last 100 LF $161
r) Sidewalk
i) First 100 Lineal Feet $1,369
ii) Each Additional 100 Lineal Feet $966
iii) Last 100 Lineal Feet $322
s) Sewer and Water $1,288
t) Night Work $403
11 Research/Administrative
a) Subdiv'n Improvement Agreem't (SIA)$1,932 per request
b) SIA - Time Extension $1,127 per request
c) Assignment & Assumptions Agreement $2,093 per request
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Public Works Fees
d) Flood Plain Research/FEMA App $966 per request
e) Bid Protest Review $725
12 Reactivation of Permit
a) Reactivation of an Expired Permit 10% of original permit fee each
13 Technology Enhancement Fee
Technology Enhancement Fee $5
Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
14 Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
a) OTC Permit/Application $10
b) All Others $21
15 Transportation Permits
a) Annual $90 each
b) Single Event $16 each
Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
16 Public Works Personnel $161 per hour
17 City Attorney or Other Legal Review 100%pass-through of actual cost
18 Outside Service Providers 100%pass-through of actual cost
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the
use of outside service providers required to process the specific application. Exception for contract traffic engineering and plan
review consulting costs, which are included in the fees listed above.
For service requests, which have no fees listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or his/her designee shall determine
the appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity.
[a] Plan review fees for Precise Grading - Custom Home are identified as part of the Building fee schedule and are based on the lot
size of the custom home. See Building fee schedule, Grading section.
[b] Expedited Plan Review request is subject to City Engineer approval. It is dependent on staff availability and workload.
[c] Inspection fees for Precise Grading - Custom Homes and Tract Homes are identified as part of the Building fee schedule. See
Building fee schedule, Grading section.
[d] For PM10 annual permit. For permits required for less than one year, or portion of year, fees will be pro-rated based on the
number of months permitted.
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Fee *
Fee Description Plan Review
Permit /
Inspection Total Notes
Construction-Related Fire Review and Inspection Fees
1 New Multi-Residential (Hotel, Motel, Apartments, Condominiums)$483 $322 $805
2 New Commercial / Industrial $483 $403 $886
3 Residential Addition / Remodel $161 $161 $322 [a]
4 Commercial Tenant Improvement $242 $161 $403
5 Commercial / Industrial Addition or Remodel $242 $242 $483
6 Commercial Cooking Hood and Duct Systems $242 $161 $403
7 Water Systems (Fire Hydrants, Water Mains, Sprinkler Risers)$403 $483 $886
8 Pre-Engineered Fire Suppression Systems (Halon, Dry-Chemical, etc.)$483 $322 $805
9 Fire Alarm Systems $564 $483 $1,047
10 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Single Family Detached [a]
a) 1-50 Sprinkler Heads $242 $161 $403 [a]
b) 51-100 Sprinkler Heads $242 $242 $483 [a]
c) Over 100 Sprinkler Heads $242 $322 $564 [a]
11 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Multi-Family 3 or more units $322 $242 $564
12 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Commercial / Industrial 0 - 35,000 SF $403 $242 $644
13 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Commercial / Industrial 35,001 - 75,000 SF $483 $282 $765
14 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Commercial / Industrial 75,001 - 120,000 SF $564 $403 $966
15 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Commercial / Industrial > 120,000 SF $644 $564 $1,208
16 Fire Sprinkler Systems - Tenant Improvement > 10 Heads $242 $161 $403
17 Fire Pumps $322 $322 $644
18 Fire Standpipe Systems $242 $322 $564
19 Fire Sprinkler Systems Supervision & Alarms $242 $161 $403
20 Smoke Controls (Smoke & Heat Vents, Barriers, Enclosures, etc.)$564 $483 $1,047
21 Fire Water Tanks $242 $161 $403
22 Underground Water Supply to Sprinkler Riser (per riser)$322 $322 $644
23 Egress Analysis $161 $161 $322
24 Occupancy Load / Seating Capacity Determinations $0 $161 $161
25 Fire Compliance Release/Final $0 $161 $161
26 Plan Revision Submittals - each $161 $0 $161
27 Plan Resubmittals (in Excess of 3 Reviews) - each $161 $0 $161
28 Failed or Additional Field Inspections (Excessive) - each $0 $161 $161
Operational Permit
29 Fire Operational Permit (per hour)bill hourly bill hourly per hour
Other
30 Master Plan bill hourly bill hourly per hour
31 Tract access/Hydrant inspection $0 $201 $201
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Fire Fees
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Fee *
Fee Description Plan Review
Permit /
Inspection Total Notes
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Fire Fees
32 Special Event Permit $161 $242 $403
33 Pyrotechnic Permit $403 $322 $725
34 Pyrotechnic Event Standby (per hour)bill hourly bill hourly per hour
35 Fire Miscellaneous (per hour)bill hourly bill hourly per hour
Technology Enhancement Fee
36 Technology Enhancement Fee n/a n/a $5
Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
37 Digital Archiving and Records Management Fee
a) OTC Permit / Application n/a n/a $10
b) All Others n/a n/a $21
Fee Description Fee * Notes
38 City Assigned Fire Safety Specialist $161 per hour
39 Other County Fire Services See County Fees
40 City Attorney or other legal review 100%of actual costs
41 Outside Service Providers 100%of actual costs
[a] Fee will not apply for all submittals. Before applying fees, Fire Department will review project submittal to determine if review is
necessary or if review fees have been collected as part of the development planning process.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies and
any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific application, including but not
limited to legal review.
For service requests, which have no fees listed in this Master Fee Schedule, the City Manager or his/her designee shall determine the
appropriate fee based on the following hourly rates for staff time involved in the service or activity.
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
NPDES Ongoing Inspection Fee
1 Food Establishment Facilities $47 per year
2 Hazardous Waste/Materials Facilities - 3Yr $98 per year
3 Hazardous Waste/Materials Facilities - 1Yr $260 per year
Code Compliance
4 Code Compliance Follow-Up, If Required $118 per hour
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of NPDES Ongoing Inspection Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Fee
1 Annual Permit Fee $200 per year
2 Code Compliance Inspection Fee (if applicable)$325 per unit
3 Technology Enhancement Fee $5 per year
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Short-Term Vacation Rental Permit Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
Medical Cannabis Delivery Services Application
1 Medical Cannabis Delivery Service Application
a) Delivery Service Application - New $468 per year
b) Delivery Service Application - Renewal $468 per year
2 Technology Enhancement Fee $5 per year
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Medical Cannabis Delivery Application Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
False Alarm Response
1 Police False Alarm Response [a]
a) 1st False Alarm Response No Charge each
b) 2nd False Alarm Response No Charge each
c) 3rd False Alarm Response $60 each
d) 4th False Alarm Response $105 each
e) 5th and Each Additional False Alarm Response $120 each
2 Fire False Alarm Response [a]
a) 1st False Alarm Response No Charge each
b) 2nd False Alarm Response No Charge each
c) 3rd False Alarm Response $60 each
d) 4th False Alarm Response $275 each
e) 5th and Each Additional False Alarm Response $605 each
[a] Based on number of false alarms in a 365 day period.
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of False Alarm Response Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fee $228 each
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Vehicle Impound Cost Recovery Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Code Enforcement Hourly Rate
a) Code Enforcement Hourly Rate $118 per hour [a]
b) Code Enforcement Hourly Rate - For Outside
Agency Reimbursement Request
$109 per hour [b]
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Code Enforcement Hourly Rate for Services
[a] Hourly rate for Code Compliance inspections required or requested for which no other fees are listed, requests for special event
support, etc.
[b] Hourly rate for outside agency reimbursement request is a reduced rate because the City may request direct reimbursement of
various fleet and technology related costs.
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Pool Drain Permit $25 per permit
2 Golf Cart Permit
a) New $50 per permit
b) Renewal $25 per permit
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Pool Drain and Golf Cart Permit Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Home Occupation Permit $100 per permit
2 Home Occupation Permit - Address Change $50 per permit
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Home Occupation Permit Fees
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
Film/Photography Permit
1 Cast and Crew Totaling One to Three Persons:
a) Permit Issuance Fee
i) Private Property $89 per permit
ii) Private Property with Staging in Public Right of Way $118 per permit
iii) Public Property $118 per permit
b) Location Use Fee
i) Private Property $0 per day
ii) Private Property with Staging in Public Right of Way $100 per day [a]
iii) Public Property $150 per day [a];[b]
2 Cast and Crew Totaling Four or More Persons:
a) Permit Issuance Fee
i) Private Property $207 per permit
ii) Private Property with Staging in Public Right of Way $325 per permit
iii) Public Property $384 per permit
b) Location Use Fee
i) Private Property $0 per day
ii) Private Property with Staging in Public Right of Way $250 per day [a]
iii) Public Property $500 per day [a];[b]
Other Fees, If Applicable
3 Pre-Application Meeting (upon request)$236 per meeting
4 City Film Monitor (as needed)$118 per hour
5 Violations:
a) Filming/Photography without a Permit 2 times applicable fees
b) Violation of Permit $350 per violation, per day
[a] Proposed fee is a market-based rate for exclusive private use of public space/facilities.
[b] Does not include any applicable facility rental fees that may apply.
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Film/Photography Permit Fees
Note: The City Manager may waive fees for bona fide student film/photography projects and projects with 501(c)(3) Federal Income Tax Status;
however, the permitting process for filming/photography is still required for these projects.
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Bingo Permit
a) Initial $50 per permit
b) Renewal $50 per permit
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Bingo Permit Fees
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Fee Description Fee *Unit Notes
1 Black and White Copy - up to 8.5 x 14 $0.15 per single-sided page
2 Black and White Copy - 11 x 17 $0.20 per single-sided page
3 Color Copy - up to 8.5 x 14 $0.25 per single-sided page
4 Color Copy - 11 x 17 $0.50 per single-sided page
5 Oversized Sheets (Plans/Maps)$3.00 per sheet [a]
6 CD/DVD/Flash Drive $5.00 per CD or DVD
7 Agency Credit Card Service Fee 1.8%% of fees paid [b]
8 Processing Fee for Receipt of Non-Sufficient Funds
a) First from Payee $25.00 per occurence [c]
b) Each Subsequent from Payee $35.00 per occurence [c]
[a] If more than two sheets are requested, the City will typically process the request using an outside vendor service.
[b] Fee is intended to function as a pass-through of credit card transaction vendor charge. Annual updates should be based on vendor charge.
[c] Set by State (Civil Code Section 1719).
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Administrative Fees
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, the City will pass-through to the applicant any fees imposed by other agencies
and any discrete costs incurred from the use of outside service providers required to process the specific request for
information/service.
* In addition to the fees identified in this schedule, if a request for electronic records either (1) is for a record normally issued only
periodically, or (2) requires data compilation, extraction, or programming, costs will include the cost of producing the copy,
including construction, programming and computer services.
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Fee Description Fee Unit Notes
1 Appeal to Hearing Officer of Administrative Citation $25 per appeal [a]
2 Appeal of an Administrative Decision to City Manager $250 per appeal [a]
3 Appeal to Construction Board of Appeals $1,500 per appeal [a]
4 Appeal to Planning Commission $1,500 per appeal [a]
5 Appeal to City Council $1,500 per appeal [a]
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Appeal Fees
[a] Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose
of providing input to the City Manager, Construction Board of Appeals, Planning Commission or City Council.
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Fee Description
Class I
(per season) Class II Class III Class IV
SPORTS FACILITIES
1 Sports Complex Baseball Diamonds/ Football Field or La
Quinta Park Baseball Diamonds (with or without field lights)
$10 per
resident/
$15 per non-
resident
$25/hour
(per field)
N/A N/A
2 La Quinta Park or Colonel Mitchell Paige Soccer Fields (with
or without field lights)
$10 per
resident/
$15 per non-
resident
$25/hour
(per field)
N/A N/A
3 Sports Complex, La Quinta Park, and Colonel Mitchell Paige
Sports Fields (per field)
N/A N/A $25/hour
($40/hour with
lights)
$35/hour
($55/hour
with lights)
4 Sports Complex or La Quinta Park Snack Bar Use $200.00 N/A N/A N/A
5 La Quinta Boys & Girls Club Gymnasium N/A $25/hour $35/hour $45/hour
6 Tennis Courts/Pickleball Courts (per court)N/A $5/hour $5/hour $10/hour
PARKS
7 Civic Center Campus, Gazebo, Amphitheater (50 people or
less)
N/A $75/hour $125/hour $175/hour
8 Civic Center Campus (Non-profit events with 100 people or
more; TUP required)
N/A $150/hour N/A N/A
9 Cove Oasis Trailhead (50 people or less)N/A $75/hour $125/hour $175/hour
10 Fritz Burns or La Quinta Park Party (50 people or less)N/A $50 (4 hours)$65 (4 hours)$90 (4 hours)
11 Fritz Burns or La Quinta Park (Non-profit events with 100
people or more; TUP required)
N/A $50/hour N/A N/A
BUILDINGS
12 Wellness Center Multi-Purpose Room (max capacity is 200)$55/hour $75/hour $125/hour $175/hour
13 Museum Meeting Room (Meetings only; max capacity is 65)N/A $50/hour $50/hour $50/hour
14 Museum Meeting Room & Courtyard (max capacity is 150)N/A $75/hour $125/hour $175/hour
15 Museum Meeting Room, Courtyard, & Upstairs Patio
(max capacity is 175)
N/A $100/hour $150/hour $200/hour
16 Library Community Room (Small events/meetings with 60
people or less)
N/A $50/hour $50/hour $50/hour
17 Library Classroom (Meetings only; max capacity is 60)N/A $50/hour $50/hour $50/hour
18 Wellness Center, Library Community Room, and Museum
Kitchen
$10/hour $20/hour $25/hour $30/hour
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Facility Use Fees
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Fee Description
Class I
(per season) Class II Class III Class IV
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of Facility Use Fees
19 Wellness Center Multi-Purpose Room
Museum Meeting Room & Courtyard
Museum Meeting Room & Courtyard w/Upstairs Patio
$500.00
20 La Quinta Park & Sports Complex snack bars $350.00
21 $200.00
22 Museum Meeting Room
Library Community Room
Fritz Burns Tennis Courts (per court)
Fritz Burns or La Quinta Park (Non-profit events w/ 100+
people)
$100.00
23 Fritz Burns or La Quinta Park Party $50.00
CLASSIFICATIONS
Class I: 501(c) 3 recreation organizations serving LQ youth (18 and under)
Class II: LQ non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, competitive youth sports leagues
(DSUSD - Sports Complex Use Only)
Class III: LQ residents (DSUSD - for all other facilities other than the Sports Complex)
Class IV: LQ business and profit organizations; non-city residents, organizations, and businesses
Library Classroom
Cove Oasis Trailhead
Civic Center Campus, Gazebo, Amphitheater
(50 people or less)
SECURITY DEPOSITS (Refundable upon post conditions after use)
Sports Fields
Boys & Girls Club Gym
Civic Center Campus (Non-profit events with 100 people or more)
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Fee Description Non-Profit All Others
SILVERROCK EVENT SITE (4-Hour Minimum Rental)
1 Permit Processing Fee (per application)$118 $118
2 Facility Rental Fee (per hour)$250 $300
3 Security Deposit
a) One Day Event $500 $500
b) Event Lasting Two or More Days $1,000 $1,000
CLASSIFICATION
Non-Profit: 501(c)3 tax organization.
City of La Quinta
Master Fee Schedule
Schedule of SilverRock Event Site Facility Rental Fees
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