Exhibit 2: User Fees and Charges Update — Alameda City Council, June 3, 2025

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Executive Summary ................................. ................................................... .................... 1

1.1 Findings ...................................... ............................................................................. 1

1.2 Report Format ................................. ........................................................................ 2 Introduction and Fundamentals ........................................................................ .............. 3

2.1 Scope of Study ................................ ......................................................................... 3

2.2 Methods of Analysis ........................... ..................................................................... 3 Planning .......................................... ................................................... ............................ 8

3.1 Cost of Service Analysis ...................... ..................................................................... 8

3.2 Fee Establishment ............................. ...................................................................... 9

3.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation ...................... ................................................................ 10 Building ............................................................................................. ........................... 11

4.1 Cost of Service Analysis ...................... ................................................................... 11

4.2 Fee Establishment ............................. .................................................................... 12

4.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation ...................... ................................................................ 12 Code Enforcement ..................................................................................... ................... 14

5.1 Cost of Service Analysis ...................... ................................................................... 14

5.2 Fee Establishment ............................. .................................................................... 14

5.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation ...................... ................................................................ 14 Conclusion ........................................................................................... ......................... 16 Appendices
Cost of Service Analysis (Fee Tables)
Planning Appendix A.1
Building Appendix A.2
Code Enforcement Appendix A.3

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
NBS performed a User Fees and Charges Update (Study) for the Planning, Building & Transportation Department of the City of Alameda (City). The purpose of this report is to describe the Study’s findings and recommendations, which intend to defensibly update and establish user and regulatory fees for service for the City of Alameda, California. Throughout the process, the Study afforded much effort to ensure that not only are the fees and charges reasonable and equitable, but that they also meet industry standards and uphold the statutory requirements of the State of California.

California cities may impose user and regulatory fees for services and activities they provide through provisions set forth in the State Constitution, Article XIII C § 1. Under this legal framework, a fee may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the service or performing the activity. For a fee to qualify as such, it must relate to a service or activity under the control of the individual/entity on which the fee is imposed, or their actions specifically cause the local government agency to perform additional activities. For example, the individual/entity requests service of the municipality or his or her actions specifically cause the municipality to perform additional activities. In this instance, the service or underlying action causing the local agency to perform the service is either discretionary and/or is subject to regulation. As a discretionary service or regulatory activity, the user fees and regulatory fees considered in this Study fall outside of the definition and statutory requirement to impose general taxes, special taxes, and fees as a result of property ownership.

The City’s main reason for conducting this Study was twofold: (1) first, to ensure that existing fees do not exceed the costs of service, and (2) second, to provide an opportunity for the City to re-align fee amounts with localized cost recovery policies.

1.1 Findings
This Study examined user and regulatory fees charge d by the City’s Planning, Building & Transportation Department. Based on the volume of activity from Fiscal Year 2022-23, the Study identified approximately $6.8 million collected from fees for services, versus $7.4 million of eligible costs for recovery should the demand for these services remain the same. The following table provides a summary o f results:

TABLE 1. REPORT SUMMARY

As shown in Table 1, the City is recovering approximately 91.2% of costs associated with providing these user and regulatory fee related services. Should the Council adopt fee levels at 100% of the full cost recovery amounts determined by this Study, an additional $652,000 in costs could be recovered.

Fee Category
Annual Estimated
Revenues at
Current Fee
Annual Estimated
Revenues at Full
Cost Recovery Fee
Annual Cost
Recovery
Surplus/ Deficit
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Annual Estimated
Revenues at Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery Fee
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Planning 946,631 $ 952,553 $ (5,922) $ 99.4% 952,169 $ 100.0% Building 5,536,415 $ 5,569,741 $ (33,326) $ 99.4% 5,519,454 $ 99.1% Code Enforcement 274,107 $ 886,576 $ (612,469) $ 30.9% 712,798 $ 80.4% Total 6,757,153 $ 7,408,870 $ (651,717) $ 91.2% 7,184,421 $ 97. 0%

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However, as discussed in Section 2.2.3 of this report, there are often reasons for adopting fees at less than the calculated full cost recovery amount. As such, City staff provided initial recommended fee amounts for Council’s consideration. If Council elects to adopt fee levels at staff’s initial recommendations, an additional $427,000 in costs could be recovered, for a 97.0% cost recovery outcome for services provided.

1.2 Report Format
This report documents the analytical methods and data sources used throughout the Study, presents findings regarding current levels of cost recovery achieved from user and regulatory fees, and discusses City staff’s recommended fee amounts for City Council’s consideration.

The report is organized into the following sections:
 Section 2 – General approach and methodology to the Fee Study.  Sections 3 through 5 – Results of the cost of service analysis performed, segmented by category of fee and/or department. The analysis applied to each category/department falls into studies of: the fully burdened hourly rate(s), the calculation of the costs of providing service, the cost recovery policies of each fee category, and the staff-recommended fees for providing services.
 Section 6 – Grand scope conclusion of the analysis provided in the preceding sections.  Appendices – Additional details of the analysis performed.

The City’s Staff Report will include a Master Fee Schedule document which incorporates recommendations contained within this report for review and adoption by City Council.

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INTRODUCTION AND FUNDAMENTALS

2.1 Scope of Study
The following is a summarized list of fees included in the Study:
 Planning Division
 Building Division
 Code Enforcement Division
The scope of review specifically excluded development impact fees, utility rates, and any special tax assessments which fall under a different set of statutory and procedural requirements from the body of user and regulatory fees analyzed in this Study. Other types of fees excluded include those for facility and equipment rental, and most fines and penalties imposed by the City for violations of its requirements or codes.

2.2 Methods of Analysis
Three phases of analysis were completed for each City division or program studied:

2.2.1 COST OF SERVICE ANALYSIS
This Cost of Service Analysis is a quantitative effort that compiles the full cost of providing governmental services and activities. There are two primary types of costs considered: direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are those that specifically relate to an activity or service, including the real-time provision of the service. Indirect costs are those that support provision of services in general but cannot be directly or easily assigned to a singular activity or service.

Direct Costs:
 Direct personnel costs – Salary, wages and benefits expenses for personnel specifically involved in the provision of services and activities to the public.  Direct non-personnel costs – Discrete expenses attributable to a specific service or activity performed, such as contractor costs, third-party charges, and materials used in the service or activity.

Indirect Costs:
 Indirect personnel costs – Personnel expenses supporting the provision of services and activities. This can include line supervision and departmental management, administrative

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support within a department, and staff involved in technical support activities related to the direct services provided to the public.
 Indirect non-personnel costs – Expenses other than labor involved in the provision of services.

In most cases, these costs are allocated across all services provided by a department, rather than directly assigned to individual fee/rate categories.  Overhead costs – These are expenses, both labor and non-labor, related to agency-wide support services. Support services include general administrative services such as City Manager, Finance, Human Resources, etc. The amount of costs attributable to each division or program included in this Study were sourced from the operating budgets provided by the City.

All cost components in this Study use annual (or annualized) figures, representing a twelve-month cycle of expenses incurred by each division in the provision of all services and activities City-wide.

Nearly all the fees reviewed in this Study require specific actions on the part of City staff to provide the service or conduct the activity. Because labor is the primary underlying factor in these activities, the Study expresses the full cost of service as a fully burdened cost per labor hour. NBS calculated a composite, fully burdened, hourly rate for each division studied. This rate serves as the basis for further quantifying the average full cost of providing individual services and activities. Determining the fully burdened labor rate for each division requires two data sets: (1) the full costs of service, and (2) the number of staff hours available to perform those services. NBS derived the hours available based on the complete list of all City employees and/or service hours of its contracted professionals (where applicable).

The City has supplied NBS with the total number of paid labor hours for each employee involved in the delivery of services included in this Study. These available hours represent the amount of productive time available to provide both fee-recoverable and non-fee recoverable services and activities. Available labor hours divided into the annual full costs of service equals the composite fully burdened labor rate. Some agencies may also use the resulting rates for other purposes than setting fees, such as calculating the full cost of general services or structuring a cost recovery agreement with another agency or third party.

NBS also assisted the City with estimating the staff time for the services and activities listed in the City’s fee schedule. Fully burdened labor rates applied at the individual fee level estimate an average full cost of providing each service or activity. This step required the development of staff time estimates for the services and activities listed in the City’s fee schedule. The City does not systematically track the service time of activities for all departments, or all individual fee-level services provided. Therefore, NBS relied on interviews and questionnaires to develop the necessary data sets of estimated labor time. In many cases, the City provided estimates of the average amount of time (in minutes and hours) it takes to complete a typical service or activity considered on a per-occurrence basis.

Development of time estimates to inform various fee calculations was not a one-step process but required careful review by both NBS and department or division managers to assess the reasonableness of such estimates. Based on the results of this review, the City reconsidered its time estimates until all parties were comfortable that the fee models reasonably reflected the average service level provided by the City.

Finally, the fully burdened labor rate(s) calculated in earlier steps were applied at the individual fee level

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time estimates, yielding an average total cost of providing each fee for service or activity. The following provides a visual representation of the steps discussed in this section.

2.2.2 FEE ESTABLISHMENT
Establishing fees also includes a range of considerations, as described below:
 Addition to and deletion of fees – The Study provided each division with the opportunity to propose additions and deletions to their current fee schedules, as well as re-name, re-organize, and clarify which fees were to be imposed. Many of these fee revisions allowed for better adherence to current practices, as well as the improvement in the calculation, application, and collection of the fees owed by an individual. Some additions to the fee schedule were simply the identification of existing services or activities performed by City staff for which no fee is currently charged.
 Revision to the structure of fees – In most cases, the focus was to re-align the fee amount to match the costs of service and leave the current structure of fees unchanged. However, in several cases, fee categories and fee names had to be simplified or re-structured to increase the likelihood of full cost recovery or to enhance the fairness of how the fee is applied to the various types of fee payers.
 Documentation of the tools used to calculate special cost recovery – The City’s fee schedule should include the list of fully burdened rates developed by the Study. Documenting these rates in the fee schedule provides an opportunity for the City Council to approve rates for cost recovery under a “time and materials” approach. It also provides clear publication of those rates so that all fee payers can readily reference the basis of any fee amounts. The fee schedule should provide language that supports special forms of cost recovery for activities and services not included in the adopted master fee schedule. In these rare instances, published rates are used to estimate a flat fee or bill on an hourly basis, which is at the department director’s discretion.

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2.2.3 COST RECOVERY EVALUATION
The NBS fee model compares the existing fee for each service or activity to the average total cost of service quantified through this analysis. Here are the possible outcomes of the fee analysis:
 Cost recovery rate of 0% - This signifies that there is currently no current recovery of costs from fee revenues (or insufficient information available for evaluation).  Cost recovery rate of 100% - This means that the fee currently recovers the full cost of service.  Cost recovery rate between 0% and 100% - This indicates partial recovery of the full cost of service through fees.
 Cost recovery rate greater than 100% - This means that the fee exceeds the full cost of service.

User fees and regulatory fees should not exceed the full cost of service.

In all cases, the cost recovery rate achieved by a fee should not be greater than 100%. In most cases, imposing a fee above this threshold could change the definition of the charge from a cost of service based fee to a tax which has other procedural requirements, such as ballot protest or voter approval.

NBS assisted with modeling the “recommended” or “target” level of cost recovery for each fee, established at either 100% or any amount less than the calculated full cost of service. Targets and recommendations reflect discretion on the part of the agency based on a variety of factors, such as existing City policies and agency-wide or departmental revenue objectives, economic goals, community values, market conditions, level of demand, and others.

A general means of selecting an appropriate cost recovery target is to consider the public and private benefits of the service or activity in question.
 To what degree does the public at large benefit from the service?  To what degree does the individual or entity requesting, requiring, or causing the service benefit?
When a service or activity benefits the public at large, there is generally little to no recommended fee amount (i.e., 0% cost recovery), reinforcing the fact that a service which truly benefits the public is best funded by general resources of the City, such as revenues from the General Fund (e.g., taxes). Conversely, when a service or activity wholly benefits an individual or entity, the cost recovery is generally closer to or equal to 100% of cost recovery from fees collected from the individual or entity.

In some cases, a strict public-versus-private benefit judgment may not be sufficient to finalize a cost recovery target. Any of the following factors and considerations may influence or supplement the public versus private benefit perception of a service or activity:
 If optimizing revenue potential is an overriding goal, is it feasible to recover the full cost of service?
 Will increasing fees result in non-compliance or public safety problems?  Are there desired behaviors or modifications to behaviors of the service population helped or hindered through the degree of pricing for the activities?

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 Does current demand for services support a fee increase without adverse impact to the citizenry served or current revenue levels? In other words, would fee increases have the unintended consequence of driving away the population served?  Is there a good policy basis for differentiating between type of user (e.g., residents vs. non- residents, residential vs. commercial, non-profit entities and business entities)?  Are there broader City objectives that inform a less than full cost recovery target from fees, such as economic development goals and local social values? NBS provided the cost of service calculation based on 100% full cost recovery and the framework for the City’s use to adjust the amount of cost recovery in accordance with its broader goals as they pertain to code compliance, cost recovery, economic development, and social values.

2.2.4 DATA SOURCES
The following data sources were used to support this Study:
 The City of Alameda’s Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25  A complete list of all City personnel, salary/wage rates, regular hours, paid benefits, and paid leave amounts. Contracted positions and associated costs were also incorporated where applicable.
 Prevailing fee schedules
 Permit volume data from Fiscal Year 2022-23
The City’s adopted budget serves as an important source of information that affects the cost of service results. NBS did not audit or validate the City’s financial documents and budget practices, nor was the cost information adjusted to reflect different levels of service or any specific, targeted performance benchmarks. This Study accepts the City’s budget as a legislatively adopted directive describing the most appropriate and reasonable level of City spending. NBS consultants accept the City Council’s deliberative process and the City’s budget plan and further assert that through this legislative process, the City has yielded a reasonable and valid expenditure plan to use in setting cost-based fees.

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PLANNING
The City of Alameda’s Planning Division is responsible for helping the City Council plan for Alameda's future growth and development. They review development proposals for compliance with the federal, state and local laws and policies, as well as provide public assistance on obtaining planning approvals in the Permit Center. The Planning Division supports the City's Planning Board and the Historical Advisory Board.

3.1 Cost of Service Analysis
The following table shows the Planning Division’s estimated annual full cost of providing services on an annual basis and fully-burdened cost per hour developed for cost recovery purposes through fees for services.

TABLE 2. FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATE

As shown in Table 2, the total cost of the Planning Division per year is approximately $2 million. However, the results of the Cost of Service Analysis identified $1.1 million as the reasonable targeted amount of cost for recovery in the City’s fees for service, while approximately $927,000 are recommended for recovery through funding sources other than fees. All subsequent cost of service calculations at the individual fee level assumes a fully burdened hourly rate of $279.

Based on Division Staff interviews, the analysis separates the Division’s overall services into three primary services provided: (1) Public Counter/General Information, (2) Advance Planning Duties, and (3) Direct Permitting Services. To clarify the costs and assumptions used to calculate the fully burdened hourly rate, the following provides summary descriptions of each cost category:
 Public Counter/General Information – Activities associated with responding to phone calls and general information requests that support the development review process. Typically, some portion of costs for the provision of general public information and assistance do not apply toward recovery from fees and are considered a basic function of governmental services to the public. Planning staff estimated that approximately 69% of these costs support land use Cost Element
Public Counter/
General
Information
Advance Planning
Duties
Direct
Permitting
Services
Total
Labor 160,804 $ 326,182 $ 342,399 $ 829,385 $ Recurring Non-Labor 4,925 134, 991 135,488 275,404 Department / Citywide Overhead 75,187 152,513 160,095 387,795 Division Administration 83,653 21 3,089 221,525 518,26 8 Division Total 324,570 $ 826,775 $ 859,507 $ 2,010,852 $ Cost Recovery Targeted from Fees 69% 0% 100% 54%
Amount Targeted for Consideration in Billings/Fees 22 3,953 - 859,507 1,083,460 Amount Requiring Another Funding Source 100,617 826,775 - 927,392 Fully Burdened Hourly Rate $ 58 $ - $ 221 $ 279 Reference: Direct
Hours Only 3,884

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application review activities, while the remaining costs should not be considered in the calculation of fees for services.
 Advance Planning Duties – Planning staff supports the ongoing maintenance and cyclical update of the City’s General Plan and local zoning ordinances. These costs are not targeted for recovery in the user and regulatory fees subject to this Study but are commonly recovered as part of a separate surcharge on top of relevant planning and building. Alameda currently has a surcharge of this nature in effect.
 Direct Permitting Services – Development review and approval comprises most of this Division’s work efforts. 100% of these costs apply toward recovery from the Division’s routine types of fees for service.

Significant analytical and policy decisions revolve around inclusion of categorized activity costs in the fully burdened hourly rate. The decision of whether to apply or exclude certain costs toward recovery in fees for service stems from the basic fee setting parameters offered by the California State Constitution and Statutes, which requires that any new fee that is levied or any existing fee that is increased should not exceed the estimated amount required to provide the service for which the charge is levied.

3.2 Fee Establishment
In general, the City proposes to charge for some services based on a “flat” fee amount, where the fee charged is a one-time, fixed amount, per service requested. For more complex services, the City proposes to charge for services by collecting an initial deposit amount, and then charging for services on an hourly basis against that deposit.

The following is a summary of overall changes made to the City’s fee schedule for Planning:
 Deletion of fees that are no longer used or not needed, such as:
o Re-Inspection (per trip) under Building Permit Plan Check/Inspection o Certificate of Compliance – Regulate Business
 Reorganization of fee categories or clarification of fee names to create a more user-friendly fee structure, such as:
o Updated the naming structure of SB9 Applications to Ministerial Review for Senate Bill Housing Projects
o Adjusted the Design Review Exemptions and Design Review categories to better adhere to the requirements by State housing law
o Streamlined Preliminary Review Application section
o Renamed Add-on fee for projects triggering an ad hoc Deed Restriction or other recorded document to Processing fee for each recorded document  Addition of new fee categories, notated as “New” in the Current Fee / Deposit column of Appendix A.1:
o Changes to Approved Design Review – Planning Director (Minimum Fee) o Changes to Approved Design Review – Planning Board
 Minimum Fee
 Plus Deposit

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o Added a Plus Deposit tier to the Changes in Historical Building Study List/Monument Designation Status fee
o Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Determination
 With a public hearing
o Added a Plus Deposit tier to the Sign Program/Amendment fee o Time Extension with Public Hearing
o Non-Residential Condo Conversions
o Residential Condo Conversions
 Plus fee per Residential Unit
o Added a Plus Deposit tier to Certificate of Compliance

3.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation
Appendix A.1 presents the results of the detailed cost recovery analysis for the City’s Planning Division. In the Appendix, the “Cost of Service per Activity” column establishes the maximum adoptable fee amount for the corresponding service identified in the “Fee Name” list.

The City’s Planning Division fees currently recover approximately 99.4% of the total cost of providing services. As shown in the following table, the City collects approximately $947,000 per year in revenues at current fee amounts. At full cost recovery, the same demand for these services would recover approximately $953,000.

TABLE 3. COST RECOVERY OUTCOMES

NBS provided the full cost of service information and the framework for considering fees, while those closest to the fee-paying population, the Planning Division, considered appropriate cost recovery levels at or below that full cost. The “Staff Recommended Fee Level / Deposit” column in Appendix A.1 displays City staff’s initial recommended fee amounts.

City staff recommends all fees to recover 100% of the costs of providing services, except for appeals and certificate of approval – removal of dead/fallen tree. These initial recommendations for adjusted fee amounts are still projected to recover approximately 100% of the total costs of providing fee related services, assuming current demand for services remains consistent.

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BUILDING
The City of Alameda’s Building Division supports construction permitting functions at the Permit Center, including public information, application review and acceptance, routing, fee collection, and issuance of all permit applications. This program manages the review of plans for work being performed within city limits to ensure compliance with required standards and regulations. The program also provides daily inspections of construction, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work at job sites to ensure all work conforms to current code requirements.

4.1 Cost of Service Analysis
The following table shows the Building Division’s estimated annual full cost of providing services on an annual basis and fully-burdened cost per hour developed for cost recovery purposes through fees for services.

TABLE 4. FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATE

As shown in Table 4, the total cost of the Building Division per year is approximately $5.2 million. The results of the Cost of Service Analysis identified $5.2 million as the reasonable targeted amount of cost for recovery in the City’s fees for service, while approximately $44,000 are recommended for recovery through funding sources other than fees. All subsequent cost of service calculations at the individual fee level assumes a fully burdened hourly rate of $236 during normal business hours, and $267 after business hours.

Based on Division Staff interviews, the analysis separates the Division’s overall services into two primary services: (1) Public Information and Assistance, and (2) Direct Permitting Services. To clarify the costs and assumptions used to calculate the fully burdened hourly rate, the following provides summary descriptions of each cost category:
 Public Information and Assistance – Staff responds to phone calls and public inquiries not specifically associated with an active permit. Typically, some portion of costs for provision of Cost Element
Public
Information
and
Assistance
Direct
Permitting
Services
Total
Labor 215,241 $ 2,072,762 $ 2,288,003 $
Recurring Non-Labor 20,964 596,880 617,844 Core Staffing Level Reserve 2,109 20,306 22,415 Department / Citywide Overhead 102,215 984,331 1,086,546 Division Administration 103,891 1,120,977 1,224,868 Division Total 444,420 $ 4,795,257 $ 5,239,677 $ Cost Recovery Targeted from Fees 90% 100% 99%
Amount Targeted for Consideration in Billings/Fees 399,978 4,795,257 5,195,235 Amount Requiring Another Funding Source 44,442 - 44,442 Fully Burdened Hourly Rate $ 18 $ 218 $ 236 Overtime Rate $ 267
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general public information and assistance are not linked for recovery from fees for building permit applications. Building staff estimates approximately 90% of this activity supports active building plan review and inspection activities, while 10% of the remaining costs should not be considered fee recoverable.
 Direct Permitting Services – Work activities associated with an active building permit application are 100% recoverable in Building’s user and regulatory fees for service.

4.2 Fee Establishment
The Building Division fee schedule underwent a reorganization to better align with current practices and service offerings. Notable changes include:
 Adding a new tier level to Commercial Residential and Multifamily Residential Uses in the plan check and inspection section to better align with current projects and anticipated project sizes.

The fee structure also now includes a 20% multiplier for the additional complexity of Construction Types I, II and III.
 Realigning the list of Miscellaneous fixed fee categories to better reflect the City of Alameda’s current permitting environment. Updates also included adding additional tiers to some fees such as Commercial Re-roofing and Site Accessibility Improvements.  Restructuring the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing section of the fee schedule to reflect an itemized list of the most common services provided. Additionally, a consolidated MEP fee structure was incorporated to capture time involved reviewing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits when associated with a building permit.

4.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation
Appendix A.2 presents the results of the detailed cost recovery analysis for the City’s Building Division. In the Appendix, the “Cost of Service per Activity” column establishes the maximum adoptable fee amount for the corresponding service identified in the “Fee Name” list.

The City’s Building Division fees currently recover approximately 99.4% of the total cost of providing services. As shown in the following table, the City collects approximately $5.5 million per year in revenues at current fee amounts. At full cost recovery, the same demand for these services would recover approximately $5.6 million.

TABLE 5. COST RECOVERY OUTCOMES

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NBS provided the full cost of service information and the framework for considering fees, while those closest to the fee-paying population, the Building Division, considered appropriate cost recovery levels at or below that full cost. The “Staff Recommended Fee Level / Deposit” column in Appendix A.2 displays City staff’s initial recommended fee amounts.

City staff recommends all fees to recover 100% of the costs of providing services except any fee where State law mandates a lower fee, such as for Photovoltaic Systems (Solar permits), and gas shut off valve.

These initial recommendations for adjusted fee amounts are projected to recover approximately 99.1% of the total costs of providing fee related services, assuming current demand for services remains consistent.

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CODE ENFORCEMENT
The Code Enforcement Division responds to complaints received from community members, other City departments, and various outside agencies on work that is conducted without permits. Compliance is sought through a progression of Stop Work notices, letters, notice and orders, administrative citations, liens, and receiverships. In Alameda, code enforcement is a reactive program, whereas Staff responds to complaints rather than going out and looking for violations. Complaints come from any number of places.

Often, they are received from neighbors and tenants.

5.1 Cost of Service Analysis
NBS developed a composite, fully burdened, hourly rate for the Code Enforcement Division as shown in the table below.

TABLE 6. FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATE

Section 2.2, Methods of Analysis , further describes the types of expenditures and allocated costs considered in the development of the rate. As shown in Table 6, the total annual cost of the Code Enforcement Division is approximately $966,000. However, it should be noted that a portion of these costs are associated with non-fee activities therefore only a percentage of the total costs are eligible for recovery. All subsequent cost of service calculations at the individual fee level assumes a fully burdened hourly rate of $318 .

5.2 Fee Establishment
City staff reviewed the current fee schedule for Code Enforcement and determined that there was a need to add a fee for Tobacco Business License Inspection to the structure of the current fee schedule.

5.3 Cost Recovery Evaluation
Appendix A.3 presents the results of the detailed cost recovery analysis for the City’s Code Enforcement Division. In the Appendix, the “Cost of Service per Activity” column establishes the maximum adoptable fee amount for the corresponding service identified in the “Fee Name” list.

Cost Element Direct Permitting
Services
Labor 324,684 $
Department / Citywide Overhead 137,625
Division Administration 503,464
Division Total 965,772 $
Fully Burdened Hourly Rate $ 3 18 Reference: Direct Hours Only 3,035

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The City’s Code Enforcement Division currently recovers approximately 30.9% of the total cost of providing services. As shown in the following table, the City collects approximately $274,000 per year in revenues at current fee amounts. At full cost recovery, the same demand for these services would recover approximately $887,000.

TABLE 7. COST RECOVERY OUTCOMES

NBS provided the full cost of service information and the framework for considering fees, while those closest to the fee-paying population considered appropriate cost recovery levels at or below that full cost.

The “Staff Recommended Fee Level / Deposit” column in Appendix A.3 displays City staff’s initial recommended fee amounts.

City staff recommends all fees to recover 100% of the costs of providing services except for initial complaint verification and preliminary investigation as these costs are not eligible for recovery from fees.

These initial recommendations for adjusted fee amounts are projected to recover approximately 80.4% of the total costs of providing fee related services, assuming current demand for services remains consistent.

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CONCLUSION
Based on the Cost of Service Analysis, Fee Establishment, and Cost Recovery Evaluation outcomes presented in this Study, the proposed Master Fee Schedule has been prepared by the City for implementation and included in the accompanying Staff Report.

As discussed throughout this report, the intent of the proposed fee schedule is to improve the City’s recovery of costs incurred to provide individual services, as well as adjust fees where the fees charged exceed the average costs incurred. Predicting the amount to which any adopted fee increases will affect City revenues is difficult to quantify. For the near-term, the City should not count on increased revenues to meet any specific expenditure plan. Experience with the revised fee amounts should be gained first before revenue projections are revised. However, unless there is some significant, long-term change in activity levels at the City, proposed fee amendments should enhance the City’s cost recovery performance over time, providing it the ability to stretch other resources further for the benefit of the public at-large.

The City’s Master Fee Schedule should become a livi ng document, but handled with care:
 A fundamental purpose of the fee schedule is to provide clarity and transparency to the public and to staff regarding fees imposed by the City. Once adopted by City Council, the fee schedule is the final word on the amount and method in which fees should be charged and supersedes all previous fee schedules. If it is discovered that the master document is missing certain fees, those fees will eventually need to be added to the master fee schedule and should not exist outside the consolidated, master framework.
 The City should consider adjusting these user fees and regulatory fees on an annual basis to keep pace with cost inflation. For all fees and charges, for example, the City could use a Consumer Price Index adjustment that is applied to the new fee schedule. Conducting a comprehensive user fee Study is not an annual requirement and only becomes worthwhile over time as shifts in organization, local practices, legislative values, or legal requirements result in significant change.

As a final note, it is worth mentioning the path th at fees, in general, have taken in the State of Cal ifornia. In recent years, there is more public demand for preci se and equitable accounting of the basis for governmental fees and a greater say in when and how they are charged. It is likely that in the future, user and regulatory fees will require an even greater le vel of analysis and supporting data to meet the pub lic’s growing expectations. An agency’s ability to meet t hese new pressures will depend on the level of technology they invest in their current systems. Co ntinuous improvement and refinement of time trackin g abilities will greatly enhance the City’s ability t o set fees for service and identify unfunded activi ties in years to come.

Disclaimer: In preparing this report and the opinio ns and recommendations included herein, NBS has rel ied on a number of principal assumptions and consid erations with regard to financial matters, conditions and events that may occur in the future. This information and assumptions, including the City’s budgets, time es timate data, and workload information from City staff, were provided by sources we believe to be reliable; however, NBS has not independently verified such information an d assumptions.

While we believe NBS’ use of such information and a ssumptions is reasonable for the purpose of this re port, some assumptions will invariably not material ize as stated herein and may vary significantly due to unanticipa ted events and circumstances. Therefore, the actua l results can be expected to vary from those projec ted to the extent that actual future conditions differ from those ass umed by us or provided to us by others.

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APPENDIX A.1

Cost of Service Analysis – Planning Division

APPENDIX A.1
City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Planning Division

1.027

PLANNING DIVISION FEES
[5]
Ministerial Review for Senate Bill Housing Projects
1 Ministerial Review Application - for applications subject to ministerial Planning review under state law.

Minimum Fee flat 13.25 279 $ 3,696 $ 3,755 $ 102% 3,696 $ 100% 3,796 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus deposit when a subdivision map is part of the project deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ APPEALS [1]
2 Appeal/Call for Review to Planning Board or City Council - Single Family Residential and Multi-family Residential Less than 5 Units Minimum Fee flat 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 1,417 $ 51% 1,395 $ 50% 1,432 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 5.00 279 $ 1,395 $ 709 $ 51% 697 $ 50% 716 $ - - $ - $ - $ 3 Appeal/Call for Review to Planning Board or City Council – Multi- Family Residential 5 Units or More/Commercial/ Industrial Minimum Fee flat 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 1,417 $ 51% 1,395 $ 50% 1,432 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 5.00 279 $ 1,395 $ 709 $ 51% 697 $ 50% 716 $ - - $ - $ - $ ZONING CHANGE / GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT [1]
4 Amendments to the General Plan Text or Diagram depo sit 80.00 279 $ 22,317 $ 22,673 $ 102% 22,317 $ 100% 22,919 $ - - $ - $ - $ 5 Zoning Change / Zoning Text Amendment deposit 80.00 279 $ 22,317 $ 22,673 $ 102% 22,317 $ 100% 22,919 $ 2 45,346 $ 44,634 $ 44,634 $

DESIGN REVIEW EXEMPTIONS
6 Design Review Exempt Alterations - this fee applies to Minor alterations under the Design Review Ordinance (AMC 30-37) that are exempt from Design Review pursuant to AMC 30-

37.2.b. Common examples include window and door
replacements not removing character-defining features, siding repair and replacement, and other in-kind improvements. This fee does not apply to work that does not require a building permit as they are not subject to the Design Review Ordinance. flat

0.50 279 $ 139 $ 105 $ 75% 139 $ 100% 143 $ - - $ - $ - $ 7 Design Review Exempt Additions - this fee applies to building additions and related improvements regulated under the Design Review Ordinance (AMC 30-37) that are exempt from Design Review pursuant to AMC 30-37.2.b. Common examples include single-story rear additions or additions to accessory structures that are less than 1,200 sf in size.
flat 3.00 279 $ 837 $ NEW % 837 $ 100% 859 $ - - $ - $ - $ 8 Design Review Exempt Wireless - Wireless Eligible Facilities Requests and Small Cell Wireless review flat 2.00 279 $ 558 $ 567 $ 102% 558 $ 100% 573 $ - - $ - $ - $ Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Fee No. Fee Name Fee Unit /
Type
Notes
Cost of
Service Per
Activity
Estimated
Average
Labor Time
per Activity
FBHR
Annual Estimated Revenue
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit with

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Current
Fee /
Deposit
Existing
Cost
Recovery
%
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
%
Estimated
Volume of
Activity Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
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Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Fee No. Fee Name Fee Unit /
Type
Notes
Cost of
Service Per
Activity
Estimated
Average
Labor Time
per Activity
FBHR
Annual Estimated Revenue
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit with

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Current
Fee /
Deposit
Existing
Cost
Recovery
%
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
%
Estimated
Volume of
Activity Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
DESIGN REVIEW (includes one public notice - 100 ft.) [1] 9 Design Review Minor Alterations - Alterations involving minor changes in floor area or the building footprint on the ground floor that is less than 50 sf in area (e.g. porches, stairwells, windows, stairs, doors, water heater closets, and siding that require Design Review under AMC 30-37). This fee applies to decks requiring Design Review.
flat 3.00 279 $ 837 $ 850 $ 102% 837 $ 100% 859 $ 20 17,000 $ 16,738 $ 16,738 $ 10 Design Review Accessory Buildings/Structures - the fee applies to new construction, additions to and alterations to accessory buildings and structures not exempt from Design Review
pursuant to AMC 30-37.2.b.
flat 7.00 279 $ 1,953 $ 1,984 $ 102% 1,953 $ 100% 2,005 $ 6 11,904 $ 11,716 $ 11,716 $ 11 Design Review Additions - Additions and alterations not exempt from Design Review pursuant to AMC 30-37.2.b. Common
examples include second story additions, raise a building, public facing additions, single story additions over 1,200 sf, and modifications to architecturally unique windows and doors and other features.
flat 13.25 279 $ 3,696 $ 3,755 $ 102% 3,696 $ 100% 3,796 $ 24 90,120 $ 88,710 $ 88,710 $ 12 Design Review - New Construction - Detached Single Family Dwelling or Duplex flat 13.25 279 $ 3,696 $ 3,755 $ 102% 3,696 $ 100% 3,796 $ 25 93,875 $ 92,406 $ 92,406 $ 13 Design Review - New Construction - Multi-family buildings 3 - 9 units
Minimum Fee flat 13.25 279 $ 3,696 $ 3,755 $ 102% 3,696 $ 100% 3,796 $ 5 18,775 $ 18,481 $ 18,481 $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ 14 Design Review - New Construction - Multi-family buildings 10+ units / Non-residential or Mixed Use buildings.

Minimum Fee flat 26.00 279 $ 7,253 $ 7,369 $ 102% 7,253 $ 100% 7,449 $ 5 36,844 $ 36,265 $ 36,265 $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ 15 Changes to Approved Design Review - Planning Dire ctor Minimum Fee per hour 1.00 279 $ 279 $ NEW % 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ 16 Changes to Approved Design Review - Planning Boar d
Minimum Fee flat 13.25 279 $ 3,696 $ NEW % 3,696 $ 100% 3,796 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ NEW % 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ HISTORIC PRESERVATION [1]
17 Certificate of Approval - Demolition of Accessory Building flat 5.00 279 $ 1,395 $ 1,417 $ 102% 1,395 $ 100% 1,432 $ 34 48,181 $ 47,423 $ 47,423 $ 18 Certificate of Approval with ADU - Demo of Accessory Building Concurrent with an ADU Application flat 3.50 279 $ 976 $ 992 $ 102% 976 $ 100% 1,003 $ - - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Planning Division

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Current
Fee /
Deposit
Existing
Cost
Recovery
%
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
%
Estimated
Volume of
Activity Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
19 Certificate of Approval - Removal of Protected Tree pursuant to AMC 13-21.7 flat 1.50 279 $ 418 $ 238 $ 57% 418 $ 100% 430 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit for Tree Replacement In-Lieu Fee for two trees (deposit is refundable upon verification of replacement trees installation)
deposit [6] 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $
20 Certificate of Approval - Dead/Fallen Tree - this fee applies to trees that are dead or have fallen due to disease or natural disasters and causes.
flat 0.50 279 $ 139 $ 113 $ 81% 108 $ 77% 111 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit for Tree Replacement In-Lieu Fee for two trees (deposit is refundable upon verification of replacement trees installation)
deposit [6] 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $
21 Tree Replacement In-Lieu Fee per AMC 13-21.7 deposit (per tree) [6] 750 $ 750 $ 750 $ 22 Certificate of Approval by Historical Advisory Bo ard flat 15.00 279 $ 4,184 $ 2,834 $ 68% 4,184 $ 100% 4,297 $ - - $ - $ - $ 23 Changes in Historical Building Study List/Monument Designation Status
Minimum Fee flat 15.00 279 $ 4,184 $ 2,834 $ 68% 4,184 $ 100% 4,297 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 15.00 279 $ 4,184 $ NEW % 4,184 $ 100% 4,297 $ - - $ - $ - $

CORPORATE STREET NAMING
24 Corporate Street Naming per City Street Naming Po licy flat 30.00 279 $ 8,369 $ 8,502 $ 102% 8,369 $ 100% 8,595 $ - - $ - $ - $ USE PERMIT & VARIANCE [1]
25 Use Permit or Variance/Amendment flat 11.25 279 $ 3,138 $ 3,188 $ 102% 3,138 $ 100% 3,223 $ 25 79,700 $ 78,458 $ 78,458 $ 26 Public Convenience and Necessity (PCN) Determinat ion flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ NEW % 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ With a public hearing flat/each
meeting 8.00 279 $ 2,232 $ NEW % 2,232 $ 100% 2,292 $ - - $ - $ - $ SIGN PERMIT [1]
27 Permanent Sign flat 0.75 279 $ 209 $ 213 $ 102% 209 $ 100% 215 $ 41 8,733 $ 8,578 $ 8,578 $ 28 Sign Program/Amendment
Minimum Fee flat 7.00 279 $ 1,953 $ 1,984 $ 102% 1,953 $ 100% 2,005 $ 2 3,968 $ 3,905 $ 3,905 $ Plus Deposit deposit 16.00 279 $ 4,463 $ NEW % 4,463 $ 100% 4,584 $ - - $ - $ - $ TIME EXTENSION [1]
29 Extension of approved entitlement that is not yet vested flat 0.50 279 $ 139 $ 142 $ 102% 139 $ 100% 143 $ - - $ - $ - $ 30 Extension with Public Hearing flat 8.00 279 $ 2,232 $ NEW % 2,232 $ 100% 2,292 $ - - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION
31 Preliminary Review Meeting
First Meeting flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ NEW % No Charge % No Charge - - $ - $ - $ Each Additional Meeting per hour 1.00 279 $ 279 $ NEW % 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ 32 Planning-only Review flat 1.50 279 $ 418 $ 425 $ 102% 418 $ 100% 430 $ 3 1,275 $ 1,255 $ 1,255 $ 33 Review by Each Additional Department flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 709 $ 254% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $

34 Development Review Team (DRT) Review flat 7.00 279 $ 1,953 $ 3,826 $ 196% 1,953 $ 100% 2,005 $ - - $ - $ - $ 35 SB 330 and other preliminary applications under state law flat 13.50 279 $ 3,766 $ 3,644 $ 97% 3,766 $ 100% 3,868 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 5.00 279 $ 1,395 $ 1,350 $ 97% 1,395 $ 100% 1,432 $ - - $ - $ - $ MASTER PLAN/ PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AREAS [1]
36 Master Plan / Planned Development / Amendment depo sit 54.00 279 $ 15,064 $ 12,754 $ 85% 15,000 $ 100% 15,405 $ 6 76,524 $ 90,384 $ 90,000 $ 37 Final Development Plan / Amendment deposit 54.00 279 $ 15,064 $ 12,754 $ 85% 15,000 $ 100% 15,405 $ - - $ - $ - $ DENSITY BONUS [1]
38 Density Bonus Application deposit 40.00 279 $ 11,158 $ 6,615 $ 59% 11,158 $ 100% 11,460 $ - - $ - $ - $ 39 Density Bonus for 100% Affordable Housing deposit 40.00 279 $ 11,158 $ No Charge % No Charge % No Charge - - $ - $ - $ PROJECT AGREEMENTS [1]
40 New Development Agreement or Major Amendment depos it 72.00 279 $ 20,085 $ 17,005 $ 85% 20,000 $ 100% 20,540 $ - - $ - $ - $ 41 Annual Review of Development Agreement flat 8.00 279 $ 2,232 $ 1,063 $ 48% 2,232 $ 100% 2,292 $ - - $ - $ - $ 42 Performance Agreement (landscaping installation, maintenance, mitigation monitoring, subdivision improvements, public art, etc.)
deposit 20.00 279 $ 5,579 $ 5,668 $ 102% 5,579 $ 100% 5,730 $ - - $ - $ - $ REVIEW OF SUBDIVISION MAP ACT APPLICATIONS [1]
43 Lot Line Adjustment (includes 2 reviews) flat 2.50 279 $ 697 $ 709 $ 102% 697 $ 100% 716 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ 44 Parcel Map (up to 4 lots)/Amendment deposit 30.00 279 $ 8,369 $ 8,502 $ 102% 8,369 $ 100% 8,595 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ 45 Tentative Subdivision (Tract) Map (> 5 lots)/Amen dment deposit 40.00 279 $ 11,158 $ 11,337 $ 102% 11,158 $ 100% 11,460 $ 2 22,673 $ 22,317 $ 22,317 $ Plus Deposit deposit 10.00 279 $ 2,790 $ 2,834 $ 102% 2,790 $ 100% 2,865 $ - - $ - $ - $ 46 Non-Residential Condo Conversions deposit 40.00 279 $ 11,158 $ NEW % 11,158 $ 100% 11,460 $ - - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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BUSINESS LICENSE ZONING APPROVALS
53 Home Occupation Permit flat 0.50 279 $ 139 $ 142 $ 102% 139 $ 100% 143 $ 166 23,523 $ 23,154 $ 23,154 $ 54 Work / Live Permit flat 0.50 279 $ 139 $ 142 $ 102% 139 $ 100% 143 $ 1 142 $ 139 $ 139 $ Per AMC 30-15.5(b)
55 Zoning Clearance flat 0.50 279 $ 139 $ 142 $ 102% 139 $ 100% 143 $ 1 142 $ 139 $ 139 $

BUILDING PERMIT PLAN CHECK/INSPECTION
56 Planning - Building Plan Review (Minor Projects) flat [3] 1.00 279 $ 279 $ $ 283 102% 279 $ 100% 286 $ 24 6,802 $ 6,695 $ 6,695 $

57 Planning - Building Plan Review (Major Projects) f lat [4] 3.00 279 $ 837 $ $ 850 102% 837 $ 100% 859 $ 208 176,851 $ 174,072 $ 174,072 $

58 Planning - Each Inspection flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ $ 283 102% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
59 Zoning Verification Letter - City letter with zoning information requiring no property research flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 283 $ 101% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ 60 Zoning Compliance Determination - City letter with zoning information requiring property research, conformance review with approved plans, nonconforming use certificates, and other determinations of compliance with the Zoning Ordinance. This fee also applies to specified Planning Director approvals per the Zoning Ordinance.
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Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Planning Division

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Current
Fee /
Deposit
Existing
Cost
Recovery
%
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
%
Estimated
Volume of
Activity Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
61 Processing fee for each recorded document flat 4.00 279 $ 1,116 $ 1,134 $ 102% 1,116 $ 100% 1,146 $ - - $ - $ - $ 62 Filing Fee
Standard per project 0.33 279 $ 92 $ 94 $ 102% 92 $ 100% 95 $ - - $ - $ - $ 63 Technology Fee percent of
permit [2]
5% of
permit
fees
6% of permit
fees
6% of permit
fees
64 Community Planning Fee percent of
permit [2]
.5% of
permit
fees ($5
min)
.5% of permit
fees ($5 min)
.5% of permit
fees ($5 min)
65 Planning Services Hourly Rate hourly 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 283 $ 101% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ 66 Certificate of Compliance flat 2.50 279 $ 697 $ 709 $ 102% 697 $ 100% 716 $ - - $ - $ - $ Plus Deposit deposit 5.00 279 $ 1,395 $ NEW % 1,395 $ 100% 1,432 $ - - $ - $ - $ 67 Meeting with a Project Planner (available upon re quest) hourly 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 283 $ 101% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ Recon Ongoing project support flat 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 270 $ 97% 279 $ 100% 286 $ 431 116,237 $ 120,131 $ 120,131 $ 68 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the established hourly rates for this department/division. Additionally, the City will pass- through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly 1.00 279 $ 279 $ 283 $ 101% 279 $ 100% 286 $ - - $ - $ - $ TOTAL 946,631 $ 952,553 $ 952,169 $
[Notes]
[1] Additional Hearing fee may be required, see Public Hearing [2] Fee to be added to all permits. NBS did not analyze. When construction valuation is unavailable during Planning entitlements, valuation shall be calculated based on the sum of Planning application fees. [3] Minor: Single-family dwelling/ Multi-family less than 5 units. Includes ADU. [4] Major: Multi-family development 5 units or more/ Commercial/ Industrial, and any WELO review [5] Projects requiring third-party consultant review or special studies will be charged at actual cost [6] Set by City ordinance. NBS did not analyze.

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APPENDIX A.2

Cost of Service Analysis – Building Division

APPENDIX A.2City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building

1.027
Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
1 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 4,005 $ 106% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 5 20,026 $ 18,867 $ 18,867 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.59 $ 0.46 $ % 0.59 $ % 0.61 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 36.00 236$ 8,490$ 7,724$ 91% 8,490$ 100% 8,719$ 3 23,173$ 25,471$ 25,471$ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.14 $ 0.19 $ % 0.14 $ % 0.15 $ 59,430 11,477 $ 8,410 $ 8,410 $ 50,000 per project 60.00 236 $ 14,150 $ 15,449 $ 109% 14,150 $ 100% 14,532 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.28 $ 0.31 $ % 0.28 $ % 0.29 $ - - $ - $ - $ 2 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 2,575 $ 68% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.88 $ 0.32 $ % 0.88 $ % 0.91 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 46.00 236 $ 10,849 $ 5,150 $ 47% 10,849 $ 100% 11,141 $ 12 61,795 $ 130,183 $ 130,183 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0009 236 $ 0.20 $ 0.13 $ % 0.20 $ % 0.21 $ 157,678 20,299 $ 31,609 $ 31,609 $ 50,000 per project 80.00 236 $ 18,867 $ 10,299 $ 55% 18,867 $ 100% 19,376 $ 1 10,299 $ 18,867 $ 18,867 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.19 $ 0.21 $ % 0.19 $ % 0.19 $ 89,738 18,485 $ 16,931 $ 16,931 $ 100,000 per project 120.00 236 $ 28,301 $ 20,598 $ 73% 28,301 $ 100% 29,065 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.28 $ 0.21 $ % 0.28 $ % 0.29 $ - - $ - $ - $ 3 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 12.00 236 $ 2,830 $ 2,575 $ 91% 2,830 $ 100% 2,906 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.59 $ 0.32 $ % 0.59 $ % 0.61 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 32.00 236 $ 7,547 $ 5,150 $ 68% 7,547 $ 100% 7,751 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0005 236 $ 0.11 $ 0.13 $ % 0.11 $ % 0.11 $ - - $ - $ - $ 50,000 per project 50.00 236 $ 11,792 $ 10,299 $ 87% 11,792 $ 100% 12,110 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.24 $ 0.21 $ % 0.24 $ % 0.24 $ - - $ - $ - $ Current Fee
[1]
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Annual Estimated RevenueEstimated
Average
Labor Time
per Activity
Cost of
Service per
Activity
Staff
Recommended
Fee [2,3]
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit with

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
PLAN CHECK: NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, AND MAJOR REMODELS NOTE: For Construction Types I - II and III, a 20% fee will be added due to the complexity
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
Commercial Uses - Structural (All newly constructed or added space for non- residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
Commercial Residential and Multifamily Residential Uses - (All newly constructed or added space for residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R (except R-3), or other residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
Shell Buildings for all Commercial Uses - (The enclosure for all newly constructed or added space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the interior is not completed or occupiable)
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1.027
Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Current Fee
[1]
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Annual Estimated RevenueEstimated
Average
Labor Time
per Activity
Cost of
Service per
Activity
Staff
Recommended
Fee [2,3]
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit with

2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
4 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 8.00 236 $ 1,887 $ 1,717 $ 91% 1,887 $ 100% 1,938 $ 35 60,079 $ 66,035 $ 66,035 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.24 $ 0.21 $ % 0.24 $ % 0.24 $ 81,290 17,442 $ 19,171 $ 19,171 $ 10,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 3,433 $ 91% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 17 58,362 $ 64,148 $ 64,148 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0004 236 $ 0.09 $ 0.09 $ % 0.09 $ % 0.10 $ 226,181 19,412 $ 21,337 $ 21,337 $ 50,000 per project 32.00 236 $ 7,547 $ 6,866 $ 91% 7,547 $ 100% 7,751 $ 1 6,866 $ 7,547 $ 7,547 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0006 236 $ 0.15 $ 0.14 $ % 0.15 $ % 0.16 $ 19,000 2,609 $ 2,868 $ 2,868 $ 5 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 7.00 236 $ 1,651 $ 1,430 $ 87% 1,651 $ 100% 1,695 $ 29 41,483 $ 47,875 $ 47,875 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.24 $ 0.14 $ % 0.24 $ % 0.24 $ 12,977 1,856 $ 3,060 $ 3,060 $ 10,000 per project 15.00 236 $ 3,538 $ 2,575 $ 73% 3,538 $ 100% 3,633 $ 3 7,724 $ 10,613 $ 10,613 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0004 236 $ 0.09 $ 0.06 $ % 0.09 $ % 0.10 $ 21,723 1,398 $ 2,049 $ 2,049 $ 50,000 per project 31.00 236 $ 7,311 $ 5,150 $ 70% 7,311 $ 100% 7,508 $ 1 5,150 $ 7,311 $ 7,311 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0006 236 $ 0.15 $ 0.10 $ % 0.15 $ % 0.15 $ 56,700 5,840 $ 8,291 $ 8,291 $ 6 Square Footage:
1,000 per project 8.00 236 $ 1,887 $ 2,289 $ 121% 1,887 $ 100% 1,938 $ 51 116,724 $ 96,222 $ 96,222 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.63 $ 0.76 $ % 0.63 $ % 0.65 $ 6,273 4,786 $ 3,945 $ 3,945 $ 4,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 4,577 $ 121% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.47 $ 0.57 $ % 0.47 $ % 0.48 $ - - $ - $ - $ 8,000 per project 24.00 236 $ 5,660 $ 6,866 $ 121% 5,660 $ 100% 5,813 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.71 $ 0.86 $ % 0.71 $ % 0.73 $ - - $ - $ - $ 7 Residential Repeat / Subsequent Lot
Plan Check per project

4.00 236 $ 943 $ 572 $ 61% 943 $ 100% 969 $ - - $ - $ - $ Commercial Tenant Improvement - Structural - (Structurally remodeled space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the structure is not altered)
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2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
8 Square Footage:
200 per project 4.00 236 $ 943 $ 1,144 $ 121% 943 $ 100% 969 $ 136 155,632 $ 128,296 $ 128,296 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.005 236 $ 1.18 $ 1.43 $ % 1.18 $ % 1.21 $ 39,260 56,159 $ 46,295 $ 46,295 $ 1,000 per project 8.00 236 $ 1,887 $ 2,289 $ 121% 1,887 $ 100% 1,938 $ 36 82,394 $ 67,921 $ 67,921 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.008 236 $ 1.89 $ 2.29 $ % 1.89 $ % 1.94 $ 11,589 26,524 $ 21,865 $ 21,865 $ 2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 4,577 $ 121% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 12 54,929 $ 45,281 $ 45,281 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.008 236 $ 1.89 $ 2.29 $ % 1.89 $ % 1.94 $ 7,398 16,932 $ 13,958 $ 13,958 $ 9 Square Footage:
200 per project 2.00 236 $ 472 $ 572 $ 121% 472 $ 100% 484 $ 142 81,249 $ 66,978 $ 66,978 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.59 $ 0.72 $ % 0.59 $ % 0.61 $ 22,679 16,221 $ 13,371 $ 13,371 $ 1,000 per project 4.00 236 $ 943 $ 1,144 $ 121% 943 $ 100% 969 $ 27 30,898 $ 25,471 $ 25,471 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.94 $ 1.14 $ % 0.94 $ % 0.97 $ 6,379 7,300 $ 6,018 $ 6,018 $ 2,000 per project 8.00 236 $ 1,887 $ 2,289 $ 121% 1,887 $ 100% 1,938 $ 1 2,289 $ 1,887 $ 1,887 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.94 $ 1.14 $ % 0.94 $ % 0.97 $ 40 46 $ 38 $ 38 $

1 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 2,861 $ 76% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 5 14,304 $ 18,867 $ 18,867 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.71 $ 0.36 $ % 0.71 $ % 0.73 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 40.00 236$ 9,434$ 5,722$ 61% 9,434$ 100% 9,688$ 2 11,444$ 18,867$ 18,867$ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.35 $ 0.14 $ % 0.35 $ % 0.36 $ 39,620 5,667 $ 14,016 $ 14,016 $ 50,000 per project 100.00 236 $ 23,584 $ 11,444 $ 49% 23,584 $ 100% 24,221 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.47 $ 0.23 $ % 0.47 $ % 0.48 $ - - $ - $ - $ INSPECTION: NEW CONSTRUCTION, ADDITIONS, AND MAJOR REMODELS NOTE: For Construction Types I - II and III, a 20% fee will be added due to the complexity
Structural Residential Remodels and Additions - (All newly constructed additions to, or structurally remodeled areas of, residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R-3, or other similar residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
Non-Structural Residential Remodels and Additions - (All newly constructed additions to, or non-structurally remodeled areas of, residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R-3, or other similar residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
Commercial Uses - Structural (All newly constructed or added space for non- residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
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Cost Recovery Analysis
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
2 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 18.00 236 $ 4,245 $ 4,291 $ 101% 4,245 $ 100% 4,360 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.007 236 $ 1.53 $ 1.97 $ % 1.53 $ % 1.57 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 70.00 236 $ 16,509 $ 20,026 $ 121% 16,509 $ 100% 16,954 $ 19 380,498 $ 313,665 $ 313,665 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.003 236 $ 0.62 $ 0.36 $ % 0.62 $ % 0.64 $ 273,551 97,825 $ 169,349 $ 169,349 $ 50,000 per project 175.00 236 $ 41,272 $ 34,331 $ 83% 41,272 $ 100% 42,386 $ 1 34,331 $ 41,272 $ 41,272 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.21 $ 0.69 $ % 0.21 $ % 0.22 $ 89,738 61,615 $ 19,047 $ 19,047 $ 100,000 per project 220.00 236 $ 51,884 $ 68,661 $ 132% 51,884 $ 100% 53,285 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.52 $ 0.69 $ % 0.52 $ % 0.53 $ - - $ - $ - $ 3 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 2,861 $ 76% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.47 $ 0.18 $ % 0.47 $ % 0.48 $ - - $ - $ - $ 10,000 per project 32.00 236 $ 7,547 $ 4,291 $ 57% 7,547 $ 100% 7,751 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0010 236 $ 0.22 $ 0.07 $ % 0.22 $ % 0.23 $ - - $ - $ - $ 50,000 per project 70.00 236 $ 16,509 $ 7,152 $ 43% 16,509 $ 100% 16,954 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.33 $ 0.14 $ % 0.33 $ % 0.34 $ - - $ - $ - $ 4 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 10.00 236 $ 2,358 $ 2,861 $ 121% 2,358 $ 100% 2,422 $ 33 94,409 $ 77,827 $ 77,827 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.29 $ 0.29 $ % 0.29 $ % 0.30 $ 75,531 21,609 $ 22,266 $ 22,266 $ 10,000 per project 20.00 236 $ 4,717 $ 5,150 $ 109% 4,717 $ 100% 4,844 $ 19 97,842 $ 89,619 $ 89,619 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0004 236 $ 0.09 $ 0.05 $ % 0.09 $ % 0.10 $ 214,928 10,760 $ 20,275 $ 20,275 $ 50,000 per project 36.00 236 $ 8,490 $ 7,152 $ 84% 8,490 $ 100% 8,719 $ 1 7,152 $ 8,490 $ 8,490 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.17 $ 0.14 $ % 0.17 $ % 0.17 $ 19,000 2,718 $ 3,226 $ 3,226 $ Commercial Residential and Multifamily Residential Uses - (All newly constructed or added space for residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R (except R-3), or other residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
Shell Buildings for all Commercial Uses - (The enclosure for all newly constructed or added space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the interior is not completed or occupiable)
Commercial Tenant Improvement - Structural - (Structurally remodeled space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the structure is not altered)
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2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
5 Square Footage:
2,000 per project 9.00 236 $ 2,123 $ 2,289 $ 108% 2,123 $ 100% 2,180 $ 31 70,950 $ 65,799 $ 65,799 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.001 236 $ 0.21 $ 0.25 $ % 0.21 $ % 0.21 $ 13,799 3,454 $ 2,848 $ 2,848 $ 10,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 4,291 $ 114% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 3 12,874 $ 11,320 $ 11,320 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0004 236 $ 0.09 $ 0.04 $ % 0.09 $ % 0.10 $ 21,723 932 $ 2,049 $ 2,049 $ 50,000 per project 32.00 236 $ 7,547 $ 6,008 $ 80% 7,547 $ 100% 7,751 $ 1 6,008 $ 7,547 $ 7,547 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.0006 236 $ 0.15 $ 0.12 $ % 0.15 $ % 0.16 $ 56,700 6,813 $ 8,558 $ 8,558 $ 6 Square Footage:
1,000 per project 15.00 236 $ 3,538 $ 4,291 $ 121% 3,538 $ 100% 3,633 $ 46 197,401 $ 162,728 $ 162,728 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.39 $ 0.48 $ % 0.39 $ % 0.40 $ 4,112 1,961 $ 1,616 $ 1,616 $ 4,000 per project 20.00 236 $ 4,717 $ 5,722 $ 121% 4,717 $ 100% 4,844 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.002 236 $ 0.47 $ 0.57 $ % 0.47 $ % 0.48 $ - - $ - $ - $ 8,000 per project 28.00 236 $ 6,603 $ 8,010 $ 121% 6,603 $ 100% 6,782 $ - - $ - $ - $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.83 $ 1.00 $ % 0.83 $ % 0.85 $ - - $ - $ - $ 7 Square Footage:
200 per project 6.00 236 $ 1,415 $ 1,430 $ 101% 1,415 $ 100% 1,453 $ 144 205,984 $ 203,764 $ 203,764 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.008 236 $ 1.77 $ 1.79 $ % 1.77 $ % 1.82 $ 40,006 71,533 $ 70,762 $ 70,762 $ 1,000 per project 12.00 236 $ 2,830 $ 2,861 $ 101% 2,830 $ 100% 2,906 $ 37 105,853 $ 104,712 $ 104,712 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.94 $ 1.43 $ % 0.94 $ % 0.97 $ 11,766 16,831 $ 11,099 $ 11,099 $ 2,000 per project 16.00 236 $ 3,773 $ 4,291 $ 114% 3,773 $ 100% 3,875 $ 13 55,787 $ 49,054 $ 49,054 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.008 236 $ 1.89 $ 2.15 $ % 1.89 $ % 1.94 $ 7,530 16,157 $ 14,207 $ 14,207 $ Commercial Tenant Improvement - Non Structural - (Non-structurally remodeled space for non-residential occupancies classified as CBC Group A, B, E, F, H, I, M, or other commercial occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule where the structure is not altered) Single Family Dwellings - (All newly constructed space for residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R-3, or other similar residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule. This category includes the model home or a custom home project) Structural Residential Remodels and Additions - (All newly constructed additions to, or structurally remodeled areas of, residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R-3, or other similar residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
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2.7% CPI
Cost Recovery Analysis
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
8 Square Footage:
200 per project 4.00 236 $ 943 $ 858 $ 91% 943 $ 100% 969 $ 148 127,023 $ 139,616 $ 139,616 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.008 236 $ 1.77 $ 1.79 $ % 1.77 $ % 1.82 $ 21,732 38,858 $ 38,439 $ 38,439 $ 1,000 per project 10.00 236 $ 2,358 $ 2,289 $ 97% 2,358 $ 100% 2,422 $ 23 52,640 $ 54,243 $ 54,243 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.004 236 $ 0.94 $ 1.14 $ % 0.94 $ % 0.97 $ 7,843 8,975 $ 7,399 $ 7,399 $ 2,000 per project 14.00 236 $ 3,302 $ 3,433 $ 104% 3,302 $ 100% 3,391 $ 1 3,433 $ 3,302 $ 3,302 $ each additional s.f. or fraction thereof 0.007 236 $ 1.65 $ 1.72 $ % 1.65 $ % 1.70 $ 40 69 $ 66 $ 66 $ 9 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the established hourly rates for this department/division.

Additionally, the City will pass-through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application. hourly

1.00 236 $ 236 $ NEW % 236 $ 100% 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ TOTAL 2,889,567 $ 2,824,101 $ 2,824,101 $
[Notes]
[1]
[2]
[3] Fees do not include charges by the Fire Department and/or the Alameda Municipal Power.

Current fee amounts reflect those published in the July 2024 version of the City's Master Fee Schedule
Recommended fee amounts include City staff or Council input regarding recommendations to adopt any particular fee amount at or beneath the full cost recovery fee level
Non-Structural Residential Remodels and Additions - (All newly constructed additions to, or non-structurally remodeled areas of, residential occupancies classified as CBC Group R-3, or other similar residential occupancies not specifically addressed elsewhere in this Fee Schedule)
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MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
1 Permit Center Processing Fee
Standard Submittals each 0.50 0.00 0.50 236 $ 118 $ - $ 118 $ 94 $ 80% 118 $ - $ 118 $ 100% Express Permit
Without Plan Check each 0.50 0.00 0.50 236 $ 118 $ - $ 118 $ 48 $ 41% 118 $ - $ 118 $ 100% With Plan Check each 0.50 1.00 1.50 236 $ 118 $ 236 $ 354 $ 48 $ 14% 118 $ 236 $ 354 $ 100% 2 Building Plan Check Hourly Rates
Pre-Plan Check Meeting (each staff member) per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% Standard Hourly Rate Plan Check per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% Rechecks after 3 plan checks per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% 3 Building Deferred Submittal Plan Checks
Residential Trusses per hour
(2 hr min) 0.00 2.00 2.00 236 $ - $ 472 $ 472 $ NEW % - $ 472 $ 472 $ 100% Non Residential Trusses per hour
(3 hr min) 0.00 3.00 3.00 236 $ - $ 708 $ 708 $ NEW % - $ 708 $ 708 $ 100% Non Residential Pre-manufactures Stair Cases per flight 0.00 3.00 3.00 236 $ - $ 708 $ 708 $ NEW % - $ 708 $ 708 $ 100% 4 Fire Plan Check Hourly Rates
Fire Plan Checks per approved
fire fee schedule
per approved
fire fee
schedule
Fire Plan Checks Hourly per approved
fire fee schedule
per approved
fire fee
schedule
5 Hourly Rate Inspections
Standard Hourly Rate Inspection per hour 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Overtime Hourly Rate Inspection per hour 1.00 0.00 1.00 267 $ 267 $ - $ 267 $ 317 $ 119% 267 $ - $ 267 $ 100% Reinspection Fees per hour 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 6 Refunds - 80% of inspection/Plan check fees if no
inspections/plan check was performed
80%
per approved fire fee schedule
per approved fire fee schedule
80%
Activity Service Cost Analysis Cost Recovery Analysi s
Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Se rvice per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
N
o
t
e
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MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS
1 Permit Center Processing Fee
Standard Submittals
each
Express Permit
Without Plan Check each
With Plan Check each
2 Building Plan Check Hourly Rates
Pre-Plan Check Meeting (each staff member) per hour
Standard Hourly Rate Plan Check per hour
Rechecks after 3 plan checks per hour
3 Building Deferred Submittal Plan Checks
Residential Trusses per hour
(2 hr min)
Non Residential Trusses per hour
(3 hr min)
Non Residential Pre-manufactures Stair Cases per flight 4 Fire Plan Check Hourly Rates
Fire Plan Checks per approved
fire fee schedule
Fire Plan Checks Hourly per approved
fire fee schedule
5 Hourly Rate Inspections
Standard Hourly Rate Inspection per hour
Overtime Hourly Rate Inspection per hour
Reinspection Fees per hour
6 Refunds - 80% of inspection/Plan check fees if no
inspections/plan check was performed
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
N
o
t
e
s

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
121 $ - $ 121 $ 4,511 425,880 $ 531,933 $ 531,933 $ 121 $ - $ 121 $ 1,029 49,138 $ 121,280 $ 121,280 $ 121 $ 242 $ 363 $ 1,029 49,138 $ 363,839 $ 363,839 $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 1,273 364,191 $ 300,222 $ 300,222 $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 105 30,039 $ 24,763 $ 24,763 $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 274 $ - $ 274 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - $ - $ - $ per approved fire fee schedule
per approved fire fee schedule
80%
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Annual Estimated Revenue
Cost Recovery Analysis
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
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Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Se rvice per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
N
o
t
e
s
7 Certificate of Occupancy and Business License Inspections New Construction Certificate of Occupancy each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 215 $ 91% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Duplication/Issuance after special Occupancy
Inspection (no occupancy change) each 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ NEW % 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% Occupancy Inspection for business license each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ NEW % 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 8 Permit and Plan Check Extensions
Renewal within 6 months after permit expiration each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 143 $ 61% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Renewal after 6 months - staff time plus outstanding
inspections/plan check actual cost Actual Cost
9 Address Assignment
Existing each 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ 572 $ 121% 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% New each 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ 572 $ 121% 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% 10 Other Process
Research Fee per hour 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Duplication of job cards/documents each 0.50 0.00 0.50 236 $ 118 $ - $ 118 $ 94 $ 80% 118 $ - $ 118 $ 100% Building Board of Appeals each 8.00 0.00 8.00 236 $ 1,887 $ - $ 1,887 $ 715 $ 38% 1,887 $ - $ 1,887 $ 100% 11 Boarded/Vacant Building Fee
Monitoring Fee each 12.00 0.00 12.00 236 $ 2,830 $ - $ 2,830 $ 1,430 $ 51% 2,830 $ - $ 2,830 $ 100% Ordinance Fee actual cost Actual Cost
12 Cell Site/Commercial Antenna
New each 6.00 4.00 10.00 236 $ 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ 2,146 $ 91% 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ 100% Modification to existing site each 2.00 4.00 6.00 236 $ 472 $ 943 $ 1,415 $ NEW % 472 $ 943 $ 1,415$ 100% Additional up to 10 items modified such as antennas,
cabinets, etc. each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ NEW % 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 13 Awning/Canopy each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 787 $ 167% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 14 Balcony Repairs
Like for Like per unit 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ NEW % 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% With plan check per unit 4.00 2.00 6.00 236 $ 943 $ 472 $ 1,415 $ NEW % 943 $ 472 $ 1,415$ 100% 15 Construction Trailer each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 1,001 $ 212% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% Actual Cost
Actual Cost
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No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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s
7 Certificate of Occupancy and Business License Inspections New Construction Certificate of Occupancy each
Duplication/Issuance after special Occupancy
Inspection (no occupancy change) each
Occupancy Inspection for business license each
8 Permit and Plan Check Extensions
Renewal within 6 months after permit expiration each
Renewal after 6 months - staff time plus outstanding
inspections/plan check actual cost
9 Address Assignment
Existing each
New each
10 Other Process
Research Fee per hour
Duplication of job cards/documents each
Building Board of Appeals each
11 Boarded/Vacant Building Fee
Monitoring Fee each
Ordinance Fee actual cost
12 Cell Site/Commercial Antenna
New each
Modification to existing site each
Additional up to 10 items modified such as antennas,
cabinets, etc. each
13 Awning/Canopy each
14 Balcony Repairs
Like for Like per unit
With plan check per unit
15 Construction Trailer each

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Annual Estimated Revenue
Cost Recovery Analysis
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
242 $ - $ 242 $ 46 9,870 $ 10,849 $ 10,849 $ 727 $ - $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ - $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ - $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 121 $ - $ 121 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,938 $ - $ 1,938 $ - $ - $ - $ 2,906 $ - $ 2,906 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,453 $ 969 $ 2,422 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 969 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ - $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 484 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ Actual Cost
Actual Cost
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Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Se rvice per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
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16 Deck for single family dwellings
Ground Floor (repair like for like) each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 429 $ 52% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% Second Story and above (repair like for like) each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 1,001 $ 106% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% Ground Floor (replacement) each 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ NEW % 708 $ 708 $ 1,415$ 100% Second Story and above each 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ NEW % 708 $ 708 $ 1,415$ 100% 17 Decks/Walkways Repairs (Multifamily)
Walkway including decking, guard rails. Like for like
(first deck/walkway up to 300 s.f.) each 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ NEW % 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% Like for like repairs (each additional deck 300 s.f.) each 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ NEW % 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% Walkway including decking, guard rails. With plan check (first walkway up to 300 s.f.) each 4.00 3.00 7.00 236 $ 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ NEW % 943 $ 708 $ 1,651$ 100% With plan check (each additional deck) each 2.00 1.00 3.00 236 $ 472 $ 236 $ 708 $ NEW % 472 $ 236 $ 708 $ 100% 18 Demolition
Residential each 3.25 0.50 3.75 236 $ 766 $ 118 $ 884 $ 930 $ 105% 766 $ 118 $ 884 $ 100% Commercial each 5.00 2.00 7.00 236 $ 1,179 $ 472 $ 1,651 $ NEW % 1,179 $ 472 $ 1,651 $ 100% Accessory Structures or interior finishes each 2.00 1.00 3.00 236 $ 472 $ 236 $ 708 $ NEW % 472 $ 236 $ 708 $ 100% 19 Dryrot/Termite Repair
Value of <$10,000 like for like per report each 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ NEW % 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% Value of >$10,000 with plan check each 4.00 2.00 6.00 236 $ 943 $ 472 $ 1,415 $ 1,359 $ 96% 943 $ 472 $ 1,415$ 100% 20 Fence or Free Standing Wall
Fence or Freestanding Wall (light frame)
> six feet in height up to 100 l.f. 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% Each additional l.f. each 100 l.f. 0.25 0.00 0.25 236 $ 59 $ - $ 59 $ NEW % 59 $ - $ 59 $ 100% Fence or Freestanding Wall (masonry or concrete)
> four feet in height up to 100 l.f. 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 1,502 $ 255% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% Each additional l.f. each 100 l.f. 0.50 0.25 0.75 236 $ 118 $ 59 $ 177 $ 143 $ 81% 118 $ 59 $ 177$ 100% 21 Retaining Walls
Retaining Wall-Special Design- ≤6 ft high-First 100 lineal feet up to 100 l.f. 2.50 2.00 4.50 236 $ 590 $ 472 $ 1,061 $ NEW % 590 $ 472 $ 1,061$ 100% each additional 100 ft each 100 l.f. 0.75 0.50 1.25 236 $ 177 $ 118 $ 295 $ NEW % 177 $ 118 $ 295 $ 100% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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16 Deck for single family dwellings
Ground Floor (repair like for like) each
Second Story and above (repair like for like) each
Ground Floor (replacement) each
Second Story and above each
17 Decks/Walkways Repairs (Multifamily)
Walkway including decking, guard rails. Like for like
(first deck/walkway up to 300 s.f.) each
Like for like repairs (each additional deck 300 s.f.) each Walkway including decking, guard rails. With plan check (first walkway up to 300 s.f.) each
With plan check (each additional deck) each
18 Demolition
Residential each
Commercial each
Accessory Structures or interior finishes each
19 Dryrot/Termite Repair
Value of <$10,000 like for like per report each
Value of >$10,000 with plan check each
20 Fence or Free Standing Wall
Fence or Freestanding Wall (light frame)
> six feet in height up to 100 l.f.

Each additional l.f. each 100 l.f.

Fence or Freestanding Wall (masonry or concrete)
> four feet in height up to 100 l.f.

Each additional l.f. each 100 l.f.
21 Retaining Walls
Retaining Wall-Special Design- ≤6 ft high-First 100 lineal feet up to 100 l.f.
each additional 100 ft each 100 l.f.

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Annual Estimated Revenue
Cost Recovery Analysis
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
363 $ 484 $ 848 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 727 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 727 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ - $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ - $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 727 $ 1,695$ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 242 $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ 787 $ 121 $ 908 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,211 $ 484 $ 1,695 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 242 $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ - $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 484 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 363 $ - $ 363 $ - $ - $ - $ 61 $ - $ 61 $ - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - $ - $ - $ 121 $ 61 $ 182$ - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 484 $ 1,090$ - $ - $ - $ 182 $ 121 $ 303 $ - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Se rvice per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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22 Fire Damage to Single Family Dwelling
Up to 30% Fire Damage Miscellaneous - includes 4 plan
check/inspections only (MEP is extra) each 4.00 4.00 8.00 236 $ 943 $ 943 $ 1,887 $ NEW % 943 $ 943 $ 1,887$ 100% 30%-70% Fire Damage (MEP is extra) each 8.00 5.00 13.00 236 $ 1,887 $ 1,179 $ 3,066 $ NEW % 1,887 $ 1,179 $ 3,066 $ 100% 70%-100% Fire Damage (fee for new single family
dwelling) (MEP is extra)
each
See Plan
Check &
Inspection
Fee Schedule
23 Fireplace
Masonry each 4.00 2.00 6.00 236 $ 943 $ 472 $ 1,415 $ 1,430 $ 101% 943 $ 472 $ 1,415$ 100% Pre-fabricated/Metal each 4.25 1.00 5.25 236 $ 1,002 $ 236 $ 1,238 $ 1,216 $ 98% 1,002 $ 236 $ 1,238 $ 100% 24 Flag Pole each 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 1,001 $ 170% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% 25 Residential Patio Cover
Open, all types each 4.00 2.00 6.00 236 $ 943 $ 472 $ 1,415 $ 572 $ 40% 943 $ 472 $ 1,415$ 100% Enclosed, all types each 6.00 4.00 10.00 236 $ 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ 1,144 $ 49% 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ 100% 26 Piles or Pier/Pile Foundations
Cast in place Concrete (1st 10 piers) up to 10 3.00 2.00 5.00 236 $ 708 $ 472 $ 1,179 $ 2,003 $ 170% 708 $ 472 $ 1,179$ 100% Additional Piers (each 10) up to 10 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 858 $ 182% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete, helical) up to 10 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 1,717 $ 182% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% Additional Piles (each 10) each 100 l.f. 0.50 0.50 1.00 236 $ 118 $ 118 $ 236 $ 143 $ 61% 118 $ 118 $ 236 $ 100% 27 Residential Re-Reroofing (up to 3,000 s.f.)
Re-Roof over existing one layer roofing flat 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 215 $ 91% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Re-Roof with sheathing flat 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% 28 Commercial Re-Roofing
Re-Roof over existing one layer roofing (up to 20,000
square feet) flat 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ NEW % 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% each additional 20,000 square feet flat 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ NEW % 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Re-Roof with sheathing or insulation (up to 20,000
square feet) flat 6.00 2.00 8.00 236 $ 1,415 $ 472 $ 1,887 $ NEW % 1,415 $ 472 $ 1,887 $ 100% each additional 20,000 square feet flat 2.00 0.25 2.25 236 $ 472 $ 59 $ 531 $ NEW % 472 $ 59 $ 531$ 100% 29 Site Accessibility Improvements
Per ramp flat 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ NEW % 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% Per stairway flat 3.00 2.00 5.00 236 $ 708 $ 472 $ 1,179 $ NEW % 708 $ 472 $ 1,179$ 100% Per accessible parking flat 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ NEW % 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% Per elevator/lift flat 6.00 4.00 10.00 236 $ 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ NEW % 1,415 $ 943 $ 2,358 $ 100% Parking lot restripe for up to 100 parking spaces flat 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ NEW % 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% See Plan Check & Inspection Fee Schedule
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22 Fire Damage to Single Family Dwelling
Up to 30% Fire Damage Miscellaneous - includes 4 plan
check/inspections only (MEP is extra) each
30%-70% Fire Damage (MEP is extra) each
70%-100% Fire Damage (fee for new single family
dwelling) (MEP is extra)
each
23 Fireplace
Masonry each
Pre-fabricated/Metal each
24 Flag Pole each
25 Residential Patio Cover
Open, all types each
Enclosed, all types each
26 Piles or Pier/Pile Foundations
Cast in place Concrete (1st 10 piers) up to 10
Additional Piers (each 10) up to 10
Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete, helical) up to 10 Additional Piles (each 10) each 100 l.f.
27 Residential Re-Reroofing (up to 3,000 s.f.)
Re-Roof over existing one layer roofing flat
Re-Roof with sheathing flat
28 Commercial Re-Roofing
Re-Roof over existing one layer roofing (up to 20,000
square feet) flat
each additional 20,000 square feet flat
Re-Roof with sheathing or insulation (up to 20,000
square feet) flat
each additional 20,000 square feet flat
29 Site Accessibility Improvements
Per ramp flat
Per stairway flat
Per accessible parking flat
Per elevator/lift flat
Parking lot restripe for up to 100 parking spaces flat

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Annual Estimated Revenue
Cost Recovery Analysis
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
969 $ 969 $ 1,938$ - $ - $ - $ 1,938 $ 1,211 $ 3,149 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 484 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 1,029 $ 242 $ 1,272 $ - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 484 $ 1,453$ - $ - $ - $ 1,453 $ 969 $ 2,422 $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 484 $ 1,211$ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 121 $ 121 $ 242 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ 249 53,427 $ 58,724 $ 58,724 $ 363 $ - $ 363 $ 109 46,775 $ 38,560 $ 38,560 $ 727 $ - $ 727 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 1,453 $ 484 $ 1,938 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 61 $ 545$ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 484 $ 848 $ - - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 484 $ 1,211$ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - - $ - $ - $ 1,453 $ 969 $ 2,422 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ See Plan Check & Inspection Fee Schedule
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Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Se rvice per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
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30 Skylight
Less than 10 s.f. each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 715 $ 303% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Greater than 10 s.f. or structural each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 930 $ 197% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 31 Stairs
Stairs and hand/guard rails. Repairs includes plan
check. first flight 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 1,216 $ 147% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% Each Additional Flight per flight 1.00 0.50 1.50 236 $ 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 501 $ 142% 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 100% Stairs and hand/guard rails. Replacement includes plan check. first flight 2.50 2.00 4.50 236 $ 590 $ 472 $ 1,061 $ 1,216 $ 115% 590 $ 472 $ 1,061$ 100% Each Additional Flight per flight 1.50 0.50 2.00 236 $ 354 $ 118 $ 472 $ 501 $ 106% 354 $ 118 $ 472 $ 100% 32 Storage Racks
First 500 l.f. first 500 l.f. 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 501 $ 35% 708 $ 708 $ 1,415$ 100% Each Additional 100 l.f. each 100 l.f. 0.50 0.25 0.75 236 $ 118 $ 59 $ 177 $ 215 $ 121% 118 $ 59 $ 177$ 100% 33 Window or Doors for Single Family Dwelling, Duplex or Multifamily up to 10 units. (for multifamily over 10 units, additional trips will be added as determined by the
Building official based on complexity)
Replacement type know as retrofits Up to 10 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 501 $ 142% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% Additional Replacement each 10 0.75 0.00 0.75 236 $ 177 $ - $ 177 $ 501 $ 283% 177 $ - $ 177 $ 100% New Construction Window (requires exterior changes
without framing) Up to 5 2.50 0.00 2.50 236 $ 590 $ - $ 590 $ 501 $ 85% 590 $ - $ 590 $ 100% Additional new window each 5 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 501 $ 212% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% New Construction Window with framing work Up to 5 3.50 1.00 4.50 236 $ 825 $ 236 $ 1,061 $ 501 $ 47% 825 $ 236 $ 1,061$ 100% Additional new window each 5 1.00 0.50 1.50 236 $ 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 501 $ 142% 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 100% Window Non-Residential-new/changeout (Each
storefront) each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 501 $ 53% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% Fixed Permit Fees for Residential Projects
34 Bathroom Remodel like for like - Less than 300 sq ft (no structural or exterior changes) flat 6.00 0.00 6.00 236 $ 1,415 $ - $ 1,415 $ 1,717 $ 121% 1,415 $ - $ 1,415 $ 100% 35 Kitchen Remodel like for like - Less than 300 sq ft (no structural or exterior changes) flat 5.25 0.00 5.25 236 $ 1,238 $ - $ 1,238 $ 1,502 $ 121% 1,238 $ - $ 1,238 $ 100% 36 Siding/Stucco
Repair up to 500 square feet flat 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ 501 $ 71% 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% Repair/replacement up to 2,000 square feet flat 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ 501 $ 53% 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% Replacements up to 3,000 square feet flat 4.50 0.00 4.50 236 $ 1,061 $ - $ 1,061 $ 501 $ 47% 1,061 $ - $ 1,061 $ 100% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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30 Skylight
Less than 10 s.f. each
Greater than 10 s.f. or structural each
31 Stairs
Stairs and hand/guard rails. Repairs includes plan
check. first flight
Each Additional Flight per flight
Stairs and hand/guard rails. Replacement includes plan check. first flight
Each Additional Flight per flight
32 Storage Racks
First 500 l.f. first 500 l.f.

Each Additional 100 l.f. each 100 l.f.
33 Window or Doors for Single Family Dwelling, Duplex or Multifamily up to 10 units. (for multifamily over 10 units, additional trips will be added as determined by the
Building official based on complexity)
Replacement type know as retrofits Up to 10
Additional Replacement each 10
New Construction Window (requires exterior changes
without framing) Up to 5
Additional new window each 5
New Construction Window with framing work Up to 5
Additional new window each 5
Window Non-Residential-new/changeout (Each
storefront) each
Fixed Permit Fees for Residential Projects
34 Bathroom Remodel like for like - Less than 300 sq ft (no structural or exterior changes) flat
35 Kitchen Remodel like for like - Less than 300 sq ft (no structural or exterior changes) flat
36 Siding/Stucco
Repair up to 500 square feet flat
Repair/replacement up to 2,000 square feet flat
Replacements up to 3,000 square feet flat

43 Alameda Municipal Power Connect/Disconnect Fee
(Overhead or Underground) [3]
During work hours flat $ 490
After work hours actual cost Actual Costs
44 Technology Fee percent of
permit [4]
5% of
Applicable
Permit Fees
actual cost
490 $
6% of Applicable Permit Fees
Actual Costs
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37 Gas Shut off Valve each
Gas Shut off Valve permit reissuance to new owner or
contractor each
38 Marsh Crust, (per Muni Code 13-56) each
39 Swimming Pools
Private, residential, in-ground swimming pools -
includes 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
Public non-residential, in-ground swimming pools -
includes 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
All other types of swimming pools, therapeutic
whirlpools, spas, and alterations to existing swimming
pools
each
40 Seismic Retrofit/Strengthening (Residential) up to 100 l.f.

Each additional 100 l.f. each 100 l.f.
41 Seismic Retrofit/Strengthening per ABAG Plan or 2 006 IEBC each 42 Special Events Permits (Fees waived for Non-Profit/Public Benefit events) actual cost
43 Alameda Municipal Power Connect/Disconnect Fee
(Overhead or Underground) [3]
During work hours flat
After work hours actual cost
44 Technology Fee percent of
permit [4]

- $
actual cost
490 $
Actual Costs
6% of Applicable Permit Fees
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Activity Service Cost Analysis Cost Recovery Analysis
Current Fee
[1]
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per Activity Cost of Service per Activity Staff Recommended Fee [2] Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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45 Community Planning Fee percent of
v
aluation [4]
.5% of
Job
valuation
46 Improvement Tax (applies only on permits with valuation over $5,000. Except that ADU's, and Alameda Housing
Authority Development Projects are Exempt)
Each 1% of Job
Valuation
47 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee
based on the established hourly rates for this
department/division. Additionally, the City will pass-
through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 2
36 $ - $ 236 $ NEW % 236$ -$ 236$ 100% TOTAL
[Notes]
[
1]
[2]
[3] Fee set by Alameda Municipal Power. NBS did not evaluate. [4]
Current fee amounts reflect those published in the July 2024 version of the City's Master Fee Schedule, or an estimated / average fee for the category 6% of applicable filing, permit and inspection fee. Does not apply to bldg std fee, community planning fee, improvement tax, school fees, development impact fees.
1% of Job Valuation
Recommended fee amounts include City staff or Council input regarding recommendations to adopt any particular fee amount at or beneath the full cost recovery fee level
.5% of Job valuation
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45 Community Planning Fee percent of
valuation [4]
46 Improvement Tax (applies only on permits with valuation over $5,000. Except that ADU's, and Alameda Housing
Authority Development Projects are Exempt)
Each
47 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee
based on the established hourly rates for this
department/division. Additionally, the City will pass-
through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly
TOTAL
[Notes]
[1]
[2]
[3] Fee set by Alameda Municipal Power. NBS did not evaluate. [4]
Current fee amounts reflect those published in the July 2024 version of the City's Master Fee Schedule, or an estimated / average fee for the category 6% of applicable filing, permit and inspection fee. Does not apply to bldg std fee, community planning fee, improvement tax, school fees, development impact fees.

Recommended fee amounts include City staff or Council input regarding recommendations to adopt any particular fee amount at or beneath the full cost recovery fee level

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Annual Estimated Revenue
Cost Recovery Analysis
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
242 $ - $ 242 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,993,222 $ 2,255,380 $ 2,255,380 $
1% of Permit Valuation
.5% of permit valuation
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MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL PERMITS

ELECTRICAL
1 Stand Alone Plan Check per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% 2 Electrical upgrades or repairs each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 429 $ 182% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Residential
3 New Service-Single Family Dwelling 200 amp or less
service (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, and one sub- panel)
each 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ 429 $ 61% 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% 4 Sub-Panels-Single family Single phase 200 amps or less each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 429 $ 182% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 5 New Service-Single Family Single phase Services 400 amps or less each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 6 Service Change-Out -Single Family Single phase each 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% 7 Single Family Dwelling Residential Rewire
Without panel change out minimum fee from 500 to
3,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each 2.50 0.00 2.50 236 $ 590 $ - $ 590 $ 429 $ 73% 590 $ - $ 590 $ 100% With panel change out minimum fee from 500 to
3,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and (1) sub-panels included)
each 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ 429 $ 61% 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% Without panel change out minimum fee from 3,001 to
5,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each 3.50 0.00 3.50 236 $ 825 $ - $ 825 $ 429 $ 52% 825 $ - $ 825 $ 100% With panel change out minimum fee from 3,001 to
5,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% 8 Multifamily Residential Rewire
Multifamily Residential rewire without panel change
out minimum fee from 500 to 3,000 square feet
(includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-
panels included)
per unit 2.50 0.00 2.50 236 $ 590 $ - $ 590 $ 429 $ 73% 590 $ - $ 590 $ 100% 9 400 Amps each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 10 600 Amps each 2.00 2.50 4.50 236 $ 472 $ 590 $ 1,061 $ 429 $ 40% 472 $ 590 $ 1,061 $ 100% Fee
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Cost of Service per Activity [1,2,3]
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per
Activity
Cost Recovery Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee [2]
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Current Fee
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building

MECHANICAL, PLUMBING & ELECTRICAL PERMITS

ELECTRICAL
1 Stand Alone Plan Check
per hour
2 Electrical upgrades or repairs each
Residential
3 New Service-Single Family Dwelling 200 amp or less
service (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, and one sub- panel)
each
4 Sub-Panels-Single family Single phase 200 amps or less each 5 New Service-Single Family Single phase Services 400 amps or less each
6 Service Change-Out -Single Family Single phase each
7 Single Family Dwelling Residential Rewire
Without panel change out minimum fee from 500 to
3,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each
With panel change out minimum fee from 500 to
3,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and (1) sub-panels included)
each
Without panel change out minimum fee from 3,001 to
5,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each
With panel change out minimum fee from 3,001 to
5,000 square feet (includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-panels included)
each
8 Multifamily Residential Rewire
Multifamily Residential rewire without panel change
out minimum fee from 500 to 3,000 square feet
(includes Circuits, Outlets, Switches, etc and 1 sub-
panels included)
per unit
9 400 Amps each
10 600 Amps each
Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
- $ 242 $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ 958 410,982 $ 225,933 $ 225,933 $ 727 $ - $ 727 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 363 $ - $ 363 $ - - $ - $ - $ 606 $ - $ 606 $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ - $ 727 $ - $ - $ - $ 848 $ - $ 848 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ - $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 606 $ - $ 606 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 606 $ 1,090 $ - $ - $ - $ Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Annual Estimated Revenue
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
Cost Recovery Analysis
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Pro c/Insp Plan Check Total Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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Cost of Service per Activity [1,2,3]
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per
Activity
Cost Recovery Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee [2]
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Current Fee
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
11 Commercial/Industrial and all three phase - "New service only" or change out Meter Pedestal 200 Amps or less each 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ 429 $ 91% 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% 200 Amps or less each 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ 429 $ 91% 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% 400 Amps each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 600 Amps each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 800 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1000 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1200 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1600 Amps each 4.00 3.00 7.00 236 $ 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 429 $ 26% 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 100% each 1000 Amps over 1600 each 1.00 0.50 1.50 236 $ 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 100% 12 Sub-Panels, motor control panels etc. Commercial/Industrial all three phase, includes all circuits 200 Amps or less each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 429 $ 91% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 400 Amps each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 600 Amps each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 800 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1000 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1200 Amps each 2.50 2.50 5.00 236 $ 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 429 $ 36% 590 $ 590 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1600 Amps each 4.00 3.00 7.00 236 $ 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 429 $ 26% 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 100% each 1000 Amps over 1600 each 1.00 0.50 1.50 236 $ 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 100% Other Misc Electrical Items
13 Transformer - each each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 14 Generator
Permanent - Each under 400 lbs each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 286 $ 35% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% Permanent - Each over 400 lbs each 2.00 3.00 5.00 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 286 $ 24% 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 100% Permanent - Large Commercial Standby each 3.00 4.00 7.00 236 $ 708 $ 943 $ 1,651 $ 286 $ 17% 708 $ 943 $ 1,651 $ 100% Temp - more than 8 kW each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 15 Solar - Photovoltaic System [4]
Residential (Up to 15 kW) flat 1.50 1.50 3.00 236 $ 354 $ 354 $ 708 $ 450 $ 64% 450 $ - $ 450 $ 64% Per kW above 15kW per kW 0.20 0.00 0.20 236 $ 47 $ - $ 47 $ 15 $ 32% 15 $ - $ 15 $ 32% Commercial (Up to 50 kW) flat 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 1,000 $ 71% 1,000 $ - $ 1,000 $ 71% Per kW between 51kW - 250kW per kW 0.08 0.00 0.08 236 $ 19 $ - $ 19 $ 7 $ 37% 7 $ - $ 7 $ 37% Per kW above 250kW per kW 0.04 0.00 0.04 236 $ 9 $ - $ 9 $ 5 $ 53% 5 $ - $ 5 $ 53% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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11 Commercial/Industrial and all three phase - "New service only" or change out Meter Pedestal 200 Amps or less each
200 Amps or less each
400 Amps each
600 Amps each
800 Amps each
1000 Amps each
1200 Amps each
1600 Amps each
each 1000 Amps over 1600 each
12 Sub-Panels, motor control panels etc. Commercial/Industrial all three phase, includes all circuits 200 Amps or less each
400 Amps each
600 Amps each
800 Amps each
1000 Amps each
1200 Amps each
1600 Amps each
each 1000 Amps over 1600 each
Other Misc Electrical Items
13 Transformer - each each
14 Generator
Permanent - Each under 400 lbs each
Permanent - Each over 400 lbs each
Permanent - Large Commercial Standby each
Temp - more than 8 kW each
15 Solar - Photovoltaic System [4]
Residential (Up to 15 kW) flat
Per kW above 15kW per kW
Commercial (Up to 50 kW) flat
Per kW between 51kW - 250kW per kW
Per kW above 250kW per kW

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Annual Estimated Revenue
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
Cost Recovery Analysis
484 $ - $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ - $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 727 $ 1,695 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 121 $ 363 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - - $ - $ - $ 606 $ 606 $ 1,211 $ - $ - $ - $ 969 $ 727 $ 1,695 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 121 $ 363 $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 484 $ 848 $ - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 727 $ 1,211 $ - $ - $ - $ 727 $ 969 $ 1,695 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 450 $ - $ 450 $ 176 79,200 $ 124,523 $ 79,200 $ 15 $ - $ 15 $ 123 1,845 $ 5,802 $ 1,845 $ 1,000 $ - $ 1,000 $ 2 2,000 $ 2,830 $ 2,000 $ 7 $ - $ 7 $ 15 105 $ 283 $ 105 $ 5 $ - $ 5 $ - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Pro c/Insp Plan Check Total Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
N
o
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Cost of Service per Activity [1,2,3]
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per
Activity
Cost Recovery Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee [2]
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Current Fee
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
Solar - Battery Storage System ESS
Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Load Center
Subpanel - 200 amps or less each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ NEW % 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Storage Batteries
systems - 200 amps or less (part of a solar system
submittal)
each system up
to 3 batteries 0.50 0.50 1.00 236 $ 118 $ 118 $ 236 $ NEW % 118 $ 118 $ 236 $ 100% Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Storage Batteries
systems - 200 amps or less (NOT part of a solar system
submittal/stand-alone)
each system up
to 3 batteries 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ NEW % 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 16 Temporary Power Pole
Temporary Power Pole each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ -$ 236 $ 429 $ 182% 236 $ -$ 236 $ 100% Temporary Power Pole - Addtl receptable pole each 0.25 0.00 0.25 236 $ 59 $ - $ 59 $ 75 $ 127% 59 $ - $ 59 $ 100% 17 Light Stand
Light Stand - First 5 poles each 1.00 1.50 2.50 236 $ 236 $ 354 $ 590 $ 429 $ 73% 236 $ 354 $ 590 $ 100% Each Addtl 5 Poles each 0.25 0.25 0.50 236 $ 59 $ 59 $ 118 $ 107 $ 91% 59 $ 59 $ 118$ 100% Electrical Sign-Per Sign 200 sq ft or less/ includes 2 sign transformers 18 Wall mounted 200 sq ft or less each 1.00 0.50 1.50 236 $ 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 501 $ 142% 236 $ 118 $ 354 $ 100% 19 Monument 6 ft high or less and 200 sq ft or less each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 715 $ 87% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% 20 Pole/Monument Sign
200 sq ft or less and 20 ft high or less each 1.50 3.00 4.50 236 $ 354 $ 708 $ 1,061 $ 715 $ 67% 354 $ 708 $ 1,061 $ 100% Each addtl 200 sq ft and/or 20 ft each 0.75 0.25 1.00 236 $ 177 $ 59 $ 236 $ 107 $ 45% 177 $ 59 $ 236 $ 100% 21 Hazardous Locations Misc Electrical each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 22 Fuel Cell - Power Generating System, each 200 amp ac each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 429 $ 45% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 23 Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
Commercial each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 215 $ 23% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% Residential each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% EV - only main service panel each 0.50 0.25 0.75 236 $ 118 $ 59 $ 177 $ 429 $ 243% 118 $ 59 $ 177 $ 100% 24 Miscellaneous Electrical Circuits
Residential up to 10 circuits 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 429 $ 121% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% Non Residential up to 10 circuits 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 429 $ 52% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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Solar - Battery Storage System ESS
Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Load Center
Subpanel - 200 amps or less each
Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Storage Batteries
systems - 200 amps or less (part of a solar system
submittal)
each system up
to 3 batteries
Solar - Photovoltaic - Residential Storage Batteries
systems - 200 amps or less (NOT part of a solar system
submittal/stand-alone)
each system up
to 3 batteries
16 Temporary Power Pole
Temporary Power Pole each
Temporary Power Pole - Addtl receptable pole each
17 Light Stand
Light Stand - First 5 poles each
Each Addtl 5 Poles each
Electrical Sign-Per Sign 200 sq ft or less/ includes 2 sign transformers 18 Wall mounted 200 sq ft or less each
19 Monument 6 ft high or less and 200 sq ft or less each 20 Pole/Monument Sign
200 sq ft or less and 20 ft high or less each
Each addtl 200 sq ft and/or 20 ft each
21 Hazardous Locations Misc Electrical each
22 Fuel Cell - Power Generating System, each 200 amp ac each 23 Electrical Vehicle Charging Station
Commercial each
Residential each
EV - only main service panel each
24 Miscellaneous Electrical Circuits
Residential up to 10 circuits
Non Residential up to 10 circuits

PLUMBING
1 Stand Alone Plan Check per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% 2 Plumbing upgrades or repairs each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 3 Plumbing fixtures (each)water closet, lavatories, tubs, dishwasher, urinals, showers, floor drains, etc. each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 4 Water Heater
Storage tank 100 Gal or less each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 322 $ 137% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% Storage tank over 100 Gal each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 322 $ 68% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% Gas-instantaneous 199,000 btu or less each 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 322 $ 55% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% Electrical instantaneous (intsa hot) each 1.50 0.50 2.00 236 $ 354 $ 118 $ 472 $ 322 $ 68% 354 $ 118 $ 472 $ 100% 5 Interceptor
Grease, oil, sand etc (Small) each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% Grease, oil, sand etc (Large) each 1.00 2.00 3.00 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 286 $ 40% 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 100% 6 Water Softener each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 7 Water Repipe-Single Family Dwelling each 1.50 0.00 1.50 236 $ 354 $ - $ 354 $ 286 $ 81% 354 $ - $ 354 $ 100% 8 Medical Gas/Air outlets up to 5 outlets 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 9 Gray Water System each 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 286 $ 49% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% 10 Roof Drains per building 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 286 $ 49% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% 11 Commercial Reclaimed water system each 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 286 $ 49% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% 12 Water Service each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 13 Hot Water Recirculation System each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 14 Backflow valves each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 15 Sump Pump per building 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100%

MECHANICAL
1 Stand Alone Plan Check per hour 0.00 1.00 1.00 236 $ - $ 236 $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% - $ 236 $ 236 $ 100% 2 Mechanical upgrades or repairs each 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ 286 $ 121% 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% 3 A/C Unit
≤ 100,000 BTU each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% >100,000 BTU each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% >100,000 BTU Roof Top Unit over 400 lbs (each) each 1.50 1.50 3.00 236 $ 354 $ 354 $ 708 $ 215 $ 30% 354 $ 354 $ 708 $ 100% 4 FAU Furnace or Heat Pump
<100,000 BTU each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% >100,000 BTU each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 5 Refrigeration Unit each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 6 Condensers each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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PLUMBING
1 Stand Alone Plan Check per hour
2 Plumbing upgrades or repairs each
3 Plumbing fixtures (each)water closet, lavatories, tubs, dishwasher, urinals, showers, floor drains, etc. each
4 Water Heater
Storage tank 100 Gal or less each
Storage tank over 100 Gal each
Gas-instantaneous 199,000 btu or less each
Electrical instantaneous (intsa hot) each
5 Interceptor
Grease, oil, sand etc (Small) each
Grease, oil, sand etc (Large) each
6 Water Softener each
7 Water Repipe-Single Family Dwelling each
8 Medical Gas/Air outlets up to 5 outlets
9 Gray Water System each
10 Roof Drains per building
11 Commercial Reclaimed water system each
12 Water Service each
13 Hot Water Recirculation System each
14 Backflow valves each
15 Sump Pump per building

MECHANICAL
1 Stand Alone Plan Check per hour
2 Mechanical upgrades or repairs each
3 A/C Unit
≤ 100,000 BTU each
>100,000 BTU each
>100,000 BTU Roof Top Unit over 400 lbs (each) each
4 FAU Furnace or Heat Pump
<100,000 BTU each
>100,000 BTU each
5 Refrigeration Unit each
6 Condensers each

1.027 1.027 1.027
Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Annual Estimated Revenue
Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee wirh 2.7% CPI [2]
Cost Recovery Analysis
- $ 242 $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ 550 157,349 $ 129,711 $ 129,711 $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 121 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 484 $ 727 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ - $ 363 $ - - $ - $ - $ 484 $ 484 $ 969 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 242 $ 606 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ - $ 242 $ 350 100,131 $ 82,543 $ 82,543 $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 363 $ 363 $ 727 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ 242 $ 242 $ 484 $ - - $ - $ - $ NBS - Local Government Solutions
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Proc/Insp Plan Check Total Pro c/Insp Plan Check Total Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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Cost of Service per Activity [1,2,3]
Fully
Burdened
Hourly Rate
Estimated Average Labor Time per
Activity
Cost Recovery Analysis
Staff Recommended Fee [2]
Activity Service Cost Analysis
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery
Percentage
Current Fee
Existing Cost
Recovery
Percentage
7 Boilers
100,000 BTU or less each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 500,000 BTU or less each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 1,000,000 BTU or less each 2.00 3.00 5.00 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 286 $ 24% 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 100% 1,750,000 BTU or less each 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 286 $ 20% 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 100% Over 1,750,000 BTU each 4.00 3.00 7.00 236 $ 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 286 $ 17% 943 $ 708 $ 1,651 $ 100% 8 Compressors each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 9 Evaporative Coolers-Commercial/Industrial each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 10 Air Handling Unit each 1.00 1.50 2.50 236 $ 236 $ 354 $ 590 $ 286 $ 49% 236 $ 354 $ 590 $ 100% 11 Environmental Air Duct/Vent Fan single duct/Res range exhaust each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 12 Type 1 or 2 Hood/Duct system each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 13 Special Equipment
Spray Booth (Exterior of Bldg)
each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 286 $ 35% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% Spray Booth (Interior of Bldg) each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 286 $ 35% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% 14 Wall Heater each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 15 Commercial Unit Heater each 1.50 1.00 2.50 236 $ 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 286 $ 49% 354 $ 236 $ 590 $ 100% 16 Cooling Tower/Chiller each 3.00 3.00 6.00 236 $ 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 286 $ 20% 708 $ 708 $ 1,415 $ 100% 17 Fueling Station Dispenser/Equipment each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 286 $ 35% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% 18 Underground Storage Tank
1 tank each 1.50 2.00 3.50 236 $ 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 286 $ 35% 354 $ 472 $ 825 $ 100% 2 tanks each 2.00 2.00 4.00 236 $ 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 472 $ 472 $ 943 $ 100% 3 tanks each 2.00 3.00 5.00 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 286 $ 24% 472 $ 708 $ 1,179 $ 100% Add'l tank over 3 each 0.25 0.25 0.50 236 $ 59 $ 59 $ 118 $ 286 $ 243% 59 $ 59 $ 118$ 100% 19 Above Ground Storage Tank
Install (0-660 gallons) each 1.00 2.00 3.00 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 286 $ 40% 236 $ 472 $ 708 $ 100% Install (661+ gallons) each 1.50 2.50 4.00 236 $ 354 $ 590 $ 943 $ 286 $ 30% 354 $ 590 $ 943 $ 100% 20 Package wall unit heat /cooling ≤ 100,000 BTU each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 215 $ 46% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 21 Fireplace-Listed Mechanical per unit each 1.00 1.00 2.00 236 $ 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 286 $ 61% 236 $ 236 $ 472 $ 100% 22 Product -Conveying Duct System-Dust, Vapor, Central
Vacuum system (PC based on dust collection) each 1.50 3.00 4.50 236 $ 354 $ 708 $ 1,061 $ 286 $ 27% 354 $ 708 $ 1,061 $ 100% 23 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee
based on the established hourly rates for this
department/division. Additionally, the City will pass-
through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly 1.00 0.00 1.00 236 $ 236 $ - $ 236 $ NEW % 236 $ - $ 236 $ 100% NBS - Local Government Solutions
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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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7 Boilers
100,000 BTU or less each
500,000 BTU or less each
1,000,000 BTU or less each
1,750,000 BTU or less each
Over 1,750,000 BTU each
8 Compressors each
9 Evaporative Coolers-Commercial/Industrial each
10 Air Handling Unit each
11 Environmental Air Duct/Vent Fan single duct/Res range exhaust each
12 Type 1 or 2 Hood/Duct system each
13 Special Equipment
Spray Booth (Exterior of Bldg)
each
Spray Booth (Interior of Bldg) each
14 Wall Heater each
15 Commercial Unit Heater each
16 Cooling Tower/Chiller each
17 Fueling Station Dispenser/Equipment each
18 Underground Storage Tank
1 tank each
2 tanks each
3 tanks each
Add'l tank over 3 each
19 Above Ground Storage Tank
Install (0-660 gallons) each
Install (661+ gallons) each
20 Package wall unit heat /cooling ≤ 100,000 BTU each
21 Fireplace-Listed Mechanical per unit each
22 Product -Conveying Duct System-Dust, Vapor, Central
Vacuum system (PC based on dust collection) each
23 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee
based on the established hourly rates for this
department/division. Additionally, the City will pass-
through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly

CONSOLIDATED MEP FEES FOR PROJECTS
(These fees are in addition to the Building Fees)
1 Multifamily and Hotels/Motels (New or Remodel)
Multifamily MEP Fee Projects (with up to 10 units) per unit 6.00 0.00 6.00 236 $ 1,415 $ - $ 1,415 $ NEW % 1,415 $ - $ 1,415 $ 100% Multifamily MEP Fee Projects (with over 10 units) per unit 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ NEW % 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% 2 Single family dwelling or duplex per unit
MEP for single familiy dwelling (For up to 3
bathrooms) each 3.00 0.00 3.00 236 $ 708 $ - $ 708 $ NEW % 708 $ - $ 708 $ 100% Each bathroom after 3 each 0.50 0.00 0.50 236 $ 118 $ - $ 118 $ NEW % 118 $ - $ 118 $ 100% 3 Commercial Projects for Business (B) and Mercantile (M) occupancies (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ NEW % 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ NEW % 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% 4 Commercial Projects for Assembly (A) Educational (E)
and Institutional (I) occupancies (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each 5.00 0.00 5.00 236 $ 1,179 $ - $ 1,179 $ NEW % 1,179 $ - $ 1,179 $ 100% Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item 2.50 0.00 2.50 236 $ 590 $ - $ 590 $ NEW % 590 $ - $ 590 $ 100% 5 Factory and Industrial (F) High Hazard (H) Storage (S) and Utility (U) (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each 5.00 0.00 5.00 236 $ 1,179 $ - $ 1,179 $ NEW % 1,179 $ - $ 1,179 $ 100% Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ NEW % 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% 6 MEP for Shells all occupacies
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each 4.00 0.00 4.00 236 $ 943 $ - $ 943 $ NEW % 943 $ - $ 943 $ 100% Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item 2.00 0.00 2.00 236 $ 472 $ - $ 472 $ NEW % 472 $ - $ 472 $ 100% TOTAL
[Notes]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4] Fees for solar systems will be charged in accord ance with State Law.

Community planning fee, improvement tax, school fees, development impact fees will be added to each permit.

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) items will be assessed based on the time needed to complete the inspection process.

Plan check fees will only be assessed as needed to provide the service.

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APPENDIX A.2 City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Building Fee
No. Fee Name Fee Unit
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CONSOLIDATED MEP FEES FOR PROJECTS
(These fees are in addition to the Building Fees)
1 Multifamily and Hotels/Motels (New or Remodel)
Multifamily MEP Fee Projects (with up to 10 units) per unit Multifamily MEP Fee Projects (with over 10 units) per unit 2 Single family dwelling or duplex per unit
MEP for single familiy dwelling (For up to 3
bathrooms) each
Each bathroom after 3 each
3 Commercial Projects for Business (B) and Mercantile (M) occupancies (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each
Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item
4 Commercial Projects for Assembly (A) Educational (E)
and Institutional (I) occupancies (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each
Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item
5 Factory and Industrial (F) High Hazard (H) Storage (S) and Utility (U) (New or Remodel)
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each
Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item
6 MEP for Shells all occupacies
Small Commercial projects per tenant space up to
1,500 square feet each
Commercial projects per tenant space over 1,500
square feet (Per MEP Items) each item
TOTAL
[Notes]
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4] Fees for solar systems will be charged in accord ance with State Law.

Community planning fee, improvement tax, school fees, development impact fees will be added to each permit.

MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing) items will be assessed based on the time needed to complete the inspection process.

Plan check fees will only be assessed as needed to provide the service.

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APPENDIX A.3

Cost of Service Analysis – Code Enforcement Division

APPENDIX A.3
City of Alameda
Planning, Building & Transportation Department - User Fee Study FY 2025 Cost of Service Estimate for Fee Related Services and Activities - Code Enforcement 181 $ Report 1.027
Current Fee Full Cost
Recovery
Staff
Recommended
Fee

CODE ENFORCEMENT
1 Code Enforcement Process
Property related inspections required to verify code compliance Initial Complaint flat 2.00 318 $ 636 $ - $ 0% - $ 0% - $ 257 - $ 163,556 $ - $ Preliminary Investigation flat 2.50 318 $ 796 $ - $ 0% - $ 0% - $ 13 - $ 10,222 $ - $ Initial Inspection - Visible from street
Violation found flat 1.50 318 $ 477 $ 194 $ 41% 477 $ 100% 490 $ - - $ - $ - $ No violation found flat 1.00 318 $ 318 $ - $ 0% - $ 0% - $ - - $ - $ - $ Initial inspection - Not visible from street
Violation found flat 6.25 318 $ 1,989 $ 809 $ 41% 1,989 $ 100% 2,042 $ 244 197,517 $ 485,557 $ 485,557 $ No violation found flat 3.00 318 $ 955 $ - $ 0% - $ 0% - $ - - $ - $ - $ Code enforcement costs incurred by the City after initial investigation and after violation notice
Follow up inspection after initial inspection and notice issued - Visible from street flat 1.00 318 $ 318 $ 65 $ 20% 318 $ 100% 327 $ - - $ - $ - $ Follow up inspection after initial inspection and notice issued - Not visible from street flat 2.00 318 $ 636 $ 129 $ 20% 636 $ 100% 654 $ 122 15,748 $ 77,689 $ 77,689 $ If case has not been abated after initial/follow-up inspection Visible from street flat 1.00 318 $ 318 $ 129 $ 41% 318 $ 100% 327 $ - - $ - $ - $ Not visible from street flat 5.50 318 $ 1,750 $ 712 $ 41% 1,750 $ 100% 1,797 $ 85 60,842 $ 149,552 $ 149,552 $ 2 Tobacco Business License Inspection
Tobacco Retail License Finance Processing Fee [1]
City Staff flat [1] 0.50 56 $ 28 $ NEW % 28 $ 100% 29 $ HDL Prime Software flat [1] 36 $ 36 $ 36 $ Subtotal 64 $ 64 $ 65 $ - - $ - $ - $ Initial Inspection
Violation found flat 6.25 318 $ 1,989 $ NEW % 1,989 $ 100% 2,042 $ - - $ - $ - $ No violation found flat 3.00 318 $ 955 $ NEW % - $ 0% - $ - - $ - $ - $ 3 For services requested of City staff which have no fee listed in this fee schedule, the City Manager or the City Manager's designee shall determine the appropriate fee based on the established hourly rates for this department/division. Additionally, the City will pass- through to the applicant any discrete costs incurred from the use of external service providers if required to process the specific application.
hourly 1.00 318 $ 318 $
129 $ 41% 318 $ 100% 327 $ - - $ - $ - $ TOTAL 274,107 $ 886,576 $ 712,798 $
[Notes]
[1] Data provided by City Finance. NBS did not evaluate.

FBHR Current Fee /
Deposit
Existing Cost
Recovery %
Staff
Recommended
Fee Level /
Deposit
Staff
Recommended
Cost Recovery %
Estimated
Volume of
Activity
Staff
Recommended Fee
Level / Deposit
with 2.7% CPI
Annual Estimated Revenue
Activity Service Time Analysis Annual Estimated Revenue Analysis Fee
No. Fee Name
Fee
Unit /
Type
Notes
Estimated
Average
Labor Time
per Activity
Cost of
Service Per
Activity
Cost Recovery Analysis
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