Capitola City Council
June 25, 2026

Permit, the applicant has not been issued a notice of abatement, violation, or been subject to any code enforcement proceedings related to an ABC license, entertainment permit, or use permit by the City or any other regulatory or permitting agency. Any courtesy code enforcement notices received by the applicant was corrected by the applicant within the date specified on the courtesy notice. (Code section17.96.170.E.4)
Space Allocation Lottery. If applications for outdoor dining located in public parking spaces exceeds the 25 maximum allocation, the City will hold a lottery to allocate the spaces, using the following procedures.

Step 1. Open application period for 45 days, with a required $500 deposit per space (credited towards maintenance deposit).

Step 2. If the total requests are less than 25, award the spaces to the applicants.

Step 3. If the total requests exceed 25, evenly distribute one to two spaces per business. • If there are less than twelve applicants, assign up to two spaces to each applicant, then proceed to step 4.
• If there are more than twelve applicants, hold a lottery assigning up to two spaces to each applicant until all 25 spaces have been allocated.

Step 4. Hold a lottery for the remainder of the spaces for those requesting additional spaces. All applicants that are not allocated their requested number of spaces in Step 3 above, will be given one ticket in the lottery.

Step 5. The lottery will be held in rounds. If an applicant’s ticket is chosen and they receive their requested number of spaces, their ticket will be removed prior to the next round. If the applicant has not reached their requested number of parking spaces, their ticket will be replaced into the hopper for the next round.

Step 6. Rounds will continue until 25 parking spaces have been allocated.

Step 7. If there are additional spaces available six months after the initial award, a second lottery will be held.

Step 8. Thereafter, any available spaces will be allocated through a lottery. The lease will expire three and a half years from the first lottery.

Permits. Applicants must obtain all necessary permits to construct and operate an outdoor dining area. Necessary permits include but are not limited to:

1. A revocable encroachment permit;

2. An administrative permit or design permit pursuant to Capitola Municipal Code Section 17.96.170;

3. A coastal development permit; and

4. A building permit.

Revocable Encroachment Permit. Per Capitola Municipal Code 12.56, applicants must receive a revocable encroachment permit from the City of Capitola prior to construction of an outdoor dining area. The revocable encroachment will include, but not limited to, the following terms and conditions:
• 3-year term
• Inspection - City staff shall have the authority to enter the outdoor dining area for any purposes, including to inspect the condition, safety, and compliance with all City issued permits.
• Deposit - Each applicant shall pay a deposit to ensure the dining area is maintained as follows
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Administrative Policy I-36
Village Outdoor Dining Program

o Sidewalk dining - $500 deposit
o 1-2 spaces - $1000 deposit
o 3-5 spaces - $1,500 deposit
• Maintenance Standards - All dining areas shall be maintained, including but not limited to the following:
o All trash must be picked up and properly disposed.
o All flower boxes or planter must contain live, healthy vegetation. o All tables, chairs, equipment, and structures must be kept clean and operational.
• Applicants shall provide proof of insurance as specified by the City application form. • Parking space payment – All tenants must pay $3,400 per parking space, which is approximately $18 per square foot, per year. This amount shall be adjusted upward annually by increases of the CPI. All rent must be paid in advance. Initial rents must be paid prior to the beginning of construction. The rent in subsequent years is due by January 10th for the calendar year. Any partial years rent amounts will be prorated. • No-subletting - Outdoor dining spaces are for the use of the permit holder only and may not be sublet to any other vendor or business.
• Violations - Violations of the revocable encroachment permit shall be enforced as follows:
o Upon a first violation by a permit holder, the city manager, or designee, shall mail a written warning to the eating and drinking establishment. The warning shall recite the violation, and advise that future violations may result in fines.
o Upon a second or subsequent violation by the eating or drinking establishment, the following penalties will apply:
 A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars for the first violation after the first warning.
 A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars for the second violation.  A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars for the third violation.  A permit holder with more than three violations during the lease term may have their permit revoked and be required to remove any improvements associated with the outdoor dining area.
 Permit holders whose permit is revoked may not receive another encroachment permit for outdoor dining for a period of two years, and only if there are available parking spaces under the 25 space cap. The revoked spaces will be placed back in the lottery system and available for allocation.

Revocable Encroachment Permit Term Expiration. All revocable encroachment permits issued for outdoor dining will have a term of three years or less. Six months prior to expiration the City and permit holder shall review past performance and use of the outdoor dining area.

Upon review, either extension or termination may be possible. Extension of the program and any lease shall be at the sole discretion of the Capitola City Council.

Authorization to Proceed. Construction of an outdoor dining area may not begin until all required permits have been issued. Starting construction prior to receiving all permits may result in revocation of any applicable permits.
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Village Outdoor Dining Program

Construction Timing. Applicants with assigned parking spaces through the lottery, are required to acquire City permits and complete construction of their street dining deck within six months of the award. After six month, the spaces will be placed back in the lottery system and available for allocation.

III. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY RELATIVE TO CAPITOLA MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION

17.96.170 OUTDOOR DINING IN THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
Capitola Municipal Code Section 17.96.170 establishes the standards and permit requirements for outdoor dining within the public right of way. The following is an overview of the municipal code requirements:

A. Permits and Approvals.

The following table shows permits required for sidewalk dining and street dining decks.

Type of Outdoor Dining Permit Required Zoning Code
Chapter
Sidewalk Dining Design Permit 17.120
Street Dining Decks
Prototype Street Dining Deck Administrative
Permit

17.116
Custom Street Dining Deck Design Permit 17.120
B. Operating and Development Standards. All Sidewalk Dining and Street Dining Decks shall comply with the following standards:

1. Must Serve Eating and Drinking Establishment. Outdoor dining in the public right-ofway is allowed only when incidental to and a part of an “eating and drinking establishment” as defined in Chapter 17.160 (Glossary).

2. One Facility Only. An eating establishment may have either sidewalk dining or a street dining deck. An eating establishment may not have both sidewalk dining and a street dining deck.

3. Limited to Eating Establishment Frontage.
a. Sidewalk dining is allowed on the sidewalk directly adjacent to the eating establishment street frontage.
b. Street dining decks in the public right-of-way are only allowed on parking spaces that are:
(1) Wholly or partially located in the right-of-way; and (2) Directly adjacent to the eating establishment street frontage unless authorized by paragraph (b) below.
c. The City may allow an outdoor dining area to extend beyond the eating and drinking establishment frontage if:
(1) Due to the road and parking space layout, the outdoor dining area cannot be designed without extending the area beyond immediately adjacent parking spaces;
(2) Extending the outdoor dining area will not have significant impact on adjoining businesses as determined by the permit review authority; and (3) Extending the outdoor dining area will not adversely impact coastal access. 250
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4. Sidewalk Width. Outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way shall provide a minimum clear width within the sidewalk of at least:
a. 5 feet in the MU-V zoning district; and

5. Sidewalk Dining Areas. Sidewalk dining areas shall be limited to the placement of tables and chairs. In addition, design elements required for ABC permit compliance for separation (fences, ropes, planters, etc.), may be included in the design but shall not exceed 36- inches in height.

6. Signs.
a. Commercial signs, including business identification signs are not permitted in or on any portion of the improvements of a sidewalk dining area or street dining deck. b. One informational sign not to exceed two square feet providing information such as “watch your step” or “for paying customers only” is allowed.

7. Stormwater Drainage. All street dining decks must allow for adequate stormwater drainage.
a. Dining decks shall not block the drainage flow along the gutter line. b. Dining decks shall not block access into any drain inlet or other drainage/stormwater facility.

8. Utilities. All outdoor dining shall not interfere with utility boxes, water hydrants, storm drains, and all other related facilities.

9. Trash and Maintenance. An outdoor dining area in the public right-of-way shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition as determined by the City, including as follows:
a. All trash must be picked up and properly disposed of. b. All flower boxes and planters must contain live, healthy vegetation. c. All tables, chairs, equipment, and structures must be kept clean and operational.

10. Sound. Music and amplified sound are not allowed in an outdoor dining area.

11. Bicycle Parking for Street Dining Decks.
a. A street dining deck that eliminates an on-street parking space must include a bicycle parking rack integrated in the street dining deck design or within the private property of the eating or drinking establishment.
b. The bicycle parking rack must provide a minimum of two bicycle parking spaces for each eliminated vehicle parking space.
c. As an alternative to providing the bicycle parking rack, the City may allow an applicant to pay an annual in-lieu fee of $300 per year per bicycle parking space. Fee shall be deposited into the City’s in-lieu bike fund to create a central bicycle parking location.

Also, a one-time fee of $200 will be charged per bicycle parking space for materials and installation.

12. Hours of Operation.
a. Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way may occur between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. seven days a week.
b. The City may allow extended hours for street dining decks for special events and holidays.
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Village Outdoor Dining Program

13. Open for Use. All outdoor dining in the public right-of-way must be open for use a minimum of five days per week, except in cases of inclement weather. “Open for use” means that the eating or drinking establishment must allow customers to use the outdoor dining area when the establishment is open for business.

14. Materials. Allowed materials include finished or painted wood, glass, ornamental steel or iron, and decorative masonry. Street dining decks where the primary visible material is plastic, fabric, woven bamboo, or chain link/wire fencing are not allowed.

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City Owned
Property:

Leasing Policy
June 25, 2026
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WHAT’S COUNCIL DOING
TONIGHT?
•Reviewing a draft policy
defining a process for leasing
City-owned property
• Such as a standard leasing
procedure every set amount of
years
COUNCIL COULD:
•Provide feedback on draft
policy
•Adopt draft policy, setting a
cycle for standard RFP
process (every 5, 7, 10,
years), or
•Vote not to adopt policy
WHAT’S NOT ON THE
AGENDA
•Issuing an RFP for the use of
any City property
•Cancellation of current Cityheld leases
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Background
•Capitola does not have an Administrative Policy for leasing City property
•Council continued this item on June 26, 2025
•During Wharf Master Plan discussion in April 2026, Council asked staff to return with draft policy regarding leasing city-owned property
City Council approves leases (in open session)
City property may be leased:
•Expert operators provide public services the City cannot efficiently provide (recreation, food services)
•Lease enhances long-term revenue growth
•Council determines it is in City’s best interest
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Current City Leases
Lessee/Business Summary of Services City-Owned Property Expiration Capitola Boat and
Bait
Bait and tackle shop,
seasonal moorings,
water taxi
Temporary
structures on Wharf
December 31, 2026
Capitola Beach
Company
Seasonal surf
lessons, beach
equipment rentals
256 square-feet of
Esplanade Park
November 30, 2027
Brittania Arms Patio dining Area adjacent to
restaurant &
Esplanade Park
Month-to-month
since 2018
Other Leases:

Capitola Branch Library (99 years with County of SC)
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Policy Development
Developed based on:
•Council request for transparency and standardization
•Best practices in municipal leasing
•Policies from Oceanside, Monterey, San Francisco
•Not a common policy: Cities more commonly have Leasing & Property Management offices
•Includes special provisions for nonprofit/public agency leases/and major investments
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Key Policy Points

1. Lease Approval & Selection
RFP process every ___ number of years
City may negotiate leases with non-profits and public agencies directly

2. Fair Market Value & Terms
Leases must reflect fair market value
Include rent escalation, insurance, and maintenance
requirements
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Lease Duration Options
Staff requests Council Direction
•Establish standard lease term:
• ___ years (5, 8, 10?)
• $1M+ capital investment
•Draft policy includes exceptions for:
• Purpose-built facilities
• Structures physically tied to private commercial property 259
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Oversight & Accountability
•Annual report to City Council on:
•Lease performance
•Compliance with lease stipulations, area, etc.
•Status of leased properties
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Outdoor Dining Program
Administrative Policy I-36 (Outdoor Dining):

Not a lease, but use of public space with a permit
Coastal Commission-approved
Currently limited to 25 parking spaces
Proposed Update:

Align reallocation timeline with leasing policy or establish different timeline:
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Recommended Action

1. Provide Staff direction on:
• Standard lease length (5, 8, or 10 years?) and investment threshold
• Establish timing to reallocate Outdoor Dining Program consistent with leases, or establish another timeline

2. Provide feedback on draft policy
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: June 25, 2026
From: City Manager Department
Subject: Draft Council District Maps
Recommended Action: 1) Conduct a time-certain duly noticed public hearing at 6:15 PM; 2) receive public input; 3) provide feedback to the demographic consultant regarding the draft Council district boundary maps; and 4) consider designating a preferred map for inclusion in the ordinance that is to be drafted and brought to the Council for possible introduction following the public hearing on this topic on July 23, 2026.

Background: On May 14, 2026, the City Council received an informational presentation about the topic of districting. On May 28, 2026, and June 11, 2026, the City Council held public hearings, at which the public was invited to provide input regarding the composition of the districts. On June 11, 2026, the City Council provided direction to compose maps containing four districts, with a Citywide elected Mayor to serve a two-year term beginning in 2028.

On June 17, 2026, the City released three draft boundary maps on the City website for community consideration. On June 20, 2026, the City held a public outreach meeting to solicit further community input on the proposed maps. On June 25, staff will include public feedback as a part of the staff presentation provided to Council.

Since the City began its districting process, staff has received 10 total map submissions from the public, as well as numerous maps containing geographic markers and neighborhoods. All maps and demographic profiles have been posted on the City website for public review. On June 17, 2026, staff reorganized the District Map Submissions webpage to help clarify what’s currently being considered. Five district maps have been moved down to an “Archived Maps” section.

Discussion: Following this hearing, Council has the opportunity to discuss the draft maps, possibly narrow the list of draft maps to a subset of “focus” maps, and/or direct that the demographer develop any new or revised maps for consideration at a subsequent hearing (July 23, 2026), and/or select a preferred map and election sequence for inclusion in a resolution or ordinance for formal adoption.

Public Outreach: The transition to districts requires significant public outreach, and staff have already initiated efforts to make sure that the public is informed throughout the process.  Staff created a dedicated webpage for district elections. The website is updated with all information, documents (like staff reports/presentations from Council meetings), and a section with meeting video footage and a brief summary of action taken:
https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/1001/District-Based-Elections o A subpage is available for access to the public mapping tool provided by NDC, including access to the printable PDF map for public use.
o A subpage is available for access to map submissions received from the public and the demographer.
o The City’s entire website is translatable into multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for non-English speaking residents.
 Staff developed three frequently asked questions (FAQ) documents: one for general district questions, one specifically tailored to the discussion about number of districts and the differences between an at-large mayor and rotating mayor, and one for questions received in May. Staff is currently working to create a third FAQ document to list out all questions/responses provided during the June 11th outreach meeting and City Council meeting. 263
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o Staff created a dedicated email address where members of the public can submit questions, comments, or send maps: [email protected] o Staff created a web form where members of the public can submit questions about the transition to districts. A link to the web form is available on the City’s webpage, linked above.
o Questions will be regularly summarized and answered in updated FAQ documents, and uploaded to the webpage periodically.
 Staff sent out two mailers to residences in Capitola. The mailers included information about opportunities for input, meeting dates, and how to participate in both English and Spanish.

Fiscal Impact: There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.

Attachments:

1. Demographer Maps & Public Map Submissions: https://www.cityofcapitola.gov/1009/MapSubmissions Alignment with 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Priority: Accountable Government Report Prepared By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Reviewed By: Marc Tran, City Attorney
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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TRANSITION TO DISTRICTS
PUBLIC HEARING #3
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Recommended Action
1) Conduct a public hearing to discuss
proposed district maps;
2) Receive community input;
3) Provide direction on which maps to consider
or changes to make to specific maps
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Districting Background To Date

1. City receives letter alleging violation (3/19)

2. Adopted resolution of intent (4/30)

3. Hired NDC as demographer (4/30)

4. Launched website (4/27)

1. Q&A

2. Mapping tool

5. Mailers (5/22 & 6/18)

6. Informational meeting (5/14)

7. First Public Hearing (5/28)

8. In Person Community Q & A + Second PH (6/11)

9. Community Outreach Meeting (6/20) 267
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Public Outreach
 Website updates
 General Districting Info
 Public Mapping Tool
 Submit Questions/Comments
 Map Submissions
 FAQ documents – will continue to create more based on public input
 Dedicated email address: [email protected]  Direct mailers to residences of Capitola – 2 sent
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Updated Timeline Moving Forward

1. Hold two public hearings to receive
feedback/refine maps (6/25 & 7/23)

2. Final maps adopted 8/27, before extended
deadline (8/28)
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Total Meeting Timeline
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Total Meeting Timeline
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Community Outreach 6/20
 Held virtually & live streamed to YouTube
 Presentation to the public on maps
 3 Demographer drafted maps
 6 Public drafted maps
 Received questions/feedback on maps
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Public Input To Date
 Input at Council Meetings:
 4/23: 2 emails, 4 speakers
 4/30: 8 emails, 8 speakers
 5/14: 1 email, 3 speakers
 5/28: 7 emails, 5 speakers
 6/11: 16 emails, 7 speakers
 Public Map Submissions
 10 as of 6/5/2026
 Questions/Comments Submitted Via Form
 9total as of 6/24/2026
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Share Your Thoughts
Website
CityOfCapitola.gov/1001/District-Based-Elections
Phone
(831) 475-7300
Email
[email protected]
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Recommended Action
1) Conduct a public hearing to discuss
proposed district maps;
2) Receive community input;
3) Provide direction on which maps to
consider or changes to make to specific
maps
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City of Capitola
Hearing on Draft Maps
June 25, 2026 276
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2 Districting Timeline
Step Description
Adopt Resolution
April 30
Approve resolution of intention within 45 days of demand letter.

Initial Discussion
May 14
Introduction to process and criteria. Discussion regarding 5 districts or 4 districts and citywide-elected Mayor.

Two Initial Hearings
May 28 & June 11
Held prior to release of draft maps.

Education and to solicit input on the composition of districts.

Community Forum
Saturday, June 20, 11am
Webinar to discuss the process, review the initial draft maps, discuss the public mapping tools, and answer any questions from residents.

Two hearings on draft
maps
June 25 & July 23
Two meetings to discuss and revise the draft maps and to discuss the election sequence.

July 13 is the deadline to submit maps for consideration on July 23.

Maps for July 23 will be posted on or before June 15.

Possible map selection and ordinance introduction July 23.

Map adoption
August 27
Map adopted via ordinance or resolution. Final map must be posted at least 7 days prior to adoption. Map must be adopted within 120 days of Resolution of Intention (August 28).

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3 Equal Population
Federal Voting Rights Act
No Racial Gerrymandering
“Shall not adopt election district
boundaries for the purpose of
favoring or discriminating against
an incumbent, political candidate,
or political party.”

1. Federal Laws 2. California Criteria
In prioritized order:

1. Geographically contiguous

2. Avoid division of
neighborhoods and
“communities of interest”
(Socio-economic geographic areas
that should be kept together)

3. Easily identifiable
boundaries

4. Compact
(Do not bypass one group of
people to get to a more distant
group of people)

2. California Prohibition
Districting Rules and Goals
Future population growth

3. Other Traditional
Redistricting Principles
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4 Identified Neighborhoods (1 of 2)
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6 All draft maps are population balanced.

For now, the proposed election sequence is Districts 1 and 3 in 2028, and Districts 2 and 4 in 2030.

This election sequence will almost certainly be revised after a map and Mayoral election timing are selected.

More detailed examination of district boundaries is possible using the interactive review map.

Draft Maps
June 25, 2026
Interactive review map
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7 “Upside-Down T Center” Options
June 25, 2026
402 /
403
Four similar maps. Author of 402-405 wrote “The goals of each map was to create districts based on communities of interest.” More details, including neighborhood listings by district, are in the PDF online. All four put together the Village, Dixon Hill and Riverview Terrace.

Interactive review map
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8 West / Northwest United
June 25, 2026
Two similar maps. 401 unites “West Capitola” and has the Village with Depot Hill and Riverview Terrace (more extensive discussion of neighborhoods is in the online PDF).

Map 408 has the Village with Depot Hill and Cliffwood Heights, and Castle Mobile Estates with the Jewel Box. They also differ in the portion of the Toolbox that is put in D3 for population balancing (both options work and are inter-changeable).

Interactive review map
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9 Additional Options
June 25, 2026
Two unique maps. The author of 406 did not submit a map description.

Map 407 has the Village with Depot Hill and Riverview Terrace, unites the extended Jewel Box area, and unites as much of the Tool Box as population limits allow.

Interactive review map
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10 Demographic Summary
June 25, 2026
HH
Income:
under $75k
HH
Income
$75-200k
HH
Income
$200k+
Majority
Renters *
Majority
OwnerOccupied
MultiFamily
Home
Bachelor
or Higher
Degree
Age 60+
401
31-32% 34 - 45% 20-23% 1 @ 60% 53%, 57%,
62%
38%, 39%,
40%, 49%
40%, 47%,
51%, 55%
27%, 31%,
35%, 39%
402/403 31-32% 35 - 43% 18 - 24% 1 @ 60% 54%, 57%, 60%
38%, 38%,
39%, 54%
40%, 47%,
51%, 55%
28%, 28%,
35%, 42%
404
31-32% 35 - 41% 18 - 24% 1 @ 59% 54%, 56%,
60%
37%, 38%,
40%, 54%
40%, 47%,
51%, 55%
28%, 28%,
37%, 40%
405
30-33% 35 - 43% 18 - 24% 1 @ 58% 61%
36%, 37%,
40%, 55%
39%, 44%,
47%, 62%
28%, 28%,
37%, 39%
406 28 - 34% 33 - 46% 16 - 25%
2 @ 55% &
58%
57%, 66%
32%, 38%,
45%, 49%
44%, 44%,
46%, 58%
28%, 32%,
36%, 36%
407
30 - 33% 35 - 43% 17 - 24% 1 @ 62% 57%, 57%,
61%
38%, 38%,
43%, 49%
39%, 43%,
48%, 61%
28%, 29%,
35%, 39%
408
25%, 31%,
31%, 37%
32%, 34% ,
44%, 50%
19 - 23%
2@ 52% &
59%
56%, 62%
36%, 41%,
44%, 45%
40%, 47%,
51%, 55%
26-42%
409
30 - 32% 34 - 43% 19 - 24% 1 @ 60% 53%, 57%,
61%
38%, 39%,
41%, 48%
41%, 43%,
45%, 64%
27%, 30%,
35%, 42%
Citywide 30% 39% 21% 48% 52% 41% 48% 33%
“HH” = Household
*: Depot Hill appears high in renters because 2nd
homes are not counted in the owner / renter math.
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11 Mayoral Election Sequence
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12 The Situation
4 Council Districts
 Four-year term
Citywide-Elected Mayor
 Two-year term
Election Cycle:
 Two posts up in 2028
 Three posts up in 2030
Sequencing must ensure there are always
5 people on the dais.

No term can be shortened after its
election.

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13 Three Options
Option 2028 (2 posts) 2030 (3 posts) 2032 2034
I. Mayor in
2030
Council Districts
A & B
Council Districts
C & D
+ Mayor
(3 total seats)
Council Districts
A & B
+ Mayor
(3 total seats)
Council Districts
C & D
+ Mayor
(3 total seats)
II. Mayor in
2028,
unbalanced
cycle
Council District A
+ Mayor
Council Districts

B, C & D
+ Mayor
(4 total seats)
Council District A
+ Mayor
(2 total seats)
Council Districts

B, C & D
+ Mayor
(4 total seats)
III. Mayor in
2028,
rebalanced
Council District A
+ Mayor
Four-year Council
Districts B & C
+ Two-year Council
District D *
+ Mayor
(4 total seats)
Council Districts
A & D
+ Mayor
(3 total seats)
Council Districts B
& C
+ Mayor
(3 total seats)
* Seat “D,” which elects for a two-year term in 2030, could be designated or randomly chosen. That is typically designated at the time the by-district ordinance is adopted.

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14 Public Mapping and Map Review Tools
 Different tools for different levels of technical skill and interest

1. Simple “review draft maps” tool

2. Easy-to-use “Draw your neighborhood” tool

3. Paper-based simple “Draw a draft map” tool

4. Powerful, data-rich online “Draw a draft map” tool
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15 Possible Actions Tonight
 Narrow choices down two or three “focus map” options
- or -
 Choose a single “preferred” map option
 Possibly select a Mayoral / Council election years option (assigning specific election years to specific districts can come later) June 25, 2026
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16 Your Turn
June 25, 2026
+ Mayoral & Council
Election Cycle Options
402/
403
Interactive review map
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: June 25, 2026
From: City Attorney
Subject: Presentation Regarding California Public Records Act Requirements and Managing Related Costs
Recommended Action: Receive and file the informational presentation.

Background: The City Attorney’s Office was asked to provide a presentation addressing Public Record Act (“PRA”) requests and strategies for processing the number of PRA requests the City receives, and/or reducing the amount of money the City spends responding to PRA requests.

Discussion: Under California law, the public has a constitutional and statutory right to access information concerning the conduct of the people’s business. The California Public Records Act (PRA) is a vital tool that enables the public to hold government accountable. Local agencies, like the City of Capitola, take these responsibilities seriously and devote substantial resources to responding thoroughly and promptly to public records requests. Like sister agencies throughout the state, the City regularly receives requests for records. In 2025, the City received 279 requests. That figure appears to have more than doubled from prior years. As of June 10, 2026, the City has already received 170 requests, which means the City is on track to accumulate the same number of, if not more, requests than it received in 2025.

While the City cannot control the number of PRA requests it receives, the attached presentation offers strategies the City has already incorporated or could incorporate to reduce time and money, from smaller fixes like posting previously-released records online for easy retrieval, to larger solutions like utilizing PRA computer software.

Pending Legislation: Assembly Bill 1821 (AB 1821) is a bill that would update the PRA and was recently amended in the Senate on June 10, 2026. The bill would update the PRA to account for business days instead of calendar days for response and extension time periods. In addition, it would add new provisions related to:
 Designated methods for submitting public records requests, including a required physical location and specified email address; agency authority to designate other reasonable submission methods, such as an online portal; and clarification that requests submitted outside an agency’s designated submission methods may not trigger the same CPRA response timelines unless otherwise specified in the bill;
 Fees for search and review time for commercial use requests, with exemptions for certain requesters, including educational or noncommercial scientific institutions, government agencies, and representatives of the news media; and
 A court process for determining whether a request was submitted with malicious intent before an agency may impose search and review fees in that circumstance.

The bill in its entirety can be viewed here:
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1821 Council may authorize the Mayor to send a letter in support of AB 1821. The updates suggested in the bill would provide meaningful improvements to the PRA that would help agencies comply with the law more effectively and consistently. An example letter of support is included as Attachment 2. 292
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Alignment with 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Priority: Accountable Government Fiscal Impact: None. Staff time was used to process this agenda item.

Attachments:

1. Powerpoint Presentation

2. Letter of Support
Report Prepared By: Marc Tran, City Attorney
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk
Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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California Public Records Act
City of Capitola
2026
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Agenda
I. Overview of the PRA
II. Handling PRA Requests
III. Managing PRA-Related Costs
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I: The Public Records Act - Overview
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Access to Public Records
 The California Constitution acknowledges the public’s “right of access to information concerning the people’s business.” (Cal. Const., Art. I, § 3, subd. (b)(1).)
 The PRA governs the public’s access to government
records. (Gov. Code, § 7920.000 et seq.)
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Exemptions
• Attorney-client privilege
• Work Product doctrine
• Architectural records
• Personnel, medical, or similar files
• Investigatory files
• Drafts
• Deliberative Process, and
• Catch-all (public interest balancing test)
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City’s Duties

1. Provide a determination letter within the statutory timelines (10 or 10+14 days).

2. Clarify uncertain requests.

3. Diligently search for responsive records.

4. Promptly provide any responsive, non-exempt records to the requester. 299
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III: City Process for Handling PRA Request
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City’s Response Protocol
• Step 1: Request is Made: All requests routed to the City Clerk • Step 2: City Clerk Conducts Initial Review: Responds and closes out the request within 10 days (if simple request)
• Step 3: Collect Responsive Records
• Step 4: Send 10-Day and, if applicable, 14-Day Letter • Step 5: Review, Redact, and Prepare Production Set
• Step 6: Produce Production Set to Requester
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Simple vs. Complex Requests
• Simple requests (easily-identifiable records, no issues with making public):

Permits, applications, City policies, agendas, staff reports • Complex requests (should be routed to City Attorney):
– Requests that the City is denying;
– Requests that involve non-standard redactions or special review for privilege or exemptions;
– Requests that require searches of personal emails/devices or requests for City Council communications;
– Requests involving a major development project or appeal; – Requests from an attorney/attorney’s office; and
– Requests that are otherwise complex in any way.
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City’s Current Cost-Saving Strategies
• Limit City Attorney involvement to specific request types. • Staff previews records before requesting CAO review.
• Staff reviews records and suggests exemptions and
redactions for attorney confirmation; staff then applies redactions in house.
• Most PRA requests received by the City are handled
100% by staff, with no attorney involvement.
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City’s Current Cost-Saving Strategies
• City operates a central digital repository of records – easy for staff to search/identify responsive docs.
• Any non-digitized records are searchable from a
digital database for easy location.
• City records retention schedule is updated annually,
and destruction of records is completed regularly.
• Regular training on records retention/storage is
offered to staff.
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City’s Current Cost-Saving Strategies
• Public access to available records on City website
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V: Additional Tools for Managing Costs
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Requests Received 2023-2026 (YTD)
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2023 2024 2025 2026
2023: 90
2024: 93
2025: 279
2026: 170 (as of 6/10/26)
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2025 PRA Requests
In 2025, the City received a total of 278 requests:
• 97 - Police.
• 45 - Public Works.
• 21 - Finance.
• 64 - Community Development
• 55 - City Clerk
• 4 – HR
• 1 - IT
• 1 - City Council
• 1 – City Attorney
• 3 - N/A or All
Calendar Year 2025 (January-December)
Legal expenses:
$111,069.00
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2026 PRA Requests
To date, the City has received 170 requests:
• 90 - Police
• 21 - Public Works
• 9 - Finance
• 39 - Community & Economic Development
• 19 - City Clerk
• 23 – HR
• 1 - All
January 2026 – June 2026
Legal expenses:
$25,156.00
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Cost-Effective Disclosure: Before Request
• Post non-exempt records on agency websites. Some of this is already available.
• Provide clear instructions for requesting agency records, including how to obtain records online.
• Train City staff on how to properly search for records and establish routines for locating and disclosing records. This is not an issue for City – 99% staff is well versed on records storage/etc. • Legislative Advocacy – author letters of support for legislation proposing cost recovery for PRA requests.
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Cost Effective Disclosure: After Request
• Respond promptly to requests and disclose records promptly. – For routine requests, this is usually the case.
• Work with requesters to clarify and focus requests.
– Already the case.
• Ask that oral requests be converted to written requests. – Staff works w/ requesters to do this – we understand not everyone has the ability to operate a digital form and will sometimes help file the form for them so that we have clarity to know what they’re searching for.
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Cost Effective Disclosure: After Request (Cont’d)
• Require requesters to deposit duplication costs before duplication. – Already practice.
• Disclose records in response to voluminous and multiple requests on a rolling basis.
– Already practice.
• Duplicate and disclose records electronically whenever possible. – Already practice.
• Retain copies of records requests and records disclosed. – Already practice.
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Cost-Effective Records Management
• Update the city records retention policies and schedules. – Regularly happens 1x/year.
• Develop policies for promptly disposing of drafts and transitory electronic communications.
– Already practice.
• Train city staff on – and follow – city records retention policies. – Already practice.
• Invest in PRA software, scanning equipment, adequate data storage and search capability.
– Staff does not believe PRA software would be a cost-effective savings for the City; the City already has data storage/digital search capabilities for nearly all records. 313
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AB 1821: Letter of Support
• Council may consider supporting changes to
PRA
– Methods of Submission
– Fees
– Agency Response Time
• Council could authorize Mayor to sign support
letter
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420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, California 95010
Telephone: (831) 475-7300
FAX: (831) 479-8879
Website: http://www.cityofcapitola.org
To: The Honorable Ash Kalra
Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee
1020 N Street, Room 104 Sacramento, CA 95814
RE: AB 1821 (Pacheco) California Public Records Act
As Amended June 10, 2026 – SUPPORT
To be heard in the Assembly Judiciary Committee
The City of Capitola is pleased to support Assembly Bill (AB) 1821 by Assemblymember Blanca Pacheco.

The California Public Records Act (CPRA) is a vital tool that enables the public to hold government accountable. Local agencies, like the City, take these responsibilities seriously and devote substantial resources to responding thoroughly and promptly to public records requests. Our staff, elected officials, and appointed officials are committed to transparency and accountability.

AB 1821 provides an important and practical clarification to CPRA response timelines. The bill’s shift from “calendar days” to “business days” for initial determinations and extensions is a common‑sense update that reflects the operational realities of local agencies. Public agencies generally do not have staff available on weekends or holidays, yet current law continues to toll CPRA deadlines during these periods. A business‑day standard ensures agencies have the full, intended number of working days to conduct thorough and accurate searches for disclosable records.

Under existing law, agencies must determine within 10 days whether a request seeks disclosable records, with a possible 14‑day extension in unusual circumstances. Neither timeframe accounts for weekends or holidays when staff are unavailable. AB 1821 corrects this discrepancy by converting these periods to business days, helping agencies comply with the law more effectively and consistently.

Local agencies across California have seen a sharp rise in both the volume and complexity of CPRA requests, reporting a 73% increase over five years and noting that more than 90% of agencies have had to divert staff time away from core services to meet these demands. The City of Capitola has experienced this firsthand: in 2023 and 2024, the City received about 90 requests (which was consistent with the previous ten years). However, in 2025, the City received 279 requests, and to date in 2026, the City has received over 170. For a small agency, this represents significant resources and staff time.

Modern government operations now generate far more disclosable records, including emails, texts, and internal messages, which require extensive searching, review, and redaction of sensitive information such as attorney-client communications, personal identifiers, and medical or criminal data. At the same time, agencies have lost key revenue sources that once offset these costs: Proposition 42 eliminated state reimbursement for CPRA compliance, and a 2020 California Supreme Court ruling restricted agencies from recovering staff time or technical costs associated with producing records. As a result, local governments must absorb the full cost of increasingly time-intensive requests.
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420 Capitola Avenue
Capitola, California 95010
Telephone: (831) 475-7300
FAX: (831) 479-8879
Website: http://www.cityofcapitola.org
The June amendments to AB 1821 would allow the City to formally designate a method for submitting public records requests, thereby streamlining and clarifying the process for members of the public while respecting the needs of our requesters. Additionally, the City would be able to recover costs for the search for and review of voluminous records relating to commercial use requests.

For these reasons, Capitola is pleased to support AB 1821 and respectfully requests your vote. If you have any questions regarding our position, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sincerely,
Margaux Morgan
Mayor, City of Capitola
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Capitola City Council
Agenda Report
Meeting: June 25, 2026
From: Finance Department
Subject: FY 2026-27 City Fee Schedule
Recommended Action: Conduct the duly noticed public hearing on the proposed changes to the City’s Fee Schedule and adopt a resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Fee Schedule. (Continued from May 14, 2026)
Background: The annual budget process includes a review of the City’s Fee Schedule. Capitola’s current fee schedule is based on the comprehensive fee study adopted on November 14, 2024.

The consultant recommended the City review the fee schedule annually based on the actual cost of delivering certain services, adjusting rates to match inflation, and salary increases. In years prior to the fee study, the City had only accounted for inflation using the annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) to determine fee increases.

State law requires the City to conduct a public hearing where testimony can be taken before any fees are added or existing fees are altered.

Discussion: Staff recommends increasing fees using a combination of the 2025 annual CPI (2.18%) and salary adjustments, as well as adding new fees to facilitate cost recovery. The salaries used in the calculations include the upcoming cost of living adjustments (COLAs) effective July 1, 2026.

Additions, deletions, and significant changes to the fee schedule include:
 Miscellaneous:
o Outdoor Dining Rental Fees removed from fee schedule because the language regarding rents and deposits is included in the individual signed agreements/leases.
 Public Works:
o Residential Blue Curb Application and Annual Fees added using cost recovery based on staff time and materials used. The fees were inadvertently removed in 2024 during the comprehensive fee study.
o Improvement Plan Review Fees moved from Public Works to Planning and Building because they are charged in conjunction with Building and Planning Permits.
 Planning:
o Consultant Billing Rate added to recover costs.
o Home Occupation Use Permit removed because these permits are no longer issued.
o Residential Multi-Family 5+ Units Planner Cost Recovery Deposit added to Design Permits and Development Review (Public Works) to facilitate full cost recovery for larger projects.
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o Several fees changed from a flat rate to a Planner Cost Recovery Deposit to facilitate full cost recovery.
 Building:
o Building Permit Fees increased to recover cost of staff time. o Electric Vehicle Charging Permit Fees reinstated based on cost of staff time. The permit fees were waived several years ago as an incentive, but now that the technology is commonplace, the fees are being reinstated. o Several new standardized fees added in an effort to reduce staff time spent on valuation-based calculations and align with regional standards:
 Residential Water Heater Replacement
 Re-Roofing
 Re-Roofing with Solar
 Demolition
 Electrical Service
 Temporary Power Pole
o Four new Administrative and Inspection Fees added to facilitate cost recovery.  Recreation:
o Single day a-la-carte fee added to Camp Capitola section for school break time camps.
o Per Council direction on May 14, 2026, the Community Center facility rental rates for the patio and entire center have been re-evaluated and increased.

Fiscal Impact: The Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget will incorporate the amended fees. Staff will be evaluating fee revenue during the mid-year budget review and will recommend amendments, if any, at that time.

Alignment with 2025-2029 Strategic Plan Priority: Accountable Government Attachments:

1. Resolution (with Recommended FY 2026-27 Fee Schedule attached as Exhibit A)

2. Fee Schedule Comparison
Report Prepared By: Leda Laidlaw-Hunter, Accountant II
Reviewed By: Julia Gautho, City Clerk; Jim Malberg, Administrative Services Director Approved By: Jamie Goldstein, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. _____

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAPITOLA
AMENDING THE CITY’S FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027
WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California, Section 66018 requires local agencies to notice and hold at least one open and public meeting prior to levying a new fee or increasing an existing fee; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Capitola has held a duly noticed public hearing on June 25, 2026, to consider amending existing fees charged for various City services; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution 4402 on November 14, 2024, amending the City Fee Schedule in accordance with the comprehensive fee study also presented to City Council on November 14, 2024; and
WHEREAS, City staff researched and analyzed the cost of services provided by the City and determined the appropriateness of these adjusted rates relative to the cost of providing services; and
WHEREAS, the adjusted rates do not exceed the reasonable cost of providing these services; and
WHEREAS, this fee schedule sets forth the City’s cost recovery fee programs, which includes minimum deposits against which staff costs, adjusted for overhead, are assessed; and WHEREAS, such rates must be adjusted from time to time to reflect the true costs of such services; and
WHEREAS, all flat fees, with the exception of those established by law, may be adjusted annually by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose area; and WHEREAS, the City of Capitola will analyze the fee schedule on a yearly basis to ensure hour estimates and staff costs are reasonable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Capitola has made available to the public the required data pursuant to Government Code Section 66018 for at least ten days prior to adoption of a revised fee schedule.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Capitola does hereby adopt the City of Capitola Fee Schedule to become effective on July 1, 2026; and I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Capitola at its regular meeting held on the 25th day of June 2026, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: _______________________
Margaux Morgan, Mayor
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ATTEST:
_______________________
Julia Gautho, City Clerk
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Appeal Fee Appeals to City Council (CMC 2.52) $622
Capitola Municipal Code $0.15 / page
Capitola Municipal Code Supplement Service (Per year) $0 Copies:
1-5 copies $0
6 or more copies (per copy) $0.25 / page
Gov’t Code § 81008 (Political Reform Act) statements/reports (Per copy) $0.10 / page Simple film permit $72
Major film permit $825
Returned Check Fee $35
Business License Overpayment Refund Fee (resolution 3532, ord 871) $0 Business License Late Payment Penalty Admin. Fee $25
Business License Application Fee (Reso. 3532) $25
Business License - Disability Access and Education Fee (State) $4 Temporary, Publicly Attended Activities, Application Fee (Municipal Code § 9.36.040) $34 Public Art (Total Building Valuation $250,000 or more) (Municipal Code Chapter 2.58) 2% of TBV or 1% in lieu to City Notice of Intent to Circulate Initiative Petition (Elections Code § 9103(b)) $200 Notary Service Fees (State Code)
Acknowledgment or proof of a deed, or other instrument, to include the seal and writing of the certificate $15.00 / per signature Administering an oath or affirmation to one person and executing the jurat, including the seal $15.00 / per signature Credit Card Transaction Fee $0
Passport Acceptance Fee $35
Marriage License $38
Marriage Ceremony $125
Marriage Ceremony - Witness Fee $32

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
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POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Special Events & Entertainment
Special Event Permit $447
Recurring Special Event Permit - Major $754
New Major Special Event Permit $2,232
Neighborhood Special Event/Block Party $224
Special Event Pacific Cove Parking Lot Space Use Rates
(upper lot max 232 parking spaces, lower lot max 226 parking spaces) Parking space rate per day $12 / space
Parking space rate per day (nonprofit) $7.20 / space
Special Event Village Closure Rates (max of 191 parking spaces at $24 per space per day) Closure of Village for Special Event -full day $4,584
Closure of Village for Special Event -half day $2,292
Closure of Village for Special Event -full day (nonprofit) $2,750 Closure of Village for Special Event -half day (nonprofit) $1,375 Amplified Sound Permit (Municipal Code 9.12.040) $93
Bandstand Rental Fee $258 / 4 hrs or $517 / all day
deposit $1,500
Single Entertainment Permit $224
Minor Entertainment Permit $224
Regular Entertainment Permit $800
Bingo Permit $93
Firearms
Firearm Dealer License - City Application $92
Local Firearm dealers (set by state)
New application set by state
Renewal set by state
Second Dealers License (set by state)
Application set by state
Renewal set by state
Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit - City Application $169 Concealed Weapon Permits (set by state)
Application
Standard $0
Judicial $0
Employment $0
Renewal
Standard $0
Judicial $0
Employment $0
Firearm Surrender Fees (set by state law)
1-5 guns $0
6+guns $0
Parking Permits (separate action by the Council)
Neighborhoods per year $25
Village Preferential Permit $50
Village Preferential Permit - Hotels/Motels $365
Village Employer/Employee Permit - City Parking Lots $50 Morning Village Parking Permit $55
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Electric Vehicle Charging Fee
City Parking Lots - EV charging rate (amended 5/14/26) $4.00 / hour Community Center - EV charging rate (amended 5/14/26) $0.45 / kWh Miscellaneous
DUI Cost Recovery Fee (Res. 3533) Not to exceed $12,000 Copies of reports: Crime Reports, Special Reports, etc. (Regardless of number of pages) $0.25 / page Copies of: Citations, Code sections, Ordinances, etc. $0.25 / page Postage (for copies of reports, citations, code sections, etc, if over 15 pages) Current Postal Rate Photographs $29
Video Tapes, Flash Drive, CD/DVD Production $74
Taxi Fee per application set by state
Tobacco retail license $375
Cannabis Annual License Fee $2,969
Retail Cannabis Application Fee $2,122
Civil Subpoena (per case) (set by state) set by state
Administrative fee to release Impounded / Stored Vehicle $157 Surf School Permit Fee $623
Parking Permit Replacement (Lost/Stolen) $17
Boot Removal $126
Tow Hearing $163
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Encroachment Permits
Application Fee $149
Traffic Control Plan Review - Local Street $74
Traffic Control Plan Review - Collector Street $357
Traffic Control Plan Review - Arterial Street $535
Inspection - Local Street $74
Inspection - Collector Street $198
Inspection - Arterial Street $298
Revocable Encroachment Permit Application- Outdoor Dining $1,461 Temporary (includes materials storage within right-of-way road and sidewalk closures $25 Village Sidewalk Sign Encroachment Permit $50
Construction Parking Permit - Village $29
Construction Parking Permit - City Lot $15
Construction Parking Permit - Neighborhood $30
Blanket Permits (repair and maintenance of existing facilities encompassing up to 20 utility instances per year) $3,377
Residential Blue Curb Application Fee $444
Residential Blue Curb Annual Fee $118
Revocable Encroachment for Private Improvements
Applications for Minor Revocable Encroachment $504
Applications for Major Revocable Encroachment $1,619
SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT – OVERSIZE LOAD - Single (set by state) $16 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT – OVERSIZE LOAD - Annual (set by state) $90 New Memorial Bench $2,770
Replacement Memorial Bench $2,704
Memorial Plaque $674
Replacement Plaque $473
Overhead Banner (ourtisde of special event) $170
Stormwater Development Review Fee
Application Fee $146
Large Project Plan Review Deposit
Tier 1 $365
Tier 2 $729; $2,000 deposit
Tier 3 & 4 $729; $5,000 deposit
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5% of Permit Fee Final Parcel Map $4,555
Final Tract Map $6,493
Certificate of Compliance & Lot Merger $2,680
Boundary Line Adjustment $2,680
Separate Instrument Dedication Fee $3,087
Abandon Excess Public Right-of-Way & Public Easement $3,087

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Administration/Documents
Continuance Request - Applicant (2+) $190
Staff Billing Rate Cost
Consultant Billing Rate Cost
Appeals-by Applicant Cost
Appeals- by City Officials $0
Appeals- by Other $1,312
Coastal Development Permit Appeal $0
Appeals -Building/Zoning Code Violations $1,312
Records Search/Research/Special Report Cost
Administrative Permits
Tree Remova l- Staff Review $190
Tree Removal -- 3 or more trees on a property $379
Tree Installation Deposit (Refundable) $500
Tree replacement in-lieu fee (if available) $630
Tree removal w/ PC approval $1,493
Commercial Sidewalk/Parking Lot Sale Permit $197
Tenant Use Permit (MCUP)--Staff approval $197
Transient Rental Occupancy Use Permit $395
Fence Permit- Staff approval $99
Fence Permit- PC approval $1,655
Sidewalk vendor permit $197
Temporary Use Administrative Permit $197
Sign Permits
Temporary Signs and Banner Permits $49
Signs permit - Staff Review $197
Signs permit - PC Review $804
Master Sign Program Cost; $3,000 min. deposit
Village Sidewalk Sign Permit $50
Design Permits
Residential Single Family/Minor Design Permit - Staff Review $1,124 Residential Single Family - PC Review $3,739
Residential Multi-Family up to 4 Units - PC Review $5,250 Residential Multi-Family 5+ Units - PC Review Cost; $6,000 min. deposit Commercial - PC Review $4,200
Accessory Dwelling Unit- Staff Review $545
Accessory Dwelling Unit- PC Review $1,832
Residential Multi-Family/Minor Design Permit - Staff Review $2,100 Commercial Minor Design Permit $2,100
Historic In-Kind Replacement Design Permit $392
Sidewalk & Street Dining Design Permit $1,314
Development Review (Public Works)
Design Permits - Residential Single Family $237
Design Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial 2-4 units $1,027 Design Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial 5+ units Cost; $2,000 min. deposit

PLANNING FEES
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Use Permits
Master Conditional Use Permit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Conditional Use Permit/Minor Use Permit - Staff Review (No fee for childcare facilities) $1,124 Conditional Use Permit - PC approval Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Temporary Use Permit $135
Subdivisions
Tentative Parcel Map (Minor Subdivision) Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Tentative Map (Major Subdivision) Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Revised Map Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Time Extension $2,100
Subdivision Modification Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Plan Amendments
General Plan Amendment Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Local Coastal Plan Amendment Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Rezone Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Planned Development Rezone Cost; $3,500 min. deposit
Other Discretionary Permits
Variance $1,581
PC review of minor modifications $1,099
Coastal Development Permit $829
Coastal Permit Exclusion $829
Mobile home Park Change of Use or Closure Cost; $10,000 min. deposit Development Agreement Cost; $10,000 min. deposit
Developer agreement annual review $2,625
Specific Plan Cost; $10,000 min. deposit
Permit Time Extension -Staff Review $482
Permit Time Extension - PC Review $1,368
Permit Amendment (any permit) 50% of original cost
Annexation Costs+ overhead / $5,000 min. deposit
Environmental Review
Negative Declaration (and Mitigated ND) Cost; $5,000 min. deposit EIR Processing Cost; + 21% of consultant; $10,000 min.
deposit
Mitigation/Condition Monitoring Program Cost + 21%
NEPA Compliance Cost + 21%
Other Permits/Fees
Conceptual Review Fee- PC $3,412
Conceptual Review Fee- PC and CC $4,666
Technical Study Preparation and Review Cost + 21%
NOTE: Third party review costs to be required as necessary Cost + 21% Code Compliance Double Application Fees
Code Compliance confiscated property recovery fee $270
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost
Pre-Application Review Cost; $3,500 min. deposit
SB330 Pre-Application Cost; $1,000 min. deposit
Building Plan Check & Final Inspection 20% of Building Permit Fee Major Development Project Fee Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Historical significance determination Cost + 21%
Inclusionary Housing
Inclusionary Housing - Unit Sale $847
Inclusionary Housing - Unit Refinance $847
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Other Fees and Assessments
General Plan Maintenance Fee 0.75%
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5.0% Green Building Educational Resource Fund Fee (Municipal Code 17.10.080) Fee equals .0025 times the overall building permit valuation of the project.

Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees
For Sale Housing Developments of two to six units (Municipal Code Chapter 18.02) :

All Units $25 per sq. ft.

For Sale Housing Developments of Seven or more units
#Units: 7 #Units Built 1 $0.00
#Units: 8-13 #Units Built 1 Total # units minus 7 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
#Units: 14 #Units Built 2 $0.00
#Units: 15-20 #Units Built 2 Total # units minus 14 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
#Units: 21 #Units Built 3 $0.00
#Units: 22-27 #Units Built 3 Total # units minus 21 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
#Units: 28 #Units Built 4 $0.00
Rental Multi-Family $6 per sq. ft.

Affordable Housing Impact Fees
For Sale Housing Developments of Six or Less Units: New housing units that are constructed to replace housing units that were demolished less than two years before the project developer applied for a permit to construct the housing development project are exempt $25 per square foot
Rental Multi-Family $6 per square foot
Additional to Housing Units of 50% or more (charged to additional square footage only) $2.50 per square foot 327
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00 $159.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $159.50 for the first $500.00 plus $4.03 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $218.60 for the first $2,000.00 plus $18.47 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $634.44 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.32 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $960.44 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,412.94 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.40 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $4,308.94 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.26 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$1,000,001.00 and up $7,373.94 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.39 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.

Building Permit Reinstatement Fee 50% of the original, singular building permit fee or combo building permit fee, whichever is applicable to the permit being reinstated Stop Work Order Fee 2x the singular building permit fee a. Level I (120 volts) $187.25
b. Level II (208-240 volts) $270.50
c. Level III (480 volts) based on valuation
Solar P.V. System $498.00
Solar P.V. System (Commercial Sale/Distribution) $498.00 Home battery permit (when in combination with Solar PV permit) $0.00 Solar Hot Water Heater $0.00
Residential Water Heater Replacement $125.00
Re-Roofing Permit (Residential) $455.00
Re-Roofing Permit (Commercial) $540.00
Re-Roofing with Solar Permit and Replacement Standard Fee + $180 Greywater System Permit $0.00
Demolition Permit (Residential) $228.00
Demolition Permit (Commercial) $675.00
Electrical Service (up to 400 amp) $263.50
Temporary Power Pole $159.50
Reispection Fee $208.00
Special Inspection or Lapsed Permit $215.00
Permit Extension Fee $208.00
Hourly Rate (Miscellaneous) $159.50
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5.0% Temporary Trailer/Mobile Home Occupancy Permit $367.00
Improvement Plan Review (Public Works)
Building Permits - Residential Single Family $403.00
Building Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial $1,046.00 Structural Review of Engineered Plans cost + 21%
Outside Consultant Plan Review cost + 21%

BUILDING FEES
Electric Vehicle Charging Permits
TABLE 1-A
The cost of a “building permit”shall be the amounts shown in Table 1-A. A “building permit” is defined as a permit for a scope of construction work regulated solely by a single model code. The model codes are the building code, the plumbing code, the mechanical code and the electrical code.

The cost of a "combination building permit" shall be 1.5 times the amounts shown in Table 1-A. A "combination bulding permit" is defined as a permit for a scope of construction work regulated by two or more of the model codes. The model codes are the building code, the plumbing code, the mechanical code, and the eletrical code.
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50 cubic yard or less $411.00
51 to 100 cubic yard $411.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards Cost +21%
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards Cost +21%
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $456.46 for first 10,000 plus $258.85 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $2,786.21 for first 100,000 plus $136.24 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
200,001 cubic yards or more $5,374.82 for first 200,000 plus $74.62 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
50 cubic yard or less $0.00
51 to 100 cubic yard $0.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $198.46 for first 100 plus $28.66 for each additional 100 cubic yards 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $456.46 for first 1,000 plus $7.66 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $525.48 for first 10,000 plus $258.85 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $2,855.24 for first 100,000 plus $143.14 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards
Grading Permit Fees
Grading Plan Review Fees
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
All fees are evaluated annually to determine if they are competitive with other recreation programs in Santa Cruz County
Classes
Activity Fee (Instructor receives 65% of this fee, Department retains 35%) Registration Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $20 Drop-in and Workshop Registration Fee - Department retains this fee $10 Online Class Registration fee-Department retains this fee 5.5% of Activity Fee Non-Resident Fee: in addition to Registration Fee - Department retains this fee $20 Drop-in Activity Fee Prorated cost of Session Activity Fee Senior Discount 10% of Activity Fee
Change is registration/reservation $25
Negotiated Instructor of Private Tennis Lessons Activity Fee (Instructor receives 75% of this fee, Department retains 25%)
Sports
League Fees $659 / team
League fees will change depending upon number and type of leagues offered, number of games per league, number of officials, amount of equipment needed, field/site prep and maintenance, and whether or not playoffs & awards are offered. Fees are calculated based on direct costs + 30% admin fee.

After School
Resident/non resident $5.88 / $6.64
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1
Parent's Night Out $26 / $32
Junior Guards
Resident/non resident $318 / $413
U-19 resident/non resident $199
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1 / minute
Regionals $118
Camp Capitola
*Daily rate used only to calculate program fee $35 / $43 All day 2 week session, resident/non resident $343 / $429 1/2 day 2-week session, resident/non resident $174 / $215 All day 1 week session, resident/non resident $174 / $215 All day 1 week teen session, resident/non resident $310 / $386 Single day a-la-carte $49
Junior Leader program $74
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1
Extended Care--daily add on, resident/non resident $12
AM Extended Care--per 2 week session resident/non resident or AM & PM for 1 week long session $59
PM Extended Care--per 2 week session resident/non resident $59 Transportation/Lunch Break fee $64

PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
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Family Camp
3 night family camp Adult (13+) / Child (3-12) $366 / $249 Rapid Weddings
Event Fee per registration $409
plus civil ceremony fees found in Admin Fee section Cost Facility Rentals
Field and Courts hourly rental; non profit youth groups/other non profit & Cap residents/all others $15 / $30 / $39
Capitola Community Center
Room A $55 / hour
Room B $65 / hour
Patio Room $80 / hour
Room B & Patio Room $145 / hour
Patio $35 / hour
Kitchen $45 / hour
Entire Center $200 / hour
Non profit discount 25%
Community Center Cleaning Deposit $300
Lost key fee $28
Event Fees
Event vendor fee $111
Merchandise Fee Cost + 50% administration fee
Plein Air Art Exhibition service fee 30% retained by City, 70% paid to Artist
Plein Air Artist Application Fee $50
Staffing required to prepare for or supervise recreation activities Cost Park Rental Fees
Park Space Reservation (hourly) $10
Barbeque permit $10
Bounce House / Powered Equipment permit $60
Temporary Structures (more than 100 sq ft) permit $60
Notes: Resident include Soquel Union Elementary School District Costs mean staff costs adjusted for benefits, department overhead, and City overhead as calculated by the City Manager. Costs can also mean direct cost of a consultant. When consultant costs are included 21% of such costs will be charged to cover staff time for contract management. Staff costs do not accrue during an appeal unless appeal is made by applicant.

Deposits are stated as minimums. Actual deposits depend on the evaluation by staff of an individual project or application. The City Manager may lower minimum deposits if the application or project justifies a lower deposit. When an application involves multiple minimum fees the highest minimum fee applies.
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Description 2026-27 Fee Schedule
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost
Print of an electronically available Photograph in Collection $8 Digital Copies of Collection Items $23
Scan High Resolution Tiff File of any collection item for a customer $27

HISTORICAL MUSEUM FEES
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Appeal Fee Appeals to City Council (CMC 2.52) $609.00 $622 Capitola Municipal Code 0.15 / page $0.15 / page
Capitola Municipal Code Supplement Service (Per year) $0.00 $0 Copies:
1-5 copies $0.00 $0
6 or more copies (per copy) $0.25 / page $0.25 / page
Gov’t Code § 81008 (Political Reform Act) statements/reports (Per copy) $0.10 / page $0.10 / page Simple film permit $70.00 $72
Major film permit $775.00 $825
Returned Check Fee $35.00 $35
Business License Overpayment Refund Fee (resolution 3532, ord 871) $0.00 $0 Business License Late Payment Penalty Admin. Fee $25.00 $25 Business License Application Fee (Reso. 3532) $25.00 $25 Business License - Disability Access and Education Fee (State) $4.00 $4 Temporary, Publicly Attended Activities, Application Fee (Municipal Code § 9.36.040) $34.00 $34 Public Art (Total Building Valuation $250,000 or more) (Municipal Code Chapter 2.58) 2% of TBV or 1% in lieu to City 2% of TBV or 1% in lieu to City Notice of Intent to Circulate Initiative Petition (Elections Code § 9103(b)) $200.00 $200 Outdoor Dining Rental Fees
Parking Spaces (annually for each space or partial space) $3,622.00 Sidewalks and non-parking spaces (annually per square foot) $19.00 Outdoor Dining Maintenance Deposit
Sidwalks and non-parking spaces $500.00
1-2 parking spaces $1,000.00
3-5 parking spaces $1,500.00
Notary Service Fees (State Code)
Acknowledgment or proof of a deed, or other instrument, to include the seal and writing of the certificate $15.00 / per signature $15.00 / per signature Administering an oath or affirmation to one person and executing the jurat, including the seal $15.00 / per signature $15.00 / per signature Credit Card Transaction Fee 3% $0
Passport Acceptance Fee $35.00 $35
Marriage License $36.00 $38
Marriage Ceremony $120.00 $125
Marriage Ceremony - Witness Fee $30.00 $32

MISCELLANEOUS FEES
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Special Events & Entertainment
Special Event Permit $420.00 $447
Recurring Special Event Permit - Major $705.00 $754
New Major Special Event Permit $2,089.00 $2,232
Neighborhood Special Event/Block Party $208.00 $224
Special Event Pacific Cove Parking Lot Space Use Rates
(upper lot max 232 parking spaces, lower lot max 226 parking spaces) Parking space rate per day $12.00 / space $12 / space
Parking space rate per day (nonprofit) $7.20 / space $7.20 / space Special Event Village Closure Rates (max of 191 parking spaces at $24 per space per day) Closure of Village for Special Event -full day $4,584.00 $4,584 Closure of Village for Special Event -half day $2,292.00 $2,292 Closure of Village for Special Event -full day (nonprofit) $2,750.00 $2,750 Closure of Village for Special Event -half day (nonprofit) $1,375.00 $1,375 Amplified Sound Permit (Municipal Code 9.12.040) $87.00 $93 Bandstand Rental Fee $253 / 4 hrs or $506 / all day
deposit $1,500
$258 / 4 hrs or $517 / all day
deposit $1,500
Single Entertainment Permit $208.00 $224
Minor Entertainment Permit $208.00 $224
Regular Entertainment Permit $743.00 $800
Bingo Permit $87.00 $93
Firearms
Firearm Dealer License - City Application $86.00 $92
Local Firearm dealers (set by state)
New application set by state set by state
Renewal set by state set by state
Second Dealers License (set by state)
Application set by state set by state
Renewal set by state set by state
Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) Permit - City Application $157.00 $169 Concealed Weapon Permits (set by state)
Application
Standard $0.00 $0
Judicial $0.00 $0
Employment $0.00 $0
Renewal
Standard $0.00 $0
Judicial $0.00 $0
Employment $0.00 $0
Firearm Surrender Fees (set by state law)
1-5 guns $0.00 $0
6+guns $0.00 $0
Parking Permits (separate action by the Council)
Neighborhoods per year $25.00 $25
Village Preferential Permit $50.00 $50
Village Preferential Permit - Hotels/Motels $365.00 $365 Village Employer/Employee Permit - City Parking Lots $50.00 $50 Morning Village Parking Permit $55.00 $55
Electric Vehicle Charging Fee
City Parking Lots - EV charging rate (amended 5/14/26) $1 / hour pluse $0.45 / kWh $1 / hour pluse $0.45 / kWh Community Center - EV charging rate (amended 5/14/26) $0.45 / kWh $0.45 / kWh

POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
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Miscellaneous
DUI Cost Recovery Fee (Res. 3533) Not to exceed $12,000 Not to exceed $12,000 Copies of reports: Crime Reports, Special Reports, etc. (Regardless of number of pages) $0.25 / page $0.25 / page Copies of: Citations, Code sections, Ordinances, etc. $0.25 / page $0.25 / page Postage (for copies of reports, citations, code sections, etc, if over 15 pages) Current Postal Rate Current Postal Rate Photographs $27.00 $29
Video Tapes, Flash Drive, CD/DVD Production $68.00 $74
Taxi Fee per application set by state set by state
Tobacco retail license $348.00 $375
Cannabis Annual License Fee $2,846.00 $2,969
Retail Cannabis Application Fee $1,971.00 $2,122
Civil Subpoena (per case) (set by state) set by state set by state Administrative fee to release Impounded / Stored Vehicle $146.00 $157 Surf School Permit Fee $610.00 $623
Parking Permit Replacement (Lost/Stolen) $16.00 $17
Boot Removal $118.00 $126
Tow Hearing $151.00 $163
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Encroachment Permits
Application Fee $146.00 $149
Traffic Control Plan Review - Local Street $72.00 $74
Traffic Control Plan Review - Collector Street $349.00 $357 Traffic Control Plan Review - Arterial Street $524.00 $535 Inspection - Local Street $72.00 $74
Inspection - Collector Street $194.00 $198
Inspection - Arterial Street $292.00 $298
Revocable Encroachment Permit Application- Outdoor Dining $1,405.00 $1,461 Temporary (includes materials storage within right-of-way road and sidewalk closures $24.00 $25 Village Sidewalk Sign Encroachment Permit $50.00 $50
Construction Parking Permit - Village $28.00 $29
Construction Parking Permit - City Lot $14.00 $15
Construction Parking Permit - Neighborhood $29.00 $30
Blanket Permits (repair and maintenance of existing facilities encompassing up to 20 utility instances per year) $3,305.00 $3,377
Residential Blue Curb Application Fee new fee $444
Residential Blue Curb Annual Fee new fee $118
Revocable Encroachment for Private Improvements
Applications for Minor Revocable Encroachment $493.00 $504 Applications for Major Revocable Encroachment $1,584.00 $1,619 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT – OVERSIZE LOAD - Single (set by state) $16.00 $16 SPECIAL TRANSPORTATION PERMIT – OVERSIZE LOAD - Annual (set by state) $92.00 $90 New Memorial Bench $2,711.00 $2,770
Replacement Memorial Bench $2,646.00 $2,704
Memorial Plaque $660.00 $674
Replacement Plaque $463.00 $473
Overhead Banner (ourtisde of special event) $166.00 $170 Stormwater Development Review Fee
Application Fee $143.00 $146
Large Project Plan Review Deposit
Tier 1 $357.00 $365
Tier 2 $713.00 $729; $2,000 deposit
Tier 3 & 4 $713.00 $729; $5,000 deposit
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost Cost
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5% of Permit Fee 5% of Permit Fee Final Parcel Map $4,458.00 $4,555
Final Tract Map $6,354.00 $6,493
Certificate of Compliance & Lot Merger $2,605.00 $2,680 Boundary Line Adjustment $2,605.00 $2,680
Separate Instrument Dedication Fee $3,021.00 $3,087
Abandon Excess Public Right-of-Way & Public Easement $3,021.00 $3,087 Improvement Plan Review
Design Permits - Residential Single Family $232.00
Design Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial $1,005.00 Building Permits - Residential Single Family $394.00
Building Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial $1,024.00

PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES
moved to planning
moved to building
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Administration/Documents
Continuance Request - Applicant (2+) $167.00 $190
Staff Billing Rate Cost Cost
Consultant Billing Rate new fee Cost
Appeals-by Applicant Cost Cost
Appeals- by City Officials $0.00 $0
Appeals- by Other $1,157.00 $1,312
Coastal Development Permit Appeal $0.00 $0
Appeals -Building/Zoning Code Violations $1,157.00 $1,312 Records Search/Research/Special Report Cost Cost
Administrative Permits
Tree Remova l- Staff Review $167.00 $190
Tree Removal -- 3 or more trees on a property $334.00 $379 Tree Installation Deposit (Refundable) $514.00 $500
Tree replacement in-lieu fee (if available) $617.00 $630 Tree removal w/ PC approval $1,320.00 $1,493
Commercial Sidewalk/Parking Lot Sale Permit $174.00 $197 Tenant Use Permit (MCUP)--Staff approval $174.00 $197
Transient Rental Occupancy Use Permit $348.00 $395
Home Occupation Use Permit $174.00 remove
Fence Permit- Staff approval $87.00 $99
Fence Permit- PC approval $1,465.00 $1,655
Sidewalk vendor permit $174.00 $197
Temporary Use Administrative Permit $174.00 $197
Sign Permits
Temporary Signs and Banner Permits $44.00 $49
Signs permit - Staff Review $174.00 $197
Signs permit - PC Review $713.00 $804
Master Sign Program Cost; $3,000 min deposit Cost; $3,000 min. deposit Village Sidewalk Sign Permit $50.00 $50
Design Permits
Residential Single Family/Minor Design Permit - Staff Review $994.00 $1,124 Residential Single Family - PC Review $3,303.00 $3,739
Residential Multi-Family up to 4 Units - PC Review $5,138.00 $5,250 Residential Multi-Family 5+ Units - PC Review new fee Cost; $6,000 min. deposit Commercial - PC Review $4,110.00 $4,200
Accessory Dwelling Unit- Staff Review $482.00 $545
Accessory Dwelling Unit- PC Review $1,621.00 $1,832
Residential Multi-Family/Minor Design Permit - Staff Review $2,055.00 $2,100 Commercial Minor Design Permit $2,055.00 $2,100
Historic In-Kind Replacement Design Permit $346.00 $392 Sidewalk & Street Dining Design Permit $1,164.00 $1,314 Development Review (Public Works)
Design Permits - Residential Single Family $232.00 $237 Design Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial 2-4 units $1,005.00 $1,027 Design Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial 5+ units new fee Cost; $2,000 min. deposit Use Permits
Master Conditional Use Permit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Conditional Use Permit/Minor Use Permit - Staff Review (No fee for childcare facilities) $994.00 $1,124 Conditional Use Permit - PC approval Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Temporary Use Permit $119.00 $135
Subdivisions
Tentative Parcel Map (Minor Subdivision) Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Tentative Map (Major Subdivision) Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Revised Map $2,055.00 Cost; $5,000 min. deposit
Time Extension $2,055.00 $2,100
Subdivision Modification $2,055.00 Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Plan Amendments
General Plan Amendment Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Local Coastal Plan Amendment Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Rezone Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Planned Development Rezone Cost; $3,500 min. deposit Cost; $3,500 min. deposit

PLANNING FEES
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Other Discretionary Permits
Variance $1,400.00 $1,581
PC review of minor modifications $975.00 $1,099
Coastal Development Permit $737.00 $829
Coastal Permit Exclusion $737.00 $829
Mobile home Park Change of Use or Closure $5,138.00 Cost; $10,000 min. deposit Development Agreement $10,276.00 Cost; $10,000 min. deposit Developer agreement annual review $2,569.00 $2,625
Specific Plan $5,138.00 Cost; $10,000 min. deposit
Permit Time Extension -Staff Review $425.00 $482
Permit Time Extension - PC Review $1,213.00 $1,368
Permit Amendment (any permit) 50% of original cost 50% of original cost Annexation Costs+ overhead / $5,000 min. deposit Costs+ overhead / $5,000 min. deposit Environmental Review
Negative Declaration (and Mitigated ND) Cost; $5,000 min deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit EIR Processing Cost; + 21% of consultant; $10,000 min
deposit
Cost; + 21% of consultant; $10,000 min.
deposit
Mitigation/Condition Monitoring Program Cost + 21% Cost + 21% NEPA Compliance Cost + 21% Cost + 21%
Other Permits/Fees
Conceptual Review Fee- PC $3,014.00 $3,412
Conceptual Review Fee- PC and CC $4,126.00 $4,666
Technical Study Preparation and Review Cost + 21% Cost + 21% NOTE: Third party review costs to be required as necessary Cost + 21% Cost + 21% Code Compliance Double Application Fees Double Application Fees Code Compliance confiscated property recovery fee $238.00 $270 Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost Cost
Pre-Application Review $174.00 Cost; $3,500 min. deposit SB330 Pre-Application (amended 5/14/26) Cost; $1,000 deposit Cost; $1,000 min. deposit Building Plan Check & Final Inspection 20% of Building Permit Fee 20% of Building Permit Fee Major Development Project Fee Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Cost; $5,000 min. deposit Historical significance determination Cost + 21% Cost + 21% Inclusionary Housing
Inclusionary Housing - Unit Sale $765.00 $847
Inclusionary Housing - Unit Refinance $765.00 $847
Other Fees and Assessments
General Plan Maintenance Fee 0.75% 0.75%
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5.0% 5.0% Green Building Educational Resource Fund Fee (Municipal Code 17.10.080) Fee equals .0025 times the overall building permit valuation of the project.

Fee equals .0025 times the overall
building permit valuation of the project.

Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees
For Sale Housing Developments of two to six units (Municipal Code Chapter 18.02) :

All Units $25 per sq. ft. $25 per sq. ft.

For Sale Housing Developments of Seven or more units
#Units: 7 #Units Built 1 $0.00 $0.00
#Units: 8-13 #Units Built 1 Total # units minus 7 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
Total # units minus 7 @ $25 per avg. sq.
ft. per unit
#Units: 14 #Units Built 2 $0.00 $0.00
#Units: 15-20 #Units Built 2 Total # units minus 14 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
Total # units minus 14 @ $25 per avg.
sq. ft. per unit
#Units: 21 #Units Built 3 $0.00 $0.00
#Units: 22-27 #Units Built 3 Total # units minus 21 @ $25 per avg. sq. ft. per unit
Total # units minus 21 @ $25 per avg.
sq. ft. per unit
#Units: 28 #Units Built 4 $0.00 $0.00
Rental Multi-Family $6 per sq. ft. $6 per sq. ft.

Affordable Housing Impact Fees
For Sale Housing Developments of Six or Less Units: New housing units that are constructed to replace housing units that were demolished less than two years before the project developer applied for a permit to construct the housing development project are exempt $25 per square foot $25 per square foot
Rental Multi-Family $6 per square foot $6 per square foot Additional to Housing Units of 50% or more (charged to additional square footage only) $2.50 per square foot $2.50 per square foot 338
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Total Valuation
$1.00 to $500.00 $30.37 $159.50
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $30.37 for the first $500.00 plus $3.94 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof.
$159.50 for the first $500.00 plus $4.03 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $89.40 for the first $2,000.00 plus $18.08 for each additional $1000.00 or fraction thereof.
$218.60 for the first $2,000.00 plus $18.47 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $505.14 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.04 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$634.44 for the first $25,000.00 plus $13.32 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $831.14 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.05 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$960.44 for the first $50,000.00 plus $9.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,283.80 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.24 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$1,412.94 for the first $100,000.00 plus $7.40 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $4,181.63 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.13 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$4,308.94 for the first $500,000.00 plus $6.26 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$1,000,001.00 and up $7,249.02 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.32 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
$7,373.94 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.39 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.

Building Permit Reinstatement Fee 50% of the original, singular building permit fee or combo building permit fee, whichever is applicable to the permit being reinstated 50% of the original, singular building permit fee or combo building permit fee, whichever is applicable to the permit being reinstated Stop Work Order Fee 2x the singular building permit fee 2x the singular building permit fee a. Level I (120 volts) $0.00 $187.25
b. Level II (208-240 volts) $0.00 $270.50
c. Level III (480 volts) $0.00 based on valuation
Solar P.V. System $439.00 $498
Solar P.V. System (Commercial Sale/Distribution) $439.00 $498 Home battery permit (usually with solar when in combination with Solar PV permit) $0.00 $0.00 Solar Hot Water Heater $0.00 $0.00
Residential Water Heater Replacement new fee $125.00
Re-Roofing Permit (Residential) new fee $455.00
Re-Roofing Permit (Commercial) new fee $540.00
Re-Roofing with Solar Permit and Replacement new fee Standard Fee + $180 Greywater System Permit $0.00 $0.00
Demolition Permit (Residential) new fee $228.00
Demolition Permit (Commercial) new fee $675.00
Electrical Service (up to 400 amp) new fee $263.50
Temporary Power Pole new fee $159.50
Reispection Fee new fee $208.00
Special Inspection or Lapsed Permit new fee $215.00
Permit Extension Fee new fee $208.00
Hourly Rate (Miscellaneous) new fee $159.50
Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost Cost
Information Technology Fee (Resolution No. 3786 adopted 11/12/09) 5.0% 5.0% Temporary Trailer/Mobile Home Occupancy Permit $324.00 $367 Improvement Plan Review (Public Works)
Building Permits - Residential Single Family $394.00 $403 Building Permits - Residential Multi-Family/Commercial $1,024.00 $1,046 Structural Review of Engineered Plans cost + 21% Cost +21% Outside Consultant Plan Review cost + 21% Cost +21%
50 cubic yard or less $362.00 $411
51 to 100 cubic yard $362.00 $411
101 to 1,000 cubic yards Cost +21% Cost +21%
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards Cost +21% Cost +21%
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $446.72 for first 10,000 plus $253.33 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards $456.46 for first 10,000 plus $258.85 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $2,726.77 for first 100,000 plus $133.33 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards $2,786.21 for first 100,000 plus $136.24 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 200,001 cubic yards or more $5,260.15 for first 200,000 plus $73.03 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards $5,374.82 for first 200,000 plus $74.62 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 50 cubic yard or less $0.00 $0.00
51 to 100 cubic yard $0.00 $0.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $194.23 for first 100 plus $28.05 for each additional 100 cubic yards $198.46 for first 100 plus $28.66 for each additional 100 cubic yards 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $446.72 for first 1,000 plus $7.50 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards $456.46 for first 1,000 plus $7.66 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $514.27 for first 10,000 plus $253.33 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards $525.48 for first 10,000 plus $258.85 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $2,794.32 for first 100,000 plus $140.09 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards $2,855.24 for first 100,000 plus $143.14 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards

BUILDING FEES
Grading Permit Fees
Electric Vehicle Charging Permits (* Note: These fees were added to the fee schedule for FY2011-12, but will be waived per the Green Energy Increntive TABLE 1-A
The cost of a “building permit”shall be the amounts shown in Table 1-A. A “building permit” is defined as a permit for a scope of construction work regulated solely by a single model code. The model codes are the building code, the plumbing code, the mechanical code and the electrical code.

The cost of a "combination building permit" shall be 1.5 times the amounts shown in Table 1-A. A "combination bulding permit" is defined as a permit for a scope of construction work regulated by two or more of the model codes. The model codes are the building code, the plumbing code, the mechanical code, and the eletrical code.

Grading Plan Review Fees
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule All fees are evaluated annually to determine if they are competitive with other recreation programs in Santa Cruz County
Classes
Activity Fee (Instructor receives 65% of this fee, Department retains 35%) Registration Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $20.00 $20 Drop-in and Workshop Registration Fee - Department retains this fee $10.00 $10 Online Class Registration fee-Department retains this fee 5.5% of Activity Fee 5.5% of Activity Fee Non-Resident Fee: in addition to Registration Fee - Department retains this fee $20.00 $20 Drop-in Activity Fee Prorated cost of Session
Activity Fee Prorated cost of Session Activity Fee
Senior Discount 10% of Activity Fee 10% of Activity Fee Change is registration/reservation $25.00 $25
Negotiated Instructor of Private Tennis Lessons Activity Fee (Instructor receives 75% of this fee, Department retains 25%)
Sports
League Fees $645/team $659 / team
League fees will change depending upon number and type of leagues offered, number of games per league, number of officials, amount of equipment needed, field/site prep and maintenance, and whether or not playoffs & awards are offered. Fees are calculated based on direct costs + 30% admin fee.

After School
Resident/non resident $5.75 / $6.50 $5.88 / $6.64
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30.00 $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1 / minute $1 / minute
Parent's Night Out $25 / $31 $26 / $32
Junior Guards
Resident/non resident $311 / $389 $318 / $413
U-19 resident/non resident $195.00 $199
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30.00 $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1.00 $1
Regionals $115.00 $118
Camp Capitola
*Daily rate used only to calculate program fee $34 / $42 $35 / $43 All day 2 week session, resident/non resident $336 / $420 $343 / $429 1/2 day 2-week session, resident/non resident $170 / $210 $174 / $215 All day 1 week session, resident/non resident $170 / $210 $174 / $215 All day 1 week teen session, resident/non resident $303 / $378 $310 / $386 Single day a-la-carte new fee $49
Junior Leader program $72.00 $74
Registration/Change Fee - Resident - Department retains this fee $30.00 $30 Late Pick-Up Fee $1.00 $1
Extended Care--daily add on, resident/non resident $12.00 $12 AM Extended Care--per 2 week session resident/non resident or AM & PM for 1 week long session $58.00 $59
PM Extended Care--per 2 week session resident/non resident $58.00 $59 Transportation/Lunch Break fee $63.00 $64
Family Camp
3 night family camp Adult (13+) / Child (3-12) $358 / $244 $366 / $249 Rapid Weddings
Event Fee per registration $400.00 $409
plus civil ceremony fees found in Admin Fee section Cost Cost

PARKS AND RECREATION FEES
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Facility Rentals
Field and Courts hourly rental; non profit youth groups/other non profit & Cap residents/all others $15/ $29 / $38 $15 / $30 / $39
Capitola Community Center
Room A $55 / hour $55 / hour
Room B $65 / hour $65 / hour
Patio Room $80 / hour $80 / hour
Room B & Patio Room $125 / hour $145 / hour
Patio $10 / hour $35 / hour
Kitchen $45 / hour $45 / hour
Entire Center $450 daily, 5+ hours $200 / hour
Non profit discount 25% 25%
Community Center Cleaning Deposit $300.00 $300
Lost key fee $27.00 $28
Event Fees
Event vendor fee $111.00 $111
Merchandise Fee Cost + 50% administration fee Cost + 50% administration fee Plein Air Art Exhibition service fee 30% retained by City, 70% paid to Artist
30% retained by City, 70% paid to
Artist
Plein Air Artist Application Fee $50.00 $50
Staffing required to prepare for or supervise recreation activities Cost Cost Park Rental Fees
Park Space Reservation (hourly) $10.00 $10
Barbeque permit $10.00 $10
Bounce House / Powered Equipment permit $60.00 $60
Temporary Structures (more than 100 sq ft) permit $60.00 $60 Notes: Resident include Soquel Union Elementary School District Costs mean staff costs adjusted for benefits, department overhead, and City overhead as calculated by the City Manager. Costs can also mean direct cost of a consultant.

When consultant costs are included 21% of such costs will be charged to cover staff time for contract management. Staff costs do not accrue during an appeal unless appeal is made by applicant.

Deposits are stated as minimums. Actual deposits depend on the evaluation by staff of an individual project or application. The City Manager may lower minimum deposits if the application or project justifies a lower deposit. When an application involves multiple minimum fees the highest minimum fee applies.
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Description 2025-26 Adopted Fee Schedule 2026-27 Proposed Fee Schedule Research Fee - 1/2 hour minimum charge Cost Cost
Print of an electronically available Photograph in Collection $8.00 $8 Digital Copies of Collection Items $23.00 $23
Scan High Resolution Tiff File of any collection item for a customer $27.00 $27

HISTORICAL MUSEUM FEES
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Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Schedule
June 25, 2026
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Background
• Annual review of Fee Schedule as part of budget
process
• August 28, 2025: City Council adopted current Fee
Schedule
• Best Management Practices recommend conducting
comprehensive fee study every 5 years
• Consultant recommended annual review of actual cost
service delivery and Consumer Price Index (CPI)
increase
• San Francisco Bay Area CPI
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Discussion
Staff recommends increasing fees by combining CPI
and cost of services (staff time)
• FY 2026-27 CPI rate is 2.18% (calendar year 2025)
• Most fees increasing by CPI
• Fees requiring significant staff time have higher increases • Removed from Schedule:
• Outdoor dining
• Several planning fees updated or added for cost recovery • Increased or Added to Schedule:
• Building permit fees, for cost recovery and regional
alignment
• Single-day camp fee
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Community Center
• Increased Patio Fee
• Adjusted all fees to hourly rates
• Staff developing Community Center
rental packet to detail minimum daily
rental hours & other use policies
• Park Permit program needs a future
update to include the Patio
• This includes add-ons such as BBQ and
Canopy permits
• Other park spaces will also be revised due to
recent modifications.
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Fee Comparison Summary
• Attachment 2 includes:
• Comparison of current and proposed
fees
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Recommendation
Conduct noticed public hearing
Adopt resolution
• State law requires:
• Public hearing before adopting or
altering any fee
• Opportunity for public testimony & input
• Adopt the Fee Schedule for FY 2026-27
using full cost approach
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