Agenda — Chowchilla City Council, May 27, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. New development increases the demand for police protection provided by the City. Without additional facilities, the increase in demand associated with new development would negatively impact the ability of the City of Chowchilla to provide services efficiently and effectively to all development in the City.

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Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the police facilities impact fees charged to a development project will depend on the increase in calls for service associated with that project.

The fees per unit of development calculated in this chapter for each type of development are based on the estimated calls for service per unit per year for that type of development in the City’s service area. Thus, the fee charged to a development project reflects the impact of that project on the overall need for facilities used by the City to serve development in the City.

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Chapter 6. Street System Impact Fees
This chapter calculates impact fees for street system improvements including street widening, intersections or roundabouts, bridges and interchanges needed to serve future development.

Service Area
The service area for impact fees calculated in this chapter is the Planning Area shown in the City of Chowchilla General Plan. Those fees are intended to apply to all future development in the study area.

Methodology
This chapter calculates impact fees using the plan-based method discussed in Chapter 1. Planbased fees are calculated by allocating costs for a defined set of improvements to a defined set of land uses that will be served by the improvements. The costs used to calculate impact fees in this chapter are for improvements needed to serve future development identified in this report.

Demand Variable
In this analysis, the impact of new development on the need for street improvements is represented by new P.M. Peak Hour Trips (PHT) associated with future development. Peak hour trip generation rates are from the Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual, 10th edition and are based on the P.M. peak hour of the adjacent street.

Level of Service
The improvements listed in this chapter are based on the level of service standard established in the Chowchilla General Plan Circulation Element. Specifically, the Circulation Element establishes an overall Level of Service (LOS) C standard but allows LOS D for peak traffic in some instances.

AB 602, adopted in 2021, requires that impact fees based on a level of service higher than the existing level of service be justified. The street system improvements on which impact fees are calculated in this chapter are based on level of service standard adopted in the General Plan Circulation Element, which has not changed since 2010.

Improvement Costs
Table 6.1 summarizes estimated costs for street, intersection, bridge and interchange improvements needed to serve future development in the City of Chowchilla. The improvements listed in Table 6.1 have been identified by the City of Chowchilla Public Works Director. The costs used in the impact fee calculations do not include costs that will be funded by Measure T.

New development’s percentage share of the City’s share of the project costs shown in Table 6.1 reflects the fact that 61.9% of projected 2040 peak hour trips will be generated by new development forecasted in this report. The remaining costs must be funded from revenue sources other than impact fees.

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Cost per Peak Hour Trip
In Table 6.2, the total impact fee cost basis from Table 6.1 is divided by the projected number of peak hour trips to be added by new development out to 2040 to get a cost per peak hour trip.

That cost per peak hour trip will be used in the next section to calculate impact fees per unit, by development type.

Impact Fees per Unit of Development
Impact fees per unit of development are calculated in Table 6.3 for each type of development defined in this study. The cost per peak hour trip from Table 6.2 is multiplied by the number of peak hour trips per unit for each type of development to arrive at an impact fee per unit.

Table 6.1: Street Improvements
Improvement Estimated Measure T City Share of New Dev Impact Fee Type Project Cost 1Funding Project Cost 2 % Share 3
Cost Basis 4
SR 99/233 Interchange (Roundabouts) $ 19,000,000 $ 12,500,000 $ 6,500,000 61.9% $ 4,021,739 East-West SR 99 Overcrossing $ 26,000,000 $ 26,000,000 61.9% $ 16,086,957 Fig Tree Road (Widen to 4 lanes) $ 1,950,000 $ 1,950,000 100.0% $ 1,950,000 Montgomery Lake Way (Widen to 4 lanes) $ 1,800,000 $ 1,800,000 100.0% $ 1,800,000 Chowchilla Blvd (Widen to 4 lanes) $ 7,500,000 $ 7,500,000 100.0% $ 7,500,000 Washington Ave Widen (to 4 lanes) $ 2,600,000 $ 2,600,000 100.0% $ 2,600,000 Total Street Improvements $ 58,850,000 $ 46,350,000 73.3% $ 33,958,696 1 Project costs estimated costs by the City of Chowchilla Public Works Director; details available from the Public Works Department
2 City share of project cost = estimated project cost less Measure T funding 3 Where project costs are shared between existing and new development, the percentage of cost attributed to new development is based on the percentage of total projected 2040 generated by new development 4 Impact fee cost basis = City share of project cost X new development % share Table 6.2: Cost per Peak Hour Trip
Impact Fee Added Peak Cost per Peak
Cost Basis 1
Hour Trips 2Hour Trip 3
$33,958,696 10,774 $3,151.94
1 See Table 6.1
2 See Table 2.3
3 Cost per peak hour trip = impact fee cost basis / added peak hour trips from Table 2.3
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Projected Revenue
Potential revenue from the road impact fees calculated in this chapter can be projected by applying the impact fees per unit of development from Table 6.3 to forecasted future units as shown in Table 2.3. The results are shown in Table 6.4.

It is important to note that, although an impact fee for Public Facilities and Institutions is calculated in Table 6.3, the City has limited authority to impose impact fees on county or state facilities or public schools. Consequently, no revenue is shown for that development type in Table Table 6.3: Street Impact Fees per Unit
Development Cost per Pk Pk Hr Trips Impact Fee
Type Units 1
Hr Trip 2
per Unit 3per Unit 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $3,151.94 0.99 $ 3,120.42 Residential, Multi-Family DU $3,151.94 0.56 $ 1,765.09
Retail/Service Commercial KSF $3,151.94 3.81 $ 12,008.89 Professional Office KSF $3,151.94 1.15 $ 3,624.73
Skilled Nursing Facilities Bed $3,151.94 0.22 $ 693.43
Industrial KSF $3,151.94 0.53 $ 1,670.53
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $3,151.94 0.94 $ 2,962.82 1 Units of development; DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross sq. feet of building area; Bed = patient bed
2 See Table 6.2
3 Peak hour trips per unit; see Table 2.1
4 Impact fee per unit = cost per peak hour trip X peak hour trips per unit Table 6.4: Street Impact Fees - Projected Revenue
Development Impact Fee Future Projected
Type Units 1
per Unit 2Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $ 3,120.42 4,248 $ 13,255,548 Residential, Multi-Family DU $ 1,765.09 3,581 $ 6,320,775 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $ 12,008.89 873 $ 10,479,124 Professional Office KSF $ 3,624.73 119 $ 432,487
Skilled Nursing Facilities Bed $ 693.43 214 $ 148,158
Industrial KSF $ 1,670.53 1,489 $ 2,487,420
Total $ 33,123,512
1 Units of development; DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross sq ft of building area; Bed = patient bed
2 Impact fee per unit; see Table 6.3
3 See Table 2.3
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6.4. The costs allocated to Public Facilities and Institutions amount to about 2.5% of the total impact fee cost basis shown in Table 6.1
Assuming that development occurs, and improvements are constructed, as anticipated in this study, the revenue projected in Table 6.4 would cover approximately 60% of the City’s share of improvement costs shown in Table 6.1.

Updating the Fees
Impact fees calculated in this chapter are based the current estimated costs for street system improvements. We recommend that the fees be reviewed and adjusted annually using local cost data or an index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
As discussed in Chapter 1 of this report, Section 66001 of the Mitigation Fee Act requires an agency establishing, increasing or imposing impact fees to make findings to:

Identify the purpose of the fee;
Identify the use of the fee; and,
Determine that there is a reasonable relationship between:
a. The use of the fee and the development type on which it is imposed; b. The need for the facility and the type of development on which the fee is imposed; and
c. The amount of the fee and the facility cost attributable to the development project.

Satisfying those requirements also ensures that the fees meet the “rational nexus” and “rough proportionality” standards enunciated in leading court decisions bearing on impact fees and other exactions. (For more detail, see “Legal Framework for Impact Fees” in Chapter 1.) The following paragraphs explain how the impact fees calculated in this chapter satisfy those requirements.

Purpose of the Fee: The purpose of the impact fees calculated in this chapter is to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for street system improvements needed to serve new development in Chowchilla.

Use of the Fee. Impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for street system improvements in the City.

As provided by the Mitigation Fee Act, revenue from impact fees may also be used for temporary loans from one impact fee fund or account to another.

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Reasonable Relationship between the Use of the Fee and the Development Type on Which It Is Imposed. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to construct improvements to the City’s street system to accommodate additional traffic associated with new development in Chowchilla.

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. New development increases traffic volumes and creates a need for street system improvements to maintain an adequate level of service on the City’s street system.

Without those improvements, the increase in traffic associated with new development would subject the City to increased traffic congestion and a reduction in air quality.

Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the street system impact fees charged to a development project will depend on the increase in peak hour vehicle trips associated generated by that project. The fees per unit of development calculated in this chapter for each type of development are based on the P. M. Peak Hour Trip generation rate per unit for that type of development. Thus, the fee charged to a development project reflects the impact of that project on the City’s street system.

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Chapter 7. Traffic Signal Impact Fees
This chapter calculates impact fees for traffic signals needed to serve additional traffic that will be generated by future development.

Methodology
This chapter calculates impact fees using the plan-based method discussed in Chapter 1. Planbased fees are calculated by allocating costs for a defined set of improvements to a defined set of land uses that will be served by the improvements. The costs used to calculate impact fees in this chapter are estimated costs for traffic signals needed to serve future development.

Demand Variable
In this analysis, the impact of new development on the need for traffic signals is represented by new P.M. Peak Hour Trips (PHT) associated with future development. Peak hour trip generation rates are from the Institution of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation manual, 10th edition and are based on the P.M. peak hour of the adjacent street.

AB 602 requires that impact fees based on a level of service higher than the existing level of service be justified. The traffic signals needed to serve future development are needed to maintain the level of service standard adopted in the General Plan Circulation Element, which has not changed since 2010.

Traffic Signal Costs
Table 7.1 summarizes estimated costs for traffic signals needed to serve new development in the City of Chowchilla. The need for traffic signals listed in Table 7.1 has been identified by the City of Chowchilla Public Works Director. The entire cost of planned new traffic signals shown in Table

7.1 is included in the impact fee calculations because the need for those signals is created by new development.

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Cost per Peak Hour Trip
In Table 7.2, the total impact fee cost basis from Table 7.1 is divided by the number of peak hour trips forecasted to be added by new development out to 2040 to get a cost per peak hour trip.

That cost per peak hour trip will be used in the next section to calculate impact fees per unit, by development type.

Impact Fees per Unit of Development
Impact fees per unit of development are calculated in Table 7.3 for each type of development defined in this study. The cost per peak hour trip from Table 7.2 is multiplied by the number of peak hour trips per unit for each type of development to arrive at an impact fee per unit.

Table 7.1: Summary of Traffic Signals Costs
Traffic Signal Estimated New Dev Impact Fee
Location Cost 1 % Share 2
Cost Basis 3
West Robertson/Avenue 24 $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
West Robertson/Palm Parkway $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
West Robertson/Washington Ave. $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000 West Robertson/11th St $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
Ave 24/Future N/S Collector $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
Ave 24/Chowchilla Blvd. $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
Ave 24 1/2/Road 16 $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000
Washington Ave/Future N/S Collector $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000 East Robertson Blvd/Future N/S Collector $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000 East Robertson Blvd/Fig Tree Road $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000 East Robertson Blvd/Club House Dr. $ 400,000 100.0% $ 400,000 Total Street Improvements $ 4,400,000 100.0% $ 4,400,000 1 Traffic signal costs estimated costs by the City of Chowchilla Public Works Director; details available from the Public Works Department
2 100% of the costs for future traffic signals are attributed to new development because the need for those signals is created by new development 3 Impact fee cost basis = estimated cost X new development % share Table 7.2: Cost per Peak Hour Trip
Impact Fee Added Peak Cost per Peak
Cost Basis 1Hour Trips 2Hour Trip 3
$4,400,000 10,774 $408.39
1 See Table 7.1
2 See Table 2.3
3 Cost per peak hour trip = impact fee cost basis / added peak hour trips
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Projected Revenue
Potential revenue from the traffic signal impact fees calculated in this chapter can be projected by applying the impact fees per unit of development from Table 7.3 to forecasted future units as shown in Table 2.3. The results are shown in Table 7.4.

It is important to note that, although an impact fee for Public Facilities and Institutions is calculated in Table 7.3, the City has limited authority to impose impact fees on county or state facilities or public schools. Consequently, no revenue is shown for that development type in Table Table 7.3: Traffic Signals Impact Fees per Unit
Development Cost per Pk Pk Hr Trips Impact Fee
Type Units 1
Hr Trip 2
per Unit 3per Unit 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $408.39 0.99 $ 404.31
Residential, Multi-Family DU $408.39 0.56 $ 228.70
Retail/Service Commercial KSF $408.39 3.81 $ 1,555.98
Professional Office KSF $408.39 1.15 $ 469.65
Skilled Nursing Facilities Bed $408.39 0.22 $ 89.85
Industrial KSF $408.39 0.53 $ 216.45
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $408.39 0.94 $ 383.89 1 Units of development; DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed
2 See Table 7.2
3 Peak hour trips per unit; see Table 2.1
4 Impact fee per unit = cost per peak hour trip X peak hour trips per unit Table 7.4: Traffic Signals Impact Fees - Projected Revenue Development Adj Impact Future Projected
Type Units 1
Fee per Unit 2Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $ 404.31 4,248 $ 1,717,510 Residential, Multi-Family DU $ 228.70 3,581 $ 818,978
Retail/Service Commercial KSF $ 1,555.98 873 $ 1,357,771 Professional Office KSF $ 469.65 119 $ 56,037
Skilled Nursing Facilities Bed $ 89.85 214 $ 19,197
Industrial KSF $ 216.45 1,489 $ 322,293
Total $ 4,291,786
1 Units of development; DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross square feet of building area
2 See Table 7.3
3 See Table 2.3
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7.4. The costs allocated to Public Facilities and Institutions amount to about 2.5% of the new development’s share of improvement costs shown in Table 6.1 Assuming that development occurs, and improvements are constructed, as anticipated in this study, the revenue projected in Table 7.4 would cover approximately 97.5% of the estimated traffic signal costs shown in Table 7.1.

Updating the Fees
Impact fees calculated in this chapter are based the current estimated cost for traffic signals. We recommend that the fees be reviewed and adjusted annually using local cost data, vendor cost estimates or an index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
As discussed in Chapter 1 of this report, Section 66001 of the Mitigation Fee Act requires an agency establishing, increasing or imposing impact fees to make findings to:

Purpose of the Fee: The purpose of the impact fees calculated in this chapter is to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for traffic signals necessary to serve new development in Chowchilla.

Use of the Fee. Impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for traffic signals in the City.

As provided by the Mitigation Fee Act, revenue from impact fees may also be used for temporary loans from one impact fee fund or account to another.

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Reasonable Relationship between the Use of the Fee and the Development Type on Which It Is Imposed. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to construct new traffic signals to accommodate additional traffic associated with new development in Chowchilla.

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. New development increases traffic volumes and creates a need for additional traffic signals to maintain an adequate level of service on the City’s street system.

Without those additional signals, the City would not be able to manage the increased volumes of traffic generated by new development.

Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the traffic signal impact fees charged to a development project will depend on the increase in peak hour vehicle trips associated generated by that project. The fees per unit of development calculated in this chapter for each type of development are based on the P. M. Peak Hour Trip generation rate per unit for that type of development.

Thus, the fee charged to a development project reflects the impact of that project on the need for traffic signals to manage the flow of traffic in the City.

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Chapter 8. Public Buildings
This chapter calculates impact fees for Chowchilla’s public buildings, including the Civic Center and Corporation Yard, as well as general government vehicles.

Methodology
The method used to calculate impact feesin this chapter is the standard-based method discussed in Chapter 1. The standard used to calculate impact fees in this chapter is the existing level of service defined below.

Demand Variable
A demand variable is an attribute of development that is used to represent the impact of development on a particular type of facility. See Chapter 2 for a general discussion of demand variables and demand factors.

Chowchilla’s public buildings and vehicles provide services to both residential and non-residential development in the City, so the demand variable used to calculate impact fees for those facilities is service population, which represents both residential and non-residential development. See Chapter 2 for a detailed explanation of service population.

Level of Service
The standard used to calculate impact fees in this chapter is the existing level of service defined as the relationship between the replacement cost of Chowchilla’s existing public buildings and vehicles and the City’s existing service population. Table 8.3 later in this chapter shows that standard as a cost per capita of service population.

In 2021, AB 602 added Section 66016.5 to the Mitigation Fee Act. Among other things, after January 1, 2022, that section requires that if the level of service used in an impact fee study exceeds the existing level of service, the higher level of service must be justified. Using the existing level of service as the basis for the impact fees calculated in this chapter is consistent with the requirements of AB 602.

Existing Facilities and Vehicles
Table 8.1 on the next page lists the City’s existing public buildings with their estimated replacement cost and land value. Building replacement cost is used here because it will be necessary for the City to build additional public buildings to maintain the existing level of service as the City grows. The per-capita replacement cost of existing public buildings and vehicles (see City of Chowchilla Page 8-2
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Table 8.3) is used here as an indication of the cost of constructing additional facilities to maintain the existing level of service as the City grows.

Note that in Table 8.1 the impact fee cost basis for the Civic Center is only 75% of the total cost because that facility is not at capacity. Only 75% of the existing building is currently occupied by the City. In addition, the replacement cost of the building has been reduced to account for the principal on outstanding bond debt ($3,565,000) and a loan from the General Fund ($524,552) and increased by the present value ($4,570,651) of interest cost to date on bonds used to fund construction of the Civic Center. The net effect of those adjustments is an increase of $481,099.

Table 8.2 lists the City’s existing general government vehicles with their replacement cost. As with public buildings, the per-capita replacement cost of existing vehicles is used here as an indication of the cost of maintaining the existing level of service as the City grows.

Table 8.1: Existing Public Buildings
Constr Building Site Building Est Land Existing Dev Impact Fee Facility Date Sq Ft 1
Acres 2Repl Cost 3 Value 4
Cost Share Cost Basis 5
Corp Yard Office 360 N 1st 1960 3,468 7.5 $ 715,513 $1,815,000 100% $ 2,530,513 Corp Yard Repair Shop 1950 1,598 0.0 $ 219,193 100% $ 219,193 Corp Yard Storage Shed 1950 576 0.0 $ 48,721 100% $ 48,721 Corp Yard Parks Shop 1950 1,739 0.0 $ 381,179 100% $ 381,179 Corp Yard Vehicle Shelter 2009 3,000 0.0 $ 166,724 100% $ 166,724 Corp Yard Parking Canopy 2000 1,400 0.0 $ 70,069 100% $ 70,069 Civic Center 130 S 2nd 2006 20,027 1.0 $9,155,953 $ 232,320 75% $ 7,041,205 Old Library (Surplus) 1940 7,000 0% $ 0
Total $ 10,457,604
1 Sourced from City asset records
2 Provided by City staff
3 Replacment cost sourced from current City Insured Property Schedule; Civic Center building replacement cost adjusted for outstanding debt and past interest paid on bond debt; see discussion in text 4 Land acquisition cost per acre based on recent sales of land in the City at $242,000 per acre 5 Impact fee cost basis = (building replacement cost + estimated land value) X existing development cost share City of Chowchilla Page 8-3
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Table 8.3 summarizes the costs from the preceding tables and adds the existing cash balance of the General City Facilities Impact Fee Fund. That balance is currently negative because of a loan from the City’s General Facilities Impact Fee Fund to the General Fund.

Cost per Capita of Service Population
Table 8.4 shows the existing cost per capita of service population for public buildings and general government vehicles and equipment based on the impact fee cost basis from Table 8.3 and the existing service population from Table 2.2. The total cost per capita shown in Table 8.4 is the overall existing level of service for the assets addressed in this chapter and is the standard used to calculate impact fees for those assets.

Table 8.2: Existing General Vehicles and Equipment
Model Replacement
Year Description Dept./Location Cost 1
2002 Ford F-250 Animal Shelter $ 40,000
2006 Ford F-250 Fleet Services $ 40,000
2014 Toyota Prius General Services $ 30,000
2014 Toyota Prius General Services $ 30,000
2001 Chevrolet Venture Van Information Services $ 25,000 150 HP Motor Corp Yard $ 15,000
Total $ 180,000
1 Replacement cost provided by the City of Chowchilla
Table 8.3: Impact Fee Cost Basis - Existing Assets
Total
Component Cost Basis 1
Existing Buildings $ 10,457,604
Existing Vehicles and Equipment $ 180,000
Total Cost $ 10,637,604
1 See Tables 8.1 and 8.2
Table 8.4 Cost per Capita
Total Existing Cost per
Cost Basis1Service Pop 2Capita 3
$10,637,604 15,576 $682.96
1 Total cost basis; see Table 8.3
2 Existing service population; see Table 2.2
3 Cost per capita = total cost basis / existing service population
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Impact Fees per Unit of Development
Impact fees per unit of development, by development type, are calculated in Table 8.5, using the cost per capita of service population from Table 8.4 and the service population per unit from Table 2.1.

Projected Revenue
Table 8.6 projects the total revenue from the impact fees calculated in this chapter. That projection assumes that future development occurs as forecasted in this study. Revenue is projected by applying the impact fees per unit from Table 8.5 to added units from Table 2.3 in Chapter 2.

Table 8.5 Impact Fee per Unit
Development Cost per Svc Pop Impact Fee
Type Units 1
Capita 2per Unit 3per Unit 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $682.96 3.20 $ 2,185.47
Residential, Multi-Family DU $682.96 2.40 $ 1,639.10
Retail/Service Commercial KSF $682.96 1.24 $ 849.34
Professional Office KSF $682.96 1.00 $ 682.50
Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $682.96 1.07 $ 733.52
Industrial KSF $682.96 0.36 $ 242.67
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $682.96 1.00 $ 682.50 1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed
2 Cost per capita; see Table 8.4
3 Service population per unit; see Table 2.1
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Although Table 8.5 calculates an impact fee for Public Facilities and Institutions, the City either may not have authority or may choose not to charge impact fees to other governmental agencies. Consequently, no projected revenue is attributed to public facilities.

Updating the Fees
The impact fees calculated in this chapter are based the current estimated replacement costs for existing general government facilities, vehicles, and equipment. We recommend that the fees be reviewed and adjusted annually using local cost data or an index such as the Engineering News Record Building Cost Index (BCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
As discussed in Chapter 1 of this report, Section 66001 of the Mitigation Fee Act requires that an agency establishing, increasing or imposing impact fees, must make findings to:

Table 8.6 Projected Revenue
Development Impact Fee Future Projected
Type Units 1
per Unit 2Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $ 2,185.47 4,248 $ 9,283,887 Residential, Multi-Family DU $ 1,639.10 3,581 $ 5,869,633 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $ 849.34 873 $ 741,144
Professional Office KSF $ 682.50 119 $ 81,433
Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $ 733.52 214 $ 156,725
Industrial KSF $ 242.67 1,489 $ 361,333
Total $ 16,494,155
1 DU=dwelling unit; KSF=1,000 gross squre feet of building area 2 Impact fee per unit see Table 8.5
3 Future units see Table 2.3
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Satisfying those requirements also ensures that the fees meet the “rational nexus” and “rough proportionality” standards enunciated in leading court decisions bearing on impact fees and other exactions. (For more detail, see “Legal Framework for Impact Fees” in Chapter 1.) The following paragraphs explain how the impact fees calculated in this chapter satisfy those requirements.

Purpose of the Fee: The purpose of the impact fees calculated in this chapter is to pay for the cost of public buildings and general government vehicles needed to mitigate the impact of new development in Chowchilla.

Use of the Fee. Impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to pay for future public buildings and general government vehicles needed to serve additional development in the City.

As provided by the Mitigation Fee Act, revenue from impact fees may also be used for temporary loans from one impact fee fund or account to another.

Reasonable Relationship between the Use of the Fee and the Development Type on Which It Is Imposed. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to pay for the cost of public buildings and general government vehicles needed to maintain the existing level of service in Chowchilla as the City grows.

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. All development creates a need for additional public buildings and general government vehicles. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will pay for additional assets needed to maintain the existing level of service in the City.

Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the public buildings and vehicles impact fees charged to a development project will depend on the amount of added service population associated with that project. The fees per unit of development calculated in this chapter for each type of development are based on the estimated service population per unit for that type of development in Chowchilla. Thus, the fee charged to a development project reflects that project’s proportionate share of the cost of the City’s public buildings and general government vehicles.

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Chapter 9. Community and Recreation Centers
This chapter calculates impact fees for community and recreation center facilities needed to serve future development in the City.

Service Area
Chowchilla’s community and recreation centers serve the entire City. The service area for impact fees calculated in this chapter is the Planning Area shown in the City of Chowchilla General Plan.

Those fees are intended to apply to all future development in the study area.

Demand Variable
A “demand variable” is a quantifiable attribute of development that is used in fee calculation formulas to represent the impact of development. The demand variable used to calculate impact fees for community and recreation centers is population.

Population is used as the demand variable for these fees because the need for community and recreation centers is commonly defined in terms of the size of the population to be served. Added population is used in this chapter to measure the impact of new development on the need for community and recreation center facilities.

Because population per dwelling unit varies by development type, the average population per unit is estimated for each type of residential development defined in this study. Those individual “demand factors” are shown in Table 2.1 in Chapter 2.

Methodology
This chapter calculates impact fees using the standard-based method discussed in Chapter 1.

Standard-based fees are calculated using a specified relationship or standard that determines the number of service units to be provided for each unit of development.

In this case, the standard is the existing level of service as discussed in the next section. This approach is used so that the community and recreation center impact fees paid by new development are based on the cost of maintaining the current level of service as the City grows.

Existing Facilities
Table 9.1 on the next page lists the City’s existing community and recreation centers with their square footage, building replacement cost and the site value for facilities not located in parks.

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Level of Service
The City has not adopted a formal level of service standard for community and recreation centers.

Consequently, the level of service standard used to calculate impact fees for those facilities in this chapter is the existing level of service, that is, the relationship between the City’s existing population and the replacement cost of Chowchilla’s existing community and recreation centers.

That relationship is represented by a cost per capita, which is calculated in Table 9.2 using the impact fee cost basis from Table 9.1 and the existing population from Table 2.2 in Chapter 2.

In the next section, the cost per-capita from Table 9.2 is used to calculate community and recreation center impact fees per unit of development, by development type.

Table 9.1: Existing Recreation Centers
Constr Building Site Bldg Repl Est Site Impact Fee
Facility Date Sq Ft 1
Acres 2
Cost 3 Value 4Cost Basis 5
Ed Ray S&L Park Community Center 1977 2,412 In Park $ 774,759 $ 0 $ 774,759 Senior Center 1950 5,081 0.802 $1,335,594 $194,084 $1,529,678 Total $2,304,437
1 Sourced from City asset records
2 Provided by City staff
3 Building replacement cost sourced from current City insured property schedule 4 Land value per acre based on recent sales of land in the City 5 Impact fee cost basis = sum of building replacement cost and site value Table 9.2 Cost per Capita
Impact Fee Existing Cost per
Cost Basis1
Population 2Capita 3
$2,304,437 13,022 $176.96
1 Total asset cost; see Table 9.1
2 Existing Population; see Table 2.2
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Impact Fees per Unit
Table 9.3 shows the calculation of community and recreation center impact fees per unit of development, by development type. Those fees are calculated using the cost per capita from Table 9.2 and average population per dwelling unit from Table 2.1.

Projected Revenue
Potential revenue from the community and recreation center impact fees can be estimated by applying the fees per unit from Table 9.3 to forecasted future units from Table 2.3. Because population is used as the demand variable in calculating these impact fees and population is a function of residential development, the fees apply only to residential development.

Table 9.4 shows the projected revenue from the community and recreation center impact fees calculated in this chapter. This projection assumes that future development occurs as shown in Chapter 2
Updating the Fees
The impact fees calculated in this chapter are based the current estimated replacement costs for community and recreation center facilities. We recommend that the fees be reviewed and Table 9.3: Recreation Center Impact Fees per Unit
Development
Type Units 1
Cost per
Capita 2
Population
per DU 3
Impact Fee
per Unit 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $176.96 3.20 $566.29
Residential, Multi-Family DU $176.96 2.40 $424.72
1 Units of development: DU = dwelling unit
2 Cost per capita see Table 9.2
3 See Table 2.1
4 Impact fee per unit = cost per capita X population per dwelling unit Table 9.4: Projected Revenue from Recreation Center Impact Fees Development Impact Fee Future Projected
Type Units 1
per Unit 2Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $566.29 4,248 $ 2,405,590 Residential, Multi-Family DU $424.72 3,581 $ 1,520,907
Total $ 3,926,497
1 Units of development: DU = dwelling unit
2 See Table 9.3
3 See Table 2.3
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adjusted annually using local cost data or an index such as the Engineering News Record Building Cost Index (BCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
As discussed in Chapter 1 of this report, Section 66001 of the Mitigation Fee Act requires an agency establishing, increasing or imposing impact fees to make findings to:

Purpose of the Fee: The purpose of the impact fees calculated in this chapter is to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for community and recreation center facilities in Chowchilla.

Use of the Fee. Impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to provide additional community and recreation center facilities to mitigate the impact of new development on the need for those facilities in the City.

As provided by the Mitigation Fee Act, revenue from impact fees may also be used for temporary loans from one impact fee fund or account to another.

Reasonable Relationship between the Use of the Fee and the Development Type on Which It Is Imposed. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to provide additional community and recreation center facilities to serve the needs of added population associated with new residential development in Chowchilla.

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. New residential development increases the need for community and recreation centers to maintain the existing level of service, as described earlier in this chapter.

Without additional community and recreation centers, the increase in population associated with new residential development would result in a reduction in the level of service provided to all residents of the City.

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Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the community and recreation center impact fees charged to a residential development project will depend on the increase in population associated with that project. The fees per unit of development calculated in this chapter for each type of residential development are based on the estimated average population per unit for that type of development in Chowchilla. Thus, the fee charged to a development project reflects the impact of that project on the need for community and recreation center facilities in the City.

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Chapter 10. Storm Drainage Improvements
This chapter updates storm drainage impact fees originally calculated in 2004 by Giersch & Associates as part of a storm drainage master plan. The impact fees calculated by Giersch Associates are escalated to 2022 levels using the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI).

The 2004 storm drainage impact fees used in this update are from Table 5 in a report titled “Drainage – Supplemental Report to the Findings of Compliance” by Giersch & Associates.

Service Area
The service area for impact fees calculated in this chapter is the area shown on the Master Plan – Storm Drainage System Map which is Plate 1 in the Giersch & Associates report cited above.

Methodology
The method used to calculate impact fees updated in this chapter is outlined in the Giersch & Associates report cited above
Level of Service
The level of service for storm drainage facilities used as a basis for the impact fees being updated in this chapter is explained in the Giersch & Associates report cited above. Because the master planned level of service has been in effect since 2004, it represents the existing level of service.

Impact Fees per Acre
Table 10.1 shows storm drainage improvement cost per acre by land use category as shown in Table 5 in the Giersch & Associates report. Table 10.1 also shows those costs escalated to 2022 levels using the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI).

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In the report cited above, Giersch & Associates recommended that the City adopt impact fees that differed from the 2004 cost of improvements shown in Table 10.1. For some land use categories the recommended impact fees per acre were substantially lower than the cost per acre. For others they were higher. No explanation was given for the recommended fees. The City may choose to adopt impact fees that are lower than the 2022 cost per acre shown in Table 10.1, but fees above that level would not be justified.

Projected Revenue
This chapter does not project revenue from storm drainage impact fees because the land use categories used for the storm drainage improvement costs shown in Table 10.1 does not match the categories used in this report to forecast future development.

Updating the Fees
The impact fees calculated in this chapter are based on cost estimates updated to 2022. We recommend that these fees be reviewed periodically and adjusted if necessary to reflect changes in costs. An index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index can be used for that purpose.

Table 10.1: Storm Drainage Improvement Cost per Acre
Land Use 2004 Improvement 2022 Improvement
Designation Cost per Acre 1
Cost per Acre 2
Residential - Low Density $ 4,004.00 $ 7,259.25
Residential - Medium Density $ 5,329.00 $ 9,661.48
Residential - High Density $ 7,431.00 $ 13,472.40
Community Commercial $ 7,706.00 $ 13,970.98
Downtown Commercial $ 7,850.00 $ 14,232.05
Neighborhood Commercial $ 10,825.00 $ 19,625.73
Service Commercial $ 9,513.00 $ 17,247.07
Professional Office (Medical Arts) $ 6,126.00 $ 11,106.44 Light Industrial $ 12,186.00 $ 22,093.22
Heavy Industrial $ 12,207.00 $ 22,131.29
Public Facility $ 6,165.00 $ 11,177.15
Elementary School $ 2,875.00 $ 5,212.38
High School $ 11,039.00 $ 20,013.71
1 Improvement cost per acre from Table 5 in the "Drainage - Supplemental Report to the Findings of Compliance," November 2004, by Giersch & Assoc. 2 2022 improvement cost per acre escalated from 2004 improvement cost per acre using the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI); 2004 Average CCI = 7115; April 2022 CCI = 12899; The factor used to escalate improvement costs from 2004 to 2022 = 12899 / 7115 = 1.813 City of Chowchilla Page 10-3
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Nexus Summary
As discussed in Chapter 1 of this report, Section 66001 of the Mitigation Fee Act requires that an agency establishing, increasing or imposing impact fees, must make findings to:

Purpose of the Fee: The purpose of the impact fees calculated in this chapter is to pay for new development’s proportionate share of the cost of providing drainage system improvements to serve new development in Chowchilla.

Use of the Fee. Impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to pay for future drainage system improvements needed to serve future development in Chowchilla.

As provided by the Mitigation Fee Act, revenue from impact fees may also be used for temporary loans from one impact fee fund or account to another.

Reasonable Relationship between the Use of the Fee and the Development Type on Which It Is Imposed. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will be used to pay for the cost of drainage system improvements needed to serve new development in Chowchilla.

Reasonable Relationship between the Need for the Facilities and the Type of Development on Which the Fee Is Imposed. All development generates storm water runoff in proportion to the amount of impervious surface area added by development. The impact fees calculated in this chapter will pay for drainage system improvements needed to serve new development in Chowchilla as projected in Chapter 2 of this report.

Reasonable Relationship between the Amount of the Fee and the Facility Cost Attributable to the Development Project. The amount of the storm drainage impact fees charged to a development project is related to the amount of impervious cover associated with that project.

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based on the engineer’s estimates of the amount of storm water runoff per acre associated with that type of development.

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Chapter 11. Water System Improvements
This chapter calculates capacity charges for water system improvements needed by the City of Chowchilla to serve future development. System improvements include water distribution pipelines, ground water wells, reservoir storage and related facilities.

Service Area
The service area addressed by improvements identified in this chapter is the Planning Area identified in the Chowchilla General Plan.

Demand Variable
A “demand variable” is a quantifiable attribute of development that is used in fee calculation formulas to represent the impact of development. The demand variable used to calculate capacity charges for water system improvements in this chapter is average day demand (ADD) in gallons per day.

Methodology
This chapter calculates water system capacity charges using the plan-based method discussed in Chapter 1. Plan-based fees are calculated by allocating costs for specific improvements to new development served by those improvements.

Level of Service
Level of service for a water system involves a number of considerations related to water supply, water quality, storage capacity, water pressure and reliability. The improvements identified in this chapter are needed to maintain an adequate level of service as the City’s water system is expanded to serve additional development.

Government Code Section 66016.5, added by AB 602 in 2021, states that, when applicable, a nexus study shall identify the existing level of service for each public facility, identify the proposed new level of service, and include an explanation of why the new level of service is appropriate.

However, that requirement does not apply to the water system capacity charges calculated in this chapter because it excludes fees or charges pursuant to Section 66013, which governs capacity charges for water and sewer systems.

System Improvement Needs
The water system improvements needed to serve future development projected in the City’s draft Water System Master Plan are listed in Table 11.1.

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Cost per Gallon per Day
Table 11.2 converts the total cost of water system improvements from Table 11.1 into a cost per gallon per day of average day demand using the projected increase in system capacity provided by these improvements.

Capacity Charge per Unit
Table 11.3 calculates the water capacity charge per unit for each type of development defined in this study using the cost per GPD from Table 11.2 and the GPD per unit which is based on GPD per acre from the Water Master Plan demand projections and estimated units per acre based on the Land Use Element of the Chowchilla General Plan.

Table 11.1: Water System Improvements
Cost Unit Cost per Total
Component Type Units Unit Est Cost
8" Water Main LF 210,541 $ 60.00 $ 12,632,460
8" Gate Valve EA 316 3,500.00 $ $ 1,106,000
12" Water Main LF 424,505 $ 80.00 $ 33,960,400
12" Gate Valve EA 637 4,000.00 $ $ 2,548,000
10% Contingency $ 5,024,686
Subtotal Water Distribution $ 55,271,546
Groundwater Well EA 1,750,000 38 $ $ 66,500,000
Water Storage Tank (0.75 MG) EA 2,250,000 1 $ $ 2,250,000 Water Storage Tank (1.00 MG) EA 2,500,000 2 $ $ 5,000,000 Water Storage Tank (1.25 MG) EA 2,750,000 1 $ $ 2,750,000 Pressure Sustaining Valve Station EA 150,000 16 $ $ 2,400,000 10% Contingency $ 7,890,000
Subtotal Major Water Facilities $ 86,790,000
Total $ 142,061,546
Note: Water System Master Plan and cost estimates by Yamabe & Horn Engineering Table 11.2: Cost per Gallon per Day
Water System Added System Cost per Gallon
Improvement Cost 1Capacity (GPD) 2per Day (GPD) 3
$142,061,546 25,846,327 $5.496
1 See Table 11.1
2 Added demand to be served by Water Master Plan improvements based on demand projections by Yamabe & Horn Engineering 3 Cost per gallon per day (GPD) = water system improvement costs / added system capacity in gallons per day
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Projected Revenue
Table 11.4 on the next page projects potential revenue from the water system capacity charge using the capacity charge per unit from Table 11.3 and added units from Table 2.3 in Chapter 2.

These projections are in current dollars and are based only on future development forecasted in Chapter 2 of this report.

Table 11.3: Water Capacity Charge per Unit
Development Unit Cost per GPD per Units per GPD per Cap Charge Type Type 1
GPD 2Acre 3Acre 4Unit 5per Unit 6
Residential, Single-Family DU $5.496 2,500 5.50 454.55 $ 2,498.36 Residential, Multi-Family DU $5.496 3,200 12.50 256.00 $ 1,407.08 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $5.496 2,200 10.89 202.02 $ 1,110.38 Professional Office KSF $5.496 2,200 13.07 168.35 $ 925.32 Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $5.496 3,000 16.00 187.50 $ 1,030.57 Industrial KSF $5.496 2,050 15.25 134.46 $ 739.05
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $5.496 1,200 13.07 91.83 $ 504.72 1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed 2 See Table 11.2
3 Water demand in gallons per day per acre from Water Master Plan demand projections by Yamabe & Horn Engineering; GPD per acre for Multi-Family Residential based on a weighted average of the estimated demand from a mix of 80% Medium-High Density residential at 3,000 GPD per acre and 20% high density residential at 4,000 GPD per acre; GPD per acre for Indus- trial based on a weighted average of the estimated demand from a mix of 45% Light Industrial at 1,500 GPD per acre and 55% Heavy Industrial at 2,500 GPD per acre; GPD per acre for a Skilled Nursing Facility is assumed to be equivalent to Medium-High Density residential development 4 Units per acre estimated by NBS based on data from the General Plan Land Use Element 5 GPD per unit = GPD per acre / units per acre
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The total revenue projected in Table 11.4 represents only about 12.5% of the total improvement cost shown in Table 11.1 because those improvements are designed to serve substantially more development than is forecasted in this study to occur by 2040.

Updating the Capacity Charges
The water system capacity charges calculated in this chapter are based the current estimated costs for water system improvements identified in this chapter. We recommend that the charges be reviewed and adjusted annually using local cost data or an index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
Government Code Section 66013 exempts water capacity charges from the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act Sections 66000 through 66008, including the requirement that the governing body make findings regarding the purpose and use of the charges and to establish that there is a reasonable relationship between those charges and the impacts of development subject to the charges.

However, these capacity charges have been calculated in such a way as to establish a defensible nexus in terms of the relationship between the capacity charges and the burden imposed by development on the water system.

Table 11.4: Projected Revenue - Water Capacity Charges
Development Unit Cap Charge Future Projected
Type Type 1
per Unit 2Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $ 2,498.36 4,248 $ 10,613,033 Residential, Multi-Family DU $ 1,407.08 3,581 $ 5,038,740 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $ 1,110.38 873 $ 968,935
Professional Office KSF $ 925.32 119 $ 110,405
Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $ 1,030.57 214 $ 220,194
Industrial KSF $ 739.05 1,489 $ 1,100,451
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $ 504.72 282 $ 142,274 Total $ 18,194,032
1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed 2 Capacity charge per unit; see Table 12.3
3 See Table 2.3
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Chapter 12. Sewer System Improvements
This chapter calculates capacity charges for sewer system improvements needed by the City of Chowchilla to serve future development. System improvements include expansion of the sewer collection system and the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP).

Service Area
The service area addressed by improvements identified in this chapter is the area covered by the draft Sewer Master Plan.

Demand Variable
A “demand variable” is a quantifiable attribute of development that is used in fee calculation formulas to represent the impact of development. The demand variable used to calculate capacity charges for sewer system improvements in this chapter is average day wastewater generation in gallons per day (GPD).

Methodology
This chapter calculates sewer system capacity charges using the plan-based method discussed in Chapter 1. Plan-based fees are calculated by allocating costs for specific improvements to new development served by those improvements.

Level of Service
Level of service for a sewer system involves a number of considerations related to collection system capacity, treatment capacity and effluent quality. The improvements identified in this chapter are needed to maintain an acceptable level of service as the City’s sewer system is expanded to serve additional development.

However, that requirement does not apply to the sewer system capacity charges calculated in this chapter because it excludes fees or charges pursuant to Section 66013, which governs capacity charges for water and sewer systems.

System Improvement Needs
The sewer system improvements needed to serve future development projected in the City’s draft Sewer System Master Plan are listed in Table 12.1.

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Cost per Gallon per Day
Table 12.2 converts the total cost of sewer system improvements from Table 12.1 into a cost per gallon per day of average wastewater generation using the projected increase in sewer system capacity provided by these improvements. It should be noted that the improvements shown in Table 12.1 and the associated improvement costs shown in Table 12.2 are designed to serve substantially more future development than is shown in Chapter 2 of this report. The potential revenue projected later in this chapter is based only on the future development forecast shown in Chapter 2 and represents only a small percentage of the total improvement cost shown in Table 12.2.

Table 12.1: Sewer System Improvements
Cost Unit Cost per Total
Component Type Units Unit Est Cost
10" Gravity Main LF 33,150 $ 80.00 $ 2,652,000
12" Gravity Main LF 22,312 $ 100.00 $ 2,231,200
15" Gravity Main LF 15,251 $ 120.00 $ 1,830,120
18" Gravity Main LF 19,410 $ 130.00 $ 2,523,300
21" Gravity Main LF 15,258 $ 140.00 $ 2,136,120
24" Gravity Main LF 26,799 $ 150.00 $ 4,019,850
27" Gravity Main LF 5,577 $ 160.00 $ 892,320
36" Gravity Main LF 9,220 $ 200.00 $ 1,844,000
Sewer Manhole EA 6,000.00 294 $ $ 1,764,000
10% Contingency $ 1,989,291
Subtotal Collection System $ 21,882,201
Lift/Pump Station Incl. Force Main EA 600,000 5 $ $ 3,000,000 WWTP Expansion EA 7,500,000 11.866 $ $ 88,995,000
10% Contingency $ 9,199,500
Subtotal Major Sewer Facilities $ 101,194,500
Total $ 123,076,701
Table 12.2: Cost per Gallon per Day
Sewer System Added System Cost per Gallon
Improvement Cost 1Capacity (GPD) 2per Day (GPD) 3
$123,076,701 13,731,000 $8.963
1 See Table 12.1
2 Added demand to be served by Sewer Master Plan improvements based on demand projections by Yamabe & Horn Engineering 3 Cost per gallon per day (GPD) = sewer system improvement costs / added system capacity in gallons per day
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Sewer System Capacity Charge per Unit
Table 12.3 calculates a sewer capacity charge per unit for planned sewer system improvements using the cost-per-gallon-per-day from Table 12.2 and estimated average day wastewater generation per unit in gallons per day.

Projected Revenue
Table 12.4 projects potential revenue from the sewer system capacity charge using the capacity charge per unit from 12.3 and added units from Table 2.3 in Chapter 2. These projections are in current dollars and are based only on future development forecasted in Chapter 2 of this report.

Table 12.3: Sewer Capacity Charge per Unit
Development Unit Cost per GPD per Units per GPD per Cap Charge Type Type 1
GPD 2Acre 3Acre 4Unit 5per Unit 6
Residential, Single-Family DU $8.963 1,400 5.50 254.55 $ 2,281.60 Residential, Multi-Family DU $8.963 2,160 12.50 172.80 $ 1,548.88 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $8.963 1,000 10.89 91.83 $ 823.09 Professional Office KSF $8.963 800 13.07 61.22 $ 548.72 Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $8.963 2,000 16.00 125.00 $ 1,120.43 Industrial KSF $8.963 965 15.25 63.30 $ 567.34
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $8.963 800 13.07 61.22 $ 548.72 1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed 2 See Table 12.2
3 Wastewater flow in gallons per day per acre from Sewer Master Plan demand projections by Yamabe & Horn Engineering; GPD per acre for Multi-Family Residential based on a weighted average of the estimated flows from a mix of 80% Medium-High Density residential at 2,000 GPD per acre and 20% high density residential at 2,800 GPD per acre; GPD per acre for Indus- trial based on a weighted average of the estimated flows from a mix of 45% Light Industrial at 800 GPD per day per acre and 55% Heavy Industrial at 1,100 GPD per acre; GPD per acre for a Skilled Nursing Facility is assumed to be equivalent to Medium-High Density residential development
4 Residential units per acre estimated by NBS based on data from the General Plan Land Use Element; non-residential units per acre based on the following floor area ratios (FARs):
retail/service commercial FAR = 0.25; professional office and public facilities/institutions FAR =

0.30; industrial FAR = 0.35
5 GPD per unit = GPD per acre / units per acre
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The total revenue projected in Table 12.4 amounts to only about 14% of the system improvement cost shown in Table 12.1, because those improvements are designed to serve substantially more development than is forecasted in this study to occur by 2040.

Updating the Sewer Capacity Charges
The sewer system capacity charges calculated in this chapter are based on the current estimated costs for sewer system improvements identified in this chapter. We recommend that the charges be reviewed and adjusted annually using local cost data or an index such as the Engineering News Record Construction Cost Index (CCI). See the Implementation Chapter for more on indexing of fees.

Nexus Summary
Government Code Section 66013 exempts sewer capacity charges from the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act Sections 66000 through 66008, including the requirement that the governing body make findings regarding the purpose and use of the charges and to establish that there is a reasonable relationship between those charges and the impacts of development subject to the charges.

Table 12.4: Projected Revenue
Development Unit Cap Charge Future Projected
Type Type 1
per Unit 2
Units 3Revenue 4
Residential, Single-Family DU $ 2,281.60 4,248 $ 9,692,236.80 Residential, Multi-Family DU $ 1,548.88 3,581 $ 5,546,539.28 Retail/Service Commercial KSF $ 823.09 873 $ 718,239.56 Professional Office KSF $ 548.72 119 $ 65,470.88
Skilled Nursing Facility Bed $ 1,120.43 214 $ 239,392.41 Industrial KSF $ 567.34 1,489 $ 844,770.19
Public Facilities/Institutions KSF $ 548.72 282 $ 154,677.45 $ 17,261,326.56
1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 square feet of building area; Bed = patient bed 2 Capacity charge per unit; see Table 12.3
3 See Table 2.3
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Chapter 13. Administrative Fee
This chapter provides a cost-of-service analysis to substantiate an administrative fee that is added to each impact fee (see Executive Summary). This charge recovers the cost of accounting, reporting and other administrative activities required by the Mitigation Fee Act, as well as the cost of periodic updates to the impact fee study.

The following table establishes an Administration Fee for the impact fee program.

The table above includes the allocated costs of program administration as established by estimated annual costs required, and the annualized costs of completing a comprehensive impact fee analysis every five years. The projected and annualized revenue assumptions were developed throughout the various chapters included in the body of this report. Two percent of the impact fee amount is a widely implemented administrative fee in California for impact fee programs.

Comparatively, the fee calculated above for the City of Chowchilla’s program is well within the range of similar fees charged for other California local government agencies.

Administrative Costs of the Impact Fee Program
Annual Administration and Reporting $ 30,250 [1]
Annual Fee Analysis and Updates $ 10,000 [2]
Total Annual Costs $ 40,250
Projected Revenue $ 168,401,691 [3]
Annualized Revenue $ 8,420,085 [4]
Fee Program Administration as Percent of Fees 0.50%
Notes:
[1] Annual staff cost provided by Chowchilla Finance Department [2] Estimated and amortized cost of fee/nexus every five years, [3] Estimated revenue collected from impact fees through 2040/buildout [4] 20 year annualized revenue for analysis purposes
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Chapter 14. Implementation
This chapter of the report contains recommendations for adoption and administration of impact fees, and for the interpretation and application of the development impact fees and in-lieu fees calculated in this study. It was not prepared by an attorney and is not intended as legal advice.

Statutory requirements for the adoption and administration of fees imposed as a condition of development approval (impact fees) are found in the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Sections 66000 et seq.). Requirements for park land dedication and fees in lieu of dedication are governed by the Quimby Act (Government Code 66477).

Adoption
The form in which development impact fees are enacted should be determined by the City attorney. The specific requirements are different for impact fees under the Mitigation Fee Act, and for park land dedication and in-lieu fees under the Quimby Act. The latter requirements must be adopted by ordinance and are subject to the same noticing and public hearing procedures as any ordinance.

Procedures for adoption of fees subject to the Mitigation Fee Act, including notice and publichearing requirements, are specified in Government Code Sections 66016 and 66018. It should be noted that Section 66018 refers to Government Code Section 6062a, which requires that the public hearing notice be published at least twice during the 10-day notice period. However, Section 66016.5 added by AB 602 in 2021 requires that impact fee nexus studies be adopted at a public hearing with at least 30-days’ notice.

Government Code Section 66017 provides that fees subject to the Mitigation Fee Act do not become effective until 60 days after final action by the governing body.

Actions establishing or increasing fees subject to the Mitigation Act require certain findings, as set forth in Government Code Section 66001 and discussed below and in Chapter 1 of this report.

Establishment of Fees. Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act, Section 66001(a), when an agency establishes fees to be imposed as a condition of development approval, it must make findings to:

1. Identify the purpose of the fee;

2. Identify the use of the fee; and

3. Determine how there is a reasonable relationship between:
a. The use of the fee and the type of development project on which it is imposed;
b. The need for the facility and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed
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Examples of findings that could be used for impact fees calculated in this study are shown below.

The specific language of such findings should be provided by the City Attorney. A more complete discussion of the nexus for each fee can be found in individual chapters of this report.

Sample Finding: Purpose of the Fee. The City Council finds that the purpose of the impact fees hereby enacted is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by requiring new development to contribute to the cost of public facilities needed to mitigate the impacts of new development.

Sample Finding: Use of the Fee. The City Council finds that revenue from the impact fees hereby enacted will be used to provide public facilities needed to mitigate the impacts of new development in the City and identified in the 2022 City of Chowchilla Development Impact Fee Study by NBS.
1 Sample Finding: Reasonable Relationship: Based on analysis presented in the 2022 City of Chowchilla Development Impact Fee Study by NBS, the City Council finds that there is a reasonable relationship between:
a. The use of the fees and the types of development projects on which they are imposed; and,
b. The need for facilities and the types of development projects on which the fees are imposed.

Administration
The California Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Sections 66000 et seq.) mandates procedures for administration of impact fee programs, including collection and accounting, reporting, and refunds. References to code sections in the following paragraphs pertain to the California Government Code.

Imposition of Fees. Pursuant to the Mitigation Fee Act, Section 66001(a), when an agency imposes an impact fee upon a specific development project, it must make essentially the same findings adopted upon establishment of the fees to:

1. Identify the purpose of the fee;

2. Identify the use of the fee; and

3. Determine how there is a reasonable relationship between:
a. The use of the fee and the type of development project on which it is imposed;
1 According to Gov’t Code Section 66001 (a) (2), the use of the fee may be specified in a capital improvement plan, the General Plan, or other public documents that identify the public facilities for which the fee is charged. The findings recommended here identify this impact fee study as the source of that information. Also note that Section 66016.5 (a)(6) requires that large jurisdictions adopt a capital improvement plan as part of an impact fee nexus study. However, that requirement applies only in counties of 250,000 or more, so it does not apply to Chowchilla City of Chowchilla Page 14-3
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b. The need for the facility and the type of development project on which the fee is imposed
Per Section 66001 (b), at the time when an impact fee is imposed on a specific development project, the City is also required to make a finding to determine how there is a reasonable relationship between:
c. The amount of the fee and the facility cost attributable to the development project on which it is imposed.

In addition, Section 66006 (f) provides that a local agency, at the time it imposes a fee for public improvements on a specific development project, "... shall identify the public improvement that the fee will be used to finance." The required notification could refer to the improvements identified in this study or to a capital improvement plan.

Section 66020 (d) (1) requires that the agency, at the time it imposes an impact fee, provide a written statement of the amount of the fee and written notice of a 90-day period during which the imposition of the fee can be protested. Failure to protest imposition of the fee during that period may deprive the fee payer of the right to subsequent legal challenge.

Section 66022 (a) provides a separate procedure for challenging the establishment of an impact fee. Such challenges must be filed within 120 days of enactment.

Collection of Fees. Section 66007(a) provides that a local agency shall not require payment of fees by developers of residential projects prior to the date of final inspection, or issuance of a certificate of occupancy, whichever occurs first.

However, "utility service fees" (not defined, but likely referring to water and sewer connections) may be collected upon application for utility service. In a residential development project of more than one dwelling unit, Section 66007 (a) allows the agency to choose to collect fees either for individual units or for phases upon final inspection, or for the entire project upon final inspection of the first dwelling unit completed.

Section 66007 (b) provides two exceptions when the local agency may require the payment of fees from developers of residential projects at an earlier time: (1) when the local agency determines that the fees “will be collected for public improvements or facilities for which an account has been established and funds appropriated and for which the local agency has adopted a proposed construction schedule or plan prior to final inspection or issuance of the certificate of occupancy” or (2) the fees are “to reimburse the local agency for expenditures previously made.”
Statutory restrictions on the time at which fees may be collected do not apply to non-residential development.

Notwithstanding the foregoing restrictions, some cities collect impact fees for all facilities at the time building or grading permits are issued, and builders may find it convenient to pay the fees at that time.

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In cases where the fees are not collected upon issuance of building permits, Sections 66007 (c) (1) and (2) provide that the City may require the property owner to execute a contract to pay the fee, and to record that contract as a lien against the property until the fees are paid.

Earmarking and Expenditure of Fee Revenue. Section 66006 (a) mandates that fees be deposited “with other fees for the improvement in a separate capital facilities account or fund in a manner to avoid any commingling of the fees with other revenues and funds of the local agency, except for temporary investments, and expend those fees solely for the purpose for which the fee was collected.” Section 66006 (a) also requires that interest earned on the fee revenues be placed in the capital account and used for the same purpose.

The language of the law is not clear as to whether depositing fees "with other fees for the improvement" refers to a specific capital improvement or a class of improvements (e.g., street improvements).

We are not aware of any municipality that has interpreted that language to mean that funds must be segregated by individual projects. And, as a practical matter, that approach would be unworkable because it would mean that no pay-as-you-go project could be constructed until all benefiting development had paid the fees. Common practice is to maintain separate funds or accounts for impact fee revenues by facility category (i.e., streets, park improvements), but not for individual projects.

Impact Fee Exemptions, Reductions, and Waivers. In the event that a development project is found to have no impact on facilities for which impact fees are charged, such project must be exempted from the fees.

If a project has characteristics that will make its impacts on a particular public facility or infrastructure system significantly and permanently smaller than the average impact used to calculate impact fees in this study, the fees should be reduced accordingly. Per Section 66001 (b), there must be a reasonable relationship between the amount of the fee and the cost of the public facility attributable to the development on which the fee is imposed. The fee reduction is required if the fee is not proportional to the impact of the development on relevant public facilities.

In some cases, the agency may desire to voluntarily waive or reduce impact fees that would otherwise apply to a project as a way of promoting goals such as affordable housing or economic development. Such a waiver or reduction is within the discretion of the governing body but may not result in increased costs to other development projects. So, the effect of such policies is that the lost revenue must be made up from sources other than impact fees.

Credit for Improvements Provided by Developers. If the City requires a developer, as a condition of project approval, to dedicate land or construct facilities or improvements for which impact fees are charged, the City should ensure that the impact fees are adjusted so that the overall contribution by the developer does not exceed the impact created by the development.

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In the event that a developer voluntarily offers to dedicate land, or construct facilities or improvements in lieu of paying impact fees, the City may accept or reject such offers, and may negotiate the terms under which such an offer would be accepted. Excess contributions by a developer may be offset by reimbursement agreements.

Credit for Existing Development. If a project involves replacement, redevelopment or intensification of previously existing development, impact fees should be applied only to the portion of the project that represents a net increase in demand for relevant City facilities, applying the measure of demand used in this study to calculate that impact fee.

Annual Report. Section 66006 (b) (1) requires that once each year, within 180 days of the close of the fiscal year, the local agency must make available to the public the following information for each separate account established to receive impact fee revenues:

1. A brief description of the type of fee in the account or fund;

2. The amount of the fee;

3. The beginning and ending balance of the account or fund;

4. The amount of the fees collected and interest earned;

5. Identification of each public improvement on which fees were expended and the amount of the expenditures on each improvement, including the percentage of the cost of the public improvement that was funded with fees;

6. Identification of the approximate date by which the construction of a public improvement will commence, if the City determines sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing of an incomplete public improvement;

7. A description of each inter-fund transfer or loan made from the account or fund, including interest rates, repayment dates, and a description of the improvement on which the transfer or loan will be expended;

8. The amount of any refunds or allocations made pursuant to Section 66001, paragraphs (e) and (f).

The annual report must be reviewed by the City Council at its next regularly scheduled public meeting, but not less than 15 days after the statements are made public, per Section 66006 (b) (2).

Refunds under the Mitigation Fee Act. Prior to 1996, The Mitigation Fee Act required that a local agency collecting impact fees was required to expend or commit impact fee revenue within five years or make findings to justify a continued need for the money. Otherwise, those funds had to be refunded. SB 1693, adopted in 1996 as an amendment to the Mitigation Fee Act, changed that requirement in material ways.

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thereafter, the local agency shall make all of the following findings for any fee revenue that remains unexpended, whether committed or uncommitted:

1. Identify the purpose to which the fee will be put;

2. Demonstrate the reasonable relationship between the fee and the purpose for which it is charged;

3. Identify all sources and amounts of funding anticipated to complete financing of incomplete improvements for which impact fees are to be used;

4. Designate the approximate dates on which the funding necessary to complete financing of those improvements will be deposited into the appropriate account or fund.

Those findings are to be made in conjunction with the annual reports discussed above. If such findings are not made as required by Section 66001, the local agency could be required to refund the moneys in the account or fund, per Section 66001 (d).

Once the agency determines that sufficient funds have been collected to complete financing on incomplete improvements for which impact fee revenue is to be used, it must, within 180 days of that determination, identify an approximate date by which construction of the public improvement will be commenced (Section 66001 (e)). If the agency fails to comply with that requirement, it must refund impact fee revenue in the account according to procedures specified in Section 66001 (d).

Refunds under the Quimby Act. The Quimby Act, Section a.(6)(A) requires that a City, County or other agency to which park land or in-lieu fees are conveyed or paid shall develop a schedule “specifying how, when and where it will use the land or fees or both to develop park or recreational facilities to serve residents of the subdivision…. Any fees collected under the ordinance shall be committed within five years after the payment of the fees or the issuance of building permits on one-half of the lots created by the subdivision, whichever occurs later. Any fees not committed within five years must be refunded.

Annual Update of the Capital Improvement Plan. Section 66002 (b) of the Mitigation Fee Act provides that if a local agency adopts a capital improvement plan to identify the use of impact fees, that plan must be adopted and annually updated by a resolution of the governing body at a noticed public hearing. The alternative, per Section 66001 (a) (2) is to identify improvements by applicable general or specific plans or in other public documents. This study identifies improvements to be funded by impact fees any may qualify as the type of public document addressed in Section 66001 (a) (2).

Indexing of In-Lieu/Impact Fees. In-lieu fees and impact fees calculated in this report are based on current costs and should be adjusted periodically to account for changes in the cost of facilities or other capital assets that will be funded by those fees. That adjustment is intended to account for escalation in costs for land, construction, vehicles and other relevant capital assets. The Engineering News Record Building Cost Index (BCI) and Construction Cost Index (CCI) are useful City of Chowchilla Page 14-7
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for indexing construction costs. Where land costs are covered by an impact fee or in-lieu fee, land costs should be adjusted based on changes in local land prices.

Requirements Imposed by AB 602
In 2021, the California Legislature passed AB 602 and the Governor signed it into law. AB 602 creates some new requirements for impact fees that will go into effect in 2022. The new law amends Government Code Section 65940.1 and adds Section 66016.5 to impose the following requirements:
1) A city, county or special district that has an internet website shall post on its website:
a) A current written schedule of fees, exactions and affordability requirements applicable to a proposed housing development project, and shall present that information in a manner that identifies the fees, exactions and affordability requirements that apply to each parcel and the fees that apply to each new water and sewer utility connection b) All zoning ordinances and development standards and specifying the zoning, design and development standards that apply to each parcel
c) A list of the information that will be required from any applicant for a development project, as specified in Government Code Section 69540
d) The current and five previous annual fee reports required by Government Code Section 66006 and Subsection 66013 (d).
e) An archive of impact fee nexus studies, cost of service studies or equivalent conducted on or after January 1, 2018.
2) The above information shall be updated within 30 days of any changes 3) A City or County shall request from a development proponent, upon issuance of a certificate of occupancy or final inspection, the total amount fees and exactions associated with the project for which the certificate it issued. That information must be posted on the website and updated at least twice a year.
4) Before adoption of an impact fee, an impact fee nexus study shall be adopted. 5) When applicable, the nexus study shall identify the existing level of service for each public facility, identify the proposed new level of service and explain why the new level of service is appropriate
6) If a nexus study supports the increase of an existing fee, the local agency shall review the assumptions of the nexus study supporting the original fee and evaluate the amount of the fees collected under the original fee.
7) A nexus study adopted after July 1, 2022, shall calculate a fee imposed on a housing development project proportionately to the square footage of the proposed units of the development. A local agency that imposes a fee proportionately to the square footage if the proposed units of the development shall be deemed to have used a valid method to establish City of Chowchilla Page 14-8
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a reasonable relationship between the fee charged and the burden posed by the development. The law outlines some possible exceptions to this requirement. 8) Large jurisdictions as defined in Section 53559.1 (d) of the Health and Safety Code (counties of 250,000 or more and cities in those counties) shall adopt a capital improvement plan as part of a nexus study.
9) All studies shall be adopted at a public hearing with at least 30-days’ notice, and the local agency shall notify any member of the public that requests notice of intent to begin an impact fee nexus study of the date of the hearing.
10) Studies shall be updated at least every eight years, beginning on January 1, 2022.

Training and Public Information
Effective administration of an impact fee program requires considerable preparation and training. It is important that those responsible for collecting the fees, and for explaining them to the public, understand both the details of the fee program and its supporting rationale.

It is also useful to pay close attention to handouts that provide information to the public regarding impact fees. Impact fees should be clearly distinguished from other fees, such as user feesfor application processing, and the purpose and use of particular impact fees should be made clear.

Finally, anyone responsible for accounting, capital budgeting, or project management for projects involving impact fees must be fully aware of the restrictions placed on the expenditure of impact fee revenues. Fees must be expended for the purposes identified in the impact fee nexus study in which they were calculated, and the City must be able to show that funds have been properly expended.

Recovery of Administrative Costs
To recover the cost of periodic impact fee update studies and ongoing staff costs for capital budgeting, annual reports, five-year updates and other requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act, an administrative charge may be added to the impact fees calculated in this report. The Executive Summary discusses inclusion of an administrative charge to recover costs involved in administration and updating of impact fees.

APPENDIX A
Prepared by NBS for the City of Chowchilla
Fee Comparison

APPENDIX A
City of Chowchilla 2022 Impact Fee Study - Fee Comparison Development Impact Fee Type Units 1
Current Fee 2Proposed Fee 3CLOVIS 4 MADERA 5 MERCED 6KINGSBURG 7TURLOCK 8COALINGA 9 Residential - Single-Family
Parks DU $ 3,841 $ 4,260 $ 4,335 $ 1,930
Recreation Facilities DU $ 569 No Fee $ 1,428 No Fee
Fire DU $262 - $1,751 $ 1,023 $ 1,568 $ 337 $ 567 $ 489 Police DU $895 - $945 $ 1,061 $ 759 $ 542 $ 760 $ 485
Streets/Signals DU $139 - $6,048 $ 3,542 $176 - $8,433 $ 2,970 $ 3,997 $ 1,517 $1,492-$1,767 Public Buildings DU $200 - $961 $ 2,196 $ 632 $ 555 No Fee $ 2,498 $ 335 Storm Drainage DU $894 - $1,473 Per-Acre No Fee $1,132 - $3,472 No Fee $ 665 $ 2,202 $1,227-$1,970 Water DU $1,992 - 2,282 $ 2,511 $ 5,206 $ 846 $ 9,199 $ 1,776 $ 6,241 $ 2,111 Sewer DU $1,486 - $6,267 $ 2,293 $ 8,109 $1,449 - $3,525 $ 6,866 $ 5,154 $ 8,147 $ 5,713 Total Residential Single-Family $7,036 - $22,476 $ 17,036 $21,145 - $29,402 $10,578 - $14,994 $ 22,003 $ 19,417 $32,624 - $35,720 $14,523-$15,541 Residential - Multi-Family
Parks DU $ 2,880 $ 4,260 $ 2,858 $ 1,930
Recreation Facilities DU $ 427 No Fee $ 400 No Fee
Fire DU $262 - $1,751 $ 823 $ 1,568 $ 247 $ 497 $ 489
Police DU $895 - $945 $ 836 $ 759 $ 399 $ 665 $ 485
Streets/Signals DU $139 - $6,048 $ 2,004 $348 - $5,059 $ 1,823 $ 2,406 $ 1,517 $1,028-$1,374 Public Buildings DU $200 - $961 $ 1,647 $ 517 $ 169 No Fee $ 1,998 $ 329 Storm Drainage DU $894 - $1,473 Per-Acre No Fee $546 - $1,454 No Fee $ 475 Based on Acres $460-$739 Water DU $1,992 - 2,282 $ 1,414 $ 3,765 $ 452 By Meter Size $ 817 By Meter Size $ 2,111 Sewer DU $1,486 - $6267 $ 1,557 $ 6,569 $94 - $1,093 $ 5,703 By Fixture Units By Fixture Units $ 5,713 Total Residential Multi-Family $7,036 - $22,476 $ 11,588 $18,139 - $22,850 $5,732 - $7,639 $ 9,808 $ 9,700 $12,709 - $14,340 $12,728-$12,353

CITY OF CHOWCHILLA COMPARISON AGENCIES
$ 2,276
$ 2,276
$ 2,653
$ 1,945
$ 614
$ 537
$ 1,635
$ 2,044
$ 2,113
$ 2,671
$14,104 - $17,210
$10,149 - $12,410
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City of Chowchilla 2022 Impact Fee Study - Fee Comparison Development Impact Fee Type Units 1
Current Fee 2Proposed Fee 3CLOVIS 4 MADERA 5 MERCED 6KINGSBURG 7TURLOCK 8COALINGA 9

CITY OF CHOWCHILLA COMPARISON AGENCIES
Retail/Service Commercial
Parks KSF No Fee No Fee $ 580 No Fee No Fee No Fee
Recreation Facilities KSF No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee Fire KSF $730 - $740 $ 2,159 $ 648 $ 36 $ 444 $ 30
Police KSF $400 $ 6,251 $ 258 $ 72 $ 594 $ 30
Streets/Signals KSF $1,221 - 2,220 $ 13,633 $279 - $13,306 $ 985 $7787 - $10,717 $ 2,837 $1,830-$2,170 Public Buildings KSF $400 - $420 $ 854 No Fee $ 12 No Fee $ 1,694 $ 20 Storm Drainage KSF $640 Per-Acre No Fee $632 - $1,330 No Fee $ 280 Based on Acres Based on Acres Water KSF $460 - $510 $ 1,116 $ 3,730 $ 205 By Meter Size $ 1,079 By Meter Size $ 390 Sewer KSF $1,330 $ 827 $ 4,870 $60 - $363 $ 5,041 By EDUs By Fixture Units $ 380 Total Retail/Service Commercial $5,181 - $6,260 $ 24,840 $10,716 - $23,743 $2,026 - $3,027 $ 6,250 $ 7,276 $15,125 - $18,220 $2,860-$3,200 Professional Office Charged As
Commercial
Charged As
Commercial
Charged As
Commercial
Parks KSF No Fee No Fee $ 1,240 No Fee No Fee No Fee
Recreation Facilities KSF No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee Fire KSF $730 - $740 $ 663 $ 539 $ 36 $ 508 $ 30
Police KSF $400 $ 1,436 $ 261 $ 72 $ 678 $ 30
Streets/Signals KSF $1,221 - 2,220 $ 4,115 $126 - $6,067 $ 985 $ 6,429 $ 2,837 $1,830-$2,170 Public Buildings KSF $400 - $420 $ 686 No Fee $ 12 No Fee $ 1,694 $ 20 Storm Drainage KSF $640 Per-Acre No Fee $632 - $1,330 No Fee $ 280 Based on Acres Based on Acres Water KSF $460 - $510 $ 930 $ 3,730 $ 205 By Meter Size $ 1,079 By Meter Size $ 390 Sewer KSF $1,330 $ 551 $ 4,130 $60 - $363 $ 4,044 By EDUs By Fixture Units $ 380 Total Professional Office $5,181 - $6,260 $ 8,381 $10,265 - $16,206 $2,026 - $3,027 $ 11,854 $ 6,930 $7,958 - $9,672 $2,860-$3,200 $ 171
$ 195
$ 1,386
$ 1,040
$ 180
$ 180
$15,125 - $18,220
$7,958 - $9,672
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City of Chowchilla 2022 Impact Fee Study - Fee Comparison Development Impact Fee Type Units 1
Current Fee 2Proposed Fee 3CLOVIS 4 MADERA 5 MERCED 6KINGSBURG 7TURLOCK 8COALINGA 9

CITY OF CHOWCHILLA COMPARISON AGENCIES
Industrial
Parks KSF No Fee No Fee $ 440 No Fee No Fee No Fee
Recreation Facilities KSF No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee No Fee Fire KSF $420 $ 484 $ 463 $ 24 $ 197 $ 10
Police KSF $230 $ 217 $ 224 $ 72 $ 263 $ 10
Streets/Signals KSF $830 - $1,250 $ 1,897 $111 - $1,632 $ 387 $ 1,697 $ 1,639 $280-$380 Public Buildings KSF $230 $ 244 No Fee No Fee No Fee $ 423 $ 10 Storm Drainage KSF On-Site Req'd Per-Acre No Fee $ 556 No Fee $ 240 Based on Acres Based on Acres Water KSF $180 $ 743 $ 1,010 Based on Usage By Meter Size $ 178 By Meter Size By EDU Sewer KSF $510 $ 570 $ 2,270 $ 1,515 $3,535 - $4,703 By Flow & Load By Fixture Units By EDU Total Industrial $2,400 - $2,820 $ 4,154 $4,602 - $6,123 $ 2,554 $5,768 - $6,936 $ 2,827 $1,978 - $3,110 $400-$500 Notes:

Totals shown in orange do not include fees for some components that cannot be converted into the units used in this table 1 DU = dwelling unit; KSF = 1,000 gross sq ft of building area 2 Chowchilla existing impact fees vary by Zone
3 Proposed fees from the NBS 2022 Impact Fee Study; includes impact fee and administrative charge 4 Clovis fees effective July 19, 2021
5 Madera fees in effect June 15, 2021
6 Merced fees effective January 1, 2022;
7 Kingsburg fees updated October 6, 2021
8 Turlock fees updated January 1, 2022; some plan area fees cannot be separated into individual components for specific facilities 9 Coalinga fees updated August 20, 2020
$ 76 $ 90
$ 347
$1,978 - $3,110
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MASTER FEE

SCHEDULE

FOR FISCAL YEAR
2023-2024
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SUMMARY EXPLANATION

OF FEES
The fees are broken into sections by the primary department. However, fees are charged in accordance with the entire fee schedule, an example would be Community Development charging from the Public Works section.

Please note that only the City Council can waive fees therefore staff is required to charge all the fees listed. The City Administrator can waive fees after receiving a Dispute Form from the public up to $5,000, all waivers are submitted to City Council quarterly as a report.

Other fees may be passed on other resolutions or through Proposition 218 hearings. Some fees are set by Federal and State Laws.

All fees are non-refundable unless otherwise stated.

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ADMINISTRATION
Fee Type Description Costs
City Council
Note: All Council/City Board
meetings have a public packet
for review at City Hall.

Note: Agenda’s and Minutes
are also available on the City of
Chowchilla’s website
• Certification of Minutes (One-page
w/City seal, stamped and signed by
City Clerk)
 1st Page
 Each Additional Page
• Single Council/City Board full meeting
packet
 1st Page
 Each Additional Page
 Deposit (Pre-Paid)
• Audio Recording from Council/City
Board meeting (Each)
 Recording & one of the following
 CD, Flash Drive, or Thumb Drive
• Council/City Board agenda
subscription – 1-year renewable each
January
 Email
 Annually (Not Prorated)
• Council/City Board full meeting
packet to be picked up at City Hall
(Must be prepaid) if mailed in the
customer is responsible for postage
costs.
 6-month Subscription
 1-year Subscription
$1.25
$0.27
$1.25
$0.27
$50.00
$2.00
$15
No Charge
$28.28
$243.49
$457.90
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Fee Type Description Costs
Copy Charges • Copy of Charges for FPPC
 1st Page
 Each Additional Page
• Copy Charges for documents (Except
FPPC)
 1st Page
 Each Additional Page
 Documents on a Thumb drive
$1.25
$0.15
$1.25
$0.27
$15
Notary Fees (Notary Fees are
set by the State of California
and therefore are subject to
changes per State Law, if
changed the new amounts will
be charged)
Costs are per signature
• Ballots or Ballot Identification
• Military Veterans claim for pension,
allotment, allowance, compensation,
insurance or veteran's benefit
• To Administer Oaths Only
• Acknowledgement
• Jurat & Oath
• Proof of Subscribing Witness
• Power of Attorney
• Copy of a Journal Entry
• Immigration Paperwork per set
No Costs
No Costs
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$15.00
$0.30 per copy
$15.00
Administrative Fee (APPLIES

TO ALL DEPARTMENTS)
• Administrative Fee (Non-Refundable)
• Repairs to City Property, equipment,
etc. Unless otherwise stated in the
Master Fee schedule. Shall include
the Administrative Fee and the Actual
costs of repairs, replacement, etc.
• No fee established for a service shall
be the Administrative Fee and the
Actual Costs to the City of Chowchilla.
$54.00
Actual Cost +
Administrative Fee
Actual Cost +
Administrative Fee
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AIRPORT
Fee Type Description Costs
Commercial Operator Fees • Monthly Operator Fee
• Annual Operator Fee
• FBO Land Lease
$74.00
$884.00
$1,351.00
Hanger Fees • Portable Hangers (Annually)
• Regular T Hangers
• Private Hanger (2 years Fixed
Contract) Amount Per Year
$990.00
$1,296.00
$798.00
Off Airport Access • Annual Cost to Access $1,304.00
Tie Down Fees • Daily Use
• Tie Down Lease Annually
$3.50
$315.00
Storage of Non-Flyable
Aircraft
• Annual Cost of Storage $1,333.00
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COMMUNITY

DEVELOPMENT
Fee Type Description Costs
Abandoned Properties • New Registrations (Each Address) • Renewal of Properties (Each Address)
$189.00
$135.00
Appeals
Plus Outside costs
• Appeal Decision of City Staff (Each)
• Planning Fee Appeal Process (Each)
$360.00
$360.00
Carnivals/Circuses/Traveling
Shows or Exhibitions
Each plus Permit Issuing Fees
• Permit Fee (Each) &
• Carnivals/Circuses, or other traveling
shows or exhibitions utilizing
transportable type rides, booths,
displays and attractions. For a system
of area and booth lighting
• Carnivals/Circuses, etc. For
mechanically driven rides, and walk
through attractions or displays have
electric lighting
• For permanently installed rides, booths,
displays and attractions.
$48.00
$8.00
$8.00
See Per Unit Fees
Connection Inspection Fees • Sewer Connection Inspection Fee • Water Connection Inspection Fee
$85.00
$172.00
Demolition -
Plus Outside Costs
• Commercial Accessory Structure
without Foundation (Per Unit)
• Commercial Structural/Foundation
(Per Unit)
• Demolition Fees – Residential –
Accessory Structure without
Foundation (Per Unit
• Demolition Fees – Residential –
Structural/Foundation (Per Unit)
$75.00
$172.00
$75.00
$118.50
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Fee Type Description Costs
Grading
Additional work to that under a valid
permit shall be the difference
between the fee paid for the original
permit and the fee shown for the
entire project. ²Or the total hourly
cost, whichever is the greatest
This cost shall include supervision,
overheard, equipment, hourly wages
and benefits of the employees
involved.

Cost is Permit Fee, Plan Review
Fee and Inspection Fee
(Inspection Fees are a 2-hour
minimum but listed as a per
hour)

INSPECTIONS
• Inspection Fee – 1st
• Re-Inspection Fee
PERMIT FEES (In Cubic Yards)
• Permit Fees - 100 cubic yards or less
• Permit Fees - 101 - 1,000
• Permit Fees - 1,001 - 10,000
• Permit Fees - 10,001 - 100,000
• Permit Fees - 100,001 or more
PLAN REVIEW FEES (In Cubic Yards)
• Plan Review Fees - 100 cu. yds. or less
• Plan Review Fees - 101 - 1,000
• Plan Review Fees – 1,001 to 10,000
• Plan Review Fees - 10,001 - 100,000
• Plan Review Fees - 100,001 or more
$75.00
$75.00
$50.00
$64.00
$250.00
$470.00
$1,150.00
$32.50
$41.60
$162.50
$305.50
$747.50
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Planning Fees
Plus Outside Costs
• Annexation Processing
• Administrative Use Permit Application
(Not Specified Below) (AUP)
• AUP - Application – Cottage Home
• AUP – Street Fair Public Property
• AUP – Street Fair Private Property
• Conditional Use Permit
• Classification of Permitted Uses
• Development Agreement (All)
• Environmental Document Processing
& Review: (Initial Study, ND, MND,

EIR, & SEIR
• Environmental Administration Fee
• General Plan Amendment
• Home Occupation
• Lot Line Adjustment
• Minor Deviations to
Ordinance/Standards
• Modification/Revocation of
Conditional Use Permit /Variance
• Planned Unit Development
• Revision to Acreage Map
• Sign Plan Review
• Site Plan Review (Interior & Exterior
Alterations)
• Site Plan Review (Interior Alteration)
• Zone Variance
$3,394.00
$550.00
$250.00
$450.00
$100.00
$1,350.00
$700.00
$3,000.00
Consultant Costs
10% of Document Costs
$2,500.00
$50.00
$585.00
$315.00
$950.00
$3,500.00
$350.00
$81.00
$950.00
$550.00
$1,450.00
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Planning - Environmental
Assessment
Plus Outside Costs
County, State and Federal fees
are subject to change without
notice
• EA – Categorical Exemption
• Preparation of Initial Studies,
Expanded Initial Studies, Negative
Declarations, Mitigated Negative
Declarations, Environmental Impact
Report, or a Tiered Environmental
Impact Reports.

The deposit and actual cost for
environmental reviews will be
determined on a case by case basis
after the application is accepted, and
the deposit is due before work
commences.

California Department of Fish and
Wildlife Filing Fees:
• Negative Declaration (ND):
• Mitigated Negative
Declaration (MND):
• Environmental Impact Report
(EIR):

Substitute Document Pursuant to a
Certified Regulatory Program (CRP):
$150.00
To begin processing
Environmental reviews,
the deposit is due upon
application. Any costs
above the deposit are
due and payable prior
to final Planning
Commission/City
Council action.
$2,548.00
$2,548.00
$3,539.25
$1,203.25
Planning –Maps
Plus Outside Costs
• Final Parcel Map
• Final Parcel Map Revision
• Parcel Map Waiver
• Tentative Parcel Map
• Tentative Subdivision Map
• Tentative Subdivision Map Revision
• All Extensions of Maps
$1,217.00
$242.00
$380.00
$601.00
$2,593.50
$915.75
$550.00
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Planning – Temporary Use
Permits
Per Event Plus Outside Costs
• Fire Works Booth
• Temporary Use Permit – For
Registered Non-Profit Groups
• Temporary Use Permit – For Profit
Groups
$81.00
$37.75
$215.00
Planning – Zoning
Plus Outside Costs
• Zoning Amendments (including
modifications to a Planning
Developments)
• Zoning Inquiry / Verification Letter
• Zoning Code Text Amendments
(Setbacks, Signs, adding a land use to a
zone, adjusting requirements for a
specific land use, etc.)
$3,500.00
$99.00
$1,250.00
Deposits
Based on level of review.

Planner/Engineer can give
estimated deposit to be
collected that may exceed but
cannot be not less than
amounts listed. Deposits shall
be refunded only after project
is completed or cancelled.

Projects that are administerial,
principally permitted, or don’t require
a public hearing:

Projects requiring a public hearing
and are exempt from CEQA:

Projects requiring a public hearing
and not exempt from CEQA:
$1,000.00
$3,000.00
$10,000.00
Weed Abatement • Administrative Fee & Actual Costs to
the City
$54.00
Building Permit Fees New Commercial / Industrial
Type of Occupancy Charge Per Square Foot
Churches and Other Religious $0.95
Apartments $0.75
Hotels/Motels $0.70
Industrial/Warehouse to 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.75
Industrial/Warehouse 50,001 to 100,000 Sq. Ft. $0.45
Industrial/Warehouse 100,001-200,000 Sq. Ft. $0.30
Industrial/Warehouse 200,001-300,000 Sq. Ft. $0.25
Industrial/Warehouse 300,001- 500,000 Sq. Ft. $0.20
Industrial/Warehouse 500,001 Sq. Ft. and up $0.15
Shell / New Commercial Building to 5000 Sq. Ft. $2.65
Shell / New Commercial Building 5001-10000 Sq. Ft. $1.40 Shell / New Commercial Building 10001 to 15000 Sq. Ft. $1.25 Shell / New Commercial Building 15001 to 20000 Sq. Ft. $1.20 Shell / New Commercial Building 20001 to 25000 Sq. Ft. $1.15 Page | 11
Shell / New Commercial Building 25001 Sq. Ft. and up $1.10 Building Permit Fees Existing Commercial Buildings
Commercial / Industrial Tenant Improvements
Type of Occupancy Charge Per Square Foot
Commercial Up to 9,999 Sq. Ft. $0.60
Commercial 10,000-25000 Sq. Ft. $0.55
Commercial 25001 and above $0.50
Restaurants – All square footages $0.75
Industrial Buildings – Up to 100,000 $0.40
Industrial Buildings – 100,001 and up $0.20
I. There will be an additional $.05 per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

II. An additional 65% Plan Check Fee Deposit shall be added to all building permits listed above.

III. Strong Motion Instrumentational and Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee amount will be charged to each building permit based upon the project’s valuation.

IV. Planning Department Permit Review Fee of $50.00 (Residential) $75.00 (Commercial) will be added for certain projects requiring review.

V. Add $15.00 for City of Chowchilla General Plan Update and Computer Software Infrastructure Recovery Fee.

VI. All OSHPD III Certifications will be an additional $0.35 per square foot for New Construction and Tenant Improvements.

VII. An additional 0.15 per square foot multiplier will be added to Medical and Dental Occupancies not required OSHPD Certification.

VIII. For All Permits: Additional Inspection Fees may be charged for a second failure of an inspection. Additional Plan Review Fees may be charged if estimated times are insufficient to cover employee cost recovery, or if plans require a second back check. Additional Fees will be charged at the discretion of the Director of Community and Economic Development.

IX. Unusual or Unforeseen projects shall be charged fees based on a per hour basis for plan review, consultation, and inspection at $100.00 per hour.

X. The Director of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.

XI. The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Western Region. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.

Building Permit Fees Swimming Pools
Residential – Pool only $450.00 – ($50.00 x 1.5 intake/processing + $75.00 x 5 Plan review and inspection hours)
Residential – Pool & Spa $675.00 – ($50.00 x 1.5 intake/processing + $75.00 x 8 plan review and inspection hours)
Commercial-Pool only $900.00 – ($50.00 x 1.5 intake/processing + $75.00 x 11 Plan review and inspection hours)
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I. The Contractor shall be charge an additional $500 to be held as a bond. The bond amount shall be released to the contractor upon final inspection provided no damage occurred within the City Right of Way.

Building Permit Fees Reroof Permits
Residential $225 minimum – ($50.00 x 1-hour intake /processing + $100.00 Base + $75.00 x 1
Inspection Hour)
Commercial/Industrial
1-20000 sq. ft. $300.00 ($50.00 x 1
intake /processing + $75.00 x 2 inspection hours +
$100.00 Base)
20001-40000 sq. ft. $375.00 ($50.00 x 1-hour intake /processing + $75.00 x 3 inspection hours + $100.00 Base)
40001-60000 sq. ft. $450.00 ($50.00 x 1-hour intake /processing + $75.00 x 4 inspection hours + $100.00 Base)
60001-80000 sq. ft. $525.00 ($50.00 x 1-hour intake /processing + $75.00 x 5 inspection hours + $100.00 Base)
80001-100000 sq. ft. $600.00 ($50.00 x
1-hour intake /processing + $75.00 x 6 inspection hours + $100.00 Base)
100001-120000 sq. ft. $675.00 ($50.00
x hour intake /processing + $75.00 x 7 inspection hours+ $100.00 Base)
120001+ sq. ft. $750.00 ($50.00 x 1 hour
intake /processing + $75.00 x 8 inspection hours + $100.00 Base) I. An additional 65% Plan Check Fee Deposit shall be added to all building permits listed above.

II. Planning Department Permit Review Fee of $50 will be added to certain projects requiring additional review.

III. Add $15.00 for City the City of Chowchilla General Plan Update and Computer Software Infrastructure Recovery Fee.

IV. There will be an additional $.05 per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

Building Permit Fees Residential Addition / Fees
All square footages Minimum $800.00 ($50.00 x .5 intake /processing + $75.00 x 10 hours plan review and inspection time + $13.00 each $100,000 of valuation for residential state tax (Residential alteration, remodel and repair fee calculation worksheet shall be used).

Building Permit Fees Residential Remodels / Fees
All square footages $375.00 minimum – (Residential alteration, remodel and repair fee calculation worksheet shall be used)
Building Permit Fees Residential Conversions
Garage or shed conversions into a Residential Dwelling Unit All square footages $438.00 minimum – ($50.00 x .5 intake /processing + $75.00 x 5 hours plan review and inspection time + $13.00 each $100,000 of valuation for residential state tax
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Building Permit Fees Fire Damage Repair Permits / Fees
All square footages $438.00 minimum – (For residential or commercial, the fire damage repair fee calculation worksheet shall be used)
Building Permit Fees Sign Permits / Fees
Wall Sign/ Monument Sign/
Pole Signs
Wall Sign - $200.00
Wall Sign - $275.00 with Electrical
Monument / Pole Sign - $775.00
I. An additional 65% Plan Check Fee Deposit shall be added to all building permits listed above.

II. Planning Department Permit Review Fee of $50 will be added to certain projects requiring additional review.

III. Add $15.00 for City the City of Chowchilla General Plan Update and Computer Software Infrastructure Recovery Fee.

IV. There will be an additional $.05 per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

Building Permit Fees New Single-Family Dwellings and Duplexes Permit (One Story) and Sheds over 120 Square Feet
Square Footage Charge Per Square Foot
0-1599 $1.25
1600-3349 $1.15
3350-5000 $1.05
I. There will be an additional $.05 per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.

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II. The Plan Check Fee Deposit for custom homes will be 65% of the building permit fee.

III. Strong Motion Instrumentational and Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee amount will be charged to each building permit based upon the project’s valuation IV. Add $15.00 for City the City of Chowchilla General Plan Update and Computer Software Infrastructure Recovery Fee.

V. When Solar is installed on a new Single-Family Dwelling there will need to be an additional $150.00 fee added for Plan Review and Inspection(s).

MASTER PLAN process requires Director of Community and Economic Development Approval I. Plan review fees for initial master plan submittals will be 90% of the building permit fee.

Plan review fee for subsequent permits per lot will be 15% of the building permit fee and will include Planning (Impact) and Engineering fees be paid.

II. For All Permits: Additional Inspection Fees may be charged for a second failure of an inspection. Additional Plan Review Fees may be charged if estimated times are insufficient to cover employee cost recovery, or if plans require a second back check. Additional Fees will be charged at the discretion of the Director of Community and Economic Development.

III. Unusual or Unforeseen projects shall be charged fees based on a per hour basis for plan review, consultation, and inspection at $100.00 per hour.

IV. The Director of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit.

V. The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Western Region. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.

Building Permit Fees Miscellaneous Permits / Fees
Gas line replacement $100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00 x 1 inspection hour)
Domestic water line replacement $100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00 x 1 inspection hour)
Temporary power $100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00 x 1 inspection hour)
Backflow prevention device
installation (2” or smaller)
$100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00
x 1 inspection hour)
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Backflow prevention device
installation (Larger than 2”)
$100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00
x 1 inspection hour)
HVAC change-outs (Jobs more complicated
than simple replacements will be subject to
additional inspection fees)
$100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00
x 1 inspection hour)
Water heater change-outs/basic mechanical
permit
$100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00
x 1 inspection hour)
Electrical panel changeouts/replacements (200 amp and smaller) $100.00 – ($50.00 x .5 hours processing + $75.00
x 1 inspection hour)
Inspections outside of regular business hours Actual inspection hours $75.00 x minimum of 2 inspection hours
Re-inspection fees (All Permits) $100 per inspection hour ($50 x 0.5 hours processing + $75.00 x 1 inspection hour)
Additional plan review Actual plan review hours at $75.00 per hour Residential Photovoltaic Solar System $300.00 (50.00 x 1.5 hours processing +

75.00 x 3 hours for inspection and plan
review)
$150.00 Deposit Required to be submitted
For Residential Solar Systems.

Commercial Photovoltaic Solar System $450.00 ($50.00 x 1.5 hours processing + $75.00 x 5 hours for inspection and plan review)
$150.00 Deposit Required to be submitted
For Residential Solar Systems.

Industrial Photovoltaic Solar System $600.00 ($50.00 x 1.5 hours processing + $75.00 x 7 hours for inspection and plan review)
$150.00 Deposit Required to be submitted
For Residential Solar Systems.

Sewer line replacement/repair $175.00 – (50.00 x .5 hours processing + 75.00 x 2 hours for inspection and plan review)
Building Permit Fees Miscellaneous Permits / Fees
(Continued)
Fences, Block walls, and retaining walls
requiring permit
$225.00 minimum (50.00 x .5 hours
processing + 75.00 x 2 hours for inspection
and plan review + $50.00 Planning Department
review)
Carports, patio covers, and enclosing patio
covers
$300.00 minimum (50.00 x .5 hours
processing + 75.00 x 3 hours for inspection
and plan review + $50.00 Planning Review
fee)
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Pre-approved Carports and patio covers Residential and Commercial: $200.00 minimum Fire Sprinkler Permit
0 to 10,000 sq. ft.
10,001 to 100,000 sq. ft
Over 100,001 sq. ft
$275.00 minimum or
$0.10 per square foot
$0.06 per square foot
$0.03 per square foot
Fire Inspection Fee $75.00 – ($75.00 Initial Inspection, additional $75.00 per hour for inspections over longer
than 2 hours)
Renewal or Reactivation of Building Permits 50% of original building permit costs.

I. For All Permits: Additional Inspection Fees may be charged for a second failure of an inspection. Additional Plan Review Fees may be charged if estimated times are insufficient to cover employee cost recovery, or if plans require a second back check. Additional Fees will be charged at the discretion of the Director of Community and Economic Development II. Unusual or Unforeseen projects shall be charged fees based on a per hour basis for plan review, consultation, and inspection at $100.00 per hour.

III. The Director of Community and Economic Development shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit IV. Add $15.00 for City the City of Chowchilla General Plan Update and Computer Software Infrastructure Recovery Fee.

Notes:

Encroachment & Transportation Permits are found under Public works.

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Fee Type Description Costs
Business License Fees
All Fees are Non-Refundable
Fire inspections are required
for a business located in
Chowchilla, (some Exceptions
apply) See Fire Department for
pricing
Additional Licenses Fees apply
depending on type of Business
and are paid annually
• Application Fee (Each Application)
• Open Air Market (Paid by Proprietor)
Per Vendor
• SB 1186 State Required Fee (As set by
State Law and subject to change
without notice) Per License each year
$28.00
$34.00
$4.00
Business License Fees
– Retail & General
• Less Than $15,000
• $15,000 but Less than $45,000
• $45,000 but Less than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $150,000
• $150,000 but Less than $250,000
• $250,000 but Less than $500,000
• $500,000 but Less than $1,000,000
• $1,000,000 and Over
$35.00
$48.00
$69.00
$103.00
$139.00
$275.00
$415.00
$525.00
Business License Fees
– Service Type
• Less Than $10,000
• $10,000 but Less than $25,000
• $25,000 but Less than $50,000
• $50,000 but Less than $75,000
• $75,000 but Less than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $150,000
• $150,000 but Less than $200,000
• $200,000 and Over
$21.00
$56.00
$103.00
$145.00
$180.00
$242.00
$296.00
$344.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Business License Fees
– Manufacturers
• Less Than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $200,000
• $200,000 but Less than $300,000
• $300,000 but Less than $400,000
• $400,000 but Less than $500,000
• $500,000 but Less than $600,000
• $600,000 but Less than $800,000
• $800,000 but Less than $1,000,000
• $1,000,000 and Over
$48.00
$69.00
$118.00
$159.00
$207.00
$344.00
$360.00
$414.00
$503.00
Business License Fees
– Contractors
• Less Than $10,000
• $10,000 but Less than $50,000
• $50,000 but Less than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $150,000
• $150,000 but Less than $200,000
• $200,000 but Less than $250,000
• $250,000 but Less than $300,000
• $300,000 but Less than $400,000
• $400,000 but Less than $500,000
• $500,000 but Less than $600,000
• $600,000 but Less than $700,000
• $700,000 but Less than $800,000
• $800,000 but Less than $900,000
• $900,000 but Less than $1,000,000
• $1,000,000 and Over
$22.00
$48.00
$69.00
$118.00
$159.00
$207.00
$255.00
$344.00
$414.00
$503.00
$592.00
$689.00
$779.00
$868.00
$917.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Business License Fees
– Wholesalers
• Less Than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $200,000
• $200,000 but Less than $300,000
• $300,000 but Less than $400,000
• $400,000 but Less than $500,000
• $500,000 but Less than $600,000
• $600,000 but Less than $700,000
• $700,000 but Less than $1,000,000
• $1,000,000 and Over
$35.00
$51.00
$86.00
$121.00
$155.00
$189.00
$242.00
$310.00
$344.00
Business License Fees
– Feed, Livestock & Related
Wholesale
• Less Than $100,000
• $100,000 but Less than $200,000
• $200,000 but Less than $300,000
• $300,000 but Less than $400,000
• $400,000 but Less than $500,000
• $500,000 but Less than $600,000
• $600,000 but Less than $800,000
• $800,000 but Less than $1,000,000
• $1,000,000 and Over
$48.00
$69.00
$118.00
$159.00
$207.00
$255.00
$323.00
$414.00
$455.00
Business License Fees
– Professionals
• Less Than $30,000
• $30,000 but Less than $40,000
• $40,000 but Less than $50,000
• $50,000 and Over
$89.00
$138.00
$186.00
$276.00
Business License Fee
-Semi-Mobile Food Vendor
Operation Fee
• Daily Fee
• Annual Fee ($100 @ 365 days)
$100.00
$36,500.00
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Interest & Penalties • Business License Penalty 25%
Fee Type Description Costs
Permits – All Permits are nonrefundable• Swimming Pool Permit Drainage (Per 1,000 Gallons)
• Built-In Spa Permit – Drainage
(Per 1,000 Gallons)
• Garage Sale Permit
(First Three are Free)
(Only Allow a Total of 6 per year)
$2.00
$2.00
$17.00
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Fee Type Description Costs
All DEVELOPMENT • Tax Agreement Fee for Greenhills and
Pheasant Run
$376.29
*Inquire within the Community and Economic Development Department for current Incentives Single – Family Residential
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $3,841
Fire Facilities $1,023
Police Facilities $1,061
Street Facilities $3,136
Traffic Signal Facilities $406
Public Buildings $2,196
Community and Recreation Facilities $569
Water Facilities $2,511
Sewer Facilities $2,293
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $17,036
* Impact Fee is per Single-Family Dwelling Unit.

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Multi-Family Residential
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $2,880
Fire Facilities $823
Police Facilities $836
Street Facilities $1,774
Traffic Signal Facilities $230
Public Buildings $1,647
Community and Recreation Facilities $427
Water Facilities $1,414
Sewer Facilities $1,557
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $11,588
* Impact Fee is per Multi-Family Dwelling Unit.

Retail/Service Commercial
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $0
Fire Facilities $2,159
Police Facilities $6,251
Street Facilities $12,069
Traffic Signal Facilities $1,564
Public Buildings $854
Community and Recreation Facilities $0
Water Facilities $1,116
Sewer Facilities $827
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $24,840
* Impact Fee is per 1,000 gross area square feet.

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Professional Office
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $0
Fire Facilities $663
Police Facilities $1,436
Street Facilities $3,643
Traffic Signal Facilities $472
Public Buildings $686
Community and Recreation Facilities $0
Water Facilities $930
Sewer Facilities $551
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $8,381
* Impact Fee are per 1,000 gross area square feet.

Skilled Nursing Facility
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $0
Fire Facilities $422
Police Facilities $428
Street Facilities $697
Traffic Signal Facilities $90
Public Buildings $737
Community and Recreation Facilities $0
Water Facilities $1,036
Sewer Facilities $1,126
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $4,536
* Impact Fee are per 1,000 gross area square feet.

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Industrial
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $0
Fire Facilities $484
Police Facilities $217
Street Facilities $1,679
Traffic Signal Facilities $218
Public Buildings $244
Community and Recreation Facilities $0
Water Facilities $743
Sewer Facilities $570
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $4,153
* Impact Fee are per 1,000 gross area square feet.

Public Facilities / Institutions
Fee Type Costs
Park Facilities $0
Fire Facilities $2,425
Police Facilities $6,591
Street Facilities $2,978
Traffic Signal Facilities $386
Public Buildings $686
Community and Recreation Facilities $0
Water Facilities $5070
Sewer Facilities $551
Total Single-Family Residential Impact Fees: $14,124
* Impact Fee are per 1,000 gross area square feet.

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Quimby Act Park Land In-Lieu Fees
Per Unit (Subdivisions)
Quimby Act Fee Costs / In-lieu fee per Unit
Single Family Residential $2,323.20
Multi-Family Residential $1,742.40
* Impact Fee is per Dwelling Unit.

Per Unit (Non-Subdivisions)
Quimby Act Fee Costs / In-lieu fee per Unit
Single Family Residential $1,819.84
Multi-Family Residential $1,364.88
* Impact Fee is per Dwelling Unit.

Storm Drainage Impact Fees
General Plan (GP) Land Use / Zoning Designation Costs
General Plan: Residential - Low Density (LDR) & Zoning: LowDensity Residential (R-L)$7,296 General Plan: Residential - Medium Density (MDR & MHDR) Zoning: Medium Density Residential – 5,000 SF (R-M-5)
Medium Density Residential – 6,000 SF (R-M-6)
Medium High Density Residential (R-MH)
$9,710
General Plan: Residential - High Density (HDR) & Zoning: High Density Residential (R-H)
$13,540
General Plan: Community Commercial (C-C) & Zoning: Mixed Use (MU)
$14,041
General Plan: Downtown Commercial (DC) & Zoning: Mixed
Use – Downtown (MX-D)
$14,303
General Plan: Neighborhood Commercial (NC) & Zoning:
(Neighborhood Commercial (C-N)
$19,724
General Plan: Service Commercial (SC) & Zoning: Service Commercial (C-S)
$17,333
General Plan: Professional Office (Medical Arts) / Zoning:

Office (O)
$11,162
General Plan: Light Industrial (LI) & Zoning: Light Industrial (IL) General Plan: Heavy Industrial (HI) & Zoning: Heavy Industrial (I-H)
$22,204
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General Plan: Public Facility (PF) & Zoning: Public Facility (PF) $11,233 Elementary School
General Plan: Public Facility (PF) & Zoning: Public Facility (PF) 5,238
High School
General Plan: Public Facility (PF) & Zoning: Public Facility (PF) 20,114
* Impact Fee is per One (1) Acre of developed land area. ** Only Charged to projects, and developments that do not provide on-site Storm Drainage Retention Facilities.

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FINANCE
Fee Type Description Costs
Liens – Liens is the City and the
current County Fee will be
added at the time of release
• Lien Release plus County Fee $45.00
Returned Checks/Credit Cards • All Returned payments (Each) $30.00 Interest & Penalties • Business License Penalty
• Accounts Receivable Penalty
• Accounts Receivable Utilities Penalty
• Accounts Receivable Utilities Interest
25%

1.5%
10%

1.5%
Transient Occupancy Tax • Transient Occupancy Tax 10%
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FIRE
Fee Type Description Costs
Alarm Fees- Alarm fees are
assessed per fiscal year (per
City Ordinance)
• False Alarm Fees (Each)
 1st through 3rd
 4th and subsequent
$0.00
$215.00
Inspections (Annual
inspections for businesses are
required)
Inspections over 5001 square
feet shall be base fee
indicated plus any outside
costs and/or actual city costs,
if applicable
• Fire Inspections (Each)
1st Inspection (one reinspection included)
 0 to 500 Square Feet
 500 to 1,000 Square Feet
 1,001 to 5,000 Square Feet
 Over 5001 Square Feet plus
additional cost
3rd& subsequent 0 to 500 Square Feet
 0 to 500 Square Feet
 500 to 1,000 Square Feet
 1,001 to 5,000 Square Feet
 Over 5001 Square Feet plus
additional cost
Annual Fire Inspections
 0 to 500 Square Feet
 500 to 1,000 Square Feet
 1,001 to 5,000 Square Feet
 Over 5001 Square Feet plus
additional cost
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100.00
Plus
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
$100
plus
$15.00
$25.00
$50.00
$75.00
plus
Private Fire Hydrant • Private Fire Hydrant Testing
 First Hydrant (one retest included)
 2nd and subsequent Fire Hydrants
each
$150.00
$25.00
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Reports –Fire reports are
released through the Police
Department who will collect
the fees.
• Fire Reports (Each) $12.00
Services – Fees for Services,
these are based on State
Standards and subject to
change
Note: Charged based on whole
hours rounded up to the
nearest hour.
• Fire Engine Standby (Per Hour)
• Fire Captain (Per Hour)
• Fire Engineer (Per Hour)
• Firefighter (Per Hour)
$151.00
$25.00
$21.00
$21.00
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PARKS & RECREATION
Alcohol, Smoking & related products are prohibited
Fee Type Description Costs
Rentals – City Event in City
Park (Rates may vary by
event)
Requires a completed event
registration form; Rental, if
cancelled per the registration
requirements, may be
refunded except for the
Administrative Processing Fee.
• Administrative Processing Fee (NonRefundable)
• Vendor Booth Space Minimum
• Vendor Booth Space Maximum
• Vendor Booth Electricity
$10.00
$10.00
$100.00
$5.00
Rentals – Non-City Events in
City Park
Event approval requires a
preliminary discussion and
review with City
representatives; Requires a
completed Park Facility
Reservation form; depending
on event may require an
Encroachment Permit, Event
Permit, etc.; Rental fee, if use
is cancelled, may be refunded
except for the Administrative
Processing Fee.

Plus Outside Costs if applicable
• Administrative Processing Fee (NonRefundable)
• Park Pavilion Out-of-Service Fee (no
staff preparation) required to prevent
non-event use by others; Applies to
each park pavilion impacted by the
location of the event; Out-of-Service
date will be noticed on-site by staff
• Electricity per point of use, e.g. picnic
pavilion, stage, paved hexagon outlets,
light pole outlets, etc.
• For Park Pavilion use fee see Rentals –
Park Pavilion; Applies to each Park
Pavilion impacted by the location of
the event
$10.00
$20.00
$15.00
Rentals – Park Pavilion
Requires a completed Park
Facility Reservation form;
Rental, if use is cancelled per
the rental requirements, may
be refunded except for the
Administrative Processing Fee.
• Administrative Processing Fee (nonrefundable) per rental • Rental without electricity; rental date
will be noticed on-site by staff
• Rental with electricity; rental date will
be noticed on-site by staff
$10.00
$40.00
$55.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Rentals – Sports Fields
Requires a completed Sports
Field Reservation form; Fees
are for rentals not covered by
a City Sports League Facilities
Use Agreement approved by
City Council; Fees must be paid
prior to rental unless noted
and approved on the Sports
Field Reservation form.
• Lights per field per hour; Minimum 2
hours; Maximum 12 hours per day
• Lights On-site Activation/Deactivation
by City staff; Turn on and turn off
lights on non-computerized systems
• Sports Field Use per field per hour (no
field preparation); Minimum 2 hours;
Maximum 12 hours per day
• Refund deduction for approved, prerental date cancellation (Administrative Processing Fee)
$10.00
$40.00
$10.00
$10.00
Rental – Barragan Family
Performance Stage
Use of the stage for approved
activities that must comply
with City regulations, e.g.
sound levels, etc.; Requires a
completed Park Facility
Reservation Form.
• Administrative Processing Fee (nonrefundable) per rental • Stage with electricity (staff preparation
and electricity fee); rental date will be
noticed on-site by staff
• Stage without electricity (no staff
preparation); rental date will be
noticed on-site by staff
$10.00
$55.00
$20.00
Rental – Ed Ray Park
Community Center Rental
Requires a completed Park
Facility Reservation Form and
must comply with City
regulations.
• Deposit
Required on all Private Rentals,
Community Service Organizations, and
Registered Non-Profits for rental of 4
hours or more
• Community Service Organization
Up to hours
Over 4 hours
Hourly Rate
Kitchen (per Rental)
• Private Rental/For Profit
Up to hours
Over 4 hours
Kitchen (per Rental)
$250.00
$100.00
$200.00
$25.00
$25.00
$200.00
$400.00
$25.00
Council Approved Contracted Sports Programs with Facility Use Agreements will be at no charge for Meetings/Registration Day/Opening Ceremonies.

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Fee Type Description Costs
Community Pool • Daily Admission Recreations Swim
 Youth 18 years old or younger
 Adult 18 years or older
• Daily Admission 16 Punch Card
 Youth 18 years old or younger
 Adult 18 years or older
$1.00

2.00 $15.00
$30.00
Event Fees
County and State Fees are
Subject to change without
notice.

Plus any outside costs
• Event Fees for County Heath Permits
• Certified Farmers Market California
Dept of Food & Agriculture (CDFA)
State Fee
• City Community Event Vendor Fee
through 12/31/2022
• City Community Event Vendor Fee
effective 1/1/2023
Registered Non-Profit vendors at
community events will not be charged City
fees.
$115.00
$2.00
$36.00
$40.00
Memorial Program
Purchase and placement of
memorial items in parks and
public areas in the City of
Chowchilla in accordance with
the Memorial Program Policy
#24-20; Includes asset
purchase, materials, staff cost
and maintenance cost, but not
replacement cost.
• Memorial Bench
• Memorial Tree
$2,000.00
$350.00
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POLICE
Fee Type Description Costs
Alarm Fees- Alarm fees are
assessed per fiscal year
• False Alarm Fees (Each)
 1st through 3rd
 4th Alarm Fee
 5th Alarm Fee
 6th Alarm Fee and subsequent
$0.00
$75.00
$100.00
$200.00
Animal Fees
All Prices for Each incident,
license, trap, day etc.
*Senior is defined as 60 years
or older.
• Animal Disposal Small 1-10 lbs.
• Animal Disposal Medium 10-25 lbs.
• Animal Disposal Large 25-50 lbs.
• Animal Disposal Large Over 50 lbs.
• Animal Home Quarantine Fee –
Vaccinated
• Animal License – 1 Year (altered –
senior rate*)
• Animal License – 1 Year (altered)
• Animal License – 1 Year (unaltered –
senior rate*)
• Animal License – 1 Year (unaltered)
• Cat Trap Deposit
• Cat Trap Rental Per Day
• Civil Penalty for Unaltered Dogs &
Cats
• Civil Penalty Fee Unaltered 2nd
Offense
• Civil Penalty Fee Unaltered 3rd
Offense
• Dangerous Animal Permit Fee
$45.00
$50.00
$60.00
$75.00
$32.00
$5.00
$10.00
$12.50
$25.00
$75.00
$2.00
$35.00
$50.00
$100.00
$159.00
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Animal Fees (Continued) • Delinquent Animal License
• Dog Tags - Replacement Fee
• Kennel Permit (1-10 Animal)
• Kennel Permit (1-20 Animal)
• Kennel Permit (21+ Animal)
• Large Animal Board - Per Day
• Non-Vaccinated Bite Penalty Fee
• Owner Release of Animal
• Owner Release to Shelter – County
• Quarantined Animal Board Per Day -
Small Animal
• Quarantined Animal Board Per Day -
Large Animal
• Regular Small Animal Trap Rental
Deposit
• Regular Small Animal Trap Rental Fee
• Small Animal Board Per day
• Small Animal Impoundment Fee
• Small Animal Impoundment Fee - 2nd
Offense
• Small Animal Impoundment Fee - 3rd
Offense
• Spay & Neuter Administrative Fee
• Tranquilizing Owned Animal & Actual
Vet bill
• Trap Delinquent Fee Per Day
• Wild Animal Permit
$20.00
$5.31
$80.00
$100.00
$132.00
$15.00
$159.00
$65.00
$70.00
$12.00
$15.00
$75.00
$2.00
$12.00
$40.00
$75.00
$100.00
$16.00
$50.00 &
Actual Costs
$2.00
$100.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Booking Fees – Set by State
Law
• Current Booking Fee &
• Mileage for Booking (State Rate)
$78.87
State Rate
Citation Sign-off • Citation Sign-off (Non C.P.D.) $10.00 Civil Services Fees • Civil Document Service
• Civil Subpoenas Police Employee
$38.00
$275.00
Copies & Images • Misc. Copies (Citations/Civil) Per Page • Photographic Image Fee-Per Picture
(Each)
$0.10
$1.00
Curfew Violations • Curfew Violation 1st Offense
• Subsequent Violations
$63.00
$63.00
Fingerprinting & Background
Checks
• Fingerprints & Dept. of Justice
• Local Criminal Background Check
$25.00 Plus DOJ Fees
$35.00
Licenses • Bicycle License
• Quadricycle Annual Operator License
Fee
• Quadricycle Registration & License
Fee
• Quadricycle Registration Permit (3 Yr)
$1.00
$10.00
$16.00
$20.00
Offender Registration • First Offender Registration $26.00 Permits • Alcohol Beverage Permit
• Alcohol Beverage Permit for
Registered Non-Profit
$25.00
$12.00
Reports • Archived Police Report
• Copy of CAD Call
• Police Report
• Traffic Collision Report Fee
$15.00
$0.10
$10.00
$25.00
Vehicle Fees • Repossessed Vehicle Fee
• Rotation Tow Service Fee (Annual)
• Vehicle Release (All)
$15.00
$50.00
$100.00

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED
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PUBLIC WORKS
Fee Type Description Costs
Barricades & Temporary Signs • Administrative Fee &
• Barricades (Each)
• Signs (Each)
• Stolen, Damaged or Lost Barricade
(Each)
• Stolen, Damaged or Lost Signs (Each)
$54.00
$6.80
$6.80
$45.29
$45.29
Call Out Charge
Not related to City Systems
Failures
• Emergency Repairs
• Clean-up of Streets
• Barricading Hazardous Conditions
• Other Hazardous Conditions
• Repairs to City Property, equipment,
etc. Unless otherwise stated in the
Master Fee schedule. Shall include
the Administrative Fee and the Actual
costs of repairs, replacement, etc.
$226.50
$226.50
$226.50
$226.50
Actual Cost +
Call Out Charge
Contractor Services &
Equipment Left on City
Property that City Cleans up
• Administrative Fee &
• Actual Costs to City of Chowchilla
$54.00
Actual Cost +
Administrative Fee
Curb & Gutter
Plus Outside Costs if applicable
• Encroachment Permit Fee &
• Curb & Gutter 6” per Linear Foot
• Curb & Gutter 8” per Linear Foot
• Inspection Fee up to 60LF (Each)
• Inspection Fee Over 60LF &
 Each Linear Foot Over 60 LF
$172.00
$14.75
$12.50
$561.50
$561.50
$11.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Drive Ways • Inspections Fee up to 60 SQ Ft (Each)
• Inspections Over 60 SQ Ft &
 Each Square Foot Over 60 SQ FT
$655.50
$655.50
$11.00
Dumpsters • Drop Storage Application Fee &
• Street Inspection Fee
• Street Re-inspection Fee
$169.85
$311.40
$311.40
Electroliers • Application Fee &
• Inspection Up to 3 Poles
• Inspection Each Pole Over 3
• Re-Inspection Each Pole
$169.85
$51.00
$17.00
$17.00
Encroachment Permits
Plus Outside Costs if applicable
• Encroachment Permit
Other fees maybe charged depending on
type of encroachment permit needed.

Example is Curb & Gutter
$172.00
Equipment Costs • Department of Transportation Rates
Approved at 11/18/2014 Council Meeting
DOT Rates
Excavations – Excavations
including transverse and
longitudinal trenches and other
street excavation working
including surface restorations
• Permit Fee &
• Inspection Fee - Minor
(up to 20 SQFT) & Each Reinspection
• Inspection Fee – Minor
(20 SQFT and Over) & Each ReInspection
• Inspection Fee – Major & Each Reinspection Charged Permit Fee and Actual Costs
$169.85
$577.50
$1,248.00
Permit Fee &
Actual Costs
Illegal Dumping • Administrative Fee &
Plus Actual Costs of Clean Up to include
any contracted costs, costs of disposal,
staff time, etc.
$54.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Inspections - Other • Fee for Manhole, Streetlight, Fire Hydrant & Each Re-inspection
• Fees for Small Structures, Pull boxes,
Vaults, Poles, Etc. & Each Reinspection
• Fees for any structure not listed or
requiring work more than 20 Days &
Each Re-inspections are Charged
Permit Fees and Actual Costs
$1,028.00
$364.50
Fee &
Actual Costs
Masonry Wall – Items are per
Linear Foot
• Masonry Wall 6’ or Less
• Masonry Wall 8’
• Masonry Wall 10’ & Over
$63.50
$69.00
$81.50
Neighborhood Watch Signs • Administrative Fee &
• Sign Plus City “C” Type Pole
Actual Costs & Fees
$54.00
Fee &
Actual Costs
Paving • Application Fee &
• Inspections & Each Re-inspection
$169.85
$989.75
Public Right of Way Access • Permit Fee (Non-Refundable) & • Inspection 1st & Each Re-inspection
$169.85
$181.18
Public Works Fee – For Misc.

Structures to include Manholes,
Storm Water Inlets, Storm
Water Outlets, Electroliers, &
Underground Vaults
• Encroachment Permit Fee &
Other costs listed in fee schedule. Plus
Outside Costs if applicable
$172.00
Fee &
Other Fees
Public Works Fee • Irrigation & Landscaping per SQ FT $3.50 Right of Way Storage • Permit Fee &
• 2 days or less w/Inspection & Each Reinspection
• More than 2 days w/Inspection & Each
Re-inspection is based on Actual Costs
$169.85
$283.00
Permit Fee &
Actual Costs
Side Walks
Plus Outside Costs if applicable
• Encroachment Permit & Plus
• Sidewalks Per SQFT
• Up to 300 SQFT & Each Re-Inspection
• Over 300 SQFT & Each Re-Inspection
Per Square Foot
$172.00
$3.00
$477.25
$2.39
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Fee Type Description Costs
Sanitary Sewers • Sanitary Sewers 4” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Sewers 6” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Sewers 8” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Sewers 10” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Sewers 12” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Sewers 15” Per Linear Foot
• Sanitary Manholes (Each)
• Sanitary Risers (Each)
• Sewer Laterals (Each)
$28.31
$33.97
$39.64
$45.29
$51.00
$62.25
$2,541.00
$754.41
$1,963.50
Road Way – Plus other fees in
fee schedule
• Barricades per Linear Foot
• Driveways Per Linear Foot
• Electroliers – (Each)
• Fire Hydrants (Each)
• Paving Residential Street Per SQFT
• Paving Thoroughfare Per SQFT
• Private Monument (Each)
• Public Monument (Each)
• Street Signs (Each)
• Valley Gutter Per Linear Foot
$33.97
$3.75
$2,194.50
$2,887.50
$3.50
$5.00
$113.25
$339.70
$169.85
$14.83
Streets Closures for Events
Note: rates include
equipment/vehicles as needed.

All special events upon public
right-of-way require
encroachment permit, all other
special event fees can be
waived if applicant provides
traffic control services from a
licensed contractor.
• Encroachment Permit Fee &
• Street Closure Per Block
• Labor, per Hour
• Overtime Labor, per hours
$160.00
$46.57
$36.50
$54.75
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Fee Type Description Costs
Storm Drain • Storm Drainage Permit &
• Storm Drainage - (10) 39" R.C.P. Per
Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (11) 42" R.C.P. Per
Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (12) 48" R.C.P. Per
Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (13) 54" R.C.P. Per
Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (14) 60" R.C.P. Per
Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (15) 48” Manholes
(Each)
• Storm Drainage - (16) Curb Inlet
(Each)
• Storm Drainage - (17) 6' Chain Link
Fence Per Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - (18) > 48” Manholes
(Each)
• Storm Drainage - (19) Field Inlets
(Each)
• Storm Drainage - 12" R.C.P Per Linear
Foot
• Storm Drainage - 15" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
• Storm Drainage - 18" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
• Storm Drainage - 21" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
$570.15
$85.52
$91.22
$96.93
$114.03
$125.43
$2,541.00
$1,732.50
$11.40
$5,701.37
$922.87
$34.25
$39.92
$45.61
$51.32
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Storm Drain (Continued) • Storm Drainage - 24" R.C.P. Per Linear Foot
• Storm Drainage - 27" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
• Storm Drainage - 30" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
• Storm Drainage - 33" R.C.P. Per Linear
Foot
$57.02
$62.72
$68.52
$74.13
Spur – Railroad
Inspection Costs are not
charged to companies using the
spur the City pays all inspection
fees
• Maintenance & Operation Fees which
reflects actual cost of maintenance
and any deferred maintenance &
repairs.

Split based on Contracts
and where the repairs
take place
Transportation Permits
This is set by State Law and are
subject to change without
notice.
• One-time Transportation Permit
• Annual Transportation Permit per
Vehicle
$26.94
$97.00
Utilities – Underground or
Overhead
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
12" AC Trench Fill Per Linear Foot
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Import/Off Hall Grading Per Cubic
Yard
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Major Streets Per Linear Foot
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Minor Streets Per Linear Foot
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
On-site Grading Per Cubic Yard
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Underground Conduit Per Linear Foot
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Utility Trenching Per Linear Foot
• Underground or Overhead Utilities -
Wheelchair Ramp (Each)
$18.24
$11.40
$228.05
$114.03
$3.50
$5.56
$22.91
$85.52
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Fee Type Description Costs
Water & Wells • Water System - 6" Street Pipe Per
Linear Foot
• Water System - Air Relief Valve (Each)
• Water System - Blow-Off Valve (Each)
• Water System - Water Service 1"
w/Meter (Each)
• Water System - Water Service 12" Per
Linear Foot
• Water System - Water Service 6" Per
Linear Foot
• Water System - Water Service 8" Per
Linear Foot
• Well Installation and/or
Abandonment Application Fee (Each)
& the following:
• Well Installation and/or
Abandonment Inspection & Each ReInspection
$114.03
$693.00
$924.00
$1,963.50
$62.72
$28.50
$45.61
$170.98
$925.13

ALL APPLICATION, INSPECTION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

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TRANSIT - CATX
Fee Type Description Costs
Bus Fares – Based on one way
Zone 1 is for riders whose
addresses are in the City of
Chowchilla limit.

Zone 2 is for riders whose
addresses are in the County
Limits
• 1-Way Fare Zone 1
• 1-Way Fare – Prison
• 1-Way Fare Zone 2
$2.00
$2.00
$3.00
Bus Passes
*Senior is defined as 60 years
or older.
• General Public 5 Rides
• General Public 10 Rides
• Student 20 Rides
• Senior 10 Rides*
• Senior 20 Rides*
• ADA 10 Rides
• ADA 20 Rides
$10.00
$20.00
$34.00
$15.00
$30.00
$15.00
$30.00
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UTILITIES
Fee Type Description Costs
Sewer Rates
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$28.97
$21.38
$21.38
$2.70
$3.03
$3.26
$5.88
Sewer Rates – Debt Service
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated J
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$1.41
$1.05
$1.05
$0.09
$0.11
$0.11
$0.31
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Fee Type Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23
Commercial bins depend on
size of bin and the number of
times picked up per week. See
Current Rates on the following
pages
• Residential (Per Set) Set By Prop 218
• Residential Extra Toter (Requires
Residential Service) (Each) Set By Prop
218
• Locking Lid for Bin (Each)
$32.64
$18.17
$23.48
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
1-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$63.75
$127.43
$195.07
$253.61
$315.64
$374.81
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
2-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$102.94
$198.23
$291.13
$391.60
$493.25
$589.87
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
3-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$131.79
$259.75
$370.62
$499.46
$628.16
$751.76
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23
TRASH
4-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$160.63
$317.50
$453.07
$611.13
$766.81
$922.43
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
5-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$189.54
$359.57
$508.27
$679.57
$848.37
$1,017.16
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
6-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$213.02
$400.10
$569.00
$760.53
$949.71

$1,138.78
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$12.00
$21.60
$31.21
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$37.20
$66.97
$96.75
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23

RECYCLE
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$47.41
$85.34
$123.27
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
4 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$58.81
$105.85
$152.90
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
6 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$81.02
$145.83
$210.65
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$18.00
$26.41
$34.80
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$63.25
$113.86
$164.46
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$80.60
$145.08
$209.55
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Water Fees
Damages to City Property will
be the fee listed plus actual
cost of repairs. If the City
severs the line the homeowner
will be required to repair prior
to reconnection.

Each Item is per Incident or Call
Out
• Turn On (Except New Accounts)
• Turn Off (Except Account Closure)
• Water Valve Cut or Damaged
• Water Tang Cut or Damaged
• Water Reconnection Fee (If property
vacant for 1 year or more)
• Water Lock Cut or Damaged
• Water Standby Fee for After Hours Call
Out (Per Call Out)
$25.00
$25.00
$50.00
$50.00
$110.36
$50.00
$85.00
Utility Deposits (Refundable) • Residential Deposit
• Commercial Deposit
$250.00
Twice the Average Bill
Utility Application Fee • Residential
• Commercial Or Hydrant
$26.00
$26.00
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Fee Type Description Costs
Water Rates
Rates From 7/1/22 to 06/30/23
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020

ALL METERED
• Residential Tier 1 Up to 18 HCF (PER
HCF)
• Residential Tier 2 Over 18 HCF (PER
HCF over 18 HCF)
• Commercial Rate per HCF & Meter
Charge
Meter Charge Per Month
• 1” Meter
• 1 ½” Meter
• 2” Meter
• 3” Meter
• 4” Meter
• 6” Meter
$1.23
$1.58
$1.32
$24.26
$38.59
$55.79
$101.65
$153.25
$296.57
Water Rates – Meter Installs
and Retrofits
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated January 2012 & June
2020
• Meters for Retro Fitted Customer’s
(Per Month)
• Metered Customers Not Retro Fitted
(Per Month)
• 1’’ Meter (Per Prop 218)
$2.44
$6.51
$883.00
Water Rates Hydrant Meter
Water being used for shall also
be charged the Commercial
rate based on the Hydrant size
and the Commercial water rate
per cubic foot per the Prop 218
Study dated January 2012.
• Deposit (Refundable)
• Delivery of Hydrant Meter
• Moving of Hydrant Meter
• Removal of Hydrant Meter
• Monthly Fee
$1,200.00
$45.25
$45.25
$45.25
$70.00
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Sewer Rates
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$30.42
$22.45
$22.45
$2.84
$3.18
$3.42
$6.48
Sewer Rates – Debt Service
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated J
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$1.41
$1.05
$1.05
$0.09
$0.11
$0.11
$0.31
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Fee Type Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24
Commercial bins depend on
size of bin and the number of
times picked up per week. See
Current Rates on the following
pages
• Residential (Per Set) Set By Prop 218
• Residential Extra Toter (Requires
Residential Service) (Each) Set By Prop
218
• Locking Lid for Bin (Each)
$33.62
$18.72
$24.18
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
1-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$65.66
$131.25
$200.92
$261.22
$325.11
$386.05
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
2-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$106.03
$204.18
$299.86
$403.35
$508.05
$607.57
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
3-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$135.74
$267.54
$381.74
$514.44
$647.00
$774.31
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24
TRASH
4-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$165.45
$327.03
$466.66
$629.46
$789.81
$950.10
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
5-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$195.23
$370.36
$523.52
$699.96
$873.82
$1,047.67
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
6-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$219.41
$412.10
$586.07
$783.35
$978.20

$1,172.94
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$12.36
$22.25
$32.15
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$38.32
$68.98
$99.65
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24

RECYCLE
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$48.83
$87.90
$126.97
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
4 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$60.57
$109.03
$157.49
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
6 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$83.45
$150.20
$216.97
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$18.54
$27.20
$35.84
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$65.15
$117.28
$169.39
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$83.02
$149.43
$215.84
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Fee Type Description Costs
Water Rates
Rates From 7/1/23 to 06/30/24
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020

ALL METERED
• Residential Tier 1 Up to 18 HCF (PER
HCF)
• Residential Tier 2 Over 18 HCF (PER
HCF over 18 HCF)
• Commercial Rate per HCF & Meter
Charge
Meter Charge Per Month
• 1” Meter
• 1 ½” Meter
• 2” Meter
• 3” Meter
• 4” Meter
• 6” Meter
$1.29
$1.66
$1.39
$25.47
$40.52
$58.58
$106.73
$160.91
$311.40
Water Rates – Meter Installs
and Retrofits
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated January 2012 & June
2020
• Meters for Retro Fitted Customer’s
(Per Month)
• Metered Customers Not Retro Fitted
(Per Month)
• 1’’ Meter (Per Prop 218)
$2.44
$6.51
$883.00
Water Rates Hydrant Meter
Water being used for shall also
be charged the Commercial
rate based on the Hydrant size
and the Commercial water rate
per cubic foot per the Prop 218
Study dated January 2012.
• Deposit (Refundable)
• Delivery of Hydrant Meter
• Moving of Hydrant Meter
• Removal of Hydrant Meter
• Monthly Fee
$1,200.00
$45.25
$45.25
$45.25
$70.00
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Sewer Rates
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$31.94
$23.57
$23.57
$2.98
$3.34
$3.59
$6.80
Sewer Rates – Debt Service
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25
Sewer Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated J
• Single Family Dwelling
• Multi Family Dwelling (Per Unit)
• Mobile Home (Per Unit)

COMMERCIAL METERED
Commercial Metered Rates are based on
80% of Water Used based on each
hundred cubic feet of water used
• Group 1 Extra-Low Strength
• Group 2 Low Strength
• Group 3 Medium Strength
• Group 4 High Strength
$1.41
$1.05
$1.05
$0.09
$0.11
$0.11
$0.31
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Fee Type Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25
Commercial bins depend on
size of bin and the number of
times picked up per week. See
Current Rates on the following
pages
• Residential (Per Set) Set By Prop 218
• Residential Extra Toter (Requires
Residential Service) (Each) Set By Prop
218
• Locking Lid for Bin (Each)
$34.63
$19.28
$24.91
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
1-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$67.63
$135.19
$206.95
$269.06
$334.86
$397.63
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
2-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$109.21
$210.31
$308.86
$415.45
$523.29
$625.80
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
3-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$139.81
$275.57
$393.19
$529.87
$666.41
$797.54
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25
TRASH
4-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$170.41
$336.84
$480.66
$648.34
$813.50
$978.60
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
5-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$201.09
$381.47
$539.23
$720.96
$900.03
$1,079.10
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
TRASH
6-yard Bins
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 4 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 5 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 6 Days Per Week
$225.99
$424.46
$603.65
$806.85
$1,007.55

$1,208.13
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$12.73
$22.92
$33.11
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$39.47
$71.05
$102.64
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Fee Type • Description Costs
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25

RECYCLE
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$50.29
$90.54
$130.78
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
4 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$62.39
$112.30
$162.21
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

RECYCLE
6 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$85.95
$154.71
$223.48
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
96 GALLONS (1 YARD)
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$19.10
$28.02
$36.92
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
2 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$67.10
$120.80
$174.47
Solid Waste Fees – Commercial

ORGANIC
3 YARD BIN
Set by Prop 218
• Picked Up 1 Day Per Week
• Picked Up 2 Days Per Week
• Picked Up 3 Days Per Week
$85.51
$153.91
$222.32
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Fee Type Description Costs
Water Rates
Rates From 7/1/24 to 06/30/25
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated June 2020

ALL METERED
• Residential Tier 1 Up to 18 HCF (PER
HCF)
• Residential Tier 2 Over 18 HCF (PER
HCF over 18 HCF)
• Commercial Rate per HCF & Meter
Charge
Meter Charge Per Month
• 1” Meter
• 1 ½” Meter
• 2” Meter
• 3” Meter
• 4” Meter
• 6” Meter
$1.35
$1.74
$1.46
$26.74
$42.55
$61.51
$112.07
$168.96
$326.97
Water Rates – Meter Installs
and Retrofits
Water Rates shall be charged
based on the Prop 218 Study
dated January 2012 & June
2020
• Meters for Retro Fitted Customer’s
(Per Month)
• Metered Customers Not Retro Fitted
(Per Month)
• 1’’ Meter (Per Prop 218)
$2.44
$6.51
$883.00
Water Rates Hydrant Meter
Water being used for shall also
be charged the Commercial
rate based on the Hydrant size
and the Commercial water rate
per cubic foot per the Prop 218
Study dated January 2012.
• Deposit (Refundable)
• Delivery of Hydrant Meter
• Moving of Hydrant Meter
• Removal of Hydrant Meter
• Monthly Fee
$1,200.00
$45.25
$45.25
$45.25
$70.00

From: Dennis M. Gaab
To: Annalisa Perea
Cc: Machael Smith
Subject: Request for Amendment of Development Agreement to Extend Effective Date of Reduced Development Impact Fees, Orchard View Subdivision, City of Chowchilla
Attachments: Development Agreement, Lone Oak (Sessions) (Orchard View), Recorded 1-17-24.pdf Final Map - Orchard View Tr. 2022-0010, Recorded 2025.02.25.pdf Good afternoon Annalisa,
Since we have not had occasion to communicate in a while, I hope this finds you doing well.

Documents
Attached, for your ease of reference, are copies of the Development Agreement and final map regarding Century Communities’ 203-lot Orchard View (formerly Lone Oak) subdivision located in the City of Chowchilla.

Development Impact Fees
Section 3.4 of the Development Agreement provides for Century Communities to pay reduced Development Impact Fees, in the amount of $11,772.50 per single-family residential dwelling unit, from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

Century Communities’ Request
This is Century Communities’ request that the Development Agreement—specifically Section 3.4 thereof—be amended to provide for the Development Impact Fees in the amount of $11,772.50 per single-family residential dwelling unit to remain in effect for a period of two additional years—i.e., from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.

Justification for Century Communities’ Request
Development of the Orchard View subdivision was delayed through no fault of Century Communities or the City of Chowchilla.

Orchard View was originally planned as, and in fact remains, a mixed-fuel (gas and electric) subdivision. A significant number of potential new-home buyers in the City of Chowchilla prefer gas space heating, cooktop and fireplace appliances. The mixed-fuel nature of the Orchard View subdivision aligns ideally with the interests of many of the City’s potential new-home buyers.

Orchard View was unforeseeably caught up in orders issued by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to incentivize all-electric subdivisions.

However, those orders had the effect of penalizing mixed-fuel subdivisions.

After protracted discussions between PG&E and Century Communities, and additional action by the CPUC, Century was required to pay PG&E in excess of $2.1 million to maintain Orchard View’s status as a mixed-fuel subdivision.

Because this amount was unforeseen, it was not included in the budget originally prepared for this project and, therefore, negatively impacted the financial dimensions of this project.

Since resolution of the issues resulting from the CPUC orders, Century Communities has been proceeding diligently and in good faith to complete land development and build out the Orchard View subdivision with new homes as rapidly as possible.

PG&E, Century Communities, and Century’s trade partners have cooperated in obtaining expedited electric power energization of the subdivision, now scheduled for April 30, 2025. Gas energization will be completed by mid-May 2025.

Because of the unforeseeable delays beyond Century Communities’ control, both land development and new-home construction have fallen behind schedule. These delays have hindered Century’s ability to request building permits from the City of Chowchilla. In turn, Century has not been able to receive the full measure of the intended benefit of the reduced Development Impact Fees.

It is important to note that the benefit of the reduced Development Impact Fees does not stop with Century Communities. In fact, the reduced Development Impact Fees have a measurable impact on the prices of Century’s new-home offerings. In other words, the prices of new homes is likely to be higher in the future in the absence of the reduced Development Impact Fees.

The present state of the local economy results in new homes becoming increasingly less affordable for a greater number of potential new-home buyers. Century Communities is meeting this challenge by offering various incentives to make housing more affordable than it would be otherwise.

Without the requested extension of the lower Development Impact Fees, homebuyers are likely to face increases in the cost of new-homes. That, in turn, makes housing less affordable, which is not in the interest of the City of Chowchilla and its residents.

The City of Chowchilla faces a shortage of housing units, which would be alleviated with Century Communities’ build out the Orchard View subdivision. The buildout of Orchard View is likely to occur more rapidly with the requested extension of the reduced Development Impact Fees, thus benefitting the City of Chowchilla and its residents.

Proposed Amended Development Agreement
The City Council is vested with the authority to amend the Development Agreement to accommodate Century Communities’ request.

City staff could incorporate portions of this email message, along with other relevant information, into a report to the City Council recommending that the City Council amend the Development Agreement to provide for the Development Impact Fees in the amount of $11,772.50 per single-family residential dwelling unit to remain in effect through June 30, 2027.

A properly crafted staff report would constitute substantial evidence in the record upon which the City Council could make a finding that the proposed Amended Development Agreement would be in the interest of the City of Chowchilla and its residents.

Summary and Conclusion
Century Communities is requesting that Section 3.4 of the Development Agreement regarding the Lone Oak (Orchard View) subdivision be amended to extend, to June 30, 2027, the expiration date of Development Impact Fees in the reduced amount of $11,772.50 per single-family residential dwelling unit.

It is Century Communities’ hope and expectation that City of Chowchilla officials are in a position to accommodate Century Communities’ request. If this is the case, we would welcome the opportunity to work with you and other City officials to achieve an Amended Development Agreement.

Thank you in advance for your consideration of this request. We look forward to hearing from you, and we thank you in advance for your continuing cooperation and assistance with Century Communities’ Orchard View subdivision.

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: June 28, 2022
AGENDA SECTION: Public Hearing
SUBJECT: 2022-2023 Master Fee Schedule Annual Update
PREPARED BY: Kerri Williams, Finance Director
Irene Fisher, Accounting Manager
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Master Fee Schedule

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

That Council holds the public hearing, accept testimony regarding the Master User Fee Schedule and adopt, by motion, a Resolution establishing the 2022-2023 Master User Fee Schedule.

BACKGROUND:

The California Government Code Sections 66012 – 66018.5 grants cities the authority to establish and charge user fees in connection with certain public services that are provided to businesses and individuals.

Historically Chowchilla has set these fees by departments at different times of the year, not in a consolidated fashion. In 2012, Council consolidated the fees into one document with the adoption of Resolution 84-12, ensuring ease of use by the City’s customers.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

The proposed fees have been increased this year with for the Employee Cost Index for State and Local Government Employees (ECI); both indexes are the recommended tools to determine the amount of adjustment. Since no fees were increased last fiscal year, this year the increase will be 7.74% which includes 4.7% for 2021 1.23% for 2020 and 1.81% for 2019. Due to Covid-19 we did not do the biannual increases so CPI is being adjusted for three years. Changes that are being made to existing fees and are listed in the Changes to the Master Fee Schedule 2022-2023 are attached with justifications for the changes for items increased more or less then CPI or justification if they are staying the same.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The projected revenue will be included in the 2022-2023 City of Chowchilla budget.

ALTERNATIVES:

Do not approve; remain status quo and adjust the 2022-2023 City budget.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

City Staff will post the new Fee Schedule on the City Website effective 7/1/2022.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION # -22

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE 2022/2023 MASTER USER FEE SCHEDULE ANNUAL UPDATE WHEREAS Government Code Sections 66012 – 66018.5 grants to the City Council of the City of Chowchilla the authority to establish and charge user fees in connection with certain public services that are provided to businesses and individuals; and WHEREAS the City Council has the authority to increase certain fees annually, based on the nationally published Employee Cost Index for State and Local Governments, by the California Construction Cost Index, or by reevaluation and assignment of actual municipal costs to cover the estimated cost of providing the services for which such fees are levied; and WHEREAS the City of Chowchilla has met the requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 66016 by holding a public hearing concerning the adoption of said fees and has made available to the public, at least 10 days before the hearing, data on the amount of costs or estimated costs required to provide the services for which the fees are levied and the revenue sources anticipated to provide the services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla that:

1. The Council finds that the specific amount of the updated user fees, the description of the benefit and impact area on which the user fee is imposed, the description of the reasonable relationship between the fees and the various types of services, and the time for payment set forth below in this resolution are proper and necessary and the information and data upon which the fees are based is correct and accurate; and,

2. Council hereby adopts and approves the Master User Fee Schedule updated for 2022/2023, following a public hearing on the matter and the same is incorporated herein; and,

3. Pursuant to California Government Code Section 66017, the fees adopted by this resolution shall be in full force and effect and shall be collected beginning July 1, 2022; and, once adopted, Council acknowledges that any user fees previously determined by Resolution or other fashion will be replaced by the user fees outlined in the Fee Schedule contained herein.

4. Any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside or annul this resolution shall be brought within 120 days of its adoption; and,

5. The specific amount of User Fees, as Amended, are set forth in the table below:

6. The provisions of this resolution are severable, and the validity of any part thereof including any fee shall not affect the validity or effectiveness of the remainder of the resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 28th day of June 2022 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

John Chavez, Mayor
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk
CHANGES TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR 2022-2023
Adjustments to the Master Fee Schedule were made for CPI of 7.74%. Item may have been rounded up or down by a few cents to make numbers more even. The changes other than CPI that were made to the master fee schedule are as follows:

ADMINISTRATION – No additions or deletions were made.

AIRPORT – No additions or deletions were made.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

1. Page 8 -Reduced Administrative Use permit from the CPI $700 to $550 based on departmental research also added a more comprehensive plan based by type based on actual time needed to process the various types of Administrative Use Permits.

2. Page 9 -Reduction to Modification/Revocation of Conditions Use Permit/Variance fees from the CPI value of 1,724.00 to 1,050.00 Department has determined through research that the fee is too high and should be reduced.

3. Page 9 – Added the California Department of Fish and Wildlife Filing Fees for Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, and Environmental Impact Report, Substitute Document Pursuant to Certified Regulatory Program so customers are aware of fees that they will be charged.

4. Page 10 -Reduced All Extensions of Maps reduced to 550.00 to based departmental research to better service the community.

5. Pages 11-16 - No CPI increases for pages 10-15 as these were adjusted in fiscal year 21/22 and any CPI would have been included. The only exception was the Cost Recovery Fees were changed from $5 to $10 which is based on the amounts needed for General Plan Updates and IT Services.

6. Page 14 - Changed Solar Fee from $125 to $150 to cover costs.

7. Page 15 - Remove Electrical Panel Change outs/replacements larger than 200 amp which used cost recovery worksheet as this is no longer needed.

8. Page 15 - Remove Commercial Signs based on Cost Recovery Worksheet.

9. Page 15 - Add the word Residential and Solar to the Photovoltaic Systems and remove wording up to2 inverters/80 micro inverters. Added $150 deposit for Solar.

10. Page 15 -Add the word Commercial and Solar to the Photovoltaic System and remove the wording 3 to 5 inverters 81 to 160 micro inverters. Added $150 deposit for Solar.

11. Page 15- Add the work Industrial and Solar to the Photovoltaic System and remove the wording 6 or more inverters.161+ micro inverters. Added $150 deposit for Solar.

12. Page 16 - Removed from Fences, Block Walls, etc. the wording of Use Residential or commercial alteration, remodel and repair fee calculation worksheet as this is no longer necessary.

13. Page 16 - Removed from Carports, Patio, etc. removed the wording of Use Residential or commercial alteration, remodel and repair fee calculation worksheet as this is no longer necessary.

14. Page 16 - Added Fire Sprinkler Permit Fee $250.00 and Fire Inspection Fees $75 as this is needed to comply with new State laws.

15. Page 16 - Removed Preapproved Carports and Patio covers as this was a duplicate on the fee schedule.

16. Page 16 - Added Renewal or Reactivation of Building Permits 50% of Building Permit Costs.

This was missed when rates were changed in 20/21. This will allow Community Development to reissue an expired permit without charging the entire amount again to the customer.

17. Page 17- Moved Business License and Permit Fees from Finance to Community Development.

DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES - No additions or deletions were made.

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

1. Page 31 - Moved Business License and Permit Fees from Finance to Community Development.

FIRE DEPARTMENT

1. Page 32 -Restructured Fire Inspections from a fixed fee of $70 before CPI to a sliding scale to better serve the community and to better reflect time needed to do inspections since there will be annual fire inspections being billed. See Page 30.

2. Page 32 -Added fees for Private Fire Hydrant Testing of a $150 for the first hydrant and $25 for each additional Hydrant. This will include one free retest if needed.

PARKS & RECREATION

1. No CPI increases per Department

2. Page 34 -Added under name that Alcohol, Smoking & related products are prohibited.

3. Page 35 - Added Ed Ray Park Fees Section.

4. Page 35 - Added disclaimer for Council Approved Contracts

5. Page 36 - Added Pool Fees Section

6. Page 36 - Added Event Fees to cover County Health Costs also added disclaimer in case costs change at the county.

7. Page 36 - Added Certified Farmers Market State Fee $2 and disclaimer regarding changes in state fees.

8. Page 36 - Added City Community Event Vendor Fees of $36 through 12/31/22.

9. Page 36 - Added City Community Event Vendor fees of $40 beginning 1/1/23

10. Page 36 - Added Statement regarding Register Non-profit vendors will not be charged.

POLICE DEPARTMENT

1. No increases for CPI as this department is governed by State and Federal Laws.

PUBLIC WORKS1. Page 41 - Added to Encroachment Permits outside costs shall be charged if applicable as sometimes permits and inspections can be costly to the city if it is a large project. This will allow cost recovery if necessary.

TRANSIT – CATX - No additions or deletions were made. No CPI increases per Department.

UTILITIES

1. Removed old fiscal years for the Prop 218

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THE AGENDA
Meeting of: May 27, 2025
AGENDA SECTION: New Business
SUBJECT: Consideration and Adoption of a City Council Resolution Designating Various Streets as Through Streets in Downtown Chowchilla PREPARED BY: Jason Rogers, Director of Public Works
ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Map

REVIEWED BY
ADMINISTRATOR ☒ REVIEWED BYATTORNEY ☒ REVIEWED BY FINANCE ☒ RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council adopt the attached resolution designating certain streets within the downtown area as through streets.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Chowchilla Municipal Code (CMC) authorizes the City Council to designate through streets by resolution. These designations are necessary to formalize right-of-way preference and guide the installation of stop signs at intersecting minor streets that are not signal-controlled. Through streets are critical to maintaining safe and efficient traffic circulation.

REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:

The purpose of designating through streets is to clearly define primary travel routes that allow vehicles to move with minimal interruption. These streets form the backbone of the local road network and are vital for emergency response, goods movement, and general mobility. Ensuring that intersecting streets yield appropriately helps maintain traffic flow and minimize delays.

Stop sign control on these routes improves intersection safety by:
• Reducing the potential for angle and side-impact collisions • Improving clarity and predictability at intersections • Enhancing pedestrian safety where crossing volumes are high.

Designating these corridors as through streets allows the City Administrator to implement appropriate stop sign control per the CMC. This supports traffic flow on major corridors and reduces confusion at intersections. Further, this designation complies with:
• California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 21351, which authorizes local authorities to erect stop signs at intersections designated by ordinance or resolution; • California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA MUTCD), which governs the placement, size, and specifications of stop signs and through street control; • Best practices in traffic engineering, ensuring signs are placed based on visibility, intersection control logic, and safety metrics.

The following streets are proposed for designation as through streets in downtown Chowchilla:
• Ventura Avenue
• Monterey Avenue
• Riverside Avenue
• Kings Avenue
• Trinity Avenue between 5th Street and 11th Street
• Orange Avenue between 5th Street and 15th Street
• Humboldt Avenue between 5th Street and 15th Street
• 3rd Street
• 5th Street
• 8th Street
• 11th Street
• 15th Street
These corridors have been identified based on their existing and planned function as priority travel routes through the downtown core.

In accordance with the CMC and CA MUTCD guidelines, stop signs shall be installed as follows:

Intersection Type Recommended Control
Minor street → Through street Stop sign on minor street only T-intersection with through street Stop on terminating street (stem) Through street ↔ Through street See checklist below
School zone or crossing Evaluate for added signage/stop control The following table will be used to assess whether an all-way stop is warranted when two through streets intersect, based on CA MUTCD Section 2B.07:

Criterion Threshold
Traffic Volumes Both streets >300 vehicles
Crash History ≥5 correctable crashes/year in past 3 years Sight Distance Limited to <200 ft due to curves/obstructions Intersection Geometry Complex or confusing layout
Pedestrian Volume High crossings, especially near schools FISCAL IMPACT:

Based upon the existing stop sign inventory in the city’s downtown, staff estimates installation of approximately 80 stop signs for a total of $8,000. Costs associated with acquiring stop signs can be absorbed within the current Streets Department operating budget.

ALTERNATIVES:

1. Not to adopt the resolution

2. Modify the list of proposed through streets and direct staff to return with a revised resolution.

ACTIONS FOLLOWING APPROVAL:

Staff will coordinate the installation of stop signs as required at intersections with the designated through streets.

COUNCIL RESOLUTION # XX-25

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHOWCHILLA, CALIFORNIA

DESIGNATING VARIOUS STREETS AS THROUGH STREETS IN DOWNTOWN CHOWCHILLA WHEREAS, the City of Chowchilla seeks to promote traffic safety and efficient movement through its downtown core; and
WHEREAS, Section 10.24.050 of the Municipal Code requires that stop signs be placed on all streets intersecting a through street designated by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Section 10.24.060 confirms the legal authority to require stops at designated through streets and intersections by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, this designation is consistent with the requirements of the California Vehicle Code Section 21351 and the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chowchilla hereby finds, determines and declares the following:

1. The above recitals are true and correct.

2. The following streets are designated, in part or whole, as official Through Streets:
• Ventura Avenue
• Monterey Avenue
• Riverside Avenue
• Kings Avenue
• Trinity Avenue between 5th Street and 11th Street
• Orange Avenue between 5th Street and 15th Street
• Humboldt Avenue between 5th Street and 15th Street
• 3rd Street
• 5th Street
• 8th Street
• 11th Street
• 15th Street

3. The City Administrator is hereby directed to install stop signs on each and every street intersecting the designated through streets.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chowchilla this 27th day of May, 2025 by the following vote to wit:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:

Mayor Kelly Smith
ATTEST:

Joann McClendon, CMC
City Clerk

Chowchilla City CouncilMay 27, 2025

Chowchilla City Council
May 27, 2025