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2. MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, AND PLUMBING PERMITS
The City of Cupertino currently charges flat fees for all of its mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permits . Similar to new construction, the project team worked with staff to revise the time estimates associated with plan check, inspection, and issuance of these permits. Based upon a per unit analysis, the division is recovering on average approximately 89% of its c osts related to these services. The complete Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Fee analysis is attached to this report.

3. MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING SERVICES
In addition to New Construction and Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Permits, the City of Cupertino also processes additi onal building services by charging a flat fee. These miscellaneous services include remodels, additions, reroofing, swimming pools, etc. Similar to other building services, the project team to staff to revise time estimates where appropriate to account for changes in processes. For example, currently there was a huge difference in fees for remodels where if someone had a remodel at 999 square feet they were a charged significantly lower fee than if their remodel was 1,000 square feet. Due to changes in requ irements and processes the plan check and inspection time estimates for this service was revised down. Overall, on a per unit basis miscellaneous fees on average are recovering approximately 136%.

The complete miscellaneous fee analysis is provided in the appendix to this report.

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6. ENGINEERING (PUBLIC WORKS)

The Engineering division of the Public Works Department is responsible for reviewing plans and applications for private developments to ensure conformance with City standards, including work related to onsite grading and drainage operations.

Additionally, the division issues encroachment permits and conducts inspections of any work within the Public Right of Way. The fees examined within this study relate to Parcel Maps, Development Inspection s, Grading Permits, Street Cuts, Block Parties, and other fees associated with tasks performed by the Engineering Division.

1. FEE SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS
There were several modifications made to the Public Works Fee Schedule, which included eliminating fe es and developing new ranges for current fee categories. The Division eliminated Pool Permit under Encroachment Permits, as this process has been incorporated into other permitting processes . Similarly, the Division also eliminated Comprehensive Neighborhood Traffic Requests from its Traffic Fees schedule, as this service is no longer provided.

The Division expanded certain fee categories to account for differences in service levels. Engineering staff expanded the Rural / Semi -Rural Application from one fee into two separate fees to account for two different processes – application and implementation. This same breakout was also applied to the Permit Parking Study. The thought process behind this was that the application portion would cover staff time related to reviewing the application without any implementation happening and as such if the applicant decided to withdraw their application without implementing a parking 839
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permit zone then the department would at least to be able to recover for the application review process. Additionally, the Vacation Street of Right -of-Way fees were expanded to account for two different vacation processes – Summary & Full.

During discussions with Engineering Staff the decision was made to alter the current structure of Grading Permits as they are currently based on either a flat fee or percentage of improvement cost. Staff identified developing two new ranges: Less than 10,000 square feet, and greater than 10,000 square feet. The first range will be flat fee, while there will be a deposit or percentage applied for the second range. Lastly, the fee schedule was also modified to include an “Additional Plan Review” fee that will be applied to each subsequent plan review from three reviews and beyond, to be consistent with other development services fee schedules.

2. DETAILED RESULTS
The following table details the current fee charged for each fee category, the total cost calculated through this study, and the resulting surplus or deficit.

Fee Name Current
Fee
Total Cost
Per Unit5
Surplus / (Deficit)
per Unit

ENGINEERING FEES
Banners:

Large Across Stevens Creek Blvd $412 $449 $(37)
Small - on light poles (20 poles) $811 $1,139 $(328) Certificates of Compliance $1,540 $2,461 $(921)
Certificates of Correction $169 $703 $(534)
Encroachment Permits:

Minor Utility Permit $263 $272 $(9)
Minor $263 $394 $(131)
Major $525 $678 $(153)
Work Without Permit – 2x original permit cost (fine)
Grading Permit
<10,000 s.f. lot $2,618 $838 $1,780
10,000 s.f. - 1 Acre Lot or Hillside $2,618 $2,825 $(207) 1+ Acre Lot - based on scope $- $- $-
Lot Line Adjustment $3,012 $2,477 $535

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Fee Name Current
Fee
Total Cost
Per Unit5
Surplus / (Deficit)
per Unit
Parcel Map / Tract Map (Map Checking Fees):

Parcel Map (1-4 lots) $4,254 $4,973 $(719)
Tract Map (>4 lots) $8,831 $8,165 $666
Plan Check & Inspection:

Review of building permit only $655 $741 $(86)
Review of Public / Private Improvement Plans: $- $- $- Residential - greater of $2,788 or 5% $2,788 $3,349 $(561) Commercial - Greater of $4,498 or 6% $4,498 $6,266 $(1,768) Additional Plan Review - beyond 3 reviews - New $- $165 $(165) Public Works Confirmation $282 $329 $(47)
Rural / Semi-Rural Application:

Application $771 $1,533 $(762)
Implementation - New $- $938 $(938)
Storm Management Plan Fee $715 $1,208 $(493)
Stormwater Inspections: (Commercial)
Initial Inspection – No charge $0 $- $-
Re-inspection for Violations $103 $240 $(137)
Streamside Modification Permit $409 $301 $108
Street Cuts:

Minor Street Cuts $655 $1,086 $(431)
Major Street Cuts $1,703 $2,192 $(489)
Special Major Street Cuts – based on scope $- $- $- Vacation of Street of Right-of-Way
Summary $603 $1,882 $(1,279)
Full - New $603 $2,927 $(2,324)

TRAFFIC FEES
Block Party $- $533 $(533)
Permit Parking Study
Application $1,128 $938 $190
Implementation - New $- $767 $(767)
Parking Permit Fee - New $- $4 $(4)
Special Events & Parade $1,400 $2,754 $(1,354)
Additional Engineering Investigation or Coordination $60 $165 $(105)

The table above shows that Engineering is under-recovering for the majority of its fees, and this under -recovery ranges from a low of $9 to a high of $2,324. There are some fees for which the division is over -recovering; however, this over-recovery ranges from a low of $108 to a high of $1,780. The over -recovery shown for Grading Permits for projects less than 10,000 square feet is one of the reasons that the Division has requested additional ranges be added to the fee schedule to better capture the level of effort in performing plan review and inspection services for those types of grading permits.
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3. REVENUE IMPACTS
The divi sion’s cost recovery level of 83% is fairly typical of other Engineering divisions / departments. The following table shows the volume associated with each fee category, the current revenue, projected annual cost, and associated annual deficit.

Fee Name Annual
Volume
Revenue at
Current Fee
Total
Annual
Cost
Annual
Surplus /
(Deficit)

ENGINEERING FEES
Encroachment Permits:

Minor Utility Permit
Minor 180 $47,340 $70,981 $(23,641)
Major 38 $19,950 $25,757 $(5,807)
Work Without Permit
Grading Permit
<10,000 s.f. lot 9 $23,562 $7,544 $16,018
10,000 s.f. - 1 Acre Lot or Hillside
1+ Acre Lot
Lot Line Adjustment 4 $12,048 $9,908 $2,140
Parcel Map / Tract Map (Map Checking Fees):

Parcel Map (1-4 lots) 3 $12,762 $14,919 $(2,157)
Tract Map (>4 lots)
Plan Check & Inspection:

Review of building permit only 430 $281,650 $318,762 $(37,112) Streamside Modification Permit 10 $4,090 $3,012 $1,078 Street Cuts:

Minor Street Cuts 62 $40,610 $67,311 $(26,701)
Major Street Cuts 50 $85,150 $109,621 $(24,471)
Special Major Street Cuts
Vacation of Street of Right -of-Way
Summary 1 $603 $1,882 $(1,279)
Full

TRAFFIC FEES
Parking Permit Fee 1,179 $4,824 $(4,824)
TOTAL $527,765 $634,520 $(106,755)

As shown in the table above, the City is currently subsidizing its engineering fees by approximately $107,000. The largest subsidy is associated with review of building permits, followed by the minor street cuts, major street cuts, and minor encroachment permits. The current per unit subsidy for review of building permits is only $ 86 per unit, but due to the high volume of building permits this translate to an annual subsidy of $37,000. If the city were to raise the review of building permits fees to full cost, it could 842
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cut its subsidy by $37,000 and increase its cost recovery from 83% to 89%. Additionally, the table above also shows that currently the city is subsidizing the parking permit program annually by approximately $ 4,800, which translates to about $4 per parking permit. If the City chose to charge a parking permit fee, it could either charge $4 per year or $8 per two years (when it issues the permit) to recover the material and staff costs associated with managing and issuing parking permits.

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7. GENERAL FEES

Several of the fees that were included in the fee study did not belong to a specific department or division and were included as part of the General Fee Schedule. As the study evaluated all fees for service, business license applications , database requests, code enforcement permits, and other City Clerk services were included as part of the study.

1. MODIFICATIONS TO THE FEE SCHEDULE
Similar to other Departments / Divisions, there were several modifications made to the General Services Fee Schedule. These modifications primarily consisted of eliminating fees that are either no longer relevant to the City or represent outdated processes. The following points list all of the fees that have been eliminated from the General Services fee schedule:
• Budget Documents – CD Only
• CAFR – CD Only
• Massage (all therapist related fees)
• VHS & Audio Cassette fees in Video & Audio Reproduction For the first two fees listed above, both of those documents are available on the City’s website, as such, staff decided that there was no need to charge citizens for reproducing the document as they would simply direct them to the website. In regards to the Massage Therapist fees, the State currently licenses all Massage Therapists and the city no longer provides that permitting service; neither does it have the staffing qualifications or capabilities to provide that service. Therefore all of those fees were 844
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eliminated. Lastly, VHS & Audio Cassettes were eliminated from the fee schedule as this technology is outdated and even if requested by a citizen the City would not be able to reproduce video or audio documentation on those forms of media.

2. BUSINESS LICENSE FEES
A cost of service study does not typically evaluate business licenses itself as that is a tax; however, certain processes associated with business licenses, such as printing databases, issuing duplicating business licenses, processing false alarm notifications, and issuing new business monthly reports. The following table shows the current fee category, the current fee charged, the total cost per unit, and the associated surplus / deficit.

Fee Name Current Fee Total Cost Per Unit Surplus / (Deficit) per Unit
Business License Database $114 $19 $95
Duplicate Business Licenses $30 $10 $20
False Alarms $164 $76 $88
New Business Monthly Reports $24 $342 $(318)

As the table above shows that except for one fee category, this set of fees is over-recovering for all other fees. The difference in fees is due to changes in processes since the last time the fee was assessed, as now there is a system in place for issuing duplicate business licenses and developing the monthly reports and databases.

Currently, business license fees are annually recovering approximately 205% of its costs; however, this percentage only reflects an over -recovery of $5,000. The table on the fo llowing page shows the fee category, the annual volume, the revenue at current fee, the total cost, and the associated annual surplus / deficit with each business license fee-for-service included in the study.

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Fee Name Annual
Volume
Revenue at
Current Fee
Total Annual
Cost
Annual Surplus
/ (Deficit)
Business License Database 2 $228 $38 $190
Duplicate Business Licenses 40 $1,200 $380 $820
False Alarms 50 $8,200 $3,801 $4,399
New Business Monthly Reports 20 $483 $703 $(220)
TOTAL $10,111 $4,922 $5,189

As the table above shows the primary source of over -recovery for business licenses is associated with False Alarms. Typically in many jurisdictions a false alarm fine is imposed rather than a fee, as it is only applied after the first or second false alarm. As it is not a fee-for -service it is not held to the same limitations and requirements as printing a duplicate business license. The cost in this table just provides the City with the knowledge that their current fine accounts for beyond the cost associated with processing and generating false alarm notification letters.

3. CITY CLERK FEES
There are two fee categories on the General Services Fee Schedules for which the City Clerk charges fees that are not either County or State set fees. These two fee categories relate to providing documents to citizens or for processing petitions for reconsideration.

The current fee schedule for providing video and / or documentation to citizens is through a VHS, DVD, CD, or Audio Cassette. As the technology associated with VHS and Audio Cassettes is outdated the city has decided to remove these two fees and replace it with a USB / Flashdrive category. Additionally, currently the City does not charge material costs associated with providing DVDs or CDs. Therefore, the pr oject team suggested that the City consider either incorporating the material costs directly into the fee or adding a plus materials cost designation to the fee. The following table 846
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presents the current / proposed fee categories, the current fee, the total cost per unit, and the associated surplus / deficit.

Fee Name Current Fee
Total Cost Per
Unit – Staff
Time Only
Total Cost Per
Unit (Including
Materials)
Surplus / (Deficit)
per Unit
Flash Drive $0 $37 $49 $(49)
CD $13 $37 $37.50 $(24.50)
DVD $22 $37 $38.50 $(25.50)

As the table above shows the City Clerk is under -recovering for audio / video reproduction services, not only in terms of material costs but also in terms of staff time .

Depending upon the volume of these audio / video reproduction reques ts the City should not only consider raising the base fee but also charging material costs, especially as it relates to flash drives.

In addition to audio / video reproduction services, the City Clerk’s office is also the primary starting point for the petitions for reconsideration application. This application is / can be routed to multiple departments for an initial review and can then require additional meetings and reviews. During discussions with City staff it was decided that this fee was meant to not only account for the intake and routing of the application by the City Clerk’s department but also review of the application and handling by other departments. Currently, the City charges approximately $273 for each petition, whereas the total cost of providing that service is $288. It is the project teams recommendation that the City increase the current fee by $15 to its full cost to account for staff time in reviewing these petitions.

4. CODE ENFORCEMENT FEES
The last set of fees includes as part of the study on the General Services Fee Schedule related to Code Enforcement . Code Enforcement is involved with inspecting 847
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and issuing permits related to handbills, massage establishments, sign removals, solicitor permits, use permits, trash fees, and bingo permits. The following table lists the current fee category, the current f ee, the total cost per unit and the associated surplus / (deficit):

Fee Name Current Fee Total Cost Per Unit Surplus / (Deficit) Handbill Permit - Initial $67 $124 $(57)
Renewals $34 $62 $(28)
Massage Establishment Fee
(fingerprinting / background check /
initial inspection)
$378
$278 $100
Renewal $97 $93 $4
Massage Managing Employee
(fingerprinting & background check) $313 $247 $66 Renewals $65 $93 $(28)
Massage Permit Appeal $168 $618 $(450)
Sign Removal - Public Right of Way $5 $93 $(88)
Sign Recovery Fee - Political Signs $3 $124 $(121) Solicitor Permit - Initial $331 $247 $84
Renewal $199 $62 $137
Taxi Driver Permit - Initial $331 $494 $(163)
Renewal $199 $62 $137
Use Permit - Initial
Application / Processing $- $1,004 $(1,004)
Non-Conforming Use $- $268 $(268)
Trash Fees - Initial
Plan Review - Trash Enclosure $- $332 $(332)
Plan Review - Trash Management Plan $- $483 $(483) Bingo Permit $- $131 $(131)

As shown in the table above, Code Enforcement is under -recovering for the majority of its fees on a per unit basis. The under -recovery ranges from a low of $28 to a high of $1,004. However, there are several fees for which Code Enforcement is over - recovering its costs, but that over -recovery ranges from a low of $4 to a high of $137 .

Additionally, there are some fees shown in the table above that do not have a current fee as while these services are being pro vided by Code Enforcement staff there is no fee being charged for those services. These services are related to Use Permits, Trash Fees, and Bingo Permits. As significant staff time is being spent on these efforts the City should consider adding these fees to its fee schedule. 848
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Based upon volume information provided by Code enforcement, the division is annually under-recovering its costs by $9,000, or recovering 62% of its fee-related costs. The following table shows the current fee categories, the annual volume, the revenue at current fee, the total annual cost, and the associated annual surplus / deficit.

Fee Name Annual
Volume
Current
Fee
Total Cost
Per Unit
Surplus /
(Deficit)
Handbill Permit - Initial 16 $1,072 $1,977 $(905) Renewals
Massage Establishment Fee (fingerprinting /
background check / initial inspection) 10 $3,780 $2,780 $1,000 Renewal
Solicitor Permit - Initial 18 $5,958 $4,449 $1,509 Renewal 19 $3,781 $1,174 $2,607
Taxi Driver Permit - Initial
Renewal - $- $- $-
Use Permit - Initial
Application / Processing 4 $- $4,016 $(4,016) Non-Conforming Use 3 $- $803 $(803)
Trash Fees - Initial
Plan Review - Trash Enclosure 12 $- $3,985 $(3,985) Plan Review - Trash Management Plan 8 $- $3,862 $(3,862) Bingo Permit 4 $- $525 $(525)
TOTAL $14,591 $23,572 $(8,981)

As the table above shows, the largest source of annual under -recovery is related to renewal of Solicitor Permits and to other permitting services that are not currently being charged by the City. If the City decided to start charging for these services it could recover up to $13,000 in revenue annually for these services.

5. COMMUNITY FESTIVAL PROGRAM
As part of the General Services fee schedule, the project team also evaluated the cost associated with community festivals. Currently, the City puts on one major community festival – Earth Day festival. While this is a one-day festival there is significant amount of staff time that is devoted for prepping for the festival, for setting up the festival, managing the festival, and breaking the festival down on the day of the festival. The project team worked with City staff to identify staff and material costs 849
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associated with the Earth Day festival to cost out this program and service to the Community. The following table shows the total cost of setting up and managing the Earth Day Festival:

Category Amount
Staffing Costs $30,624
Material Costs $3,000
TOTAL PROGRAM COST $33,624

As shown in the table above the total program cost for the Earth Day Festiva l is approximately $33,600. As this festival is primarily comprised of vendors, the project team worked with staff to identify the total number of vend ors to come up with a per vendor cost for the program. Staff identified that over the past several years the event has grown to include approximately 100 vendors, therefore the cost per vendor is approximately $336.

Due to the nature of the festival being about promoting environmental and sustainable practices, staff expressed the desire to not charge non -profit vendors or vendors complying with environmental standards and practices. Therefore, the project team recommends that should the City choose to cha rge other vendors, it should charge the full cost of $336 per vendor.

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8. PLANNING

The Planning Division is responsible for administering all required review and evaluation processes for proposed land use projects. The Department also serves to maintain the goals and objectives of the City’s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The fees examined within this study relate to Use Permits, Architectural and Site Approvals, Design Review, Variances, and other planning fees.

1. FEE SCHEDULE MODIFICATIONS
Following discussion with division staff, some changes were made to the fee schedules. These changes included expanding fee categories and adding a new fee.

Planning broke out the current Heart of the City / Hillside exception fee into two separate fees – Heart of the City Exception and Hillside Exception – in order to account for changes in the processing of those exceptions. Similarly, staff also expanded the current Appeals fee into two separate categories – Appeals to Planning Commission and Appeals to City Council. These new categories allow staff to capture the time and different processes associated with appealing to the two different decision -making bodies.

Lastly, Planning Division has also added a noticing fee. This noticing fee is meant to capture staff and material costs associated with the noticing process.

Currently, this fee is charged as a deposit, but staff mentioned that for ease of applicants and staff it would be better to transition this to a flat fee.

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2. DETAILED RESULTS
The following table details the total cost per unit for each fee category, the current fee charged, the total cost calculated through this study, and the resulting surplus or deficit.

Fee Name Current
Fee
Total Cost
Per Unit
Surplus /
(Deficit) per Unit
Tentative Parcel Map (Five or More) $15,974 $21,179 $(5,205) Parcel Map (0-4) $7,461 $12,732 $(5,271)
Use Permit / Development - Major $15,974 $21,343 $(5,369) Use Permit / Development - Minor $7,461 $12,809 $(5,348) Amendment to Use Permit / Development Permit - Major $7,988 $10,746 $(2,758) Amendment to Use Permit / Development Permit - Minor $3,730 $5,884 $(2,154) Architectural & Site Approval - Major $7,461 $13,189 $(5,728) Architectural & Site Approval - Minor $3,609 $8,862 $(5,253) Architectural & Site Approval - Minor Duplex / Residential $3,609 $5,768 $(2,159) Planning Commission Interpretation $3,649 $4,762 $(1,113) Exception $2,813 $4,509 $(1,696)
Heart of the City Exception $7,077 $13,063 $(5,986) Hillside Exception $7,077 $13,539 $(6,462)
R-1 Design Review $2,400 $3,910 $(1,510)
R-1 No Design Review $2,400 $3,271 $(871)
R-1 Exception $2,694 $4,673 $(1,979)
Minor Residential Permit $1,206 $2,311 $(1,105) Env. Impact Report (Plus State & County Filing Fees) $27,948 $27,948 Categorical Exemption (Plus County Filing Fee) $250 $230 $20 Sign Exception $2,108 $3,290 $(1,182)
Fence Exception $716 $2,891 $(2,175)
Variance $2,813 $5,167 $(2,354)
Director - Minor Modification $1,259 $3,156 $(1,897)
Conditional Use Permit - Administrative $3,730 $4,676 $(946) Reasonable Accommodation
First Tree $180 $1,362 $(1,182)
Each Additional Tree $92 $160 $(68)
Tree Management Plan $1,259 $4,702 $(3,443)
Heritage Tree Designation $107 $2,630 $(2,523)
Temporary Use Permit $1,439 $2,824 $(1,385)
Temporary Sign Permit $211 $319 $(108)
Sign Program $721 $2,582 $(1,861)
Appeals
Planning Commission $182 $7,834 $(7,652)
City Council $182 $8,239 $(8,057)
Zoning Verification Letter $190 $338 $(148)
Public Convenience & Necessity Letter $190 $169 $21
Noticing Fee $368 $(368)

The table above shows that Planning is under -recovering for the majority of its fees, and these under-recoveries ranges from a low of $68 to a high of $8,057 . There 852
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are only two fees for which the division is over -recovering its costs; however this over - recovery is only $20 and $21 respectively. While many of these fees show a large under-recovery on a per unit basis, in order of the division to make decisions about raising its fees it should look at the fees with the highest volume or workload.

3. REVENUE IMPACTS
Overall, the Planning Division is currently maintaining a cost recovery level of 51% and is under -recovering its costs by $501,000. The following table shows the volume associated with each fee category, the current revenue, projected annual cost, and associated annual deficit.

Fee Name Annual
Volume
Revenue
at Current
Fee
Total
Annual
Cost
Annual
Surplus /
(Deficit)
Use Permit / Development - Major 3 $47,922 $64,030 $(16,108) Use Permit / Development - Minor 4 $29,844 $51,235 $(21,391) Amendment to Use Permit / Development
Permit - Major 1 $7,988 $10,746 $(2,758)
Amendment to Use Permit / Development
Permit - Minor 1 $3,730 $5,884 $(2,154)
Architectural and Site Approval - Major 13 $96,993 $171,460 $(74,467) Architectural and Site Approval - Minor 13 $46,917 $115,200 $(68,283) Exception 7 $19,691 $31,561 $(11,870)
R1 Design Review 56 $134,400 $218,962 $(84,562)
Minor Residential Permit 46 $55,476 $106,321 $(50,845) Sign Exception 4 $8,432 $13,159 $(4,727)
Fence Exception 3 $2,148 $8,673 $(6,525)
Director - Minor Modification 36 $45,324 $113,602 $(68,278) Tree Removal Permit
First Tree 64 $11,520 $87,171 $(75,651)
Tree Management Plan 1 $1,259 $4,702 $(3,443)
Temporary Use Permit 2 $2,878 $5,648 $(2,770)
Sign Program 4 $2,884 $10,329 $(7,445)
TOTAL $517,406 $1,018,683 $(501,277)

As the table above shows the majority of the division’s under -recovery is associated with R1- Design Review, Removal of First Tree, and Architectural Major Site Approval. These three applications alone account for approximately 47% of the division’s under-recovery. This is due to the large amount of volume in those 853
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applications. However, it is important to note that the under -recovery associated with the tree removal permit might be slightly overstated as all of the volume was coded to the removal of the first tree, as there is currently no tracking mechanism that breaks out first tree vs. each additional tree. These high annual subsidies are associated with the large per unit subsidies. As previously discussed the division should focus on some of these high volume permits like R1 Design Review, Minor Residential and Director -Minor Modification permits when considering raising fees.

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9. RECREATION SERVICES

The Recreation Services Department strives to enhance the leisure lifestyle and quality of life of both residents of and visitors to the City by providing affordable, fun, integrated, and safe recreational activities for people of all ages and abilities . The Department organizes, markets, and oversees recreation and leisure services in a variety of programs, including a Sports Center, Senior Programs, Youth and Teen activities and classes, trips, facility rentals, and other recreation activities. The following subsections provide a brief introduction to Recreation Services fees and costs assessed in the study, the cost recovery on each division level, and a discussion of facility rentals.

1. BACKGROUND & INTRODUCTION
Recreation fees are historically market driven, as residents have a choice between utilizing programs offered in their own city or those of a neighboring city.

Grants, special funding, or general fund subsidies often offset programs and services provided by Recreation departments in order to ensure that all citizens have equal opportunity and choice of participation. Recreation fees were not assessed in this study, as they are not subject to the same regulations and guidelines as other user fees.

Currently, the Cupertino Recreation & Community Services Departments sets and updates its fees internally on a seasonal basis. The primary methodo logy used for fee-setting is to determine the demand of a program based upon participation, conducting market surveys, and determining the benefit of the program to the community. These are typically the most important components of determining parks and recreation fees. Additionally, each division and program supervisor sets fees for 855
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each program prior to implementing the program; ensuring that all of these various factors are considered prior to launching any program.

While the project team did not asse ss individual program fees as part of this study, it did review the cost recovery associated with each Recreation Services Division, and the department as a whole. The Recreation Department is recovering approximately 55% of its direct costs, which is above the average, 20-40% seen in other jurisdictions. This cost recovery percentage equates to an annual subsidy of approximately $4.7 million. In order to assess each program’s recovery level, the project team compared fiscal year 15/16 budgeted expenditures with fiscal year 14/15 actual revenue to assess the direct cost recovery. The following table shows program expenditures, revenue and cost recovery for Recreation & Community Services division.

Division Program FY 15
Revenue FY 16 Budget Cost
Recovery %
60 Parks & Recreation $44,295 $500,595 9%
61 Facilities & Community Events $383,485 $1,032,269 37% 62 Youth & Teen Programs $2,004,659 $3,877,135 52% 63 Sports & Fitness $2,566,662 $3,030,393 85%
64 Senior Programs $712,460 $1,923,704 37%
65 Community Services $7,608 $79,479 10%
TOTAL $5,719,171 $10,443,575 55%

As the table shows above that Parks & Recreation, which primarily consists of Leadership, Administration, and parks planning has the lowest cost recovery. The revenue in this section is related to providing training opportunities for growing leaders within the Cupertino community. It is not a fee-based service that is being provided to citizens but rather a special program. Similarly, the Community Services program (Division 65) is also providing emergency preparedness training and information to the citizens of Cupertino.

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recovering approximately 57% of its costs. The highes t cost recovery is associated with sports and fitness and youth and teen programs; while the lowest cost recovery is related to senior programs and facilities and community events.

It is important to note that the cost recovery presented in the table on t he previous page only incorporates direct budgeted expenditures for Recreation & Community Services. However, there are indirect costs associated with managing all of the different divisions and programs for Recreation & Community Services. The following t able shows the cost recovery percentages on a division level based upon comparing FY 14/15 Actual Revenue to FY 15/16 Direct and Indirect Expenditures.

Division Program FY 15
Revenue
Direct +
Indirect Costs
Cost
Recovery %
60 Parks & Recreation $44,295 $564,232 8%
61 Facilities & Community Events $383,485 $1,910,295 20% 62 Youth & Teen Programs $2,004,659 $4,736,604 42% 63 Sports & Fitness $2,566,662 $3,810,764 67%
64 Senior Programs $712,460 $2,573,453 28%
65 Community Services $7,608 $153,106 5%
TOTAL $5,719,171 $13,748,454 42%

As the table above shows that incorporating the indirect costs associated with Recreation & Community Services decreases the cost recovery percentage from 55% to 42%. The 42% cost recovery is still slightly higher than the 20 -40% cost recovery that is seen for many other jurisdictions. The annual subsidy for Recreation & Community services is $8 million. The most drastic impact on cost recovery is for Youth & Teen Programs and Fitness Programs, which declined from 52% to 42% and 85% to 67% respectively. The following subsections provide further information regarding each of the fee-related services and programs.

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(1.1) Facilities & Community Events
The Facilities & Community Events Division primarily oversees facility and park rentals for various Cupertino City Recreation Centers, Halls, and picnic facilities. This program also manages all special eve nts for the city – Cupertino Day, Summer Concert Series, 4
th of July, etc. Currently, the Facilities and Community Events division is recovering 37% of its costs, or providing an annual subsidy of $649,000 in relation to its direct costs. However, once indirect costs are factored this division is only recovering 20% of its costs or providing an annual subsidy of $1.5 million.

While the division charges rental fees to private citizens, a majority of its facilities are rented out and used by city Departments , the Library, or other non-profit entities. As such, the Division currently has a directive to not charge rental fees for those entities, and is unable to recover the costs associated with those rentals. This could help explain some of the subsidy.
(1.2) Youth & Teen Programs
The Youth And Teen Programs divisions oversees all of the recreation activities in the community offered to youth and teens, including summer camps, tutoring services, etc. Currently this program is subsidizing its activities by $1.9 million in relation to direct costs, but this deficit increases to $2.7 million when indirect costs are factored into the calculation. This annual subsidy reflects a cost recovery percentage of 42%.

However, it is important to note that this subsidy is f or the overall program and not for individual activities. Certain premium activities such as Math Olympiad or Science Summer Camps are full cost recovery while other activities are subsidized to either foster participation or due to community benefit such as afterschool programs. 858
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(1.3) Sports & Fitness Programs
Sports & Fitness Programs refers to not only all of the athletic programs offered by the community but also to the Sports Center membership offered by the City of Cupertino to its residents and non-residents.

Currently, this programing is recovering approximately 85% of its costs or subsidizing its costs annually by $463,000 on a direct cost and revenue level.

Incorporating indirect costs reduces its cost recovery to 67% and increases the annual subsidy to $1.2 million. Similar to youth and teen programs certain programs such as the Sports Center is recovering all of its costs while other programs are being subsidized due to market demand and the burden that can be borne by the community for those services.
(1.4) Senior Programs
Senior Programs comprises of a senior center that is rented for community purposes when it is not being used for senior classes and events. Additionally, it also includes classes and activities, recreation programs, travel, socials, and volunteer opportunities for senior citizens within the community. The Case Management Program is also offered through senior programs, which allows a case manager to service any and all seniors that are members of the Cupertino Senior Center directly in their home.

A portion of this program is funded through an aging grant.

Currently senior programs is recovering about 37% of its costs or providing an annual subsidy of $1.2 million in regards to direct costs and expenditures. Factoring in indirect costs and support reduces the cost recovery to 28% or an annual subsidy of $1.9 million. This cost recovery is pretty typical for senior services, and while some of its 859
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programs such as trips and classes might be full cost recovery based, other services such as the Case Management Program are deliberately subsidized to provide benefit to the community.

2. FACILITY RENTALS
Currently, the City of Cupertino similar to other cities has a tiered system in relation to the use of its facilities; this means that depending on where an ind ividual falls in the tier system their facility rental charge will vary. The following points highlight each of the six tiers currently in place:
• Group I: City sponsored activities and programs.

• Group II: City co-sponsored clubs or clubs with 51% resident memberships and recreation programs.

• Group III: Cupertino Resident Non-Profit Organization, or non-profit organizations with more than 51% of their membership comprising of Cupertino residents.

• Group IV: Cupertino Residents / Cupertino Businesses – private, special interest or business groups for functions that are not open to the public, but are hosted by either a Cupertino resident or a business that is located in Cupertino.

• Group V: Non-Resident Non-Profit Organization – or non-profit organization whose membership does not comprise of Cupertino Residents, but still meets the criteria of being a non-profit entity.

• Group VI: Non-Residents / Non-Resident Business – private, special interest, or business groups fro functions that are not open to the public, but are hosted by either a non Cupertino Resident or a business not located in Cupertino.

As the points above indicate there are several different tiers in Cupertino, more tiers than are typically seen in other cities. Most other j urisdictions usually max out at five tiers, with the average being between three to four tiers. It is the project team’s recommendation that the Department consider simplifying its tiered system, especially as it relates to Non-profit entities and organizations. 860
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There are different mechanisms to simplify the tiered system as it relates to Non - profit entities. Other jurisdictions typically will only have one non -profit category and not specify whether the entity is a resident or non -resident. This type of tier, simplifies the process for staff as they no longer have to verify the level of membership of a non -profit entity as it relates to the number of Cupertino residents, but simply whether an organization qualifies as a non-profit or not.

Alternatively, the project team would recommend that if City staff would like to continue to keep the two separate non -profit tiers that these tiers and their criteria should be defined more clearly. Calculating 51% resident participation to determine residency status requires paperwork and documentation verification by Recreation staff.

A different method or basis to qualify as a resident non -profit organization could be to utilize the physical address or location of the non -profit; i.e. if the non-profit is physically in Cupertino it qualifies as a Cupertino Non -Profit. Staff could ask for a utility bill or another form of documentation to verify residency as is done by staff for other categories already.

Both of these methods are valid and could result in either simp lifying the tier system or more clearly defining certain groups and thereby the appropriate discounts those groups will receive. The project team recommends that Recreation & Community Services staff consider altering their current tiered system to be more transparent and clear; along with ensuring that the different tiers represent the different levels of benefit to the community.

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3. SUMMARY
Overall, the project team recommends that the Recreation & Services Department continue its current best management practice of setting fees on an activity- by-activity basis. However, the recreation coordinators should ensure that for all services, programs, and activities the cost per participant incorporates th e citywide overhead rate for Recreation & Community Services. This overhead rate is 32% for recreation & community services.

The overhead rate can be applied to direct costs to determine the total indirect costs for implementing any recreation activity. I ncorporating the overhead rate into the calculation will allow the recreation coordinator to determine the subsidy / premium level of any activity being offered by the Department. Setting fees based upon direct, indirect costs, and market rates, allows the department with the flexibility to assess different cost recovery levels for different activities. For e.g. premium services might be set at full cost recovery, while senior and youth programs might be subsidized and only be set to recover a portion of direct and indirect costs.

This type of methodology is fairly typical for Parks & Recreation services and allows the Department / Division with the greatest flexibility in setting fees to ensure that the needs of their community are being addressed in an affordable manner.

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10. COMPARATIVE MARKET SURVEY

As part of this Cost of Services (User Fee) Study for the City of Cupertino, the Matrix Consulting Group conducted a comparative survey of fees. The City identified six jurisdictions to be included in the comparative survey: Campbell, Milpitas, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale.

While this report will provide the City with a reasonable estimate and understanding of the true costs of providing services , many jurisdictions also wish to consider the local “market rates” for services as a means for assessing what types of changes in fee levels their community can bear. However, a comparative survey does not provide adequate or objective information regardi ng the relationship of a jurisdiction’s cost to its fees. Three important factors to consider when comparing fees across multiple jurisdictions are: population, operating budget, and size of workforce.

The following tables provide statistical information r egarding the jurisdictions included in the comparative survey.

Jurisdiction 2013 Census
Campbell 40,584
Cupertino 60,189
Palo Alto 66,642
Milpitas 69,783
Mountain View 77,846
Santa Clara 120,245
Sunnyvale 147,559

Jurisdiction FY 15/16 Budget
Campbell $46,892,127
Cupertino $67,575,053
Milpitas $76,344,332
Mountain View $107,133,730
Sunnyvale $153,226,521
Santa Clara $182,488,000
Palo Alto $185,700,000

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Jurisdiction FY 15/16 FTE
Campbell 164.30
Cupertino 180.75
Milpitas 328.25
Mountain View 590.50
Sunnyvale 877.00
Palo Alto 1,040.10
Santa Clara 1,054.50
Campbell 164.30

Based on the data shown in the above tables, the City of Cupertino ranks below average in regards to population, budget, and total staffing levels . In order to provide additional context, the project team also obtained cost recovery information for the three major fee-related services: Community Development (Building & Planning), Engineering, and Recreation Services. The following tables show the cost recovery percentages for each of the jurisdictions surveyed and how Cupertino ranks in comparison those jurisdictions.

Jurisdiction Community Development Cost Recovery %
Cupertino 62%
Milpitas 69%
Mountain View 73%
Santa Clara 114%
Sunnyvale 115%
Campbell 139%
Palo Alto 200%

Jurisdiction Engineering Cost Recovery %
Santa Clara 17%
Milpitas 30%
Campbell 32%
Cupertino 61%
Sunnyvale 73%
Mountain View 86%

Jurisdiction Parks & Recreation Cost Recovery %
Santa Clara 9%
Palo Alto 17%
Mountain View 29%
Sunnyvale 38%
Campbell 50%
Milpitas 55%
Cupertino 55%

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As the tables on the previous page show Cupertino has the lowest recovery percentage for Community Development Fees as compared to neighboring Cities, while its Engineering cost recovery is slightly above the average seen by other cities.

However, Cupertino has the highest cost recovery per centage or the same level as Milpitas (55%) of all of the cities surveyed.

Along with keeping these statistics in mind, the following issues should also be noted regarding the use of market surveys in the setting of fees for service:
• Each jurisdiction and its fees are different, and many are not based on actual cost of providing services.

• The same “fee” with the same name may include more or less steps or sub - activities. In addition, jurisdictions provide varying levels of service and have varying levels of costs associated with providing services such as staffing levels, salary levels, indirect overhead costs, etc.

In addition to the issues noted above, market surveys can also run the risk of creating a confusing excess of data that will obscure rather than clarify policy issues.

Because each jurisdiction is different, the Matrix Consulting Group recommends that the information contained in the market comparison of fees be used as a secondary decision-making tool, rather than a tool for establishing an acceptable price point for services.

The survey covered Building, Planning and Public Works fees. On average, the survey showed that the City’s fees are in line with the jurisdictions surveyed, with some fees higher than other cities and other fees significantly lower. The results of the survey are shown as an attachment to this report.

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11. CONCLUSION

The City of Cupertino engaged the Matrix Consulting Group to determine the total cost of services provided to its citizens and businesses for fee related services. To calculate the total cost of each Department / Division’s services, the Matrix Consulting Group employed both a widely accepted and defensible methodology, as well as the experience and input of City staff to complete the necessary data collection and discussion to complete the analysis. City leaders can now use this information to m ake informed decisions and set its fees to meet the fiscal and policy goal objectives of the City.

Overall, this Cost of Services Study concluded that the City under -recovers its costs by approximately $1,377,000 year for its fee-related services. While the detailed documentation of the Study will show an over-collection in some departments / divisions and / or certain fees (on a per unit basis), and an under charge for others, overall, the City is providing an annual subsidy to fee payers for all services included in the analysis.

The project team recommends the City lower fees that show an over -recovery in order to comply with state laws. For fees that show an under -recovery, the City should review all circumstances and policy factors and raise fees where feasible. For fees that the City chooses to subsidize, policies should be established to outline target recovery percentages.
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A-1 Assembly—Fixed Seating 1,000 $6,427 $42.2750 $5,355 $35.2292 $4,284 $28.1833 - Theater, Concert Hall 5,000 $8,118 $47.3500 $6,765 $39.4583 $5,412 $31.5667 - - 10,000 $10,485 $37.2100 $8,738 $31.0083 $6,990 $24.8067 - - 20,000 $14,206 $7.8967 $11,838 $6.5806 $9,471 $5.2644 - - 50,000 $16,575 $8.1100 $13,813 $6.7583 $11,050 $5.4067 - - 100,000 $20,630 $20.6300 $17,192 $17.1917 $13,753 $13.7533 A-2 Assembly—Food & Drink 250 $4,344 $114.3225 $3,620 $95.2688 $2,896 $76.2150 - Restaurant, Night Club, Bar 1,250 $5,487 $128.0250 $4,573 $106.6875 $3,658 $85.3500 - - 2,500 $7,088 $100.5900 $5,906 $83.8250 $4,725 $67.0600 - - 5,000 $9,602 $21.3450 $8,002 $17.7875 $6,402 $14.2300 - - 12,500 $11,203 $21.9450 $9,336 $18.2875 $7,469 $14.6300 - - 25,000 $13,946 $55.7850 $11,622 $46.4875 $9,298 $37.1900 A-3 Assembly—Worship, Amusement 1,000 $8,144 $53.5763 $6,787 $44.6469 $5,429 $35.7175 - Arcade, Church, Community Hall 5,000 $10,287 $60.0000 $8,573 $50.0000 $6,858 $40.0000 - - 10,000 $13,287 $47.1600 $11,073 $39.3000 $8,858 $31.4400 - - 20,000 $18,003 $9.9900 $15,003 $8.3250 $12,002 $6.6600 - - 50,000 $21,000 $10.2900 $17,500 $8.5750 $14,000 $6.8600 - - 100,000 $26,145 $26.1450 $21,788 $21.7875 $17,430 $17.4300 A-4 Assembly—Indoor Sport Viewing 500 $4,960 $65.2650 $4,133 $54.3875 $3,307 $43.5100 - Arena, Skating Rink, Tennis Court 2,500 $6,265 $73.0800 $5,221 $60.9000 $4,177 $48.7200 - - 5,000 $8,092 $57.4440 $6,744 $47.8700 $5,395 $38.2960 - - 10,000 $10,964 $12.1840 $9,137 $10.1533 $7,310 $8.1227 - - 25,000 $12,792 $12.5280 $10,660 $10.4400 $8,528 $8.3520 - - 50,000 $15,924 $31.8480 $13,270 $26.5400 $10,616 $21.2320 A-5 Assembly—Outdoor Activities 500 $5,248 $69.0600 $4,373 $57.5500 $3,499 $46.0400 - Amusement Park, Bleacher, Stadium 2,500 $6,629 $77.3400 $5,524 $64.4500 $4,420 $51.5600 - - 5,000 $8,563 $60.7650 $7,136 $50.6375 $5,709 $40.5100 - - 10,000 $11,601 $12.8850 $9,668 $10.7375 $7,734 $8.5900 - - 25,000 $13,534 $13.2750 $11,278 $11.0625 $9,023 $8.8500 - - 50,000 $16,853 $33.7050 $14,044 $28.0875 $11,235 $22.4700 A A Occupancy Tenant Improvements 500 $3,304 $43.4738 $2,753 $36.2281 $2,203 $28.9825 - - 2,500 $4,173 $48.6750 $3,478 $40.5625 $2,782 $32.4500 - - 5,000 $5,390 $38.2650 $4,492 $31.8875 $3,594 $25.5100 - - 10,000 $7,304 $8.1100 $6,086 $6.7583 $4,869 $5.4067 - - 25,000 $8,520 $8.3400 $7,100 $6.9500 $5,680 $5.5600 - - 50,000 $10,605 $21.2100 $8,838 $17.6750 $7,070 $14.1400 B Business—Bank 500 $4,480 $58.9388 $3,733 $49.1156 $2,987 $39.2925 - - 2,500 $5,659 $66.0300 $4,716 $55.0250 $3,773 $44.0200 - - 5,000 $7,310 $51.8700 $6,091 $43.2250 $4,873 $34.5800 - - 10,000 $9,903 $11.0050 $8,253 $9.1708 $6,602 $7.3367 - - 25,000 $11,554 $11.3250 $9,628 $9.4375 $7,703 $7.5500 - - 50,000 $14,385 $28.7700 $11,988 $23.9750 $9,590 $19.1800 B Business—Laundromat 200 $3,848 $126.5738 $3,207 $105.4781 $2,565 $84.3825 - - 1,000 $4,860 $141.7650 $4,050 $118.1375 $3,240 $94.5100 - - 2,000 $6,278 $111.3750 $5,232 $92.8125 $4,185 $74.2500 - - 4,000 $8,506 $23.6400 $7,088 $19.7000 $5,670 $15.7600 - - 10,000 $9,924 $24.3000 $8,270 $20.2500 $6,616 $16.2000 - - 20,000 $12,354 $61.7700 $10,295 $51.4750 $8,236 $41.1800 B Business—Clinic, Outpatient 500 $4,616 $60.7275 $3,847 $50.6063 $3,077 $40.4850 - - 2,500 $5,831 $68.0400 $4,859 $56.7000 $3,887 $45.3600 - - 5,000 $7,532 $53.4300 $6,276 $44.5250 $5,021 $35.6200 - - 10,000 $10,203 $11.3300 $8,503 $9.4417 $6,802 $7.5533 - - 25,000 $11,903 $11.6700 $9,919 $9.7250 $7,935 $7.7800 - - 50,000 $14,820 $29.6400 $12,350 $24.7000 $9,880 $19.7600 B Business—Professional Office 1,000 $5,097 $49.7663 $4,247 $41.4719 $3,398 $33.1775 - - 5,000 $7,088 $42.8100 $5,906 $35.6750 $4,725 $28.5400 - - 10,000 $9,228 $30.2700 $7,690 $25.2250 $6,152 $20.1800 - - 20,000 $12,255 $7.1500 $10,213 $5.9583 $8,170 $4.7667 - - 50,000 $14,400 $7.6800 $12,000 $6.4000 $9,600 $5.1200 - - 100,000 $18,240 $18.2400 $15,200 $15.2000 $12,160 $12.1600

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B B Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $3,534 $77.4900 $2,945 $64.5750 $2,356 $51.6600 - - 1,500 $4,464 $86.7900 $3,720 $72.3250 $2,976 $57.8600 - - 3,000 $5,765 $68.1900 $4,805 $56.8250 $3,844 $45.4600 - - 6,000 $7,811 $14.4600 $6,509 $12.0500 $5,207 $9.6400 - - 15,000 $9,113 $14.8800 $7,594 $12.4000 $6,075 $9.9200 - - 30,000 $11,345 $37.8150 $9,454 $31.5125 $7,563 $25.2100 E Educational— Preschool / School 100 $3,804 $250.2563 $3,170 $208.5469 $2,536 $166.8375 - - 500 $4,805 $280.2600 $4,004 $233.5500 $3,203 $186.8400 - - 1,000 $6,206 $220.2300 $5,172 $183.5250 $4,137 $146.8200 - - 2,000 $8,408 $46.7200 $7,007 $38.9333 $5,606 $31.1467 - - 5,000 $9,810 $48.0300 $8,175 $40.0250 $6,540 $32.0200 10,000 $12,212 $122.1150 $10,176 $101.7625 $8,141 $81.4100 E E Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,988 $196.5675 $2,490 $163.8063 $1,992 $131.0450 - - 500 $3,774 $220.1700 $3,145 $183.4750 $2,516 $146.7800 - - 1,000 $4,875 $172.9800 $4,063 $144.1500 $3,250 $115.3200 - - 2,000 $6,605 $36.6900 $5,504 $30.5750 $4,403 $24.4600 - - 5,000 $7,706 $37.7400 $6,421 $31.4500 $5,137 $25.1600 - - 10,000 $9,593 $95.9250 $7,994 $79.9375 $6,395 $63.9500 F-1 Factory Industrial—Moderate Hazard 1,000 $4,668 $13.3170 $3,890 $11.0975 $3,112 $8.8780 - - 5,000 $5,200 $21.3000 $4,334 $17.7500 $3,467 $14.2000 - - 10,000 $6,265 $23.0760 $5,221 $19.2300 $4,177 $15.3840 - - 20,000 $8,573 $3.5440 $7,144 $2.9533 $5,715 $2.3627 - - 50,000 $9,636 $2.1360 $8,030 $1.7800 $6,424 $1.4240 100,000 $10,704 $10.7040 $8,920 $8.9200 $7,136 $7.1360 F-2 Factory Industrial—Low Hazard 1,000 $4,800 $31.5825 $4,000 $26.3188 $3,200 $21.0550 - - 5,000 $6,063 $35.3700 $5,053 $29.4750 $4,042 $23.5800 - - 10,000 $7,832 $27.7950 $6,526 $23.1625 $5,221 $18.5300 - - 20,000 $10,611 $5.8800 $8,843 $4.9000 $7,074 $3.9200 - - 50,000 $12,375 $6.0600 $10,313 $5.0500 $8,250 $4.0400 - - 100,000 $15,405 $15.4050 $12,838 $12.8375 $10,270 $10.2700 F F Occupancy Tenant Improvements 1,000 $3,513 $23.1180 $2,928 $19.2650 $2,342 $15.4120 - - 5,000 $4,438 $25.8840 $3,699 $21.5700 $2,959 $17.2560 - - 10,000 $5,732 $20.3400 $4,777 $16.9500 $3,822 $13.5600 - - 20,000 $7,766 $4.3120 $6,472 $3.5933 $5,178 $2.8747 - - 50,000 $9,060 $4.4400 $7,550 $3.7000 $6,040 $2.9600 - - 100,000 $11,280 $11.2800 $9,400 $9.4000 $7,520 $7.5200 H-1 High Hazard Group H-1 100 $3,562 $234.3650 $2,969 $195.3042 $2,375 $156.2433 - - 500 $4,500 $262.5000 $3,750 $218.7500 $3,000 $175.0000 - - 1,000 $5,812 $206.2400 $4,844 $171.8667 $3,875 $137.4933 - - 2,000 $7,875 $43.7567 $6,562 $36.4639 $5,250 $29.1711 - - 5,000 $9,188 $44.9900 $7,656 $37.4917 $6,125 $29.9933 - - 10,000 $11,437 $114.3700 $9,531 $95.3083 $7,625 $76.2467 H-2 High Hazard Group H-2 100 $4,275 $281.2380 $3,562 $234.3650 $2,850 $187.4920 - - 500 $5,400 $315.0000 $4,500 $262.5000 $3,600 $210.0000 - - 1,000 $6,975 $247.4880 $5,812 $206.2400 $4,650 $164.9920 - - 2,000 $9,450 $52.5080 $7,875 $43.7567 $6,300 $35.0053 - - 5,000 $11,025 $53.9880 $9,188 $44.9900 $7,350 $35.9920 - - 10,000 $13,724 $137.2440 $11,437 $114.3700 $9,150 $91.4960 H-3 High Hazard Group H-3 100 $4,664 $306.8175 $3,886 $255.6813 $3,109 $204.5450 - - 500 $5,891 $343.6350 $4,909 $286.3625 $3,927 $229.0900 - - 1,000 $7,609 $270.0000 $6,341 $225.0000 $5,073 $180.0000 - - 2,000 $10,309 $57.2850 $8,591 $47.7375 $6,873 $38.1900 - - 5,000 $12,028 $58.9050 $10,023 $49.0875 $8,019 $39.2700 - - 10,000 $14,973 $149.7300 $12,478 $124.7750 $9,982 $99.8200 H-4 High Hazard Group H-4 100 $3,731 $245.4540 $3,109 $204.5450 $2,487 $163.6360 - - 500 $4,713 $274.9080 $3,927 $229.0900 $3,142 $183.2720 - - 1,000 $6,087 $216.0000 $5,073 $180.0000 $4,058 $144.0000 - - 2,000 $8,247 $45.8280 $6,873 $38.1900 $5,498 $30.5520 - - 5,000 $9,622 $47.1240 $8,019 $39.2700 $6,415 $31.4160 - - 10,000 $11,978 $119.7840 $9,982 $99.8200 $7,986 $79.8560 H-5 High Hazard Group H-5 100 $3,731 $245.4540 $3,109 $204.5450 $2,487 $163.6360 - - 500 $4,713 $274.9080 $3,927 $229.0900 $3,142 $183.2720 - - 1,000 $6,087 $216.0000 $5,073 $180.0000 $4,058 $144.0000 - - 2,000 $8,247 $45.8280 $6,873 $38.1900 $5,498 $30.5520 - - 5,000 $9,622 $47.1240 $8,019 $39.2700 $6,415 $31.4160 - - 10,000 $11,978 $119.7840 $9,982 $99.8200 $7,986 $79.8560 869
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
H H Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,752 $181.0440 $2,293 $150.8700 $1,835 $120.6960 - - 500 $3,476 $202.7880 $2,897 $168.9900 $2,317 $135.1920 - - 1,000 $4,490 $159.3240 $3,742 $132.7700 $2,993 $106.2160 - - 2,000 $6,083 $33.7840 $5,069 $28.1533 $4,056 $22.5227 - - 5,000 $7,097 $34.7760 $5,914 $28.9800 $4,731 $23.1840 - - 10,000 $8,836 $88.3560 $7,363 $73.6300 $5,890 $58.9040 I-1 Institutional—7+ persons, ambulatory 500 $4,676 $61.5270 $3,896 $51.2725 $3,117 $41.0180 - - 2,500 $5,906 $68.8920 $4,922 $57.4100 $3,937 $45.9280 - - 5,000 $7,628 $54.1440 $6,357 $45.1200 $5,086 $36.0960 - - 10,000 $10,336 $11.4760 $8,613 $9.5633 $6,890 $7.6507 - - 25,000 $12,057 $11.8200 $10,048 $9.8500 $8,038 $7.8800 - - 50,000 $15,012 $30.0240 $12,510 $25.0200 $10,008 $20.0160 I-2 Institutional—6+ persons, non-ambulatory 500 $5,663 $74.5200 $4,720 $62.1000 $3,776 $49.6800 - - 2,500 $7,154 $83.4450 $5,962 $69.5375 $4,769 $55.6300 - - 5,000 $9,240 $65.5800 $7,700 $54.6500 $6,160 $43.7200 - - 10,000 $12,519 $13.9150 $10,433 $11.5958 $8,346 $9.2767 - - 25,000 $14,606 $14.2950 $12,172 $11.9125 $9,738 $9.5300 - - 50,000 $18,180 $36.3600 $15,150 $30.3000 $12,120 $24.2400 I-3 Institutional—6+ persons, restrained 500 $5,210 $68.5575 $4,342 $57.1313 $3,474 $45.7050 - - 2,500 $6,582 $76.7850 $5,485 $63.9875 $4,388 $51.1900 - - 5,000 $8,501 $60.3450 $7,084 $50.2875 $5,668 $40.2300 - - 10,000 $11,519 $12.7850 $9,599 $10.6542 $7,679 $8.5233 - - 25,000 $13,436 $13.1550 $11,197 $10.9625 $8,958 $8.7700 50,000 $16,725 $33.4500 $13,938 $27.8750 $11,150 $22.3000 I-4 Institutional—6+ persons, day care 500 $5,210 $68.5575 $4,342 $57.1313 $3,474 $45.7050 - - 2,500 $6,582 $76.7850 $5,485 $63.9875 $4,388 $51.1900 - - 5,000 $8,501 $60.3450 $7,084 $50.2875 $5,668 $40.2300 - - 10,000 $11,519 $12.7850 $9,599 $10.6542 $7,679 $8.5233 - - 25,000 $13,436 $13.1550 $11,197 $10.9625 $8,958 $8.7700 50,000 $16,725 $33.4500 $13,938 $27.8750 $11,150 $22.3000 I I Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,755 $181.2420 $2,296 $151.0350 $1,837 $120.8280 - - 500 $3,480 $202.9920 $2,900 $169.1600 $2,320 $135.3280 - - 1,000 $4,495 $159.4920 $3,746 $132.9100 $2,997 $106.3280 - - 2,000 $6,090 $33.8280 $5,075 $28.1900 $4,060 $22.5520 - - 5,000 $7,105 $34.8120 $5,921 $29.0100 $4,736 $23.2080 10,000 $8,845 $88.4520 $7,371 $73.7100 $5,897 $58.9680 M Mercantile 2,000 $7,336 $24.1238 $6,113 $20.1031 $4,890 $16.0825 - - 10,000 $9,266 $27.0450 $7,721 $22.5375 $6,177 $18.0300 - - 20,000 $11,970 $21.2400 $9,975 $17.7000 $7,980 $14.1600 - - 40,000 $16,218 $4.4950 $13,515 $3.7458 $10,812 $2.9967 - - 100,000 $18,915 $4.6350 $15,763 $3.8625 $12,610 $3.0900 - - 200,000 $23,550 $11.7750 $19,625 $9.8125 $15,700 $7.8500 M M Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $3,260 $71.4900 $2,717 $59.5750 $2,173 $47.6600 - - 1,500 $4,118 $80.0550 $3,431 $66.7125 $2,745 $53.3700 - - 3,000 $5,319 $62.9250 $4,432 $52.4375 $3,546 $41.9500 - - 6,000 $7,206 $13.3300 $6,005 $11.1083 $4,804 $8.8867 - - 15,000 $8,406 $13.7400 $7,005 $11.4500 $5,604 $9.1600 - - 30,000 $10,467 $34.8900 $8,723 $29.0750 $6,978 $23.2600 R-1 Residential—Hotels & Motels 3,000 $10,880 $4.7700 $9,067 $3.9750 $7,253 $3.1800 - - 15,000 $11,453 $15.2700 $9,544 $12.7250 $7,635 $10.1800 - - 30,000 $13,743 $1.9200 $11,453 $1.6000 $9,162 $1.2800 - - 60,000 $14,319 $2.5400 $11,933 $2.1167 $9,546 $1.6933 - - 150,000 $16,605 $0.3900 $13,838 $0.3250 $11,070 $0.2600 - - 300,000 $17,190 $5.7300 $14,325 $4.7750 $11,460 $3.8200 R-2 Residential—Apartment Building 800 $9,879 $16.2525 $8,232 $13.5438 $6,586 $10.8350 - - 4,000 $10,399 $51.9750 $8,666 $43.3125 $6,932 $34.6500 - - 8,000 $12,478 $6.5100 $10,398 $5.4250 $8,318 $4.3400 - - 16,000 $12,998 $8.6650 $10,832 $7.2208 $8,666 $5.7767 - - 40,000 $15,078 $1.3050 $12,565 $1.0875 $10,052 $0.8700 - - 80,000 $15,600 $19.5000 $13,000 $16.2500 $10,400 $13.0000 R-3 Dwellings—Custom Homes, Models, First Master Plan1,000 $4,950 $14.7750 $4,125 $12.3125 $3,300 $9.8500 - - 2,500 $5,172 $59.1850 $4,310 $49.3208 $3,448 $39.4567 - - 4,000 $6,059 $11.0850 $5,050 $9.2375 $4,040 $7.3900 - - 6,000 $6,281 $44.3850 $5,234 $36.9875 $4,187 $29.5900 - - 8,000 $7,169 $11.0850 $5,974 $9.2375 $4,779 $7.3900 - - 10,000 $7,391 $73.9050 $6,159 $61.5875 $4,927 $49.2700 870
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
R-3 Dwellings—Production Phase 1,000 $1,922 $6.7400 $1,602 $5.6167 $1,282 $4.4933 - of Master Plan (repeats) 2,500 $2,024 $26.9800 $1,686 $22.4833 $1,349 $17.9867 - - 4,000 $2,428 $5.0850 $2,024 $4.2375 $1,619 $3.3900 - - 6,000 $2,530 $20.2050 $2,108 $16.8375 $1,687 $13.4700 - - 8,000 $2,934 $5.1000 $2,445 $4.2500 $1,956 $3.4000 - - 10,000 $3,036 $30.3600 $2,530 $25.3000 $2,024 $20.2400 R-3 Dwellings—Alternate Materials 1,000 $4,382 $15.3750 $3,651 $12.8125 $2,921 $10.2500 - - 2,500 $4,612 $61.4850 $3,843 $51.2375 $3,075 $40.9900 - - 4,000 $5,534 $11.5500 $4,612 $9.6250 $3,690 $7.7000 - - 6,000 $5,765 $46.1100 $4,805 $38.4250 $3,844 $30.7400 - - 8,000 $6,688 $11.5200 $5,573 $9.6000 $4,458 $7.6800 - - 10,000 $6,918 $69.1800 $5,765 $57.6500 $4,612 $46.1200 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Custom Homes, Models 1,000 $5,787 $20.3050 $4,822 $16.9208 $3,858 $13.5367 - First Master Plan 2,500 $6,091 $81.2050 $5,076 $67.6708 $4,061 $54.1367 - - 4,000 $7,309 $15.2400 $6,091 $12.7000 $4,873 $10.1600 - - 6,000 $7,614 $60.9000 $6,345 $50.7500 $5,076 $40.6000 - - 8,000 $8,832 $15.2250 $7,360 $12.6875 $5,888 $10.1500 - - 10,000 $9,137 $91.3650 $7,614 $76.1375 $6,091 $60.9100 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Production Phase 1,000 $1,922 $6.7400 $1,602 $5.6167 $1,282 $4.4933 - of Master Plan (repeats) 2,500 $2,024 $26.9800 $1,686 $22.4833 $1,349 $17.9867 - - 4,000 $2,428 $5.0850 $2,024 $4.2375 $1,619 $3.3900 - - 6,000 $2,530 $20.2050 $2,108 $16.8375 $1,687 $13.4700 - - 8,000 $2,934 $5.1000 $2,445 $4.2500 $1,956 $3.4000 - - 10,000 $3,036 $30.3600 $2,530 $25.3000 $2,024 $20.2400 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Alternate Materials 1,000 $4,382 $15.3750 $3,651 $12.8125 $2,921 $10.2500 - - 2,500 $4,612 $61.4850 $3,843 $51.2375 $3,075 $40.9900 - - 4,000 $5,534 $11.5500 $4,612 $9.6250 $3,690 $7.7000 - - 6,000 $5,765 $46.1100 $4,805 $38.4250 $3,844 $30.7400 - - 8,000 $6,688 $11.5200 $5,573 $9.6000 $4,458 $7.6800 - - 10,000 $6,918 $69.1800 $5,765 $57.6500 $4,612 $46.1200 R-3 Group Care 1,000 $8,184 $10.7663 $6,820 $8.9719 $5,456 $7.1775 - - 5,000 $8,615 $34.4700 $7,179 $28.7250 $5,743 $22.9800 - - 10,000 $10,338 $4.2900 $8,615 $3.5750 $6,892 $2.8600 - - 20,000 $10,767 $5.7350 $8,973 $4.7792 $7,178 $3.8233 - - 50,000 $12,488 $0.8550 $10,406 $0.7125 $8,325 $0.5700 - - 100,000 $12,915 $12.9150 $10,763 $10.7625 $8,610 $8.6100 R-4 Group Care 100 $4,619 $60.7725 $3,849 $50.6438 $3,079 $40.5150 - - 500 $4,862 $194.4900 $4,052 $162.0750 $3,241 $129.6600 - - 1,000 $5,834 $24.3000 $4,862 $20.2500 $3,890 $16.2000 - - 2,000 $6,077 $32.4200 $5,065 $27.0167 $4,052 $21.6133 - - 5,000 $7,050 $4.8600 $5,875 $4.0500 $4,700 $3.2400 10,000 $7,293 $72.9300 $6,078 $60.7750 $4,862 $48.6200 R R Occupancy Tenant Improvements 80 $2,692 $44.2688 $2,243 $36.8906 $1,794 $29.5125 - - 400 $2,833 $141.6750 $2,361 $118.0625 $1,889 $94.4500 - - 800 $3,400 $17.7150 $2,833 $14.7625 $2,267 $11.8100 - - 1,600 $3,542 $23.6050 $2,951 $19.6708 $2,361 $15.7367 - - 4,000 $4,108 $3.5550 $3,424 $2.9625 $2,739 $2.3700 - - 8,000 $4,250 $53.1300 $3,542 $44.2750 $2,834 $35.4200 S-1 Storage—Moderate Hazard 600 $3,766 $41.2980 $3,139 $34.4150 $2,511 $27.5320 - - 3,000 $4,757 $46.2600 $3,965 $38.5500 $3,172 $30.8400 - - 6,000 $6,145 $36.3480 $5,121 $30.2900 $4,097 $24.2320 - - 12,000 $8,326 $7.7040 $6,938 $6.4200 $5,551 $5.1360 - - 30,000 $9,713 $7.9200 $8,094 $6.6000 $6,475 $5.2800 - - 60,000 $12,089 $20.1480 $10,074 $16.7900 $8,059 $13.4320 S-2 Storage—Low Hazard 10,000 $8,696 $5.7113 $7,246 $4.7594 $5,797 $3.8075 - - 50,000 $10,980 $6.4200 $9,150 $5.3500 $7,320 $4.2800 - - 100,000 $14,190 $5.0400 $11,825 $4.2000 $9,460 $3.3600 - - 200,000 $19,230 $1.0650 $16,025 $0.8875 $12,820 $0.7100 - - 500,000 $22,425 $1.0950 $18,688 $0.9125 $14,950 $0.7300 - - 1,000,000 $27,900 $2.7900 $23,250 $2.3250 $18,600 $1.8600 S S Occupancy Tenant Improvements 600 $3,398 $37.2488 $2,831 $31.0406 $2,265 $24.8325 - - 3,000 $4,292 $41.7450 $3,576 $34.7875 $2,861 $27.8300 - - 6,000 $5,544 $32.7900 $4,620 $27.3250 $3,696 $21.8600 - - 12,000 $7,511 $6.9450 $6,260 $5.7875 $5,008 $4.6300 - - 30,000 $8,762 $7.1550 $7,301 $5.9625 $5,841 $4.7700 60,000 $10,908 $18.1800 $9,090 $15.1500 $7,272 $12.1200 871
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
U Accessory—Private Garage / 40 $928 $152.6213 $773 $127.1844 $619 $101.7475 - Agricultural Building 200 $1,172 $170.9400 $977 $142.4500 $781 $113.9600 - - 400 $1,514 $134.3100 $1,262 $111.9250 $1,009 $89.5400 - - 800 $2,051 $28.4850 $1,709 $23.7375 $1,368 $18.9900 - - 2,000 $2,393 $29.2950 $1,994 $24.4125 $1,595 $19.5300 - - 4,000 $2,979 $74.4750 $2,483 $62.0625 $1,986 $49.6500 - Deferred Submittal - All Except R-3 1,000 $725 $4.7700 $604 $3.9750 $483 $3.1800 - - 5,000 $916 $5.3550 $763 $4.4625 $611 $3.5700 - - 10,000 $1,184 $4.1850 $986 $3.4875 $789 $2.7900 - - 20,000 $1,602 $0.8850 $1,335 $0.7375 $1,068 $0.5900 - - 50,000 $1,868 $0.9150 $1,556 $0.7625 $1,245 $0.6100 - - 100,000 $2,325 $2.3250 $1,938 $1.9375 $1,550 $1.5500 - Deferred Submittal - R-3 1,000 $725 $12.7200 $604 $10.6000 $483 $8.4800 - - 2,500 $916 $17.7900 $763 $14.8250 $611 $11.8600 - - 4,000 $1,183 $21.0150 $986 $17.5125 $788 $14.0100 - - 6,000 $1,603 $13.3350 $1,336 $11.1125 $1,069 $8.8900 - - 8,000 $1,870 $22.9200 $1,558 $19.1000 $1,246 $15.2800 - - 10,000 $2,328 $23.2800 $1,940 $19.4000 $1,552 $15.5200 - Standard Comm. Foundation 500 $2,985 $7.8488 $2,487 $6.5406 $1,990 $5.2325 - w/o Podium 2,500 $3,142 $25.1400 $2,618 $20.9500 $2,095 $16.7600 - - 5,000 $3,770 $3.1350 $3,142 $2.6125 $2,514 $2.0900 - - 10,000 $3,927 $4.1950 $3,273 $3.4958 $2,618 $2.7967 - - 25,000 $4,556 $0.6150 $3,797 $0.5125 $3,038 $0.4100 - - 50,000 $4,710 $9.4200 $3,925 $7.8500 $3,140 $6.2800

SHELL BUILDINGS
- All Shell Buildings 500 $2,896 $38.1120 $2,413 $31.7600 $1,931 $25.4080 - - 2,500 $3,658 $42.6720 $3,049 $35.5600 $2,439 $28.4480 - - 5,000 $4,725 $33.5400 $3,938 $27.9500 $3,150 $22.3600 - - 10,000 $6,402 $7.1200 $5,335 $5.9333 $4,268 $4.7467 - - 25,000 $7,470 $7.3200 $6,225 $6.1000 $4,980 $4.8800 - - 50,000 $9,300 $18.6000 $7,750 $15.5000 $6,200 $12.4000 * Each additional 100 square feet, or portion thereof, up to the next highest project size threshold. 872
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
A-1 Assembly—Fixed Seating 1,000 $3,557 $28.9450 $2,964 $24.1208 $2,371 $19.2967 - Theater, Concert Hall 5,000 $4,715 $31.4300 $3,929 $26.1917 $3,143 $20.9533 - - 10,000 $6,286 $14.0600 $5,238 $11.7167 $4,191 $9.3733 - - 20,000 $7,692 $4.1433 $6,410 $3.4528 $5,128 $2.7622 - - 50,000 $8,935 $6.9500 $7,446 $5.7917 $5,957 $4.6333 - - 100,000 $12,410 $12.4100 $10,342 $10.3417 $8,273 $8.2733 A-2 Assembly—Food & Drink 250 $3,138 $102.1838 $2,615 $85.1531 $2,092 $68.1225 - Restaurant, Night Club, Bar 1,250 $4,160 $110.9250 $3,467 $92.4375 $2,773 $73.9500 - - 2,500 $5,547 $49.6350 $4,622 $41.3625 $3,698 $33.0900 - - 5,000 $6,788 $14.6000 $5,656 $12.1667 $4,525 $9.7333 - - 12,500 $7,883 $24.5100 $6,569 $20.4250 $5,255 $16.3400 - - 25,000 $10,946 $43.7850 $9,122 $36.4875 $7,298 $29.1900 A-3 Assembly—Worship, Amusement 1,000 $5,335 $43.4175 $4,446 $36.1813 $3,557 $28.9450 - Arcade, Church, Community Hall 5,000 $7,072 $47.1450 $5,893 $39.2875 $4,715 $31.4300 - - 10,000 $9,429 $21.0900 $7,858 $17.5750 $6,286 $14.0600 - - 20,000 $11,538 $6.2150 $9,615 $5.1792 $7,692 $4.1433 - - 50,000 $13,403 $10.4250 $11,169 $8.6875 $8,935 $6.9500 - - 100,000 $18,615 $18.6150 $15,513 $15.5125 $12,410 $12.4100 A-4 Assembly—Indoor Sport Viewing 500 $3,088 $50.2740 $2,573 $41.8950 $2,059 $33.5160 - Arena, Skating Rink, Tennis Court 2,500 $4,094 $54.5880 $3,411 $45.4900 $2,729 $36.3920 - - 5,000 $5,458 $24.4200 $4,549 $20.3500 $3,639 $16.2800 - - 10,000 $6,679 $7.1720 $5,566 $5.9767 $4,453 $4.7813 - - 25,000 $7,755 $12.0600 $6,463 $10.0500 $5,170 $8.0400 - - 50,000 $10,770 $21.5400 $8,975 $17.9500 $7,180 $14.3600 A-5 Assembly—Outdoor Activities 500 $3,389 $55.1775 $2,824 $45.9813 $2,260 $36.7850 - Amusement Park, Bleacher, Stadium 2,500 $4,493 $59.8950 $3,744 $49.9125 $2,995 $39.9300 - - 5,000 $5,990 $26.8050 $4,992 $22.3375 $3,994 $17.8700 - - 10,000 $7,331 $7.8800 $6,109 $6.5667 $4,887 $5.2533 - - 25,000 $8,513 $13.2300 $7,094 $11.0250 $5,675 $8.8200 - - 50,000 $11,820 $23.6400 $9,850 $19.7000 $7,880 $15.7600 A A Occupancy Tenant Improvements 500 $3,389 $55.1775 $2,824 $45.9813 $2,260 $36.7850 - - 2,500 $4,493 $59.8950 $3,744 $49.9125 $2,995 $39.9300 - - 5,000 $5,990 $26.8050 $4,992 $22.3375 $3,994 $17.8700 - - 10,000 $7,331 $7.8800 $6,109 $6.5667 $4,887 $5.2533 - - 25,000 $8,513 $13.2300 $7,094 $11.0250 $5,675 $8.8200 - - 50,000 $11,820 $23.6400 $9,850 $19.7000 $7,880 $15.7600 B Business—Bank 500 $3,515 $57.2288 $2,929 $47.6906 $2,343 $38.1525 - - 2,500 $4,659 $62.1150 $3,883 $51.7625 $3,106 $41.4100 - - 5,000 $6,212 $27.7950 $5,177 $23.1625 $4,142 $18.5300 - - 10,000 $7,602 $8.1700 $6,335 $6.8083 $5,068 $5.4467 - - 25,000 $8,828 $13.7400 $7,356 $11.4500 $5,885 $9.1600 - - 50,000 $12,263 $24.5250 $10,219 $20.4375 $8,175 $16.3500 B Business—Laundromat 200 $3,138 $127.7138 $2,615 $106.4281 $2,092 $85.1425 - - 1,000 $4,160 $138.6750 $3,467 $115.5625 $2,773 $92.4500 - - 2,000 $5,547 $62.0250 $4,622 $51.6875 $3,698 $41.3500 - - 4,000 $6,787 $18.2550 $5,656 $15.2125 $4,525 $12.1700 - - 10,000 $7,883 $30.6450 $6,569 $25.5375 $5,255 $20.4300 - - 20,000 $10,947 $54.7350 $9,123 $45.6125 $7,298 $36.4900 B Business—Clinic, Outpatient 500 $3,578 $58.2338 $2,981 $48.5281 $2,385 $38.8225 - - 2,500 $4,742 $63.2400 $3,952 $52.7000 $3,162 $42.1600 - - 5,000 $6,323 $28.2750 $5,269 $23.5625 $4,216 $18.8500 - - 10,000 $7,737 $8.3200 $6,448 $6.9333 $5,158 $5.5467 - - 25,000 $8,985 $13.9800 $7,488 $11.6500 $5,990 $9.3200 - - 50,000 $12,480 $24.9600 $10,400 $20.8000 $8,320 $16.6400 B Business—Professional Office 1,000 $4,770 $38.8275 $3,975 $32.3563 $3,180 $25.8850 - - 5,000 $6,323 $42.1650 $5,269 $35.1375 $4,216 $28.1100 - - 10,000 $8,432 $18.8550 $7,026 $15.7125 $5,621 $12.5700 - - 20,000 $10,317 $5.5350 $8,598 $4.6125 $6,878 $3.6900 - - 50,000 $11,978 $9.3150 $9,981 $7.7625 $7,985 $6.2100 - - 100,000 $16,635 $16.6350 $13,863 $13.8625 $11,090 $11.0900 B B Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $2,762 $74.9250 $2,301 $62.4375 $1,841 $49.9500 - - 1,500 $3,661 $81.3600 $3,051 $67.8000 $2,441 $54.2400 - - 3,000 $4,881 $36.4050 $4,068 $30.3375 $3,254 $24.2700 - - 6,000 $5,973 $10.7050 $4,978 $8.9208 $3,982 $7.1367 - - 15,000 $6,937 $17.9850 $5,781 $14.9875 $4,625 $11.9900 - - 30,000 $9,635 $32.1150 $8,029 $26.7625 $6,423 $21.4100

CITY OF CUPERTINO, CA
Building Division
Schedule of New Construction Fees

INSPECTION FEES ONLY
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
E Educational— Preschool / School 100 $2,699 $219.6713 $2,249 $183.0594 $1,799 $146.4475 - - 500 $3,578 $238.5150 $2,981 $198.7625 $2,385 $159.0100 - - 1,000 $4,770 $106.6950 $3,975 $88.9125 $3,180 $71.1300 - - 2,000 $5,837 $31.3800 $4,864 $26.1500 $3,891 $20.9200 - - 5,000 $6,779 $52.7100 $5,649 $43.9250 $4,519 $35.1400 - - 10,000 $9,414 $94.1400 $7,845 $78.4500 $6,276 $62.7600 E E Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,511 $204.3450 $2,092 $170.2875 $1,674 $136.2300 - - 500 $3,328 $221.8650 $2,773 $184.8875 $2,219 $147.9100 - - 1,000 $4,437 $99.2700 $3,698 $82.7250 $2,958 $66.1800 - - 2,000 $5,430 $29.2000 $4,525 $24.3333 $3,620 $19.4667 - - 5,000 $6,306 $49.0500 $5,255 $40.8750 $4,204 $32.7000 - - 10,000 $8,759 $87.5850 $7,299 $72.9875 $5,839 $58.3900 F-1 Factory Industrial—Moderate Hazard 1,000 $3,994 $28.8450 $3,328 $24.0375 $2,662 $19.2300 - - 5,000 $5,147 $30.1800 $4,290 $25.1500 $3,432 $20.1200 - - 10,000 $6,656 $15.9720 $5,547 $13.3100 $4,438 $10.6480 - - 20,000 $8,254 $4.4280 $6,878 $3.6900 $5,502 $2.9520 - - 50,000 $9,582 $7.4520 $7,985 $6.2100 $6,388 $4.9680 - - 100,000 $13,308 $13.3080 $11,090 $11.0900 $8,872 $8.8720 F-2 Factory Industrial—Low Hazard 1,000 $4,707 $38.3175 $3,923 $31.9313 $3,138 $25.5450 - - 5,000 $6,240 $41.6100 $5,200 $34.6750 $4,160 $27.7400 - - 10,000 $8,321 $18.6150 $6,934 $15.5125 $5,547 $12.4100 - - 20,000 $10,182 $5.4600 $8,485 $4.5500 $6,788 $3.6400 - - 50,000 $11,820 $9.2100 $9,850 $7.6750 $7,880 $6.1400 - - 100,000 $16,425 $16.4250 $13,688 $13.6875 $10,950 $10.9500 F F Occupancy Tenant Improvements 1,000 $3,163 $25.7520 $2,636 $21.4600 $2,109 $17.1680 - - 5,000 $4,193 $27.9480 $3,495 $23.2900 $2,796 $18.6320 - - 10,000 $5,591 $12.5160 $4,659 $10.4300 $3,727 $8.3440 - - 20,000 $6,842 $3.6720 $5,702 $3.0600 $4,562 $2.4480 - - 50,000 $7,944 $6.1920 $6,620 $5.1600 $5,296 $4.1280 - - 100,000 $11,040 $11.0400 $9,200 $9.2000 $7,360 $7.3600 H-1 High Hazard Group H-1 100 $2,260 $183.9175 $1,883 $153.2646 $1,506 $122.6117 - - 500 $2,995 $199.6800 $2,496 $166.4000 $1,997 $133.1200 - - 1,000 $3,994 $89.3200 $3,328 $74.4333 $2,662 $59.5467 - - 2,000 $4,887 $26.2733 $4,072 $21.8944 $3,258 $17.5156 - - 5,000 $5,675 $44.1400 $4,729 $36.7833 $3,783 $29.4267 - - 10,000 $7,882 $78.8200 $6,568 $65.6833 $5,255 $52.5467 H-2 High Hazard Group H-2 100 $2,711 $220.7010 $2,260 $183.9175 $1,808 $147.1340 - - 500 $3,594 $239.6160 $2,995 $199.6800 $2,396 $159.7440 - - 1,000 $4,792 $107.1840 $3,994 $89.3200 $3,195 $71.4560 - - 2,000 $5,864 $31.5280 $4,887 $26.2733 $3,909 $21.0187 - - 5,000 $6,810 $52.9680 $5,675 $44.1400 $4,540 $35.3120 - - 10,000 $9,458 $94.5840 $7,882 $78.8200 $6,306 $63.0560 H-3 High Hazard Group H-3 100 $3,389 $275.8763 $2,824 $229.8969 $2,260 $183.9175 - - 500 $4,493 $299.5200 $3,744 $249.6000 $2,995 $199.6800 - - 1,000 $5,990 $133.9800 $4,992 $111.6500 $3,994 $89.3200 - - 2,000 $7,330 $39.4100 $6,109 $32.8417 $4,887 $26.2733 - - 5,000 $8,513 $66.2100 $7,094 $55.1750 $5,675 $44.1400 - - 10,000 $11,823 $118.2300 $9,853 $98.5250 $7,882 $78.8200 H-4 High Hazard Group H-4 100 $2,711 $220.7010 $2,260 $183.9175 $1,808 $147.1340 - - 500 $3,594 $239.6160 $2,995 $199.6800 $2,396 $159.7440 - - 1,000 $4,792 $107.1840 $3,994 $89.3200 $3,195 $71.4560 - - 2,000 $5,864 $31.5280 $4,887 $26.2733 $3,909 $21.0187 - - 5,000 $6,810 $52.9680 $5,675 $44.1400 $4,540 $35.3120 - - 10,000 $9,458 $94.5840 $7,882 $78.8200 $6,306 $63.0560 H-5 High Hazard Group H-5 100 $2,711 $220.7010 $2,260 $183.9175 $1,808 $147.1340 - - 500 $3,594 $239.6160 $2,995 $199.6800 $2,396 $159.7440 - - 1,000 $4,792 $107.1840 $3,994 $89.3200 $3,195 $71.4560 - - 2,000 $5,864 $31.5280 $4,887 $26.2733 $3,909 $21.0187 - - 5,000 $6,810 $52.9680 $5,675 $44.1400 $4,540 $35.3120 - - 10,000 $9,458 $94.5840 $7,882 $78.8200 $6,306 $63.0560 H H Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,159 $175.7370 $1,799 $146.4475 $1,439 $117.1580 - - 500 $2,862 $190.8120 $2,385 $159.0100 $1,908 $127.2080 - - 1,000 $3,816 $85.3560 $3,180 $71.1300 $2,544 $56.9040 - - 2,000 $4,670 $25.1040 $3,891 $20.9200 $3,113 $16.7360 - - 5,000 $5,423 $42.1680 $4,519 $35.1400 $3,615 $28.1120 - - 10,000 $7,531 $75.3120 $6,276 $62.7600 $5,021 $50.2080 I-1 Institutional—7+ persons, ambulatory 500 $3,013 $49.0440 $2,511 $40.8700 $2,008 $32.6960 - - 2,500 $3,994 $53.2560 $3,328 $44.3800 $2,662 $35.5040 - - 5,000 $5,325 $23.8200 $4,438 $19.8500 $3,550 $15.8800 - - 10,000 $6,516 $7.0000 $5,430 $5.8333 $4,344 $4.6667 - - 25,000 $7,566 $11.7840 $6,305 $9.8200 $5,044 $7.8560 - - 50,000 $10,512 $21.0240 $8,760 $17.5200 $7,008 $14.0160 I-2 Institutional—6+ persons, non-ambulatory 500 $3,766 $61.3050 $3,138 $51.0875 $2,511 $40.8700 - - 2,500 $4,992 $66.5700 $4,160 $55.4750 $3,328 $44.3800 - - 5,000 $6,656 $29.7750 $5,547 $24.8125 $4,438 $19.8500 - - 10,000 $8,145 $8.7500 $6,788 $7.2917 $5,430 $5.8333 - - 25,000 $9,458 $14.7300 $7,881 $12.2750 $6,305 $9.8200 - - 50,000 $13,140 $26.2800 $10,950 $21.9000 $8,760 $17.5200 875
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
I-3 Institutional—6+ persons, restrained 500 $3,766 $61.3050 $3,138 $51.0875 $2,511 $40.8700 - - 2,500 $4,992 $66.5700 $4,160 $55.4750 $3,328 $44.3800 - - 5,000 $6,656 $29.7750 $5,547 $24.8125 $4,438 $19.8500 - - 10,000 $8,145 $8.7500 $6,788 $7.2917 $5,430 $5.8333 - - 25,000 $9,458 $14.7300 $7,881 $12.2750 $6,305 $9.8200 - - 50,000 $13,140 $26.2800 $10,950 $21.9000 $8,760 $17.5200 I-4 Institutional—6+ persons, day care 500 $3,766 $61.3050 $3,138 $51.0875 $2,511 $40.8700 - - 2,500 $4,992 $66.5700 $4,160 $55.4750 $3,328 $44.3800 - - 5,000 $6,656 $29.7750 $5,547 $24.8125 $4,438 $19.8500 - - 10,000 $8,145 $8.7500 $6,788 $7.2917 $5,430 $5.8333 - - 25,000 $9,458 $14.7300 $7,881 $12.2750 $6,305 $9.8200 - - 50,000 $13,140 $26.2800 $10,950 $21.9000 $8,760 $17.5200 I I Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $2,109 $171.6570 $1,757 $143.0475 $1,406 $114.4380 - - 500 $2,796 $186.3600 $2,330 $155.3000 $1,864 $124.2400 - - 1,000 $3,727 $83.3880 $3,106 $69.4900 $2,485 $55.5920 - - 2,000 $4,561 $24.5200 $3,801 $20.4333 $3,041 $16.3467 - - 5,000 $5,297 $41.2080 $4,414 $34.3400 $3,531 $27.4720 - - 10,000 $7,357 $73.5720 $6,131 $61.3100 $4,905 $49.0480 M Mercantile 2,000 $5,335 $21.7200 $4,446 $18.1000 $3,557 $14.4800 - - 10,000 $7,073 $23.5650 $5,894 $19.6375 $4,715 $15.7100 - - 20,000 $9,429 $10.5450 $7,858 $8.7875 $6,286 $7.0300 - - 40,000 $11,538 $3.0950 $9,615 $2.5792 $7,692 $2.0633 - - 100,000 $13,395 $5.2050 $11,163 $4.3375 $8,930 $3.4700 - - 200,000 $18,600 $9.3000 $15,500 $7.7500 $12,400 $6.2000 M M Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $3,138 $85.1475 $2,615 $70.9563 $2,092 $56.7650 - - 1,500 $4,160 $92.4450 $3,467 $77.0375 $2,773 $61.6300 - - 3,000 $5,547 $41.3700 $4,622 $34.4750 $3,698 $27.5800 - - 6,000 $6,788 $12.1550 $5,657 $10.1292 $4,525 $8.1033 - - 15,000 $7,882 $20.4450 $6,568 $17.0375 $5,255 $13.6300 - - 30,000 $10,949 $36.4950 $9,124 $30.4125 $7,299 $24.3300 R-1 Residential—Hotels & Motels 3,000 $8,786 $9.1538 $7,322 $7.6281 $5,857 $6.1025 - - 15,000 $9,884 $7.3350 $8,237 $6.1125 $6,590 $4.8900 - - 30,000 $10,985 $5.4750 $9,154 $4.5625 $7,323 $3.6500 - - 60,000 $12,627 $0.8200 $10,523 $0.6833 $8,418 $0.5467 - - 150,000 $13,365 $1.3500 $11,138 $1.1250 $8,910 $0.9000 - - 300,000 $15,390 $5.1300 $12,825 $4.2750 $10,260 $3.4200 R-2 Residential—Apartment Building 800 $6,922 $27.0375 $5,769 $22.5313 $4,615 $18.0250 - - 4,000 $7,787 $21.6450 $6,490 $18.0375 $5,192 $14.4300 - - 8,000 $8,653 $16.2150 $7,211 $13.5125 $5,769 $10.8100 - - 16,000 $9,950 $2.4150 $8,292 $2.0125 $6,634 $1.6100 - - 40,000 $10,530 $3.9450 $8,775 $3.2875 $7,020 $2.6300 - - 80,000 $12,108 $15.1350 $10,090 $12.6125 $8,072 $10.0900 R-3 Dwellings—Custom Homes, Models, First Master Plan 1,000 $5,325 $44.3600 $4,437 $36.9667 $3,550 $29.5733 - - 2,500 $5,990 $44.3700 $4,992 $36.9750 $3,994 $29.5800 - - 4,000 $6,656 $49.9350 $5,547 $41.6125 $4,437 $33.2900 - - 6,000 $7,655 $22.1550 $6,379 $18.4625 $5,103 $14.7700 - - 8,000 $8,098 $61.0200 $6,748 $50.8500 $5,398 $40.6800 - - 10,000 $9,318 $93.1800 $7,765 $77.6500 $6,212 $62.1200 R-3 Dwellings—Production Phase 1,000 $5,325 $44.3600 $4,437 $36.9667 $3,550 $29.5733 - of Master Plan (repeats) 2,500 $5,990 $44.3700 $4,992 $36.9750 $3,994 $29.5800 - - 4,000 $6,656 $49.9350 $5,547 $41.6125 $4,437 $33.2900 - - 6,000 $7,655 $22.1550 $6,379 $18.4625 $5,103 $14.7700 - - 8,000 $8,098 $61.0200 $6,748 $50.8500 $5,398 $40.6800 - - 10,000 $9,318 $93.1800 $7,765 $77.6500 $6,212 $62.1200 R-3 Dwellings—Alternate Materials 1,000 $5,325 $44.3600 $4,437 $36.9667 $3,550 $29.5733 - - 2,500 $5,990 $44.3700 $4,992 $36.9750 $3,994 $29.5800 - - 4,000 $6,656 $49.9350 $5,547 $41.6125 $4,437 $33.2900 - - 6,000 $7,655 $22.1550 $6,379 $18.4625 $5,103 $14.7700 - - 8,000 $8,098 $61.0200 $6,748 $50.8500 $5,398 $40.6800 - - 10,000 $9,318 $93.1800 $7,765 $77.6500 $6,212 $62.1200 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Custom Homes, Models 1,000 $5,502 $45.8550 $4,585 $38.2125 $3,668 $30.5700 - First Master Plan 2,500 $6,190 $45.8450 $5,158 $38.2042 $4,127 $30.5633 - - 4,000 $6,878 $51.5700 $5,732 $42.9750 $4,585 $34.3800 - - 6,000 $7,909 $22.9200 $6,591 $19.1000 $5,273 $15.2800 - - 8,000 $8,368 $63.0450 $6,973 $52.5375 $5,578 $42.0300 - - 10,000 $9,629 $96.2850 $8,024 $80.2375 $6,419 $64.1900 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Production Phase 1,000 $5,502 $45.8550 $4,585 $38.2125 $3,668 $30.5700 - of Master Plan (repeats) 2,500 $6,190 $45.8450 $5,158 $38.2042 $4,127 $30.5633 - - 4,000 $6,878 $51.5700 $5,732 $42.9750 $4,585 $34.3800 - - 6,000 $7,909 $22.9200 $6,591 $19.1000 $5,273 $15.2800 - - 8,000 $8,368 $63.0450 $6,973 $52.5375 $5,578 $42.0300 - - 10,000 $9,629 $96.2850 $8,024 $80.2375 $6,419 $64.1900 R-3 Dwellings—Hillside - Alternate Materials 1,000 $5,502 $45.8550 $4,585 $38.2125 $3,668 $30.5700 - - 2,500 $6,190 $45.8450 $5,158 $38.2042 $4,127 $30.5633 - - 4,000 $6,878 $51.5700 $5,732 $42.9750 $4,585 $34.3800 - - 6,000 $7,909 $22.9200 $6,591 $19.1000 $5,273 $15.2800 - - 8,000 $8,368 $63.0450 $6,973 $52.5375 $5,578 $42.0300 - - 10,000 $9,629 $96.2850 $8,024 $80.2375 $6,419 $64.1900 876
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Construction Type Construction Type Construction Type

IA, IB IIA, IIB, IIIA, IIIB, IV VA, VB
IBC
Class IBC Occupancy Type
Project Size
Threshold
Base Cost
@
Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
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Threshold
Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
Base Cost
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Size
Cost for
Each
Additional
100 sf *
R-3 Group Care 1,000 $7,100 $22.1963 $5,916 $18.4969 $4,733 $14.7975 - - 5,000 $7,988 $17.7300 $6,656 $14.7750 $5,325 $11.8200 - - 10,000 $8,874 $13.3200 $7,395 $11.1000 $5,916 $8.8800 - - 20,000 $10,206 $1.9800 $8,505 $1.6500 $6,804 $1.3200 - - 50,000 $10,800 $3.2400 $9,000 $2.7000 $7,200 $2.1600 - - 100,000 $12,420 $12.4200 $10,350 $10.3500 $8,280 $8.2800 R-4 Group Care 100 $4,437 $138.6675 $3,698 $115.5563 $2,958 $92.4450 - - 500 $4,992 $110.9400 $4,160 $92.4500 $3,328 $73.9600 - - 1,000 $5,547 $83.1900 $4,622 $69.3250 $3,698 $55.4600 - - 2,000 $6,379 $12.3300 $5,316 $10.2750 $4,252 $8.2200 - - 5,000 $6,749 $20.3400 $5,624 $16.9500 $4,499 $13.5600 - - 10,000 $7,766 $77.6550 $6,471 $64.7125 $5,177 $51.7700 R R Occupancy Tenant Improvements 80 $3,905 $152.5350 $3,254 $127.1125 $2,603 $101.6900 - - 400 $4,393 $122.0100 $3,661 $101.6750 $2,929 $81.3400 - - 800 $4,881 $91.5150 $4,068 $76.2625 $3,254 $61.0100 - - 1,600 $5,613 $13.5700 $4,678 $11.3083 $3,742 $9.0467 - - 4,000 $5,939 $22.3800 $4,949 $18.6500 $3,959 $14.9200 - - 8,000 $6,834 $85.4250 $5,695 $71.1875 $4,556 $56.9500 S-1 Storage—Moderate Hazard 600 $2,812 $38.1480 $2,343 $31.7900 $1,875 $25.4320 - - 3,000 $3,727 $41.4240 $3,106 $34.5200 $2,485 $27.6160 - - 6,000 $4,970 $18.5160 $4,142 $15.4300 $3,313 $12.3440 - - 12,000 $6,081 $5.4560 $5,068 $4.5467 $4,054 $3.6373 - - 30,000 $7,063 $9.1440 $5,886 $7.6200 $4,709 $6.0960 - - 60,000 $9,806 $16.3440 $8,172 $13.6200 $6,538 $10.8960 S-2 Storage—Low Hazard 10,000 $8,097 $6.5888 $6,748 $5.4906 $5,398 $4.3925 - - 50,000 $10,733 $7.1550 $8,944 $5.9625 $7,155 $4.7700 - - 100,000 $14,310 $3.2100 $11,925 $2.6750 $9,540 $2.1400 - - 200,000 $17,520 $0.9350 $14,600 $0.7792 $11,680 $0.6233 - - 500,000 $20,325 $1.5750 $16,938 $1.3125 $13,550 $1.0500 - - 1,000,000 $28,200 $2.8200 $23,500 $2.3500 $18,800 $1.8800 S S Occupancy Tenant Improvements 600 $3,326 $45.1275 $2,772 $37.6063 $2,218 $30.0850 - - 3,000 $4,410 $49.0050 $3,675 $40.8375 $2,940 $32.6700 - - 6,000 $5,880 $21.9150 $4,900 $18.2625 $3,920 $14.6100 - - 12,000 $7,195 $6.4550 $5,996 $5.3792 $4,796 $4.3033 - - 30,000 $8,357 $10.8150 $6,964 $9.0125 $5,571 $7.2100 - - 60,000 $11,601 $19.3350 $9,668 $16.1125 $7,734 $12.8900 U Accessory—Private Garage / 40 $1,695 $344.8425 $1,412 $287.3688 $1,130 $229.8950 - Agricultural Building 200 $2,246 $374.4000 $1,872 $312.0000 $1,498 $249.6000 - - 400 $2,995 $167.4900 $2,496 $139.5750 $1,997 $111.6600 - - 800 $3,665 $49.2700 $3,054 $41.0583 $2,443 $32.8467 - - 2,000 $4,256 $82.7700 $3,547 $68.9750 $2,838 $55.1800 - - 4,000 $5,912 $147.7950 $4,927 $123.1625 $3,941 $98.5300 - Deferred Submittal - All Except R-3 1,000 $3,578 $29.1150 $2,981 $24.2625 $2,385 $19.4100 - - 5,000 $4,742 $31.6050 $3,952 $26.3375 $3,162 $21.0700 - - 10,000 $6,323 $14.1450 $5,269 $11.7875 $4,215 $9.4300 - - 20,000 $7,737 $4.1600 $6,448 $3.4667 $5,158 $2.7733 - - 50,000 $8,985 $6.9900 $7,488 $5.8250 $5,990 $4.6600 - - 100,000 $12,480 $12.4800 $10,400 $10.4000 $8,320 $8.3200 - Deferred Submittal - R-3 1,000 $3,766 $81.7400 $3,138 $68.1167 $2,511 $54.4933 - - 2,500 $4,992 $110.9200 $4,160 $92.4333 $3,328 $73.9467 - - 4,000 $6,656 $74.4600 $5,547 $62.0500 $4,437 $49.6400 - - 6,000 $8,145 $65.6700 $6,788 $54.7250 $5,430 $43.7800 - - 8,000 $9,458 $183.9300 $7,882 $153.2750 $6,306 $122.6200 - - 10,000 $13,137 $131.3700 $10,948 $109.4750 $8,758 $87.5800 - Standard Comm. Foundation 500 $4,615 $28.8338 $3,846 $24.0281 $3,077 $19.2225 - w/o Podium 2,500 $5,192 $23.0700 $4,326 $19.2250 $3,461 $15.3800 - - 5,000 $5,768 $17.3250 $4,807 $14.4375 $3,846 $11.5500 - - 10,000 $6,635 $2.5700 $5,529 $2.1417 $4,423 $1.7133 - - 25,000 $7,020 $4.2300 $5,850 $3.5250 $4,680 $2.8200 - - 50,000 $8,078 $16.1550 $6,731 $13.4625 $5,385 $10.7700

SHELL BUILDINGS
- All Shell Buildings 500 $2,511 $40.8660 $2,092 $34.0550 $1,674 $27.2440 - - 2,500 $3,328 $44.3880 $2,773 $36.9900 $2,219 $29.5920 - - 5,000 $4,438 $19.8480 $3,698 $16.5400 $2,958 $13.2320 - - 10,000 $5,430 $5.8400 $4,525 $4.8667 $3,620 $3.8933 - - 25,000 $6,306 $9.8160 $5,255 $8.1800 $4,204 $6.5440 - - 50,000 $8,760 $17.5200 $7,300 $14.6000 $5,840 $11.6800 * Each additional 100 square feet, or portion thereof, up to the next highest project size threshold. 877
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MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING PERMIT FEES

FEE TYPES
Actual
Unit Cost

2.47$
ADMINISTRATIVE AND MISC. FEES
Travel and Documentation Fees: 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES 49.30$ 48.00$ (1.30)$ 97% Stand Alone Mechanical Plan Check (hourly rate) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% UNIT FEES: 0%
Install/Relocate forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner (including attached ducts and vents) up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (each) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Install/Relocate forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner (including attached ducts and vents) over 100,000 Btu/h (each) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Install/Relocate floor furnace, including vent (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Install/Relocate suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mounted unit heater (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Install/Relocate suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mounted unit heater (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Install/Relocate/Replace appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Install/Relocate/Replace appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance permit (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Repair/Alter/Add heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls (each) - Residential 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Repair/Alter/Add heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls (each) - Commercial 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Install/Relocate boiler or compressor, up to and including 3HP, or absorption system up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (each) 147.91$ 107.00$ (40.91)$ 72% Install/Relocate boiler or compressor, over 3HP and up to and including 15 HP, or absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h and up to and including 500,000 Btu/h (each) 147.91$ 132.00$ (15.91)$ 89%
Install/Relocate boiler or compressor, over 15 HP and up to and including 30 HP, or absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h and up to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h (each) 184.89$ 156.00$ (28.89)$ 84%
Install/Relocate boiler or compressor, over 30 HP and up to and including 50 HP, or absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h and up to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (each) 184.89$ 179.00$ (5.89)$ 97%
Install/Relocate boiler or compressor, over 50 HP, or absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h (each) 221.87$ 203.00$ (18.87)$ 91% Air-handling unit, including attached ducts. (Note: this fee shall not apply to an air- handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere) (each) - Residential 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Air-handling unit, including attached ducts. (Note: this fee shall not apply to an air- handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler, or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere) (each) - Commercial 221.87$ 143.00$ (78.87)$ 64% Air-handling unit over 10,000 CFM (each) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Ventilation fan connected to a single duct (each) 73.96$ 25.00$ (48.96)$ 34% Ventilation system that is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system authorized by a permit (each) 110.93$ (110.93)$ 0%
Hood installation that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood (each) - Residential 73.96$ 36.00$ (37.96)$ 49% Hood installation that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood (each) - Commercial 221.87$ 143.00$ (78.87)$ 64% Appliance or piece of equipment not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed (each) 110.93$ 107.00$ (3.93)$ 96% OTHER FEES: -$ -$ 0%
Other Mechanical Inspections (per hour) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97%

UNIT COSTS
Cost
Recovery
%
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Current Fee
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Unit Cost

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UNIT COSTS
Cost
Recovery
%
FY 14-15
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
Public per
Unit
PLUMBING/GAS PERMIT FEES 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Stand Alone Plumbing Plan Check (hourly rate) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% UNIT FEES:

Plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap, including water, drainage piping, and backflow protection (each) 10.35$ 10.00$ (0.35)$ 97% Building or trailer park sewer (each - Residential) 36.98$ 25.00$ (11.98)$ 68% Building or trailer park sewer (each - Commercial) 73.96$ 25.00$ (48.96)$ 34% Rainwater system inside building (per drain) 10.35$ (10.35)$ 0% Cesspool (each) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Private sewage disposal system (each) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Water Heater and/or vent (each) - Residential 36.98$ 29.00$ (7.98)$ 78% Water Heater and/or vent (each) - Commercial 110.93$ 29.00$ (81.93)$ 26% Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor, including its trap and vent, excepting kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps (each) 110.93$ 36.00$ (74.93)$ 32% Install/Alter/Repair water piping and/or water treating equipment (each) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Repair/Alter drainage or vent piping (each fixture) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including backflow protection devices therefore (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Backflow devices not included in other fee services, e.g., building/trailer park sewer (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in other fee services, e.g., building/trailer park sewer (1-5 units) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in other fee services, e.g., building/trailer park sewer (each unit over 5 units) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% For each gas piping system of 1-4 outlets 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% For each gas piping system of 1-4 outlets 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% For each gas piping system of 5 or more outlets (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Water Service (Residential) 36.98$ 25.00$ (11.98)$ 68% Re-pipe per fixture - Residential 14.79$ 14.00$ (0.79)$ 95% Re-pipe per fixture - Commercial 9.86$ 9.00$ (0.86)$ 91% OTHER FEES: -$ -$ 0%
Other Plumbing and Gas Inspections (per hour) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% 880
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Unit Cost

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UNIT COSTS
Cost
Recovery
%
FY 14-15
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
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Unit
ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Stand Alone Electrical Plan Check (hourly rate) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% UNIT FEES:

Receptacle, Switch, and Lighting Outlets
Receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders, and meters
First 20 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95%
Each Additional 4.44$ 5.00$ 0.56$ 113% Lighting Fixtures -$ -$ 0%
Lighting Fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices -$ -$ 0% First 20 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97%
Additional Fixtures, each 5.92$ 6.00$ 0.08$ 101% Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures (each) 16.27$ 16.00$ (0.27)$ 98% Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies (each) 14.79$ 14.00$ (0.79)$ 95% Residential Appliances -$ 0%
Fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall- mounted electric ovens; counter mounted cooking tops; electric ranges; self- contained room console or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor-operated appliances (each) not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in rating (each) 25.14$ 25.00$ (0.14)$ 99% Nonresidential Appliances -$ -$ 0%
Residential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (kW), or kilovolt- ampere (kVA) in rating, including medical and dental devices; food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; laundry machines; or other similar types of equipment (each) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Power Apparatus
Motors, generators, transformers, rectifiers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment, and other apparatus. Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), or kilovolt-amperes (kVA), or kilovolt-amperes-reactive (kVAR) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% 1 Unit 36.98$ 36.00$ (0.98)$ 97%
2 through 5 units, each additional 36.98$ 36.00$ (0.98)$ 97% 6 and over, each additional 36.98$ 36.00$ (0.98)$ 97% Busways -$ -$ 0%
Trolley and plug-in-type busways - each 100 feet or fraction thereof 73.96$ 25.00$ (48.96)$ 34% Signs, Outline Lighting, and Marquees -$ -$ 0% Signs, Outline Lighting, or Marquees supplied from one branch circuit (each) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline lighting system, or marquee (each) 25.14$ 25.00$ (0.14)$ 99% Services (Temporary Power) -$ -$ 0%
Services of 600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes in rating (each) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% Services of 600 volts or less, 201 to 1000 amperes in rating (each) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating (each) 87.27$ 84.00$ (3.27)$ 96% Fore services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in rating, each (Residential) 50.29$ 48.00$ (2.29)$ 95% For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1,000 amperes in rating, each (Residential) 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% For services over 600 volts over 1,000 amperes in rating, each (Residential) 147.91$ 84.00$ (63.91)$ 57% Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits, and Conductors -$ -$ 0% Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a permit is required, but for which no fee is herein set forth 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% OTHER FEES:

Other Electrical Inspections (per hour) 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% 881
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MISCELLANEOUS BUILDING FEES

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MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS PERMIT FEES

UNIT COSTS
Work Item Unit
Total Actual
Cost
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
Public per
Unit
Standard Hourly Rate 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Accessibility Hardship Exemption 1 hour 147.91$ 187.00$ 39.09$ 126% Acoustical Review -$
Single Family Home/Duplex—New each 369.78$ 645.00$ 275.22$ 174% Single Family Home/Duplex—Addition/Alteration each 221.87$ 716.00$ 494.13$ 323% Multi-Family/Commercial each 369.78$ 286.00$ (83.78)$ 77% Additions (R3 Occ) - Plan Check Fees -$
Over the counter-(not hillside-has conventional framing- Minimum 2 hours up to 250 sf 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Plan Check Fees (not hillside). up to 250 sf 295.82$ 1,091.00$ 795.18$ 369% Plan Check Fees (not hillside). 251-499 sf 591.64$ 1,626.00$ 1,034.36$ 275% each additional hour 1 hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Additions (R3 Occ) - Inspection Fees -$
Inspection Fees (Not Hillside) up to 250 sf 739.55$ 1,057.00$ 317.45$ 143% Inspection Fees (Not Hillside) 251-499 sf 887.46$ 1,323.00$ 435.54$ 149% Address Assignment per hour 147.91$ 359.00$ 211.09$ 243% Administrative/Clerical Fee - 1/2 hour flat rate 1/2 hour 73.96$ 45.00$ (28.96)$ 61% Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction 1 hour 147.91$ 187.00$ 39.09$ 126% Antenna—Telecom Facility -$
Radio each 369.78$ 431.00$ 61.22$ 117% Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing each 813.51$ 1,145.00$ 331.49$ 141% Cellular/Mobile Phone, attached to building each 665.60$ 1,145.00$ 479.40$ 172% Arbor/Trellis each 295.82$ -$ (295.82)$ 0% Awning/Canopy (supported by building) each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Balcony Addition each 665.60$ 788.00$ 122.40$ 118% Carport each 517.69$ 645.00$ 127.31$ 125% Certifications
Special Inspector Qualifications (initial review) each 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Special Inspector Qualifications (renewal / update) each 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Special Inspector Certification Application each 5,028.97$ 4,867.00$ (161.97)$ 97% Materials Testing Lab Certification each 3,106.13$ 3,006.00$ (100.13)$ 97% Chimney each 443.73$ 574.00$ 130.27$ 129% Chimney Repair each 295.82$ 574.00$ 278.18$ 194% Close Existing Openings
Interior wall each 295.82$ 503.00$ 207.18$ 170% Exterior wall each 443.73$ 503.00$ 59.27$ 113% Commercial Coach (per unit) each unit 665.60$ 859.00$ 193.40$ 129% Covered Porch each 517.69$ 1,003.00$ 485.31$ 194% Deck (wood) each 517.69$ 503.00$ (14.69)$ 97% Deck Railing each 295.82$ 503.00$ 207.18$ 170% Deferred Submittal (2 hour minimum) per hour 295.82$ 143.00$ (152.82)$ 48% Cost
Recovery %
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UNIT COSTS
Work Item Unit
Total Actual
Cost
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
Public per
Unit
Cost
Recovery %
Demolition
Commercial (up to 3,000 sf) each 369.78$ 574.00$ 204.22$ 155% Commercial (each add'l 3,000 sf) each 3,000 sf 147.91$ 286.00$ 138.09$ 193% Residential (up to 3,000 sf) each 295.82$ 574.00$ 278.18$ 194% Residential (each add'l 3,000 sf) each 3,000 sf 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Demolition
Swimming Pool Residential each 295.82$ 329.00$ 33.18$ 111% Swimming Pool Commercial (up to 3,000 sf) each 443.73$ 574.00$ 130.27$ 129% Swimming Pool Commercial (each add'l 3,000 sf) each 3,000 sf 147.91$ 286.00$ 138.09$ 193% Disabled Access Compliance Inspection per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Door
New door (non structural) each 221.87$ 286.00$ 64.13$ 129% New door (structural shear wall/masonry) each 295.82$ 431.00$ 135.18$ 146% Duplicate/Replacement Job Card each 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Electric Vehicle Charging Station each -$ 109.00$ 109.00$ 0% Extensions
Plan Check Applications (within 180 days of Submittal) 1 hour 147.91$ 187.00$ 39.09$ 126% Permits (within 180 days of Issuance) -$ -$ 0% Start construction, w/o plans 30 min 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Resume or complete construction, w/o plans 30 min 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Start construction, w/ plans 1 hour 147.91$ 187.00$ 39.09$ 126% Resume or complete construction, w/ plans 2 hours 295.82$ 231.00$ (64.82)$ 78% Fence
Non-masonry, over 6 feet in height up to 100 l.f. 295.82$ 431.00$ 135.18$ 146% Non-masonry, each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Masonry, over 6 feet in height up to 100 l.f. 517.69$ 716.00$ 198.31$ 138% Masonry, each additional 100 lf each 100 l.f. 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Fireplace
Masonry each 517.69$ 716.00$ 198.31$ 138% Pre-Fabricated/Metal each 295.82$ 503.00$ 207.18$ 170% Flag pole (over 20 feet in height) each 295.82$ 394.00$ 98.18$ 133% Foundation Repair each 665.60$ $859.00 193.40$ 129% Garage / Agricultural Buildings
Wood frame up to 1,000 sf each 961.42$ $129.00 (832.42)$ 13% Masonry up to 1,000 sf each 1,257.24$ $1,290.00 32.76$ 103% Inspections
Standard Inspection Hourly Rate per hour 147.91$ $143.00 (4.91)$ 97% Outside of normal business hours, 0-2 hours (minimum
charge) up to 2 hrs 295.82$ $430.00 134.18$ 145% Each additional hour or portion thereof 1 hour 147.91$ 214.00$ 66.09$ 145% Reinspection fee—per hour 1 hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Progress Inspection per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Partial Inspection per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Courtesy Inspection - 2 hour minimum 2 hours 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% 884
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Work Item Unit
Total Actual
Cost
Average
Current Fee
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Cost
Recovery %
Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated—per hour (minimum charge = 1/2 hour) 1 hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Cancelled inspection w/out advance notice 1 hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Life Safety Report each 887.46$ 859.00$ (28.46)$ 97% Lighting pole each 369.78$ 431.00$ 61.22$ 117% each add'l pole each 147.91$ 431.00$ 283.09$ 291% Modular Structures each 665.60$ 859.00$ 193.40$ 129% Modification of Technical Code 1 hour 147.91$ 187.00$ 39.09$ 126% Partition—Commercial, Interior (up to 30 l.f.) up to 30 l.f. 443.73$ 503.00$ 59.27$ 113% Additional partition each 30 l.f. 147.91$ 107.00$ (40.91)$ 72% Partition—Residential, Interior (up to 30 l.f.) up to 30 l.f. 295.82$ 503.00$ 207.18$ 170% Additional partition each 30 l.f. 73.96$ 107.00$ 33.04$ 145% Patio Cover/ Sun Room
Wood frame up to 300 sf 369.78$ 716.00$ 346.22$ 194% Metal frame up to 300 sf 369.78$ 716.00$ 346.22$ 194% Other frame up to 300 sf 517.69$ 716.00$ 198.31$ 138% Additional patio each 300 sf 221.87$ 574.00$ 352.13$ 259% Enclosed, wood frame up to 300 sf 517.69$ 859.00$ 341.31$ 166% Enclosed, metal frame up to 300 sf 517.69$ 859.00$ 341.31$ 166% Enclosed, other frame up to 300 sf 517.69$ 859.00$ 341.31$ 166% Additional enclosed patio each 300 sf 295.82$ 716.00$ 420.18$ 242% Photovoltaic System
Residential each 258.84$ 236.00$ (22.84)$ 91% Multi-Family Res/Commercial, up to 8 kilowatts up to 8 kW 369.78$ 572.00$ 202.22$ 155% Multi-Family Res/Commercial, each additional 1 kilowatt each 1 kW 36.98$ 11.00$ (25.98)$ 30% Pile Foundation
Cast in Place Concrete (first 10 piles) up to 10 665.60$ 1,003.00$ 337.40$ 151% Additional Piles (increments of 10) each 10 443.73$ 859.00$ 415.27$ 194% Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete) up to 10 665.60$ 1,003.00$ 337.40$ 151% Additional Piles (increments of 10) each 10 443.73$ 859.00$ 415.27$ 194% Product Review per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Plan Review
Standard Plan Review Hourly Rate per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% CALGreen Plan Review (minimum 2 hr charge in addition to Plan Check Fees) per hour 295.82$ 143.00$ (152.82)$ 48% Expedite Plan Review (1.5 times plan review) -$ -$ 0% Outside of normal business hours, (minimum 2 hr charge in addition to Plan Check Fees) per hour 295.82$ 214.00$ (81.82)$ 72% Remodel—Residential
Kitchen up to 300 sf 591.64$ 645.00$ 53.36$ 109% Bath up to 300 sf 591.64$ 645.00$ 53.36$ 109% Other Remodel up to 300 sf 443.73$ 431.00$ (12.73)$ 97% Additional remodel each 300 sf 221.87$ 72.00$ (149.87)$ 32% Other Remodel 1000 sf 1,405.15$ 4,320.00$ 2,914.85$ 307% Additional remodel each 300 sf 221.87$ 284.00$ 62.13$ 128% 885
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FY 15-16 Budget
City of Cupertino, CA
Building Division
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UNIT COSTS
Work Item Unit
Total Actual
Cost
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
Public per
Unit
Cost
Recovery %
Other Remodel 2500 sf + 1,848.89$ 5,739.00$ 3,890.11$ 310% Additional remodel each 300 sf 221.87$ 205.00$ (16.87)$ 92% Re-roof
Residential (max $400 per building) each 100 sf 15.68$ 17.00$ 1.32$ 108% Multi-Family Dwelling (max $400 per building) each 100 sf 15.68$ 17.00$ 1.32$ 108% Commercial (first 5,000 sf) each 369.78$ 394.00$ 24.22$ 107% Commercial (each add'l 2,500 sf) each 2,500 sf 147.91$ 179.00$ 31.09$ 121% Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry)
Standard (up to 50 lf) up to 50 l.f. 665.60$ 859.00$ 193.40$ 129% Additional retaining wall each 50 l.f. 443.73$ 716.00$ 272.27$ 161% Special Design, 3-10' high (up to 50 lf) up to 50 l.f. 961.42$ 1,003.00$ 41.58$ 104% Additional retaining wall each 50 l.f. 591.64$ 859.00$ 267.36$ 145% Special Design, over 10' high (up to 50 lf) up to 50 l.f. 1,109.33$ 1,074.00$ (35.33)$ 97% Additional retaining wall each 50 l.f. 739.55$ 930.00$ 190.45$ 126% Gravity/Crib Wall, 0-10' high (up to 50 lf) up to 50 l.f. 961.42$ 1,074.00$ 112.58$ 112% Additional Gravity/Crib Wall each 50 l.f. 591.64$ 930.00$ 338.36$ 157% Gravity/Crib Wall, over 10' high (up to 50 lf) up to 50 l.f. 1,109.33$ 1,074.00$ (35.33)$ 97% Additional Gravity/Crib Wall each 50 l.f. 739.55$ 930.00$ 190.45$ 126% Revisions
Commercial New each 665.60$ 859.00$ 193.40$ 129% Tenant Improvement each 665.60$ 859.00$ 193.40$ 129% SFDWL each 369.78$ 859.00$ 489.22$ 232% Addition each 369.78$ 716.00$ 346.22$ 194% Remodel each 295.82$ 716.00$ 420.18$ 242% Sauna—steam each 517.69$ 788.00$ 270.31$ 152% Siding
Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior) up to 400 sf 369.78$ 645.00$ 275.22$ 174% All Other up to 400 sf 295.82$ 431.00$ 135.18$ 146% Additional siding each 400 sf 73.96$ 215.00$ 141.04$ 291% Signs
Directional each 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Each additional Directional Sign each 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Ground/Roof/Projecting Signs each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Master Plan Sign Check each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Rework of any existing Ground Sign each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Other Sign each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Reinspection Fee each 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Wall/Awning Sign, Non-Electric each 221.87$ 286.00$ 64.13$ 129% Wall, Electric each 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Shed over 120 square feet each 665.60$ 430.00$ (235.60)$ 65% Skylight
50 sf or less (cumulative area) each 369.78$ 431.00$ 61.22$ 117% Greater than 50 sf or structural each 517.69$ 788.00$ 270.31$ 152% 886
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UNIT COSTS
Work Item Unit
Total Actual
Cost
Average
Current Fee
Subsidy to
Public per
Unit
Cost
Recovery %
Solar Water Heating each 147.91$ 109.00$ (38.91)$ 74% Stairs—First Flight first flight 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Each additional flight per flight 147.91$ 215.00$ 67.09$ 145% Storage Racks
0-8' high (up to 100 lf) first 100 lf 369.78$ 359.00$ (10.78)$ 97% each additional 100 lf each 100 lf 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% over 8' high (up to 100 lf) first 100 lf 369.78$ 394.00$ 24.22$ 107% each additional 100 lf each 100 lf 73.96$ 107.00$ 33.04$ 145% Stucco Applications up to 400 sf 295.82$ 503.00$ 207.18$ 170% Additional Stucco Application each 400 sf 73.96$ 36.00$ (37.96)$ 49% Supplemental Inspection Fee—If a project requires significantly more inspections than average, the Building Official may charge additional inspection fees -$ -$ 0% First 1/2 hour minimum first 30 min 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Each Additional hour per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Overtime Plan Check Fee per hour 221.87$ 214.00$ (7.87)$ 96% Supplemental Plan Check Fee (after 2nd review)
First 1/2 hour minimum first 30 min 73.96$ 72.00$ (1.96)$ 97% Each Additional hour per hour 147.91$ 143.00$ (4.91)$ 97% Swimming Pool/Spa
Vinyl-lined (up to 800 sf) each 665.60$ 1,003.00$ 337.40$ 151% Fiberglass each 665.60$ 716.00$ 50.40$ 108% Gunite (up to 800 sf) each 961.42$ 1,574.00$ 612.58$ 164% Additional pool (over 800 sf) each 100 sf 221.87$ 215.00$ (6.87)$ 97% Commercial pool (up to 800 sf) each 1,627.02$ 2,004.00$ 376.98$ 123% Commercial pool (over 800 sf) each 443.73$ 251.00$ (192.73)$ 57% Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated) each 295.82$ 359.00$ 63.18$ 121% Temporary Occupancy Permit - flat rate 2 hours 295.82$ 286.00$ (9.82)$ 97% Temporary Structures each 443.73$ 430.00$ (13.73)$ 97% Tenant Improvement Preparation each 295.82$ 417.00$ 121.18$ 141% Window or Sliding Glass Door
Replacement (first 8 windows) first 8 221.87$ 431.00$ 209.13$ 194% Replacement (each add'l 8 windows) each 8 73.96$ 143.00$ 69.04$ 193% New Window (non structural) each 184.89$ 503.00$ 318.11$ 272% New window (structural shear wall/masonry) each 258.84$ 859.00$ 600.16$ 332% Bay Window (structural) each 258.84$ 859.00$ 600.16$ 332% 887
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Single Family Home - New
Occupancy Type: R3
Square Footage: 3,100 sqft.

Valuation: $371,165
BP Fee PC Fee Total
Cupertino - Current - Square Footage 3,060$ 3,088$ 6,147$ Cupertino @ 100% Cost Recovery 4,171$ 3,685$ 7,856$ 78% Santa Clara - Valuation 2,530$ 1,897$ 4,427$ Mountain View - Valuation 3,899$ 2,535$ 6,434$ Milpitas - Square Footage 5,461$ 3,580$ 9,041$ Sunnyvale - Valuation 3,622$ 2,536$ 6,158$ Palo Alto - Valuation 4,348$ 3,478$ 7,826$ Average 3,972$ 2,805$ 6,777$
$-
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
$10,000
Cupertino -
Current - Square
Footage
Cupertino @
100% Cost
Recovery
Santa Clara -
Valuation
Mountain View -
Valuation
Milpitas - Square
Footage
Sunnyvale -
Valuation
Palo Alto -
Valuation
Permit Fees
Single Family Home - New
Permit and Plan Check Fees
Plan Check
Permit
Average
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Retail Shell Building
Occupancy Type: M
Square Footage: 20,000 sqft.

Valuation: $1,841,000
BP Fee PC Fee Total
Cupertino - Current - Square Footage 9,908$ 5,484$ 15,392$ Cupertino @ 100% Cost Recovery 6,286$ 7,980$ 14,266$ 108% Santa Clara - Valuation 8,691$ 6,518$ 15,209$ Mountain View - Valuation 13,445$ 8,739$ 22,185$ Milpitas - Square Footage 5,195$ 13,199$ 18,394$ Sunnyvale - Valuation 11,770$ 8,239$ 20,009$ Palo Alto - Valuation 15,154$ 12,123$ 27,277$ Average 10,851$ 9,764$ 20,615$
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
Cupertino -
Current -
Square
Footage
Cupertino @
100% Cost
Recovery
Santa Clara -
Valuation
Mountain View
- Valuation
Milpitas -
Square
Footage
Sunnyvale -
Valuation
Palo Alto -
Valuation
Permit Fee
Retail Shell Building
Permit and Plan Check Fees
Plan
Check
Permit
Average
890
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Office - Tenant Improvement
Occupancy Type: B
Square Footage: 3,000 sqft.

Valuation: $388,476
BP Fee PC Fee Total
Cupertino - Current - Square Footage 2,613$ 2,377$ 4,990$ Cupertino @ 100% Cost Recovery 3,844$ 3,254$ 7,098$ 70% Santa Clara - Valuation 2,627$ 1,970$ 4,596$ Mountain View - Valuation 4,050$ 2,633$ 6,683$ Milpitas - Square Footage 2,037$ 1,611$ 3,648$ Sunnyvale - Valuation 3,759$ 2,632$ 6,391$ Palo Alto - Valuation 4,515$ 3,612$ 8,128$ Average 3,398$ 2,491$ 5,889$
$-
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
Cupertino -
Current -
Square
Footage
Cupertino @
100% Cost
Recovery
Santa Clara -
Valuation
Mountain View
- Valuation
Milpitas -
Square
Footage
Sunnyvale -
Valuation
Palo Alto -
Valuation
Permit Fees
Office - Tenant Improvement
Permit and Plan Check Fees
Plan Check
Permit
Average
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Restaurant - New
Occupancy Type: A-2
Square Footage: 10,000 sqft.

Valuation: $2,713,600
BP Fee PC Fee Total
Cupertino - Current - Square Footage 11,109$ 7,192$ 18,301$ Cupertino @ 100% Cost Recovery 5,012$ 7,114$ 12,125$ 151% Santa Clara - Valuation 11,876$ 8,907$ 20,783$ Mountain View - Valuation 18,375$ 11,944$ 30,319$ Milpitas - Square Footage 6,878$ 7,779$ 14,657$ Sunnyvale - Valuation 15,670$ 10,969$ 26,640$ Palo Alto - Valuation 20,817$ 16,653$ 37,470$ Average 14,723$ 11,251$ 25,974$
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
Cupertino -
Current -
Square
Footage
Cupertino @
100% Cost
Recovery
Santa Clara -
Valuation
Mountain View
- Valuation
Milpitas -
Square
Footage
Sunnyvale -
Valuation
Palo Alto -
Valuation
Permit Fees
Restaurant - New
Permit and Plan Check Fees
Plan Check
Permit
Average
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Warehouse - New
Occupancy Type: S-1
Square Footage: 20,000 sqft.

Valuation: $1,234,600
BP Fee PC Fee Total
Cupertino - Current - Square Footage 11,898$ 8,262$ 20,160$ Cupertino @ 100% Cost Recovery 4,345$ 5,962$ 10,307$ 196% Santa Clara - Valuation 6,477$ 4,858$ 11,335$ Mountain View - Valuation 10,019$ 6,512$ 16,531$ Milpitas - Square Footage 5,195$ 13,199$ 18,394$ Sunnyvale - Valuation 9,059$ 6,341$ 15,401$ Palo Alto - Valuation 11,218$ 8,974$ 20,193$ Average 8,394$ 7,977$ 16,371$
$-
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
Cupertino -
Current -
Square
Footage
Cupertino @
100% Cost
Recovery
Santa Clara -
Valuation
Mountain View
- Valuation
Milpitas -
Square
Footage
Sunnyvale -
Valuation
Palo Alto -
Valuation
Permit Fees
Warehouse - New
Permit and Plan Check Fees
Plan Check
Permit
Average
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Current Full Cost
Up to one Acre
$7,300
One Acre+
$12,200
Tentative: Tentative:

Up to one Acre
$4,300
One Acre+
$5,200
Vesting:

Up to one Acre
$6,000
One Acre+
$6,900
Use Permit / Development Permit - Major $15,974 $21,343 $7,800 Use Permit / Development Permit - Minor $7,461 $12,809 $2,500 Amendment to Use Permit / Development Permit - Major $7,988 $10,746 N / A Amendment to Use Permit / Development Permit - Minor $3,730 $5,884 $961 Architectural and Site Approval - Major $7,461 $13,189 $5,800 $3,712 deposit Architectural and Site Approval - Minor $3,609 $8,862 $5,800 $2,896 Architectural and Site Approval - Minor Duplex / Residential $3,609 $5,768 $610 $1,448 Environmental Impact Report (Plus State & County Filing Fees) $27,948 $27,948 $16,000 Cost + 15% N / A N / A Negative Declaration - Major (Plus State & County Filing Fees) $4,299 $4,299 $12,500 Negative Declaration - Minor (Plus State & County Filing Fees) $2,149 $2,149 $9,000 Categorical Exemption (Plus County Filing Fee) $250 $230 N / A N / A N / A $324 Fence Exception $716 $2,891 N / A $526 N / A N / A $ 1,193 Single Family Detached Single Family: Residential
$1,300 $375 $2,436
All Others Non Residential: Commercial
$4,300 $3,000 deposit $5,138
Conditional Use Permit - Administrative $3,730 $4,676 N / A $3,858 $3,000 deposit N / A N / A Tree Removal Permit $0 $0
First Tree $180 $1,362 $279
Each Additional Tree $92 $160
Heritage Tree Designation $107 $2,630 $526 $161
Temporary Use Permit $1,439 $2,824 N / A $368 N / A $161 $190 Temporary Sign Permit $211 $319 $ 50 N / A N / A $0 $61 Individual:
$300
Master:
$453
Planning
Commission
$7,834
City Council
$8,239
Zoning Verification Letter $190 $338 $300 N / A $40 N / A N / A Public Convenience & Necessity Letter (Alcohol Beverage License) $190 $169 N / A $1,333 N / A N / A N / A Single Family: 500 Ft:
$330 $309
All Other: 1,000 Ft:
$5,600 $972
2,000 Ft:
$1,989
Renoticing:
$143
$161 N / A
Noticing $0 $368 N / A N / A N / A
Appeals $182 $360 50% of original fee $100
N / A
$5,000 deposit

N / A N / A N / A
N / A
N / A

N / A N / A N / A
$440
$788
$770 $3,309
$5,905 Deposit
$1,077
$3,799
Category Santa Clara Mountain View Milpitas Sunnyvale Palo Alto N / A
$1,947
$2,889
Cupertino
N / A
Sign Program $721 $2,582
Tentative Map (Five or More Parcels)
Parcel Map (0-4 Parcels)
Variance $2,813 $5,167
$7,461 $12,732
$15,974 $21,179
$579
$2,457
$2,973 $20,000 deposit
$10,000 deposit

N / A N / A
N / A
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$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
Cupertino
- Current
Cupertino
- Full Cost
Santa
Clara -
Average
Mountain
View -
Average
Milpitas -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Tentative Map (Five or More Parcels)
Average
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
Cupertino
- Current
Cupertino
- Full Cost
Santa
Clara -
Average
Mountain
View -
Average
Milpitas -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Parcel Map (0-4 Parcels)
Average
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Use Permit
Average
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Architectural and Site Approval
Average
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$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
Environmental Review
Average
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Mountain View -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Fence Exception
Average
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
Variance
Average
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Mountain View -
Average
Milpitas -
Average
Conditional Use Permit - Administrative
Average
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$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Mountain View -
Average
Sunnyvale -
Average
Tree Permits
Average
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino -
Full Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Sunnyvale -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Temporary Sign Permit
Average
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino -
Full Cost
Mountain
View -
Average
Sunnyvale -
Average
Palo Alto -
Average
Temporary Use Permit
Average
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino -
Full Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Mountain
View -
Average
Sunnyvale -
Average
Sign Program
Average
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$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino -
Full Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Milpitas -
Average
Average
Zoning Verification Letter
Average
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
Cupertino -
Current
Cupertino - Full
Cost
Santa Clara -
Average
Sunnyvale -
Average
Noticing
Average
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Current Fee Full Cost
Block Party $ - $ 533 $ 25 $ - Certificates of Compliance $ 1,540 $ 2,461 $ 1,840 $ 575 Actual Cost $ 700 Certificates of Correction $ 169 $ 703 $ 550 N / A $ 3,122 N / A $ 1,157
per lot
$ 49
$ 3,850
per lot
$ 83
5-10 lots
$ 4,949
11-50 lots
$ 5,774
50+ lots
$ 8,660
Plus Each lot (Tract Map
Only) $ - $ - $ 114 N / A $ 289 $ 60 Summary $ 603 $ 1,882 $ 1,930 $ 1,596 Full $ 603 $ 2,997 $ 3,012 Minor Utility Permit
$ 263 $ 272 $ 385 Construction less than 50 feet Processing Fee
Debris Box /
Temporary Storage
Container
Minor $ 263 $ 394 $ 220 $301 $ 242 $ 118 Major $ 525 $ 678 $ 385 50+ ft in length All Others Non-Residential $301 + $181 / 100 ft $320 min or 8% of
cost $ 2,034
Field Marking -
Sanitary Sewer or
Storm Drain
Encroachment
Residential
0-50 ft $ 1,112
$ 161 Temporary
50+ ft $ 874
$161 + $1.32 / foot
Review of building permit only $ 655 $ 741 $ 455 $0-$250,000 $0 to $10,000 $0-$50,000
14% of Cost $4,030 7.5% of Construction
Cost
$250,000-$550,000 $10,001-$50,000 $50,001-$500,000
$4,030 + 35% of cost $3,750 + 4.5% of
Construction Cost
$50,001-$1,000,0000 $500,001+
$550,001+ $18,030 + 4% of cost $24,000 + 3.5% of
Construction Cost
$55,000 + 7% of Cost $1,000,001+
$56,030 + 1% of cost
Lot Line Adjustment $ 3,012 $ 2,477 $ 1,856 $ 6,948 $ 2,350 FEE CATEGORY Cupertino Campbell Sunnyvale Santa Clara Mountain View Parcel Map / Tract Map (Map Checking Fees):

Parcel Map (1-4 lots) $ 4,254 $ 4,973 $ 3,093 $ 17,855 $ 2,908 Vacation of Street of Right-of-Way

N / A N / A
Tract Map (>4 lots) $ 8,831 $ 8,165 $ 4,681 $ 19,972 $ 4,907 Commercial $4,498 or 6% of
cost $ 6,266
N / A
Encroachment Permits
Other Categories N / A N / A
Plan Check & Inspection - Review of Public / Private Improvement Plans:

Residential $2,788 or 5% of
cost $ 3,349
N / A $35,000 + 8% of Cost
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ATTACHMENT L

RESOLUTION NO: 22‐XXX

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING PREVIOUS FEE SCHEDULES

WHEREAS, the State of California requires fees charged for service rendered not to exceed the cost of delivering said services; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held to review user fees; and

WHEREAS, In 2016 the City conducted a Cost of Service (User Fee) Study and conducts annual updates pursuant to economic factors discussed in the staff report for this item to ensure that the fees charged do not exceed the cost of delivering th e
services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

1. User fe es  are amended per attached Schedules A, B, C, D, and E to this Resolution, effective July 2, 2022.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cupertino this 3th day of May, 2022 by the following vote:

Vote      Members of  the City Council

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

SIGNED:
________
Darcy Paul, Mayor
City of Cupertino

________________________
Date
ATTEST:

________________________

Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk

________________________
Date

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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
22-10808 Agenda Date: 5/3/2022
Agenda #: 24.

Subject: Consider conducting the first reading of an Ordinance related to regulation of single-use plastic foodware and single-use carryout bags (continued from April 19, 2022) Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2239: “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending City Code to change the name of section 9.15, adopt new sections 9.15.090 and

9.15.125, and amend sections 9.15.100, 9.15.110, 9.15.120, 9.15.130, 9.17.130, and 9.17.140 to regulate the use of single-use food service ware by food providers, regulate sale of single-use food service ware and expanded polystyrene foam coolers, and regulate single-use carryout bags” (Attachment A), which includes a finding that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA.)
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: May 3, 2022

Subject
Consider conducting the first reading of an Ordinance related to regulation of single-use plastic foodware and single-use carryout bags.

Recommended Action
Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2239 “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending City Code to change the name of section 9.15, adopt new sections 9.15.090 and 9.15.125, and amend sections 9.15.100, 9.15.110, 9.15.120,

9.15.130, 9.17.130, and 9.17.140 to regulate the use of single-use food service ware by food providers, regulate sale of single-use food service ware and expanded polystyrene foam coolers, and regulate single-use carryout bags” (Attachment A,) which includes a finding that adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA.)

Background
Due to concern for the negative environmental impact of litter, chemical migration into food, waste reduction, and conservation of natural resources, the City of Cupertino seeks to further reduce the use of single-use plastics through regulation of food service ware. The City’s Zero Waste Policy, adopted in 2017, acknowledges that reusable foodware is generally preferred to single-use items and particularly seeks to reduce the production of unnecessary plastic food service ware. City Council made single-use plastics a City Work Program item in 2020 and Cupertino’s Sustainability Commission recommended restrictions on single-use plastic foodware at their meeting on January 20.

While there are many single-use plastic items, both recyclable and not recyclable used in everyday life, the scope of this Ordinance is limited to single-use plastic food service ware used by food and beverage providers and non-durable expanded polystyrene foam coolers. City Municipal Code currently bans the use of expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam foodware and bans single-use plastic carryout bags (with an exemption for restaurants bagging takeout food orders).

City Council conducted a Study Session on this topic on March 1 and directed staff to:
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 Include temporary waivers to reduce impacts to businesses  Reach out to the business community, including larger corporate interests  Gather information on consultants with restaurant operation and food service experience able to provide technical and financial assistance to food businesses during transition
 Explore collaboration with local schools, which would not be covered under this proposed Ordinance
 Research reusable solutions for boba tea, which is very popular locally and is often very reliant on single-use plastic for serving and presentation  Explore a pilot of reusable food service ware for takeout food and beverages  Explore coordinating similar efforts with surrounding cities  Explore amending Cupertino’s single -use carryout bag Ordinance to require compostable or recyclable produce bags
 Compare the greenhouse gas (GHG) impact of plastic v ersus compostable foodware
 Clarify the concerns about bio-plastics and allow for future changes that may make those materials acceptable to the compost processors

Discussion

Foodware Ordinance Amendments
Environmental Programs Division staff prepared proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 9.15 that would enact a shift away from single-use plastic foodware and toward compostable and reusable foodware.

Cupertino currently prohibits food service providers from using EPS foam foodware.

The amended language (Attachments A and B) proposes to expand on that by requiring foodware accessories to be provided only when requested, banning the use of single-use plastic foodware, banning sale of bio-plastic foodware, and requiring reusables for dining in. The Ordinance enacts these prohibitions in two phases. The elements of those phases are summarized below and presented in Attachment C, which serves as an index to the draft Ordinance itself.

The first phase of the Ordinance mirrors the requirements of State law Assembly Bill (AB) 1276 and requires that food service ware accessories such as utensils, chopsticks, condiment cups and packets, straws, stirrers, splash sticks, and cocktail sticks be provided only upon request by customers. These requirements become effective on June

1. The second phase of the proposed Ordinance includes elements that are proposed to go into effect one year later, on June 1, 2023:

1. Prohibit the use of certain types of food service ware by food providers:
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 Prohibit use of single-use plastic items (even if accepted as recyclable.)  Prohibit use of compostable food service ware that contains PFAS (a group of chemicals used to make a coating for products that resist heat, oil, strains, grease, and water) (as required by AB 1200.)
 Prohibit use of bio-plastics (compostable plastics.)

2. Require reusable food service ware for dining on site:
 Reusable food service ware must be provided for customers dining on site at the food provider’s location. This would require sufficient dishwashing capacity or a contract with a dishwashing service.

3. Prohibit the sale of certain non-compliant foodware:
 Ban local sale of expanded polystyrene foam foodware.  Ban local sale of bio-plastic foodware.
 Continue to allow local sale of traditional plastic foodware and accessories1.

4. Exempted items:
 Paper, wood, bamboo, and other fiber -based compostable foodware items accepted in the City’s compost program.
 Containers made entirely from aluminum and aluminum foil.  Plastic straws for those with medical need.
 Food prepared and packaged outside of the City.
 Compliant single-use food service used for taking home leftovers from dine - in situations.
 Temporary exemptions allowed if additional time needed to comply.  Temporary exemptions allowed for significant economic hardship.  Temporary exemptions allowed for unique packaging hardship.

Why Compostable “Bio-Plastics” Are Not the Answer
Foodware containers and utensils made from polylactic acid (PLA,) or other “bio- plastics” made from corn or potato starch are not allowed in Cupertino’s organics recycling program, even if labeled as certified compostable. The one exception is that Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified compostable plastic bags are still allowed for collecting food scraps. Problems with bio-plastics:
 They d o not break down fast enough . A 60 -day timeframe is typical at California composting facilities , which is different from the 180 days allowed by American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.
 Considered a contaminant which must be screened out and sent to landfill.  Bio-plastics in landfill create methane as they degrade.  People confuse bio-plastics with recyclable traditional plastic.  Bio-plastic foodware is usually more expensive than other types.  Currently there is no place for bio-plastics in Cupertino’s waste streams.

1 Plastic food service ware and accessories includes plastic cups, plates, bowls, utensils, stir sticks, etcetera.
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There are currently no solutions to the various issues above, however, if technological advances occur in production, processing, or sorting, and these advances changes what is allowed in Cupertino’s local composting program, the Ordinance could be amended.

Single-Use Carryout Bags Ordinance Amendments
City Municipal Code (CMC) currently bans the use of single-use plastic carryout bags at all retail locations with an exemption for restaurants bagging takeout food orders. It requires a fee of ten cents for each paper bag provided at point of checkout and allows reusable bags to be provided with no fee.
 At the recommendation of the Sustainability Commission, a proposed amendment would remove the exemption allowing thin single-use carryout plastic bags for restaurants. If adopted, staff recommends an effective date of June 1, 2023, to align with the new proposed single-use plastic foodware requirements.
 Another amendment to the bag Ordinance would require a ten-cent charge for reusable bags, which would bring Cupertino Code into alignment with State law.

As an observational survey showed grocery stores are already charging for both paper and reusable carryout bags, this is more of a Code cleanup issue, but other retailers will be informed for education and compliance.  In neither the current form of the CMC nor the proposed amended form would restaurants be required to charge a fee for carryout bags containing takeout food orders.
 A further amendment was suggested by City Council which would require compostable bio-plastic or paper produce bags at local supermarkets and farmers markets. This is not currently recommended due to uncertainty from Cupertino’s compost processors about the role of bio-plastic bags and because there is a State bill contemplating a similar requirement. Staff advises considering this issue when more information is available.

Environmental Comparison Between Types of Foodware
While single-use foodware is highly visible and often non-essential, it is not a significant contributor of GHG in Cupertino, when compared to transportation or energy sources.

While there are lifecycle analyses of the various types of single-use foodware, they do not take into consideration the impacts of items that are littered and end up in the oceans; the concern is over chemicals leaching into food, or that plastic single-use foodware is unlikely in actual practice to be clean enough to be recycled. They also do not take into consideration what has been called the “carrier benefit” of compostable foodware, which is something that does not need to be emptied or wiped clean of food scraps before being placed in a green bin and thus may carry more food scraps into the compost stream. Setting aside those gaps, most of the GHG production and water use are from resource extraction and manufacturing – fossil fuels for plastics, trees for paper, crops for bio-plastics and mining aluminum. Based purely on climate change impact, 907
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there is not a clear best choice among single-use items.2 Meanwhile, reusable items made from ceramic, steel, or glass consistently result in a lower carbon footprint after they have been reused and washed a number of times. Washing processes that are energy and water-efficient can reduce the break-even point considerably.3

Outreach to Schools and Large Corporations
Staff interviewed several large institutional food service providers in Cupertino during the summer of 2021 about their use of foodware. Common concerns included being able to quickly transition to reusables for dining in given needed structural changes and labor shortages. Conversations with representatives from Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) revealed concerns over product availability due to supply chain issues and cited a lack of dishwashing capacity and funding shortfalls. While CUSD would not be subject to the City’s Ordinance, they are open to collaborating for change and have already made choices to unbundle foodware available to students, have eliminated straws, and already use paper-based trays to hold food. Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD) has members of the Silicon Valley Youth Climate Action organization actively working on issues of climate change with leaders in the District and are requesting to form an advisory group to include representatives from the cities in FUHSD, climate groups, and students to act on a variety of topics, including waste reduction. Staff has also reached out to De Anza College to discuss this topic.

Assistance for Businesses During Transition
If the Ordinance is adopted, staff recommends contracting for technical and financial assistance to help Cupertino’s food service businesses understand and adjust to the requirements, including sourcing foodware and connecting businesses with mini grants.

A consultant who is deeply knowledgeable about food service business requirements, regulations, supplies, and challenges who also has experience with making these types of transitions will best be able to provide such assistance. A request for proposal is under development.

The Challenge of Bubble Tea
There are at least 14 locations in Cupertino that serve bubble “boba” tea as a primary item and others that serve bubble tea on their menu. Seeing the tea and tapioca pearls through the cup and shaking the drink to mix it are part of the expected experience, and out of the 14 boba-focused tea places, 13 used clear single-use plastic cups and a machine to heat-seal film plastic across the top to cover the drinks. From a limited online search, the heat-sealing machinery can cost around $2000, and for franchised shops the presentation and packaging could be required. Understanding these concerns, City Council is interested in reusable alternatives. Staff talked to one reusable takeout

2 “Food Service Ware LCA Harmonization.” State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality accessed at https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/FoodLCAreport.pdf 3 “Reusable Food Service Ware.” State of Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Franklin Associates, a Division of Eastern Research Group accessed at https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/reusable-fsw.pdf
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foodware solutions company operating out of Mountain View that is specifically piloting a clear cup alternative that would work for boba. Staff also purchased specialized mason jar lids, reusable straws, and travel cups as a demonstration and giveaway items for events such as Earth Day. A readily available solution does not currently exist to replace the experience of the heat-sealed transparent to-go cups. In recognition of this, the proposed Ordinance includes a “unique packaging exemption” that could be employed while reusable and fiber-based compliant options are encouraged.

Piloting Reusables for Takeout
Reusables for takeout food and drinks is a business model that is already gaining some traction in the Bay Area and elsewhere around the country and the world. A common method is to charge a deposit for a reusable to-go container which is refunded once the container is returned to a drop-off site, usually via a smart phone app. The returned containers are cleaned, sanitized, and returned to the food providers. In other models the containers are returned to participating businesses and washed and sanitized by the businesses themselves. City Council and Sustainability Commission were both interested to learn more about such possibilities, as were more than 60% of businesses and customers when asked in surveys. Staff has reached out to two providers for more information. Meanwhile, as a timely indicator that this is a topic of interest more widely, Starbucks announced on March 15, that it is planning to provide easy access to personal and other reusable to-go cups in café, drive-thru, and mobile orders by 2025. This plan includes making use of a double-window for drive-thru orders to enable customers to bring their own cups and a reusable and returnable borrowing cup model like what has already been described. Staff will continue to reach out to companies that provide this service and make a future recommendation to City Council for consideration of a possible local pilot.

Coordinating with other Cities
City Council was interested in the pace and interest of nearby cities to adopt similar restrictions on single-use plastics. While it would be ideal to move together as a region similar to what happened with plastic bags and expanded polystyrene, a model Ordinance effort at the County level was derailed by COVID-19 and a few cities have advanced on their own in the meantime. Pausing this effort in Cupertino to attempt to coordinate efforts more broadly across the County would delay implementation beyond Fiscal Year (FY) 22-23. Acting now will place Cupertino as a leader, paving the way for other jurisdictions considering similar Ordinances. Figure one below shows the current and planned regulations of neighboring jurisdictions.

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Figure 1: Comparison of Foodware Ordinances in Neighboring Jurisdictions

Impact on Food Providers
Economically, the impact of the Ordinance could be mixed. With the implementation of the first phase per AB 1276 to offer utensils and accessories only on demand, providers could see cost savings from not giving out unwanted items. When the additional foodware requirements go into effect, providers using single-use plastic or bio-plastic food ware will need to use compliant PFAS-free fiber-based compostable or aluminum to-go foodware. The cost of transitioning to use compliant products could vary widely and is not universally more expensive. Food service providers surveyed in summer 2021 were using a combination of products. Transitioning to reusables for dine-in will require 910
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some businesses to purchase washable items and either make use of available dishwashing capacity or increase that capacity. Understanding that this may not be financially or practically possible in some cases, temporary waivers for additional time needed and financial hardship are included. Figure 2 below shows the range of food provider categories in Cupertino and anticipated impact.

Figure 2: Summary of Common Food Provider Types in Cupertino and Potential Impacts (based on business license data)

Type of Food Provider Number of
Businesses
% of
Total Expected Impacts
Dine-in
(Full-service restaurants) 73 49%
Moderate:

 Over half of full-service
restaurants that offer dine-
in provide reusables, but
some provide only single-
use plastic or a combination
of both
Fast-food/casual
(Includes locations that also
offer dine-in with limited
seating, but operates primarily
through takeout orders)

34 23%
High:
 Majority of fast-food/casual
locations offer only single-
use items or a combination
of products such as single-
use plastics and paper/fiber-
based items
Café/bakery/dessert 22 15%
Moderate:
 Majority offer only single-
use disposables
Boba tea 13 9%
High:
 High-usage of single-use
plastic cups and straws
Grocery/Supermarkets 6 4%
Low:
 Single-use items not
primarily given out
Catering Trucks 2 1% Moderate:
 Use only disposables

California Environmental Quality Act
This Ordinance is not a project under the requirements of the CEQA, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, “CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility that the action approved may have a significant effect on the environment. 911
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CEQA applies only to actions which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance, the proposed action to regulate the use of single- use foodware by food providers and local sale of prohibited foodware and other expanded polystyrene products would have no or only a de minimis effect on the environment because reducing disposable plastic foodware items such as straws, utensils, and stirrer sticks and having compostable alternatives offered only upon request and other provisions of the Ordinance would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. In addition, if the proposed Ordinance were a project under CEQA, the project would be exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines section 15307, which exempts from CEQA actions taken by regulatory agencies for the protection of the environment. The foregoing determination is made by the City Council in its independent judgment.

Next Steps
If adopted, the Ordinance will be brought before Council for a second reading on May

17. Sustainability Impact
The proposed Ordinance is consistent with two actions in the Cupertino Climate Action Plan as well as California State law. The proposed Ordinance encourages a push towards more reusable foodware which is consistent with Climate Action Plan Measure C-SW-1: Zero Waste Goal. The proposed Ordinance promotes the collection of organics from the local waste stream, which will reduce GHG emissions from the landfill consistent with Climate Action Plan Measure C-SW-2: Food Scrap and Compostable Paper Diversion. Enabling organic items to reach the compost stream supports the diversion requirements of California Senate Bill (SB)1383, the State’s short-lived climate pollutant reduction regulations.

Fiscal Impact
If the Ordinance is adopted, staff recommends contracting for technical and financial assistance to help Cupertino’s food service businesses understand and adjust to the requirements. The cost to hire technical assistance as described is expected to be approximately $100,000 to cover support both before and after the implementation of the most significant changes, including offering a defined number of small grants to help cover the costs of switching to reusables or purchasing compliant foodware. Of the money budgeted to the Single-Use Plastics Ordinance and Mayor’s Cup Challenge City Work Program Item under 520-81-802 750-084, page 469 of the FY21-22 Adopted Budget, it is anticipated that approximately $60,000 will be available that could be allocated for a technical assistance contract. The balance of $40,000 would be drawn from the Resource Recovery Enterprise Fund and has been requested as part of the FY 22-23 proposed budget. Ongoing compliance monitoring and support can be performed by existing staff 912
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conducting inspections and outreach for stormwater pollution prevention program and SB 1383.
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Prepared by: Ursula Syrova, Environmental Programs Manager Reviewed by: Matt Morley, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Dianne Thompson, Assistant City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Jim Throop, City Manager
Attachments:

A – Single-Use Plastics and Bags Draft Ordinance – Blackline Version B – Single-Use Plastics and Bags Draft Ordinance – Clean Version C – Single-Use Plastics Ordinance Elements and Phasing Summary 913
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Attachment A
1 ORDINANCE NO. __________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CHAPTER 9.15, ADOPT NEW SECTIONS 9.15.090 AND 9.15.125, AND AMEND SECTIONS 9.15.100, 9.15.110,

9.15.120, 9.15.130, 9.17.130 AND 9.17.140 TO REGULATE THE USE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD PROVIDERS AND REGULATE THE SALE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE AN
D EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM
COOLERS, AND REGULATE SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

1. The City Council of the City of Cupertino finds that:

WHEREAS,  on  February  5,  2014,  the  City  of  Cupertino  adopted  an  ordinance  to prohibit  food  vendors  from  providing  prepared  food  using  food  packaging containing polystyrene foam, currently codified as Chapter 9.15 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, this ordinance continues to prohibit the sale and use of polystyrene foam food service ware and also further regulates single‐use food service ware and food service war
e accessories in Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, the State adopted AB 619 in July 2019, which allows consumers to supply their  own  reusable  containers  for  filling  or  refilling  and  requires  that  food establishments  have  an  established  pro
cedure  for  safely  accepting  reusable
containers; and
WHEREAS, the State recently adopted Assembly Bill 1200, which prohibits the sale or distribution of food packaging made primarily from paper, paperboard, or other natural fiber that contains per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in California beginning J
anuary 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1200 does not include a verification mechanism to assist food providers in identifying whether the food packaging contains PFAS; and WHEREAS, this ordinance requires that food service ware used by a food provider in Cupertino  be  certified  as  PFAS‐free  by  an  independent  thi rd‐party  certifying organization to assist Cupertino food providers in identifying PFAS‐free food service ware; and
WHEREAS, the State also recently adopted Assembly Bill 1276, which prohibits the distribution  of  single‐use  food  service  ware  accessories  and  standard  condiments packaged for single use by food providers except upon request by the consumer; and 914
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Ordinance No. __________

WHEREAS,  this  ordinance  is  consistent  with  the  City  of  Cupertino’s Zero  Waste Policy and Climate Action Plan that seek to reduce solid waste at its source and reduce single‐use food service ware and packaging;
WHEREAS,  the  State  adopted  SB  270  on  November  8,  2016  which  requires  certain retail stores to charge 10 cents fo r a reusable grocery bag or recycled paper bag and thus requiring an update to the language in Cupertino’s municipal code; and WHEREAS,  the  City  Council  of  the  City  of  Cupertino  held  a  duly  noticed  public hearing on [date], and after considering all testimony and written materials provided in  connection  with  that  hearing  introduced  this  ordinance  and  waived  the  reading thereof;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTIN O DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.   Adoption.

The Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in Attachment A.

SECTION 2:    Severability and Continuity.

The  City  Council  declares  that  each  section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph,  sentence,  clause  and  phrase  of  this ordinance.  If  any  section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph,  sentence,  clause  or phrase of th is ordinance is  held invalid, or its application to any person or circumstance, be  determined  by  a  court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to  be  unlawful,  unenforceable  or otherwise  void,  the  City  Council  declares  that  it  would  have  adopted  the  remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of such portion, and further declares its express intent  that  the  remaining  portio
ns  of  this  ordinance  should  remain  in  effect  after  the invalid portion has been eliminated. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially  the  same  as  previous  provisions  of  the  Cupertino  Municipal  Code,  these provisions  shall  be  construed  as  continuations  of  those  provi sions   and  not  as  an amendment to or readoption of the earlier provisions.

SECTION 3:    California Environmental Quality Act.

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This Ordinance is not a project under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, “CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subj ect  to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to  have  no  possibility  that  the  action  approved  may  have  a  significant  effect  on  the environment.  CEQA  applies  only  to  actions  which  have  the  potential  for  causing  a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be se en with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance, the proposed action to regulate the use of single‐use foodware by food providers would have no or only a de minimis effect on the environment beca
use reducing disposable plastic foodware items such as
straws, utensils, and stirrer sticks and having compostable alternatives offered only upon request and other provisions of the ordinance would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The fo regoing determination is made by the City Council in its independent judgment.

SECTION 4:  Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937.

SECTION 5:   Publication.

The  City  Clerk  shall  give  notice  of  adoption  of  this  Ordinance  as  required  by  law.

Pursuant  to  Government  Code  Section  36933,  a  summary  of  this  Ordinance  may  be prepared by the City Clerk and published in lieu of publication of the entire text. The City Clerk  shall  post  in  the  office  of  the  City  Clerk  a  certified  copy  of  the  full  text  of  the Ordinance  listing  the  names  of  the  City  Council  members  voting  for  and  against  th e
ordinance.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 3, 2022 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 17, 2022 by the following vote:

Members of the City Council

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:
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ABSTAIN:

SIGNED:

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Darcy Paul, Mayor
City of Cupertino

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Date
ATTEST:

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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk

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Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney

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Date

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Attachment A – Page 1

Attachment A – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO TO REGULATE THE USE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD PROVIDERS AND REGULATE THE SALE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS AND REGULATE THE PROVISION OF
SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

The sections of the Cupertino Municipal Code set forth below are amended or adopted as follows:

Text added to existing provisions is shown in bold double‐underlined text (example) and text to be deleted in shown in strikethrough (example).  Text in existing provisions is not amended or readopted by this Ordinance.  Text in italics is explanatory and is not an amendment to the Code.

Where the explanatory text indicates that a new section is being added to the City Code, the new section is shown in plain text.

This ordinance amends several portions of the Municipal Code.  For ease of review, the amendments advancing the primary o
bjective are presented first followed by conforming
amendments.  There is a separate heading in bold italics for each portion of the Code being amended.  Each portion is shown beginning on a separate page.

SECTION  1.  ADDITION  OF  SECTION  9.15.090  CON
CERNING  THE  PURPOSES  OF
REGULATION  OF  THE  USE  AND  SALE  OF  SINGLE‐USE  FOOD  SERVICE  WARE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS

9.15.090 Purpose of Chapter

A. This  chapter  is  determined  and  declared  to  be  a  health,  sanitary,  and  safety measure for the promotion, protection and preservation of the health, safety and general welfare of the people and environment of the City of Cupertino.

B. Single‐use  disposable  food  serv
ice  ware  and  beverage  packaging ‐ including
plates,  cutlery,  cups,  straws,  “clamshells”  and  other  containers ‐ are   major contributors  to  street  litter,  ocean  pollution,  marine  and  other  wildlife  harm, depletion of natural resources, and greenhou se gas emissions.

C. Plastic litter breaks down into smaller pieces that are not biodegradable, persist in the environment on land and sea, and are present in most of the world’s oceans. 918
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D. Among other hazards, plastic debris attracts and concentrates ambient pollutants, such as endocrine disrupters and persistent organic pollutants, in seawater  and freshwater  that  can  transfer  to  fish,  other  seafood,  and  salt  that  is  eventually consumed. Nine of the top ten most common debris items found on beaches in the U.S. during International Coastal Cleanup Day are single‐use fo od and beverage
plastic packaging items.

E. Discharge  of  litter  into  waters  of  the  United  States  is  prohibited  by  the  Federal Clean Water Act and the City’s stormwater pollution prevention permit as issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

F. Even  if  certain  types  of  single‐use  plastic  food  service  ware  are  accepted  as recyclable by the City of Cuperti
no’s approved recyclables processor, when those
items have food and grease residue on them, they become a contaminant to the recycling stream.

G. Natural  fiber‐based  food  service  ware  items  can  be  diverted  from  landfill  and processed into compost even when they ha
ve food and grease residue on them.

H. Certain synthetic chemicals known as Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which  are  commonly  used  in  disposable  food  service  ware  to  repel  water  and grease, pose a public health risk as they have been linked to serious health effects.

I. Polystyrene foam foo
d service ware and other items made from unencapsulated foamed  materials  are  a  distinctive  litter  concern  because  they  are  lightweight, break apart easily, are windblown into streets and waterways, and float in water until it reaches the San Francisco Bay and oc ean.

J. The City of Cupertino intends to reduce solid waste at its source and maximize recycling  and  composting  in  accordance  with  Cupertino’s  Climate  Action  Plan, Zero Waste Policy, and stormwater pollution prevention permit.

K. Reducing  disposable  packaging  by  eliminating  unnecessary  items  and transitioning to reusable products provides greater environmental benefits than managing th
e products that become waste, even when recycled or composted.

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SECTION 2.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.100 CONCERNING DEFINITIONS

9.15.100 Definitions

For  the  purposes  of  this  chapter,  the  following  words  and  phrases  shall  have  the meanings ascribed to them by this section, unless the context or the provision clearly requires otherwise:

1. ʺBeverage Providerʺ means any business, organization, entity, group, or person that offers liquid, slurry, frozen, semi‐frozen, or other forms of beverages to the public  for  consumption.  Beverage  Provider  also  includes  any  organization, entity, group or person that regularly provides beverages to its members or the general public as a part of its activities or services.

2. “Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI)” refers to a certification program that ensures  that  products  and  packaging  displaying  the  BPI  logo  have  been independently tested and verified according to scientifically based standards to successfully  break  down  in  professionally  managed  industrial  composting facilities. BPI‐certified products meet the standards of the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) D6400 or D6868 for compostability. As of January 1, 2020, all BPI‐certified products are required to have (1) a limit of 100 parts per million (ppm) total Fluorinated Chemicals as the upper threshold for acceptance and (2) no intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals.

3. “City” means the City of Cupertino.

4. “City Facility” means any building, structure, or vehicle owned or operated by the City.

5.  “City Facility Food Provider” means an entity that provides, but does not sell, Prepared Food in City Facilities.

6. “City Manager” means the City of Cupertino’s City Manager or their designee.

7. “County” means the County of Santa Clara.

8. “Compostable” means that an item or material is (1) accepted in City’s available composting collection program as fully compostable; (2) is listed, described, or referenced on the City’s website as compostable; and (3) is certified compostable by the Biodegradable Product Institute or other third party recognized by the Director, or his or her designee.
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9. “Contractors and Lessees” means any person or entity that has a contract with the City of Cupertino for public works or improvements to be performed, for a franchise,  concession,  or  lease  of  property,  for  grant  monies  or  goods  and services or supplies to be purchased at the expense of the City of Cupertino.

10. “Director”  means  the  City  of  Cupertino’s  Director  of  Public  Works  or  their designee.

A. ʺDisposable food service wareʺ means single‐use disposable products used in the  restaurant  and  food  service  industry  for  serving  prepared  food  and includes, but is not limited to, plates, trays, cups, bowls, and hinged or lidded containers  (clamshells). ʺ Disposable  food  service  wareʺ  does  not  include straws, utensils, drink lids, or ice chests.

11. “Distribute” means the sale, offer for sale, or other transfer of possession of an item for compensation, either as a separate transaction or as part of the sale, offer for sale, or other transfer of possession of another item for compensation.

12. “Fluorinated  Chemical”  means  a  class  of  fluorinated  organic  compounds containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, also known as per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals.

13. “Food Container” means a container, bowl, plate, tray, or other vessel used to hold Prepared Food.

14. “Food  Provider”  means  any  establishment,  provider,  non‐profit  vendor,  or business, operating within the City that sells Prepared Food (1) to the public for consumption on or off its premises, at a catered event, and/or (2) at cafeterias and places of employment, whether or not such establishments are open to the general public. Food Provider includes but is not limited to, restaurants, retail food  establishments,  caterers,  cafeterias,  stores,  shops,  retail  sales  outlets, grocery  stores,  delicatessens  serving  the  public,  mobile  or  temporary  food providers, vehicles or carts, or roadside stands.

15.  “Food  Service  Ware”  means  any  products  used  for  serving  or  consuming prepared  food  and  includes,  but  is  not  limited  to,  cups,  bowls,  plates,  trays, cartons, boxes, wrapper or liners, hinged or lidded containers (clamshells), and other items used as part of food or beverage service or in which Prepared Food is placed or packaged on a Prepared Food Provider’s premises.

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16. “Food Service Ware Accessory” means any type of accessory or accompanying items usually provided alongside Prepared Food in plates, containers, bowls, or cups, including but not limited to utensils, chopsticks, napkins, cup sleeves, food or beverage trays, condiment packets and saucers, straws, stirrers, splash sticks, spill plugs, cocktail sticks, and toothpicks.

B. ʺFood vendorʺ means any establishment located in the City of Cupertino that sells  or  otherwise  provides  prepared  food  for  consumption  on  or  off  its premises, and includes, but is not limited to, any shop, sales outlet, restaurant, bar, pub, coffee shop, cafeteria, caterer, convenience store, liquor store, grocery store, supermarket, delicatessen, mobile food truck, vehicle or cart, or roadside stand.

17. “Person”  means  an  individual,  trust,  firm,  joint  stock  company,  corporation including a government corporation, partnership, or association.

18. “Per‐  and  Polyfluoroalkyl  Substances”  means,  for  the  purposes  of  food packaging, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.

19. C. ʺPolystyrene fFoamʺ means a thermoplastic petrochemical material made from a  styrene  monomer  and  expanded  or  blown  using  a  gaseous  agent  (expanded polystyrene) including, but not limited to, fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, form molding, and extrusion‐blow molding (extruded  foam  polystyrene). ʺ Polystyrene  foamʺ  is  commonly  made  into disposable food service ware products. ʺPolystyrene foamʺ does not include clear or solid polystyrene (oriented polystyrene).

D. ʺPrepared Foodʺ means food or beverages that are packaged, cooked, chopped, sliced, mixed, brewed, frozen, squeezed or otherwise prepared on the premises. ʺPrepared foodʺ does not include:
a. Any  raw,  uncooked  meat  products,  fruits,  or  vegetables,  unless  it  is intended for consumption without further preparation; or b. Prepackaged  food  that  is  delivered  to  the  food  vendor  wholly  encased, contained  or  packaged  in  a  container  or  wrapper,  and  sold  or  otherwise provided by the food vendor in the same container or packaging.

20. “Prepared  Food” means  food  or  beverages  that  are  served,  packaged,  cooked, chopped, sliced, mixed, brewed, frozen, squeezed or otherwise prepared on the 922
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premises  of  a  food  provider  for  consumption,  including,  but  not  limited  to, ready‐to‐eat,  dine‐in,  take‐out  or  complimentary  food  or  beverage.  “Prepared food” does not include: (1) raw eggs and raw, butchered meat, fish or poultry that is sold from a butcher case or a similar retail method; (2) prepackaged food that is delivered to the food provider wholly encased, contained or packaged in a container or wrapper, and sold or otherwise provided by the food provider in the same container or packaging; or (3) nonpolystyrene foam prepackaged items prepared on‐site, which are not made to order and sold as “grocery items.”

21. “Raw Food” means any uncooked meat, fish, poultry, vegetable, fruit, or egg.

22.  “Recyclable” means material that can be sorted, cleansed, and reconstituted and accepted by the City’s available recycling collection programs for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product.

23. “Reusable Food Service Ware” means all food service ware, including plates, bowls, cups, trays, glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured  of  durable  materials  and  that  is  specifically  designed  and manufactured  to  be  washed  and  sanitized  and  to  be  used  repeatedly  over  an extended  period  of  time,  and  is  safe  for  washing  and  sanitizing  according  to applicable regulations.

24. “Single‐use” means not meeting the definition of Reusable in these definitions.

25. “Standard Condiments and Spices” means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce,  hot  sauce,  salsa,  salt,  pepper,  sugar,  and  sugar  substitutes  or  others  as determined by the City.

26. “State” means the State of California.

27. “Takeout Food” means Prepared Food requiring no further preparation, which is purchased to be consumed off a Prepared Food Provider’s premises. Takeout Food includes Prepared Food delivered by a Food Provider or by a third‐party Takeout Food Delivery Service.

28. “Takeout Food Delivery Service” is a service that delivers Takeout Food from a Food Provider to a customer for consumption off the premises. This service can be provided directly by the Food Provider or by a third‐party. 923
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29. “Third Party Food Delivery Platform” means a business engaged in the service of  online  food  ordering  and/or  delivery  from  a  Prepared  Food  Provider  to  a consumer.

SECTION 3.  AMENDMENTS  TO  SECTION  9.15.110  CONCERNING  REGULATION OF FOOD SERVICE WARE AND POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS USED BY FOOD PROVIDERS AND SOLD BY RETAILERS

9.15.110 Polystyrene Foam Disposal Food Service Ware Prohibited. Regulation of Food Service  Ware  and  Polystyrene  Foam  Coolers  Used  by  Food  Providers  and  Sold  by Retailers

No  food  vendor  shall  sell  or  otherwise  provide  prepared  food  in  polystyrene  foam disposable food service ware on or after July 1, 2014.

A. ACCESSORIES ONLY UPON CUSTOMER REQUEST
On or after June 1, 2022:

1. Food  Providers  shall  provide  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessories  and Standard Condiments in single serve packets only upon request by customers during on‐premises dining or when using a third‐party food delivery platform.

Single‐use Food Service Ware Accessories and Standard Condiments packaged for single use provided by Prepared Food Providers for use by consumers shall not  be  bundled  or  packaged  in  a  manner  that  requires  a  consumer  to  take  a different  type  of  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessory  or  Standard Condiment

2. Self‐serve accessory stations are prohibited.

3. Food Providers and Beverage Providers, as well as City facilities, City‐managed concessions,  City‐sponsored  events,  and  City‐permitted  events,  may  provide plastic  straws  as  an  accommodation  to  people  with  disabilities  who  request them to enjoy equal access to food and beverage services within the City.

4. Prepared  Food  Providers  offering  Standard  Condiments  and  Spices  are encouraged  to  use  dispensers  or  bulk  containers  rather  than  pre‐packaged individual serving packets.

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offer Single‐Use Food Service Ware Accessories by providing clear options for customers to affirmatively request these items separate from orders for food and beverages.  The  default  option  on  the  digital  ordering/point  of  sale  platforms shall be that no Single‐Use Food Service Ware Accessories are requested. Each individual  Single‐Use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessory  (e.g.,  each  fork,  knife, condiment  packet,  napkin,  etc.)  provided  with  Prepared  Food  must  be specifically requested by the customer in order for a Food Provider to provide it.

6. A Prepared Food Provider may ask a drive‐through consumer if the consumer wants a Single‐use Food Service Ware Accessory if the Single‐use Food Service Ware Accessory is necessary for the consumer to consume ready‐to‐eat food, or to prevent spills of or safely transport ready‐to‐eat food.

7. For  delivery  orders,  Prepared  Food  Providers  may  choose  to  include  specific accessories, such as cup lids, spill plugs, and trays, in order to prevent spills and deliver food and beverages safely.

B. USE OF NON‐COMPLIANT FOOD SERVICE WARE PROHIBITED
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. Prepared  Food  or  Beverage  Providers,  including  City  Facility  Prepared  Food Providers,  and  City  Contractors  and  Lessees  may  not  sell,  offer  for  sale,  or otherwise distribute Prepared Food prepared or packaged in Cupertino using:
a. Single‐use Food Service Ware or Food Ware Accessories made, in whole or in part, from Polystyrene Foam;
b. Single‐use Food Service Ware made, or Food Ware Accessories made, in whole  or  in  part,  from  plastic  including  polyethylene,  polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, even if accepted as recyclable by the City’s approved recyclables processing facility; c. Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  or  Food  Ware  Accessories  that  are Compostable  and  not  certified  free  of  Fluorinated  Chemicals  by  an independent  third‐party  certifying  organization  approved  by  the Director, or their designee;
d. Single‐Use Food Service Ware or Food Ware Accessories made in whole or in part from bio‐ or plant‐based or other “compostable” plastic even if labeled or certified as compostable.

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2. The Director, or their designee, may adopt a list, or reference an approved list, of suitable alternative Compostable or Recyclable aluminum Single‐use Food Service  Ware  products,  which  means  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  products that  serve  the  same  intended  purpose  as  non‐compliant  products,  meet  the standards  for  what  is  Compostable  and/or  Recyclable  aluminum  under  this Chapter,  and  are  reasonably  affordable.  If  a  product  is  not  included  or referenced on an approved list, the person using the product as Single‐use Food Service Ware will have the burden of establishing to the Director’s satisfaction that the product complies with this Section.

3. It shall not be a violation of this Section to sell, provide, or purchase Prepared Food  or  Raw  Food  or  Beverage  packaged  in  Single‐Use  Food  Service  Ware otherwise  prohibited  by  subsection  (1)  if  the  Prepared  Food  or  Raw  Food  or Beverage is packaged outside the City and is sold or otherwise provided to the consumer in the same Single‐use Food Service Ware in which it originally was packaged. Businesses packaging Prepared Food outside the City are encouraged to  use  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  that  is  Compostable  or  Recyclable aluminum, is Compostable and free of Fluorinated Chemicals, and is not made, in whole or in part, from Polystyrene.

C. REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE FOR DINING ON PREMISES
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. Prepared  Food  served  for  consumption  on  the  Prepared  Food  Provider’s premises  shall  be  served  only  on  Reusable  Food  Service  Ware,  except  that disposable  paper  food  wrappers,  sleeves,  and  bags,  foil  wrappers,  paper napkins, paper tray and plate liners, and straws shall be permitted, so long as they meet the requirements set forth elsewhere in this Chapter.

2. Condiments,  such  as  sauces,  ketchup,  or  mustard,  provided  for  on‐site consumption, shall not be served in disposable, individual‐serving packets.

3. Consumption is considered on‐premises if it takes place at tables and/or seating provided by the Prepared Food Provider either on its own or in conjunction with another Prepared Food Provider.

4. New building permits and new or renewed business licenses for Food Service Providers  applied  for,  and/or  deemed  complete  after  6/1/2023  shall  only  be granted to Prepared Food Providers that can demonstrate adequate capacity to comply with subsection C.1.
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10 5. This requirement does not prohibit a Prepared Food Provider from providing, upon  a  customer’s  request,  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  compliant  with subsection B.1 for the customer to take away leftover Prepared Food after dining on the premises.

6. Prepared Food Providers subject to the requirements of subsection C.1 that do not have onsite or off‐site dishwashing capacity, or are unable to contract for services  to  wash,  rinse,  and  sanitize  Reusable  Food  Service  Ware,  in  order  to comply with applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, may petition the Director for an exemption or extension under 9.15.120.

D. SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NON‐COMPLIANT FOOD SERVICE WARE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS PROHIBITED
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. No Person may sell, offer for sale, or otherwise Distribute within the City any Single‐use Food Service Ware prohibited under Sections B.1.a. or B.1.d.

2. No  person  may  sell,  offer  for  sale,  or  otherwise  distribute  for  compensation within the City coolers, ice chests, or similar containers made, in whole or in part, from Polystyrene Foam that is not wholly encapsulated or encased within a more durable material.

3. Pursuant to Section B.3, the Director may adopt, maintain, or reference a list of compliant products.

SECTION 4.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.120 CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS A. A fFood vendor Provider may seek an exemption from the requirements under Section 9.15.110 due to a ʺunique packaging hardshipʺ under Subsection B of this section,  or ʺ unused  inventoryʺ  under  Subsection  C  of  this  section,  “significant economic hardship” under Subsection D, or request a temporary exemption to request extra time for compliance under Subsection E.

B. The  fFood  vendor  Provider  must  demonstrate  that  no  reasonably  feasible alternative  exists  for  to  a  specific  and  necessary  polystyrene  foam  disposable prohibited Single‐Use food service ware item to qualify for a ʺunique packaging hardshipʺ exemption.
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11 C. The  fFood  vendor  Provider  must  demonstrate  that  before  January  1,  2014[new effective  date  of  this  ordinance],  it  purchased  the  prohibited  polystyrene  foam food service ware which cannot be returned to the distributor and, despite the food vendorʹs best efforts, will remain in inventory on July 1, 2014[date], to qualify for an ʺunused inventoryʺ exemption.

D. The Food Provider must demonstrate that the provisions of this Chapter would cause significant economic hardship. “Significant economic hardship” may be based  on,  but  not  limited  to,  demonstrating  that  suitable  Single‐use  Food Service  Ware  is  not  available  at  a  commercially  reasonable  price  and  the additional cost associated with providing the Single‐Use Food Service Ware is particularly burdensome to the Food Provider based on the type of operation(s) affected,  the  overall  size  of  the  business/operation,  the  number,  type  and location of its facilities, the impact on the overall financial resources of the Food Provider, and other factors. Reasonable added cost for an item required by this Chapter shall not by itself constitute adequate grounds to support an exemption for such item. In determining whether a significant economic hardship has been established, the Director shall consider the following information: ability of the Food Provider to recover the additional expense by increasing its prices, outside funding, and other options.

E. The Food Provider must demonstrate that for other reasons not already stated it needs additional time to comply with the provisions of this Chapter.

F. D. The fFood vendor Provider may submit a written application for an exemption on a form provided by to the Environmental Programs Division. The Director of Public Works designee (ʺDirectorʺ) may require the applicant to submit additional information or documentation to make a determination regarding the exemption request. A request for exemption shall be reviewed on a case by case basis, and may be granted in whole or in part, with or without conditions, for a period of up to  six  (6)  months  or  to  January  1,  2015,  whichever  comes  first  one  year.  The determination of the Director shall be final and is not subject to appeal.

G. Prepackaged  Food  delivered  from  outside  the  City  is  exempt  from  the provisions of this Chapter.

H. Disposable Food Service Ware that is entirely Aluminum Foil‐based including, but not limited to, aluminum trays, aluminum foil wrappers and aluminum foil baskets, is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter. 928
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12 I. Temporary  exemptions  due  to  an  emergency  are  automatic  without  the submission of a request for an exemption. An emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected  occurrence  posing  a  clear  and  imminent  danger  that  requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate the loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services. Examples of an emergency include, but are not limited to natural disasters, emergencies due to the release of hazardous materials,  emergencies  associated  with  loss  of  power  and/or  water,  or emergency medical response.

SECTION 5.  ADDITION  OF  NEW  SECTION  9.15.125  CONCERNING RECORDKEEPING AND INSPECTION

9.15.125  Recordkeeping and inspection.

A. Food  Providers  shall  keep  a  complete  and  accurate  record  or  documents  of  the purchase  of  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  evidencing  compliance  with  this Chapter.

B. The  record  shall  be  made  available  for  inspection  at  no  cost  during  regular business ho
urs to City employees or City‐designated agents authorized to enforce this  Chapter.  Unless  an  alternative  location  or  method  of  review  is  mutually agreed  upon,  the  records  or  documents  shall  be  made  available  at  the  Food Provider address.

C. The provision of false or incomplete information, records or documents to the city shall be a violation of th
is Chapter.

SECTION 6.  AMENDMENTS  TO  SECTION  9.15.130  CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES

9.15.130  Administrative citations and fines.

A. (a)   Grounds for an administrative citation.  An administrative citation may be issued upon findings made by the City Manager, or his or her designee, when any person or food vendor has provided EPS foam food service ware to a customer or for violationed of any other provision of this Chapter.
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13 B. (b)   Administrative citation fine amounts. Upon findings made under subsection (Aa), the  pPerson,  Beverage  Provider,  or  fFood  vendor  Provider  shall  be  subject  to  an administrative  citation  pursuant  to  Chapter  1.10  of  this  Code.  Fines  for  the administrative citation are as follows:
(1)   First citation: One hundred dollars ($100.00).
(2)   Second citation for the same violation within the same twelve month period: Two hundred dollars ($200.00)
(3)    Third or any subsequent citation for the same violation within th e same twelve month period: Five hundred dollars ($500.00)
(4)   Each day that any person or food vendor violates the provisions of this cChapter is a new and separate violation occurs.
(c)   Administrative citation appeals and disposition shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this Code.

SECTION 7.  AMENDMENTS  TO  SECTION  9.17.130  CONCERNING  REGULATION OF SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

9.17.130  Single‐uUse cCarryout bBags
A.     No person or retail establishment shall provide a single‐use carryout bag Single‐Use Carryout Bag to a customer, at the check stand, cash register, point of sale or other point of departure for the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment except as provided in this section or in section 9.17.140.

B.     Effective October 1, 2013 a A retail establishment may only make recycled paper or reusable bags available to customers if the retailer charges a minimum of ten cents.

Reusable bags may be given by retailers without charge.

C.     Notwithstanding this section, no retail establishment may make available for sale a recycled paper or reusable bag unless the amount of the sale of such bag is separately itemized on the sale receipt.

D.     A retail establishment may provide one or more recycled paper or reusable bags at no cost to any of the following individuals: a customer participating in the California Special Supplement Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children 930
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14 pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123275) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code; a customer participating in the Supplemental Food Program pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 15500) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Ins titutions  Code; and a customer participating in Calfresh pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code.

9.17.140  Exemptions
The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply in the following circumstances where:

1. A plastic or paper carryout bag with or without handles is may be provided by a public eating establishment to transport prepared food; Beginning June 1, 2023, a public eating establishment may no longer provide single‐use plastic carryout bags but may provide a recycled paper or reusable bag to transport prepared food at no charge.

2. A plastic or paper bag with or without handles is may be provided by a nonprofit charitable reuser;

3. A plastic or paper bag without handles is may be provided to transport prepared food, produce, bulk food, or meat from a department within a store to the point of sale;

4. A plastic or paper bag without handles is may be provided to hold prescription medication dispensed from a pharmacy;

5. A plastic or paper bag without handles is may be used to segregate food or merchandise that could damage or contaminate other food or merchandise when placed together in a reusable bag or recycled bag;

6. A garment bag or garment cover may be used to protect and transport clothing or other textiles.

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Attachment B
1 ORDINANCE NO. __________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING CITY CODE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF CHAPTER 9.15, ADOPT NEW SECTIONS 9.15.090 AND 9.15.125, AND AMEND SECTIONS 9.15.100, 9.15.110,

9.15.120, 9.15.130, 9.17.130 AND 9.17.140 TO REGULATE THE USE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD PROVIDERS AND REGULATE THE SALE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE AN
D EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM
COOLERS, AND REGULATE SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

1. The City Council of the City of Cupertino finds that:

WHEREAS,  on  February  5,  2014,  the  City  of  Cupertino  adopted  an  ordinance  to prohibit  food  vendors  from  providing  prepared  food  using  food  packaging containing polystyrene foam, currently codified as Chapter 9.15 of the City Code; and WHEREAS, this ordinance continues to prohibit the sale and use of polystyrene foam food service ware and also further regulates single‐use food service ware and food service war
e accessories in Cupertino; and
WHEREAS, the State adopted AB 619 in July 2019, which allows consumers to supply their  own  reusable  containers  for  filling  or  refilling  and  requires  that  food establishments  have  an  established  pro
cedure  for  safely  accepting  reusable
containers; and
WHEREAS, the State recently adopted Assembly Bill 1200, which prohibits the sale or distribution of food packaging made primarily from paper, paperboard, or other natural fiber that contains per‐ and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in California beginning J
anuary 1, 2023; and
WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 1200 does not include a verification mechanism to assist food providers in identifying whether the food packaging contains PFAS; and WHEREAS, this ordinance requires that food service ware used by a food provider in Cupertino  be  certified  as  PFAS‐free  by  an  independent  thi rd‐party  certifying organization to assist Cupertino food providers in identifying PFAS‐free food service ware; and
WHEREAS, the State also recently adopted Assembly Bill 1276, which prohibits the distribution  of  single‐use  food  service  ware  accessories  and  standard  condiments packaged for single use by food providers except upon request by the consumer; and 932
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WHEREAS,  this  ordinance  is  consistent  with  the  City  of  Cupertino’s Zero  Waste Policy and Climate Action Plan that seek to reduce solid waste at its source and reduce single‐use food service ware and packaging;
WHEREAS,  the  State  adopted  SB  270  on  November  8,  2016  which  requires  certain retail stores to charge 10 cents fo r a reusable grocery bag or recycled paper bag and thus requiring an update to the language in Cupertino’s municipal code; and WHEREAS,  the  City  Council  of  the  City  of  Cupertino  held  a  duly  noticed  public hearing on [date], and after considering all testimony and written materials provided in  connection  with  that  hearing  introduced  this  ordinance  and  waived  the  reading thereof;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTIN O DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1.   Adoption.

The Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in Attachment A.

SECTION 2:    Severability and Continuity.

The  City  Council  declares  that  each  section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph,  sentence,  clause  and  phrase  of  this ordinance.  If  any  section,  sub‐section,  paragraph,  sub‐paragraph,  sentence,  clause  or phrase of th is ordinance is  held invalid, or its application to any person or circumstance, be  determined  by  a  court  of  competent  jurisdiction  to  be  unlawful,  unenforceable  or otherwise  void,  the  City  Council  declares  that  it  would  have  adopted  the  remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of such portion, and further declares its express intent  that  the  remaining  portio
ns  of  this  ordinance  should  remain  in  effect  after  the invalid portion has been eliminated.  To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially  the  same  as  previous  provisions  of  the  Cupertino  Municipal  Code,  these provisions  shall  be  construed  as  continuations  of  those  provi sions   and  not  as  an amendment to or readoption of the earlier provisions.

SECTION 3:    California Environmental Quality Act.

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This Ordinance is not a project under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, “CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment. In the event that this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subj ect  to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to  have  no  possibility  that  the  action  approved  may  have  a  significant  effect  on  the environment.  CEQA  applies  only  to  actions  which  have  the  potential  for  causing  a significant effect on the environment.  Where it can be se en with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.  In this circumstance, the proposed action to regulate the use of single‐use foodware by food providers would have no or only a de minimis effect on the environment beca
use reducing disposable plastic foodware items such as
straws, utensils, and stirrer sticks and having compostable alternatives offered only upon request and other provisions of the ordinance would not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.  The foregoing determination is made by the City Council in its independent judgment.

SECTION 4:  Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937.

SECTION 5:   Publication.

The  City  Clerk  shall  give  notice  of  adoption  of  this  Ordinance  as  required  by  law.

Pursuant  to  Government  Code  Section  36933,  a  summary  of  this  Ordinance  may  be prepared by the City Clerk and published in lieu of publication of the entire text.  The City Clerk shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance  listing  the  names  of  the  City  Council  members  voting  for  and  against  th e
ordinance.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 3, 2022 and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 17, 2022 by the following vote:

Members of the City Council

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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SIGNED:

______________________

Darcy Paul, Mayor
City of Cupertino

________________________

Date
ATTEST:

_______________________

Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk

________________________

Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________

Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney

________________________

Date

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Attachment A – Page 1

Attachment B – AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO TO REGULATE THE USE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD PROVIDERS AND REGULATE THE SALE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS AND REGULATE THE PROVISION OF
SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

SECTION  1.  ADDITION  OF  SECTION  9.15.090  CONCERNING  THE  PURPOSES  OF REGULATION OF THE USE AND SALE OF SINGLE‐USE FOOD SERVICE WARE AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS

9.15.090 Purpose of Chapter

A. This  chapter  is  determined  and  declared  to  be  a  health,  sanitary,  and  safety measure for the promotion, protection and preservation of th e health, safety and
general welfare of the people and environment of the City of Cupertino.

B. Single‐use  disposable  food  service  ware  and  beverage  packaging ‐ including plates,  cutlery,  cups,  straws,  “clamshells”  and  other  containers ‐ are   major contributors  to  street  litter,  ocean  pollution,  marine  and  other  wildlife  harm, depletion of natural resources, an
d greenhouse gas emissions.

C. Plastic litter breaks down into smaller pieces that are not biodegradable, persist in the environment on land and sea, and are present in most of the world’s oceans.

D. Among other hazards, plastic debris attracts and concentrates ambient pollutants, such  as  en docrine  disrupters  and  persistent  organic  pollutants,  in  seawater  and freshwater  that  can  transfer  to  fish,  other  seafood,  and  salt  that  is  eventually consumed. Nine of the top ten most common debris items found on beaches in the U.S. during International Coastal Cleanup Day are single‐use food and beverage plastic packaging it ems.

E. Discharge  of  litter  into  waters  of  the  United  States  is  prohibited  by  the  Federal Clean Water Act and the City’s stormwater pollution prevention permit as issued by the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

F. Even  if  certain  types  of  single‐use  plastic  food  service  ware  are  accepted  as recyclable by the City of Cuperti
no’s approved recyclables processor, when those
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items have food and grease residue on them, they become a contaminant to the recycling stream.

G. Natural  fiber‐based  food  service  ware  items  can  be  diverted  from  landfill  and processed into compost even when they have food and grease residue on them.

H. Certain synthetic chemicals known as Per‐ an d  Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), which  are  commonly  used  in  disposable  food  service  ware  to  repel  water  and grease, pose a public health risk as they have been linked to serious health effects.

I. Polystyrene foam food service ware and other items made from unencapsulated foamed  materials  are  a  distinctive  litter  concern  because  they  are  lightwei ght, break apart easily, are windblown into streets and waterways, and float in water until it reaches the San Francisco Bay and ocean.

J. The City of Cupertino intends to reduce solid waste at its source and maximize recycling  and  composting  in  accordance  with  Cupertino’s  Climate  Action  Plan, Zero Waste Policy, and stormwater pollutio
n prevention permit.

K. Reducing  disposable  packaging  by  eliminating  unnecessary  items  and transitioning to reusable products provides greater environmental benefits than managing the products that become waste, even when recycled or composted.

SECTION 2.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.100 CONCERNING DEFINITIONS

9.15.100 Definitions

For  the  purposes  of  this  chapter,  the  following  words  and  phrases  sha ll  have  the
meanings  ascribed  to  them  by  this  section,  unless  the  context  or  the  provision  clearly requires otherwise:

1. ʺBeverage  Providerʺ  means  any  business, organization,  entity,  group,  or  person that offers liquid, slurry, frozen, semi‐frozen, or other forms of beverages to the public for consumption. Beverage Provider also includes any orga nization, entity,
group or person that regularly provides beverages to its members or the general public as a part of its activities or services.
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2. “Biodegradable  Products  Institute  (BPI)”  refers  to  a  certification  program  that ensures  that  products  and  packaging  displaying  the  BPI  logo  have  been independently tested  and verified according to scientifically based standards  to successfully  break  down  in  professionally  managed  industrial  composting facilities.  BPI‐certified  products  meet  the  standards  of  the  American  Society  for Testing  Materials  (AS
TM)  D6400  or  D6868  for  compostability.  As  of  January  1, 2020,  all  BPI‐certified  products  are  required  to  have  (1)  a  limit  of  100  parts  per million (ppm) total Fluorinated Chemicals as the upper threshold for acceptance and (2) no intentionally added Fluorinated Chemicals.

3. “City” means the City of Cupertino.

4. “City Facili
ty” means any building, structure, or vehicle owned or operated by the City.

5.  “City  Facility  Food  Provider”  means  an  entity  that  provides,  but  does  not  sell, Prepared Food in City Facilities.

6. “City Manager” means the City of Cupertino’s City Manager or their designee.

7. “County” means the County of Santa Clara.

8. “Compostable” means that an ite
m or material is (1) accepted in City’s available
composting  collection  program  as  fully  compostable;  (2)  is  listed,  described,  or referenced on the City’s website as compostable; and (3) is certified compostable by  the  Biodegradable  Product  Institute  or  other  thir d  party  recognized  by  the Director, or his or her designee.

9. “Contractors and Lessees” means any person or entity that has a contract with the City  of  Cupertino  for  public  works  or  improvements  to  be  performed,  for  a franchise, concession, or lease of property, for grant monies or goods and ser vices or supplies to be purchased at the expense of the City of Cupertino.

10. “Director”  means  the  City  of  Cupertino’s  Director  of  Public  Works  or  their designee.

11. “Distribute” means the sale, offer for sale, or other transfer of possession of an item for compensation, either as a separate transaction or as part of th e sale, offer for sale, or other transfer of possession of another item for compensation. 938
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12. “Fluorinated  Chemical”  means  a  class  of  fluorinated  organic  compounds containing  at  least  one  fully  fluorinated  carbon  atom,  also  known  as  per‐  and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS chemicals.

13. “Food Container” means a container, bowl, plate, tray, or other vessel used to hold Prepared Food.

14. “Food  Provider”  means  any  e stablishment,   provider,  non‐profit  vendor,  or business, operating within the City that sells Prepared Food (1) to the public for consumption on or off its premises, at a catered event, and/or (2) at cafeterias and places of employment, whether or not such establishments are open to the general public.  Food  Provider  includes  but  is  no t  limited  to,  restaurants,  retail  food establishments,  caterers,  cafeterias,  stores,  shops,  retail  sales  outlets,  grocery stores,  delicatessens  serving  the  public,  mobile  or  temporary  food  providers, vehicles or carts, or roadside stands.

15.  “Food  Service  Ware”  means  any  products  used  for  serving  or  consuming prepared  food  and  in cludes,   but  is  not  limited  to,  cups,  bowls,  plates,  trays, cartons,  boxes,  wrapper  or  liners,  hinged  or  lidded  containers  (clamshells),  and other items used as part of food or beverage service or in which Prepared Food is placed or packaged on a Prepared Food Provider’s premises.

16. “Food Service Ware Accessory” means any type of accessory or accompanying items usual
ly provided alongside Prepared Food in plates, containers, bowls, or cups, including but not limited to utensils, chopsticks, napkins, cup sleeves, food or beverage trays, condiment packets and saucers, straws, stirrers, splash sticks, spill plugs, cocktail sticks, and toothpicks.

17. “Person”  means  an  individual,  trust,  fir m,  joint  stock  company,  corporation including a government corporation, partnership, or association.

18. “Per‐ and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances” means, for the purposes of food packaging, a class of fluorinated organic chemicals containing at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom.

19. ʺPolystyrene Foamʺ means a thermoplastic petrochemical material made from a styrene  monomer  and  expanded  or  blow
n  using  a  gaseous  agent  (expanded
polystyrene) including, but not limited to, fusion of polymer spheres (expandable bead polystyrene), injection molding, form molding, and extrusion‐blow molding (extruded foam polystyrene).
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20. “Prepared  Food”  means  food  or  beverages  that  are  served,  packaged,  cooked, chopped, sliced, mixed, brewed, frozen, squeezed or otherwise prepared on the premises of a food provider for consumption, including, but not limited to, ready‐ to‐eat, dine‐in, take‐out or complimentary food or beverage. “Prepared food” does not include
: (1) raw eggs and raw, butchered meat, fish or poultry that is sold from a butcher case or a similar retail method; (2) prepackaged food that is delivered to the  food  provider  wholly  encased,  contained  or  packaged  in  a  container  or wrapper,  and  sold  or  otherwise  provided  by  the  food  provider  in  the  same container or packaging; or (3) no
npolystyrene foam prepackaged items prepared
on‐site, which are not made to order and sold as “grocery items.”

21. “Raw Food” means any uncooked meat, fish, poultry, vegetable, fruit, or egg.

22.  “Recyclable” means material that can be sorted, cleansed, and r econstituted and accepted by the City’s available recycling collection programs for the purpose of using the altered form in the manufacture of a new product.

23. “Reusable  Food  Service  Ware”  means  all  food  service  ware,  including  plates, bowls, cups, trays, glasses, straws, stirrers, condiment cups and utensils, that is manufactured  of  durable  mat
erials  and  that  is  specifically  designed  and
manufactured  to  be  washed  and  sanitized  and  to  be  used  repeatedly  over  an extended  period  of  time,  and  is  safe  for  washing  and  sanitizing  according  to applicable regulations.

24. “Single‐use” means not meeting the definition of Reusable in these definitions .

25. “Standard Condiments and Spices” means relishes, spices, sauces, confections, or seasonings that require no additional preparation and that are usually used on a food item after preparation, including ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, soy sauce, hot sauce, salsa, salt, pepper, sugar, and sugar substitutes or others as determined by the City.

26. “State” means the State of California.

27. “Takeout Food” means Prepared Food requiring no further preparation, wh ich is
purchased to be consumed off a Prepared Food Provider’s premises. Takeout Food includes Prepared Food delivered by a Food Provider or by a third‐party Takeout Food Delivery Service.

28. “Takeout Food Delivery Service” is a service that delivers Takeo ut Food from a Food Provider to a customer for consumption off the premises. This service can be provided directly by the Food Provider or by a third‐party. 940
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29. “Third Party Food Delivery Platform” means a business engaged in the service of online  food  ordering  and/or  delivery  from  a  Prepared  Food  Provider  to  a consumer.

SECTION 3.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.110 CONCERNING REGULATION OF FOOD  SERVICE  WARE  AND  POLYSTYRENE  FOAM  COOLERS  USED  BY  FOOD PROVIDERS AND SOLD BY RET AILERS

9.15.110  Regulation of Food Service Ware and Polystyrene Foam Coolers Used by Food Providers and Sold by Retailers

A. ACCESSORIES ONLY UPON CUSTOMER REQUEST
On or after June 1, 2022:

1. Food  Providers  shall  provide  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessories  and Standard  Condiments  in  single  serve  packets  only  upon  request  by  cust omers during on‐premises  dining or when using  a third‐party  food delivery platform.

Single‐use Food Service Ware Accessories and Standard Condiments packaged for single use provided by Prepared Food Providers for use by consumers shall not be bundled or packaged in a manner that requires a consu mer  to take a different type of Single‐use Food Service Ware Accessory or Standard Condiment

2. Self‐serve accessory stations are prohibited.

3. Food Providers and Beverage Providers, as well as City facilities, City‐managed concessions,  City‐sponsored  events,  and  City‐permitted  events,  may  provide plastic straws as an accommodation to peopl e with disabilities who request them to enjoy equal access to food and beverage services within the City.

4. Prepared  Food  Providers  offering  Standard  Condiments  and  Spices  are encouraged  to  use  dispensers  or  bulk  containers  rather  than  pre‐packaged individual serving packets.

5. Takeout  Food  Delivery  Services  that  utilize  digita l  ordering/point  of  sale platforms, including but not limited to the internet and smart‐phone, shall only offer  Single‐Use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessories  by  providing  clear  options  for customers to affirmatively request these items separate from orders for food and beverages. The default option on the digital ordering/point of sale platforms shall be  that  no  Single‐Use  Food  S
ervice  Ware  Accessories  are  requested.  Each
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condiment packet, napkin, etc.) provided with Prepared Food must be specifically requested by the customer in order for a Food Provider to provide it.

6. A  Prepared  Food  Provider  may  ask  a  drive‐through  consumer  if  the  consumer wants  a  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  Accessory  if  the  Single‐use  Food  Service Ware Acce
ssory is necessary for the consumer to consume ready‐to‐eat food, or to prevent spills of or safely transport ready‐to‐eat food.

7. For  delivery  orders,  Prepared  Food  Providers  may  choose  to  include  specific accessories, such as cup lids, spill plugs, and trays, in order to prevent spills and deliver food and beverages safel
y.

B. USE OF NON‐COMPLIANT FOOD SERVICE WARE PROHIBITED
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. Prepared  Food  or  Beverage  Providers,  including  City  Facility  Prepared  Food Providers,  and  City  Contractors  and  Lessees  may  not  sell,  offer  for  sale,  or otherwise distribute Prepared Food prepared or packaged in Cupertino using:
a. Single‐use Food Service Ware or Food Ware Accessories made, in whole or in part, from Polystyrene Foam;
b. Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  made,  or  Fo
od  Ware  Accessories  made,  in
whole  or  in  part,  from  plastic  including  polyethylene,  polyethylene terephthalate, polypropylene, polystyrene, even if accep ted as recyclable by the City’s approved recyclables processing facility;
c. Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  or  Food  Ware  Accessories  that  are Compostable  and  not  certified  free  of  Fluorinated  Chemicals  by  an independent third‐party certifying organization approved by the Director, or their designee;
d. Single‐Use Food Service Ware or Food Ware Acce ssories made in whole or in  part  from  bio‐  or  plant‐based  or  other  “compostable”  plastic  even  if labeled or certified as compostable.

2. The Director, or their designee, may adopt a list, or reference an approved list, of suitable alternative Compostable or Recyclable aluminum Single‐use Food Service Ware products, which means Si
ngle‐use Food Service Ware products that serve
the  same  intended  purpose  as  non‐compliant  products,  meet  the  standards  for what  is  Compostable  and/or  Recyclable  aluminum  under  this  Chapter,  and  are reasonably affordable. If a product is not included or referenced on an approv ed list, the person using the product as Single‐use Food Service Ware will have the 942
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burden of establishing to the Director’s satisfaction that the product complies with this Section.

3. It shall not be a violation of this Section to sell, provide, or purchase Prepared Food or Raw Food or Beverage packaged in Single‐Use Food Service Ware otherwise prohibited  by  subsection  (1)  if  the  Prepared  Food  or  Raw  Food  or  Beverage  is packaged out
side the City and is sold or otherwise provided to the consumer in the  same  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  in  which  it  originally  was  packaged.

Businesses  packaging  Prepared  Food  outside  the  City  are  encouraged  to  use Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  that  is  Compostable  or  Recyclable  aluminum,  is Compostable and free of Fluorina
ted Chemicals, and is not made, in whole or in
part, from Polystyrene.

C. REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE FOR DINING ON PREMISES
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. Prepared Food served for consumption on the Prepared Food Provider’s premise s shall be served only on Reusable Food Service Ware, except that disposable paper food wrappers, sleeves, and bags, foil wrappers, paper napkins, paper tray and plate liners, and straws shall be permitted, so long as they meet the requirements set forth elsewhere in this Chapter.

2. Condiments,  such  as  sauces,  ketchup,  or  must ard,  provided  for  on‐site consumption, shall not be served in disposable, individual‐serving packets.

3. Consumption is considered on‐premises if it takes place at tables and/or seating provided by the Prepared Food Provider either on its own or in conjunction with another Prepared Food Provider.

4. New  building  permits  and  new  or  renewed  business  licenses  fo r  Food  Service
Providers  applied  for,  and/or  deemed  complete  after  6/1/2023  shall  only  be granted  to  Prepared  Food  Providers  that  can  demonstrate  adequate  capacity  to comply with subsection C.1.

5. This  requirement  does  not  prohibit  a  Prepared  Food  Provider  from  providing, upon  a  customer’s  request,  Si
ngle‐use  Food  Service  Ware  compliant  with
subsection B.1 for the customer to take away leftover Prepared Food after dining on the premises.

6. Prepared Food Providers subject to the requirements of subsection C.1 that do not have onsite or off‐site dishwashing capacity, or are unable to contract for serv ices 943
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to wash, rinse, and sanitize Reusable Food Service Ware, in order to comply with applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, may petition the Director for an exemption or extension under 9.15.120.

D. SALE  OR  DISTRIBUTION  OF  NON‐COMPLIANT  FOOD  SERVICE  WARE  AND EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE FOAM COOLERS PROHIBITED
On or after June 1, 2023:

1. No  Person  may  sell,  offer  for  sa
le,  or  otherwise  Distribute  within  the  City  any
Single‐use Food Service Ware prohibited under Sections B.1.a. or B.1.d.

2. No person may sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute for compensation within the City coolers, ice chests, or similar containers made, in whole or in part, from Polystyrene  Foam  that  is  not  wholly  enc
apsulated  or  encased  within  a  more
durable material.

3. Pursuant to Section B.3,  the Director may adopt, maintain,  or reference a list  of compliant products.

SECTION 4.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.120 CONCERNING EXEMPTIONS A. A  Food  Provider  may  seek  an  exemption  from  the  r equirements  under  Section

9.15.110 due to a ʺunique packaging hardshipʺ under Subsection B of this section, ʺunused  inventoryʺ  under  Subsection  C  of  this  section,  “significant  economic hardship” under Subsection D, or request a temporary exemption to request extra time for compliance under Subsection E.

B. The Food Pr
ovider must demonstrate that no reasonably feasible alternative exists for  a  specific  and  necessary  prohibited  Single‐Use  food  service  ware  item  to qualify for a ʺunique packaging hardshipʺ exemption.

C. The  Food  Provider  must  demonstrate  that  before  [new  effective  date  of  this ordinance],  it  purchased  the  prohibited  food  service  ware  which  cannot  be returned to the distributor and, despite the food vendorʹs best efforts, will remain in inventory on [date], to qualify for an ʺunused inventoryʺ exemption.

D. The Food Provider must demonstrate that the provisions of this Chapter would cause  significant  economic  hardship.  “Significant  economic  hardship”  may  be based on, bu
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10 associated  with  providing  the  Single‐Use  Food  Service  Ware  is  particularly burdensome to the Food Provider based on the type of operation(s) affected, the overall  size  of  the  business/operation,  the  number,  type  and  location  of  its facilities, the impact on the overall financial resources of the Food Provider, and other factors. Reasonable added cost for an item required by this C hapter shall not
by itself constitute adequate grounds to support an exemption for such item. In determining  whether  a  significant  economic  hardship  has  been  established,  the Director shall consider the following information: ability of the Food Provider to recover the additional expense by increasing its prices, outside fund ing, and other options.

E. The Food Provider must demonstrate that for other reasons not already stated it needs additional time to comply with the provisions of this Chapter.

F. The Food Provider may submit a written application for an exemption on a form to the Environmental Programs Division. The Director may require the applicant to  submit  additional  information  or  documentation  to  make  a  determination regarding the exemption request. A request for exemption shall be reviewed on a case  by  case  basis,  and  may  be  granted  in  whole  or  in  part,  with  or  without conditions, for a period of up to one year. The determination of th e Director shall be final and is not subject to appeal.

G. Prepackaged Food delivered from outside the City is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.

H. Disposable Food Service Ware that is entirely Aluminum Foil‐based including, but not  limite
d  to,  aluminum  trays,  aluminum  foil  wrappers  and  aluminum  foil baskets, is exempt from the provisions of this Chapter.

I. Temporary  exemptions  due  to  an  emergency  are  automatic  without  the submission of a request for an exemption. An emergency is defined as a sudden, unexpected  occurrence  posing  a  clear  and  imminent  danger  that  requires immediate  action  to  prevent  or  mitigate  the  loss  or  impairment  of  life,  h ealth,
property, or essential public services. Examples of an emergency include, but are not  limited  to  natural  disasters,  emergencies  due  to  the  release  of  hazardous materials, emergencies associated with loss of power and/or water, or emergency medical response.

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11 SECTION 5.  ADDITION  OF  NEW  SECTION  9.15.125  CONCERNING RECORDKEEPING AND INSPECTION

9.15.125  Recordkeeping and inspection.

A. Food  Providers  shall  keep  a  complete  and  accurate  record  or  documents  of  the purchase  of  Single‐use  Food  Service  Ware  evidencing  compliance  with  this Chapter.

B. The  record  shall  be  made  available  for  ins pection   at  no  cost  during  regular business hours to City employees or City‐designated agents authorized to enforce this  Chapter.  Unless  an  alternative  location  or  method  of  review  is  mutually agreed  upon,  the  records  or  documents  shall  be  made  available  at  the  Food Provider address.

C. The provision of false or incomplete information, records or documents to the city shall be a violation of th
is Chapter.

SECTION 6.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.15.130 CONCERNING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS AND FINES

9.15.130  Administrative citations and fines.

A.  Grounds  for  an  administrative  citation.   An  administrative  citation  may  be  issued upon  findings  made  by  the  City  Manager,  or  his  or  her  designee,  for  violation  of  any provision of this Chapter.

B. Administrative citation fine amounts. Upon findings made unde r subsection (A), the
Person, Beverage Provider, or Food Provider shall be subject to an administrative citation pursuant to Chapter 1.10 of this Code.  Fines for the administrative citation are as follows:
(1)   First citation: On
e hundred dollars ($100.00).
(2)   Second citation for the same violation within the same twelve month period: Two hundred dollars ($200.00)
(3)    Third or any subsequent citation for the same violation within the same twelve month period: Five hundred dollars ($500.00)
(4)   Each day tha t any person or food vendor violates the provisions of this Chapter is a new and separate violation.
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12 (c)   Administrative citation appeals and disposition shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 1.10 of this Code.

SECTION 7.  AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 9.17.130 CONCERNING REGULATION OF SINGLE‐USE CARRYOUT BAGS

9.17.130  Single‐Use Carryout Bags
A.     No person or retail establishment shall provide a Single‐Use Carryout Bag to a customer, at the check stand, cash register, point of sale or other po int of departure for
the purpose of transporting food or merchandise out of the establishment except as provided in this section or in section 9.17.140.

B.     A retail establishment may only make recycled paper or reusable bag s available to customers if the retailer charges a minimum of ten cents.

C.     Notwithstanding this section, no retail establishment may make available for sale a recycled paper or reusable bag unless the amount of the sale of such bag is separately itemized on the sale receipt.

D.     A re tail  establishment may provide one or more recycled paper or reusable bags at no cost to any of the following individuals: a customer participating in the California Special Supplement Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children pursuant to Article 2 (commencing with Section 123275) of Chapter 1 of Part 2 of Division 106 of the Health and Safety Code; a customer participa
ting in the Supplemental Food Program
pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 15500) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Institutions Code; and a customer participating in Calfresh pursuant to Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 18900) of Part 6 of Division 9 of the California Welfare and Instituti
ons Code.

9.17.140  Exemptions

1. A plastic or paper carryout bag with or without handles may be provided by a public eating establishment to transport prepared food; Beginning June 1, 2023, a public eating establishment may no longer provide single‐use plastic carryout bags but may provide a recycled paper or reusable bag to transport prepared food at no charge.

2. A plastic or paper bag with or without hand
les may be provided by a nonprofit
charitable reuser;
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13 3. A plastic or paper bag without handles may be provided to transport prepared food, produce, bulk food, or meat from a department within a store to the point of sale;

4. A plastic or paper bag without handles may be provided to hold prescription medication dispensed from a pharmacy;

5. A plastic or paper bag without ha
ndles may be used to segregate food or
merchandise that could damage or contaminate other food or merchandise when placed together in a reusable bag or recycled bag;

6. A garment bag or garment cover may be used to protect and transport clothing or other textiles.

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REGULATION OF SINGLE-USE FOOD SERVICE WARE BY FOOD PROVIDERS 6/1/2022 Enforcement date per AB1276

9.15.110 A ACCESSORIES ONLY UPON CUSTOMER REQUEST
A.1 Accessories and condiments only on request and unbundled for dine-in, take-out, and delivery apps
A.2 Disallow self-serve stations?
A.3 Plastic straws may be retained and provided as an accommodation A.4 Encourage bulk condiment dispensers rather than individual packets A.5 Online ordering for pickup/delivery must provide option to affirmatively opt in to choosing each accessory piece individually
A.6 Exceptions for instances of drive-through and food deliveries in which items like cup lids, lid plugs, hot sleeve cups may be offered to prevent spills or safely transport food A.7 For delivery orders, accessories allowed to prevent spills and deliver safely. 6/1/2023 1 year after accessories phase

9.15.110 B USE OF NON-COMPLIANT FOODWARE PROHIBITED
B.1 No sale or distribution of Prepared packaged by food providers (including City Facility Prepared Food Providers) in Cupertino using:

B.1.a Expanded Polystyene (EPS) foam
B.1.b Single-use plastics (even if accepted as recyclable) B.1.c Compostables with PFAS
Allow PFAS-free paper, wood, bamboo, or fiber-based compostable items B.1.d Bio-plastics ("compostable plastics")

9.15.120(G) Prepackaged food from outside the City exempted

9.15.120(I) Allow aluminum containers and foil (as exemption) B.2 Director of Public Works (or designee) to maintain list of suitable products and/or provide reference to an approved list
B.3 Exemption for food/beverages prepared and packaged outside of the City

9.15.110 C REUSABLE FOOD SERVICE WARE FOR DINING ON PREMISES C.1 Dine-in requires Reusables
C.1 Allowable: disposable paper food wrappers, sleeves, and bags; foil wrappers; paper napkins; paper tray and plate liners; and straws if meet requirements.

C.2 Condiments shall not be in single-service packets
C.3 Definition of on-premises as belonging to food provider or shared C.4 New building permits trigger condition of approval requiring dishwashing capacity to allow reusables on-premises.

C.4 New and renewed business licenses trigger condition of approval requiring dishwashing capacity to allow reusables on-premises.

C.5 Dine-in still allows nonreusable containers for leftovers.

C.6 Waiver/extension option for existing restaurants without dishwashing capacity

9.15.110 D SALE OR DISTRIBUTION OF NON-COMPLIANT FOODWARE PROHIBITED D.1 Ban sale of compostable plastic food service ware
Attachment C
Cupertino DRAFT PROPOSED Single-Use Plastics Ordinance
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D.1 Includes ban on sale of EPS foodware
D.2 Director may adopt or refrence a list of compliant products

9.15.120 A Exemptions available for unique packaging hardship, unused inventory, significant economic hardship, or extra time needed to comply
B Unique packaging hardship
C Unused inventory
D Significant economic hardship
E Needs additional time
F Method of applying for exemption with time limit of 1 year G Prepackaged food is exempt
H Food service ware that is entirely aluminum foil-based is exempt I Emergencies are exempt

9.15.125 A All food providers must keep records of purchase of single-use foodware showing compliance
B Records to be made available for inspection by the City C False or incomplete information is a violation
NEW SECTION 9.15.125 CONCERNING RECORDKEEPING AND INSPECTION

EXEMPTIONS
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Attachment D
Food Service Ware Price Comparison

This document contains data and graphics gathered and created by staff at the City of Mountain View in Fall 2021. Follow-up research by City of Cupertino staff showed current pricing largely unchanged. We thank the City of Mountain View for sharing this research work.

This document compares the typical per-item price range of commonly used disposable food service ware items. While this is not an exhaustive price survey, it provides preliminary insight into financial imp lications of the proposed food service ware regulations on food providers. While traditional plastic cups and containers are currently accepted for recycling in Cupertino , recycling markets for most of these common foodware markets are weak and they may end up contaminating the recycling if they are not empty and wiped clean. Transitioning these items to compostable, fiber -based materials or recyclable aluminum will reduce recycling co ntamination and landfilled waste. Proposed Single -Use Plastics Ordinance non-compliant items are shown in red and compliant in green.

Box-and-whisker plots divide the data into quartiles. The typical per-item price range is the middle two quartiles, 25 th through 75th percentile values of all prices surveyed. The line inside the box is the median. The lines or “whiskers” above and below the bar show the maximum and minimum prices found. The data sets exclude statistical outliers.

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1. Rectangular Tray with Lid (approximately 9”x6”)
Black plastic trays with clear lids are a commonly used type of takeou t food packaging. As shown, aluminum trays are a cost-effective compliant alternative for this type of container, with significant per-item savings over black plastic.

2. Large 9”x9” Hinged Container (“Clamshell”)
The median price for certified PFAS -free fiber clamshells is the same as that of plastic, though the typical price ranges differ . Compostable plastic is the most expensive option, so food providers currently using these items will save money by switching to compliant fiber-based alternatives.

Black plastic
w/clear lid
Certified PFAS-free
fiber tray w/lid
Aluminum tray
w/lid
Non-compliant
paper/fiber
Plastic “Compostable”
plastic
Certified PFAS-
free fiber
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3. Food Containers/Soup Cups (16 oz)
These products are often used to hold soups and other hot, liquid-based items for takeout orders. In this category, plastic containers were significantly cheaper than compliant alternatives, meaning food vendors will likely experience increased costs to comply with the proposed Single-Use Plastics Ordinance regulations.

4. Hot Beverage Cups (16 oz)
There are only two primary material types for hot beverage cups: paper that is not certified as PFAS -free, and certified PFAS -free paper or fiber. While certified options are slightly more expensive, many of the cheaper non -compliant products may no longer be allowed when California’s PFAS ban takes effect in 2023.

Non-compliant
paper/fiber
Certified PFAS-
free fiber
Plastic
Non-compliant
paper/fiber
Certified PFAS-
free paper/fiber
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5. Cold Beverage Cups (16 oz)
Cold cups are available in both plastic and fiber options. Under the proposed Single-Use Plastics Ordinance, clear plastic cups will no longer be allowed. Food providers are likely to encounter increased costs in transitioning co ld cups to compliant fiber-based options unless they currently use compostable plastic.

Overall trends:

 The impacts of switching to compostable, certified PFAS -free or recyclable aluminum disposable food service ware is likely to be a mix of cost increases and cost savings, depending on the specific foodware item and compliant alternatives.

 Compostable plastic is the most expensive option for many products. Businesse s using compostable plastic can save money switching to compliant fiber items.

 This research revealed large variation in price for the same products across different distributors, so food providers should obtain quotes from multiple distributors when searching for compliant food service ware items.

 Confusing labelling and “greenwashing” of non -compliant plastic and fiber products makes it more complicated for food vendors to identify compliant products. For example, some petroleum -based plastic items are la belled “eco - friendly” since they use less plastics than similar products or contain recycled material, but they are not compliant with the proposed ordinance.

Certified PFAS-
free paper/fiber
“Compostable”
plastic
Plastic
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CITY OF CUPERTINO
Agenda Item
22-10740 Agenda Date: 5/3/2022
Agenda #: 25.

Subject: Consideration of Municipal Code amendments to the Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 2 to add Chapter 2.96 and codify the Economic Development Committee (continued from April 19, 2022)

1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. 22-2240; “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.96 of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to Codify the Economic Development Committee"

2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA
Presenter: Tina Kapoor, Economic Development Manager
CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 4/28/2022Page 1 of 1
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Meeting: May 3, 2022

Subject
Consideration of Municipal Code amendments to the Cupertino Municipal Code, Title 2 to add Chapter 2.96 and codify the Economic Development Committee.

Recommended Action

1. Conduct the first reading of Ordinance No. ____ “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino Adding Chapter 2.96 of Title 2 (Administration and Personnel) to Codify the Economic Development Committee".

2. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA.

Discussion
The Economic Development Committee (EDC) has met informally for well over two decades to discuss items of importance pertinent to local businesses and to provide feedback to staff on business‐related City initiatives or projects.

As part of the FY 2021‐2022 City Work Program discussion, the City Council requested that the EDC be codified in the Municipal Code through an ordinance.

The proposed ordinance for the EDC has been drafted based on input from Council and staff research on economic development committees in other local cities.

Powers and Functions:

The powers and functions of the Committee shall be to serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council and to provide expertise and guidance on policy related to economic development. The Committee shall also actively promote Cupertino as a location of choice for current and prospective businesses.

To fulfill their mission, the Committee may involve itself in the following activities:

1. Make recommendations to City Council on a broad range of strategic matters broadly applicable to the City’s economic development goals;

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2. Serve as an ambassador to shed a positive light on the City by sharing economic development resources and information to prospective businesses and stakeholders, thus positioning the City as a location of choice; and

3. Encourage public/private partnerships to further the City’s economic development goals by identifying potential resources.

Membership:

As proposed, the membership of this new Committee would consist of five members, including elected officials, industry sector representatives, and key partners:

1. City Councilmember

2. City Councilmember

3. Technology Sector Representative

4. Retail/Small Business Representative

5. Hospitality/Tourism Sector Representative

Term:

Committee members would serve an initial term of four years, with a possibility to serve for an additional four years. Committee members would not serve for more than two consecutive terms.

Economic Development Committees/Commissions in Other Cities Staff conducted research on economic development committees in other cities in Santa Clara County and the local area. Out of the 18 other cities surveyed, five have active economic development commissions or committees that are subcommittees of Council.

Palo Alto is currently in the process of forming one. Details on the composition and purpose of the commissions or committees in these cities are below:

City Committee Composition Purpose
Mountain
View
Downtown
Committee
11 members
• Four (4) property owners
or downtown business
representatives
• Two (2) community-at-
large members who are
residents of Mountain
View
• Four (4) business-at-large
members with
representatives from:
- One (1) Downtown
Encourage economic
development specific to
the downtown area.
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Business Association
- One (1) Chamber of
Commerce
- Two (2) businesses
not in the Downtown.

San Jose Community and
Economic
Development
Committee
Five (5) Councilmembers Manage the growth and
change of the City of San
José in order to encourage
a strong economy; ensure
a diverse range of arts,
cultural, and
entertainment offerings;
and create and preserve
housing and healthy
neighborhoods. This
committee was previously
named the Driving a
Strong Economy
Committee.

Santa Clara Economic
Development,
Communication,
and Marketing
Committee
Four (4) Councilmembers The Economic
Development Committee
and the Marketing
Committee were
consolidated in 2019. This
Committee focuses
proactive economic
development and
effective communication,
as well as reviews the
City’s marketing and
branding strategies.

Fremont Economic
Development
Advisory
Commission
Nine (9) commissioners
• Five (5) representatives
from: Business, Resident;
Real Estate; Ohlone
Community College.
• Three (3) representatives
from Commercial /
Industrial sector.
• One (1) representative
from the Chamber of
Commerce.

Promotes and facilitates
economic development in
the City of Fremont and
enhances and supports
current businesses in the
City.

Milpitas Economic
Development
Seven (7) commissioners
• One (1) Councilmember
Advise the City Council
on business issues,
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and Trade
Commission
• Six (6) representatives
from:
- Chamber of
Commerce
- Real Estate
- Resident
- Milpitas Unified
School
District/Education
- Business
- Technology and
Trade

cultivate international
trade relationships, and
make recommendations
on the design,
development, and
implementation of
economic development in
the City of Milpitas.

Palo Alto In the process of hiring an ED Manager and in the planning stages to begin economic development meetings that are cohosted with the chamber, business owners, building owners, and the community.

Next Steps
City Council to review the proposed ordinance, provide feedback to staff, and conduct the first and second readings when appropriate . If approved, t he Committee will convene once the members are appointed.

Sustainability Impact
No sustainability impact.

Fiscal Impact
While the EDC has not always met consistently in the past, this Ordinance will set a regular quarterly meeting schedule. With more consistency and structured functions, the EDC may require more staff time than in past years. However, this consistency and structure will be beneficial and worth the additional staff time costs.

_____________________________________

Prepared by: Tina Kapoor, Economic Development Manager Reviewed by: Chris Jensen, City Attorney
Dianne Thompson, Assistant City Manager
Katy Nomura, Deputy City Manager
Approved for Submission by: Jim Throop, City Manager
Attachments:

A – Draft Ordinance Adding Chapter 2.96 Economic Development Committee

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Ordinance No. __________ ATTACHMENT A
1 ORDINANCE NO. __________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CUPERTINO AMENDING CITY CODE TITLE 2
CHAPTER 2.96: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE

The City Council of the City of Cupertino finds that:

1. The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish the Economic Development Committee (EDC).

2. The EDC has met informally for well over two decades to discuss items of importance pertinent to local businesses and to provide feedback to staff on business‐related City initiatives or projects. As part of the FY 2021‐2022 City Work Program discussion, the City Council requested that the EDC be codified in the Municipal Code through an ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE OF CITY OF CUPERTINO DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Adoption.

The Cupertino Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Chapter 2.96 as set forth in Attachment A.

SECTION 2: Severability and Continuity.

The City Council declares that each section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance is severable and independent of every other section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase of this ordinance. If any section, sub-section, paragraph, sub-paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held invalid, or its application to any person or circumstance, be determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unlawful, unenforceable or otherwise void, the City Council declares that it would have adopted the remaining provisions of this ordinance irrespective of such portion, and further declares its express intent that the remaining portions of this ordinance should remain in effect after the invalid portion has been eliminated. To the extent the provisions of this Ordinance are substantially the same as previous provisions of the Cupertino Municipal Code, these provisions shall be construed as continuations of those provisions and not as an amendment to or readoption of the earlier provisions. 960
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Ordinance No. __________ ATTACHMENT A
2 SECTION 3: California Environmental Quality Act.

This Ordinance is not a project under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, together with related State CEQA Guidelines (collectively, “CEQA”) because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment. In the event t hat this Ordinance is found to be a project under CEQA, it is subject to the CEQA exemption contained in CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) because it can be seen with certainty to have no possibility that the action approved may have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA applies only to actions which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. In this circumstance , the amendments to the Municipal Code would have no or only a de minimis effect on the environment. The foregoing determination is made by the City Council in its independent judgment.

SECTION 4: Effective Date.

This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days after adoption as provided by Government Code Section 36937.

SECTION 5: Publication.

The City Clerk shall give notice of adoption of this Ordinance as required by law.

Pursuant to Government Code Section 36933, a summary of this Ordinance may be prepared by the City Clerk and published in lieu of publication of the entire text. The City Clerk shall post in the office of the City Clerk a certified copy of the full text of the Ordinance listing the names of the City Council members voting for and against the ordinance.

INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 3, 2022, and ENACTED at a regular meeting of the Cupertino City Council on May 17, 2022, by the following vote:

Members of the City Council

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
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Ordinance No. __________ ATTACHMENT A
3 SIGNED:

______________________

Darcy Paul, Mayor
City of Cupertino

________________________

Date
ATTEST:

_______________________

Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk

________________________

Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

_______________________

Christopher D. Jensen, City Attorney

________________________

Date

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Ordinance No. __________ ATTACHMENT A