2026-08-26 Item 12D Amending Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees and Fully Burdened Hourly Rates - Revised 8-25-26 with highlights

AGENDA REPORT
City Council

MEETING
DATE:

August 26, 2026

PREPARED
BY:

Niki Chalfant,
Assistant Finance Director

DEPARTMENT
DIRECTOR:

Tom Gallup
DEPARTMENT: Finance CITY
MANAGER:

Jennifer Campbell
SUBJECT:

Public Hearing for Consideration of Adopting Resolutions Authorizing Adjustments to the Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees and the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided.

RECOMMENDED ACTION:

Staff recommends that City Council take the following actions:

1. Hold a public hearing; and

2. Adopt Resolution 2026-69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees” (Attachment 2) effective October 1, 2026.

3. Adopt Resolution 2026-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided” (Attachment 3) effective October 1, 2026.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The action being considered by the City Council is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is not a “project” under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because 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 action is also exempt from CEQA under Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines because it involves an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in the direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

This item does not relate to the Climate Action Plan.
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GENERAL PLAN/CITY COUNCIL FOCUS AREAS:

This agenda item is related to Focus Area 2: Effective and Reliable City Services, Infrastructure, and Communications of the City Council Work Plan.

FISCAL CONSIDERATIONS:

The fiscal impact of the recommended fees as proposed would generate an annualized increase of approximately $1.5 million or 39 percent above current revenue volumes, assuming similar activity levels.

The proposed fee schedule will bring the cost recovery for all current fees less than 50 percent cost recovery to 50 percent cost recovery, all current fees within 50 percent to 79 percent cost recovery to 80 percent cost recovery, and all current fees within 80 percent to 99 percent to 100 percent cost recovery. Per this policy strategy, the recommended cost recovery would increase from 43 percent to 60 percent for the user fees included in this study. For all user fees, an annual CPI adjustment and up to an additional five percent is recommended so long as the adjustment does not exceed the cost for providing the services.

These fees ensure reasonable cost recovery from specific users who benefit from a particular City service that is not considered a general public benefit.

BACKGROUND:

User Fees are charges for goods or services that provide a special benefit to individuals requesting specific services, with limited or no benefit to the general public as a whole. State law requires that the individual’s use of the service must be voluntary, and the fees must reasonably relate to the services provided and not exceed the reasonable costs by the City to provide such services. The City’s user fee program must comply with Proposition 218 and Proposition 26, Office of Management and Budget, as well as other applicable regulations.

The City conducted its first comprehensive review of user fees and cost recovery levels in 2005 with the last study completed in 2021. Similar to the study conducted in 2021, this study includes the Development Services Planning and Land Development Engineering, as well as Fire Prevention and Marine Safety fees. This study does not include Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Department. The last comprehensive study to include PRCA was processed in 2002, however adjustments for CPI increases have been performed in recent years on an annual basis.

PRCA will complete a separate study in Fiscal Year 2027 and bring updated recommendations for Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts fees to City Council in May 2027.

This review included a full-cost analysis which considers direct costs, departmental overhead costs, cross-departmental costs, and indirect costs from central service departments that provide support to administering departments to represent the “fully burdened cost”. Support costs (i.e. indirect costs) are calculated and documented in the citywide Cost Allocation Plan, updated in July 2026. This Cost-of-Services for User Fees study calculates the reasonable costs of providing these services, the recommended cost recovery levels based on policy direction, and the amended proposed fees to be charged to users no sooner than 30 days after City Council adoption effective October 1, 2026.

The City has contracted with MGT consulting services to prepare the update for both the Comprehensive User Fee Study and the update to the 2026 Cost Allocation Plan. Using the Cost 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 2 of 63
Allocation Plan as a foundation, MGT worked with the Development Services Planning and Land Development Engineering, and Fire Prevention and Marine Safety department to estimate direct labor hours, position type involved, annual volumes, and indirect costs for each user fee. The study evaluated existing fees, new fees, and the removal of fees that may be obsolete, combined, or replaced.

ANALYSIS:

Staff is recommending an adjustment to current fees, based on User Fee Study (Attachment 1).

The proposed Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees is attached to Resolution No. 2026-69 as “Exhibit A.” The proposed Fully Burdened Hourly Rate Schedule for Services Provided is attached to Resolution No. 2026-70 as “Exhibit B.” If adopted, the new fees will become effective on October 1, 2026.

Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 2026-69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees” (Attachment 2), with an effective date of October 1, 2026, and annual CPI adjustments for the San Diego Region, as long as those adjustments do not exceed the cost for providing services.

Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution 2026-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided” (Attachment 3) effective October 1, 2026.

Notice of this public hearing was given by publication in a newspaper of general circulation at least 10 days prior to the public hearing. The notice was posted in the Coast News once a week for two weeks on August 14 and 21 and available on the City of Encinitas website as of August 13, 2026.

The purpose of the User Fee Study is to identify the full cost of fee-related activities and determine the reasonable level of cost recovery. The study used current year salary levels, assessment of which positions support or administer each fee, estimated labor hours based on average staff time spent per fee, estimated managerial and cross-departmental support levels, as well as the most recent Cost Allocation Plan from July 2026 to determine indirect support costs for central services to determine the final fully burdened rate costs. The study is intended to show the full cost to deliver each fee service and provide a maximum ceiling for rate setting. However, lower recovery targets may be appropriate when broader public benefits, affordability, legal limits, administrative practicality, market conditions, or other policy considerations justify a subsidy.

The majority of current fee rates within the areas of study do not reflect the actual costs of services provided, instead the City uses General Fund revenue to subsidize these services. Cost recovery levels range from as low as 5% up to 100% or full cost recovery. Since user fees have limited or no benefit to the general public as a whole, the City of Encinitas should aim to recover as close to full cost recovery as possible. When subsidies are utilized for fees than benefit select individuals or users, it restricts the availability of General Fund tax revenue to provide other community-wide services that benefit the general public as a whole.

The Planning and Land Development Engineering fees were housed within Development Services Department during the development of this study. The Land Development Engineering Division was reorganized and transitioned back to the Engineering Department at the start of Fiscal Year 2027. The planning fees included 129 fees ranging from 50% to 100% cost recovery based on policy strategy. The estimated additional annual revenue from the proposed fee 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 3 of 63
increases for planning fees is $495,283. The land development engineering fees included 63 fees ranging from 50% to 100% cost recovery based on policy strategy. The estimated additional annual revenue from the proposed fee increases for land development engineering fees is $791,020.

Fire Prevention and Marine Safety Department is also included as part of this User Fee Study.

The Fire Prevention fees included 29 fees ranging from 50% to 100% cost recovery based on policy strategy. The estimated additional annual revenue from the proposed fee increases for fire prevention fees is $173,726.

The total additional annual revenue from the proposed fee increases included in the cost-ofservices fee schedule based on policy strategy as described above is $1,460,028.

The Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts (PRCA) Department is not included in this fee study. City Council last approved PRCA user fees on June 28, 2023, as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Commission via resolution 2023-59. PRCA user fees are increased annually by the prior year’s Annual Average Consumer Price Index for the San Diego Region on the first day of each July. Most recently, City Council approved Resolution 2026-44 on June 10, 2026, which included minor fee increases for outdoor facilities, special events, indoor facility use, and commercial use. Best practice is to study cost of service for user fees every three to five years.

PRCA fees will be studied later in Fiscal Year 2027 and will be presented to City Council in spring 2027. Due to market sensitivities, the consultant recommends evaluating PRCA fees from both a cost-of-service and peer comparison perspective.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. User Fee Study Final Report

2. Resolution 2026-69, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Cost of Services Schedule for User Fees”

3. Resolution 2026-70, titled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Encinitas, California, Amending the Schedule of Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Services Provided” 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 4 of 63
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................................................................................................. 2 Cost Recovery Scenario Analysis .................................................................................................................................. 4 Methodology .................................................................................................................................................... 5 USER FEE SUMMARIES BY AREA OF STUDY ............................................................................ 6 Development Services: Planning Fees ................................................................................................................................................ 6 New Planning Fees ................................................................................................................................................... 7 Land Development: Engineering Fees. .......................................................................................................................... 8 Fire Prevention Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Recommendations Going Forward ................................................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DETAIL AND PEER COMPARISON SURVEYS Appendix A - Planning Fee Detail ...................................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix B - Engineering Fee Detail ................................................................................................................................................ 19 Appendix C - Fire Prevention Department Fee Detail ..................................................................................................................... 23 Appendix D - Planning Peer Comparison Survey ............................................................................................................................ 25 Appendix E - Engineering Peer Comparison Survey ....................................................................................................................... 29 Appendix F - Fire Prevention Department Peer Comparison Survey ............................................................................................. 30 Appendix G - Fully Burdened Hourly Rates ...................................................................................................................................... 31 CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 1
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 2 Executive Summary
Introduction
MGT is pleased to present the City of Encinitas with this final report of findings from the City's Comprehensive User Fee Study. The report summarizes the cost-of-service analysis, current cost recovery, and recommended fee levels for the participating areas of study.

What Is a User Fee?
A user fee is a charge imposed on a person or entity receiving a specific City service, regulatory review, permit, inspection, benefit, or privilege. Unlike a tax raised primarily for general revenue, a cost-based user fee is tied to the payor's use of or burden on the service and is limited by the reasonable cost of the governmental activity.

Proposition 26 (California Constitution, article XIII C) defines local taxes broadly but excludes specified cost-based charges, including charges for direct services, regulatory activities, and development conditions, when the amount and allocation bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor.

Proposition 218 (article XIII D) governs assessments and property-related fees; the Planning, Engineering, and Fire Prevention fees in this study are evaluated as service, regulatory, and development-related charges rather than charges imposed merely as an incident of property ownership. This study supports fee treatment by calculating service costs, allocating costs to the benefiting or burdening user, and capping recommendations at no more than 100% of estimated reasonable cost. Final adoption and legal compliance remain subject to City Attorney and City Council review.

The analysis was developed in collaboration with City management and staff using the FY26 fee model, current fee levels, FY25 annual activity volumes, staff time estimates, and fully burdened service costs. The FY26 model incorporates FY25 actual expenditure data used in the City's cost allocation plan, FY27 budgeted salaries and benefits, and the Fire worksheet uses FY25 actual activity data. The results provide an updated basis to show the full cost of service and allow for fee-setting decisions while recognizing that the City Council may adopt recovery levels below full cost when policy or market considerations warrant a subsidy.

Study Scope and Objectives
The study included only the following areas of study:
• Development Services - Planning
• Land Development - Engineering
• Fire Prevention
The primary objectives were to determine the reasonable cost of providing fee-related services, compare current fees with those costs, establish policy-based recovery targets, and estimate the annual revenue effect of the recommended fee levels. 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 7 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 3 Study Findings
Across the three areas of study, the study evaluated $8,665,411 in annual user-fee service cost. Current fees are estimated to generate $3,769,036, equal to 43% cost recovery. The remaining $4,896,375, or 57% of cost, is funded from other sources.

At the policy recovery levels reflected in the model, annual revenue is projected at $5,229,064 equal to 60% cost recovery. This represents $1,460,028 in additional annual revenue, approximately 39% above current collections, assuming activity volumes remain stable.

Summary of User Fee Cost and Revenue Analysis
Source: Encinitas Comprehensive Fee Model FY26 V2(2).xlsx; department "Total User Fees" rows. Amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.

Department Full Cost Current Revenue Current
Recovery
Recommended
Revenue
Recommended
Recovery
Annual Change
Planning $3,789,349 $1,735,967 46% $2,231,250 59% $495,283 Engineering $4,131,491 $1,789,271 43% $2,580,291 62% $791,020 Fire $744,571 $243,797 33% $417,523 56% $173,726
Total $8,665,411 $3,769,036 43% $5,229,064 60% $1,460,028 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 8 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 4 Cost Recovery Scenario Analysis
The following scenarios illustrate the annual revenue effect if Planning, Engineering, and Fire fees collectively recovered 80% or 100% of modeled service cost, using the same full-cost and current-revenue values shown in the Executive Summary.

Summary of User Fee Cost and Revenue Analysis - 80% Cost Recovery Scenario revenue equals each department's full annual user-fee service cost multiplied by the stated recovery level; amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.

Department Full Cost Current Revenue Current
Recovery
Scenario Revenue Scenario Recovery Annual Change
Planning $3,789,349 $1,735,967 46% $3,031,479 80% $1,295,512 Engineering $4,131,491 $1,789,271 43% $3,305,193 80% $1,515,922 Fire $744,571 $243,797 33% $595,657 80% $351,859
Total $8,665,411 $3,769,036 43% $6,932,329 80% $3,163,293 Summary of User Fee Cost and Revenue Analysis - 100% Cost Recovery Scenario revenue equals each department's full annual user-fee service cost multiplied by the stated recovery level; amounts rounded to the nearest dollar.

Department Full Cost Current Revenue Current
Recovery
Scenario Revenue Scenario Recovery Annual Change
Planning $3,789,349 $1,735,967 46% $3,789,349 100% $2,053,382 Engineering $4,131,491 $1,789,271 43% $4,131,491 100% $2,342,220 Fire $744,571 $243,797 33% $744,571 100% $500,774
Total $8,665,411 $3,769,036 43% $8,665,411 100% $4,896,375 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 9 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 5 Methodology
A cost-of-service study has two core inputs: the fully burdened hourly rates of staff providing each service and the time required to perform the service. Multiplying staff time by the applicable hourly rates, then adding allowable direct expenses, produces the estimated reasonable cost of each activity.

Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
Fully burdened rates incorporate direct salary and benefits together with a proportionate share of allowable departmental and citywide indirect costs. Indirect costs include administrative and supervisory support, service and supply costs that benefit multiple activities, and citywide overhead allocated through the City's cost allocation plan, including central service support costs such as Human Resources, Information Technology, Finance, and Risk Management.

Time and Annual Workload
City staff identified and reviewed the time required for each fee-related task and supplied annual activity volumes. Per-unit costs were multiplied by annual volumes to estimate annual service cost. Current and recommended fees were then applied to the same volumes to estimate current revenue, recommended revenue, and the associated subsidy.

Policy Recovery Levels
The model applies policy recovery targets to services that benefit individual applicants or select users rather than the general public as a whole. Development-related and inspection services often provide a direct benefit to the applicant and may support relatively high cost recovery. Lower recovery targets may be appropriate when broader public benefits, affordability, legal limits, administrative practicality, market conditions, or other policy considerations justify a subsidy.

Legal Considerations
California user fees generally may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service. Consistent with Proposition 26, recommended cost-based charges are no more than necessary to cover the governmental activity and are allocated in a manner intended to bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor's burden on or benefit from the service. Proposition 218 governs assessments and property-related fees, while Proposition 13 principally governs property taxes and voter-approval requirements for certain taxes. The service, regulatory, and development-related charges evaluated here are not presented as taxes. Recommended fees in the model are capped at not to exceed 100% of estimated reasonable cost. Punitive fines and charges governed by separate laws, resolutions, policies, or studies are identified in the model and are not reset through the cost-of-service calculation. Final legal compliance remains subject to City Attorney review.

References: California Constitution, articles XIII A (Proposition 13), XIII C (Proposition 26), and XIII D (Proposition 218). 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 10 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 6 Results by Area of Study
Planning Fees
Planning fees include land-use, development, regulatory, and business registration activities. The model marks 129 fee lines for report inclusion and applies service-specific recovery targets, ranging from 50% (for fees recovering 0-49% currently), 80% (for fees recovering 50-79% currently), and up to 100% of calculated cost recovery.

Annual user-fee service cost is estimated at $3,789,349. Current revenue is $1,735,967, equal to 46% recovery, leaving a current subsidy of $2,053,382. Recommended annual revenue is $2,231,250 or 59% recovery, producing $495,283 in additional annual revenue and a remaining subsidy of $1,558,099.

For reviews requiring City Attorney input and review, the City will collect a $15,000 deposit. Actual attorney time will be billed against the deposit at the applicable hourly rate, and any unused balance will be returned to the developer, applicant, or user. If costs exceed $15,000, an additional deposit will be required under the same approach.

A technology fee or surcharge of $119 will be applied to Planning fees to offset technology costs and Information Technology Department support associated with user-fee services. This replaces the existing $40 technology fee currently applied only to valuation-based building permits.

The greatest modeled opportunities for increased Planning revenue are business registration renewals, for which the fee would increase from $24 at 17% recovery to $72.00 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $150,576 annually; business registration applications, increasing from $39 at 25% recovery to $77.00 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $70,110 and right-of-way design review, increasing from
$1,324 at 46% recovery to $1,435.00 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $55,500 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 11 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 7 New Planning Fees
The model identifies Planning fees for which the full fee name or fee basis/description contains the standalone word 'New'. Most calculated fees are recommended at the policy level shown in the model. The State Housing Law review is structured as a legal-review deposit, while the unpermitted-construction charge is identified for separate policy setting because its amount is not driven primarily by staff time.

Full Planning Fee Name Fee Basis / Description Model Amount Plan Agriculture Permit - Complex New Fee $1,232.00
NEW Plan State Housing Law Preliminary Guidance/Compliance Review Legal Review Deposit $15,000 deposit NEW Plan Pre Development meeting (SAC) New Fee $964.00
NEW Plan Subdivision Urban Lot Split (2 lots) Application fee $1,668.00 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (0-2,500 sq ft) Application fee $2,297.00 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (2,501-10,000 sq ft) Application fee $2,696.00 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (10,001-19,999 sq ft) Application fee $2,978.00 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (20,000-50,000 sq ft) Application fee $3,680.00 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (Over 50,000 sq ft) Application fee $4,404.00 NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (0-2,500 sq ft) Application fee $2,885.00 NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (2,501-10,000 sq ft) Application fee $3,777.00 NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (10,001-19,999 sq ft) Application fee $4,819.00 NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (20,000-50,000 sq ft) Application fee $6,486.00 NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (Over 50,000 sq ft) Application fee $7,312.00 NEW Code Enforcement Unpermitted Construction Fee Set separately Source: Encinitas Comprehensive Fee Model FY26 V2(2).xlsx. Amounts are model recommendations; final fees remain subject to City review and adoption.
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 8 Engineering Fees
Engineering fees include development review, construction inspection, public right-of-way, stormwater, mapping, and related services. The model marks 63 fee lines for report inclusion and applies policy recovery targets, ranging from 50% (for fees recovering 0-49% currently), 80% (for fees recovering 50-79% currently), and up to 100% of calculated cost recovery.

Annual user-fee service cost is estimated at $4,131,491. Current revenue is $1,789,271, equal to 43% recovery, leaving a current subsidy of $2,342,220. Recommended annual revenue is $2,580,291
remaining subsidy of $1,551,200
or 62% recovery, producing $791,020 in additional annual revenue and a A technology fee or surcharge of $119 will be applied to all Engineering fees to offset technology costs and Information Technology Department support associated with user-fee services. That fee will continue to be collected through, and charged by, the Planning Budget Unit and listed on the Planning fee schedule. This replaces the existing $40 technology fee currently applied only to valuation-based building permits.

The greatest modeled opportunities for increased Engineering revenue are grading item review, for which the fee would increase from $2,020 at 12% recovery to $8,474 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $197,923 annually; grading inspection, increasing from $20,786.63 at 88% recovery to $23,563.00 at 100% recovery, generating approximately $97,867 recovery to $1,228.00 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $50,340 and pool item review, increasing from $389 at 16%
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 9 Fire Prevention
The Fire Prevention Department provides fire prevention plan review, inspections, operational permits, and related services. The model marks 29 fee lines for report inclusion and applies policy recovery targets, ranging from 50% (for fees recovering 0-49% currently), 80% (for fees recovering 50-79% currently), and up to 100% of calculated cost recovery. False-alarm violations and administrative citations are identified as punitive charges governed by resolution and are not recalculated as cost-based fees. The Fire worksheet uses 2025 actual activity data.

Annual user-fee service cost is estimated at $744,571. Current revenue is $243,797, equal to 33% recovery, leaving a current subsidy of $500,774. Recommended annual revenue is $417,523
subsidy of $327,048
or 56% recovery, producing $173,726 in additional annual revenue and a remaining There is no Technology fee charged in addition to any Fire Prevention user fee, but the costs incurred by the IT Department to support Fire Prevention user fees are captured in the full cost of each fee through the Cost Allocation Plan incoming costs included in the fully burdened hourly rates used to calculate the fees.

The greatest modeled opportunities for increased Fire Prevention revenue are building item review, for which the fee would increase from $95 at 13% recovery to $374.00 at 50% recovery, generating approximately $178,560 annually, and residential sprinkler item review and inspection, which would move from no current fee and 0% recovery to approximately $0.154 per square foot at 50% recovery, generating approximately $42,371
level.

Some high-volume sprinkler fees are recommended to decrease where current charges exceed the modeled policy 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 14 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 10 Recommendations Going Forward
The City should adopt fee levels only after considering the cost results together with service access, community benefit, development policy, market conditions, legal constraints, and administrative practicality. Where a recommended fee is below full cost, the difference should be recognized as an intentional subsidy.

MGT recommends applying an annual inflationary adjustment to adopted fees as part of the City's budget process, subject to the controlling resolution or ordinance. The inflationary adjustment can be derived from Bureau of Labor Statistics or the latest Consumer Price Index figures for the respective time period.

A comprehensive update should generally be performed every three to five years, or sooner when staffing, service delivery, technology, market conditions, or activity volumes change materially. This approach is consistent with the Government Finance Officers Association's User Fee Policy best practice, which recommends developing a complete fee inventory, documenting applicable legal restrictions, defining cost-recovery strategies, and regularly reviewing and updating fee policy.

The City should move toward a consolidated master fee schedule so that all City fees are presented in one accessible document with their effective dates, bases, and responsible departments. Maintaining a master schedule will improve public transparency and help the City identify, review, and update intended cost recovery levels and subsidies consistently.

Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts plans to conduct a separate user fee study in FY27 and present updated PRCA user fees in spring 2027.

Those fees should be incorporated into the master fee schedule following adoption.

For all fees under 100% cost recovery that will not be proposed to move to full cost recovery immediately, a phased approach alongside appropriate CPI adjustments during the three-to-five-year period between this study and the City's next comprehensive user fee analysis is recommended.

Reference: Government Finance Officers Association, User Fee Policy (Best Practice), https://www.gfoa.org/bp-user-fee-policy. 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 15 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 11 Appendix A - Planning Fee Detail
Only fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source. Model notes are retained for fees governed by separate studies, resolutions, or policy direction.

Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Affordable Housing Per Unit 1 $2,387.00 $2,598.61 92% 100% $2,599.00 $212 Plan Affordable Housing In Lieu Calculated - - - - - - - Plan Affordable Unit Policy- removed; on 6/10/2026, not extended by Council - - - - - - Plan Agriculture Permit - Simple Application fee 1 $389.00 $1,284.29 30% 50% $642.00 $253 Plan Agriculture Permit - Complex New Fee 0 $0.00 $2,464.17 0% 50% $1,232.00 $0 Plan Amendment Authorization by Council Administration
Fee
0 $1,027.00 $3,037.06 34% 50% $1,519.00 $0
Plan Appeal (model note: set at benchmark) Application fee 1 $467.00 $8,594.08 5% See note $1,400.00 $933 Plan Bldg Duplex Item Review Item Review
Fee
0 $1,090.00 $2,823.06 39% 50% $1,412.00 $0
Plan Bldg Multi-Family (11+ Units) Item
Review
Item Review
Fee
0 $1,869.00 $7,888.52 24% 50% $3,944.00 $0
Plan Bldg Multi-Family (3-10 Units) Item
Review
Item Review
Fee
0 $1,558.00 $6,877.23 23% 50% $3,439.00 $0
Plan Bldg Single Family Item Review Item Review
Fee
10 $623.00 $2,449.84 25% 50% $1,225.00 $6,020
Plan Boundary Adjustment Application fee 9 $1,619.00 $2,096.24 77% 80% $1,677.00 $522 Plan Cannabis Application (incl. change of
location)
Application fee 0 $4,712.38 $4,795.91 98% 100% $4,796.00 $0 Plan Cannabis Registration (incl. change of
ownership) Model note: Fee set by separate
Cannabis fee study; current fee is a reflection
of that study and should remain the same
Registration
Fee
0 $6,527.83 See note - - - -
Plan Cannabis Regulatory Regulatory Fee 4 $12,157.82 $12,307.68 99% 100% $12,308.00 $601 Plan Certificate of Compliance Application fee 1 $1,043.00 $2,014.38 52% 80% $1,612.00 $569 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 16 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 12 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Climate Action Plan Compliance Item
Review
Complance
Item Review
Fee
170 $998.00 $989.12 101% 100% $989.00 -$1,530
Plan Coastal Development Permit Application fee 34 $2,492.00 $8,122.27 31% 50% $4,061.00 $53,346 Plan Coastal Development Permit (Blufftop) Application fee 2 $8,445.00 $10,138.89 83% 100% $10,139.00 $3,388 Plan Conceptual Review Application fee 0 $1,869.00 $3,333.50 56% 80% $2,667.00 $0 Plan Conference Room Reservation Per hour 13 $10.00 $29.87 33% 50% $15.00 $65 Plan Contract Admin: Env Comprehensive Intl
Stdy
Contract
Administration
Fee
0 $1,643.00 $1,948.94 84% 100% $1,949.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Environmental Impact
Report
Contract
Administration
Fee
0 $6,984.00 $7,139.11 98% 100% $7,139.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Geotechnical Report
Review
Delete - - - - - - -
Plan Contract Admin: Geotechnical Review Delete - - - - - - - Plan Contract Admin: Misc Technical Studies Administration Fee
0 $1,027.00 $1,616.95 64% 80% $1,294.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Wireless Review Administration
Fee
3 $449.00 $707.85 63% 80% $566.00 $351
Plan Covenant Release Fee Release Fee 0 $458.00 $979.34 47% 50% $490.00 $0 Plan Design Review Administrative Application fee 7 $1,985.00 $5,817.14 34% 50% $2,909.00 $6,468 Plan Design Review Administrative
Modification
Application fee 0 $1,370.00 $3,881.80 35% 50% $1,941.00 $0 Plan Design Review Planning Commission
(0-2,500 sq ft)
Application fee 1 $4,283.00 $9,565.65 45% 50% $4,783.00 $500 Plan Design Review Planning Commission
(2,501-10,000 sq ft)
Application fee 9 $5,607.00 $10,387.63 54% 80% $8,310.00 $24,327 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 17 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 13 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Design Review Planning Commission
(10,001-19,999 sq ft)
Application fee 1 $7,477.00 $15,533.71 48% 50% $7,767.00 $290 Plan Design Review Planning Commission
(20,000-50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $17,488.00 $18,583.39 94% 100% $18,583.00 $0 Plan Design Review Planning Commission
(Over 50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 2 $19,796.00 $21,666.91 91% 100% $21,667.00 $3,742 Plan Design Review Planning Commission
Mod
Application fee 1 $3,691.00 $9,276.62 40% 50% $4,638.00 $947 Plan Design Review Right of Way Per Pole 500 $1,324.00 $2,869.94 46% 50% $1,435.00 $55,500 Plan Environmental Comprehensive Intl Stdy
(City)
Study Fee 0 $7,412.00 $17,404.46 43% 50% $8,702.00 $0
Plan Environmental Review Exemption Application fee 63 $108.00 $465.91 23% 50% $233.00 $7,875 Plan General Plan Update Item Review
Fee
- - - - - - -
Plan Geotechnical Report Review Delete - - - - - - -
Plan Interpretation Application fee 0 $1,558.00 $6,265.57 25% 50% $3,133.00 $0 Plan Minor Item Review Item Review
Fee
382 $108.00 $496.55 22% 50% $248.00 $53,480
Plan Non-Residential Item Review Item Review
Fee
1 $1,558.00 $5,539.34 28% 50% $2,770.00 $1,212
Plan Postage Reimbursement Per Notice* - - - - - - -
Plan Preliminary Application SB330 Housing Application fee 0 $2,570.00 $8,650.18 30% 50% $4,325.00 $0 Plan Resolution Amendment Application fee 0 $2,055.00 $2,685.83 77% 80% $2,149.00 $0 Plan Resubmittal 50% of Original
Submittal
- - - - - - -
Plan Security Alarm Business/Residential Application fee 75 $118.00 $132.13 89% 100% $132.00 $1,050 Plan Service Request Application fee 23 $218.00 $400.66 54% 80% $321.00 $2,369 Plan Service Request Building Plan Copying Fixed Fee 19 $92.00 $116.06 79% 80% $93.00 $19 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 18 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 14 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Services Copying - Plans Per Page
(Copying Fee)
0 $5.00 $6.22 80% 100% $6.00 $0
Plan Sign Program Application fee 1 $1,324.00 $3,675.68 36% 50% $1,838.00 $514 Plan Sign Review Item Review
Fee
0 $654.00 $2,183.66 30% 50% $1,092.00 $0
Plan Sign Temporary Application fee 6 $147.00 $346.95 42% 50% $173.00 $156 Plan Subdivision Final Map Item Review Delete - - - - - - - Plan Subdivision Parcel Map Item Review Delete - - - - - - - Plan Subdivision Parcel Map Waiver Application fee 0 $2,804.00 $4,594.41 61% 80% $3,676.00 $0 Plan Subdivision Tentative Map - Base Fee
(up to 5 lots)
Application fee 7 $17,595.00 $17,532.75 100% 100% $17,533.00 -$434 Plan Subdivision Tentative Map - incremental
lot quantity over 5
Per Lot (over 5) 74 $875.00 $1,503.31 58% 80% $1,203.00 $24,272 Plan Subdivision Tentative Map Mod Application fee 0 $15,747.00 $15,983.29 99% 100% $15,983.00 $0 Plan Subdivision Tentative Parcel Map or
Modification (2-4 units)
Application fee 6 $7,094.00 $8,308.05 85% 100% $8,308.00 $7,284 Plan Subdivision Tentative Parcel Map
Modification (2-4 units)
Delete - - - - - - -
Plan Substantial Conformance - Base Application fee 3 $521.00 $1,466.16 36% 50% $733.00 $636 Plan Substantial Conformance - Complex Plan
Substantial
Conformance -
Complex
(charged in
conjunction
with base)
9 $2,250.00 $2,622.53 86% 100% $2,623.00 $3,357
Plan Time Extension Application fee 2 $1,580.00 $3,216.05 49% 50% $1,608.00 $56 Plan Use Permit Administrative Application fee 5 $3,286.00 $8,972.04 37% 50% $4,486.00 $6,000 Plan Use Permit Administrative Modification Application fee 1 $2,460.00 $7,999.20 31% 50% $4,000.00 $1,540 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 19 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 15 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Use Permit Planning Commission Application fee 3 $9,346.00 $10,907.83 86% 100% $10,908.00 $4,686 Plan Use Permit Planning Commission
Modification
Application fee 1 $4,922.00 $9,432.91 52% 80% $7,546.00 $2,624 Plan Variance Administrative Application fee 0 $2,460.00 $3,285.32 75% 80% $2,628.00 $0 Plan Variance Planning Commission Application fee 0 $5,934.00 $9,435.41 63% 80% $7,548.00 $0 Plan Variance Planning Commission SFD Application fee 0 $2,903.00 $3,916.72 74% 80% $3,133.00 $0 General Plan Admendment (no vote req) Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
General Plan Admendment (vote req) Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Zoning Code Admendments Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Specific Plan Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Annexation Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Enviro. Review Consultant Deposit Deposit (Fee
TBD)
- - - - - - -
Wireless Consultant Deposit Deposit - - - - - - -
Misc Tech Studies Consultant Deposit Deposit (Fee
TBD)
- - - - - - -
Code Enforcement Administrative Violation Fine - - - - - - - Code Enforcement Permit Policy Violation Fine - - - - - - - Code Enforcement Graffiti removal Per amount - - - - - - - Regulatory Amusement Device Fee Per Device 0 $60.00 $143.19 42% 50% $72.00 $0 Regulatory Amusement Establishment
Application
Flat Fee 0 $457.00 $546.09 84% 100% $546.00 $0
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 20 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 16 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Regulatory Amusement Establishment
Renewal
Flat Fee 0 $457.00 $546.09 84% 100% $546.00 $0
Regulatory Background Check Report Admin
Fee to conduct/administer/instruct
Flat Fee 22 $86.00 $132.13 65% 80% $106.00 $440
Regulatory Bingo License Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $50.00 $211.43 24% 50% $106.00 $0 Regulatory Bingo License Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $50.00 $211.43 24% 50% $106.00 $56 Regulatory Entertainment Establishment
Application
Flat Fee 2 $261.00 $454.52 57% 80% $364.00 $206
Regulatory Entertainment Establishment
Renewal Fee
Flat Fee 4 $261.00 $454.52 57% 80% $364.00 $412
Regulatory Firearms Dealer Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $379.00 $530.85 71% 80% $425.00 $0 Regulatory Firearms Dealer Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $359.00 $513.23 70% 80% $411.00 $0 Regulatory Junk-Motor Vehicle Yard
Application Fee
Flat Fee 0 $465.00 $516.73 90% 100% $517.00 $0
Regulatory Junk-Motor Vehicle Yard Renewal
Fee
Flat Fee 0 $465.00 $516.73 90% 100% $517.00 $0
Regulatory Live Scan Report Admin fee to
conduct/administer/instruct
Flat Fee 7 $49.00 $58.36 84% 100% $58.00 $63
Regulatory Public Dance Application Fee Flat Fee 2 $261.00 $546.09 48% 50% $273.00 $24 Regulatory Public Dance Renewal Fee Flat Fee 2 $241.00 $504.98 48% 50% $252.00 $22 Regulatory Rental Short Term Application (Model Note: Maintain) 187 $425.00 $807.01 53% See note $425.00 $0 Regulatory Seasonal Solicitor Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $80.00 $267.91 30% 50% $134.00 $0 Regulatory Seasonal Solicitor Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $70.00 $223.87 31% 50% $112.00 $0 Regulatory Secondhand Dealer Application
Fee
Flat Fee 0 $398.00 $546.09 73% 80% $437.00 $0
Regulatory Secondhand Dealer Renewal Fee Flat Fee 2 $379.00 $516.73 73% 80% $413.00 $68 Regulatory Solicitor Application Fee Flat Fee 4 $165.00 $361.22 46% 50% $181.00 $64 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 21 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 17 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Regulatory Solicitor ID Card Application Fee Flat Fee 2 $86.00 $186.90 46% 50% $93.00 $14 Regulatory Solicitor ID Card Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $86.00 $186.90 46% 50% $93.00 $7 Regulatory Solicitor Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $106.00 $254.97 42% 50% $127.00 $21 Regulatory Taxi Cab Per Vehicle 0 $64.00 $207.83 31% 50% $104.00 $0 Regulatory Taxi Company Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $283.00 $575.45 49% 50% $288.00 $0 Regulatory Taxi Company Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $194.00 $452.78 43% 50% $226.00 $0 Technology Fee Fee - - - - - -
Business Registration Application Fee 1,845 $39.00 $154.98 25% 50% $77.00 $70,110 Business Registration Renewal Fee 3,137 $24.00 $144.99 17% 50% $72.00 $150,576 Code Deemed Approved Admin Penalty Fine - - - - - - -
NEW Plan State Housing Law Preliminary
Guidance/Compliance Review
Legal Review
Deposit
- - - - - -
NEW Plan Pre Development meeting (SAC) New Fee 0 $0.00 $3,857.55 0% 25% $964.00 $0 NEW Plan Subdivision Urban Lot Split (2 lots) Application fee 0 $0.00 $3,335.39 0% 50% $1,668.00 $0 NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two
Unit Development (0-2,500 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $4,593.88 0% 50% $2,297.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two
Unit Development (2,501-10,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,392.90 0% 50% $2,696.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two
Unit Development (10,001-19,999 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,955.76 0% 50% $2,978.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two
Unit Development (20,000-50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $7,359.64 0% 50% $3,680.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two
Unit Development (Over 50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $8,808.80 0% 50% $4,404.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning
Commission HIBO (0-2,500 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,770.22 0% 50% $2,885.00 $0
$119.00
$15,000.00
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 22 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 18 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
NEW Plan Design Review Planning
Commission HIBO (2,501-10,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $7,554.30 0% 50% $3,777.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning
Commission HIBO (10,001-19,999 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $9,637.10 0% 50% $4,819.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning
Commission HIBO (20,000-50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $12,972.09 0% 50% $6,486.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning
Commission HIBO (Over 50,000 sq ft)
Application fee 0 $0.00 $14,623.70 0% 50% $7,312.00 $0
NEW Code Enforcement Unpermitted
Construction
Fee - - - - - - -
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 23 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 19 Appendix B - Engineering Fee Detail
Only fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source.

Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Addressing Street Name Change Flat 0 $4,514.00 $5,278.16 86% 100% $5,278.00 $0 Eng Building Demolition Item Review Flat 19 $129.00 $752.75 17% 50% $376.00 $4,693 Eng Building Miscellaneous Item Review Flat 296.7 $46.00 $347.66 13% 50% $174.00 $37,973 Eng Building Non-Residential (>10000) Item
Review
Flat 4 $1,292.00 $2,427.54 53% 80% $1,942.00 $2,600
Eng Building Non-Residential (0-500) Item
Review
Flat 4.7 $316.00 $805.65 39% 50% $403.00 $406
Eng Building Non-Residential Item Review Flat 16 $467.00 $1,153.31 40% 50% $577.00 $1,760 Eng Building Non-Residentl (500-2000) Item
Review
Flat 4 $522.00 $1,703.51 31% 50% $852.00 $1,320
Eng Building Non-Residntl (2000-10000) Item
Review
Flat 0 $949.00 $1,906.06 50% 80% $1,525.00 $0
Eng Building Pool Item Review Flat 60 $389.00 $2,456.26 16% 50% $1,228.00 $50,340 Eng Building Residential (>5000) Item Review Flat 9 $1,055.00 $3,933.04 27% 50% $1,967.00 $8,208 Eng Building Residential (0-500) Item Review Flat 67 $257.00 $1,703.51 15% 50% $852.00 $39,865 Eng Building Residential (2000-5000) Item
Review
Flat 23.3 $778.00 $3,354.12 23% 50% $1,677.00 $20,977
Eng Building Residential (500-2000) Item
Review
Flat 38.3 $522.00 $2,456.26 21% 50% $1,228.00 $27,063
Eng Construction Change Major Flat 4.7 $728.00 $6,536.43 11% 50% $3,268.00 $11,853 Eng Construction Change Minor Flat 17.3 $322.00 $3,888.69 8% 50% $1,944.00 $28,115 Eng Covenant Release Flat 0 $79.00 $255.44 31% 50% $128.00 $0 Eng Final Map / Final Parcel Map Item Review Flat 4.7 $2,850.00 $6,874.98 41% 50% $3,437.00 $2,739 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 24 of 63
Per sheet
Per sheet
Per sheet
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 20 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Final Parcel Map Item Review Model
note: Removed
Del / Combined
above
- - See note - - - -
Eng Generic Survey Item Review Flat 0 $197.00 $1,355.85 15% 50% $678.00 $0 Eng Haul Route Haul Route Flat 61.3 $46.00 $370.23 12% 50% $185.00 $8,525 Eng Inspection - After Hours Flat 60 $778.00 $1,170.20 66% 80% $936.00 $9,480 Eng Inspection - Grading Inspection Fee 0.067 35.2 $20,786.63 $23,563.38 88% 100% $23,563.00 $97,867 Eng Inspection - Improvement Inspection Fee 0.067 40 $7,441.24 $15,652.44 48% 50% $7,826.00 $15,390 Eng Inspection - NPDES Grading Inspection
Fee

0.012 10 $3,944.89 $11,518.55 34% 50% $5,759.00 $18,141 Eng Land Dev Construction Change Grd New
Sheet
Per sheet 5 $2,020.00 $4,493.99 45% 50% $2,247.00 $1,135 Eng Land Dev Construction Change Imp New
Sheet
Flat 1 $2,662.00 $5,146.65 52% 80% $4,117.00 $1,455
Eng Land Development Erosion Control Item
Review
Flat 30.3 $274.00 $979.48 28% 50% $490.00 $6,552
Eng Land Development Grading Item Review Per sheet 30.7 $2,020.00 $16,948.00 12% 50% $8,474.00 $197,923 Eng Land Development Grading Simplified Per sheet 12 $3,699.00 $14,941.41 25% 50% $7,471.00 $45,264 Eng Land Development Hardscape/Drainage Flat 12.7 $513.00 $3,873.73 13% 50% $1,937.00 $18,037 Eng Land Development Improvement Item
Review
Per sheet 7.7 $2,662.00 $10,127.02 26% 50% $5,064.00 $18,415 Eng Land Development Improvement
Simplified ItemRe
Flat 1 $3,657.00 $6,280.13 58% 80% $5,024.00 $1,367
Eng Landscaping & Irrigation Item Review -
Private
Flat 2 $260.00 $1,648.51 16% 50% $824.00 $1,128
Eng Landscaping & Irrigation Item Review -
Public
Flat 1 $541.00 $1,648.51 33% 50% $824.00 $283
Eng Map Certificate of Correction Flat 2.3 $223.00 $3,151.58 7% 50% $1,576.00 $3,157 Eng Map Update - GIS Flat 6 $567.00 $979.48 58% 80% $784.00 $1,302 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 25 of 63
Flat
Per sheet
Per sheet
Per sheet

7.60%

7.05%

1.75%
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 21 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng NPDES Item Review Per sheet 4.3 $260.00 $2,376.92 11% 50% $1,188.00 $4,021 Eng PROW City Tree Flat 1 $742.00 $1,144.89 65% 80% $916.00 $174 Eng PROW Construction Major <200 l.f. Flat 0 $1,112.00 $3,976.78 28% 50% $1,988.00 $0 Eng PROW Construction Minor Flat 21.3 $513.00 $2,069.14 25% 50% $1,035.00 $11,136 Eng PROW Encroachment - Beach Flat 0 $1,966.00 $2,475.64 79% 80% $1,981.00 $0 Eng PROW Encroachment - Beach Addl
Lifeguard Time
Per Day 0 $202.00 $1,774.39 11% 50% $887.00 $0
Eng PROW Encroachment - Permanent Flat 4 $502.00 $1,021.77 49% 50% $511.00 $36 Eng PROW Encroachment - Permanent
w/Construction
Flat 6.3 $778.00 $3,357.70 23% 50% $1,679.00 $5,706
Eng PROW Encroachment - Temporary Flat 12.3 $277.00 $1,088.20 25% 50% $544.00 $3,293 Eng PROW Encroachment - Temporary -
Outdoor Dining Model note: There is no labor
cost associated with this fee, increased by CPI
every year effective 7/1 as per City Council
direction; Currently charged at $2.58 p/ sf per
month per year
Per s.f. / month - - See note - - - -
Eng PROW Minor Inspection Variable 23 $4,707.19 $4,363.72 108% 100% $4,364.00 -$7,893 Eng PROW Newsrack Flat 0 $82.00 $255.44 32% 50% $128.00 $0 Eng PROW Sewer Lateral Construction Flat 4 $685.00 $3,686.76 19% 50% $1,843.00 $4,632 Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Flat 1.7 $447.00 $715.52 62% 80% $572.00 $208 Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Renewal Flat 4.7 $143.00 $715.53 20% 50% $358.00 $1,003 Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Renewal
w/Violation
Flat 0 $239.00 $1,058.14 23% 50% $529.00 $0
Eng PROW Sidewalk Vending Flat 2 $197.00 $510.88 39% 50% $255.00 $116 Eng PROW Sidewalk Vending Renewal Flat 0 $74.00 $255.44 29% 50% $128.00 $0 Eng PROW Utility Flat 133 $436.00 $1,525.64 29% 50% $763.00 $43,491 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 26 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 22 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Sewer Reimbursement District
Establishment
Flat 0 $4,075.00 $4,108.27 99% 100% $4,108.00 $0
Eng Storm Water Control Model Item Review
Major
Flat 6.3 $2,865.00 $3,556.67 81% 100% $3,557.00 $4,383
Eng Storm Water Control Model Item Review
Minor
Flat 2 $1,551.00 $2,456.26 63% 80% $1,965.00 $828
Eng Structural Item Review New Sheet Flat 4.3 $404.00 $1,703.51 24% 50% $852.00 $1,941 Eng Subdivision Vacation Flat 2.3 $4,567.00 $8,856.96 52% 80% $7,086.00 $5,878 Eng Traffic Control Flat 278.3 $389.00 $793.15 49% 50% $397.00 $2,227 Eng Traffic Control Minor Flat 288.3 $92.00 $255.44 36% 50% $128.00 $10,380 Eng Wastewater Discharge Flat 25 $71.00 $1,432.87 5% 50% $716.00 $16,125 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 27 of 63
Per sheet
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 23 Appendix C - Fire Prevention Safety Fee Detail
Only fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source. Punitive charges governed by resolution are shown but not repriced as cost-based fees.

Citations are punitive, so they are not set by
cost; current fee to remain the same
Fine 5 $100.00 See note - - - -
Fire Administrative Citation ($200) Model note:

Citations are punitive, so they are not set by
cost; current fee to remain the same
Fine 3 $200.00 See note - - - -
Fire Administrative Citation ($1000) Model
note: Citations are punitive, so they are not set
by cost; current fee to remain the same
Fine 1 $1,000.00 See note - - - -
FP Alternative Means & Methods Item Review Hourly 12 $127.00 $268.11 47% 50% $134.00 $84 FP Bldg Item Review Fixed Fee ($95
minimum)
640 $95.00 $748.85 13% 50% $374.00 $178,560
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 28 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 24 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
FP Bldg Non-Residential Review and
Inspection
Per sq ft 490,782 $0.11 $0.14 79% 80% $0.11 $497
FP Bldg Non-Residential Sprinkler Insp (New
Bldg) incl. Item review ($.03/sq ft.)
Per sq ft 690,919 $0.16 $0.07 245% 100% $0.07 -$65,438
FP Bldg Non-Residential Sprinkler Inspection
(TI) incl. Item review ($.03/sq ft.)
Per sq ft 54,058 $0.09 $0.39 23% 50% $0.19 $5,619
FP Bldg Residential Inspection Fixed Fee 0 $95.00 $512.33 19% 50% $256.00 $0 FP Bldg Rsdntl Sprinkler Item Review &
Inspection
Per sq ft 275,296 $0.00 $0.31 0% 50% $0.15 $42,371
FP Fire Inspection Fixed Fee 37 $127.00 $512.33 25% 50% $256.00 $4,773 FP Fire Inspection Only Fixed Fee 0 $127.00 $512.33 25% 50% $256.00 $0 FP Fire Operational Tent Canopy Fixed Fee 11 $63.00 $512.33 12% 50% $256.00 $2,123 FP Fire Operational Tent Canopy After Hours Hourly 0 $63.00 $228.58 28% 50% $114.00 $0 FP Fire Protection Fire Alarm Inspection Fixed Fee 12 $285.00 $512.33 56% 80% $410.00 $1,500 FP Fire Protection Fire Alarm Item Review Fixed Fee 11 $127.00 $748.85 17% 50% $374.00 $2,717 FP Fire Protection Fixed System Item Review Fixed Fee 6 $253.00 $512.33 49% 50% $256.00 $18 FP Fire Protection Sprinkler Monitoring Item
Review
Fixed Fee 1 $95.00 $512.33 19% 50% $256.00 $161
FP Fire Re-Inspection Fixed Fee 0 $127.00 $275.81 46% 50% $138.00 $0 FP Fire Residential Sprinkler Inspection
0-10000+
HEADER 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% 50% $0.00 $0
0-2500 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $190.00 $275.81 69% 80% $221.00 $0 2501-5000 square feet: Sq ft range 1 $253.00 $275.81 92% 100% $276.00 $23 5001-7000 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $285.00 $275.81 103% 100% $276.00 $0 7001-10000 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $316.00 $275.81 115% 100% $276.00 $0 over 10001 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $380.00 $275.81 138% 100% $276.00 $0 Annual business inspection - Low Risk NEW FEE 1,400 $0.00 $192.00 0% 50% $96.00 $134,400 Annual business inspection - High Risk NEW FEE 400 $0.00 $380.97 0% 50% $190.00 $76,000 Operational Permit Review & Inspection NEW FEE 120 $0.00 $407.34 0% 50% $204.00 $24,480 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 29 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 25
Appendix D - Planning Peer Comparison Survey
Source: City of Encinitas Planning Peer Comparison Survey FINAL.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinita
s
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Propose
d Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Del Mar San Marcos,
CA
Peer
Average
Plan General Plan Update -
Item Review $53 $80
No
comparable
fees from this
agency
7% General Plan
surcharge
No comparable fees from
this agency
10% General
Plan/Zoning Code
Update Charge
No
comparable
fees from this
agency

7.33%
surcharge
Plan Minor Item Review -
Item Review $108 $248
No
comparable
fees from this
agency
$1,241.02 per Early
Design Review; A
separate planning
research rate is
$196.96 per hour
$1,468 per application -
Minor Exception Review
Process
$759 per application -
Administrative Design
Review, Minor
$700 $873.00
Regulatory Rental Short
Term Application $425 $425
$225 per
annual
Short-Term
Vacation
Rental permit
$174.17 per
Short-Term Rental
Application; The
schedule states no
7% General Plan
surcharge
$263 per new application
- Short-Term Vacation
Rental Permit
$815 per initial
two-year Short-Term
Rental permit for an
existing operator;
$598 per two-year
renewal
No
comparable
fees from this
agency
$415.03
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 26
Appendix D - Planning Peer Comparison Survey (Continued) Source: City of Encinitas Planning Peer Comparison Survey FINAL.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinita
s
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Propose
d Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Del Mar San Marcos,
CA
Peer
Average
Business Registration
Application $39 $77
$34 minimum
per business
license
Business license tax
is calculated from
estimated annual
gross receipts; the
amount varies by
business type and
location. Add the
mandatory $4 SB
1186 state fee per
application.

Business Certificate
application: $317 for a
business located within
the city, $127 for a
home-based
business/kiosk, or $95 for
a business outside the
city, plus mandatory $4
SB 1186 fee. For an
in-city business, annual
fire inspection is also
charged by floor area:
$144 for 0-1,000 sq. ft.;
$286 for 1,001-3,500 sq.
ft.; $429 for 3,501-10,000
sq. ft.; $930 for 10,001
sq. ft. and above.

Charged per application
No comparable fees
from this agency $154 $147.80
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 27
Appendix D - Planning Peer Comparison Survey (Continued) Source: City of Encinitas Planning Peer Comparison Survey FINAL.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinita
s
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Propose
d Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Del Mar San Marcos,
CA
Peer
Average
Business Registration
Renewal $24 $72
$34 minimum
business
license fee
Business license tax
is calculated from
estimated annual
gross receipts; the
amount varies by
business type and
location. Add the
mandatory $4 SB
1186 state fee per
application.

Business Certificate
renewal: $93 plus
mandatory $4 SB 1186
fee. For an in-city
business that is not
fire-fee exempt, add
annual fire inspection by
floor area: $140 for
0-1,000 sq. ft.; $279 for
1,001-3,500 sq. ft.; $419
for 3,501-10,000 sq. ft.;
$907 for 10,001 sq. ft.
and above. Home
occupation/kiosk and
outside-city renewal: $62
plus $4. Charged
annually
No comparable fees
from this agency $6 $38.25
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 28
Appendix D - Planning Peer Comparison Survey (Continued) Source: City of Encinitas Planning Peer Comparison Survey FINAL.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinita
s
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Propose
d Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Del Mar San Marcos,
CA
Peer
Average
Plan Appeal $467 $1,400
No
comparable
fees from this
agency
$756.71 $1,118 $1,728 $2,000 $1,400.68
Plan Pre Development
Meeting (SAC) NEW $964
No
comparable
fees from this
agency
No comparable fees
from this agency $3,882 No comparable fees from this agency $0 $1,941.00 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 33 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 29
Appendix E - Engineering Peer Comparison Survey
Source: City of Encinitas Engineering Peer Comparison Survey FINAL.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinita
s
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Proposed
Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Oceanside Del Mar San Marcos,
CA
Peer
Average
Eng Building
Miscellaneous Item Review $46 $174 $490 $208.84
$321 per permit/
inspection -
Miscellaneous
Engineering Per
mit/Inspection
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$670 flat fee -
Plan Check &
Inspection,
Miscellaneous
$268.05 $391.58
Eng Building Residential
(0-500) Item Review $257 $852 $490 $79
$1,462 per plan
check for
construction
valuation
$0-$40,000 -
Engineering
Grading Plan
Check
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$972 flat fee -
Plan Check &
Inspection,
Residential
Remodel
under 500 sq.
ft.
$1,166.08 $934.22
Eng PROW Utility $436 $763 $219 $1,899.57
$1,088 per
permit for an
Encroachment
Permit involving
a street cut;
$766 per permit
for a standard
Encroachment
Permit
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$501 per
permit -
Short-term
Encroachment
Permit
$1,310 $963.93
Eng Traffic Control $389 $397 $652
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$766 per permit
- Standard
Encroachment
Permit
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$501 per
permit -
Short-term
Encroachment
Permit
$750 $667.25
Eng Traffic Control Minor $92 $128 $489
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$766 per permit
- Standard
Encroachment
Permit
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$501 per
permit -
Short-term
Encroachment
Permit
$290 $511.50
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 34 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | PAGE 30
Appendix F - Fire Prevention Department Peer Comparison Survey Source: City of Encinitas Fire Peer Comparison Survey_COMPLETED.xlsx. Values are reproduced from the workbook and rounded according to its displayed number formats.

Encinitas Fee Description
Encinitas
Current
Fee
Encinitas
Proposed
Fee
Carlsbad Vista Solana Del Mar San Marcos, CA Peer
Average
FP Bldg Non-Residential
Sprinkler Insp (New Bldg) incl.

Item review ($.03/sq ft.)
$0.16 $0.07 $826 $758 $419 $0.13 $250 $0.13
FP Bldg Non-Residential Review
and Inspection $0.11 $0.11 Varies byoccupancy
19% of building
plan-check fee $750 $0.11
$194 review +
inspection at
applicable staff
rate
$0.11
FP Fire Inspection $127 $256
$410
$180 $189 $209 $127 $143.25 $170
FP Fire Protection Fire Alarm
Inspection $285 $180 $568 $279 $285 $250 $312
Annual business inspection -
Low Risk NEW $96 $151
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$140 $127 $0 $104.50
Annual business inspection -
High Risk NEW $190 $377
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$279 $127 $0 $195.75
Operational Permit Review &
Inspection NEW $204 $196
No comparable
fees from this
agency
$209
$127 inspection
+ permit/applic
ation if
applicable
$194 review +
inspection at
applicable staff
rate
$181.50
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 35 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 31 Appendix G - Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
Source: Encinitas FBHR Appendix.xlsx. Annual salary and hourly rate components are reproduced from the source workbook. 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 36 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 32 Development Services: Planning
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Director - Admin $259,919 $159.46 $59.13 $89.38 $307.98 Asst Director - Admin $220,815 $135.47 $50.24 $75.93 $261.64 Fin Mgr III - Admin $167,053 $102.49 $38.01 $57.45 $197.94 Planning Mgr - Current Planning $189,797 $116.44 $43.18 $65.27 $224.89 Principal Planner - Current Planning $181,032 $111.06 $41.19 $62.25 $214.50 Sr Planner - Current Planning $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13 Planner IV - Current Planning $120,845 $74.14 $27.49 $41.56 $143.19 Planner III - Current Planning $111,336 $68.31 $25.33 $38.29 $131.92 Contract Planner - Current Planning $122,746 $75.31 $27.93 $42.21 $145.44 Code Enf Manager $139,045 $85.31 $31.63 $47.81 $164.75
Code Enf Ofcr $114,156 $70.04 $25.97 $39.26 $135.26
Program Asst III - Code $81,537 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61 Planning Mgr - Policy & Housing $189,797 $116.44 $43.18 $65.27 $224.89 Sr Planner - Policy & Housing $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13 Sr Mobility Planner - Policy & Housing $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13 Planner IV - Policy & Housing $122,747 $75.31 $27.93 $42.21 $145.44 Housing Mgr - Policy & Housing $174,042 $106.78 $39.60 $59.85 $206.22 Homeless Prog Coord - Policy & Housing $158,297 $97.12 $36.01 $54.43 $187.56 Program Asst II - Policy & Housing $81,536 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61 Mgt Analyst II - Policy & Housing $110,771 $67.96 $25.20 $38.09 $131.25 Mgt Analyst II - Policy & Housing $110,780 $67.96 $25.20 $38.09 $131.26 Mgt Analyst III - Policy & Housing $132,053 $81.02 $30.04 $45.41 $156.47 Manager - Sustainability $174,043 $106.78 $39.60 $59.85 $206.22 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 37 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 33 Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Mgt Analyst I - Sustainability $105,812 $64.92 $24.07 $36.39 $125.38 Program Coord $88,399 $54.23 $20.11 $30.40 $104.74
Dept Coord $88,399 $54.23 $20.11 $30.40 $104.74
Program Asst II $81,536 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61
Mgt Analyst I $105,812 $64.92 $24.07 $36.39 $125.38
Mgt Analyst I - regulatory $110,494 $67.79 $25.14 $38.00 $130.92 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 38 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 34 Land Development: Engineering
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Senior Engineer $181,032 $113.82 $23.21 $135.14 $272.17 Principal Engineer $189,787 $119.33 $24.33 $141.67 $285.33 Engineer I/II $155,366 $97.69 $19.92 $115.98 $233.58
Lead Inspector $129,608 $81.49 $16.62 $96.75 $194.86
Engineering Spclst II $114,155 $71.77 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63 Engineering Spclst III $114,156 $71.78 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63 Engineering Spclst III - Inspector $114,156 $71.78 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63 Engineering Director - Admin* $247,541 $153.51 $59.13 $89.38 $302.02 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 39 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 35 Fire Prevention
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Fire Chief $305,039 $246.67 $150.73 $19.16 $416.56
Deputy Chief $268,249 $216.92 $132.55 $16.85 $366.32
Fire Operations - Administrative Fire Battalion Chief $240,437 $194.43 $118.81 $15.10 $328.34 Fire Operations - Fire Battalion Chief A-C shift (3) $221,505 $179.12 $109.45 $13.92 $302.49 Fire Operations - Administrative Fire Captain $219,319 $177.35 $108.37 $13.78 $299.50 Fire Operations - Fire Captains (18) $203,290 $164.39 $100.45 $12.77 $277.61 Fire Operations - Fire Engineers (15) $170,784 $138.10 $84.39 $10.73 $233.22 Fire Operations - Firefighter/Paramedics (18) $168,342 $136.13 $83.18 $10.58 $229.89 Fire Administration - Senior Management Analyst $189,361 $153.13 $93.57 $11.90 $258.59 Fire Administration - Management Analyst $136,876 $110.68 $67.63 $8.60 $186.92 Fire Prevention - Fire Marshal $180,297 $145.80 $89.09 $11.33 $246.21 Fire Prevention - Senior Deputy Fire Marshal $179,028 $144.77 $88.46 $11.25 $244.48 Fire Prevention - Deputy Fire Marshal (3) $139,217 $112.58 $68.79 $8.75 $190.11 Fire Prevention - Program Assistant $105,720 $85.49 $52.24 $6.64 $144.37 Marine Safety - Marine Safety Captain $207,615 $167.89 $102.59 $13.04 $283.52 Marine Safety - Marine Safety Lieutenant (2) $142,166 $114.96 $70.25 $8.93 $194.14 Marine Safety - Marine Safety Sergeant (4) $140,840 $113.89 $69.59 $8.85 $192.33 Marine Safety - Senior Lifeguard (2) $115,440 $93.35 $57.04 $7.25 $157.64 Disaster Preparedness - Emergency Manager $189,361 $153.13 $93.57 $11.90 $258.59 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 40 of 63
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-69

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

AMENDING THE COST OF SERVICES USER FEES SCHEDULE FOR DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES, PLANNING SERVICES, ENGINEERING SERVICES AND FIRE PREVENTION

AND MARINE SAFETY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California establishes procedures and criteria for the imposition of fees by local agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas provides a variety of services to the General Public and Other Governmental Agencies, and
WHEREAS, the City desires to recover direct and indirect support costs associated with the costs of providing services, and
WHEREAS, the City completed an independent User Fee Cost Recovery Study dated August 7, 2026, and
WHEREAS, notice has been given that a public hearing will be held on August 26, 2026, in accordance with California law prior to adoption of this Resolution which amends fees for various services as detailed in Exhibit A of this Resolution; and WHEREAS, such hearing was duly and regularly convened in the Council Chambers of the City of Encinitas and at said hearing all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is in the interest of the City of Encinitas to amend the cost of services schedule for development services, planning services, engineering services, fire prevention and marine safety services.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Encinitas that the cost of services schedules as shown in Exhibit A, are hereby adopted and will become effective as of October 1, 2026; and that beginning July 1, 2027 and on the first day of each July thereafter, the fees shall be increased by the prior calendar year’s Annual Average Consumer Price Index for the San Diego Region and up to an additional five percent so long as the adjustment does not exceed the cost for providing the services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council finds and determines that the fees for services and the billing and overhead rates established by this Resolution do not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of services and otherwise comply with the provisions of California law and specifically Government Code Sections 66000 et seq.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City Council finds and determines that the fees for services and the billing and overhead rates established by this Resolution do not exceed the 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 41 of 63
estimated reasonable costs of services and otherwise comply with the provisions of California law.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this action is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(5) of the CEQA Guidelines, as an organizational or administrative activity of government that will not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2026, by the City Council of the City of Encinitas, State of California.
_________________________________
Bruce Ehlers, Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Pete Weichers, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION: I, Pete Weichers, City Clerk of the City of Encinitas, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________
Pete Weichers, City Clerk
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 42 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 11 Appendix A - Planning Fee DetailOnly fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source. Model notes are retained for fees governed by separate studies, resolutions, or policy direction.

EXHIBIT A
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 43 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 12 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Climate Action Plan Compliance Item Review
Complance Item Review Fee
170 $998.00 $989.12 101% 100% $989.00 -$1,530
Plan Coastal Development Permit Application fee 34 $2,492.00 $8,122.27 31% 50% $4,061.00 $53,346Plan Coastal Development Permit (Blufftop) Application fee 2 $8,445.00 $10,138.89 83% 100% $10,139.00 $3,388Plan Conceptual Review Application fee 0 $1,869.00 $3,333.50 56% 80% $2,667.00 $0Plan Conference Room Reservation Per hour 13 $10.00 $29.87 33% 50% $15.00 $65Plan Contract Admin: Env Comprehensive Intl Stdy Contract Administration Fee
0 $1,643.00 $1,948.94 84% 100% $1,949.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Environmental Impact Report
Contract Administration Fee
0 $6,984.00 $7,139.11 98% 100% $7,139.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Geotechnical Report Review
Delete - - - - - - -
Plan Contract Admin: Geotechnical Review Delete - - - - - - -Plan Contract Admin: Misc Technical Studies Administration Fee
0 $1,027.00 $1,616.95 64% 80% $1,294.00 $0
Plan Contract Admin: Wireless Review Administration
Fee
3 $449.00 $707.85 63% 80% $566.00 $351
Plan Covenant Release Fee Release Fee 0 $458.00 $979.34 47% 50% $490.00 $0Plan Design Review Administrative Application fee 7 $1,985.00 $5,817.14 34% 50% $2,909.00 $6,468Plan Design Review Administrative Modification Application fee 0 $1,370.00 $3,881.80 35% 50% $1,941.00 $0 Plan Design Review Planning Commission (0-2,500 sq ft)
Application fee 1 $4,283.00 $9,565.65 45% 50% $4,783.00 $500 Plan Design Review Planning Commission (2,501-10,000 sq ft) Application fee 9 $5,607.00 $10,387.63 54% 80% $8,310.00 $24,327 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 44 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 13 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Design Review Planning Commission (10,001-19,999 sq ft) Application fee 1 $7,477.00 $15,533.71 48% 50% $7,767.00 $290 Plan Design Review Planning Commission (20,000-50,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $17,488.00 $18,583.39 94% 100% $18,583.00 $0 Plan Design Review Planning Commission (Over 50,000 sq ft) Application fee 2 $19,796.00 $21,666.91 91% 100% $21,667.00 $3,742 Plan Design Review Planning Commission Mod
Application fee 1 $3,691.00 $9,276.62 40% 50% $4,638.00 $947 Plan Design Review Right of Way Per Pole 500 $1,324.00 $2,869.94 46% 50% $1,435.00 $55,500Plan Environmental Comprehensive Intl Stdy (City) Study Fee 0 $7,412.00 $17,404.46 43% 50% $8,702.00 $0
Plan Environmental Review Exemption Application fee 63 $108.00 $465.91 23% 50% $233.00 $7,875Plan General Plan Update Item Review Fee
- - - - - - -
Plan Geotechnical Report Review Delete - - - - - - -Plan Interpretation Application fee 0 $1,558.00 $6,265.57 25% 50% $3,133.00 $0Plan Minor Item Review Item Review Fee
382 $108.00 $496.55 22% 50% $248.00 $53,480
Plan Non-Residential Item Review Item Review
Fee
1 $1,558.00 $5,539.34 28% 50% $2,770.00 $1,212
Plan Postage Reimbursement Per Notice* - - - - - - -Plan Preliminary Application SB330 Housing Application fee 0 $2,570.00 $8,650.18 30% 50% $4,325.00 $0Plan Resolution Amendment Application fee 0 $2,055.00 $2,685.83 77% 80% $2,149.00 $0Plan Resubmittal 50% of Original Submittal
- - - - - - -
Plan Security Alarm Business/Residential Application fee 75 $118.00 $132.13 89% 100% $132.00 $1,050Plan Service Request Application fee 23 $218.00 $400.66 54% 80% $321.00 $2,369Plan Service Request Building Plan Copying Fixed Fee 19 $92.00 $116.06 79% 80% $93.00 $19 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 45 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 14 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Services Copying - Plans Per Page
(Copying Fee)
0 $5.00 $6.22 80% 100% $6.00 $0
Plan Sign Program Application fee 1 $1,324.00 $3,675.68 36% 50% $1,838.00 $514Plan Sign Review Item Review Fee
0 $654.00 $2,183.66 30% 50% $1,092.00 $0
Plan Sign Temporary Application fee 6 $147.00 $346.95 42% 50% $173.00 $156Plan Subdivision Final Map Item Review Delete - - - - - - -Plan Subdivision Parcel Map Item Review Delete - - - - - - -Plan Subdivision Parcel Map Waiver Application fee 0 $2,804.00 $4,594.41 61% 80% $3,676.00 $0Plan Subdivision Tentative Map - Base Fee (up to 5 lots) Application fee 7 $17,595.00 $17,532.75 100% 100% $17,533.00 -$434 Plan Subdivision Tentative Map - incremental lot quantity over 5 Per Lot (over 5) 74 $875.00 $1,503.31 58% 80% $1,203.00 $24,272 Plan Subdivision Tentative Map Mod Application fee 0 $15,747.00 $15,983.29 99% 100% $15,983.00 $0Plan Subdivision Tentative Parcel Map or Modification (2-4 units) Application fee 6 $7,094.00 $8,308.05 85% 100% $8,308.00 $7,284 Plan Subdivision Tentative Parcel Map Modification (2-4 units) Delete - - - - - - -
Plan Substantial Conformance - Base Application fee 3 $521.00 $1,466.16 36% 50% $733.00 $636Plan Substantial Conformance - Complex Plan Substantial Conformance - Complex (charged in conjunction with base) 9 $2,250.00 $2,622.53 86% 100% $2,623.00 $3,357
Plan Time Extension Application fee 2 $1,580.00 $3,216.05 49% 50% $1,608.00 $56Plan Use Permit Administrative Application fee 5 $3,286.00 $8,972.04 37% 50% $4,486.00 $6,000Plan Use Permit Administrative Modification Application fee 1 $2,460.00 $7,999.20 31% 50% $4,000.00 $1,540 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 46 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 15 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Plan Use Permit Planning Commission Application fee 3 $9,346.00 $10,907.83 86% 100% $10,908.00 $4,686Plan Use Permit Planning Commission Modification Application fee 1 $4,922.00 $9,432.91 52% 80% $7,546.00 $2,624 Plan Variance Administrative Application fee 0 $2,460.00 $3,285.32 75% 80% $2,628.00 $0Plan Variance Planning Commission Application fee 0 $5,934.00 $9,435.41 63% 80% $7,548.00 $0Plan Variance Planning Commission SFD Application fee 0 $2,903.00 $3,916.72 74% 80% $3,133.00 $0General Plan Admendment (no vote req) Application Deposit
- - - - - - -
General Plan Admendment (vote req) Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Zoning Code Admendments Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Specific Plan Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Annexation Application
Deposit
- - - - - - -
Enviro. Review Consultant Deposit Deposit (Fee
TBD)
- - - - - - -
Wireless Consultant Deposit Deposit - - - - - - -Misc Tech Studies Consultant Deposit Deposit (Fee TBD)
- - - - - - -
Code Enforcement Administrative Violation Fine - - - - - - -Code Enforcement Permit Policy Violation Fine - - - - - - -Code Enforcement Graffiti removal Per amount - - - - - - -Regulatory Amusement Device Fee Per Device 0 $60.00 $143.19 42% 50% $72.00 $0Regulatory Amusement Establishment Application Flat Fee 0 $457.00 $546.09 84% 100% $546.00 $0
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 47 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 16 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Regulatory Amusement Establishment Renewal
Flat Fee 0 $457.00 $546.09 84% 100% $546.00 $0
Regulatory Background Check Report Admin Fee to conduct/administer/instruct Flat Fee 22 $86.00 $132.13 65% 80% $106.00 $440
Regulatory Bingo License Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $50.00 $211.43 24% 50% $106.00 $0Regulatory Bingo License Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $50.00 $211.43 24% 50% $106.00 $56Regulatory Entertainment Establishment Application Flat Fee 2 $261.00 $454.52 57% 80% $364.00 $206
Regulatory Entertainment Establishment Renewal Fee
Flat Fee 4 $261.00 $454.52 57% 80% $364.00 $412
Regulatory Firearms Dealer Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $379.00 $530.85 71% 80% $425.00 $0Regulatory Firearms Dealer Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $359.00 $513.23 70% 80% $411.00 $0Regulatory Junk-Motor Vehicle Yard Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $465.00 $516.73 90% 100% $517.00 $0
Regulatory Junk-Motor Vehicle Yard Renewal Fee
Flat Fee 0 $465.00 $516.73 90% 100% $517.00 $0
Regulatory Live Scan Report Admin fee to conduct/administer/instruct Flat Fee 7 $49.00 $58.36 84% 100% $58.00 $63
Regulatory Public Dance Application Fee Flat Fee 2 $261.00 $546.09 48% 50% $273.00 $24Regulatory Public Dance Renewal Fee Flat Fee 2 $241.00 $504.98 48% 50% $252.00 $22Regulatory Rental Short Term Application (Model Note: Maintain) 187 $425.00 $807.01 53% See note $425.00 $0Regulatory Seasonal Solicitor Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $80.00 $267.91 30% 50% $134.00 $0Regulatory Seasonal Solicitor Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $70.00 $223.87 31% 50% $112.00 $0Regulatory Secondhand Dealer Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $398.00 $546.09 73% 80% $437.00 $0
Regulatory Secondhand Dealer Renewal Fee Flat Fee 2 $379.00 $516.73 73% 80% $413.00 $68Regulatory Solicitor Application Fee Flat Fee 4 $165.00 $361.22 46% 50% $181.00 $64 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 48 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 17 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Regulatory Solicitor ID Card Application Fee Flat Fee 2 $86.00 $186.90 46% 50% $93.00 $14Regulatory Solicitor ID Card Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $86.00 $186.90 46% 50% $93.00 $7Regulatory Solicitor Renewal Fee Flat Fee 1 $106.00 $254.97 42% 50% $127.00 $21Regulatory Taxi Cab Per Vehicle 0 $64.00 $207.83 31% 50% $104.00 $0Regulatory Taxi Company Application Fee Flat Fee 0 $283.00 $575.45 49% 50% $288.00 $0Regulatory Taxi Company Renewal Fee Flat Fee 0 $194.00 $452.78 43% 50% $226.00 $0Technology Fee Fee - - - - - $15,000.00
-
Business Registration Application Fee 1,845 $39.00 $154.98 25% 50% $77.00 $70,110Business Registration Renewal Fee 3,137 $24.00 $144.99 17% 50% $72.00 $150,576Code Deemed Approved Admin Penalty Fine - - - - - - -NEW Plan State Housing Law Preliminary Guidance/Compliance Review Legal Review Deposit
- - - - - -
NEW Plan Pre Development meeting (SAC) New Fee 0 $0.00 $3,857.55 0% 25% $964.00 $0NEW Plan Subdivision Urban Lot Split (2 lots) Application fee 0 $0.00 $3,335.39 0% 50% $1,668.00 $0NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (0-2,500 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $4,593.88 0% 50% $2,297.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (2,501-10,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,392.90 0% 50% $2,696.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (10,001-19,999 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,955.76 0% 50% $2,978.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (20,000-50,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $7,359.64 0% 50% $3,680.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Administrative Two Unit Development (Over 50,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $8,808.80 0% 50% $4,404.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (0-2,500 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $5,770.22 0% 50% $2,885.00 $0
$119.00
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 18 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (2,501-10,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $7,554.30 0% 50% $3,777.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (10,001-19,999 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $9,637.10 0% 50% $4,819.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (20,000-50,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $12,972.09 0% 50% $6,486.00 $0
NEW Plan Design Review Planning Commission HIBO (Over 50,000 sq ft) Application fee 0 $0.00 $14,623.70 0% 50% $7,312.00 $0
NEW Code Enforcement Unpermitted Construction
Fee - - - - - - -
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 19 Appendix B - Engineering Fee DetailOnly fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source.

Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Addressing Street Name Change Flat 0 $4,514.00 $5,278.16 86% 100% $5,278.00 $0Eng Building Demolition Item Review Flat 19 $129.00 $752.75 17% 50% $376.00 $4,693Eng Building Miscellaneous Item Review Flat 296.7 $46.00 $347.66 13% 50% $174.00 $37,973Eng Building Non-Residential (>10000) Item Review Flat 4 $1,292.00 $2,427.54 53% 80% $1,942.00 $2,600
Eng Building Non-Residential (0-500) Item Review
Flat 4.7 $316.00 $805.65 39% 50% $403.00 $406
Eng Building Non-Residential Item Review Flat 16 $467.00 $1,153.31 40% 50% $577.00 $1,760Eng Building Non-Residentl (500-2000) Item Review Flat 4 $522.00 $1,703.51 31% 50% $852.00 $1,320
Eng Building Non-Residntl (2000-10000) Item Review
Flat 0 $949.00 $1,906.06 50% 80% $1,525.00 $0
Eng Building Pool Item Review Flat 60 $389.00 $2,456.26 16% 50% $1,228.00 $50,340Eng Building Residential (>5000) Item Review Flat 9 $1,055.00 $3,933.04 27% 50% $1,967.00 $8,208Eng Building Residential (0-500) Item Review Flat 67 $257.00 $1,703.51 15% 50% $852.00 $39,865Eng Building Residential (2000-5000) Item Review Flat 23.3 $778.00 $3,354.12 23% 50% $1,677.00 $20,977
Eng Building Residential (500-2000) Item Review
Flat 38.3 $522.00 $2,456.26 21% 50% $1,228.00 $27,063
Eng Construction Change Major Flat 4.7 $728.00 $6,536.43 11% 50% $3,268.00 $11,853Eng Construction Change Minor Flat 17.3 $322.00 $3,888.69 8% 50% $1,944.00 $28,115Eng Covenant Release Flat 0 $79.00 $255.44 31% 50% $128.00 $0Eng Final Map / Final Parcel Map Item Review Flat 4.7 $2,850.00 $6,874.98 41% 50% $3,437.00 $2,739 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 51 of 63
Per sheet
Per sheet
Per sheet
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 20 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Final Parcel Map Item Review Model note: Removed
Del / Combined above
- - See note - - - -
Eng Generic Survey Item Review Flat 0 $197.00 $1,355.85 15% 50% $678.00 $0Eng Haul Route Haul Route Flat 61.3 $46.00 $370.23 12% 50% $185.00 $8,525Eng Inspection - After Hours Flat 60 $778.00 $1,170.20 66% 80% $936.00 $9,480Eng Inspection - Grading Inspection Fee 0.067 35.2 $20,786.63 $23,563.38 88% 100% $23,563.00 $97,867Eng Inspection - Improvement Inspection Fee 0.067 40 $7,441.24 $15,652.44 48% 50% $7,826.00 $15,390Eng Inspection - NPDES Grading Inspection Fee

0.012 10 $3,944.89 $11,518.55 34% 50% $5,759.00 $18,141 Eng Land Dev Construction Change Grd New Sheet
Per sheet 5 $2,020.00 $4,493.99 45% 50% $2,247.00 $1,135 Eng Land Dev Construction Change Imp New Sheet
Flat 1 $2,662.00 $5,146.65 52% 80% $4,117.00 $1,455
Eng Land Development Erosion Control Item Review
Flat 30.3 $274.00 $979.48 28% 50% $490.00 $6,552
Eng Land Development Grading Item Review Per sheet 30.7 $2,020.00 $16,948.00 12% 50% $8,474.00 $197,923Eng Land Development Grading Simplified Per sheet 12 $3,699.00 $14,941.41 25% 50% $7,471.00 $45,264Eng Land Development Hardscape/Drainage Flat 12.7 $513.00 $3,873.73 13% 50% $1,937.00 $18,037Eng Land Development Improvement Item Review Per sheet 7.7 $2,662.00 $10,127.02 26% 50% $5,064.00 $18,415 Eng Land Development Improvement Simplified ItemRe
Flat 1 $3,657.00 $6,280.13 58% 80% $5,024.00 $1,367
Eng Landscaping & Irrigation Item Review - Private
Flat 2 $260.00 $1,648.51 16% 50% $824.00 $1,128
Eng Landscaping & Irrigation Item Review - Public
Flat 1 $541.00 $1,648.51 33% 50% $824.00 $283
Eng Map Certificate of Correction Flat 2.3 $223.00 $3,151.58 7% 50% $1,576.00 $3,157Eng Map Update - GIS Flat 6 $567.00 $979.48 58% 80% $784.00 $1,302 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 52 of 63
Flat0.0670.0670.012Per sheetFlatFlatPer sheetPer sheet Flat Per sheetPer sheet
Per sheet

7.60%

7.05%

1.75%
Flat0.0670.0670.012Per sheetFlatFlatPer sheetPer sheet Flat Per sheetPer sheet
Per sheet

7.60%

7.05%

1.75%
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 21 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng NPDES Item Review Per sheet 4.3 $260.00 $2,376.92 11% 50% $1,188.00 $4,021Eng PROW City Tree Flat 1 $742.00 $1,144.89 65% 80% $916.00 $174Eng PROW Construction Major <200 l.f. Flat 0 $1,112.00 $3,976.78 28% 50% $1,988.00 $0Eng PROW Construction Minor Flat 21.3 $513.00 $2,069.14 25% 50% $1,035.00 $11,136Eng PROW Encroachment - Beach Flat 0 $1,966.00 $2,475.64 79% 80% $1,981.00 $0Eng PROW Encroachment - Beach Addl Lifeguard Time Per Day 0 $202.00 $1,774.39 11% 50% $887.00 $0
Eng PROW Encroachment - Permanent Flat 4 $502.00 $1,021.77 49% 50% $511.00 $36Eng PROW Encroachment - Permanent w/Construction Flat 6.3 $778.00 $3,357.70 23% 50% $1,679.00 $5,706
Eng PROW Encroachment - Temporary Flat 12.3 $277.00 $1,088.20 25% 50% $544.00 $3,293Eng PROW Encroachment - Temporary - Outdoor Dining Model note: There is no labor cost associated with this fee, increased by CPI every year effective 7/1 as per City Council direction; Currently charged at $2.58 p/ sf per month per year Per s.f. / month - - See note - - - -
Eng PROW Minor Inspection Variable 23 $4,707.19 $4,363.72 108% 100% $4,364.00 -$7,893Eng PROW Newsrack Flat 0 $82.00 $255.44 32% 50% $128.00 $0Eng PROW Sewer Lateral Construction Flat 4 $685.00 $3,686.76 19% 50% $1,843.00 $4,632Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Flat 1.7 $447.00 $715.52 62% 80% $572.00 $208Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Renewal Flat 4.7 $143.00 $715.53 20% 50% $358.00 $1,003Eng PROW Sidewalk Cafe Renewal w/Violation Flat 0 $239.00 $1,058.14 23% 50% $529.00 $0
Eng PROW Sidewalk Vending Flat 2 $197.00 $510.88 39% 50% $255.00 $116Eng PROW Sidewalk Vending Renewal Flat 0 $74.00 $255.44 29% 50% $128.00 $0Eng PROW Utility Flat 133 $436.00 $1,525.64 29% 50% $763.00 $43,491 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 53 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 22 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Eng Sewer Reimbursement District Establishment
Flat 0 $4,075.00 $4,108.27 99% 100% $4,108.00 $0
Eng Storm Water Control Model Item Review Major
Flat 6.3 $2,865.00 $3,556.67 81% 100% $3,557.00 $4,383
Eng Storm Water Control Model Item Review Minor
Flat 2 $1,551.00 $2,456.26 63% 80% $1,965.00 $828
Eng Structural Item Review New Sheet Flat 4.3 $404.00 $1,703.51 24% 50% $852.00 $1,941Eng Subdivision Vacation Flat 2.3 $4,567.00 $8,856.96 52% 80% $7,086.00 $5,878Eng Traffic Control Flat 278.3 $389.00 $793.15 49% 50% $397.00 $2,227Eng Traffic Control Minor Flat 288.3 $92.00 $255.44 36% 50% $128.00 $10,380Eng Wastewater Discharge Flat 25 $71.00 $1,432.87 5% 50% $716.00 $16,125 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 54 of 63
Per Sheet
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 23 Appendix C - Fire Prevention Safety Fee DetailOnly fee lines marked 'Include in Report' in the Encinitas model are shown. Amounts are rounded for presentation; the workbook remains the controlling calculation source. Punitive charges governed by resolution are shown but not repriced as cost-based fees.

Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
Alarm System Violation Fee 3rd Violation Model note: The false alarm violation fees are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee set by RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 Fixed Fee 452 $75.00 See note - - - -
Alarm System Violation Fee 4th Violation Model note: The false alarm violation fees are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee set by RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 Fixed Fee 12 $150.00 See note - - - -
Alarm System Violation Fee 5th Violation Model note: The false alarm violation fees are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee set by RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 Fixed Fee 6 $250.00 See note - - - -
Alarm System Violation Fee 6th or More Violations Model note: The false alarm violation fees are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee set by RESOLUTION NO. 2026-21 Fixed Fee 23 $500.00 See note - - - -
Fire Administrative Citation ($100) Model note: Citations are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee to remain the same Fine 5 $100.00 See note - - - -
Fire Administrative Citation ($200) Model note: Citations are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee to remain the same Fine 3 $200.00 See note - - - -
Fire Administrative Citation ($1000) Model note: Citations are punitive, so they are not set by cost; current fee to remain the same Fine 1 $1,000.00 See note - - - -
FP Alternative Means & Methods Item Review Hourly 12 $127.00 $268.11 47% 50% $134.00 $84FP Bldg Item Review Fixed Fee ($95 minimum)
640 $95.00 $748.85 13% 50% $374.00 $178,560
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CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 24 Service Fee Basis Annual
Volume
Current Fee Full Cost Current
Recovery
Policy Proposed
Fee
Annual
Revenue
Change
FP Bldg Non-Residential Review and Inspection
Per sq ft 490,782 $0.11 $0.14 79% 80% $0.11 $497
FP Bldg Non-Residential Sprinkler Insp (New Bldg) incl. Item review ($.03/sq ft.) Per sq ft 690,919 $0.16 $0.07 245% 100% $0.07 -$65,438
FP Bldg Non-Residential Sprinkler Inspection (TI) incl. Item review ($.03/sq ft.) Per sq ft 54,058 $0.09 $0.39 23% 50% $0.19 $5,619
FP Bldg Residential Inspection Fixed Fee 0 $95.00 $512.33 19% 50% $256.00 $0FP Bldg Rsdntl Sprinkler Item Review & Inspection Per sq ft 275,296 $0.00 $0.31 0% 50% $0.15 $42,371
FP Fire Inspection Fixed Fee 37 $127.00 $512.33 25% 50% $256.00 $4,773FP Fire Inspection Only Fixed Fee 0 $127.00 $512.33 25% 50% $256.00 $0FP Fire Operational Tent Canopy Fixed Fee 11 $63.00 $512.33 12% 50% $256.00 $2,123FP Fire Operational Tent Canopy After Hours Hourly 0 $63.00 $228.58 28% 50% $114.00 $0FP Fire Protection Fire Alarm Inspection Fixed Fee 12 $285.00 $512.33 56% 80% $410.00 $1,500FP Fire Protection Fire Alarm Item Review Fixed Fee 11 $127.00 $748.85 17% 50% $374.00 $2,717FP Fire Protection Fixed System Item Review Fixed Fee 6 $253.00 $512.33 49% 50% $256.00 $18FP Fire Protection Sprinkler Monitoring Item Review Fixed Fee 1 $95.00 $512.33 19% 50% $256.00 $161
FP Fire Re-Inspection Fixed Fee 0 $127.00 $275.81 46% 50% $138.00 $0FP Fire Residential Sprinkler Inspection 0-10000+ HEADER 0 $0.00 $0.00 0% 50% $0.00 $0
0-2500 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $190.00 $275.81 69% 80% $221.00 $0 2501-5000 square feet: Sq ft range 1 $253.00 $275.81 92% 100% $276.00 $23 5001-7000 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $285.00 $275.81 103% 100% $276.00 $07001-10000 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $316.00 $275.81 115% 100% $276.00 $0 over 10001 square feet: Sq ft range 0 $380.00 $275.81 138% 100% $276.00 $0 Annual business inspection - Low Risk NEW FEE 1,400 $0.00 $192.00 0% 50% $96.00 $134,400 Annual business inspection - High Risk NEW FEE 400 $0.00 $380.97 0% 50% $190.00 $76,000 Operational Permit Review & Inspection NEW FEE 120 $0.00 $407.34 0% 50% $204.00 $24,480 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 56 of 63
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-70

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

AMENDING THE SCHEDULE OF FULLY BURDENED HOURLY RATES FOR SERVICES

PROVIDED TO USERS OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, PLANNING SERVICES,

ENGINEERING SERVICES AND FIRE PREVENTION AND MARINE SAFETY SERVICES WHEREAS, the Government Code of the State of California establishes procedures and criteria for the imposition of fees by local agencies; and WHEREAS, the City of Encinitas provides a variety of services to the General Public and Other Governmental Agencies; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to recover direct and indirect support costs associated with the costs of providing services that benefit an individual or business and does not have a widespread general public benefit; and
WHEREAS, the schedules of fully burdened hourly rates were last modified pursuant to City Resolution 2021-58; and
WHEREAS, the City completed an independent user fee and cost recovery study dated August 7,2026; and
WHEREAS, notice has been given that a public hearing will be held on August 26, 2026, in accordance with California law prior to adoption of this Resolution which amends fees for fully burdened hourly rates; and
WHEREAS, such hearing was duly and regularly convened in the Council Chambers of the City of Encinitas and at said hearing all interested persons were given an opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, not less than 10 days prior to the public hearing, the data supporting the amounts of the proposed fully burdened hourly rates was on file for public review in the Office of the City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, after receiving the evidence presented at the public hearing, including the staff report and oral and written testimony received from the public, the City Council found and determined that the amounts of the fully burdened hourly rates established by this Resolution do not exceed the estimated actual costs associated with providing those services.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Encinitas that the amended schedule of fully burdened hourly rates as shown in Exhibit B, are hereby adopted and will become effective as of October 1, 2026; and that beginning July 1, 2027 and on the first day of each July thereafter, the fees shall be increased by the prior calendar year’s Annual Average Consumer Price Index for the San Diego Region and up to an additional five percent so long as the adjustment does not exceed the cost for providing the services.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certain types of development applications will be processed via the City’s deposit system. Further, in special circumstances, the Department Head of the applicable Department may exercise the right to utilize the deposit system in lieu of standard service fees at their sole discretion. When the deposit system is utilized, charges for development services shall be billed either: (a) at actual labor costs including all benefits, plus overhead, or (b) direct costs pass-through or (c) at the fully burdened hourly rates specified in Exhibit B hereto. 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 57 of 63
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the amended schedule of fully burdened hourly rates established by this Resolution attached hereto as Exhibit B do not exceed the estimated reasonable costs of providing the related services pursuant to California Government Code Section 66000 et seq.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August 2026, by the City Council of the City of Encinitas, State of California.
_________________________________
Bruce Ehlers, Mayor

ATTEST:
________________________________
Pete Weichers, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________
Ajit Thind, City Attorney
CERTIFICATION: I, Pete Weichers, City Clerk of the City of Encinitas, California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 26th day of August 2026 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________
Pete Weichers, City Clerk
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 58 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 31 Appendix G - Fully Burdened Hourly RatesSource: Encinitas FBHR Appendix.xlsx. Annual salary and hourly rate components are reproduced from the source workbook.

EXHIBIT B
2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 59 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 32 Development Services: Planning
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Director - Admin $259,919 $159.46 $59.13 $89.38 $307.98Asst Director - Admin $220,815 $135.47 $50.24 $75.93 $261.64Fin Mgr III - Admin $167,053 $102.49 $38.01 $57.45 $197.94Planning Mgr - Current Planning $189,797 $116.44 $43.18 $65.27 $224.89Principal Planner - Current Planning $181,032 $111.06 $41.19 $62.25 $214.50Sr Planner - Current Planning $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13Planner IV - Current Planning $120,845 $74.14 $27.49 $41.56 $143.19Planner III - Current Planning $111,336 $68.31 $25.33 $38.29 $131.92Contract Planner - Current Planning $122,746 $75.31 $27.93 $42.21 $145.44Code Enf Manager $139,045 $85.31 $31.63 $47.81 $164.75Code Enf Ofcr $114,156 $70.04 $25.97 $39.26 $135.26Program Asst III - Code $81,537 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61Planning Mgr - Policy & Housing $189,797 $116.44 $43.18 $65.27 $224.89Sr Planner - Policy & Housing $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13Sr Mobility Planner - Policy & Housing $147,799 $90.68 $33.63 $50.82 $175.13Planner IV - Policy & Housing $122,747 $75.31 $27.93 $42.21 $145.44Housing Mgr - Policy & Housing $174,042 $106.78 $39.60 $59.85 $206.22Homeless Prog Coord - Policy & Housing $158,297 $97.12 $36.01 $54.43 $187.56Program Asst II - Policy & Housing $81,536 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61Mgt Analyst II - Policy & Housing $110,771 $67.96 $25.20 $38.09 $131.25Mgt Analyst II - Policy & Housing $110,780 $67.96 $25.20 $38.09 $131.26Mgt Analyst III - Policy & Housing $132,053 $81.02 $30.04 $45.41 $156.47Manager - Sustainability $174,043 $106.78 $39.60 $59.85 $206.22 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 60 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 33 Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Mgt Analyst I - Sustainability $105,812 $64.92 $24.07 $36.39 $125.38Program Coord $88,399 $54.23 $20.11 $30.40 $104.74Dept Coord $88,399 $54.23 $20.11 $30.40 $104.74Program Asst II $81,536 $50.02 $18.55 $28.04 $96.61Mgt Analyst I $105,812 $64.92 $24.07 $36.39 $125.38Mgt Analyst I - regulatory $110,494 $67.79 $25.14 $38.00 $130.92 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 61 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 34 Land Development: Engineering
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Senior Engineer $181,032 $113.82 $23.21 $135.14 $272.17Principal Engineer $189,787 $119.33 $24.33 $141.67 $285.33Engineer I/II $155,366 $97.69 $19.92 $115.98 $233.58Lead Inspector $129,608 $81.49 $16.62 $96.75 $194.86Engineering Spclst II $114,155 $71.77 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63Engineering Spclst III $114,156 $71.78 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63Engineering Spclst III - Inspector $114,156 $71.78 $14.64 $85.21 $171.63 Engineering Director - Admin* $247,541 $153.51 $59.13 $89.38 $302.02 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 62 of 63
CITY OF ENCINITAS | USER FEE STUDY | AUGUST 2026 PAGE 28 PAGE 35 Fire Prevention
Position Annual Salary Salary & Benefits Internal Dept
Admin
External Support Total Fully
Burdened Hourly
Rate
Fire Chief $305,039 $246.67 $150.73 $19.16 $416.56Deputy Chief $268,249 $216.92 $132.55 $16.85 $366.32Fire Operations - Administrative Fire Battalion Chief $240,437 $194.43 $118.81 $15.10 $328.34Fire Operations - Fire Battalion Chief A-C shift (3) $221,505 $179.12 $109.45 $13.92 $302.49Fire Operations - Administrative Fire Captain $219,319 $177.35 $108.37 $13.78 $299.50Fire Operations - Fire Captains (18) $203,290 $164.39 $100.45 $12.77 $277.61Fire Operations - Fire Engineers (15) $170,784 $138.10 $84.39 $10.73 $233.22Fire Operations - Firefighter/Paramedics (18) $168,342 $136.13 $83.18 $10.58 $229.89Fire Administration - Senior Management Analyst $189,361 $153.13 $93.57 $11.90 $258.59Fire Administration - Management Analyst $136,876 $110.68 $67.63 $8.60 $186.92Fire Prevention - Fire Marshal $180,297 $145.80 $89.09 $11.33 $246.21Fire Prevention - Senior Deputy Fire Marshal $179,028 $144.77 $88.46 $11.25 $244.48Fire Prevention - Deputy Fire Marshal (3) $139,217 $112.58 $68.79 $8.75 $190.11Fire Prevention - Program Assistant $105,720 $85.49 $52.24 $6.64 $144.37Marine Safety - Marine Safety Captain $207,615 $167.89 $102.59 $13.04 $283.52Marine Safety - Marine Safety Lieutenant (2) $142,166 $114.96 $70.25 $8.93 $194.14Marine Safety - Marine Safety Sergeant (4) $140,840 $113.89 $69.59 $8.85 $192.33Marine Safety - Senior Lifeguard (2) $115,440 $93.35 $57.04 $7.25 $157.64Disaster Preparedness - Emergency Manager $189,361 $153.13 $93.57 $11.90 $258.59 2026-08-26 Item #12D Page 63 of 63

Encinitas City CouncilAugust 26, 2026

Encinitas City Council
August 26, 2026