REF. NO. REVENUE TITLE Fees FY 2025-26 Fees FY 2026-27 Community Development
CDB-01 Plan Checking Fees
1st Plan Check 70% of building fee 70% of building fee
2nd Plan Check No additional cost No additional cost
3rd and following Actual Cost Actual Cost
Express Plan Check Additional 50% of regular plan checking fee except for minor projects like ADUs, JADUs, solar, and electrical charging stations
Additional 50% of regular plan checking fee except for minor projects like ADUs, JADUs, solar, and electrical charging stations
CDB-02 Building Permit Fees (Based on valuation)
A) $1 to 500 $65.82 $68.38
B) $501 to 2,000 $65.82 for the first $500,
+ $8.29 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$68.38 for the first $500,
+ $8.61 for each additional $100 or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
C) $2,001 to 25,000 $196.33 for the first $2,000,
+ $39.57 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$203.98 for the first $2,000,
+$41.11 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
D) $25,001 to 50,000 $1,112.26 for the first $25,000,
+ $27.54 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$1,155.63 for the first $25,000,
+ $28.61 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
E) $50,001 to 100,000 $1,806.47 for the first $50,000,
+ $19.56 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$1,876.92 for the first $50,000,
+ $20.32 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
F) $100,001 to 500,000 $2,806.30 for the first $100,000, + $15.38 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$2,850.19 for the first $100,000,
+ $15.98 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
G) $500,001 to 1,000,000 $9,091.88 for the first $500,000, + $13.25 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$9,446.46 for the first $500,000,
+ $13.77 for each additional $1,000 or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
H) $1,000,000+ and up $15,814.19 for the first $1,000,000, + $7.84 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
$16,430.94 for the first $1,000,000,
+ $8.15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
CDB-03 General Plan and Title 15 Building and Title 17 Zoning Ordinance Maintenance Fees 1) $1 to $500 No Fee No Fee
2) Accessory Dwelling Units No Fee No Fee
3) Affordable Housing Projects that are 100% income restricted No Fee No Fee 4) $501 and up 0.50% of the application value above $500 0.50% of the application value above $500 CDB-04 Plumbin
g Permit Fees
Per Unit Fee Schedule (Plumbing)
1. Plumbing Permit Issuance Fee $115.11 $119.59
2. Plumbing Supplemental Permit Issuance Fee (per application) $115.11 $119.59
3. For each trap $29.48 $30.62
4. For each building sewer system $63.45 $65.92
5. For each building water system $29.48 $30.62
6. For each rainwater system per drain $29.48 $30.62
7. For each water heater or vent $29.48 $30.62
8. For each
gas piping system (1-5 outlets) $4.64 $4.82
9. For each gas outlet over 5 (per outlet) $4.64 $4.82
10. For each interceptor or grease trap $29.48 $30.62
11. For each repair to a water system $29.48 $30.62
12. For each repair to a drain/vent $29.48 $30.62
13. For each check/backflow (2" or smaller) $29.48 $30.62
14. For each check/backflow (over 2") $63.45 $65.92
15. For each vacuum breaker (1-5) $20.64 $21.44
16. For each vacuum breaker over 5 $4.64 $4.82
City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-27
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17. For fire sprinkler systems $16.39 $17.02
18. For medical gas piping system $213.08 $221.39
19. For each medical gas outlet $20.64 $21.44
20. For graywater system $169.15 $175.74
21. For Plumbing per valuation $14.61 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof $15.17 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof REF. NO. REVENUE TITLE Fees FY 2025-26 Fees FY 2026-27 City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-27
CDB-05 Mechanical Permit Fees
Per Unit Fee Schedule (Mechanical)
1. Mechanical Permit Issuance Fee $115.11 $119.59
2. Mechanical Supplement Permit Issuance Fee (per application) $115.11 $119.59
3. For each furnace/heat pump to 100,000 BTU $62.78 $65.22
4. For each furnace/heat pump over 100,000 BTU $76.99 $79.99
5. For each floor furnace $62.78 $65.22
6. For each sus
pended or wall furnace $62.78 $65.22
7. For each appliance vent $30.16 $31.33
8. For repair to a heating or cooling appliance. $57.01 $59.23
9. For each boiler/comp. to 100,000 BTU (3hp) $61.99 $64.40
10. For each boiler/comp. over 100,000 BTU (15hp) $115.55 $120.05
11. For each boiler/comp. over 500,000 BTU (30hp) $157.52 $163.66
12. For each boiler/comp. over 1,000,000 BTU (50hp) $174.69 $181.50
13. For each boiler/comp. over 1,750,000 BTU (over 50 hp) $174.69 $181.50
14. For each AC unit up to 10,000 CFM $44.77 $46.51
15. For each AC unit over 10,000 CFM $76.60 $79.58
16. For each sin
gle duct vent fan $30.16 $31.33
17. For each ventilation system $44.77 $46.51
18. For each hood $44.77 $46.51
19. For each domestic t
ype incinerator $76.99 $79.99
20. For each commercial type incinerator $61.55 $63.95
21. For any other appliance $44.77 $46.51
22. Fireplace Inserts $43.92 $45.63
23. Freestanding Stove $43.92 $43.92
24. For Mechanical per valuation $14.61 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof $15.17 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof CDB-06 Electrical Permit Fees
Per Unit Fee Schedule (Electrical)
1. Permit Issuance Fee $115.11 $119.59
2. Supplement Permit Issuance Fee $115.11 $119.59
3. For each receptacle/switch/fixture $3.00 $3.11
4. For each circuit $3.00 $3.11
5. For each fixed electrical appliance $12.69 $13.18
6. For each new service to 200 amps $78.39 $81.44
7. For each new service 200 to 1,000 amps $159.03 $165.23
8. For each service upgrade 0 to 1,000 amps $106.10 $110.23
9. For each service upgrade over 1,000 amps $174.69 $181.50
10. For each additional meter $1.74 $1.80
11. For each temporary power pole $63.45 $65.92
12. For each circuit for a sign $63.45 $65.92
13. For each sub-panel $46.66 $48.47
14. For each pool/spa/hot-tub $63.51 $65.98
15. For each electric water heater $12.64 $13.13
16. For each electric heater $12.64 $13.13
17. For each motor 0 to 1 HP $12.64 $13.13
18. For each motor 2 to 10 HP $31.56 $32.79
19. For each motor 11 to 50 HP $63.51 $65.98
20. For each motor 51 to 100 HP $127.13 $132.08
21. For low voltage/wireless per $100 val. $12.64 $13.13
22. For each busway $12.64 $13.13
23. For each miscellaneous $31.56 $32.79
24. For Electrical per val. $14.61 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof $15.17 per each $1,000 in valuation or fracti on thereof REF. NO. REVENUE TITLE Fees FY 2025-26 Fees FY 2026-27 City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-27
CDB-07 Penalt y Fee - Building Division
a. R-1
permit applied* within 10 days - $384.65 processing fee permit applied* 11-30 days-$384.65 processing fee + 100% permit fee permit applied* after 30 days-$384.65 processing fee + 200% permit fee permit applied* within 10 days - $399.65 processing fee permit applied* 11-30 days-$399.65 processing fee + 100% permit fee permit applied* after 30 days-$399.65 processing fee + 200% permit fee b. Others
permit applied* within 10 days - $770.32 processing fee permit applied* 10-30 days - $770.32 processing fee + 100% permit fee permit applied* after 30 days - $770.32 processing fee + 200% permit fee permit applied* within 10 days - $800.36 processing fee permit applied* 10-30 days - $800.36 processing fee + 100% permit fee permit applied* after 30 days - $800.36 processing fee + 200% permit fee CDB-08 Digitizing Processing Fee $4.51/Plan Sheet $4.68/Plan Sheet $2.28 /Document Sheet
(Less than 8 1/2" x 14") $2.36 /Document Sheet (Less than 8 1/2" x 14") CDB-09 Administrative Fee $16.27 Min. (or Actual Cost*) $16.90 Min. (or Actual Cost*) CDB-10 Technol ogy Fee $5.37 per application + $.89 per each $1,000 in valuation or fraction thereof $5.57 per application + $.89 per each $1,000 in va luation or fraction thereof CDB-11 Permit Processing Fee $60.22 $62.56
CDB-12 Alternate Method and Material Request (AMMR) Actual Cost Actual Cost CDB-13 New Address Actual Cost Actual Cost
CDB-14 Permit Extension (see note 1) $159.58 $165.80
CDB-15 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) Request Actual Cost Actual Cost CDB-16 1. Revision to approved construction plans Reviews Actual Cost Actual Cost CDB-16 (NEW) 2. Deferred Submittal Plan Check Fee Actual Cost CDB-17 Flat fees for Minor Residential projects (see note 2)
1. Furnace/Water Heater Relocation (see note 3) $742.00 $770.93
2. Kitchen Remodel (Formerly CDB-02 J) $491.18 $510.33
3. Residential door replacements, including garage doors $485.00 $503.91
4. Residential Electrical vehicle charging stations (Single-family and Two-Family dwelling units)
$485.00 $503.91
5. Residential pool demo $728.00 $756.39
6. Residential re-roof $485.00 $503.91
7. Residential window replacements
(see note 4) $485.00 $503.91
8. Single Bathroom Remodel (Formely CDB-02 K) $393.51 $408.85
9. Solar (Photovoltaic) Panels (Formely CDB-02 I) Exempt from Building Permit Fees. Exempt from Buildin g Permit Fees.
10. Energy Storage System (ESS) for Single-Family and Two-Family Dwellings (San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department (SMCFD)’s Review and Fire Inspection excluded)
$450
CDB-18
Appeals Actual Cost* of service with a minimum $1,000 Deposit at the time of filing Actual Cost* of service with a minimum $1,000 Deposit at the time of filing * "Actual Cost" is time and materials, including all direct and indirect overhead costs. "Actual Cost" is charged against the required deposit.
* "Actual Cost" is time and materials, including all direct and indirect overhead costs. "Actual Cost" is charged against the required deposit.
CDM-01 Miscellaneous Fees
1. Reinspection Fee Actual Cost Actual Cost
2. After hours inspections / inspections outside of normal hours Actual overtime cost, including overhead, 4 hour minimum Actual overtime cost, including overhead, 4 hour minimum
3. Strong Motion Instrumentation and Seismic Hazard Mapping Fee Per state of California Department of Conservation latest edition 2004 fees:
Category 1 Construction (all Residential under 3 stories): $13.00 per $100,000 permit valuation;
Category 2 Construction (Residential over 3 stories, all Commercial): $28.00 per $100,000 permit valuation
Per state of California Department of Conservation latest edition 2004 fees:
Category 1 Construction (all Residential under 3 stories): $13.00 per $100,000 permit valuation;
Category 2 Construction (Residential over 3 stories, all Commercial): $28.00 per $100,000 permit valuation
Required deposit: $50.00 per ton of debris estimated to be generated by project. Required deposit: $50.00 per ton of debris es timated to be generated by project.
All Projects: If calculation is less than $1,000, then minimum deposit is $1,000. All Projects: If calculation is less than $1 ,000, then minimum deposit is $1,000.
Residential Projects: If calculation exceeds $10,000, then $10,000 is the maximum deposit.
Residential Projects: If calculation exceeds $10,000, then $10,000 is the maximum deposit.
Commercial Projects: If calculation exceeds $30,000, then $30,000 is the maximum deposit.
Commercial Projects: If calculation exceeds $30,000, then $30,000 is the maximum deposit.
5. Request for author's release of plans. $41.32 base fee $42.93 base fee
4. Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Deposit. Note: A pro-rata deposit refund is made for diversion rates less than required by ordinance.
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6. Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund (Green Fee) Per current state of California-State and Consumer Servi ces Agency-Building Standards Commission valuation schedule
Per current state of California-State and Consumer Services Agency-Building Standards Commission valuation schedule
7. C&D Application Fee
a. C&D Application Fee - Roof $162.86 $169.21
b. C&D Application Fee - Others $456.44 $474.24
(NEW) 8. Change of Occupancy Actual Cost Actual Cost
Note for Building Fees
1. Per Applicant's request prior to the expiration of the permit.
3. Relocation of a furnace and/or a water heater to a new location.
These fees are subject to annual adjustment to account for annual inflation based on prior year annual % (i.e. FY 24-25 increase will be based on 2023 Annual %) construction cost data from the Building Cost Index (BCI) published by the California Department of General Services, Real Estate Services Division.
2. State Fees (CDB-03 / CDB-10 / CDM-01 (3) / CDM-01(6)) are not included in Flat Fees and will be added to the permit; Flat fees are stacked / combined for multiple proposed projects.
4. Regardless of number or type.
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CDH-01 BMR Housing Fees - Monitoring Fees ( consistent with Government Code section 65915.3.)
Annual monitoring fee of $72 per unit per year for the term of affordability with reasonable periodic increases for BMR units of affordable housing development agreements starting 7/1/2024.
Annual monitoring fee of $72.00 per unit per year for the term of affordability with reasonable periodic increases for BMR units of affordable housing development agreements starting 7/1/2024.
CDH-02 BMR Housing Fees -Compliance Fees $512 per incident (approximately two hours of staff time), plus the actual cost of City Attorney time.
$512 per incident (approximately two hours of staff time), plus the actual cost of City Attorney time.
CDP-01 Preliminary Project Review Fees
a. City Council/Planning Commission Review Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subje ct to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of filing b. Staff Review Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Depo sit at time of filing CDP-02 General Plan Amendment Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-03 Variance Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-04 Zoning Text/Map Amendment Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-05 Use Permit Modification Fees
a. Administrative Minor Use Permit Modification (e.g. paint change, landscape modifications, prototype amendments and other improvements per Section 17.06.030 of Title 17 Zoning of Foster City Municipal Code)
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $500 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $500 Deposit at time of filin g b. Administrative Major Use Permit Modification (e.g. Façade and site improvements) Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $3,000 Dep osit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $3,000 Deposit at time of filing c. Planning Commission/City Council Use Permit Modification (e.g. Use Permit list, facade u
pgrades to existing commercial/office buildings)
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-06 Use Permit Fees
a. Administrative Use Permit (e.g. changes to existing wireless facility) Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $750 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $750 Deposit at time of filing b. Planning Commission/City Council Use Permit (e.g. Residential Additions to Waterfront properties, Conditional Use Permits, new wireless facility) Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of f iling c. Use Permit accompanying Specific Development Plan per Section 17.36.050 Title 17 Zoning of Foster City Municipal Code
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 Deposit at time of f iling d. Density Bonus Fees per Section 17.86.040 of Title 17 Zoning of Foster City Municipal Code
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $500 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $500 Deposit at time of filin g CDP-07 Architectural Review Fees (Excl uding Solar Panels, which are exempt) a. Administrative Minor Architectural Review (e.g. windows, decks, fences, front yard paving, skylights, accessory structures)
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $750 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $750 Deposit at time of filin g b. Administrative Major Architectural Review (e.g. additions to non-water front homes or residential additions less than 400 SF)
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $2,000 Deposit at time of f iling c. Planning Commission Architectural Review per Section 2.28.100 of Title 2 of the Foster City Municipal Code
Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 deposit at time of f iling CDP-08 Sign Review (Note 1)
a. Administrative Sign Permit $359.99 $370.79
b. Planning Commission Review/Sign Use Permit Ac tual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,500 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Sub ject to a minimum $1,500 Deposit at time of filing c. Temporary/Promotional/Public Convenience Sign Review $119.92 $123.52 CDP-08 B Signage violations (each day in which an illegal condition continues is a single violation and each subsequent day such illegal condition continues is a new and separate offense)
First Violation Not exceeding $100 Not exceeding $100
Second violation of the same provision within one year Not exceeding $200 for a second violation of the same provision within on e year Not exceeding $200 for a second violation of the same provision within one year Third or subsequent violation of the same provision within one year Not exceeding $500 for a third or subsequent violation of th e same provision within one year
Not exceeding $500 for a third or subsequent violation of the same provision within one year
CDP-09 Appeal Fees
a. Appeal by Resident / Applicant Actual Cost* Subject to a mi nimum $1,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of filing b. Appeal by Non-Resident / Non-Applicant Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,500 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subje ct to a minimum $1,500 Deposit at time of filing REF. NO. REVENUE TITLE Fees FY 2025-26 Fees FY 2026-27 City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-27
CDP-10 Request for Planning Commission Interpretation Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-11 Environmental Assessment Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $1,000 Deposit at time of f iling CDP-12 Environmental Impact Report Fees Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $10,000 Deposit at time of filing Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum $10,000 Deposit at time of filing CDP-13 Zoning Compliance Letter Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $500 initial deposit Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $500 initial deposit CDP-14 Development Agreement Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit CDP-15 Disposition and Development Agreement Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit CDP-16 Owner Participation Agreement Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit REF. NO. REVENUE TITLE Fees FY 2025-26 Fees FY 2026-27 City of Foster City/Estero Municipal Improvement District Fiscal Year 2026-27
CDP-17 Subdivision Map Fees
a. Tentative Subdivision Map Fees $850.94 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
$876.47 Application Fee plus Actual Cost
subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
b. Tentative Parcel Map Fees $850.94 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
$876.47 Application Fee plus Actual Cost
subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
c. Tentative Subdivision or Parcel Map Revision Fees $850.94 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
$876.47 Application Fee plus Actual Cost
subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
d. Tentative Subdivision or Parcel Map Extension Fees $850.94 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
$876.47 Application Fee plus Actual Cost
subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
e. Lot Line Adjustment Fee $499.71 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
$514.7 Application Fee plus Actual Cost
subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit*
f. Third Party Reviews (NEW) Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit Actual cost* Subject to a minimum $5,000 initial deposit CDP-18 Temporary Use Permit
- Minor Events/Use (as determined by the Director of Community Development Services) including shopping center promotional events; outdoor sales by individual stores within shopping centers; parking lot sales/fairs; outdoor exhibits or open displays; special small scale events sponsored by religious institutions or their supporting clubs, schools or school organizations and clubs or civic groups and clubs Exempt Exempt
- Major Events/Uses (as determined by the Community Development Director) including commercial operations by other than civic, school or religious organizations, clubs and institutions
$300.47 (or Actual Cost*) $309.48 (or Actual Cost*)
CDP-19 Code Enforcement
a. 1st Inspection and/or 1st Letter $0.00 $0.00
b. 2nd Inspection and/or 2nd Letter, and each additional inspection / letter thereafter $252.15, plus actual cost of City Atto rney time, until compliance is achieved and when staff is able to recover the associated costs.
$259.72, plus actual cost of City Attorney time, until compliance is achieved and when staff is able to recover the associated costs.
CDP-20 Penalty Fee - Planning Division (per Section 17.06.175 of Title 17 of the Municipal Code) a. R-1 $349.85 penalty processing fee; Deposit of twice the standard time and materials costs, against which 200% of the actual processing fees will be applied. $360.35 penalty processing fee; Deposit of twice the standard time and materials costs, against which 200% of the actual processing fees will be applied. b. Others $818.48 penalty processing fee; Deposit of twice the standard time and materials costs, against which 200% of the actual processing fees will be applied. $843.03 penalty processing fee; Deposit of twice the standard time and materials costs, against which 200% of the actual processing fees will be applied.
CDP-21 Photography / Filming Temporary Use Permit Processing Fee $393.53 $405.34 CDP-22 Interdepartmental Evaluation Committee Review of Proposals by Persons, Businesses and Organizations Located Outside of Foster City (Excluding Land Use and Photography / Filming Temporary Use Permit see CDP-21 above) $371.92 $383.08
CDP-23 Annual Wireless Fac ilities Site License (Per Site) Per License A greement Per License A greement
CDP-24 Sidewalk Vending Permit Fee (one year permit) $100.00 $100.00 CDP-25
(i) first violation. $250.00 $250.00
Sidewalk Vending Administrative Fines
For vending without a valid vending permit the following fines shall be applicable:
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(ii) second violation within one year of the first violation. $500.00 $500.00 (iii) third violation and each subsequent violation, within one year of the first violation.
$1,000.00 $1,000.00
Upon proof of a valid permit issued by the City before such fines are due, the city would reduce the amount of the fines to one hundred and no/100ths ($100.00) dollars for the first violation, two hundred and no/100ths ($200.00) dollars for the second violation, and five hundred and no/100ths ($500.00) dollars for each violation thereafter.
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CDP-26
(i) first violation. $100.00 $100.00
(ii) second violation within one year of the first violation. $200.00 $200.00 (iii) third violation within one year of the first violation $500.00 $500.00 (iv) An administrative fine of five hundred and no/100ths ($500.00) dollars for a fourth and each subsequent violation, and revocation of the vending permit.
Revocation proceedings will be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the city.
$500.00 $500.00
CDP-27 (NEW)
Two-unit housing development $2,000.00 $2,000.00
Urban lot split $1,000 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit. $1,000 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $10,000 initial deposit.
CDP-28 (NEW) AB 1332 ADU plans and Pre-Reviewed ADU/JADU Plans Staff recommends charging a fully burdened hourly rate to cover the cost of the staff time spent reviewing ADU/JADU plans.
Staff recommends charging a fully burdened hourly rate to cover the cost of the staff time spent reviewing ADU/JADU plans.
CDP-29 (NEW) Permit Extension
Administrative Extension $1,000.00 $1,000.00
Planning Commission Extension $500 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $1,500 initial deposit. $500 Application Fee plus Actual Cost subject to a minimum $1,500 initial deposit.
CDP-30 (NEW) Tobacco Retail Permit Fees $400 per year $400 per year Note: 1
FOOTNOTE:
EIR and other technical consultant contracts for a project shall be paid in full by the applicant.
For work requiring an Outside Consultant, the City will be reimbursed at the rate of the consultant plus 15% for administration.
When the account balance goes negative, the request to replenish funds shall be paid in full by the applicant within five (5) business days. If the payment is not paid in full, the project will be put on hold.
The penalty fee for sign installed prior to obtaining a sign permit shall be double the normal fee. Signs erected by nonprofit and community interest groups, senior clubs and organizations deemed "similar" by the Community Development Director shall be exempt from the payment of sign permit application fees.
•Deposit-based fees:
Deposit-based application fees are identified as “Actual Cost* Subject to a minimum Deposit at time of filing” under the applicable fee(s). The planning staff draws against these deposited funds at the staff hourly rates adopted by the City Council for actual time spent on the review of the application. The Applicant and/or Property Owner are responsible for any supplemental deposits neces sary to cover any costs which were not covered by the initial deposit. If there are funds remaining in the Deposit account at the end of the review of the application, the funds are refunded to the Applicant and/or Property Owner. The deposit amount in the fee schedule depends on whether the specific planning action warrants sta ff-level approval (administrative) or approval from Planning Commission/City Council and ranges from $500 to $10,000.
SB 9 Applications
Proposals designed and located in strict conformance with approved residential development design prototypical guidelines for p roperty improvements in the specific subdivision shall be charged 1/2 of the usual fee for such improvements.
Initial fees paid at the time of project submittal for all project categories without deposit are considered minimum fees which are not refundable. Initial fees paid for project categories with deposits may be refunded in part, depending upon the amount of staff time and reimbursable expenditures expended on the project as determined by the Director of Community Development. * "Actual Cost" is time and materials, including all direct and indirect overhead costs. "Actual Cost" billing begins after the initial fee payment amount is exceeded by direct and/or indirect costs. "Actual Cost" is charged against the required deposit.
All the fees are subject to annual adjustment to account for annual inflation based on the prior year annual percentage (%). Upon approval, these new and revised fees will be in effect in 60 days.
All fines shall be assessed and imposed in accordance with Section 12.44.100 of the Foster City Municipal Code For all violations of Foster City Municipal Code Chapter 12.44 other than vending without a valid vending permit as outlined above: