1 II. DEVELOPMENT – PLANNING, ENGINEERING, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND BUILDING & SAFETY
Development fees are a combination of many different fee bases, such as job cost (deposit), flat, valuation, hourly, and others as listed in this section. Where identified, deposits required for job cost fees must be paid with the submittal of an application. The City’s policies and administrative procedures for these deposits are established in City Council Resolution No. 2010-23, Land Use and Development Service Deposits, adopted April 13, 2010. Pursuant to this resolution, the deposit amounts are adjusted administratively and are updated from time to time based on the average cost to process the various application types. The deposit amounts below are provided as a convenience to applicants. However, applicants are encouraged to confirm deposit amounts with City staff prior to submittal. City Council Resolution No. 2010-23 is available for review at: https://city.fremont.gov/developmentandpermitfees . Endnotes listed in this section are described at its end following the Building & Safety fees.
A. Planning & Zoning FEE BASIS AMOUNT
1. Pre-submittal Consultation
39141000.3729 a. Preliminary Review Procedure Job Cost $5,000 Deposit / Review Cycle 39141000.3729 b. Pre-Application Job Cost $2,000 Deposit 39141000.3730 c. HCA Preliminary Application 1 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $1,320 39141000.3729 2. General Plan Amendment Job Cost $16,000 Deposit 39141000.3729 3. Zoning Ordinance
a. Amendment
(1) Rezoning Job Cost $10,000 Deposit
(2) Planned District
(a) Preliminary Site Plan Job Cost $12,500 Deposit
(b) Precise Site Plan Job Cost $12,500 Deposit
(c) Preliminary/Precise Site Plan Job Cost $25,000 Deposit (d) Planned District Amendment Job Cost $9,360 Deposit 39141000.3729 b. Planned Unit Development
(1) New Job Cost $3,840 Deposit
(2) Amendment Job Cost $1,560 Deposit
39141000.3729 c. Warm Springs Innovation District Master Plan (1) Sites five (5) to 15 acres
(a) New Job Cost $12,500 Deposit
(b) Amendment Job Cost $6,000 Deposit
(2) Site larger than 15 acres
(a) New Job Cost $25,000 Deposit
(b) Amendment Job Cost $12,500 Deposit
39141000.3729 d. Conditional Use Permit
(1) New Job Cost $11,100 Deposit
(2) Use Operation Review Job Cost $1,000 Deposit
(3) Amendment/Extension
(a) Public Hearing Required Job Cost $4,800 Deposit
(b) No Public Hearing Required Job Cost $1,500 Deposit 39141000.3729 e. Zoning Administrator Permit
(1) New Job Cost $6,200 Deposit
(2) Use Operation Review Job Cost $1,000 Deposit
(3) Amendment/Extension
(a) Public Hearing Required Job Cost $2,100 Deposit
(b) No Public Hearing Required Job Cost $1,000 Deposit 39141000.3730 f. Commercial Outdoor Patio Permit 2 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $528 39141000.3729 g. Variance Job Cost $4,000 Deposit
39141000.3729 k. Transportation Demand Management Program Job Cost $2,500 Deposit i. Agricultural Preserve Contract Job Cost $2,520 Deposit 39141000.3729 j. Finding
(1) Land Use (General Plan) Job Cost $5,000 Deposit
(2) Modifications/Interpretations Job Cost $7,500 Deposit of Zoning Standards
k. Master Sign Program, all 3 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $960 39141000.3730 l. Home Occupation Permit 4 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $42 / 5 years 39141000.3730 m. Historic Evaluation Screening 5 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $192 39141000.3729 n. Design Review
(1) Standard Review Job Cost $21,000 Deposit
(2) Minor Review Job Cost $4,000 Deposit
(3) Limited Review
(a) Master PDU, not site-specific Job Cost $2,000 Deposit 2 (b) ADU/JADU, new only Job Cost $2,000 Deposit
(c) Single Story Residential, all Job Cost $2,500 Deposit (d) Commercial Modification only Job Cost $5,000 Deposit (4) Two Story Residential, all Job Cost $3,725 Deposit (5) Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, Job Cost $450 Deposit façade/ground mount, all
(6) Public Hearing Required
(a) Planning Commission Job Cost $21,000 Deposit
(b) Historical Architectural Review Board
1. Single-Family or Two-Family, Job Cost $8,000 Deposit New/Modification
2. Mills Act Requests Job Cost $8,000 Deposit
3. Other HARB Review Job Cost $15,000 Deposit
(c) Zoning Administrator Job Cost $6,200 Deposit
39141000.3729 o. Conformance Plan Check (CPC)
(1) CPC-Standard Job Cost $11,000 Deposit
(2) CPC-Minor Job Cost $2,000 Deposit
(3) CPC-Limited
(a) Master PDU for specific site 6 Flat $1,100
(b) ADU/JADU Job Cost $1,000 Deposit
(c) Single Story Residential Job Cost $1,125 Deposit
(d) Commercial Modification Job Cost $2,500 Deposit
(4) CPC-Two Story Residential Job Cost $1,900 Deposit
39141000.3730 (5) CPC-Wireless, Façade/Ground Mount Flat $384 7 (6) CPC-Planning Commission Job Cost $11,000 Deposit
(7) CPC-HARB
(a) Single-Family/Two-Family, Job Cost $4,000 Deposit
New/Modification
(b) Other HARB Review Job Cost $8,650 Deposit
(8) CPC-Zoning Administrator Job Cost $3,100 Deposit
39141000.3729 p. Development Agreement (DA)
(1) DA, new or amendment Job Cost $6,480 deposit
(2) Annual DA Review Job Cost $2,800 deposit
39141000.3730 4. Records Retention for All Projects (Res. 2014 -17) Flat $162 8 39141000.3730 5. Zoning Verification Report Flat $384 Fee at a rate equivalent to 2 -hours at the Planner II
classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times the multiplier specified in the annual operating
budget), administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. (Res. 2024-19)
39141000.3799 6. Cost for Research
Research fee for Planning Division staff assistance Hourly $192 / hr; min. ¼-hr at a rate equivalent to the Planner II classification
hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times
multiplier specified in the annual operating budget),
administratively adjusted annually on January 1,
rounded to the nearest dollar. (Res. 2024-19)
39141000.3799 7. Special Studies
Provided by City staff or consultants Job Cost Estimate
B. Building Permit Review Fee (Res. 2024-19) FEE BASIS AMOUNT 39141000.3799 1. Planning staff: A fee equivalent to the Planner II Hourly $192 / hr; min. ¼-hr classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base
salary times multiplier specified in the annual
operating budget) charged for each 15 minutes
of Planning Division plan check of Building permit
requests not requiring design review by FMC
Chapter 18.235, Design Review Permits ,
administratively adjusted annually on January 1,
rounded to the nearest dollar.
39342000.3729 2. Engineering staff: A fee equivalent to Civil Engineer I Hourly $205 / hr; min. ¼-hr classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) charged for each 15 minutes of Engineering Division
3 plan check of Building permit requests not requiring
design review by FMC Chapter 18.235, Design Review
Permits, administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar (Res. 2024 -47)
3. Environmental Services staff: A fee equivalent to the Hourly $123 / hr; min. ¼-hr Environmental Specialist II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , charged
for each 15 minutes of Environmental Services plan check of Building permit requests not requiring design review by FMC Chapter 18.235, Design Review Permits, administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar
C. Environmental Assessment FEE BASIS AMOUNT
39141000.3729 1. Environmental assessment Job Cost $5,400 Deposit 70241000.2211 2. Consultant services for preparation of Job Cost As Negotiated environmental assessment
39141000.3729 3. Administrative processing of environmental assessment (exclusive of costs of Job Cost 25% of Job Cost preparation of report by staff or consultant)
70241000.2211 4. Consultant services for special study Consultant Cost As Negotiated 39141000.3729 5. Administrative processing of special study Job Cost 25% of Job Cost
D. Subdivision FEE BASIS AMOUNT
1. Tract Map
39141000.3729 a. Tentative Map Job Cost $20,000 Deposit 39342000.3759 b. Final Map with Improvement Plans Job Cost $20,000 Deposit
2. Parcel Map
39141000.3729 a. Tentative Map Job Cost $16,000 Deposit 39342000.3759 b. Final Map with Improvement Plans Job Cost $16,000 Deposit
3. SB9 Subdivision (“Urban Lot Split”)
39141000.3729 a. Tentative Map Job Cost $8,000 Deposit 39342000.3759 b. Final Map Job Cost $5,000 Deposit
39141000.3729 4. Private Street Job Cost $6,240 Deposit 39342000.3759 5. Abandonment of Public Easements/Right -or-Way a. Street right-of-way Job Cost $5,000 Deposit
b. Easements or quitclaims Job Cost $5,000 Deposit
39141000.3729 6. Tentative Map Extension Job Cost $5,000 Deposit 39342000.3759 7. Amend Final Map or Certificate of Final Map Correction Job Cost $200 Deposit 39141000.3729 8. Lot Line Adjustments Job Cost $4,300 Deposit 39141000.3729 9. Lot Combination Job Cost $5,000 Deposit 39141000.3729 10. Certificate of Compliance Job Cost $1,320 Deposit 39342000.3759 11. Construction inspection services
a. Initial inspection deposit Job Cost 3% of Improvement Cost b. 1-year warranty inspection Job Cost $2,000
E. Grading FEE BASIS AMOUNT
1. Grading Permit for Land Grading, Excavations and Fills 39342000.3757 a. Plan Check
(1) Subdivision (part of subdivision plan check fee) N/A N/A (2) Non-subdivision Job Cost $600 Deposit
39342000.3757 b. Inspection
(1) Subdivision (part of subdivision inspection fee) N/A N/A (2) Non-subdivision Flat $534 + $42 for each 1,000 CY or fraction thereof
(3) Grading conducted as supervised grading Fee equal to ½ of above section
CY=cubic yards; SF=square feet; LF=linear feet
F. Encroachment Permit FEE BASIS AMOUNT
39342000.3380 1. Application fee, all (F.2 through F.11) Flat $400 39342000.3380 2. Curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway inspections a. Curb and gutter inspection
(1) ≤ 60 LF Flat $820 min.
4 (2) > 60 LF Flat $820 + $11.14 / LF > 60 LF
b. Sidewalk inspection
(a) ≤ 300 SF min. charge Flat $675
(b) > 300 SF and up Flat $675 + $2.50/SF > 300 SF
c. Driveway inspection
(a) ≤ 60 SF Flat $915
(b) > 60 SF Flat $915 + $11.50/SF of width
> 60SF
39342000.3380 3. Paving inspection Flat $1,060
39342000.3380 4. Excavations inspection, including transverse and longitudinal trenches and other street excavation work including surface restorations. a. Minor permit (≤ 20 SF) Flat $625
b. Major permit (> 20 SF) Flat $1,250
c. Special major encroachments (FMC 12.05.040) Job cost 3% of Improvement Cost 39342000.3380 5. Miscellaneous structures inspection, including manholes, storm water inlets storm water outlets, electroliers, and underground vaults. a. Small structures (e.g., pull boxes, vaults, poles) Flat $385 / structure b. Manhole, streetlight, fire hydrant, electroliers Flat $960 / structure c. Miscellaneous structures (work requiring > 20 days) Job cost Engineers Estimate 39342000.3380 6. Underground utility exception inspection – Authorized Flat $480 by City Engineer review
7. Traffic control application Flat $400
39342000.3380 8. Traffic control inspection Flat $290
39342000.3380 9. Dumpster/drop storage inspection Flat $439 39342000.3380 10. Well installation and abandonment inspection Flat $960 39342000.3380 11. Access over public right-of-way inspection Flat $290 39342000.3381 12. Transportation permit (set by State per AB1849)) For transportation of overweight, overlength, overwide, and/or over-height vehicles or structures on City streets a. Permit fee $16
b. Annual permit $90 / vehicle
39342000.3380 13. Storage of materials in right -of-way a. Application Flat $150
b. Inspection (≤ 2 days) Flat $248
c. Inspection (> 2 days) Job Cost Engineers Estimate
39342000.3380 14. Additional or extra inspection (one, 24 -hour period) Job Cost $100 Required when permittee does not comply with specific
written instructions communicated to them about the work. 00142005.3767 15. Nonessential sign installation Flat $100 / installation 00100000.3390 16. Interstate truck terminal (investigation and permit) Flat $400 00100000.3390 17. Interstate truck terminal trailblazer sign Flat $85 / installation 39342000.3758 18. Pole license application (Res. 2020 -04; adj. Jan. 1) Flat $477.71 39342000.3758 19. Annual pole license charge (Res. 2020 -04; adj. Jan. 1) Flat $322.39
G. Other Public Works Engineering Fees FEE BASIS AMOUNT 39342000.3799 1. Street right-of-way and improvement ordinance a. Applications for formal estimate Job Cost 1% of Est. Imp. Cost b. Formal request for variance Job Cost $200
2. Technical peer review: Special fault zone construction/ study reports, geologic and special studies.
39342000.3757 a. City fee per Alquist-Priolo Geologic Hazard Zones Act Set by State $75 70242000.2200 b. Consultant peer review Actual Cost $3,000 Deposit 39342000.3759 3. Construction inspection services
c. Initial inspection deposit Job Cost 3% of Improvement Cost d. 1-year warranty inspection Job Cost $1,000
39342000.3759 4. Improvement cost estimate
a. Roadway
(1) Paving (thoroughfare) Flat $4.50 / SF
(2) Paving (residential street) Flat $3.00 / SF
(3) 6” curb and gutter Flat $12.80 / LF
(4) 8" curb and gutter Flat $11.00 / LF
(5) Sidewalks Flat $2.75 / SF
(6) Driveways Flat $3.25 / SF
(7) Public monument Flat $300 each
5 (8) Private monument Flat $100 each
(9) Fire hydrant Flat $2,500 each
(10) Barricades Flat $30 / LF
(11) Street signs Flat $150 each
(12) Valley gutter Flat $12.80 / LF
(13) Electrolier Flat $1,900 each
(14) Underground of overhead utilities
(a) Major streets Flat $200 / LF
(b) Minor streets Flat $100 / LF
(15) Utility trenching Flat $20 / LF
(16) On-site grading Flat $3 / CY
(17) Import/off hall grading Flat $10 / CY
(18) Underground conduit Flat $5.25 / LF
(19) 12" AC trench fill Flat $16 / LF
(20) Wheelchair ramp Flat $500 each
b. Storm drainage
(1) 12" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) Flat $30 / LF
(2) 15" RCP Flat $35 / LF
(3) 18" RCP Flat $40 / LF
(4) 21" RCP Flat $45 / LF
(5) 24" RCP Flat $50 / LF
(6) 27" RCP Flat $55 / LF
(7) 30" RCP Flat $60 / LF
(8) 33" RCP Flat $65 / LF
(9) 36" RCP Flat $70 / LF
(10) 39" RCP Flat $75 / LF
(11) 42" RCP Flat $80 / LF
(12) 48" RCP Flat $85 / LF
(13) 54" RCP Flat $100 / LF
(14) 60" RCP Flat $110 / LF
(15) Manhole standard size Flat $2,200 each
(16) Curb inlet Flat $1,500
(17) 6' Chain link fence Flat $10 / LF
(18) ACFC manhole (large size) Flat $5,000 each
(19) Field inlet Flat $800 each
(20) Enter existing MH Flat $300 each
c. Sanitary sewer
(1) Sanitary manhole Flat $2,200 each
(2) Sanitary riser Flat $700 each
(3) Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) 4" (house sewer) Flat $700 each (4) VCP 6" Flat $30 / LF
(5) VCP 8" Flat $35 / LF
(6) VCP 10" Flat $40 / LF
(7) VCP 12" Flat $45 / LF
(8) VCP 15" Flat $55 / LF
d. Water system
(1) Water service 1" w/meter Flat $1,700 each
(2) Asbestos Cement (AC) 6" Flat $25 / LF
(3) AC 8" Flat $40 / LF
(4) AC 12" Flat $55 / LF
(5) Blow-off valve Flat $800 each
(6) 6" street pipe Flat $100 / LF
(7) Air relief valve Flat $600 each
e. Miscellaneous
(1) Irrigation and landscaping Flat $3 / SF
(2) Masonry wall 6' Flat $56 / LF
(3) Masonry wall 8' Flat $61 / LF
(4) Masonry wall 10' Flat $72 / LF
(5) Masonry wall 12' Flat $80 / LF
f. Park Improvements
(1) PUD improvements Flat $10,600 / acre
(2) PUD pedway/trailway Acre $23,600 / acre
(3) Landscaping of miscellaneous Flat $1 / SF
planter pockets and thorough -
6 fare backup area
g. Engineering, Escalation, Project Size, and Contingency Factors Percentage factors for engineering, escalation, project size, and contingency established by the Public Works Director will be included in all "improvement" cost estimates. The percentage factors shall be based on reasonable Engineering fees, the term of the contract, the project size, and the detail of the work that is known at the time the "improvement" cost estimate is made. 70242000.2200 5. Security instrument evaluation by outside legal counsel Job Cost As negotiated, $200 min.
As selected by City. Evaluation and approval of required security instruments offered as alternatives to surety
bonds relating to subdivisions, street improvements and public works projects and other projects for which security is required.
39342000.3730 6. Research fee for Engineering Division staff assistance Hourly $164 / hr.; min. ¼-hr at a rate equivalent to the Engineering Technician II
classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget),
administratively adjusted on January 1, rounded to the
nearest dollar (Res. 2024-47)
39342000.3730 7. Refund processing fee – Engineering records: A fee Flat $164 / record equivalent to one-hour at the Engineering Technician II classification hourly rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget),
administratively adjusted annually on January 1,
rounded to the nearest dollar (Res. 2024 -47)
39342000.3730 8. Processing of affidavit for release of Engineering record Flat $164 plans for duplication. Fee at a rate equivalent to
one-hour at the Engineering Technician II classification hourly rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget), administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar .
(Res. 2024-47).
39342000.3729 9. Grant Deed Job Cost $1,000 deposit
H. Affordable Housing Fees
1. Affordable Housing Processing Fees
Below Market Price (BMP) Home Program City Fee Basis Additional Fee Below Market Price (BMP) home refinance /
subordination analysis n/a n/a Financial/technical consultant BMP home refinance / subordination administration
processing a $99 Flat n/a
BMP home resale processing b $4,826 Flat n/a
BMP home resale re-inspection c (Applicable if more
than two inspections required) $248 / inspection Flat n/a New BMP unit affordable housing agreement and
sale processing
- 1st unit b
- Each additional unit after 1 st unit, up to 3 units d - Each additional unit after 3 units e
- Each additional unit after 3 units if all to be sold
at the same time e
$4,826 / unit
$2,549 / unit
$2,376 / unit
$2,376 / unit
Flat
Flat
Flat
Flat
Legal consultant
n/a
n/a
Financial/technical consultant
BMP participating lender application review a $99 Flat n/a Restricted Multi-family Rental Program City Fee Basis Additional Fee Annual monitoring f $5,197 Flat / annual
review n/a
City financed acquisition, predevelopment,
construction loan preparation n/a n/a Legal consultant; Financial/technical consultant
City financed loan conversion g $4,676 Flat Legal consultant; Financial/technical consultant
City financed loan re-syndication, refinance,
rehabilitation, recapitalization h $7,539 Flat Legal consultant; Financial/technical consultant
City financed loan restructuring h $7,539 Flat Legal consultant; Financial/technical consultant
City financed project transfer of ownership i $1,038 Flat Legal consultant Subordination processing j $2,944 Flat Legal consultant; Financial/technical consultant
7 No City financing regulatory agreement 25% of Job Cost n/a Legal consultant Other Fees City Fee Basis Additional Fee
Legal consultant consultation 25% of Job Cost % of Job Cost Job Cost Financial/technical consultant consultation 25% of Job Cost % of Job Cost Job Cost
Notes for Affordable Housing Processing Fees (Section II.H.1) :
a Fee at a rate equivalent to 1-hour at a rate equivalent to the Planner I classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. b Fee at a rate equivalent to the 47-hours of the Planner I classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 1 -hour at a rate equivalent to the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. c Fee at a rate equivalent to the 2.5-hours of the Planner I classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. d Fee at a rate equivalent to 24-hours at a rate equivalent to the Planner 1 classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 1-hour at a rate equivalent to the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. e Fee at a rate equivalent to 24-hours of the Planner 1 classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar if units are to be sold in different phases up to three units per phase. If more than three units are to be sold at any one time, each additional unit starting at fourth unit at consultant’s hourly rate.
f Fee at a rate equivalent to 49-hours of the Planner I classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 2-hours at a rate equivalent to the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. g Fee at a rate equivalent to the 20-hours of the Associate Planner classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 12-hours of the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar . h Fee at a rate equivalent to the ½-hour of the Planner I classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar , 27-hours of the Associate Planner classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 23-hours of the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
i Fee at a rate equivalent to the 6-hours of the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. j Fee at a rate equivalent to the 12-hours of the Associate Planner classification hourly rate at Step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar, and 8-hours of the Housing Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 8 2. Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees (Res. No. 2021-76, 12/14/21; Res. No. 2017 -42, 06/20/17) Residential Projects Fee per SF
1. For-Sale Housing Fees – In-lieu fee due when no inclusionary units are provided on -site 1 (a) For-sale units $44.00
(b) Stacked flats $27.00
2. For-Sale Housing Fees – In-lieu fee due for low income units when required moderate income units are provided on-site 2
(a) For-sale units $29.00
(b) Stacked flats $12.00
3. For-Sale Housing Fees – In-lieu fee due for fractional moderate units when required moderate income units are provided on-site and applicant elects to pay an affordable housing in -lieu fee for a fractional moderate unit 3 (a) For-sale units Fractional unit/total affordable
unit requirement x $15.00 x total
habitable square footage in the
project (b) Stacked flats
4. For-Sale Housing Fees – In-lieu fee due for fractional low -income units when required low -income units are provided on-site and applicant elects to pay an affordable housing in -lieu fee for a factional unit 4 (a) For-sale units
Fractional unit/total affordable
unit requirement x $29.00 x total
habitable square footage in the
project
(b) Stacked flats
Fractional unit/total affordable
unit requirement x $12.00 x total
habitable square footage in the
project
5. Rental Housing Fees – In-lieu fee due when no inclusionary units are provided on -site 5 (a) Rental units over 700 SF $17.50
(b) Rental units up to 700 SF $8.75
(c) With underlying subdivision map $27.00
6. Residential for-sale projects deemed complete between June 7, 2015 and December 2, 2021 6
01/01/2026 -
12/31/2026
Each Jan. 1st
thereafter
(a) Attached units $38.34 Rate Indexed
(b) Detached units $36.36 Rate Indexed
Non-Residential Projects 6, 7, 8
Fees per SF
01/01/2026 -
12/31/2026
Each Jan. 1st
thereafter
Light Industrial, Manufacturing, 8 and Warehouse $6.14 Rate Indexed Hotel, Office,8 R&D, Retail/Service $11.84 Rate Indexed
Notes for Affordable Housing In-Lieu Fees (Section II.H.2):
“SF” = Square Feet
1. Fee per habitable square foot of market -rate housing in for-sale residential projects in lieu of construction of affordable units on -site as permitted by Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.155.080(a).
2. Fee per habitable square foot of market-rate housing in for-sale residential projects to mitigate the cost of construction for low-income units as permitted by Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.155.080(b).
3. Fee per habitable square foot of market-rate housing in for-sale residential projects in lieu of construction of fractional moderate-income unit, as permitted by Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.155.080(b) and prescribed by 18.155.090(b).
4. Fee per habitable square foot of market-rate housing in for-sale residential projects in lieu of construction of fractional low-income unit, as permitted by Fremont Municipal Code Section 18.155.030(a)(4) and prescribed by 18.155.090(b).
5. Fee per habitable square foot of rental housing to mitigate the project’s impact on the need for affordable housing.
6. Fees adjusted annually on January 1 of each year to reflect annual changes in construction costs as measured by the Engineering News Record McGraw-Hill Construction Weekly Building Cost Index for San Francisco but in no case higher than justified by the applicable Nexus Study.
7. Non-residential affordable housing fees will be collected on a per gross square foot basis exclusive of:
a. Parking garages, trash enclosures, equipment yards, external covered walkways, and atriums. Stairwells, elevator shafts, stor age areas and similar spaces, however, shall count.
b. Additions to existing nonresidential buildings where the addition represents less than 1,000 square feet. c. Supportive services within the non -residential portion of a mixed-use project that are linked to a supportive housing project. d. Development for public use on property owned by and serving federal, state, or local government, including hospital, park, school, and utility district purposes.
9 e. Class A Office Space8 within the Warm Springs Community Plan area only and Headquarter Office8 citywide shall be exempt from payment of this fee through January 1, 2020.
f. Advanced Manufacturing Space 8 shall only pay for the first 100,000 gross square feet of space within the building.
8. See definitions for special subtypes: “Advanced Manufacturing,” Class A Office,” and “Headquarter Offices.”
Definitions for Affordable Housing Fees (Section II.H):
“Class A Office Space” means office space that, in the discretion of the Community Development Director or designee substantially meets all of the following criteria:
a) Is designed to attract and to meet the needs of well -known business tenants; b) Includes distinguished architectural features or exceptional design elements; c) Is characterized by above average quality standard finishes; d) Is well located relative to the needs of major tenant sectors in the marketplace; e) Is served by state of art building systems (e.g., mechanical, HVAC, elevator and utility); f) Has building services that are characterized by above -average maintenance and upkeep; and g) Offers ample, easily available and convenient designated parking and/or access to rail transit sufficient to meet the needs of tenants and visitors during typical business hours.
Examples locally include: Office buildings at Civic Center Drive/Walnut Avenue.
“Headquarters Office” shall mean an office facility and any adjoining facilities that serve as the primary office of the multi-state, regional (e.g., West Coast), or national company.
“Advanced manufacturing space” shall mean a whole or hybrid space that incorporates or supports:
a) The use of innovative technology/high precision equipment to improve products or processes; or b) New business or management methodologies in fields such as high technology products and processes or flexible manufacturing.
Examples locally include: Delta, Lam Research.
As used herein:
a) “High technology products and processes” means advanced, new, and innovative products and processes. b) “Flexible manufacturing” means a manufacturing process capable of furnishing a diverse mix of products in small or large volumes with both the efficiency of mass production and the flexibility of custom manufacturing in order to respond quickly to customer de mand.
The Community Development Director shall have discretion to determine whether a use constitutes advanced or traditional manufacturing, and in resolving any ambiguities shall give consideration to the definitions and examples of advance manufacturing provided in the April 2016 report of the Subcommittee for Advanced Manufacturing of the National Science and Technology Counsel, entitled Advanced Manufacturing: A Snapshot of Priorities Areas Across the Federal Government , and available for reference here: Advanced Manufacturing: A Snapshot of Priority Technology Areas Across the Federal Government | Manufacturing USA .
Examples locally include: Seagate, Tesla, Thermo -Fisher, Western Digital, among other
10 I. Development Impact Fees (Res. 2023-59, 12/12/2023) KSF: Thousand square feet
Notes for Development Impact Fees (Section II.I):
1. Definitions application to land use categories from the Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Update Background Technical Report shall be used in applying the fees above.
2. Residential uses pay all five fees listed above.
3. Non-residential uses pay three fees, being: Capital Facilities; Fire Facilities; and Traffic fees.
4. Under the Traffic fee, residential units with more than four bedrooms pay the fee applicable to a 4 -bedroom unit.
5. For uses paying the Traffic fee as a Business Park, the most applicable Capital Facilities and Fire Facilities fees would also apply (e.g., office, manufacturing).
6. Deed-restricted affordable housing units shall pay Traffic, Parkland, and Park Facilities fees at a rate that is 50% of the rate s hown above. Capital Facilities and Fire Facilities fees shall be paid at the full rate shown above.
J. Construction Tax (Ord. 1876, 6/6/89)
00100000.3320 The fees imposed under Municipal Code Section 5.05.280 for each dwelling unit (DU) are indicated below:
Ordinance requires automatic increases on July 1 of each year based on the change in the gross national product (GNP) deflator.
Category FEE BASIS AMOUNT (Eff. 07/01/2025)
• New Dwellings
o Single Family Flat $3,037 / Dwelling Unit
Land Use Category
Capital
Facilities
Fire
Facilities Traffic 6 Parkland 6
Park
Facilities 6
0 bedrooms (studios) $1,626 $305 $2,836 $5,773 $6,862
1 bedroom $2,199 $413 $2,836 $8,944 $10,292
2 bedrooms $3,267 $613 $3,169 $12,300 $14,410
3 bedrooms $4,181 $785 $3,169 $15,062 $17,841
4 bedrooms $4,906 $920 $4,824 $18,826 $21,957
Additional per bedroom rate
when more than 4 bedrooms $971 $182 See Note 4 $3,470 $4,117 Office (KSF) $1,269 $752 $7,046 --- ---
Retail/Service (KSF) $754 $447 $9,648 --- ---
Warehouse (KSF) $543 $449 $4,171 --- ---
Light Industrial (KSF) $424 $251 $5,107 --- ---
Manufacturing (KSF) $772 $458 $3,546 --- ---
Research & Development (KSF) $978 $581 $5,060 --- ---
Business Park (KSF) See Note 5 See Note 5 $5,959 --- --- Convalescent Home/
Nursing Home (KSF) $424 $251 $4,776 --- ---
Assisted Living/Congregate Care
Facility (KSF) $424 $251 $947 --- ---
Hospital (KSF) $424 $251 $5,435 --- ---
Religious Facility (KSF) $1,093 $649 $4,446 --- ---
Schools, all (K-12) (KSF) $1,093 $649 $10,025 --- ---
School, Vocation/Trade/
Collegian (KSF) $1,093 $649 $12,484 --- ---
Hotel/Motel (Room) $241 $143 $2,885 --- ---
Other Use Not Listed Determined based on similar use
11 o Two Family Flat $2,566 / Dwelling Unit
• Multiple Dwellings Flat $2,257 / Dwelling Unit
• Structural Additions to All Dwellings Flat $0.97 / SF added • Mobile Home Lots Flat $2,154 / mobile home lot
K. Community Planning Fee (Res. 2005-43; Res. 2024-19) FEE BASIS AMOUNT 39141000.3739 Community Planning Fee is assessed to recover Percentage 15% of building plan check a portion of the costs associated with annual and permit/inspection fees maintenance and comprehensive updates to the
General Plan, including implementation of the
Zoning Ordinance and Climate Action Plan. This
fee is imposed on all building plan checks and
issued permits (Section III). The term “building permit fees” shall mean all fees required by Master Fee
Schedule Section II.P, Building & Safety; provided,
however, the term “building” specifically excludes
the following fees: Building Application Fee,
Section II.P.2.a; General Fees, Section II.P.1; and
Other Building Plan Check and Inspection Fees ,
Section II.P.12.
L. Permitting Technology Fee (Res. 2024-19) FEE BASIS AMOUNT 39141000.3742 Permitting Technology Fee is assessed to recover Percentage 3% of plan review a portion of the annual licensing costs associated and inspection services 39241004.3742 with permit processing, electronic plan review, and document signature software programs required for
39342000.3742 processing permit requests. The fee is applied to the technical plan review and inspections costs
associated with permits required by FMC Title 12
(Street, Sidewalks, and Public Property), Title 15
(Building & Safety), FMC Title 17 (Subdivisions),
and FMC Title 18 (Planning and Zoning). Not
applicable to: fees collected on behalf of State of
California; construction tax; development impact
fees; and affordable housing fees.
M. Reasonable Accommodation Fee FEE BASIS AMOUMT
39141000.3729 Per Senate Bill 520 and Ordinance 2321, the City N/A No Charge must establish a process for considering Requests
for Reasonable Accommodation for persons with
disabilities under the Fair Housing Act and make
adequate provisions in the City’s Housing Element
for housing needs of all economic segments of the
community. (Res. 9877, 2/11/03)
N. Art District Fees FEE BASIS AMOUNT
1. Warm Springs Innovation District Art Fee (Res. 2014-47) GSF $0.81 / GSF PWC8863 Per gross square foot (GSF) of construction as -502.3731 permitted by FMC Section 18.49.100(b) and subject to an annual automatic escalation based on the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in
San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose as required by
FMC Section 18.49.100(b).
2. Downtown Art Fee (Res. 2012 -53) GSF $0.81 / GSF
PWC8862 Per gross square foot (GSF) of construction
-501.3731 as permitted by FMC Section 18.47.120(b)
and subject to an annual automatic escalation
based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI)
in San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose as
required by FMC Section 18.47.120(b).
3. City Center Art Fee (Res. 2016 -05) GSF $0.81 / GSF PWC8912 Per gross square foot (GSF) of construction as -502.3731 permitted by FMC Section 18.43.135(b) and
subject to an annual automatic escalation based
on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in San
12 Francisco/Oakland/San Jose as required by
FMC Section 18.43.135(b).
4. Ardenwood Technology Park (PD -2015-23) Art Fee GSF $0.81 / GSF PWC8985 (Res. 2018-26)
-502.3731 Per gross square foot (GSF) of construction
as permitted PD-2015-23 and subject to an
annual automatic escalation based on the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) in San
Francisco/Oakland/San Jose Area as
required by PD-2015-23.
. O. Addressing Fee (Res. 2024-19) FEE BASIS AMOUNT
62017024.3799 1. Address, new or rescind existing
a. First address Flat $278
A fee equivalent 2-hours at the GIS Information
Specialist II classification hourly rate at step 5
as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in
Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees,
administratively adjusted annually on
January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar .
b. Each additional address after the first address Flat $70 / address A fee equivalent to ½-hour at the GIS Information
Specialist II classification hourly rate at step 5
as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in
Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees,
administratively adjusted annually on
January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar .
62017024.3799 2. Address verification Flat $139 / address A fee equivalent 1-hour at the GIS Information
Specialist II classification hourly rate at step 5 as
specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section
I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, administratively
adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the
nearest dollar.
62017024.3799 3. Street name review, new or rescind existing Flat $139 / street A fee equivalent to 1-hour at the GIS Information
Specialist II classification hourly rate at step 5 as
specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, administratively adjusted
annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
P. Building and Safety FEE BASIS AMOUNT
1. General Fees (Res. 2024-19)
39241004.3799 a. Records/reports research Hourly $102 9 / hr; min. ¼-hr 39241003.3756 b. Survey/site inspection or consultation Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 1-hr 39241004.3703 c. Document imaging 11
(1) 8½ x 14 spec. sheets Vendor Cost $0.042 / page
(2) Plan sheet (larger than 8½ x 14) Vendor Cost $1.06 / sheet 39241004.3745 d. Processing of affidavit requesting Flat $102 9 / each release of plans for duplication
39241004.3799 e. Duplicate certificate of occupancy (CO) (1) Existing CO can be verified through Flat $44 12 / record City records
(2) Existing CO cannot be verified through Flat $266 13 / record City records, and not issued in
conjunction with a building permit
39241003.3348 f. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy; Flat $266 13 / 30 day survey/site inspection to allow occupancy
before final permit inspection
39241004.3799 g. Reinstatement of Expired Permit Hourly $174 14 / hr; min. 1-hr 39241004.3799 h. Plan Check/Issued Permit Extension Request Hourly $174 14 / hr; min. ½-hr 39241004.3342 i. AB2234 appeal to City Council Flat See Section I.P 39241004.3799 j. Accessibility review/consultation Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 2-hrs 39241004.3799 k. Exterior elevated elements evaluation Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 2-hrs 39241004.3799 l. Refund processing fee Flat $102 9 / record 13 39241004.3799 m. Work Commencing Before Permit Issuance (1) Violation fee per FMC§15.10.090 [CBC109.4] 100% of permit fee (2) Investigation fee FMC§15.10.090 [CBC109.4.1] 100% of permit fee 39141000.3739 n. Community Planning Fee Percentage Per Section II.K varies o. Permitting Technology Fee Percentage Per Section II.L 00100000.3320 p. Construction Tax Flat Per Section II.J 39241003.3384 q. Building standards administration special Set by State of California revolving fund (State mandated; SB1473)
39241003.3388 r. Strong-motion instrumentation and seismic Set by State of California 39241003.3389 hazard mapping (State mandated)
2. Building Code
39241004.3341 a. Building Application Fee 16 (Res. 2024-19) Flat $153 17 / record 39241003.3340 b. Building Plan Check and Inspection/Permit Fees The minimum building project valuation shall be based upon the most current building valuation data guide published, including the regional modifier for the San Jose Area as published by RS Means Square Foot Costs, as adopted in Exhibit 1, and to be administratively updated annually on July 1. Plan check fee covers up to three plan check review cycles per FMC Section 15.10.090. Inspection/permit fee covers two inspections per element. (Res. 2025-XX)
1. Minimum Fees
a. Plan Check/Review $147 15 flat
b. Inspection $133 10 flat
2. Valuation Fees
Valuation Range Fee Amount
a. $1 to $8,000 Minimum Fee (Section II.P.2.b.1)
b. $8,001 to $25,000 $155.07 for the first $8,000 plus $14.77 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
c. $25,001 to $50,000 $406.19 for the first $25,000 plus $10.34 for each additional $1,000 or fraction
thereof, to and including $50,000
d. $50,001 to $100,000 $664.69 for the first $50,000 plus $7.38 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
e. $100,001 to $500,000 $967.27 for the first $100,000 plus $5.91 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
f. $500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,331.27 for the first $500,000 plus $4.43 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1, 000,000
g. $1,000,001 to $1,750,000 $4,503.68 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3.70 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1, 750,000
h. $1,750,001 and up $7,278.68 for the first $1,750,000 plus $2.96 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof
3. Plan Check Review (Res. 2024 -19) FEE BASIS AMOUNT
39241004.3342 a. All occupancies; includes three (3) Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b plan check review cycles per record
39241004.3342 b. Additional plan check review cycles Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. ½-hr exceeding three (3) per record
39241004.3342 c. Building trades plan check review
(1) New construction, all, including Valuation 25% of Building Plan Check fee Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, required by II.P.2.b and Plumbing Code trade reviews min. $294
per trade 18
(2) Additions, alterations, and Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 2-hrs per trade modifications, all
39241004.3342 d. AB2234 Completeness Review Flat $136 19 39241004.3342 e. Plan checking revisions to approved plan Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 1-hr 39241004.3342 f. Plot plan review for approved subdivision Flat $147 15 / unit g. Outside consultant plan checking, all,
including hazardous materials occupancy Actual Cost + 20% admin. fee 39241004.3746 h. Alternative materials and methods of Hourly $161 20 / hr; min. 6-hrs construction processing and review
39241004.3342 i. Disabled access compliance Hourly $161 20 / hr; min. 3-hrs waiver review based upon hardship
39241004.3342 j. Plan check performed on an expedited Hourly $181 21 / hr; min. 1-hr basis at applicant request in addition to
the plan check fee
k. Pre-application meeting Hourly $147 15 / hr / person 14 No charge for first hour of pre -application meeting. in attendance
4. Renewable Energy Systems
39241004.3340 / (Res. 2024-19; maximum set by Govt Code 66015; fee includes application, plan check, inspection) 39241003.3340 a. Instant Solar Permit (ISP) Inspection (1) Up to 15 kW Flat $133 10 (base rate)
(2) >15 kW Flat $133 10 (base rate)
+ $7.50 / kW > 15kW
39241004.3740 / b. Residential Solar Energy System
39241003.3740 (1) 0 kW to 15 kW Flat $280 22 (base rate) (2) >15 kW Flat $280 22 (base rate)
+ $15 / kW > 15 kW
39241004.3740 / c. Residential Thermal System
39241003.3740 (1) 0 kW to 10 kWth Flat $280 22 (base rate) (2) >10 kWth Flat $280 22 (base rate)
+ $15 / kWth > 10 kWth
39241004.3740 / d. Commercial Solar Energy System
39241003.3740 / (1) 0 kW to 15 kW Flat $560 23 (base rate) (2) >15 kW to 250 kW Flat $560 23 (base rate)
+ $7 / kW up to 250 kW
(3) >250 kW Flat $2,205 25 + $5 / kW > 250 kW
39241004.3740 / e. Commercial Thermal System
39241003.3740 (1) 0 kWth to 30 kWth Flat $567 24 (base rate) (2) >30 kWth to 260 kWth Flat $567 24 (base rate)
+ $7 / kWth up to 260 kWth
(3) > 260 kWth Flat $2,177 26 + $5 / kWth > 260 kWth 39241003.3740 f. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 g. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 h. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr regular work hours
(2) Weekday more than 2-hours before Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs or after normal work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27/ hr; min. 4-hrs
5. Express Permits 16 (no plan review; inspection only) (Res. 2024 -19) 39241003.3370 a. Electrical, maximum $266 13 for combination of (1) through (4), below (1) Main panel replacement/upgrade, residential only Flat $133 10 (2) Rewire of residence, residential only Flat $266 13 (3) Temporary power pole and service drop, all Flat $133 10 (4) Electric vehicle charging unit, residential only Flat $133 10 39241003.3360 b. Mechanical, maximum $266 13 for combination of (1) through (4), below (1) Furnace (space heating appliance)
addition/replacement, residential only Flat $133 10
(2) Air conditioning addition/replacement, Flat
residential only
(3) Furnace and air conditioning replacement, Flat $133 10 residential only
(4) Duct/vent additional/replacement, residential only Flat $133 10 39241003.3350 c. Plumbing, maximum $266 13 for combination of (1) through (4), below (1) Water heater or softener addition/replacement, Flat $133 10 residential only, with one or more fixture
(2) Gas re-pipe/addition/alteration, residential only Flat $133 10 (3) Water re-pipe/addition/alteration, residential only Flat $133 10 (4) Electric heat pump water heater Flat $133 10
addition/replacement, residential only
39241003.3340 d. Reroof
(1) Residential
(a) Overlay/new deck Flat $266 13
(b) Solar removal and replacement Flat $399 28
(2) Commercial
(a) Reroof Flat $266 13
(b) Phased roof Flat $266 13 +
$133 10 / additional phase
39241003.3340 e. Window replacement
(1) Like-for-like replacement, Flat $133 10
15 residential only
(2) Slider and window replacement, Flat $266 13
residential only
39241003.3340 f. Residential foundation retrofit, pre -approved Flat $266 13 foundation plan
39241003.3340 g. Residential kitchen and bathroom remodel, like -for-like only (1) Kitchen only Flat $532 29
(2) Bath only Flat $532 29
(3) Kitchen & bath Flat $798 30
(4) Kitchen & phased bathrooms Flat $798 30 +
$266 13 / additional phase
(5) Kitchen & bathroom(s) with window replacement Flat $1,064 31 + $266 13 / additional phase
(6) Kitchen or bathroom(s) with window replacement Flat $798 30 + $266 13 / additional phase
(7) Kitchen & bathroom(s) with electrical panel Flat $1,064 31 + replacement $266 13 / additional phase
(8) Kitchen or bathroom(s) with electrical panel Flat $798 30 + replacement $266 13 / additional phase
(9) Kitchen & bathroom(s) with window replacement Flat $1,197 32 + and electrical panel replacement $266 13 / additional phase (10) Kitchen or bathroom(s) with window replacement Flat $931 44 + and electrical panel replacement $266 13 / additional phase 39241003.3351 h. Swimming pool demolition/removals, res idential only Flat $266 13 39241003.3340 i. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 39241003.3340 j. Reinspection Flat $133 10
39241003.3755 k. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr regular work hours
(2) Weekday more than 2-hours before Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs or after normal work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27/ hr; min. 4-hrs
6. Electrical Code Inspection/Permit (Res. 2024 -19)
39241003.3370 a. Minimum inspection fee Flat $133 10
b. New single-family/duplex, all, Flat $133 10 / unit except attached garage area
c. New multifamily (3+ units), all Flat $133 10 / unit d. All other electrical construction, installation or maintenance:
(1) Lighting outlets, fixtures, or switches, all Flat $66 33 / 10 items (2) Mercury vapor outdoor lighting fixtures, all Flat $33 34 / 10 items (3) Service panel, including temporary power pole, all Flat $44 35 / panel (4) Circuit breaker
(a) Residential, all Flat $44 35
(b) Non-residential, all Flat $66 33 / 10 breakers
(5) Electrical charging unit
(a) Residential, all Flat $44 35
(b) Non-residential, all Flat $66 33
39241003.3740 e. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 f. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 g. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to regular Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr (2) Weekday more than 2-hours before or after Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs normal work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
7. Plumbing Code Inspection/Permit (Res. 2024 -19)
39241003.3350 a. Minimum inspection fee Flat $133 10
b. New single-family/duplex, all Flat $133 10 / unit
c. New multifamily (3+ units), all Flat $133 10 / unit d. All other plumbing construction, installation or maintenance:
(1) Fixtures and repipe, all Flat $33 34 / 5 items
(2) Sewer connection, all Flat $33 34
(3) Rainwater collection system, all Flat $33 34
(4) Septic tank unit, all Flat $33 34
(5) Water heater, all Flat $33 34
16 (6) Gas piping outlet, all Flat $33 34 / 5 items
(7) Hazardous, non-residential water treatment, all Flat $66 33 (8) Grease interceptor, all Flat $66 33
(9) Non-hazardous water treatment, all Flat $66 33
(10) Drains/vents, all Flat $44 35 / 5 items
(11) Lawn sprinkler system, all, Flat $33 34
including backflow protection devices
(12) Vacuum breakers, backflow Flat $33 34
devices, irrigation system, all
(13) On-site storm drain system, all Flat $33 34
39241003.3740 e. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 f. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 g. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to regular Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr (2) Weekday more than 2-hours before or after Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs normal work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs 39241003.3360 8. Mechanical Code Inspection/Permit (Res. 2024 -19) a. Minimum inspection fee Flat $133 10
b. New SFR and duplex heating, Flat $133 10 / unit
ventilating, air-conditioning (HVAC) system
c. New multifamily (3+ units) HVAC Flat $133 10 / unit d. Furnace with vents, all Flat $33 34
e. Floor furnace with vents, all Flat $33 34
f. Mini-split HVAC units and wall heaters, all Flat $33 34 g. Residential fans/vents, all Flat $33 34
h. Cooling appliance or dehumidifier, all Flat $33 34 / 5 items i. Boiler or compressor, all Flat $33 34 / 5 items
j. Air quality filtration unit, all Flat $33 34
k. Ventilation system, all Flat $66 33 / outlet
l. Fire dampers or variable air volume (VAV), all Flat $44 35 / 5 items m. Commercial hood installation (Type I/Type II), all Flat $133 10 / unit n. Incinerator, all Flat $33 34 / unit
o. Process piping, all Flat $66 33 / 5 items
p. Liquid petroleum piping, all Flat $66 33 / 5 items 39241003.3740 q. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 r. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 s. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to reg Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr (2) Weekday when more than 2-hours before Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs after regular work hours
(3) Weekend Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs 39241003.3343 9. Green Building Inspection/Permit (Res. 2024 -19) a. Minimum Inspection Fee Flat $133 10
b. New residential (SFR and duplex) inspection Flat $66 33 / unit c. New apartment (3+ units) inspection Flat $133 10 / unit d. Residential addition inspection, all Flat $66 33
e. Commercial and industrial inspection Flat $66 33 / unit 39241003.3740 f. Additional or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 g. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 h. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to regular hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr (2) Weekday when more than 2-hours before Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs after regular work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
10. Swimming Pool/Spa Permit (Res. 2024 -19)
39241004.3342 a. Plan check review; all pools; , Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b includes three (3) plan check cycles
b. Inspection/permit, all new pools and spas Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b c. Additional plan check review cycle(s) Hourly $147 15 / hr.; min. 1-hr exceeding three (3) per record
d. Plan checking revisions to approved plan Hourly $147 15 / hr.; min. 1-hr 39241003.3351 e. Minimum inspection fee Flat $133 10 f. Spa in-ground/above ground inspection, all alterations Flat $133 10 17 g. Above ground pool inspection, all alterations Flat $66 33 h. Private, in-ground pool (single family) Flat $133 10 inspection, all alterations
i. Public or commercial pool inspection, all alterations Flat $133 10 39241003.3740 j. Additional, or other inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 k. Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 l. Overtime Inspection
(1) Weekday when contiguous to regular hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr (2) Weekday when more than 2-hours before Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs after regular work hours
(3) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
11. Fire Extinguishing, Fire Alarm, and Fire Code 36 (Res. 2024-19) a. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems (AFES)
39241004.3345 (1) Plan check review Hourly $133 37 / hr; min. 2-hrs 39241003.3344 (2) Inspection:
(a) AFES heads
(i) 20 or less heads Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 2-hrs
(ii) 21 to 50 heads Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 2½-hrs (iii) Each set of 50 heads after Hourly $333 38 + $133 10 / each the initial 50 heads additional set of 50 heads
(b) Riser, each Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 2-hrs / riser (c) System; shell building only Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 3-hrs (d) Underground system,
(i) First outlet Hourly $133 10 / hr.; min. 2-hrs
(ii) Each additional outlet after first outlet Flat $266 13 each 39241003.3740 (3) Additional or Other Inspection Hourly $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 (4) Re-inspection Hourly $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 (5) Overtime Inspection
(a) Weekday when contiguous to regular Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr work hours
(b) Weekday when more than 2 -hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs before or after regular work hours
(c) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
b. Fire Alarm Permits:
39241004.3353 (1) Plan check review Hourly $133 / hr 37; min. 2-hr 39241003.3352 (2) Inspection:
(a) Alarm Panel: Initiation device, all
(i) First initiation device Hourly $133 / hr 10; min 2-hrs (ii) Each additional initiation device after Hourly $266 13 + $63 33 / device the first device
(b) Alarm Panel: Notification device, all
(i) 10 or fewer notification devices Hourly $133 / hr 10; min. 1¼-hrs (ii) More than 10 notification device Hourly $166 39 + $33 34 per set of 10 (c) Fire Alarm System Hourly $133 / system 10
+ $33 34 / device
39241003.3352 (3) Fire alarm monitoring central station change Hourly $133 / hr 10; min. 1½-hrs out, all, plan review and inspection
39241003.3740 (4) Additional/Other Inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 (5) Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 (6) Overtime inspection
(a) Weekday when contiguous to Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr regular work hours
(b) Weekday when more than 2 -hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs before or after regular work hours
(c) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
c. Fire Code Permits
All other fire system/fire code items, including, but not limited to: assembly permit; clean agent system (each); spray booth (each); high piled; hood and ducts; and temporary membrane structures (tents) 39241004.3353 (1) Plan check review Hourly $133 37 / hr; min. 2-hrs 39241003.3352 (2) Inspection Hourly $133 10 / hr; min. 3-hrs 39241003.3740 (3) Additional or Other Inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 (4) Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 (5) Overtime Inspection
(a) Weekday when contiguous to regular Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr 18 work hours
(b) Weekday when more than 2 -hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs before or after regular work hours
(c) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
12. Other Building Plan Check and Inspection Fees (Res. 2024-19) a. Seasonal Lots
39241004.3342 (1) Plan check review Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 1-hr 39241003.3756 (2) Inspection Flat $133 10 / lot
b. Construction Site Trailer
39241004.3342 (1) Plan check review Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 2-hr 39241003.3756 (2) Inspection Flat $133 10 / trailer c. Sign Permit Fees
(1) Non-illuminated
(a) Wall mounted
39241004.3346 (i) Plan check review Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. ½-hr 39241003.3740 (ii) Inspection Flat $133 10
(b) Monument / Free Standing
39241004.3346 (i) Plan check review Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b 39241003.3740 (ii) Inspection Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b (2) Illuminated
(a) Wall mounted
39241004.3346 (i) Plan check review Hourly $147 15 / hr; min. 1-hr 39241003.3740 (ii) Inspection Flat $133 10
(b) Monument / Free Standing
39241004.3346 (i) Plan check review Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b 39241003.3740 (ii) Inspection Valuation Per Section II.P.2.b 39241003.3346 (3) Subdivision tract sign (onsite) Flat $605 40 39241003.3346 (4) Temporary directional sign (offsite) Flat $339 41 39241004.3730 (5) Promotional sign Flat $51 42 / 15 days maximum of 45 days per calendar year;
exempt from application fee
39241004.3346 (6) Permanent window sign Flat $51 42
39141000.3346 (7) Amendment/change of sign (copy only) Flat $42 43 39241003.3740 (8) Additional or other Inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3740 (9) Re-inspection Flat $133 10 / inspection 39241003.3755 (10) Overtime Inspection
(a) Weekday when contiguous to Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 1-hr regular work hours
(b) Weekday when more than 2 -hours Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs before or after regular work hours
(c) Weekend/Holiday Hourly $164 27 / hr; min. 4-hrs
Endnotes for Section II, Development – Planning, Engineering, and Building & Safety 1 Fee at a rate equivalent to 6-hours at the Associate Planner classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 2 Fee at a rate equivalent to 2.75-hours at the Planner II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 3 Fee at a rate equivalent to 5-hours at the Planner II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 4 Fee at a rate equivalent to ¼-hour at the Planner I classification hourly rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 5 Fee at a rate equivalent to 1-hour at the Planner II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times the multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 6 Fee at a rate equivalent to 5-hours at the Associate Planner classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 7 Fee at a rate equivalent to 2-hours at the Planner II classification hourly rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 8 Fee at a rate equivalent to 1-hour at the Accounting Technician classification hourly rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. Records received/processed digitally/electronically are exempt from Records Retention Fee.
9 A fee equivalent to the one -hour of the Community Development Technician classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1. 10 A fee equivalent to the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule i n Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1. 11 Records issued digitally/electronically are exempt from Document Imaging Fees. 12 A fee equivalent to ½-hours at the Administrative Assistant classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section 19 I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1. 13 A fee equivalent to 2-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1. 14 A fee equivalent to ¾-hour at the Permit Center Manager classification hourly rate at the top of the salary range and ¼-hour at the Building Official classification hourly rate at the top of the salary range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1.
15 A fee equivalent to the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1. 16 Records issued automatically without a plan check (“Express” records, including Instant Solar Permit) are exempt from Building Permit Application Fee. If Express records (including Instant Solar Permit) are issued in-person, the application fee is applicable. Application Fee is non-refundable after any processing of the record has been initiated.
17 A fee equivalent to 1.5 -hours at the Community Development Technician classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 18 The minimum Mechanical Code, Plumbing Code, and Electrical Code plan check fee is equivalent to 2 -hours per trade at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 19 A fee equivalent to ½-hour at the Senior Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at the top of the salary range and ½-hour at the Senior Community Development Technician hourly rate as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 20 A fee equivalent to ¾-hour at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 and ¼ -hour at the Building Official classification hourly rate at the top of the pay range as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 21 A fee equivalent to 1.5 times the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 22 A fee equivalent to 1-hour at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 and 1-hour at the Building Inspector II hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
23 A fee equivalent to 2-hours at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step 5 and 2-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
24 A fee equivalent to 2.5-hours a the Plan Check Professional classification at step 5 and 1.5-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
25 A fee equivalent to the maximum fee under II.P.4.c(2). 26 A fee equivalent to the maximum fee under II.P.4.d(2). 27 A fee equivalent to 1.5 times the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 28 A fee equivalent to 3-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 29 A fee equivalent to 4-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 30 A fee equivalent to 6-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 31 A fee equivalent to 8-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 32 A fee equivalent to 9-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 33 A fee equivalent to ½-hour at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 34 A fee equivalent to ¼-hour at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 35 A fee equivalent to ⅓-hour at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 36 For the purposes of fee calculations: 1) valves and any other fire alarm items such as dampers, pull stations, and strobe lig hts, are considered a device; and 2) one outlet is an item, such as a hydrant or riser. 37 A fee equivalent to 1-hour at the Fire & Life Safety Plans Examiner classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 38 A fee equivalent to the 2½-hours at the Building Inspection II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 39 A fee equivalent to the 1¼-hours at the Building Inspection II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 40 Fee at a rate equivalent to 2-hours at the Planner II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar and 1.5 -hours at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
41 Fee at a rate equivalent to 1-hour at the Planner II classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar and 1 -hour at the Plan Check Professional classification hourly rate at step as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees , administratively adjusted 20 annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 42 Fee at a rate equivalent to ½ -hour at the Community Development Technician classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 43 Fee at a rate equivalent to ¼-hour at the Planner I classification hourly labor rate at step 5 (base salary times multiplier specified in the annual operating budget) administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar. 44 A fee equivalent to 7-hours at the Building Inspector II classification hourly rate at step 5 as specified in the Billing Pay Schedule in Section I.G.2, Labor Costs for Employees, and administratively adjusted annually on January 1, rounded to the nearest dollar.
Exhibit 1: Minimum Acceptable Building Permit Valuation per Square Foot , effective January 5, 2026
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