Before and After Illustration of Fees
Attachment 2
Description Page
Planning Fees 1
Engineering and Encroachment Fees 8
Building Fees 12
Fire Fees 22
City of Merced
Before and After Illustration of Fees
City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - PLANNING FEES
Current Fee / Deposit Cost of Service
Proposed Fee /
Deposit Charge Basis Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
ANNEXATION & PRE-ZONING
1 Pre-Annexation Development Agreement $4,636 $12,288 $12,288 Fixed Fee $7,652 100% [a] 2 Annexation
a) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) $1,545 $7,680 $3,840 Fixed Fee $2,295 50% [a][b] b) All Other Annexations
i) Up to 10 acres $3,090 + $229.35/acre $23,040 $23,040 Fixed Fee varies 100% [a][c] ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres $3,090 + $229.35/acre $30,720 $30,720 Fixed Fee varies 100% [a][c] iii) Over 100.01 acres T&M with $30K initial
deposit
$46,080 $46,080 Fixed Fee varies 100% [a][c]
APPEALS
3 Appeal
a) Appeal to Planning Commission varies $3,072 $750 Fixed Fee varies 24% [d] b) Appeal to City Council varies $3,072 $1,500 Fixed Fee varies 49% [d]
CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY USE PERMIT
4 City-owned Real Property Use Permit
a) Use Request Subject to Administrative Approval $384 $200 Fixed Fee varies 52% b) Use Request Requiring City Council Review $1,152 $600 Fixed Fee varies 52%
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESS PERMITS (CCBP)
City Council Resolutions #2017-67 & #2021-43
5 CCBP Application Fees [e]
a) Phase 1 (All Types) $1,213 Note [k] $1,213 Fixed Fee $0 b) Phase 2 (Merit-Based) $10,796 Note [k] $10,796 Fixed Fee $0 c) Phase 2 (Non-Merit Based) $7,867 Note [k] $7,867 Fixed Fee $0 d) Background Checks for Owners of 5%+ Over 1 Owner (Phase 2) $1,803 Note [k] $1,803 Fixed Fee $0 e) Annual CCBP Renewal $2,810 Note [k] $2,810 Fixed Fee $0 f) Appeal of a CCBP $471 Note [k] $471 Fixed Fee $0
g) Appeal of a CCBP Renewal $595 Note [k] $595 Fixed Fee $0 6 Annual Regulatory Fees [e]
a) Cultivation--Up to 10,000 SF (2 Inspections/Yr) $9,573 Note [k] $9,573 Fixed Fee $0 b) Cultivation--Nursery Only (2 Inspections/Year) $9,573 Note [k] $9,573 Fixed Fee $0 c) Distribution (2 Inspections/Year) $9,156 Note [k] $9,156 Fixed Fee $0 d) Manufacturing (2 Inspections/Year) $9,573 Note [k] $9,573 Fixed Fee $0 e) Retail Sales (2 Inspections/Year) $9,156 Note [k] $9,156 Fixed Fee $0 f) Testing (2 Inspections/Year) $7,680 Note [k] $7,680 Fixed Fee $0 Activity Description
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CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP)
7 Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
a) Administrative CUP for Signs/Minor Use Permits (Staff Approval only)
$309 $480 $480 Fixed Fee $171 100%
b) Community Gardens No Charge $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee 100% c) Minor - Signs, Walls, Single Food Trucks, etc. if goes to Planning Commission
$773 $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee $379 100%
d) Regular CUP (R-1 uses, churches, Land use or design only, etc.) $3,863 $6,144 $6,144 Fixed Fee $2,281 100% e) Major CUP (Land use and design; P-D’s) varies $6,912 $6,912 Fixed Fee 100%
DESIGN REVIEW & HISTORIC PRESERVATION
8 Painting and Small Signs (Staff ) $39 $192 $100 Fixed Fee $61 52% 9 Signs, Awnings, and Simple Modifications (Staff) $116 $384 $384 Fixed Fee $268 100% 10 Remodels and Site Improvements (DRC) $773 $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee $379 100% 11 New Developments (DRC) $1,854 $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee $2,754 100% 12 Historic Preservation Applications (DRC/HPC)
a) Application for Historic Resource (DRC & Council) $386 $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee $4,222 100% b) Certificate of Alteration for an Historic Resource $231 $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee $4,377 100%
DETERMINATIONS/INTERPRETATIONS
13 Determinations / Interpretations
a) By Planning Commission
i) Single R-1 Lot $773 $2,304 $2,304 Fixed Fee $1,531 100% ii) Other $773 $2,304 $2,304 Fixed Fee $1,531 100%
b) By Staff $77 $768 $768 Fixed Fee $691 100%
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
14 Restaurant $231 $384 $384 Fixed Fee $153 100% [f]
15 Street Closures
a) Staff Review $77 $384 $384 Fixed Fee $307 100% [f]
b) Council Review $464 $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee $688 100% [f] 2 City of Merced
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
16 Categorical Exemption $155 $288 $288 Fixed Fee $133 100% 17 Negative Declaration $1,545 $3,072 $3,072 Fixed Fee $1,527 100% [a] 18 Mitigated Negative Declaration $7,726 $9,216 $9,216 Fixed Fee $1,490 100% [a] 19 Expanded Initial Study $7,726 $9,216 $9,216 Fixed Fee $1,490 100% [a] 20 Environmental Impact Report Based on Cost
See Note [g]
(Deposit Required)
Based on Cost
See Note [g]
(Deposit Required)
Deposit [g]
21 Additional Related Fees
a) Merced County Clerk Filing Fee (Required of all) $50 Pass Through of County Fee
Check made out to
"Merced County"
b) EIR/EIS Contract Management Fee 10% 20% 20% % of Cost 100% c) State Fish & Wildlife Fees: (Check needs to be made out to Merced County and must accompany the NOD)
i) For Negative Declarations $2,969 Pass Through of Dept of Fish & Wildlife Fee
Fixed Fee
ii) For EIR's $4,124 Pass Through of Dept
of Fish & Wildlife Fee
Fixed Fee
EXTENSIONS
22 Extension varies $1,536 Lesser of $750 or 25%
of application filing fee
Fixed Fee varies
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
23 General Plan Amendment varies $12,288 $12,288 Fixed Fee 100%
MINOR SUBDIVISIONS
24 Lot Splits/Parcel Maps $1,236 $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee $3,372 100% 25 Lot Line Adjustment $618 $3,072 $3,072 Fixed Fee $2,454 100% 26 Lot Mergers $618 $3,072 $3,072 Fixed Fee $2,454 100% 27 Subdivision Map Exemption Investigation $309 $1,536 $1,536 Fixed Fee $1,227 100% 3 City of Merced
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MISCELLANEOUS
28 Administrative Revision to Site Plans or Elevations (Or Minor Modification Permits)
$231 $768 $768 Fixed Fee $537 100%
29 Building Permit--Planning Site Plan Review Only
a) Pools/Signs/Setbacks/etc. $77 $96 $96 Fixed Fee $19 100% b) Remodel/Tenant Improvement $77 $192 $192 Fixed Fee $115 100% c) Single Family Residential/Duplex New Construction $77 $288 $288 Fixed Fee $211 100% d) Multi-Family / Commercial / Industrial (New Construction) i) Up to 10,000 SF $309 $384 $384 Fixed Fee $75 100%
ii) 10,001 to 50,000 SF $309 $576 $576 Fixed Fee $267 100% iii) 50,001 - 100,000 SF $309 $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee $843 100% iv) Greater than 100,000 SF $309 $2,304 $2,304 Fixed Fee $1,995 100% 30 Applicant Requested Continuance Requests - Planning Commission Public Hearings (After agenda is published)
$231 $768 $768 Fixed Fee $537 100%
31 Covenants of Easement $464 $1,152 $1,152 Fixed Fee $688 100% 32 Home Occupation Permits (Minor) [Major Home Occupations are charged the Minor Use Permit Fee]
$39 $96 $96 Fixed Fee $57 100%
33 Staff Research Time $67 $96 $96 per 1/2 hour $29 100% 34 Temporary Outdoor Use Permit
a) Seasonal More than One Week $77 $288 $288 Fixed Fee $211 100% b) Single Week $77 $288 $150 Fixed Fee $73 52%
35 Zoning Compliance Letter (Involves City Atty) $618 $1,536 $1,536 Fixed Fee $918 100% 36 Zoning Verification Letter (Planning Staff Only) $116 $288 $288 Fixed Fee $172 100%
NAME CHANGES
37 Street / Subdivision Name Changes
a) Subdivision Names (once public hearing notice has been published)
$386 $1,536 $1,536 Fixed Fee $1,150 100%
b) Street Names (for subdivisions, once final map has been approved)
$1,545 $2,304 $2,304 Fixed Fee $759 100%
PRE-APPLICATION REVIEW
38 Pre-Application Review [h]
a) Minor (CUP’s, Site Plan Review, etc.) $194 $1,536 $300 Fixed Fee $106 20% b) Major (Zone Changes, General Plan Amendments, SUP
Revisions, Tentative Maps, etc.)
$309 $2,304 $750 Fixed Fee $441 33%
c) Annexation Pre-Applications (Includes City Council Review) $1,545 $3,072 $2,000 Fixed Fee $455 65% [i] 4 City of Merced
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SERVICE (WATER & SEWER) REQUESTS
39 Service (Water & Sewer) Requests - County Property
a) Staff Review $231 $960 $500 Fixed Fee; per lot $269 52% b) City Council Review varies $1,920 $1,920 Fixed Fee; per lot varies 100%
SITE PLAN REVIEW
40 Minor: (Minor change in existing site or change in use with minor design
adjustments)
$928 $1,536 $1,536 Fixed Fee $608 100%
41 Major: (Major redesign of existing site or design of vacant site) (Large projects may be charged on an hourly basis)
$1,545 $3,072 $3,072 Fixed Fee $1,527 100%
42 Other
a) Accessory Dwelling Units (Minor Use Permit) & Community Gardens
No Charge No Charge Fixed Fee
b) Recycling Centers $309 $768 $768 Fixed Fee $459 100%
SITE UTILIZATION PLAN
43 Site Utilization Plan - Residential Planned Development (RP-D) and Planned Development (P-D)
a) Site Utilization Plan Establishment
i) Stand Alone Application
a) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) varies $6,144 $3,072 Fixed Fee 50% b) All Other
i) Up to 10 acres varies $9,216 $9,216 Fixed Fee 100%
ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres varies $12,288 $12,288 Fixed Fee 100% iii) Over 100.01 acres varies $15,360 $15,360 Fixed Fee 100% ii) Application Submitted Concurrent with General Plan
Amendmenta) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) varies $3,072 $1,536 Fixed Fee 50% b) All Other
i) Up to 10 acres varies $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee 100%
ii) Between 10.01 and 100 acres varies $6,144 $6,144 Fixed Fee 100% iii) Over 100.01 acres varies $7,680 $7,680 Fixed Fee 100% b) Site Utilization Plan Revision
i) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) varies $3,072 $1,536 Fixed Fee 50% ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres varies $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee 100%
b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres varies $6,144 $6,144 Fixed Fee 100% c) Over 100.01 acres varies $7,680 $7,680 Fixed Fee 100% 5 City of Merced
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TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION (TRACT) MAP
44 Tentative Subdivision (Tract) Map
a) 1 - 50 Lots $4,636 $8,448 $8,448 $3,812 100%
b) 50+ Lots $7,726 $12,288 $12,288 $4,562 100%
VARIANCE
45 Variance
a) Single R-1 lot $1,314 $3,072 $3,072 $1,758 100%
b) All Others $1,545 $6,144 $6,144 $4,599 100%
c) Multiple on one application $2,318 $7,680 $7,680 $5,362 100% Zone Change
46 Zone Change
a) Stand Alone Application
i) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) varies $6,144 $3,072 Fixed Fee 50% ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres varies $9,216 $9,216 Fixed Fee 100%
b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres varies $12,288 $12,288 Fixed Fee 100% c) Over 100.01 acres varies $15,360 $15,360 Fixed Fee 100% b) Application Submitted Concurrent with General Plan
Amendmenti) Single R-1 Lot (1 acre or less) varies $3,072 $1,536 Fixed Fee 50% ii) All Other
a) Up to 10 acres varies $4,608 $4,608 Fixed Fee 100%
b) Between 10.01 and 100 acres varies $6,144 $6,144 Fixed Fee 100% c) Over 100.01 acres varies $7,680 $7,680 Fixed Fee 100% ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT (Amendment to Title 20 of Merced
Municipal Code)
47 Zoning Text Amendment
a) Standards (Setbacks, signs, etc.) $1,545 $4,608 $4,608 $3,063 100% b) Land Use (Adding a land use to a zone, adjusting requirements for a specific land use, etc.)
$2,318 $7,680 $7,680 $5,362 100%
Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Services Not Identified in this Schedule
48 Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Deposit-Based Services, and Services Not Otherwise Identified in this Schedulea) In-House Fully-Burdened Positional Hourly Rate
Fully-Burdened
Positional Hourly Rate
100%
b) Consultant/Attorney/3rd Party Review Pass-through + 10% Admin Fee
100%
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BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - PLANNING FEES
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Cost Recovery NoteActivity Description
[l] CCBP fees were recently updated (City Council Resolutions #2017-67 & #2021-43), consequently they are not being re-examined or proposed for adjustment or increase as part of this study. Staff intends to re-examine cost of service and fee structure as additional program information and history is developed. [i] Annexation pre-applications are different from regular pre-applications that are only reviewed by City staff in that Annexation pre-applications are also reviewed by the City Council and Merced County Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) staff to provide early guidance on annexation requests. See separate Annexation pre-application form for details regarding submittals and process. Fee may be credited toward an official annexation application. [j] Fee Adjustments. Per MMC 20.66.030(D), the Director of Development Services shall have the authority to lower or increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost of staff time, or waive the payment for another government agency, or non-profit, tax exempt organization, or where good cause appears. In the case where no application fee has been adopted, the Director will determine which adopted fee to charge that would be equivalent based on the similar level of effort and review required.
[k] Refunds. Partial refunds can be given if applications are withdrawn prior to public hearing. However, the cost of actual staff time or direct costs spent on the application will be deducted from the original amount prior to a refund being granted. Please note that refunds can only be given within 1 year after application submittal due to budgeting constraints. [g] Based on cost (deposit required). Application fee is based on the actual cost of time, services, and materials incurred in processing the application. With the exception of environmental reviews, the deposit is due upon application. Any costs above the deposit are due and payable prior to final Planning Commission/City Council action. The deposit and actual cost for environmental reviews will be determined on a case by case basis after the application is accepted, and the deposit is due before work commences. In addition to the fee amounts listed in this schedule, applicant is responsible for all costs of outside agency review/services, including but not limited to, County Recording Costs, specialized attorney review, LAFCO, Board of Equalization Fees, Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees, etc. [h] Pre-Application Review Charge may be assessed on any request to consider a particular piece of property for development activity, including change of zoning, preliminary site plan review, preliminary review of a subdivision layout, or as otherwise determined by the Director of Development Services. This charge will be credited against any “Application Fee” subsequently received from the applicant for the subject project. [f] See Merced Municipal Code (M.M.C.): Restaurant Encroachment Permit (MMC Title 12.36.060) and Street Closure (MMC Title 12.42.050). [e] CCBP application fees are due and payable upon submittal of a commercial cannabis business permit application. The amount of the fees are adjusted annually to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI). In no event, shall the fees in any year be less than the preceding year. The regulatory fee is to be due and payable prior to opening the business and thereafter on or before the anniversary date. The regulatory fee may be amended from time to time based upon actual costs. The amount of the fees are adjusted annually to account for inflation by using the CPI. In no event, shall the fees in any year be less than the preceding year. [d] Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commission, other Commission or Board, or City Council. If a decision is made in the appellant's favor, the City will refund the appeal filing fee. [b] R-1 Type Uses include those uses eligible for consideration as conditional uses in an R-1 residential zone or any R-1 use (principally permitted or otherwise) when considered for a conditional use permit in another zone. [a] In addition to amounts shown above, applicant is responsible for all costs of outside agency review/services, including but not limited to, LAFCO, Board of Equalization Fees, Department of Fish and Wildlife Fees, specialized attorney review, etc..
[c] Annexation fee may be paid in two equal installments (50% of fee upon submittal of application; 50% of fee payable prior to City Council consideration of annexation). * Periodically, the City in its sole discretion, may use third party consultants/attorney/specialized support to augment internal staff services. In such situations, the applicant will be responsible for the full cost of service associated with application review and processing. To support cost recovery, any fixed fee amounts for applicable review services shall function as initial deposits. A positive account balance shall be maintained at all times during the review process. No work will be performed on a project with a negative fund balance. Periodically, the applicant may be notified and required to supplement the deposit account with an additional amounts to support ongoing review efforts. Funds expended for staff time or third party review shall not be dependent upon the City’s approval or disapproval of the application request. Any deposit amounts remaining after final project close out will be returned to applicant. 7 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES Current Fee /
Deposit Cost of Service
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Deposit Charge Basis Fee Change
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Encroachment Permit / Improvement Permit Fees
1 Utility Work/Connections (Individual Permits) $231.40 $428 $428 Fixed Fee $196 100% 2 Driveways/Minor Frontage Improvements
a) Residential (per driveway) $428 $250 Fixed Fee 58%
b) Commercial (per driveway) $428 $428 Fixed Fee 100%
3 Major Utility Trench / Bore Review and Inspection varies $10 $10 Fixed Fee; per linear foot 100% 4 All Other See Improvement Plan
Review and Inspection
Fees
Agreement for Private Improvements in Public Right-of-Way 5 Agreement for Private Improvements in Public Right-of-Way $333 $250 each 75% Improvement Plan Review and Inspection
6 Engineering and Landscape Plan Check and Inspection
(Fee Includes Up to 3 Cycle Reviews - Hourly Billing Applies for Reviews Required Beyond 3rd Cycle)
a) Project Value Up to $10,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp $760 $760 Fixed Fee Varies 100% b) Project Value $10,001 - $100,000
i. Base Fee for First $10,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp $760 $760 Fixed Fee Varies 100% ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $100,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp 7.60% 7.60% Fixed Fee Varies 100% c) $100,001 - $199,999
i. Base Fee for First $100,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp $7,600 $7,600 Fixed Fee Varies 100% ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $200,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp 6.08% 6.08% Fixed Fee Varies 100% d) $200,001 - $299,999
i. Base Fee for First $200,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp $13,680 $13,680 Fixed Fee Varies 100% ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 Up to $300,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp 4.56% 4.56% Fixed Fee Varies 100% e) $300,000 or more
i. Base Fee for First $300,000 0.75% PC; 3% Insp $18,240 $18,240 Fixed Fee Varies 100% ii. Fee for Each Add'l $1 0.75% PC; 3% Insp 4.10% 4.10% Fixed Fee Varies 100% f) Landscape Plan Review
i. Non-Development $190 $190 Fixed Fee 100%
ii. Custom Home $950 $950 Fixed Fee 100%
iii. Production Home/Subdivision $2,090 $2,090 Fixed Fee 100% iv. Model Home Complex $1,330 $1,330 Fixed Fee 100%
v. Commercial, Streetscape, Other Development Projects $1,520 $1,520 Fixed Fee 100% vi. Development and Civil Improvements - Landscaping Review $1,900 $1,900 Fixed Fee 100% Activity Description
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BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES Current Fee /
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Grading and Drainage Plan Review and Inspection
7 Grading and Drainage Plan Review
a) Site < 10,000 SF (gross site area) $1,140 $1,140 100% b) Site ≥ 10,000 SF and < .5 Acre (gross site area) $2,280 $2,280 100% c) Site ≥ .5 Acre (gross site area)
i) First Acre $2,280 $2,280 100%
ii) Each Additional Acre $380 $380 per acre 100%
NPDES / Stormwater Treatment Features Review and Inspection 8 NPDES Review / Inspection Fee (C3 Requirements)
a) For Projects Not Required to Submit Numeric Sizing $380 $380 100% b) For Projects Required to Submit Numeric Sizing
i) Impervious Area up to 1 Acre $1,710 $1,710 100% [a]
ii) Impervious Area Over 1 Acre
a) First Acre $1,710 $1,710 100% [a]
b) Each Additional Acre $570 $570 100% [a]
c) For Each Add'l Treatment Facility (First Two Included in Base Fee)
$380 $380 each 100%
d) Pervious Pavement / Concrete / Asphalt
i) First 5,000 SF $1,900 $1,900 100%
ii) Each Additional 2,500 SF $570 $570 100%
e) For Projects Sent to Consultant Review pass-through + 15% admin fee
pass-through
+ 15% admin fee
n/a
9 Stormwater Treatment Features Operations & Maintenance Inspection
$475 $238 50%
Final Map / Subdivision Review
10 Final Map and Parcel Map
a) Parcel Map Check $5,320 $5,320 Fixed Fee 100%
b) Final Map Check
i. Base Fee/Final Map Amendment $7,600 $7,600 Fixed Fee 100% ii. Plus, Per Lot Fee $95 $95 Fixed Fee 100%
c) Reversion to Acreage $5,320 $5,320 Fixed Fee 100%
d) Certificate of Correction/Certificate of Compliance $2,280 $2,280 T & M with Initial Deposit
100%
11 Monumentation Deposit (Refundable) n/a 100% % of survey cost est. n/a [b] 12 Right of Ways (ROW) and Easements
a) Review of ROW/Easement Documents $2,280 $2,280 Fixed Fee 100% b) ROW/Easement Abandonment $3,800 $3,800 Fixed Fee 100% 13 Subdivision Agreement Processing $3,800 $3,800 Fixed Fee 100% 9 City of Merced
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Onsite Engineering Review
14 Onsite Engineering Review (e.g., Refuse Enclosure; Backflow; Grease / Sand Interceptor; Monitoring Wells)
$190 $190 Fixed Fee 100%
Transportation and Traffic Control Plan
15 Oversize Load Permit
a) One Day n/a $16 per day n/a
b) Annual n/a $90 per year n/a
16 Traffic Control Plan Review
a) Minor (Lane Closures) $190 $190 100%
b) Major (Detours) $760 $760 100%
Other Applicable Fees
17 Technology Fee (% of Encroachment/Engineering Permit Fee) n/a - new 5% 5% % of permit fee n/a - new 94% 18 Will Serve Letter (Utilities) $155 $380 $380 Fixed Fee $225 100% 19 Research of Engineering Records $190 $190 Per Hour 100% 20 Extension of Time $190 $190 per extension 100%
21 Plan Revision $190 $190 per hour 100%
22 Excess Plan Review $190 $190 per hour 100% [c]
23 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) $95 $95 Each 100% 24 Missed Inspection Fee $95 $95 Each 100%
25 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) $228 $228 Per Hour 100% 26 Standard Hourly Billing Rates and Hourly Rates for Services Not Identified in this Schedule, Other Inspection, Missed/Excess Inspections, Re-inspection Fee
[c]
a) In-House $190 $190 100%
b) Consultant/3rd Party Pass-through + 10%
Admin Fee
100%
27 Appeal
a) Appeal to Commission / Board / Other $1,140 $750 per appeal 66% [d] b) Appeal to City Council $3,040 $1,500 per appeal 49% [d] 28 Commencing Work Without a Permit or Work Different than Authorized by Permit
n/a 2x permit fee double fees n/a
10 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - ENGINEERING AND ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FEES Current Fee /
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[a] For up to two treatment facilities.
[c] Base fees assume up to three plan checks and initial inspection and one re-inspection. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review and inspections required. [d] Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the City Manager, Planning Commission, other Commission or Board, or City Council. If a decision is made in the appellant's favor, the City will refund the appeal filing fee. * If it is anticipated that the application processing costs of selected minor or major projects will be significantly less or more than the above fees, the Director may at his/her discretion collect a deposit for the estimated staff time costs to process the application based on hourly rates.
** Engineer's cost estimate shall be approved by the City Engineer and shall include all items of work. The construction cost shall be cumulative for each utility permit work related to a single project as determined by the City regardless of the number of permits issued.
*** The City will pass-through to the applicant other agency fees applicable to the project (e.g. County recording fees.) [b] Refundable upon installation and verification of all new monuments as shown on subdivision map. 11 City of Merced
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Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
Over the Counter Permits
1 Electric - Service Panel Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 2 Electric - Sub-Panel Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 3 Electric - Temporary Power Pole $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 4 HVAC - AC Condenser Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 5 HVAC - Boiler/Chiller Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 6 HVAC - Ducting Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100%
7 HVAC - Furnace Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100%
8 HVAC - Heat Exchanger Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 9 HVAC - Rooftop Unit Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 10 HVAC - Split System Add/Change $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 11 Plumbing - Backflow $138 $215 $215 $77 100%
12 Plumbing - Gas Line Add/Replace $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 13 Plumbing - Sewer Line Add/Replace $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 14 Plumbing - Water Heater Add/Replace $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 15 Plumbing - Water Line Add/Replace $138 $215 $215 $77 100% 16 Plumbing - Water Heater (Tankless) Add/Replace $138 $215 $215 $77 100% Activity Description
12 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery NoteActivity Description
17 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Residential $309 $387 $387 $78 100% 18 Reroof (Overlay or Tear-Off/Replace) - Commercial / Multi-Family a) 1 - 20,000 sq ft $392 $559 $559 $167 100%
b) 20,001 - 40,000 sq ft $646 $903 $903 $257 100%
c) 40,001 - 60,000 sq ft $773 $1,075 $1,075 $302 100%
d) 60,001 - 80,000 sq ft $1,026 $1,419 $1,419 $393 100% e) 80,001 - 100,000 sq ft $1,280 $1,763 $1,763 $483 100% f) 100,001 - 120,000 sq ft $1,534 $2,107 $2,107 $573 100% g) 120,001+ sq ft $1,788 $2,451 $2,451 $663 100%
13 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
Miscellaneous
1 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage $749 $1,032 $1,032 $283 100% 2 Alteration / Remodel / Repair (Multi-Family / Residential) $375 $559 $559 $184 100% 3 Balcony $375 $516 $516 $141 100%
4 Block Wall $248 $344 $344 $96 100%
5 Carport $375 $516 $516 $141 100%
6 Cell Antenna W/Without Equipment (Existing Tower) $385 $559 $559 $174 100% 7 Cell Cabinet Equip Only (Exist Tower/Antenna) $512 $731 $731 $219 100% 8 Cell Tower (New) $760 $1,075 $1,075 $315 100%
9 Damage Repair $375 $516 $516 $141 100%
10 Deck $375 $516 $516 $141 100%
11 Demolition
a) Structure $392 $559 $559 $167 100%
b) Septic Tank $265 $387 $387 $122 100%
c) Swimming Pool $265 $387 $387 $122 100%
d) Well $265 $387 $387 $122 100%
e) Miscellaneous $265 $387 $387 $122 100%
12 Fence $248 $344 $344 $96 100%
13 Garage
a) Commercial See Note See Note See Note [a]
b) Multi-Family See Note See Note See Note [a]
c) Public Parking See Note See Note See Note [b]
d) Residential $883 $1,204 $1,204 $321 100%
14 Modular
a) Modular (Commercial / Job Trailer / Sales Trailer) $562 $774 $774 $212 100% b) Modular (Residential) $562 $774 $774 $212 100%
Activity Description
14 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery NoteActivity Description
15 Parking Lot $633 $903 $903 $270 100%
16 Patio Cover $375 $516 $516 $141 100%
17 Photovoltaic System [c]
a) 1-2 Inv or 1-80 Micro-inv $382 $559 $559 $177 100% [c] b) 3-5 Inv or 81-160 Micro-inv $509 $731 $731 $222 100% [c] c) 6+ Inv or 161+ Micro-inv $636 $903 $903 $267 100% [c] 18 Refuse Enclosure $248 $344 $344 $96 100%
19 Retaining Wall $248 $344 $344 $96 100%
20 Shed / Utility $502 $688 $688 $186 100%
21 Sign $248 $344 $344 $96 100%
22 Sign - Monument $502 $688 $688 $186 100%
23 Spa Only
a) Residential $881 $1,376 $1,376 $495 100%
b) Commercial / Multi-Family $1,884 $2,752 $2,752 $868 100% 24 Swimming Pool with Spa
a) Residential $1,261 $1,892 $1,892 $631 100%
b) Commercial / Multi-Family $1,884 $2,752 $2,752 $868 100% 25 Swimming Pool without Spa
a) Residential $881 $1,376 $1,376 $495 100%
b) Commercial / Multi-Family $1,884 $2,752 $2,752 $868 100% [d] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit. [e] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.
[b] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [a] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [c] Fees are intended to comply with California Government Code Section 66015, governing fees for residential and commercial solar energy systems. Specifically Section 66015(a)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a residential permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the fees specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." and 66015(b)(2), "...a city, county, city and county, or charter city may charge a commercial permit fee for a solar energy system that exceeds the applicable fee specified in paragraph (1) if the city, county, city and county, or charter city, as part of a written finding and an adopted resolution or ordinance, provides substantial evidence of the reasonable cost to issue the permit." 15 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
Building Permit Fee [a]
New Construction - Occupancy Type [a]
1 Addition without Remodel (Greater of a or b)
a) Permit Processing, Permit, and Bldg Plan Review
i) Permit Processing $10.75 $43 $43 $32 100%
ii) Building Plan Review $120.82 $172 $172 $51 100%
iii) Building Permit Inspection $253.93 $344 $344 $90 100% b) Permit Processing, Permit, and Bldg Plan Review
i) Permit Processing $10.75 $43 $43 $32 100%
ii) Building Plan Review See Bldg PC Fees See Bldg PC Fees iii) Building Permit Inspection $1.55 $1.84 $1.84 $0.29 100% 2 Aircraft Hangar - Crew Amenities and Aircraft
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.15 $1.36 $1.36 $0.21 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $0.97 $1.15 $1.15 $0.18 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $0.85 $1.01 $1.01 $0.16 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.70 $0.83 $0.83 $0.13 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.49 $0.58 $0.58 $0.09 100% 3 Aircraft Hangar - Repair Facility
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.15 $1.36 $1.36 $0.21 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $0.97 $1.15 $1.15 $0.18 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $0.85 $1.01 $1.01 $0.16 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.70 $0.83 $0.83 $0.13 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.49 $0.58 $0.58 $0.09 100% 4 Aircraft Hangar - Basic Aircraft Storage See Note See Note [b] 5 Apartments/Multi-Family $0.88 $1.05 $1.05 $0.16 100%
6 Churches and Other Religious $0.80 $0.95 $0.95 $0.15 100% 7 Garage
a) Commercial See Note See Note See Note [c]
b) Multi-Family See Note See Note See Note [c]
c) Public Parking See Note See Note See Note [d]
d) Residential See Note See Note See Note [b]
8 Hotels/Motels $0.79 $0.94 $0.94 $0.15 100%
Activity Description
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Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery NoteActivity Description
9 Industrial/Warehouse
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $0.71 $0.84 $0.84 $0.13 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $0.46 $0.55 $0.55 $0.09 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $0.40 $0.47 $0.47 $0.07 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.33 $0.39 $0.39 $0.06 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.27 $0.32 $0.32 $0.05 100% 10 Medical - Non-OSHPD Fee
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.30 $1.54 $1.54 $0.24 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $1.13 $1.34 $1.34 $0.21 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $1.00 $1.19 $1.19 $0.19 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.85 $1.01 $1.01 $0.16 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.65 $0.77 $0.77 $0.12 100% 11 Medical - OSHPD III
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.56 $1.85 $1.85 $0.29 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $1.39 $1.65 $1.65 $0.26 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $1.27 $1.51 $1.51 $0.24 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $1.12 $1.32 $1.32 $0.21 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.91 $1.08 $1.08 $0.17 100% 12 Office/Professional/Retail
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.15 $1.36 $1.36 $0.21 100%
b) 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $0.97 $1.15 $1.15 $0.18 100%
c) 10,001 - 40,000 Sq. Ft. $0.85 $1.01 $1.01 $0.16 100% d) 40,001 - 50,000 Sq. Ft. $0.70 $0.83 $0.83 $0.13 100% e) 50,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.49 $0.58 $0.58 $0.09 100% 13 Residential Single-Family Dwelling/Duplex
a) Up to 1,580 Sq. Ft. $1.55 $1.84 $1.84 $0.29 100%
b) 1,581 - 3,350 Sq. Ft. $1.46 $1.74 $1.74 $0.27 100%
c) 3,351 Sq. Ft. and over $1.26 $1.50 $1.50 $0.24 100%
14 Restaurant $1.97 $2.33 $2.33 $0.37 100%
17 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery NoteActivity Description
15 Shell
a) Up to 5,000 Sq. Ft. $0.65 $0.77 $0.77 $0.12 100%
b) 5,000 - 25,000 Sq. Ft. $0.60 $0.72 $0.72 $0.11 100%
c) 25,001 Sq. Ft. and up $0.51 $0.61 $0.61 $0.10 100%
16 General Square Footage Fee to Be Used for Projects Not Identified Elsewhere in this Schedule
$1.55 $1.84 $1.84 $0.29 100%
17 Additional per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.
$0.06 $0.07 $0.07 $0.01 100%
[a] The Building Official shall classify commercial buildings not listed above in the category most nearly resembling the use. [b] See Miscellaneous Item Section.
[c] For Commercial and Multi-Family Garage fees use Shell Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. [d] For Public Parking Garage fees use Industrial Building Fees and possible tenant improvement fees if commercial space is available. 18 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
Building Permit Fee [a]
Commercial Tenant Improvements (T.I.) [a]
Minor T.I.
1 Minor T.I. (Greater of a or b)
a) Minimum Fee
i) Permit Processing $11 $43 $43 $32 100%
ii) Building Plan Review (if required) See Bldg PC Fees See Bldg PC Fees iii) Building Permit Inspection $127 $172 $172 $45 100% b) Other
i) Permit Processing $11 $43 $43 $32 100%
ii) Building Plan Review (if required) $121 $172 $172 $51 100% iii) Building Permit Inspection $127 $172 $172 $45 100% Moderate / Major T.I.
2 T.I. - Medical BP Fee
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. $1.24 $1.47 $1.47 $0.23 100%
b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. $1.12 $1.32 $1.32 $0.21 100%
c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. $0.90 $1.07 $1.07 $0.17 100%
d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. $0.79 $0.94 $0.94 $0.15 100%
e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.71 $0.84 $0.84 $0.13 100% 3 T.I. - OSHPD III BP Fee
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. $1.49 $1.77 $1.77 $0.28 100%
b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. $1.34 $1.59 $1.59 $0.25 100%
c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. $1.16 $1.37 $1.37 $0.22 100%
d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. $1.05 $1.25 $1.25 $0.20 100%
e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.97 $1.15 $1.15 $0.18 100% 4 T.I. - Restaurant $1.98 $2.33 $2.33 $0.36 100%
5 T.I. - All Other
a) Up to 2,000 Sq. Ft. $1.09 $1.29 $1.29 $0.20 100%
b) 2,001 - 3,000 Sq. Ft. $0.96 $1.14 $1.14 $0.18 100%
c) 3,001 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. $0.74 $0.88 $0.88 $0.14 100%
d) 5,001 - 20,000 Sq. Ft. $0.63 $0.75 $0.75 $0.12 100%
e) 20,001 Sq. Ft. and over $0.55 $0.66 $0.66 $0.10 100% 6 Additional per square foot multiplier for the entire square footage of buildings 2 stories or more.
$0.06 $0.07 $0.07 $0.01 100%
[a] The Building Official shall classify commercial buildings not listed above in the category most nearly resembling the use.
Activity Description
19 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
1 Building Plan Check Fees - Building
a) Residential Master Plan - Initial Submittal 97% 97% 97% 0% 100% [a] b) Tract Home / Master Plan Construction (Production Units) 15% 15% 15% 0% 100% [b] c) Plan Review Fee - All Others, if Applicable 65% 65% 65% 0% 100% [a] d) Alternate Materials and Methods Review (per hour) $121 $172 $172 $51 100% e) Excess Plan Review Fee (4th and subsequent) (per hour) $121 $172 $172 $51 100% f) Revisions to an Approved Permit (per hour) $121 $172 $172 $51 100% g) Deferred Submittal (per hour) $121 $172 $172 $51 100% [a] Includes up to three plan checks. The City will bill hourly for additional plan review required. [b] For identical buildings built by the same builder on the same lot or in the same tract and for which building permits are issued at the same time.
Activity Description
20 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Note
1 Tax on Construction of a Residential Unit - Per SF $0.91 $0.91 [a] 2 Strong Motion Instrumentation (SMI) Fee Calculation [b] a) Residential $0.50 or valuation x .00013 $0.50 or valuation x .00013 [b] b) Commercial $0.50 or valuation x .00028 $0.50 or valuation x .00028 [b] 3 Building Standards (SB 1473) Fee Calculation (Valuation) [b] a) $1 - $25,000 $1 $1 [b]
b) $25,001 - $50,000 $2 $2 [b]
c) $50,001 - $75,000 $3 $3 [b]
d) $75,001 - $100,000 $4 $4 [b]
e) Each Add'l $25,000 or fraction thereof Add $1 Add $1 [b] 4 Technology Fee (percent of building permit fee) 5% 5% new 94% [c] 5 General Plan/Zoning Code Update Fee (percent of building permit fee)
27% 5% new 18% [d]
6 Permit Reissuance Fee $43 $43 new 100%
Other Fees
7 After Hours Inspection (per hour) (2-hour minimum) $206 $206 varies 100% 8 Re-inspection Fee (2nd Time or More) (each) $254 $172 $172 varies 100% [e] 9 Fees for Services Not Listed in this Fee Schedule (per hour) $172 $172 varies 100% Violation Fees
10 Fee Work Without Permit or Work Outside Permit Scope 2x Permit Fee [c] Fee applies to all permit fees, excluding plan review, state fees, and other fees not adopted by this resolution. [d] Fee applies to new construction, additions, tenant improvements, and residential remodels requiring building permits. Fee is not applied to plan review, state fees, and other fees not adopted by this resolution. [e] Reinspection fee applies after the first re-inspection.
Activity Description
[a] See Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 5.50. In the case of discrepancy between this schedule and amount outlined in the MMC, the MMC amount shall supersede this amount. Construction Tax not examined or included as part of this study. Included for documentation purposes only. [b] Amounts established by State of California. In the case of discrepancy between this schedule and amounts established by the State, State amounts shall supersede these amounts. State fees not examined or included as part of this study. Included for documentation purposes only.
21 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - FIRE PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Charge Basis Note
1 Fire Alarm System
a) 1 - 10 Devices $269 $387 $387 $118 100%
b) 11 - 50 Devices $398 $559 $559 $161 100%
c) 51 - 100 Devices $656 $903 $903 $247 100%
d) 101 - 200 Devices $914 $1,247 $1,247 $333 100%
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices $914 $1,247 $1,247 $333 100% ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee $387 $516 $516 $129 100%
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
$309 $430 $430 $121 100%
2 Fire Pump Certification $914 $1,247 $1,247 $333 100%
3 Fire Service (Underground) $527 $731 $731 $204 100%
4 Fire Suppression Standpipe System $527 $731 $731 $204 100% 5 Fire Suppression System
a) Hood $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per system
b) Booth $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per system
c) Clean Agent $527 $731 $731 $204 100% per system
d) Halon $527 $731 $731 $204 100% per system
6 Fuel Dispensing Equipment
a) Initial $269 $387 $387 $118 100%
b) Each Additional $33 $43 $43 $10 100%
7 Remediation Systems
a) Soil $398 $559 $559 $161 100%
b) Water $398 $559 $559 $161 100%
8 Tank Abandonment
a) Aboveground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
b) Underground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
9 Tank Installation
a) Aboveground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
b) Underground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
c) Propane $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
Activity Description
22 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - FIRE PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Charge Basis NoteActivity Description
10 Tank Removal
a) Aboveground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
b) Underground $269 $387 $387 $118 100% per tank
11 Water Flow Test $269 $387 $387 $118 100%
12 Fire Sprinkler System – TI/Modification
a) 1 - 20 Heads $398 $559 $559 $161 100%
b) 21 - 100 Heads $527 $731 $731 $204 100%
13 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13 Full
a) 1-50 Heads $656 $903 $903 $247 100%
b) 51-100 Heads $785 $1,075 $1,075 $290 100%
c) 101-200 Heads $1,172 $1,591 $1,591 $419 100%
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads $1,172 $1,591 $1,591 $419 100% ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee $387 $516 $516 $129 100%
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
$773 $1,032 $1,032 $259 100%
14 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13D or CRC $398 $559 $559 $161 100% 15 Fire Sprinkler System NFPA 13R
a) 1-50 Heads $656 $903 $903 $247 100%
b) 51-100 Heads $785 $1,075 $1,075 $290 100%
c) 101-200 Heads $1,172 $1,591 $1,591 $419 100%
d) More Than 200 Heads (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Heads $1,172 $1,591 $1,591 $419 100% ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee $387 $516 $516 $129 100%
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 200 Heads or Fraction Thereof
$773 $1,032 $1,032 $259 100%
16 Fire Suppression Monitoring System
a) 1 - 10 Devices $269 $387 $387 $118 100%
b) 11 - 50 Devices $398 $559 $559 $161 100%
c) 51 - 100 Devices $656 $903 $903 $247 100%
d) 101 - 200 Devices $914 $1,247 $1,247 $333 100%
e) More Than 200 Devices (i + ii + iii)
i) Base Fee for Up to 200 Devices $914 $1,247 $1,247 $333 100% ii) Plus, Plan Review Fee $387 $516 $516 $129 100%
ii) Plus, Inspection Fee for Each Additional 100 Devices or Fraction Thereof
$309 $430 $430 $121 100%
23 City of Merced
BEFORE AND AFTER ILLUSTRATION - FIRE PERMIT FEES
Current Fee Cost of Service Proposed Fee Fee Change
Proposed
Cost Recovery Charge Basis NoteActivity Description
17 Technology Fee (% of Permit Fee) n/a - new 5% 5% n/a - new 94% % of permit fee 18 Services Not Otherwise Listed or Services in Excess of Standard a) Plan Review $129 $172 $172 $43 100% per hour, 1 hr min b) Inspection $129 $172 $172 $43 100% per hour, 1 hr min [a] The Chief Building Official shall have the authority to increase the fee in any individual case, not to exceed the actual cost to process the permit. [b] The amount of the fees shall be adjusted annually, at the beginning of each calendar year, to account for inflation by using the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the region closest to the City of Merced. In no event shall the fees in any year be less than in the preceding year.
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