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Exhibit "A" - Building Permit Fee Schedule

Ripon City Council
September 9, 2025

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Exhibit "A" - Building Permit Fee Schedule
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September 9, 2025
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Community Development Department
Planning  Building  Economic Development
Building Permit Fee Schedule
Effective November 8, 2025
Building Valuation Building Permit Fee
$1.00 to $500 $ 139.36
$501 to $2,000 $139.36 for the first $500 plus $3.00 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000 $184.36 for the first $2,000 plus $13 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000 $483.36 for the first $25,000 plus $11 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000 $758.36 for the first $50,000 plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000 $1,108.36 for the first $100,000 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,008.36 for the first $500,000 plus $4 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and up $5,008.36 for the first $1,000,000 plus $3 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof

A) BUILDING PERMIT FEE TABLE
Exhibit "A"
1)
2)
3) Additional plan review hourly rate for revisions to approved plans: 118.59 $ 4) Additional plan review hourly rate for reviews that exceed three (3): 118.59 $ 5) Minimum fee for any plan review performed: 118.59 $
1)
Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (S.M.I.P.) fee. Fees are to comply with Public Resources Code, Chapter 8, Section 2705 (a). Charged on every building permit.

Fees shall be as
prescribed by the State
of California Resources
Agency
2)
Energy Compliance Surcharge for residential and commercial. Charged on every plan review.

0.065% of the project
valuation
3) California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) fee. Fees are to comply with the State of California Resources Agency. Charged on every building permit.

Fees shall be as
prescribed by the State
of California Resources
Agency
4) Techonology Maintenance and Program Recovery Fee (IT Fee). Charged $ 23.00 on every building permit based on assumed number of inspections. per # of inspections $ 118.59
per hour (1 hour min.)
6) Work without a permit fee.
$750 or 2x permit fee
whichever is greater.
$ 118.59
per hour (1 hour min.)
8) Inspection card replacement. 50.00 $
9) Change of Contractor Fee: 50.00 $
$ 177.89
per hour (2 hour min.)
Water Meters
- 1" water meter package with register and endpoint $ 732.03 - 1" water meter setter. $ 507.03
- 1-1/2" water meter package with register and endpoint $ 967.03 - 2" water meter package with register and endpoint $ 3,537.03 Endpoint/Transponder $ 247.58
Registers
- 1" register $ 130.94
- 1-1/2" register $ 130.94
- 2" register $ 256.48

B) PLAN REVIEW FEES
The plan review fees for all building permits based on vaulation shall be sixty-five percent (65%) of the building permit fee, as set forth in section A. (Use for all building permit types).

Plan review fees for repetitive submittals (master plans) shall be twenty-five percent (25%) for each plan issued after the initial plan check on the master plan.

C) ADDITIONAL FEES AND SURCHARGE FEES
5) Pre inspection fee of building/structure prior to alteration or relocation. 7) Re-Inspection fee: (Additional fee that may be charged after two consecutive failed inspections of the same item)
10) Inspections outside of normal business hours:
11)
For residential new construction, additions, or remodels of single-family or multifamily dwellings associated with a building permit based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- new construction (based on 12 inspections on average) $ 276.00 - additions and remodels (based on 6 inspections on average) $ 138.00 Patio Covers: Based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Patio Covers (based on 4 inspections on average) $ 92.00 Re-Roof: Based on valuation from section A, with no plan check fee. Based on Valuation from Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Re-Roof (based on 2 inspections on average) $ 46.00
Swimming Pool/Spa: Based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Swimming Pools/Spas (based on 5 inspections on average) $ 115.00 $ 257.96
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
For commercial, office, and industrial new construction, additions, or remodels of such buildings, including tenant improvements associated with a building permit based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- new construction (based on 12 inspections on average) $ 276.00 - additions and remodels (based on 6 inspections on average) $ 138.00 Commercial Patio Covers: Based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Patio Covers (based on 4 inspections on average) $ 92.00 Re-Roof: Based on valuation from section A, with no plan check fee. Based on Valuation from Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Re-Roof (based on 2 inspections on average) $ 46.00
Signs: Based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Signs (based on 3 inspections on average) $ 69.00
Swimming Pool/Spa: Based on valuation, plus any applicable plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.

Based on Valuation from
Section A
IT Fee shall be based on the following and added to the permit fee:
- Swimming Pools/Spas (based on 5 inspections on average) $ 115.00 $ 257.96
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection

D) RESIDENTIAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Miscellaneous residential items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates. 1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections.

E) COMMERCIAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
Miscellaneous commercial, office and industrial items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates.
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 6)
For residential new construction, additions, or remodels of single-family $ 118.59 or multifamily dwellings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total plumbing fee or a minumum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $350) For commercial, office, and industrial new construction, additions, or $ 118.59 remodels of such buildings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total plumbing fee or a minimum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $5,000) Water Heater Replacement: (Includes IT Fee)
First Water Heater: $ 162.36
Each additional: $ 25.00
4) Water Softener: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36
$ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
$ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
$ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
For residential new construction, addition to or remodel of single-family $ 118.59 or multifamily dwellings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total mechanical fee or a minimum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $350) For commercial, office, and industrial new construction, additions, or $ 118.59 remodels of such buildings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total mechanical fee or a minimum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $5,000) HVAC - forced air furnace, package units, split system, ductless mini-split, etc. (Includes IT Fee)
First Unit: $ 162.36
Each additional: $ 50.00
4) Duct Replacement: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36
5) Condenser & Coil: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36
6) Whole House Fan: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36
7) Pellet or Wood Burning Stove: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36 $ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
7)
1)
2)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 8)
Miscellaneous plumbing items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates.

F) SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR PLUMBING PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 3)
Gas Line: (Shall be based on # of inspections, with a minimum fee as indicated) Water Line or Sewer Line: (Shall be based on # of inspections, with a minimum fee as indicated)
3)
Miscellaneous mechanical items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates.

G) SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR MECHANICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS 1)
2)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 5)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 6)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections.

For residential new construction, additions, or remodels of single-family $ 118.59 or multifamily dwellings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total electrical fee or a minumum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $350) For commercial, office, and industrial new construction, additions, or $ 118.59 remodels of such buildings associated with a building permit based on Minimum Fee valuation, $0.001 x total building valuation in accordance with Section A (Total electrical fee or a minimum fee as indicated, whichever is greater. not to exceed $5,000) 3) Main Panel Upgrade: (Includes IT Fee) $ 244.66
4) Temp. Power: (Includes IT Fee) $ 244.66
5) EV Charger: (Includes IT Fee) $ 162.36
6) Generator Install: (Includes IT Fee) $ 244.66
$ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
Solar Systems: Based on System Size (Total kW): (Includes IT Fee) - 0.00 - 15.00 $ 473.00
- 15.01 - and Up (the first 15 kW at $450, plus $15 for each additional $ 473.00 1kW, or fraction thereof. plus incremental
increase
2) Demo: (Based on an average of 2 Inspections and includes IT Fee) $ 244.66 Grading: Based on cubic yards. (Includes IT Fee)
- 50 cubic yards or less $ 280.96
- 51 to 100 cubic yards $ 421.44
$ 421.44
for the first 100 cubic yards
plus $15.50 for each additional
100 cubic yards
$ 560.94
for the first 1,000 cubic yards
plus $13.00 for each additional
1,000 cubic yards
$ 677.94
for the first 10,000 cubic yards
plus $59.00 for each additional
10,000 cubic yards
$ 1,208.94
for the first 100,000 cubic
yards plus $32.50 for each
additional 10,000 cubic yards
$ 139.36
Minimum Fee
$ 23.00
per inspection
1)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 4)
- 101 to 1,000 cubic yards
- 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards
- 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards
- 100,001 cubic yards or more
3)
Miscellaneous items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates.

H) SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR ELECTRICAL PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS Miscellaneous electrical items not listed, non-standard or complex (as determined by the building official) actual time at staff hourly rates.

I) MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS AND INSPECTIONS
1)
2)
IT Fee shall be based on the assumed number of inspections. 7)

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