EXHIBIT C
CITY OF SAN MARCOS USER FEES 2026
Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Administrative Fees
City Attorney Review City Attorney
burdened rate hr City Attorney burdened
rate NA
Fee for Conducting Unpermitted Work 100% of permit Each 100% of permit NA Research Time by Written Request Based on Cost Hourly Based on Cost NA Segregation of Assessment District (CFD) plus $15 per lot 800.11 lot $800.11 $0 Special Services provided by Department Staff Hourly staff rate hour Hourly staff rate NA Refund of Fees Fee less City
expenses and Costs total Fee less City expenses
and Costs NA
Building Division Fees
Antennas
Antennas Plan Check Fee (Staff) 390.00 each $402.00 $12 Antennas Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Antennas Permit Fee 130.00 each $134.00 $4
Automatic Teller Machine
Automatic Teller Machine Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $155.00 $5 Automatic Teller Machine Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Automatic Teller Machine Permit Fee 85.00 each $88.00 $3 Awning and Canopies
Awning and Canopies - Residential
Awning and Canopies - Residential Plan Check Fee (Staff) 145.00 each $150.00 $5 Awning and Canopies - Residential Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA
Awning and Canopies - Residential Permit Fee 75.00 each $77.00 $2 Awning and Canopies - Commercial
Awning and Canopies - Commercial Plan Check Fee (Staff) 350.00 each $361.00 $11 Awning and Canopies - Commercial Plan Check Fee (third
party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA
Awning and Canopies - Commercial Permit Fee 220.00 each $227.00 $7 Balcony
Balcony Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $155.00 $5
Balcony Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Balcony Permit Fee 175.00 each $181.00 $6
Close or Open Wall
Close or Open Wall Plan Check Fee (Staff) 365.00 each $377.00 $12 Close or Open Wall Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Close or Open Wall Permit Fee 155.00 each $160.00 $5
Fireplaces
Fireplaces Plan Check Fee (Staff) 185.00 each $191.00 $6 Fireplaces Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Fireplaces Permit Fee 105.00 each $108.00 $3
EXHIBIT C – CITY OF SAN MARCOS USER FEES 2026
Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Flagpoles
Flagpoles over 35 feet Plan Check Fee (Staff) 220.00 each $227.00 $7 Flagpoles over 35 feet Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Flagpoles over 35 feet Permit Fee 200.00 each $206.00 $6 Greenhouses
Greenhouses Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Greenhouses Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost SF Direct Staff Cost NA Greenhouses Permit Fee Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Paint Spray Booth
Paint Spray Booth Plan Check Fee (Staff) 735.00 each $759.00 $24 Paint Spray Booth Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Paint Spray Booth Permit Fee 220.00 each $227.00 $7
Propane Tank
Propane Tank Plan Check Fee (Staff) 220.00 each $227.00 $7 Propane Tank Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Permit Fee 80.00 each $83.00 $3
Relocate Building
Relocate Building Plan Check Fee (Staff) Same as new building each Same as new building NA Relocate Building Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Relocate Building Permit Fee Same as new building each Same as new building NA Re-roofing
Re-roofing - Residential overlay
Re-roofing - Residential overlay Plan Check Fee (Staff) 42.00 each $43.00 $1 Re-roofing - Residential overlay Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA
Re-roofing - Residential overlay Permit Fee 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Re-roofing - Residential overlay with Sheathing
Re-roofing - Residential overlay with Sheathing Plan Check Fee (Staff) 40.00 each $41.00 $1
Re-roofing - Residential overlay with Sheathing Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Re-roofing - Residential overlay with Sheathing Permit Fee 132.00 each $136.00 $4 Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay to 150 squares
Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay to 150 squares Plan
Check Fee (Staff) 40.00 each $41.00 $1
Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay to 150 squares Plan
Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay to 150 squares Permit
Fee 130.00 each $134.00 $4
Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay over 150 squares
Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay over 150 squares Plan
Check Fee (Staff) 84.00 each $87.00 $3
Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay over 150 squares Plan
Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Re-Roofing - Commercial overlay over 150 squares Permit Fee 395.00 each $408.00 $13
Residing
Residing Plan Check Fee (Staff) 25.00 each $26.00 $1
Residing Plan Check Fee (third party) 1,300.00 each Direct Staff Cost NA Residing Permit Fee 80.00 each $83.00 $3
Re-stucco
Re-stucco Plan Check Fee (Staff) 25.00 each $26.00 $1
Re-stucco Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Re-stucco Permit Fee 80.00 each $83.00 $3
Signs
Signs - Reface or Repaint
Signs - Reface or Repaint Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $155.00 $5 Signs - Reface or Repaint Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Signs - Reface or Repaint Permit Fee 85.00 each $88.00 $3 Signs - Non-illuminated
Signs - Non-illuminated Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $155.00 $5 Signs - Non-illuminated Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Signs - Non-illuminated Permit Fee 85.00 each $88.00 $3 Signs - Illuminated
Signs - Illuminated Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $155.00 $5 Signs - Illuminated Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Signs - Illuminated Permit Fee 85.00 each $87.72 $3
Signs - Monument and Pole
Signs - Monument and Pole Plan Check Fee (Staff) 150.00 each $154.80 $5 Signs - Monument and Pole Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Signs - Monument and Pole Permit Fee 130.00 each $134.00 $4 Solar
Residential Solar System on Roof Plan Check Fee (Staff) 55.00 each $57.00 $2 Residential Solar System on Roof Plan Check Fee (third
party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA
Residential Solar System on Roof Permit Fee 65.00 each $67.00 $2 Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Carport w/ Solar
Carport with Solar Plan Check Fee- Staff 950.00 Each $980.00 $30 Carport with Solar Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Staff Cost Each Direct Staff Cost NA Carport with Solar Permit Fee 440.00 Each $454.00 $14
Commercial Solar System On Roof Plan Check Fee- Staff 600.00 Each $619.00 $19 Commercial Solar System On Roof Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Staff Cost Each Direct Staff Cost NA Commercial Solar System On Roof Permit Fee 260.00 Each $268.00 $8 Special Pile Foundation
Special Pile Foundation Plan Check Fee (Staff) 470.00 each $485.00 $15 Special Pile Foundation Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Special Pile Foundation Permit Fee 215.00 each $222.00 $7 Storage Racks
Storage Racks Plan Check Fee (Staff) 190.00 each $196.00 $6 Storage Racks Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Storage Racks Permit Fee 90.00 each $93.00 $3
Underground Fuel Tanks
Underground Fuel Tanks Plan Check Fee (Staff) 1,100.00 each $1,135.00 $35 Underground Fuel Tanks Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Underground Fuel Tanks Permit Fee 450.00 each $464.00 $14 Apartments, Condominiums, Duplex, Townhouse
Apartments, Condominiums, Duplex, Townhouse Plan
Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based per unit Valuation Based NA Apartments, Condominiums, Duplex, Townhouse Plan
Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost per unit Direct Staff Cost NA Apartments, Condominiums, Duplex, Townhouse Permit
Fee Valuation Based per unit Valuation Based NA
Care for the Elderly
Care for the Elderly Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based per unit Valuation Based NA Care for the Elderly Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost per unit Direct Staff Cost NA Care for the Elderly Permit Fee Valuation Based per unit Valuation Based NA Carports, Patios, Sheds, Barns, Deck
Carports, Patios, Sheds, Barns, Deck Plan Check Fee (Staff) 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Carports, Patios, Sheds, Barns, Deck Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA
Carports, Patios, Sheds, Barns, Deck Permit Fee 130.00 each $134.00 $4 Commercial and Industrial
Commercial and Industrial
Commercial and Industrial Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Commercial and Industrial - Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Commercial and Industrial - Permit Fee Valuation Based sf Valuation Based NA Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based per unit Valuation Based NA Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Plan Check Fee (third
party) Direct Staff Cost per unit Direct Staff Cost NA
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Permit Fee Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA (ADU) Accessory dwelling unit- City standard
ADU- City Standard up to 500 SF
ADU- up to 500 SF Plan check fee (Staff) 1,166.08 Each $1,203.00 $37 ADU- up to 500 SF Permit fee 2,584.24 Each $2,667.00 $83 ADU- City Standard up to 749 SF
ADU- up to 749 SF Plan check fee (Staff) 1,166.08 Each $1,203.00 $37 ADU- up to 749 SF permit fee 2,584.24 Each $2,667.00 $83 ADU- City standard up to 1000 SF
ADU- up to 1000 SF plan check fee (Staff) 1,166.08 Each $1,203.00 $37 ADU- up to 1000 SF permit fee 2,584.24 Each $2,667.00 $83 Hospital and Medical Offices
Hospital and Medical Offices Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Hospital and Medical Offices Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Hospital and Medical Offices Permit Fee Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Hotels and Motels
Hotels and Motels Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Hotels and Motels Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Hotels and Motels Permit Fee Valuation Based Sf Valuation Based NA Mall and Factory Outlet
Mall and Factory Outlet Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Mall and Factory Outlet Plan Check Fee (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Mall and Factory Outlet Permit Fee Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Manufactured Home on Residential Lot
Manufactured Home on Residential Lot Plan Check Fee
(Staff) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA
Manufactured Home on Residential Lot Plan Check Fee
(third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Manufactured Home on Residential Lot Permit Fee Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Mobile Homes
Mobile Home Permit Issuance 77.00 each $79.00 $2
Mobile Homes Alter, Repair, or Add gas Line outside 77.00 each $79.00 $2 Mobile Homes Awning-Patio 110.00 each $114.00 $4
Mobile Homes Cabana (Room Addition) 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Mobile Homes Carport 110.00 each $114.00 $4
Mobile Homes Carport Alteration 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Mobile Homes Earthquake Bracing System 203.00 each $209.00 $6 Mobile Homes Retrofit Permanent Foundation 203.00 each $209.00 $6 Mobile Homes Enclose Awning 160.00 each $165.00 $5
Mobile Homes Porch or Deck 130.00 each $134.00 $4
Mobile Homes Ramp, Stairs 130.00 each $134.00 $4
Mobile Homes Alter Electrical Outside 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mobile Homes replace Piers, Pads or Jacks 110.00 each $114.00 $4 Mobile Homes Service Upgrade-Electrical 50.00 each $52.00 $2 New Mobile Homes Set-Down 160.00 each $165.00 $5
Mobile Homes Sewer Line 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Mobile Homes Water Line; New, Alter or Repair Outside 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mobile Homes Gas Line; New, Alter or Repair Outside 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Residential Additions, Garages, Workshops, Pool House
Residential Additions, Garages, Workshops, Pool House
Residential Additions, Garages, Workshops, Pool House - Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Residential Additions, Garages, Workshops, Pool House - Plan Check Fee (third party) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Residential Additions, Garages, Workshops, Pool House - Permit Fee Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA
Single Family Dwelling (Custom and Model Homes)
Single Family Dwelling (Custom and Model Homes)
Single Family Dwelling (Custom and Model Homes)- Plan
Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Single Family Dwelling (Custom and Model Homes)- Plan
Check Fee (third party) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Single Family Dwelling (Custom and Model Homes)- Permit Fee Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA
Single Family Dwelling (Repetitive Tract Homes)
Single Family Dwelling (Repetitive Tract Homes)
Single Family Dwelling (Repetitive Tract Homes)-Plan
Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Single Family Dwelling (Repetitive Tract Homes)-Plan
Check Fee (third party) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Single Family Dwelling (Repetitive Tract Homes Permit Fee Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Tenant Improvements
Tenant Improvements
Tenant Improvements -Plan Check Fee (Staff) Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Tenant Improvements - Plan Check Fee (third party) Valuation Based each Valuation Based NA Tenant Improvements - Permit Fee Valuation Based SF Valuation Based NA Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Electrical Code Fees
Electrical - Permit Issuance 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Electrical - Alteration or Addition of Circuits 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Electrical - Plan Review of Electrical Drawings and Load Calculations 75.00 per hour $77.00 $2
Electrical - New Service Single Phase 150.00 amp $155.00 $5 Electrical - New Service Three Phase 250.00 Each $258.00 $8 Electrical - Temporary Power 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Energy Stoarge System (ESS) 50.00 Each $52.00 $2
Electrical Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) 50.00 Each $52.00 $2 Subpanel 50.00 Up to 100 amp $52.00 $2
Electrical Code- Plan Review of Electrical Drawings (Third Party) Direct Costs each Direct Costs NA
Plumbing Code Fees
Plumbing - Permit Issuance 25.00 each $26.00 $1
Plumbing - Each Plumbing Fixture 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Plumbing - Each Sewer 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Plumbing - Industrial Waste Interceptor 110.00 each $114.00 $4 Plumbing - Lawn Irrigation System 50.00 per vacuum breaker $52.00 $2 Plumbing - New Water Heater or Replacement 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Plumbing - New or Repair Water System 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Plumbing - New or Repair Drain Waste & Vent System 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Plumbing - New or Repair Gas System 80.00 each $83.00 $3 Water Softener 150.00 Each $155.00 $5
Whole House Repipe 130.00 Each $134.00 $4
Plumbing - Plan Review of Plumbing Drawings (Staff) 120.00 per hour $124.00 $4 Plumbing - Plan Review of Plumbing Drawings (third party) Direct Staff Cost each Direct Staff Cost NA Mechanical Code Fees
Mechanical Code- Permit Issuance 25.00 each $26.00 $1
Mechanical - Air Handler or Makeup Air System 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - Appliance or Heating Equipment Not Listed 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - Chemical Exhaust Hood 130.00 each $134.00 $4 Mechanical - Evaporative Cooler 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Mechanical - Exhaust Hood, Fan 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Mechanical - Extended Ductwork each unit 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - Install Boiler or compressor 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - New or Replacement Forced Air Unit 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - New or Replacement Heat Pump 50.00 each $52.00 $2 Mechanical - Plan Review of Mechanical Drawings (Staff) 0.25 per hour $0.26 $0 Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Mechanice Code: Mini-Split 50.00 Each $52.00 $2
Mechanical - Plan Review of Mechanical Drawings (Third
party) Direct Staff Cost per hour Direct Staff Cost NA
Demolition Permit
Demolition Permit Plan Check Fee 174.00 each $180.00 $6 Demolition Permit Permit Fee 85.00 each $88.00 $3
Building Code
Building Code- Certificate of Occupacnty 40.00 Each $41.00 $1 Building Code- Permit Issuance 50.00 Each $52.00 $2
Other Services
Additional Inspection 180.00 per hour $180.00 $0
Assignment of Addresses 170.00 each $175.00 $5
Business License Inspection: Certificate of Occupancy 724.00 Each $747.00 $23 Code Compliance 100.00 each $103.00 $3
Duplicate Permit Card 40.00 each $41.00 $1
Fire Mitigation Fee At burdened staff
rate SF At burdened staff rate NA
Fences over 7 Ft (Staff Review) 130.00 Each $134.00 $4
Fences over 7 Ft (Third Party) Direct Staff Cost Each Direct Staff Cost NA Health and Safety Inspection Fee 75.00 Per hour $77.00 $2 Overtime Inspection Direct Staff Cost per hour Direct Staff Cost NA Record Management Each Permit 12.00 per permit $12.00 $0 Re-Inspection Fee per Unit 130.00 Per Unit $134.00 $4
Window/Door Replacement Retrofit 50.00 Each $52.00 $2
Window/Door Replcement New Construction 130.00 Each $134.00 $4 Strong Motion Instrument Tax (Plan Check Fee)
Strong Motion Instrument Tax (Plan Check Fee) - Residential (3 stories or less)
$0.10 per $1,000
valuation valuation $0.11 per $1,000
valuation NA
Strong Motion Instrument Tax (Plan Check Fee) -
Nonresidential
$0.21 per $1,000
valuation valuation $0.22 per $1,000
valuation NA
Above ground Pools & Spas
Above ground Pools/ Spas Plan check fee (Staff) 190.00 Each $196.00 $6 Above ground Pools/ Spas Plan check fee (Third party) Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA Above ground Pools/ Spas Permit fee 624.00 Each $642.00 $18 Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ In Ground Pools/ Spas
In Ground Pools/ Spas Plan check fee (Staff) 190.00 Each $196.00 $6 In Ground Pools/ Spas Plan Check fee (Third party) Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA In Ground Pools/ Spas Permit fee 624.00 Each $642.00 $18 Retaining Walls up to 100 Feet
Retaining Walls up to 100 Feet Plan Review (Staff) 430.00 Each $444.00 $14 Retaining Walls up to 100 Feet Plan Review (Third Party) Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA Retaining Walls up to 100 Feet Permit Fee 200.00 Each $206.00 $6 Retaining Walls up to 200 Feet
Retaining Walls up to 200 Feet Plan Review (Staff) 640.00 Each $660.00 $20 Retaining Walls up to 200 Feet Plan Review (Third Party) Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA Retaining Walls up to 200 Feet Permit Fee 370.00 Each $382.00 $12 Telecom Facility (per each location)
New Macro Wireless Facility Plan Check Fee- Staff 2,975.00 Each $3,070.00 $95 New Macro Wireless Facility Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA New Macro Wireless Facility Permit Fee 700.00 Each $722.00 $22 Alteration of a Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Staff 1,350.00 Each $1,393.00 $43 Alteration of a Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA Alteration of a Cell Site Permit Fee 345.00 Each $356.00 $11 New Small Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Staff 370.00 Each $382.00 $12 New Small Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA New Small Cell Site Permit Fee 529.45 Each $546.00 $17
Decomission of A Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Staff 640.00 Each $660.00 $20 Decomission of A Cell Site Plan Check Fee- Third Party Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA Decomission of A Cell Site Permit Fee 370.00 Each $382.00 $12 Development Services
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Special Events- Does not include fees related to events with Parks and Recreation facility impacts
Application Fee 140.00 Each $140.00 $0
Event Fee 450.00 Each $464.00 $14
Expedite Fee 150.00 Each $155.00 $5
Insurance Fee Direct Cost Each Direct Cost NA
Event Deposit Direct Cost,
Refundable Each Direct Cost, Refundable NA
ROW Permit 400.00 Each $413.00 $13
Inflation Index utilized was San Diego area annual consumer price index increase as of March 2026. Rate: 3.2% Engineering
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Administrative Review of Consultant Work 25% of consultant review fee Each 25% of consultant review fee NA Hourly Staff Rate At burdened staff rate per hour At burdened staff rate NA Additional review (Hourly) At burdened staff rate per hour At burdened staff rate NA City Attorney cost City Attorney burdened rate hr City Attorney burdened rate NA Technical Review Administrative fee (for
Third‐Party Consultant Reviews)
At consultant review cost +
25% administrative review
fee
Each At consultant review cost + 25%
administrative review fee NA
Variable Project Size Fee Variable each Variable NA
Additional Plancheck Cycle (beyond 3 Planchecks)
33% of Map or Construction
Plan Review Fee, Per
plancheck cycle
each
33% of Map or Construction
Plan Review Fee, Per plancheck
cycle
NA
Recorded Document Processing $430
* plus City Attorney Review each $444
* plus City Attorney Review $14
Street Name Change 1,150.00 each $1,187.00 $37
Fee for Conducting Unpermitted Work 100% Plan Review and/or Permit Fee Each instance 100% Plan Review and/or
Permit Fee NA
Minor Subdivision ‐ Parcel Map (up to 3‐plan
checks for Air space or Physical Lots) 5,000.00 each $5,160.00 $160 Major Subdivision Final Map (up to 3‐plan checks
for Air Space or Physical Lots) $12000 + 100 per lot each $12,384 + 100 per lot $384 Certificate of Compliance: in Lieu of Parcel Map 5,000.00 each $5,160.00 $160 Certificate of Compliance: Lot Line Adjustment 2,945.00 each $3,039.00 $94 Certificate of Compliance: Establishing Lot
Legality 760.00 each $784.00 $24
Certification of Correction 575.00 each $593.00 $18
Lot Consolidation 1,670.00 per lot $1,723.00 $53
Reversion to Acreage
Charge as parcel map or
subdivision map, based on
number of lots to be reverted
each
Charge as parcel map or
subdivision map, based on
number of lots to be reverted
NA
Street or Easement Vacation or Quitclaim
(Summary) 3,700.00 each $3,818.00 $118
Street Vacation (General) 4,970.00 each $5,129.00 $159
Condemnation Staff Support At burdened staff rate At burdened staff rate NA Engineering
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Construction Plan Review and Inspection Fees
Priority Development Project SWQMP Review 2,700.00 each $2,786.00 $86 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Review 1,400.00 each $1,445.00 $45 Engineering Plan Review Part A: Earthwork
Quantity (includes Cut/Fill and Remedial Quantity)
*Construction Plans are assessed on the total
of the grading yardage (Part A) plus the
improvement valuation (Part B)
Grading Review: Up to 10,000 cubic yards (staff) $1500 flat + $.10/cubic yard by yardage $1548 flat + $.10/cubic yard $48 Grading Review: 10,001 cubic yards or more
(staff) $1500 flat + $.07/cubic yard by yardage $1548 flat + $.07/cubic yard $48 Grading Review: (Third Party) Direct Costs each Direct Costs NA Administrative Review of Consultant Grading
Review 25% of consultant review fee each 25% of consultant review fee NA Grading Inspection Fee
Grading Inspection ‐ Staff 45% of Engineering Review
Part A: Earthwork Fee by yardage 45% of Engineering Review Part A: Earthwork Fee variable
Grading Inspection: (Third Party) Direct Costs by yardage Direct Costs NA Administrative Review of Consultant Grading
Inspection 25% of consultant review fee by yardage 25% of consultant review fee NA Engineering Plan Review Part B: Improvement
Review Fees
* Construction Plans are assessed on the total
of the grading yardage (Part A) plus the
improvement valuation (Part B)
Improvement Agreement Extension 1,500.00 per hour $1,548.00 $48 Improvement Valuation
Improvement Staff Review‐ Flat Fee +
Valuation
$4700 + 1.5% of total
valuation, including
contingency
valuation category $4850 + 1.5% of total valuation,
including contingency $150
Improvement Review: (Third Party) Direct Costs Each Direct Costs NA Administrative Review of Consultant
Improvement Review 25% of consultant review fee each 25% of consultant review fee NA Improvement Inspection (staff)
2.5% of Engineer’s Estimate
(which must include 15%
contingency)
each
2.5% of Engineer’s Estimate
(which must include 15%
contingency)
NA
Engineering
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Improvement Inspection: (Third Party) Direct Costs Each Direct Costs NA Administrative Review of Consultant
Improvement Inspection 25% of consultant review fee Each 25% of consultant review fee NA Construction Change MINOR‐ Base Fee 415.00 flat fee $428.00 $13 Construction Change MINOR‐ Per Sheet 250.00 per sheet $258.00 $8 Construction Change MAJOR‐ Base Fee 1,600.00 flat fee $1,651.00 $51 Construction Change MAJOR‐ Per Sheet 550.00 per sheet $568.00 $18 As‐Built Drawing Review 140.00 per sheet $144.00 $4
Right‐of‐Way Permit
Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Utility Annual Permit Cost recovery per separate agreement each Cost recovery per separate
agreement NA
Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Utility Franchisee
(Minor: Up to 5 hours of inspection) 1,310.00 each $1,352.00 $42 Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Utility Franchisee
(Major: Over 5 hours of inspection)
$1810 + 2.5% of estimate for
inspected work each $1868 + 2.5% of estimate for
inspected work $58
Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Utility Franchisee
(Inspection by consultant) Direct Costs each Direct Costs NA Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Utility Franchisee
Administrative Review of Consultant
Inspection
25% of consultant review fee each 25% of consultant review fee NA Right‐of‐Way Permit ‐ Standard 750.00 each $774.00 $24 Encroachment Agreement Processing (Resident)
*plus right‐of‐way permit costs
$250
* plus City Attorney Review each $258
* plus City Attorney Review $8
Engineering
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Encroachment Agreement Processing (Utility or
Franchisee)
*pl
us right‐of‐way permit costs
$595
* plus City Attorney Review each $614
* plus City Attorney Review $19
Temporary Encroachment Permit (<10 Days) 290.00 each $299.00 $9 New Dining Encroachment 1,010.00 Annual $1,042.00 $32
Dining Encroachment Annual Renewal 405.00 Annual $418.00 $13 Sidewalk Vendor 700.00 each $722.00 $22
OVERSIZED LOAD PERMIT/TRANSPORTATION
PERMIT (SINGLE TRIP) 15.00 per trip $15.00 $0
OVERSIZED LOAD PERMIT/TRANSPORTATION
PERMIT (ANNUAL) 90.00 each $93.00 $3
Watershed Fees
Stormwater Emergency Response Fee At burdened staff +
consultant/contractor costs
At burdened staff +
consultant/contractor costs NA
Commercial & Industrial Watershed Inspection
Fee 400.00 $412.00 $12
Inflation Index utilized was San Diego area annual consumer price index increase as of March 2026. Rate: 3.2% Planning
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Administrative Review of Consultant Work 25% of consultant review fee each
25% of
consultant
review fee
NA
Ambient Air Balloon Permit (AAB) 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Ambient Air Balloon Permit (AAB) - Refundable
Deposit 200.00 each $206.00
$6
Ambient Air Balloon Permit (AAB) - Nonrefundable
Deposit 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Appeal
Appeal - Planning Commission – Citizen 100.00 each $103.00 $3 Appeal - Planning Commission – Other 2,000.00 each $2,064.00 $64 Appeal - City Council – Citizen 100.00 each $103.00 $3
Appeal - City Council – Other 2,000.00 each $2,064.00 $64 Boundary Adjustment (BA) 1,500.00 each $1,548.00 $48
Conditional Use Permit – MAJOR (CUP) 7,300.00 each $7,534.00 $234 Conditional Use Permit – NON-PROFIT 1,050.00 each $1,084.00 $34 Directors Permit (DP)
Directors Permit (DP) - New 1,300.00 each $1,342.00 $42 Directors Permit (DP) - Administrative Renewal 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Entertainment Establishment License
Entertainment Establishment License - New 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Entertainment Establishment License -
Renewal (Class I) 250.00 each $258.00 $8
Entertainment Establishment License - Renewal
(Class III) 250.00 each $258.00 $8
Entertainment Establishment License -
Manager Registration 250.00 each $258.00 $8
Environmental Exemption 130.00 each $134.00 $4
Environmental Initial Assessment 850.00 each $877.00 $27 Environmental Monitoring Fee Cost plus 25% each Cost plus 25% $0 Environmental Third-Party Review Cost plus 25% each Cost plus 25% $0 General Plan Amendment (GPA) 6,370.00 each $6,574.00 $204 General Plan Amendment - Economic/Fiscal Analysis Cost plus 25% each Cost plus 25% $0 Information Meeting Free each Free $0
Planning
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Information Meeting after initial meeting Hourly staff rate* per hour Hourly staff rate* $0
Landscape Permit
Landscape Permit- Plan review fee 2% of landscape
estimate each
2% of
landscape
estimate
$0
Landscape Permit- Landscape inspection fee 2.5% of landscape estimate each
2.5% of
landscape
estimate
$0
Land Use Information (includes zoning history) Hourly staff rate per hour Hourly staff rate $0
Multi-Family Site Development Plan (MFSDP) 18,500.00 each $19,092.00 $592 Parking Lot Sales 50.00 each $52.00 $2
Prezone (PZ) 1,180.00 each $1,218.00 $38
Public Dance License 100.00 each $103.00 $3
Public Notice Package (500 footers) 260.00 each $268.00 $8 Rezone (Zone Change) 1,180.00 each $1,218.00 $38
Ridgeline Fee 6,550.00 each $6,760.00 $210
Seasonal Lots 100.00 each $103.00 $3
Seasonal Lots - Clean-up Deposit 1,000.00 each $1,032.00 $32 Sign Program 1,800.00 each $1,858.00 $58
Site Development Plan (SDP) 17,600.00 each $18,163.00 $563 Site Development Plan Revision 3,250.00 each $3,354.00 $104 Specific Plan (SP) 24,500.00 each $25,284.00 $784
Substantial Conformance Review 700.00 each $722.00 $22
Temporary Sign Permit 20.00 each $21.00 $20
Tentative Parcel Map (TPM) 9,100.00 each $9,391.00 $291 Tentative Parcel Map (1 year extension) 1,450.00 each $1,496.00 $46 Tentative Parcel Map Revision 1,550.00 each $1,600.00 $50 Tentative Subdivision Map 14,700.00 each $15,170.00 $470 Tentative Subdivision Map - Per lot charge 100. 00 each lot $103.00 $3 Tentative Subdivision Map (1 year extension) 3,600.00 each $3,715.00 $115 Tentative Subdivision Map Revision 3,600. 00 each $3,715.00 $115 Variance – Single Family (V) 270.00 each $279.00 $9
Variance – Other 4,980.00 each $5,139.00 $159
Wire Telecommunication Facility Administrative
Permit 5,080.00 each $5,243.00 $163
Planning
Note: All third party/consulted work is charged at the full service cost Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ Zoning Conformance Request Letter 130.00 each $134.00 $4 Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 1,500.00 each $1,548.00 $48 Environmental Impact Report (EIR) $2,985 plus
administrative costs each
$3,081 plus
administrative
costs
$96
Environmental Document pursuant to a Certified
Regulatory Program (CRP)
$2,100 plus
administrative costs each
$2,167 plus
administrative
costs
$67
Post-entitlement review or inspections (planning) 1,000.00 each $1,032.00 $32 Planning efforts in Building and Engineering Services Burdened staff rate each Burdened staff rate $0
Inflation Index utilized was San Diego area annual consumer price index increase as of March 2026. Rate: 3.2% Fire
Description
Current
Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ
Fire Sprinklers: Single Family Dwelling – 13D System:
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspection/Permit: 125.00 each $129.00 $4
Fire Sprinklers: Multi-family dwelling – 13R System:
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspections/Permit:
Dwellings up to three stories in height. 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Per floor above third 102.00 each $105.00 $3
Fire Sprinklers – Residential - 13 System
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspections/Permit:
Dwellings up to three stories in height. 250.00 each category $258.00 $8 Per floor above 3rd floor 125.00 each category $129.00 $4 Fire Sprinklers – Commercial 13 System
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspections/Permit:
1st Floor up to 52,000 ft 250.00 each category $258.00 $8 Per floor above 1st floor 125.00 each category $129.00 $4 Fire Sprinklers – Commercial Tenant Improvements 13 System:
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspections/Permit:
<20 sprinkler heads 62.00 each category $64.00 $2
>20 sprinkler heads 125.00 each category $129.00 $4
Fire Alarm Residential/Commercial
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Fire
Description
Current
Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ
Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspection/Permit:
Inspection and Permit:Residential up to 3 floors 250.00 each category $258.00 $8 Inspection and Permit: Residential add per each floor above 3 125.00 each category $129.00 $4 Inspection and Permit: Commercial 1st floor up to 52,000 sq ft 250.00 each category $258.00 $8 Inspection and Permit: commercial add per floor above 1 125.00 each category $129.00 $4 Residential/Commercial over 100 alarm devices 312.00 each category $322.00 $10 Fire Alarms– Tenant Improvements
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspections/Permit:
<20 Fire Alarms Devices 62.00 each category $64.00 $2
>20 Fire Alarms Devices 125.00 each category $129.00 $4 Over 100 alarm devices 312.00 each category $322.00 $10 Fire Standpipe Systems:
Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Underground standpipe systems inspection/permit
Standalone system inspection/permit 250.00 each $258.00 $8 Standpipes per floor above the third floor 125.00 each $129.00 $4 Underground Pipe – Fire Sprinkler and/or Private Fire Hydrant Plan Review (3rd party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Plan Review (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA
Inspection and permit processing, per building 125.00 each $129.00 $4 Per additional hydrant 62.00 each $64.00 $2
Kitchen Fire Suppression System
Plan Review: Kitchen Suppression
Full Plan Review - Single Hood System- In-House 62.00 each $64.00 $2 Full Plan Review - Single Hood System- (3rd party review) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Full Plan Review - More than one hood system (in-house) 62.00 each $64.00 $2 Fire
Description
Current
Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ
Inspection and Permit Staff Rate per hour Staff Rate NA Full Plan Review - More than one hood system (3rd party review) Direct Cost per hour Direct Cost NA Other Fixed Suppression Systems
CO2 / Inergen / Spray Booth 613.00 each $633.00 $20
Review of Fire Protection Plan: New Developments and revised FPP's S taff Rate each Staff Rate NA Review of Hazardous Material Technical Report Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA Aboveground Tank review & Inspection 307.00 each $317.00 $10 Proposed Annual Inspections:
State Licensed Facility-Fire Clearance Insp 62.00 each $64.00 $2 New Business Inspections 72.00 each $74.00 $2
Blasting Permit
Blasting Permit Plan Check (Staff) Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA Blasting Permit Plan Check (Third Party) Direct Cost each Direct Cost NA Blasting Permit Permit Fee Staff Rate each Staff Rate NA Other Fees
Fire Inspector - Hourly Rate 143.25 per hour $148.00 $5 Fire Tech - Hourly Rate 107.04 per hour $110.00 $3
Deputy Fire Marshal - Hourly Rate 204.65 per hour $211.00 $6 Fire Marshal - Hourly Rate 254.99 per hour $263.00 $8
Review of Plans not otherwise specified 193.94 per hour $200.00 $6 Basic Life Support for private events 168.00 per hour $173.00 $5 Advanced Life Support for private events 200.00 per hour $206.00 $6 Engine Standby 535.00 per hour $552.00 $17
Administrative Review (Partial) 102.00 per hour $105.00 $3 Administrative Review (Full) Staff Rate per hour Staff Rate NA Inflation Index utilized was San Diego area annual consumer price index increase as of March 2026. Rate: 3.2% Business License
Description Current Fee/Charge Unit Suggested Fee Fee Δ In City Business License Issuance/Administrative (includes change in Business License owner/address/etc) 154.00 Each $159.00 $5 In City - Home Based Business License Issuance/Administrative (includes change in Business License owner/address/etc) 60.00 Each $62.00 $2 Out of City Business License Issuance/Administrative (includes change in Business License owner/address/etc) 16.00 Each $17.00 $1 Business License Renewal - Automatic (Email) 6.00 Each $6.00 $0 Business License Renewal - Manul (No Email) 16.00 Each $17.00 $1 Delinquent Business Licenses 45.00 Each $46.00 $1
Business License Appeal Hearings 1,528.00 Each $1,577.00 $49 Business License non-compliance (Delinquent/ No Business License) Code Inspections 476.00 Each $491.00 $15
Inflation Index utilized was San Diego area annual consumer price index increase as of March 2026. Rate: 3.2%