Exhibit B - Community Development - Building and Safety Service FY 2025-26
Base Fee
FY 2025-26
Unit
FY 2025-26
Additional Fee
ARCHITECTURAL AND STRUCTURAL PLAN REVIEW
Presubmittal Review
First Two Hours $ 730.75
Over The Counter / Same-Day Review PC
Standard-up to two reviews $ 703.68
Formal Plan Review: New Buildings and Accessory Structures One and Two Family Dwellings - main & accessory buildings $ 752.38 $ 1.67 Apartments, Condominiums and Hotels (and attached parking) $ 862.33 $ 1.65 Commercial/Industrial- complete building (and attached parking) 1st 10,000 square feet $ 854.23 $ 2.15
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.60
Commercial/Industrial- shell only (including freestanding garage structures) 1st 10,000 square feet $ 747.74 $ 1.21
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.54
Any projects of 4 stories or more additional 5%
State Approved Factory Built Housing 25% of plan
review fee
Formal Plan Review: Additions and Alterations
Residential Remodel and Additions- main & accessory bldgs. $ 820.66 $ 2.20 Commercial Tenant Improvements
0 - 10,000 square feet $ 743.11 $ 0.80
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.71
Interior Demolition
0 - 10,000 square feet $ 527.81 $ 0.09
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.08
MECHANICAL PLAN REVIEW
Presubmittal Review $ 379.08
Over The Counter / Same-Day Review PC
Standard-up to two reviews $ 379.08
Formal Plan Review
Standard-up to three reviews $ 980.46
ELECTRICAL PLAN REVIEW
Presubmittal Review $ 520.70
Over The Counter / Same-Day Review PC
Standard-up to two reviews $ 520.70
Formal Plan Review
Standard-up to three reviews $ 1,263.70
PLUMBING PLAN REVIEW
Presubmittal Review $ 379.08
Over The Counter / Same-Day Review PC
Standard-up to two reviews $ 379.08
Formal Plan Review
Standard-up to three reviews $ 980.46
GRADING REVIEW FEES
100 cubic yards or less of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 490.85 101 - 1,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 1,024.15 1,001 - 10,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 1,701.95 10,001 - 100,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 2,985.95 100,001 cubic yards or more of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 3,511.65
MISCELLANEOUS PLAN REVIEW FEES
Deferred Submittals $ 1,368.79
Demolition $ 280.08
Means and Methods Plan formal review $ 568.01
Construction Management Plan review $ 1,940.02
Planning Application Review - with or without Presubmittal Review $ 355.01 Minimum Plan Review fee $ 1,438.82
Plan Review Not Otherwise Classified
General hourly rate and excessive plan reviews (more than 2 OTC or 3 formal) $ 316.83
COMBINATION BUILDING PERMITS
One and Two Family Dwellings $ 158.57 $ 1.63
Apartments, Condominiums and Hotels (and attached parking) $ 157.41 $ 1.32 Commercial/Industrial - complete building (and attached parking) 1st 10,000 square feet $ 150.48 $ 1.53
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.70
Commercial/Industrial- shell only (including freestanding garage structures) 1st 10,000 square feet $ 159.73 $ 1.02
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.68
Residential Remodel and Additions- main & accessory bldgs. $ 225.71 $ 2.23 Commercial Tenant Improvements
0 - 10,000 square feet $ 193.46 $ 0.56
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.40
Interior Demolition
0 - 10,000 square feet $ 283.58 $ 0.14
Additional 10,000 square feet $ 0.06
Any project of 4 stories or more additional 5%
SINGLE TRADE PERMITS
Residential (per dwelling unit) - 3 inspections max $ 430.46 Additional Inspections- each $ 142.14
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Exhibit B - Community Development - Building and Safety Service FY 2025-26
Base Fee
FY 2025-26
Unit
FY 2025-26
Additional Fee
All others (Commercial, Demolition, etc.)- 3 inspections max $ 430.46 Additional Inspections- each $ 142.14
GRADING PERMIT FEES
100 cubic yards or less of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 477.10 101 - 1,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 1,185.27 1,001 - 10,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 2,738.75 10,001 - 100,000 cubic yards of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 3,935.19 100,001 cubic yards or more of excavation or fill, whichever is higher $ 4,667.39
AFTER HOURS PERMITS
Review of Application $ 519.07
Inspections- per hour (2 hour minimum) $ 315.93
MISCELLANEOUS INSPECTIONS
Inspections Not Otherwise Classified - each hour or fraction thereof $ 315.93 Reinspection Fee:
Combination Building Permit $ 287.75
Single Trade Permit- Residential $ 177.16
Single Trade Permit- All Others $ 177.16
Minimum Inspection Fee - all permits except Single Trade $ 508.86
MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Address Assignment Fee $ 471.32
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $ 522.72
Change of Record on a Permit:
Single Trade Permit (Residential only) $ 70.01
All Other Permit Types $ 70.01
Engineering Report Review
Seismic Retrofit Report Review $ 443.29 plus $297.95 per Seismic Retrofit Plan Review $ 443.29 plus $251.77 per
Seismic Retrofit Plan Review - Consultant** Actual Cost Actual Costs/Per
Hour
Seismic Retrofit Permit $ 39.71 plus $251.61 per
Seismic Retrofit Peer Review $ 272.18 plus $242.09 per
Seismic Retrofit Peer Review - Consultant** Actual Cost Actual Costs/Per
Hour
Alternate Methods of Construction:
Premanufactured Products $ 1,322.62
Field Constructed $ 2,639.16
Geotechnical Reports:
Addendum to Original Soils Report $ 1,276.60
As Built Compaction Reports $ 1,912.84
Fault Trench $ 5,584.43
Building/Shoring Plan Review $ 1,423.08
Commercial/Mixed Use/ Apts (4 stories or more including subterranean garage) $ 3,529.22 Standard Reviews and All Others not listed above $ 2,724.52 Sound Attenuation $ 724.58
Energy Compliance- Title 24, Part 6 C.E.C. $ 718.85
Green Building Code Compliance - Title 24, Part 11 10% of plan check Extension Fees
To Start Construction $ 529.49
To Resume or Complete Construction $ 592.68
To Start Construction- Single Trade Residential $ 282.36 To Resume or Complete Construction- Single Trade Residential $ 282.36 License Fees
Special Inspector License - Qualification Review $ 526.00 Fabricator License - Qualification Review $ 526.00
Miscellaneous Reviews
Building and Safety Appeal $ 3,084.63
Accessibility Hardship Exemption $ 994.74
Review and Approval of Testing Lab $ 1,159.94
Modification of Technical Code:
No Administrative hearing- Staff Approval- each main code issue $ 1,422.65 Administrative hearing- Building Officer- project basis $ 2,538.90 Record Fees
Residential Building Record $ 350.10
Approved Plans and Permits (Bonded Copies) Actual Cost
Application Processing $ 174.68
Maintenance of Permit and Plan Documents (Tech. Enhancement Fee) 13% of permit Renewal Fees
Expired Plan Review - Formal
Plan Check Extension and Renewal Application Processing Only $ 515.43 Any Others $ 515.43
Permit Renewals
No Inspection 100% of permit
Rough Inspection 50% of pmt
Final Inspection 20% of permit
Replacement Card
Replacement I Single Trade $ 70.01
Replacement I All Others $ 70.01
Mobile Home Parks $ 292.32
Investigation Fee For Work Without a Permit Actual Cost
REFUNDS
Issuance Fees no refunds
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Exhibit B - Community Development - Building and Safety Service FY 2025-26
Base Fee
FY 2025-26
Unit
FY 2025-26
Additional Fee
Plan Review
Presubmittal Review no refunds
OTC / Same-Day Review no refunds
Formal Plan Review
First review not started 80% of fees
First review started and up to completion of first round of review 50% of fees Second review started and up to completion of second round of review no refunds Engineering Reports
First review not started 80% of fees
First review started and up to completion of first round of review 50% of fees Second review started and up to completion of second round of review no refunds Inspection Fees
Construction work not yet started 80% of fees
Construction work started - Based on percentage of incomplete construction % of fees Solar Energy System Review Fees
Residential
Photovoltaic (solar energy system) 15kW or less* $ 450.00 Photovoltaic (solar energy system) more than 15kW (plus $15 per kw above 15kW)* $ 450.00 Solar Thermal 10kW or less* $ 450.00
Solar Thermal more than 10kW (plus $15 per kw above 10kW)* $ 450.00 Commercial
Photovoltaic (solar energy system) 50kW or less* $ 1,000.00 Photovoltaic (solar energy system) more than 50kW and up to 250kW (plus $7 per kw above 50kW)* $ 1,000.00 Photovoltaic (solar energy system) more than 250kW (plus $5 per kw above 250kW)* $ 2,400.00 Solar Thermal 30kW or less* $ 1,000.00
Solar Thermal more than 30kW and up to 260kW (plus $7 per kw above 30kW)* $ 1,000.00 Solar Thermal more than 260kW (plus $5 per kw above 260kW)* $ 2,610.00 Subsidies
Single Trade Permits - Residential Only
Total fees shall be reduced by 50% to encourage citizens to obtain permits for simple work that benefits from safety inspections 50% of fees
WAIVERS
A. Inspection of Small or Large Family Day Care for State Social Services Licenses.
B. Voluntary installation (i.e. not required by code) of electric vehicle charging equipment, solar photovoltaic systems, solar thermal heating systems, solar pool heating equipment, grey water systems, and any associated electrical service or panel upgrades dedicated to only serve the qualifying equipment.
NOTES
1. Total fees for each separate payment transaction may be rounded to the nearest full dollar.
2. Permit fees related to Downtown Santa Monica, Inc's (DTSM) delivery of contracted services are waived per Council approval dated July 12, 2016.
*Fees are not subject to the annual administrative revision and increase; the amounts are established by state law. **Seismic Retrofit Plan Check and Seismic Retrofit Peer Review Fees for consulting services will apply for non-soft story projects and or other projects based upon objective criteria on file with the Building and Safety Division.
No fees are charged for Building and Safety services on the following uses except for plan reviews exceeding three rounds of review, reinspections, extensions, and renewals.
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