Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Copies of the Municipal Code $105.00/each $105.00/each
Printed Copies of Materials
Black and white $.10/page $.10/page
Color $.50/page $.50/page
Digital copies produced via email or FTP site upload No charge No charge Conversion of paper documents (8 1/2 x 11) to digital copies (up to 30 pages) No charge No charge
(over 30 pages) Actual cost of digitization Actual cost of digitization Copies of oversized drawings or plans Actual cost of reproduction Actual cost of reproduction Microfilm copies $1.05/page $1.05/page
Certified Copies $10.00/document $10.00/document
Copy of the City Charter $5.00/each $5.00/each
Copies of the CAFR Actual cost of reproduction Actual cost of reproduction CD Copies $1.00/each $1.00/each
DVD Copies $1.00/each $1.00/each
USB Flash Drive $1.00/each $1.00/each
Copies of cassette tape recordings $5.25/each $5.25/each Copying of video tapes $20.00/each $20.00/each
Video, Photo, or Audio Production Actual Cost* Actual Cost* Initiative Petition Filing Fee $200.00** $200.00**
Candidate Filing Fee 25 $25.00
(non-refundable processing fee - SHMC 1.12)
Candidate Statement $850.00 deposit $750.00 deposit
FPPC Campaign Statement - Late Filing Fee $10.00 per day cumulative/$100.00 $10.00 per day cumulative/$100.00 Copies of Statement of Economic Interest, Campaign Statements (per FPPC) $.10 page $.10 page Statement of Economic Interest - Late filing Fee $10.00 per day maximum $100.00 $10.00 per day maximum $100.00 Retrieval fee for Forms or Statements 5 or more years old 5 $5.00 * Cost of redaction for production of documents pursuant to AB 748 and SB 1421 or otherwise include costs/fees incurred by City for third party vendor redaction services. ** Will be refunded if petition is deemed sufficient (EC 9202(b)) Administration Department
Effective September 1, 2022
Amended June 21, 2022
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Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Business License Enforcement Penalty $164.00 $169.00
Business License Program Administration Fee $55.00 each $59.00 each Business License Tax See SHMC Chapter 5.04 See SHMC Chapter 5.04 Delinquent Payment Charge 1.5% of outstanding balance 1.5% of outstanding balance Return Check Fee $21.00 $21.00
Credit / Debit Card Merchant Processing Fee
Exact amount of surcharge required
by credit card processing service up
to a max of $5.00 per transaction
Annual business license renewals shall be due and payable in advance on the first day of January of each year, however, that the annual license tax due for any business started subsequent to said date in any year shall be due and payable on the date the such business is started: and provided, further, that if the date such business is started on after the first day of July, the taxes for the remainder of the year shall be one-half of the annual tax prescribed for the business.
Finance Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
2-Hour Parking (SHMC 10.28.180) $45.00 $46.00
2-6AM Commercial Vehicle Restrictions (SHMC 10.28.250) $71.00 $73.00 72-Hour Parking (SHMC 10.28.050) $45.00 $46.00
Administration Fee $10.00 $11.00
Alarm Permit: (See Ordinance No. 93-09-1165)
Business Alarm Permit: valid for 2 years $31.00 $32.00
Residential Alarm Permit: valid for 2 years $16.00 $16.00 Alarm Fine: Within any twelve (12) consecutive months
First False Alarm No Cost Recovery Fee No Cost Recovery Fee Burglary Alarm: Second and subsequent false alarms
$52.00 Cost Recovery
Fee each occurrence
$56.00 Cost Recovery Fee each
occurrence
Robbery Alarms, Panic Alarms: Second and subsequent alarms $104.00 Cost Recovery
Fee each occurrence
$111.00 Cost Recovery Fee each
occurrence
Bicycle Licenses $1.00 $1.00
Bus Zones (SHMC 10.32.070) $273.00 $282.00
Call History List $13.00 plus copy rate No Charge
Catering/Ice Cream Vendor Vehicle Parked/Vending for Longer $45.00 $46.00 than 10 minutes in one place (SHMC 10.28.120A)
Citation Sign Off $24.00 $25.00
Concealed Weapons Permit DOJ Costs DOJ Costs
Copies of Accident & Incident reports $21.00 $21.00
Copies of Arrest reports $21.00 $21.00
Detached Trailers (SHMC 10.28.230) $50.00 $51.00
Displayed Vehicle for Sale (SHMC 10.28.060) $45.00 $46.00 DMV Discovery Request $154.00 $159.00
DUI Cost Recovery Fee CVC CVC
Firearm Sales Permit $545.00 $563.00
Green Curb - 20 Minute Parking (SHMC 10.28.160) $45.00 $46.00 Hotel/Motel Permits - SHMC Section 5.18.120 $55.00 $57.00 Immigration/Passport Clearance Letter $28.00 $29.00
Massage Establishment Permit - SHMC Section 5.17 $436.00 $450.00 $82.00 per
applicant/owner $88.00 per applicant/owner
Massage Technician Permit - SHMC Section 5.16 $218.00 $225.00 No Stopping Zone (SHMC 10.28.220) $50.00 $51.00
Officer Contract Overtime Actual Cost Actual Cost
One-Hour Parking (SHMC 10.28.170) $45.00 $46.00
Overnight Parking Permits $11.00 $11.00
Oversized Vehicle Parking Permit $20.00
Oversized Vehicle (SHMC 10.30.020) $71.00 $73.00
Parking within 20 ft. of T-Signal, Stop Sign or Electric $45.00 $46.00 Flashing Device (SHMC 10.28.040J)
Park Causing Traffic Hazard (SHMC 10.28.040F) $50.00 $51.00 Parking In Alley (SHMC 10.32.060) $55.00 $57.00
Park On or In Median (SHMC 10.28.040A) $45.00 $46.00
Parking Within Space Markings (SHMC 10.28.210B) $45.00 $46.00 Pawnbroker Permit/Renewal $654.00 $676.00
Permit Parking (SHMC 10.28.240E1) $50.00 $51.00
Police Department
City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Police Department
City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Peddlers/Vendors Vehicles Parked/Vending for Longer than $45.00 $46.00 10 minutes in one place (SHMC 10.28.120)
Private Patrol Officer Permit - SHMC Section 5.20.050 B $5.25 $6.00 Private Patrol System Permit - SHMC Section 5.20.030 B $82.00 $85.00 Red Curb/No Parking Zone (SHMC 10.28.040D) $50.00 $51.00 Repossession Fee $16.00 $16.00
Special Events Staffing Actual Cost Actual Cost
Street Sweeping (SHMC 10.28.040G) $50.00 $51.00
Subpoena (Officer for Civil Court) $156.00 $161.00
Turn Wheels Against Curb When Parked on Any Grade in City $45.00 $46.00 (SHMC 10.28.110)
Vehicle Repairs on City Street (SHMC 10.28.070) $45.00 $46.00 Vehicle Code Fees
18" of Curb/Wrong Way (CVC 22502A) $45.00 $46.00
Access Ramp Handicapped (CVC 22522) $55.00 $57.00
Double Parking (CVC 22500(H) $55.00 $57.00
Expired Registration (CVC 4000(A)(1) $71.00 $73.00
Fire Hydrant (CVC 22514) $71.00 $73.00
Fire Lane (CVC 22500.1) $71.00 $73.00
Handicapped Parking (CVC 22507.8) $351.00 $363.00
Leaving standing a locked vehicle with any person inside who $45.00 $46.00 cannot readily escape from it (CVC 22516) $45.00 $46.00 Library/Police Parking (CVC 21113(A) $45.00 $46.00
Not Displaying Current Tags (CVC 5204(A) $45.00 $46.00
[Reduced to $10.00 with proof of correction]
Park Across Driveway (CVC 22500(E) $45.00 $46.00
Park Blocking Handicapped Access Parking (CVC 22507.8C) $351.00 $363.00 Park in Bike Lane (CVC 21211(A) $45.00 $46.00
Park in Bus Stop (CVC 22500(I) $273.00 $282.00
Park in Crosswalk (CVC 22500(B) $45.00 $46.00
Park in Intersection (CVC 22500(A) $45.00 $46.00
Parking on Sidewalk (CVC 22500(F) $50.00 $51.00
Vehicle Impound Fees
30-Day Hold Impound Fee $145.00 $150.00
CVC 12500(a) Unlicensed Driver $145.00 $150.00
CVC 14601 Suspended or Revoked Driver $145.00 $150.00
CVC 22651 General Violations $145.00 $150.00
Preferential Parking per vehicle - permit goes with vehicle not resident $11.00 $11.00 Visitor Parking Permits $6.00 $6.00
Washing Vehicle on City Street (SHMC 10.28.080) $45.00 $46.00 White Curb Passenger Loading Zone - max of 3 minutes $45.00 $46.00 (SHMC 10.32.050)
Yellow Loading Zone/Loading should only take 20 minutes and $45.00 $46.00 only applies to Commercial Vehicles (SHMC 10.32.040)
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Police Department
City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Fireworks Regulation Fees
Possession of up to 100 pounds of dangerous fireworks
First offense in a one-year peiod $1,000 + $250 disposal fee Second offense in a one-year peiod $2,000 + $500 disposal fee Third offense in a one-year peiod $3,000 + $1,000 disposal fee Possession of more than 100 up to 5,000 pounds of dangerous fireworks First offense in a one-year peiod $5,000 + $1,000 disposal fee Second offense in a one-year peiod $10,000 + $1,000 disposal fee Third offense in a one-year peiod $15,000 + $1,000 disposal fee Possession of more than 5,000 pounds of dangerous fireworks First offense in a one-year peiod $10,000 + $50,000 disposal fee Second offense in a one-year peiod $20,000 + $50,000 disposal fee Third offense in a one-year peiod $30,000 + $50,000 disposal fee (SHMC 9.28.010)
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Oil Field Services See Resolution No. 2018-06-6270
Building & Safety
Permit Fees See Ordinance No. 78-9-805
and Resolution No. 2018-06-6269
Minimum Building Permit Fee $76.00 moved to Building Permit & Plan Ck Building Re-inspection Fee $138.00 moved to Building Permit & Plan Ck Planning
Residential**
Single-story additions to existing dwellings less than 500 square feet floor area $373.00 flat fee $394.00 flat fee Initial Deposit Initial Deposit
Second-story additions and additions of more than 500 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 square feet floor area
New single-family or duplex dwellings when view analysis $5,000.00 $5,000.00 is not required
New single-family or duplex dwellings with view analysis $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Multi-family and tract developments fewer than 10 dwellings $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Multi-family and tract developments more than 10 dwellings $12,000.00 $12,000.00 Other planning applications, including parcel map, parcel map $4,000.00 $4,000.00 waiver, lot line adjustments, etc.
Residential Inspections
4 Units $555.00 $574.00
5-10 Units $694.00 $718.00
more than 10 Units $1,389.00 $1,436.00
Commercial & Industrial**
Compliance Plans (Trucking and Storage Yards) $838.00 plus consultant costs* $897 plus consultant costs* Signs $93.00 flat fee $100.00 flat fee
Outdoor Sales or Temporary Events $694.00 flat fee $743.00 flat fee Minor Tenant Improvement $272.00 $333.00
Initial Deposit Initial Deposit
Additions to existing buildings and tenant improvement projects $1,500.00 $1,500.00 New buildings less than 10,000 square feet $6,000.00 $6,000.00 New buildings more than 10,000 square feet $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Community Development Department
City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Community Development Department
City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Other planning applications including:
Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Specific Plans,
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendments, etc. $4,149.00 $4,000.00 Miscellaneous
Abatement Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Administrative Citation $415.00 fine $444.00 fine
Appeals (Except for Administrative Citation) $327.00 flat fee $350.00 flat fee Banner Sign $31.00 flat fee $33.00 flat fee
Business License Review For Zoning $93.00 flat fee $100.00 flat fee Construction Time Limits 2nd Extension Review $475.00 plus consultant costs* $508.00 plus consultant costs* Due Diligence Letters $259.00 flat fee $277.00 flat fee Garage Sales $21.00 flat fee $22.00 flat fee
Non-Traditional Use Review $222.00 plus consultant costs* $238.00 plus consultant costs* Off-site Plan Retrival $111.00 per plan set $119.00 per plan set Site Inspection Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Site Re-Inspection Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material. *A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Building Permit and Plancheck Fees
1. Residential
Valuation Permit Fee Permit Fee
Up to $2,000 $68.00 $70.79
$2001 - $25,000*** 0.9% of valuation 0.9% of valuation
$25,001 - $50,000*** 0.8% of valuation 0.8% of valuation $50,001 - $75,000*** 0.75% of valuation 0.75% of valuation $75,001 - $100,000*** 0.7% of valuation 0.7% of valuation $100,001 and up*** 0.68% of valuation 0.68% of valuation Permit Issuance Fee $68.00 $70.79
2. Non-Residential
Valuation Permit Fee Permit Fee
Up to $2,000 $68.00 $70.79
$2001 - $25,000 0.9% of valuation 0.9% of valuation
$25,001 - $50,000 0.9% of valuation 0.9% of valuation
$50,001 - $75,000 0.85% of valuation 0.85% of valuation $75,001 - $100,000 0.8% of valuation 0.8% of valuation
$100,001 and up 0.75% of valuation 0.75% of valuation
Permit Issuance Fee $190.00 $196.28
Minimum Building Permit Fee $76.00 $78.00
Building Re-inspection Fee $138.00 $143.00
Plancheck Fee 85% of Permit Fee 85% of Permit Fee
Plancheck revisions to approved plans actual cost
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
*** - valuation plus base fee of $68.00 $70.79
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Grading Permit Fees
1-50 cubic yards $346.00 $358.00
51-100 cubic yards $62.00 $64.00
101-1,000 cubic yards $62.00 $64.00
plus $15 per 1,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof) in excess of 100 cubic yards
1,001-10,000 cubic yards $202.00 $209.00
plus $15 per 1,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof) in excess of 1,000 cubic yards
10,001-100,000 cubic yards $342.00 $354.00
plus $11 per 1,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof) in excess of 10,000 cubic yards
100,001-500,000 cubic yards $1,369.00 $1,416.00
plus $20 per 10,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof) in excess of 100,000 cubic yards
More than 500,000 cubic yards $2,614.00 $2,703.00
plus $18 per 10,000 cubic yards (or fraction thereof) in excess of 500,000 cubic yards
Rough Grading Permit actual cost based on time and material Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
Grading Plancheck Fees:
When the amount of grading exceeds 50 cubic yards, a planchecking fee for grading equal to 50 percent of the permit fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans.
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Electrical Code Permit Fees See Building Permit Tables
Energy Field Inspection Charge: Add 15% to permit fee total (excluding issuance fee)
1. Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
2. System Fee Schedule
a. New multi-family residence (apt./condo) 3 units or more .03/sq ft b. New single & 2-family residences .035/sq ft
c. New residential swimming pool or spa $21.00
d. New residential swimming pool with spa $31.00
3. Carnival-Circus-Fireworks (temporary set-ups)
a. Electrical generators & electrical rides $13.00
b. Mechanical rides & walk-thru attractions 5.00 each
c. Booth lighting; area lighting (festoon) 5.00 each
2. Temporary Power (job site)
a. First or main power distribution pole $277.00 $286.00 b. Additional poles (same system) for distributions $34.00 each $37.00 each
5. Unit Fee Schedule
a. Switches, outlets, fixtures, J-boxes, sockets, pole & platform fixtures (1 to 10) 1.00 each
For 11 or more 0.50 each
b. Busway systems (ea. 100 ft. or fraction thereof) $10.00 c. Sign (1 CCT or ballast) $10.00
For additional sign ballasts or branch circuit 2.50 each d. Flashers, timers, meters $4.00
e. Misc. conduits & conductors (inc. underground) $10.00 f. New branch CCT (appliance, etc.) 7.50 each
6. Power Apparatus
Motors, compressors, heat pumps, AC units, transformers, etc.; Rating in HP=KW=KVA=AC Tons
Up to and including 3 5.50 each
Over 3 up to and including 5 10.00 each
Over 5 up to and including 10 $16.00 each
Over 10 up to and including 25 $21.00 each
Over 25 up to and including 50 $26.00 each
Over 50 up to and including 100 $36.00 each
Over 100 $52.00 each
7. Service (and sub-panels)
600 V maximum, not over 200 AMPS $13.00
600 V maximum, 200 AMPS to 1,000 AMPS maximum $26.00
Over 600 V, or over 1,000 AMPS $52.00
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
8. Plancheck Fee, when required = 50% 85% of permit fee City of Signal Hill
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Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
State Energy Plancheck Fees
(Title 24 Compliance)
Occupancy New Construction New Construction
R-3
$26.00, plus $10.00 for each
1,000 square feet (or fraction
thereof)
$26.00, plus $10.00 for each 1,000 square
feet (or fraction thereof)
R-1
$31.00, plus $10.00 for each
1,000 square feet (or fraction
thereof)
$31.00, plus $10.00 for each 1,000 square
feet (or fraction thereof)
A, B & H
$36.00, plus $10.00 for each
1,000 square feet (or fraction
thereof)
$36.00, plus $10.00 for each 1,000 square
feet (or fraction thereof)
Change of Occupancy
$31.00 inspection fee, plus
plancheck fee (if required)
$31.00 inspection fee, plus plancheck fee
(if required)
Redesign or Alter Existing
$31.00 inspection fee, plus
plancheck fee (if required)
$31.00 inspection fee, plus plancheck fee
(if required)
State Energy Plancheck Fees are in addition to fees required for Building Permit Plancheck Fees and shall be paid when plans are submitted for plancheck.
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material. *A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Plumbing Code and Sewer Permit Fees
A. Plumbing Permit See Building Permit Tables
1. Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
2. The following fixtures (including drainage trap, vent, water piping, and backflow preventers): $6.00 each
Water closets, lavies, sinks, tubs, showers, floor drains, floor sinks, urinals, water fountains, and dishwashers
3. Building drain or private sewer system $16.00
4. Industrial waste intercepter with trap & vent $16.00
5. Kitchen grease trap intercepter with trap & vent $6.00
6. Gas line with outlets (1 to 5 outlets) $6.00
For 6 or more outlets 1.00 each
7. Residential swimming pool or spa (complete) $21.00
Residential swimming pool with spa $31.00
8. Regulator, gas pressure, or water pressure $6.00 each
9. Water heater (new or change-out) with vent $8.00
10. Repair or alteration of drainage, water, or vent piping $8.00
11. Water treatment equipment and/or water piping $8.00
12. Lawn sprinkler systems on one meter $6.00
Lawn sprinkler backflow preventor devices/valve $1.00
13. Backflow preventors on unprotected water supplies (pools, vats, sinks) (1 to 5 preventors) $6.00
For 6 or more preventors 1.00 each
Plancheck Fee, when required = 50% 85% of permit fee
B. Sewer Permit: (No Energy Charge) See Building Permit Tables
1. Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
2. House (Bldg.) sewer connection to public main $16.00
3. House sewer manhole $16.00 each
4. House sewer (fixture use); connect additional building-to-house sewer $10.00
5. Private disposal system (septic, seepage pits and/or drainfield) $26.00
6. Cesspool, pool drywell, drainfield (extension or replacement) $16.00
7. Cap, abandon, disconnect, alter, or repair building sewer system $10.00 Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
Energy Field Inspection Charge: Add 15% to permit fee total (excluding issuance fee)
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Mechanical Code Permit Fees See Building Permit Tables
Energy Field Inspection Charge: Add 15% to permit fee total (excluding issuance fee)
1. Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
2. For the installation, alteration or relocation of the following:
Compressors, absorption units, fuel burning furnaces, heaters, boilers, and vented decorative appliances (including vents) $6.00 each Up to and including 100,000 BTU (Up to 3 HP)
Over 100,000 BTU to and including 500,000 BTU (3-15 HP) $16.00 Over 500,000 BTU to and including 1,000,000 BTU (15-30 HP) $16.00 Over 1,000,000 BTU to an including 2,000,000 BTU (30-60 HP) $6.00 Over 2,000,000 BTU (over 60 HP) $6.00
3. Vent installation, relocation, or replacement (not included in an appliance permit) 1.00 each
4. Air handling units or ventilation systems installed or altered: $21.00 Up to and including 2,000 CFM (excluding A/C) $31.00
More than 2,000 CFM to and including 10,000 CFM $6.00 each More than 10,000 CFM $8.00
5. Air conditioning or heating duct system; total of all diffusers (supply and return) $8.00
Each fire damper up to and including 10 $8.00
Each fire damper over 10 $6.00
6. Evaporative cooler (not portable) $1.00
7. Ventilation fans serving a single register: $6.00
Each fan up to and including 10 1.00 each
Each fan over 10
8. Kitchen hood (commercial) or spray booth with mechanical exhaust, including ductwork
Appliance or equipment not listed elsewhere
9. Swimming pool or spa mechanical equipment
Swimming pool with spa $68.00 ResidenƟal or $190.00 Non-ResidenƟal
10. Gas piping system (1 to 5 outlets) $16.00
For 6 or more outlets $16.00 each
11. Incinerator (commercial or industrial) new or relocated $10.00 $26.00
Plancheck Fee, when required = 50% 85% of permit fee $16.00 $10.00
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
City of Signal Hill
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Solar Energy Fees See Building Permit tables
1. Permit Issuance Fee
$68.00 Residential
or $190.00 Non-Residential
$70.79 Residential
or $196.28 Non-Residential
2. Collectors (including piping & regulators)
a. Up to 1,000 sq. ft. (93 m²) $7.00
b. 1,001 up to 2,000 sq. ft. (186 m²) $10.00
c. Over 2,000 sq. ft. = $10.00, plus $1.50 per 1,000 sq. ft. (or fraction thereof) over 2,000 sq. ft.
3. Storage Tanks (including piping & regulators)
a. Up to 500 gallons $7.00
b. Between 501 gallons and 1,000 gallons $10.00
c. More than 1,000 gallons = $10.00, plus $1.50 per 1,000 (or fraction thereof) over 1,000 gallons
4. Rock Storage
a. Up to 1,500 cu. ft. $5.00
b. Between 1,501 and 3,000 cu. ft. $10.00
c. More than 3,000 cu. ft. - $10.00, plus $1.00 per 1,000 cu. ft. (or fraction thereof)
5. For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this Code for which no fee is specified $7.00
6. Plancheck Fee, when required, = 50% 85% of permit fee (but not less than $15.00)
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
Note: These fees do not include permit fees for any portions of the solar system which are subject to the requirements of other applicable Codes.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Oil Field Services
Drilling Permit
a. New Non-Unit Wells $830.00 $858.00
b. New Unit Wells from Approved Drill Site $555.00/well $594.00/well Redrilling Permit
a. New Non-Unit Wells $555.00/well $594.00/well
b. New Unit Wells from Approved Drill Site $416.00/well $445.00/well Issuance Fee $86.00/permit $92.00/permit
Annual Tank Permit $275.00 $284.00
Annual Well Permit $416.00/well $445.00/well
Annual Idle Well Permit see Annual Well Permit see Annual Well Permit Abandonment $416.00/well $445.00/well
Abandonment Report Permit $416.00/well plus consultant costs* $445.00/well plus consultant
costs*
Discovery Permit $416.00/well plus consultant costs*
$445.00/well plus consultant
costs*
Emergency Work Permit - wells $416.00/well $445.00/well Emergency Work Permit - all other Based on Valuation
Leak Testing & Observation Permit $555.00/well plus consultant costs* $594.00/well plus consultant
costs*
Methane Site Testing & Mitigation Permit $555.00/well plus consultant costs* $594.00/well plus consultant
costs*
Rework Permit $277.00/well $296.00/well
Liability Insurance
300,000 for property damage to any
one person
300,000 for property damage to
any one person
One million for property damage to
any one accident.
One million for property damage
to any one accident.
One million for personal bodily injury
to any one person.
One million for personal bodily
injury to any one person.
Two million aggregate per single
accident or occurrence.
Two million aggregate per single
accident or occurrence.
Variances $622.00 $644.00
Appeals $311.00 $322.00
Late Fees $519.00 $536.00
Extension/Decisions $519.00 $536.00
Annual Electrical Permit
Total for wells, in category, not per
well charge
Total for wells, in category, not per
well charge
a. 0-10 wells $26.00 $27.00
b. 11-25 wells $52.00 $54.00
c. 25-50 wells $104.00 $107.00
d. 50+ wells or other facilities $156.00 $161.00
Services provided that aren’t specifically mentioned in the fee schedule shall be billed at actual cost computed by time and material.
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Community Development Department: Building and Safety
*A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Public Works Engineering Department collects a separate deposit for services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, and industrial waste plan checking.
Community Development staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $111 $119 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects that include an environmental impact report, general plan amendment, zoning ordinance amendment, specific plan, conditional use permit, variance, view analysis, etc.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Before project approval, the applicant's deposit account must be adequate to pay for associated projected costs. Upon final project approval, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Community Development staff will provide maximum one hour consultation regarding zoning issues at no cost to the applicant to identify zoning or site plan and design review issues before formal submittal of plans and full payment of the initial deposit. Applicants are encouraged to work with their architects and engineers to submit complete plans of sufficient detail to assure that the City and its consultants can perform a complete plan review. Please contact the Community Development Department at (562) 989-7340 for questions.
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Damage to City Property Actual Cost Actual Cost
Water and Utility Fees See SHMC Section 13.4 See SHMC Section 13.4 After Hours Water Turn on Fee $156.00 $161.00
Annual Backflow Administration Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Temporary Water Meter Installation Charge $475.00 $491.00 Deposit for Temporary Water Meter $1,500.00 $1,500.00
(deposit is reduced by $1/day meter rental plus water usage) Refuse Fees See Fee Resolution See Fee Resolution
No. 2018-06-6265; SHMC 8.80.080 No. 2018-06-6265; SHMC 8.80.080 Public Work Fees
Abatement Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Curb Painting Requests $104.00 $107.00
Commercial Curb Painting Requests $547.00 $565.00
Deed Preparation Fee Actual Cost Actual Cost
Development Plan Check Fee Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Encroachment Permit/roll-off bin $26.00 $27.00
Encroachment Permit/traffic control w/plan check Actual Cost Actual Cost Engineering Plan Check Fee Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Excavation Permit $57.00 $59.00
Excavation Inspection Fee (standard specifications) Actual Cost Actual Cost Preliminary Plan Review Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Public Works Inspection Fee (standard specifications) Actual Cost Actual Cost Public Works Inspection Fee (engineered plans) Actual Cost Actual Cost Site Plan Review Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Records Research/Request $167.00 $173.00
Subdivision Fees**
Parcel Map Waiver $185.00 (filing fee) $185.00 (filing fee) Lot Line Adjustment Fee/Lot Merger $235.00 (filing fee) $235.00 (filing fee) Vacations $900.00 deposit $900.00 deposit
Final Tract Map Actual Cost Actual Cost
Final Parcel Map Actual Cost Actual Cost
Duplication Fees $10.00 for first page $10.00 for first page Utility Map $1.25 each additional copy $1.25 each additional copy Address Map $1.25 each additional copy $1.25 each additional copy Aerial Photograph (blue line copy) $1.25 each additional copy $1.25 each additional copy Engineering Plan $1.25 each additional copy $1.25 each additional copy Wireless Fees
Consultant Review Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Wireless Permit/Renewal Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Sewer Connection Fee LA County Sanitation District LA County Sanitation District Fire Hydrant Flow Test $763.00/fire hydrant $763.00/fire hydrant Sanitary Sewer & Industrial Waste SHMC Section 13.06.04 SHMC Section 13.06.04 Street Trees
Street Tree Additional Trimming Charge Actual Cost Actual Cost Street Tree Removal Charge Actual Cost Actual Cost
Street Tree Removal and Replacement Charge Actual Cost Actual Cost Street Tree Decision Appeal Fee $259.00 $268.00
Amended June 21, 2022
Public Works Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Effective September 1, 2022
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Description Prior Yr Amount Amount
Amended June 21, 2022
Public Works Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Effective September 1, 2022
Urban Storm Water Plan Review & Inspection Program
The following fees are a mandated local program as required by the Federal Government, the State of California and the County of Los Angeles:
NPDES Inspection Fees
Automotive Service Facilities $109.00 $113.00
Commercial/Industrial Phase I Facilities Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* (State permitted facilities)
Commercial/Industrial Facilities
(includes 1 follow-up inspection if corrective action required) Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Commercial/Industrial Facilities - Violation re-inspection (if corrective action not done) Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Actual Cost plus consultant costs* Retail Gasoline and Automotive Dealerships $109.00 $113.00 Except for restaurants, the NPDES Inspection Fee shall be reduced by one-half for businesses with an Industrial Waste Inspection permit.
Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan Check Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Const. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Check Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Storm Water Plan Inspection Fees Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Actual Cost plus 20% Admin Fee Electrical Vehicle Charging Fees
Electrical Vehicle Charging Fee (While Charging) $0.55 per kWh $0.55 per kWh Electrical Vehicle Parking Fee (After 30-Minute Grace
Period From End of Charge) $2.50 per hour $2.50 per hour Water Meter Installation Fees
Up to 1 - inch with Meter $7,124.00 + $100.00/LF $7,124.00 + $100.00/LF Up to 2 - inch with Meter (>1") $7,304.00 + $114.00/LF $7,304.00 + $114.00/LF Any other size or special installations will be on a time and materials basis.
Regular installation includes ten hours for the installation crew and five hours for the asphalt crew for 1" and 2" installations. *A 20% administrative fee is applied to all consultant costs. **Deposit Fees For Services
Deposit will be used to pay for the actual costs of public works engineering services, including those services related to outside engineering consultant review of grading and erosion control plans, street, water, sewer, industrial waste plan checking, City Attorney legal services, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
The Community Development Department collects a separate deposit for services related to planning review including: obtaining mailing labels for public notices, postage for mailing notices, public notice publication in local newspaper, landscape consultant plan check, traffic or environmental engineer consultant, City Attorney legal services beyond typical public hearings and report review, and other actual out-of-pocket consulting fees incurred by the City.
Public Works staff time for report preparation, project meetings and site inspections is billed at $156 per hour. The initial deposits are estimates of the costs and hours anticipated for staff's project review and inspections. A larger initial deposit may be required for large or complex projects.
Applicants will be notified if the initial deposit becomes insufficient to pay for costs billed against the deposit. Upon project completion, excess deposits will be refunded to the applicant.
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Activity Description/Location
Resident & SH NonProfit w/o MOUNon-Resident & NonProfit Commercial Refundable
Cleaning/
Damage Deposit
Non-Refundable
Deposit Fee
Signal Hill Park Basketball Courts
(2 hour maximum; Resident use only; Light usage/see separate fee) Basketball Court $10.00/hr per court
Spud Field (Athletic Use Only)
Outfield Use Only (Non-Exclusive use) $15.00/hr $25.00/hr $100.00 $10.00 Entire Field $75.00/hr $100.00/hr $100.00/hr $100.00 $10.00 Light/Electrical Usage Fee
All Year All Year
Basketball Court No Charge No Charge
Softball Field $15.00/hr $15.00/hr
Amphitheater - Signal Hill Park $15.00/hr $15.00/hr
Amphitheater - Discovery Well Park $15.00/hr $15.00/hr
Hilltop Park
Picnic Shelter Permit $30.00/4 hrs $90.00/4 hrs $50.00 $10.00 (4 hour maximum, 25 person limit; Children's parties not permitted in park) Hilltop Park Open Grass Area $80.00/hr $120.00/hr $100.00 $30.00 (3 hour maximum, 75-person limit; 1 staff member included) (Wedding/Commitment Ceremonies rental only)
(3 hour minimum, 1 staff member included)
(4 hour maximum, 50 person limit; 1 staff member included) Signal Hill Park Open Grass Area
(4 hour maximum; 1 staff member included) $70.00/hr $120.00/hr $170.00/hr $100.00 $30.00 (75 person limit)
Reservoir Park, Signal Hill Park and Discovery Well Park * Picnic Shelter Permit - small (25 person limit) $30.00/4 hrs $90.00/4 hrs $100.00/4 hrs $50.00 $10.00 (4 hour maximum)
Picnic Shelter Permit - large (50 person limit) $45.00/4 hrs $105.00/4 hrs $115.00/4 hrs $50.00 $10.00 (4 hour maximum)
*Discovery Well Park picnic shelters are for resident use only.
Signal Hill Park Amphitheater (Commission hearing required) (2 4 hour maximum; 1 staff member included) $70.00/hr $90.00/hr $110.00/hr $100.00 $30.00 Jumpers and Bouncer Permit $40.00 $60.00 $10.00
Purchase of insurance optional $85.00
Signal Hill Community Center
(3 hour minimum, 1 staff member included)
Room $75.00/hr $95.00/hr $115.00/hr $250.00 $30.00
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm rates $55.00/hr $75.00/hr
Dance Floor (includes set up) $200 Flat fee $150.00
Portable Stage $200 Flat fee $150.00
Cleaning Fee $30.00 $30.00 $30.00
Community Services Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Community Services Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
Activity Description/Location
Resident & SH NonProfit w/o MOUNon-Resident & NonProfit Commercial Refundable
Cleaning/
Damage Deposit
Non-Refundable
Deposit
Purchase of insurance required $85-$185 (depending on usage) Discovery Well Community Center
(3 hour minimum, 1 staff member included)
Room $60.00/hr $80.00/hr $100.00/hr $250.00 $30.00
Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm rates $40.00/hr $60.00/hr
Patio/Amphitheater (with building only) $25.00 Flat fee $45.00 Flat fee $65.00 Flat fee Purchase of insurance required $85-$185 (depending on usage) Library
(3 hour minimum, 1 staff member included)
Community Room $100.00/hr $120.00/hr $140.00/hr $250.00 $30.00 Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm rates $60.00/hr $80.00/hr
Learning Center $60.00/hr $80.00/hr $100.00/hr $250.00 $30.00 Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm rates $50.00/hr $70.00/hr
Terrace Patio $150.00/hr $170.00/hr $190.00/hr $250.00 $30.00 Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm rates $100.00/hr $120.00/hr Zinnia Courtyard $150.00/hr $170.00/hr $190.00/hr $250.00 $30.00 Community Room + Zinnia Courtyard $200.00/hr $220.00/hr $240.00/hr $250.00 $30.00 Other Fees per Community Services Department Facility Reservation Policies Custodian/Kitchen Cleaning Fee $30.00/hr
Additional set-up/tear down/per employee $20.00/hr
Additional Community Servcies Staff - Part Time $20.00/hr Additional Community Services Staff - Full-Time $45.00/hr Date Change Fee $10.00
NOTE: Building and Amphitheater use requires staff during the event. The Community Services Dept. will determine the number of additional staff that may be required based on the event and size of the group. Security officers may be assigned at the discretion of the City, billed on an actual cost basis and approved by the Signal Hill Police Dept.
Youth Recreation Program Fees Resident
Resident/ Sibling
Discount Non-Resident
Non-Resident/
Sibling Discount
(Per day rate)
Afterschool - Kindergarten** $7.00 $8.00 $6.00 $7.00 $9.00 $10.00 $8.00 $9.00 Afterschool - 1st to 5th grades** $5.00 $6.00 $4.00 $5.00 $7.00 $8.00 $6.00 $7.00 Afterschool - Middle school** $3.00 $2.00 $5.00 $4.00
Off-track - Kindergarten** $14.00 $15.00 $12.00 $13.00 $16.00 $17.00 $14.00 $15.00 Itty Bitty Day Camp** $16.00 $14.00 $18.00 $16.00
Late Pick-up Fee (Per 15-minute period) $15.00
Application Fee (Due annually in Sept) $20.00
Forgotten Lunch Fee $5.00
Sign in and out Fee $1.00
Late Payment Charge $5.00 $10.00
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Community Services Department
City of Signal Hill
**********DRAFT******** Schedule of Service Fees and Charges ********DRAFT********** Amended June 21, 2022
Effective September 1, 2022
** EFFECTIVE DATE OF CHANGES 01/01/2023
Youth Sports Annual Fee
Youth Sports Annual Fee (September) $20.00
Resident Non-Resident
Excursions & Programs Actual Cost Cost + $5
Birthday Party Package Actual Cost Actual Cost
Classes & Events Not to Exceed Actual Cost
Library Service Fees Resident Non-Resident
Library Card FREE No charge FREE No charge
Duplicate/Lost Card $2.00 $2.00
DVD
Entertainment $1.00 No charge $1.00 No charge
Educational FREE No charge FREE No charge
Damaged DVD Case 2.00 $2.00
Exam proctor (Per test/Per person) $30.00 $30.00
Book Fines & Overdue Materials Adults Children
Book/Periodical $.35/day No charge $.15/day No charge
Maximum Book Fine No Maximum No Maximum
Interlibrary Loan Materials $2.00 $2.00
Missing Bar Code $.50 $.50
Lost or damage books & materials - Cost plus $2 charge Cost plus $2 charge Library copier fee $.15/page $.15/page
Missing RFID Tag $4.00 $4.00
Computer printer fees
Black & White (8.5 x 11) $.15/page
Color (8.5 x 11) $.30/page
Black & White (8.5 x 14) $.30/page
Color (8.5 x 14) $.60/page
Black & White (11 x 17) $.30/page
Color (11 x 17) $.60/page
Dog Licensing Altered Unaltered Other
One-Year License $20.00 $95.00
Senior Discount $10.00 N/A
Replacement Tags $10.00
Late Fee Penalty $30.00
Animal Control Fines
Administrative Fines for SHMC Chapter 6.04 Dog Licensing and Fowl, Rabbits and Goats First Violation Penalty charged for LBMC $55.00
Sections 6.08 and 6.20 violations (Dog Licensing
and Fowl, Rabbits and Goats), as incorporated by
SHMC 6.04.010.
Second Violation (Within one year of initial violation) $110.00 Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Community Services Department
City of Signal Hill
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Subsequent Violations $275.00
Animal Shelter, Rabies Control, Police Animals and Animal Regulations First Violation Penalty charged for LBMC Sections $100.00
6.04; 6.12; 6.28; and 6.16, excluding sub-sections
6.16.080 and 6.16.190 violations, as incorporated by
SHMC 6.04.010.
Second Violation (Within one year of initial violation) $200.00 Subsequent Violations $500.00
Animal Breeding and Transfer
First Violation - Alters animal - Penalty charged for $350.00 LBMC Sections 6.16.080 and 6.16.190 violations,
as incorporated by SHMC 6.04.010.
Second Violation (Within one year of initial violation) $700.00 Subsequent Violations $1,000.00
Vicious Animal Penalties
First Violation - Failure to surrender vicious animal $350.00 Penalty charged for LBMC Sections 6.16.260, as
incorporated by SHMC 6.04.010.
Second Violation (Within one year of initial violation) $700.00 Subsequent Violations $1,000.00
Appeals Process
Deposit: Vicious Animals Appeal Process - Security Cost of Citation deposit held for parties declared vicious. Deposit is plus $1,050.00 refunded if the appeal is granted.
Deposit: Administrative Citation Appeal Process - Cost of Citation Security deposit held for parties who request an plus $550.00 appeal hearing for the issuance of an Administrative
Citation. Deposit is refundable if the appeal is granted.
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees
Community Services Department
City of Signal Hill
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Transit Fees
Extreme/Low Income
Waiver (All Ages)
Low/Moderate Income
Waiver (All Ages) Senior Waiver Basic Rates
Bus Passes $2.75 $5.25 $10.50 $21.00
Dial-A-Taxi $10.00 $10.00 $20.00 $20.00
Emergency Kits
Single
$65 (includes shipping/handling)
Double
$90 (includes shipping/handling)
Fitness Trainers in Parks Resident Non-Resident
Deposit: $100 refundable cleaning/damage for duration of permit, 3 groups per park max $20 Annual Registration Fee
Hourly rate for use of park $15.00/hr $20.00/hr
Community Garden Fee Residents Only
Refundable
Cleaning/Damage
Deposit
Plot Fee $100/year $100.00
Late Fee Penalty $10/quarter
Plot Cleaning Fee (per occurance) $50
Filming Permit
(Non-Refundable)
Filming Permit Fee $368
Student Filming Permit Fee $35
Fees may be annually adjusted by the Consumer Price Index as stated in resolution 2018-06-6268 amending resolution 2014-10-6101, amending the uniform schedule of fees