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12. INDEMNIFICATION.
CONSULTANT agrees to indemnify, defend (with counsel acceptable to CITY), and hold harmless the CITY, and its officers, officials, agents, representatives, and employees from any and all claims, demands, costs, or liabilities that arise out of, or pertain to, or relate to, directly or indirectly, the negligence, recklessness, or willful misconduct of CONSUL TANT, its employees, agents, and subcontractors in the performance of or failure to perform services or obligations under this AGREEMENT. CONSUL TANT's duty to indemnify under this section shall not include liability for damages for death or bodily injury to persons, injury to property, or other loss, damage or expense arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct by the CITY or its elected officials, officers, agents, and employees. CITY may, at its own discretion, conduct the defense, or participate in the defense, of any claim related in any way to this indemnification. If the CITY elects to conduct its own defense, participate in its own defense, or obtain independent legal counsel in defense of any claim related to this indemnification, CONSUL TANT shall pay the CITY for all costs related thereto, including without limitation, reasonable attorney's fees and costs CONSUL TANT's indemnification obligations shall not be limited by the insurance provisions of this AGREEMENT. The PARTIES expressly agree that any payment, attorney's fees, costs or expense CITY incurs or makes to or on behalf of an injured employee under the CITY's self-administered workers' compensation is included as a loss, expense, or cost for the purposes of this section, and that this section will survive the expiration or early termination of this AGREEMENT.
13. SUBCONTRACTORS.
13.1. The CONSUL TANT's hiring or retaining of third parties (i.e. subcontractors) to perform services related to the PROJECT is subject to prior written approval by the CITY in each instance.
13.2. All contracts entered into between the CONSULTANT and its subcontractor shall also provide that each subcontractor shall obtain insurance policies which shall be kept in full force and effect during any and all work on this PROJECT and for the duration of this AGREEMENT. The CONSULTANT shall require the subcontractor to obtain, all policies described in Section 11 in the amounts required by the CITY, which shall not be greater than the amounts required of the CONSUL TANT. CONSUL TANT shall ensure that CITY is an additional insured on insurance required from subcontractors.
13.3. In any dispute between the CONSULTANT and its subcontractor, the CITY shall not be made a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding to resolve the dispute. The CONSULTANT agrees to defend and indemnify the CITY as described in Section 12 of this AGREEMENT should the CITY be made a party to any judicial or administrative proceeding to resolve any such dispute.
14. NON-DISCRIMINATION.
CONSUL TANT shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of sex, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender expression, marital status, or sexual orientation. CONSULTANT shall take affirmative action to insure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated during employment without regard to their sex, race, color, age, religion, ancestry, national origin, military or veteran status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender expression, marital status, or sexual orientation and shall make reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities or medical conditions. Such action shall include, but not be limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. CONSUL TANT agrees to post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment any notices provided by CITY setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause.
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15. NOTICES.
All communications to either party by the other party shall be delivered to the persons listed below. Any such written communications by mail shall be conclusively deemed to have been received by the addressee five (5) calendar days after the deposit thereof in the United States mail, postage prepaid and properly addressed as noted below.
Rachel Jacobs, Finance Director
City of Solana Beach
635 S. Highway 101
Solana Beach, CA 92075
16. ASSIGNABILITY.
Robert Gray, Vice President
Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates
120 S State Collage Blvd Ste 200
Diamond Bar, CA 91765
This AGREEMENT and any portion thereof shall not be assigned or transferred, nor shall any of the CONSULTANT'S duties be delegated or sub-contracted, without the express written consent of the CITY in each instance.
17. RESPONSIBILITY FOR EQUIPMENT.
CITY shall not be responsible nor held liable for any damage to persons or property consequent upon the use, misuse, or failure of any equipment used by CONSUL TANT or any of CONSULTANT's employees or subcontractors, even if such equipment has been furnished, rented, or loaned to CONSUL TANT by CITY.
The acceptance or use of any such equipment by CONSULTANT, CONSULTANT'S employees, or subcontractors shall be construed to mean that CONSUL TANT accepts full responsibility for and agrees to exonerate, defend, indemnify and hold harmless CITY from and against any and all claims for any damage whatsoever resulting from the use, misuse, or failure of such equipment.
18. CALIFORNIA LAW; VENUE.
This AGREEMENT shall be construed and interpreted according to the laws of the State of California. Any action brought to enforce or interpret any portion of this AGREEMENT shall be brought in the county of San Diego, California. CONSUL TANT hereby waives any and all rights it might have pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 394.
19. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS.
19.1. The CONSUL TANT shall comply with all laws, ordinances, regulations, and policies of the federal, state, and local governments applicable to this AGREEMENT whether now in force or subsequently enacted. This includes maintaining a City of Solana Beach Business Certificate.
19.2. D If checked, CONSULTANT represents and warrants that CONSUL TANT is familiar with the requirements of AB506 (Business and Professions Code section 18975) and the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (Penal Code sections 11164 - 11174.3), and that it and each and every person performing any of the PROFESSIONAL SERVICES under this AGREEMENT on CONSUL TANT's behalf does and will, at all times, comply with such requirements.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT.
This AGREEMENT sets forth the entire understanding of the PARTIES with respect to the subject matters herein. There are no other understandings, terms or other agreements expressed or implied, oral or written, except as set forth herein. No change, alteration, or modification of the terms or conditions of this AGREEMENT, and no verbal understanding of the PARTIES, their officers, agents, or employees shall be valid unless agreed to in writing by both PARTIES.
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21. NO WAIVER.
No failure of either the City or the Consultant to insist upon the strict performance by the other of any covenant, term or condition of this AGREEMENT, nor any failure to exercise any right or remedy consequent upon a breach of any covenant, term, or condition of this AGREEMENT shall constitute a waiver of any such breach of such covenant, term or condition.
22. SEVERABILITY.
The unenforceability, invalidity, or illegality of any provision of this AGREEMENT shall not render any other provision unenforceable, invalid, or illegal.
23. DRAFTING AMBIGUITIES.
The PARTIES agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms and conditions of this AGREEMENT, and the decision of whether or not to seek advice of counsel with respect to this AGREEMENT is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each Party. This AGREEMENT shall not be construed in favor of or against either Party by reason of the extent to which each Party participated in the drafting of the AGREEMENT.
24. CONFLICTS BETWEEN TERMS.
If an apparent conflict or inconsistency exists between the main body of this AGREEMENT and the Exhibits, the main body of this AGREEMENT shall control. If a conflict exists between an applicable federal, state, or local law, rule, regulation, order, or code and this AGREEMENT, the law, rule, regulation, order, or code shall control. Varying degrees of stringency among the main body of this AGREEMENT, the Exhibits, and laws, rules, regulations, orders, or codes are not deemed conflicts, and the most stringent requirement shall control. Each Party shall notify the other immediately upon the identification of any apparent conflict or inconsistency concerning this AGREEMENT.
25. EXHIBITS INCORPORATED.
All Exhibits referenced in this AGREEMENT are incorporated into the AGREEMENT by this reference.
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26. SIGNING AUTHORITY.
26.1. The representative for each Party signing on behalf of a corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, or governmental entity hereby declares that authority has been obtained to sign on behalf of the corporation, partnership, joint venture, association, or entity and agrees to hold the other Party or PARTIES hereto harmless if it is later determined that such authority does not exist.
26.2. Olf checked, a proper notary acknowledgement of execution by CONSULTANT must be attached.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the PARTIES hereto have executed this AGREEMENT the day and year first hereinabove written.
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH, a municipal
corporation
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Hinderliter, de Llamas and Associates, a
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By:
Robert Gray , Vi ce President
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EXHIBIT A
SERVICES
1. Sales and Use Tax and Economic Analysis/Forecasting Services/Reports
1.1. Establish a special database identifying the name, address, and quarterly allocations of all sales tax producers within the City. This database will be utilized to generate special reports to City on major sales tax producers by rank and category, sales tax activity by categories, or business districts, identification of reporting aberrations, and per capita and outlet comparisons with regional and statewide sales.
1.2. Provide periodic updated reports to City identifying changes in sales by individual businesses, business groups and categories, and by geographic area. These reports may include, without limitation, quarterly aberrations due to State audits, fund transfers, and receivables, along with late or double payments, and quarterly reconciliation worksheets to assist with budget forecasting.
Consultant shall meet quarterly by in person or virtually with City.
1.3. Shall additionally provide following each calendar qua1ter a summary analysis for City to share with Council Members, Chamber of Commerce, other economic development interest groups and the public that analyze City's sales tax trends by major groups and geographic areas without disclosing confidential individual tax records.
1.4. Establish a special database with California Department of Tax and Fee Administration ("CDTFA") registration data for businesses within applicable district boundaries holding seller's permit accounts.
1.5. Periodically license for the limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable use by City's staff certain of Consultant's web-based sales, use and/or transactions tax program(s) containing sellers permit, registration, allocation and related information for business outlets within City's jurisdiction registered with the CDTF A.
1.6. Provide periodic updated reports endeavoring to identify and assist with budget forecasting (i) changes in allocation totals by individual businesses, business groups and categories, and (ii) aberrations due to State audits, fund transfers, and receivables, along with late or double payments.
2. Allocation and Audit Recovery Services
2.1. Conduct (when mutually agreed with City) initial and on-going sales and use tax audits of businesses to help identify and correct distribution and allocation errors, and to proactively affect favorable registration, reporting or formula changes thereby generating previously unrealized sales and use tax income for the City and/or recovering misallocated tax from registered taxpayers. Common errors that will be monitored and corrected include but are not limited to: transposition errors resulting in misallocations; erroneous consolidation of multiple outlets; formula errors; misrepo1ting of "point of sale" to the wrong location; delays in reporting new outlets; misallocating use tax payments to the allocation pools or wrong jurisdiction; and erroneous fund transfers and adjustments.
2.2. Initiate contacts with the CDTFA and sales management and accounting officials in companies that have businesses where a probability of error exists to endeavor to help verify whether current tax receipts accurately reflect the local sales activity. Such contacts will be conducted in a professional and courteous manner.
2.3. Prepare and submit to the CDTFA information for the purpose of correcting any identified allocation errors, and follow-up with individual businesses and the CDTFA to promote recovery by the City of back or prospective quarterly payments that may be owing.
2.4. If, during the course of its audit, Consultant finds businesses located in the City's jurisdiction that are properly reporting sales and use tax but have the potential for modifying their operation to provide an Docusign Envelope ID: SDA 17 AA6-D1 F4-4B27-BB4A-00F6C0DE8857 even greater share to City, Consultant may so advise City and collaborate with those businesses and City to encourage such changes.
3. Consulting and Other Optional Services
Consultant may from time to time in its sole discretion, consult with City's staff, including without limitation, regarding (i) technical questions and other issues related to sales and use tax, (ii) utilization of reports to enhance business license collection efforts; (iii) sales tax projections for proposed annexations, economic development projects and budget planning, (iv) negotiating/review of tax sharing agreements, (v) establishing purchasing corporations, (vi) meeting with taxpayers to encourage self-assessment of tax obligations, and (vii) other sales and use tax revenue-related matters.
FEES
4. Sales and Use Tax and Economic Analysis/Forecasting Services/Reports
4.1. Fees for performing the sales tax and economic analysis/forecasting Services as described above shall initially be $500 per month, commencing with the month of the Effective Date (hereafter referred to as "monthly fee"). The monthly fee shall be invoiced quaiterly in arrears and shall be paid by City no later than 30 days after the invoice date.
4.2. Consultant may change the non-hourly Fees established above once a year. Any such change must be with reference to the 12-month percent change in the most recently published annual Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), as reported by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (the "CPI Change").
5. Allocation and Audit Recovery Services
5.1. Fees for performing the allocation and audit recovery Services described above shall be 15% of all new, increased and recovered sales and use tax revenue received by the City as a result, in whole or in part, of the allocation audit and recovery services (hereafter referred to as "audit fee"). The fee shall be paid notwithstanding any related City assistance, work in parallel, and/or incurrence of attorneys' fees or other costs or expenses in connection, with the relevant Services.
5.2. The Fee described above include, without limitation, State fund transfers received for back quaiter reallocations and monies received in the first eight (8) consecutive reporting quarters following completion of Consultant's allocation audit and confirmation of the corrections by the CDTFA.
5.3. These Fees shall be paid by City upon Consultant's submittal of evidence of Consultant's relevant Services in support thereof, including, without limitation, copies of relevant communications between Consultant and the CDTFA and/or taxpayers.
5.4. Consultant recognizes City's authority to waive or reduce the tax/fee-related debt ofa business. Should City decide to do so for a business whose deficiency was identified by Consultant, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation in the amount of one half(l/2) of the Fees Consultant would have otherwise earned. Deficiencies which are uncollectable due to insolvency or dissolution of the business, or for deficiencies which are otherwise incapable of collection (i.e., statute of limitation or other legal defense) shall not be considered a City voluntary election to waive, and thus, Consultant would not be entitled to compensation related thereto under this provision.
6. Consulting and Other Optional Services
6.l. Fees for performing the consulting and other optional Services described above shall be based on the following initial hourly rates: (i) Principal - $325; (ii) Programmer - $295; (iii) Senior Analyst - $245; and (iv) Analyst - $195.
6.2. Consultant may change the rates for its hourly Fees from time to time. A 30 days' prior written notice to City will be given.
7. General Provisions Relating to Fees
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7.1. Fees for travel and lodging expenses will be invoiced at cost and applied to all meetings (including implementation, training, operations, and support). Travel expenses only apply to out of scope travel and must therefore be pre-approved by City.
7.2. Fees will be invoiced monthly to City for Services performed during the prior month. To the extent that Consultant has commercially reasonable means to do so, Fees will be netted out of City's monthly revenue disbursement.
8. Confidentiality Information
Section 7056 of the State of California Revenue and Taxation Code ("R&T Code") specifically limits the disclosure of confidential taxpayer information contained in the records of the CDTFA. Section 7056 specifies the conditions under which a city, county or district may authorize persons other than such city, county or district's officers and employees to examine state sales and use tax records.
The following conditions specified in Section 7056-(b)(l) of the State of California R&T Code are hereby made part of this Agreement:
8.1. Consultant is authorized by this Agreement to examine sales, use or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA provided to City pursuant to contract under the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law R&T Code Section 7200 et.seq.
8.2. Consultant is required to disclose information contained in, or derived from, those sales or transactions and use tax records only to an officer or employee of City who is authorized by City resolution provided to the CDTFA to examine the information.
8.3. Consultant is prohibited from performing consulting services for a retailer (as defined in R&T Code Section 60 I 5), during the term of this agreement.
8.4. Consultant is prohibited from retaining the information contained in or derived from those sales, use or transactions and use tax records after this agreement has expired. Information obtained by examination of the CDTFA records shall be used only for purposes related to collection of local sales and use tax or for other governmental functions of the City as set forth by resolution adopted pursuant to Section 7056 (b) of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The resolution shall designate the Consultant as a person authorized to examine sales and use tax records and certify that this agreement meets the requirements set forth above and in Section 7056 (b), {I) of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
9. Software Use and Proprietary Information
Software Use. Consultant hereby provides authorization to City to access Consultant's Sales Tax website if City chooses to subscribe to the software and reports option. The website shall only be used by authorized City staff. No access will be granted to any third party without explicit written authorization by Consultant.
City shall not sublet, duplicate, modify, decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or attempt to derive the source code of said software. The software use granted hereunder shall not imply ownership by City of said software, or any right of City to sell said software or the use of same, or any right to use said software for the benefit of others. This software use authorization is not transferable. Upon termination or expiration of this Agreement, the software use authorization shall expire, and all City staff website logins shall be deactivated.
Proprietary Information. As used herein, the term "proprietary information" means all information or material that has or could have commercial value or other utility in Consultant's business, including without limitation: Consultant's {i) computer or data processing programs; (ii) data processing applications, routines, subroutines, techniques or systems; desktop or web-based software; (iii) business processes; (iv) marketing plans, analysis and strategies; and (v) materials and techniques used; as well as the terms and conditions of this Agreement. Except as otherwise required by law, City shall hold in confidence and shall not use (except as expressly authorized by this Agreement) or disclose to any other paity any proprietary Docusign Envelope ID: SDA17AA6-D1 F4-4B27-BB4A-00F6C0DE8857 information provided, learned of or obtained by City in connection with this Agreement. The obligations imposed by this Section shall survive any expiration or termination of this Agreement or otherwise. The terms of this Section shall not apply to any information that is public information.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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STAFF REPORT
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Alyssa Muto, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
ORIGINATING DEPT: Finance – Rachel Jacobs, Finance Director SUBJECT: Public Hearing: City Council Consideration of Resolution 2025-120 Updating the City’s User Fees and Charges
Schedule for Annual CPI Update
BACKGROUND:
A Comprehensive Fee Study and Cost Allocation Plan (CAP) project was initiated by the City of Solana Beach (City) in January 2024. The Fee Study was presented to the City Council on January 15, 2025, for consideration and discussion. The Fee Study was also presented to the Budget and Finance Commission on January 13, 2025, for their review and input.
On January 15, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-001 approving the update of the City’s Schedule of Fees, effective March 17, 2025. As part of this resolution, a provision was included that the schedule of fees be adjusted annually effective January 1st of each year based on the San Diego-Carlsbad Consumer Price Index, All items, for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Index, not to exceed 2.5% annually, for the prior twelve month period June through May. In addition, as part of this resolution, a provision was included that the Transportation Impact Fees are adjusted annually based on the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index for the prior 12-month period October through October without a not-to-exceed percentage.
This item is before Council to consider adoption of Resolution 2025-120 (Attachment 1) approving the update of the City’s Schedule of Fees, effective January 1, 2026.
DISCUSSION:
User fees and charges are collected to recover some or all costs incurred in providing a specific service from which one or more individuals (i.e. permit applicants) obtain a December 10, 2025
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benefit. It is a best practice for cities to perform a comprehensive update of their cost allocation plans every 5 years and review user fees and charges schedules annually.
One of the Council’s overarching Work Plan goals is to enhance the City’s long-term fiscal sustainability. Adopting a fee methodology and resulting fee adjustments realigns user fees to more efficiently utilize general revenues (taxes) for services and programs such as public safety, infrastructure maintenance, and economic development.
Furthermore, the California Constitution (Propositions 13, 218 and 26) and various state laws have placed both substantive and procedural limits on cities’ ability to impose fees and charges. Proposition 26 contains a more general articulation of the cost of service principle and includes a requirement that the local government bear the burden of proof that 1) “a levy, charge, or other exaction is not a tax; 2) that the amount is no more than necessary to recover the reasonable costs of the government activity; and 3) that the manner in which those costs are allocated to a payor bear a fair or reasonable relationship to the payor’s burden on, or benefits received from, the governmental activity.” (Cal.
Const. art. XIII C, § (e).). It is important to note that rental charges for rooms or facilities, fines, penalties and late charges are not technically user fees and are not required to be based on actual costs. Instead, these types of charges are more typically governed by market rates, reasonableness and other policy driven factors and can legally exceed the cost.
In January 2024, the City released an RFP solicitation for an independent consultant with expertise in municipal finance to update the City’s cost allocation plan and conduct a review of its user fee schedule. Willdan Financial Services was selected to provide the requested services.
The Fee Study was carried out in two phases. The first phase was to prepare an updated City-wide Cost Allocation Plan, which spreads the cost of general government and support services across the direct services provided to the public. The second phase, a User Fee Analysis, included a thorough analysis of the total cost of providing services, including all applicable direct, indirect and overhead costs associated with specific services. This was a coordinated effort among all City departments and included many meetings between RCS and City Staff to review updates and provide feedback. The project was completed at the end of November 2024.
The Fee Study was presented to the City Council on January 15, 2025, for consideration and discussion. The Fee Study was also presented to the Budget and Finance Commission on January 13, 2025 for their review and input. On January 15, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-001 approving the update of the City’s Schedule of Fees, effective March 18, 2025.
Annual Fee Adjustment
A provision was included in Resolution 2025-001 that the schedule of fees be adjusted annually effective January 1st of each calendar year based on the San Diego-Carlsbad Consumer Price Index, All items, for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Index for the prior December 10, 2025
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twelve month period June through May.
The San Diego-Carlsbad CPI-U Index for the prior twelve-month period June 2024 to May 2025 was 3.8%, therefore, the adjustment being recommended in the fee update effective January 1, 2026 is 2.5%.
The recommended adjustment of 2.5% has been applied to all fees on the Schedule of Fees effective January 1, 2026 (Schedule of Fees – Attachment 2) except for the following fees:
• Fees that require deposits with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for City personnel (S-021A, S-100A, S-110A, S-110B, S-111A, S-111B, S-115A, S-115B, S-116A, S-116B and S-125A)
• Fees set by ordinance or State law – SMIP fee (S-290), State Building Standards Fee (S-291), SB1186 Fee (S-628), False Alarm fees (S-470), and certain City Clerk fees (S-711, S-720, S-721 and S-760)
• Developer Pass-Thru fees (S-305 through S-315 and S-350 through S-355) o RTCIP fee increase 6% based on FY26 increase provided by SANDAG • The Transportation Impact Fees (S-322) are adjusted annually based on City Ordinance 479
• The Public Recreation Impact Fee (S-338) are adjusted annually based on schedule adopted by City Resolution 2018-140
The fees listed above that are not adjusted by 2.5% are highlighted in brown on the Schedule of Fees shown in Attachment 2.
Per Ordinance 479, the Transportation Impact Fees are adjusted annually based on the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index. The adjustment is based on the prior annual period October 2024 through October 2025. The Index for this period calculation resulted in a
3.64% increase.
The following rounding factor has been applied to the adjusted fees so that the new fees are in whole dollars:
• Any fee in the amount of $0.01 to $0.99 round up to $1.00 (unless it is as part of a multiplier charge. i.e. x.xx per each additional x).
• Any fee more than $1.00 with cents totaling from $0.01 to $0.49 round down to the nearest whole dollar.
• Any fee more than $1.00 with cents totaling from $0.50 to $0.99 round up to the nearest whole dollar.
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CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
Not a project as defined by CEQA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
An adjustment to the City’s Fee Schedule based on cost-of-living changes helps to maintain user fees at a level sufficient to more adequately and efficiently utilize general revenues (taxes) for costs incurred to provide essential City services, programs and projects such as public safety services, infrastructure maintenance, and a variety of public works projects.
WORK PLAN:
Fiscal Sustainability
OPTIONS:
• Adopt the proposed fee resolution recommendations as presented in Resolution 2025-120.
• Provide direction to modify the fee resolution.
• Deny the fee resolution.
• Request additional information.
• Take no action at this time.
CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Conduct the Public Hearing
a. Open the Public Hearing
b. Report Council Disclosures
c. Receive Public Testimony
d. Close the Public Hearing
2. Consider the adoption of Resolution 2025-120 updating the 2026 Fee Schedule. _________________________
Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Resolution 2025-120
2. Proposed Schedule of Fees, effective January 1, 2026
3. Proposed Building Permit Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026
4. Proposed Impact Fee Schedule, effective January 1, 2026
5. Updated Valuations Table
RESOLUTION 2025-120
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SOLANA BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE
SCHEDULE OF FEES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2026
WHEREAS, the City of Solana Beach has conducted an extensive and exhaustive analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne of providing those services, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and charges for special services; and
WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to conduct such analysis at least every five years to ensure fees are set appropriately to recover costs reasonably borne for providing services; and
WHEREAS, the City established a policy for recovering the full costs reasonably borne for providing special services of a voluntary and limited nature, such that general taxes are not diverted from general services of a broad nature and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and inequitably such special services; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66016 the specific fees to be charged for services must be adopted by the City Council by Resolution, after providing notice and holding a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing has been provided per California Government Code Section 6062, oral and written presentations made and received, and the required public hearing held; and
WHEREAS, a schedule of fees and charges to be paid by those requesting such special services need be adopted so that the City might carry into effect its policies; and WHEREAS, it is the intention of the City Council to update the schedule of fees annually effective January 1 of each calendar year based on the San Diego-Carlsbad CPI, All Items, for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Index, not to exceed 2.5% annually, for the prior twelve month period June through May; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that special circumstances may support the waiving of fees depending upon the nature of the situation; and WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 6062, a general explanation of the hereinafter contained schedule of fees and charges has been published as required; and
WHEREAS, all requirements of California Government Code Section 66016 are hereby found to have been complied with.
Resolution 2025-120
Schedule of Fees Update
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California, does resolve as follows:
1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
2. Fee Schedule Adoption. The attached schedule of fees and charges (Exhibit A) are hereby directed to be computed by and applied by the various City departments, and to be collected by the City Finance Department for the herein listed special services when provided by the City or its designated contractors.
3. Separate Fee for Each Process. All fees set forth by this resolution are for each identified process; additional fees shall be required for each additional process or service that is requested or required. Where fees are indicated on a per unit of measurement basis, the fee is for each identified unit or portion thereof within the indicated ranges of such units.
4. Added Fees and Refunds. Where additional fees need to be charged and collected for completed staff work, or where a refund of excess deposited monies is due, and where such charge or refund is ten dollars ($10.00) or less, a charge or refund need not be made, consistent with California Government Code Section 29375.1 and amendments thereto.
5. Listing of Fees and Phase In. The attached list of fees shall be charged and collected for the enumerated services as scheduled.
6. Interpretations. This Resolution may be interpreted by the several City department heads in consultation with the City Manager and, should there be a conflict between two fees, then the lower in dollar amount of the two shall be applied.
7. Adjustments to Fees. It is the intention of the City Council to conduct an extensive analysis of its services periodically and review the fees and charges as determined and set out herein based on the City’s Annual Budget and all the City’s costs reasonably borne as established at that time and, if warranted, to revise such fees.
Inflation adjustments made between such periodic review shall be done annually effective January 1 of each calendar year via a new fee resolution and shall be based on the San Diego-Carlsbad CPI, All Items, for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Index, not to exceed 2.5% annually, for the prior twelve-month period June through May. The Transportation Impact Fees are adjusted annually based on the Los Angeles Construction Cost Index for the prior 12-month period October through October with no notto-exceed percentage.
Resolution 2025-120
Schedule of Fees Update
8. Adjustment to Fees effective January 1, 2026: The San DiegoCarlsbad CPI, All Items, for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) Index, for the twelve-month period June 2024 through May 2025 is 3.8%, therefore, the adjustment in fees effective January 1, 2026, will be an adjustment of 2.5%.
The Los Angeles Construction Cost Index for the twelve-month period October 2024 through October 2025 is 3.64%, therefore the adjustment to the Transportation Impact Fees effective January 1, 2026, will be an adjustment of 3.64%.
9. Rounding of Fees: The following rounding factor has been applied to the adjustment of fees so that the adjusted fees are in whole dollars:
a. Any fee in the amount of $0.01 to $0.99 round up to $1.00. b. Any fee more than $1.00 with cents totaling from $0.01 to $0.49 round down to the nearest whole dollar.
c. Any fee more than $1.00 with cents totaling from $0.50 to $0.99 round up to the nearest whole dollar.
10.Waiver of Fees: The City Manager shall have the authority to waive fees for non-profit organizations located within the City and for City sponsored events. All other fee waiver requests shall be reviewed by the City Council.
11.Constitutionality. If any portion of this Resolution is declared invalid or unconstitutional then it is the intention of the City Council to have passed the entire Resolution and all its component parts, and all other sections of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December 2025, at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers –
NOES: Councilmembers –
ABSENT: Councilmembers –
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers –
______________________________
LESA HEEBNER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ _______________________________ JOHANNA N. CANLAS, City Attorney ANGELA IVEY, City Clerk
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes S-001 All CUPs: $12,798 $12,486
S-001A
Bluff Retention Device CUPs & Wireless
Communication Facility CUPs
Require add'l deposit for various third-party
reviews at Cost + 15%
(see Service Code S-350)
S-002 Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Revise/Modify $4,450 Per application $4,341 S-003 Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Time
Extension $3,295 Per application $3,215
S-004 $3,375 Per application (Other) $3,293
S-004A $3,118 Per application (Wireless) $3,042
S-004B
S-005 Community Dev Community Development Dir. Use
Permit - Revision $1,753 Per application $1,710
S-006 Community Dev Community Development Dir. Use
Permit - Time Extension $1,495 Per application $1,459
S-008 Community Dev Minor Exception - Review Process $1,468 Per application $1,432 S-011 Community Dev Temporary Use Permit - Processing $1,942 Per application $1,895 S-012 Community Dev Temporary Use Permit - Time
Extension $971 Per application $947
S-013 Community Dev Zoning Letter $231 Per letter $225
S-014 Community Dev Variance - Processing $9,566 Per application $9,333 S-016 Community Dev Pre-application review $3,882 Per application. 50% of the fee to be credited against future fees if the project actually goes forward. $3,787
Resident: $2,237 $2,182
Others: $5,591 $5,455
S-018 Community Dev General Plan Amendment
S-019 Community Dev Rezoning Review/Specific Plan
S-020 Community Dev Zoning Text Amendment
Residential A - Single Family Resident $7,492 $7,309
Residential B - Single Family Non-Resident
$14,983 $14,618
Residential C - 2-4 Units $22,060 $21,522
Residential D - >4 Units $24,895 $24,288
Non-Residential/Mixed Use A - Exterior
Improvements/Remodel $19,496 $19,020
Non-Residential/Mixed Use B - Additions <500
sqft $24,838 $24,232
Non-Residential/Mixed Use C - Additions >500
sqft/New Commercial $28,828 $28,125
S-021A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
Service Code S-350
S-022 Community Dev Development Review Permit -
Modification $4,624 Per application $4,511
S-022A Community Dev Administrative Development Review
Permit Modification $3,232 $3,153
S-023 Community Dev Development Review Permit - Time
Extension $3,082 Per application $3,007
S-024 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Tentative Map $20,441 Per application $19,942 S-025 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Final Map $6,639 Per application $6,477 S-026 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Amend. Of
Condition $5,894 Per application $5,750
S-027 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Time Extension $5,411 Per application $5,279 S-028 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Tentative Map $15,672 Per application $15,290 S-029 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Parcel Map $5,528 Per application $5,393 S-030 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Amend. Of
Condition $4,615 Per application $4,502
S-031 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Time Extension $4,463 Per application $4,354 Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
Per application. Bluff retention device CUPs will include deposit based on estimated costs for third-party geotechnical review, consultant review, and legal services. Optional:
expediting fee and CEQA document preparation fee, upon
request.
Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Processing
Wireless Communications Facility-requires additional deposit for third party reviews plus 15% (see Service Code S350) $10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel Community Development Directors Use
Permit
2025
Fee
Community Dev Appeal to the City Council Per appeal
Community Dev
Community Dev
$10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
S-017
S-021
Per application
S-032 Per application
Per application
$10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel Community Dev
Development Review Permit -
Processing
S-035 Environmental Impact Report
Environmental Documentation
Community Dev
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-036 Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing $5,237 Per application $5,109 S-036A Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing (with S-021) $1,571 If in conjunction with a Development Review Permit (S-021), the S-036 fee will instead be 30% of the total S-036 fee $1,533 S-036D Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing (with multiple entitlements) $4,451 If in conjunction with multiple entitlements, a discount of 15% is applied to the lower cost entitlements $4,343
S-037 Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit Waiver/Time Extension $683 $666
S-037A Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit Waiver/Time Extension (with S-023) $0 X
Community Dev View Assessment - Claimant $820 $800
Community Dev View Assessment - Applicant $1,640 $1,600 S-041 Community Dev View Assessment Committee (VAC) -
Appeal to City Council $2,470 Per application $2,410
S-042 Community Dev
View Assessment - Community
Development Director Appeal to City
Council
This fee would be charged as an Appeal to the
City Council (S-017) and not as a separate fee. Per application S-050 Community Dev Standard Sign Permit - Processing $385 Per application $376 S-051 $1,134 $1,106
S-051A plus 100% fine of original sign permit if the sign was built without a permit. X
S-052 Community Dev Comprehensive Sign Plan -
Amendment $619 Per application $604
S-053 Community Dev Temporary Sign/Banner $128 Per application $125 Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
S-065 Community Dev Street Address Change $339 Per application $331 S-067 Community Dev Planning Public Noticing $1,138 Per notice $1,110 Community Dev Multi-permit discount of 15%
Community Dev
Per application. This fee will not be charged in conjunction with a Development Review Permit-Time Extension (S-023) Community Dev
S-040
A multi-permit discount of 15% is available for each additional Planning Department permit service filed on the S-060 Landscape Plan Review/Inspection
Per application Comprehensive Sign Plan - Review
Process
Per application
Per application
Full refund of application fee will be made if parties settle 2 weeks before a scheduled VAC hearing and a refund of $300 if parties settle within the 2 week period before a VAC hearing 2 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-100 $2,266 $2,211
S-100A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-110A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-110B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-111A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-111B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
S-112 Engineering Grading Deposits
Based on an Engineer’s Estimate of the work
performed under the permit. Per Resolution 2001-
85, the City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit
Price List is used for determining security amount
Per permit/inspection
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-115A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-115B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
Per plan check
Per permit/inspection
Per permit/inspection
Engineering
Engineering Grading Plan Check
Engineering
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Per application
Grading Permit/Inspection
Lot Line Adj./Cert. Of Compliance. -
Review
Public Improvement Plan Check
S-110
S-111
S-115
Engineering
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-116A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-116B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
S-117 Engineering Public Improvement Deposits
Based on an Engineer’s Estimate of the work
performed under the permit. Per Resolution 2001-
85, the most current City of San Diego Cost
Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining
security amount
Per permit/inspection X
Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee
Street Cut - $1,115 $1,088
Standard - $785 $766
S-116 Engineering Encroachment Permit Deposit
SBMC 11.20.230 - twice the estimated cost of
removing the encroachment, but in no case less
than $50.00
Per permit X
S-120 Engineering Miscellaneous Engineering
Permit/Inspection $329 Per permit/inspection $321
S-125 $2,596 $2,533
S-125A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-127 Engineering Easement/R.O.W Dedication $721 Per application $703 S-130 Engineering Subdivision Monuments security deposit is based on estimate provided by surveyor to set the monuments. Per application X
S-135 Future Capacity = 50%
S-135A Ocean Outfall = 27% x
S-135B Existing Facility = 23%
S-140 Engineering Marine Safety Permit
Deposit collected for:
Ramp Fee - $6 per round trip
Trip Fee - $3 per ton
plus $32 per day for days 1-30 and $58 per day
for 31 and subsequent days
plus actual staffing costs (4 hour min)
Per Permit
*To be revised based on ramp CIP project in progress
$6
$3
$31
$57
Per permit/inspection
Engineering
Engineering Easement Abandon/Street Vacation Per application Encroachment Permit Per permit
Engineering Geotechnical Plan Review/Inspection
Public Improvement Permit/ Inspection
Engineering
S-120
Engineering
Sewer Connection Fees Per total of $4,500 per 1.0 EDU *Subject to change dependent on Sewer Capacity Study Results
Per application
S-116
S-115
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-210 TO S265 Community Dev Building Plan - Plan Check & Permit/Inspection
See attached valuation tables
Attachments A & B Per application & permit/inspection
S-270 Community Dev CalGreen Building Plan Check 0-50,000 SF - 3% of Building Permit Plan Check Above 50,001 - 1% of Building Permit Plan Check Per plan check X S-272 Community Dev CalGreen Building Permit/Inspection 0-50,000 SF - 3% of Building Inspection Fee Above 50,001 - 1% of Building Inspection Fee Per permit/inspection X Based on the Project Valuation
$0 - $500,000: $382 $373
Above $500,000: $536 $523
Based on the Project Valuation
$0-$500,000: $382 $373
Above $500,000: $536 $523
S-278 001-4715 Single Family Single Family Residential
Solar Plan Check
$44 (25% of Individual Electrical Permit FeeAttachment B) Per plan check $43 S-279 001-4320 Single Family Single Family Residential
Solar Permit/Inspection
$176 (Individual Electrical Permit Fee-Attachment
B) Per permit/inspection $172
S-280 Community Dev Building Permit Extension Review $105 Per application $102 S-285 Community Dev Violation of Building Permit equal to total of building permit fee that was required (in addition to building permit fee) Per violation S-290 Community Dev SMIP Fee per Section 2705 of the Public Resources Code X S-291 Community Dev State Building Standards Fee per HSC Section 18931.6 X
BUILDING SERVICES
Community Dev Commercial Photovoltaic Plan Check
Per permit/inspection
S-275
Community Dev
Per plan check
S-277 Commercial Photovoltaic
Permit/Inspection
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025 Fee Single family $4,028 per dwelling unit 3,800
Multi-family $3,231 per dwelling unit 3,048
S-310 Community Dev Public Facilities Fee 1% of project valuation S-315 Community Dev Master Art Policy Fee 0.5% of project valuation Per application; commercial projects with valuation of $500,000 or more with 5 or more dwelling units; deposit paid up front; reimbursement under MAP guidelines if public art is
incorporated into the project
S-320 Community Dev Affordable Housing Impact Fee $28.60 per SF 28 S-322 Engineering Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) See Attachment C S-330 Fire Fire Mitigation Impact Fee (FMIF) See Attachment C S-332 Community Dev Park Development Impact Fee (PDIF) See Attachment C S-334 Community Dev Public Use Facilities Impact Fee
(PUFIF) See Attachment C
S-350A Landscape Review
S-350B Wireless Review
S-350C Geotechnical Review
S-350D Biological Review
S-350E Special Counsel Review
S-350F Stormwater Review
S-350G. Traffic Review
S-350H Environmental Review
S-350I Shoreline Development Review
S-350J Noise Review
S-350K Cultural Resources Review
S-350L Bluff Retention
S-355 Various Third Party Review Admin Third Party Review Admin Fee 15% of Third Part Review Cost (S-350) S-305 Regional Transportation Congestion
Program RTCIP Fee
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES & DEVELOPER PASS-THRU
Per application; fee set by SANDAG and adjusted annually, no less than 2% per year.
Third Party Review + 15% of Third Party Review Cost (S-355) Community Dev
Various
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-410 Commercial:
Plan Check - $411 per plan $401
S-411 Permit/Inspection - $358 per inspection $349
S-412 Residential:
Plan Check - $214 per plan $209
S-413 Permit/Inspection - $214 per inspection $209
S-414 Reinspection (3rd Inspection) - $214 per
reinspection $209
S-420
Plan Check - Tenant Improvement:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $247
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $329
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $494
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $658
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $82.00
Per plan check $241
$321
$482
$642
$80/sqft
S-420 Plan Check - New: Actual Costs Per plan check
S-421
Permit/Inspection - Tenant Improvement:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $214
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $286
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $429
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $572
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per permit/inspection $209
$279
$419
$558
$70/sqft
S-421
Permit/Inspection - New:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $429
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $500
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $572
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $715
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per permit/inspection $419
$488
$558
$698
$70/sqft
S-422
Plan Check:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $247
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $329
5,001-7,000 Sq. Ft: $411
7,001+ Sq. Ft: $576
Per plan check $241
$321
$401
$562
S-423
Permit/Inspection:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $286
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $358
5,001-7,000 Sq. Ft: $500
7,001+ Sq. Ft.: $715
Per permit/inspection $279
$349
$488
$698
S - 424
Plan Check - Initial Submittal, New System: $401
or actual costs with charges at the fully allocated
hourly rates for all personnel involved plus any
outside costs.
Per plan check $401
S - 424
Plan Check - Tenant Improvement:
0-5,000 Sq. Ft: $411
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $576
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $740
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per plan check $401
$562
$722
$70/sqft
S - 425 Permit/Inspection: $286 Per permit/inspection $279 S - 425
Pre-Wire and Final Inspection:
0-5,000 Sq. Ft: $358
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $500
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $644
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per inspection $349
$488
$628
$70/sqft
S - 426 Plan Check - $494 Per plan check $482
S - 427 Permit/Inspection - $286 Per permit/inspection $279 S-430 Single Family Residential - included as part of
Building fees N/A
S - 431
Multi-Family, Commercial, or Industrial:
Plan Check - $247
Per plan check $241
S - 432 Permit/Inspection - $214 per inspection Per permit/inspection $209 Per plan check. & permit/inspection
Fire Sprinkler Plan Check & Inspection
(Residential) Fire
Fire Alarm System - Plan Check &
Inspection Fire
Fire Specialty Protection System Plan
Check & Permit/Inspection Fire
Fire
Fire Sprinkler Plan Check & Permit
(Commercial) Fire
Fire Fire Solar System Plan Check &
Permit/Inspection
Fire Building Plan Check &
Permit/Inspection
PUBLIC SAFETY
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-440 Fire Fire Alt. Materials & Methods Rev $411 per application plus actual costs at the fully allocated hourly rates for all time after two hours Per application $401 Fire Fire Protection Plan Single Family Dwelling: $987
Multiple Unit Site: $1,645
$963
$1,605
S-442 Fire Underground Tank Installation -
Removal P.C. Inspection $572 Per permit $558
S-444 Fire New Development Flow Test X
S-446 Fire Miscellaneous Fire Inspection $214/hour Per inspection $209 Fire AB-38 Compliance Inspection $214/hour Per inspection $209 S-447 Fire After Hour Inspection Actual cost using fully allocated hourly rates ($300 minimum) Per inspection $293
S-448 Fire Standby Charge Actual cost using fully allocated hourly rates ($679 minimum) Per request $662
S-460 Fire Business Fire Safety Inspection
B, R2, R2.1 Occupancies:
0-1,000 SF - $144
1,001-3,500 SF - $286
3,501-10,000 SF - $429
10,001 SF - $930
All Other Occupancies:
0-1,000 SF - $286
1,001-3,500 SF - $500
3,501-10,000 SF - $644
10,001 SF - $1,145
Per in-City business certificate application (S-620) & renewal (S-626)
$140
$279
$419
$907
$279
$488
$628
$1,117
Fire State Mandated Inspections
State Mandated R-2 Inspections (Apartments):
3-10 units/building $494
11-40 units/building $658
>40 units/building $987
State Mandated R-1 Inspections (Hotels/Motels):
$987
State Mandated E Occupancies (Private):
Pre-School $576
Elementary/Middle School $987
High School $987
All annual inspection fees shall include time for the initial inspection and 1 reinspection. All subsequent reinspections may be charged an additional rate per inspection as determined by the AHJ.
$482
$642
$963
$963
$562
$963
$963
S-470 Community Dev
(Codes) False Alarm
$50 for the first excessive false alarm
$100 for the second excessive false alarm
$150 for the third and each successive excessive
false alarm
SBMC 4.36
S-480 Marine Safety Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Apparel & Accessories
Cost plus 25% for administrative fee rounded to
the nearest $1 dollar price increment
S-490 Marine Safety Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Resident: $384 Non-Resident: $446
2-week sessions (4 AM & 4 PM), Groms (age 7-8) and Junior Lifeguards (ages 9-16)
Per session
$375
$435
This service is provided by the Water District.
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-510 Community Serv Special Event Permit
$54 Resident/Non-profit/In Town Business
$997 Non-resident/Outside City Business
$889 for street closure
Per permit; Block Parties are exempt from street closure rate $53
$973
$867
S-515 Community Serv Sound Permit $11 per application $11 S-519 Finance Liability Insurance set by City's Insurance Broker Per event or rental S-520 Community Serv Contract Enrichment Classes 100% cost recovery Per class; Class instructor receives 70% of the class fee and the City receives 30% of the class fee.
S-522 Community Serv Day Camp Program (weekly rates)
Day Camp, age 5-11:
Resident $185
Non-Resident $240
Day Camp After Care, age 5-11:
Resident $53
Non-Resident $81
Leader in Training, age 13-17: $46
$180
$234
$52
$79
$45
S-524 Community Serv Sports Field Admin Residents $0
Non-residents $24 Per hour $23
S-526 Community Serv Facility Rental (Community Center) $10 Nonprofit
$72 Resident
$82 Non-resident
Per hour
$10
$70
$80
S-530 Community Serv Fletcher Cove Community Center
Facility Rental
Friday 5pm -10pm & Sat/Sun 11am-10pm
Resident $50/hr, Non-resident $150/hr
Non refundable cleaning fee - $150
Refundable Security Deposit - $500
Trained Contract Staff - $28/hr
City Purchased Insurance - premium cost
City Purchased Insurance w Alcohol - premium
cost
Per SBMC 11.40.140
S-540 Community Serv Public Art Consignment Fee $120 + 25% of sale price if sold Per application for requests from artists to display their art in the public right of way per the MAP guidelines. $117
COMMUNITY SERVICES
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Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-610 Finance Short Term Vacation Rental Permit New: $259 per permit Renewal: $146 per permit Per permit
$253
$142
S-620 Finance New/Changed Business Certificate
Business located within the City: $317
Home Base: $127
Located outside the City: $95
Per application + S-460 for Business located within the City $309
$124
$93
S-626 Finance Business Certificate Renewal
Business located within the City: $95
Home Base: $64
Located outside the City: $64
Per renewal + S-460 for Business located within the City $93
$62
$62
S-628 Finance SB 1186 $4.00 SB 1186 Fee to be paid by all business certificate, regulatory, and STVR applicants Per application/renewal $4 S-629 Finance STVR Permit Duplicate $43 Per duplicate $43 New: $470 per permit, plus $17 per Device $459
$17
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 per permit plus $174 for each
additional solicitor
$459
$170
Renewal: $338 $330
New: $559 per permit plus $31 for each cab $545
$30
Renewal: $338 per permit plus $31 for each cab $330
$30
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
Late Fee - Renewal fee + 10%
S-639 Community Dev
(Codes) Newsstand/News Rack Permit $354 Per Permit $345 New: $448 Per Permit $437
Renewal: $316 Per Permit $308
S-660 Engineering Golf Cart Permit $26 Per permit $25
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
CA MTC Certified Massage
Tech/Business Registration
Community Dev
(Codes)
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Community Dev
(Codes)
Amusement Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Entertainment Permit
Solicitors Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Massage Establishment Permit
Firearms Permit
Tobacco Sales Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Taxi Business Permit
S-632
S-633
S-634
S-637 Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
S-636
Community Dev
(Codes)
Dance Permit
S-630
S-631
PERMIT REGISTRATION SERVICES
S-635 Secondhand Dealer Permit
S-638
10 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-640 Finance Administrative Citation
Fines shall be assessed in the amounts specified
by resolution of the city council, or, where no
amount is specified: A fine not
exceeding $100.00 for a first violation;
A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second
violation of the same ordinance, term, or
condition within one year from the date of the first
violation;
A fine not exceeding $500.00 for each additional
violation of the same ordinance, term or condition
within one year from the date of the first violation.
(Ord. 283 § 2, 2002)
SBMC 1.18.030
S-645 Finance STVR - Permit Violation Penalties
First Violation in 12-month period - $500
Second Violation in 12-month period - $1,000
Third Violation in 12-month period - Permit
revocation and hearing pursuant to SBMC
4.04.110
SBMC 4.47.070
S-711 City Clerk Notary Public Service $15 per Signature Per signature; limited to $15 by State law.
S-712 City Clerk Document Certification $144 Per item $140 Audio CD: $54
DVD: $41
$53
$40
Convert VHS to DVD: Actual Costs
Convert Audio Cassette to CD/MP4: Actual Costs
S-716 City Clerk Annual Agenda Mailing Subscription $591 Per Annual Subscription $577 S-717 City Clerk Annual Agenda Packet Mailing
Subscription $2,937 Per Annual Subscription $2,865
S-718 City Clerk Special Notice Subscription $104 Per Annual Subscription $101 S-719 City Clerk Document Print/Copy
All Copies:
First 10 pages - No Charge $0.21 per page for
every page thereafter
Document Imaging:
First 10 pages - No Charge $0.15 per page for
every page thereafter
Data Copy: $54 per device
Maps/Blueprints: Actual Costs
Per request
$0.21
$0.15
$53
S-720 City Clerk Candidate Processing $25 Per application; fee set by the State S-721 City Clerk Initiative Processing $200 Per initiative; fee set by the State S-722 City Clerk Verification of Residency $ 144 Per request $140 S-740 Finance NSF Check $25 $25 first check, $35 each subsequent check - set by State S-750 Finance Credit Card Convenience Fee set by City's Third-Party Credit Card Processor Per credit card charge S-760 Various Technology Surcharge 5%
S-715 City Clerk Audio/Video Tape Reproduction
Charge 5.0% of all Plan Check and Permit fees and Entitlements (except Impact Fees)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Per item
11 The International Code Council is pleased to provide the following Building Valuation Data (BVD) for its members. The BVD will be updated at six-month intervals, with the next update in February 2026. ICC strongly recommends that all jurisdictions and other interested parties actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
The BVD table provides the “average” construction costs per square foot, which can be used in determining permit fees for a jurisdiction. Permit fee schedules are addressed in Section 109.2 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) whereas Section 109.3 addresses building permit valuations. The permit fees can be established by using the BVD table and a Permit Fee Multiplier, which is based on the total construction value within the jurisdiction for the past year. The Square Foot Construction Cost table presents factors that reflect relative value of one construction classification/occupancy group to another so that more expensive construction is assessed greater permit fees than less expensive construction.
ICC has developed this data to aid jurisdictions in determining permit fees. It is important to note that while this BVD table does determine an estimated value of a building (i.e., Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost), this data is only intended to assist jurisdictions in determining their permit fees.
This data table is not intended to be used as an estimating guide because the data only reflects average costs and is not representative of specific construction.
This degree of precision is sufficient for the intended purpose, which is to help establish permit fees so as to fund code compliance activities. This BVD table provides jurisdictions with a simplified way to determine the estimated value of a building that does not rely on the permit applicant to determine the cost of construction. Therefore, the bidding process for a particular job and other associated factors do not affect the value of a building for determining the permit fee. Whether a specific project is bid at a cost above or below the computed value of construction does not affect the permit fee because the cost of related code enforcement activities is not directly affected by the bid process and results.
Building Valuation
The following building valuation data represents average valuations for most buildings. In conjunction with IBC Section 109.3, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again it should be noted that, when using this data, these are
“average” costs based on typical construction methods for each occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish material. The data is a national average and does not take into account any regional cost differences. As such, the use of Regional Cost Modifiers is subject to the authority having jurisdiction.
Permit Fee Multiplier
Determine the Permit Fee Multiplier:
1. Based on historical records, determine the total annual construction value which has occurred within the
jurisdiction for the past year.
2. Determine the percentage (%) of the building
department budget expected to be provided by
building permit revenue.
3. 1. Gross area:
Business = 2 stories x 8,000 sq. ft. = 16,000 sq. ft.
2. Square Foot Construction Cost:
B/IIB = $268.41/sq. ft.
3. Permit Fee:
Business = 16,000 sq. ft. x $268.41/sq. ft x 0.0075
= $32,209.20
The building department operates on a $300,000 budget, and it expects to cover 75 percent of that from building permit fees.
The total annual construction value which occurred within the jurisdiction in the previous year is $30,000,000.
The permit fee is determined using the building gross area, the Square Foot Construction Cost and the Permit Fee Multiplier.
Permit Fee = Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost X Permit Fee Multiplier
Example
Type of Construction: IIB
Area: 1st story = 8,000 sq. ft.
2nd story = 8,000 sq. ft.
Height: 2 stories
Permit Fee Multiplier = 0.0075
Use Group: B
Permit Fee
Example
ATTACHMENT A
Building Valuation Data – AUGUST 2025
12 ~ .. INTERNATIONAL
li\l CODE COUNCIE People Helping People Build a Safer World® Permit Fee Multiplier =
Pe.nmit Fee Multiplier=
B1~9- Dept. Budget x. (%)
Total Anl'll.lal C0M lructlon1 Value
$300,000 x. 75%
$30,000,000
= 0.0075
Important Points
● The BVD is not intended to apply to alterations or
repairs to existing buildings. Because the scope of
alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so greatly, the Square Foot Construction Costs table does
not reflect accurate values for that purpose. However,
the Square Foot Construction Costs table can be used
to determine the cost of an addition that is basically a stand-alone building which happens to be attached to
an existing building. In the case of such additions, the only alterations to the existing building would involve the attachment of the addition to the existing building and the openings between the addition and the
existing building.
● For purposes of establishing the Permit Fee Multiplier, the estimated total annual construction value for a
given time period (1 year) is the sum of each building’s value (Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost)
for that time period (e.g., 1 year).
● The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include
the price of the land on which the building is built. The Square Foot Construction Cost takes into account
everything from foundation work to the roof structure
and coverings but does not include the price of the
land. The cost of the land does not affect the cost of
related code enforcement activities and is not included in the Square Foot Construction Cost.
Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c
Group (2024 International Building Code) IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage 340.83 328.70 319.00 306.43 286.33 278.03 295.95 266.82 256.61 A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage 312.91 300.78 291.08 278.51 258.66 250.36 268.03 239.14 228.94 A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 272.09 264.11 255.82 246.06 230.47 224.21 237.62 209.58 201.63 A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 271.09 263.11 253.82 245.06 228.47 223.21 236.62 207.58 200.63 A-3 Assembly, churches 317.60 305.47 295.77 283.20 263.47 255.18 272.73 243.96 233.75 A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries,
museums 266.72 254.59 243.89 232.31 211.46 204.17 221.84 191.95 182.74 A-4 Assembly, arenas 311.91 299.78 289.08 277.51 256.66 249.36 267.03 237.14 227.94 B Business 301.40 290.70 280.27 268.41 245.13 236.39 258.10 219.07 209.02 E Educational 290.11 279.78 270.34 258.97 240.45 228.20 250.06 210.46 203.65 F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 165.82 157.82 147.89 142.31 126.72 120.56 135.68 105.08 97.84 F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 164.82 156.82 147.89 141.31 126.72 119.56 134.68 105.08 96.84 H-1 High Hazard, explosives 154.69 146.69 137.76 131.18 116.91 109.75 124.55 95.27 0.00 H234 High Hazard 154.69 146.69 137.76 131.18 116.91 109.75 124.55 95.27 87.03 H-5 HPM 301.40 290.70 280.27 268.41 245.13 236.39 258.10 219.07 209.02 I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 277.74 267.79 258.23 248.47 227.43 221.32 247.95 204.83 197.52 I-2 Institutional, hospitals 473.85 463.15 452.71 440.86 415.54 0.00 430.54 389.49 0.00 I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 326.90 316.19 305.76 293.90 272.12 0.00 283.59 246.07 0.00 I-3 Institutional, restrained 318.07 307.36 296.93 285.07 264.31 254.57 274.76 258.10 226.20 I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 277.74 267.79 258.23 248.47 227.43 221.32 247.95 204.83 197.52 M Mercantile 203.08 195.10 185.80 177.05 161.11 155.85 168.60 140.22 133.27 R-1 Residential, hotels 280.94 270.99 261.43 251.67 230.13 224.02 251.15 207.53 200.22 R-2 Residential, multiple family 234.59 224.64 215.08 205.32 185.03 178.92 204.80 162.43 155.12 R-3 Residential, one- and two-family d 218.08 212.28 207.18 202.76 195.98 189.00 206.85 182.23 170.80 R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 277.74 267.79 258.23 248.47 227.43 221.32 247.95 204.83 197.52 S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 153.69 145.69 135.76 130.18 114.91 108.75 123.55 93.27 86.03 S-2 Storage, low hazard 152.69 144.69 135.76 129.18 114.91 107.75 122.55 93.27 85.03 U Utility, miscellaneous 122.65 115.66 107.12 102.79 91.57 85.78 97.87 72.88 69.64 a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous
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c. N.P. = not permitted
d. Unfinished basements (Group R-3) = $31.50 per sq. ft. 13
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Please note: Once a new San Diego Chapter of ICC is released - typically in January each year. That will be used to replace the above Misc. Valuations Table. 14 ATTACHMENT B
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Service
Code # TOTAL VALUATION * BASE BUILDING PERMIT FEE * 2025 Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $42.00 $ 41.00
$500.01 to $2,000.00
$42 for the first $500 plus $5.49 for each additional
$100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$41.00 +
$5.36
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00
$124 for the first $2,000 plus $25.30 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$121 +
$24.68
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00
$715 for the first $25,000 plus $18.28 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$698 +
$17.83
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00
$1,163 for the first $50,000 plus $12.66 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$1,135 +
$12.35
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$1,796 for the first $100,000 plus $10.13 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction therefor, to and including $500,000
$1,752 +
$9.88
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00
$5,848 for the first $500,000 plus $8.59 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$5,705 +
$8.38
$1,000,000.01+
$10,139 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.70 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
$9,892 +
$5.56
S-212 Permit Issuance Fee $52.00 $ 51.00
S-220 Individual Plumbing Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-230 Individual Electrical Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-240 Individual Mechanical Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-233 Water Heater Permit $106.00 $ 103.00
S-222 Plumbing Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-232 Electrical Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-242 Mechanical Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-250 Energy Surcharge Fee 15% of Base Permit Fee
S-252 Disabled Access Surcharge Fee 10% of Base Permit Fee S-255 Plan Check Fee 85% of Building Permit Fee
NOTES:
S-260
S-262
S-265
*
(Residential sub-division or tract development projects may have production units that are duplicates of the model units reduced to 30% of the permit fee)
S-210
ASSOCIATED FEES
(Disabled Access fee applies to Commercial, Industrial, Assembly, Educational and Multi-Family type projects as required by State Building Code)
In Combination with Building Permit
A Building Permit shall include only a single issuance fee if the permit has a combination of activities (i.e.:
Building/Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical.)
Projects requiring plan revisions or having a new scope of work shall be charged a fee determined by using the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Expedited processing is only available for unusual circumstances as deemed appropriate by City Staff.
Charges for expedited services shall be determined by using an hourly rate of two times the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Projects requiring special inspections or additional re-inspections shall be charged a fee determined by using the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Upon initial submittal to the City, permit fees based on valuations will be calculated using the valuations listed in Attachment A of the Fee Schedule. This will be the minimum fee charged for the permit. If upon a subsequent submittal, the valuation decreases, no refund based on the decreased valuation will be provided to the applicant. If the valuation increases, additional permit fees will be calculated based on the difference between the valuation used to calculate the minimum fee and the increased valuation. 15 1-----------+--I I--------11 §
Service
Code #
CY2025
S-322 Transportation Impact Fee: Ordinance 479 Fee
Fee Rate Category
Residential: Single Family $ 19,784.00 Per Unit $ 19,089.00 Residential: Condo & Multi-Family $ 14,109.00 Per Unit $ 13,613.00 Residential: ADU $ 4,947.00 Per Unit $ 4,773.00
Retail, Commercial & Shopping $ 21,495.00 Per 1,000 SF 20,740.00 $ Office & Employment Center $ 13,237.00 Per 1,000 SF 12,772.00 $ Industrial $ 3,887.00 Per 1,000 SF 3,750.00 $
Lodging & Resort $ 13,810.00 Per 1,000 SF 13,325.00 $
Educational & Institutional $ 11,637.00 Per 1,000 SF 11,228.00 $ Other $ 167.14 Per TDU $ 161.27
S-330 Fire Mitigation Impact Fee (FMIF): Ordinance 492/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 1,941.00 Per Unit $ 1,894.00
Attached Dwelling $ 274.00 Per Unit $ 267.00
Hotels/Motels $ Per Keyed Room 896.00 918.00 $
Commercial/Service $ 0.13 Per Sq Ft $ 0.13
Office/Professional $ 0.14 Per Sq Ft $ 0.14
Light Industrial $ 0.10 Per Sq Ft $ 0.10
Public/Institutional Uses $ 0.05 Per Sq Ft $ 0.05
Residential Remodel $ 0.75 Per Sq Ft $ 0.73
S-332 Park Development Impact Fee (PDIF): Ordinance 493/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 7,631.00 Per Unit $ 7,445.00
Attached Dwelling $ 5,521.00 Per Unit $ 5,386.00
Residential Remodel
New Bedroom $ Per Sq Ft 20.47 $ 19.97
Less, Bedroom Demo $ (20.47) Per Sq Ft $ (19.97)
S-334 Public Use Facilities Impact Fee (PUFIF): Ordinance 496/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 706.00 Per Unit $ 689.00
Attached Dwelling $ 511.00 Per Unit $ 499.00
Residential Remodel
New Bedroom $ 1.90 Per Sq Ft $ 1.85
Less, Bedroom Demo $ Per Sq Ft (1.90) $ (1.85)
S-338 Public Recreation Impact Fee (PRIF): Resolution 2018-140 Initial Area $ 148.00 Per Sq Ft $ 145.00
Bluff Retreat $ 1,044.00 Per Linear Ft $ 982.00
Fee Rate
ATTACHMENT C
IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Calendar Year 2026 - Effective January 1, 2026
16 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes S-001 All CUPs: $12,798 $12,486
S-001A
Bluff Retention Device CUPs & Wireless
Communication Facility CUPs
Require add'l deposit for various third-party
reviews at Cost + 15%
(see Service Code S-350)
S-002 Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Revise/Modify $4,450 Per application $4,341 S-003 Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Time
Extension $3,295 Per application $3,215
S-004 $3,375 Per application (Other) $3,293
S-004A $3,118 Per application (Wireless) $3,042
S-004B
S-005 Community Dev Community Development Dir. Use
Permit - Revision $1,753 Per application $1,710
S-006 Community Dev Community Development Dir. Use
Permit - Time Extension $1,495 Per application $1,459
S-008 Community Dev Minor Exception - Review Process $1,468 Per application $1,432 S-011 Community Dev Temporary Use Permit - Processing $1,942 Per application $1,895 S-012 Community Dev Temporary Use Permit - Time
Extension $971 Per application $947
S-013 Community Dev Zoning Letter $231 Per letter $225
S-014 Community Dev Variance - Processing $9,566 Per application $9,333 S-016 Community Dev Pre-application review $3,882 Per application. 50% of the fee to be credited against future fees if the project actually goes forward. $3,787
Resident: $2,237 $2,182
Others: $5,591 $5,455
S-018 Community Dev General Plan Amendment
S-019 Community Dev Rezoning Review/Specific Plan
S-020 Community Dev Zoning Text Amendment
Residential A - Single Family Resident $7,492 $7,309
Residential B - Single Family Non-Resident
$14,983 $14,618
Residential C - 2-4 Units $22,060 $21,522
Residential D - >4 Units $24,895 $24,288
Non-Residential/Mixed Use A - Exterior
Improvements/Remodel $19,496 $19,020
Non-Residential/Mixed Use B - Additions <500
sqft $24,838 $24,232
Non-Residential/Mixed Use C - Additions >500
sqft/New Commercial $28,828 $28,125
S-021A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
Service Code S-350
S-022 Community Dev Development Review Permit -
Modification $4,624 Per application $4,511
S-022A Community Dev Administrative Development Review
Permit Modification $3,232 $3,153
S-023 Community Dev Development Review Permit - Time
Extension $3,082 Per application $3,007
S-024 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Tentative Map $20,441 Per application $19,942 S-025 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Final Map $6,639 Per application $6,477 S-026 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Amend. Of
Condition $5,894 Per application $5,750
S-027 Community Dev Major Subdivision - Time Extension $5,411 Per application $5,279 S-028 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Tentative Map $15,672 Per application $15,290 S-029 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Parcel Map $5,528 Per application $5,393 S-030 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Amend. Of
Condition $4,615 Per application $4,502
S-031 Community Dev Minor Subdivision - Time Extension $4,463 Per application $4,354 Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
Per application. Bluff retention device CUPs will include deposit based on estimated costs for third-party geotechnical review, consultant review, and legal services. Optional:
expediting fee and CEQA document preparation fee, upon
request.
Community Dev Conditional Use Permit - Processing
Wireless Communications Facility-requires additional deposit for third party reviews plus 15% (see Service Code S350) $10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel Community Development Directors Use
Permit
2025
Fee
Community Dev Appeal to the City Council Per appeal
Community Dev
Community Dev
$10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
S-017
S-021
Per application
S-032 Per application
Per application
$10,000 deposit or a deposit determined by staff with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel Community Dev
Development Review Permit -
Processing
S-035 Environmental Impact Report
Environmental Documentation
Community Dev
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CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-036 Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing $5,237 Per application $5,109 S-036A Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing (with S-021) $1,571 If in conjunction with a Development Review Permit (S-021), the S-036 fee will instead be 30% of the total S-036 fee $1,533 S-036D Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit - Processing (with multiple entitlements) $4,451 If in conjunction with multiple entitlements, a discount of 15% is applied to the lower cost entitlements $4,343
S-037 Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit Waiver/Time Extension $683 $666
S-037A Community Dev Structure Develop. Permit Waiver/Time Extension (with S-023) $0 X
Community Dev View Assessment - Claimant $820 $800
Community Dev View Assessment - Applicant $1,640 $1,600 S-041 Community Dev View Assessment Committee (VAC) -
Appeal to City Council $2,470 Per application $2,410
S-042 Community Dev
View Assessment - Community
Development Director Appeal to City
Council
This fee would be charged as an Appeal to the
City Council (S-017) and not as a separate fee. Per application S-050 Community Dev Standard Sign Permit - Processing $385 Per application $376 S-051 $1,134 $1,106
S-051A plus 100% fine of original sign permit if the sign was built without a permit. X
S-052 Community Dev Comprehensive Sign Plan -
Amendment $619 Per application $604
S-053 Community Dev Temporary Sign/Banner $128 Per application $125 Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee (see Service Code S-350)
S-065 Community Dev Street Address Change $339 Per application $331 S-067 Community Dev Planning Public Noticing $1,138 Per notice $1,110 Community Dev Multi-permit discount of 15%
Community Dev
Per application. This fee will not be charged in conjunction with a Development Review Permit-Time Extension (S-023) Community Dev
S-040
A multi-permit discount of 15% is available for each additional Planning Department permit service filed on the S-060 Landscape Plan Review/Inspection
Per application Comprehensive Sign Plan - Review
Process
Per application
Per application
Full refund of application fee will be made if parties settle 2 weeks before a scheduled VAC hearing and a refund of $300 if parties settle within the 2 week period before a VAC hearing 2 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-100 $2,266 $2,211
S-100A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-110A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-110B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-111A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-111B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
S-112 Engineering Grading Deposits
Based on an Engineer’s Estimate of the work
performed under the permit. Per Resolution 2001-
85, the City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit
Price List is used for determining security amount
Per permit/inspection
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-115A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-115B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
Per plan check
Per permit/inspection
Per permit/inspection
Engineering
Engineering Grading Plan Check
Engineering
ENGINEERING SERVICES
Per application
Grading Permit/Inspection
Lot Line Adj./Cert. Of Compliance. -
Review
Public Improvement Plan Check
S-110
S-111
S-115
Engineering
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CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
Construction Valuation * * Per Resolution 2001-85, the most current City of San Diego Cost Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining valuation $0-$40,000: $1,499 $1,462
$40,001-$100,000: $2,601 $2,538
$100,001-$200,000: $4,007 $3,909
$200,001+: $6,388 $6,232
S-116A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-116B
Bluff Projects - Deposit determined by staff with
charges at the fully allocated hourly rate for all
personnel involved plus any outside costs as
determined by S-350.
S-117 Engineering Public Improvement Deposits
Based on an Engineer’s Estimate of the work
performed under the permit. Per Resolution 2001-
85, the most current City of San Diego Cost
Estimate Unit Price List is used for determining
security amount
Per permit/inspection X
Deposit for third-party review at Cost
+ 15% Admin Fee
Street Cut - $1,115 $1,088
Standard - $785 $766
S-116 Engineering Encroachment Permit Deposit
SBMC 11.20.230 - twice the estimated cost of
removing the encroachment, but in no case less
than $50.00
Per permit X
S-120 Engineering Miscellaneous Engineering
Permit/Inspection $329 Per permit/inspection $321
S-125 $2,596 $2,533
S-125A
or a deposit determined by staff with charges at
the fully allocated hourly rate for all personnel
involved plus any outside costs as determined by
S-350.
S-127 Engineering Easement/R.O.W Dedication $721 Per application $703 S-130 Engineering Subdivision Monuments security deposit is based on estimate provided by surveyor to set the monuments. Per application X
S-135 Future Capacity = 50%
S-135A Ocean Outfall = 27% x
S-135B Existing Facility = 23%
S-140 Engineering Marine Safety Permit
Deposit collected for:
Ramp Fee - $6 per round trip
Trip Fee - $3 per ton
plus $32 per day for days 1-30 and $58 per day
for 31 and subsequent days
plus actual staffing costs (4 hour min)
Per Permit
*To be revised based on ramp CIP project in progress
$6
$3
$31
$57
Per permit/inspection
Engineering
Engineering Easement Abandon/Street Vacation Per application Encroachment Permit Per permit
Engineering Geotechnical Plan Review/Inspection
Public Improvement Permit/ Inspection
Engineering
S-120
Engineering
Sewer Connection Fees Per total of $4,500 per 1.0 EDU *Subject to change dependent on Sewer Capacity Study Results
Per application
S-116
S-115
4 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-210 TO S265 Community Dev Building Plan - Plan Check & Permit/Inspection
See attached valuation tables
Attachments A & B Per application & permit/inspection
S-270 Community Dev CalGreen Building Plan Check 0-50,000 SF - 3% of Building Permit Plan Check Above 50,001 - 1% of Building Permit Plan Check Per plan check X S-272 Community Dev CalGreen Building Permit/Inspection 0-50,000 SF - 3% of Building Inspection Fee Above 50,001 - 1% of Building Inspection Fee Per permit/inspection X Based on the Project Valuation
$0 - $500,000: $382 $373
Above $500,000: $536 $523
Based on the Project Valuation
$0-$500,000: $382 $373
Above $500,000: $536 $523
S-278 001-4715 Single Family Single Family Residential
Solar Plan Check
$44 (25% of Individual Electrical Permit FeeAttachment B) Per plan check $43 S-279 001-4320 Single Family Single Family Residential
Solar Permit/Inspection
$176 (Individual Electrical Permit Fee-Attachment
B) Per permit/inspection $172
S-280 Community Dev Building Permit Extension Review $105 Per application $102 S-285 Community Dev Violation of Building Permit equal to total of building permit fee that was required (in addition to building permit fee) Per violation S-290 Community Dev SMIP Fee per Section 2705 of the Public Resources Code X S-291 Community Dev State Building Standards Fee per HSC Section 18931.6 X
BUILDING SERVICES
Community Dev Commercial Photovoltaic Plan Check
Per permit/inspection
S-275
Community Dev
Per plan check
S-277 Commercial Photovoltaic
Permit/Inspection
5 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025 Fee Single family $4,028 per dwelling unit 3,800
Multi-family $3,231 per dwelling unit 3,048
S-310 Community Dev Public Facilities Fee 1% of project valuation S-315 Community Dev Master Art Policy Fee 0.5% of project valuation Per application; commercial projects with valuation of $500,000 or more with 5 or more dwelling units; deposit paid up front; reimbursement under MAP guidelines if public art is
incorporated into the project
S-320 Community Dev Affordable Housing Impact Fee $28.60 per SF 28 S-322 Engineering Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) See Attachment C S-330 Fire Fire Mitigation Impact Fee (FMIF) See Attachment C S-332 Community Dev Park Development Impact Fee (PDIF) See Attachment C S-334 Community Dev Public Use Facilities Impact Fee
(PUFIF) See Attachment C
S-350A Landscape Review
S-350B Wireless Review
S-350C Geotechnical Review
S-350D Biological Review
S-350E Special Counsel Review
S-350F Stormwater Review
S-350G. Traffic Review
S-350H Environmental Review
S-350I Shoreline Development Review
S-350J Noise Review
S-350K Cultural Resources Review
S-350L Bluff Retention
S-355 Various Third Party Review Admin Third Party Review Admin Fee 15% of Third Part Review Cost (S-350) S-305 Regional Transportation Congestion
Program RTCIP Fee
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES & DEVELOPER PASS-THRU
Per application; fee set by SANDAG and adjusted annually, no less than 2% per year.
Third Party Review + 15% of Third Party Review Cost (S-355) Community Dev
Various
6 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-410 Commercial:
Plan Check - $411 per plan $401
S-411 Permit/Inspection - $358 per inspection $349
S-412 Residential:
Plan Check - $214 per plan $209
S-413 Permit/Inspection - $214 per inspection $209
S-414 Reinspection (3rd Inspection) - $214 per
reinspection $209
S-420
Plan Check - Tenant Improvement:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $247
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $329
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $494
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $658
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $82.00
Per plan check $241
$321
$482
$642
$80/sqft
S-420 Plan Check - New: Actual Costs Per plan check
S-421
Permit/Inspection - Tenant Improvement:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $214
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $286
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $429
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $572
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per permit/inspection $209
$279
$419
$558
$70/sqft
S-421
Permit/Inspection - New:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $429
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $500
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $572
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $715
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per permit/inspection $419
$488
$558
$698
$70/sqft
S-422
Plan Check:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $247
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $329
5,001-7,000 Sq. Ft: $411
7,001+ Sq. Ft: $576
Per plan check $241
$321
$401
$562
S-423
Permit/Inspection:
0-2,500 Sq. Ft: $286
2,501-5,000 Sq. Ft: $358
5,001-7,000 Sq. Ft: $500
7,001+ Sq. Ft.: $715
Per permit/inspection $279
$349
$488
$698
S - 424
Plan Check - Initial Submittal, New System: $401
or actual costs with charges at the fully allocated
hourly rates for all personnel involved plus any
outside costs.
Per plan check $401
S - 424
Plan Check - Tenant Improvement:
0-5,000 Sq. Ft: $411
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $576
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $740
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per plan check $401
$562
$722
$70/sqft
S - 425 Permit/Inspection: $286 Per permit/inspection $279 S - 425
Pre-Wire and Final Inspection:
0-5,000 Sq. Ft: $358
5,001-25,000 Sq. Ft: $500
25,001-50,000 Sq. Ft: $644
>50,000 Sq. Ft., each add'l 1,000 sq.ft.. $72.00
Per inspection $349
$488
$628
$70/sqft
S - 426 Plan Check - $494 Per plan check $482
S - 427 Permit/Inspection - $286 Per permit/inspection $279 S-430 Single Family Residential - included as part of
Building fees N/A
S - 431
Multi-Family, Commercial, or Industrial:
Plan Check - $247
Per plan check $241
S - 432 Permit/Inspection - $214 per inspection Per permit/inspection $209 Per plan check. & permit/inspection
Fire Sprinkler Plan Check & Inspection
(Residential) Fire
Fire Alarm System - Plan Check &
Inspection Fire
Fire Specialty Protection System Plan
Check & Permit/Inspection Fire
Fire
Fire Sprinkler Plan Check & Permit
(Commercial) Fire
Fire Fire Solar System Plan Check &
Permit/Inspection
Fire Building Plan Check &
Permit/Inspection
PUBLIC SAFETY
7 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-440 Fire Fire Alt. Materials & Methods Rev $411 per application plus actual costs at the fully allocated hourly rates for all time after two hours Per application $401 Fire Fire Protection Plan Single Family Dwelling: $987
Multiple Unit Site: $1,645
$963
$1,605
S-442 Fire Underground Tank Installation -
Removal P.C. Inspection $572 Per permit $558
S-444 Fire New Development Flow Test X
S-446 Fire Miscellaneous Fire Inspection $214/hour Per inspection $209 Fire AB-38 Compliance Inspection $214/hour Per inspection $209 S-447 Fire After Hour Inspection Actual cost using fully allocated hourly rates ($300 minimum) Per inspection $293
S-448 Fire Standby Charge Actual cost using fully allocated hourly rates ($679 minimum) Per request $662
S-460 Fire Business Fire Safety Inspection
B, R2, R2.1 Occupancies:
0-1,000 SF - $144
1,001-3,500 SF - $286
3,501-10,000 SF - $429
10,001 SF - $930
All Other Occupancies:
0-1,000 SF - $286
1,001-3,500 SF - $500
3,501-10,000 SF - $644
10,001 SF - $1,145
Per in-City business certificate application (S-620) & renewal (S-626)
$140
$279
$419
$907
$279
$488
$628
$1,117
Fire State Mandated Inspections
State Mandated R-2 Inspections (Apartments):
3-10 units/building $494
11-40 units/building $658
>40 units/building $987
State Mandated R-1 Inspections (Hotels/Motels):
$987
State Mandated E Occupancies (Private):
Pre-School $576
Elementary/Middle School $987
High School $987
All annual inspection fees shall include time for the initial inspection and 1 reinspection. All subsequent reinspections may be charged an additional rate per inspection as determined by the AHJ.
$482
$642
$963
$963
$562
$963
$963
S-470 Community Dev
(Codes) False Alarm
$50 for the first excessive false alarm
$100 for the second excessive false alarm
$150 for the third and each successive excessive
false alarm
SBMC 4.36
S-480 Marine Safety Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Apparel & Accessories
Cost plus 25% for administrative fee rounded to
the nearest $1 dollar price increment
S-490 Marine Safety Marine Safety Junior Lifeguard Resident: $384 Non-Resident: $446
2-week sessions (4 AM & 4 PM), Groms (age 7-8) and Junior Lifeguards (ages 9-16)
Per session
$375
$435
This service is provided by the Water District.
8 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-510 Community Serv Special Event Permit
$54 Resident/Non-profit/In Town Business
$997 Non-resident/Outside City Business
$889 for street closure
Per permit; Block Parties are exempt from street closure rate $53
$973
$867
S-515 Community Serv Sound Permit $11 per application $11 S-519 Finance Liability Insurance set by City's Insurance Broker Per event or rental S-520 Community Serv Contract Enrichment Classes 100% cost recovery Per class; Class instructor receives 70% of the class fee and the City receives 30% of the class fee.
S-522 Community Serv Day Camp Program (weekly rates)
Day Camp, age 5-11:
Resident $185
Non-Resident $240
Day Camp After Care, age 5-11:
Resident $53
Non-Resident $81
Leader in Training, age 13-17: $46
$180
$234
$52
$79
$45
S-524 Community Serv Sports Field Admin Residents $0
Non-residents $24 Per hour $23
S-526 Community Serv Facility Rental (Community Center) $10 Nonprofit
$72 Resident
$82 Non-resident
Per hour
$10
$70
$80
S-530 Community Serv Fletcher Cove Community Center
Facility Rental
Friday 5pm -10pm & Sat/Sun 11am-10pm
Resident $50/hr, Non-resident $150/hr
Non refundable cleaning fee - $150
Refundable Security Deposit - $500
Trained Contract Staff - $28/hr
City Purchased Insurance - premium cost
City Purchased Insurance w Alcohol - premium
cost
Per SBMC 11.40.140
S-540 Community Serv Public Art Consignment Fee $120 + 25% of sale price if sold Per application for requests from artists to display their art in the public right of way per the MAP guidelines. $117
COMMUNITY SERVICES
9 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-610 Finance Short Term Vacation Rental Permit New: $259 per permit Renewal: $146 per permit Per permit
$253
$142
S-620 Finance New/Changed Business Certificate
Business located within the City: $317
Home Base: $127
Located outside the City: $95
Per application + S-460 for Business located within the City $309
$124
$93
S-626 Finance Business Certificate Renewal
Business located within the City: $95
Home Base: $64
Located outside the City: $64
Per renewal + S-460 for Business located within the City $93
$62
$62
S-628 Finance SB 1186 $4.00 SB 1186 Fee to be paid by all business certificate, regulatory, and STVR applicants Per application/renewal $4 S-629 Finance STVR Permit Duplicate $43 Per duplicate $43 New: $470 per permit, plus $17 per Device $459
$17
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
New: $470 per permit plus $174 for each
additional solicitor
$459
$170
Renewal: $338 $330
New: $559 per permit plus $31 for each cab $545
$30
Renewal: $338 per permit plus $31 for each cab $330
$30
New: $470 $459
Renewal: $294 $287
Late Fee - Renewal fee + 10%
S-639 Community Dev
(Codes) Newsstand/News Rack Permit $354 Per Permit $345 New: $448 Per Permit $437
Renewal: $316 Per Permit $308
S-660 Engineering Golf Cart Permit $26 Per permit $25
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
CA MTC Certified Massage
Tech/Business Registration
Community Dev
(Codes)
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Community Dev
(Codes)
Amusement Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Entertainment Permit
Solicitors Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Per Permit, plus DOJ and other State Fees
Massage Establishment Permit
Firearms Permit
Tobacco Sales Permit
Community Dev
(Codes)
Taxi Business Permit
S-632
S-633
S-634
S-637 Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
Community Dev
(Codes)
S-636
Community Dev
(Codes)
Dance Permit
S-630
S-631
PERMIT REGISTRATION SERVICES
S-635 Secondhand Dealer Permit
S-638
10 CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
Schedule of Fees
Effective January 1, 2026
Service Description of Fee for Service
Code # Dept Service Effective 01/01/26 Fee Instructions/Notes 2025
Fee
S-640 Finance Administrative Citation
Fines shall be assessed in the amounts specified
by resolution of the city council, or, where no
amount is specified: A fine not
exceeding $100.00 for a first violation;
A fine not exceeding $200.00 for a second
violation of the same ordinance, term, or
condition within one year from the date of the first
violation;
A fine not exceeding $500.00 for each additional
violation of the same ordinance, term or condition
within one year from the date of the first violation.
(Ord. 283 § 2, 2002)
SBMC 1.18.030
S-645 Finance STVR - Permit Violation Penalties
First Violation in 12-month period - $500
Second Violation in 12-month period - $1,000
Third Violation in 12-month period - Permit
revocation and hearing pursuant to SBMC
4.04.110
SBMC 4.47.070
S-711 City Clerk Notary Public Service $15 per Signature Per signature; limited to $15 by State law.
S-712 City Clerk Document Certification $144 Per item $140 Audio CD: $54
DVD: $41
$53
$40
Convert VHS to DVD: Actual Costs
Convert Audio Cassette to CD/MP4: Actual Costs
S-716 City Clerk Annual Agenda Mailing Subscription $591 Per Annual Subscription $577 S-717 City Clerk Annual Agenda Packet Mailing
Subscription $2,937 Per Annual Subscription $2,865
S-718 City Clerk Special Notice Subscription $104 Per Annual Subscription $101 S-719 City Clerk Document Print/Copy
All Copies:
First 10 pages - No Charge $0.21 per page for
every page thereafter
Document Imaging:
First 10 pages - No Charge $0.15 per page for
every page thereafter
Data Copy: $54 per device
Maps/Blueprints: Actual Costs
Per request
$0.21
$0.15
$53
S-720 City Clerk Candidate Processing $25 Per application; fee set by the State S-721 City Clerk Initiative Processing $200 Per initiative; fee set by the State S-722 City Clerk Verification of Residency $ 144 Per request $140 S-740 Finance NSF Check $25 $25 first check, $35 each subsequent check - set by State S-750 Finance Credit Card Convenience Fee set by City's Third-Party Credit Card Processor Per credit card charge S-760 Various Technology Surcharge 5%
S-715 City Clerk Audio/Video Tape Reproduction
Charge 5.0% of all Plan Check and Permit fees and Entitlements (except Impact Fees)
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Per item
11 ATTACHMENT "3"
BUILDING PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Service
Code # TOTAL VALUATION * BASE BUILDING PERMIT FEE * 2025 Fee $1.00 to $500.00 $42.00 $ 41.00
$500.01 to $2,000.00
$42 for the first $500 plus $5.49 for each additional
$100, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00
$41.00 +
$5.36
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00
$124 for the first $2,000 plus $25.30 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000
$121 +
$24.68
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00
$715 for the first $25,000 plus $18.28 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000
$698 +
$17.83
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00
$1,163 for the first $50,000 plus $12.66 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000
$1,135 +
$12.35
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00
$1,796 for the first $100,000 plus $10.13 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction therefor, to and including $500,000
$1,752 +
$9.88
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00
$5,848 for the first $500,000 plus $8.59 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000
$5,705 +
$8.38
$1,000,000.01+
$10,139 for the first $1,000,000 plus $5.70 for each
additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
$9,892 +
$5.56
S-212 Permit Issuance Fee $52.00 $ 51.00
S-220 Individual Plumbing Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-230 Individual Electrical Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-240 Individual Mechanical Permit $176.00 $ 172.00
S-233 Water Heater Permit $106.00 $ 103.00
S-222 Plumbing Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-232 Electrical Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-242 Mechanical Permit 7% of Base Permit Fee
S-250 Energy Surcharge Fee 15% of Base Permit Fee
S-252 Disabled Access Surcharge Fee 10% of Base Permit Fee S-255 Plan Check Fee 85% of Building Permit Fee
NOTES:
S-260
S-262
S-265
*
(Residential sub-division or tract development projects may have production units that are duplicates of the model units reduced to 30% of the permit fee)
S-210
ASSOCIATED FEES
(Disabled Access fee applies to Commercial, Industrial, Assembly, Educational and Multi-Family type projects as required by State Building Code)
In Combination with Building Permit
A Building Permit shall include only a single issuance fee if the permit has a combination of activities (i.e.:
Building/Plumbing/Electrical/Mechanical.)
Projects requiring plan revisions or having a new scope of work shall be charged a fee determined by using the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Expedited processing is only available for unusual circumstances as deemed appropriate by City Staff.
Charges for expedited services shall be determined by using an hourly rate of two times the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Projects requiring special inspections or additional re-inspections shall be charged a fee determined by using the current preferred hourly rate as established by EsGil Corporation.
Upon initial submittal to the City, permit fees based on valuations will be calculated using the valuations listed in Attachment A of the Fee Schedule. This will be the minimum fee charged for the permit. If upon a subsequent submittal, the valuation decreases, no refund based on the decreased valuation will be provided to the applicant. If the valuation increases, additional permit fees will be calculated based on the difference between the valuation used to calculate the minimum fee and the increased valuation. 1 1-----------+--I I--------11 §
Service
Code #
CY2025
S-322 Transportation Impact Fee: Ordinance 479 Fee
Fee Rate Category
Residential: Single Family $ 19,784.00 Per Unit $ 19,089.00 Residential: Condo & Multi-Family $ 14,109.00 Per Unit $ 13,613.00 Residential: ADU $ 4,947.00 Per Unit $ 4,773.00
Retail, Commercial & Shopping $ 21,495.00 Per 1,000 SF 20,740.00 $ Office & Employment Center $ 13,237.00 Per 1,000 SF 12,772.00 $ Industrial $ 3,887.00 Per 1,000 SF 3,750.00 $
Lodging & Resort $ 13,810.00 Per 1,000 SF 13,325.00 $
Educational & Institutional $ 11,637.00 Per 1,000 SF 11,228.00 $ Other $ 167.14 Per TDU $ 161.27
S-330 Fire Mitigation Impact Fee (FMIF): Ordinance 492/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 1,941.00 Per Unit $ 1,894.00
Attached Dwelling $ 274.00 Per Unit $ 267.00
Hotels/Motels $ Per Keyed Room 896.00 918.00 $
Commercial/Service $ 0.13 Per Sq Ft $ 0.13
Office/Professional $ 0.14 Per Sq Ft $ 0.14
Light Industrial $ 0.10 Per Sq Ft $ 0.10
Public/Institutional Uses $ 0.05 Per Sq Ft $ 0.05
Residential Remodel $ 0.75 Per Sq Ft $ 0.73
S-332 Park Development Impact Fee (PDIF): Ordinance 493/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 7,631.00 Per Unit $ 7,445.00
Attached Dwelling $ 5,521.00 Per Unit $ 5,386.00
Residential Remodel
New Bedroom $ Per Sq Ft 20.47 $ 19.97
Less, Bedroom Demo $ (20.47) Per Sq Ft $ (19.97)
S-334 Public Use Facilities Impact Fee (PUFIF): Ordinance 496/Resolution 2018-147 Detached Dwelling $ 706.00 Per Unit $ 689.00
Attached Dwelling $ 511.00 Per Unit $ 499.00
Residential Remodel
New Bedroom $ 1.90 Per Sq Ft $ 1.85
Less, Bedroom Demo $ Per Sq F (1.90) t $ (1.85)
S-338 Public Recreation Impact Fee (PRIF): Resolution 2018-140 Initial Area $ 148.00 Per Sq Ft $ 145.00
Bluff Retreat $ 1,044.00 Per Linear Ft $ 982.00
Fee Rate
ATTACHMENT "4"
IMPACT FEE SCHEDULE
Calendar Year 2026 - Effective January 1, 2026
Building Valuation Data – AUGUST 2025
The International Code Council is pleased to provide the following Building Valuation Data (BVD) for its members. The BVD will be updated at six-month intervals, with the next update in February 2026. ICC strongly recommends that all jurisdictions and other interested parties actively evaluate and assess the impact of this BVD table before utilizing it in their current code enforcement related activities.
The BVD table provides the “average” construction costs per square foot, which can be used in determining permit fees for a jurisdiction. Permit fee schedules are addressed in Section 109.2 of the 2024 International Building Code (IBC) whereas Section 109.3 addresses building permit valuations. The permit fees can be established by using the BVD table and a Permit Fee Multiplier, which is based on the total construction value within the jurisdiction for the past year. The Square Foot Construction Cost table presents factors that reflect relative value of one construction classification/occupancy group to another so that more expensive construction is assessed greater permit fees than less expensive construction.
ICC has developed this data to aid jurisdictions in determining permit fees. It is important to note that while this BVD table does determine an estimated value of a building (i.e., Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost), this data is only intended to assist jurisdictions in determining their permit fees.
This data table is not intended to be used as an estimating guide because the data only reflects average costs and is not representative of specific construction.
This degree of precision is sufficient for the intended purpose, which is to help establish permit fees so as to fund code compliance activities. This BVD table provides jurisdictions with a simplified way to determine the estimated value of a building that does not rely on the permit applicant to determine the cost of construction. Therefore, the bidding process for a particular job and other associated factors do not affect the value of a building for determining the permit fee. Whether a specific project is bid at a cost above or below the computed value of construction does not affect the permit fee because the cost of related code enforcement activities is not directly affected by the bid process and results.
Building Valuation
The following building valuation data represents average valuations for most buildings. In conjunction with IBC Section 109.3, this data is offered as an aid for the building official to determine if the permit valuation is underestimated. Again it should be noted that, when using this data, these are
“average” costs based on typical construction methods for each occupancy group and type of construction. The average costs include foundation work, structural and nonstructural building components, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and interior finish material. The data is a national average and does not take into account any regional cost differences. As such, the use of Regional Cost Modifiers is subject to the authority having jurisdiction.
Permit Fee Multiplier
Determine the Permit Fee Multiplier:
1. Based on historical records, determine the total annual construction value which has occurred within the
jurisdiction for the past year.
2. Determine the percentage (%) of the building
department budget expected to be provided by
building permit revenue.
3. 1. Gross area:
Business = 2 stories x 8,000 sq. ft. = 16,000 sq. ft.
2. Square Foot Construction Cost:
B/IIB = $268.41/sq. ft.
3. Permit Fee:
Business = 16,000 sq. ft. x $268.41/sq. ft x 0.0075
= $32,209.20
The building department operates on a $300,000 budget, and it expects to cover 75 percent of that from building permit fees.
The total annual construction value which occurred within the jurisdiction in the previous year is $30,000,000.
The permit fee is determined using the building gross area, the Square Foot Construction Cost and the Permit Fee Multiplier.
Permit Fee = Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost X Permit Fee Multiplier
Example
Type of Construction: IIB
Area: 1st story = 8,000 sq. ft.
2nd story = 8,000 sq. ft.
Height: 2 stories
Permit Fee Multiplier = 0.0075
Use Group: B
Permit Fee
Example
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Important Points
● The BVD is not intended to apply to alterations or
repairs to existing buildings. Because the scope of
alterations or repairs to an existing building varies so greatly, the Square Foot Construction Costs table does
not reflect accurate values for that purpose. However,
the Square Foot Construction Costs table can be used
to determine the cost of an addition that is basically a stand-alone building which happens to be attached to
an existing building. In the case of such additions, the only alterations to the existing building would involve the attachment of the addition to the existing building and the openings between the addition and the
existing building.
● For purposes of establishing the Permit Fee Multiplier, the estimated total annual construction value for a
given time period (1 year) is the sum of each building’s value (Gross Area x Square Foot Construction Cost)
for that time period (e.g., 1 year).
● The Square Foot Construction Cost does not include
the price of the land on which the building is built. The Square Foot Construction Cost takes into account
everything from foundation work to the roof structure
and coverings but does not include the price of the
land. The cost of the land does not affect the cost of
related code enforcement activities and is not included in the Square Foot Construction Cost.
Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c
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CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
______________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ AGENDA ITEM # B.2.
STAFF REPORT
CITY OF SOLANA BEACH
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Alyssa Muto, City Manager
MEETING DATE: December 10, 2025
ORIGINATING DEPT: Community Development – Joseph Lim, Director SUBJECT: Introduce (1st Reading) Ordinance 533 - Outdoor Dining and Other Zoning Code Updates
BACKGROUND:
On October 23, 2023, the City Council (Council) considered modifying the City’s Sidewalk Café and Outdoor Dining regulations. At that meeting, Council provided direction to Staff including to further analyze and explore additional modifications. Since making the recommended changes, Staff continued to work with the Council subcommittee and the Business Liaison group to refine outdoor dining standards. Those standards were implemented through new Temporary Use Permit (TUP) guidelines that took effect in the summer of 2024. Any businesses that wanted to continue or implement outdoor dining activities were required to update or apply for a new or modified TUP. These guidelines serve as a baseline for which changes to the existing Sidewalk Café and Outdoor Dining Ordinance are being presented. Staff has also identified other Zoning Code clean up items that are in need of clarification and updates which are being included in the proposed Ordinance 533.
This item is before the Council to consider introduction of Ordinance 533 (Attachment 1), which includes 1) new Sidewalk Café and Outdoor Dining standards, 2) clarifying the percent of professional office space allowed in the Special Commercial Zone Districts, 3) updating the City’s Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance for consistency with State ADU Law; and 4) amending the City’s Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Split standards to be consistent with State Law.
DISCUSSION:
Sidewalk Café and Outdoor Dining
The City has continued to support the desire by the businesses, business districts, Chamber of Commerce and the public to maintain temporary outdoor dining activities.
Since the Council’s approval of the COVID-19 TUP Policy, the City of Solana Beach (City) December 10, 2025
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has conditionally approved 24 businesses with outdoor dining services. Of the 24 businesses with outdoor dining, 19 of those were utilizing parking areas, two of which were utilizing public parking areas (Pillbox Tavern and Saddlebar). The other five businesses with outdoor dining are utilizing public and/or private sidewalk areas for the outdoor dining. Some businesses have closed or removed the outdoor dining areas since the last meeting with Council, however, new or replacement businesses have submitted TUP applications in conformance with the updated TUP guidelines. The following is an updated summary of businesses that have or had outdoor dining activities:
Businesses w/ Updated TUP Applications (Completed or In Process) • Lofty Coffee
• Naked Café
• Mia’s (formerly ALCE)
• Lana (formerly CPK)
• Wetstone Wine Bar (formerly Homestead)
• Station Sushi (public sidewalk)
• Ranch 45 (New)
• Pizza Port (public sidewalk)
• Chauncey’s Pizzeria (formerly Tidewater; public sidewalk) • Madeleine’s (New)
• Achilles Coffee (New)
• Pillbox Tavern (public parking)
No Updated Application
• Claire’s & Claire’s Too (no response to Staff outreach) • Parioli Bistro (no response to Staff outreach)
Removed Outdoor Dining Area
• Fidel’s
• Tony’s Jacal
• Fish Market
• Subway
• Saddlebar
• Local Greens
• Chief’s Burger, Brews & Spirits
• T’s Café
• Crust Pizzeria
• Samurai
• Pamplemousse Grille
• Barefoot Café
In October 2023, Staff presented a draft of Ordinance 533 where the City Council provided feedback. The following is the summary of City Council comments:
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• Support no additional parking needed for outdoor dining areas as there was limited impacts to surrounding businesses (Pillbox exception)
• Agreed that businesses that update COVID-19 TUP applications and outdoor dining areas per revised guidelines would have the TUPs converted to DUP/CUP • New businesses would be required to apply for DUP/CUP once new ordinance takes effect
• Support existing 4-foot minimum requirement for path of travel for all businesses • Support minimum 8-foot separation from ingress/egress of adjacent businesses • Support encroachment permit and encroachment maintenance and removal agreement requirement for any businesses using public spaces (sidewalks, parking, or right-of-way)
• Support requirement of fees as cost recovery for service • Consideration of sliding scale of percentage to allow outdoor dining for businesses with smaller public use areas
• Further study use of public parking areas
• Request additional information regarding leasing of public areas (parking, sidewalks, or right-of-way)
Since the October 2023 Council meeting, Staff met with the Business Liaison Committee and with the appointed City Council subcommittee to consider the additional changes as discussed at the Council meeting. While the overarching goal was to continue to encourage outdoor dining areas and sidewalk cafes and increase pedestrian activity within commercial areas, there was also a desire to ensure the public health, safety and general welfare of the community was maintained.
The Ordinance being presented before Council includes expanded definitions of dining establishments, outdoor eating areas and sidewalk cafés. Outdoor dining activities would require that a business apply for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP application would require detailed information and plans of the area within which the business wished to expand. The proposed regulations allow a minimum 200 square feet of outdoor dining area for any business. Additional outdoor dining area may be allowed at 50% for each additional square foot of public use area above 200 square feet. The draft language would allow these outdoor dining areas and sidewalk cafes to be located on public sidewalks, on adjacent off-street public parking areas, as well as on private off-street parking spaces. The proposed ordinance also prohibits properties that have less than ten (10) parking spaces from using any parking spaces for outdoor dining. Properties with greater than ten (10) parking spaces may use three (3) parking spaces or 20% of the existing number of on-site parking spaces, whichever is fewer.
There is also updated language relating to canopies, umbrellas and other shade structures. While these fixtures would be allowed, some of the items that were placed as part of the COVID-19 TUP permits have been determined to be less desirable and inconsistent with the materials, colors and design features of the business, building and/or façade. Therefore, more detailed design and information for each application will be December 10, 2025
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required as part of the CUP review. Temporary “pop-up” canopies/tent structures would also be prohibited with the adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Some of the outdoor dining activities have resulted in aesthetically unsightly and potentially unhealthy conditions. To address these issues, Ordinance 533 requires that a maintenance and cleaning plan be submitted and approved for these outdoor dining areas, which shall include regular trash and debris removal and cleanup of the areas at the conclusion of operations on a daily basis. Additionally, the outdoor eating areas shall be cleaned/washed (with proper collection and disposal of any excess water so that it does not reach the stormwater system) on a weekly basis. These businesses may be subject to City inspection and, if needed, more frequent cleaning may be required to ensure compliance with the regulations.
One area that the Council requested additional information on was regarding fees for use of right-of-way. The City does not currently have an adopted fee for such uses other than an encroachment permit and any bond or deposit that would be associated with the removal and replacement of improvements within the right-of-way. The following information contains the rates that other jurisdictions have adopted:
• Del Mar - $36.50 per square foot per year (parking rate) • Encinitas - $30.96 per square foot per year (outdoor dining) • San Diego - $37.68 per square foot per year (streetary) Staff was unable to verify if any other jurisdictions have adopted fees for use of public spaces for outdoor dining. The aforementioned lease rates are only for discussion purposes. A study/analysis would need to be prepared for future consideration if the Council would like to further consider charging businesses for the outdoor dining areas that are utilizing public space (sidewalks or public parking lots). However, based on the lowest rate (Encinitas $30.96/SF/year), if a business wanted to use the public sidewalk or public parking area of 360 square feet (two parking spaces), the annual lease rate would be $11,145.60, not including any cost of living adjustments.
Special Commercial Zone District
In an effort to provide clarity and consistency in the implementation of the existing development standards for buildings and projects within the Special Commercial (SC) Zone District, Staff is proposing to amend Subsection 17.28.020.B.4 that maintains retail uses on the street level or first floor of buildings within the SC Zone District. Language has been added to clarify the calculation for retail uses is based on the existing developed structure.
Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update
The State of California recently amended State Law that modified the number of detached multiple accessory dwelling units on lots with existing multifamily dwellings. Pursuant to SB 130, cities must allow up to eight (8) detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with existing multifamily dwellings but shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
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This is an increase from the previously allowed two (2) detached accessory dwelling units.
Subsection 17.20.040.D.5.d is proposed to be amended as required to reflect current State Law.
Two-Unit Residential Development/Urban Lot Split Update The State of California also amended provisions of SB 9 as a “clean up” item under SB 450, which provides for development of two residential units within single-family residential zones and urban lot splits as a ministerial action. SB 450 provisions restrict local agencies from adopting local development standards for SB 9 projects that do not apply uniformly to development within the underlying zone. The City’s Two-Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Split standards previously allowed a maximum of 825 square feet per unit. Removal of this standard requirement would bring the City into compliance with SB 450.
CEQA COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) because the proposed Zoning Code updates are covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and pursuant to Section 15282(h) that it also entails the adoption of State mandated accessory dwelling unit, twounit residential development and urban lot split standards in an effort to address the State housing crisis.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There would be no impact to the General Fund from Ordinance 533, as proposed. No changes to existing City fees are proposed at this time.
WORK PLAN:
N/A
OPTIONS:
• Approve Staff recommendation.
• Approve Staff recommendation with alternative amendments / modifications. • Deny Staff recommendation.
• Provide other direction to Staff.
CITY STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council introduce Ordinance 533 (1st Reading) amending Title 15 of the Solana Beach Municipal Code.
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_________________________
Alyssa Muto, City Manager
Attachments:
1. Ordinance 533
Attachment 1
ORDINANCE 533
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLANA
BEACH, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING SECTION 17.60.130 AND
ADOPTING A REVISED SECTION 17.60.130 OF THE SOLANA BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE THAT WOULD ALLOW OUTDOOR DINING AND
SIDEWALK CAFES; AMENDING SECTION 17.28.020.B (PERMITTED USES AND STRUCUTRES); AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040.D
(ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS); AMENDING SECTION 17.20.040.R (TWO-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS); AND AMENDING
SECTION 16.48.050 (REQUIREMENTS FOR URBAN LOT SPLITS)
CONSISTENT WITH STATE LAW
WHEREAS, on June 10, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-087 approving, among other actions, a COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow specified uses to operate outdoors; and
WHEREAS, on November 18, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-148 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow specified uses to operate outdoors; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-049 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow specified uses to operate outdoors through January 1, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2021, the City Council adopted Resolution 2021-135 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow outdoor dining through September 6, 2022; and
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-085 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow outdoor dining through January 1, 2023; and WHEREAS, on December 9, 2022, the City Council adopted Resolution 2022-132 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow outdoor dining through December 31, 2023; and
WHEREAS, on November 29, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-129 extending the COVID-19 Temporary Use Permit Policy to allow outdoor dining through July 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to continue to support and encourage economic growth and the business community in the City; and
WHEREAS, these ordinance changes meet the requirements as imposed under Business and Professions Code section 25750.5, Government Code section 65907(a) and Health and Safety Code 114067 in allowing outdoor dining expansion and parking reduction to mitigate COVID-19 pandemic restrictions; and
WHEREAS, State Law regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, Two-Unit Residential Developments in Single-Family Zones and Urban Lot Split Map provisions have been modified by the State of California requiring a local amendment to the City’s Municipal Code provisions.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Solana Beach hereby ordains as follows:
Section 1. All of the above statements are true; and
Section 2. Section 17.60.130 Sidewalk cafes and outdoor eating areas. Shall be amended to read to as follows:
17.60.130 Sidewalk cafes and outdoor eating areas.
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of these regulations is to encourage outdoor dining areas and sidewalk cafes as both visual and publicly available amenities which intensify pedestrian activity and make street life more attractive in commercial areas, to promote and protect public health, safety, and general welfare, to preserve and enhance the character of neighborhoods, and to ensure adequate space for pedestrians.
B. Definitions.
1. A “dining establishment” means a structure whose principal use is the serving of food to the general public, including, without limitation, a restaurant, café, ice cream shop, bakery, sandwich shop, coffee house, delicatessen, pizza parlor and the like and where the sale of alcoholic beverages is an accessory use.
2. An “outdoor dining area” is a portion of a dining establishment, located either between the front setback of a building and the street or immediately adjacent to the restaurant, which is used exclusively for dining, drinking and circulation therein. Outdoor dining areas include sidewalk cafes.
3. A “sidewalk cafe” is a portion of a dining establishment, located within the sidewalk area of the public right-of-way, which is used exclusively for dining, drinking and circulation therein. A sidewalk cafe may provide waiter or waitress service or self-service.
4. “Public use area” includes existing dining, seating, waiting, walking or standing areas, and bathrooms of the interior of the existing restaurant.
C. Conditional Use Permit Required. A sidewalk cafe shall only be permitted by conditional use permit issued by the Director of Community Development or City Council in accordance with SBMC 17.68.010. Specific conditions providing for the development, operation, and design of such a use shall be imposed by the Director of Community Development or the City Council.
1. A Director’s Use Permit may be permitted pursuant to the regulations outlined in Sections D & E below.
2. Proposed Outdoor Dining Areas exceeding 1,000 square feet in size or exceeding the maximum allowable Outdoor Area Limitations based on the calculation in subsection D.1 below shall be subject to City Council approval.
D. Regulations. All outdoor eating areas, including sidewalk cafes, shall comply with the following regulations as applicable:
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1. Outdoor Area Limitations:
a. The minimum Outdoor Dining allowed shall be 200 square feet. b. The maximum allowable square footage for Outdoor Dining shall be as follows:
i. 100% for the first 200 square feet of public use area. ii. 50% for each additional square foot of public use area above 200 square feet. c. The use of on-street public parking spaces for outdoor dining shall be prohibited. d. New outdoor dining areas in off-street public parking lots that were not approved pursuant to a previously approved temporary use permit or other City Council action shall be subject to City Council review.
i. Outdoor dining in off-street public parking lots may be allowed, including the north and south Plaza parking lots, subject to an encroachment permit and encroachment maintenance and removal agreement.
e. Use of public and private sidewalks/walking areas may be allowed subject to clear path standards listed in subsection D.2.
i. Use of public sidewalks/walking areas for outdoor dining shall be subject to an encroachment permit and encroachment maintenance and removal agreement.
f. Use of private parking spaces within the adjacent commercial property where the business is requesting outdoor dining may be allowed as follows:
i. Properties with greater than ten (10) parking spaces may use three (3) parking spaces or 20% of the existing number of on-site parking spaces per business, whichever is less. Use of private on-site parking spaces shall not exceed allowable outdoor dining area as defined in Section 17.60.130.D.1.
2. Clear Path.
a. For sidewalk cafes, there shall be a minimum clear distance of four feet (4’), which is free of all obstructions. The minimum distance may be measured from any point within the sidewalk width; provided the clear path is maintained in a continuous line conforming to the curvature of the sidewalk. Portions of the sidewalk cafe may be located on either side of the clear path thereby creating two distinct perimeters. In no event may recesses in the sidewalk cafe frontage be used to satisfy this unobstructed width requirement except that corners of the sidewalk cafe may be rounded or mitered.
For the purposes of the minimum clear path, parking meters, traffic signs, and trees which have gratings flush to grade, without fence or guards, shall not count as obstructions. Within a sidewalk cafe perimeter located on the street side of a clear path, tables and chairs may be located between sidewalk obstructions such as trees, light standards, planters, news racks, mailboxes, benches and similar fixtures; provided such public facilities remain accessible.
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b. At the intersection of streets a minimum clearance, free of all obstructions, measured from the outer edge of the sidewalk cafe to the curb side or nearest obstruction, shall be required as determined by the city engineer. The corner of the sidewalk cafe wall may be rounded or mitered.
3. Cafe Boundary. No portion of a sidewalk cafe, such as gates or any objects placed within a sidewalk cafe, shall swing or project beyond the designated exterior perimeter of the sidewalk cafe. However, fire exit doors, which are used exclusively as emergency exit doors, shall be exempt from this provision.
4. Location. The outdoor dining area shall be limited to the outdoor area directly in front of the business’ building frontage. Such outdoor dining shall maintain a minimum 8-foot distance from any ingress or egress points of the adjacent business. The review will take into consideration the effect that the exception may have on adjoining businesses in terms of visibility and access.
5. Access For Persons with Physical Disabilities. An outdoor dining area and its restaurant shall be directly accessible to persons with physical disabilities. In the event the main restaurant has provided such access, the outdoor eating area shall be accessible to persons with disabilities from the interior of the restaurant. In order to ensure access for persons with physical disabilities:
a. At least one door/gate/ingress/egress leading into the outdoor eating area or restaurant from the adjoining sidewalk shall be not less than three feet wide. b. A ramp with non-skid surface, if there is change of grade, having a minimum width of three feet and a slope of not greater than one inch in height for every 12 inches of horizontal distance shall be provided. Such ramp may be of portable type for cafes which are six feet wide or less, except if the cafe is 180 square feet in area or greater.
6. General Design Considerations.
a. Fixtures.
i. Sidewalk cafes may contain readily removable railings or fencing or any combination of removable railings, fencing, and landscaping in planter boxes to separate the encroachment area from the remainder of the sidewalk. ii. No solid walls shall be permitted in the right-of-way. Solid walls and wind screens are permitted in outdoor dining areas outside of the right-of-way. iii. The furnishings of the interior of a sidewalk cafe shall consist of readily movable tables, movable chairs, and movable umbrellas. For the purposes of this section “readily movable” shall mean that no object such as a table, chair, planter, or any other fixture, shall be leaded, cemented, nailed, bolted, power riveted, screwed, or affixed, even in a temporary manner, to either the sidewalk or to any other structure which it abuts, unless required by building or fire code.
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iv. Landscaping may be placed either in movable planters or planted in the ground inside the defined cafe area adjacent to any barrier, railing fence, or combination thereof.
v. Lighting and heating fixtures may be permanently affixed onto the exterior front of the main building. Portable heating units may be used in all outdoor cafes. vi. Canopies, umbrellas and other shade structures may be permitted provided they are compatible with the materials, colors and design features of the adjoining building or façade in which the associated dining establishment is located.
Temporary “pop-up” tent structures shall be prohibited. b. Signage. Only the following signs are permitted within an outdoor dining area or sidewalk cafe:
i. The name and type of establishment may appear on the umbrellas or the valance of an awning.
ii. A movable menu board, not to exceed eight square feet, shall be allowed within the boundaries of the outdoor dining area or sidewalk cafe. c. Refuse Storage Area. No structure or enclosure to accommodate the storage of trash or garbage shall be erected or placed on, adjacent to, or separate from a sidewalk cafe on the public right-of-way.
d. Safety.
i. All barriers, railings, or fences placed around a sidewalk cafe shall be contiguous to the sidewalk. The barriers shall be adequately designed so that unsafe conditions are not created for the physically disabled, blind and partially sighted. In order to maximize visual access and pedestrian safety, the height of the railing, barrier, fence, or planter within the right-of-way shall not exceed three feet in elevation from the patio area, unless required to meet a building code. ii. Adequate lighting of barriers and railings for stairways and sidewalks shall be provided.
iii. No cantilevered projections over a public right-of-way or other pedestrian walkway shall be permitted. A change in paving pattern and texture may be required to alert pedestrians of a change in sidewalk use. iv. Awnings or umbrellas may be used in conjunction with all outdoor dining areas.
For sidewalk cafes within the public right-of-way, awnings shall be adequately secured, retractable and shall be constructed and installed to the satisfaction of the building official. At no point shall the height of the awning including the valance be less than seven feet from the floor of a sidewalk cafe.
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v. Sidewalk cafes should be at the same elevation as the adjoining sidewalk.
However, in the event of a grade change, consideration may be given to permit the floor level of the sidewalk cafe to be elevated or depressed.
7. Additional parking shall not be required for the outdoor dining area/sidewalk café.
8. Maintenance and Cleaning. A maintenance and cleaning plan for the sidewalk café and outdoor dining area shall submitted as part of the application. At minimum, the following shall be conditions of approval for the maintenance of the outdoor eating area:
a. Trash and Debris Removal. Outdoor dining areas, including any adjacent landscaped areas, sidewalks, and parking areas, shall be kept free of trash and debris at all times.
The cleanup and removal of any trash and debris at the conclusion of its operation daily. b. The outdoor dining areas in the public right-of-way shall be cleaned/washed weekly to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. More frequent cleaning may be required after inspection by the City Engineer or his/her designee.
E. Review/Modifications/Revocations: A Conditional Use Permit may be subject to review, modification and/or revocation pursuant to Section 17.68.010.I of the SBMC.
F. Encroachment Permit Required. An encroachment permit and Encroachment, Maintenance and Removal Agreement (EMRA) shall be required for a sidewalk cafe in accordance with the provisions of SBMC 11.20.200 and shall be applied for and processed concurrently with the application for a conditional use permit.
1) Fees for an encroachment permit shall be established by resolution of the City Council. 2) Improvements within the right-of-way shall require bond or cash deposit to the satisfaction of the City Manager or their designee.
G. Liability Insurance. The permittee shall agree to hold the city of Solana Beach harmless and indemnify the city of Solana Beach from and against all claims, demands, costs, losses, damages, injuries, litigation, and liability arising out of or related to the use of the public property by the permittee or permittee’s agents, employees, contractors, or guests. The permittee shall also give evidence of liability insurance in an amount determined by the issuing authority to be sufficient to deal with the maximum amount of potential liability related to permittee’s use of the public property, and such additional terms as the issuing authority deems appropriate. The issuing authority may require an additional bond to be posted as security for the performance of permittee’s obligation to repair all public property damaged as a result of permittee’s use of the public property. (Ord. 185 § 2, 1993)
H. Any businesses with existing and approved Temporary Use Permits (TUP) that are incompliance with these provisions shall be issued a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Any existing businesses that have not updated the respective TUP to these current standards within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance shall remove the outdoor dining improvements or obtain a new Conditional Use Permit consistent with these provisions.
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Section 3. Subsection 17.12.010.D.12.n shall be amended to read as follows:
n. Sidewalk Cafes. A portion of a dining establishment, located within the sidewalk area of the public right-of-way, which is used exclusively for dining, drinking and circulation therein. A sidewalk cafe may provide waiter or waitress service or self-service.
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Section 4. Subsection 17.28.020.B.4 shall be amended to read as follows:
4. Business, professional, medical and dental offices shall not exceed 50 percent of the building’s floor area and shall not exceed 50 percent of the street level or first floor square footage. This shall only apply to non-residential uses within the Special Commercial zones.
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Section 5. Subsection 17.20.040.D.5.d (Accessory Dwelling Units) shall be amended to read as follows:
d. Multiple detached accessory dwelling units:
i. Multiple accessory dwelling units located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling, but are detached from that multifamily dwelling are subject to height limitations outlined in subsection 4.g and rear yard and side setbacks as outlined in 4.c.
ij. On a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling, not more than eight (8) detached accessory dwelling units are allowed. However, the number of accessory dwelling units allowable pursuant to the subsection shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot.
iii. On a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, not more than two detached accessory dwelling units are allowed.
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Section 6. Subsections 17.20.040.R.2.a and b (Two-Unit Residential Developments in Single-Family Zones) shall be amended as follows:
a. If a parcel includes an existing single-family home, one additional unit may be developed pursuant to this subsection. No more than 25 percent of the existing exterior structural walls shall be demolished to create the two-unit residential development, unless the existing single-family home has not been occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
b. If a parcel does not include an existing single-family home, or if an existing singlefamily home is proposed to be demolished in connection with the creation of a twounit residential development, two units may be developed pursuant to this subsection.
Section 7. Subsection 16.48.050.C (Urban Lot Split) shall be amended as follows:
C. New unit size shall conform to the base zoning standards of the lot(s). Maps shall show the footprints of existing and proposed structures.
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Section 8. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, which exempts minor alterations in land use limitations which will not result in any changes in land use or density. The City Council further finds that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant effect on the environment and that therefore, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, the Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
Section 9. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Chapter, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this Chapter, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases hereof be declared invalid or unenforceable.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, the City Clerk of the City of Solana Beach shall cause this Ordinance to be published pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 36933.
INTRODUCED AND FIRST READ at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California, on the ___day of ______, 2025; and THEREAFTER ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Solana Beach, California, on the ___day of _______, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers –
NOES: Councilmembers –
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers –
ABSENT: Councilmembers –
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LESA HEEBNER, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_______________________________ ____________________________ JOHANNA N. CANLAS, City Attorney ANGELA IVEY, City Clerk