Agenda packet — South Lake Tahoe City Council, November 4, 2025 (part 4 of 4)

The South Lake Tahoe City Code is current through Ordinance 1200, passed June 17, 2025. “Solar energy system” has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time. “Specific adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

2. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
a. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the City of South Lake Tahoe. b. All solar energy systems shall be certified by an accredited listing agency. c. All energy systems for producing and or supplying electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability.
d. Proof of approval by local utility must be presented with application.

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The South Lake Tahoe City Code is current through Ordinance 1200, passed June 17, 2025. (i) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants.

Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking. (ii) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(iii) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.
d. TECHNICAL REVIEW
(i) It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
(ii) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080. e. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION

REQUIREMENTS
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The South Lake Tahoe City Code is current through Ordinance 1200, passed June 17, 2025. (i) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability.
(ii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(iii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(iv) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

I. Fire Watch. California Fire Code Section 403.11.1, Fire Watch Personnel, is hereby amended to read as follows:

When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other occupancy, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the noncompliance with the California Fire Code and/or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the fire code official may require the owner, agent or lessee, to provide one or more fire watch personnel to perform fire watch duties during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity requiring a fire watch is being conducted.

J. Building Address. Section 502.1 of the California Building Code, California Fire Code Section 505.1 and Section R319.1R308.1 of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers and internal illumination shall be maintained. The addresses for new dwellings shall be posted with a minimum of four inch (4") high numbers with proportionate width that are plainly visible from the street. During hours of darkness, the numbers shall be internally illuminated. Posted numbers shall be placed on a contrasting background. Where building setbacks exceed one hundred feet (100’) from the street or road fronting the property, additional contrasting six inch (6") 459
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The South Lake Tahoe City Code is current through Ordinance 1200, passed June 17, 2025. high numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. The addresses for new multi-family, new commercial and new industrial buildings shall be posted with a minimum of six-inch (6") high by three-quarters inch (3/4") stroke numbers. During the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated. New multi-family, new commercial and new industrial buildings shall display address/suite numbers or letters six-inch (6") high by three-quarters inch (3/4") stroke placed on a contrasting background on the front and rear doors of each suite/unit.

K. Fire Access Grade. California Fire Code Section 503.2.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus. Where driveways serving one- and two- family dwelling units have a driveway gradient exceeding eight percent (8%), a separate emergency egress path of travel from the primary entrance of each dwelling unit to the public way shall be provided. All components of the separate emergency egress path of travel shall comply with all applicable provisions of the California Building Code.

L. Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). California Building Code Chapter 7A, California Fire Code Chapter 49 and California Residential Code Section R337 are adopted in their entirety with the amendments to read as follows:

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE IS DESIGNATED AS VERY-HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE. For purposes of clarification and enforcement of the following shall be added to each chapter preface: The City of South Lake Tahoe has adopted Ordinance 2019-1131 which designates all areas within the City of South Lake Tahoe a Very High Fire Severity Zone.

M. Freeze Protection. California Building Code and California Fire Code Section 903 are hereby added to the California Building Code and the California Fire Code to read as follows:

All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions as prescribed by the fire code official.

N. Roof Fire Rating. California Building Code Section 1505.1.1 and California Residential Code Section R902.1.1 are written here for emphasis and clarity:

The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

O. Snowshed Impact Areas. Add to California Building Code Section 1608.1 and to California Residential Code Section R301.2.3:
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Snow shed Impact Areas Protection of Required Entries/Exits, Parking, and Driveways.

1. Roof surfaces and photovoltaic panels that are susceptible to rooftop avalanche risk shall be designed so that snow shed impact areas will not occur in or on entries/exits (required exits only for R-3 occupancies), vehicle parking areas, driveways, LPG storage tanks, gas meters, electrical meters, walkways, and public ways.

2. The minimum snow shed impact area shall have a setback of ten feet measured horizontally from a vertical line projecting from the roof eave to the other constructed elements such as fences, sheds, and patio covers.

3. The snow shed impact area may be eliminated provided an engineered snow restraint system, designed in accordance with this code, is incorporated into the roof design and, in other than R-3 occupancies, an approved roof drainage system (e.g., heated gutter and downspout) is installed to prevent ice formation/accumulation at the grade or access level.

4. Property owners shall maintain snow shed impact areas to prevent snow from encroaching beyond the impact area boundaries.

5. Existing structures may use engineered snow slide restraint devices without an approved roof drainage system to reduce hazards associated with the existing roof design.

P. Ice Dam Membrane. Add Section 1507.1.2 to the California Building Code and Section R9045.1.2 to the California Residential Code as follows:

Title 15-10: An “Ice Guard” is required on roofs of heated areas of buildings.

Roofs, regardless of covering, with a pitch of less than 8 in 12 shall be protected against leakage (caused by ice and snow) using an approved manufactured membrane installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and as approved by the building official. This application shall extend from the eave edge of the roof up the roof slope measured 5 feet beyond the wall line separating the conditioned and unconditioned space, and up 30 inches along each side of a valley. This “Ice Guard” shall be in addition to any other required underlayment.

Q. Local Design Criteria. Amend California Building Code Section 1603 and California Residential Code Table R301.2, Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria, by adding the following design criteria values as listed below in items 1 through 8 6 to read as follows:

1. Ground Snow Load: 150 PSF

2. Wind Design Speed: (Based on the ASCE 7-10 code cycle) Risk Category 1: 110 mph
Risk Category 2: 120 mph
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Risk Category 3: 130 mph
Risk Category 4: 130 mph

31. Seismic Design Category: D

42. Subject to Weathering from Weathering: Negligible

53. Frost Line Depth: 18 inches

64. Termites: Yes

75. Climate Zone: 16

86. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
R. Snow Loads. Add Section 1608.4 to the California Building Code and Section R301.2.3.1 to the California Residential Code as follows:

All of the City of South Lake Tahoe shall be declared a snow area with a Ground Snow Load of 150 Pounds Per Square Foot. This pertains to all structures, modular buildings, and factory-built houses. The building official may permit deviations from the snow loading standard, provided the snow load and conditions in each individual case are derived and certified by a registered civil or structural engineer with demonstrated experience in snow load evaluation.

SR. Protection of Piping from Freezing. Add Section 312.13 to the California Plumbing Code as follows:
a. All water supply piping shall be protected from freezing by a minimum of 42 inches of earth covering.
b. All water piping shall be installed in such a manner to allow for the system to be drained.
c. Water piping shall not be installed or concealed in unheated walls, ceilings and attics.

TS. Exhaust Vent Protection. Add Section 802.3.3.5 to the California Mechanical Code as follows:
a. Exhaust terminals and combustion air intakes shall not be located in areas in which could be sealed off around the perimeter with snow accumulation.

UT. Electrical Installations. Add Article 80.13(a) and (b) to the California Electric Code as follows:
a. All electrical systems that are over 400 amps shall be designed by a California-licensed electrical engineer.
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The South Lake Tahoe City Code is current through Ordinance 1200, passed June 17, 2025. b. When changing out or adding a new electrical main panel, the subpanel, if so equipped, shall also be changed out to a breaker subpanel. No residential fuse panels will be allowed.
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Ordinance 2025-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
November 18, 2025
An Ordinance Amending the South Lake Tahoe City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.15 (Building Regulations), Sections 6.15.010 and 6.15.160, by Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Including Green Building Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and Related Construction Codes

FINDINGS
A. The 2025 California Building Standards Codes (CBSC) were adopted on July 1, 2025, and become effective in California cities on January 1, 2026.

B. California Health and Safety Code section 17922 requires local agencies to adopt the building standards contained in these uniform statewide codes and Section 17958 allows cities to modify the codes to reflect local conditions.

C. The City of South Lake Tahoe has adopted amendments to the CBSC in the past based on specific findings of local geographic, topographic and climatic conditions, but is not making further local amendments at this time.

D. Additional findings with respect to certain prior amendments to the CBSC are as set forth in specific Code sections.

E. The Council hereby reaffirms such findings and confirms that the facts on which such findings were based continue to exist.

Now, Therefore, the City Council of City of South Lake Tahoe does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. South Lake Tahoe City Code section 6.15.010 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows.

6.15.010 Applicability, purpose and authority.

The purpose of this chapter is to adopt by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, subject to the clarifications and amendments set forth in this chapter. The purpose of this chapter is also to provide minimum requirements and standards for the protection of public safety, health, property and welfare of the City of South Lake Tahoe. The following adopted codes prescribe regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, moving, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height and area of buildings and structures:

A. Administrative Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Administrative Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 1, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

B. Building Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix C, Group U, Agriculture 464
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Buildings, Appendix F, Rodent-proofing, Appendix H, Signs, and Appendix I, Patio Covers, is hereby adopted by reference.

C. Residential Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2.5, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the International Residential Code, published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1 and Appendix AW (3D Printed Construction), is hereby adopted by reference.

D. Electrical Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 3, incorporating the 2023 Edition of the National Electrical Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association, including Article 89, and Annex H is hereby adopted by reference.

E. Mechanical Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 4, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including Chapter 1, CMC Appendices A, B, C and D, is hereby adopted by reference.

F. Plumbing Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 5, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including appendices and installation standards, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference.

G. Energy Code Adopted. The 2025 California Energy Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 6, published by the California Energy Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

H. Historical Building Code Adopted. The 2025 California Historical Building Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 8, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

I. Fire Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 9, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code, published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1 and Appendices A, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P and Q, is hereby adopted by reference.

J. Existing Building Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 10, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

K. Green Building Standards Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 11, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

L. Referenced Standards Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 12, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

M. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Adopted. The 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

N. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. 465
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SECTION 2. South Lake Tahoe City Code section 6.15.160 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows.

6.15.160 Amendments, additions and deletions to the adopted codes.

A. California Building Code Section 105.5.1, California Residential Code Section R105.5.1, California Plumbing Code Section 104.4.3.1, California Mechanical Code Section 104.4.3.1 and California Electrical Code Article 89.108.4.1 are hereby amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued by the building official under the provision of this code shall become invalid and expired unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 12 months after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. In order to renew action on an invalid permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay a new full permit fee and be accompanied with updated construction documents to reflect compliance with the most recent applicable codes based on the new submittal date.

B. Any permittee holding an unexpired permit for a new structure or addition may apply for an extension of the time for which work may be completed under that permit when the permittee is unable to complete work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons.

The building official may extend a permit for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee. The written request shall be submitted to the building official prior to the expiration date of the original permit. The request for an extension of an existing permit shall show that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented completion of the work authorized by the permit. No permit may be extended more than three years cumulatively.

C. California Building Code Section 109.2, California Fire Code Section 108.2, California Residential Code Section R108.2, California Plumbing Code Section 104.5, California Mechanical Code Section 104.5 and California Electrical Code Article 89.108.4.2 are hereby amended to read as follows:

The fee for each permit shall be as set forth in this section and by city council resolution. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the building official/fire code official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent equipment. Fees shall be determined by the valuation as shown for good construction on the valuation table as published annually in the November/December issue of Building Standards magazine. Values shall be 100 percent of the valuation given in the basic valuation table. Fees shall be adjusted on the first day of January each year. The fee shall be as specified through adoption of resolution by the city council.

EXCEPTION: Major projects for which the city contracts for inspection and/or plan review services shall be charged permit fees in accordance with the above section.

Costs of additional plan review and/or overtime inspections required for project fasttracking, or contractor scheduling, or due to changes in plans, shall be paid by the owner on a monthly basis. The fees shall be equal to the cost of service plus a 25 percent administrative fee.
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The owner shall provide on-site office space for the resident inspector. Such office space shall be private and under the exclusive control of the resident inspector.

Electric power, heat and phone service shall be provided to the office. Such office shall be maintained on-site until the final certificate of occupancy is issued.

For work requiring a permit not described on the valuation table, the valuation shall be determined by contract price for the work, subject to review by the building official.

The minimum permit fee under this section shall be as specified through adoption of resolution by the city council. Additional plan review as a result of incomplete submittals or changes to plans after approval of such plans will be charged a plan review fee.

A reinspection fee shall be charged for scheduled inspections when the work, for which an inspection was requested, is not ready for inspection. A reinspection fee shall also apply to additional inspections after the initial inspection for verifying correction of items noted in a correction notice.

Special inspection fees shall be charged with a one-hour minimum charge. Any inspections requested outside of regular work hours will be charged a three-hour minimum charge.

D. California Building Code Section 115.4, California Fire Code Section 113.4, and California Residential Code Section R114.4 are hereby amended to read as follows:

When a stop work order is issued an investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The permit fee for work without a permit shall be twice the normal permit fee. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

E. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Section 105, Duties and Powers of the Code Official. Add the following text at the end of subsection 105.5:

The maximum time limit shall be determined by the city building official based upon the condition of the structure and the potential hazard involved. Once such determination has been made, the building official shall serve a copy of a notice and order which specifies the dangerous condition to be remedied, together with the timeline for correction, as determined by the building official. Prior to the expiration date specified in the notice and order, the property owner shall perform either the rehabilitation, renovation or removal, as set forth in the notice and order.

Abatement of abandoned or substantially damaged non dwelling unit structures shall be subject to the provisions contained in Chapter 4.60 SLTCC.

F. Authority to Utilize Alternate Method of Recovery of Cost of Demolition. In any case where the city has found it necessary to undertake an abatement process to demolish a structure which has been found by the building official to be unsafe, as defined within Section 108 of the International Property Maintenance Code, the city may elect, at its discretion, to recover costs of such abatement using the methods prescribed in subsection (G) of this section as an alternative to the procedure outlined in Sections 110.3 and 109.4 et seq. of the aforementioned code.

G. Alternate Method of Recovery of Cost of Demolition.
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1. Prior to commencement of any demolition activity undertaken as part of the abatement of an unsafe structure, the city shall take all necessary steps to ensure that all development rights which may be present on the parcel are appropriately banked with the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency and the South Tahoe Public Utility District. All such rights, which may include, but not be limited to, development rights, allocations, commercial square footage, hard and soft coverage rights, and sewer units, shall be banked to remain on the parcel upon which the demolition activity will be completed.

2. Upon completion of all demolition activities, an accounting of expenses shall be completed by the administrative services director and a public hearing to consider confirmation of the costs of the abatement shall be scheduled, noticed and conducted in accordance with Section 107 et seq. of the International Property Maintenance Code.

The notice mailed to the owner of record for the property which is the subject of the abatement process shall contain a statement which substantively reads as follows:

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PROPERTY OWNER
Development rights attributable to your property and recognized by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency have been banked with that agency. These rights have considerable value. In order to retain ownership of these development rights, you must pay any and all costs of the abatement process which may be confirmed by the City Council at the scheduled hearing no later than sixty-five (65) days following the date of said hearing.

Your failure to pay the confirmed costs of said abatement within sixty-five (65) days of the date of the hearing will result in FORFEITURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PROPERTY.

SUCH FORFEITURE MAY ULTIMATELY PROHIBIT YOU OR ANYONE IN THE FUTURE FROM REDEVELOPING YOUR PROPERTY.

3. Upon completion of the hearing process to confirm the costs of the abatement process, the owner of the property subject to the abatement shall have 65 days from the date of the hearing to pay all costs of the abatement which have been confirmed by the city council. In the event all costs are not paid within the specified time period, the city shall notify the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency of the city council’s confirmation of costs of the abatement process and the failure of the property owner to pay said costs, and shall request that the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency approve forfeiture of all development rights banked to be vested with the city of South Lake Tahoe. Such forfeiture and vesting shall become effective 21 days after such approval is granted.

H. Expedited Permit Process for Photovoltaic and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. To California Building Code Section 107.3 the following subsection shall be added:

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Electronic mail or email
b. The internet
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“Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
“Reasonable restrictions” on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
“Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
“Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance” means:

For water heater systems or solar swimming pool heating systems: an amount exceeding ten (10) percent of the cost of the system, but in no case more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or decreasing the efficiency of the solar energy system by an amount exceeding ten (10) percent, as originally specified and proposed.

For photovoltaic systems: an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) over the system cost as originally specified and proposed, or a decrease in system efficiency of an amount exceeding ten (10) percent as originally specified and proposed.
“Small residential rooftop solar energy system” means all of the following:
a. A solar energy system that is no larger than ten (10) kilowatts alternating current nameplate rating or thirty (30) kilowatts thermal.
b. A solar energy system that conforms to all applicable State fire, structural, electrical, and other building codes as adopted or amended by the county and paragraph (iii) of subdivision (c) of Section 714 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time. c. A solar energy system that is installed on a single- or duplex-family dwelling. d. A solar panel or module array that does not exceed the maximum legal building height as defined by the authority having jurisdiction. “Solar energy system” has the same meaning set forth in paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 801.5 of the Civil Code, as such section or subdivision may be amended, renumbered, or designated from time to time. “Specific adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.

2. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
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a. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the City of South Lake Tahoe. b. All solar energy systems shall be certified by an accredited listing agency. c. All energy systems for producing and or supplying electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. d. Proof of approval by local utility must be presented with application.

3. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
a. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
b. EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
c. PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING.
(i) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
(ii) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all 470
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deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(iii) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. d. TECHNICAL REVIEW
(i) It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
(ii) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
e. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (i) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability. (ii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(iii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(iv) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

I. Fire Watch. California Fire Code Section 403.11.1, Fire Watch Personnel, is hereby amended to read as follows:

When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly or any other occupancy, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the noncompliance with the California Fire Code and/or the nature of the 471
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performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the fire code official may require the owner, agent or lessee, to provide one or more fire watch personnel to perform fire watch duties during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity requiring a fire watch is being conducted.

J. Building Address. Section 502.1 of the California Building Code, California Fire Code Section 505.1 and Section R308.1 of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers and internal illumination shall be maintained. The addresses for new dwellings shall be posted with a minimum of four inch (4") high numbers with proportionate width that are plainly visible from the street. During hours of darkness, the numbers shall be internally illuminated. Posted numbers shall be placed on a contrasting background. Where building setbacks exceed one hundred feet (100’) from the street or road fronting the property, additional contrasting six inch (6") high numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.

The addresses for new multi-family, new commercial and new industrial buildings shall be posted with a minimum of six-inch (6") high by three-quarters inch (3/4") stroke numbers. During the hours of darkness, the numbers shall be electrically illuminated. New multi-family, new commercial and new industrial buildings shall display address/suite numbers or letters six-inch (6") high by three-quarters inch (3/4") stroke placed on a contrasting background on the front and rear doors of each suite/unit.

M. Freeze Protection. California Building Code and California Fire Code Section 903 are hereby added to the California Building Code and the California Fire Code to read as follows:

All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions as prescribed by the fire code official.

N. Roof Fire Rating. California Building Code Section 1505.1.1 and California Residential Code Section R902.1.1 are written here for emphasis and clarity:
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The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

O. Snowshed Impact Areas. Add to California Building Code Section 1608.1 and to California Residential Code Section R301.2.3:

Snow shed Impact Areas Protection of Required Entries/Exits, Parking, and Driveways.

4. Property owners shall maintain snow shed impact areas to prevent snow from encroaching beyond the impact area boundaries.

5. Existing structures may use engineered snow slide restraint devices without an approved roof drainage system to reduce hazards associated with the existing roof design.

P. Ice Dam Membrane. Add Section 1507.1.2 to the California Building Code and Section R905.1.2 to the California Residential Code as follows:

Title 15-10: An “Ice Guard” is required on roofs of heated areas of buildings. Roofs, regardless of covering, with a pitch of less than 8 in 12 shall be protected against leakage (caused by ice and snow) using an approved manufactured membrane installed per the manufacturer’s specifications and as approved by the building official. This application shall extend from the eave edge of the roof up the roof slope measured 5 feet beyond the wall line separating the conditioned and unconditioned space, and up 30 inches along each side of a valley. This “Ice Guard” shall be in addition to any other required underlayment.

1. Seismic Design Category: D

2. Subject to Weathering from Weathering: Negligible
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3. Frost Line Depth: 18 inches

4. Termites: Yes

5. Climate Zone: 16

6. Ice Barrier Underlayment Required: Yes
R. Protection of Piping from Freezing. Add Section 312.13 to the California Plumbing Code as follows:
a. All water supply piping shall be protected from freezing by a minimum of 42 inches of earth covering.
b. All water piping shall be installed in such a manner to allow for the system to be drained.
c. Water piping shall not be installed or concealed in unheated walls, ceilings and attics.

S. Exhaust Vent Protection. Add Section 802.3.3.5 to the California Mechanical Code as follows:
a. Exhaust terminals and combustion air intakes shall not be located in areas in which could be sealed off around the perimeter with snow accumulation.

T. Electrical Installations. Add Article 80.13(a) and (b) to the California Electric Code as follows:
a. All electrical systems that are over 400 amps shall be designed by a Californialicensed electrical engineer. b. When changing out or adding a new electrical main panel, the subpanel, if so equipped, shall also be changed out to a breaker subpanel. No residential fuse panels will be allowed.

SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that wit would have passed this ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify this Ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.

SECTION 6. Environmental Findings. The City Councils finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to section 15061(b)(3) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, in that the Council finds there is no possibility that the implementation of this Ordinance may have significant effects on the environment.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 18, 2025 by the following vote:
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Yes:

No:

Abstain:

Absent:
________________________ Date:_________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
First Reading: November 4, 2025
Published:

Effective:

The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Resolution 2025-009
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
Planning Commission
August 21, 2025

RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CITY CODE, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 6.15 (BUILDING REGULATIONS), SECTION 6.15.010 AND 6.15.160, BY ADOPTING THE 2025

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS TITLE 24), INCLUDING GREEN BUILDING CODE, BUILDING

CODE, FIRE CODE, AND RELATED CONSTRUCTION CODES

BACKGROUND
A. California Health and Safety Code section 17922 requires local jurisdictions to adopt the building standards within California Code of Regulations, Title 24.

B. California Health and Safety Code section 17958 allows local jurisdictions to amend the building standards within California Code of Regulations, Title 24 to meet local geographic and climatic conditions. Only existing local amendments will be adopted with the Ordinance recommended by this Resolution.

C. AB 130, signed by Governor Newsom, prohibits amendments to the building standards within California Code of Regulations, Title 24 that are not filed by September 30, 2025. No new amendments are proposed.

D. California Code of Regulations, Title 24 does not include a property maintenance code. As such, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code will be adopted as the regulatory code.

E. California Code of Regulations, Title 24 does not include a swimming pool, spa and hot tub code. As such, the 2024 International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code will be adopted as the regulatory code.

F. The 2025 California Administrative Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 1 will be adopted.

G. The 2025 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2 will be adopted.

H. The 2025 California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2.5 will be adopted.
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I. Appendix AW (3-D Printed Construction) of the California Residential Code is not enforceable unless adopted by the local jurisdiction. This appendix will also be adopted to provide additional construction methodology to the community.

J. The 2025 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 3 will be adopted.

K. The 2025 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 4 will be adopted.

L. The 2025 California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 5 will be adopted.

M. The 2025 California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 6 will be adopted.

N. The 2025 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 8 will be adopted.

O. The 2025 California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 9 will be adopted.

P. The 2025 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 10 will be adopted.

Q. The 2025 California Green Building Standards, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 11 will be adopted.

R. The 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 12 will be adopted.

S. On July 25, 2025, a public notice was published in the Tahoe Daily Tribune providing notice that the Planning Commission would consider the adoption of building standards on August 21, 2025.

T. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on August 21, 2025 to hear objections or protests from those affected by the code adoption.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Recommends that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe adopt an Ordinance amending the South Lake Tahoe City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.15 (Building Regulations), Sections 6.15.010 and 6.15.160, by adopting the 2025 478
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Natalia Wieczorek (Aug 28, 2025 PDT)
California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Including Green Building Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and related construction codes, as described in Background section of this Resolution and in the Ordinance.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe Planning Commission on August 21, 2025, by the following vote:

Yes: Wieczorek, Lucksinger, Feiger, Williams

Absent: Imhoff
Natalia Wieczorek, Chair
Attest:

Aug 28, 2025
Date:

Michelle Davis, Assistant City Clerk
The presence of an electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Ordinance 2025-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
November 18, 2025
An Ordinance Amending the South Lake Tahoe City Code, Title 6, Chapter 6.15 (Building Regulations), Sections 6.15.010 and 6.15.160, by Adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24), Including Green Building Code, Building Code, Fire Code, and Related Construction Codes

FINDINGS
A. The 2025 California Building Standards Codes (CBSC) were adopted on July 1, 2025, and become effective in California cities on January 1, 2026.

D. Additional findings with respect to certain prior amendments to the CBSC are as set forth in specific Code sections.

E. The Council hereby reaffirms such findings and confirms that the facts on which such findings were based continue to exist.

Now, Therefore, the City Council of City of South Lake Tahoe does ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. South Lake Tahoe City Code section 6.15.010 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows.

6.15.010 Applicability, purpose and authority.

B. Building Code Adopted. The 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 2, incorporating the 2024 Edition of the International Building Code, published by the International Code Council, including Appendix C, Group U, Agriculture 480
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Buildings, Appendix F, Rodent-proofing, Appendix H, Signs, and Appendix I, Patio Covers, is hereby adopted by reference.

G. Energy Code Adopted. The 2025 California Energy Code, known as the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 Part 6, published by the California Energy Commission, is hereby adopted by reference.

M. Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code Adopted. The 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference.

N. International Property Maintenance Code Adopted. The 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference. 481
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SECTION 2. South Lake Tahoe City Code section 6.15.160 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows.

6.15.160 Amendments, additions and deletions to the adopted codes.

EXCEPTION: Major projects for which the city contracts for inspection and/or plan review services shall be charged permit fees in accordance with the above section.

Costs of additional plan review and/or overtime inspections required for project fasttracking, or contractor scheduling, or due to changes in plans, shall be paid by the owner on a monthly basis. The fees shall be equal to the cost of service plus a 25 percent administrative fee.
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The owner shall provide on-site office space for the resident inspector. Such office space shall be private and under the exclusive control of the resident inspector.

Electric power, heat and phone service shall be provided to the office. Such office shall be maintained on-site until the final certificate of occupancy is issued.

For work requiring a permit not described on the valuation table, the valuation shall be determined by contract price for the work, subject to review by the building official.

Special inspection fees shall be charged with a one-hour minimum charge. Any inspections requested outside of regular work hours will be charged a three-hour minimum charge.

D. California Building Code Section 115.4, California Fire Code Section 113.4, and California Residential Code Section R114.4 are hereby amended to read as follows:

E. International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC) Section 105, Duties and Powers of the Code Official. Add the following text at the end of subsection 105.5:

Abatement of abandoned or substantially damaged non dwelling unit structures shall be subject to the provisions contained in Chapter 4.60 SLTCC.

G. Alternate Method of Recovery of Cost of Demolition.
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The notice mailed to the owner of record for the property which is the subject of the abatement process shall contain a statement which substantively reads as follows:

Your failure to pay the confirmed costs of said abatement within sixty-five (65) days of the date of the hearing will result in FORFEITURE OF THE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS ASSOCIATED WITH YOUR PROPERTY.

SUCH FORFEITURE MAY ULTIMATELY PROHIBIT YOU OR ANYONE IN THE FUTURE FROM REDEVELOPING YOUR PROPERTY.

H. Expedited Permit Process for Photovoltaic and Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. To California Building Code Section 107.3 the following subsection shall be added:

1. Definitions. As used in this section:
“Electronic submittal” means the utilization of one or more of the following:
a. Electronic mail or email
b. The internet
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“Electric vehicle charging station” or “charging station” means any level of electric vehicle supply equipment station that is designed and built in compliance with Article 625 of the California Electrical Code, as it reads on the effective date of this Chapter, and delivers electricity from a source outside an electric vehicle into a plug-in electric vehicle.
“Reasonable restrictions” on a solar energy system are those restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or significantly decrease its efficiency or specified performance, or that allow for an alternative system of comparable cost, efficiency, and energy conservation benefits.
“Specific, adverse impact” means a significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified, and written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
“Restrictions that do not significantly increase the cost of the system or decrease its efficiency or specified performance” means:

2. Small Residential Rooftop Solar Systems
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a. All solar energy systems shall meet applicable health and safety standards and requirements imposed by the state and the City of South Lake Tahoe. b. All solar energy systems shall be certified by an accredited listing agency. c. All energy systems for producing and or supplying electricity shall meet all applicable safety and performance standards established by the California Electrical Code, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories and, where applicable, rules of the Public Utilities Commission regarding safety and reliability. d. Proof of approval by local utility must be presented with application.

3. Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
a. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to promote and encourage the use of electric vehicles by creating an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations while promoting public health and safety and preventing specific adverse impacts in the installation and use of such charging stations. This Chapter is also purposed to comply with California Government Code Section 65850.7.
b. EXPEDITED PERMITTING PROCESS. Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations, and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited, streamlined permitting process and checklist may refer to the recommendations contained in the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” as published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.
c. PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING.
(i) Prior to submitting an application for processing, the applicant shall verify that the installation of an electric vehicle charging station will not have specific, adverse impact to public health and safety and building occupants. Verification by the applicant includes but is not limited to: electrical system capacity and loads; electrical system wiring, bonding and overcurrent protection; building infrastructure affected by charging station equipment and associated conduits; areas of charging station equipment and vehicle parking.
(ii) A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws and health and safety standards, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all 486
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deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.
(iii) Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentations. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant. d. TECHNICAL REVIEW
(i) It is the intent of this Ordinance to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in this Chapter, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit.
(ii) In the technical review of a charging station, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall not condition the approval for any electric vehicle charging station permit on the approval of such a system by an association, as that term is defined by Civil Code Section 4080.
e. ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS (i) Electric vehicle charging station equipment shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code, the Society of Automotive Engineers, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, and accredited testing laboratories such as Underwriters Laboratories, and rules of the Public Utilities Commission or a Municipal Electric Utility Company regarding safety and reliability. (ii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations and associated wiring, bonding, disconnecting means and overcurrent protective devices shall meet the requirements of Article 625 and all applicable provisions of the California Electrical Code.
(iii) Installation of electric vehicle charging stations shall be incorporated into the load calculations of all new or existing electrical services and shall meet the requirements of the California Electrical Code. Electric vehicle charging equipment shall be considered a continuous load.
(iv) Anchorage of either floor-mounted or wall-mounted electric vehicle charging stations shall meet the requirements of the California Building or Residential Code as applicable per occupancy, and the provisions of the manufacturer’s installation instructions. Mounting of charging stations shall not adversely affect building elements.

I. Fire Watch. California Fire Code Section 403.11.1, Fire Watch Personnel, is hereby amended to read as follows:

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performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the fire code official may require the owner, agent or lessee, to provide one or more fire watch personnel to perform fire watch duties during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity requiring a fire watch is being conducted.

J. Building Address. Section 502.1 of the California Building Code, California Fire Code Section 505.1 and Section R308.1 of the California Residential Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

Approved numbers or addresses shall be provided for all new buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Address numbers and internal illumination shall be maintained. The addresses for new dwellings shall be posted with a minimum of four inch (4") high numbers with proportionate width that are plainly visible from the street. During hours of darkness, the numbers shall be internally illuminated. Posted numbers shall be placed on a contrasting background. Where building setbacks exceed one hundred feet (100’) from the street or road fronting the property, additional contrasting six inch (6") high numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.

M. Freeze Protection. California Building Code and California Fire Code Section 903 are hereby added to the California Building Code and the California Fire Code to read as follows:

All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions as prescribed by the fire code official.

N. Roof Fire Rating. California Building Code Section 1505.1.1 and California Residential Code Section R902.1.1 are written here for emphasis and clarity:
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The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

O. Snowshed Impact Areas. Add to California Building Code Section 1608.1 and to California Residential Code Section R301.2.3:

Snow shed Impact Areas Protection of Required Entries/Exits, Parking, and Driveways.

4. Property owners shall maintain snow shed impact areas to prevent snow from encroaching beyond the impact area boundaries.

5. Existing structures may use engineered snow slide restraint devices without an approved roof drainage system to reduce hazards associated with the existing roof design.

P. Ice Dam Membrane. Add Section 1507.1.2 to the California Building Code and Section R905.1.2 to the California Residential Code as follows:

1. Seismic Design Category: D

2. Subject to Weathering from Weathering: Negligible
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3. Frost Line Depth: 18 inches

4. Termites: Yes

5. Climate Zone: 16

SECTION 4. Publication. The City Clerk is directed to certify this Ordinance and cause it to be published in the manner required by law.

SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 18, 2025 by the following vote:
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Yes:

No:

Abstain:

Absent:

Date:

Tamara Wallace, Mayor
Attest:

Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
First Reading: October 21, 2025
Published:

Effective:

The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:18
Agenda Item: Reducing the City's Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Rate and Eliminating Public Safety Mitigation Fee
Executive Summary: The Cannabis Business and Professions Tax rate adopted by voters in 2022 (Measure G) is 6% of gross receipts on retail, distribution, and manufacturing and $20 per square foot of canopy for cultivation. This rate is the maximum rate allowable under Measure G. City Council may lower the rate by resolution without voter approval. On September 9, 2025, City Council voted 4-0-1 (with Mayor Pro Tem Bass recused) that staff pursue legislative changes to establish a new cannabis tax rate of 3% for commercial cannabis activity; explore the capacity of existing legislation to support a 0% tax rate for medical cannabis; engage with relevant lobbying and outreach organizations to advocate for lowering the State tax rate; and eliminate the public safety mitigation fee.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass: 1) Resolution Reducing Cannabis Tax Rate from 6 Percent to 3 Percent of Gross Receipts and Exempting Tax for Medical Cannabis; 2) Resolution Eliminating Public Safety Mitigation Fee; and, 3) Pass a Motion authorizing a councilmember to execute the Resolutions.

Responsible Staff Member: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Attachments:
01-Staff Report Reducing Cannabis Tax Rate and Eliminating Public Safety Mitigation Fee.docx 02-Resolution Reducing Cannabis Tax Rate.docx
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Resolutions Reducing the City’s Cannabis Business and Professions Tax Rate and Eliminating Public Safety Mitigation Fee
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Members: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Background: In November 2022, South Lake Tahoe voters approved Measure G, a ballot initiative that replaced the Community Benefit Fee with the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax. Measure G also replaced the existing Business and Professions Tax for cannabis businesses collected under Article II of Chapter 3.35 of Title 3 of the South Lake Tahoe City Code.

The cannabis tax adopted by voters was set at the same rate as the Community Benefit Fee outlined in development agreements at the time:
 Retail, distribution, and manufacturing: 6% of gross receipts  Cultivation: $20 per square foot of canopy
Currently, the City collects approximately $900,000 annually in cannabis tax revenue from four licensed businesses. In addition to the 6% cannabis tax, businesses are responsible for:
 Public Safety Mitigation Fee: $18,750 or $26,250 (if cultivation is involved)  Public Safety License Fee: $1,190 annually per business These revenues help fund one dedicated police officer overseeing cannabis regulatory compliance. Additionally, the City Council has consistently allocated $400,000 annually toward a grant program for local schools, nonprofits, and public agencies. These grant programs, funded by cannabis revenue, are designed to mitigate potential impacts of the cannabis industry and support the priorities of the City Strategic Plan. Cannabis revenue also contributes to capital improvement projects and other City services.

Under Measure G:
 6% is the maximum rate allowable.
 The City Council may lower the rate by resolution without voter approval.  Increasing the rate would require voter approval.

On September 9, 2025, staff presented a status report on the Measure G Tax to the City Council at the request of local cannabis businesses. Business owners and operators expressed concern about the state cannabis tax increase from 15% to 19%, effective July 1, 2025. Staff sought Council direction on whether to prepare a formal resolution to reduce 494
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the local cannabis tax rate and/or other fees, and if so, by how much. City Council voted 4-0-1 (with Mayor Pro Tem Bass recused), that staff pursue legislative changes to:

1. Establish a new cannabis tax rate of 3% for commercial cannabis activity.

2. Explore the capacity of existing legislation to support a 0% tax rate for medical cannabis.

3. Engage with relevant lobbying and outreach organizations to advocate for lowering the State tax rate.

4. Eliminate the public safety mitigation fee.

Issue and Discussion: Staff has confirmed that the City Council may set different rates for different categories of cannabis businesses (i.e. medical cannabis) as long as they do not exceed the maximums established in City Code.

First attached resolution:
 Exempts all business activity related to “medicinal cannabis” or “medicinal cannabis product” from the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax. Staff will develop reporting procedures for these activities.
 Sets the tax rate for commercial cannabis activity at 3% of gross receipts.  Maintains the cultivation tax at $20 per square foot of canopy Second attached resolution:
 Eliminates the public safety mitigation fee established by Resolution 2019-013.

The first resolution will take effect December 1, 2025, and remain in effect until December 1, 2026, after which it will expire unless extended by City Council. Annual renewal allows for periodic review of the reduced rate. If necessary, Council may allow the resolution to lapse, reverting rates to their original levels.

The public safety mitigation fee will be eliminated starting with the 2026 cycle.

Financial Implications: Reducing the cannabis retail tax rate from 6% to 3% is expected to result in an estimated $450,000 revenue loss. Eliminating the public safety mitigation fee will result in an additional $82,500 revenue loss. These reductions will impact community grants, infrastructure, and public services funded by these revenues.

Funding for the permanent police officer position, currently partially supported by the public safety mitigation fee, will need to be funded from the reduced cannabis tax revenue.

Environmental Considerations: This action is not a project requiring review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) (creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment).

Policy Implications: This action advances Action Item 4.5 (evaluate cannabis tax and mitigation fee structure) in Priority 4 (Grow and Diversify the Economy). 495
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Resolution 2025-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
November 4, 2025
Reducing the City’s
Cannabis Business and Professions Tax

BACKGROUND
A. On November 8, 2022, the City’s voters approved Measure G, which added the South Lake Tahoe Cannabis Business and Professions Tax to the City Code. (SLTCC, §§ 3.35.350–3.35.480.)
B. This tax specifies maximum rates of $20 per square foot of canopy for commercial cannabis cultivation, and six percent of gross receipts for all other commercial cannabis activity. (SLTCC, § 3.35.380(B).)
C. The City Council is authorized, by resolution, to adjust these rates “or establish differing tax rates for different categories of cannabis business,” as long as those rates do not exceed the maximums noted above. (SLTCC, § 3.35.380(C).) D. Consistently with state law, the City’s general regulations for cannabis businesses distinguish medical cannabis products, and the businesses that provide them, from businesses that provide such products for other purposes. (E.g., SLTCC, §§ 6.55.700, 6.55.710, 6.55.800(B)(3) & (B)(5).) However, the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax does not make this distinction, applying the rates noted above to all cannabis businesses alike.

E. The City Council intends hereby to reduce the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax and distinguish medical from non-medical cannabis products in its application.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe hereby:

1. Exempts all business activity related to “medicinal cannabis” or “medicinal cannabis products,” as defined in Section 6.55.710 of the City Code, from the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax. (SLTCC, §§ 3.35.350–3.35.480.) The City Manager or his designee is hereby directed to develop procedures to determine how much of a given business’s activity is related to “medicinal cannabis” or “medicinal cannabis products,” and thus how much of that activity falls within this exemption. These procedures may include, but need not be limited to, regular reports from affected businesses and City audits of those reports. (See SLTCC, §§ 3.35.120, 3.35.450.)
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2. Sets the tax rate on gross receipts from commercial cannabis activity at 3 percent. (SLTCC, § 3.35.380(B)(2) & (C).) The tax rate for commercial cannabis cultivation shall remain $20 per square foot of canopy.

3. Orders that this Resolution shall take effect on December 1, 2025, and it shall remain in effect until December 1, 2026, after which date it shall expire and the rates set forth in Section 3.35.380(B) of the City Code shall be reinstated for all cannabis businesses in the City’s jurisdiction. Provided, the City Council reserves its right to extend that expiration date, to repeal this Resolution prior to that expiration date, or to take any other action as to the Cannabis Business and Professions Tax consistent with the City Code and state law.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 4, 2025, by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Absent:

BACKGROUND
A. Ordinance No. 2019-1126 enacted South Lake Tahoe City Code sections

6.55.750 and 6.55.790, which authorize the City Council, by resolution, among others actions, to establish the amount of a public safety impact mitigation fee based on pro-rata share of the annual enforcement costs for cannabis businesses within the city; and fee amounts for annual review of cannabis businesses for full compliance with the South Lake Tahoe City Code and the terms of the development agreement.

B. On March 5, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution 2019-013 establishing the Cannabis Public Safety Impact Mitigation fee necessary to recover the reasonable regulatory costs to the City for performing investigations, inspections, and audits of cannabis businesses and the administrative and enforcement adjudication, as directed by Ordinance No. 2019-1126
C. Resolution 2019-013 also added one (1) permanent Police Officer position partially funded by this fee.

D. On September 9, 2025, City Council voted 4-0-1 (with Mayor Pro Tem Bass recused) to direct staff to pursue several legislative changes related to cannabis businesses taxes and fees, including the elimination of the public safety mitigation fee.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe hereby:

1. Eliminates Public Safety Mitigation Fees effective the cycle starting in 2026 calendar year.

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 4, 2025, by the following vote:
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Yes:

No:

Absent:

Abstain:
__________________________ Date: __________
, Councilmember
Attest:
__________________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
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Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:19
Agenda Item: Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Designs Approval Executive Summary: Infill housing, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), is a crucial element in the Cityâ€™s plan to provide a diverse housing supply. On March 12, 2024, City Council directed staff to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a consultant. On December 10th, 2024, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Workbench in the amount not to exceed $125,000. The Scope of Work includes developing code-compliant, preapproved ADU construction plans for free to the public, reducing time frames and fees, in addition to providing a list of ADU modular products that can be used in Lake Tahoe. On June 3, 2025, the City Council directed staff to focus on smaller-sized units (800 square feet or less) consistent with the findings in the developable lots analysis.

On August 21, 2025 staff presented nine ADU designs to Planning Commission and recommended the approval of four designs. Planning Commission passed a motion accepting the four staff recommended designs and the Commission provided two additional design recommendations.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions:

Pass a Motion accepting the four selected ADU designs, authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute the amendment with Workbench to develop a booklet of modular/prefabricated products for an additional $5,900, and directing staff to preapprove 1-2 ADU designs from the modular/prefabricated product list.

Responsible Staff Member: Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner Reviewed and Approved By: Zachary Thomas, Director of Development Services Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney Attachments:
01-Staff_Report_ADU_CCNov42025.docx
02-SLT ADUs_2025-1104_City Council Meeting.pdf
03- C-315-2024 Workbench Contract- signed 12.10.24.pdf
04- 20250903 ASA#2 Modular booklet.pdf
05-Amendment - No. 1 to Agreement with Workbench.docx
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Designs Approval Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Crystal Plotner, Assistant Housing Planner Background: Effectively addressing the housing crisis involves hitting the right balance between numerous policies and programs and allocating resources to implement them effectively. Infill housing, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs), is a crucial element in the City’s plan to provide a diverse housing supply. The state and city have responded to the housing crisis by passing new laws and ordinances to encourage the construction of ADUs. City staff created an Accessory Dwelling Unit Guidebook in July 2023, which provides a how-to guide for obtaining permits for ADUs, as well as resources and incentives.

On March 12th, 2024, City Council directed staff to develop a Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure a consultant to develop Preapproved ADU plans that will be provided to the public for free in the city. Preapproved ADU plans can provide code-compliant ADU construction plans that can be obtained online and would not have to go through the plan check process, reducing time frames and fees to further incentivize ADU development.

A Request for Proposals (RFP) was released on June 14th, 2024 with proposals due on July 19th, 2024.

After the review process, it was determined that Workbench would be the best firm to assist the City in developing Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans. On December 10th, 2024, City Council approved a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) with Workbench in the amount not to exceed $125,000 for the development of the Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans.

The Scope of Work includes five tasks including: project management, an analysis of city developable lots, final drawing set for Preapproved ADUs, a list of prefabricated products that can be used in South Lake Tahoe, and public meetings. The plan checkready construction plans will include a Studio ADU, a 1-bedroom ADU, a 2-bedroom ADU, and a garage design with an upstairs ADU.
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On June 3rd, 2025, staff presented a parcel analysis of developable city lots to City Council. City Council passed Motion 2025-057 directing staff to continue with the Workbench contract to develop preapproved ADU plans, and preapproved ADU products, focused on smaller-sized units (800 square feet or less) consistent with the findings of the developable city lots analysis.

Issue and Discussion: At the June 3rd City Council meeting, Council provided guidance to focus on ADU designs that are 800 square feet or smaller. With this direction, Workbench provided nine initial design options consisting of the following:
 One studio option
 Three options for a one-bedroom ADU
 Two roofline options for a two-bedroom ADU
 Three options for a two-car garage with an upstairs ADU.

In addition, staff is recommending an amendment to the PSA to incorporate a userfriendly booklet be added to the Scope of Work. Workbench is compiling a detailed spreadsheet of prefabricated/modular ADU manufacturers under Task Four in the Scope of Work. Workbench can synthesize the information from the prefabricated product list into a user-friendly booklet for the public. This option is outside the current scope of the Professional Service Agreement and would require an amendment to the agreement for an additional $5,900.

In the process of reviewing the list of prefabricated/modular ADU manufacturers, staff found that the majority of the companies only manufacture products based on their own ADU designs. Presently, only one company on the list accepts customized ADU designs and would possibly be able to manufacture ADUs based on the Workbench preapproved ADU designs. In order to provide more prefabricated/modular ADU options, if directed to do so, staff can identify one or two ADU designs from the prefab list and work with the manufacturer to preapprove those designs to be plan-check ready.

Planning Commission Review
All nine options along with staff’s four recommended designs were presented to the Planning Commission at the August 21, 2025 Planning Commission meeting. The Planning commission agreed with the recommendation of staff and passed a motion (moved by Commission Chair Wieczorek, seconded by Commissioner Williams) accepting the four staff recommended designs with the following additional recommendations:

1. Garage + ADU Design: replace the double garage doors with a single overhead door.

2. Develop a fifth design for an alternative garage + ADU option featuring a tandem garage to reduce driveway coverage and better fit many of the city’s rectangular shaped parcels. Tandem garages are longer, narrower garages with single file parking.
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The addition of the tandem garage design is outside the scope of the existing Professional Services Agreement and budget for the four ADU designs approved by City Council. If City Council would like Workbench to develop a tandem garage ADU design, an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement and additional budget would be required.

Staff is presenting three options to the City Council. Option 1 represents the basic Scope or Work of developing 4 preapproved ADU designs. Options 2 and 3 are “addon” options that may provide additional alternatives to the public related to prefabricated products.

Option Summary Pro Con
Option 1 Accept the four
recommended ADU designs
No additional budget
is necessary
The fifth design for a
tandem garage is not
included
Option 2
“Add-On”
Approve a PSA amendment
to create a booklet of
prefab/modular products
that are code compliant for
South Lake Tahoe
Provides a user
friendly list of
prefab/modular
manufacturers for the
public
Additional funding will be
required which is beyond
the current Scope of
Work in the PSA for an
estimated $5,900
Option 3
“Add-On”
Select ADU design(s) from
the modular/prefab list to
preapprove to be plan check
ready
Provides plan check
ready, prefab ADU
options
Requires additional staff
time and resources
Staff recommends that the City Council pass a Motion to: 1) Accept the four selected ADU designs, and 2) Approve an amendment with Workbench to develop a booklet of modular/prefabricated products for an additional $5,900, and 3) Direct staff to preapprove 1-2 ADU designs from the modular/prefabricated product list.

Financial Implications: The approved Professional Service Agreement with Workbench, in an amount not to exceed $125,000, for the development of Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit plans is grant-funded by the Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) Formula – Year 4 allocation over 5 years. The prefabricated/modular ADU booklet is estimated to cost $5,900. The amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for the booklet would be funded from the Planning Professional Services Account #1003710-42020.

Environmental Considerations: This report is not a project under CEQA, because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

Policy Implications: The following adopted policies and programs are applicable to this discussion:
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City of South Lake Tahoe Strategic Plan

1.8 Evaluate ability to reduce regulations for development and streamline approval process.

City General Plan Housing Element
Policy 2-3 The City shall encourage a range of housing options so that people who work in South Lake Tahoe can choose to live in the city.

Policy 2-5 The City shall recognize that it will become difficult to attract employees if they cannot afford to purchase or rent housing in South Lake Tahoe. The City shall encourage and support programs and activities that create a robust local economy that provides residents with good paying employment and the means to purchase and/or rent housing in the City.

Program 2-8 Mitigation of TRPA Regulations – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

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1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
2 NEXT STEPS
3 OPEN DISCUSSION
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PROJECT OVERVIEW
Project Goals
Project Scope
Project Timeline
Project Deliverables
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PROJECT GOALS

COMMUNICATE

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Create footprints under 800 SQ FT (total footprint) to work on a majority of lots

PROJECT SCOPE
STUDIO
300 to 400
Square Feet
0 Beds
1 Baths
1 BEDROOM
500 to 650
Square Feet
1 Bed
1 Bath
2 BEDROOM
749 to 800 Square
Feet
2 Beds
1 Baths
ADU + GARAGE
600 Square Feet
1 Bed
1 Bath
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PROJECT TIMELINE

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
TIMELINE – 2025/2026
•Jan 13 – Feb 3 : Informational Gathering/Project Startup • Jan 13 : Client Meeting #1 - Kickoff Meeting
• Feb 12 : Client Meeting #2 - Analysis of Developable Lots •Feb 13 - Mar 13 : Analysis meeting with City research
• Mar 13: Client Meeting #2.5- Analysis of Developable Lots by SLT •July 1 – Sept 23rd: Concept Design
• July 18 : Client Meeting #3 - 50% Concept Review
• August 21: Client Meeting #4 - 100% Concept Review
November 4: City Council Meeting - Client Meeting #5
• Nov. 7th – Dec. 1st: Design Development + 50% Construction Documents • Dec 1: Client Meeting #6 - 50% DD Review
• Dec 16: Client Meeting #7 - 100% DD + 50% CD Review
•December 17th – Jan. 16th : Construction Documents
• Dec. 19th: Client Meeting #8 - 95% CD Page Turn
•Dec 22nd: Submittal to City for Review/Plan Check
• Dec 22nd: 95% CD Submittal (2 week jurisdictional review) + 1 week for corrections
• Jan. 14th: 100% CD Submittal (1 week jurisdictional review) + 1 week for corrections
•Jan 23rd, 2026: Final Deliverables Submitted to City
6/3 City Council Meeting
8/21 Planning Commission
Hearing
11/4 City Council Meeting
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PROJECT DELIVERABLE

PRE-DESIGNED PLAN SETS
User-friendly for homeowners, contractors, and
county reviewers.

One plan set per unit size, containing
- Cover sheet with key information and
homeowner checklist
- Blank site plan
- Architectural drawings for each exterior style
- Architectural details
- Schedules (window, door, appliance, lighting)
- Structural drawings
- MEP Plans
- Title 24 Report
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CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
Determining Unit Footprints
Proposed ADU Floorplans
Exterior Ideas
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DETERMINING ADU SIZES AND FOOTPRINTS - SMALL LOTS
<800sf
• Smaller footprints overall to allow for site coverage restraints • Needs to work in back and front yards; corner lots
• Ability to rotate plan to accommodate range of front yard sites • Not just a box- create patio spaces and decks to transition between street/ADU or house Typically 50’ x ’100’, or 60 x 100’ Lots
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PROPOSED ADU SIZES
Studio Unit: Approx. 345 SF
21’-9” x 29’-11”
Overall Footprint
Original: Coastline Studio at 315 SF
1 Bedroom Unit: Approx. 650 SF
Original: Seaside 1 Bedroom at 625 SF
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ADU + Garage Unit:
485 SF + 602 SF = 1,087 SF
34’-0” x 25’-0”
Overall Footprint
2 Bedroom Unit: Approx. 799 SF
26’-5” x 24’-0”
Overall Footprint
Original: Peninsula at 750 SF
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PROPOSED PLAN – Studio Unit
Studio Unit:
• Unit area: 322 SF
• Site coverage: 345 SF
Original: Coastline Studio at 315 SF
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STUDIO CONCEPTUAL PLAN
• 24’ x 14’ overall footprint
• Shed roof with max. height at 13’-6”
• Storage loft over bath and utility
• Opportunity for fire rated walls
• Accent material at entry
• Optional TV/built-in wall
STUDIO UNIT – 322 SF
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1 Bedroom Unit:
• Unit area: 628 SF
• Site coverage: 650 SF
Original: Seaside 1 Bedroom at 625 SF
21’-9” x 29’-11”
Overall Footprint
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1 BEDROOM CONCEPTUAL PLAN - CSLT PREFERRED OPTION
• 21'-9" x 29’-11" overall footprint
• Storage loft over kitchen – 138 SF
• Opportunity for sleeping loft
• Accent material at entry
• Storage at entry
• Large utility closet
• Two gable roofs, higher at loft
• Plentiful storage
• Style fits with contemporary and
traditional homes
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PROPOSED PLAN – 2 BEDROOM UNIT
34’-0” x 25’-0”
Overall Footprint
Original: Peninsula at 750 SF
2 Bedroom Unit:
• Unit area: 745 SF
• Site coverage: 799 SF
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2 BEDROOM CONCEPTUAL PLAN- CSLT PREFERRED OPTION
• 34’-0” x 25’-0” overall footprint
• Storage loft over bath
• Accent material at entry
• Option for kitchen island
• Exterior storage closet
• Double shed roof – 16’ max. ht.
• Allows for clerestories/plenty of
light into main space
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PROPOSED PLANS – Garage + ADU
26’-4” x 24’-0”
Overall Footprint
2 Car Garage + ADU Unit:
• Garage area: 485 SF
• Unit area: 602 SF
• Site coverage: 602 SF
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GARAGE + ADU CONCEPTUAL PLAN CSLT PREFERRED OPTION
• 26’-4” x 24’-0” overall footprint
• Gable roof – 28’-9” max. ht.
• 2-car garage with storage
• Internal stair
• Storage loft over bath and closet
• Optional deck off living room
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EXTERIOR IDEAS
Opportunities to work with:
• Contemporary / Mountain Modern
• Tahoe Rustic
• Alpine
Timber column at porch Accent material at
entries/specific
areas with primary residence
material in all other locations
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CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
This Agreement is made and entered into as of the 10th day of December 2024 by and between the City of South Lake Tahoe, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Workbench (“Consultant”).

RECITALS
A. Consultant is specially trained, experienced, and competent to perform the special services which will be required by this Agreement.

B. Consultant possesses the skill, experience, ability, background, certification, and knowledge to provide the services described in this Agreement on the terms and conditions described herein.

C. City desires to retain Consultant to render professional services as set forth in this Agreement.

AGREEMENT

1. Scope of Services. Consultant shall perform the services set forth in this agreement and shall provide said services at the time, place, and in the manner specified in this agreement. Consultant shall have no power or authority by this Agreement to bind City in any respect.

The Consultant agrees that it has satisfied itself by its own investigation and research regarding the conditions affecting the work to be done and labor and materials needed, and that its decision to execute this Contract is based on such independent investigation and research.

All services provided by Consultant pursuant to this Agreement will be provided in accordance with the terms set forth in the Exhibit A, “Scope of Services,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Exhibit B, “Compensation Schedule,” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, outlines the fees and compensation which shall be paid pursuant to this Agreement.

2. Term/Time of Performance. The services by Consultant are to commence upon the execution of the Agreement and continue for one year.

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and out-of-pocket expenses, exceed $125,000 without additional written authorization from City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment. Payment is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, as set forth herein. Consultant shall obtain prior written authorization from the City Project Manager for any costs in excess of budgeted amounts for each line item, task, or obligation under the Scope of Services.

4. Method of Payment. Consultant shall submit monthly billings to City describing the work performed during the preceding month. Consultant’s bills shall include a brief description of the services performed, the date the services were performed, the number of hours spent and by whom, the applicable hourly rate, and a description of any reimbursable expenditures. City shall pay Consultant no later than 30 days after approval of the monthly invoice by City staff.

5. Extra Work. At any time during the term of this Agreement, City may request that Consultant perform extra work. As used herein, “Extra Work” means any work which is determined by City to be necessary for the proper completion of the Project, but which the parties did not reasonably anticipate would be necessary at the execution of this Agreement. Consultant shall not perform, nor be compensated for, extra work without prior written authorization from City.

6. Termination. This Agreement may be terminated by City or Consultant immediately for cause or without cause upon thirty days (30) days written notice of termination. Upon termination, Consultant shall be entitled to compensation for services performed up to the effective date of termination, and City shall be entitled to all work performed to that date.

Termination, revocation, or expiration of this Agreement shall not release either party from liability resulting from an event which occurred prior to such termination, revocation or expiration.

7. Ownership Of Documents.

It is mutually agreed that all materials prepared by the Consultant under this Contract are upon creation and shall be at all times the shared property of the City of South Lake Tahoe, Workbench and its subcontractors.

A. Consultant and associated subcontractors are granted an irrevocable license to re-use the plans created, or any portion thereof, in their business in the future, without limitation. In the event of any such re-use, Consultant shall remove any indications from the plans regarding the City of South Lake Tahoe. The City of South Lake Tahoe agrees that Consultant shall bear no responsibility for any reuse or modification of the materials prepared by the Consultant, including but not limited to use or modification by residents as part of a Prototype Plans Program.

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City including without limitation information or reports required by government agencies to enable Consultant to perform its duties under this Contract, excluding the plans themselves (per the above re-use permission) and as may be required under the California Public Records Act excepting therefrom as may be provided by court order. Consultant will be allowed to retain copies of all deliverables.

8. Consultant’s Books and Records.
a. Consultant shall maintain any and all ledgers, books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks, and other records or documents evidencing or relating to charges for services, or expenditures and disbursements charged to City for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from the date of final payment to Consultant for services provided pursuant to this Agreement. b. Consultant shall maintain all documents and records which demonstrate performance under this Agreement for a minimum period of three (3) years, or for any longer period required by law, from records shall be available at Consultant’s address indicated for the date of termination or completion of this Agreement.
c. Any records or documents required to be maintained pursuant to this Agreement shall be made available for inspection or audit, at any time during regular business hours, upon written request by the City Manager, City Attorney, City Auditor, or a designated representative of these officers. Copies of such documents shall be provided to City for inspection at City offices when it is practical to do so. Otherwise, unless an alternative is mutually agreed upon, the receipt of notices in this Agreement.
d. Where City has reason to believe that such records or documents may be lost or discarded due to dissolution, disbandment or termination of Consultant’s business, City may, by written request by any of the abovenamed officers, require that custody of the records be given to City and that the records and documents be maintained at City offices. Access to such records and documents shall be granted to any party authorized by Consultant, Consultant’s representatives, or Consultant’s successor-ininterest.

9. Independent Consultant. It is understood that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed, shall act as and be an independent Consultant and shall not act as an agent or employee of City.

Consultant shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to City’s employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights. All employees, agents, Consultants or subcontractors hired or retained by Consultant are employees, agents, Consultants or subcontractors of Consultant and not of the City.
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City is not required to make any deductions or withholdings form the compensation payable to Consultant under the provisions of this Contract, and is not required to issue W-2 Forms for income and employment tax purposes for any of Consultant’s assigned personnel. Any third party persons employed by Consultant shall be entirely and exclusively under the direction, supervision, and control of Consultant. Consultant hereby indemnifies and holds City harmless from any and all claims that may be made against City based upon any contention by any third party that an employer-employee relationship exists by reason of this Contract.

10. Interest of Consultant. Consultant (and principals, associates and professional employees of consultant) covenants and represents that it does not now have any investment or interest in real property and shall not acquire any interest, direct or indirect, in the area covered by this Agreement or any other source of income, interest in real property or investment which would be affected in any manner or degree by the performance of Consultant’s services hereunder. Consultant further covenants and represents that in the performance of its duties hereunder no person having any such interest shall perform any services under this Agreement.

Consultant is not a designated employee within the meaning of the Political Reform Act because Consultant:
a. Will conduct research and arrive at conclusions with respect to his/her rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel independent of the control and direction of City or of any City official, other than normal agreement monitoring; and,
b. Possesses no authority with respect to any city decision beyond rendition of information, advice, recommendation or counsel. [FPPC Reg. 18700(a)(2)].

11. Professional Ability of Consultant. City has relied upon the professional training and ability of Consultant to perform the services hereunder as a material inducement to enter into this Agreement. Consultant shall therefore provide properly skilled professional and technical personnel to perform all services under this Agreement. All work performed by Consultant under this Agreement shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements and shall meet the standard of quality ordinarily to be expected of competent professionals in Consultant’s field of expertise.

12. Compliance with Laws. Consultant shall comply with all applicable federal, state, regional and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations in carrying out his/her duties under this Agreement. Consultant shall observe and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and codes of federal, state and local governments, and shall commit no trespass on any public or private property in performing any of the work authorized by this Agreement. The City, its officials, 530
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officers, elected officials, appointed officials, and employees shall not be liable at law or in equity as a result of any failure of Consultant to comply with this section.

In the event it is determined that the Consultant is required to pay prevailing wages for the work performed under this Agreement, the Consultant shall pay all penalties and wages as required by law.

13. Licenses. Consultant represents and warrants to City that it has all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance and approvals of whatsoever nature which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant represents and warrants to City that Consultant shall, at its sole cost and expense, keep in effect or obtain at all times during the term of this Agreement, any licenses, permits, insurance, and approvals which are legally required of Consultant to practice its profession. Consultant shall maintain a City of South Lake Tahoe business license at all times services are performed under this Agreement. Consultant acknowledges that payments made pursuant to this Agreement may be withheld until this provision has been satisfied.

14. Indemnity. Consultant hereby agrees to and shall indemnify and hold harmless City, its elected and appointed boards, officers, agents, employees and volunteers from and against any liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, losses, damages and injuries, direct or indirect (including any and all costs and expenses in connection therein), arising out of this Agreement or caused in any way by Consultant’s negligent performance of this Agreement or its breach of its obligations contained in this Agreement, except for any such claims arising out of the negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Consultant agrees to defend City from and against any and all losses, damages, claims costs and fees arising out Consultant’s negligent acts, errors, omissions, regarding this Agreement, the Consultant’s work under this Agreement, or the consultant’s Scope of Work.

City does not, and shall not, waive any rights against Consultant which it may have by reason of the aforesaid hold harmless agreement, because of the acceptance by City, or the deposit with City by Consultant, of any of the insurance policies hereinafter set forth.

This hold harmless agreement by Consultant shall apply to all damages and claims for damages, or alleged to have been suffered, by reason of any of the aforesaid operation of Consultant or any subcontractor, regardless of whether or not such insurance policies shall have been determined to be applicable to any of such damages or claims for damages.

Consultant further waives any and all rights to any type of express or implied indemnity or right of contribution from the City for any liability, claims, demands, costs, charges and expenses, and causes of action of whatsoever arising out of or in any way connected with this Agreement, and consultant’s work under this Agreement.
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15. Permit Information and Liability Release

1. The City agrees to share approved construction permit information with the Consultant. This can be achieved either by, providing the Consultant with a scanned copy of the liability waiver (item three, below) executed in relation to any approved set of the plans created under the Agreement or by providing a list of addresses to the Consultant, at the Consultant’s request.

2. The liability limitation language, to be included on each sheet of any plans created by Consultant that the City makes available for use by the public shall contain language limiting Consultant’s and the City’s liability. The language shall be as follows:

BY USING THESE PRE-APPROVED ADU PLANS, THE RECIPIENT IS ACKNOWLEDGING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS.

1. THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS RESTRICTED TO THE ORIGINAL PROJECT FOR WHICH IT WAS PREPARED (the City of South Lake Tahoe PREAPPROVED ADU PROGRAM) USE OF THESE PLANS DOES NOT ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE RECIPIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE RECIPIENT’S WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY ON THIS PROJECT. CONSULTANT AND/OR the City of South Lake Tahoe SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSLATION ERRORS.

2. THE RECIPIENT RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE USE OF

THIS INFORMATION WILL BE AT THEIR SOLE RISK AND WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY OR LEGAL EXPOSURE TO CONSULTANT OR the City of South Lake Tahoe.

NO WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, SHALL

ATTACH TO THESE DOCUMENTS AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREON. ANY USE, REUSE, OR ALTERATION OF THESE DOCUMENTS BY THE RECIPIENT OR BY OTHERS WILL BE AT THE RECIPIENT’S RISK AND FULL LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY. FURTHERMORE, THE RECIPIENT WILL, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CONSULTANT AND the City of South Lake Tahoe HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, LIABILITY,

DEMANDS, JUDGEMENTS, OR COSTS ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING

THERE FROM ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

3. THE DESIGNS REPRESENTED BY THESE PLANS ARE COPYRIGHTED AND SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION. IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT AGREE

WITH THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, THE RECIPIENT SHOULD NOT PROCEED BEYOND THIS DISCLAIMER.

3. The parties agree that any user of the City of South Lake Tahoe's Preapproved Plans Program drawings must execute a liability waiver limiting Consultant’s and the City’s liability. The waiver, shall include, at a minimum, the following information and language:
• Full applicant name, project address and contact information (including all owners and beneficial owners of any property on which the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Preapproved Plans Program drawings will be used). Contact information should include full legal names, address(es), contact phone numbers and email addresses.
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• Identification of the plan set being used by the Application; • Language stating: “By using these the City of South Lake Tahoe's Preapproved Plans Program construction documents, the user agrees to release, hold harmless and indemnify Consultant and the City of South Lake Tahoe including their respective officers, directors, shareholders, employees, contractors, Consultants, elected officials, and any architect or service provider who prepared the construction documents, from any and all claims, liabilities, suits and demands, on account of any injury, damage or loss to persons or property, including injury or death, or economic losses, including attorneys’ fees and costs, arising out of the use of these construction documents.” • Additional language mirroring the on-sheet language, stating:

BY USING THESE PRE-APPROVED ADU PLANS, THE RECIPIENT IS

ACKNOWLEDGING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS.

1. THE USE OF THIS INFORMATION IS RESTRICTED TO THE ORIGINAL PROJECT FOR WHICH IT WAS PREPARED (the City of South Lake Tahoe Preapproved PLANS PROGRAM). USE OF THESE PLANS DOES NOT ELIMINATE OR REDUCE THE RECIPIENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY ANY AND ALL INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE RECIPIENT’S WORK AND RESPONSIBILITY ON THIS PROJECT. CONSULTANT AND/OR the City of South Lake Tahoe SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRANSLATION ERRORS.

2. THE RECIPIENT RECOGNIZES AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE USE

OF THIS INFORMATION WILL BE AT THEIR SOLE RISK AND WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY OR LEGAL EXPOSURE TO CONSULTANT OR the City of South Lake Tahoe NO WARRANTIES OF ANY NATURE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

SHALL ATTACH TO THESE DOCUMENTS AND THE INFORMATION
CONTAINED THEREON. ANY USE, REUSE, OR ALTERATION OF THESE DOCUMENTS BY THE RECIPIENT OR BY OTHERS WILL BE AT THE RECIPIENT’S RISK AND FULL LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY. FURTHERMORE, THE RECIPIENT WILL,

TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD CONSULTANT AND the City of South Lake Tahoe HARMLESS FROM ANY

AND ALL CLAIMS, SUITS, LIABILITY, DEMANDS, JUDGEMENTS, OR COSTS

ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING THERE FROM ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY, DEATH, DAMAGE OR LOSS TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

3. THE DESIGNS REPRESENTED BY THESE PLANS ARE COPYRIGHTED AND SUBJECT TO COPYRIGHT PROTECTION. IF THE RECIPIENT DOES NOT

AGREE WITH THE ABOVE CONDITIONS, THE RECIPIENT SHOULD NOT PROCEED BEYOND THIS DISCLAIMER.
• Signature blocks for all applicants, owners and beneficial owners of the real property on which the City of South Lake Tahoe’s Preapproved Plans Program construction documents are to be used.

16. Insurance Requirements.
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a. Consultant, at Consultant’s own cost and expense, shall procure and maintain, for the duration of the contract, the following insurance policies.
i. Workers’ Compensation Coverage. Consultant shall maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance for his/her employees in accordance with the laws of the State of California. In addition, Consultant shall require each subcontractor to similarly maintain Workers’ Compensation Insurance and Employer’s Liability Insurance in accordance with the laws of the State of California for all of the subcontractor’s employees. Any notice of cancellation of all Workers’
Compensation policies must be received by City at least thirty (30) days prior to such change. Consultant shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of nonrenewal of any Workers’ Compensation policies. The insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against City, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers for losses arising from work performed by Consultant for City. ii. Commercial General Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain commercial general liability insurance no less broad than ISO form CG 00 01 in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage. Coverage must be made on the standard Occurrence form. Claims-Made forms are not acceptable without prior written consent of City. City of South Lake Tahoe must be endorsed as an additional insured for liability arising out of ongoing operation by on behalf of Consultant. If a commercial general liability insurance form or other form with a general aggregate limit is used, either the general aggregate limit shall apply separately to the work to be performed under this Agreement or the general aggregate limit shall be at least twice the required occurrence limit.
iii. Automobile Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain automobile liability insurance covering bodily injury and property damage for all activities of the Consultant arising out of or in connection with the work to be performed under this Agreement, including coverage for owned, hired and non-owned vehicles, in an amount of not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) combined single limit for each occurrence.
iv. Professional Liability Coverage. Consultant shall maintain professional errors and omissions liability insurance for protection against claims alleging negligent acts, errors or omissions which may arise from Consultant or by its employees, or subcontractors. 534
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The amount of this insurance shall not be less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) on a claims-made annual aggregate basis, or a combined single-limit per occurrence basis.
b. Endorsements. Each general liability and automobile liability insurance policy shall be with insurers possessing an AM Best’s rating of no less than A:VII and shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
i. City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers are to be covered as additional insured’s under Consultant’s General Liability and Automobile Liability policies with respect to liability arising out of this Agreement and/or work performed by or on behalf of the Consultant, including materials, parts or equipment furnished in connection with such work or operations.
ii. This policy shall be considered primary insurance as respects City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents and volunteers. Any insurance maintained by City, including any selfinsured retention City may have, shall be considered excess insurance only and shall not contribute with it.
iii. This insurance shall act for each insured and additional insured as though a separate policy had been written for each, except with respect to the limits of liability of the insuring Consultant. iv. The insurer waives all rights of subrogation against City except for Consultant’s Professional Liability and Employers’ Liability policies, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees or agents. v. Any failure to comply with reporting provisions of the policies shall not affect coverage provided to City, its elected or appointed officers, officials, employees, agents or volunteers.
vi. No policies of insurance carried by Consultant shall be suspended, voided, canceled, or changed in coverage or in limits except after thirty (30) days written notice to the City Attorney by Certified Mail.
c. Deductibles and Self-Insured Retentions. The Consultant shall be responsible for all deductibles in all of Consultant’s insurance policies.

The amount of deductibles for insurance coverage required herein shall be reasonable and approved by the City Attorney.
d. Certificates of Insurance. Consultant shall provide certificates of insurance with original endorsements to City as evidence of the insurance coverage required herein. Consultant shall not commence work under this contract until all insurance required under this section has been approved by City as to form, amount and carrier, nor shall Consultant allow any subcontractor to commence work on any subcontract until all similar insurance required and reasonably consistent limits of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved. 535
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Certificates of insurance shall contain no exclusions unless negotiated with the City Attorney and approved, in writing, by the City Attorney.

17. Notices. Any notice required to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and either served personally or sent prepaid, first-class mail. Any such notice shall be addressed to the other party at the address set forth below. Notice shall be deemed communicated within 48 hours from the time of mailing if mailed as provided in this section.

If to City: City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Airport Rd.

South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Provide a copy to: City Attorney’s Office
City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Airport Road, Suite 300
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
If to Consultant: Workbench
189 Walnut Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060

18. Assignment and Subcontracting. The parties recognize that a substantial inducement to City for entering into this Agreement is the professional reputation, experience and competence of Consultant. Assignments of any or all rights, duties or obligations of the Consultant under this Agreement will be permitted only with the express consent of City. Consultant shall not subcontract any portion of the work to be performed under this Agreement without the written authorization of City. If City consents to such subcontract, Consultant shall be fully responsible to City for all acts or omissions of the subcontractor. Nothing in the Agreement shall create any contractual relationship between City and subcontractor nor shall it create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any monies due to any such subcontractor other than as otherwise required by law.

19. Waiver. Waiver of a breach or default under this Agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver of a subsequent breach of the same or any other provision under this Agreement.

20. Dispute Resolution. Any dispute concerning this Agreement will be first submitted to the City Manager or his designee for resolution. If no resolution is reached, such dispute shall be submitted to the City Council. The decision of the City Council shall be final and shall be appealable only to the El Dorado Superior Court pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure §1094.5, and as provided by law.

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this Agreement shall be held exclusively in the Superior Courts in the County of El Dorado, South Lake Tahoe Division.

22. Prohibited Interests. Consultant maintains and warrants that it has not employed nor retained any Consultant or person, other than the independent Consultants hired in accordance with Consultant’s standard business practice, to solicit or secure this Agreement. Further, Consultant warrants that it has not paid nor has it agreed to pay any Consultant or person, other than a bona fide employee working solely for Consultant or an independent Consultant hired as discussed above, any fee, commission, percentage, brokerage fee, gift or other consideration contingent upon or resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For breach or violation of this warranty, City shall have the right to rescind this Agreement without liability. For the term of this Agreement, no member, officer or employee of City, during the term of his or her service with City, shall have any direct interest in this Agreement, or obtain any present or anticipated material benefit arising therefrom.

23. Equal Opportunity Employment. Consultant represents that it is an equal opportunity employer and it shall not discriminate against any subcontractor, employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, national origin, disability, ancestry, sex or age. Such non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, all activities related to initial employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, layoff or termination. Consultant shall also comply with all relevant provisions of City’s Minority Business Enterprise program, Affirmative Action Plan, or other related programs or guidelines currently in effect or hereinafter enacted.

24. Drug-Free Workplace Certification. By signing this Agreement, Consultant hereby certifies under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the Consultant will comply with the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990 (Government Code Section 8350, et seq.) and will provide a drug-free work place by taking the following actions:
a. Publish a statement notifying employees that unlawful manufacture, distribution dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited and specifying actions to be taken against employees for violations, as required by Government Code Section 8355 (a). b. Establish a Drug-Free Awareness Program as required by Government Code Section 8355(b) to inform employees about all of the following:
i. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace;
ii. The person’s or organization’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace;
iii. Any available counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance program; and
iv. Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations.
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c. Provide, as required by Government Code Section 8355(c), that every employee who performs grant activities under this Agreement:
i. Will receive a copy of the Consultant’s drug-free policy statement; and ii. Will agree to abide by the terms of the Consultant’s statement as a condition of employment on this Agreement.

Failure to comply with these requirements may result in suspension of payments under this Agreement or termination of the Agreement, or both, and Consultant may be ineligible for award of any future City agreements if City determines that any of the following has occurred: the Consultant (1) has made false certification, or (2) violates the certification by failing to carry out the requirements as noted above.

25. Anti-Lobbying Certification. Consultant shall submit to City the Anti-Lobbying Certification contained in Exhibit C. Further, Consultant shall require that the language of the certification in Exhibit C be included in all contracts or subcontracts entered into in connection with this Agreement and that all Consultants and Consultants shall certify and disclose accordingly.

26. Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion. By signing this Agreement, Consultant assures that neither it nor its principals, is presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participating in covered transactions by any Federal department or agency.

27. Americans with Disabilities Act. By signing this Agreement, Consultant assures the City that it complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, (42 U.S.C. 12101, et.seq.), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, as well as all applicable regulations and guidelines issued pursuant to ADA.

28. Amendments. This Agreement may be modified or amended only by a written document executed by both Consultant and City and approved as to form by the City Attorney.

29. Severability. If any term or portion of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal, or otherwise unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining provisions of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.

30. Entire Agreement. This Agreement constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of Agreement between City and Consultant. All prior written and oral communications, including correspondence, drafts, memoranda, and representations, are superseded in total by this Agreement. 538
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31. Execution. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which shall constitute one and the same instrument and shall become binding upon the parties when at least one copy hereof shall have been signed by both parties hereto. In approving this Agreement, it shall not be necessary to produce or account for more than one such counterpart.

32. Time is of the Essence. Time is of the essence for this Agreement.

33. Authority to Enter Agreement. Consultant has all requisite power and authority to conduct its business and to execute, deliver, and perform the Agreement. Each party warrants that the individuals who have signed this Agreement have the legal power, right, and authority to make this Agreement and to bind each respective party.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE:

ByTamara Wallace (Feb 10, 2025 10:53 PST)
CONSULTANT:

Jamileh Cannon
Jamileh Cannon (Feb 25, 2025 16:12 PST)
Tamara Wallace, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Heather Stroud (Feb 10, 2025 10:52 PST)
Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Jamileh Cannon, Founding Partner and Principal
Architect
Business License # _
331988
ATTEST:

By Susan Blankenship (Feb 10, 2025 08:44 PST) _
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
Attachments:

Exhibit A – Scope of Services
Exhibit B – Compensation Schedule
Exhibit C - Anti-Lobbying Certification
By
By
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EXHIBIT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Scope of Services
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ready construction plans for 3 different detached ADUs. The Consultant will demonstrate relevant work experience by providing plans and/or images of accessory dwelling unit designs that are similar to the unit type(s) being proposed by the Consultant.

Task 1: Project Management
The project will be a collaborative effort between City staff and the Consultant. The City’s Housing, Planning, and Building Divisions within the Development Services Department will coordinate with the Consultant in addition to other staff as needed.

Task 2: Analysis of City Developable Lots
The Consultant will complete an analysis of developable parcels within the city to better understand the average lot sizes, and any other pertinent information, as available, about coverage verification, etc.

Task 3: Final Drawing set for Preapproved ADUs

1. The Consultant will be responsible for developing a collection of Preapproved ADU building plan sets for an expedited review program. This program would include options for multiple unit types, sizes, and building footprints. Based on the preliminary assessments completed in Task 2, these designs will be approved by the City.

Each of the plan set construction drawings will be checked by the City of South Lake Tahoe for evaluation of ability to be built without requiring further plan checking (i.e. preapproved). Thus, each plan set must have a full set of construction drawings that will be plan checked through the Development Services Department, including a sample plot plan. The plan sets will comply with the applicable current Building Code standards, City’s Residential Standards, and have identified high quality materials, quality architectural design, and elevations. Specifically, the Consultant shall perform tasks that include:
 Preparing draft plan sets for review by City staff;
 Revising plans based upon staff plan check and other comments;  Meeting with staff prior to finalizing plans, if needed;  Preparing final plans for ADU permit issuance and construction;  The proposed plans must meet all City of South Lake Tahoe and State of California regulations pertaining to ADUs.

2. The Consultant will prepare a final drawing set for each Preapproved ADU, which will incorporate all necessary plan-check corrections. Plans and specifications shall comply with standard drawings and specifications requirements of the City of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA), and other agencies as applicable. The Final Plan set shall include:
 Floor plans
 Foundation Plans (suitable or customizable for all soil conditions)  Sections (if necessary)
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 Exterior Elevations
 Renderings of exterior and interior features, including finishes as appropriate.
 Suggested exterior and interior materials and possible options.  All utilities, including but not limited to sewer, water, gas and electricity.

3. The three ADU plans shall be of compatible character, style and massing as that of the immediate subject property and neighborhood.  Studio ADU
 1 Bedroom
 2 Bedroom
 Based on the analysis of city developable lots, select the studio, 1 or 2 bedroom to develop a detached garage design with an above garage ADU.

4. Provide a Process for Updates for the route to address California Building Code changes and potential future Consultant costs for updates.

5. Design Model Workbook: Create a design model workbook including elevation drawings illustrating the styles available for each of the building sizes.

6. Construction-Level Permit Ready Plans: Draft downloadable construction-level sets of building plans for each building size. Architectural styles and interior floor plans, can be mixed and matched for the different building sizes.

Task 4: List of Modular Products that can be used in South Lake Tahoe

1. Include a list of modular/pre-fabricated products that are compliant with the City of South Lake Tahoe building code and development standards that can be utilized for ADUs.

Task 5: Community Engagement and Planning Commission

1. Planning Commission: Initial public meeting at Planning Commission to review the Analysis of City Developable Lots and potential design options and a second public hearing for the adoption of the Preapproved ADU plans.

2. The Consultant shall follow the timeline for completion of the final plans and the cost estimate for all of the work to be completed.
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EXHIBIT B

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND TIMELINE
BUDGET
Estimated fees (not to exceed) $125,000
Hourly Rate: $ N/A
Travel and out-of-pocket expenses $ N/A
[travel is included in the TOTAL (not to exceed amount)] TOTAL (not to exceed) $125,000

TIMELINE
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- S. LAKE TAHOE PRE-DESIGNED ADUs -

PROPOSED SCHEDULE
118 days
Award of Contract 1 day
> INTERNAL PROJECT SETUP
(CONCURRENT)
8 days
-DESIGN AND PERMITTING 116 days
- CONCEPTUAL DESIGN 28 days
> Analysis of City Developable Lots 13 days
> Concept Designs 15 days
- SCHEMATIC DESIGN 25 days
> SD- Project Management 10 days
> SD- Design Sprint 1 13 days
> SD - Design Sprint 2 12 days
- DESIGN DEVELOPMENT 20 days
> DD- Design Sprint 1 12 days
> DD- Design Sprint 2 8 days
- CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND

PLAN CHECK
43 days
> CDs- Design Sprint 1 14 days
> CDs- Internal Review and
Preparation
9 days
> PLAN CHECK 19 days
PROJECT COMPLETED/ PRINT SETS 1 day
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EXHIBIT C

ANTI-LOBBYING CERTIFICATION
Consultant shall submit to City this certification prior to or at the time of the execution of this Agreement.

This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by Section 1352, Title 31, U. S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty not less than $10,000 and no more than $100,000 for such failure.

The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge or belief, that:

1. No federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of it, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement; and

2. If any funds other than federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, cooperative agreement, it will complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, “Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying,” in accordance with its instruction.

Consultant:

Jamileh Cannon, Founding Partner and Principal Architect, Workbench By: Jamileh Cannon
Jamileh Cannon (Feb 25, 2025 16:12 PST)
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CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MM/DD/YYYY)
06/05/2024
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS

CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.

IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must have ADDITIONAL INSURED provisions or be endorsed.

If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).

PRODUCER
CONTACT Jeff Hayashi
NAME:

Hayashi Insurance Solutions PHONE (831) 840-8131 (A/C, No, Ext):

FAX
(A/C, No): (831) 603-3211
PO Box 1044 E-MAIL [email protected] ADDRESS:

INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC #
Roswell GA 30077-1044 INSURER A : Colony Insurance Co.

INSURED
Workbench
189 Walnut Ave
Santa Cruz CA 95060
INSURER B : Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company 22357 INSURER C : Security Natonal Insurance Co. 19879
INSURER D :

Lloyds of London
INSURER E :

INSURER F :

COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: CL246502801 REVISION NUMBER:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS

CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.

INSR

LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE
ADDL
INSD
SUBR

WVD POLICY NUMBER

POLICY EFF
(MM/DD/YYYY)

POLICY EXP
(MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS
COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $
1,000,000

CLAIMS-MADE OCCUR

DAMAGE TO RENTED
$
100,000 PREMISES (Ea occurrence)
MED EXP (Any one person) $
5,000
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Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement
With Workbench
This Amendment modifies the Professional Services Agreement between the City of South Lake Tahoe, a municipal corporation (“City”) and Workbench (“Consultant”) entered into on December 10, 2024 (C-315-2024).

The Professional Services Agreement is amended as follows:

Section 3 (Compensation) is amended to read in its entirety as follows.

Compensation to be paid to Consultant shall be in accordance with the Schedule set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached to and incorporated herein by reference. In no event shall Consultant’s compensation, including travel and out-of-pocket expenses, exceed $130,900 without additional written authorization from City. Payment by City under this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver of defects, even if such defects were known to City at the time of payment. Payment is contingent upon compliance with all terms and conditions of this Agreement, as set forth herein. Consultant shall obtain prior written authorization from the City Project Manager for any costs in excess of budgeted amounts for each line item, task, or obligation under the Scope of Services.

The Proposed Program Budget in Exhibit A (Scope of Work) is amended to add the following:

Exhibit A

SCOPE OF WORK
Task 4: List of Modular Products that can be used in South Lake Tahoe

1. Include a list of modular/pre-fabricated products that are compliant with the City of South Lake Tahoe building code and development standards that can be utilized for ADUs.

2. Create a user-friendly booklet for the public listing modular/prefabricated products that can be utilized for ADUs and are compliant with the City of South Lake Tahoe building code and development standards.

Exhibit B (Schedule of Charges and Timeline) is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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Exhibit B

SCHEDULE OF CHARGES AND TIMELINE
BUDGET
Estimated fees (not to exceed) $130,900
Hourly Rate: $N/A
Travel and out-of-pocket expenses $N/A
[travel is included in the TOTAL (not to exceed amount)] TOTAL (not to exceed) $130,900
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed on the date first written above.

CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE: CONSULTANT:

By___________________________ By __________________________ Tamara Wallace, Mayor Jamileh Cannon, Founding Partner and Principal Architect
Date _________________________ Date _______________________ APPROVED AS TO FORM:

By____________________________ Date _______________________ Heather Stroud, City Attorney
ATTEST:

By______________________________ Date __________________________ Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
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Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:20
Agenda Item: Update on Discussions with Heavenly Resort on Annexation and Parking Executive Summary: On August 12, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Bass requested to bring back an update on discussions with Heavenly Resort on annexation and parking. The request received a second from Councilmember Jinkens. The City has not submitted the annexation application to the El Dorado Local Area Formation Commission due to the lack of Heavenly support and inability to reach a negotiated tax sharing agreement with El Dorado County. Heavenly has proposed the use of on-street parking this winter in areas where Heavenly had been granted use for overflow parking in the past. City Council will discuss and provide direction on these two matters.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing direction to staff on whether to continue to pursue the Heavenly area annexation and whether to negotiate an agreement to allow use of street parking for employees and guests of Heavenly Resort.

Responsible Staff Member: Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Attachments:
01-Staff Report - Heavenly Discussions.docx
02-Heavenly Proposed Parking Areas
03-Resolution 2024-059 Parking Restrictions in Heavenly Neighborhood.pdf 554
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Update on Discussions with Heavenly Resort on Annexation and Parking Location: Heavenly Valley area
Responsible Staff Member: Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Background:

Annexation
On June 6, 2023, the City Council discussed five annexation scenarios and provided direction to staff. The City Council passed a motion to pursue the “Heavenly Annexation Scenario,” which encompassed the Heavenly Resort California Base. The annexation scenario was subsequently modified by Council direction on November 7, 2023, to include a larger annexation area that encompasses the California portions of Heavenly Ski Resort and Van Sickle Bi-State Park as well as several adjacent private parcels totaling 2,800 acres. City Council approved an ordinance pre-zoning these parcels on November 19, 2024.

Parking
In 2013, the City entered into an agreement with Heavenly Valley LP (now Heavenly Valley Limited Partnership d/ba/ Heavenly Mountain Resort (Heavenly)) to allow parking on certain roadways near the Heavenly Resort for a $20,000 annual fee. There were additional requirements for snow plowing and sanding, along with payment for sanding recovery. During the winter of 2022-23, City staff received several complaints and concerns from the residents of the Heavenly Valley neighborhood regarding traffic congestion, overflow parking, illegal parking, and general nuisance in the area during winter periods. On August 8, 2023, the City Council approved the Seasonal Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) and No Parking restrictions along certain roadways in the Heavenly Valley neighborhood (Ordinance 2023- 1178) and established the Heavenly Valley Neighborhood Parking Program.

On November 21, 2023, City Council approved an amendment to the parking agreement with Heavenly to allow parking on Ski Run Blvd, Saddle Road, and Keller Road. At the time, the City Council directed staff to provide an update regarding the parking agreement and annexations prior to the end of May 2024. After receiving an update on the Parking Agreement at the April 23, 2024, meeting, the City Council directed staff to bring back an agenda item to terminate the Parking Agreement. On June 4, 2024, the City Council terminated the parking agreement with Heavenly Valley LP.

On June 17, 2025, the City Council approved an agreement with Heavenly to allow for snow removal on portions of Ski Run Boulevard, Saddle Road, Keller Road, Wildwood Avenue, and Needle Peak Road. Heavenly will pay $40,000 annually to reimburse the City for a portion of 555
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costs of maintaining city streets and pay $3,500 annually for street sweeping to recover abrasives, with a 4% increase each year.

On August 12, 2025 Mayor Pro Tem Bass requested to bring back an update on discussions with Heavenly Resort on annexation and parking. The request received a second from Councilmember Jinkens.

Issue and Discussion:

Annexation
City staff met with Shaydar Edelmann, Vice President/General Manager of Heavenly Mountain Resort and Brian Bigley, on August 27 and September 30, 2025. Mr. Edelmann indicated that there has been no change in Heavenly’s position on annexation and they are not interested in pursuing it at this time. The City has not submitted the annexation application to the Local Area Formation Commission due to the lack of Heavenly support and negotiated tax sharing agreement with El Dorado County.

Parking
Future partnerships for infrastructure and parking improvements in the Heavenly Valley area were also discussed. All agreed that the Ski Run/Pioneer Trail intersection needs improvement and additional infrastructure on Ski Run Blvd could reduce safety concerns with potential on-street parking in that area in the future. Ski Run Blvd between Pioneer Trail and Needle Peak especially presents safety concerns during winter conditions with through traffic to the resort when parking, pedestrians and shuttle pick up were allowed in the past, creating congestion on peak use days.

From public infrastructure, safety, and resort guest welcoming perspectives, improvements in these areas would be beneficial. However, development of a conceptual shared vision would be needed prior to financial commitments by Heavenly or the City to implement improvements.

Mr. Edelmann and Mr. Bigley proposed the use of on-street parking this winter in lesser congested roadways where Heavenly had been granted use for overflow parking in the past (See Attachment 02) in exchange for a $50,000 annual payment. Public Works staff have reviewed the proposal for logistical concerns and noted areas where vehicle parking should continue to be restricted due to safety concerns and indicated a need to ensure open roadway width to accommodate two-way traffic is maintained on these streets at all times. Staff believe these issues could be addressed in a negotiated agreement.

If directed to negotiate with Heavenly on the parking proposal, an approved agreement would also require amendments to Resolution 2024-059 (Attachment 03) to allow public parking on streets that are currently restricted. No Parking and Permit Parking signs would also need to be removed.

Public noticing to surrounding properties is not required but can be directed by City Council.

Financial Implications: The City Council receiving an update and providing direction does not have financial implications.

Environmental Considerations: Providing direction to staff on next steps is not a project under CEQA, because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 556
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14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

Policy Implications: The City Strategic Plan contains action item 2.5 “Determine next steps for City’s annexation initiatives” under the Efficient Government priority.

The City General Plan Transportation and Circulation Element contain related Goal TC-4:
“Provide and manage parking to accommodate reasonable auto usage, while minimizing the impacts of excessive parking supply and encouraging use of alternative travel modes.” 557
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Resolution 2024-059
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
June 4, 2024
Establishing Seasonal or Permanent No Parking Restrictions on Certain Streets in the Heavenly Valley Neighborhoods
Replaces Resolution 2024-049)

BACKGROUND
A. As part of the ongoing effort to improve parking and traffic conditions in the Heavenly Valley neighborhoods, especially during winter conditions and the Heavenly ski season, the Public Works Director/ City Traffic Engineer recommends establishing certain residential streets as no parking areas or Residential Parking Permit ( RPP) from November 1 to May 1.

B. Under South Lake Tahoe City Code section 4.25.300(C) and California Vehicle Code section 22507( a), the City Council is authorized to establish no parking areas by resolution and enforce the no parking areas once appropriate signage is installed.

C. On September 15, 2023, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-1178 to authorize residential permit parking under California Vehicle Code section 22507( a), which the Public Works Director has determined is appropriate for this area because non-resident vehicles do substantially and regularly interfere with the use of the majority of the available on-street spaces by adjacent residents; this interference occurs at regular and significant daily or weekly intervals; the volume of non-resident vehicles in these certain areas cause unreasonable traffic hazards, noise, and trash impacts; a shortage of reasonably available and convenient residential related parking spaces exist in these areas; and alternative solutions are not feasible or practical..

D. On August 8, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-074, establishing No Parking and Residential Parking Permits on Certain Roadways in Heavenly Valley Neighborhood. The resolution has most recently been amended with adoption of Resolution 2024-049.

E. As a result of the termination of the Heavenly Parking Agreement modifications on Saddle Road, Keller Road, Needle Peak and Ski Run Blvd are recommended with modifications underlined, to replace Resolution No. 2024-049. 559
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BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

Establishes no parking areas from November 1 to May 1, or maintains permanent no parking areas where such areas already exist, with Residential Permit Parking permitted where noted, on the following streets and segments of streets and as shown in Exhibit A:
a. Bridle Road (RPP on the northerly side and No Parking on southerly side) b. Bonita Road (No Parking on the northerly side and RPP on the southerly side) c. David Lane from the intersection of Ski Run Blvd to Ruby Way (No Parking on the easterly side and RPP on the westerly side)
d. Donner Lane (RPP on the westerly side and No Parking on the easterly side) e. Keller Road from intersection with Sherman Way to intersection with Saddle Road at the CA Base Parking Lot (No Parking on both sides except RPP from Sherman Way intersection to 1,500 feet to the south on the western side) f. Keller Road from intersection with Saddle Road to intersection with Regina ( RPP on northerly side (450 feet west of Saddle) and No Parking on southerly side g. Keller Road from intersection with Regina Road to intersection with Markoffer Way (No Parking both sides) and from the intersection with Sherman Way to the intersection with Saddle Road ( No Parking on the easterly side and RPP on the westerly side)
h. Knoll Lane ( RPP on easterly side and No Parking on westerly side) i. Logroad Place (No Parking both sides)
j. Lucinda Court (RPP on westerly side and No Parking on easterly side) k. June Way (No Parking both sides)
l. MacKedie Way (No Parking both sides)
m. Needle Peak Road from intersection with Keller Road to intersection with Wildwood Avenue ( RPP on southerly side and No Parking on northerly side) n. Overlook Court ( No Parking both sides)
o. Regina Road from the intersection with Ski Run Blvd to Keller Road (RPP on the easterly side and No Parking on the westerly side)
p. Saddle Road from the intersection of Ledge Ct. to the intersection of Saddle Road to the 560
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south (RPP on western side, No Parking on eastern side) q. Saddle Road from the intersection of Saddle Road to intersection of Keller Road to the south ( No Parking on both sides)
r. Saddle Road from the intersection of Keller Rd to Ledge Court ( No Parking on eastern side) s. Saddle Road from intersection of Keller Road to Wildwood Avenue ( No Parking both sides)
t. Saddle Road from intersection of Wildwood Avenue to Ski Run Blvd (No Parking on southerly side, RPP on northerly side)
u. Saddle Road from intersection of Ski Run Blvd to end (No Parking both sides) v. Sherman Way (RPP on westerly side and No Parking on eastern side and around the cul-de-sac)
w. Ski Run Boulevard from intersection of Pioneer Trail to Saddle Road (No Parking both sides)
x. Needle Peak Road from intersection of Ski Run to Wildwood ( No Parking on both sides)
y. Needle Peak Road from intersection of Ski Run to 500 feet west of Ski Run Blvd No Parking on both sides)
z. Timber Lake Place ( No Parking both sides)
aa. Terrace Drive (No Parking both sides)
bb. Wildwood Avenue from intersection with Saddle Road to intersection with Overlook Court ( No Parking both sides)
cc. Wildwood Road (No Parking both sides)
dd. Woods Avenue ( No Parking both sides)
ee. Verdon Lane (RPP on the westerly side and No Parking on the easterly side) Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on June 4, 2024, by the following vote:

Yes: Bass, Creegan, Wallace, Robbins

Absent: Friedrich
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Date:

Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:

Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.

Susan Blankenship ( Jun 5, 2024 09:37 PDT)
Cody Bass ( Jun 11, 2024 00: 12 PDT)
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:21
Agenda Item: Update to Master Fee Schedule to Add User Fees for Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
Executive Summary: User fees in California are required to conform to the California Constitution (including Proposition 26) and statutory requirements including Government Code Sections 66014 through 66018.5. User fees imposed to provide specific services, to cover reasonable regulatory costs to issue licenses and permits, or for entrance to or use of city property are generally excluded from the definition of â€œtaxâ€ under Proposition 26. The City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department periodically performs a comprehensive citywide review and evaluation of user fees and charges to ensure the City is accurately accounting for the total cost to provide fee-related services. The last User Fee Study was performed and approved by City Council in 2015. The Finance Department determined it was necessary to update the study and engage the services of a qualified professional firm experienced in cost recovery and economic analysis to conduct a new, comprehensive study. The primary objective is to prepare a citywide cost-based user fee study that calculates the full (100%) cost of providing specific City services and provides recommended fees for each applicable service, while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. On April 22, 2025, City Council approved a Resolution for Government Consulting Partners (GCP) to work with the City for a comprehensive review and evaluation of citywide user fees. This includes developing a new fee structure for the new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center. This portion of the user fee study was performed under the general direction Parks & Recreation staff to provide a high-level cost analysis of revenue to costs as it relates to fees for services and programs, establish fees for new services that will be offered in the new center and to provide a comparison survey to help guide recommendations. The draft fee schedule was presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on August 20, 2025, and is included as Exhibit â€œAâ€ to the Resolution. The proposal before the City Council is to pass a Resolution updating to the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services to include the proposed fees for the new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center. These fees are proposed for adoption now so that pass products, rentals and program registration can begin to be sold prior to opening. The existing fees for the Recreation & Swim Complex will remain in place until the new center opens so that it can continue operations.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Resolution updating the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services to include the proposed fees for the new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center included as Exhibit "A" to the Resolution.

Responsible Staff Member: John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Attachments:
01-Staff Report - Master Fee Schedule for the New Recreation Center.docx 02-Resolution - Master Fee Schedule Update Multigenerational Recreation Center.docx 03-New Rec Center Fee Schedule (Exh. A to Reso).pdf
04-South Lake Tahoe Park and Recreation User Fee Report.pdf 05-GCP Parks & Recreation New Recreation Center Fees Presentation 565
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Master Fee Schedule Update New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Location: Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Responsible Staff Member: John Stark, Director of Parks & Recreation Background: User fees in California are required to conform to the California Constitution (including Proposition 26) and statutory requirements including Government Code Sections 66014 through 66018.5. User fees imposed to provide specific services, to cover reasonable regulatory costs to issue licenses and permits, or for entrance to or use of city property are generally excluded from the definition of “tax” under Proposition 26.

The City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department periodically performs a comprehensive citywide review and evaluation of user fees and charges to ensure the City is accurately accounting for the total cost to provide fee-related services. The last User Fee Study was performed and approved by City Council in 2015.

The Finance Department determined it was necessary to update the study and engage the services of a qualified professional firm experienced in cost recovery and economic analysis to conduct a new, comprehensive study. The primary objective is to prepare a citywide cost-based user fee study that calculates the full (100%) cost of providing specific City services and provides recommended fees for each applicable service, while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

On April 22, 2025, City Council approved a Resolution for Government Consulting Partners (GCP) to work with the City for a comprehensive review and evaluation of citywide user fees. This includes developing a new fee structure for the new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center. This portion of the user fee study was performed under the general direction Parks & Recreation staff to provide a high-level cost analysis of revenue to costs as it relates to fees for services and programs, establishes fees for new services that will be offered in the new center and to provide a comparison survey to help guide recommendations.

The draft fee schedule was presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on August 20,2025.

The draft fee schedule is included as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution for Council’s review.

Issue and Discussion: The proposal before the City Council is to pass a Resolution updating to the Master Schedule of Fees and Charges for City Services to include the proposed fees for the new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center included as Exhibit “A” to the Resolution. 566
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These fees are proposed for adoption now so that pass products, rentals and program registration can begin to be sold prior to opening. The existing fees for the Recreation & Swim Complex will remain in place until the new center opens so that it can continue operations.

Financial Implications: Fees that are less than full cost recovery will be required to be subsidized by other General Fund revenues.

Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is not a “project” subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(4) (creation of government funding mechanisms or government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment)
Policy Implications: Strategic Plan Priority 7.1 Complete the new Recreation and Swim Complex and maintain the current complex in the meantime.
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Resolution 2025-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
November 4, 2025
Adopting the Schedule of Fees and Charges for the New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center

BACKGROUND
A. User fees in California are required to conform to the California Constitution including Proposition 26 and statutory requirements including Government Code Sections 66014 through 66018.5. User fees imposed to provide specific services, to cover reasonable regulatory costs to issue licenses and permits, for entrance to or use of city property, and fines for violating the City Code are generally excluded from the definition of "tax" under Proposition 26. Section 1 (e) of article XIIIC of the California Constitution describes these exceptions.

B. The City of South Lake Tahoe Finance Department periodically performs a comprehensive citywide review and evaluation of user fees and charges to ensure the City is accurately accounting for the total cost to provide fee-related services. The last User Fee Study was performed and approved by City Council in 2015.

C. The Finance Department determined it was necessary to update the study and engage the services of a qualified professional firm experienced in cost recovery and economic analysis to conduct a new, comprehensive study. The primary objective is to prepare a citywide costbased user fee study that calculates the full (100%) cost of providing specific City services and provides recommended fees for each applicable service, while also ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

D. On April 22, 2025, City Council approved a Resolution for Government Consulting Partners (GCP) to work with the City for a comprehensive review and evaluation of citywide user fees.

This includes developing a new fee structure for the new Multigenerational Recreation and Aquatics Center.

E. This portion of the user fee study was performed under the general direction Parks & Recreation staff to provide a high-level cost analysis of revenue to costs as it relates to fees for services and programs, establishes fees for new services that will be offered in the new center and to provide a comparison survey to help guide recommendations.

F. The proposed fees were presented to the Parks & Recreation Commission on August 20, 2025, for their review.
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G. These fees are proposed for adoption now so that pass products, rentals and program registration can begin to be sold prior to opening the new center. The existing fees for the Recreation & Swim Complex will remain in place until the new center opens so that it can continue operations.

BASED ON THE FACTS SET FORTH IN THE BACKGROUND, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of South Lake Tahoe:

1. Adopts the new fee amounts according to the implementation dates as set forth in the applicable codes and all fees and charges as presented in the new Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center Master Fee Schedule attached hereto as Exhibit "A." Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 4, 2025 by the following vote:

Yes:

No:

Absent:

Abstain:
________________________ Date: _________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
_______________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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Gym Rentals
Full (2 Courts) Hourly
$250
1/2 Gym (1 Court) Hourly
$125
1/4 (1/2 Court) Hourly
$65
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Meeting Room Rentals
Rental Per Hour $25
Non Fee No Charge No Charge
Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Community Room Rentals
Rental Hourly $55
Recognized Local Youth Sport Organizations May Have Free Use of Meeting Rooms in the Recreation & Aquatics Center No Charge No Charge Youth Organization Meetings Hourly $15
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge
New Multigenerational Recreation & Aquatics Center
Fee Description Unit Proposed Fee
Non-Resident Proposed Fee
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Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Commercial Kitchen Rental
Commercial Kitchen Rental Hourly $50
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Dance/Fitness Room Rental
Rental Hourly $55
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
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Event Space Rentals
Event Space Weekday Mon-Thurs $/hr. $350
Event Space Weekend Fri -Sun $/hr. $450
Event Space After Hours Per hour $100
Audio Video Ad On Flat Fee $150
Event Space Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour (2 hour minimum) $48 Ceremony Chair Package $7-$9 per chair comps $8 per chair Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Pool Rental
Swimming Pool Rental Rate Hourly $85
Lap Pool Rental (Full) Hourly $85
Lap Pool Rental (1/2 pool) Hourly $45
Lap Lane Rental (1 Lane) Hourly $15
Play Pool Rental Hourly $95
Lifeguard Hourly Rate (Rental) Hourly Actual cost at fully burdened rate
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
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Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Party Room
Rental Weekday Mon-Thurs $/hr. $40
Rental Weekend Fri -Sun $/hr. $50
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
Party Packages
Mini Mountain Movers Party Package Session Rental $225
Batting Cages 2 Hour Party $300
Rockwall 1 Hour Party $200
Obstacle Course Pool Add On Per Event $75
Pool Party Package Session Rental $200
Aquatics
Obstacle Course Per Participant $5 plus facility drop
in fee
Lifeguard Certification Course Per Participant $235
Water Safety Instructor Certification Course Per Participant $299 Junior Lifeguards Per Participant Per 4 week
Session $200
Mini Lifeguards Per Participant Per 4 week
Session $185
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Swim Team Per Participant Per
Month/Session $120
Development Swim Team Per Participant Per
Month/Session $105
Aquatics Special Class (Ex Log Rolling) Per Participant Per Class $7 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 30 minutes Each $10 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 60 minutes Each $20 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 90 minutes Each $30 Locker Rental Per month $20
Swimming Programs
H2O Exercise: Adult 18-54 years Each $8 $10
H2O Exercise: Senior or Permanent Disability Each $6 $8 H2O Exercise: Adult 18-54 years - 10 Use Pass Each $60 $75 H2O Exercise: Senior or Perm Disability - 10 Use Pass Each $50 $65 H2O Exercise: Individual Annual Pass Each $295 $369
Swimming Lessons (Group) 8 Class Session Each $50
Swimming Lessons (Group) 6 Class Session Each $40
Swimming Lessons (Group) 4 Class Session Each $30
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 1 Student Each $33
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 2 Students Each $45
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 3 Students Each $55
Master Swim Drop In Each $10 $12
Master Swim Session 10 Use Punch Card Each $70 $85
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Facility Day Use: Includes Gym, Natatorium, Exercise Room, Walking Track Adult: 18-54 Year Each $10 $15
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Youth: 18 Years and Under Each $8 $12
Senior 55 Years and Up or Permanent Disability Each $8 $12 Public Shower Adult/Discount for Senior, Disabled, and Youth Each $3/$2 Daily Day Rate for Medi-Cal, WIC , and Veteran Participants Adult: 18 and Over Each $3
Youth: 18 Years and Under Each $2
Facility Multi-Use Day Passes: Includes Gym, Natatorium, Exercise Room, Walking Track Adult - 10 use punch card Each $80 $100
Adult - Monthly Each $65 $81
Adult - 90 Day (City Employees Only) Each $45
Senior or Permanent Disability -10 use punch card Each $65 $81 Senior or Permanent Disability - Monthly Each $50 $63
Children 3 years and Under Are Free with a Paying Adult for Recreation Drop in only Each
Youth -10 use punch card Each $65 $81
Youth Monthly Each $50 $63
Couple Annual Pass Each $690 $863
Individual Annual Pass Each $480 $600
Youth Annual Pass Each $300 $375
Youth Annual Pass for GPA of 3.5 or higher (Resident Only - Ages 14-17) Each $150
Senior Annual Pass Each $300 $375
10% off Annual pass is purchased between January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026
10% off Annual pass
is purchased
between 1/1/2026 -
3/31/2026
Family Annual Pass (2 adults + 2 children): Includes 20% discount on party packages and access to special member days Each $825 $1,031 575
Family Annual Pass - Each Additional Adult Each Additional Adult $345 $431 Family Annual Pass - Each Additional Senior or Child Each Additional Senior or Child $150 $188 Administrative Fee for replacement of annual passes only Each $10 Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate Recreation Add Ons
Batting Cages Per Participant $5 plus facility drop
in fee
Batting Cages - 10 punch card Each $100 includes drop
in fee
Rockwall Per Participant $5 plus facility drop
in fee
Rockwall - 10 punch card Each $100 includes drop
in fee
Golf Simulator Hourly $50
Rockwall Hourly $150
Rec Center Special Events
Puzzle Event Per team $40
Family Dance Per Participant $15
Pickleball Tournament Per Team $75
Family Game Night Part of Season Pass No Extra Charge
Pool Special Events Per Participant $15
Pickleball Mixer Per Participant $25
Adult Programs
Adult Volleyball League Team Per Season Participant $400 Adult Volleyball League Individual Per Season Participant $66 Adult Basketball League Team Per Season Participant $550 Adult Basketball League Individual Per Season Participant $75 Pickleball Clinic Adults Per Participant Per Session $30 576
Pickleball Clinic Youth Per Participant Per Session $25 Senior Games Per Participant Per Event $10
Personal Training Per Participant Per Hour $60 $75
Adult Cornhole League Individual Per Season Per Team $50 Adult Fitness Classes 30 minutes Each $10 $12
Adult Fitness Classes 60 minutes Each $15 $18
Adult Fitness Classes 90 minutes Each $20 $25
Late Payment Registration for league play 10% increase to base fee 10% increase to base fee
Youth and Teens
Parents Night Out Per Participant $40
Kid's Summer Day Camp Each $40 $50
Kid's Summer Day Camp (Weekly Fee) Each $150 $188
Kid's Summer Day Camp Multi-Child Discount 10% Off Base Fee 10% Off Base Fee Youth Basketball League Per Season Participant $65
Youth Flag Football League Per Season Participant $95
Youth Street Hockey Per Season Participant $70
After School Enrichment Program Per Season Participant $120 Tiny Tots Sports League Per Season Participant $60
Youth Volleyball League Per Season Participant $75
Youth Soccer League Per Season Participant $65
Late Payment Registration for league play 10% increase to base fee 10% increase to base fee
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Table of Contents
Background
State Law
Study Objective
Analysis Methodology and Approach
Analysis Results
Comparison Survey
Key Considerations
Recommendations
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Background
On January 17, 2025, the city released a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a qualified professional firm experienced in cost recovery to perform a comprehensive review and evaluation of the citywide user fees.

The RFP emphasized that the first priority of the study would be to develop a fee structure for the new Recreation and Aquatics Center.

The city is currently constructing a new Recreation and Aquatics Center scheduled to be completed in early 2026 that will replace the current Recreation and Swimming Complex. The City has contracted with Government Consulting Partners, Inc. (GCP) to perform the citywide fee study.

This report describes the City of South Lake Tahoe’s user fee study results for the new fee structure for the Recreation and Aquatics Center opening in 2026.

State Law
User fees in California are required to conform to the statutory requirements of the California Constitution, Proposition 218 (1996), and the California Code of Regulations, including Government Code 66000 et seq. By law, user fees may not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the services for which they were levied, unless approved by a two-thirds vote of the electorate. Proposition 218 ensures user fees are fair, transparent, and directly connected to the actual cost of the service provided.

In 2010, Proposition 26 was adopted and states that user fees are limited to the "estimated reasonable cost of providing a service" by Government Code section 66014(a) and other supplementary legislation.

In particular, Proposition 26 established that fees charged for the use of government property are exempt from Proposition 26. These include fees for parks and facility rentals as well as green fees, cart, and other equipment rental fees. All of these fees may be set at a price the market will bear.

Study Objective
This portion of the user fee study was performed under the general direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Manager, along with assistance from the Recreation Program Coordinator, Marketing & Events Coordinator and Administrative Assistant. GCP’s primary objective in this study was to:

1. Provide the City's decision-makers with a high-level cost analysis that provides a clear picture of the Parks and Recreation revenue to costs as it relates to their fee-for-services programs.

2. Establish fees for new services that will be offered once the new Recreation Center opensin 2026.

3. Provide a comparison survey to help guide recommendations.

The emphasis of the user fee study was to focus on services offered through the new Recreation and Aquatics Center. GCP did include a program cost analysis for services outside of the new Recreation and Aquatics Center per the analysis to be completed.
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Analysis Methodology and Approach
The Recreation fees were evaluated at two levels:

Level 1: GCP evaluated the annual cost recovery levels within various program category groupings.
• Example of a program grouping: Adult Leagues, Youth Sports, Adult /Senior Programs, Swim Lessons, Facility Rental: Gym.
• In total, GCP evaluated 29 program groupings for services that would be provided by the Recreation and Aquatics Center and eight (8) other groupings including outdoor facilities, golf, and campgrounds.

Level 2: GCP performed a comparison survey of the city’s current and proposed servicesto other agencies offering similar services. Revenue goals presented in the business plan for the new Recreation and Aquatics Center were also reviewed before individual recommendations were made.

LEVEL 1
In order to evaluate the various program category costs, GCP implemented the following steps:

1. Define Service Program Categories

2. Identify Cost Elements

3. Assign Cost to Service Categories

4. Re-Allocate Administrative Overhead to Service Categories

5. Compare Total Cost to Revenue Goals

1. Define Service Categories
GCP worked with staff to develop a list of service categories as well as overhead and non-fee groupings.

The service categories were separated into three major groups:
• Fee for service categories represent services that charge a fee to the customer, and the revenue is used to offset the cost of providing those services. • Overhead (Administrative functions or general operating costs) are operations that staff perform, general operating costs that are a benefit to the entire department or are division specific. This would include things such as general oversight, budget management, general clerical support, electricity, etc.
• Non-fee services are services that are provided but there is no fee. These service categories include park maintenance, snow removal on bike trails, park ranger duties, some building rentals where the fees are waived (for example, Senior Services), and special events that are City sponsored.
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2. Identify Cost Elements
GCP used fiscal year 2024-2025 budgeted expenditures, salary and benefits and included some additional staffing costs that would be added once the new recreation center has opened. These costs were then compared to the new center’s business plan revenue goals for a 6 months and 12 months period.

Elements of costs included in the analysis include:
• Direct labor (full time and part time/seasonal)
• Direct Service and Supply Costs
• Indirect Labor
• Indirect Service and Supply Costs
• Citywide Indirect Costs: Costs allocated to the Parks and Recreation department through the cost allocation plan (CAP). GCP reviewed two versions of the results: one with this cost and one without these costs. It is uncommon for a general fund department to pay back the general fund for services. The analysis shown in this report is without the CAP costs. GCP would be happy to provide the analysis results with the CAP included if the city would like.

3. Assign Costs to Service Categories
This step comprises the most significant part of the GCP study:
• Direct Labor Costs: GCP worked with the Recreation staff to assign, by percentage, where each staff member spent their time at an annual level. This time was then allocated to the appropriate service category as a percentage of their total salary and benefit costs. • Direct Expenses: The staff then let GCP know how the operating expenses should be allocated to the various service categories.
• Revenue: The department provided the revenue goals per category that were estimated in the Recreation and Aquatic Center’s business plan. The revenue goals were shown for 6 months and 12 months.

4. Re-allocate Administrative Overhead to Service Categories To build the full cost for each service category, the costs associated with the overhead categories were re-allocated to the other service categories based on the percentage of labor spent. If the overhead was considered department wide, then all of the service categories, minus any overhead categories, were part of this calculation. If the overhead was specific to only a hand full of categories, then the cost was reallocated only to those service categories.

5. Compare Total Cost to Revenue
Once the costing side of the analysis was completed, a comparison of the costs was made to the 6 month and 12-month revenue goals. This cost recovery percentage shows the ratio of total costs divided by the revenue goal.

Analysis Results
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show the current cost recovery compared to the 6 month and 12-month recovery goals from the business plan.

Non-Fee Related Service Categories:

Non-Fee Service Categories
Total Costs without
CAP
Facility Rentals: Buildings (no charge) $37,378
Special Events - City Sponsored Non-Revenue Generating $290,950 Park Maintenance $1,088,296
Snow Removal $230,865
Park Ranger Duties $285,810
Golf - non-fee* $20,000
Campground - non-fee* $120,000
General non-fee* $215,675

Recreation and Aquatic Center Fee Service Categories:

Fee Service Categories
FY 23/24
Revenue
Total
Costs
without
CAP
FY 23/24
Cost
Recovery
%
Target
Recovery
Goal $
6 months
Target
Recovery
Goal %
6 months
Target
Recovery
Goal $
12 months
Target
Recovery
Goal %
12 months
Recreation and Aquatics Center Program Categories
Adult Leagues $0 $86,670 0% $5,500 6% $11,000 13%
Youth Sports $11,248 $144,729 8% $7,912 5% $15,824 11%
Youth Programs $0 $136,171 0% $77,900 57% $155,800 114% Adult / Senior Programs $0 $78,283 0% $0 0% $0 0%
Contracted Classes $6,832 $96,053 7% $36,125 38% $72,250 75% Swim Lessons $11,962 $378,429 3% $38,400 10% $76,800 20% Lap Swim / Recreation Swim $10,834 $469,173 2% $63,000 13% $126,000 27% Storytime w/ Mermaid $0 $9,906 0% $160 2% $320 3%
Aquatic Special Events $0 $18,739 0% $6,500 35% $13,000 69% Aquatic: Adult Fitness Class / Master
Swim $6,753 $254,360 3% $26,000 10% $52,000 20%
Obstacle Course - Inflatables $0 $58,501 0% $0 0% $0 0% Pool Rental $5,000 $126,048 4% $5,000 4% $10,000 8%
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Tournaments $0 $72,383 0% $15,000 21% $30,000 41% 583
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Facility Rentals: Buildings - Meeting
Rooms $0 $31,818 1% $771 1% $3,900 12%
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Party Room $0 $39,516 0% $2,500 6% $5,000 13% Facility Rentals: Buildings - Event Space $0 $178,670 0% $183,750 103% $367,500 206% Facility Rentals: Buildings - Commercial
Kitchen $0 $49,093 0% $14,000 29% $28,000 57%
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Gym
Pickleball $0 $71,730 0% $0 0% $0 0%
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Gym Rental $29,996 $61,683 49% $4,800 8% $9,600 16% Facility Rentals: Buildings - Indoor Soccer $2,500 $48,550 5% $0 0% $0 0% Facility Rentals: Buildings - Batting Cages $0 $78,484 0% $30,000 38% $60,000 76% Facility Rentals: Buildings - Basketball
Courts $0 $48,550 0% $0 0% $0 0%
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Volleyball
Courts $0 $48,550 0% $0 0% $0 0%
Facility Use: Climbing Wall $0 $94,206 0% $14,000 15% $28,000 30% Facility Use: Golf Simulators $0 $57,764 0% $15,000 26% $30,000 52% Day Pass* $2,709 $160,596 2% $135,625 84% $271,250 169% Multi Use Pass* $28,350 $114,805 25% $33,282 29% $66,564 58% Shower - Day Pass $1,673 $18,847 9% $1,673 9% $3,345 18% Annual Pass* $0 $50,593 0% $26,688 53% $53,375 105%
* Since passes allow access to many different amenities within the recreation center, some of the costs may be included in other service categories.

The new Recreation and Aquatics Center’s business plan listed two revenue options: Scenario A with a total revenue of $1,248,195 or Scenario B with a total revenue of $1,504,937.50. The different scenarios did offer different services. The revenue goal listed in the GCP level 1 analysis is a mix of the two options with a 12-month revenue goal of $1,489,528. However, this goal was further refined when the individual fee recommendations were developed and is now approximately $1,220,486. The total cost for these program categories was $3,082,898 for an overall 39.59% recovery.

The costs for the new services are estimated as are the revenues and should be evaluated after being in place for twelve months.

Other Fee Service Categories:

Fee Service Categories
FY 23/24
Revenue
Total
Costs
without
CAP
FY 23/24
Cost
Recovery
%
Target
Recovery
Goal $
6 months
Target
Recovery
Goal%
Target
Recovery
Goal$
12 months
Target
Recovery
Goal %
Other Program Categories
Facility Rentals: Buildings - Senior
Center $771 $91,038 1% $771 1% $1,541 2%
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Outdoor Park Facility Rentals: Picnic
Shelters and Picnic Areas $10,655 $28,103 38% $0 0% $0 0% Outdoor Park Facility Rentals: Regan
Beach West $13,170 $28,103 47% $13,170 47% $26,339 94%
Special Event Facility Rentals (large
scale events): Golf Course; Lakeview
Commons; Bijou Park (entire park) $1,300 $25,756 5% $1,300 5% $2,600 10% Bijou Golf Course $99,841 $437,754 23% $99,841 23% $199,682 46% Campground $174,775 $304,043 57% $174,775 57% $349,550 115% Boat Ramp** $24,206 $169,971 14% $24,206 14% $48,411 28% Ice Arena* $0 $5,125 0% $0 0% $0 0%
* The Ice Arena has minimal oversight from the Director. ** Boat Ramp fees are set by the state and cannot be changed.

Eight “other” program categories were reviewed that are not part of the new Recreation and Aquatics Center. The total cost for these program categories was $1,089,892 with current revenues of $324,716 or

29.79% recovery. Some fees such as the Boat Ramp fees are set by the state and cannot be adjusted. No fee changes are recommended for these categories.

LEVEL 2
GCP reviewed the current and proposed new services for the Recreation and Aquatics Center and compared them to other agencies with similar services.
• Fees were compared to eight other agencies, with additional agencies added as needed. • When making a comparison of the various passes, GCP took into consideration the amenities being offered by each agency.

Comparison Survey
It is common for agencies to want to compare their fees to other agencies, however, it is important to note that not all services may be an apples-to-apples comparison. For example, when comparing swimming lessons, it is important to look at the length of each session or how many lessons are provided? For an annual pass, you may need to look at what amenities the pass allows you access to. A comparison survey can provide some guidance when looking at the key considerations when setting fees.

GCP chose eight primary agencies (see below) to be part of the city’s recreation comparison survey. These eight agencies were chosen due to their close proximity to the city, for providing similar amenities or for being a similar tourist destination.
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Primary Comparison Agencies
 Incline Village GID, NV  City of Auburn, CA
 Douglas County, NV  City of Roseville, CA
 Kale Community Center, NV  City of West Sacramento, CA  City of Reno, NV  Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA
In order to provide a good comparison of the proposed new services, some additional agencies were included: Placer County, Town of Truckee, El Dorado Hills Community Service District, City of Folsom, and Orangevale Parks and Recreation District.

An example of the comparison survey results is listed below.

Comparison Survey Example: Adult (Resident) Pass
Comparison Survey: Annual Pass
Agency Monthly Fee
Annual
12 mo.

Equivalent
Annual Pass
Cost Savings Discount %
Incline Village GID $105 $1,260 N/A None 0%
City of Auburn $20 $240 $200 $40 16.67%
Douglas County $45 $540 $219 $321 59.4%
Kale Community Center $54 $648 $249 $399 61.63%
City of Reno $60 $720 $600 $120 16.67%
Town of Mammoth Lakes $30 $360 $300 $60 16.67%
Adult - Resident Daily Monthly
Quarterly
(90 day) Annual Family
Punch Card 10
use
City of South Lake Tahoe
Current Fee $6 $160 $225 $825 $80 for 20 punch
City of South Lake Tahoe
Proposed fee $10 $65 $480 $825 $80 for 10 punch
Incline Village GID (NV) $20 $105 $320
City of Auburn $20 $200 $600
Douglas County, NV Gym and
Fitness Center Memberships $7 $45 $99 $219
Kale Community Center $8 $54 $114 $249
City of Reno $10 $60 $210 $600
City of Roseville $9 $49 $57
Town of Mammoth Lakes $30 $300
City of West Sacramento $7 $39.50 $79.50 daily
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West Sacramento $39.50 $474
$403 (with 15%
discount) $71 15%
City of South Lake Tahoe (Current) N/A
$640
(90-day x 4) $225 $415 64.84%
City of South Lake Tahoe (Recommended) $65 $780 $480 $300 38.46% • Incline Village GID – Monthly fee is $105 ($1,260 annually). No additional discount is offered for paying 12 months in advance.
• City of Auburn – Monthly fee is $20 ($240 annually). The annual pass is $200, which is a $40 reduction (16.67% discount).
• Douglas County - Monthly fee is $45 ($540 annually). The annual pass is $219, which is a $321 reduction (59.4% discount).
• Kale Community Center - Monthly fee is $54 ($648 annually). The annual pass is $249, which is a $399 reduction (61.63% discount).
• City of Reno - Monthly fee is $60 ($720 annually). The annual pass is $600, which is a $120 reduction (16.67% discount).
• Town of Mammoth Lakes - Monthly fee is $30 ($360 annually). The annual pass is $300, which is a $60 reduction (16.67% discount).
• West Sacramento - Monthly fee is $39.50 ($474 annually). A 15% discount applies if 12 months are prepaid, making the total $403.
• City of South Lake Tahoe - No monthly fee is offered, only a 90-day pass for $160 ($640 annually if purchased quarterly). The current annual pass is $225, which is a $415 reduction (64.84% discount). The recommended annual pass is $480, which would be a $300 reduction (38.46% discount) compared to a projected monthly fee of $65 ($780 annually).

Comparison Survey Example: Adult Pass Amenities
Not all agencies surveyed provided the same access to amenities with an annual pass. At the time of the comparison, some of these agencies stated that they were building their own new recreational facility or 587
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pool. Fees as well as amenities for these agencies may have changed or may change in the near future once their new facility or pool has opened.

Key Considerations
In addition to the annual costs of services and the results of the comparison survey, there are other principal factors to consider when setting recreation fees:
 Price Elasticity of Demand: When proposing fee recommendations, the elasticity of demand for the service should be considered. For example, will raising the fee result in a loss of participants or is the demand there to sustain participation levels.  Economic Barriers: It may be a desire to establish fees at a level that permits lower income groups to use services that they might not otherwise be able to afford.  Competition: Certain services, such as facility rentals, may be provided by neighboring communities or the private sector, and therefore demand for these services can be highly dependent on what else may be available.
 Community Benefit: If a user fee service benefits the community as a whole to some extent, it is appropriate to subsidize a portion of the fee. This is often the case with Youth or Senior programs within Recreation.
 Public Service vs. Private Service: Public services, like police patrol services, are covered mainly by taxes. User-fee-related services tend to be requested over and above public services. The chart below helps to illustrate the decision-making process when considering user fee increases. 588
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Recommendations
The City currently does not have a formal cost recovery policy to guide recreation fee recommendations.

In lieu of a cost recovery policy, GCP has discussed the results of the comparison survey, evaluated the business plan and participation levels, and has worked with staff to present fee recommendations. All fee recommendations adhere to state laws and regulations.

GCP recommends that once the new facility is open that staff monitor the demand for each new service and evaluate if estimated participation levels are performing as anticipated. In addition, GCP recommends evaluating the cost of these new services after six months to see if staffing levels are consistent with the estimated staffing levels of this study.

In addition, the department is recommending adjusting the contractor split from its current 70/30 split to a 60/40 split per their business plan. Based on the Level 1 GCP analysis, it appears that the current split is much lower than 30% for the city. It is likely that the current split does not consider any overhead and only assumes straight costs which does underestimate the full cost of providing these services. GCP recommends moving forward with the proposed 60/40 split and for the city to determine whether or not any overhead should be part of the split moving forward.

The individual fee recommendations are listed in appendix A.

Police Patrol Services
Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Building Permits
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APPENDIX A
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Current
Adopted Fee
3/25/2025
Gym Rentals
Full (2 Courts) Hourly
$71 $250
1/2 Gym (1 Court) Hourly
$40 $125
1/4 (1/2 Court) Hourly
$20 $65
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Meeting Room Rentals
Rental Per Hour $20 $25
Non Fee No Charge No Charge No Charge
Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge No Charge
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Community Room Rentals
Rental Hourly $39 $55
Recognized Local Youth Sport Organizations May Have Free Use of Meeting Rooms in the Recreation & Aquatics Center No Charge No Charge No Charge Youth Organization Meetings Hourly $15 $15
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge No Charge
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Recreation & Aquatics Center
Fee Description Unit Proposed Fee
Non-Resident Proposed Fee
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Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Commercial Kitchen Rental
Commercial Kitchen Rental Hourly $33 $50
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Dance/Fitness Room Rental
Rental Hourly New $55
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Senior Services Meetings No Charge No Charge No Charge
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Event Space Rentals
Event Space Weekday Mon-Thurs $/hr. New $350
Event Space Weekend Fri -Sun $/hr. New $450
Event Space After Hours Per hour New $100
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Audio Video Ad On Flat Fee New $150
Event Space Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour (2 hour minimum) $43 $48 Ceremony Chair Package $7-$9 per chair comps New $8 per chair Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Pool Rental
Swimming Pool Rental Rate Hourly $84 $85
Lap Pool Rental (Full) Hourly New $85
Lap Pool Rental (1/2 pool) Hourly New $45
Lap Lane Rental (1 Lane) Hourly New $15
Play Pool Rental Hourly New $95
Lifeguard Hourly Rate (Rental) Hourly
Actual cost at
fully burdened
rate
Actual cost at
fully burdened
rate
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Party Room
Rental Weekday Mon-Thurs $/hr. $45 $40
Rental Weekend Fri -Sun $/hr. $50 $50
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
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Facility Rental Setup Fee Per Hour Per Staff $43 $48
Group Rentals May Be Subject to $500 minimum or $1,500
Maximum Security Deposit and/or Cleaning Fees at the Discretion of the City of South Lake Tahoe
$500 (Security Deposit) $500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
$500 Minimum or
$1,500 Maximum
Group Rentals May Be Subject to a Minimum of $15 Cancellation Fee and Maximum of $50 at the Discretion of City of South Lake Tahoe
$15 (Cancellation Fee) $15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
$15 Minimum or
$50 Maximum
Late Payment Penalty Fee 10% of total rental fee due 10% of total rental fee due
10% of total
rental fee due
Party Packages
Mini Mountain Movers Party Package Session Rental $299 $225 Batting Cages 2 Hour Party New $300
Rockwall 1 Hour Party New $200
Obstacle Course Pool Add On Per Event New $75
Pool Party Package Session Rental $199 $200
Aquatics
Obstacle Course Per Participant New $5 plus facility
drop in fee
Lifeguard Certification Course Per Participant New $235 Water Safety Instructor Certification Course Per Participant New $299 Junior Lifeguards Per Participant Per 4 week
Session
New $200
Mini Lifeguards Per Participant Per 4 week
Session
New $185
Swim Team Per Participant Per
Month/Session New $120
Development Swim Team Per Participant Per
Month/Session New $105
Aquatics Special Class (Ex Log Rolling) Per Participant Per Class New $7 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 30 minutes Each $10 $10 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 60 minutes Each $20 $20 Float Fit Aquatics Fitness Classess 90 minutes Each $30 $30 Locker Rental Per month New $20
Swimming Programs
H2O Exercise: Adult 18-54 years Each $7 $8 $10
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H2O Exercise: Senior or Permanent Disability Each $6 $6 $8 H2O Exercise: Adult 18-54 years - 10 Use Pass Each $50 $60 $75 H2O Exercise: Senior or Perm Disability - 10 Use Pass Each $40 $50 $65 H2O Exercise: Individual Annual Pass Each $295 $295 $369 Swimming Lessons (Group) 8 Class Session Each $49 $50
Swimming Lessons (Group) 6 Class Session Each $39 $40
Swimming Lessons (Group) 4 Class Session Each $29 $30
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 1 Student Each $33 $33
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 2 Students Each $44 $45
Private Lessons (25 minutes) 3 Students Each $55 $55
Master Swim Drop In Each $10 $10 $12
Master Swim Session 10 Use Punch Card Each $60 $70 $85
Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Facility Day Use: Includes Gym, Natatorium, Exercise Room, Walking Track Adult: 18-54 Year Each $6 $10 $15
Youth: 18 Years and Under Each $4 $8 $12
Senior 55 Years and Up or Permanent Disability Each $5 $8 $12 Public Shower Adult/Discount for Senior, Disabled, and Youth Each $3/$2 $3/$2 Daily Day Rate for Medi-Cal, WIC , and Veteran Participants Adult: 18 and Over Each $3 $3
Youth: 18 Years and Under Each $2 $2
Facility Multi-Use Day Passes: Includes Gym, Natatorium, Exercise Room, Walking Track Adult - 10 use punch card Each $80 $80 $100
Adult - Monthly Each New $65 $81
Adult - 90 Day (City Employees Only) Each $160 $45
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Senior or Permanent Disability - Monthly Each New $50 $63 Children 3 years and Under Are Free with a Paying Adult for Recreation Drop in only Each
Youth -10 use punch card Each $45 $65 $81
Youth Monthly Each New $50 $63
Couple Annual Pass Each New $690 $863
Individual Annual Pass Each $225 $480 $600
Youth Annual Pass Each New $300 $375
Youth Annual Pass for GPA of 3.5 or higher (Resident Only - Ages 14-17) Each New $150
Senior Annual Pass Each New $300 $375
10% off Annual pass is purchased between January 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026 New
10% off Annual
pass is purchased
between
1/1/2026 -
3/31/2026
Family Annual Pass (2 adults + 2 children): Includes 20% discount on party packages and access to special member days Each $825 $825 $1,031 Family Annual Pass - Each Additional Adult Each Additional Adult New $345 $431 Family Annual Pass - Each Additional Senior or Child Each Additional Senior or Child New $150 $188 Administrative Fee for replacement of annual passes only Each $10 $10 Non-Profit Organizations 25% Off Base Rate 25% Off Base Rate
25% Off Base
Rate
Recreation Add Ons
Batting Cages Per Participant New $5 plus facility
drop in fee
Batting Cages - 10 punch card Each New $100 includes
drop in fee
Rockwall Per Participant New $5 plus facility
drop in fee
Rockwall - 10 punch card Each New $100 includes
drop in fee
Golf Simulator Hourly New $50
Rockwall Hourly New $150
Rec Center Special Events
Free with a paying adult for recreation drop in only
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Puzzle Event Per team New $40
Family Dance Per Participant New $15
Pickleball Tournament Per Team New $75
Family Game Night Part of Season Pass No Extra Charge No Extra Charge Pool Special Events Per Participant New $15
Pickleball Mixer Per Participant New $25
Adult Programs
Adult Volleyball League Team Per Season Participant $400 $400 Adult Volleyball League Individual Per Season Participant $66 $66 Adult Basketball League Team Per Season Participant $550 $550 Adult Basketball League Individual Per Season Participant $75 $75 Pickleball Clinic Adults Per Participant Per Session New $30 Pickleball Clinic Youth Per Participant Per Session New $25 Senior Games Per Participant Per Event New $10
Personal Training Per Participant Per Hour New $60 $75
Adult Cornhole League Individual Per Season Per Team $30 Per Participant $50
Adult Fitness Classes 30 minutes Each $10 $10 $12
Adult Fitness Classes 60 minutes Each $15 $15 $18
Adult Fitness Classes 90 minutes Each $20 $20 $25
Late Payment Registration for league play 10% increase to base fee New 10% increase to base fee
Youth and Teens
Parents Night Out Per Participant $40 $40
Kid's Summer Day Camp Each New $40 $50
Kid's Summer Day Camp (Weekly Fee) Each New $150 $188
Kid's Summer Day Camp Multi-Child Discount 10% Off Base Fee New 10% Off Base Fee Youth Basketball League Per Season Participant $65 $65
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Youth Flag Football League Per Season Participant $95 $95 Youth Street Hockey Per Season Participant New $70
After School Enrichment Program Per Season Participant $120 $120 Tiny Tots Sports League Per Season Participant $60 $60
Youth Volleyball League Per Season Participant $75 $75
Youth Soccer League Per Season Participant $65 $65
Late Payment Registration for league play 10% increase to base fee New 10% increase to base fee
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Lake Tahoe
Recreation and
Aquatic Center
Fee Study

GOVERNMENT CONSULTING PARTNERS,
INC.
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 General Background
 State Laws
 GCP’s Methodology &
Approach
 Comparison Survey
 Key Considerations
AGENDA
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Background 3
• January 17, 2025, the City released a request for proposal (RFP)seeking a qualified professional firm experienced in cost recovery to perform a comprehensive review and evaluation of the citywide user fees. The RFP emphasized that the first priority of the study would be to develop a fee structure for the new Recreation and Aquatics Center.
• The City is currently constructing a new Recreation and Aquatics Center scheduled to be completed in early 2026 that will replace the current Recreation and Swimming Complex. The City has contracted with Government Consulting Partners, Inc. to perform the citywide fee study. 601
State Laws 4
• Proposition 218 (1996) Ensures user fees are fair, transparent, and directly connected to the actual cost of the service provided.
• Proposition 26 (2010) States that user fees are limited to the "estimated reasonable cost of providing a service" by Government Code section 66014(a) and other supplementary legislation.
 It should be noted that fees charged for the use of government property are exempt from Proposition 26. These include fees for parks and facility rentals as well as green fees, cart and other equipment rental fees. All of these fees may be set at a price the market will bear.
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Methodology and Approach 5
The Recreation fees were evaluated at two levels:
 Level 1: GCP evaluated the annual cost recovery levels within various program groupings.
• Example of a program grouping: Adult Leagues, Youth Sports, Adult /Senior Programs, Swim Lessons, Facility Rental: Gym.
• In total, GCP evaluated 25 fee programs for services that would be provided by the Recreation and Aquatics Center.
 Level 2: GCP performed a comparison of the city’s current fees to the fees proposed in the department’s business plan for the new Recreation and Aquatics Center and to other jurisdictions offering similar services. 603
Methodology and Approach
Level 1
6 Level 1: GCP incorporated the following into the annualized analysis:
• Direct Labor Costs
• Direct Service and Supply Costs
• Indirect Labor
• Indirect Service and Supply Costs
• Citywide Indirect Costs: Costs allocated to Recreation through the cost allocation plan.
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Methodology and Approach
Level 1
7 Level 1: GCP then compared the total annual cost to the total annual revenue from the prior year. This provided the cost recovery percentage for each program area. Note: Some program areas contained new services and therefore represent the estimated costs. GCP also compared the annual cost to the business plan’s revenue goals. An example of the results is listed below:

Service Category Name

CURRENT REVENUE

SERVICE AREA

DESCRIPTION TOTAL ANNUAL COST

CURRENT COST
RECOVERY %
TARGET

RECOVERY
GOAL $
(6 months)
TARGET

RECOVERY
GOAL %
TARGET
RECOVERY GOAL $
(12 months)
TARGET

RECOVERY
GOAL %
Swim Lessons $ 11,962.00 Fee $ 388,522.26 3% $ 38,400 10% $76,800 20% 605
Methodology and Approach
Level 2
8 Level 2: GCP reviewed the current fees and compared them to other jurisdictions with similar services.
 Fees were compared to eight other agencies, with additional agencies added as needed.
 When performing the comparison for the various passes, GCP took into consideration the amenities being offered by each agency. 606
Comparison Survey Results 9
Eight primary agencies were chosen to review the fees due to their close proximity to the city, similar amenities being offered or for being a tourist destination.

Other agencies included: Placer County, Town of Truckee, El Dorado Hills Community Service District, City of Folsom, and Orangevale Parks and Recreation District • Incline Village GID, NV • City of Auburn, CA
• Douglas County, NV • City of Roseville, CA
• Kale Community Center, NV • City of West Sacramento, CA • City of Reno, NV • Town of Mammoth Lakes, CA
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10 Comparison Survey Example: Adult Pass
Adult - Resident Daily Monthly
Quarterly
(90 day) Annual Family
Punch Card 10
use
City of South Lake Tahoe
Current Fee $6 $160 $225 $825 $80 for 20 punch
City of South Lake Tahoe
Proposed fee $10 $65 $480 $825 $80 for 10 punch
Incline Village GID (NV) $20 $105 $320
City of Auburn $20 $200 $600
Douglas County, NV Gym and
Fitness Center Memberships $7 $45 $99 $219
Kale Community Center $8 $54 $114 $249
City of Reno $10 $60 $210 $600
City of Roseville $9 $49 $57
Town of Mammoth Lakes $30 $300
City of West Sacramento $7 $39.50 $79.50 daily
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City of South
Lake Tahoe
Incline Village GID,
NV City of Auburn Douglas County, NV
Kale Community
Center City of Reno City of Roseville
Town of
Mammoth Lakes
City of West
Sacramento
Adult Annual Pass
$225 Current
$480 Proposed
Standard $870
w IVGID pass $600 $200 $219 $249 $600 Only Offers Monthly $300 Only Offers Monthly Family
$825 Current
$825 Proposed
(Couple or family of
2) Standard $1435
w IVGID pass $990
(up to 6 household
members) $600 Only Offers Monthly
Family
(2 adults + all
children free) $600 Only Offers Monthly
Strength/Cardiovascular workout room (fitness center) x x x x x x x Gymnasium x x x x x x x x x
Natatorium x
Lap Swim x x x
Indoor Pool x x x x x x
Sauna x
Ping Pong (game room) x x x x x
Computers w/ Wi-Fi access x x
Aqua Fitness classes x
Group Fitness Classes x x
Indoor Walking Track x x x x
Racquetball Court x x
Rock wall x
Open skate (ice) x
Offers 20% party rental discounts, free admission to
select P&R events, discount on skate rentals, one free
ice skating lesson x
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GCP presented the annual costs of services and the results of the comparison survey, but there are other principal factors to consider, when setting Recreation fees:
• Price Elasticity of Demand: When proposing fee recommendations, the elasticity of demand for the service should be considered. Will the raising of the fee result in a loss of participants or is the demand there to sustain participation levels.
• Economic Barriers: It may be a desired to establish fees at a level that permits lower income groups to use services that they might not otherwise be able to afford.
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Key Considerations 13
• Competition: Certain services, such as facility rentals, may be provided by neighboring communities or the private sector, and therefore demand for these services can be highly dependent on what else may be available. • Community Benefit: If a user fee service benefits the community as a whole to some extent, it is appropriate to subsidize a portion of the fee. This is often the case with Youth or Senior programs within Recreation.
• Public Service vs. Private Service: Public services, like police patrol services, are covered mainly by taxes. User-fee-related services tend to be requested over and above public services. The chart on the next page helps illustrate the decisionmaking process when considering user fee increases. 611
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Youth Sports
Adult Sports
Building Permits
Example Services
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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:22
Agenda Item: Sign Ordinance Update
Executive Summary: On August 12, 2025, Mayor Pro Tem Bass (seconded by Councilmember Jinkens) requested a presentation on the City Sign Ordinance and a discussion of potential amendments to the ordinance.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion providing staff direction on amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Chapter 6.40 - Signs and Advertising Structures.

Responsible Staff Member: John Hitchcock, Planning Manager, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney Reviewed and Approved By: Zachary Thomas, Director of Development Services Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance
Attachments:
01 - Staff Report - Sign Ordinance Update.docx
02 - Chapter 6.40 Sign Ordinance.pdf
03 - Tourist Core Area Plan Sign Standards.pdf
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City Council Agenda Report November 4, 2025 Page 1 of 4 City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Sign Ordinance Update
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: John Hitchcock, Planning Manager, and Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Background:

On August 12, 2025, Mayor Pro Tem Bass requested a presentation on the City Sign Ordinance and a discussion of potential amendments to the ordinance, for example being more permissive with allowing sandwich boards. Council member Jinkens seconded the request.

Under Section 38.2.3(A) of the TRPA Code of Ordinances, local jurisdictions may prepare equal or superior sign standards to the TRPA Sign Ordinance contained in Chapter 38 of the TRPA Code of Ordinances.

Over a three-year period from 1990 to 1993, the City conducted several workshops with members of the business community and drafted a substitute sign ordinance, which the City Council subsequently adopted. In 2005, the City Council revisited the sign ordinance to address flexibility and enforcement issues but ultimately did not move forward with any amendments.

In June and July of 2011, the City Council held special meeting work sessions to discuss the “Fixin’ 50” Initiative, a program to improve the built environment along U.S. 50, and the sign ordinance. As a result of the input received at those work sessions, the City Council directed staff to bring back an amendment to the sign ordinance to allow banner signs and portable signs (sandwich board) in limited circumstances.

On October 18, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance 1033, amending the sign ordinance as follows:
- Removed banner signs and portable signs from the “Signs Prohibited” section and added a new section allowing banners and sandwich boards during holiday periods (the month of December, New Year’s Eve day and New Year’s Eve, Martin Luther King weekend, President’s Day weekend, Memorial Day weekend, July 14th weekend, Labor Day weekend, Thanksgiving weekend, or during City sanctioned community events.
- Signs shall not be located within a street right-of-way, sidewalk, bicycle path, pedestrian walkway, designated parking space, ADA accessible zone or path, or clear zone.
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City Council Agenda Report November 4, 2025 Page 2 of 4 - Signs shall not impede pedestrian or bicycle circulation. - Signs shall be professionally designed and manufactured. - Banner signs that are community benefit signs in areas designated by the community plan.

Once the amendment went into effect, Code Enforcement staff found it difficult to enforce the regulations because the term “weekends” is not clearly defined in the Code. There was also a desire by the City Council to allow for portable signs at all times to promote economic activity.

On August 21, 2012, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1042 amending the sign ordinance to allow sandwich boards to be displayed only during weekends defined as Saturday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 5:00 p.m. and holiday periods defined as December 24th at 8:00 am through New Year’s Day at 5:00 pm, Martin Luther King Jr.

Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, July 4
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, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, or during
City sanctioned community events. The ordinance was further amended to limit sandwich boards to one per parcel.

On January 19, 2016, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1095 to expand the timeframe in which the portable signs may be displayed to begin on Fridays at 8:00 a.m. through Sundays at 5:00 p.m. This amendment was initiated at the request of the business community and also as a mechanism to promote economic activity.

On June 23, 2020, City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2020-1145 amending the sign code in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on what constitutes impermissible content-based restrictions on signage (Reed v. Town of Gilbert, 576 U.S. 155 (2015)).

The signage was amended to remove any content-based regulation. The regulations on banners and sandwich boards are content-neutral time, place, and manner restrictions and were not substantially amended during this process. The current regulations regarding banners and sandwich boards are as follows (South Lake Tahoe City Code section 6.40.080(I):
- Banners and sandwich board signs are allowed without a permit in compliance with the following standards:
 May be displayed only during weekends (Friday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 5:00 p.m.) and holidays (December 24th at 8:00 a.m. through New Year’s Day at 5:00 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day) or during city-sanctioned community events;
 Not within a street right-of-way, sidewalk, bicycle path, pedestrian walkway, designated parking space, ADA accessible zone or path, or clear zone; and
 Not impede pedestrian or bicycle circulation.
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Issue and Discussion:

Enforcement of temporary and portable signs remains challenging for the Community Services Division. Often, signage is on display outside the permitted timeframe, and on many occasions, more than one sign is on display on a property. In particular, multibusiness complexes that house multiple businesses are of interest in advertising.

Which business would be allowed to advertise would be left to the discretion of the property owner. However, businesses tend to simply put up a display without coordinating with the owner of the complex or other businesses in the complex.

Enforcement of what constitutes a banner is also difficult to enforce. A banner is defined as a piece of cloth or other flexible material, such as plastic/vinyl sheets or canvas, that contains graphics or copy. A trend that City staff has recently noticed is the proliferation of flag signs, which can also be considered banners, except that they move and flutter, which is prohibited by the sign ordinance.

Pursuant to City Council direction, staff is requesting the City Council discuss this matter and direct staff on potential amendments that will be brought back for a Planning Commission recommendation and City Council adoption at a future meeting.

Environmental Considerations:

Potential amendments to the sign code would be exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15303 (Small Structures), 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land), and Section 15061(b)(3) (Review for Exemptions – Common Sense Rule), in that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility for this action to have a significant effect on the environment, and individual development applications will be reviewed under CEQA as they are proposed.

Financial Implications:

None.

Policy Implications:

The adoption of amendments to the City’s sign ordinance is consistent with the City's General Plan. The City's General Plan provides goals and policies to preserve the community's character, aesthetics, and environmental characteristics while maintaining a strong, healthy economy and ensuring the health and safety of the residential character of the community. Adoption of future amendments to the sign ordinance would further these goals and objectives by providing enforceable sign regulations to protect aesthetics and public safety.

Although the adopted City General Plan does not provide policy direction specific to all aspects of signage, the following goals and policies are relevant to the issue:
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The City should continue to work with Caltrans and property owners to enhance facades, landscaping, and infrastructure (e.g., lighting, signage, utilities) on portions of Highway 50 and State Route 89 corridors that are designated as scenic corridors by the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency.

Policy LU‐8.9: Signage and Way‐finding Program
The City shall create a signage and wayfinding program for residents and visitors that includes informational kiosks, gateway signs, and signs identifying special districts, neighborhoods, public facilities, special events, and school activities. Revitalized signage provides a sense of Tahoe’s unique style and neighborhood character and shall conform to rich nonvibrant nature inspired colors, sensible to heights of snow and snow loads, and complying with Title 24. Kiosks should specify walking and biking distances and include maps.
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Chapter 6.40

SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
Sections:

Article I. Purpose and Scope

6.40.010 Authority.

6.40.020 Purpose and findings.

6.40.030 Scope.

Article II. Definitions

6.40.040 Definitions.

Article III. General Provisions

6.40.050 Compliance required.

6.40.060 Signs prohibited.

6.40.070 Planning permits required.

6.40.080 Signs and activities not requiring permits.

6.40.090 Maintenance.

6.40.100 Lighting.

6.40.110 Sign contractor’s license or exemption.

6.40.120 Reserved.

Article IV. Regulation by PAS

6.40.130 Signs permitted in all PAS.

6.40.140 Signs permitted in residential PAS.

6.40.150 Signs permitted in commercial/tourist plan areas.

Article V. Construction Specifications

6.40.160 Construction specifications.

Article VI. Administration and Enforcement

6.40.170 Planning division.

6.40.180 Application for permits.

6.40.190 Permit fees.

6.40.200 Permit issuance.

6.40.210 Revocation.

6.40.220 Inspection upon completion.
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6.40.230 Exceptions.

6.40.240 Locally unique signs.

6.40.250 Reserved.

6.40.260 Violations.

6.40.270 Appeals.

Article VII. Conflict, Severability and Effective Date

6.40.280 Conflict.

6.40.290 Severability.

Article VIII. Sign Design Standards

6.40.300 Applicability.

6.40.305 Alternative design standards.

6.40.310 Copy.

6.40.320 Lighting.

6.40.330 Landscaping.

6.40.340 Construction.

6.40.350 Color.

6.40.360 Sign location.

6.40.370 Sign height.

6.40.380 General sign design.

Article IX. Sign Area Formula City-Wide

6.40.390 Concept.

6.40.400 Computing the sign area.

Article X. Tourist Core Area Plan

6.40.420 Tourist core area plan.

Code reviser’s note: The attachments, exhibits, and TRPA documents referenced in this chapter are available in the office of the city clerk.

Article I. Purpose and Scope

6.40.010 Authority.

This chapter is prepared pursuant to the TRPA Code of Ordinances, Section 38.2.3(A), which permits local jurisdictions to prepare equal or superior sign standards to the TRPA Sign Ordinance, contained in TRPA Chapter 38. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.020 Purpose and findings.
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The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish regulations on the display, erection, use, and maintenance of signs in South Lake Tahoe. These regulations coordinate the type, placement, and scale of signs within the different land use categories in order to:

A. Promote public health and safety;
B. Minimize aesthetic impacts on the community and prevent visual clutter caused by excessive and obtrusive signs;
C. Reduce distractions, obstructions, or hazards to pedestrians and automobile traffic caused by an excessive number of signs, excessive size or height, inappropriate means of illumination, movements, indiscriminate placement, overconcentration, or unsafe construction; D. Improve the visual quality of South Lake Tahoe;
E. Encourage the innovative use of design;
F. Promote both renovation and proper maintenance of signs; G. Recognize that commercial and residential areas within South Lake Tahoe have different regulatory needs due to their inherent characteristics and may require different sign regulations based on the respective land uses, and that aesthetic impacts based on sign size, illumination, and placement may create a greater public nuisance in residential neighborhood areas than in commercial areas. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.030 Scope.

This chapter shall not relate to building design. Nor shall the chapter regulate official traffic or government signs; the copy and message of signs; signs not intended to be viewed from a public right-of-way; interior window displays; scoreboards on athletic fields; flags of any nation or government; gravestones; religious symbols; memorial signs; the residential display of street numbers; or any display or construction not defined herein as a sign.

The primary intent of this chapter shall be to regulate signs intended to be readable from any public street, recreation area, bike trail or from Lake Tahoe. (Ord. 1145 § 1) Article II. Definitions

6.40.040 Definitions.

1. “Abandoned sign” means a sign, nonconforming or conforming, which no longer identifies or advertises a bona fide business, use, lessor, service, owner, product or activity for a period of six months or longer, and/or for which no legal owner can be found. 620

2. “Access” means any public vehicle access. Does not include pedestrian or service vehicle access.

3. “Animated sign” means a sign or display manifesting either kinetic or illusionary motion occasioned by natural, manual, mechanical, electrical, or other means. Animated signs include the following types:
a. Naturally Energized. Signs whose motion is activated by wind or other atmospheric impingement. Wind-driven signs include flags, pennants, streamers, spinners, metallic disks, windsocks or other similar devices designed to move in the wind. b. Mechanically Energized. Signs manifesting a repetitious pre-programmed physical movement or rotation in either one or a series of planes activated by means of mechanically based drives.
c. Electrically Energized. Illuminated signs whose motion or visual impression of motion is activated primarily by electrical means. Electrically energized animated signs are of two types:
i. Flashing Signs. Illuminated signs exhibiting a pre-programmed repetitious cyclical interruption of illumination from one or more sources in which the duration of the period of illumination (on phase) is either the same as or less than the duration of the period of darkness (off phase), and in which the intensity of illumination varies from zero (off) to 100 percent (on) during the programmed cycle. ii. Illusionary Movement Signs. Illuminated signs exhibiting the illusion of movement by means of a pre-programmed repetitious sequential switching action in which illuminated elements of the sign are turned on or off to visually simulate the impression of motion characteristic of chasing, running, blinking, oscillating, twinkling, scintillating, or expanding and contracting light patterns.

4. Area. See “Sign, area of.”

5. “Area identification sign” identifies an area of a distinct character composed of more than one ownership, or more than one parcel, such as a neighborhood, subdivision, shopping or industrial area.

6. “Awning” means a shelter projecting from and supported by the exterior wall of a building constructed of canvas, plastic or similar nonrigid materials on a supporting framework.

Compare “Marquee.”

7. “Awning sign” means any sign affixed in any manner to the surface of an awning. 621

8. “Banner” means a piece of cloth or other flexible material such as plastic/vinyl sheets or canvas that contains graphics or copy.

9. “Base reference budget (BRB)” means the amount of sign area, prior to adjustments, available to a business or a multiple business complex (MBC). This amount is calculated from:
a. Gross floor area of buildings; and
b. Number of streets that access the property; and
c. Whether the business is part of a multiple business complex.

10. “Building sign” means any sign attached to a building and supported by a wall of a building, or the wall of a structure, including a mansard roof. Any permanent window signs shall be considered a building sign. For the purpose of this definition, the following signs are considered as a part of the building sign area (see definition for more clarification):
a. Awning signs;
b. Canopy signs;
c. Marquee signs;
d. Landscape wall signs;
e. Mansard roof signs;
f. Permanent window signs.

11. “Business” means a single commercial unit of operation. There may be more than one business within a building (see “Multiple business complex”), or there may be a single business in one building on one project area.

12. “Can sign” means a sign in which the sign copy is placed on a transparent face, which is attached to an enclosed box or can, usually made of metal, that has an internal light source.

13. “Canopy sign” means a sign affixed or applied to the exterior facing surface or surfaces of a building canopy or freestanding canopy.

14. “Canopy (building)” means a structure or roof covered with fabric, metal or other material and supported by a building at one or more points or extremities and by columns or posts embedded in the ground at other points or extremities. May be illuminated by means of internal or external sources. Compare “Marquee.”
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15. “Canopy (freestanding)” means a structure or roof covered with fabric, metal or other material supported by columns or posts embedded in the ground. May be illuminated by means of internal or external sources.

16. City. Unless the context clearly discloses a contrary intent, the word “city” shall mean the city of South Lake Tahoe.

17. “Clearance (of a sign)” means the smallest vertical distance between the grade of the adjacent street, highway, or street curb and the lowest point of any sign, including framework and embellishments, extending over that grade.

18. “Clear zone” means the area at a street corner or driveway defined as follows:
a. Street corner clear zone is created by extending the front property line and street side property line to a point and measuring from the point along the front property line and street side yard property line to a distance of 15 feet and connecting these two points to create a triangular area.
b. Driveway clear zone is created by measuring, from the point of driveway and property line intersection, along the driveway and property lines to a distance of 15 feet and connecting these two points to create a triangular area.

19. “Construction sign” means a temporary sign identifying a construction project, owner or developer, architect, contractor or subcontractor, and other related information pertinent to the property on which the sign is located.

20. “Copy” means the graphic content of a sign surface in either permanent or removable letter, numeric, symbolic, or alphabetic form.

21. “Copy area” means the area shall be calculated by enclosing the perimeter of the copy within a rectilinear geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the copy and measuring the area within the perimeter.

22. “Double-faced sign” means a sign with two faces, essentially back-to-back. Each sign face is to be calculated to determine sign area.

23. “Electrical sign” means a sign or sign structure in which electrical wiring, connections, or fixtures are used.

24. “Embellishment” means a portion of a sign structure intended to accent a sign rather than to provide or carry additional message area, e.g., framing, roofing, foundations, landscaping and the like.

25. “Facade” means the entire building elevation including the parapet. 623

26. “Festoons” means a string of ribbons, tins, or pinwheels.

27. “Flag” means an article of cloth on flexible material displayed to the public. a. Official Flag. The flag of any nation, state, county, city or other recognized governmental entity, flown in accordance with the state and federal laws governing such displays. A U.S. flag shall be flown in conjunction with any foreign flag.

28. Flashing Sign. See “Animated sign, electrically energized.”

29. “Freestanding sign” means a sign which is permanently supported in a fixed location on the ground by poles, braces, a foundation, a planter, pedestal, retaining wall or other structure and not attached to or supported by any building. Such signs include building wing wall signs. (See also “Low profile sign.”)

30. “Frontage, street” means that portion of a project area bounded by public roadway.

31. “Graphic” means the use of letters, symbols, or numbers to convey a message.

32. “Grade” means the surface elevation of the street, or the natural ground elevation beneath the sign.

33. “Gross floor area (GFA)” means the measure of commercial square footage calculated as the floor area within the outer walls of a building or store space, including storage space. This shall not include stairwells and air shafts.

If more than one business is occupying the same floor space, the floor space shall be counted once to determine the gross floor area.

If a business occupies one floor of a two-story business, the GFA shall be based on the one floor. Should the business extend to the second floor, its new sign area shall be recalculated including the second floor. Should the business revert back to the first floor, then the GFA reverts back to floor one. Any signage increase resulting from the expansion to the second floor shall now have to be reduced accordingly.

34. “Height (of a sign)” means:

Freestanding Sign: the vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign structure, including decorative embellishments, to the curb grade of the adjacent street or the surface grade beneath the sign, whichever is less.

Building Sign: the vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign or sign structure to the building grade.
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35. “Icon sign” means three-dimensional representation of an object that does not contain copy. Examples include a child’s building blocks to denote a children’s store or an ice cream cone to denote an ice cream shop. The intent of the icon sign is to provide business identification in a highly concentrated pedestrian environment (Mainstreet district of the tourist core area plan) in a whimsical and entertaining manner without using copy. For sign area and locational standards, see SLTCC 6.40.420.

36. “Identification sign” means a nonelectrical, nonilluminated sign of less than two square feet in sign area, that contains no advertising copy, that is permanently affixed in a place parallel to a wall located entirely on private property for the purpose of identifying any residence, establishment, or institution.

37. “Inflatable sign” means any device which is filled or activated by air or gas, and located, attached, or tethered to the ground, site, merchandise, building, or roof, and used for signage purposes.

38. “Individual sign area” is computed from the BRB and is the allowable sign area for a specific individual sign, taking into account the following adjustments:
a. Specific individual sign setback;
b. Vehicle speed on the closest street;
c. Specific individual sign angle using the street frontage as a reference plane; and d. Height.

39. “Illegal sign” means a sign which does not meet the requirements of this code, including but not limited to the placement or installation of a sign without first obtaining a city sign permit or installing a sign that is not consistent with the sign permit and which has not received legal nonconforming status.

40. “Illuminated sign” means a sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign. The following are types of illumination:
a. Diffuse. “Diffused lighting” is where the light source is internal and located behind a translucent sign face; i.e., internally illuminated electric can sign. b. Indirect. “Indirect lighting” is where the copy and/or the sign face are illuminated by an external light source. The external light source should be shielded from public view. c. Direct. “Direct lighting” is where the sign copy is the light source, e.g., individual light bulbs organized to create the sign copy.
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41. “Kiosk” means a pedestrian-oriented freestanding sign within a public right-of-way used for display of information. All kiosk locations as well as information content shall be subject to the city use permit process.

42. “Landscape wall sign” means a sign attached to a retaining wall which is integrated into the project area landscape and the single sign face is parallel to the street.

43. “Lot” means a parcel of land legally defined on a subdivision or parcel map recorded with the El Dorado County recorder.

44. “Low profile sign” means a type of freestanding sign mounted directly to the ground with maximum height not to exceed six feet.

45. “Maintenance” means, for the purposes of this chapter, upkeep or preservation of the condition of a sign in order to keep the existing components safe, neat and orderly in condition and appearance and to prevent corrosion or deterioration caused by weather, age or other conditions. Maintenance includes cleaning, painting, repair or replacement of defective parts of a sign. Maintenance does not include any changes to the sign area, the copy, graphic design, or the external dimensions of the sign or structure.

46. “Mansard roof” means normally the roof slope exceeds 45 degrees (12:12). A roof-like facade architecturally comparable to a building wall.

47. “Mansard roof sign” means a sign attached to a mansard roof.

48. “Marquee” means a permanent roof-like structure or canopy of rigid materials supported by and extending from the facade of a building. Compare “Awning” and “Canopy sign.”

49. Monument Sign. See “Low profile sign.”

50. “Motor fuel price sign” means that portion of a freestanding sign which advertises the price of motor vehicle fuel offered for sale.

51. “Motor vehicle signs” means a sign attached, affixed or painted upon the exterior of a motor vehicle.

52. “Multiple business complex” means a building or group of buildings within a single architectural plan and within one project area housing two or more businesses with one or more parcels.

53. “Multiple business complex sign” means a sign whose purpose is to identify the MBC, not individual tenants.
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54. “Multiple-faced sign” means a sign containing three or more sign faces, not necessarily in back-to-back configuration. Each sign face shall be calculated to determine sign area.

55. “Mural” means a picture pictograph painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or roof, which is not for commercial purposes and is not a visual representation of a business or service so as to be viewed as advertisement for the business or service.

56. “Nonconforming sign” means a sign which was erected legally, but which does not comply with subsequently enacted sign restrictions and regulations.

57. “Occupancy” means the portion of a building or premises owned, leased, rented, or otherwise occupied for a given use.

58. “Off-premises sign” means a sign erected or maintained on a parcel or project area other than the property on which the use or activity relating to the sign is located.

59. “On-premises sign” means a sign erected or maintained on a parcel or project area on which the use or activity advertised by the sign is located.

60. “Opaque background” means a sign background that does not transmit light.

61. “Owner” means the legal owner of record. This information may be available through a search of the county recorder’s records or as shown on the most recent property tax roll provided by the El Dorado County assessor. For the purposes of this chapter, the owner of property on which a sign is located is presumed to be the owner of the sign unless facts to the contrary are officially recorded or otherwise brought to the attention of the city, e.g., a sign leased from a sign company.

62. “Parapet” means the extension of a false front or wall above a roofline.

63. “Parking signs” means signs that comply with California Vehicle Code Section 22658.

64. “Parked motor vehicle sign” means a sign attached to, located on, or located within any motor vehicle trailer or other related device, when parked for the primary purpose of displaying signage or to augment existing signage of a business located on the parcel, lot, or project area where the parked motor vehicle is located. A parked motor vehicle sign meets this definition if the copy is easily readable from a vehicle or pedestrian traveling upon a public right-of-way (of a scenic corridor). Examples of such signs are business delivery vehicle(s), personal vehicles and the like. Excluded from this are vans or trucks which have short-term deliveries of merchandise and goods to the retailer or restaurant.

65. “Pedestrian scale” means copy, graphics, proportions and locations that are easy to comprehend and intended to be primarily read by pedestrians. 627

66. “Pedestrian sign” means a permanent sign in pedestrian scale which provides information and directions to pedestrians, such as a directory/information sign and kiosk sign.

67. “Pennant” means a piece of cloth, plastic, paper, or other such material varying in size, shape or design to draw attention to the site where located.

68. “Permanently affixed” shall mean painted or permanently attached with glue, adhesive, bolts, nails, or approved concrete footings, not intended to be easily removed. Tape shall not be considered as meeting this definition.

69. “Person” means any individual, corporation, association, firm, partnership, or similarly defined interest.

70. “Portable sign” means any sign designed to be moved easily and not permanently affixed to the ground or to a structure or building.

71. “Project area” means one or more parcels or leases that are linked together for a common and definitive purpose, such as parking, or access, or utilities, or are under one umbrella management unit.

72. “Projecting sign” means a sign, other than a flat building sign, which projects from and is supported by a wall of a building and is not mounted parallel to the plane of the wall.

73. “Public right-of-way” means that portion of land owned by the public in which the street, sidewalk and utilities are placed. Note: Normally the public right-of-way is wider than the paved street.

74. “Roofline” means the top edge of a roof or building parapet, whichever is higher, excluding any mansards, cupolas, pylons, chimneys, or minor projections.

75. “Roof sign” means any sign erected over or on the roof of a building. No roof sign dormer can extend above the roofline as measured in elevation.

76. Scenic Corridor. The following roads are considered scenic corridors: Lake Tahoe Boulevard, U.S. 89, U.S. Highway 50 and the Loop Roads.

77. “Sculpture” means to cut, carve, chisel, cast, weld, mold, etc., into statues or figures.

78. Setback. Setback for all signs shall be measured from the property line.

79. “Sign” means any character, letter, figure, symbol, model or device or combination of these used to attract attention or convey a message and which is readable from a public street, public recreation area, bicycle trail or from Lake Tahoe. The term includes banners, pennants, streamers, moving mechanisms and lights. The term does not include scoreboards or ball field 628
signs where the sign is oriented to the recreation use, nor does it include nonilluminated murals or sculptures on private property.

80. “Sign, area of” means the sum total of display areas of one or more sign faces (also see “Sign face”). If the sign is composed of individual letters or symbols using the wall as the background with no added decoration, the sign area shall be calculated by enclosing the perimeter of each word within a rectilinear geometric figure which encloses the extreme limits of the copy and measuring the area within the perimeter.

81. “Sign dormer” means a structure attached to the roof that provides a vertical mounting surface on a sloping roof. The dormer is usually constructed of the same material as the roof.

82. “Sign face” means the plane of a sign on which the copy is placed. A normal size frame is not considered as a part of the sign face.

83. “Snipe sign” means a temporary sign or poster affixed to a tree, fence, telephone pole, etc.

84. “Subdivision identification sign” means a freestanding or wall sign identifying a recognized subdivision, condominium complex or residential development.

85. “Temporary sign” means any sign not permanently affixed to property and intended for use for a limited period of time.

86. “Under-canopy pedestrian-oriented sign” means a sign suspended beneath and not projecting beyond the face of a canopy, ceiling, roof, or marquee.

87. “Unit of operation” means an individual and separate unit of activity or function within a building, such as a single shop within a business complex or a single business occupying an entire building.

88. “Use” means the purpose for which a building, lot, sign, or structure is intended, designed, occupied, or maintained.

89. “Window” means an opening in a building for letting in light or air or for looking through and having a pane(s) of glass set in a frame or sash. Note: Placing a false window on a building does not meet the definition of window and window signs. Also see “Parked motor vehicle sign.”

90. “Window sign” means all signs placed in a window which are visible from a public right-ofway, including permanent and temporary signs.

Note: A temporary window sign does not count as building sign area unless the sign exceeds five percent of the window area of any window. (Ord. 1145 § 1) Article III. General Provisions
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6.40.050 Compliance required.

It shall hereafter be unlawful for any person to erect, place, or maintain a sign in the city of South Lake Tahoe except in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.060 Signs prohibited.

The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:

A. Pennants, ribbons, streamers, spinners, festoons, search lights, or other moving or fluttering devices;
B. Signs imitating or resembling official traffic or government signs or signals; C. Snipe signs, when located in the public right-of-way; D. Off-premises parked motor vehicle signs;
E. Portable signs not specifically permitted by this chapter; F. Animated signs;
G. Inflatable signs;
H. Sound producing signs;
I. Illegal signs;
J. Off-premises signs, except for temporary signs allowed under SLTCC 6.40.080(E); K. All signs not specifically noted;
L. Freestanding signs in clear zones that have height between three feet and 10 feet from grade, or with pole/base support larger than 12 inches in diameter; M. Signage for prohibited uses;
N. Signs not in compliance with this chapter;
O. Handheld signs for commercial use in public rights-of-way. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.070 Planning permits required.
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Unless otherwise provided by this chapter, all signs shall require a planning permit and payment of fees as described in Article VI of this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.080 Signs and activities not requiring permits.

The following types of signs and activities are exempt from permit requirements but shall be in conformance with all other standards of this chapter:

A. Maintenance or cleaning of a sign.

B. In residential areas, (1) identification signs, (2) names on mailboxes or newspaper tubes, (3) private property parking or warning the public against trespassing or danger from animals, provided they do not exceed two square feet.

C. Signs not readable from a public street, recreation area, bicycle trail, or Lake Tahoe, such as window placards denoting community special events.

D. Temporary signs located on private property not greater than 12 square feet in area, not internally illuminated, and not displayed for more than 30 days in a calendar year, except that for 60 days preceding a general or special election more than one such sign may be placed on each parcel, provided they are removed immediately after the election. Any sign larger than the limits described shall be counted as either freestanding or building sign area as appropriate.

E. Off-premises temporary signs in residential areas as permitted by California Civil Code Section 713, provided the following standards are met:

1. The signs shall not exceed three square feet. Within the three square feet, all copy shall be placed including arrows, logos, name of real estate office, address and the like. The height of sign shall not exceed three feet. For the purpose of this provision, the threefoot-high signs may be placed on top of a snow berm.

2. All signs shall not be located within the public right-of-way.

3. The signs shall not be allowed within the Tahoe Keys Boulevard median, the 15th Street median and parkway, or the Loop Road median and parkway.

4. The maximum number of signs per individual or activity shall be limited to three.

5. The signs shall be either freestanding, mounted on a stake, or an “A-frame.” The location and/or size of such signs shall not create a traffic hazard.

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F. On-premises temporary signs as permitted by California Civil Code Section 713, provided the following standards are met:

1. Residential.
a. The maximum number of signs shall be limited to one per frontage. b. The standards for all signs shall be:
i. If freestanding, the sign area shall not exceed three square feet. Should the sign be mounted on a stake, the stake shall not exceed five feet in height. The sign or its supports shall not encroach into the public right-of-way and shall not create a traffic hazard or encroach into a clear zone area. Said sign may be double-faced;
ii. If a wall sign, the area shall not exceed three square feet; iii. Shall not be illuminated;
iv. Shall not contain more than two sign riders, each a maximum size of six inches by 18 inches; and
v. Shall not contain more than one flier box.
c. The sign shall be removed at the conclusion of the activity.

2. Commercial.
a. One sign per premises unless the property has both a front and rear street frontage, in which case, two signs are permitted;
b. The standards for all signs shall be:
i. If freestanding, the sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet; shall not exceed six feet in height. The sign or its supports shall be a minimum of five feet from all property lines and shall not encroach into a clear view area. Said sign may be double-faced;
ii. If a wall sign, the area shall not exceed 32 square feet; iii. Shall conform to the design standards contained in SLTCC 6.40.340 and 6.40.350; and
iv. Shall not be illuminated.
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c. The sign shall be removed at the conclusion of the activity.

G. Motor vehicle signs used for business, company, or government identification, or motor vehicle signs on nonstationary motor vehicles. Motor vehicle signs may not be used in a manner to augment approved signage for a business as opposed to normal operation or parking of the vehicle.

H. Window signage that does not exceed five percent of the window area.

I. Banners and sandwich board signs in compliance with the following standards:
i. May be displayed only during weekends (Friday at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday at 5:00 p.m.) and holidays (December 24th at 8:00 a.m. through New Year’s Day at 5:00 p.m., Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day) or during city-sanctioned community events; ii. Not within a street right-of-way, sidewalk, bicycle path, pedestrian walkway, designated parking space, ADA-accessible zone or path, or clear zone; and iii. Not impede pedestrian or bicycle circulation.

Banners and sandwich boards are limited to one per parcel.

J. Signs constructed, placed or maintained by the federal, state or local government or a sign that is specifically authorized or required to be constructed, placed or maintained by law. Signs constructed, placed or maintained by the city are also exempt from all other requirements in this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.090 Maintenance.

All signs shall be properly maintained. Exposed surfaces shall be clean and painted if paint is required. Defective parts shall be replaced. The city shall have the right to order the repair or removal of any sign which is defective, damaged, or substantially deteriorated as defined in the Uniform Building Code. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.100 Lighting.

Unless otherwise prohibited by this chapter, all signs may be illuminated consistent with this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.110 Sign contractor’s license or exemption.
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No person shall engage in the business of erecting, altering, relocating, constructing or maintaining signs without a valid contractor’s license and meeting the provisions for all required state and federal licenses (unless said maintenance does not require a state or federal license) or meets the Uniform Building Code “owner/builder” section. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.120 Reserved.
(Ord. 1145 § 1)
Article IV. Regulation by PAS

6.40.130 Signs permitted in all PAS.

Unless otherwise noted, the following signs requiring planning division permits are permitted in all PAS and they shall conform with all standards of this chapter:

A. Area Identification Sign.

1. Signs shall not exceed 25 square feet in area;

2. Signs shall be low profile signs and not exceed five feet in height, with the following exception:

The height of an area identification sign may exceed five feet, when:
a. The sign is placed on public property (or property which acts as public property such as property dedicated for public use) outside the public right-of-way; b. The sign is placed within an approved community plan where the community plan allows for it;
c. The sign is placed within a community plan which allows multi-story buildings (above two);
d. The project which includes the sign shall have all of the following public infrastructure: curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting and drainage improvements; e. The sign setback shall conform to the freestanding sign setback and height chart shown in SLTCC 6.40.360(D);
f. The number and location of signs shall be included in each community plan; g. Signs shall be landscaped as required by Article VIII, Sign Design Standards, except the landscaping requirements may be reduced or eliminated where:
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i. The sign will be constructed as a part of a project where the city has reviewed and approved the landscaping;
ii. The sign will be placed on pedestrian-oriented hardscape and therefore not conducive to meet the landscaping standards in Article VIII; and iii. The project shall have full public improvements, including any of the following: curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, and drainage improvements.

B. Construction Signs. One construction sign may be erected on site, provided it not exceed 32 square feet, six feet in height, shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all property lines and conform to the design standards contained in SLTCC 6.40.340 and 6.40.350. Such signs shall not be erected prior to the issuance of the project building permit and shall be removed within 10 days of completion of construction or building occupancy, whichever occurs first. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.140 Signs permitted in residential PAS.

For all signs not requiring permits, see SLTCC 6.40.080.

A. The following signs do not require planning division permits: all signs listed in SLTCC 6.40.080.

B. The following signs requiring planning division permits are allowed in residential PAS. They shall conform with all standards of this chapter:

1. All signs permitted in all PAS (SLTCC 6.40.130).

2. Identification sign, provided the following standards are met:
a. Sign area shall not exceed 32 square feet; and
b. One sign per street entrance.

3. For permitted nonresidential uses, including places of worship, but excluding home occupations, the following standards shall be permitted: (a) freestanding sign not to exceed 32 square feet in sign area, and (b) building sign not to exceed 32 square feet in area.

C. Special regulations for residential PAS are as follows: all allowed freestanding signs shall be a low profile sign with a height limit of six feet and be set back a minimum of 15 feet from any public right-of-way. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
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6.40.150 Signs permitted in commercial/tourist plan areas.

A. The following signs do not require planning division permits: all signs not requiring permits (SLTCC 6.40.080).

B. The following signs require issuance of a permit by the planning division and are allowed in the above plan areas, provided they conform to the following standards and all other standards of this chapter:

1. All signs permitted in all PAS (SLTCC 6.40.130).

2. a. Under-canopy pedestrian-oriented signs shall not be counted as building signs, provided they conform to the following:
i. Placed at right angle to pedestrian walk; and
ii. Located at or near the public entrance to the building; and iii. Not internally illuminated; and
iv. Do not exceed five square feet (each side) and are a minimum of eight feet above grade of the pedestrian walk.
b. Those under-canopy signs which do not conform to subsection (B)(2)(a) of this section shall be considered to be a building sign subject to requirements contained in SLTCC 6.40.390 and 6.40.400, and if in the tourist core area plan shall be subject to any requirements therein.

3. Building and Freestanding Signs. For information on size, location, setback, height, etc., see SLTCC 6.40.390 and 6.40.400, and if in the tourist core area plan, see SLTCC 6.40.420. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
Article V. Construction Specifications

6.40.160 Construction specifications.

All signs shall be installed in compliance with the building and electrical codes as required by the city building division. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
Article VI. Administration and Enforcement

6.40.170 Planning division.
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The planning division of the development services department is authorized to process applications for sign permits and enforce and carry out all provisions of this chapter through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the TRPA and the city. The division is authorized to promulgate regulations, interpretations and procedures consistent with this function.

The division is authorized to inspect signs for code violations in accordance with applicable provisions of state and federal law. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.180 Application for permits.

Application for a sign permit for the erection, relocation, or change of copy shall be approved by the planning division upon a form provided by the division. Incomplete applications shall result in the immediate return of the application to the applicant without a decision. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.190 Permit fees.

All applications for a sign permit shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee based upon the city council adopted fee schedule. Failure to provide the fee at the time of application submittal shall result in the immediate return of the application to the applicant without a decision. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.200 Permit issuance.

The division staff shall issue a sign permit for the erection, relocation, or change of copy, provided it is in receipt of a valid application (including fee), and provided the sign conforms to all applicable laws and regulations of this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.210 Revocation.

The division may revoke a sign permit for any false statement or misrepresentation of fact in the application. Any sign which has been erected, relocated, change of copy or color, or based upon a false statement or misrepresentation shall be considered an illegal sign and subject to the terms and conditions of this chapter. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.220 Inspection upon completion.

Any person erecting, relocating, or changing copy or color for which a sign permit has been issued shall notify the division when the work has been completed. The division shall inspect the sign for conformance with the permit. This inspection shall not relieve the applicant from obtaining any other inspection from other divisions or agencies. (Ord. 1145 § 1) 637

6.40.230 Exceptions.

A. Exceptions to those design standards contained in Articles VIII and IX of this chapter may be allowed, provided the following findings can be made:

1. The situation exists whereby strict application of the standard is unfair and infeasible to the applicant; and

2. The exception is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter; and

3. The approval of the exception will not have a significant effect upon other property owners or occupants of property in the vicinity.

B. In granting each exception, the planning division staff may attach additional conditions necessary to carry out the spirit and purpose of this chapter in the public interest, including, but not limited to:

1. Removal of other nonconforming signs.

2. Copyrighted colors on logos. Those logos which do not conform to the standard with regard to color contrast would be allowed if the logo is placed on a dark background which would not be less than 40 percent of the sign area.

3. Reduction in sign area. This may involve the reduction in sign area for freestanding or building signs. The proposals which reduce the sign area for those signs that are visible from the scenic corridor shall provide more mitigation than those which are not.

C. A scenic analysis shall be required for any exception on a scenic threshold travel unit or recreation area. Those exemptions not on a scenic threshold travel unit or recreational area may require a scenic analysis.

D. Designated locally unique signs pursuant to SLTCC 6.40.240 may be granted exceptions in order to preserve their locally unique attributes. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.240 Locally unique signs.
i. A business or property owner may apply to have a sign designated as a “locally unique” sign.

The application shall be made to the city planning division on a designated form and include a fee set by the planning division fee schedule.
ii. The application will be considered by the city planning commission. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
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a. The sign is in good condition and is in compliance with all building and safety code requirements;
b. The sign has historically been well maintained;
c. The sign advertises a business that is currently in operation and/or products or services currently provided by that business;
d. The sign does not degrade the scenic quality of the area; e. The sign does not impede existing, or planned for, vehicle, transit, bicycle, or pedestrian circulation;
f. The sign demonstrates a creative and unique design or construction technique; g. The sign is a widely recognizable icon or landmark within the city. iii. The decision of the planning commission regarding the locally unique sign application shall be final and binding and applicant may not appeal this decision to any other decision-making body. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.250 Reserved.
(Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.260 Violations.

If any sign is or has been installed or placed on any property prior to the receipt of a required city sign permit, it is in violation of this chapter. Signs in violation of this chapter shall be removed within 10 days of notification of the violation to the property owner. If not removed according to the notice, the property owner shall be subject to penalty in an amount established by resolution of the city council. The payment of the penalty shall not relieve any person of any other requirements or penalties established by this chapter or elsewhere in the city code. Violations of this chapter may be enforced by issuance of administrative citations in accordance with Chapter 2.30 SLTCC, or by any other means legally available to the city. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.270 Appeals.

Decisions of city staff on the approval or denial of a permit under this chapter may be appealed pursuant to Chapter 2.35 SLTCC. Appeals of administrative citations shall be in accordance with Chapter 2.30 SLTCC. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
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Article VII. Conflict, Severability and Effective Date

6.40.280 Conflict.

If any portion of this chapter is found to be in conflict with any other provision of any zoning, building, fire, safety, or health ordinance of the city code, the provision which establishes the more restrictive standard shall prevail. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.290 Severability.

If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this chapter or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this chapter or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is in effect and shall remain in full force and effect. (Ord. 1145 § 1) Article VIII. Sign Design Standards

6.40.300 Applicability.

The following design standards are applicable to all signs erected, relocated, or change of copy within the city, including the community plan areas unless the community plan has a standard specific to the area.

These standards have been developed to improve the scenic quality ranking of the scenic corridor. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.305 Alternative design standards.

As an alternative to the design standards contained in Articles VIII and IX, at the request of a permit applicant, the design standards contained in Chapter 38 of the TRPA Code of Ordinances may be applied to the application. Signage proposed in the application shall be compliant with all TRPA standards. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.310 Copy.

A. This chapter shall not regulate the copy message.

B. Motor fuel price signs shall comply with requirements of Section 13531 et seq. of the Business and Professions Code and TRPA Code of Ordinances Section 38.10.1.

C. Sign area containing copy required by law will not be deducted from the maximum allowable sign area, provided the copy does not exceed the minimum requirements of the law. 640
D. Any increase in sign copy beyond what is required by law is allowable, provided the additional area is deducted from the appropriate BRB. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.320 Lighting.

A. All illuminated signs shall have either or both indirect or diffused lighting.

Guideline. Indirect backlighting of individual letters is the encouraged method of sign illumination.

B. Indirect lighting sources shall be shielded to prevent the light source from being visible from a public right-of-way or adjacent property.

Guideline. Methods that can be used include an enclosure that extends past the light source sufficiently that will channel the light onto the sign face and not spill light to other areas. Landscape materials and mounding may also be used. Approval of the shielding method and its design will be based on how well the standard is met.

C. The intensity of lighting shall not create a visual hazard to the public.

D. All internally illuminated signs shall have a background which transmits a limited amount of light. (For the standard, see SLTCC 6.40.350, Color.) (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.330 Landscaping.

A. All freestanding signs shall be placed wholly within a landscaped area. The minimum landscape area shall be equal to the city standard setback, and across the property frontage, excluding driveways. Should a sign not be located within the standard property setback, the sign shall be placed in a landscape island. The island shall have a minimum depth from each sign face/edge of 10 feet. (Also see SLTCC 6.10.150, Landscaping. Planning commission design manual shall apply.)
Guideline. See the city design manual and SLTCC 6.10.150.

B. In the event that the landscaping provisions cannot be met as they pertain to freestanding signs because of the physical limitations of the property, the staff may grant an exception under SLTCC 6.40.230, Exceptions.

Multiple partial compliance applications may be approved prior to the required compliance deadline; however, additional new measures towards compliance must be provided for each application.

C. A security deposit for the installation of the required sign landscaping may be allowed by the staff based on the winter ground disturbance prohibition from October 15th through April 30th 641
of each year. Staff may place conditions, as appropriate, to ensure timely compliance. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.340 Construction.

A. All supporting devices and braces shall be an aesthetic contribution to the sign structure and not a utilitarian appendage to hold up a sign, e.g., angle iron, pipes, and guy wires are not allowed.

B. Freestanding signs shall be supported by two or more poles/supports or a monument base.

Guideline. The use of monument bases in conjunction with low profile signs is encouraged. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.350 Color.

A. Internally illuminated signs shall have backgrounds of a dark color, or opaque material which does not transmit light. If opaque, only the individual letters and/or symbols would be illuminated. Under day and night lighting conditions, the copy on internally illuminated signs shall be lighter than the background.

Guideline. Natural wood and high-density foam core signs which can be carved and painted consistent with the design standards, including dark backgrounds, are also encouraged.

B. Externally illuminated signs may be any color background and copy except for bright neon colors (fluorescent) and reflective colors, which are prohibited.

Guideline. Bright colors are generally discouraged on signs except when used as accent colors.

C. The color standard shall not apply to nationally registered trademarks if the color is a part of the trademark.

Guideline. The use of trademarks on natural backgrounds is encouraged. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.360 Sign location.

A. The maximum height of a roof sign shall not exceed 15 feet from grade and shall be placed within a sign dormer.
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For building signs more than 50 feet from the property line, no sign shall be mounted on the roof of a building or mansard roof, unless the sign is placed on a sign dormer which is located within the bottom one-half of the roof, as seen in elevation.

Guideline. Sign dormers should be designed as an architectural element and materials should be compatible with the building. Buildings with flat roofs should construct a new roof to accommodate a roof dormer for signage. The minimum roof slope should be 5:12.

Individual letter signs should be used within sign dormers as they do not dominate the roof as do canned signs.

B. In the design of new buildings and major remodels, all improvements subject to design review shall identify signage locations.

Guideline. Architectural details of a building often suggest locations, size or shape of signs. Signs should complement the building and not be considered after the building is designed.

C. One freestanding sign shall be permitted per the street frontage or project area. Additional freestanding signs are allowed for parcels or project areas where there are multiple businesses if they are placed at least 100 feet apart and meet all other standards of this chapter.

D. The location (setback) of a freestanding sign is subject to the maximum height allowed per the following setback chart, but in no case shall a sign be closer than five feet, zero inches to a property line.

Guideline. Where possible, a low profile sign is encouraged.

Freestanding Sign Setback Height
13 or less 10.00
14 10.25
15 10.50
16 10.75
17 11.00
18 11.25
19 11.50
20 11.75
21 12.00
(Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.370 Sign height.
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A. For freestanding signs, see SLTCC 6.40.360.

B. For all other signs, including window signs and banners:

1. If a single-story building is located within 50 feet of the property line, the maximum sign height shall be 15 feet, measured from grade.

2. If a single-story building is greater than 50 feet, the maximum sign height shall be 25 feet.

C. For multi-story buildings, a building sign height over 15 feet is allowed, up to a maximum of 25 feet. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.380 General sign design.

Guideline. All signs should promote the city value of enhancing the unique beauty of Lake Tahoe by adherence to a high aesthetic quality and professional construction standards. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
Article IX. Sign Area Formula City-Wide

6.40.390 Concept.

Each business and multiple business complex (MBC) has a computed sign budget. From this budget, the business owner has the flexibility to apply the budget to freestanding and/or one or more building signs.

The area of each sign face shall be calculated to determine sign area. For example, a freestanding sign, at right angles to the road with each sign face being 20 square feet, has a total area of 40 square feet. (Ord. 1145 § 1)

6.40.400 Computing the sign area.

The calculation is a two-step process.

A. The first step is to establish the base reference budget (BRB) for the business or MBC.

B. The second step is to calculate the individual sign area for each freestanding and building sign.

These steps are translated into the following formulas:
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For Step 1, calculate the BRB for signage identifying a business Where
A = Area of business floor space (feet)
C = 1.1 for businesses not located in a multiple
business complex
= 0.9 for businesses in a multiple business
complex where signage is (or will be)
provided to identify the complex
= 1.0 for businesses in a multiple business
complex where signage is not (and will not
be) provided to identify the complex
D = With respect to principal customer access
= 1.0 where the business is accessed by one
street
= 1.41 where the business is accessed by two
streets
= 1.73 where the business is accessed by
three streets
= 2.0 where the business is accessed by four
streets
For Step 1, calculate the BRB for signage identifying a multiple business complex Where
A = Area of business floor space for the entire
complex (feet)
D = With respect to principal customer access
= 0.50 where the business is accessed by
one street
= 0.70 where the business is accessed by
two streets
= 0.85 where the business is accessed by
three streets
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= 1.0 where the business is accessed by four
streets

1. The BRB used to calculate the sign area for each individual sign of a business when added together shall not exceed the total BRB for that business.

2. The BRB used to calculate the sign area for each individual sign of a multiple business complex when added together shall not exceed the total BRB for that multiple business complex.

3. Freestanding sign area shall be limited to 50 percent of the BRB.

If the project area qualifies for two freestanding signs, no single freestanding sign shall be permitted more than 35 percent of the BRB.

If the project area qualifies for three freestanding signs, no single freestanding sign shall be permitted more than 28 percent of the BRB.

If the project area qualifies for four freestanding signs, no single freestanding sign shall be permitted more than 25 percent of the BRB.

For Step 2, calculate the sign area for an individual sign.

Where
S = Vehicle speed limit on the street where the
sign is to be viewed from (in miles per hour)
H = Height of the sign (as measured from finish
grade to the top of the sign; in feet.

Maximum height is 26 feet)
V = Horizontal viewing distance coefficient (as
determined by the following chart)

Setback and Angle Table
Setback Footage Angle Values
Greater Than Less Than or Equal 0 to 15 16 to 30 31 to 45 46 to 60 61 to 75 76 to 90 >5 ft. < = 50 ft. 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
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Setback and Angle Table
Setback Footage Angle Values
Greater Than Less Than or Equal 0 to 15 16 to 30 31 to 45 46 to 60 61 to 75 76 to 90 >50 ft. < = 100 ft. 0.55 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.95 1.05
>100 ft. < = 150 ft. 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10
>150 ft. < = 200 ft. 0.65 0.75 0.85 0.95 1.05 1.15
>200 ft. < = 250 ft. 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20
>250 ft. < = 300 ft. 0.75 0.85 0.95 1.05 1.15 1.25
>300 ft. < = 350 ft. 0.80 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30
>350 ft. < = 400 ft. 0.85 0.95 1.05 1.15 1.25 1.35
>400 ft. < = 450 ft. 0.90 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40
>450 ft. < = 500 ft. 0.95 1.05 1.15 1.25 1.35 1.45
>500 ft. 1.00 1.10 1.20 1.30 1.40 1.50
C. The following shall not be considered sign area:

1. Pedestrian signs;

2. Temporary signs;

3. Temporary window signs;

4. Sign embellishments. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
Article X. Tourist Core Area Plan

6.40.420 Tourist core area plan.

The tourist core area plan establishes policy and standards applicable to all signage within the boundaries of the plan area. The policies and standards contained within the tourist core area plan shall be applied to all future signage or modifications to signage within the plan area. (Ord. 1145 § 1)
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Tourist Core Area Plan
Development and Design Standards C-48 December 2024
T. Signage: City Code Section 6.40.420 allows for the establishment of policy and standards applicable to all signage within the boundaries of the area plan. The policies and standards contained within the Tourist Core Area Plan shall be applied to all future signage or modifications to signage within the area plan. The purpose of this section is to augment the city-wide sign ordinance with a set of specific design standards tailored to meet the urban design plan for the Tourist Core Area Plan. All signage definitions can be found in City Code Section 6.40.040.

Article X. Tourist Core Area Plan Provisions
25-42 Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to augment the city-wide sign ordinance with a set of specific design standards tailored to meet the urban design plan for the Tourist Core Area Plan. 25-44 Redevelopment Sign Design Standards.

The following redevelopment sign design standards shall apply to the redevelopment plan area only. Should a conflict arise between the city-wide standards contained within Article VIII and the following standards, the redevelopment sign design standards shall apply.

A. Standard. Redevelopment plan area definitions:

1. Mainstreet District. This district is generally described as being located in the Stateline core area, along both sides of U.S. Highway 50, between Park Avenue/Heavenly Village Way and the California/Nevada state line and between Bellamy Court and Cedar/Friday/Laurel Avenues. (See figure below.)
This district is oriented around intense pedestrian activity. As a result, the sign standards are reflective of a pedestrian environment: no freestanding signs are allowed; only building, landscape, wall and window signs are allowed.

2. Transitional District. This district is generally described as being located along both sides of U.S. Highway 50, adjacent to the Mainstreet district, between the California Loop Road diversion and Park Avenue/Heavenly Village Way and the North Loop Road and a line westerly of the extension of Cedar Avenue. (See figure below.) This district is characterized as being both pedestrian and automobile oriented. As such, the sign standards are sensitive to both traffic modes, but will only permit those freestanding signs that are low profile signs.

3. Parkway Districts. These districts are generally located:
a. Along both sides of U.S. Highway 50 for the depth of the commercial property, from Herbert Avenue to the California Loop Road diversion;
b. Along Ski Run Boulevard for the depth of the commercial property from U.S. Highway 50 to Paradise Avenue;
c. Within the Lakeside Motel district between Laurel Avenue and Cedar Avenue and Friday Avenue to Stateline Avenue. (See figure below.)
The Parkway districts are characterized as automobile oriented and permit both freestanding and building signs.
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Tourist Core Area Plan
Development and Design Standards C-49 December 2024
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Tourist Core Area Plan
Development and Design Standards C-50 December 2024
B. Standard. All legal nonconforming signs shall be brought into conformance with this chapter when:

1. Refer to Article VI of this chapter for compliance triggers; or

2. A major remodel of a structure occurs, such as adding units or additional square footage is constructed; or

3. Curb, gutter, and sidewalks are constructed adjoining the property.

D. Standard. All redevelopment signs shall comply with the following color standards:

1. All copy appearing on a building, freestanding or window sign shall be placed on a dark background to create a contrast. Under day and night lighting conditions, the copy shall be lighter than the background.

2. The copy may be any color except for bright neon colors (fluorescent) and reflective colors, which are prohibited.

Guideline. Bright colors are generally discouraged on signs except when used as accent colors.

3. The color standard shall not apply to nationally registered trademarks if the color is a part of the trademark. If the trademark only pertains to the copy, then the copy shall be placed on a city approved background color. The minimum background shall be 40 percent of the sign area.

Guideline. The use of trademarks on natural backgrounds is encouraged. 25-45 Mainstreet District.

A. Standard. Freestanding signs shall not be permitted. (Note: Landscape wall signs, as defined, are not considered to be freestanding signs, but are counted as building signs.)

1. Exception: The Park Avenue/Heavenly Village Way and the Bellamy Court frontages in the Mainstreet district are allowed freestanding signs. The design standards for this exception sign are:
a. Materials: Stone retaining wall matching the architectural stone with metal lettering on a rectangular solid background. Metal letters may be applied directly to the stone wall as an option. No can signs allowed.
b. Letter height: Up to two feet, zero inches.
c. Wall height: Up to four feet, zero inches, unless in a defined clear zone, in which case the sign can be up to three feet, zero inches.
d. Sign area: Maximum of 20 square feet per sign face for a maximum of 40 square feet. The height and width of the solid backdrop on which the letters are attached shall be used to compute the sign area. The stone wall, on which the solid backdrop is attached, shall not be counted as sign area.
e. Installation method: Concrete footing.
f. Lighting: Up-lighting from nonvisible source on ground or back-lighted individual letters onto solid backdrop.
g. Sign Orientation: Either parallel or up to 90 degrees to the center lne of the street. h. Number allowed – Major buildings:
i. Mountain Side.
(1) Grand Summit Hotel: One on-site freestanding sign on Heavenly Village Way.
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ii. Lake Side.
(1) None.
i. Purpose: To allow some auto-oriented signage in the non-intensive pedestrian public space while maintaining a pedestrian scale for the sign.

With the following exception:

Two freestanding area identification signs conforming to the exemption standards contained in SLTCC 25-12(B)(2), may be located as follows:
i. Mountain Side.
(1) One on the southeast corner of U.S. Highway 50 and Park Avenue/Heavenly Village Way;
ii. Lake Side.
(2) One on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 50 and Stateline Avenue.

B. Standard. Landscape wall signs: The design standards for a landscape wall sign are:

1. Materials: Stone retaining wall matching the architectural stone with metal lettering on a rectangular solid backdrop. Metal letters may be applied directly to the stone wall as an option. No can signs allowed.

2. Letter height: Up to two feet, zero inches.

3. Wall height: The wall on which the sign is placed shall not exceed four feet, zero inches, unless in a defined clear zone, in which case the wall can be up to three feet, zero inches.

Exception: If the wall is a part of a structural element to facilitate the use of the site, i.e., a retaining wall, the wall height shall be as high as deemed appropriate by an engineer to accomplish the wall’s purpose. As a part of the sign permit, conditions may be imposed to ensure a pedestrian scale is maintained for the wall, including terracing or other landscape features.

4. Sign area: Maximum of 40 square feet. This is a total maximum square footage for the sum of all landscape wall and building signs on the parcel. The height and width of the solid backdrop on which the letters are attached shall be used to compute the sign area.

The stone wall, on which the solid backdrop is attached, shall not be counted as sign area.

5. Installation method: Concrete footing.

6. Lighting: Up-lighting from nonvisible source on ground or back-lighted individual letters onto solid backdrop.

7. Sign orientation: Only parallel to the centerline of the street.

8. Number allowed – Major buildings:
a. Mountain Side.
i. One for the Timber Lodge.
ii. One for the Gondola.
ii. One for Cecil’s Market.
iv. One for the transit center.
v. One for the Grand Summit on U.S. Highway 50.
b. Lake Side.
i. One for the Convention Center.
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ii. One for Project A.
iii. One for Project B.
iv. One for Stardust Timeshare.

9. Purpose: To not have a proliferation of freestanding signs along the highway corridor but rather have those signs which are a part of a landscape feature, such as a retaining wall, be allowed to incorporate signage. If the sign is not a part of a landscape feature, then the sign may be permitted, provided it is integrated into the landscape so as not to be a dominant sign form. Such integration shall include such items as pedestrian amenities such as pedestrian seating, water feature, art, boulders or the use of landscape material to frame and soften the sign from all sides.

C. Standard. Building signs: There are two types of building signs: (1) those which provide secondary identification to the major buildings, and (2) those which identify the individual businesses.

The design standards are:

1. Secondary Identification of Major Buildings.
a. Materials: Signs may be metal or wood. No can signs allowed. b. Letter height: Up to one foot, two inches.
c. Sign height: Up to 15 feet.
d. Sign area: Maximum of 40 square feet. This is a total maximum square footage for the sum of all landscape wall and secondary identification of major building signs on the parcel.
e. Installation method: Flush attachment to building wall and avoid contrasting attachment anchors.

Exception: The parking garage building sign may use a projecting sign in lieu of a sign attached flush to building wall.
f. Lighting: Down-lighted from nonvisible source on building wall or back-lighted individual letters onto solid backdrop.
g. Sign orientation: Varies depending on building wall orientation. h. Number allowed – Major buildings:
i. Mountain Side.
(1) Four for the Timber Lodge.
(2) Two for Cecil’s Market.
(3) Two for the transit center.
(4) None for the Gondola.
(5) Two for the Grand Summit Hotel.
(6) One for the cinema.
(7) One for the parking garage.
ii. Lake Side.
(1) Two for Project A (one on U.S. Highway 50 and one on the public space). (2) Two for Project B (one on U.S. Highway 50 and one on the public space). (3) Two for the Stardust Timeshare Hotel.

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2. Individual Businesses. There are three types of individual business signs: (a) those which provide identification to businesses with an elevation sign to be viewed from the street and sidewalks, (b) those which provide identification to businesses from within the pedestrian space under the canopy of the building arcade, and (c) a three-dimensional icon placed on a column of the building arcade.
a. Elevation Signs.
i. Materials: Signs may be metal or wood with a minimum edge thickness of two inches; no can signs will be permitted.
ii. Letter height: Up to nine inches.
iii. Sign height above ground: Varies depending on the arcade fascia. iv. Sign area: In place of the formula, the sign area is regulated by the uniform backdrop dimensions of a height of one foot, eight inches and a length of 12 feet, zero inches (20 square feet).
v. Installation method: Signs shall be hung from the soffit board of the arcade. See city planning for criteria.
vi. Lighting: Down-lighted from nonvisible source from arcade wall or back-lighted individual letters. See city planning for criteria.
vii. Sign orientation: Parallel to arcade.
viii. Number allowed: One for each tenant space.
ix. Purpose: To provide business locations with a building sign (elevation) that can be viewed from the street and sidewalk.
b. Under-Canopy Projecting Arcade Sign.
i. Materials: Signs may be metal or wood; no can signs will be permitted. ii. Letter height: Variable; typical is six inches.
iii. Sign height: Bottom of sign is no lower than eight feet from sidewalk, nor higher than 15 feet.
iv. Sign area: In place of the formula, the sign area is regulated by the uniform backdrop dimensions of a maximum height of two feet, zero inches and a maximum length of three feet, six inches (each side is seven square feet for a total of 14 square feet)..
v. Installation method: Signs shall be attached to and hung at 90 degrees to the wall of the building. The mounting brackets shall be strong enough to prevent sagging over the life of the sign.
vi. Lighting: None. The arcade lighting will illuminate the sign or back-lighted individual letters.
vii. Sign orientation: 90 degrees to the building wall on which it is attached. ix. Number allowed: One for each tenant space.
x. Purpose: To provide identification to businesses from the pedestrian space under the canopy of the building arcade.
c. Icon Sign
i. Materials: Icon may be metal, plastic or wood.
ii. Letter height: No letters unless they are a significant and integral element of the icon, such as the letters ABC on a child’s building block. iii. Sign height: Bottom of sign is no lower than eight feet from sidewalk, nor higher than 15 feet.
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iv. Sign area: In place of the formula, the icon shall wholly fit within an imaginary cube with a maximum height of one and one-half feet, a maximum width of one and one-half feet and a depth of one and one-half feet. For the purpose of computing sign area, only the one dimensional plane shall be used. Therefore, the icon sign area shall be computed in the same manner as an under-canopy projecting sign, i.e., a double-sided sign (each side is two and one-half square feet for a total of five square feet).
v. Installation method: The icon shall be attached to the building arcade support column. The mounting brackets shall be strong enough to prevent sagging over the life of the sign.
vi. Lighting: None.
vii. Sign orientation: 90 degrees to the building arcade support column and oriented to the street or the sidewalk side of the arcade canopy and not oriented to the pedestrians under the arcade canopy.
viii. Number allowed: One for each tenant space.
ix. Purpose: To provide iconic identification to businesses in a whimsical and entertaining manner creating a festive character to the pedestrian streetscape environment.

D. Standard. In addition to the building signs allowed in subsections A, B and C of this section, a computer-controlled variable message electronic sign is allowed in the Mainstreet sign district, subject to the following:
a. Materials: Sign materials are subject to the city-wide design standards in Article VIII. b. Letter height: Sign letter height is subject to the city-wide design standards in Article VIII. c. Sign height: Maximum height is 25 feet.
d. Sign area: Sign area is a maximum of 80 square feet. The unused portion of the 80 square feet area shall not be transferred to other building signs allowed in subsections A, B and C of this section. The 80 square feet area may be split into multiple sign faces subject to the public hearing process.
e. Installation method: Flush attachment to building wall and avoid contrasting attachment anchors.
f. Lighting: Sign lighting is subject to the city-wide design standards in Article VIII. g. Sign orientation: Varies depending on building wall orientation. h. Number allowed – Major buildings:
i. Mountain Side.
(1) None.
ii. Lake Side.
(1) One for the Convention Center.
i. Purpose: To provide identification for activities within the Convention Center. j. Other.
i. The message and sign area illumination must remain constant, except for that period of time when the message is being changed. The rate of copy change shall not exceed four message changes per one-hour period.
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electronic signs. This public hearing is required irrespective of whether the sign needs an exception to any design standards contained in Articles VIII and X (see SLTCC 25-49, Exceptions).
iii. The intent of a computer-controlled variable message electronic sign is to convey a written message. The intent does not include a graphic and/or written message which includes motion, such as a television.

E. Standard. Seasonal graphics are allowed subject to the following:

1. All the public infrastructure has been installed according to a city approved master streetscape plan, including curbs, gutter, sidewalks/bike trails, landscaping and street lights;

2. All the signs are in conformance with the city sign ordinance and the building design and improvements are in conformance with the city design standards;

3. The light standard is designed to accept the seasonal graphic;

4. There is a business association in place;

5. Conform to the following:
a. Materials: Fabric, metal or wood; no can signs will be permitted; b. Letter height: Not applicable;
c. Sign height: Bottom of graphic is no lower than eight feet from sidewalk, nor higher than 15 feet;
d. Sign area: A maximum length of four feet, zero inches and a maximum width of one foot, six inches;
e. Installation method: Signs shall be attached to the light pole on city building division approved mounting brackets to prevent bending from wind and snow loads over the life of the brackets;
f. Lighting: None. The streetlight will provide illumination; g. Sign orientation: 90 degrees to the street;
h. Number allowed: Maximum of two per light pole;
i. Purpose: To provide a festive character to the pedestrian streetscape environment;

6. Have city planning approval to ensure compliance with these provisions prior to installation.
25-46 Transition District.

A. Standard. The maximum height of freestanding signs shall be limited to low-profile signs (see SLTCC 25-4, Definitions, for low profile).

B. Standard. The maximum area allowed in the Transitional district shall be 80 square feet.

1. Exception: Multiple business complexes in which the primary tenant is a major grocery store and set back a minimum of 150 feet from the front property line shall be allowed to have freestanding signs with sign areas consistent with the city sign formula. The design standards for this exception sign are:
a. Materials: Signs to be constructed of stone, metal and wood; no can signs will be permitted.
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b. Letter height: Variable.
c. Sign height: Based on city sign formula.
d. Sign area: Based on city sign formula.
e. Installation method: Concrete footer with steel framing. f. Lighting: Down-lighting from nonvisible light source on the freestanding sign. g. Sign orientation: Variable, based on city sign formula. h. Number allowed: Two; one on U.S. Highway 50 and one on Park Avenue. i. Purpose: To provide tenant information for the neighborhood retail project.

C. Standard. The maximum building sign area shall be 40 square feet.

1. Exception: Multiple business complexes in which the primary tenant is a major grocery store and set back a minimum of 150 feet from the front property line shall be allowed to have building signs with sign areas consistent with the city sign formula. The design standard for this exception sign is:
a. Materials: Two-inch thick by 18- to 24-inch high, internally illuminated Plexiglas faced individual channel aluminum letters.
b. Letter height: Variable.
i. Major grocery store: Store name, up to four to eight feet; secondary uses, up to 24 inches.
ii. Major tenants’ names: Up to 30 inches.
iii. Other tenants’ names: Up to 18 inches.
c. Sign Height.
i. Major grocery store: Store name, up to 25 feet; secondary uses, up to 15 feet. ii. Major tenants’ names: Up to 15 feet.
iii. Other tenants’ names: Up to 15 feet.
d. Sign area: Based on city sign formula.
e. Installation method: Letters affixed to a six by six painted channel raceway sandwiched between two arcade beams. See concept sketch. f. Lighting: Internally illuminated channel letters.
g. Sign orientation: Varies depending on arcade orientation. h. Number Allowed.
i. Major grocery store: Three.
ii. Major tenants: One for each tenant space.
iii. Other tenants: One for each tenant space.

Purpose: To provide tenant information for the neighborhood retail project. 25-47 Parkway Districts.

A. Standard: The maximum freestanding sign area allowed in the Parkway District shall be 80 square feet. The maximum building sign area shall be 40 square feet.

Exception: The signs for Hotel B of project 3 shall conform to the Mainstreet District signage standards as outlined in SLTCC 25-5
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Guideline: The signs on Ski Run Blvd. should be limited to low profile signs to convey a pedestrian scale.
25-48 Sign Area Formula – Redevelopment Plan Area.

A. Mainstreet District. The formulas within Article IX are maintained, however, the standards contained in Article X take precedence over the city-wide ordinance and standards.

B. Transitional District. The formulas within Article IX are maintained, however, the standards contained in Article X take precedence over the city-wide ordinance and standards.

C. Parkway Districts. The formulas within Article IX are maintained, however, the standards contained in Article X take precedence over the city-wide ordinance and standards. 25-49 Exceptions.

A. In addition to those exemptions noted within this chapter, the only other exceptions allowed are those design standards contained in Articles VIII and X of this chapter, provided the following findings can be made:

1. The situation exists whereby strict application of the standard is unfair and infeasible to the applicant; and

2. The exception is in harmony with the purpose and intent of this chapter; and

3. The approval of the exception will not have a significant effect upon other property owners or occupants of property in the vicinity; and

4. The exception produces benefits equal to the benefits contained in this chapter.

B. In granting each exception the planning division staff may attach additional conditions necessary to carry out the spirit and purpose of this chapter in the public interest, including, but not limited to:

1. Removal of other nonconforming signs.

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Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:23
Agenda Item: Legislative Agenda
Executive Summary: The City's 2025-2030 Strategic Plan includes direction for the City to consider development of a legislative agenda in coordination with Cal Cities. Adopting a legislative platform will allow City staff to address legislative and regulatory issues, develop effective partnerships with state and federal representatives and respond to Cal Cities requests in a timely manner. The City Council will consider adoption of a Legislative Agenda that incorporates Cal Cities policy and guidance on issues related to the City Strategic Plan.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion adopting the 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda.

Responsible Staff Member: Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Attachments:
02- 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda
01-Staff Report_Legislative Agenda
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Legislative Agenda
Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Hilary Roverud, Assistant City Manager Background: The 2025-2030 Strategic Plan includes direction for the city to consider development of a legislative agenda in coordination with Cal Cities.

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities) maintains an advocacy team to sponsor, draft and support legislative and regulatory measures that promote local decision-making, and lobby against policy that erodes local control. Cal Cities takes positions on hundreds of bills annually and prioritizes advocacy in the areas of local revenues; climate change; infrastructure; and homelessness and housing. Often, Cal Cities members are asked to support or oppose bills of interest, which means cities need the ability to act quickly. Therefore, Cal Cities encourages cities to create a platform to establish the City Council’s position on current issues with the potential to directly or indirectly impact their jurisdiction. Adopting a legislative platform will allow city staff to address legislative and regulatory issues, develop effective partnerships with state and federal representatives and respond to Cal Cities requests in a timely manner.

Issue and Discussion:

The attached draft 2025-2026 Legislative Agenda incorporates Cal Cities policy and guiding principles that correspond with issues identified in the Strategic Plan and is organized by priorities identified in the Strategic Plan. The policy level statements will guide city staff in responding to new legislation introduced at the state, regional and federal levels.

Financial Implications: There are no direct financial implications associated with adoption of a legislative agenda, however the legislative agenda will guide city staff on issues that may relate to state, regional and federal funding.

Environmental Considerations: The discussion in this report is not a project under CEQA, because it does not involve any commitment to a specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment, as contemplated by Title 14, California Code of Regulations, Sections 15378(b)(2) and 15378(b)(4) and is, therefore, not subject to CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

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The City of South Lake Tahoe Legislative Agenda is a source for residents, commissions, committees and staff to understand the legislative strategy of the City Council. The Legislative Agenda guides advocacy for legislation, regulations and funding that is consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan at local, regional, state, or federal levels.

Ability for Everyone Who Works Here to Live Here
 Support legislation that facilitates the streamlined construction and production of housing units consistent with local land use planning, zoning and development laws.
 Support legislation that creates a permanent source of revenue or strengthens existing revenue sources to local governments for the production and preservation of workforce housing.
 Support legislation and investments to prevent and reduce homelessness and increase the supply of affordable housing (CAlCities).
 Support legislation requiring jurisdictions throughout the region to develop and maintain housing to support jobs in the region.
 Support legislation and initiatives that result in lower utility and fuel rates for local residents.

Efficient Government
 Oppose legislation that may reduce municipal authority, particularly in the areas of land use planning, zoning and development review.
 Support legislation that protects local revenue sources and prevents the imposition of unfunded mandates on cities.
 Oppose legislation that diminishes the City’s ability to impose and collect fees.  Support legislation to dedicate new resources and protect existing funding to strengthen and modernize essential infrastructure (CalCities).  Oppose any change in tax or fee allocations, which would negatively affect local government.

Ensure Public Safety
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 Support initiatives to prepare, prevent, and adapt to natural disasters and the impacts of climate change, including wildfires and other extreme weather events (CalCities).
 Advocate for ongoing sustainable funding for wildfire mitigation projects and programs including funding for partner agencies (i.e. USFS, CTC).  Support legislation that provides resources for modernizing wildfire preparedness and emergency evacuation planning.
 Increase transparency and access to insurance policies, especially following a natural disaster (CalCities).
 Support legislation and funding to assist local law enforcement with crime prevention and reduction.
 Support legislation that enhances opportunity for the City to seek reimbursement for first responder services from insurance companies.
 Support legislation that establishes greater city latitude in setting speed limits.

Grow and Diversify the Economy
 Support new economic development opportunities that bolster local economies and cultivate a strong local workforce, including expanded workforce recruitment and retention tools (CalCities).
 Support legislation that provides more opportunities for the city to utilize Enhanced Infrastructure Financing Districts, tax increment financing districts, or other economic development tools.
 Support legislation and initiatives that would provide funding for economic development, property beautification and revitalization.  Support legislation that expands local government tools to attract investment to redevelop blighted, aging, and underutilized properties.

Improve Transportation
 Support measures that increase funding opportunities for local transportation and transit system improvements.
 Support legislation promoting sustainable transportation options, including bike lanes, sidewalks, and public transit.
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 Support legislation that provides tools to local jurisdictions to implement traffic calming and safety projects.
 Support legislation that would increase opportunities for Caltrans to coordinate with the city on planning and implementing complete street and safety improvements on state highways that function as city main streets.

Protect the Natural Environment
 Support actions that increase funding for stormwater and water quality planning and projects.
 Support programs that increase local control over the purchase and development of renewable energy resources, as an effective means of increasing consumer access to renewable energy at stable, competitive rates, and decreasing statewide greenhouse gas emissions (CalCities)
 Support the city’s right to form or join existing Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) entities, as an effective method of increasing local control over power supply (CalCities).

Recreation and Equitable Access for All
 Support funding to expand opportunities to construct and maintain neighborhood and community parks.
 Support funding to provide services for senior communities.  Support legislation and funding that would result in more opportunity to improve accessibility of public spaces for all people.
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:24
Agenda Item: Time Share and Condominium Conversion – Margaritaville Request Executive Summary: On March 18, 2025, Exline and Company, Inc. submitted on behalf of the Davidson Group (a.k.a. Margaritaville) a request to change the use of all rooms located in Atrium C of Margaritaville, which totals 140 units. Their proposal is to conduct this conversion in two phases, the first phase would involve converting 52 units into timeshares, while the remaining 88 units would be converted into condominiums for sale at a later date. South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 Use permits â€“ provides regulations related to Vacation time-sharing projects. The staff report includes the last ten year history of Gross Receipts and Nights Rented at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd (currently Margaritaville Resort Hotel. It is anticipated that conversion of the proposed 140 units will result in loss of TOT revenue to the City.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: Pass a Motion directing staff to: (1) Do nothing; (2) Return with an Ordinance amendment to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 (Use permits) to allow timeshare and condominium conversions within the Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center geographic area as an outright permitted use; or (3) Direct staff to explore feasibility of an Ordinance amendment to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 (Use permits) to allow timeshare and condominium conversions within the Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center geographic area contingent on a mutually agreed upon agreement to be approved by the City Council to ensure Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues loss from the removal of lodging accommodations is adequately addressed.

Responsible Staff Member: Joseph D. Irvin, City Manager (530) 542-6043 Reviewed and Approved By: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney
Attachments:
01-Staff_Report_Time_Share_and_Condominium_Conversion_-_Margaritaville_Request.docx 02-Tourist Core Area Plan - Tourist Center.pdf
03-History of Gross Receipts and Nights Rented.pdf
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Time Share and Condominium Conversion – Margaritaville Request Location: Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center
Responsible Staff Members: Joseph D. Irvin, City Manager (530) 542-6043 Background:

On March 18, 2025, Exline and Company, Inc. submitted on behalf of the Davidson Group (a.k.a.

Margaritaville) a request to change the use of all rooms located in Atrium C of Margaritaville, which totals 140 units. Their proposal is to conduct this conversion in two phases, the first phase would involve converting 52 units into timeshares, while the remaining 88 units would be converted into condominiums for sale at a later date.

Issue and Discussion:

South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 Use permits – provides regulations related to Vacation time-sharing projects and the code text is provided below:

A. Vacation time-sharing projects shall, except as provided below, be prohibited in any area plan, plan area statement, or community plan district within the city which does not allow time-sharing.

B. Vacation time-sharing projects shall be permitted only if a discretionary time-share special use permit is issued by the city council; provided, however, that applications may be considered only for new construction of such facilities. The city council will be the decision-maker for all time-share special use permits and such a special use permit is required for any time-sharing project, even when the use is listed as “allowable” under the applicable area plan, plan area statement, or community plan district. All projects shall first be reviewed at a public hearing before the city planning commission, which shall forward a recommendation to the city council for consideration.

Newly constructed time-share projects may be approved only when:

1. Such project is the subject of an owner participation agreement approved by the city council; and said owner participation agreement contains revenue sources, guarantees, and assurances, satisfactory to the city council in its sole discretion, which ensure that there can be no future legal challenge on the grounds of inapplicability of transient occupancy taxes on units in the time-share project, or otherwise.

2. Conversion of existing residential dwellings to time-share units, even if located in a commercially zoned area, is prohibited. Conversion of an existing visitor lodging use to timeshare units is similarly prohibited. All new construction shall meet all applicable city standards for such construction.
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Nonconforming setbacks, parking, density and height of the previously existing use may not be retained.

Adequate information to address the issue of market feasibility, a copy of the packet submitted to the department of real estate (DRE) and any other appropriate information pertaining to the property which may be reasonably required to assess use of the property as a time-share facility shall accompany the special use permit application. (Ord. 698; Ord. 728; Ord. 764 § 1; Ord. 807 § 1; Ord. 875 § 1; Ord. 894 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 929 § 1; Ord. 966 § 1; Ord. 1199 § 3. Code 1997 § 33-4) Staff is presenting this item to City Council to consider the proposal and is asking City Council for direction. Staff have identified three potential options for the City Council to consider:
1) Do nothing,
2) Direct staff to return with an Ordinance amendment to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 Use permits to allow timeshare and condominium conversions within the Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center geographic area as an outright permitted use; or
3) Direct staff to explore the feasibility of an Ordinance amendment to South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 6.60.040 Use permits to allow timeshare and condominium conversions within the Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center geographic area contingent on a mutually agreed upon agreement to be approved by the City Council to ensure Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenues loss from the removal of lodging accommodations is adequately addressed.

A map depicting the Tourist Core Area Plan – Tourist Center is attached (Attachment 02) for City Council’s deliberation.

Financial Implications:

Attached to this staff report is a table depicting the “History of Gross Receipts and Nights Rented at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd (currently Margaritaville Resort Hotel)” (Attachment 3) from 2015 through 2025. TOT collected from this location was 12-percent for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. From 2017 to current date the TOT collected has been 12-percent, plus 2-percent (Measure P).

The proposed conversion of 140 transient lodging units to timeshares and condominium ownership would reduce the number of available transient units by approximately 35 percent, resulting in an estimate annual Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue loss of approximately $930,000. Of this amount, approximately $800,000 is currently deposited into the General Fund, which supports essential City service such as public safety, maintenance, and administration. The remaining $130,000 is allocated to the Measure P TOT fund, which provides funding for debt service on the bonds issued to construct the Multi-Generational Recreation and Aquatic Center, as well as ongoing operational and capital needs at the new facility and other recreation projects.

In addition to the estimated $930,000 annual loss in Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) revenue, the conversion of transient lodging units to timeshare and condominium ownership is expected to affect other City revenues, including sales tax and property tax.

Sales Tax Impact
While it may appear that sales tax revenues could increase if timeshare owners or condominium residents stay for longer periods, there are several items for consideration that suggest sales tax may, in fact, decrease following such conversions:
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1. Visitor Spending vs. Owner Spending:

Transient guests typically spend more per day than timeshare owners or condo residents, as visitors often dine out for most meals, shop locally, and use recreation and entertainment venues. Owners, on the other hand, are more likely to purchase groceries and supplies in bulk—often outside the City—resulting in less taxable local spending.

2. Occupancy Frequency:

Hotel or transient units operate with relatively high year-round occupancy, supporting continuous visitor spending. Timeshare and condominium units are generally occupied for shorter periods each year, leading to reduced annual economic activity even if individual stays are longer.

3. Retail Sales Leakage:

Timeshare and condominium owners are more inclined to shop online or in neighboring areas for groceries and household items rather than making discretionary purchases within the City.

4. Shift from Visitor Economy to Residential Use:

Converting transient lodging units to private ownership shifts the City’s tax base away from short-term tourism-related spending toward residential patterns, which typically generate less sales tax revenue per unit.

Based on these factors, staff estimates a potential annual reduction in sales tax revenue between $100,000 and $250,000, depending on occupancy and owner spending behavior.

Property Tax Impact
The conversion to individually owned units could result in one-time property reassessments, potentially increasing property tax revenue by an estimated $50,000 to $150,000 in the first year.

However, this would not represent a recurring revenue source and would not offset the ongoing losses in TOT and sales tax.

If Council desires, staff can engage a qualified consultant to conduct a more detailed fiscal analysis of the potential long-term impacts to TOT, sales tax, and other municipal revenues associated with the proposed conversion.

Environmental Considerations:

This item is Categorically Exempt from CEQA under section 15301 (Existing Facilities) as presented.

Policy Implications:

This agenda item is being presented to the City Council for consideration and deliberation. It is within the City Council’s authority to amend this City Code if they desire to do so. 666
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History of Gross Receipts and Nights Rented at 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd (currently Margaritaville Resort Hotel) Change Gross Receipts FY from Prior
FY October November December January February March April May June July August September TOTAL FY 2015 816,227 450,893 1,258,587 832,170 778,302 456,659 348,423 811,954 1,113,942 1,861,480 1,495,339 1,242,246 11,466,2222016 868,150 531,824 1,406,255 1,140,167 1,279,076 987,297 523,560 581,938 1,238,852 2,104,802 1,575,586 1,260,800 13,498,305 18%2017 851,346 591,861 1,511,225 1,154,855 1,231,937 1,098,591 853,663 757,009 1,288,064 2,270,216 1,581,709 1,345,612 14,536,088 8%2018 796,645 591,377 1,424,020 1,052,134 1,129,615 1,190,555 788,540 870,562 1,574,420 2,479,977 1,851,024 1,411,774 15,160,644 4%2019 970,007 767,717 1,765,948 1,209,186 1,177,923 1,168,320 874,330 756,405 1,404,346 2,196,208 1,896,861 1,361,106 15,548,356 3%2020 760,966 596,016 1,421,025 1,224,912 1,259,638 418,681 - - 268,694 1,380,347 1,229,036 865,969 9,425,285 -39%2021 725,019 451,394 62,256 347,032 1,206,591 1,061,730 718,250 833,099 1,515,733 2,672,073 1,323,783 427,829 11,344,789 20%2022 641,037 471,723 1,351,720 1,266,606 1,422,161 1,080,174 586,789 691,675 1,377,867 2,407,285 1,420,623 1,362,117 14,079,777 24% 2023* 961,841 517,074 1,482,367 1,027,317 1,492,255 508,181 487,671 451,238 751,983 1,205,291 674,520 670,786 10,230,522 -27%2024* 316,792 141,524 785,733 875,549 1,158,670 1,120,074 637,547 845,860 1,959,468 3,138,141 2,030,938 1,863,178 14,873,475 45% 2025 1,137,493 762,110 1,668,947 1,561,889 1,738,842 1,349,873 784,485 1,103,541 1,930,311 3,182,461 2,605,022 1,614,397 19,439,372 31% Change
Nights Rented FY from Prior
FY October November December January February March April May June July August September TOTAL FY 2015 6,238 3,648 5,194 4,348 4,168 3,115 2,887 6,726 7,297 9,502 9,415 7,847 70,3852016 6,832 4,454 6,613 6,638 6,879 7,149 4,229 5,100 8,462 10,050 9,190 7,895 83,491 19%2017 6,410 4,742 6,734 6,764 6,703 7,539 7,034 5,884 8,660 11,051 10,027 8,218 89,766 8%2018 5,880 4,735 6,402 6,023 6,586 7,786 6,483 6,171 9,387 11,141 9,518 7,994 88,106 -2%2019 6,856 5,677 9,336 6,130 6,081 7,118 6,417 5,125 8,552 11,031 10,183 8,116 90,622 3%2020 5,358 4,145 6,077 6,513 6,749 2,773 - - 1,763 6,700 5,902 4,061 50,041 -45%2021 4,152 2,777 401 1,641 7,433 1,427 4,960 5,115 7,795 9,001 5,333 2,716 52,751 5%2022 4,013 2,671 4,132 5,135 5,628 5,457 3,174 3,554 6,363 7,887 5,343 5,385 58,742 11% 2023* 5,385 2,437 4,528 3,923 5,111 2,744 2,744 3,301 4,278 3,391 2,227 2,505 42,574 -28%2024* 1,650 763 3,051 3,227 4,090 5,170 3,085 3,775 7,771 7,713 7,127 7,240 54,662 28% 2025 6,300 4,382 5,590 6,273 6,504 6,585 4,388 4,719 8,263 10,360 9,511 6,512 79,387 45% * Greyed-out cells reflect partial closure for renovations. 668
March 18, 2025
Mr. Joe Irvin
City Manager
City of South Lake Tahoe
1901 Lisa Maloff Way
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Re: Margaritaville Condo Hotel & Timeshare Change of Use Coordination, 4130 Lake Tahoe Blvd
Dear Mr. Irvin:

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to open a discussion regarding an exciting opportunity for the Margaritaville Resort in South Lake Tahoe. The Margaritaville Resort has a total of 399 rooms and is one of the largest hotels on the South Shore, located at the very heart of our commercial core. Unfortunately since the Lake Tahoe Resort was transformed into the current Margaritaville it has been challenging filling all the rooms, which has a negative economic impact on the Margaritaville resort, surrounding business owners and represents a warning to future South Shore investors.

In an effort to interject different unit optionality we reached out to City Planning Manager, John Hitchcock and asked about changing the use of a portion of the current hotel to timeshares. At first he believed it would be permissible since timeshares are an allowed use under the TCAP.

Upon further investigation by CSLT legal counsel Section 6.60.040(B) of the City Code was cited which states that timeshares shall only be permitted as a special use permit issued by the City Council and shall be limited to “new construction”. Although the remodel work at Margaritaville construction would be “new” it was not deemed as new since Margaritaville is existing and is not considered new construction.

The Margaritaville team is proposing a change of use for all the rooms located in Atrium C, totaling 140 units. The initial phase will involve converting 52 units into timeshares, while the remaining 88 units will be converted into condominiums for sale at a later date.

As stated previously, the prohibition of timeshare for “new construction” is a City ordinance and not TRPA meaning only a CSLT amendment is needed. Amendments involving both TRPA and CSLT can only be submitted at the end of the year. However, since the proposed Amendment is only a CSLT action we have been advised that we can submit the CSLT Amendment application as soon as possible.

This plan is designed to benefit both the local community and the region at large, fostering economic growth, job creation, and enhanced infrastructure.

Exline & Company Inc., P O Box 16789, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 ⚬ Tel: 775 240 9361 ⚬ WWW.EXLINEANDCOMPANY.COM
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Community Benefits
The proposed change of use will offer several important benefits to South Lake Tahoe:
● Improved City Tax Benefits: Studies show that timeshare owners spend 30-50% more locally than transient tourists. A single timeshare unit can generate up to 2-3X the property tax revenue compared to traditional hotel rooms. ● Job Creation: The conversion of units to timeshares and condos will require skilled labor for renovations, generating both temporary and permanent job opportunities in construction, property management, hospitality, and real estate sectors. ● Stable Tourism Traffic: Timeshares typically attract long-term repeat visitors, ensuring a stable flow of tourism year-round. This helps mitigate the volatility often associated with seasonal tourism and supports local businesses across different seasons. ● Real Estate Value Growth: The introduction of new properties for sale and the popularity of timeshares will contribute to increasing real estate values in the area, enhancing the city's appeal for investment.
● Enhanced Local Infrastructure and Community Engagement: Increased tourism and residential activity will drive improvements in local infrastructure, such as roads, public services, and utilities. Additionally, this project will provide opportunities for community engagement, including potential partnerships for local events and initiatives that support South Lake Tahoe’s values and culture.

Environmental Considerations
As part of this project, we are committed to sustainable development practices. We will address the efficient use of space, ensuring that the property is developed in an environmentally responsible manner, with an emphasis on minimizing any negative impact. Moreover, we will implement sustainable tourism practices that encourage eco-friendly travel, energy conservation, and waste reduction, aligning with the city’s long-term environmental goals.

Margaritaville Case Studies
The attached includes case studies from other cities, such as Orlando, Las Vegas, Maui, and Breckenridge, which have successfully expanded timeshares. These cities have seen positive outcomes, including enhanced tourism revenue, job creation, and greater community engagement, all while maintaining a focus on environmental sustainability.

Exline & Company Inc., P O Box 16789, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 ⚬ Tel: 775 240 9361 ⚬ WWW.EXLINEANDCOMPANY.COM
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Next Steps
We are excited to collaborate with the City of South Lake Tahoe on this proposal and look forward to discussing the specifics of the project in greater detail. I suggest we schedule a meeting at your earliest convenience to further explore the opportunities, address any concerns, and refine the details of this proposal to ensure it aligns with the city’s goals.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to our discussion.

Sincerely,
Nick Exline
Principle Planner, AICP
Exline & Company Inc., P O Box 16789, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96151 ⚬ Tel: 775 240 9361 ⚬ WWW.EXLINEANDCOMPANY.COM
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Agenda Item Executive Summary
Joe Irvin, City Manager
__________________________________
Meeting Date: November 4,
2025
Agenda Item #:25
Agenda Item:

Ordinance Amending South Lake Tahoe City Code Section 1.20.10 (City Seal) (First Reading) Executive Summary: On September 20, 1966, a our City Seal was introduced, first appearing in Ordinance 82 "Creating a Fire Department for the City of South Lake Tahoe". This City Seal has been used for the last 59 years. After nearly six decades, our City Seal has become a valuable historical artifact and a powerful symbol of the community's heritage. It represents the City's continuity and legacy, similar to a historical monument. The seal is a reminder of the City's past. Retaining the traditional Seal honors this history rather than erasing it. At their May 6, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Robbins (seconded by then Mayor Pro Tem Bass) requested that the City Seal be altered to more accurately reflect Lake Tahoeâ€™s California and Nevada boundaries.

Requested Action / Suggested Motions: City Council may either 1) Pass a Motion to hold first reading, by title only, of an Ordinance amending City Code Section 1.20.10 (City Seal), and refer to second reading and adoption to the November 18, 2025, meeting; or 2) take no action.

Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Reviewed and Approved By: Olga Tikhomirova, Director of Finance Heather Stroud, City Attorney Attachments:
01-Staff Report-City Seal Ordinance (First Reading).docx 02-Ordinance (redline).docx
03-Ordinance - City Seal (First Reading).docx
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City of South Lake Tahoe
Report to City Council
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Title: Ordinance Amending City Code Section 1.20.10 City Seal (First Reading) Location: Citywide
Responsible Staff Member: Susan Blankenship, City Clerk Background: The first City Seal was a 2” circular embossed die reading: “CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, INCORPORATED 1965”. This City Seal was used on all Ordinances establishing our City’s government, beginning with Ordinance 1 on November 30, 1965.

On September 20, 1966, a new City Seal was introduced, first appearing in Ordinance 82 “Creating a Fire Department for the City of South Lake Tahoe”. This City Seal has been used for the last 59 years.

After nearly six decades, our City Seal has become a valuable historical artifact and a powerful symbol of the community's heritage. It represents the City's continuity and legacy, similar to a historical monument.

The seal is a reminder of the City's past. Retaining the traditional Seal honors this history rather than erasing it.

At their May 6, 2025, City Council meeting, Councilmember Robbins, finding the dashes on the seal “silly” and “wrong”, requested that the City Seal be altered to more accurately reflect Lake Tahoe’s California and Nevada boundaries. (seconded by then Mayor Pro-Tem Bass). The City Clerk enlisted a design company to produce an altered City Seal.

A City Seal and a City Logo serve different purposes and can coexist. The City Seal is used for official documents and ceremonial purposes, whereas a logo is a more modern, flexible graphic for branding and marketing. It is not necessary to change the historic Seal to create a modern City brand identity.

Issue and Discussion: The altering of the City Seal has not been requested by any member of the community to which it belongs. There is no overwhelming cause to warrant alteration.

An Ordinance has been prepared to amend City Code Section 1.20.010 to reflect requested changes. The description of the Seal has also been updated to state “…above a yellow eight petal flower”, replacing “…at a blue eight petal flower”.

Financial Implications: The costs associated with the alteration of the City Seal are nominal.

Environmental Considerations: The proposed action is not a “project” subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under CEQA Guidelines section 15378(b)(5) (organizational or administrative activities of governments that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment).

Policy Implications: The holding of a first and second reading to amend an Ordinance conforms to Government Code 3693.3.
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Ordinance 2019-XXX October 15, 2019 Page 1 of 1
CHAPTER 1.20 CITY SEAL AND LOGO
Sections:

1.20.010 City seal.

1.20.020 City logo.

1.20.030 Use of City seal and logo.

1.20.010 City Seal
The official seal of the City of South Lake Tahoe shall be in the form of a die and/or stamp approximately two inches in diameter.

The City seal consists of a blue circle with oblong spaces surrounding a white circle in which is written “CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA” with two leafy branches on either side of the word “CALIFORNIA.” Interior of the white circle is a thin yellow circle, which contains the numerals “19” and “65” on either side of a blue depiction of the outline of Lake Tahoe, divided by a dashed white line, which terminates at above a blue yellow eight petal flower in the lower right quadrant of the lake depiction. The face of which is substantially as set forth below:
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Ordinance 2025-XXX
Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe
City Council
November 18, 2025
An Ordinance Amending Section 1.20.010 City Seal

FINDINGS
A. At their May 6, 2025, City Council Meeting, Councilmember Robbins (seconded by Mayor ProTem Bass) requested that the City Seal be altered to more accurately reflect Lake Tahoe’s California and Nevada boundaries.

B. The City Clerk worked with a design team to produce a revised City Seal.

C. In addition to the altered Seal, the description of the Seal has also been updated to state “above a yellow eight petal flower”, replacing “at a blue eight petal flower”.

Now, Therefore, the City Council of City of South Lake Tahoe does ordain as follows:

1. Amending City Code Section 1.20.010 as follows:

Section 1.20.010 City Seal
The official seal of the City of South Lake Tahoe shall be in the form of a die and/or stamp approximately two inches in diameter.

The City seal consists of a blue circle with oblong spaces surrounding a white circle in which is written “CITY OF SOUTH LAKE TAHOE CALIFORNIA” with two leafy branches on either side of the word “CALIFORNIA.” Interior of the white circle is a thin yellow circle, which contains the numerals “19” and “65” on either side of a blue depiction of the outline of Lake Tahoe, divided by a dashed white line, which terminates above a yellow eight petal flower in the lower right quadrant of the lake depiction. The face of which is substantially as set forth below:

Adopted by the City of South Lake Tahoe City Council on November 18, 2025 by the following vote:

Yes:
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No:

Abstain:

Absent:
________________________ Date:_________
Cody Bass, Mayor
Attest:
________________________
Susan Blankenship, City Clerk
First Reading: November 4, 2025
Published:

Second Reading:

Effective:

The presence of electronic signature certifies that the foregoing is a true and correct copy as approved by the South Lake Tahoe City Council.
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2025 Agenda Planning Calendar (Updated 10 29 2025)
Agenda Item Agenda Section
Nov. 18, 5:30 p.m. City Clerk 2026 City Council Meeting Schedule NB City Council Member Applicant Interviews and Possible Appointment NB Youth HOPE Month Proclamation
Ordinance Altering City Seal (Second Reading) Consent
City Manager Transit JPA Funding & Reimbursement Agreement NB Chateau Update Consent
Dev Services 2025 California Building Standards Code Adoption (Second Reading) Consent Purchase Sale Agreement 3900 LTB Affordable Housing Amendments NB Finance TID Annual Report Presentation
Fire First Due Contract Consent
Parks & Rec Future of the Senior Center NB
Purchase of Office Furniture for the New Recreation & Aquatic Center Consent Police Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Walker Telecomm Consent Public Works Vehicle Purchase Consent
PAPI Maintenance Agreement Consent
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2025 Agenda Planning Calendar (Updated 10 29 2025)
Dec 9, 5:30 p.m. City Clerk City Council Protocols Update NB Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem Selection NB
Council Assignments to Boards and Comms (Reg. Housing Policy Sub) NB CM\CC City Commission Roles Strategic Priority Discussion NB Dev Services CTC Land Exchange NB
Finance Annual ROPS Approval Consent
Quarterly & Financial Status Report as of September 2025 Consent Investment Portfolio Report as of September 2025 Consent Parks & Rec Agreement with LTUSD 3rd Grade Swim Program Consent Agreement with AARP Tax Aide Program Consent
Police/CA Bear Presentation Presentation
Public Works Award El Dorado Beach Revetment Repair Design Contract Consent Rockwood to Blackwood Changeorder reconciliation Consent Tahoe Valley Phase 1 Changeorder reconciliation Consent City Attorney Ethics Policy Revisions
Unscheduled/Pending
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2025 Agenda Planning Calendar (Updated 10 29 2025)
VHR Ordinance Amendments
CA/DS Discussion: City Requirement to Replace Housing Units within the City City Clerk Pride Resolution Update
Ordinance Increasing City Council Compensation (October 2026) CC/CA Recreation JPA Amendment #3 to Agreement
City Manager Grants/Funding for Undergrounding Utilities Transit JPA Funding and Accountability
Cannabis Grant Application Parameters
CA\PD SMD Ordinance (First Reading)
Dev Services Evaluate Feasability - Res. Area Plan/SB9 and Remove Tourist Accomodation John Stewart Company Presentation
Performance Bond as a Condition of Demolition
PLHA Grant Budget Appropriation Sugar Pine Phase 4
TRPA Living Housing and Mobility Fees
Discussion: Second Home Cap/Permit Options
Finance Disolution STJPPFA
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2025 Agenda Planning Calendar (Updated 10 29 2025)
Parks & Rec Events and Facitilies Naming Rights Discussion Police Barton Community Health Needs and Harm Reduction Update Police/PW Bike Paths, Bike Parking, Vehicle Parking
2026 Update to Parking Fees in the Bellamy Parking Garage Public Works Geothermal Use Discussion Item
Award of PD Roof Replacement
Eloise Bike Path Enhancements
Award James-Eloise Drainage Upgrade
TTD US 50 Plans Presentation
Award Lakeview and Ski Run Electrical Upgrades
Bike Trail Speed Bump Discussion
Facilities Condition Assessment
Award PS&E for Sugar Pine Bike Path Project
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