Earlier editions: 2026-09
Benicia Municipal Code Ch. 1.20 Fee Establishment
Benicia Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Benicia
Cite as: Benicia Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 1.20.010. Council resolution.¶
Where an ordinance, rule or regulation requires a person to file an application or request a permit, the city council may, by resolution, fix the fee to be charged for the filing and processing of the application and the request for permit, including an appeal from the decision of a subordinate body.
(Prior code § 1-501; Ord. 73-17 N.S. § 1, 1973)
§ 1.20.020. Increases.¶
In addition to the fees set forth in the parkland dedication ordinance, sewer ordinance and water fee ordinance, there should be added thereto a sum equal to that part of said fee which is in direct proportion to the increase in the cost of living index over the said index as established for June, 1978. Said increase shall be determined on July 1st of each year and applied throughout the next 12-month period, if the city council, by minute action, explicitly orders said increase for said 12-month period.
(Prior code § 1-502; Ord. 78-10 N.S. § 1, 1978; Ord. 83-13 N.S. § 2, 1984)
§ 1.20.030. Capital improvement license tax – Increase.¶
In addition to the fees set forth in BMC § 5.36.060, there shall be added thereto a sum equal to that part of said fee which is in direct proportion to the annual increase in the construction cost index. Said increase shall be determined and set annually by resolution of the city council passed prior to the adoption and passage of the annual budget.
(Ord. 83-13 N.S. § 3, 1984)
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