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Encinitas Municipal Code Title APPB Appendix B – Charges, Deposits and Fees
Encinitas Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Encinitas
Cite as: Encinitas Municipal Code Title APPB · Text as of 2026-10-04
1. WATER AVAILABILITY & COMMITMENT LETTER.
A fee of $ 106.00 is required at the time of request.
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
2. HYDRAULIC ANALYSIS.
The charge for providing a hydraulic analysis will be billed on a time and materials basis, with a minimum deposit of $ 2,674.00.
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
3. PLAN CHECK.
Upon submitting the first set of plans to the District.
| Parcel Map | $1,268.00 per Water Sheet |
|---|---|
| Improvement Plan | $799.00 per Water Sheet |
| Grading/ |
$160.00 per Water Sheet |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
4. ENCROACHMENT, QUITCLAIM, VACATION & EASEMENT (PROCESSING FEE).
| Encroachment | $1,011.00 |
|---|---|
| Quitclaim | $1,251.00 |
| Vacation | $1,470.00 |
| Easement | $1,251.00 |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
5. INSPECTION.
Charges for inspection will be billed on a time and materials basis.
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | 10% of Approved Engineers Cost Estimate |
|---|---|
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | $2,592 per Water Main Shutdown |
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | $1,555 per Recycled Water Inspection |
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | $1,555 per County Health Department Inspection |
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | Night Work @ 1.5 X Hourly Rate |
| Engineers Cost Estimate $50,000 or Less | Sunday/ |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | $5,185 + 3% of Approved Engineers Cost Estimate |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | $2,592 per Water Main Shutdown |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | $1,555 per Recycled Water Inspection |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | $1,555 per County Health Department Inspection |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | Night Work @ 1.5 X Hourly Rate |
| Engineers Cost Estimate Greater than $50,000 | Sunday/ |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
6. FIRE FLOW TEST.
A deposit will be required for a fire flow test. The deposit will be based upon the job estimate. The payment does not guarantee that a test will be taken. If it is determined that due to restrictions at the site no test can be taken, the District will return the deposit.
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
7. RECYCLED WATER.
| Installation of Recycled Water Meter (all sizes) | Time and Materials |
|---|---|
| Recycled Water Plan Check – Miscellaneous | $1,740.00 |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
8. METER REDUCTION (POTABLE).
| Reduce 1″ to 3/4″ | $705.00 |
|---|---|
| Reduce 1 1/2″ to 3/4″ | $767.00 |
| Reduce 1 1/2″ to 1″ | $751.00 |
| Reduce 2″ to 3/4″ | $1,192.00 |
| Reduce 2″ to 1″ | $1,068.00 |
| Reduce 2″ to 1 1/2″ | $1,928.00 |
| * | Meter Reductions for meters larger than 2″ will require a deposit and will be billed on a time and materials basis. |
|---|
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
9. INSTALLATION FOR UPGRADE FROM 5/8″ METER TO 3/4″ METER (POTABLE).
| With Existing 3/4″ or 1″ Service | $1,202.00 |
|---|
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
10. INSTALLATION FOR UPGRADE FROM 3/4″ METER TO DUAL* METER (POTABLE).
| With Existing 3/4″ Service** | See Section 17 For Installation Charges. No Capacity Fees Required. |
|---|---|
| With Existing 1″ Service | $2,198.00 |
| * | A dual water meter is a 3/4″ water meter for domestic use and a 1″ water meter for fire sprinklers. |
|---|---|
| ** | An existing 3/4″ water service will be upgraded to a 1″ copper water service by District forces. |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
11. INSTALLATION FOR UPGRADE FROM 3/4″ METER TO 1″ METER (POTABLE).
| Installation Charges | SDWD Capacity Fees | SDCWA Capacity System | SDCWA Capacity System | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| With Existing 3/4" Service* (Short Side) | $4,950 | $6,056 | $3,901 | $109 | $15,016 |
| With Existing 3/4" Service* (Long Side) | $8,050 | $6,056 | $3,901 | $109 | $18,116 |
| With Existing 1" Service | $1,571 | $6,056 | $3,901 | $109 | $11,637 |
| Notes: |
|---|
| * An existing 3/4" water service will be upgraded to a 1" copper water service by District forces. |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
12. ABANDON EXISTING SERVICE.
| With Additional Work | $1,918.00 |
|---|---|
| Stand-Alone | $3,142.00 |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
13. INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS.
| Residential | Time and Materials |
|---|---|
| Commercial | Time and Materials |
(Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
14. INSTALLATION OF FIRE CONNECTION.
| 2″ or Smaller | Time and Materials |
|---|---|
| 4″ or Larger | Time and Materials |
(Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
15. CAPACITY FEE FOR FIRE CONNECTION.
| 2" or Smaller | $1,612.00 |
|---|---|
| 3" | $2,975.00 |
| 4" | $5,083.00 |
| 6" | $9,298.00 |
| 8" | $16,117.00 |
| 10" | $40,912.00 |
(Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
16. CONSTRUCTION METER CHARGES.
| Meter Deposit | $1,070.00 |
|---|---|
| Water Deposit | $266.00 |
| Installation Fee* | $259.00 |
| TOTAL | $1,595.00 |
| Notes: |
|---|
| * Non-Refundable Fee |
| ** Additional charges of $171.00 will be applied to relocate the construction meter. |
(Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
17. CHARGES FOR SERVICE CONNECTIONS.
The following charge will be paid at the time of application for service.
A. INSTALLATION OF WATER SERVICE & METER BY SDWD PERSONNEL:
| Size (Inches) | Side of Street | Installation Charges | SDWD Capacity Fees | SDCWA Capacity System | SDCWA Capacity Water Treatment | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | Short | $4,650 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $21,427 |
| 3/4 | Long | $7,750 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $24,527 |
| 3/4 - 1* | Short | $5,500 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $22,277 |
| 3/4 - 1* | Long | $8,600 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $25,377 |
| 1 | Short | $4,950 | $16,150 | $10,402 | $291 | $31,793 |
| 1 | Long | $8,050 | $16,150 | $10,402 | $291 | $34,893 |
| 1 1/2 | Short | $7,365 | $30,281 | $19,503 | $546 | $57,695 |
| 1 1/2 | Long | $10,465 | $30,281 | $19,503 | $546 | $60,645 |
| 2 | Short | $7,215 | $52,486 | $33,805 | $946 | $94,452 |
| 2 | Long | $10,315 | $52,486 | $33,805 | $946 | $97,552 |
| 3 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $96,898 | $62,410 | $1,747 | $161,055 |
| 4 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $165,534 | $106,616 | $2,985 | $275,135 |
| 6 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $302,806 | $195,030 | $5,460 | $503,296 |
| 8 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $524,864 | $338,052 | $9,464 | $872,380 |
| 10 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $787,296 | $507,078 | $14,196 | $1,308,570 |
| 12 | N/A | Deposit for Time & Materials | $1,332,346 | $858,132 | $24,024 | $2,214,502 |
| Notes: |
|---|
| * 3/4 – 1 is a dual water meter (3/4" water meter for domestic use and a 1" water meter for fire sprinklers) |
| Installations greater than 32-feet from the meter to the District-owned main, in City Trench Moratorium, and/ |
B. INSTALLATION OF WATER SERVICE BY DEVELOPER & WATER METER BY SDWD PERSONNEL:
| Size (Inches) | Installation Charges | SDWD Capacity Fees | SDCWA Capacity System | SDCWA Capacity Water Treatment | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | $834 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $17,611 |
| 3/4 - 1* | $1,202 | $10,094 | $6,501 | $182 | $17,979 |
| 1 | $881 | $16,150 | $10,402 | $291 | $27,724 |
| 1 1/2 | $1,348 | $30,281 | $19,503 | $546 | $51,678 |
| 2 | $2,115 | $52,486 | $33,805 | $946 | $89,352 |
| 3 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $96,898 | $62,410 | $1,747 | $161,055 |
| 4 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $165,534 | $106,616 | $2,985 | $275,135 |
| 6 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $302,806 | $195,030 | $5,460 | $503,296 |
| 8 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $524,864 | $338,052 | $9,464 | $872,380 |
| 10 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $787,296 | $507,078 | $14,196 | $1,308,570 |
| 12 | Deposit for Time & Materials | $1,332,346 | $858,132 | $24,024 | $2,214,502 |
| Notes: |
|---|
| * 3/4 – 1 is a dual water meter (3/4" water meter for domestic use and a 1" water meter for fire sprinklers) |
(Res. No. 2020-02, adopted 5/20/20; Res. No. 2024-02, 3/20/2024, eff. July 1, 2024; Res. No. 2025-04, 4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025 and eff. July 1, 2026; Res. No. 2025-12, 12/17/2025, eff. July 1, 2026)
18. NEW ACCOUNT DEPOSITS
| Description | INDEX | Current Fee | Fees As Of 7/1/2025 | Variance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 unit | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| 2 units, 1 meter | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| 3 units, 1 meter | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| 4 units, 1 meter | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| 5 or more units, 1 meter | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| 2 meters, one property | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
| Agricultural & Combination Meters | CPI | $50.00 | $51.00 | $1.00 |
(Res. No. 2025-04,4/16/2025, eff. July 1, 2025)
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