Chapter 18.06 — FEES

A.

Building permit fees. A building permit (exclusive of subtrade permits) shall be issued for each building or structure to be erected or upon which work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Section 18.04.010 and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a permit filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a fee computed on the basis of the estimated total cost of the work proposed to be done, in accordance with the building permit fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

EXCEPTIONS: A single combined permit may be issued for the following:

The construction, addition or alteration of any building or structure of a one- or two-family dwelling and related accessory building and structure, which includes all building, electrical, plumbing, heating, ventilating, and air conditioning work; or

The construction, addition or alteration of any sign or sign support structure, which includes all building and electrical work.

The total permit fee for the combined building permit shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects with stormwater and low impact development systems regulated under Chapters 8.96 and Chapter 18.74 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Parts 2 and 2.5, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building and Residential Codes for flood resistant design and construction regulation, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects with methane gas mitigation systems regulated under Chapter 18.79 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 1.8.2.1.2 and 1.9.1 of Title 24, Part 2, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Disabled Access and Adaptability Requirements, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code as developed by the California Energy Commission,

shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Section 2700, Chapter 8, Division 2 of the California Public Resources Code, the State's Strong Motion Instrumentation Program, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in Section 2705, Chapter 8, Division 2 of the California Public Resources Code.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Article 1-10 in Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 1, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in Section 18931.6 of the California Health and Safety Code.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, shall pay fees for solar energy systems and energy storage systems that do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, which cannot exceed the amount as set forth in Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, unless certain conditions are met.

B.

Grading permit fees. A grading permit shall be issued to each property or site upon which grading work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Subsection 18.04.010.B, and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a grading permit fee computed on the basis of the estimated total cubic yard of work proposed to be done as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects with stormwater and low impact development systems regulated under Chapters 8.96 and Chapter 18.74 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

C.

Electrical permit fees. An electrical permit shall be issued for each building or structure upon which work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Subsection 18.04.010.C, and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a permit filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a fee computed on the basis of the proposed work to be done in accordance with the electrical permit fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code as developed by the California Energy Commission, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, shall pay fees for solar energy systems and energy storage systems that do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, which cannot exceed the amount as set forth in Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, unless certain conditions are met.

NOTE: For any electrical installation for which an electrical permit is required, but for which no fee is provided in this section, the electrical permit fee shall be based on the valuation of the electrical work and determined by Subsection 18.06.010.A.

Each point at which a lamp holding device, or group of lamp holding devices, is attached shall be considered to be an electrical outlet for which a fee is provided and required, and the lamp holding device shall be considered to be an electrical fixture for which a fee is provided and required.

D.

Plumbing permit fees. A plumbing permit shall be issued for each building or structure upon which work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Subsection 18.04.010.D, and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a permit filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a fee computed on the basis of the proposed work to be done in accordance with the plumbing permit fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

NOTE: For the purpose of this subsection, a plumbing outlet to which a fixture may be attached shall be considered a plumbing fixture, and any appliance or device which connects directly or indirectly with the soil, waste or water system, or requires a trap or vent, shall be considered a plumbing fixture, and shall include water heaters, boilers and any type of water treating device.

E.

Mechanical permit fees. A mechanical permit shall be issued for each building or structure upon which work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Subsection 18.04.010.E, and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a permit filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a fee computed on the basis of the proposed work to be done in accordance with the mechanical permit fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code as developed by the California Energy Commission,

shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

F.

Sign permit fees. A sign permit shall be issued for each sign or sign support structure to be erected or upon which work is to be done thereunder when required pursuant to Subsection 18.04.010.G, and for each such permit the permit applicant shall pay a filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution plus a sign permit fee computed on the basis of the estimated total cost of the work proposed to be done as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code as developed by the California Energy Commission, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

Except where the Building Official has determined that the submittal of construction documents and other data are not required if the Building Official finds that the nature of the work applied for is such that the examination of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this title, plans examination and the fees for such examination shall be required for the following:

A.

Buildings and structures plan(s) examination fees. Except as provided in this section, the permit applicant for a building permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such building permit, pay a plans examination fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee. The plans examination fee for a combined permit shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for a building permit of the same valuation.

EXCEPTION: No plans examination fee shall be required when the Building Official has determined that the submittal of construction documents and other data are not required if it is found that the nature of the work applied for is such that the examination of construction documents is not necessary to obtain compliance with this title.

In addition to the above, projects with stormwater and low impact development systems regulated under Chapter 8.96 and Chapter 18.74 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Parts 2 and 2.5, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building and Residential Codes for flood resistant design and construction regulation, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects with methane gas mitigation systems regulated under Chapter 18.79 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 1.8.2.1.2 and 1.9.1 of Title 24, Part 2, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Disabled Access and Adaptability Requirements, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code as developed by the California Energy Commission, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, shall pay fees for solar energy systems and energy storage systems that do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, which cannot exceed the amount as set forth in Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, unless certain conditions are met.

B.

Grading plans examination fees. The permit applicant for a grading permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such grading permit, pay a plans examination fee to the City as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee.

In addition to the above, projects with stormwater and low impact development systems regulated under Chapters 8.96 and Chapter 18.74 shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

C.

Electrical plans examination fees. The permit applicant for an electrical permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such electrical permit, pay a plans examination fee to the City as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code, developed by the California Energy Commission shall

pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, shall pay fees for solar energy systems and energy storage systems that do not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, which cannot exceed the amount as set forth in Sections 65850.55 and 66015 of the California Government Code, unless certain conditions are met.

D.

Plumbing plans examination fees. The permit applicant for a plumbing permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such plumbing permit, pay a plans examination fee to the City as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Sections 1.8.2.1.2 and 1.9.1 of Title 24, Part 2, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Disabled Access and Adaptability Requirements, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

E.

Mechanical plans examination fees. The permit applicant for a mechanical permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such mechanical permit, pay a plans examination fee to the City as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code, developed by the California Energy Commission shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Chapter 1 of Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Green Building Standards Code, shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

F.

Signs and sign support structures plans examination fees. The permit applicant for a sign permit shall, in addition to the fee prescribed therefore and at the time of making application for such sign permit, pay a plans examination fee to the City as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution, including the filing fee.

In addition to the above, projects regulated under Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, the State's Building Energy Efficiency Standards Code, developed by the California Energy Commission shall pay an additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

G.

Express plans examination fees. At the request of the permit applicant, the Building Official may, at his or her discretion, provide plans examination services at other than normal working hours. An express plans examination fee, in addition to the plans examination fees charged elsewhere in this title, as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be collected at the time of the request.

H.

Geologic reports review fees. A fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be charged for the review of geologic, soils engineering or geotechnical engineering reports submitted as required by State law for proposed development in seismic hazard zones, including but not limited to, fault rupture, liquefaction and landslide hazard zones or Section 18.05.030.A.13.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this title shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the permit and plan examination fees shall be the total value of all construction work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is issued as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire protection systems and any other permanent equipment except as provided for in 18.04.020; or the estimate cost to replace the building or structure or portion thereof in kind, based on current replacement cost as determined therein.

In flood hazard areas, the determination of substantially improvement or repair of substantial damage buildings or structures shall be in accordance with Section 1612 and Appendix G of the California Building Code adopted in Chapter 18.40 or Section R306 of the California Residential Code adopted in Chapter 18.41 for flood-resistant design and construction regulations.

No person shall willfully or negligently withhold from or misrepresent to the Building Official any information he or she may request relative to the estimated cost of any proposed work for which an application for a permit has been filed or misrepresent the cost of any such work. The determination or collection of fees based upon incorrect information and other data supplied by the permit applicant shall not prevent the Building Official from subsequently requiring the correction of the error in determining or collecting the appropriate fees.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

When required by Section 18.05.040, the permit applicant shall pay a plan re-examination fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. The plan re-examination fee in the case of a building, sign or subtrade permit shall be based on a rate as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution and the plan examination fee for a grading permit shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for the number of cubic yards replaced, removed or omitted that were not previously approved.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

When required by Section 18.07.030, the permit applicant shall pay a re-inspection fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

General. Upon request, the Building Official will make special inspections provided:

The permit applicant makes accessible and exposes elements or structures inspected;

That the permit applicant pays a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for the following:

a.

Building inspection,

b.

Plumbing inspection,

c.

Electrical inspection,

d.

Mechanical inspection,

e.

Housing inspection (dwellings),

f.

Code inspection for business license,

g.

Non-team inspection,

h.

Team inspection,

i.

Condominium conversion inspections, and

j.

Site inspection not otherwise covered.

B.

Additional inspection fee. A fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged for inspections requiring in excess of one (1) hour.

EXCEPTION: Within the scope of the special inspections, the Building Official may approve minor corrections or alterations involving work of a building, plumbing, mechanical or electrical nature with an aggregate total cost of two thousand dollars ($2,000.00) or less.

C.

Off-hour inspection fee. For inspections performed on request at other than normal office hours, a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

Special inspection supervision fee. To supervise the performance of registered special inspectors required to be employed for certain types of work as provided by Section 18.07.080, a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for each type of work shall be paid at the time of permit issuance.

B.

Structural observation report fee. To verify that all structural observation reports required by Chapter 17 of the California Building Code adopted in Chapter 18.40 have been received prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be paid at the time of permit issuance.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this title has been commenced without first obtaining such permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

B.

Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this title with a minimum fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person, firm or corporation from compliance with all other provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City, or laws and statutes of the State nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

EXCEPTION: The investigation fee may be waived for emergency work when it is proved to the satisfaction of the Building Official that such work was urgently needed and it was impractical to obtain a permit prior to commencement of the work.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

Purpose. Property owners are liable for costs incurred by the City in abating a substandard or dangerous property condition, as well as for fees for Code Enforcement.

B.

When a permit is required. Whenever a permit is required to abate a substandard or dangerous condition as ordered by the Building Official, the responsible party must apply for the permit and pay the permit fee in addition to any code enforcement fees. If the abatement order of the Building Official is reversed on appeal to the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation, or by appeal to City Council, neither the code enforcement fee nor any directly corresponding permit fee shall be required.

C.

Re-inspection fee. A re-inspection fee shall be imposed when an additional inspection is conducted to address violations of this Title. The re-inspection fee is intended to offset the costs of the re-inspection.

D.

Fee. The fees required by this title are set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. The payment of code enforcement fees shall not exempt any person, firm, or corporation from compliance with this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

(ORD-26-0004 § 7, 2026; ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD-16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

Before issuing a permit, the Building Official shall collect a fee for maintaining construction documents that are required to be retained by Section 18.05.070. The amount of the construction document maintenance fee shall be as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution and shall be collected for each separate construction document to be retained by the Building Official.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be charged to a person appealing to the Board of Examiners, Appeals and Condemnation pursuant to Chapter 18.10.

EXCEPTION: For appeal involving condemnations and from corrective notices as provided for in this title, there shall be no required fee.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A fee will be charged to verify permit and inspection records, including age of building. Reproduction of permit records may be obtained for a fee. The fee is as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A processing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be charged to process a request for a copy of construction documents on record. A separate processing fee shall be paid for each construction document or set of construction documents involving a single site. The processing fee shall be in addition to fees charged to cover duplicating costs.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for each lot or parcel located in an oil zone shall be charged for a record search to determine the existence and location of subsurface gas or oil wells.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution shall be charged for the inspections required during the abandonment of an oil or gas well.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

When electrical connection by the utility company is necessary to supply such temporary use, the owner of the building or a duly authorized representative shall make application and pay a fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for each service connection.

Each meter and meter switch is considered a separate service. The Building Official may impose such reasonable requirements and regulations in connection therewith as he or she may deem necessary.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

Code modification fee. A written application for code modification pursuant to Section 18.03.050 shall be submitted together with a filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. An additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged when staff review time exceeds one (1) hour.

B.

Code alternate fee. A written application for alternate materials, design and methods of construction or equipment pursuant to Section 18.03.060 shall be submitted together with a filing fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. An additional fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution per hour or fraction thereof shall be charged when actual staff review time exceeds one (1) hour.

EXCEPTION: The requirement for application and fees and charges may be waived by the Building Official for materials, products or methods which have been evaluated and listed by the International Code Council, the national research board, or other recognized agency.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

Active permits transferred pursuant to Subsection 18.04.060.E shall pay a permit transfer fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

Permit applicants requesting a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy pursuant to Section 18.08.040 shall pay an investigation fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for which approval of temporary occupancy is sought with the minimum fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution. An additional investigation fee shall be paid to extend a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy beyond thirty (30) days in an amount as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution of the initial investigation fee as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution for each additional thirty (30) day period or fraction thereof.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

The Director may waive any application fee pursuant to the provisions of this title or municipal code if the Director first finds as follows:

A permit has been issued which does not fully conform to the provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City, or laws and statutes of the State; and

There is no evidence that the permit applicant, in seeking the permit intentionally sought to avoid conformance to the provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City, or laws and statutes of the State; and

Substantial construction commenced in good faith reliance on that permit; and

Stoppage has been ordered subsequent to such commencement as a result of the failure of the permit to conform to the provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City, or laws and statutes of the State; and

The application or applications for which a fee waiver is requested and granted are necessary in order to authorize the issuance of the permit in a manner fully conforming to the provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City, or laws and statutes of the State.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)

A.

General. No portion of any permit as required in this title shall be refunded to the permit applicant unless, prior to commencement of actual work thereunder, the proposal to do such work is abandoned, or it is discovered that such permit is void under provisions of this title, municipal code or other ordinances of the City. No portion of a checking fee shall be refunded to the permit applicant if any checking of the construction documents has been done in the office of the Building Official.

B.

Condition. Refunds shall be made in the calculated amount so determined in this section and under the conditions as set forth in Sections 3.48.040 and 3.48.060.

C.

Administration fee. Before any refund is made under this chapter, the Building Official shall deduct a percent as set forth in the schedule of fees and charges established by City Council resolution of the fee paid to pay for expenses incurred by the City in connection with accepting the construction documents, passing upon the application for or issuance of the permit, and the sum shall be deducted from the fee so paid and the balance paid to such person. If the person entitled to the refund is an individual and such person becomes deceased, the refund may be made to such person or persons entitled to receive the money.

D.

Expiration. Any application for refund must be filed by the person entitled to receive such refund within the prescribed expiration period in Subsection 18.06.200.B.

(ORD-25-0019 § 1(Exh. A), 2025; ORD-22-0033 § 1(Exh. A), 2022; ORD-19-0031 § 1(Exh. A), 2019; ORD- 16-0026 § 1(Exh. A), 2016)