Chapter 15.08 — CONSTRUCTION FEES

As used in this chapter:

A.

"Dwelling unit" includes each single-family dwelling and each habitation unit of an apartment duplex or multiple dwelling structure designated as a separate place for habitation of family, as that term is defined in Title 19 of this code. "Dwelling unit" also includes each guest room;

B.

"Guest room" means as the term is defined in Title 19 of this code, when such room is located in a structure other than single-family dwelling and is designated for separate use by a family, and also means each bed in a dormitory as the latter is defined in Title 19;

C.

"Person" includes every person, firm or corporation engaging in construction activities itself or through the services of any employee, agent or independent contractor;

D.

"Trailer space" means each space, area or building in a trailer park or mobilehome park or other place, designed or intended as a place to accommodate any mobilehome, manufactured home or other similar structure, at a time when the same is being used as living or sleeping quarters.

(Ord. No. 22-18, § 1(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)

In addition to any other fees prescribed by the county, every person developing land as defined herein, within the county, shall pay to the county a sum appropriately computed as follows:

A.

For each unit in a single-family, condominium, duplex, apartment or multiple dwelling structure, or in a dormitory or hotel, twenty cents per square foot of gross building area under roof, or two hundred dollars per each dwelling unit, whichever is the greater total sum;

B.

For each trailer space, two hundred dollars with no additional sum for any directly accessory structure;

C.

For any other construction not falling within the definition of "dwelling unit" or "trailer space," or within subsections A or B of this section, twenty cents per square foot of gross building area under roof;

D.

For each required parking space in every commercial development in Mammoth Lakes and June Lake, fifty dollars.

(Ord. No. 22-18, § 1(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)

Such fees shall be due and payable upon issuance by the county of a building permit for the construction of any such dwelling unit or building or addition.

(Ord. No. 22-18, § 1(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)

All sums collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited to the general fund. The building and planning department shall, within the budget process, develop a program or programs to the following aims:

A.

Matching moneys for federal and state planning programs;

B.

Cost attributable to former and future legislative mandated elements in the general plan, precise plans, zoning, environmental studies and requirements;

C.

Cost attributable to joint planning agreements and functions with federal and state agencies;

D.

The acquisition and development of open space lands for recreation purposes. Only those lands identified on the Mono County Open/Space Acquisition Priority List shall be eligible for acquisition with funds collected pursuant to this chapter. The development of open space may include the construction of necessary recreation facilities, trails, parks and appurtenant facilities.

(Ord. No. 22-18, § 1(Exh. A), 12-20-2022)