Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 16 — Buildings and Construction
Sacramento County Municipal Code Ch. 16.90 Construction Permit Fees
Sacramento County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Sacramento County
Cite as: Sacramento County Municipal Code Chapter 16.90 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 16.90.010. Intent.¶
It is the intent of the Board of Supervisors to group the fees required for various permits, associated with the construction process, into one fee schedule as contained in this chapter.
(SCC 686 § 8, 1987; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.90.020. Permit Fees.¶
A. The fee for each permit shall be that as prescribed in Sections 16.90.025 and 16.90.030 of the Sacramento County Code.
B. The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this code shall be made by the Building Official. The value to be used in computing the permit fee 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.
C. The new permit fee schedule will apply to all permit applications received on or after the effective date of the new permit fee ordinance.
| Plans submitted for plan review prior to the effective date of the new permit fee ordinance may be issued under the old permit fee schedule for 90 days. After the 90 day grace period, all permits will be issued under the new permit fee schedule. |
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(SCC 686 § 8, 1987; SCC 0727 § 1, 1988; SCC 1580 § 1, 2015; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.90.025. Annual Building Permit Fee Adjustment.¶
All Building Permit Fees identified in Section 16.90.030 shall be adjusted annually to be consistent with the then current loaded labor rate for the position of Building Inspector II (BI-II). The adjusted fee schedule shall be published by written notice to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors and shall be published on the Building Permits and Inspection Division's website and in a conspicuous location accessible to the public.
(SCC 1580 § 2, 2015; SCC 1659 § 30, 2020; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
§ 16.90.030. Fee Schedule.¶
The building permit fee schedule shall be as follows:
A. Building Permit Fees1. New buildings, additions, alterations, fill-ins/tenant improvements, remodels, fire repairs that include structural and/or substantial repair, mobile/modular homes (permanent or temporary) and other structures requiring a plan review. Other construction related fees may also be assessed.
- Permit fees for new, remodel or alteration of, and/or additions to, Group R, Division 3 and U or S occupancies accessory to residential/agricultural use.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 2,000.00 | (2.5 hourly units) |
| $2,000.01 to 100,000.00 | 2.5 hourly units + (0.02186 x valuation 2 exceeding $2,000.00 through $100,000.00) |
| $100,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.00973 x valuation 2 exceeding $100,000.01 and greater) |
- Permit fees for buildings other than Group R, Division 3 and U or S occupancies accessory to residential/agricultural use to include new structures, additions, alterations, remodels and/or any type of improvement to commercial buildings.
| Total Valuation 2, 3 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | (3.5 hourly units) |
| $1,000.01 to 2,000.00 | (5.5 hourly units) |
| $2,000.01 to 50,000.00 | 5.5 hourly units + (0.03792 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $2,000.00 to $50,000.00) |
| $50,000.01 to 500,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.02085 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $50,000.00 to $500,000.00) |
| $500,000.01 to 20,000,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.01112 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $500,000.00 to $20,000,000.00) |
| $20,000,000.01 to 40,000,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.007418 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $20,000,000.00 to 40,000,000.00) |
| $40,000,000.01 to 100,000,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.003512 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $40,000,000.00 to 100,000,000.00) |
| Greater than $100,000,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.002279 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $100,000,000.00) |
| 1 | Total building permit fee. |
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| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
| 3 | The portion of the valuation allocable to permanent equipment for buildings in Section 16.90.030A.2 shall be calculated using the following schedule: |
| Actual Permanent Equipment Value | Valuation Used |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000,000 | 100% of actual equipment value |
| $5,000,001 to 10,000,000 | 75% of actual equipment value |
| $10,000,001 to 20,000,000 | 50% of actual equipment value |
| Over $20,000,000 | 25% of actual equipment value |
B. Plan Review Fee. Upon submittal of a plan for plan review, a plan review fee of 40% of the total building permit fee shall be collected for projects valued up to and including
$40,000,000.00. The plan review fee for projects valued over $40,000,000.00 shall be as noted in the table below. When the permit is issued, the balance of the total permit fee is due.
For production housing of three or more similar units or for three or more identical residential dwellings built on separate land parcels but within the same subdivision, the plan review portion of the permit shall be reduced by 50%.
For identical buildings and/or structures that are concurrently permitted on the same parcel of land, the plan review fee for the first building or structure shall be as indicated in subsection B above. The plan review fee for additional buildings or structures shall be reduced by 50%. There shall not be a reduction in the field inspection portion of the permit fee.
| Total Valuation | Plan Review Fee (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
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| $40,000,000.01 to 100,000,000.00 | 40% of the fee calculation from $40,000,000.01 to 100,000,000.00 + (0.000514 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $40,000,000.00 to 100,000,000.00) |
| Greater than $100,000,000.00 | immediate fee above + (0.000022 x valuation 2, 3 exceeding $100,000,000.00) |
| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
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| 3 | The portion of the valuation allocable to permanent equipment for buildings in Section 16.90.030A.2 shall be calculated using the following schedule: |
| Actual Permanent Equipment Value | Valuation Used |
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| Up to $5,000,000 | 100% of actual equipment value |
| $5,000,001 to 10,000,000 | 75% of actual equipment value |
| $10,000,001 to 20,000,000 | 50% of actual equipment value |
| Over $20,000,000 | 25% of actual equipment value |
C. Other Building Permit Fees1.
- Carports, decks, patio covers, fences, reroof, demolitions, fire repairs, and other structures not requiring a plan review.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 1.0 hourly unit |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 1.0 hourly unit + (0.02224 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to $10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01390 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
- Carports, decks, patio covers, fences, private garages, roof re-pitches, fire repairs, barns and other structures requiring a minimal plan review.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 1.5 hourly unit |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 1.5 hourly unit + (0.02855 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to $10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01390 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
- For all permits issued subsequent to March 1, 2008, voluntary contributions of public amenities such as art, memorials, fountains or other displays not requiring plan review. The determination of a qualified public amenity shall be made by the Planning Director. Any appeal from such a determination shall be heard by the Board of Supervisors.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
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| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 1.0 hourly unit x 50% |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | (1.0 hourly units + (0.02224 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to $10,000.00)) x 50% |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01390 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00 x 50%) |
- For all permits issued subsequent to March 1, 2008, voluntary contributions of public amenities such as art, memorials, fountains or other displays requiring a minimal plan review. The determination of a qualified public amenity shall be made by the Planning Director. Any appeal from such a determination shall be heard by the Board of Supervisors.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 2.0 hourly units x 50% |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | (2.0 hourly units + (0.02224 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to $10,000.00)) x 50% |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01390 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00 x 50%) |
| 1 | Total building permit fee. |
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| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
D. Special Fees and Valuations. Valuation modification for high value equipment included as part of the permit project costs. The portion of the valuation allocable to permanent equipment for buildings in subsection A.2 of this section shall be calculated using the following schedule:
| Actual Permanent Equipment Value | Valuation Used |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000,000 | 100% of actual equipment value |
| $5,000,001 to 10,000,000 | 5,000,000 + (75% of the actual equipment valuation between 5 and 10,000,000) |
| $10,000,001 to 20,000,000 | 8,750,000 + (50% of the actual equipment valuation between 10 and 20,000,000) |
| Over $20,000,000 | 13,750,000 + (25% of actual equipment value > 20,000,000) |
E. Single Discipline of Plumbing, Mechanical or Electrical Permit Fees and Miscellaneous Permit Fees for One Discipline.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 0.9 hourly units |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 0.9 hourly units + (0.025 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to $10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.015 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
| 1 | Total permit fee. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
F. Miscellaneous Permit for Two Disciplines.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 2,000.00 | 1.8 hourly units |
| $2,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 1.8 hourly units + (0.025 x valuation 2 exceeding $2,000.00 to $10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.015 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
| 1 | Total permit fee. |
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| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
G. Miscellaneous Permit Fees for Three Disciplines.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 3,000.00 | 2.7 hourly units |
| $3,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 2.7 hourly units + (0.025 x valuation 2 exceeding $3,000.00 to $10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.015 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
| 1 | Total permit fee. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
H. Sign Permit Fees1.
- Permit fee for illuminated signs (all types: wall, pole, freestanding and monument).
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 5,000.00 | 3 hourly units |
| $5,000.01 and greater | 3 hourly units + (0.02 x valuation 2 exceeding $5,000.00) |
- Permit fee for non-illuminated signs (freestanding, pole and monument).
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| All Sign Sizes/ |
2.5 hourly units |
- Permit fee for non-illuminated signs (wall/appendage).
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| All Sign Sizes/ |
1.5 hourly units |
| 1 | Total permit fee. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
I. Swimming Pool/Spa Permit Fees1.
- Permit fee for private pool.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 2.0 hourly units |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 2 hourly units + (0.02365 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to 10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01947 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
- Permit fee for public pool.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 1,000.00 | 3.0 hourly units |
| $1,000.01 to 10,000.00 | 3.0 hourly units + (0.02000 x valuation 2 exceeding $1,000.00 to 10,000.00) |
| $10,000.01 and greater | immediate fee above + (0.01947 x valuation 2 exceeding $10,000.00) |
- Permit fee for separate private or public spa.
| Total Valuation 2 | Fee 1 (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| $1.00 to 2,000.00 | 2.5 hourly units |
| $2,000.01 and greater | 2.5 hourly units + (0.01947 x valuation 2 exceeding $2,000.00) |
| 1 | Total permit fee. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Rounded up to the next multiple of $1,000.00. |
J. Permits for modular/mobile homes and temporary mobile homes shall use fee calculation in subsection A.1 and shall be based upon 25% of the current County of Sacramento Building Permits and Inspection Division Building Valuation Table.
K. The building compliance inspection fee shall be based upon current hourly unit rate. The minimum fee shall be three and one-half hourly units ($406).
L. Inspection and Posting of a Building to Be Moved Fee.
| Application and inspection fee | 3.5 hourly units |
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When the application indicates that the building is to be moved from a location outside of the County of Sacramento, the applicant shall pay additional hourly unit fees for time expended by the inspector plus current Federal mileage fees for miles driven.
M. Solar Permit Fees.
- Residential rooftop solar panel fees (calculated per SB1222/Cal. Govt. Code Section 66015 limits).
| System Size - Kilowatts | Solar Fees (minimum fee based on hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW to 8 kW | fees are calculated based on Cal. Gov't Code sections 65850.55, 66016 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951 . Fees are limited pursuant to Gov't Code Section 66015. |
| 9 kW to 15 kW | fees are calculated based on Cal. Gov't Code sections 65850.55, 66016 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951 . Fees are limited pursuant to Gov't Code Section 66015. |
| 16 kW and greater | fee calculated is fee immediately above plus $15.00 per additional kW over 15kW |
- Commercial rooftop solar panel fees (calculated per SB1222/Cal. Govt. Code Section 66015 limits).
| System Size - Kilowatts | Solar Fees (minimum fee based on hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW to 17 kW | fees are calculated based on Cal. Gov't Code sections 65850.55, 66016 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951 . Fees are limited pursuant to Gov't Code Section 66015. |
| 18 kW to 50 kW | fees are calculated based on Cal. Gov't Code Sections 65850.55, 66016 and Health and Safety Code Section 17951 . Fees are limited pursuant to Gov't Code Section 66015. |
| 51 kW and above (up to 250 kW) | immediate fee above plus $7.00 for each additional system kW up to 250 kW |
| 251 kW and greater | immediate fee above plus $5.00 for each additional system kW over 250 kW |
- Solar permit fees for ground mount panels for commercial or residential projects.
| System Size - Kilowatts | Fee (minimum fee based on current hourly BI-II rate) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW to 10 kW | 7 hourly units |
| 11 kW to 1.0 MW | 7 hourly units + 1 hourly unit for each additional 10 kW or portion thereof |
| 1 MW and greater | 106 hourly units + 25 hourly units for each additional MW or portion thereof |
N. Flat Rate Permit Fees.
Replacement Window Permit Fees. A fee of 1 hourly unit shall be charged for replacement of up to and including two windows. A fee of 2 hourly units shall be charged for replacement of three or more windows.
Reroof Fees.
| Reroofs (fee based on 3 square increments): | Reroofs (fee based on 3 square increments): | Reroofs (fee based on 3 square increments): | Reroofs (fee based on 3 square increments): | Hourly Unit Rate (BI-II rate) | Hourly Unit Rate (BI-II rate) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Add 0.2 hourly units per 3 Square beginning with 11-13. | Add 0.2 hourly units per 3 Square beginning with 11-13. | Add 0.12 hourly unit per 3 Square (beginning 35 & above) | Add 0.12 hourly unit per 3 Square (beginning 35 & above) | Add 0.08 hourly units per 3 Square (61 & above) | Add 0.08 hourly units per 3 Square (61 & above) |
| Squares | Total Fee | Squares | Total Fee | Squares | Total Fee |
| 1 to 10 (base fee of 1.5 fee units) | 1.5 hourly unit | 35 to 37 | ** | 62 to 64 | **** |
| 11 to 13 | * | 38 to 40 | *** | 65 to 67 | ***** |
| 14 to 16 | * | 41 to 43 | *** | 68 to 70 | ***** |
| 17 to 19 | * | 44 to 46 | *** | 71 to 73 | ***** |
| 20 to 22 | * | 47 to 49 | *** | 74 to 76 | ***** |
| 23 to 25 | * | 50 to 52 | *** | 77 to 79 | ***** |
| 26 to 28 | * | 53 to 55 | *** | 80 to 82 | ***** |
| 29 to 31 | * | 56 to 58 | *** | 83 to 85 | ***** |
| 32 to 34 | * | 59 to 61 | *** | 86 to 88 | ***** |
| Notes: |
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| (Reroof permit fees do not include fees for structural repairs or additional roof work.) |
| * Fee immediately above plus 0.2 hourly units. |
| ** Fee calculation from 32 to 34 plus .0.12 hourly units |
| *** Fee calculation immediately above plus 0.12 hourly units |
| **** Fee calculation from 59 to 61 plus 0.08 hourly units |
| ***** Fee calculation immediately above plus 0.08 hourly units |
- Residential HVAC, Water Heaters and Miscellaneous Electric.
| Units | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| HVAC replacement (includes electrical disconnect) | ||
| Split system or rooftop | 3 | 3 hourly units |
| Package/ground | 2.5 | 2.5 hourly units |
| Condenser only, furnace only or wall-mount heater | 2 | 2 hourly units |
| Add 1/2 hour for each of the following: | ||
| New/ |
0.5 | 0.5 hourly units |
| New/ |
0.5 | 0.5 hourly units |
| New/ |
0.5 | 0.5 hourly units |
| 2nd HVAC system on same property and same permit | Fee at 50% of above calculation | Fee at 50% of above calculation |
| Water Heater | Water Heater | Water Heater |
| Gas or electric replacement | 0.71 | 0.71 hourly units |
| New cut-in or replacement with change in energy source | 0.9 | 0.9 hourly units |
| New tankless water heater | 0.9 | 0.9 hourly units |
| 2nd water heater on same permit | 0.5 | 0.5 hourly units |
| Electric Panels | ||
| 200 amp (& less) single phase replacement | 1.0 | 1.0 hourly units |
| Additional distribution panel | 0.5 | 0.5 hourly units |
| Panel repair (such as a breaker replacement) | 1 | 1 hourly unit |
O. Other Inspections and Fees.
| Issuance of each supplemental permit (permit change) | 1 hourly unit |
|---|---|
| Inspection outside of normal business hours 1 | Directly billed based upon current labor rate with 3 hour minimum |
| Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated 3 | Directly billed based upon current labor rates. Minimum one hour. |
| Each re-inspection | 1.5 hourly units |
| Administrative fee, temporary certificate of occupancy | 2 hourly units |
| Issuance of duplicate certificate of occupancy | Minimum of 1 hourly unit plus research time |
| Permit research and written responses | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to approved plans 2 | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Plan review for miscellaneous permits 2 | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Boundary adjustment reviews 2 | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Pre-application building reviews | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Un-finaled permit investigations 2 | Directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Expedited plan reviews | Normal plan review fees plus directly billed based upon current labor rates |
| Filing fee for Building Board of Appeals | $500.00 |
| Filing fee for Joint City/ |
$250.00 |
| Abatement of building code violation(s) 3 | Directly billed based upon current labor charges plus all other associated costs to abate the violation including, but not limited to, fencing, board-up, repair, demolition, mailings, postings, recordings, appeals, Hearing Officer costs, inspection warrants, attorneys' fees, administrative costs and collection costs |
| Scan fee for approved plans and submittal documents | Electronic copies of all approved plan pages and documents shall be provided to the County of Sacramento Building Permits and Inspection by the applicant. The electronic submittal will be in a standard PDF format on acceptable electronic media. If the applicant chooses to have the County scan all documents into our records, a charge of $5.00 per plan page for paper larger than 11" x 17"; $1.00 for 8.5" x 14" and/ |
Notes:
| 1 | Minimum charge: Three hours. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Minimum charge: One-half hour. |
| 3 | Minimum charge: One hour. |
| * | The term "Directly Billed" refers to the labor rate of the employee performing the task |
P. After Hours Inspections. The fee for after hours and emergency call out inspections shall be a minimum of three units overtime (OT) at the current BI-II rate. 3.0 OT Units.
Q. Zone Check Fee. A fee of 13% of the building plan review fee shall be collected per Board Resolution 2001-0462 for the Planning Division's zone check function.
R. Long Range Planning Fee. A fee of 7% of the total permit fee (building permit fee and plan review fee) shall be charged for all permits that require a review by the Planning Division pursuant to Section 6.1.4 of the Sacramento County Zoning Code.
S. Environmental Compliance Fee. A fee of $40 shall be charged by the Planning and Environmental Review Division for all Business Permits issued pursuant to subsections A.1 and A.2 of this section.
T. Green Fee. Pursuant to SB1473 and CA Health and Safety Code Sections 18930.5, 18931.6, 18931.7, and 18938.3, a fee of $4 per $100,000 with appropriate fractions thereof, but not less than one dollar shall be assessed for deposit in the Building Standards Administration Special Revolving Fund for expenditure in carrying out the provisions associated with green building standards.
U. BERC (Business Environmental Resource Center) Fee. A BERC fee is applicable to new commercial and alteration type permits only. This fee shall be 0.025 percent of the construction valuation.
V. County Contract Building Project Fee (Case Type CCBP). Fees for County Contract Building Projects requiring building permits per the CA Building Code and State statutes shall be reduced to 80% of the plan review fees found within this fee schedule. Applicants may also be charged for inspection services performed by another authorized County department, division or firm. Permits and certificates of occupancy shall be issued for County building projects in conjunction with the authorized field inspection staff's approval.
W. Temporary Connection of Service Utility Fee. A processing fee of $174 or one and one-half (1.5) hours at the current BI-II rate shall be charged for the temporary connection of any service utility. Additionally, in order to receive temporary service connection, all temporary connection applicants must deposit $5,000 or a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) bond with the County Building Permits and Inspection Division. The deposit shall be maintained in an interest bearing account and shall be refunded to the applicant after final inspection approval for the project is received from the Building Official. The deposit and any interest thereon shall be retained by the County if final inspection approval is not obtained within three years from the date the deposit is made. This time may be extended if the Building Official determines that final inspection approval is being diligently pursued but has not been obtained due to exigent or unforeseen circumstances. Deposits retained by the County shall be placed in a specific fund which shall be used for Building Code compliance monitoring and enforcement purposes.
X. Temporary Occupancy Deposit. In order to receive a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by a permit, all temporary occupancy applicants must deposit $5,000 or a five thousand dollar ($5,000.00) bond with the County Building Permits and Inspection Division. The deposit shall be maintained in an interest bearing account and shall be refunded to the applicant after final inspection approval for the project is received from the Building Official. The deposit and any interest thereon shall be retained by the County if the temporary certificate of occupancy expires before final inspection approval is obtained or if final inspection approval is not obtained within three years from the date the deposit is made. This time may be extended if the Building Official determines that final inspection approval is being diligently pursued but has not been obtained due to exigent or unforeseen circumstances. Deposits retained by the County shall be placed in a specific fund which shall be used for Building Code compliance monitoring and enforcement purposes.
Y. CASp Fee. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 55.53(d)(3), a fee of 10% of the Building Permit Fee shall be collected when accessibility plan review by a Certified Access Specialist is required.
Z. Energy Plan Review Fee. A fee of five percent of the building Plan Review Fee shall be collected when an energy plan review is required pursuant to the Building Energy and Efficiency Standards in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6.
AA. Agricultural Building Permit Fee. The permit fee for any agricultural building as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code shall be calculated as follows:
Two hours at the current BI-II hourly rate for structures greater than 144 square feet and less than or equal to 500 square feet in the AR and AG zones;
Two and one-half hours at the current BI-II hourly rate for structures between 501 and 5,000 square feet and for pole barns up to 10,000 square feet; and
Five hours at the current BI-II hourly rate for structures between 5,001 and 10,000 square feet.
(SCC 0727 § 2, 1988; SCC 686 § 8, 1987; SCC 783 § 1, 1989; SCC 0816 § 1, 1990; SCC 0851 § 2, 1991; SCC 0858 § 1, 1991; SCC 0899 § 1, 1992; SCC 0933 § 1, 1993; SCC 1012 § 1, 1995; SCC 1054 § 1, 1996; SCC 1077 § 1, 1997; SCC 1256 § 1, 2003; SCC 1339 § 1, 2006; SCC 1358 § 1, 2007; SCC 1392 § 1, 2008; SCC 1411 § 3, 2009; SCC 1426 § 1, 2009; SCC 1536 § 1, 2013; SCC 1571 § 2, 2014; SCC 1580 § 3, 2015; SCC 1610 § 1, 2017; SCC 1775, 5/12/2026)
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