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Santa Barbara County Municipal Code § 15-101 Fee schedule
Santa Barbara County Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Santa Barbara County
Cite as: Santa Barbara County Municipal Code § 15-101 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 15-100. - Applicability of article.¶
The fees set forth in this article shall be applicable to the corresponding inspection services provided by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.
(Ord. 3788; Ord. No. 4704, §§ 1, 2, 1-27-2009; Ord. No. 4870, §§ 1, 2, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 4986, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 5091, §§ 1, 2, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 5170, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 5269, §§ 1, 2, 11-18-2025)
Sec. 15-101. - Fee schedule.¶
The fees contained in this section are based on the average amount of staff time required for inspection, processing and issuance of each permit type.
(a) Operational Permits.
| PERMIT TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| 105.5.1 Additive Manufacturing | |
| 105.5.2 Aerosol products, aerosol cooking spray products and plastic aerosol 3 products | $99.00 |
| 105.5.3 Amusement areas (1-3) | |
| 1. 50—100 occupants | $99.00 |
| 2. 101—300 occupants | 149.00 |
| 3. Over 300 occupants | 198.00 |
| 105.5.4 Aviation facilities | $149.00 |
| 105.5.5 Carnivals and fairs (1-3) | |
| 1. 100 occupants | $99.00 |
| 2. 101—300 occupants | $149.00 |
| 3. Over 300 occupants | $279.00 |
| 105.5.6 Cellulose nitrate film | $198.00 |
| 105.5.7 Combustible dust-producing operations | $99.00 |
| 105.5.8 Combustible fibers | $99.00 |
| 105.5.9 Compressed gases | $99.00 |
| 105.5.11 Cryogenic fluids | $99.00 |
| 105.5.12 Cutting and welding | $99.00 |
| 105.5.13 Dry cleaning | $99.00 |
| 105.5.14 Energy Storage Systems | |
| 105.5.15 Exhibits and trade shows | $274.00 |
| 105.5.16 Explosives | $206.00 |
| 105.5.17 Fire hydrants and valves | |
| 105.5.18 Flammable or combustible liquids | |
| 1. Pipeline | $137.00 |
| 2. To store Class I liquids >5 in, >10 out | $99.00 |
| 3. To store Class II or III-A liquids >25 in, >60 out | $99.00 |
| 5. Removal of Class I or II liquids from UST | CUPA fees apply * |
| 6. To install, construct, alter or operate equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, refineries, etc. | $1,370.00 |
| 7. To place temporarily out of service a tank | |
| UST | CUPA fees apply * |
| AST — less than 1,320 gallons | $137.00 |
| AST — equal to or greater than 1,320 gallons | $548.00 |
| 8. To change tank content type | CUPA fees apply * |
| 9. To manufacture, process, blend or refine | Actual cost ( Sec. 15-102 ) |
| 10. Dispensing into fuel tanks of motor vehicles | $99.00 |
| 11. Dispensing from tank vehicles to motor vehicles | $99.00 |
| 12. To maintain non-operational petroleum facilities | |
| 105.5.19 Floor finishing | $99.00 |
| 105.5.20 Fruit and crop ripening | $99.00 |
| 105.5.22 Hazardous materials (see Groups 1—4 below) | |
| Group 1 (see below) | $99.00 |
| Group 2 (see below) | $198.00 |
| Group 3 (see below) | $248.00 |
| Group 4 (see below) | $297.00 |
| 105.5.23 HPM Facilities | $198.00 |
| 105.5.24 High-piled storage | $198.00 |
| 105.5.25 Hot work operations | $99.00 |
| 105.5.26 Indoor plant cultivation | |
| 105.5.27 Industrial Ovens | $274.00 |
| 105.5.28 Liquid or gas fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings | $99.00 |
| 105.5.29 Lithium batteries | |
| 105.5.30 LP-gas | $99.00 |
| 105.5.31 Lumber yards and woodworking plants | $149.00 |
| 105.5.32 Magnesium | $198.00 |
| 105.5.33 Miscellaneous combustible storage | $99.00 |
| 105.5.35 Motor fuel-dispensing facilities | |
| 105.5.35.1 Mobile fueling operations | |
| 105.5.36 Open burning | |
| Burn Permit Program: (1—3 below) | |
| 1. Tier I Agricultural | $50.00 |
| 2. Tier II Agricultural | $50.00 |
| 3. Backyard | $50.00 |
| 4. Fire Hazard Reduction | $50.00 |
| 5. LE 5 (General Burn) | |
| 6. LE 7 (Broadcast Burn) | |
| 105.5.37 Open flames and torches | $99.00 |
| 105.5.38 Open flames and candles | $99.00 |
| 105.5.39 Organic coatings | $99.00 |
| 105.5.40 Outdoor assembly event | |
| 105.5.41 Places of assembly (1-3 below) | |
| 1. 50—100 occupants | $99.00 |
| 2. 101—300 occupants | $149.00 |
| 3. over 300 occupants | $198.00 |
| 105.5.42 Plant extraction systems | |
| 105.5.44 Pyrotechnic special effects material | $274.00 |
| 105.5.45 Pyroxylin plastics | $198.00 |
| 105.5.46 Refrigeration equipment | $99.00 |
| 105.5.47 Repair garages and motor fuel-dispensing facilities | $99.00 |
| 105.5.49 Spraying or dipping | $99.00 |
| 105.5.50 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts | $149.00 |
| 105.5.51 Temporary membrane structures and tents | |
| 1. Between 401—1600 square feet | $137.00 |
| 2. Between 1601—3200 square feet | $137.00 |
| 3. Over 3200 square feet | $137.00 |
| 105.5.52 Tire re-building plants | Actual cost ( Sec. 15-102 ) |
| 105.5.53 Waste handling | $149.00 |
| 105.5.54 Wood products | $149.00 |
| 105.5.56 Temporary heating or cooking in wildfire risk areas | |
| 105.5.59 Additional permits (SFM required) | |
| 1. Production facilities | $137.00 |
| 2. Pyrotechnic and special effects | $274.00 |
| 3. Live audiences | $137.00 |
| * Fees for these permits are covered by the Certified Unified Program Agency's (CUPA) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program. | |
| ** Fees for these permits are covered under the land use permit fee schedule. |
Group No. 1. $99.00 for any or all of the following:
Hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Chapter 1, Table 105.6.20 and less than those listed in Groups 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3 & 4;
Cryogenic fluids, including flammables, oxidizers or corrosives (including oxygen), in excess of the amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Table 105.6.10.
Exception: Group 1 does not include fuel systems of vehicles or fuel used in connection with oil-burning equipment.
Group No. 2. $198.00 for any or all of the following:
Any quantity of explosives, water reactive, pyrophoric or hypergolic materials, highly toxic poisons;
200 cubic feet or more but less than 2,000 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure for compressed gas;
55 gallons or more but less than 550 gallons; or
500 pounds or more but less than 5,000 pounds.
Group No. 3. $248.00 for any or all of the following:
2,000 cubic feet or more but less than 10,000 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure for compressed gas;
550 gallons or more but less than 2,700 gallons; or
5,000 pounds or more but less than 25,000 pounds.
Group No. 4. $297.00 for any or all of the following:
10,000 cubic feet or more at standard temperature or pressure for compressed gas;
2,700 gallons or more; or
25,000 pounds or more.
(b) Development Review.
| DEVELOPMENT REVIEW TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Conditional Certificate of Compliance | $312.00 |
| Land Use Permit (Up to 2 hours) | |
| Cannabis Land Use Permit | |
| Agricultural Enterprise Ordinance | |
| Conditional Use Permits - Major (New or Revised) | $519.00 |
| Conditional Use Permits - Major (New or Revised) | $103.00 |
| Conditional Use Permits - Cannabis | |
| Development Plans (New or Revised) | $1247.00 |
| Development Plans - Any Fire Hazard Severity Zone in the SRA or LRA | |
| Maps - Lot Line Adjustment | $208.00 |
| Maps - Tentative Parcel Map | $1247.00 |
| Maps - Tract Map - (5-50 Lots) | $1247.00 |
| Maps - Tract Map (Each additional 25 lots above initial 50 lots) | |
| Maps: Road Naming New or Rename | $208.00 |
| Discretionary Follow-up Permits: Parcel Map/ |
$103.00 |
| Discretionary Follow-up Permits: Map Clearance | $103.00 |
| Pre-Application (PRE) Planning Review | |
| Miscellaneous Land Use or Zoning Review | |
| Deferred Submittal Plan Review for Planning projects | |
| Third Party Review - Development Review | |
| Request Modification, Alternative Materials. Design, and Methods - LUD | |
| Master Fire Protection Plan |
(c) Construction Permits.
| CONSTRUCTION REVIEW TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Fire Protection Certificate (FPC) - Minor | |
| Fire Protection Certificate (FPC) - Major | $536 |
| H Occupancy Review | |
| High Piled Storage Plan Review | |
| Address Issuing 1-5 Without FPC | $45.00 |
| Additional Address Issuing Over 5 | $2.00 each additional |
| Request Modification, Alternative Materials. Design, and Methods - Construction Permits | |
| Commercial Hood Systems (Per Hood System) | $185.00 |
| Miscellaneous Construction Permit Review | |
| Stored Water System or Private Fire Water System without a Fire Pump | |
| Stored Water System or Private Fire Water System with a Fire Pump | |
| Additional Inspection Requests - After 2 Inspections | |
| After Hours Inspection Requests | |
| Third Party Review - Construction Permits | |
| Fire Protection Systems Not Otherwise Classified | |
| 105.6.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems | See below ** |
| 105.6.2 Automatic sprinkler systems | |
| Residential NFPA 13D System | $232.00 |
| Residential NFPA 13R System - 1 to 5000 Square Feet | $509.00 |
| Residential NFPA 13R System - Each Additional 5000 Square Feet | |
| Commercial NFPA 13 System - 1 to 10000 Square Feet | $509.00 |
| Commercial NFPA 13 System - Over 52000 Square Feet | $694.00 |
| 105.6.3 Compressed gases | $411.00 |
| 105.6.4 Cryogenic fluids | See below ** |
| 105.6.5 Emergency responder communication coverage system | See below ** |
| 105.6.6 Energy Storage Systems | $274.00 |
| 105.6.7 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment | See below ** |
| Commercial NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler Monitoring System (up to 10 devices) | $509.00 |
| Fire Alarm Review - Up to 10 Initiating Devices | $509.00 |
| Fire Alarm Review - Each Additional 10 Initiating Devices | |
| 105.6.8 Fire pumps and related equipment | See below ** |
| 105.69 Flammable or combustible liquids | |
| 1. To repair or modify a pipeline | $274.00 |
| 2. To install, construct or alter equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, refineries, etc. | $1,370.00 |
| 3. To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dispose of a tank | |
| UST | CUPA fees apply * |
| AST—less than 1,320 gallons | $274.00 |
| AST—equal to or greater than 1,320 gallons | $548.00 |
| 105.6.11 Gas detection systems | |
| 105.6.12 Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads | |
| 105.6.13 Hazardous materials (see Groups 1—4 below) | |
| Group 1 (see below) | $137.00 |
| Group 2 (see below) | $274.00 |
| Group 3 (see below) | $343.00 |
| Group 4 (see below) | $411.00 |
| 105.6.14 High-piled combustible storage | |
| 105.6.15 Industrial Ovens | $274.00 |
| 105.6.16 LP-gas | |
| 105.6.17 Motor vehicle repair rooms and booths | |
| 105.6.18 Plant extraction systems | |
| 105.6.19 Private fire hydrants | See below ** |
| 105.6.20 Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems | |
| 105.6.21 Solar photovoltaic power systems | $274.00 |
| 105.6.22 Special event structure | |
| 105.6.23 Spraying or dipping | $274.00 |
| 105.6.24 Standpipe systems | See below ** |
| 105.6.25 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies | $137.00 |
| * Fees for these permits are covered by the Certified Unified Program Agency's (CUPA) Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program. | |
| ** Fees for these permits are covered under the land use permit fee schedule. |
Group No. 1. $137.00 for any or all of the following:
Hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Chapter 1, Table 105.6.20 and less than those listed in Groups 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3 & 4;
Cryogenic fluids, including flammables, oxidizers or corrosives (including oxygen), in excess of the amounts listed in Appendix Chapter 1, Table 105.6.10.
Exception: Group 1 does not include fuel systems of vehicles or fuel used in connection with oil-burning equipment.
Group No. 2. $274.00 for any or all of the following:
Any quantity of explosives, water reactive, pyrophoric or hypergolic materials, highly toxic poisons;
200 cubic feet or more but less than 2,000 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure for compressed gas;
55 gallons or more but less than 550 gallons; or
500 pounds or more but less than 5,000 pounds.
Group No. 3. $343.00 for any or all of the following:
2,000 cubic feet or more but less than 10,000 cubic feet at standard temperature and pressure for compressed gas;
550 gallons or more but less than 2,700 gallons; or
5,000 pounds or more but less than 25,000 pounds.
Group No. 4. $411.00 for any or all of the following:
10,000 cubic feet or more at standard temperature or pressure for compressed gas;
2,700 gallons or more; or
25,000 pounds or more.
(d) Occupancy Inspection, Standby and Enforcement.
| INSPECTION TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Group R-1 | |
| Group R-2 | |
| Group C | |
| Group I | |
| Group L | |
| Special Event - Plan Review | |
| Film - Plan Review | |
| Film - Standby | Actual Cost |
| High Rise - Over 75 feet | |
| Structure Over 5000 Square Feet | |
| After Hours Inspection | |
| Code Enforcement | |
| Unwanted or Malfunctioning Alarm Response - Greater Than 3 Per Month | |
| Fire Prevention Safety Officer | |
| Re-Inspection Fee - After 2 Re-Inspections | |
| Release of Stop Work Order | |
| Pre-Inspection - Licensed Care for I, R and Daycares 1-25 persons | |
| Pre-Inspection - Licensed Care for I, R and Daycares 26+ persons | |
| Initial Fire Clearance - Licensed Care I, R and Daycares 1 - 6 persons | |
| Initial Fire Clearance - Licensed Care I, R and Daycares 7-12 persons | |
| Initial Fire Clearance - Licensed Care I, R and Daycares 13+ persons | |
| Fire Clearance Inspection - Licensed Care R2.1 and R4 1-6 persons (Annual) | |
| Fire Clearance Inspection - Licensed Care R2.1 and R4 7-12 persons (Annual) | |
| Fire Clearance Inspection - Licensed Care R2.1 and R4 13+ persons (Annual) | |
| Initial Fire Clearance or Form 850 - All other non-24-hour licensed care facility |
(e) Mitigation Fees.
| DEVELOPMENT TYPE | FEE |
|---|---|
| Residential - Single Family Housing | $0.59 per square foot |
| Residential - Other Residential Housing | $0.75 per square foot |
| Nonresidential - Retail/ |
$0.77 per square foot |
| Nonresidential - Office | $0.94 per square foot |
| Nonresidential - Industrial | $0.71 per square foot |
| Nonresidential - Warehouse/ |
$0.52 per square foot |
| Nonresidential - Agriculture | $0.35 per square foot |
(Ord. No. 3788; Ord. No. 4704, §§ 1, 2, 1-27-2009; Ord. No. 4771, §§ 1, 2, 12-14-2010; Ord. No. 4870, §§ 1, 2, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 4986, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 5091, §§ 1, 2, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 5170, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 5269, §§ 1, 2, 11-18-2025)
Sec. 15-102. - Surcharges.¶
Surcharges based on actual costs will apply when, in the opinion of the fire chief, or his designee(s), circumstances develop that require extraordinary time for large scale or special projects, requests for subsequent review or other issues including but not limited to special research, consultation, or numerous and/or additional inspections to ensure compliance.
(Ord. No. 3788; Ord. No. 3896, § 1; Ord. No. 4704, §§ 1, 2, 1-27-2009; Ord. No. 4771, §§ 1, 2, 12-14-2010; Ord. No. 4870, §§ 1, 2, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 4986, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 5091, §§ 1, 2, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 5170, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 5269, §§ 1, 2, 11-18-2025)
Sec. 15-103. - Petroleum facility response—Cost recovery.¶
Petroleum facility operators shall pay a fee as specified below, for any response to their petroleum facility (and/or associated piping and wells) by the Santa Barbara County Fire Department that is caused by a violation of chapter 50 (Hazardous Material) or chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) of article 1 of chapter 15 of the Santa Barbara County Code. There shall be no fee for the initial response to a petroleum facility in a calendar year. However, a fee of seven hundred twelve dollars shall be charged for each subsequent response to a petroleum facility in a calendar year. Additionally, if the time needed by county fire to mitigate the hazard caused by any violation exceeds two hours, the petroleum facility operator shall pay a surcharge based on county fire's actual response costs.
Exception: Offshore related petroleum facilities with conditional use permits and regulated by the county's systems safety and reliability review committee (SSRRC) are exempt from section 15-103.
(Ord. No. 4704, §§ 1, 2, 1-27-2009; Ord. No. 4771, §§ 1, 2, 12-14-2010; Ord. No. 4870, §§ 1, 2, 12-10-2013; Ord. No. 4986, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2016; Ord. No. 5091, §§ 1, 2, 11-19-2019; Ord. No. 5170, §§ 1, 2, 12-6-2022; Ord. No. 5269, §§ 1, 2, 11-18-2025)
Secs. 15-104 through 15-120. - Reserved.¶
Editor's note— Ord. No. 5079, adopted April 9, 2019, repealed the former section 15-104 in its entirety, which pertained to the Certified Unified Program Agency ("CUPA")—Hazardous materials fee schedule, and derived from Ord. No. 4712, § 1, adopted June 16, 2009; Ord. No. 4819, § 1, adopted December 13, 2011, and Ord. No. 4986, §§ 1, 2, adopted December 6, 2016.
Note— Ord. No. 5079 states the following: "The repeal of Chapter 15, Article V, Section 15-104 shall not affect any obligation to pay any fees incurred under said Section, and said obligation shall continue in effect after said Section is repealed, and the County of Santa Barbara may take any appropriate action in regard to any delinquent fees imposed pursuant to said Section."
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