South San Francisco Municipal Code Ch. 8.77 Childcare Fee

The purpose of this chapter is to impose a fee on new development based on the projected need for new or expanded childcare facilities in amounts necessary to fund the new spaces to mitigate the increased demand for childcare generated by such development.

(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)

A. A childcare fee is established to pay for new childcare spaces in the city, including spaces created by constructing new facilities, expanding existing facilities, or occupying leased commercial space, whether the facilities are operated by a private entity or governmental organization.

B. The city council shall, in a resolution adopted after a duly noticed public hearing, set forth the amount of the fee, describe the need for the fee, list the types of childcare facilities to be financed, describe the estimated cost of these facilities, describe the reasonable relationship between the fee and the various types of future development, and set forth time for calculation and payment of the fee.

(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)

Childcare fee revenue shall be used only for the purposes outlined in this chapter and by resolution, consistent with the purposes of the fee.

(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)

A developer may appeal the amount of the childcare fee due in writing to the city manager with supporting documentation. The city manager shall consider the appeal and shall make a decision on the appeal. The decision of the city manager shall be final.

(Ord. 1647 § 2, 2022)