Fees, Deposits and Bonds

Development Fees

Building permit applications for new construction and/or additions equal to or greater than 25% of the existing building square footage require Public Works review and are subject to off-site improvement requirements. Public Works will review the building permit applications and determine applicable fees in accordance with the City's fee schedule(PDF, 256KB). All Public Works fees are due prior to issuance of the Building Permit.

Property Appraisals for Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee

The City conducts an annual appraisal for property values within the City to establish its Parkland Dedication In-Lieu Fee per CMC Chapter 13.08.

City-Wide Transportation Impact Fee

As part of the Mitigation Measures for the newly adopted General Plan, the City has prepared and implemented a Transportation Impact Fee (TIF) Program to guarantee funding for roadway infrastructure improvements that are necessary to mitigate traffic impacts from future private development projects. To support the TIF, the City has prepared and adopted a Nexus Study that serves as the basis for requiring a transportation impact fee. The Nexus Study was adopted by City Council on August 15, 2017. The TIF Program was adopted by City Council on October 3, 2017.

Third Party Review Deposits

The City will facilitate the 3rd party review on the applicant's behalf. The applicant must pay all outside agency review fees. An initial deposit is collected. In the event the review fees exceed the initial deposit, an additional deposit will be required. Any funds remaining in the deposit account will be refunded 90 days after approval of the improvement and/or grading plans.

*Geotechnical Review Deposit: Cost of Review + City Admin Fee

Required for soil disturbance greater than 50 cubic yards in hillside areas, soil disturbances greater than 100 cubic yards in hazardous areas, retaining walls 4' or higher measured from the bottom of foundation to the top of wall, or as required by the Director of Public Works.

*Structural Review Deposit: Cost of Review + City Admin Fee

Required for retaining walls 4' or higher measured from the bottom of foundation to the top of wall.

Bonds

Bonds will be collected by the City prior to issuance of permits. Bond totals will be equal to the full value of improvement costs plus a 15% Contingency. Bonds may be:

  1. Surety Bonds
  2. Cash/ Check / Credit Card
  3. Certificate of deposit or irrevocable letters of credit as approved by the City Attorney.

A final inspection is required prior to release of bonds. Bonds will be released in accordance with the retention schedule described in your Improvement Agreement, Encroachment Permit or Grading Permit. Please call the Public Works Department at 408.777.3354 to schedule your final inspection.

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