HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 09-7153 - Amend Fees re Solar Energy Permits; amends Reso. #7139RESOLUTION NO. 09-7153
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 09-7139 RELATING TO THE FEES CHARGED
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS.
WHEREAS, the City of Downey at a duly noticed public hearing held on July 14, 2009,
approved Resolution No. 09-7139 establishing a Uniform Schedule of Fees; and
WHEREAS, the City of Downey desires to amend the Uniform Schedule of Fees to
encourage the installation of solar energy systems; and
WHEREAS, for certain services performed, the cost of providing said service greatly
varies and is contingent upon the specifics of such service; the City Council finds it more
appropriate to charge a fee in keeping with the legislative intent to encourage the installation of
solar energy systems by removing obstacles to, and minimizing the costs of, permitting for such
systems
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the following amendment to the fees for solar energy systems are
hereby fixed and established, to be effective from and after the 26th day of August, 2009:
Department & Fee or Service Unit Charge
Buildinq Permits
Permit Issuance Each 30.00
Solar Energy System permit fees:
Single Family Resident
Other Projects
Each
Each
$200
10% of calculated fee
Permit Fee is calculated based on the following fee schedule. The project valuation amount
shall be determined by the Building Official. Fee amount is flat amount plus fractional value of
rate amount indicated.
Valuation Base Fee Supplemental Fee
$0 to $500
$500.01 to $2,000
$2000.01 to $25,000
$25,000.01 to $50,000
$50,000.01 to $100,000
$100,000.01 to $500,000
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000
Greater than $1,000,000
$23.50
$23.50
$93.00
$441.00
$790.00
$1201.00
$3487.00
$6040.66
None
$46.33 per $1,000 of valuation greater than $500
$15.13 per $1 ,000 of valuation greater than $2,000
$13.96 per $1 ,000 of valuation greater than $25,000
$ 8.22 per $1,000 of valuation greater than $50,000
$ 5.72 per $1,000 of valuation greater than $100,000
$ 5.10 per $1,000 of valuation greater than $500,000
$ 3.39 per $1,000 of valuation greater than $1,000,000
Building Plan Check (includes 3 rechecks)Each 85% of Permit Fee
Building Plan Check (4th recheck & above)Each Actual Cost
RESOLUTION NO. 09-7153
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Energy Conservation Plan Check Each
Each
10% of Plan Check Fee
Disabled Access Plan Check 10% of Plan Check Fee
General Plan Revision Each .2% of Building Valuation
Records Management Each .2% of Building Valuation
Green Building Standards
Permit Valuation Fee
$1 to $25,000 $1.00
$25,001 to $50,000 $2.00
$50,001 to $75,000 $3.00
$75,001 to $100,000 $4.00
Every $25,000 or fraction thereof above $100,000 Add $1.00
Gradinq Permits
Permit Issuance Each 30.00
Permit Fee
1 to 1 ,000 Cubic Yards
1,001 to 100.000 Cubic Yards
Greater than 100,001 Cubic Yards
Each
Each
Each
$108 plus $57 per 100 cubic yards
$677 plus $32 per 1 ,000 cubic yards
$3,886 plus $76 per 10,000 cubic yards
The plan check fee shall be 80% of the permit fee. Fifty percent (50%) of original plan check
fee or the actual staff cost per hour will be additionally assessed after three plan rechecks.
Electrical Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Each 30.00
Solar Energy System permit fees:
Single Family Resident
Other Projects
Each
Each
$200
10% of calculated fee
SECTION 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
provide for appropriate distribution thereof.
RESOLUTION NO. 09-7153
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ATTEST:
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of August, 2009, by the following
vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN :
Council Members: Bayer, Brossmer, Gafin, Marquez, Mayor Guerra
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
Council Member: None
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KATHLEEN L. MIDSTOKKE, City Clerk