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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2001-2831-B ORDINANCE NO. 2831-B URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING ORDINANCE 1670 RELATING TO SIGN PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEES; AMENDING ORDINANCES 2507 AND 2509 RELATING TO PLAN REVIEW FEES FOR BUILDING AND MECHANICAL WORK RESPECTIVELY; AND AMENDING CHAPTERS X (BUILDING AND HOUSING), XIV (PLANNING), AND XV (FIRE) OF THE CITY' S MASTER FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, as a result of a comprehensive review of all fees relating to building, permitting, inspection and plan check services, staff has recommended proposed fee changes; and WHEREAS, the proposed fee schedule has been developed based on current operations, development volume, and service provision costs and spreads these costs equitably to those receiving these City services; and WHEREAS, the proposed changes are supported by the Building Industry Association and the Board of Appeals and Advisors; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted an ordinance on April 10, 2001, increasing certain permit and plan review and other fees within the City of Chula Vista; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Section 66017(a), the fees increased by that ordinance will not become effective until sixty (60) days after its adoption; and WHEREAS, projects in the City which will impact various building activities will be applying for various permits during the interim period before the revised fees becomes effective; and WHEREAS, Government Code Section 66017(b) authorizes the City to adopt an interim fee as an urgency measure upon making a finding describing the current and immediate threat to the public health, welfare, and safety; and WHEREAS, said interim measure will be effective for thirty (30) days and may be extended twice for additional thirty (30) day periods upon subsequent action by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Environmental Review Coordinator has determined that the action will not have a physical effect on the environment and is an ongoing project of the City and is therefore exempt from CEQA under Section 15261 (Ongoing Projects); and WHEREAS, state law requires said urgency ordinance to be adopted by a four-fifths vote. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby ordain as follows: Ordinance 2831 -B Page 2 SECTION 1. Findings The City Council finds, after consideration of the evidence presented to it, including the methodology and results of the building fee study, that certain amendments to Ordinance 1670 relating to sign permit and plan review fees and ordinances 2507 and 2509 relating to plan review fees for building and mechanical work and Chapters X and, XIV and XV of the City's Master Fee Schedule are necessary in order to assure that fees related to building permitting, inspections and plan check services provided by the City are actually based on current operations, development volume and service provision costs and that such costs are applied equitably to those receiving City services; and The City Council finds that the legislative findings and determinations set forth in Ordinances 1670, 2507 and 2509 continue to be true and correct; and The City Council finds that the amount of the amended fees levied by this ordinance does not exceed the estimated cost of providing the City services. SECTION 2: Finding of Urgency That the City Council of the City of Chula Vista finds that it is necessary that its revised fees for permits and related fees go into effect immediately in order that all projects in the City pay only their fair share of the cost of permit and plan review and related fees which relate to the services provided by the City. Immediate implementation of this fee is necessary due to the current and immediate threat to public welfare, which will result should there be a continuation of an imbalance in the collection of fees for City services. The City Council finds that the prospect of an unbalanced collection constitutes a current immediate threat to the public health, welfare and safety justifying the immediate revision of these fees. SECTION 3. Ordinance 1670 is hereby amended by repealing Section 15.52.020 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code. SECTION 4: Ordinance 2507 is hereby amended by amending Section 15.08.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code as follows: Section 15.08.050. Section 304(c) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 302(b), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review shall be as specified in the Master Fee Schedule. SECTION 5: Ordinance No. 2509 is hereby amended by amending Section 15.16.050 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code as follows: Section 15.16.050. Section 304(c) Plan Review Fees. When a plan or other data are required to be submitted by Section 302(b), a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and Ordinance 2831 -B Page 3 specifications for review. The plan review fees for mechanical work shall be as specified in the Master Fee Schedule of the City of Chula Vista SECTION 6: Chapters X (Building and Housing), XIV (Planning) and XV (Fire) of the City's Master Fee Schedule are hereby amended as set forth in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full. SECTION 7: All remaining provisions of the Ordinances amended herein shall remain in full force and effect until and unless specifically repealed or amended. SECTION 8. Expiration of this ordinance This ordinance shall be of no further force and effect 30 days after its adoption. SECTION 9: Time limit for protest and judicial action Any judicial action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside void or annul this ordinance shall be brought within the time period as established by law. In accordance with Govemment Code Section 66020(d)(1), the ninety-day approval period in which parties may protest begins upon the effective date of this ordinance. SECTION 10: Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon four-fifths vote. Presented by Approved as to form by Robert A. Leiter hn Kaheny Planning and Building Director ~ me Ordinance 2831-B Page 4 PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, California, this 1st day of May, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Padilla, Rindone, Salas, and Horton NAYS: Councilmembers: None ABSENT: Councilmembers: None Shirley Ho~Vn,~Mayor ATTEST: Susan Bigelow, City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2831-B was passed as an urgency measure on the 1st day of May, 2001. Executed this 1st day of May, 2001. Susan Bigelow, City Cler~ ATTACHMENT A: CHANGES TO THE MASTER FEE SCHEDULE (URGENCY ORDINANCE) CHAPTER X Building C. COMBINATION BUILDING, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEE 1. With the exception of those permits specifically listed in sections E through I of this chapter, all fees for processing and inspecting building, plumbing, mechanical, and electrical_permits shall be collected in accordance with the fee schedule below. TOTAL VALUATION COMBINATION INSPECTION /PERMIT PROCESSING FEE $1.00 to $2,000.00 $76.00 $2,001 to $100,000 $76.00 for the first $2,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1 ,000.00_or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00 $100,001 to $300,000 $762.00 for the first $100,000.00 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $300,000.00 $300,001 to $500,000 $1,612.00 for the first $300,000.00 plus $3.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00 $500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $2,362.00 for the first $500,000.00 plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00 $1,000,001.00 and up $3,737.00 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $1.85 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof Master Fee Schedule Part It - Development Chapter X - Building 2. Combination Plan Review Fee --, a. A flat fee of $92.25 shall be collected for the review of city standard plans. b. A flat fee of $36.50 shall be collected for each repetitive plan review. c. Fees for non-repetitive plan review shall be collected in accordance with the following fee schedule. TOTAL VALUATION NON-REPETITIVE PLAN REVIEW FEE $1 to $2,000 $196.50 $2,001 to $100,000 $196.50 for the first $2,000 plus $10.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $100,000 $100,001 to $300,000 $1,225.50 for the first $100,000 plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $300,000 $300,001 to $500,000 $2,275.50 for the first $300,000 plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $3,125.50 for the first $500,000 plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000 $1,000,001 and up $4,875.50 for the first $1,000,000 plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof SEE ALSO TABLE (S) ON FOLLOWING PAGE (S) Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building D. DETERMINATION OF VALUE The determination of value or valuation under any of the provisions of this master fee schedule or of the building code has been made by the building official. The value to be used in computing the building permit and building plan review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the pennit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, hearing, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing systems and any other permanent equipment. E. ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES Fees for processing and inspecting electrical permits shall be as follows: 1. For issuing each permit $15.00 For issuing each supplemental permit $ 4.50 SYSTEM FEE SCHEDULE (Note: The following do not includepermit-issuing fee.) New Residential Buildings - The following fees shall include all wiring and electrical equipment in or on each building, or other electrical equipment on the same premises constructed at the same time. For new multifamily residential buildings (apartments and .03 condominiums) having three or more living units not including the area of garages, carports and other noncommercial automobile storage areas constructed at the same time, per square foot. For new single- and two-family residential buildings not .035 including the area of garages, carports and other minor accessory buildings constructed at the same time, per square foot. For other types of residential occupancies and alternations, additions and modifications to existing residential buildings, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. Private Swimming Pools For new private, residential, in-ground, swimming pools for 30.00 single-family and multifamily occupancies including a complete system of necessary branch circuit wiring, bonding, grounding, underwater lighting, water pumping and other similar electrical equipment directly related to the operation of a swimming pool, each For other types of swimming pools, therapeutic whirlpools, spas and alterations to existing swimming pools, use the UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. Carnivals and Circuses - Carnivals, circuses, or other traveling shows or exhibitions utilizing transportable-type rides, booths, displays and attractions. Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building For electric generators and electrically driven rides, each 15.00 For mechanically driven tides and walk-through attractions of 4.50 displays having electric lighting, each For a system of area and booth lighting, each 4.50 For permanently installed tides, booths, displays and attractions, use UNIT FEE SCHEDULE. Temporary Power Service For a temporary service power pole or pedestal including all pole 15.00 or pedestal-mounted receptacle outlets and appurtenances, each For a temporary distribution system and temporary lighting and 7.50 receptacle outlets for construction sites, decorative light, Christmas tree sales lots, firework stands, etc., each UNIT FEE SCHEDULE (Note: The following do not include permit issuing fee.) Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets For receptacle, switch, lighting or other outlets at which current is used or controlled, except services, feeders and meters. First 20, each .75 Additional outlets, each .45 NOTE.' For multioutlet assemblies, each 5feet or fraction thereof may be considered as one outlet. ' Lighting Fixtures For lighting fixtures, sockets or other lamp-holding devices First 20, each .75 Additional fixtures, each .45 For pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures, each .75 For theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies, each .75 Residential Appliances For fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-mounted electric ovens; counted-mounted cooking tops; electric ranges, self-contained room, console, or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes dryers; or other motor- operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in rating, each 3.00 NOTE.' For other types of air conditioners and other motor-driven appliances having larger electrical ratings, see Power Apparatus. Nonresidential Appliances For residential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, nonresidential appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (KW), or kilovolt-ampere (KVA), in rating including medical and dental devices; food, beverage, and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending machines; latindry machines; or other similar types of equipment, Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building each [ 3.00 Power Apparatus For motors, generators, transformers, recti~ers, synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking equipment and other apparatus, as follows: Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), kilovolt- amperes (KVA), or kilovolt-amperes-inactive (KVAR): Up to and including 1, each 3.00 Over 1 and not over 10, each 7.50 Over 10 and not over 50, each 15.00 Over 50 and not over 100, each 30.00 Over 100, each 45.00 NOTE: 1. For equipment or appliances having more than one motor, transformer, heater, etc., the sum of the combined ratings may be used. 2. These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, contractors, thermostats, relays and other directly related control equipment. Busways For trolley and plug-in type busways, each 100 feet or fraction thereof, 4.50 NOTE: ~4n additional fee will be required for lighting fixtures, motors and other appliances that are connected to Signs, Outline Lighting and Marquees For signs, outline lighting systems or marquees supplied from one 15.00 branch circuit, each For additional branch circuits within the same sign, outline 3.00 lighting system or marquee, each Services For services of 600 volts or less and not over 200 amperes in 18.50 rating, each For services of 600 volts or less and over 200 amperes to 1000 37.50 amperes in rating, each For services over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating, each 75.00 Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a 11.00 permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth NOTE: This fee is not applicable when a fee is paid for one or more services, outlets, fixtures, appliances, power apparatus, busways, signs or other equipment. These electrical permit fees only apply to individual permits. They do not apply when a combination permit fee has been collected under section C of this chapter. Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building G. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES Fees for processing and inspecting mechanical permits shall be as follows: A. For the issuance of this permit 15.00 B. For issuing each supplemental permit 4.50 C. For the installation or relocation of each forced air or 9.00 gravity type furnace/burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance, up to and including 100,000 Btu's D. For the installation or relocation of each forced air or 11.00 gravity type furnace/burner, including ducts and vents E. For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, 9.00 including vent F. For the installation or relocation of each suspended 9.00 heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit heater G. For the installation, relocation or replacement of each 4.50 appliance vent installed and not included in an application H. For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating 9.00 appliance, refrigeration unit, comfort cooling unit, absorption unit, or evaporative cooling system, including installation of controls regulated by this Code I. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or 9.00 compressor up to and including three horsepower, or each absorption system up to and including 100,000 Btu's J. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or 16.50 compressor over three horsepower to and including 15 horsepower, or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu's to and including 500,000 Btu's K. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or 22.50 compressor over 15 horsepower, or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu's to and including 1,000,000 Btu's L. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or 33.50 compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50 horsepower, or for each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu's and including 1,750,000 Btu's M. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or 56.00 refrigeration compressor over 50 horsepower, or each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu's N. For each air handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic 6.50 feet per minute, including ducts attached thereto 0. For each air handling unit over 10,000 cubic feet per 11.00 Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building minute P. For each evaporative cooler other than portable type 6.50 Q. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct 4.50 R. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any 6.50 heating or air conditioning system authorized by a permit S. For the installation of each hood which is served by 6.50 mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for each hood T. For the installation of relocation of each domestic type 11.00 incinerator U. For the installation or relocation of each commercial or 45.00 industrial type incinerator V. For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by 6.50 this Code but not classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this Code W. In addition, in situations similar to those listed under the subsection titled "Other Inspection and Fees" of Section X.C. (Building Permits), the fee shall be the same X. For the plan review of mechanical work 25% of total mechanical permit fee These mechanical permit fees only apply to individual permits. They do not apply when a combination permit fee has been collected under section C of this chapter. Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X Building H. PLUMBING PERMIT FEES Fees for processing and inspecting plumbing permits shall be as follows: A. For issuing each permit 20.00 B. For issuing each supplemental permit 10.00 C. For each plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap 7.00 (including water, drainage piping and back flow protection therefore) D. For each building sewer and each trailer park sewer 15.00 E. Rainwater system - per drain (inside building) 7.00 F. For each cesspool 25.00 G. For each private sewage disposal system 40.00 H. For each water heater and/or vent 7.00 I. For each gas piping system of one (1) to five (5) outlets 5.00 J. For each additional gas piping system outlet, per outlet 1.00 K. For each additional waste pretreatment interceptor including its 7.00 trap and vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps L. For installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water 7.00 treating equipment M. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each 3.50 fixture 7.00 N. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter, including 7.00 backflow protection devices therefore O. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in N. above 5.00 (1) to (5) P. Over (5), each 1.00 Q. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers: 2-inch diameter and smaller 7.00 over 2-inch diameter 15.00 R. In addition, in situations similar to those listed under the subsection titled "Other Inspection and Fees" of Section X.C. (Building Permits), the fee shall be the same These plumbing permit fees only apply to individual permits. They do not apply when a combination permit fee has been collected under section C of this chapter. Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter X - Building CHAPTER XIV Planning Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter XIV -Planning CHAPTER XV Fire Department Fees B. PLAN REVIEW AND INSPECTION Fees for the plan review, plan re-submittal, consultation, inspection, and re- inspection of fire suppression systems, hydrant placements, and fire alarm systems shall be collected in accordance with the following fee schedule. Activity Fee Fire Sprinkler System $640 Tenant Improvement Fire Sprinkler System $275 Fire Hydrant Installation $275 Fire Alarm System $185 Hood Fire Suppression Systems $135 Master Fee Schedule Part II - Development Chapter XV - Fire