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RESOLUTION NO. 78-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA ANA ESTABLISHING AND REGULATING FEES
AND CHARGES FOR THE ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
OF CHAPTER 8 OF THE SANTA ANA MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Santa Ana
finds and determines that the fees and charges hereinafter
set forth are established in amounts sufficient to provide
revenue equal to the costs of administration and enforcement
of the provisions of Chapter 8 of the Santa Ana Municipal
Code, and are reasonably and fairly allocated on the basis
of burdens imposed and benefits received by the persons
required to pay such fees and charges;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council
of the City of Santa Aha that fees and charges for permits,
plan checks, inspections, and investigations pursuant to
Chapter 8, "Buildings and Structures," of the Santa Aha
Municipal Code are hereby established and regulated as
follows:
1. GENERAL PROVISIONS
(a) Unless otherwise provided, payment of fees
and charges as established herein shall be made to the
Director of Building Safety and Housing (hereafter "the
Director") or his authorized representatives at the time of
initial application or request for the permit or service for
which a fee or charge is imposed. No permit shall be issued
to any person, firm, or corporation unless all fees therefor
have been paid in full.
(b) Reinspection Fee.
When any reinspection is required due to the
negligence of the permit holder, his agent, or other respon-
sible persons, or due to the failure of said parties to
comply with previous correction instructions, a fee of ten
dollars ($10.00) shall be charged by the Director prior to
each such reinspection.
(c) Special Investigation Fee
A special investigation fee shall be charged
by the Director for any investigation of a building, structure,
work reports, certification, or any other related work
requested by an owner or his authorized agent. Said fee
shall be assessed in an amount sufficient to reimburse the
City for the costs incurred but in no case shall be less
than fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(d) Violation Investigation Fee.
Whenever any work for which a permit is
required has been commenced without the authorization of
such permit, an investigation may be required before a
permit will be issued for such work. In addition to the
regular permit fee and any penalty fee, an investigation fee
shall be collected as follows:
When the Permit Fee is:
Investigation Fee
$15.00 or less .............................. $10.00
More than $15.00 ............................ $25.00
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(e) Building Records Report
Whenever a request for information regarding
a structure necessitates a search of documents, records or
plans and documentation by written report, a fee of $15.00
shall be charged for this service.
(f) Departmental Approval for Business License.
Whenever a Business License Tax Application
requires processing of the "Department Approvals for Business
License" form, a fee of ten dollars ($10.00) shall be paid
to the Finance Director when the application is filed and
deposited by him into Revenue Fund 411.
(g) Demolition Permit.
The fee for a permit to demolish a building
or structure shall be fifteen dollars ($15.00).
(h) Refunds
Upon written request from the permittee,
refunds of permit fees may be made to the permittee in an
amount equal to eighty per cent (80%) of the permit fee
paid; except that no permit fees shall be refunded under any
of the following circumstances:
(1) If the permit fee is ten dollars ($10.00)
or less.
(2) After one year has elapsed from the date
of the issuance of the permit.
(3) If any inspections have been performed
by the Department of Building Safety and
Housing.
If a permit has been issued for a project located
in an area outside of the jurisdiction of the City, one
hundred per cent (100%) of the permit and plan check fee may
be refunded. If a duplicate permit has been erroneously
issued, one hundred percent (100%) of the duplicated permit
and plan checking fee may be refunded.
If a plan check fee has been paid and the plan is
withdrawn by the applicant prior to the plan check, one
hundred per cent (100%) of the plan check fee may be refunded.
In no other case may any plan check fees be refunded.
2. BUILDING CODE FEES AND CHARGES
(a) Building Permit Fees
A fee for each building permit shall be paid
as set forth hereinbelow. The determination of value or
valuation shall be made by the Director or his authorized
representatives. The valuation shall be the total value of
all construction work for which the permit is issued, as
well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical,
plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire-extinguishing
systems and any other permanent work or permanent equipment.
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TOTAL VALUATION
FEE
$1.00 to $1,000.00
$10.00
$1,001.00 to $2,000.00
$10.00 for the first $1,000.00
plus $1.00 for each additional
$100.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00
$20.00 for the first $2,000.00
plus $4.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00
to $50,000.00
$112.00 for the first $25,000.00
plus $3.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00
to $100,000.00
$187.00 for the first $50,000.00
plus $2.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to
$500,000.00
$287.00 for the first $100,000.00
plus $1.50 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 and up
$887.00 for the first $500,000.00
plus $1.00 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
(b) Surcharges:
In addition to the above stated fees, there
shall be an additional surcharge of a percen-
tage of the building permit fees as follows:
PROJECT TYPE
SURCHARGE
Plans subject to the State of
California Energy Conser-
vation Law for residential or
commercial buildings
20%
Plans subject to the State of
California Sound Control regu-
lations for residential buildings
20%
Plans subject to both the State of
California Energy Conservation
laws and Sound Control regulations
30%
(c) Application Processing and Plan checking Fees
An application processing and plan checking
fee shall be paid to the Director at the
time of submitting plans and specifications
for checking.
Said fees for buildings of Groups R Division
3 and M Occupancies shall be one-half (1/2)
of the building permit fees, including surcharges.
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Fees for all other buildings shall be sixty-
five percent (65%) of the building permit
fees, including surcharges, as set forth in
this Resolution.
EXCEPTION: When repetitious models
for Group R Division 3 Occupancies in a
residential housing tract are submitted at
one time, such fee shall be paid only for
each different model, and one-half (1/2) of
such fee for each repetition of the model
plan.
Where plans are incomplete or changed, so as
to require additional plan checking, an
additional fee shall be paid to the Director
based upon the value of construction of the
proposed change or redesign. In establishing
said fee, no allowance for a decreased
valuation shall be permitted due to the
replacement, ommission and/or lessening of
any member or portion of the building shown
in the original plans. Said fee may be
waived when in the opinion of the Director
the additional fee is not warranted. No
additional fees shall be charged for checking
corrections required by the Director.
3. PLUMBING CODE FEES AND CHARGES
(a) Plumbing Permit fees
For issuing each permit $ 5.00
In addition
For each plumbing fixture or trap or
set of fixtures on one trap (includ-
ing water, drainage, piping, and
backflow protection therefor)
3.00
For each building sewer for the first one
hundred (100) feet and the first building
drain connection
5.00
For each additional building drain
connection on the sewer
2.00
For each additional one hundred (100)
feet of sewer or part thereof
2.00
For each cesspool
5.00
For each private sewage disposal system
10.00
For each water heater and/or vent
3.00
For each gas piping system of one (1)
to five (5) outlets
3.00
For each gas piping system of six (6) or
more outlets per outlet
.60
For yard gas piping exceeding two hundred
(200) feet of pipe, add for each additional
one hundred (100) feet
3.00
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For each industrial waste pre-treatment
interceptor including its trap and vent,
excepting kitchen type grease interceptors
functioning as fixture traps
3.00
For installation, alteration or repair
of water piping and/or water treating
equipment
3.00
For repair or alteration of drainage or
vent piping
2.00
For each lawn sprinkler system on any
one meter including backflow devices
therefor - Group I
3.00
Ail other occupancies - each building
3.00
For vacuum breakers or backflow protective
devices on tanks, vats, etc., or for in-
stallation on unprotected plumbing fix-
tures including necessary water piping -
one (1) to five (5)
Over five (5), each additional
3.00
.60
For water service piping or building
supply piping, each one hundred (100)
feet or part thereof
3.00
For on-site water main piping or water
service piping supplying on-site water
meters. Each one hundred (100) feet
or part thereof
3.00
For buried rainwater piping or storm
drain piping. Each one hundred (100)
feet or part thereof
3.00
(b) Plan Check Fees
(1) Plans for all plumbing work are required.
EXCEPTION: Residential structures and
their accessory buildings shall be
exempt when the plumbing permit fee does
not exceed $15.00.
(2)
Isometric drawings shall accompany all
applications for a plumbing permit.
(3)
When plans are required, the plan check
fee shall be 50% of the plumbing permit
fee.
EXCEPTION: When repetitious models of a
tract of residential structures and
their accessory buildings are submitted
at one time, such fee shall be paid only
for each different model.
(4)
Plan check fee for alterations to
approved plans - $12.00 per hour.
Minimum charge per half hour, $6.00.
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4. MECHANICAL CODE FEES AND CHARGES
(a) Mechanical Permit Fee Schedule. Any person
desiring a permit required by the Mechanical Code,
shall, at the time of filing an application therefor,
pay a fee as required by this section.
For the issuance of each permit
$ 5.00
For the installation or relocation
of each forced-air or gravity type
furnace or burner up to and inclu-
ding ducts and vents attached to such
appliance
10.00
More than 100,000 BTU to and in-
cluding 500,000 BTU
10.00
More than 500,000 BTU to and in-
cluding 1,000,000 BTU
10.00
More than 1,000,000 BTU to and in-
cluding 2,000,000 BTU
15.00
More than 2,000,000 BTU
25.00
For the installation or relocation
of each floor furnace including
vent
10.00
For the installation or relocation
of each suspended heater, recessed
wall heater or floor mounted unit
heater including vents
10.00
For the installation or relocation
of each commercial or industrial
type incinerator
20.00
For each appliance or piece of equip-
ment regulated by the Mechanical Code,
but not classed in other appliance cate-
gories, or for which no other fee
is listed.
4.00
Incidental gas piping
4.00
(b) Plan Check Fees
(1)
(2)
(3)
Plans for all mechanical work are required.
The plan check fee shall be 50% of the
mechanical permit fee.
EXCEPTION: When repetitious models of a
tract of residential structures and
their accessory buildings are submitted
at one time, such fee shall be paid only
for each different model.
Plan check fee for alterations to approved
plans - $12.00 per hour. Minimum charge
per half hour, $6.00.
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5. ELECTRICAL CODE FEES AND CHARGES
(a) Electrical Permit Fees
The minimum fee for each permit shall be
$15.00, including issuance. Fees in excess of
said minimum shall be determined according to the
following schedules:
(1)
For new construction and relocation on residential
single family, multi-family, hotels, motels
and all other R Occupancies:
A Five dollar ($5.00) permit issuance
fee.
Two cents (2~) per square foot per
floor; plus five dollars ($5.00) for
each service meter; and
One cent ($0.01) per square foot for
detached or attached garages or carports
(2)
For all occupancies, except as provided for in
paragraph (a) (2) above, including altera-
tions, additions, repairs, and improvements:
For the issuance of each permit ............................... $ 5.00
Services, 600 Volts or less, not over 600 amps, per meter ..... $ 5.00
Services, 600 Volts or less, 601 amps through 1200 amps,
per meter ................................................ $25.00
Services, 600 Volts or less, over 1200 amps, per meter ........ $50.00
Air Conditioner ............................................... $20.00
Each self-contained factory wired approved unit, such as
home appliances, heaters, vegetable cases, drinking
fountains, heating appliances, multiple outlet
assemblies, etc .......................................... $ 2.00
Radiant ceiling heat per room .................................. $1.25
Lighting fixtures:
Each ...................................................... $0.25
Each lighting standard with one fixture.''''''''''''''''''$1.25
Each additional fixture on same standard .................. $0.25
Power apparatus: Generators, motors, transformers, rectifiers,
synchronous converters, capacitors, industrial heating, cooking
or baking equipment, and other apparatus as follows: Ratings
in Horsepower (HP), Kilowatts (KW), or kilovolt amps (KVA)
Up to and including 1 HP, KW, KVA each .......
Over 1 and not over 10 HP, KW, KVA, each .....
Over 10 and not over 50 HP, KW, KVA, each ....
Over 50 and not over 100 HP, KW, KVA, each...
Over 100 and not over 500 HP, KW, KVA, each..
Over 500, each ...............................
........... $ 1.50
........... $ 3.00
.$ 6.0o
........... $15.00
........... $2s.oo
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These fees include all switches, circuit breakers, con-
tractors, relays, and other directly related control
equipment.
Outlets and general use switches:
Each ........ $ 0.25
ple outlet assembly shall be counted as one
outlet.
Signs and high potential gas tube lighting:
Each sign .................. $ 7.50
equipment.
Temporary service:
Temporary electric service prior to final approval
or occupancy, each meter ...................................... $25.00
Temporary work with service (occupied residential)
each meter .................................................... $10.00
Temporary work with service (occupied commercial)
each meter .................................................... $15.00
Temporary power - Construction:
For services supplying a temporary power pole,
pedestal, or piggyback ........................................ $ 5.00
For a system of distribution and utilization poles
for temporary construction power, each pole ................... $ 3.00
Temporary construction lighting:
500 lamps or less ............................................. $ 2.00
Over 500 lamps ................................................ $ 4.00
Each time clock or photo electric cell ........................ $ 1.25
Swimming pool ................................................. $25.00
Busways, special raceways, under floor duct, trolley
or plug-in busways each 100 feet or fraction thereof .......... $ 5.00
Annual maintenance permit ..................................... $25.00
Switchboard, motor control center or similar equipment
changes or additions:
First section ................................................. $15.00
Each additional section ....................................... $ 8.00
Fire protective signaling systems:
Outlet and each smoke or heat detector or sensor .............. $ 0.25
Minimum fee per any one system ................................ $ 5.00
Inspections for which no fee is herein prescribed:
Each inspection, per hour ..................................... $12.00
Minimum charge, per half-hour or less ......................... $ 6.00
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(b) Plan Check Fees.
Whenever electrical plans are required by the
Director, plan check fees shall be fifty percent
(50%) of the electrical permit fee and shall be
paid at the time of submitting plans.
6. EFFECTIVE DATE
The fees and charges established by this resolu-
tion shall become effective upon the effective dates of the
ordinances adopting the 1976 editions of the Uniform Build-
ing, Plumbing, and Mechanical Codes and the 1975 edition of
the National Electrical Code for the corresponding permits
and procedures undertaken pursuant to each such code respec-
tively. Prior to such effective dates the previously
established fees and charges shall continue to apply.
1978,
ADOPTED, this 5th day of June
by the following vote:
Garthe, Brandt,
AYES: COUNCILMEN:Yamamoto, Ward
NOES: COUNCILMEN:Evans
ATTEST:
ABSENT:
CLERK OF THE COUNCIL
MAYOR
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
KEITH L. GOW, CITY ATTORNEY
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