Fee Study Results

The Building and Safety Division of Planning & Development proposed fee ordinance is promulgated in accordance with California Government Code Section(s) 66012-66014 and the State Attorney General’s opinion 92-506 which calls for an independent cost analysis to develop a fee model tailored to address the particular nature of the Building and Safety costs and identifies a direct relationship between fees levied and the services provided. The Building and Safety Division and an independent consultant worked together to convert the County’s current system of valuation-based fees to cost-based fees. This analytical approach is consistent with industry trends for building permit, inspection and grading fees and is intended to improve accuracy and to ensure compliance with state law. The cost analysis revealed that the current fees recover about 98% of the full cost of providing the fee-related services. In addition, the study concluded that current hourly rates charged for all positions are lower than full cost recovery levels. The recommended fees presented in the study reflect the full cost of providing the services. The proposed fees rise slightly from current fees to provide full cost recovery. More information, including the entire Results Analysis document, will be made available soon.

Hearing Date

Board of Supervisors - A hearing has been tentatively scheduled for August 26, 2008




Related Documents

Public Notice of Fee Study

Preliminary Results Analysis

Attachment D - New Construction





Attachment F - MPE Items





Attachment G - Miscellaneous Items

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