HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Resolution 14330 (Building Permit Master Fee Schedule Amendment)RESOLUTION NO. 14330
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE CITY MASTER FEE SCHEDULE UPDATING
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
(P15-004)
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael has conducted an analysis of its services, the costs
reasonably borne, the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying
fees or any charges for special services; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to comply with both the letter and spirit of Article X111B of
the California Constitution and limit the growth of taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City has a policy of recovering, except as provided in San Rafael
Municipal Code Section 3.34.040, the full costs reasonably borne of providing special services of
a voluntary and/or limited nature, such that general taxes are not diverted from general services
of a broad nature, and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and inequitably such special services;
and
WHEREAS, consistent with the City policy, building permit fees are structured to cover
the full cost for providing administrative, plan check and inspection services for building permits
and clearances; and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the Community Development Department has prepared a
Customer Service Strategic Plan, which recommends adjustments in department staffing to
improve customer service, as well as an incremental increase in building permit fees. Phase 1 of
the Customer Service Strategic Plan recommends a 10% increase in building permit fees and
staffing adjustments for the FY 15/16 budget. On May 18, 2015, the City Council approved
Phase 1 of the Customer Service Strategic Plan and adopted Resolution 13928 authorizing the
10% increase in building permit fees; and
WHEREAS, Phase 1 of the Customer Service Strategic Plan has been implemented by
the Community Development Department; and
WHEREAS, in preparing for the FY 17/18 budget, Phase 2 of the Customer Service
Strategic Plan was reviewed by the Community Development Department. Phase 2 of this Plan
was initially proposed to incrementally increase building permit fees by 11% to cover
adjustments in department staffing. However, in monitoring the department staffing structure,
needs and activity over the past two years, the incremental building permit fee increase for Phase
2 has been decreased to 5%; and
WHEREAS, the increase in building -related fees is limited to building permits under
Section 05 of the Master Fee Schedule and Exhibit A (Building Permit Fees). No other building -
related fees are proposed to be updated or increased at this time; and
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WHEREAS, an amendment to the City's Master Fee Schedule was prepared and
published and determined to be in compliance with all of the requirements of California
Government Code and other applicable laws; and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2017 the City Council conducted a duly noticed public hearing
to consider the amendment to the City's Master Fee Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment to Fee Schedule
The building permit fees and charges presented in the attached amendment to the City of San
Rafael Master Fee Schedule and Exhibits A (Building Permit Fees) B, C & D (Mechanical,
Electrical and Plumbing Permit Fees) are hereby directed to be computed and applied by the
Community Development Department, and collected by the City's Finance Department.
Increases or decreases in fees reflect changes in salaries, benefits, and other costs related to the
cost of providing the service, including flat base fees, deposits for service and the calculation of
fully burdened hourly rates (FBHR) for billable staff time.
Section 2. Separate Fee for Each Service
All fees set by this resolution are for each identified service; additional fees shall be required for
each additional service that is requested or required. Where fees are indicated on a per unit
measurement basis, the fee is for each identified unit or portion thereof, within the indicated
ranges of such units.
Section 3. Basis of Charges
The Council finds and determines that the charges for services imposed by this Resolution are
necessary to cover the costs of providing the specified services and that such charges do not
exceed the reasonable costs of providing said services.
Section 4. Interpretations
The City department directors, in consultation with the City Manager may interpret this
Resolution. Should there be a conflict between two fees applicable to the same service, then the
lower in dollar amount of the two shall be applied.
Section 5. Waiver of Permit Fees and Charees
The City Council may, on a case-by-case basis, grant a waiver of payment of all or portion of the
fees established by this Resolution when it determines that it is in public interest to do so.
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Section 6. Repeal
Resolutions and other prior actions of the City Council in conflict with the contents of this
Resolution are hereby repealed.
Section 7. Severabilitv
If any portion of this Resolution is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions and
all other portions shall remain in full force and effect. The City Council declares that it would
have adopted this Resolution and each section or portion thereof irrespective of the validity of
any other section or portion.
Section 8. Effective Date
This Resolution, including the fees and charges provided herein, shall become effective on July
1, 2017.
Section 9. California Environmental Quality Act
The adoption of this Resolution, including the fees and charges provided herein, is statutorily
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under public Resources Code Section
21080(b)(8), as the establishment and modification of charges by a public agency to meet
operating expenses.
I, ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk of the City of San Rafael, hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution was duly and regularly introduced and adopted at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said City held on the 15th day of May 2017, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Bushey, Colin, Gamblin, McCullough & Mayor Phillips
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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ESTHER C. BEIRNE, City Clerk
ATTACHMENTS -
Master Fee Schedule Table (Update) for Sections 05 (Building Services/Fire Prevention) and
Exhibit A (Building Permit Fees), B, C & D (Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Permit Fees)
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CITY OF SAN RAFAEL - Master Fee Schedule Update Table
Amend Section 5, Exhibits A, B, C & D as highlighted:
05.01.00 CONSTRUCTION PLAN CHECKING 65% OF THE PERMIT FEE ESTABLISHED BY
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE PLUS A
10% SURCHARGE (ADOPTED BY RESO.
8590) FOR THE STATE MANDATED
ENERGY CHECK
05.02
PERMITS AND
INSPECTIONS
05.02.00
BUILDING AND MEP PERMIT INSPECTION
SEE EXHIBITS A TO D
Buildinq Permit Fees
Valuation
Up to $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$25,001 to $50,000
$50,001 to $100,000
$100,001 to $500,000
$500,001 to $1,000,000
Greater than $1,000,000
Plan Checking Fees
Energy Plan Review
Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to
approved plans
Inspections outside normal business hours
Re -inspection fee per CBC Section 108.8
Exhibit A
Current Fee Schedule
$99.00 $104.00
$99.00 $104.00 for the first $2,000 plus $20.08 $21.00 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$554.00 $580.00 for the first $2,000 plus $44.00 $14.70 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$942.00 $958.00 for the first $2,000 plus $40.00 $10.50 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$4407.00 $1477.00 for the first $2,000 plus $8:00 $8.40 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$4487.00 $4711.00 for the first $2,000 plus $ 00 $7.35 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
$77800 $8176.00 for the first $2,000 plus $4 08 $4.20 for each
additional $1,000 or fraction thereof, up to and including $25,000.00
65% of permit fee
10% surcharge for State mandated energy check
Staff time at FBHR; 1 hour minimum
Staff time at FBHR; 2 hour minimum
Staff time at FBHR; 1 hour minimum
*State mandated surcharges will be added to the building permit fees pursuant to state law as follows, or as state law may hereafter be amended:
$4 for every $100,000 valuation (minimum of $1 regardless of valuation).
10% of surcharge retailed by City for administrative costs, code enforcement education, etc., per statute.
(Health & Safety Code Section 18931.6)
0.013% ($13 per $100,000) of valuation for residential occupancies of no more than 3 stories
0.028% ($28 per $100,000) of valuation for all other occupancies
5% of surcharge retained by the City for data utilization, seismic mapping, etc.; per statute.
(Public Resources Code Section 2705)
EXHIBIT B
Mechanical Permit Fees
Current
Proposed
Furnace or Heater:
Up to 100,000 BTU
$19.00
$20.00
Over 100,000 BTU
$23.50
$24.70
Floor Furnace
$19.00
$20.00
Wall furnace, unit heater
$19.00
$20.00
Furnace/AC alteration or repair
$18.00
$19.00
Diffuser (ea)
$1.50
$1.60
Gas Piping, up to 4 outlets
$6.00
$6.30
each additional gas outlet
$1.50
$1.60
Boiler, Compressor, Refrigeration
0-3 HP 100M BTU
$19.00
$20.00
4-15 Hp, 100-500M Btu
$35.50
$37.25
16-30 Hp, 500-1000M Btu
$48.50
$51.00
31-50 Hp, 1000-1750M Btu
$72.00
$75.60
Over 50 Hp or 1750M Btu
$120.50
$126.50
lAir Handlers
(Under 10,000 CFM
$14.00
$14.70
lover 10,000 CFM
$23.50
$24.70
Evaporative coolers
$14.00
$14.70
Ventilation Hoods
$14.00
$14.70
Appliance Vent or Fan
$9.50
$10.00
Ventilation system, not part of furnace
$14.00
$14.70
Other not listed
$14.00
$14.70
Special Inspection/Investigation or reinspect
$64.50
$67.70
Permit Fee
Normal
$30.50
$32.00
Supplemental
$9.50
$10.00
Minimum
$102.00
$125.00
EXHIBIT C
Electrical Permit Fees
Current
Proposed
New Residential Construction/Addition
Multi Family
.065/sgft.
.068/sqft.
Single Family
.073/sqft.
.077/sqft.
Swimming Pools
$64.50
$67.70
Photovoltaic Systems -Residential
$161.50
$169.50
Photovoltaic Systems -Commercial
$922.50
$968.60
Carnivals & Circuses
Generators, electric rides
$30.50
$32.00
Booths each
$9.50
$10.00
Temporary Power pole
$30.50
$32.00
Temp. lighting, Christmas tree lots
$16.00
$16.80
Unit fee schedule
Outlets: Pluqs, switches
st 20
t
$1.50
$1.60
ch additional
$1.00
$1.05
Fixtures:
first 20
$1.50
$1.60
each additional
$1.00
$1.05
Pole lights
$1.50
$1.60
Appliances < 1 (hp) (kw) (kva)
Residential
$6.00
$6.30
Non-residential
$6.00
$6.30
Power A )paratus (HP or KW)
Up to 1
$6.00
$6.30
Over 1 and not over 10
$16.00
$16.80
Over 10 and not over 50
$32.00
$33.60
Over 50 not over 100
$64.50
$67.70
Over 100
$97.00
$102.00
Busways 100 ft or fraction
$9.50
$10.00
Signs, one circuit
$32.00
$33.60
Circuit or subfeed
$23.50
$24.70
Services:
< 600v, up to 200A
$35.50
$37.25
< 600v, 200A to 1000A
$72.00
$75.60
> 600v or over 1000A
$144.50
$151.70
Addnl. Meters (ea)
$9.50
$10.00
Miscellaneous Apparatus/panels
$23.50
$24.70
Special Inspection/Investigation or reinspect
FBHR
FBHR
Permit Fee
Normal
$30.50
$32.00
Supplemental
$9.50
$10.00
Minimum
$102.00
$125.00
EXHIBIT D
Plumbing Permit Fees
Backflow prevention
Current
Proposed
Water Closets
$9.00
$9.50
Wash Basins
$9.00
$9.50
Tubs / Showers
$9.00
$9.50
Sinks
$9.00
$9.50
Floor Drains
$9.00
$9.50
Grease Trap
$9.00
$9.50
Other fixtures or traps
$9.00
$9.50
Sewage Ejector
$52.00
$54.60
Building Sewer
$19.50
$20.50
Private Sewage system
$52.00
$54.60
Water Heater
$9.00
$9.50
Gas Piping, 1-5 outlets
$6.50
$7.00
JAdditional, ea.
$1.50
$1.60
Water Piping
$9.00
$9.50
Repair, waste and vents
$9.00
$9.50
Vacuum Breaker 1-2
$6.50
$7.00
Backflow prevention
2" or less
$9.00
$9.50
over 2"
$19.50
$20.50
Medical gas system
$65.00
$68.25
additional outlets >5
$6.50
$7.00
Rainwater System (inside)/ per drain.
$9.00
$9.50
Graywater system
$52.00
$54.60
Lawn Sprinkler Svstem
$9.00
$9.50
Special Inspection/Investigation or reinspect
FBHR
FBHR
Permit Fee-�
Normal
$26.00
$27.30
Supplemental
$13.00
$13.70
Minimum
$102.00
$125.00
ATTACHMENT 2
BUILDING PERMIT/PLAN REVIEW EEE SURVEY
APRIL 2017
Building Permit/ Plan Review Fee Survey -- April 2017
City
Bldg Permit Fee I
Plan Check I Bldg Permit Fee I
Plan Check
Bldg Permit Fee I
Plan Check I Bldg Permit Fee I
Plan Check
I Min. BP Fee
$5,347
$103
Residential Project
$2,207
$1,655
Commercial Project
$4,940
$2,207
$1,655
$200,000 valuation
$800,000 valuation
$200,000 valuation
$800,000 valuation
-$77
Novato
$1,558
$1,013
$4,663
$3,031
$1,558
$1,013
$4,663
$3,031
$74
City of Mill Valley
$2,056
$1,336
$5,956
$3,871
$2,056
$1,336
$5,956
$3,871
$155
County of Marin
$1,476
$3,136
$3,932
$8,357
$997
$2,120
$7,126
$15,144
$80
Fairfax
$2,878
cost + 20%
$5,199
cost + 20%
$5,796
cost + 20%
no example
no example
$245
San Anselmo
$1,706
$1,109
$5,111
$3,322
$1,706
$1,109
$5,111
$3,322
$125
Belvedere
$1,555
$970
$9,317
$6,056
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
$47
Sausalito
$1,400
$910
$4,350
$2,827
$1,400
$910
$4,350
$2,827
$75
Corte Madera
$1,900
hourly
$2,750
hourly
$1,900
hourly
$4,050
hourly
$230
Larkspur
$2,288
$1,487
$6,827
$4,437
$2,288
$1,487
$6,827
$4,437
$101
Petaluma
$2,262
$2,262
$6,786
$6,786
$2,262
$2,262
$6,786
$6,786
$54
San Mateo
$2,885
$2,453
$8,521
$7,243
$2,885
$2,453
$8,521
$7,243
$115
Tiburon
$1,553
$1,009
$4,658
$3,028
$1,553
$1,009
$4,658
$3,028
$60
Palo Alto
$2,792
$2,233
$8,357
$6,685
$2,792
$2,233
$8,357
$6,685
$69
Redwood City
$2,187
$971
$6,696
$2,913
$1,995
$971
$6,816
$2,913
$50
Mountain View
$3,447
$1,629
$10,424
$4,878
$3,447
$1,629
$10,424
$4,878
$62
I Bldg Permit Fee Plan Check Bldg Permit Fee Plan Check Bldg Permit Fee Plan Check Bldg Permit Fee Plan Check Min. BP Fee
AVERAGE
$2,130
$1,578
$6,236
$4,880
$2,331
$1,544
$6,434
$5,347
$103
San Rafael
$2,207
$1,655
$6,587
$4,940
$2,207
$1,655
$6,587
$4,940
$99
Difference:
-$77
-$77
-$351
-$60
$124
-$111
-$153
$407
$4
$1,412
% Difference:
-3.5%
-4.6%
-5.3%
-1.2%
5.6%
-6.7%
-2.3%
8.2%
3.9%
ATTACHMENT 3
SAMPLE INVOICES FOR
TWO CONSTRUCTION PROJECT TYPES
CITY OF
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INVOICE / RECEIPT
Date: 5/3/2017
Application Number: B1606-020
Address: 1140 MISSION AVE
Applicant: BARAR PIROOZ &
Owner: BARAR PIROOZ &
Contractor:
PAT
SAMPLE
Project Description: Extend Mstr Bedrm Replace guest Bath;Kitchen remodel & fnd r
Notes: Kitchen remodel and foundation repair
Construction Valuation: $ 80,000.00
Permit Number
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
B1606-020
E1606-126
F1610-003
M1606-057
P1606-092
FEES DUE
Description
Account
BUILDING PERMIT FEE
001-16-49001-22
BUILDING PLAN CHECKING
001-16-49001-63
CA GREEN BUILDING FUND
001-16-49001-77
GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE
1218-16-28103-63
LARGE PLAN ARCHIVING
001-16-49001-68
LONG RANGE PLANNING GP2020 218-16-28103-63
PLANNING REVIEW OF BLDG APF 001-16-28001-63
SMALL SHEET ARCHIVING
001-16-49001-68
SMIP-RESIDENTIAL
001-16-49001-77
STREET MAINTENANCE FEE
206-44-48001-63
MINIMUM ELECTRICAL FEE
001-16-49001-22
NO FIRE SPRINKLER FEES DUE
$10.40
MINIMUM MECHANICAL FEE
001-16-49001-20
MINIMUM PLUMBING FEE .
001-16-49001-22
TOTAL Fees Charged:
Payments Received:
Balance Due:
$102.00
$102.00 �• b
$3,878.76 JL4 2. 13
-$3,878.76 4 1',.
$0.00
WHEN VALIDATED BELOW, THIS IS YOUR RECEIPT
Refund requests must be made in writing and will be subject to a 20% processingfee.
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Amount
$1,212.00
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$909.00
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$4.00
$116.35
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$18.00
$313.91
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$284.00
$5.10
$10.40
$700.00
$102.00
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$0.00
$102.00
$102.00 �• b
$3,878.76 JL4 2. 13
-$3,878.76 4 1',.
$0.00
WHEN VALIDATED BELOW, THIS IS YOUR RECEIPT
Refund requests must be made in writing and will be subject to a 20% processingfee.
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CITY OF
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INVOICE / RECEIPT
Date: 5/3/2017 BRC f3AAAT L
Application Number: B1605-163
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Address: 910 ANDERSEN DR
Applicant: TK Architects
Owner: GILMORE EDWARD C /TR/ &
Contractor: Ice Builders
Project Description: New Restaurant "EI Pollo Loco"
Construction Valuation: $ 750,000.00�D
FEES DUE IVLc,VtdK
Permit Number Description Account Amount
B1605-163 ADDITIONAL HOURLY PLAN CHE $156.25
B1605-163 ADDITIONAL HOURLY PLAN CHE $312.50 15.6 Z
B1605-163 BUILDING PERMIT FEE 001-16-49001-22 $6,237.00 7
B1605-163 BUILDING PLAN CHECKING 001-16-49001-63 $4,677.75 'Z
B1605-163 CA GREEN BUILDING FUND 001-16-40001-77 $30.00
B1605-163 FIRE PREVENTION REVIEW OF BI 001-33-43201-66 $2,027.03
B1605-163 GENERAL PLAN MAINTENANCE 1218-16-28103-63 $598.75
B1605-163 LARGE PLAN ARCHIVING 001-16-49001-68 $112.50
B1605-163 LONG RANGE PLANNING GP2020 218-16-28103-63 $1,615.38 00 ®.
B1605-163 PLANNING INSPECTION AT FINAI 001-16-28001-63 $241.00
B1605-163 PLANNING REVIEW OF BLDG APF 001-.16-28001-63 $109.00
B1605-163 PLANNING REVIEW OF BLDG APF 001-16-28001-63 $109.00
B1605-163 PLANNING REVIEW OF BLDG API 001-16-28001-63 $109.00
B1605-163 SMALL SHEET ARCHIVING 001-16-49001-68 $5.10
B1605-163 SMIP- NON RESIDENTIAL 001-16-49001-77 $210.00
B1605-163 STREET MAINTENANCE FEE 206-44-48001-63 $7,400.00
E1608-071 ELECTRICAL FEES 001-16-49001-22 _ $400.00 Z C7, ®®
F1610-004 ADDITIONAL SPRINKLER HEADS 33-43201-2228 $248.00
F1610-004 FIRE. PREVENTION SMALL SHEET 33-43201-2228 $10.50
F1610-004 FIRE SPRINKLERS - 11 OR MORE 133-43201-2228 $450.00
F1610-004 LARGE PLAN ARCHIVING 001-16-49001-68 $6.00
F1610-004 UNDERGROUND FIRE SERVICE M 33-43201-2228 $300.00
F1611-012 AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHIN 33-43201-2228 $600.00
F1611-012 FIRE PREVENTION SMALL SHEET 33-43201-2228 $5.85
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FEES DUE
Permit Number Description Account
F1611-012 LARGE PLAN ARCHIVING 001-16-49001-68
F1612-001 FIRE ALARM SYSTEM 33-43201-2228
F1612-001 FIRE PREVENTION SMALL SHEET 33-43201-2228
M1608-061 MECHANICAL FEES 001-16-49001-20
P1608-075 PLUMBING FEES 001-16-49001-22
TOTAL Fees Charged:
Payments Received:
Amount
$6.00
$300.00
$5.85
$207.50
$220.00 J I I.'PV
$26,709.96-1—:421,2Z
-$26,709.96' 2�E-I�I'i5
Balance Due:
$0.00 �+/V
WHEN VALIDATED BELOW, THIS -IS YOUR RECEIPT
Refund requests must be made in writing and will be subject to a 20% processingfee
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Paul Jensen
Community
Development
Director
Raffi Boloyan
Thomas Ahrens
Planning Manager
Chief Building
Official
(Proposed)
Anne Derrick
Senior Code
Admrr,isuot,ve
Enforcement
Asst Iii
Supervisor
Administrative
Assistant 11
RB R
Inspector
Bob Geno
Vacant
Interim Senior
Senior Building
Permit Services
Larry Salvisberg
Lamonte Mack
Inspector
Coordinator
Planner
Senior Code Enforcement
Contract Massage
Official
Supervisor
Brian Sheridan
Pat Nolan
Caron Parker
DJ Heckler
Randy Sweet
Building Inspector II
Senior Permit
Associate Planner
Technician
Code Enforcement
Contract Massage
Alicia Guidice
official u1
Inspector
Robert Curry
Barbara Reher
Associate Planner
Luis Rodriquez
Building Inspector I
Permit Technician
(Contract)
Lee Holt
Alan Montes
Code Enfrocement
Contract Permit
Vacant
Official I
Technician
Asssitant Planner
Building Inspector I/II
Jaime Valle
Michele Ginn
Plans Examiner
Planning Technician
(Contract
ATTACHMENT 5
BUILDING PERK/W PERFORMANCE REPORT
THREE REPORTING PERIODS
January 1, 2015 — March 31, 2015
January 1, 2016— March 31, 2016
January 1, 2017— March 31, 2017
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & INSPECTION PROCESS
TRACKING AND REPORTING PERIOD —January 1, 2015 to March 31, 2015
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
(FILING TO ISSUANCE)
This report presents the tracking of building permit activity for three types/levels of construction,
specifically average processing time to permit issuance, plan checking options and average number of
plan check revisions.
Building Permit Type Total Permits
%
Average
Issued (1)
Over the
Processing
Review
Counter
Time
Residential- 302
43%
3 days
< $100K Valuation
13
1.7
Commercial 35
3%
59 days
< $100K Valuation
Commercial 11
0%
63 days
> $100K Valuation
(1) Total permits includes over-the-counter
permits
(2) Solely covers permits that
require plan checking
In -House Plan
Outside
Average No. of
Check
Plan Check
Plan Check Review
Review
Cycles (2)
150
14
1.3
9
13
1.7
2
9
3.3
Fees
Collected
$224,967
$49,828
$123,344
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) PERMIT PROCESS
(TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS)
The Over -the -Counter permit service is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for smaller,
residential construction projects such as kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, non-structural tenant
improvements and additions, water heater/furnace and window installation, re -roofing
Average Number of Customers Total # Permit Issued Plans Taken -in
Per Day Of Permits Filed Same Day For Review
15 187 161 26
(86%) (14%)
E -PERMIT PROCESS
On-line permit service ("e -permits"), which allows the customer to file for and receive a building permit
for certain, limited residential improvements and actions. E -permits are offered for residential water
heater/furnace replacement, window replacement, re -roofing, electrical service upgrade and residential
resale inspection reports.
Total No. Issued Residential Building Electrical Mechanical Plumbing
Resale Reports Permit Permit Permit Permit
44 8 12 3 6 15
BUILDING INPSECTIONS
Building Inspections are conducted on Monday through Thursday of each week. Inspections are
scheduled by phone using an automated, interactive voice recognition system (IVR). A log of the daily
inspection request is kept for assignment to inspectors.
Average Number of Daily Inspections: 1 40
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & INSPECTION PROCESS
TRACKING AND REPORTING PERIOD —January 1, 2016 to March 31, 2016
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
(FILING TO ISSUANCE)
This report presents the tracking of building permit activity for three types/levels of construction,
specifically average processing time to permit issuance, plan checking options and average number of
plan check revisions.
Building Permit Type Total Permits % Average
issued (1) Overthe Processing
Counter Time
Residential- 323 43% 4 days
< $100K Valuation
Commercial 40 15% 52 days
< $100K Valuation
Commercial 6 0% 73 days
> $100K Valuation
(1) Total permits includes over-the-counter permits
(2) Solely covers permits that require plan checking
In -House Plan
Outside
Average No. of
Check
Plan Check
Plan Check Review
Review
Cycles (2)
185
19
1.2
18
12
1.8
0
6
2.5
Fees
Collected
$291,366
$47,392
$76,214
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) PERMIT PROCESS
(TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS)
The Over -the -Counter permit service is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for smaller,
residential construction projects such as kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, non-structural tenant
improvements and additions, water heater/furnace and window installation, re -roofing
Average Number of Customers Total # Permit Issued Plans Taken -in
Per Day Of Permits Filed Same Day For Review
24 220 205 15
(93%) (7%)
E -PERMIT PROCESS
On-line permit service ("e -permits"), which allows the customer to file for and receive a building permit
for certain, limited residential improvements and actions. E -permits are offered for residential water
heater/furnace replacement, window replacement, re -roofing, electrical service upgrade and residential
resale inspection reports.
Total No. Issued ResidentialBuilding Electrical Mechanical Plumbing
Resale Reports Permit Permit Permit Permit
76 11 16 6 28 15
BUILDING INPSECTIONS
Building Inspections are conducted on Monday through Thursday of each week. Inspections are
scheduled by phone using an automated, interactive voice recognition system (IVR). A log of the daily
inspection request is kept for assignment to inspectors.
Average Number of Daily Inspections: 1 45
CITY OF SAN RAFAEL BUILDING PERMIT REVIEW & INSPECTION PROCESS
TRACKING AND REPORTING PERIOD — January 1, 2017 to March 31, 2017
BUILDING PERMIT PROCESS
(FILING TO ISSUANCE)
This report presents the tracking of building permit activity for three types/levels of construction,
specifically average processing time to permit issuance, plan checking options and average number of
plan check revisions.
Building Permit Type Total Permits
%
Average
Issued (1)
Overthe
Processing
Review
Counter
Time
Residential- 308
49%
3 days
< $100K Valuation
7
1.3
Commercial 33
21%
45 days
< $100K Valuation
Commercial 5
0%
70 days
> $100K Valuation
(1) Total permits includes over-the-counter permits
(2) Solely covers permits that
require plan checking
In -House Plan
Outside
Average No. of
Check
Plan Check
Plan Check Review
Review
Cycles (2)
171
11
1.1
19
7
1.3
1
4
2.0
Fees
Collected
$288,877
$27,964
$176,992
OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) PERMIT PROCESS
(TUESDAY & THURSDAY MORNINGS)
The Over -the -Counter permit service is offered on Tuesday and Thursday mornings for smaller,
residential construction projects such as kitchen/bathroom remodeling, decks, non-structural tenant
improvements and additions, water heater/furnace and window installation, re -roofing
Average Number of Customers Total # Permit Issued Plans Taken -in
Per Day Of Permits Filed Same Day For Review
23 251 233 18
(93%) (7%)
E -PERMIT PROCESS
On-line permit service ("e -permits"), which allows the customer to file for and receive a building permit
for certain, limited residential improvements and actions. E -permits are offered for residential water
heater/furnace replacement, window replacement, re -roofing, electrical service upgrade and residential
resale inspection reports.
Total No. Issued Residential Building Electrical . Mechanical Plumbing
Resale Reports Permit Permit Permit Permit
127 11 32 7 45 32
BUILDING INPSECTIONS
Building Inspections are conducted on Monday through Thursday of each week. Inspections are
scheduled by phone using an automated, interactive voice recognition system (IVR). A log of the daily
inspection request is kept for assignment to inspectors.
Average Number of Daily Inspections: 1 40
ATTACHMENT 6
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING — CITY COUNCIL
You are invited to attend the City Council hearing on the following proposed project:
PROJECT: Amendments to the City of San Rafael Master Fee Schedule to: a) update Building Permit Fees by proposing a five
percent (5%) increase in fees for selected building -related permits; and b) establish'a Public Works Department fee for building
permit plan review; File No.: P15-004
As required by state law, the project's potential environmental impacts have been assessed. Planning staff recommends that this project will not have a significant
effect on the environment as it is covered by the general rule, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(6)(3), and is not subject to environmental review.
MEETING DATE/TIME/LOCATION: Monday, May 15, 2017, 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers, 1400 Fifth Ave at D St, San Rafael, CA
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Paul Jensen, Project Planner at (415) 485-5064 or paul.jensen@cityofsanrafael.org. You can view the
draft amendments to the Master Fee Schedule at the Community Development Department, City Hall, 1400 5th Avenue, 3rd floor. You can also
view the staff report after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday preceding the City Council meeting at htto://www.citvofsanrafael.orci/meetings.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN: You can comment on the proposed amendment to the Master Fee Schedule. The City Council will consider all public
testimony and decide whether to approve or deny the proposed amendments.
IF YOU CANNOT ATTEND: You can send a letter to the Community Development Department, Planning Division, City of San Rafael, P. O. Box
151560, San Rafael, CA 94915-1560. You can also hand deliver it prior to the meeting.
At the above time and place, all letters received will be noted and all interested parties will be heard. If you challenge in court the matter described above, you may be limited to raising
only,those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the above referenced public hearing
(Government Code Section 65009 (b) (2)).
Judicial review of an administrative decision of the City Council must be filed with the Court not later than the 901h day following the date of the Council's decision. (Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.6)
Sign Language and interpretation and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3085 (voice) or (415) 485-3198 (TDD) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of
documents are available in accessible formats upon request.
Public transportation to City Hall is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 22 or 23. Para -transit is available by calling Whistlestop Wheels at (415) 454-0964. -
To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple, chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting/hearing, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products.
ATTACHMENT 7
CORRESPONDENCE RECEIVED TO DATE