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COMMUNITY PLANNING BUILDING INSPECTION PLAN REVIEW ADMINISTRATION PERMIT SERVICES CODE ENFORCEMENT
KITTITAS COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
411 N. Ruby St., Suite 2, Ellensburg, WA 98926
CDS@CO.KITTITAS.WA.US
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“Building Partnerships – Building Communities”
February 19, 2019
To: Board of County Commissioners
From: Dan Carlson, AICP
Community Development Services Director
RE: Proposed 2019 Community Development Services Fee Schedule Staff Report
Introduction
Staff has updated the Community Development Services (CDS) fee model with current department staff,
expenditures, and valuation data to determine the proposed CDS fees for 2019. These fees are divided
into three categories – Building Permit Fees for New Construction (Exhibit A & B), Fees for Building
Fixtures (Exhibit C), and Fees for Planning Services (Exhibit D).
Building Permit Fees for New Construction
Building permit fees for new construction would continue to be determined based upon a multiplier
(Exhibit A), a model enabling the user to determine how much service will cost for plans examination and
building inspection given total construction valuation for the project. This multiplier is based upon the
International Code Council (ICC) suggested model, and upon the most current published Building
Valuation Data table of the International Code Council Building Safety Journal (Exhibit B). This is a
national “average” construction cost per square foot for new construction. This fee model simplifies the
permit cost process and includes foundation work, structural and non-structural components, plumbing,
mechanical and interior finish. The ICC model allows CDS to adjust permit fees based on annual
construction activity and the desired level of service determined by the Board of County Commissione rs.
The multiplier works as follows:
Projected gross construction valuation for the coming year is divided into the projected budget for
the coming year to create a multiplier.
The multiplier is then used against the square foot cost of the construction project estimated by
using the most current August issue of the Building Safety Journal Building Valuation Data sheet
published by the International Code Council (Exhibit B).
This produces a permit fee adequate to process the building permit. This cost includes all
plumbing and mechanical associated with new construction.
A five percent (5%) technology and equipment surcharge is added to permit fees to cover the
cost of repair and replacement of vehicles and equipment needed to service the building permits.
The current multiplier for new construction is .0085. Staff used a three-year average for building
valuation to determine the gross projected building valuation. Dividing this valuation into the 201 9
building budget produces a multiplier of .0085, which matches the current multiplier. Therefore, no
change to the multiplier is proposed. (Exhibit A)
While the multiplier would remain the same, the most current building valuation data would change
(Exhibit B). For example, residential valuation would go from $116.15 per square foot to $120.75 per
square foot.
Currently, the building permit fee for a 2,000 square-foot residence would currently be $2,073.28. After
adoption of the new valuation table, the building permit fee for the same residence would be $2,155.39.
Fees for Building Fixture Permits
Building permit fees for stand-alone building fixture permits are determined using the fee model for cost
recovery of permit review and processing. This fee schedule applies when someone remodels, requests
individual appliance replacement, or desires miscellaneous work requiring a permit and inspections not
associated with new construction. Some construction activity permit fees can only be computed on an
estimated, hourly basis for permit intake, plan review and inspections. Examples of this would be
structural modifications to cell towers, fire damage repair and replacement, etc. For each permit type,
staff has provided the current fee, the cost of service per the fee model, and a suggested fee for 2019
(Exhibit C).
Fees for Planning Services
Fees for Planning Services are also determined using the fee model for cost recovery of land use
application review and processing. This fee schedule applies to such land use applications as plats,
conditional use permits, shoreline reviews, State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) reviews, variances,
etc. For each application type, staff has provided the current fee, the cost of service per the fee model,
and a suggested fee for 2019 (Exhibit D).
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners adopt the proposed CDS 2019 fee schedule as
shown in the attached Exhibits A, B, C, and D.
Attachments: Exhibit A: Building Permit Fee Multiplier Model
Exhibit B: lCC Building Safety Journal Building Valuation Data
Exhibit C: Proposed Fees for Building Fixtures
Exhibit D: Proposed Fees for Planning Services
Exhibit A
Building Permit Multiplier Model
Budget Year 2018
NEW TEST 2019 SHEET
DATA EXTRACTED FROM SMARTGOV Historical Data 3-Year Average Forecast Information
Permit Type Average Sq. Ft.
Average
Valuation per Sq.
Ft.Number of Permits
Change in Valuation per
Sq. Ft.Percent Increase
New Valuation
per Sq. Ft.
Average
Valuation Total Valuation
Accessory Building Permit 0%65,814$
Alteration/Addition Building Permit 0%62,513$
Building Permit Revision 0%-$
Change of Occupancy 0%-$
Commercial Alter/Addition Building Permit 0%264,493$
Commercial Building Permit 0%234,349$
Commercial Tenant Improvement Permit 0%-$
New Residence Building Permit 0%329,329$
Other Type of Building Permits 0%99,799$
-$
Contingency Variation 0%Negative percentage if valuation might be lower, positive if valuation is expected to be higher
Total Valuation 104,083,311$
Budget
Expenditures 1,097,822$
Non-Valuation Revenues
Plumbing Permits -$
Mechanical Permits -$
Other Non-Valuation Permits 210,000$
Plan Checking Fees -$
Miscellaneous Revenues
Fund Balance Contribution
Contingency
Target Building Permit Revenue Requirement 887,822$
Multiplier 0.0085
Individual Building Permit Fee
Square Feet 2,000
BVD Table VB
R-3 Residential, one- and two-family
Permit Fee Multiplier 0.0085
Square Foot Construction Cost Table 120.75
Building Permit Cost $2,059.97
Equipment & Technology Fee 5%$103.00
Total Building Permit Fee $2,162.97
Exhibit B
lCC Building Safety Journal Building Valuation Data
Group (August 2018 International Builidng Code)IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
A-1 Assembly, theaters, with stage 244.21 236.18 230.55 221.01 207.82 201.82 214.02 189.83 182.71
A-1 Assembly, theaters, without stage 223.45 215.42 209.80 200.25 187.31 181.32 193.26 169.33 162.21
A-2 Assembly, nightclubs 190.08 184.73 180.34 172.99 163.33 158.82 166.99 147.83 142.92
A-2 Assembly, restaurants, bars, banquet halls 189.08 183.73 178.34 171.99 161.33 157.82 165.99 145.83 141.92
A-3 Assembly, churches 224.47 216.44 210.82 201.27 189.73 183.73 194.28 171.74 164.62
A-3 Assembly, general, community halls, libraries, museums188.77 180.74 174.11 165.57 151.59 146.63 158.58 133.64 127.52
A-4 Assembly, arenas 222.45 214.42 207.80 199.25 185.31 180.32 192.26 167.33 161.21
B Business 195.88 188.76 182.90 173.98 159.08 153.13 167.31 139.76 133.67
E Educational 207.44 200.32 195.11 186.22 173.62 164.85 179.83 151.63 147.30
F-1 Factory and industrial, moderate hazard 115.30 109.99 103.87 99.84 89.72 85.56 95.69 73.79 69.57
F-2 Factory and industrial, low hazard 114.30 108.99 103.87 98.84 89.72 84.56 94.69 73.79 68.57
H-1 High Hazard, explosives 107.85 102.54 97.43 92.40 83.50 78.33 88.25 67.57 0.00
H234 High Hazard 107.85 102.54 97.43 92.40 83.50 78.33 88.25 67.57 62.34
H-5 HPM 195.88 188.76 182.90 173.98 159.08 153.13 167.31 139.76 133.67
I-1 Institutional, supervised environment 194.98 188.36 182.90 175.20 161.40 157.01 175.29 144.58 140.08
I-2 Institutional, hospitals 327.69 320.57 314.72 305.80 289.87 0.00 299.12 270.56 0.00
I-2 Institutional, nursing homes 227.45 220.33 214.47 205.56 191.65 0.00 198.88 172.34 0.00
I-3 Institutional, restrained 222.66 215.54 209.69 200.77 187.11 180.16 194.09 167.80 159.71
I-4 Institutional, day care facilities 194.98 188.36 182.90 175.20 161.40 157.01 175.29 144.58 140.08
M Mercantile 141.54 136.19 130.80 124.45 114.24 110.73 118.45 98.74 94.83
R-1 Residential, hotels 196.81 190.20 184.74 177.03 162.97 158.58 177.13 146.15 141.65
R-2 Residential, multiple family 165.05 158.44 152.98 145.27 132.00 127.61 145.37 115.18 110.68
R-3 Residential, one- and two-family 154.04 149.85 145.98 142.32 137.11 133.50 139.93 128.29 120.75
R-4 Residential, care/assisted living facilities 194.98 188.36 182.90 175.20 161.40 157.01 175.29 144.58 140.08
S-1 Storage, moderate hazard 106.85 101.54 95.43 91.40 81.50 77.33 87.25 65.57 61.34
S-2 Storage, low hazard 105.85 100.54 95.43 90.40 81.50 76.33 86.25 65.57 60.34
U Utility, miscellaneous 83.66 79.00 74.06 70.37 63.47 59.32 67.24 50.19 47.80
Exhibit C
Proposed Fees for Building Fixtures
Fees for Building Fixtures Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee
[Bldg] Permit Issuance Fee $110.00 $111.00 $110.00
[Bldg] One-time Application / Permit Extension Fee $60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Bldg] Misc - Foundation Only Permits $580.00 $577.00 $580.00
[Bldg] Misc - Fences over 7-foot high $400.00 $396.00 $400.00
[Bldg] Misc - Woodstove/Fireplace/Free Standing Stove $150.00 $224.00 $150.00
[Bldg] Misc - Modular Buildings (per sq. ft.) (Based on
2300 sq ft)
$910.00 $915.00 $910.00
[Bldg] Misc - Manufactured Homes (per sq. ft.) (Based
on 1800 sq ft)
$570.00 $565.00 $570.00
[Bldg] Misc - Demolition $220.00 $224.00 $220.00
[Bldg] Misc - Move Structure (per sq. ft.) (Based on
1800 sq ft)
$690.00 $690.00 $690.00
[Mech/Plum] Furnaces - Forced-air, gravity-type
furnace or burner up to and including 100,000 Btu/h
$220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Furnaces - Forced-air, gravity-type
furnace or burner over 100,000 Btu/h
$220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Furnaces - Floor furnace $220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Furnaces - Suspended heater, recessed
wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater
$220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Appliance Vents $30.00 $28.00 $30.00
[Mech/Plum] Plenumn Repairs or Additions $220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Boiler or compressor to and including 3hp
or each absorption system to and including 100,000
Btu/h
$60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Mech/Plum] Boiler or compressor over 3hp to and
including 15hp or each absorption system over 100,000
Btu/h to and including 500,000 Btu/h
$110.00 $113.00 $110.00
[Mech/Plum] Boiler or compressor over 15hp to and
including 30hp or each absorption system over 500,000
Btu/h to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h
$170.00 $169.00 $170.00
[Mech/Plum] Boiler or compressor over 30hp to and
including 50hp or each absorption system over
1,000,000 Btu/h to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h
$220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Boiler or compressor over 50hp or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h
$220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Air handling unit up to and including
10,000 cfm
$110.00 $113.00 $110.00
[Mech/Plum] Air handling unit over 10,000 cfm $170.00 $169.00 $170.00
[Mech/Plum] Evaporative Cooler or Air Conditioning
Unit - For each evaporative cooler or AC unit other than
portable type
$60.00
$56.00
$60.00
[Mech/Plum] Ventilation fan connected to a single duct
(each)
$30.00
$28.00 $30.00
[Mech/Plum] Ventilation system which is not a portion
of any heating or air-conditioning system
$60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Mech/Plum] Hood which is served by mechanical
exhaust, including the ducts for such hood
$340.00 $338.00 $340.00
[Mech/Plum] Incinerators - Domestic-type $220.00 $225.00 $220.00
[Mech/Plum] Incinerators - Commercial or Industrial-
type
$340.00 $338.00 $340.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - For each appliance or piece of
equipment regulated by the Mechanical Code but not
classed in other appliance categories, or for which no
other fee is listed in the table
$60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Each plumbing fixture on one trap
or a set of fixtures on one trap
$60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Each Hot Water Heater-Electric $60.00 $56.00 $60.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Each Hot Water Heater-Gas $100.00 $113.00 $110.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Orifice change outs (each) $110.00 $113.00 $110.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Gas Piping System of one to five
outlets
$110.00 $113.00 $110.00
[Mech/Plum] Misc - Additional gas piping system outlet
(each)
$60.00 $56.00 $60.00
*Agricultural Building $630.00 $635.00 $630.00
Re-roofing $220.00 $216.00 $220.00
*In ground Pool/Spas & Hot Tub Permit $550.00 $545.00 $540.00
*Above ground Pool/Spas & Hot Tub Permit $90.00 $110.00 $110.00
*Residential Solar Panel Building Permit per roof face
or rack.
$220.00 $224.00 $220.00
*Commercial Solar Panel Building Permit per roof face
or rack system.
$440.00 432.00 $430.00
*Residential Wind Turbine $250.00 $250.00 $250.00
*Commercial Wind Turbine $350.00 $350.00 $350.00
*For any permit fee which is not listed above fees may
be determined by an hourly basis of $110.00 per hour
review and inspection, by square foot valuation or by
bid amount, determined by Community Development
Services.
*Fees for printing shall be by fee recovery schedule set
by CDS.
Exhibit D
Proposed Fees for Planning Services
Fees for Planning Services Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee
Pre Application or Pre Submission (Per Meeting) $520.00 $527.00 $530.00
Accessory Dwelling Unit $1,410.00 $1,446.00 $1,450.00
Binding Site Plan $1,860.00 $1,909.00 $1,910.00
Boundary Line Adjustment $730.00 $748.00 $750.00
Comp. Plan Amendment (Text) $3,170.00 $3,249.00 $3,250.00
Comp. Plan Amendment (Map) $3,460.00 $3,547.00 $3,550.00
Large Lot $1,900.00 $1,949.00 $1,950.00
Parcel Combination $540.00 $550.00 $550.00
Cluster Plat - 5 or more lots $4,360.00 $2,917.00 $2,920.00
Cluster Plat - 4 or less lots $2,100.00 $2,164.00 $2,160.00
Plat Extension $540.00 $550.00 $550.00
Short Plat $2,100.00 $2,164.00 $2,160.00
Preliminary Plat $4,460.00 $2,959.00 $2,960.00
Final Plat $940.00 $963.00 $960.00
Final Short Plat $750.00 $780.00 $780.00
Short Plat Amendment $2,300.00 $2,363.00 $2,360.00
Plat Amendment $4,840.00 $2,959.00 $2,960.00
Public Benefit Rating System Application $2,300.00 $2300.00 $2,300.00
Public Facilities $2,090.00 $2,148.00 $2,150.00
Planned Unit Development $4,910.00 or
Dev.
Agreement
$4,342.00 $4,340.00 or
Dev. Agreement
Rezone $4,910.00 $3,431.00 $3,430.00
SEPA $600.00 $2,346.00 $600.00
SEPA Optional $600.00 $2,346.00 $600.00
Shoreline Setback Variance $3,500.00 $3,713.00 $3,710.00
Shoreline Substantial Development $2,150.00 $2,205.00 $2,200.00
Shoreline Conditional Use $3,450.00 $3,713.00 $3,710.00
Shoreline Exemption $540.00 $549.00 $550.00
Sign $150.00 $549.00 $150.00
Small Wind Energy Bldg. Fee N/A Bldg. Fee
Transfer of Development Rights $200.00 $797.00 $200.00
Wind Farm Siting Dev.
Agreement
N/A Dev. Agreement
Zoning Variance $1,800.00 $1,849.00 $1,850.00
Administrative Conditional Use Permit $2,980.00 $2,661.00 $2,660.00
Administrative Conditional Use Permit
Amendment
$2,780.00 $2,462.00 $2,460.00
Administrative Determination $740.00 $760.00 $760.00
Appeal $1,400.00 $1,557.00 $1,560.00
Conditional Use Permit $3,620.00 or
Dev.
Agreement
$3,168.00 $3,170.00 or
Dev. Agreement
Conditional Use Permit Amendment $3,760.00 $3,059.00 $3,060.00
Development Agreement $780.00 $796.00 $800.00
Title Elimination $110.00 $104.00 $100.00
Preliminary Site Analysis $130.00 $129.00 $130.00