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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report for 2-7-23 Fee Hearing 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 Office (509) 962-7506 Fax (509) 962-7682 “Building Partnerships – Building Communities” February 7, 2023 To: Board of County Commissioners From: Dan Carlson, AICP Community Development Services Director RE: Proposed 2023 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 2023. 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. Between September 30, 2019 and September 30, 2022, the average annual construction valuation within Kittitas County was $190,691,601. Staff used this number for the projected gross construction valuation for 2023. The anticipated building division budget after removing individual fee revenues is $1,293,146. The $190,691,601 annual construction valuation is divided into the anticipated $1,293,146 budget, which produces a multiplier of 0.0068. This multiplier is then applied to the construction project valuation to determine the building permit fee. Example: Using the lCC Building Safety Journal Building Valuation Data ($166.08/square foot), the valuation for a 2,000-square foot residence would be $332,160 (2,000 x $148.33). The project valuation of $332,160 would be multiplied by the proposed multiplier of .0068, equaling a base building permit cost of $2,258.69. A five percent (5%) technology and equipment surcharge is placed upon the fee and a $150 issuance fee would be applied, for a total permit fee of $2,521.63. For comparison, the 2022 building permit fee for the same 2,000-square foot residence would be $2,445.04 (Current multiplier is .0074; current valuation data for a single-family residence is $148.33/square foot; and current issuance fee is $140.00). 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 2023 (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. A new fee has been added for the Public Agency and Utility Exception that was adopted with the new Critical Areas Ordinance in 2021 but a fee had not yet been adopted. Additionally, Critical Areas Pre-Determination and Determination fees have been proposed for 2023. A pre-determination would be a service provided by the county to help landowners and applicants determine the extent that critical areas affect individual properties or apply to a proposed project. A determination would be similar but it would be received and reviewed at the same time as an underlying building permit or land use application. The pre-determination and determination fees would be implemented when the county fills the new Biologist position. For each application type, staff has provided the current fee, the cost of service per the fee model, and a suggested fee for 2023 (Exhibit D). Recommendation Staff recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the proposed CDS 2023 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 Exhibit B lCC Building Safety Journal Building Valuation Data Exhibit C Proposed Fees for Building Fixtures Fees for Building Fixtures Current Fee Cost of Service Suggested Fee [Bldg] Permit Issuance Fee $140.00 $147.00 $150.00 [Bldg] One-time Application / Permit Extension Fee $70.00 $73.00 $70.00 [Bldg] Misc - Foundation Only Permits $730.00 $746.00 $750.00 [Bldg] Misc - Fences over 7-foot high $500.00 $511.00 $510.00 [Bldg] Misc - Woodstove/Fireplace/Free Standing Stove $150.00 $287.00 $150.00 [Bldg] Misc - Modular Buildings (per sq. ft.) (Based on 2300 sq ft) $1,150.00 $1,174.00 $1,170.00 [Bldg] Misc - Manufactured Homes (per sq. ft.) (Based on 1800 sq ft) $710.00 $726.00 $730.00 [Bldg] Misc - Demolition $280.00 $216.00 $220.00 [Bldg] Misc - Move Structure (per sq. ft.) (Based on 1800 sq ft) $870.00 $889.00 $890.00 [Mech/Plum] Furnaces - Forced-air furnace or burner $280.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] - Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater $280.00 $285.00 $280.00 [Mech/Plum] Appliance Vents $30.00 $36.00 $40.00 [Mech/Plum] Plenum Repairs or Additions $280.00 $285.00 $280.00 [Mech/Plum] Boiler $280.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Air handling unit $210.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Air Conditioning Unit - or Mini-Split System $280.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Ventilation fan connected to a single duct (each) $30.00 $36.00 $40.00 [Mech/Plum] Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system $70.00 $71.00 $70.00 [Mech/Plum] Hood which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood $420.00 $214.00 $210.00 [Mech/Plum] Incinerators - Domestic-type $280.00 $285.00 $280.00 [Mech/Plum] Incinerators - Commercial or Industrial- type $420.00 $428.00 $430.00 [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 $70.00 $71.00 $70.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap $70.00 $71.00 $70.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Each Hot Water Heater-Electric $70.00 $71.00 $70.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Each Hot Water Heater-Gas $140.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Orifice change outs (each) $140.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Gas Piping System of one to five outlets $140.00 $143.00 $140.00 [Mech/Plum] Misc - Additional gas piping system outlet (each) $70.00 $71.00 $70.00 *Agricultural Building $800.00 $813.00 $810.00 Re-roofing $260.00 $137.00 $140.00 *In ground Pool/Spas & Hot Tub Permit $670.00 $689.00 $690.00 *Above ground Pool/Spas & Hot Tub Permit $110.00 $113.00 $110.00 *Residential Solar Panel Building Permit per roof face or rack. $280.00 $278.00 $280.00 *Commercial Solar Panel Building Permit per roof face or rack system. $530.00 $547.00 $550.00 *Residential Wind Turbine $260.00 $265.00 $260.00 *Commercial Wind Turbine $350.00 $350.00 $350.00 Lifting of Stop Work Order $280.00 $278.00 $280.00 Lifting of Notice to Title $460.00 $460.00 $460.00 *For any permit fee which is not listed above fees may be determined by an hourly basis of $140.00 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) $600.00 $658.00 $660.00 Accessory Dwelling Unit $1,460.00 $1,571.00 $1,570.00 Binding Site Plan $1,920.00 $2,072.00 $2,072.00 Boundary Line Adjustment $760.00 $812.00 $810.00 Comp. Plan Amendment (Text) $3,240.00 $3,531.00 $3,530.00 Comp. Plan Amendment (Map) $3,530.00 $3,851.00 $3,850.00 Large Lot $1,950.00 $2,103.00 $2,100.00 Parcel Combination $560.00 $599.00 $600.00 Cluster Plat - 5 or more lots $2,910.00 $3,147.00 $3,150.00 Cluster Plat - 4 or less lots $2,160.00 $2,337.00 $2,340.00 Plat Extension $560.00 $599.00 $600.00 Short Plat $2,160.00 $2,337.00 $2,340.00 Preliminary Plat $2,960.00 $3,190.00 $3,190.00 Final Plat $970.00 $1,046.00 $1,050.00 Final Short Plat $780.00 $854.00 $850.00 Short Plat Amendment $2,360.00 $2,550.00 $2,550.00 Plat Amendment $2,960.00 $3,190.00 $3,190.00 Public Benefit Rating System Application $2,300.00 $2,300.00 $2,300.00 Public Facilities $2,150.00 $2,316.00 $2,320.00 Planned Unit Development $4,330.00 or Dev. Agreement $4,683.00 $4,680.00 Rezone $3,420.00 $3,702.00 $3,700.00 *SEPA $600.00 $2,529.00 $600.00 SEPA Optional $600.00 $2,529.00 $600.00 Shoreline Setback Variance $3,710.00 $4,001.00 $4,000.00 Shoreline Substantial Development $2,210.00 $2,380.00 $2,380.00 Shoreline Conditional Use $3,710.00 $4001.00 $4,000.00 *Shoreline Exemption $560.00 $599.00 $600.00 Sign $150.00 $823.00 $150.00 Small Wind Energy Bldg. Fee $172.00 Bldg. Fee Transfer of Development Rights $200.00 $865.00 $200.00 Wind Farm Siting Dev. Agreement $3,999.00 Development Agreement Zoning Variance $1,850.00 $1,996.00 $2,000.000 Administrative Conditional Use Permit $2,660.00 $2,870.00 $2,870.00 Administrative Conditional Use Permit Amendment $2,460.00 $2,657.00 $2,660.00 Administrative Determination $740.00 $831.00 $830.00 Appeal $1,550.00 $1,674.00 $1,670.00 Conditional Use Permit $3,170.00 or Dev. $3,426.00 $3,430.00 Agreement Conditional Use Permit Amendment $3,060.00 $3,297.00 $3,300.00 Development Agreement $790.00 $875.00 $880.00 Title Elimination $130.00 $131.00 $130.00 Preliminary Site Analysis $150.00 $158.00 $160.00 Pre-application Conference Waiver $120.00 $129.00 $130.00 Reasonable Use Exception $1,850.00 $1,996.00 $2,000.00 Public Agency and Utility Exception N/A $1,996.00 $2,000.00 Critical Areas Pre-Determination N/A $339.00 $340.00 Critical Areas Determination N/A $339.00 $340.00 *Shoreline Exemption and SEPA review fees not required for fish habitat projects developed and implemented through the Volunt ary Stewardship Program (VSP).