CC Resolution No. 24-040 approving FY 2024‐25 Fee Schedules A, B, C, and D. If adopted, new fees will be effective by July 14, 2024RESOLUTION NO. 24-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CUPERTINO CITY COUNCIL AMENDING
PREVIOUS FEE SCHEDULES
WHEREAS, the State of California requires fees charged for service
rendered not to exceed the cost of delivering said services; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing has been held to review user fees; and
WHEREAS, in 2023 the City conducted a Cost of Service (User Fee) Study
and conducts annual updates pursuant to economic factors discussed in the staff
report for this item to ensure that the fees charged do not exceed the cost of
delivering the services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council does hereby:
1. Amend the user fees per attached Schedules A, B, C, and D to this
resolution effective July 14, 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a special meeting of the City Council of the City of
Cupertino this 14th day of May, 2024, by the following vote:
Members of the City Council
AYES: Mohan, Fruen, Chao, Moore, Wei
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
SIGNED:
________
Sheila Mohan, Mayor
City of Cupertino
________________________
Date
ATTEST:
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Kirsten Squarcia, City Clerk
________________________
Date
6/3/24
6/3/24
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule A - General
Fee Description Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
All Municipal Code Parking Violations (including County and State fees)Each $82.81
Animal Establishment Permit Each $369.05
Annual Lobbyist Registration Fee Per Lobbyist $296.86
Bingo Permit Annual $261.41
Business License Database Each $30.42
Candidate Statement Fee (County Regulated Fee)Each Current County Registrar Cost
City Administrative Fee Each 15%
Code Enforcement
Abatement/Graffiti Cleanup Each Actual Cost *
Hourly rate Hourly $246.04
Substandard Housing Re-Inspection Each $246.04
Community Festivals - One-time Business License (correction)Each $12.88
Community Festivals - Business Partners Each $65.72
Community Festivals - Additional 10' x 10' space (includes an additional table and 2 chairs)Each $11.85
Community Festivals - Non-profit partners Each $11.85
Compilation of New Records Each Actual Cost *
Credit Card Transaction Fee Each 3.40%
CVC Parking Citation Dismissals Admin Fee (State Regulated Fee)Each $25.00
Damage to City Property
Grounds, Streets, Facilities, Traffic Engineering/Maintenance Each Actual Cost *
Dangerous Dog Annual Registration Fee Annual $492.07
Sign Each $24.90
Duplicate Business Licenses Each $15.21
Event Video Taping/Editing Each Actual Cost *
False Alarms Each $121.68
Farmers Market Each $3.29
Fingerprinting Processing (State Fee $32 plus County Fee $20)Each $73.09
Flea Markets Each $13.94
Public Requests for GIS Printed Maps
Standard pre-formatted maps
Plotted maps Per Map $37.10
Printed maps Per Map $4.95
Custom request maps Per Map Actual Cost *
Prints/plots of aerial photography (see Engineering fees)Per Map Actual Cost *
Handbill Permit Each $246.04
Renewals Each $123.02
Late Payment on 30 Day Delinquent City Invoices Each 12% per annum
Massage Establishment Fee (Includes fingerprinting/background check and business start-up Each $553.58
Renewals (Includes two inspections per year)Each $184.53
Massage Managing Employee (Includes fingerprint/background check)Each $492.07
Renewals Each $184.53
Massage Permit Appeal (Denial/Revocation)Each $1,230.18
Municipal Code Book Per Book Vendor Invoice
New Business Monthly Reports Each $45.63
Noise Variances/Special Exceptions Each $252.38
Notary Fee (State Regulated Fee)Per Signature $15.00/signature
Outside Agency Review / Services Vendor Invoice + City Admin
Petitions for Reconsideration Each $376.05
Permit Update Each $123.02
Photocopies - per sheet
Standard sizes Per Page $0.30
For 11 x 17 sizes or color sheets Per Page $0.69
For Large format prints Per Page $34.36
Fair Political Practices Commission Per Page $0.10
Fair Political Practices Commission (older than five (5) years)Per Page $5.12
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule A - General
Fee Description Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Property Liens Administrative Fee Each $246.04
Returned Check Charge
First returned check Each $25.00
Subsequent checks Each $35.00
Sign Removal (Public Right-of-Way) (All except Political Signs)Each $25.00
Sign Recovery Fee for Political Signs Each $25.00
Small Income Business License Each $92.02
Solicitor Permit (Includes fingerprinting)Each $492.07
Renewals Each $123.02
Taxi Driver Permit (Includes fingerprinting/background check)Each $984.14
Renewals Each $123.02
Tobacco Retailer (County Regulated Fee)
Application Fee Each Current County Cost
Annual Fee Annual Current County Cost
Williamson Act Filings Each $145.91
Video/Audio Service
DVD/CD Each $25.76
Flash Drive Each $27.80
* Actual cost is: 1) Fully burdened employee costs as calculated through the 2023 Cost Allocation Plan, and
2) cost of materials, contractors, and supplies.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Each $608
Each $420
Each $1,068
Each Double the permit cost
Each $2,217
Each $1,747
Each $3,551
Each/% of Project 5% of Project Costs and/or
$257 per inspectionPer Permit $528
Each $1,415
Each $1,352
Each/% of Improv.Greater of $4891 or 6% of
cost of improvement
Each $8,383
Each $13,687
Each $1,302
Per Hour $318
Per Hour $318
Each/% of Improv.Greater of $5655 or 5% of
cost of improvement
Each/% of Improv.Greater of $10729 or 5% of
cost of improvement
Each $1,589
Per Hour $190
Each *Cost of review + City
Administrative Fee
Each $636
Each $3,522
Each $2,177
Each $2,177
Each $4,216
Per Unit $6,797
Per Unit $4,215
Per s.f.$11
Per s.f.$19
Per Room $3,728
Per trip $6,862
Each $16
Each $90
Per Hour $318
FEE DESCRIPTION
Encroachment Permits
- Minor Encroachment Permits (Local Streets)
- Minor Encroachment Permits (Utility)
- Major Encroachment Permits (Arterials and Collectors)
- Work without Permit
Grading permit
- <10,000 s.f. lot
- 10,000 s.f or greater
Parcel Map/Tract Map (Map Checking Fee)
- Parcel Map (1-4 lots)
- Tract Map (> 4 lots)
- Small Cell Facility Encroachment Permit
Street Cuts Miscellaneous
- Minor Street Cuts
- Major Street Cuts
- Special Major Permit (projects in excess of $30,000 or over 15 working days)
Permit Extension
- Commercial
Professional Services 3rd Party Consultant Review
*Per Outside Agency Review/Services on Schedule A - General
Public Works Confirmation
Annexation (plus County filing fee)
Certificates of Compliance
Plan Check and Inspection
- Stand Alone Building Permit Review
Additional Plan Review - 3 or more reviews
Revisions to Plans and Permits
Review of Public/Private Improvement Plans:
- Residential
(Includes apartments, condos, and townhomes)
- Retail
- Office
- Hotel
- Other (per PM trip)
Transportation Permit (State Regulated Fee)
- Initial Review
- Finalize Certificates
Lot Line Adjustment
Transportation Impact Fee
- Single Family
- Multi-Family
- Single
- Annual Utility Company
- Additional Engineering Investigation or Coordination
Crane Lift
Planning Application Review
VMT Monitoring Fee
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Each $738
Deposit $4,571
Each No Charge
Each $3,200
Each $4,980
Each $2,597
Each $1,610
Each $1,125
Each $300
Each $1,411
Each $1,149
Each $40
Each $466
Dwelling unit $4,707
Per acre $6,389
Per acre and $4,584
Per unit $347
Per acre $12,344
Per acre $4,704
Per acre $2,375
No charge
Each $434
Each $158
Each $315
Each $2,217
Hour $291
Per Permit 5.8%Technology Fee
Special Events/Parades
Block Party
Vacation of Public Street ROW/PUE
- Summary Vacation
- Full Vacation
Rural/Semi-Rural Classification Application
FEE DESCRIPTION
Banners
- Large Banners Across Stevens Creek Boulevard
Permit Parking Study
- Application Phase
- Implementation phase
- Permit Parking Bi-annual Fee
- Application Phase
- Implementation phase
Certificate of Correction
Floodplain Evaluation/Elevation Certificate Review
Stormwater Permit Inspections - Commercial
Multiple Family greater than 5.2 dwelling units per acre
*Maximum chargeable dwelling units of 20 units per acre.
Commercial and Industrial
Streamside Permit
Master Storm Drain Area Fees:
Low-Density Residential (Less than one dwelling unit per acre hillside zoning
Single-Family Residential greater than one dwelling unit per acre and less than
Plan Review Fee
Single Family
Multi-Family
Public Works Staff Time
Initial Inspection
Re-Inspection for Violations
Storm Management Plan Fee
Public Educational Uses
Public Facility Uses
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Density of Dwelling Units/Ac
0 - 5 $105,000/DU
5 - 10 $60,000/DU
10 - 20 $60,000/DU
20+$54,000/DU
Senior Citizen Housing Dev.$30,000/DU
$15,000 or proportional to
the size of the main DU,
whichever is less
$513
Actual costs
PUBLIC TREE DAMAGE OR REMOVAL FEE SCHEDULE:
This fee schedule is defined in Chapter 14.12 and establishes the fee to be paid to the City for damage to and/or removal of
public trees.
Repeat offenders, intentional actors and professionals, as defined in Chapter 14.12, shall be subject to the following fees:
Public Tree Damage Fee:
Public Tree Removal Fee:
FEE = UNMODIFIED TREE VALUE x SPECIES RATING x CONDITION RATING
For inputs, use the following values:
UNMODIFIED TREE Refer to Unmodified Tree Value Table
SPECIES RATING Refer to Species Rating Table
CONDITION RATING Good = 1.00, Fair = 0.75, Poor = 0.50
The fee for trees less than 4 inches in diameter shall not be reduced by species or condition rating.
New Public Tree Cost Schedule:
Public Tree Planting Cost:
24" Street Tree
36" Street Tree or Larger
1st time offenders, as defined in Chapter 14.12, shall be subject to a fee of 10% of the Public Tree Damage Fee or 10% of the Public Tree
Removal Fee as defined below or $600, whichever is higher, per public tree damaged and/or removed. No additional costs, such as stump
removal, trimming, or replanting will apply.
$100 per cumulative diameter inch of branch or root plus, if any, the actual costs incurred for immediate corrective pruning plus, if any, the
calculated costs for future corrective pruning, as may be required to maintain the health of the tree.
The fee for each tree removed shall be based upon the unmodified value of the tree removed (based upon diameter), multiplied by the
species rating, multiplied by the condition rating.
Trees larger than 40” shall have the fee determined by the most recent edition of the 'Guide for Plant Appraisal', published by the Council of
Tree and Landscape Appraisers, using the trunk formula method.
ADU 750 SF or more**
* Park Land Dedication Fees are calculated per Municipal Code section 13.08.
On an annual basis, Public Works Department updates the fair market value of
** ADU Park Land Dedication Fee is based on the density of the property per
Municipal Code section 13.08, or proportionally to the size of the main dwelling
Park Land Dedication In-Lieu Fee*
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
No additional costs, such as stump removal, trimming or replanting will apply.
Unmodified Tree Value Table:
Tree size (diameter of trunk)
1” to 2” $348
2” to 3” $348
3” to 4” $1,039
4” to 5” $1,039
5” to 6” $1,404
6” to 7” $1,851
7” to 8” $2,378
8” to 9” $2,987
9” to 10” $3,677
10” to 11”$4,449
11” to 12” $5,301
12” to 13” $6,235
13” to 14” $7,249
14” to 15” $8,345
15” to 16” $9,522
16” to 17” $10,780
17” to 18”$12,120
18” to 19” $13,540
19” to 20” $15,042
20” to 21” $16,625
21” to 22” $18,290
22” to 23” $20,036
23” to 24” $21,862
24” to 25”$23,769
25” to 26” $25,758
26” to 27” $27,829
27” to 28” $29,980
28” to 29” $32,212
29” to 30” $34,527
30” to 31” $36,920
31” to 32”$39,396
32” to 33” $41,954
33” to 34” $44,593
34” to 35” $47,312
35” to 36” $50,113
36” to 37” $52,995
37” to 38” $55,958
38” to 39”$59,003
39” to 40”$62,128
Measurement shall be measured 4.5 feet above the ground level and rounded down to the nearest whole inch.
If the tree is multi-trunk, use 1.5 times the diameter of the largest trunk to determine fee.
If the tree is removed to the ground, tree inventory data will be used to determine the trunk diameter.
If there is tree damage 4-5 feet above the ground, trunk diameter is to be measured 1 foot above ground level and 1 inch is to be subtracted
from the diameter to determine fee.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Common Name Species Rating%
Acacia ACACIA 60
Blackwoodacaia ACACIA MELANOXYLON 60
Trident maple ACER BUERGERIANUM 90
Big leaf maple ACER MACROPHYLLUM**100
Japanese maple ACER PALMATUM 90
Red maple ACER REBRUM 70
Silver maple ACER SACCHARINUM 80
California buckeye AESCULUS CALIFORNICA**100
Red hoursechesnut AESCULUS X CARNEA 90
Tree of heaven AILANTHUS ALTISSIMA 0
Silk tree ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN 50
Black Alder ALNUS GLUTINOSA 80
Strawberry madrone ARBUTUS MARINA 90
Madrone ARBUTUS MENZIESII 100
Hong Kong orchid BAUHINIA BLAKEANA 75
Birch BETULA ALBA 60
Incense cedar CALOCEDRUS DECURRENS 80
Horsetail tree CASUARINA EQUISETIFOLIA 75
Blue atlas cedar CEDRUS ATLANTICA**100
Deodora cedar CEDRUS DEODARA**100
Chinese hackberry CELTUS SINENSIS 65
Carob tree CERATONIA SILIQUA 70
Redbud(eastern)CERCIS CANADENSIS 75
Camphor tree CINNAMOMUM CAMPHORA 70
Citrus CITRUS SP 40
English hawthorn CRATAEGUS LAEVIGATA 70
Cypress CUPRESSACEAE 80
Italian cypress CUPRESSUS SEMPERVIREN 80
Japanese persimmon DIOSPYROS KAKI 40
Loquat ERIOBOTRYA DEFLEXA 60
Blue gum tree EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS 70
Eucalyptus EUCALYPTUS SP 60
Misson fig FICUS CARICA 40
Autumn purple ash FRAXINUS AMERICANA 80
Raywood ash FRAXINUS ANGUSTIFOLIA 'RAYWOOD'80
Moraine ash FRAXINUS HOLOTRICHA 80
Shamel ash FRAXINUS UHDEI 80
Modesto ash FRAXINUS VELUTINA 'MODESTO'80
Australian willow GEIJERA PARVIFOLIA 80
Maidenhair GINKO BILOBA 80
Honey locust GLEDITSIA TRIACANTHOS 70
Silk oak tree GREVILLEA ROBUSTA 70
English holly ILLEX AQUIFOLIUM 40
Jacaranda JACARANDA MIMMOSIFOLIA 70
Walnut JUGLANS 70
Species Rating Table
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Common Name Species Rating%
Black walnut JUGLANS HINDSII 70
Chinese flame tree KOELREUTERIA BIPINNATA 80
Muskogee crape myrtle LAGERSTROMIA 'MUSKOGEE'80
Nanchez crape myrtle LAGERSTROMIA 'NANCHEZ'80
Tuscarora crape myrtle LAGERSTROMIA 'TUSCARORA'80
Sweet bay LAURUS NOBILIS 80
Japanese privit LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM 30
American sweetgum LIQUIDAMBER STYRACIFLUA 40
Tulip tree LIRIODENDRON 60
Brisbane box tree LOPHOSTEMON CONFERTUS 90
Magnolia MAGNOLIA GRANDIFOLIA RUSSET 75
Magnolia (dwarf)MAGNOLIA GRANDIFOLIA ST MARY 75
Saucer magnolia MAGNOLIA SOLINGIANA 75
Crabapple tree MALUS FLORIBUNDA 90
Apple MALUS SP 40
Mayten tree MAYTENUS 70
Malaleuca(broad leaf)MELALEUCA LEUCADENDRA 60
Malaleuca(narrow leaf)MELALEUCA LINARIFOLIA 60
Dawn redwood METASAQUOIA GLYPTOSTROBOIDES 100
Fruitless mulberry MORUS ALBA 40
Black mulberry MORUS NIGRA 40
Myoprum MYOPORUM LAETUM 70
Oleander tree NERIUM OLEANDER 40
Olive OLEA EUROPAEA 70
Devilwood OSMANTHUS AMERICANUS 0
Palm PALM*40
Avocado PERSEA AMERICANA 60
Red leaf photinia PHOTINIA GLABRA 60
Spruce PICEA 80
Colorado spruce PICEA PUNGENS 80
Colorado blue spruce PICEA PUNGENS 'GLAUCA'80
Italian stone pine PINUS PINEA 90
Pine PINUS SP 30
Chinese pistacio PISTACIA CHINENSIS 80
Lemonwood tree PITTOSPORUM EUGENIOIDES 40
Japanese cheesewood PITTOSPORUM TOBIRA 40
London plane 'colombiana'PLATANUS COLUMBIANA 95
Western Sycamore PLATANUS RACEMOSA**100
London plane 'bloodgood'PLATANUS X HISPANICA 'BLOODGOOD'95
Yew pine PODOCURPUS MACROPHYLLUS 75
Poplar POPULUS 60
Flowering cherry PRUNUS AKEBONO 80
Wild Plum PRUNUS AMARACANA 40
Almond tree PRUNUS ALMOND 50
Apricot tree PRUNUS APRICOT 40
Species Rating Table
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Common Name Species Rating%
Fruiting cherry PRUNUS AVIUM 0
Carolina cherry PRUNUS CAROLINIANA 60
Purple leaf plum PRUNUS CERASFERA KRAUTER VESUVIUS 70
Peach tree PRUNUS PERSICA 40
Douglas fir PSEUDOTSUGA MENZIESII 80
Guava PSIDIUM GUAJAVA 40
Pomegranate PUNICA GRANATUM 40
Aristocrat Flowering pear tree PYRUS CALLERYANA 'ARISTOCRAT'75
Bradford flowering pear PYRUS CALLERYANA 'BRADFORD'75
Chanticleer flowering pear PYRUS CALLERYANA 'CHANTICLEER'75
Evergreen flowering pear PYRUS KAWAKAMII 75
Asian pear PYRUS PYRIFOLIA 40
Oak QUERCUS 90
Coast live oak QUERCUS AGRIFOLIA**100
White oak QUERCUS ALBA 90
Texas red oak QUERCUS BUCKEYI 90
Sierra oak QUERCUS CAMBII 90
Blue oak QUERCUS DOUGLASII**100
Forest green oak QUERCUS FRAINETTO 90
Holly oak QUERCUS ILEX 90
Black oak QUERCUS KELLOGGII**100
Valley oak QUERCUS LOBATA**100
Red oak QUERCUS SUBER 90
Cork oak QUERCUS SUBER 90
Southern live oak QUERCUS VIRGINIANA 100
Interior live oak QUERCUS WISLIZENI**100
African sumac RHUS LANCIA 70
Weeping willow SALIX BABYLONICA 40
Wild willow SALIX SCOULERIANA 0
California pepper tree SCHINUS MOLE 40
Brazilian pepper tree SCHINUS TEREBINTHEFOLIUS 40
Coast redwood SEQUIOA SEMPRIVIRONS 95
Giant sequioa SEQUOIADENDRON GIGANTEUM 80
Japanese pogoda SOPHORIA JAPONICA 70
Chinese tallow TRIADICA SEBIFERA 50
Water gum TRISTANIA LAURINA 70
Bosque chinese elm ULMAS PARVIFOLIA 'BOSQUE'90
Chinese elm ULMUS PARVIFOLIA 70
Siberian elm ULMUS PUMILA 60
Bay laurel UMBELLULARIA CALIFORNICA**100
Mexican fan palm WASHINGTON ROBUSTA 0
Spanish dagger yucca YUCCA GLORIOSA 0
Zelkova ZELKOVA SERRATA 65
*All palms on Palm Avenue are protected heritage trees and will be rated @ 100%
**Protected tree species
Species Rating Table
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule C - Planning
DEFINITIONS
A.Parcel Map: Subdivisions, including ministerial subdivisions - up to four (4) parcels (CMC Chapter 18.20).
B. Tentative map: Subdivisions - five (5) or more parcels (CMC Chapter 18.16).
P.Legal Noticing Fee: Assessed for all permit applications that require noticing (CMC Chapter 19.12).
J.Project Review Meeting: Request for a one hour meeting by an applicant to review a project with City staff without any
written feedback.
H.Minor Modification: An application that is administratively reviewed by staff either at an advertised public
hearing/meeting or in a non-hearing process (CMC Chapter 19.164).
I.Exceptions: An exception to the zoning standards for which an exception process and findings are identified in the
Municipal Code. These include Fence, Sign, Height, Hillside, Parking, R-1, A, A-1, and R1 cluster zone exceptions. This also
includes exceptions identified in the City's Specific Plans (CMC Chapter 19.12 and Title 20).
C.Minor: for ten thousand square feet or less of commercial and/or industrial and/or office and/or other non-residential use,
or six or fewer residential units (CMC Chapter 19.12)
D.Major: for more than ten thousand square feet of commercial and/or industrial and/or office and/or other non-residential
use, or greater than six residential units (CMC Chapter 19.12).
E.Minor Architectural and Site Approval - Duplex/Residential: Architectural approval of single family homes in a planned
development zoning district, redevelopment or modification of duplexes, and associated landscaping, where such review is
required (CMC Chapter 19.12).
G.Major Architectural and Site Approval: Architectural approval of all other development projects (CMC Chapter 19.12).
F.Minor Architectural and Site Approval: Architectural approval of the following: minor building modifications,
landscaping, signs and lighting for new development, redevelopment or modification in such zones where such review is
required (CMC Chapter 19.12).
K.Preliminary Review: One round of informal review of any proposed project with written feedback from City staff.
M.Sign Permit: For signs that require a public meeting such as freeway oriented signage, electronic readerboard signs etc.
(CMC Chapter 19.104)
L.Temporary Sign Permit: A review of a temporary sign application for banners, A-frame signs and other temporary signs
(CMC Chapter 19.104).
N.Extension Permit: A one-time one-year extension of the planning permit expiration date (CMC Chapter 19.12).
O.Appeal: A request from the project applicant or interested party to reverse or amend a decision made by the approval
authority. Fee Exemption for: an appointed public official serving on the board that made the decision subject to the appeal,
an appointed public official serving on a board that is directly affected by the decision and City Council members. At the
conclusion of a City Council appeal hearing, it may choose to, at its sole discretion, refund all, a portion of, or none of the
appeal fee (CMC Chapter 19.12).
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule C - Planning
Fee Description1 Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Planning Staff Hourly Rate2 Per Hour $290
General Plan
Authorization Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Zoning
Zoning Map Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Zoning Text Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Single-Story Overlay District Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Study Session Deposit Staff Hourly Rate
Subdivision
Parcel Map (See Definition A)Each $27,393
Tentative Map (See Definition B)Each $47,078
Conditional Use/Development Permit
Temporary Use Permit Each $5,081
Administrative Conditional Use Permit Each $10,722
Minor (See Definition C)Each $25,755
Major (See Definition D)Each $39,301
Amendment to Conditional Use/Development Permit
Minor (See Definition C)Each $11,618
Major (See Definition D)Each $25,071
Architectural and Site Approval Permit
Minor Duplex / Residential (See Definition E)Each $10,692
Minor (See Definition F)Each $16,683
Major (See Definition G)Each $25,451
Single Family (R-1) Residential Permits
Minor Residential Permit Each $4,024
Two-Story Permit without Design Review Each $5,035
Two-Story Permit with Design Review Each $6,149
Director Minor Modification (See Definition H)Each $5,497
Ministerial Residential Permit
Miscellaneous Ministerial Permit Each $4,551
Exceptions (See Definition I)
Fence Exception - R1 & R2 Each $4,673
Fence Exception - Other Each $5,184
Sign Exception Each $6,981
R-1 Exception Each $7,821
Heart of the City Exception Each $25,126
Hillside Exception Each $23,965
Note: Mixed use applications will be classified based upon the highest intensity and review process. The Director of
Community Development will have discretion to classify projects based upon the above criteria.
Q.Special Events Permit: A request to host a special event for no more than a total of 12 calendar days in a year including, but
not limited to, employee holiday party, summer barbeque, any outdoor event where normal operations occur indoors, car
sales/show event, events located in parking lots where such uses are not authorized ordinarily. Large events involve an entire
shopping center, office or industrial buildings/sites, and other commercial sites. Small events typically involve individual
businesses/tenants in a shopping center or building. Staff reserves the right to determine the applicable event type based on
the project description provided. Churches/non-profits operating on property in their control are exempt from fees.
R.Housing Mitigation Fee: A fee assessed in accordance with the City's General Plan Housing Element, Municipal Code
(CMC 19.172) and the City's BMR Housing Mitigation Program Procedural Manual.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule C - Planning
Fee Description Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Exception - Other Each $7,942
Variance Each $9,081
Reasonable Accommodation Each $1,803
Project Review Meeting (See Definition J)Per Review $2,504
Preliminary Application Review (See Definition K)
Single Family Per Review $2,534
Non-Residential (Retail/Industrial/Office/Hotel)
<10,000 sf Per Review $5,491
>10,000 sf Per Review $9,550
Residential / Mixed Use:
Duplex Per Review $1,991
3-6 Units Per Review $8,777
6-50 Units Per Review $13,549
>50 Units Per Review $19,556
Tree Removal Permit
Tree Removal Permit (no Arborist review required)
First Tree Per Tree $424
Each Additional Tree Per Tree $167
Tree Removal Permit (Arborist review required)
First Tree Per Tree $776
Each Additional Tree Per Tree $250
Retroactive Tree Removal Per Tree $5,520
Heritage Tree Designation Each $422
Tree Management Plan Each $7,951
Signs
Temporary Sign Permit (See Definition L)Each $553
Sign Permit (See Definition M)Each $7,532
Sign Program Each $4,456
Planning Commission Interpretation Each $8,054
Extension of Approved Entitlements (See Definition N)Each $2,103
Environmental Assessment
Environmental Impact Report (Plus State & County Filing Fees)Each Contract+Admin Fee
Negative Declaration - Major (Plus State & County Filing Fees)Each Contract+Admin Fee
Negative Declaration - Minor (Plus State & County Filing Fees)Each Contract+Admin Fee
Categorical Exemption (Plus County Filing Fee)Each $401
Appeals (See Definition O)
Planning Commission Each $505
City Council Each $505
Miscellaneous Fees
Legal Noticing Fee (See Definition P)Each $527
Mercury News Ad Actual Cost + Admin Fee
Zoning Verification Letter Each $583
Public Convenience and Necessity Letter (Alcoholic Beverage License)Each $291
Short-Term Rental Each $409
Mobile Vending Registration Fee Each $548
Special Events (See Definition Q)
Large Event Each $4,886
Small Event Each $500
Planning Inspection Per Inspection $430
Technology Fee Per Permit 5.80%
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Schedule C - Planning
Fee Description Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Fees Assessed with Building Permits
Wireless Master Plan Fees (at Building Permit Issuance)
Equipment Mounted on Existing Light/Utility Pole Each $10.28
New Personal Wireless Facility (not mounted on light/utility pole)Each $2,241
Zoning, Planning, Municipal Code Fees (at Building Permit Issuance)
All Non-Residential and Multi-Family Per s.f.$1.52
Residential Single Family Per s.f.$1.52
General Plan Office Allocation Fee Per s.f.$1.52
Planning Department Review fee (New Construction and Additions)
(Payable at permit submittal)Each 20% of Plan Check and Inspection
fees
FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: 2
Housing Mitigation In-Lieu Fees 2 (See Definition R)
Residential - Ownership
Detached Single Family Residence Per s.f.$21.87
Small Lot Single Family Residence or Townhome Per s.f.$24.05
Multi-family Attached Townhome, Apartment, or Condominium (up to 35
du/ac) Per s.f.$29.15
Multi-family Attached Townhome, Apartment, or Condominium (over 35
du/ac) Per s.f.$29.15
Residential - Rental
Multi-family Attached Townhome, Apartment, or Condominium (up to 35
du/ac) Per s.f.$29.15
Multi-family Attached Townhome, Apartment, or Condominium (over 35
du/ac) Per s.f.$36.44
Non-Residential
Office, Research and Development, or Industrial Per s.f.$34.55
Hotel Per s.f.$17.28
Self-storage, employee unit provided Per s.f.$0.65
Self-storage, employee unit not provided Per s.f.$1.36
Warehouse Per s.f.$48.00
Commercial/Retail Per s.f.$14.58
1 All application fees except those projects subject to the Planning Staff Hourly Rate fee (see note 2) allow for two rounds of review. Any submissions beyond two shall be
subject to a fee equal to 50% of the total permit fees paid initially.
2 Applications may be subject to a Planning Staff Hourly Rate fee for applicable staff time, and vendor invoice. These fees apply to projects that require a level of staff
support greater than the scope of work included in the regular fee schedule and will be based on the time and materials required to process the entire project. The applicant
will be notified if these fees are applicable to their project. The applicant will be required to enter into a Reimbursement Agreement with the City for such projects.
3All Housing Mitigation Fees are assessed in accordance with the BMR Housing Mitigation Manual. Non-residential Housing Mitigation In-lieu Fees are based on the 2015
and the 2020 Supplement to the Non-Residential Nexus Analysis by Keyser Marsten. Residential Housing Mitigation In-lieu Fees are based on the 2015 Nexus Study. These
fees increase automatically annually (on July 1 of each year) by the Consumer Price Index of All Urban Consumers for San Francisco, CA.
An administrative fee (15%) will be charged for outside agency review/consultant services/outside services (ads etc.) per Schedule A - General Fees.
If plans are submitted on paper, these must be sent to an outside agency for scanning. The cost of scanning the plans, plus the administrative fee per Schedule A - General
Fees will be charged.
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Schedule D - Table 1 Plan Check and Inspection Fees
Related IBC
Class
Building Use
(e.g., IBC Occupancy Type) Sq. Ft. Permit Tech
Cost
Plan Check
Cost
Inspection
Cost
Plan Check
Cost Inspection Cost
A Assembly 250 $117 $4,162 $3,918 $110.97 $116.14
1,250 $233 $5,271 $4,962 $110.97 $125.36
2,500 $233 $6,658 $6,529 $88.78 $4.67
5,000 $350 $8,878 $6,529 $22.19 $34.82
12,500 $350 $10,542 $9,141 $19.98 $30.18
25,000 $467 $13,039 $12,797 $52.16 $53.06
A A Occupancy Tenant Improvements 500 $233 $3,329 $3,918 $41.62 $76.96
2,500 $467 $4,162 $5,223 $44.39 $73.13
5,000 $467 $5,271 $7,052 $38.84 $4.67
10,000 $700 $7,213 $7,052 $7.40 $19.15
25,000 $700 $8,323 $9,924 $7.77 $16.60
50,000 $934 $10,265 $13,842 $20.53 $29.55
B Business 1,000 $233 $5,271 $5,746 $34.68 $51.54
5,000 $467 $6,658 $7,574 $38.84 $47.01
10,000 $467 $8,600 $9,924 $30.52 $25.84
20,000 $700 $11,652 $12,275 $6.47 $6.09
50,000 $700 $13,594 $14,103 $6.66 $11.44
100,000 $934 $16,923 $19,588 $16.92 $20.52
B B Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $92.48 $118.55
1,500 $233 $5,271 $4,440 $92.48 $69.65
3,000 $233 $6,658 $5,485 $83.23 $3.89
6,000 $350 $9,155 $5,485 $15.41 $26.12
15,000 $350 $10,542 $7,835 $16.65 $19.93
30,000 $467 $13,039 $10,708 $43.46 $37.25
E Educational 100 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $277.43 $290.35
500 $233 $5,271 $4,179 $277.43 $313.40
1,000 $233 $6,658 $5,746 $249.69 $11.67
2,000 $350 $9,155 $5,746 $46.24 $78.35
5,000 $350 $10,542 $8,096 $49.94 $65.02
10,000 $467 $13,039 $11,230 $130.39 $116.97
E E Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $3,052 $3,134 $208.08 $225.05
500 $233 $3,884 $3,918 $221.95 $261.17
1,000 $233 $4,994 $5,223 $166.46 $11.67
2,000 $350 $6,658 $5,223 $36.99 $69.65
5,000 $350 $7,768 $7,313 $38.84 $59.79
10,000 $467 $9,710 $10,186 $97.10 $106.52
F Factory Industrial 1,000 $233 $5,826 $6,007 $20.81 $45.01
5,000 $467 $6,658 $7,574 $33.29 $47.01
10,000 $467 $8,323 $9,924 $36.07 $25.84
20,000 $700 $11,930 $12,275 $5.55 $6.09
50,000 $700 $13,594 $14,103 $3.33 $11.44
100,000 $934 $15,259 $19,588 $15.26 $20.52
F F Occupancy Tenant Improvements 1,000 $233 $4,716 $4,701 $27.74 $45.01
5,000 $467 $5,826 $6,268 $33.29 $41.79
10,000 $467 $7,491 $8,357 $27.74 $2.33
20,000 $700 $10,265 $8,357 $5.55 $11.32
50,000 $700 $11,930 $11,753 $5.55 $9.87
100,000 $934 $14,704 $16,454 $14.70 $17.39
H High Hazard 100 $117 $5,826 $4,179 $346.79 $355.64
500 $233 $7,213 $5,485 $443.89 $313.40
1,000 $233 $9,433 $7,052 $332.92 $11.67
2,000 $350 $12,762 $7,052 $73.98 $95.76
5,000 $350 $14,981 $9,924 $72.13 $80.69
10,000 $467 $18,588 $13,842 $185.88 $143.09
H H Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $3,329 $3,134 $208.08 $290.35
500 $233 $4,162 $4,179 $277.43 $313.40
1,000 $233 $5,549 $5,746 $194.20 $11.67
2,000 $350 $7,491 $5,746 $46.24 $78.35
5,000 $350 $8,878 $8,096 $38.84 $65.02
10,000 $467 $10,820 $11,230 $108.20 $116.97
I Institutional 500 $233 $6,658 $4,440 $83.23 $90.02
2,500 $467 $8,323 $6,007 $99.88 $73.13
5,000 $467 $10,820 $7,835 $77.68 $4.67
10,000 $700 $14,704 $7,835 $16.65 $22.63
25,000 $700 $17,201 $11,230 $16.65 $17.65
50,000 $934 $21,362 $15,409 $42.72 $32.69
I I Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $277.43 $290.35
500 $233 $5,271 $4,179 $277.43 $261.17
1,000 $233 $6,658 $5,485 $249.69 $11.67
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2,000 $350 $9,155 $5,485 $46.24 $78.35
5,000 $350 $10,542 $7,835 $49.94 $59.79
10,000 $467 $13,039 $10,708 $130.39 $111.75
M Mercantile 2,000 $350 $7,768 $6,529 $27.74 $27.23
10,000 $700 $9,988 $8,357 $27.74 $28.73
20,000 $700 $12,762 $11,230 $22.19 $1.75
40,000 $1,050 $17,201 $11,230 $5.09 $7.84
100,000 $1,050 $20,253 $15,931 $4.99 $6.62
200,000 $1,400 $25,246 $22,200 $12.62 $11.80
M M Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $233 $3,329 $3,656 $69.36 $128.27
1,500 $467 $4,162 $4,962 $92.48 $104.47
3,000 $467 $5,549 $6,529 $64.73 $7.78
6,000 $700 $7,491 $6,529 $15.41 $31.92
15,000 $700 $8,878 $9,402 $12.95 $24.19
30,000 $934 $10,820 $12,797 $36.07 $45.77
R-1 Residential—Hotels & Motels 3,000 $350 $9,155 $7,574 $20.81 $22.51
15,000 $700 $11,652 $9,924 $22.19 $20.89
30,000 $700 $14,981 $13,059 $17.57 $1.17
60,000 $1,050 $20,253 $13,059 $3.70 $6.09
150,000 $1,050 $23,582 $18,543 $3.88 $5.11
300,000 $1,400 $29,408 $25,856 $9.80 $9.09
R-2 Residential—Apartment Building 800 $233 $7,213 $6,007 $60.69 $64.43
4,000 $467 $9,155 $7,835 $69.36 $58.76
8,000 $467 $11,930 $10,186 $52.02 $2.92
16,000 $700 $16,091 $10,186 $11.56 $17.41
40,000 $700 $18,865 $14,364 $11.79 $14.95
80,000 $934 $23,582 $20,110 $29.48 $26.30
R-2 Residential—Apartment Building 800 $233 $277 $6,007 $0.00 $64.43
- Repeat Unit 4,000 $467 $277 $7,835 $0.00 $58.76
8,000 $467 $277 $10,186 $0.00 $2.92
16,000 $700 $277 $10,186 $1.16 $17.41
40,000 $700 $555 $14,364 $0.00 $14.95
80,000 $934 $555 $20,110 $0.69 $26.30
R-3 Dwellings—Custom Homes, Models,1,000 $233 $5,271 $6,268 $18.50 $52.23
First Master Plan 2,500 $233 $5,549 $7,052 $73.98 $52.23
4,000 $233 $6,658 $7,835 $13.87 $76.96
6,000 $467 $6,936 $9,141 $55.49 $26.12
8,000 $467 $8,046 $9,663 $13.87 $76.96
10,000 $700 $8,323 $10,969 $83.23 $116.69
R-3 Dwellings—Production Phase 1,000 $117 $555 $4,440 $0.00 $112.25
of Master Plan (Repeats)2,500 $233 $555 $6,007 $18.50 $121.88
4,000 $233 $832 $7,835 $13.87 $11.67
6,000 $467 $1,110 $7,835 $13.87 $169.76
8,000 $467 $1,387 $11,230 $13.87 $220.61
10,000 $700 $1,665 $15,409 $16.65 $161.09
R-3 Group Care 1,000 $233 $6,104 $6,007 $41.62 $58.07
5,000 $467 $7,768 $8,096 $44.39 $47.01
10,000 $467 $9,988 $10,447 $36.07 $2.33
20,000 $700 $13,594 $10,447 $7.40 $14.80
50,000 $700 $15,814 $14,887 $7.77 $11.96
100,000 $934 $19,698 $20,632 $19.70 $21.57
R R Occupancy Tenant Improvements 80 $233 $2,497 $3,395 $173.40 $326.46
400 $233 $3,052 $4,440 $208.08 $326.46
800 $233 $3,884 $5,746 $173.40 $29.18
1,600 $467 $5,271 $5,746 $34.68 $108.82
4,000 $467 $6,104 $8,357 $41.62 $77.66
8,000 $700 $7,768 $11,230 $97.10 $149.13
S Storage 600 $233 $4,716 $4,179 $57.80 $64.14
3,000 $467 $6,104 $5,485 $55.49 $60.94
6,000 $467 $7,768 $7,313 $46.24 $3.89
12,000 $700 $10,542 $7,313 $9.25 $17.41
30,000 $700 $12,207 $10,447 $10.17 $13.84
60,000 $934 $15,259 $14,364 $25.43 $25.50
S S Occupancy Tenant Improvements 600 $233 $3,884 $3,918 $46.24 $64.14
3,000 $467 $4,994 $5,223 $46.24 $60.94
6,000 $467 $6,381 $7,052 $36.99 $3.89
12,000 $700 $8,600 $7,052 $7.71 $15.96
30,000 $700 $9,988 $9,924 $8.32 $13.84
60,000 $934 $12,485 $13,842 $20.81 $24.63
U Accessory 40
200
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800
1,000 $233 $2,219 $3,656 $27.74 $168.37
2,000 $350 $2,497 $5,223 $41.62 $110.30
4,000 $467 $3,329 $7,313 $83.23 $194.49
Standard Comm. Foundation 500 $233 $2,774 $3,918 $27.74 $76.96
w/o Podium 2,500 $467 $3,329 $5,223 $44.39 $62.68
5,000 $467 $4,439 $6,790 $33.29 $4.67
10,000 $700 $6,104 $6,790 $5.55 $19.15
25,000 $700 $6,936 $9,663 $6.66 $15.56
50,000 $934 $8,600 $13,320 $17.20 $28.51
Standard Comm. Foundation 500 $233 $3,052 $4,179 $41.62 $76.96
with Podium 2,500 $467 $3,884 $5,485 $44.39 $73.13
5,000 $467 $4,994 $7,313 $33.29 $4.67
10,000 $700 $6,658 $7,313 $7.40 $20.89
25,000 $700 $7,768 $10,447 $7.77 $16.60
50,000 $934 $9,710 $14,364 $19.42 $30.60
All Shell Buildings 500 $233 $3,329 $3,656 $41.62 $76.96
2,500 $467 $4,162 $4,962 $55.49 $62.68
5,000 $467 $5,549 $6,529 $38.84 $4.67
10,000 $700 $7,491 $6,529 $9.25 $19.15
25,000 $700 $8,878 $9,402 $7.77 $14.51
50,000 $934 $10,820 $12,797 $21.64 $27.46
1 At Building Permit submittal, a Planning Division Review fee of 20% shall be collected (see Table 3 - Misc. Items)
2 Each additional 100 square feet, or portion thereof, up to the next highest project size threshold.
FEE DESCRIPTION Unit FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee
MECHANICAL FEES
Mechanical Permit Fee Each $266
Stand Alone Mechanical Plan Check (hourly rate)Each $266
Other Mechanical Inspections (hourly rate)Each $266
MECHANICAL UNIT FEES:
Install or relocate HVAC system or portion there of
Residential Each $261
Commercial Each $392
Hood installation that is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for
such hood
Residential Each $131
Commercial Each $522
Any other piece of equipment or appliance not listed in Mechanical schedule.Each $261
Electrical Permit Fee Each $266
Electrical Plan Check Each $266
Electrical Inspections Each $266
ELECTRICAL UNIT FEES:
Residential Whole-House Rewire (up to 2500 sq ft)Each $522
Each Additional 1000 sq ft Each 1,000 sf $261
Receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or controlled,
except services, feeders, and meters
First 20 First 20 $87
Each Additional Each $9
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Schedule D - Table 2 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fees
ELECTRICAL FEES
FEE DESCRIPTION Unit FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee
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Lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices
First 20 First 20 $131
Each Additional Each $9
Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures Each $30
Appliances (Install / Repair / Replace)
Residential Each $44
Commercial Each $86
Power Apparatus - Generator/Transformer or Similar (Install/Repair/Replace)
Residential Each $261
Commercial Each $392
Services (including Temporary Power)
600 volts or less, up to 200 amperes in rating Each $87
600 volts or less, 201 to 1000 amperes in rating Each $261
Over 600 volts or over 1000 amperes in rating Each $392
Any other Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors not listed in Electrical
Schedule. Each $261
PLUMBING/GAS FEES
Plumbing/Gas Permit Fee Each $266
Stand Alone Plumbing Plan Check Each $266
Other Plumbing and Gas Inspections Each $266
PLUMBING/GAS UNIT FEES:
Residential Whole-House Re-Plumbing (up to 2500 sq ft)Each $522
Each Additional 1000 sq ft Each 1,000 sf $261
Building sewer lateral (Install / Repair / Replace)
Residential Each $65
Commercial Each $131
Sewer Clean-out (Install/Repair/Replace)
Residential Each $65
Commercial Each $131
Building Drain/Waste/Vent Repair
Residential Each $18
Commercial Each $26
Water Heater Replacement / Installation - All Types
FEE DESCRIPTION Unit FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee
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Residential Each $65
Commercial Each $196
Interceptors - Grease/Sand (Install/Repair/Replace)Each $196
Water Treatment System (Install/Repair/Replace)Each $87
Gas piping (Install/Repair/Replace)Each 4 $131
Install or Replace Water Meter / Service Each $65
Partial Water Re-pipe
Residential Per fixture $26
Commercial Per fixture $17
Any other device/fixture not listed in Plumbing Schedule (Install/Repair/Replace)Each $131
Work Item Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
Standard Hourly Rate - Building Per hour $266
Accessibility Hardship Exemption Each $277
Acoustical Review
Single Family Home/Duplex—New Each $655
Single Family Home/Duplex—Addition/Alteration Each $386
Multi-Family/Commercial Each $655
Additions (Non Hillside R3 Occupancy) - Plan Check Fees
Plan Check Fees (up to 250 sq. ft.)Each $1,159
Plan Check Fees (251 - 499 sq. ft.)Each $2,236
Plan Check Fees (500-999 sq. ft.)Each $2,767
Additions (Non Hillside R3 Occupancy) - Inspection Fees
Inspection Fees (up to 250 sq. ft.)Each $1,874
Inspection Fees (251 - 499 sq. ft.)Each $2,392
Inspection Fees (500-999 sq. ft.)Each $2,990
Accessory Buildings - Residential
Accessory Buildings (Up to 499 sq. ft.)Each $1,716
Accessory Buildings (500 - 999 sq. ft.)Each $2,516
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Plan Check Fees
Plan Check Fees (up to 499 sq. ft.)Each $2,453
Plan Check Fees (500 - 999 sq. ft.)Each $3,563
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Inspection Fees
Inspection Fees (up to 499 sq. ft.)Each $2,612
Inspection Fees (500 - 999 sq. ft.)Each $3,656
Address Assignment Per hour $233
Board of Appeals Per hour $266
Clerical Fee 1/2 hour $117
Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Per hour $255
Antenna—Telecom Facility
Radio Each $458
Cellular/Mobile Phone, alterations to existing facility Each $655
Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing Each $2,271
Cellular/Mobile Phone, attached to building Each $1,194
Arbor/Trellis Each $655
Awning/Canopy (supported by building)Each $655
Balcony Addition Each $1,588
Battery Energy Storage System up to three (3)$655
Each Additional Each $386
Below Market Rate
Escrow Inspection % of Sale Price 0.52%
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Carport Each $916
Certifications
Special Inspector Qualifications (initial review)Each $511
Special Inspector Qualifications (renewal / update)Each $233
Chimney (new)Each $916
Chimney Repair Each $517
Commercial Coach (per unit)Each $1,194
Covered Porch Each $916
Deck (wood)Each $916
Deck Railing Each $517
Deferred Submittal (2 hour minimum)Each $266
Demolition
Multi-Family and Commercial (up to 3,000 sf)Base $772
Multi-Family and Commercial (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $269
Residential (R-3 Occ) (up to 3,000 sf)Base $772
Residential (R-3 Occ) (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $269
Swimming Pool Residential Each $517
Swimming Pool Multi-Family and Commercial (up to 3,000 sf)Base $778
Swimming Pool Multi-Family and Commercial (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $261
Disabled Access Compliance Inspection Per hour $266
Door
New door (non structural)Each $386
New door (structural shear wall/masonry)Each $655
Duplicate / Replacement Job Card Each $117
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Each $266
Extensions
Plan Check Applications (within 180 days of Submittal)1 hour $266
Permits (within 180 days of Issuance)
Start construction, without plans 1/2 hour $139
Resume or complete construction, without plans 1/2 hour $139
Start construction, with plans 1 hour $277
Resume or complete construction, with plans 2 hours $555
Fence
Non-masonry, over 7 feet in height Up to 100 l.f.$517
Non-masonry, each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$131
Masonry, over 7 feet in height Up to 100 l.f.$916
Masonry, each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$522
Fireplace
Masonry each $916
Pre-Fabricated/Metal each $517
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Flag pole (over 20 feet in height)each $517
Foundation Repair each $1,178
Inspections
Pre-Inspection Fee Per hour $266
Standard Inspection Hourly Rate Per hour $266
Progress Inspection Per hour $266
Partial Inspection Per hour $266
Courtesy Inspection - 2 hour minimum Per hour $266
Cancelled inspection w/out advance notice Per hour $266
Reinspection Per hour $266
Outside of normal business hours (2 hour minimum)Per hour $308
Inspection Supplemental Fee (Projects that require more inspections than average,
the Building Official may charge additional inspection fees)
First 1/2 hour minimum First 1/2 hour $131
Each Additional hour Per hour $261
Lighting pole Each $655
each additional pole Each $269
Modular Structures Each $933
Modification of Technical Code 1 hour $266
Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Each $517
Temporary Occupancy Permit Per six months $517
Partition—Commercial, Interior (up to 30 l.f.)Up to 30 l.f.$786
Additional partition Each 30 l.f.$261
Partition—Residential, Interior (up to 30 l.f.)Up to 30 l.f.$517
Additional partition Each 30 l.f.$261
Patio Cover / Gazebo
Wood frame Up to 300 sf $933
Metal frame Up to 300 sf $933
Other frame Up to 300 sf $933
Additional patio Each 300 sf $400
Enclosed prefabricated Sun Room Up to 300 sf $916
Photovoltaic System
Residential
Systems up to 15kW Each $450
Each Additional kW Above 15kW Each Addl kW $15
Multi-Family and Commercial:
Systems up to 50kW up to 8 kW Each $1,000
Multi-Family Res/Commercial, each additional 1 kilowatt Each 1 addl kW $7
Each Additional kW Above 250kW Each addl kW $5
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Thermal System
Residential:
Systems up to 10kW Each $450
Each Additional kW Above 10kW Each addl kW $15
Multi-Family and Commercial:
Systems up to 30kW Each $1,000
Each Additional kW between 30kW and 260kW Each addl kW $7
Each Additional kW Above 260kW Each addl kW $5
Pile Foundation
Cast in Place Concrete (first 10 piles)Up to 10 $1,194
Additional Piles (increments of 10)Each 10 $800
Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete)Up to 10 $1,194
Additional Piles (increments of 10)Each 10 $800
Product Review Per hour $255
Plan Review
Standard Plan Review Hourly Rate Per hour $277
Overtime Plan Review (2 hour minimum) Per hour $325
Pre-Submittal Plan Review (2 hour minimum)Per hour $277
Expedited Plan Review Each 1.5x Plan Check Fee
Plan Review Supplemental Fee (after 2nd review)
First 1/2 hour minimum First 1/2 hour $278
Pre-Construction Meeting each $450
Remodel—Residential
Kitchen (up to 300 sq. ft.)Each $1,039
Bath (up to 300 sq. ft.)Each $1,039
Other Remodel (up to 300 sq. ft.)Each $916
Additional remodel (per sq. ft. above 300)Per s.f.$2.29
Other Remodel (1000 sq. ft.)Each $2,516
Additional remodel (per sq. ft. above 1000)Per s.f.$0.53
Other Remodel (2500+ sq. ft.)Each $3,316
Additional remodel (per sq. ft. above 2500)Per s.f.$0.27
Re-roof
Residential (maximum $500 per building)Each 100 sf $25
Multi-Family Dwelling (maximum $500 per building)Each 100 sf $25
Commercial
Commercial (first 5,000 sf)Each $639
Commercial (each additional 2,500 sf)Each 2,500 sf $261
Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry)
Standard (up to 50 l.f.)Up to 50 l.f.$1,194
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$800
Work Item Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CA
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule D - Table 3 Miscellaneous Items
Special Design, 3-10' high (up to 50 l.f.)Up to 50 l.f.$1,733
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$1,061
Special Design, over 10' high (up to 50 l.f.)Up to 50 l.f.$1,994
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$1,322
Gravity/Crib Wall, 0-10' high (up to 50 l.f.)Up to 50 l.f.$1,733
Additional Gravity/Crib Wall Each 50 l.f.$1,061
Gravity/Crib Wall, over 10' high (up to 50 l.f.)Up to 50 l.f.$1,994
Additional Gravity/Crib Wall Each 50 l.f.$1,322
Revisions $266
Sauna—steam Each $916
Siding
Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior)Up to 400 sf $639
All Other Up to 400 sf $508
Additional siding Each 400 sf $131
Signs
Directional Each $517
Each additional Directional Sign Each $269
Ground/Roof/Projecting Signs Each $517
Master Plan Sign Check Each $517
Rework of any existing Ground Sign Each $517
Other Sign Each $517
Reinspection Fee Each $124
Wall/Awning Sign, Non-Electric Each $386
Wall/Awning Sign, Electric Each $517
Skylight
50 sf or less (cumulative area)Each $517
Greater than 50 sf or structural Each $269
Stairs—First Flight First flight $517
Each additional flight Per flight $269
Storage Racks
0-8' high (up to 100 l.f.) First 100 l.f.$655
each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$131
over 8' high (up to 100 l.f.) First 100 l.f.$786
each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$131
Stucco Applications
Base Up to 400 sf $508
Additional Stucco Application Each 400 sf $131
Swimming Pool/Spa
Vinyl-lined Each $1,194
Fiberglass Each $1,194
Work Item Unit FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CA
Resolution 24-040
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule D - Table 3 Miscellaneous Items
Gunite (up to 800 sf)Each $1,716
Additional pool (over 800 sf)Each 100 sf $400
Commercial pool (up to 800 sf)Each $2,910
Additional pool (over 800 sf)Each 100 sf $800
Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated)Each $517
Technology Fee Per Permit 5.8%
Temporary Structures Each $786
Tenant Improvement Preparation Each $517
Window or Sliding Glass Door
Replacement (first 8 windows)First 8 $378
Replacement (each additional 8 windows)Each 8 $131
New Window (non structural)Each $324
New window (structural shear wall/masonry)Each $458
Bay Window (structural) Each $458
Planning Department Review fee (New Construction and Additions) (Payable at
permit submittal)Each 20% of plan review and
inspection fees
Planning Hourly Rate (Misc Reviews)Per hour Refer to Schedule C
Housing Mitigation In-lieu fees (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Per sq. ft.Refer to Schedule C
Zoning, Planning, Municipal Code fees (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Per sq. ft.Refer to Schedule C
Wireless Master Plan fee (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Each Refer to Schedule C
Refunds - Plan Check Fees
1st review not started (within 3 Business of Submittal)100% of Plan Review Fees
Plan review more than 3 Business Days after the Date of Submittal No refund
Refunds - Building Permit Fees
No inspections and permit is active (not expired)80% of permit fees
No inspections and permit is expired No refund
Inspections were provided No refund
Work without permit - based on current permit and plan check fees Double fees
NOTE:
Fee Adjustments: In instances where the strict application of fees from this schedule would constitute a substantial inequity to an
applicant or to the City, the Chief Building Official shall be authorized to adjust such fees on a case-by-case basis. Any such
adjustments shall be recorded in writing and entered into the appropriate files.
Fees identified in this Table consist of 50% Plan Review Fee and 50% Inspection Fee