06 - June 26, 2025 Fee Schedule1
CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Date: June 26, 2025
To: Cupertino City Council
From: Jonathan Orozco, Finance Manager
Re: Fiscal Year (FY) 2025‐26 Fee Schedule Update
Background:
Staff’s responses to questions received from councilmembers are shown in italics.
Q1: The staff report states that "Engineering fees are typically adjusted annually by CCI
and Budgeted Labor Costs." But in the redlined version of Engineering fees, it seems for
some items the Labor Costs increased by 9.7%, but some are 0%. What are the reasons?
Staff Response: Some Engineering fees remain at 0% because they are governed by specific update
processes, such as separate Municipal Code requirements. Further explanation is provided in the
response to Question 2.
Q2.1: I see that the Transportation Impact Fee and the Parkland Impact Fee have 0%
increase. No increase due to CPI, CCPI or Labor Costs? Is that due to the condition when
the fees are adopted? What's the process to make adjustments to CPI, CCI or Labor Costs?
Staff Response: Per Cupertino Municipal Code Section 13.08.060, Parkland Dedication fees are
based on the fair market value of land as determined by an annual appraisal. The April 2025
evaluation showed that land values remained relatively unchanged since the prior year; therefore,
no adjustment was recommended. For the Transportation Impact Fee, staff determined that a further
review is needed to assess appropriate adjustments. Until that review is complete, the fee will remain
unchanged for FY 2025–26.
Q2.2: (additional): I found a footnote for the Park Land Dedication Fee: "* 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 land based on appraised values
of land sales." So, the market land value has not changed for land in the past year?
Staff Response: The change in approximate market value of land in Cupertino over the past year
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was negligible.
Q2.3: Can Park Land Dedication Fee be used only to purchase parkland or can it be used
for improvement on parkland?
Staff Response: Park Land Dedication Fees must be used for acquisition of new park land, and/or
the rehabilitation or development of park land in a manner that will accommodate more users.
Maintenance and operation of the parks is not a permitted use of these funds.
Q3: Some items have negative adjustments, such as Storm Drain Fees. What are the
reasons?
Staff Response: Storm Drain Fees are adjusted by Construction Cost Index (CCI), which decreased
by .79% during the last year.
Q4: The staff report states "The net 9.7% increase in estimated Budget Labor Costs is
primarily comprised of the inclusion of total pension costs, including mandatory annual
payments towards the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL), as well as increases for
employees progressing to higher salary steps and negotiated benefits." So, the pension costs
were not included in the past or has the pension cost increased? If the pension cost hasn't
been included in the past, why include it now? Any change in city policy or state law?
Staff Response: In prior years, the City’s proposed fee schedules did not always fully capture
pension-related costs, especially the Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)because the schedules were
finalized before the UAL figures were allocated in the following year’s budget process. This timing
mismatch likely led to the low 1% fee increases in FY 2023 and FY 2025.
As highlighted in the chart below, labor cost adjustments have fluctuated: from FY 2018–2022, the
average increase was around 8.5%, while the most recent four-year average (FY 2023–2026) is
closer to 5.2%. These shifts reflect both changing economic conditions and city-initiated cost control
measures.
This year, consistent with the Council-adopted User Fee Cost Recovery Policy (Resolution 24-041),
we’ve included UAL costs in full. The resulting 9.7% increase aligns with historical averages and
ensures our fees responsibly reflect the true cost of service delivery.
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FY 17 FY 18 FY 19 FY 20 FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 FY 24 FY 25 FY 26
CPI Varied
based on
Fee Study
CCI
S&B
Q5: Could you please include a table for comparison with FY 2023‐24 Fee, before the 2023
policy change? If it is not too much trouble, please include a table from FY 2019‐2020 to see
historic trends.
Staff Response: The FY 2024-25 Fee Schedules, attached to this report, include the amount and
percentage changes compared to FY 2023-24. The comprehensive fee study conducted in 2023
significantly restructured the fee schedules, making it challenging and resource intensive to develop
a direct comparison table from FY 2019-20 to the proposed FY 2025-26. The substantial changes in
fee structures and classifications over this period make a straightforward year-over-year comparison
complex.
Q6: How does the City compared to other cities in terms of the cost recovery and annual
inflationary factors?
Staff Response: The City’s approach aligns closely with best practices observed by other local
agencies. Municipalities typically commission periodic user fee studies, both to determine the
maximum legally permissible charge (in compliance with Propositions 218 and 26) and to ensure
services are not inadvertently subsidizing general operations. These studies often evaluate full cost
recovery, factoring in both direct and indirect expenses while recognizing that some services may
remain partially subsidized based on policy goals
Fees are typically adjusted annually using one or more of the following indices:
- Consumer Price Index (CPI)
- Construction Cost Index (CCI)
- Labor and overhead cost growth
This indexing methodology is comparable to many local agencies and helps maintain fair and
transparent fee structures that accurately reflect service delivery costs over time.
Additional Context:
While not all cities have a formal “Cost Recovery Policy” codified, many include descriptions of
their cost recovery methodologies within fee schedules or related documents. Below are examples of
fee schedules with embedded notes on their calculation methods:
Mountain View – Adopted a Citywide Master Fee Study on June 10, 2025; a large number of
fees are doubling (see by clicking on Building Fees, Planning Fees, or Public Works Fees tabs).
Sunnyvale – “The City’s current fees and charges have been reviewed in accordance with
Council Policy 7.1.1 (Fiscal-Long Range Goals and Financial Policies). Staff made the
necessary adjustments to the proposed Fee Schedule to ensure that fees and charges are aligned
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with the actual cost of providing each service. The only exceptions are those that are legally
limited, market-based, or subsidized for public purposes, such as the Park Dedication In-Lieu
Fee - Average Fair Market fee that was reduced due to a recent land sale survey”- Fee
Schedule Update Staff Report
Santa Clara – “During an annual review, each department recommends appropriate
adjustments after considering the total costs to the City for each service provided. Costs
include (1) personnel time (providing the service and collecting data), (2) equipment used, (3)
material, service and supply costs, (4) department and City-wide overhead, and (5) any other
costs that may be incurred that are directly related to the specific fees, rates or charges.” – Fee
Schedule
Palo Alto – “As part of the annual budget process, the City’s Municipal Fees are reviewed to
ensure that fees are set in accordance with applicable federal and state laws, in addition to the
City of Palo Alto User Fee Cost Recovery Level Policy” – Fee Schedule
Morgan Hill – “Morgan Hill uses CPI for user fees (development services) and CCI for
impact fees. Actual costs for certain fees.” -Dat Nguyen, Director of Finance
Los Gatos – “Fee Schedule will be adjusted annually by the average Consumer Price Index
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor for the San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose
Metropolitan Statistical Area) for the calendar year and/or by the percentage increase in actual
operating costs for the current year – whichever is greater” – Fee Schedule
These references demonstrate that the City is neither alone nor out of step in its commitment to
responsible, data-driven fee setting, and annual adjustment mechanisms.
Attachments Provided with Original Staff Report:
A – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule A – General (Redline)
B – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule B – Engineering (Redline)
C – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule C – Planning (Redline)
D – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule D – Building (Redline)
E – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule A – General (Clean)
F – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule B – Engineering (Clean)
G – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule C – Planning (Clean)
H – FY 2025-26 Proposed Fee Schedule D – Building (Clean)
I – Draft Resolution No. 25-XXX approving FY 2025-26 Fee Schedules A, B, C, and D
J – User Fee Cost Recovery Policy
Attachments Provided with Informational Memo:
K – FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee Schedule A – General (Redline)
L – FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee Schedule B – Engineering (Redline)
M – FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee Schedule C – Planning (Redline)
N – FY 2024-25 Proposed Fee Schedule D – Building (Redline)
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule A - General
Fee Description Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost FY 2024-25 Proposed YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Abatement Fee Actual Cost *
All Municipal Code Parking Violations (including County and State fees)Each $80.90 $80.90 $82.81 $1.91 2.4%
Animal Establishment Permit Each $360.52 $369.05 $34.51 10.3%
Commercial Kennel Permit $334.54
Private Kennel $334.54
Pet Shop $334.54
Grooming Business $334.54
Horse Establishment $334.54
Annual Lobbyist Registration Fee Per Lobbyist $198.24 $290.00 $296.86 $98.62 49.7%
Bingo Permit Annual $201.60 $255.37 $261.41 $59.81 29.7%
Business License Database Each $24.39 $29.72 $30.42 $6.03 24.7%
Candidate Statement Fee (County Regulated Fee)Each
Each $357.04 $540.79 $553.58 $196.55 55.0%
Massage Managing Employee (Includes fingerprint/background check)Each $317.17 $480.70 $492.07 $174.90 55.1%
Outside Agency Review / Services
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Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule A - General
Fee Description Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost FY 2024-25 Proposed YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Photocopies - per sheet
Standard sizes Per Page $0.29 $0.29 $0.30 $0.01 3.2%
For 11 x 17 sizes or color sheets Per Page $0.67 $0.67 $0.69 $0.01 2.2%
For Large format prints Per Page $33.57 $33.57 $34.36 $0.79 2.4%
Fair Political Practices Commission Per Page $0.12 $0.10 $0.10 -$0.01 -11.6%
Fair Political Practices Commission (older than five (5) years)Per Page $5.79 $5.00 $5.12 -$0.67 -11.6%
Property Liens Administrative Fee Each $53.93 $240.35 $246.04 $192.11 356.2%
Returned Check Charge (State Regulated)$33.38
First returned check Each $25.00 $25.00
Subsequent checks Each $35.00 $35.00
Sign Removal (Public Right-of-Way) (All except Political Signs)Each $6.42 $180.26 $25.00 $18.58 289.1%
Sign Recovery Fee for Political Signs Each $3.85 $180.26 $25.00 $21.15 549.7%
Small Income Business License Each $89.89 $89.89 $92.02 $2.13 2.4%
Solicitor Permit (Includes fingerprinting)Each $317.37 $480.70 $492.07 $174.70 55.0%
Renewals Each $79.62 $120.17 $123.02 $43.40 54.5%
Taxi Driver Permit (Includes fingerprinting/background check)Each $414.76 $961.40 $984.14 $569.38 137.3%
Renewals Each $79.62 $120.17 $123.02 $43.40 54.5%
Tobacco Retailer (County Regulated Fee)
Application Fee Each Current County Cost Current County Cost Current County Cost
Annual Fee Annual Current County Cost Current County Cost Current County Cost
2) cost of materials, contractors, and supplies.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost FY 2024-25 Proposed YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each/% of Project $177.00 221.3%
Each
Each
Each/% of Improv.
Each
Each
Each
Per Hour
Per Hour
Each/% of Improv.$263.00 $0.05
Each/% of Improv.$643.00 $0.06
Each
Per Hour
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Per Unit
Per Unit
Per s.f.
Per s.f.
Per Room
Per trip
Each
Each
Per Hour
- Commercial
Professional Services 3rd Party Consultant Review
- Residential
- Special Major Permit (projects in excess of $30,000 or over 15 working days)
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
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost FY 2024-25 Proposed YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Each
Deposit
Each $1,338 No Charge
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
Each
$44.29 0.7%
Each
Each
Each
Each
Hour
Per Permit
FEE DESCRIPTION
Banners
- Large Banners Across Stevens Creek Boulevard
CITY OF CUPERTINO
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost FY 2024-25 Proposed YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
$105,000/DU $105,000/DU $105,000/DU $0.00 0.0%
$60,000/DU $60,000/DU $60,000/DU $0.00 0.0%
$60,000/DU $60,000/DU $60,000/DU $0.00 0.0%
$54,000/DU $54,000/DU $54,000/DU $0.00 0.0%
$30,000/DU $30,000/DU $30,000/DU $0.00 0.0%
DU, whichever is less
$0.00 0.0%
Each $515 $1,018 $513 -$2.55 -0.5%
Each
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.
24" Street Tree
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.
ADU 750 SF or more**
FEE DESCRIPTION
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Resolution 24-XXX
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
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Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule B - Engineering
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
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Schedule B - Engineering
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
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Schedule B - Engineering
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
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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).
MP. Legal Noticing Fee: Assessed for all permit applications that require noticing (CMC Chapter 19.12).
KN. Extension Permit: A one-time one-year extension of the planning permit expiration date (CMC Chapter 19.12).
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.
NR. 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
LO. Appeal: A request from the project applicant or interested party to reverse or amend a decision made by the approval authority. Fee Exemption for:
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
M. Sign Permit: For signs that require a public meeting such as freeway oriented signage, electronic readerboard signs etc. (CMC Chapter 19.104)
HI. Exceptions: An exception to the zoning standards for which an exception process and findings are identified in the Municipal Code. These include
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 less residential
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
E. Minor Architectural and Site Approval - Duplex/Residential: Architectural approval of single family homes in a planned development zoning district,
G. Major Architectural and Site Approval: Architectural approval of all other development projects (CMC Chapter 19.12).
K. Preliminary Review: One round of informal review of any proposed project with written feedback from City staff.
JL. Temporary Sign Permit: A review of a temporary sign application for banners, A-frame signs and other temporary signs (CMC Chapter 19.104).
F. Minor Architectural and Site Approval: Architectural approval of the following: minor building modifications, landscaping, signs and lighting for
IH. Minor Modification: An application that is administratively reviewed by staff either at an advertised public hearing/meeting or in a non-hearing
J. Project Review Meeting: Request for a one hour meeting by an applicant to review a project with City staff without any written feedback.
CITY OF CUPERTINO
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Schedule C - Planning
Fee Description 1 Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Planning Staff Hourly Rate1 2 Per Hour $332 $287 $290 (42.00)-12.7%
General Plan
Authorization Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Zoning
Zoning Map Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Zoning Text Amendment Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Single-Story Overlay District Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Study Session Deposit Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate Staff Hourly Rate
Subdivision
Parcel Map (See Definition A)Each $20,917 $27,117 $27,393
Tentative Map (See Definition B)Each $34,792 $46,604 $47,078
Conditional Use/Development Permit
Temporary Use Permit Each $4,639 $5,030 $5,081
Administrative Conditional Use Permit Each $7,682 $10,614 $10,722
Minor (See Definition C)Each $21,043 $25,496 $25,755
Major (See Definition D)Each $35,064 $38,905 $39,301
Amendment to Conditional Use/Development Permit
Minor (See Definition C)Each $9,666 $11,501 $11,618
Major (See Definition D)Each $17,654 $24,819 $25,071
Architectural and Site Approval Permit
Minor Duplex / Residential (See Definition E)Each $7,393 $10,584 $10,692
Single Family (R-1) Residential Permits
Ministerial Residential Permit
Miscellaneous Ministerial Permit Each $4,322 $4,506 $4,551
Exceptions (See Definition H I )
Reasonable Accommodation Each $1,232 $3,570 $1,803
Project Review Meeting (See Definition J)Per Review $2,478.98 $2,504.00
Preliminary Application Review (See Definition K)
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Schedule C - Planning
Fee Description FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24 Total Cost
Tree Removal Permit
Tree Removal Permit (no Arborist review required)
First Tree Per Tree $328 $1,260 $424
Each Additional Tree Per Tree $165 $276 $167
First Tree Per Tree $492 $2,305 $776
Each Additional Tree Per Tree $247 $950 $250
Heritage Tree Designation Each $411 $4,182 $422
Tree Management Plan Each $7,724 $7,871 $7,951
Signs
Sign Permit (See Definition M)Each $5,405 $6,911 $7,532
Planning Commission Interpretation Each $7,822 $7,973 $8,054
Environmental Assessment
Categorical Exemption (Plus County Filing Fee)Each $379 $397 $401
Planning Commission Each $379 $19,006 $505
City Council Each $379 $19,294 $505
Miscellaneous Fees
Mercury News Ad Each Actual Cost + Admin Fee Actual Cost + Admin Fee
Zoning Verification Letter Each $555 $577 $583
Public Convenience and Necessity Letter (Alcoholic Beverage License)Each $279 $288 $291 12.00 4.3%
Fees Assessed at Building Permit Issuance with Building Permits
Wireless Master Plan Fees (at Building Permit Issuance)
Equipment Mounted on Existing Light/Utility Pole Each $10.18 $10.18 $10.28 0.10 1.0%
New Personal Wireless Facility (not mounted on light/utility pole)Each $2,218 $2,218 $2,241 23.00 1.0%
Zoning, Planning, Municipal Code Fees (at Building Permit Issuance)
Each
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Schedule C - Planning
Housing Mitigation In-Lieu Fees 2 (See Definition N R )
Residential - Ownership (per sq. ft.)
Detached Single Family Residence Per s.f.$21.36 $21.36 $21.87
Small Lot Single Family Residence or Townhome Per s.f.$23.49 $23.49 $24.05
Per s.f.$28.48 $28.48 $29.15 0.67 2.4%
Per s.f.$28.48 $28.48 $29.15 0.67 2.4%
Per s.f.$28.48 $28.48 $29.15 0.67 2.4%
Per s.f.$35.60 $35.60 $36.44 0.84 2.4%
Office, Research and Development, or Industrial Per s.f.$33.76 $33.76 $34.55
Hotel Per s.f.$16.88 $16.88 $17.28
Self-storage, employee unit provided Per s.f.$0.63 $0.63 $0.65
Self-storage, employee unit not provided Per s.f.$1.33 $1.33 $1.36
Warehouse Per s.f.$46.89 $46.89 $48.00
Commercial/Retail Per s.f.$14.24 $14.24 $14.58
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.
2Applications 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
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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. Inspection Cost
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
A A Occupancy Tenant Improvements 500 $233 $3,329 $3,918 $41.62 $76.96
B Business 1,000 $233 $5,271 $5,746 $34.68 $51.54
B B Occupancy Tenant Improvements 300 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $92.48 $118.55
E Educational 100 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $277.43 $290.35
E E Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $3,052 $3,134 $208.08 $225.05
F Factory Industrial 1,000 $233 $5,826 $6,007 $20.81 $45.01
F F Occupancy Tenant Improvements 1,000 $233 $4,716 $4,701 $27.74 $45.01
H High Hazard 100 $117 $5,826 $4,179 $346.79 $355.64
H H Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $3,329 $3,134 $208.08 $290.35
I Institutional 500 $233 $6,658 $4,440 $83.23 $90.02
I I Occupancy Tenant Improvements 100 $117 $4,162 $3,134 $277.43 $290.35
Base Cost Cost for each Add. 100 Sq. Ft.
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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
400
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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.
FY 2023-24 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
FEE DESCRIPTION UNIT Fee Total Cost Prop. Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
STAND ALONE M/E/P PERMIT FEES
Travel and Documentation each $82
Permit Issuance each $62
MECHANICAL FEES
Mechanical Permit Fee per hour $82 $263 $266 184.00 224.4%
Stand Alone Mechanical Plan Check (hourly rate)per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Other Mechanical Inspections (hourly rate)per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
MECHANICAL UNIT FEES:
Install/Relocate forced air furnace or burner (including attached ducts and vents)
up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (each)
up to and including 100,000 Btu/h each $243
over 100,000 Btu/h each $243
Install/Relocate floor furnace, including vent (each)each $121
Install or relocate suspended heater, recessed wall heater, or floor-mounted unit
Residential each $121
Commercial each $243
Install, relocate or replace appliance vent installed and not included in an
appliance permit
Residential each $121
Commercial each $243
Repair/Alter/Add heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit, mini-split system/heat pump, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or
Btu/h and up to and including 500,000 Btu/h each $243
each $305
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Schedule D - Table 2 Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Fees
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FEE DESCRIPTION UNIT Fee Total Cost Prop. Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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over 30 HP and up to and including 50 HP, or absorption system over 1,000,000
Btu/h and up to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h each $305
handling unit that is a portion of a factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit,
each $182
158.00 43.4%
Appliance or piece of equipment not classed in other appliance categories, or for each $182 $259 $261 79.00 43.4%
ELECTRICAL UNIT FEES:
Receptacle, switch, lighting, or other outlets at which current is used or controlled,
5.00 6.1%
ELECTRICAL FEES
FY 2023-24 FY 2023-24 FY 2024-25
FEE DESCRIPTION UNIT Fee Total Cost Prop. Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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Lighting fixtures, sockets, or other lamp-holding devices
First 20 first 20 $121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Each Additional each $9 $9 $9 0.00 0.0%
Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures each $26 $30 $30 4.00 15.4%
Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies each $24
Appliances (Install / Repair / Replace)
Residential each $44 $44
Commercial each $85 $86Fixed residential appliances or receptacle outlets for same, including wall-
mounted electric ovens; counter mounted cooking tops; electric ranges; self-
contained room console or through-wall air conditioners; space heaters; food
waste grinders; dishwashers; washing machines; water heaters; clothes dryers;
or other motor-operated appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP) in
each $40
appliances not exceeding one horsepower (HP), kilowatt (kW), or kilovolt-
ampere (kVA) in rating, including medical and dental devices; food, beverage,
and ice cream cabinets; illuminated show cases; drinking fountains; vending
each $82
industrial heating, air conditioners and heat pumps, cooking or baking
equipment, and other apparatus. Rating in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (kW), or each $243
each $40
5.00 6.1%
149.00 61.3%
Schedule. Electrical apparatus, conduits, and conductors for which a permit is each $243 $259 $261 18.00 7.4%
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FEE DESCRIPTION UNIT Fee Total Cost Prop. Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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PLUMBING/GAS FEES
Plumbing/Gas Permit Fee per hourEach $82 $263 $266 184.00 224.4%
PLUMBING/GAS UNIT FEES:
36.00 7.4%
each $16
10.00 8.3%
kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps Interceptors - each $182 $194 $196 14.00 7.7%
each $82 $86 $87 5.00 6.1%
each 5 $121
Any other device/fixture not listed in Plumbing Schedule (Install/Repair/Replace)each $129 $131
Work Item Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24
Total Cost
FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
Standard Hourly Rate - Building Per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Accessibility Hardship Exemption 1 hour Each $243 $275 $277 34.00 14.0%
Acoustical Review
Single Family Home/Duplex—New Each $608 $649 $655 47.00 7.7%
Single Family Home/Duplex—Addition/Alteration Each $364 $382 $386 22.00 6.0%
Multi-Family/Commercial Each $608 $649 $655 47.00 7.7%
Additions (Non Hillside R3 Occupancy) - Plan Check Fees
Plan Check Fees (500-999 sq. ft.)Each $5,724 $2,767
Additions (Non Hillside R3 Occupancy) - Inspection Fees
Inspection Fees (500-999 sq. ft.)Each $5,171 $2,990
Accessory Buildings - Residential
Accessory Buildings (Up to 499 sq. ft.)Each $1,699 $1,716
Accessory Buildings (500 - 999 sq. ft.)Each $2,491 $2,516
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Plan Check Fees
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) - Inspection Fees
Address Assignment Per hour $243 $231 $233 (10.00)-4.1%
Board of Appeals Per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Clerical Fee 1/2 hour $121 $116 $117 (4.00)-3.3%
Alternate Materials and Methods of Construction Per hour $243 $253 $255 12.00 4.9%
Antenna—Telecom Facility
Radio Each $608 $454 $458 (150.00)-24.7%
Cellular/Mobile Phone, alterations to existing facility Each $486 $649 $655 169.00 34.8%
Cellular/Mobile Phone, free-standing Each $1,335 $2,248 $2,271 936.00 70.1%
Cellular/Mobile Phone, attached to building Each $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Arbor/Trellis Each $487 $649 $655 168.00 34.5%
Awning/Canopy (supported by building)Each $487 $649 $655 168.00 34.5%
Balcony Addition Each $1,094 $1,572 $1,588 494.00 45.2%
Battery Energy Storage System up to three (3)$243 $649 $655 412.00 169.5%
Each Additional Each $121 $382 $386 265.00 219.0%
Below Market Rate
Escrow Inspection % of Sale Price 0.52%0.52%
Carport Each $850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Certifications
Special Inspector Qualifications (initial review)Each $487 $506 $511 24.00 4.9%
Special Inspector Qualifications (renewal / update)Each $243 $231 $233 (10.00)-4.1%
Chimney (new)Each $729 $907 $916 187.00 25.7%
Chimney Repair Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
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Total Cost
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Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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Close Existing Openings
Interior wall Each $486
Exterior wall Each $729
Commercial Coach (per unit)Each $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Covered Porch Each $850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Deck (wood)Each $850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Deck Railing Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Deferred Submittal (2 hour minimum)based on work item $255 $266
Demolition
Multi-Family and Commercial (up to 3,000 sf)Each base $608 $764 $772 164.00 27.0%
Multi-Family and Commercial (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $243 $267 $269 26.00 10.7%
Residential (R-3 Occ) (up to 3,000 sf)Each base $487 $764 $772 285.00 58.5%
Residential (R-3 Occ) (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $243 $267 $269 26.00 10.7%
Swimming Pool Residential Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Swimming Pool Multi-Family and Commercial (up to 3,000 sf)Each base $729 $770 $778 49.00 6.7%
Swimming Pool Multi-Family and Commercial (each additional 3,000 sf)Each 3,000 sf $243 $259 $261 18.00 7.4%
Disabled Access Compliance Inspection Per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Door
New door (non structural)Each $364 $382 $386 22.00 6.0%
New door (structural shear wall/masonry)Each $487 $649 $655 168.00 34.5%
Duplicate / Replacement Job Card Each $121 $116 $117 (4.00)-3.3%
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Each $243 $382 $266 23.00 9.5%
Extensions
Plan Check Applications (within 180 days of Submittal)1 hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Permits (within 180 days of Issuance)
Start construction, without plans 1/2 hour $121 $137 $139 18.00 14.9%
Resume or complete construction, without plans 1/2 hour $121 $137 $139 18.00 14.9%
Start construction, with plans 1 hour $243 $275 $277 34.00 14.0%
Resume or complete construction, with plans 2 hours $486 $549 $555 69.00 14.2%
Fence
Non-masonry, over 7 feet in height up to 100 l.f.$487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Non-masonry, each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Masonry, over 7 feet in height up to 100 l.f.$850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Masonry, each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$487 $517 $522 35.00 7.2%
Fireplace
Masonry Each $850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Pre-Fabricated/Metal Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Flag pole (over 20 feet in height)Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Foundation Repair Each $1,094 $1,166 $1,178 84.00 7.7%
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Total Cost
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Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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Garage / Agricultural Buildings
Wood frame up to 1,000 sf Each $1,577
Masonry up to 1,000 sf Each $2,066
Green Building Deposit - Third Party Certification Process
Single-Family Residential sf
$40,000 max.
$75,000 max.
Progress Inspection Per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Partial Inspection Per hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Courtesy Inspection - 2 hour minimum Per hour
Reinspection 1 Per hour $243 $256 $266 23.00 9.5%
First 1/2 hour minimum first 1/2 hour $121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Each Additional hour Per hour $243 $259 $261 18.00 7.4%
Life Safety Report Each $1,456
Lighting pole Each $608 $649 $655 47.00 7.7%
each additional pole Each $243 $267 $269 26.00 10.7%
Modular Structures Each $1,094 $923 $933 (161.00)-14.7%
Modification of Technical Code 1 hour $243 $263 $266 23.00 9.5%
Occupancy
Certificate of Occupancy/Completion Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Temporary Occupancy Permit Per six months $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Partition—Commercial, Interior (up to 30 l.f.)up to 30 l.f.$729 $778 $786 57.00 7.8%
Additional partition Each 30 l.f.$243 $259 $261 18.00 7.4%
Partition—Residential, Interior (up to 30 l.f.)up to 30 l.f.$487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Additional partition Each 30 l.f.$121 $259 $261 140.00 115.7%
Patio Cover / Gazebo
Wood frame up to 300 sf $584 $923 $933 349.00 59.8%
Metal frame up to 300 sf $584 $923 $933 349.00 59.8%
Other frame up to 300 sf $816 $923 $933 117.00 14.3%
Additional patio Each 300 sf $350 $396 $400 50.00 14.3%
Enclosed prefabricated Sun Room up to 300 sf $816 $907 $916 100.00 12.3%
Additional Sun Rooms Each 300 sf $467
Non-Residential sf
Multi-Family Residential sf
Work Item Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24
Total Cost
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Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
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Photovoltaic System
Residential:
Systems up to 15kW Each $427 $450 $450 23.00 5.4%
Each Additional kW Above 15kW Each Addl kW $15 $15
Multi-Family and Commercial:
Multi-Family Res/Commercial, each additional 1 kilowatt Each 1 addl kW $62 $7 $7 (55.00)-88.7%
Each Additional kW Above 250kW Each addl kW $5 $5
Thermal System
Residential:
Systems up to 10kW Each $450 $450
Each Additional kW Above 10kW Each addl kW $15 $15
Multi-Family and Commercial:
Systems up to 30kW Each $1,000 $1,000
Each Additional kW between 30kW and 260kW Each addl kW $7 $7
Each Additional kW Above 260kW Each addl kW $5 $5
Pile Foundation
Cast in Place Concrete (first 10 piles)up to 10 $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Additional Piles (increments of 10)Each 10 $729 $792 $800 71.00 9.7%
Driven (steel, pre-stressed concrete)up to 10 $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Additional Piles (increments of 10)Each 10 $729 $792 $800 71.00 9.7%
Product Review Per hour $243 $253 $255 12.00 4.9%
Plan Review
Expedited Plan Review Each
Plan Review Supplemental Fee (after 2nd review)
First 1/2 hour minimum first 1/2 Per hour $121 $275 $278 157.00 129.8%
Each Additional hour Per hour $243
Pre-Construction Meeting Each $460 $446 $450 (10.00)-2.2%
Remodel—Residential
Re-roof
Residential (maximum $500 per building)Each 100 sf $26 $25 $25 (1.00)-3.8%
Multi-Family Dwelling (maximum $500 per building)Each 100 sf $26 $25 $25 (1.00)-3.8%
Commercial
Commercial (first 5,000 sf)Each $608 $633 $639 31.00 5.1%
Commercial (each additional 2,500 sf)Each 2,500 sf $243 $259 $261 18.00 7.4%
Retaining Wall (concrete or masonry)
Standard (up to 50 l.f.)up to 50 l.f.$1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$729 $792 $800 71.00 9.7%
Special Design, 3-10' high (up to 50 l.f.)up to 50 l.f.$1,577 $1,715 $1,733 156.00 9.9%
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$971 $1,050 $1,061 90.00 9.3%
Special Design, over 10' high (up to 50 l.f.)up to 50 l.f.$1,821 $1,974 $1,994 173.00 9.5%
Additional retaining wall Each 50 l.f.$1,213 $1,309 $1,322 109.00 9.0%
Work Item Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24
Total Cost
FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CA
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule D - Table 3 Miscellaneous Items
Gravity/Crib Wall, 0-10' high (up to 50 l.f.)up to 50 l.f.$1,577 $1,715 $1,733 156.00 9.9%
Additional Gravity/Crib Wall Each 50 l.f.$971 $1,050 $1,061 90.00 9.3%
Gravity/Crib Wall, over 10' high (up to 50 l.f.)up to 50 l.f.$1,821 $1,974 $1,994 173.00 9.5%
Additional Gravity/Crib Wall Each 50 l.f.$1,213 $1,309 $1,322 109.00 9.0%
Revisions Per hour $608 $259 $266
Commercial (New and Tenant Improvement)Each $1,094
Single Family Dwelling (New and Additions)Each $608
Remodel Each $487
Sauna—steam Each $850 $907 $916 66.00 7.8%
Siding
Stone and Brick Veneer (interior or exterior)up to 400 sf $608 $633 $639 31.00 5.1%
All Other up to 400 sf $487 $503 $508 21.00 4.3%
Additional siding Each 400 sf $121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Signs
Directional Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Each additional Directional Sign Each $243 $267 $269 26.00 10.7%
Ground/Roof/Projecting Signs Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Master Plan Sign Check Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Rework of any existing Ground Sign Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Other Sign Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Reinspection Fee Each $121 $122 $124 3.00 2.5%
Wall/Awning Sign, Non-Electric Each $364 $382 $386 22.00 6.0%
Wall/Awning Sign, Electric Each $364 $511 $517 153.00 42.0%
Shed over 120 square feet Each $1,094
Skylight
50 sf or less (cumulative area)Each $608 $511 $517 (91.00)-15.0%
Greater than 50 sf or structural Each $850 $267 $269 (581.00)-68.4%
Stairs—First Flight
Each additional flight
Storage Racks
0-8' high (up to 100 l.f.) first 100 l.f.$608 $649 $655 47.00 7.7%
each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
over 8' high (up to 100 l.f.) first 100 l.f.$608 $778 $786 178.00 29.3%
each additional 100 l.f.Each 100 l.f.$121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Stucco Applications
Base up to 400 sf $487 $503 $508 21.00 4.3%
Additional Stucco Application Each 400 sf $121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
Work Item Unit FY 2023-24 Fee FY 2023-24
Total Cost
FY 2024-25
Proposed Fee YOY $ ▲YOY % ▲
CITY OF CUPERTINO, CA
Resolution 24-XXX
Fees Effective July 14, 2024
Schedule D - Table 3 Miscellaneous Items
Swimming Pool/Spa
Vinyl-lined Each $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Fiberglass Each $1,094 $1,182 $1,194 100.00 9.1%
Gunite (up to 800 sf)Each $1,577 $1,699 $1,716 139.00 8.8%
Additional pool (over 800 sf)Each 100 sf $364 $396 $400 36.00 9.9%
Commercial pool (up to 800 sf)Each $2,672 $2,881 $2,910 238.00 8.9%
Additional pool (over 800 sf)Each 100 sf $729 $792 $800 71.00 9.7%
Spa or Hot Tub (Pre-fabricated)Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Technology Fee Per Permit 5.8%5.8%
Temporary Structures Each $729 $778 $786 57.00 7.8%
Tenant Improvement Preparation Each $487 $511 $517 30.00 6.2%
Window or Sliding Glass Door
Replacement (first 8 windows)first 8 $364 $374 $378 14.00 3.8%
Replacement (each additional 8 windows)Each 8 $121 $129 $131 10.00 8.3%
New Window (non structural)Each $305 $320 $324 19.00 6.2%
New window (structural shear wall/masonry)Each $426 $454 $458 32.00 7.5%
Bay Window (structural) Each $426 $454 $458 32.00 7.5%
Planning Department Review fee (New Construction and Additions) (Payable at
permit submittal)Each
inspection fees
Planning Hourly Rate (Misc Reviews)Per hour
Housing Mitigation In-lieu fees (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Per sq. ft.
Zoning, Planning, Municipal Code fees (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Per sq. ft.
Wireless Master Plan fee (Payable at Building Permit issuance)Each
Refunds - Plan Check Fees
1st review not started (within 3 Business of Submittal)100% of Plan Review Fees 100% of Plan Review Fees
Plan review more than 3 Business Days after the Date of Submittal No refund No refund
Refunds - Building Permit Fees
No inspections and permit is active (not expired)80% of permit fees 80% of permit fees
No inspections and permit is expired No refund No refund
Inspections were provided No refund No refund
Work without permit - based on current permit and plan check fees Double 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