HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 6272 2012-06-25 RESOLUTION NUMBER 6272
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
ESTABLISHING FEES AND CHARGES FOR GOODS,
SERVICES AND FACILITIES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF SEAL
BEACH
WHEREAS, the City Council is empowered to impose reasonable fees, rates, and
charges for municipal services; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the fees, rates, and charges should
cover the costs reasonably borne or a substantial portion of the actual costs of the goods
and services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that fees, rates, and charges for municipal
services do not cover the actual costs under the current fee schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Seal Beach City Council hereby establishes the amount of
certain fees, rates and charges using the recommendations stated in the 2012 Full Cost
Allocation Plan and Cost of Services Study provided by Matrix Consulting Group; and
restates that amount of other fees, rates, charges and taxes as currently set forth in
Resolution Numbers 5898 as follows:
SECTION 1. ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
A. Documents
The following fees are established to reimburse the City for costs relative to
filling public requests for copies of non-confidential records; codes, brochures,
booklets, and patent materials not marked for general distribution. Most
documents listed are available on the City's website: www.sealbeachca.aov
1. Copy Charge
a. 8 1/2 x 11 $.25 per page
b. 8 '/2 x14 and 11x17 $.50 per page
c. color copies $.50 per page
2. Preparation of Compact Disc $8.00 per copy
3. City Charter $10.50
4. Municipal Code (Title 1-12) $250.00
a. Titles 1-9 $100.00
b. Development Code - Titles 10, 11, and 12 $150.00
5. Master Plans, Budget, Reports, etc Actual Cost
6. Economic Interest Disclosure and Campaign Statements
(As required by State Law) $.10 per page
7. Candidates Filing Fee (non-refundable) $288.00
8. Certified Copy of City Documents/Records $8.00
9. Residency Verification $8.00
POSTAGE: All mail requests shall have the cost of postage added to the fees set forth.
B. Returned Check Fee
Any person issuing a bank draft, note or check that is returned by a financial
institution due to insufficient funds, a closed account, or is otherwise
dishonored, shall be charged the sum of $26.00 for processing each such
check. Said amount shall be included in the total sum of all bills, charges, or
fees otherwise due and owing to the City.
C. Infraction/Administrative Penalty Fees
1. Infraction Penalty— in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense $500.00
b. Second Offense $750.00
c. Third Offense $1,000.00
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2. Administrative Penalty- in a 12 month time period
a. First Offense $100.00
b. Second Offense $200.00
c. Third Offense $500.00
SECTION 2. BUILDING FEES
A. Laserfiche Fee
1. For each sheet up to 81" x 11" in size
(At time of permit issuance) $.75 per sheet
2. For each sheet larger than 81" x 11" in size $1.50 per sheet
3. Copy of microfiche documents $.25 per page
B. Permit Issuance Fees $70.00
C. Building Permit Fees
1. Building Permit fees based on valuation shall be collected according to the
following schedule:
TABLE A
Total Valuation Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 Fee of 10% of the permit valuation
$501.00 to $2,000.00 Fee of $81.65 for the first $500.00 plus
$3.05 for each additional $100.00 or
fraction thereof, to and including
$2000.00
$2001.00 to $25,000.00 Fee of $127.40 for the first $2,000.00
plus $14.50 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction hereof, to and
including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 Fee of $449.40 for the first $25,000.00
plus $10.10 for each additional
$1,000.00 or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 Fee of $701.90 for the first $50,000.00
plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00
or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 Fee of $1,051.90 for the first
$100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to $1,000.000.00 Fee of $3,291.90 for the first
$500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
to and including $1,000.000.00
$1,000,000.00 and up Fee of $5,666.90 for the first
$1,000,000.00 plus $3.65 for each
additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof
2. Building valuation data sheet shall be used in conjunction with the fee
schedule established in Section 2.C.1. The source of that sheet shall be the
most current Building Valuation Data posted and updated bi-yearly on the
website of the International Code Council website: http://www.iccsafe.org.
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3. General Plan and Geographic Information System Update - Surcharge of
$.0015 x value of building levied with building permit.
4. Miscellaneous Valuation Table
a. Pool Fee
1) Swimming Pool $3,000.00 + $13.50 per sq. ft.
+ $550.00 for heater
2) Spa $1,400.00 + $11.25 per sq. ft.
+ $550.00 for heater
b. Patio Fee
1) Open $11.25 per sq. ft.
2) Screened $22.50 per sq. ft.
c. Fences & Block Walls $22.50 linear ft.
d. Signs
1) Free Standing $33.75 per sq. ft. (each face) + $300.00
2) Wall Signs $22.50 per sq. ft.
e. Roofing
1) Composition & Gravel $101.25 per sq.
2) Composition Shingles $101.25 per sq.
3) Wood Shingles $146.25 per sq.
4) Wood Shakes $207.50 per sq.
5) Clay Tile $270.00 per sq.
5. Plan Check Fees
a. Valuation exceeds $1,000.00 and a plan is required
65% of the building permit fee
b. Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing when a plan or other data is
required to be submitted for such work 65% of the total
permit fee (excluding initial permit fees)
c. Expedited Plan Check
Additional 50% of standard plan check fee
EXCEPTION: The expedited plan check fee shall be waived by the Building Official in the case
of reconstruction due to a disaster-related occurrence.
6. Miscellaneous Fees
a. Swimming Pool Fee Table A, Based on Valuation
b. Spa Fee Table A, Based on Valuation
*Public Works Bond for Damages to Public Improvements.. $385.00
*Public Works Street Permit/Rubbish Container $25.00
c. Patio Fee Table A, Based on Valuation
d. Fences and Block Walls Table A, Based on Valuation
e. Sign Fee Table A, Based on Valuation
f. Roofing Fee Table A, Based on Valuation
g. Sandblasting $.06 per sq. ft. of wall face surface
h. Tent Fee - Up to 1,000 sq. ft. $38.00
Each additional 1,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof $12.75
i. Renewal of Expired Permits - a fee of 'h the total amount for a new
permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will
be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and
provided that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one full year, in which case a full fee shall be required.
j. Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $64.00
k. Demolition Permit Fee....Table A, Contract price for demolition work
I. Moving Permit Fee Table A, Valuation based on contract price
(Special investigative fee required)
m. Contractor Business License Fee $207.00
n. Deputy Inspector Contractor Business License Fee $16.00
o. Standard Residential Photo-Voltaic Installation Fee no fee
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7. Special Service Fees
a. Charged for a special inspection by a City Building Inspector
Affected Floor Area Fee
0-2,500 sq. ft. $190.00
2,501-5,000 sq. ft. $380.00
5,001-7,500 sq. ft. $575.00
7,501-10,000 sq. ft. $765.00
Each additional 10,000 sq. ft. or fraction thereof $200.00
b. Non-Business Hour Inspections —requested by a permittee
$60.00 per hour plus all other fees (minimum one hour)
c. Excessive Inspections — for inspections determined by the Building
Official to be excessive and beyond at least one re-inspection of an
item of work caused by faulty workmanship or work not ready for
inspection at time of request $50.00 per hour per inspection
d. Additional Plan Check Review by changes, additions, or revisions
to approved plans $50.00 per hour (minimum one hour)
e. Inspection for any change of occupancy classification, use type (as
indicated in Table 5a of the Uniform Building Code) or certification
of compliance with Building Codes and ordinances not otherwise
provided for above $100.00 per inspection
f. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated
$40.00 per 1/2 hour (minimum �/2 hour)
8. Electrical Code Fees
a. Electrical Services
1) Each service switch 300 volts or less $.018/amp.
2) Each service switch 301 to 600 volts $.05/amp.
3) Each service switch over 600 volts $.090/amp.
b. Electrical Systems in new structures or building additions — the
following fees shall apply to electrical systems contained within or
on any new structure, including new additions to existing structures
1) $ .00640 per sa. ft.
a) Warehouse —that part which is over 5,000 sq. ft.
b) Storage garages where no repair work is done
c) Aircraft hangers where no repair work is done
2) $ .01375 per sq. ft.
a) Residential accessory buildings attached or detached
such as garages, carports, sheds, etc.
b) Garages and carports for motels, hotels, and commercial
parking
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c) Warehouses up to and including 5,000 sq. ft.
d) All other occupancies not listed, area that is over 5,000
sq. ft.
3) $.028 per sq. ft. - for all other occupancies not listed up to and
including 5,000 sq. ft.
4) $.0028 per sq. ft. - for temporary wiring during construction
c. Temporary Service
1) Temporary for construction service, including poles or
pedestals $17.00 each
2) Approval for temporary use of permanent service equipment
prior to completion of structure or final inspection..$17.00 each
3) Additional supporting poles $5.00 each
4) Temporary service for decorative lighting, Christmas sales lot,
etc. $9.00 each
d. Miscellaneous
1) Area lighting standards up to and including
10 on a site $5.00 each
Over 10 on a site $2.50 each
2) Private residential swimming pools including supply wiring,
lights, motors and bonding $34.00 each
3) Commercial swimming pools $68.00
4) Inspection for reinstallation of idle meter (removed by utility
company) $12.75 each
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e. Illuminated Signs, New, Relocated, or Altered
Square Feet Fee
Up to and including 5 $12.75
Over 5, not over 25 $15.25
Over 25, not over 50 $20.50
Over 50, not over 100 $28.00
Over 100, not over 20 $30.50
Over 200, not over 300 $38.25
111 Over 300 $.125 per sq. ft.
f. Overhead Line Construction - poles and anchors $5.00 each
g. Alternate Fee Schedule
1) Alterations, additions and new construction where no
structural work is being done or where it is impractical to use a
square footage schedule; convert to units as follows, charging
$3.80 each unit
2) For each 5 outlets or fraction thereof where current is used or
controlled charged — 1 unit
3) For each 5 lighting fixtures or fraction thereof where current is
used or controlled charged — 1 unit
4) For multi-assembly (festoon type plug mold etc.) - each 20
feet or fraction thereof 1 unit
h. Power Apparatus
For equipment rated in horsepower (HP), kilowatts (KW), or kilovolt-
amperes (KVA), the fee for each motor, transformer, and/or
appliance shall be
Unit Fee
0 to 1 $3.85
Over 1 and not over 10 $8.50
Over 10 and not over 50 $17.00
Over 50 and not over 100 $34.00
Over 100, each $51.00
NOTE: For equipment or appliances having more than one motor or heater, the sum of the
combined ratings may be used to compute the fee. These fees include all switches, circuit
breakers, contractors, relays and other directly related control equipment.
j. Other Inspections and Fees
1) Inspections outside of normal business hours Section 2.C.7
2) Re-inspection Section 2.C.7
3) Additional Plan Check Review Section 2.C.5
4) Miscellaneous apparatus, conduits, and conductors for
electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a
permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth
$12.50
9. Plumbing Code Fees
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Plumbing fixture or trap or set of fixtures on one trap (including
water, drainage piping and back flow protection) $7.00 each
2) Building sewer and trailer park sewer $15.00 each
3) Rainwater system - per drain (inside building) $7.00 each
4) Cesspool (where permitted) $25.00 each
5) Private sewage disposal system $40.00 each
6) Water heater and/or vent $7.00 each
7) Gas piping system of 1 to 5 outlets $5.00 each
8) Additional gas piping system per outlet $1.25 each
9) Industrial waste pre-treatment interceptor, including its trap
and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning
as fixture traps $7.00 each
10) Water piping and/or water treating equipment - installation,
alteration or repair $7.00 each
11) Drainage, vent repair or alteration of piping $7.00 each
12) Lawn sprinkler system or any one meter including back flow
protection devices $7.00 each
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13) Atmospheric type not included in Item 12
a) 1 to 5 $7.00
b) 6 or more $1.00
14) Back flow protective devices other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers
a) 2 inch diameter or less $7.00
b) Over 2 inch diameter $15.00
15) Gray water system $40.00 each
16) Reclaimed water system initial installation and testing
$30.00 per hour
17) Reclaimed water system annual cross-connection testing
(excluding initial test) $30.00 per hour
b. Other Inspection and Fees
1) For inspection outside of normal business hour ..Section 2.C.7
2) For re-inspection Section 2.C.7
3) For additional plan review Section 2.C.7
c. Sewer connection permit fee up to $25.00
10. Mechanical Code Fees
a. Miscellaneous Services
1) Forced air or gravity-type furnace or burner, including ducts
and vents attached to such appliance - each installation or
relocation
To and including 100,000 BTU/H $13.25
Over 100,000 BTU/H $16.25
2) Floor furnace, including wall heater or floor-mounted unit
heater- each installation or relocation $13.25
3) Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor mounted unit
heater - each installation, relocation or replacement $13.25
4) Appliance vent installed and not included in an appliance
permit— each installation, relocation or replacement $6.50
5) Heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption
unit — each repair, alteration or addition to and including
100,000 BTU/H $12.25
6) Boiler or compressor to and including three horsepower, or
absorption system to and including 100,000 BTU/H $13.25
Installation or relocation
7) Boiler or compressor over three horsepower to and including
15 horsepower, or each absorption system over 100,000
BTU/H and including 500,000 BTU/H $24.25
Installation or relocation
8) Boiler or compressor over 15 horsepower to and including 30
horsepower, or each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H
to and including 1,000,000 BTU/H $33.25
Installation or relocation
9) Boiler or compressor over 30 horsepower to and including 50
horsepower, or each absorption over 1,000,000 BTU/H to and
including 1,750,000 BTU/H $49.50
Installation or relocation
10) Boiler or refrigerator compressor over 50 horsepower, or each
absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H $82.75
Installation or relocation
11) Air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute,
including ducts attached thereto $9.50 each
NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit that is a portion of a factory assembled
appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required
elsewhere in this Resolution.
12) For each air handling unit over 10,000 CFM $16.15 each
13) For each evaporative cooler other than portable type
$9.50 each
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14) For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any
heating or air conditioning system authorized by a permit
$9.50 each
15) For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct
$6.50 each
16) For the installation or relocation of each domestic type
incinerator $16.25 each
17) For the installation of each hood that is served by mechanical
exhaust, including ducts for such hood $9.50 each
18) For the installation or relocation of each commercial or
industrial type incinerator $66.50 each
19) For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
California Mechanical Code but not classified in other
appliance categories or for which no other fee is listed in this
Code $9.50 each
20) Duct extensions, other than those attached $5.00 each
21) Permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows when
Chapter 12 of the California Plumbing Code is applicable
a) For each gas piping system of 1 to 4 outlets $5.50
b) For each gas-piping system of 5 or more outlets
$1.00 per outlet
b. Other Inspection Fees
1) After normal hour inspection Section 2.C.7
2) Re-inspection Section 2.C.7
3) Additional Plan Reviews Section 2.C.5
11. Refunds
If construction has not commenced, a refund of 80% of the permit will be
returned when permits are cancelled at the request of the permittee. No
permit fee will be refunded for any permit that has expired. No refund
will be made of the plan check fee when the plan check service has
been performed. A refund of 80% of the plan check fee will be returned
if the plan check service has not been performed.
D. Construction Excise Tax
1. Rates
a. Residential Units
Type Fee
Single Family $85.00
Duplex (each) $85.00
Apartment (each) $62.50
Bachelor (each) $62.50
Mobile Home Space (each) $51.00
b. Commercial - per square foot $.05
c. Industrial - per square foot $.05
2. Delinquency Charge 25% of tax plus interest cost of 1.00% per month
E. Environmental Reserve Tax — For new residential living unit construction
1. Conforming unit—first three floors $.15 per sq. ft.
2. Non-conforming unit—first three floors $.35 per sq. ft.
F. Non-Subdivision Park and Recreation Fees
1. Single-Family Dwelling - A fee of $10,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each single-family dwelling, which results
in a net increase to the City's housing stock. Said fee is imposed to
offset impacts to the City's existing park and recreation facilities caused
by the additional single-family dwelling.
2. Other Residential uses - A fee of $5,000 is imposed upon the
construction and occupancy of each residential dwelling unit, other than
a single-family dwelling, which results in a net increase in the City's
housing stock. Said fee is imposed to offset impacts to the City's
existing park and recreation facilities causes by the additional dwelling
unit.
Resolution Number 6272
G. Recycling and Diversion of Construction and Demolition Waste Program
1. Administrative fee $0.05 sq. ft. of Covered Project
2. Fee deposit $1.00 sq. ft. of Covered Project
3. Residential re-roof permits (only) fee deposit $500.00
4. Administrative fee for residential re-roof permits $40.00
SECTION 3. PLANNING FEES
The following fees are charged to individuals submitting the described requests
to the City Community Development Department. Payment in full is required
before issuance of necessary Grading, Building, Plumbing, Electrical,
Mechanical, or any other appropriate permit.
A. Filing Fees
1. Conditional Use Permit $1,250.00
2. Variance $1,250.00
3. Zone Change $3,000.00
4. General Plan Amendment $3,000.00
5. Planned Unit Development $2,750.00
6. Minor Use Permit $500.00
7. Major Site Plan Review $1,000.00
8. Concept Approval (Coastal) $150.00
9. Specific Plan $10,000.00
10. Appeal - Non-Public Hearing Matters $200.00
11. Appeal - Public Hearing $1,000.00
12. Pre-Application Conference $200.00
13. Property Profile $125.00
14. Planning Commission Interpretation $400.00
15. Sober Living Investigation Fee $500.00
16. Tentative/Final Parcel Map $1,250.00
17. Tentative/Final Tract Map $2,000.00
18. Special Events:
a. 1 event per application $150.00
b. 2 events per application $225.00
c. 3 - 4 events per application $325.00
d. 5 - 6 events per application $425.00
B. Environmental Fees/Deposit
1. Minor Environmental Assessment (Categorical Exemption) $50.00
2. Major Environmental Assessment (Initial Study)
Actual Processing Costs - $500.00 deposit
3. Negative Declaration Actual Processing Costs - $1,800.00 deposit
4. Environmental Impact Report
Actual Processing Costs - $20,000.00 deposit
NOTE: Regarding the asterisked items (C*, D*, & E*) below: These items will be reviewed by
the Public Works Department and proposed fee changes will be submitted at a later date.
*C. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development Fees
Land Use Type Fee/Unit
Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.)... $12.15 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) $3.77 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
General Office Building $4.12 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
Quality Restaurant $9.33 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
Hotel $860.67 per room or suite
Single Family Detached Housing $1,452.21 per dwelling unit
Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment) $952.99 per dwelling unit
Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) $783.00 per dwelling unit
City Park $4,754.82 per acre
Other Land Use Types $1,547.46 per PM peak hour trip generated
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*D. Transportation Facilities and Programs Development Application Fee
Land Use Type Fee/Unit
Shopping Center (up to 175,000 sq. ft.) $1.81 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
Shopping Center (over 175,000 sq. ft.) $.55 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
General Office Building $.59 per sq. ft. of gross leasable area
Quality Restaurant $1.39 per sq. ft. of gross floor area
Hotel $121.51 per room or suite
Single Family Detached Housing $216.62 per dwelling unit
Multi Family Attached Housing (Apartment) $142.02 per dwelling unit
Multi Family Attached Housing (Condominium) $118.58 per dwelling unit
City Park $706.21 per acre
Other Land Use Types $215.21 per PM peak hour trip generated
*E. Main Street Specific Plan Zone In - Lieu Parking Fees
The following per space in-lieu parking fee is hereby established for uses on
commercially zoned parcels located within the Main Street Specific Plan Zone
1. $3,500.00 fee per deficient space for all such uses established on or
after September 1, 1996. Such fee shall be calculated by multiplying the
number of parking spaces required, for the use that is not provided either
on-site or within 300 feet of the parcel on which the use is situated, by
$3,500.00.
2. An annual fee of $100.00 per deficient space for all such uses
established prior to September 1, 1996 which are currently operating
under an existing land-use entitlement wherein as a condition of
approval the applicant agreed to participate in the City's in lieu parking
program, except for those uses governed by Section 3 hereinafter. Such
annual fee shall be calculated by multiplying the number of parking
spaces required, for the use that is not provided either on-site or within
300 feet of the parcel on which the use is situated, by $100.00.
3. For all such uses established prior to September 1, 1996 pursuant to a
development agreement wherein the applicant agreed to participate in
the City's in lieu parking program, the fee per deficient space shall be a
specified in the applicable development agreement for the subject
property.
SECTION 4. POLICE FEES
A. Alarm System Application Fees
The following will be charged for alarm system applications (July 1 - June 30):
1. Indirect Alarm - Business Permit $36.00
2. Indirect Alarm - Resident Permit $26.00
3. False Alarm - penalties will be assessed in the event of the following:
Per Call Fee
1st and 2nd false alarms No Charge
3rd false alarm $51.00
4th false alarm $77.00
5th false alarm $127.00
6 or more false alarms $179.00 each
B. Animal Control Fees
1. Animal licenses pursuant to Section 7.05.040.A of the Code
I a. Dog unaltered $66.00; altered $12.00
b. Sr. Citizen Discount 50%
2. Impound of small animals (cats, dogs, etc.): Seal Beach Animal Care
Center
a. Impound Fee $26.00
b. Daily Care and Feed $5.00
3. Quarantine of small animals:
a. Impound Fee $46.00
b. Daily Care and Feed $10.00
4. Quarantine on owner's property $26.00
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5. Veterinary Services:
a. Rabies Vaccination Actual Cost
b. Relative Value unit Actual Cost
c. Other procedures (x-ray, lab, etc.) Actual Cost
d. Medical or surgical care Actual Cost
e. Euthanasia (request by owner) $25.00 plus actual cost
6. Dog Park Fees:
a. Non-resident use — annual fee — altered dog $12.00
b. Non-resident use — annual fee — unaltered dog $28.00
c. Failure to lock gate $51.00
d. Exceeding 3 dog limit in park— per additional dog $26.00
e. Attack/bite or attempt on any person or dog $31.00
f. Vicious animal by definition $51.00
g. A quarantined animal $77.00
h. Failure to remove feces $26.00
7. Non-domestic Animal:
a. Permit $46.00
NOTE: Beach Parking Services Fees (C**, below) and Parking Violations Fees (Section L**,
page 20)will be revised upon the completion of the Parking Master Study Plan.
**C. Beach Parking Services
1. Beach parking lots daily rates
a. Automobiles/motorcycles $6.00
b. Buses, motor homes, and other vehicles over 25 Feet
$6.00 per space used
c. Rates for automobiles/motorcycles parking after 6:00 p.m. $2.00
d. Rates for vehicles over 25 feet, parking after 6:00 p.m.
$2.00 per space used
2. Annual parking passes, for day use only, entitles the holder to daily
parking in any beach lot and valid twelve months from date of purchase
a. Seal Beach residents $100.00
b. Non-residents $150.00
c. Non-resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than
$30,000 annual beach pass $75.00
d. Resident senior citizen with annual gross income less than $30,000
annual beach pass $60.00
*Senior citizens age 62 must provide proof of annual income.
NOTE: The annual beach-parking pass does not include buses, motor homes, and vehicles
over 25 feet in length. The passes do not cover trailers attached to vehicles.
3. Disabled parking - any disabled person displaying special identification
license plates issued under California Vehicle Code Section 5007 or a
distinguishing placard issued under California Vehicle Code Section
22511.55 or 22511.59 shall be allowed to park in the 1st, 8th and 10th
Street ocean-front Municipal Parking Lots without being required to pay
parking fees. The disabled parking exemption is only for vehicles under
25 feet in length and does not cover trailers, campers and or fifth
wheelers attached to the vehicle. If more than one parking space is
used the regular daily beach use charge must be paid for the second
space used.
4. Miscellaneous Rate Information:
a. The City Manager is authorized to charge amounts less than the
rates specified, for certain days or certain times of day, if he or she
determines that a lower rate is appropriate.
b. Beach rates may fluctuate seasonally and may vary with times of
the day. In no event shall the rates exceed $6.00 per automobile.
c. Use and fees for beach parking for special events are subject to
arrangements through AM PCO parking.
d. Electric Vehicle charging station fee $3.37 per hour
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D. Citation Sign-off $15.00 for each sign-off
E. Fingerprint Cards
1. Resident $10.00
2. Non-resident $20.00
F. Parking Stickers
The following fees are charged for annual parking permits:
1. Resident $14.00
2. Guest $17.00
3. Business $41.00
NOTE: Permits are issued each fiscal year(July 1st through June 30th) and are not prorated.
G. Passport
A $30.00 fee will be charged for the preparation of a letter attesting to an
individual's lack of criminal contact with the Seal Beach Police Department
that will be used to obtain a passport.
H. Photographs
1. Digital reprints or digitally scanned photos $25.00 plus actual costs
2. Digital audio file reproduction $25.00 plus actual costs
3. Video file reproduction $25.00 plus actual costs
4. Reprints of 35 mm photos $25.00 plus actual costs
I. Traffic Collision Reports
The following fees will be charged for copies of all investigative reports
performed on traffic collisions:
1. Non-resident $40.00
2. Resident $10.00
3. Miscellaneous Police Reports $10.00
J. Vehicle Storage
1. Copy of signed vehicle storage release form $82.00
2. Copy of signed vehicle impound release and administrative overhead
associated with a 30 day impound $184.00
K. Massage Technician Permit Background Check
An application fee of $511.00 will be charged for the investigation and report
required for a massage technician permit.
NOTE: Beach Parking Services Fees (Section **C)and Parking Violations Fees (Section L**) will
be revised upon the completion of the Parking Master Study Plan.
**L. Parking Violation Fees
Section Violation Proposed
Fee
21113 (A) CVC SCHUPUB PROP-FAIL OBEY RSTRCT 43.00
21211 (A) CVC PARKED IN BIKE LANE 43.00
22500.1 CVC FIRE LANE 68.00
22500 (A) CVC PARKED IN INTERSECTION 43.00
22500 (B) CVC PARKED ON CROSSWALK 43.00
22500 (E) CVC BLOCKING DRIVEWAY 43.00
22500 (F) CVC PARKED ON/ACROSS SIDEWALK 43.00
22500 (H) CVC DOUBLE PARKING 43.00
22500 (I) CVC PRKD IN BUS STOP/LOADING ZONE 308.00
22500 (K) CVC PKG PROHIB-STATE HIWAY BRIDGE 43.00
22502 (A) CVC PARALLEL AND/OR WITHIN 18" 43.00
22505 (B) CVC NO PARKING - STATE HIGHWAY 43.00
Resolution Number 6272
Section Violation Proposed
Fee
22507.8(A) CVC HANDICAPPED PARKING ONLY 308.00
22507.8 (B-C)CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE 308.00
22507.8 (C) CVC OBSTRUCTION OF DISABLED SPACE 308.00
22514 CVC FIRE HYDRANT 68.00
22515 (A) CVC UNAT VEH W/ENGINE RUNNING 43.00
22522 CVC PARKING - ACCESS RAMP 308.00
22523 CVC ABANDONED VEHICLE 108.00
26708 (A) CVC OBSTRUCTED VIEW THRU WNDSHLD 43.00
26710 CVC DEFECTIVE WINDSHIELD 33.00
27155 CVC GAS CP RQ/$10 PRF OF CO 43.00
27465 (B) CVC UNSAFE TIRES-$10 W/PRF 21 DAYS 33.00
4000 (A) CVC EXP REG/$10 W/PRF CORR 68.00
4462.5 CVC PRESENTING FALSE REGISTRATION 64.00
4462 (B) CVC DISPLAY FALSE REGISTRATION 108.00
4464 CVC ALTERED LICENSE PLATE 68.00
5200 CVC MSG PLT-$10 W/PRF CORR 43.00
5201 (E) CVC PLT COV/$10 W/PRF CORR 43.00
5204 (A) CVC MISSING TAB-CORR AND PYMT REQ 43.00
8.15.010 (C) SBMC FAILURE TO OBEY PSTD SIGNS 43.00
8.15.010 SBMC NO PARKING CERTAIN AREAS 43.00
8.15.010 (D & F) SBMC PKD OVER WHITE LINE-TRAFF HAZ 43.00
8.15.020 SBMC FAIL TO PARK IN MARKED STALL 43.00
8.15.025 SBMC 72 HOUR PARKING 43.00
8.10.105 SBMC PKG/DRIVING ON PRIVATE PROP 43.00
8.15.055 SBMC SHORT TERM PARKING ZONES 43.00
8.15.065 SBMC CITY PROPERTY 43.00
8.15.070 SBMC CURB MARKINGS 43.00
8.15.080 SBMC PKD IN OR OBSTRUCTING ALLEY 43.00
8.15.085 SBMC PRKNG OF OVERSIZED VEH 43.00
8.15.090 SBMC ILLEGAL COMM VEH PKG 68.00
8.15.100 SBMC SURFSIDE COLONY FIRE HYDRANT 43.00
8.15.105 SBMC PARKING METER ZONES 43.00
8.15.115 SBMC DIAG PKG/FRT WHEEL XCS OF 6" 43.00
8.20.010 (b)SBMC PARKED WITHOUT PAYING 43.00
8.20.010 (c)SBMC PERMIT MUST BE DISP PROPERLY 43.00
8.20.015(A) SBMC NO PKG MARINA W/O PERMIT 43.00
8.20.015(B) SBMC NO CMPR/REC VEH/BOAT MARINA 43.00
M. Firearm Safe Keeping Storage $66.00 per 6 months
N. Booking Fee $259.00
SECTION 5. PUBLIC WORKS FEES
A. Plots Copies
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1. First sheet (24" x 36") $5.00
2. Additional sheets (24" x 36") $2.00 per sheet
3. Color Plots (24" x 36") $8.00 per sheet
B. Subdivision Plan Check Tentative Map $600 minimum deposit
Resolution Number 6272
NOTE: If additional lots are added, the deposit shall be increased by $50.00 for the first five
parcels, lots or units and $20.00 for each additional after the first five. If a revised map is
substituted for an approved or conditionally approved map, the deposit shall be increased for
processing the revised maps. [Following staff review, the City may require an additional cash
deposit estimated by the City Engineer or Community Development Director to sufficiently cover
the actual cost of any private consulting firm used by the City in the technical review of the
tentative map submittals or in preparation of the EIR.]
C. Final Filing Map
1 1. Final Subdivision Map Filing $175.00
NOTE: The Orange County Surveyor's Office will also require a fee deposit in an amount
established by that office to cover the costs of the boundary check of the final map.
2. Final Map Plan Check $600.00 minimum deposit plus $50.00
per parcel, lot or unit plus time and
materials
3. Final Map Construction Minimum deposit determined by
engineering division by estimating 5% of
construction costs plus time and
materials
NOTE: The deposit shall cover all actual costs for plan check, construction engineering,
management and inspection for all required public improvements by City and/or private consulting
firms. All deposits must be paid before the City Council approves the final map. All actual costs
must be paid before acceptance of the public improvement and release of the subdivision bonds.
4. Lot Line Adjustment:
a. Lot line adjustment $150.00 each
b. Certificate of Compliance $150.00 each
c. Map checking $350.00
(minimum deposit plus time and materials)
d. Appeal of denial within 15 days of date of mailing of notice of action
by City $100.00
5. Parcel Map Waiver
a. Certificate of Compliance $200.00
(plus all required tentative map fees)
b. Minimum deposit for review and plan check, and accompanying
materials by City, City Attorney and /or private consulting firms
$500.00 plus time and materials
D. Plan Check and Review
1. Grading/Drainage Plan Check (Single Family) $700.00
(per review, plus time, and materials)
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover cost of reviewing plans, hydrology, and hydraulics for
construction of one new single family residential home. Additional deposits are required for
applicant changes, revisions, additions to the plans or if more than 3 plan checks are necessary.
2. Grading/Drainage Plan Check Minimum deposit*
(plus time and materials)
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover cost of reviewing plans, hydrology, and hydraulics for all
other types of construction that require a grading permit. Additional deposits are required for
applicant changes, revisions, additions to the plans or if more than `Minimum deposit shall be
established by Engineering based upon size and scope of project.
3. Public and Utility Improvements Plan Check Minimum deposit*
(plus time and materials)
NOTE: For other than one Single Family Residential, plan checks will be billed on a time and
material. *A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work
performed and shall be established by Engineering based upon size and scope of project.
Resolution Number 6272
4. Traffic Control Plan Review $150.00 (per application
plus time and materials, including 1-hour minimum plan check)
5. WQMP Plan Check $700.00 (minimum deposit)
E. General Construction Permits
1. Permit Issuance Fee (fee applies to all permits) $20.00 each
2. Construction Parking Permit $10.00 per day per space
for parking in public right of way
3. Street Obstruction $45.00 each application
for placement of dumpster and storage in public
right of way for a period of not more than 45 days
4. Encroachment Permit Costs and Plan Check $120.00 minimum
deposit per application plus time and materials
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover costs for only sidewalk, curb and gutter, driveway approach,
curb cores, dirt excavations in parkways, street cuts. Valuation of all work performed shall not
exceed $5,000.00 as determined by the Engineering Division. A cash deposit will be collected as
determined by Engineering for the approximate value of the work as guaranty that the work is
performed properly.
5. Water Quality/Pollution Prevention Inspection $150.00 minimum
deposit per application plus time and materials
6. Grading Permit Inspection Type A $150.00 minimum
deposit per application plus time and materials
NOTE: Minimum deposit to cover costs of inspection for one single-family residence in
accordance with grading plan. For other than one single-family residence, inspection will be billed
on a time and material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance
of any work performed and shall be established by Engineering based upon size and scope of
project.
7. Utility Permits $120.00 minimum
deposit plus time and materials for each occurrence in public right of way
NOTE: Any work done by a Utility will be billed on a time and material basis. The minimum total
deposit will be maintained in an account to cover costs of any work performed during the year.
Additional deposits may be required depending upon the size and scope of the work.
8. Non-Standard Improvement $220.00 filing fee
NOTE: If permit is approved, applicant shall also obtain a Class A public work permit.
9. Monitoring Well or Soil Boring (inspection deposit) $160.00 minimum
deposit per location plus time and materials for
each occurrence in public right of way
10. Banner Permit (inspection deposit) $40.00 fee
NOTE: Deposit does not include installation. Applicant must hire a licensed contractor to install
the banner upon issuance of the permit and signing of the agreement.
11. Construction Scaffolding/Fencing $45.00 fee each 25 ft. of location
12. Street Tree Removal Application $90.00 filing fee
13. Street Tree Trimming (Inspection Deposit) $75.00 minimum
(plus time and materials for each occurrence in public right of way)
14. Street Closure Permit (Inspection Deposit) $110.00 minimum
(plus time and materials for each occurrence in public right of way)
NOTE: Applicants will need to hire their own traffic control contractor to supply and place
barricades as well as post for no parking for street closures. City barricades may be used only
upon written permission from the Public Works Department in specific instances. Barricades
would be rented at current market rates (usually$3.00 per barricade per day.) There will also be
replacement charge for each non-returned or damaged barricade ($55.00). For any street
closure at a signalized intersection or that directly affects traffic on an arterial roadway, a traffic
plan review will be required.
Resolution Number 6272
15. Street Closure (Refundable Guaranty) $750.00 minimum deposit
(for each block of street closed to cover clean up and/or damage costs)
16. City Crew Charge $250.00 minimum charge
(for any work performed by City crews)
17. Park Damage (Refundable Guaranty) $750.00 minimum deposit
(for use of parks or beach for special events. Larger deposits may
be conditioned depending upon the size and the scope of the event)
18. Crane Permit (Inspection Deposit) $110.00 minimum deposit
(plus time and materials for each occurrence in public right of way)
F. Sewer Utility Services
1. Inspection for Sewer Works for New Developments Minimum deposit
(plus time and materials)
NOTE: For other than one single-family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and
material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work
performed and shall be established by Engineering based upon size and scope of project.
2. Sewer Service Connection Inspection $200.00 minimum deposit
per application plus time and materials
3. Sewer Service Connection Charge - "Buy In"
The fee is determined based on the size of the water service meter as
applied to the sewer rates. Sewer rates are calculated using the value of
the existing system that is not subject to replacement through the
existing Capital Improvement Project (CIP) program and the total annual
water use by sewer system customers in billing units. Beginning July 1,
2002 and every July 1 thereafter, the fee will automatically increase by
an amount calculated using the following formula - multiply the most
recent fee in effect by the percentage increase over the previous 12
months immediately preceding the most recent publication of the
Engineering News Record of Construction Cost Index existing on July 1
of the year of the increase. The previous ENR Construction Cost Index
was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index for June 2009 is 8578.
Fees shall not decrease below the level of rates existing on July 1, 2002.
Sewer Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov't
5/8", 3/4" $2,662.00 $2,662.00
1" $3,163.00 $5,115.00
1.5" $6,475.00 $11,529.00
2" $9,076.00 $20,898.00
3" $52,712.00 $52,085.00
4" $77,517.00 $131,452.00
6" N/A $151,695.00
8" N/A $531,517.00
4. Fats, Oils & Grease (FOG) Wastewater Discharge Permits
a. Permit issuance fee $50.00 each
b. Grease control device lid inspection fee $30.00 each
c. Best Management Practices (BMP) program inspection fee
$40.00 each visit
(2/year for FSE's with grease control devices)
(4/year for FSE's without grease control devices)
d. Grease Disposal Mitigation/Waiver Fee
$500.00 each annually (Sewer cleaning fee)
e. Non-compliance BMP inspection $40.00 each return visit
f. Non-compliance sewer cleaning fee $180.00 per hour
g. Non-compliance sewer video inspection fee $300.00 per hour
Resolution Number 6272
NOTE: Any cost increases to the City, additional services, and materials provided by the City,
not listed above such as spill response or additional sewer main line cleaning due to
accumulation of FOG will be billed directly to the responsible party for actual costs incurred on a
time and material basis. Any delinquencies, penalties, appeals, hearings, suspensions,
revocations, violations, and enforcements are established by the FOG Ordinance. FSE's
requesting a permit within a calendar year shall have the fees pro-rated on a month end basis.
G. Water Utility Services
1. Water Service Connection Inspection $200.00 minimum deposit
(per application plus time and materials)
2. Water Service Connection Materials Actual cost
(of any required materials and miscellaneous
equipment for meter plus 20% administration)
3. Water Works Inspection for New Developments
minimum deposit plus time and materials
NOTE: For other than one single-family residence, inspection will be billed on a time and
material basis. A minimum deposit will be collected from the developer in advance of any work
performed and established by Engineering based upon size and scope of project.
4. Meter Testing Deposit$100.00 per test (refundable if meter is inaccurate)
5. Hydrant Water Meter Installation $125.00
(to cover cost for labor, materials and
equipment per each move or location)
6. Hydrant Water Meter Deposit $600.00 minimum deposit
NOTE: Water shall be billed against deposit. If cash balance drops below$500.00, an additional
deposit will be required.
7. Fire Hydrant Flow Test $250.00 minimum deposit
(per each application plus time and materials)
8. New Water Service Connection Charge - "Buy In"
For services that have never been connected or paid into the system,
fees are calculated using the value of the existing system that is not
subject to replacement through the existing Capital Improvement Project
(CIP) program and the total annual water use by system customers in
billing units. Beginning July 1, 2002 and every July 1 thereafter, the fee
will automatically increase by an amount calculated using the following
formula - multiply the most recent fee in effect by the percentage
increase over the previous 12 months immediately preceding the most
recent publication of the Engineering News Record of Construction Cost
Index existing on July 1 of the year of the increase. The previous ENR
Construction Cost Index was 8293. The ENR Construction Cost Index
for June 2009 is 8578. Fees shall not decrease below the level of rates
existing on July 1, 2002.
Water Service Size Residential Commercial, Industrial, Gov't
5/8", 3/4" $4,440.00 $4,440.00
1" $5,128.00 $8,201.00
1.5" $12,612.00 $19,739.00
2" $13,516.00 $36,058.00
3" $94,426.00 $61,466.00
4" $248,958.00 $329,141.00
6" NA $362,968.00
Greater than 6" Connection charges shall be determined by the
City Engineer and approved by Council at the
time of development or request.
H. Transportation Permits - Oversize load permits $16.00 per application
I. Call Outs
For emergency or after hour call outs for public right of way or utility work
performed due to action of responsible party, a $250.00 minimum plus time
and materials will be charged.
Resolution Number 6272
J. Multiplier 20% multiplier
will be used when calculating costs to cover administrative overhead for
Public Works staff.
K. Miscellaneous
1. Hourly Rates
a. City Forrester/Arborist $80.00 per hour
b. City Traffic Engineer (Reg.) $175.00 per hour
c. Utilities Engineer (Reg.) $170.00 per hour
d. Development Coordinator (Reg.) $165.00 per hour
e. Project Inspector $125.00 per hour
f. Construction Engineer (Reg.) $145.00 per hour
2. City Engineer Variance Fee $475.00
NOTE: All minimum deposits established above must be paid at the time of submittal of
applications. The deposits shall cover the actual cost including but not limited to review, plan
check, administration, coordination and construction administration, inspection and engineering
by City, private consulting firms and/or outside contractors. Additional deposits will be collected if
initial deposits are insufficient to cover actual costs. Any excess deposits over minimum amount
will be returned to the applicant.
Plan Check deposits for water, sewer, street, utility company work with pipeline/conduit lengths
greater than 250', traffic signals, etc. are estimated per the following: $720.00 (8 hrs) for the first
two sheets (includes general note/title sheet) and $270.00 (3 hrs) for each additional sheet.
Plans must be 24" by 36" (22" by 34") and 1" = 40' scale without exception. Plan Check for
Traffic Control on Arterials/Intersections is estimated on $270.00 (3 hrs) per sheet. There will be
additional deposits required after the third review and each plan revision after approval of the
plans by the City Engineer.
3. Publications:
a. Public Works Standard Conditions of Approval for Vesting Tentative
and Tentative Subdivision Maps $3.00/book
b. Standard Plans for Water Facilities $3.00/book
c. Standard Plans for Sewer Facilities $3.00/book
d. Design Criteria for Sewer Facilities $3.00/book
e. Standard Plans for Streets $3.00/book
f. Grading and Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Implementation Manual $5.00/book
g. 5-Year Capital Improvement Program $8.00/book
4. Special Events Fees:
a. Power Turn On for Special Events (each location) $30.00
b. Pier Restroom Cleaning (each occurrence) $50.00
c. Building Facility Cleaning (each occurrence) $50.00
d. Street Sweeping (after Special Events 2 hr/minimum) $150.00
5. Newsracks:
a. Newsrack Permit Fee - Non-Lottery Locations $71.00
b. Newsrack Permit Fee - Lottery Locations $110.00
c. Newsrack Summarily Impound Fee $120.00
d. Newsrack Non-Summarily Impound Fee $61.00
e. Newsrack Non-Summarily Impound Fee after Required $100.00
SECTION 6. RECREATION FEES
A. Community Center Facilities
Resident groups shall be those groups with at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. Youth resident groups shall be those
groups with at least 60% of their active membership residing within the City of
Seal Beach or having students attending a school within the Los Alamitos
Unified School District system. Youth groups are also defined as being
groups with all persons being age 18 and under. The following group
categories are listed in order of priority use.
Resolution Number 6272
1. Resident meetings of civic or service organizations $100.00
annual cleaning fee
2. Resident activities:
a. Large Room Fee $ 30.00 per hour
b. Small Room Fee $20.00 per hour
c. Cleaning Fee $50.00 to 150.00 based on usage
d. Staff Fee $15.00 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit $250.00 or $500.00
3. Non-resident activities:
a. Large Room Fee $50.00 per hour
b. Small Room Fee $35.00 per hour
c. Cleaning fee $50.00 to 150.00 based on usage
d. Staff Fee $15.00 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit $250.00 or $500.00
4. Commercial or profit-making activities:
a. Large Room Fee $100.00 per hour
b. Small Room Fee $50.00 per hour
c. Cleaning fee $150.00
d. Staff Fee $15.00 per hour per staff person
e. Security Deposit $250.00 or $500.00
5. Alcoholic beverages served at non-city functions $30.00 per hour
6. Liability/special event insurance proof of certificate of insurance with
City additionally insured
NOTE: Rentals of more than 75 people or having alcohol present require two staff members be
present and a security deposit of $500.00. Rentals with less than 75 people and without alcohol
require a security deposit of$250.00.
B. Rental Fees - Senior Center and Fire Station 48 Community Room
To qualify for use of the Senior Center facility on a regular reservation basis,
a group must have 60% of its membership age 62 years or older. Resident
groups shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active membership
residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have preference over
non-resident groups. Any requests for waiver of fees by a group will require
City Council approval. The following group categories are listed in order of
priority use.
1. Recreation sponsored or co-sponsored activities/meeting....No rental fee
a. Key Deposit $100.00
2. Resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Annual cleaning fee $100.00
b. Key Deposit $100.00
3. Resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations
a. Per hour $25.00
b. Cleaning fee $50.00 to $150.00 based on usage
c. Key Deposit $100.00
4. Non-resident non-fundraising activities of civic or service organizations:
a. Per hour $45.00
b. Cleaning fee $50.00 to $150.00 based on usage
c. Key Deposit $100.00
5. Non-resident fundraising activities of civic or service organizations:
a. Per hour $50.00
b. Cleaning fee $50.00 to $150.00 based on usage
c. Key Deposit $100.00
6. Alcoholic beverages served at non-city functions $30.00 additional
7. Liability/special event insurance proof of certificate of insurance
with City additionally insured
C. Swimming Pool Fees
Resident groups shall be those groups having at least 60% of their active
membership residing within the City of Seal Beach. Resident groups have
preference over non-resident groups. The following group categories are
listed in order of priority use.
Resolution Number 6272
1. Recreation and Family Swim Summer Pass $50.00 per family
(valid for the summer purchased)
2. Adult Lap Swim
a. Daily Fee $3.00 per person per session
b. 16 Swim Pass $40.00 per pass
c. 34 Swim Pass $80.00
d. Annual Swim Pass $200.00
e. Lost Pass Replacement $5.00 per lost pass
II 3. Swim Instruction:
a. Resident fees $40.00
b. Non-resident fee $60.00
c. Competitive Instruction Pool Use $25.00 per hour
4. Weekend Pool Party Rentals - two hour supervised pool parties at the
following rental rates
a. Resident rental - 20 participants or less $150.00
An additional $15.00 per hour is charged
for parties with over 20 swimmers
b. Non-resident rental - 20 participants or less $180.00
An additional $15.00 per hour is charged
for parties with over 20 swimmers
5. Liability/special event insurance proof of certificate of insurance
with City additionally insured
D. Recreation Program Fees
The Recreation and Community Services Director shall establish fees for the
various recreation programs. These fees shall be based on type of program,
number of participants and instructors, officials, etc., required in the program
and shall be based on full cost recovery where feasible, including cost of
administrative services.
E. Fees for Use of Municipal Athletic Facilities
The following rates shall be in effect for all reservations made through the
Recreation Office. Youth Resident Groups are defined as a group having
60% of its membership residing in Seal Beach or having a student attending a
Los Alamitos Unified School District. Youth Resident Groups are defined as
persons age 18 and under. The following group categories are listed in order
of priority use.
1. All community parks, no use of lights:
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status $5.00 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups $20.00 per hour
c. Adult resident groups $20.00 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups $40.00 per hour
e. Business Use $80.00 per hour
2. All Community Parks, including use of Lights:
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status $30.00 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups $40.00 per hour
c. Adult resident groups $50.00 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups $60.00 per hour
e. Business Use $100.00 per hour
3. Maintenance of Zoeter ball diamond $40.00 a day per field
4. Rental of Bases $25.00 per day - $125.00 minimum deposit
5. Gymnasium
a. Youth resident groups with non-profit status $15.00 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups with non-profit status $25.00 per hour
c. Youth resident groups for private use $25.00 per hour
d. Adult resident groups $35.00 per hour
e. Adult non-resident groups $50.00 per hour
f. Business Use $60.00 per hour
Resolution Number 6272
6. Heather and Marina Tennis Courts:
a. Youth resident groups $15.00 per hour
b. Youth non-resident groups $20.00 per hour
c. Adult resident groups $30.00 per hour
d. Adult non-resident groups $35.00 per hour
7. Liability/special event insurance Actual cost
proof of certificate of insurance with City additionally insured
F. Edison Community Garden Fees
To qualify for the use of an Edison Garden one must be able to prove that
they are a resident in the City of Seal Beach. If a gardener moves out of the
City of Seal Beach, they must relinquish their plot by February 16th. Rental of
a garden plot is for one calendar year. Applications must be returned with
payment to the Recreation and Community Services office prior to January
16th of each year in order to be renewed. After the renewal deadline, any
remaining plots will be assigned to those on the waiting list.
1. Rental of Garden Plot $30.00 per year per plot
2. Rental of Garden Plot prior to June 2012 $20.00 per year per plot
G. Tennis Center Fees/Rates
The City of Seal Beach Tennis Center provides a wide range of amenities
which include a pro shop, fitness center, locker rooms, and the following
services:
1. Single membership $95.00 per month /$1,045.00 annually
2. Couple membership $115.00 per month / $1,265.00 annually
3. Family membership $125.00 per month/$1,375.00 annually
4. Junior membership $50.00 per month / $550.00 annually
with a $125.00 one-time administration fee
5. Fitness membership $20.00 per month /$220.00 annually
with a $50.00 one-time administration fee
6. Guest fee with member $10.00 (once per month)
7. Guest fee during general public hours $7.00 per day
8. Court fee $10.00 per hour per court
during the hours of 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
9. Court fee $12.00 per hour per court
during the hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
10. Ball machine $16.00 per hour
$8.00 per hour for members
NOTE: Seal Beach residents save $2.00 per hour per court and Junior rates are $5.00 per
hour per court (17 years and under) - adult rates apply if junior and adult play together. (Please
note that special event charges are imposed by the management and are not governed in this fee
resolution.)
H. Special Activity Request Application Fees
All Special Activity Request Applications shall be accompanied with the
appropriate application fee deposit as set forth below. The application fee
shall be the full cost of all appropriate department review and approval. A
reconciliation form shall be provided to the applicant with an invoice for
additional payment or a refund of excess deposit, and all appropriate funds
due to City or applicant shall be cleared before a Special Activity Request
Permit is issued.
1. Weddings and wedding receptions, memorial services, and other group
activities involving 25 persons or more (including City Hall Courtyard and
public beach) - outdoor ceremonies are subject to City scheduling:
a. Resident - 1 to 2 hours $100.00
b. Resident - 2 to 4 hours $250.00
c. Non-resident - 1 to 2 hours $200.00
d. Non-resident - 2 to 4 hours $350.00
2. Banner Placement Activities Actual costs plus $100.00 deposit
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3. Booth space for special events sponsored by the Recreation
Department:
a. Non-Profit Group $50.00
b. For-Profit Group $100.00
NOTE: Application fees for certain charitable events, banner placement requests, etc. may be
waived upon determination by Recreation and Community Services Director or designee.
SECTION 7. FILMING CHARGES & FEES
A. Commercial Still Photography:
1. Annual permit application fee $50.00
2. Business license $207.00
3. Location fee - general $100.00 per day
B. Motion Picture including Video:
1. Permit application fee $150.00
2. Expedited film permit $300.00
3. Business license $207.00
4. Location fee - general $400.00 per day
C. Use of City Property- in addition to general location fee:
1. Beach, Pier and Park Area $300.00 per day
2. Lifeguard Station - interior $200.00 per day
3. City Hall $200.00 per day
NOTE: Use of other city property will be charged per fees identified elsewhere in this
Resolution or by determination of the City Manager's Office.
D. Use of Personnel
1. City Personnel Reimburse at burdened rate
E. Use of City Equipment and Vehicle Market rental rates
F. Use of City Parking Lots:
1. Winter period (September 16 thru May 14) $12.00 per space
2. Summer period (May 15 thru September 15) $18.00 per space
NOTE: Use and fees for beach parking lots subject to arrangements through Ampco Parking
SECTION 8. WATER USE/BILLING FEES
A. Water Turn-On (new customers) $21.00
B. Late Payment: Penalty for water bills paid after 35 days 10% of total water bill
C. Water Turn-On
1. Turned off for non-payment of bill) $77.00 per hour
2. Turn on fee (after 5:00 pm) $150.00
D. Water Turn-On After Hours - Emergency Call $250.00 minimum
plus time and materials will be charged (Section 5.1 -fees for call-outs)
NOTE: After a customer's door is tagged more than two times for failure to pay water bill, a
$30.00 fee will be added to the customer's water bill for each time door is tagged.
SECTION 9. UNSPECIFIED FEES
Whenever fees are charged for services provided by the City and no method for
the calculation is specified through this Resolution, other City Council resolutions,
the Code of the City of Seal Beach, or other state or federal rulings, the fees shall
be the actual cost, including the proportionate part of the salaries, wages or other
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compensation of any deputy or employee, material and equipment costs and the
cost of overhead at 33.12% of the total.
SECTION 10. FINGERPRINT FEES
The charge for taking fingerprints is $78.00. This fee covers the cost of what the
Department of Justice charges for processing the fingerprints.
SECTION 11. BUSINESS LICENSE TAX & PERMITS
NOTE: Per the City Municipal Code section 5.10.030 the business license tax amount for all
businesses other than those based on gross receipt taxes, shall be adjusted annually on July 1st
of each year in accordance with the increase in the Consumer Price Index.
A. Business license tax (Base Tax) for all businesses except the
businesses listed below is $212.00:
1. Advertising services, amusement parks, entertainment cafes, live or
stuffed animal, fish and retile shows; Commission merchants or brokers;
tattooing business license tax is $423.00
2. Aircraft for hire $212.00 for one aircraft;
and $41.00 for each additional aircraft
3. Beach umbrella and equipment rental stand, for first stand or place
$212.00 for each additional stand or place $41.00
4. Billiards and bowling alleys $212.00
and $20.00/unit (alley or table) if more than 10 units
5. Boat rental for each boat less than 25 ft. in length $212.00
plus $17.00 per foot for each boat exceeding 25 ft. in length
6. Bottled water sales, excluding eating establishment, confectionery stores
or similar businesses for the first delivery vehicle $212.00
and $51.00 for each additional delivery vehicle
7. Boxing matches (professional contest or exhibition) $2,116.00
8. Carnivals and fairs, excluding those operated by nonprofit organizations
for charitable purposes $12.00 per day per each game,
exhibition, show, recreational device, or booth including concession.
9. Circus $1,482.00 for the first day and $846.00 for each day thereafter
10. Fortune telling, physic reading for first year of operation $1589.00
and $1,059.00 for each year thereafter
11. Grocery bus $2,118.00
12. Herb doctors $318.00 plus $41.00 for each additional partner
13. Milk distribution $212.00 for first delivery vehicle
and $20.00 for each additional delivery vehicle
14. Money lenders $318.00
15. Motion picture, production or photoplay filming $10.00 per day;
except persons with a fixed place of business in the City;
If fixed place of business is in the City, the tax rate is $318.00
16. Peddlers and itinerant vendors:
a. For sale of foodstuffs $212.00
which includes the use of one vehicle, plus $123.00
for each additional vehicle
b. For sale of medicine $1,269.00
c. All others, unless otherwise required to be licensed $212.00
which includes the use of one vehicle plus $212.00
for each additional vehicle
17. Sanitariums, including rest home, convalescent home or home for the
aged which provide care for more than 3 persons at one time $212.00
plus $4.00 for each patient in excess of 3, based on the average number
of patients per day, computed monthly.
18. Selling club plans, including sale of membership in any club or
cooperative association and sale of discount coupon books $847.00
19. Soliciting, canvassing or taking orders for goods or advertising,
excluding representatives of an established or fixed place of business in
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the City who submits an affidavit to the collector not less than 48 hours
before such solicitation is $423.00 plus $20.00 per day
20. Vehicles for hire:
a. ,Seating less than 16 people $212.00 per vehicle
b. Seating more than 16 people $453.00 per vehicle
c. Designed or used primarily for transportation of property where
available for lease or rental without the driver $106.00
for the first vehicle plus $41.00 for each additional vehicle
d. Ambulances or invalid coaches $106.00 for first vehicle
plus $41.00 for each additional vehicle
e. Motor scooters $212.00 for first scooter
and $8.00 for each additional scooter in excess of 5 scooters
21. New and used car sales, a license which also authorizes the holder to
repair such vehicles and sell motor vehicle parts and accessories
$318.00
22. Vending machines:
a. Merchandise dispensing $41.00 per machine
b. Jukebox, amusement, electronic games and pinball machines
$61.00 per machine
c. Photographic and voice recording machine $212.00
plus $40.00 for each additional machine after the first 5 machines
23. Wrestling $1,269.00
24. Country Club golf courses $0.41 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
25. Manufacturing, including every person, firm, corporation, firm or
partnership, manufacturing, processing, fabricating, designing,
engineering and product, commodity, airplane, ship, selling any such
product at wholesale or to jobbers, or selling any such product at retail,
or selling any such product at retail, or selling any such product at both
wholesale and at retail, or any and every person contracting for or
agreeing to manufacture, process, fabricate, design or engineer product,
commodity, airplane, ship, machine, vehicle, instrumentality, tool or other
thing for fee, charge, valuable consideration or otherwise agreed upon
sum of money $0.41 per $1,000 of total gross receipts
Senior Citizen exception: All persons 62 and over engaged in any home occupation shall
pay an annual flat rate tax of $57.00, provided that the annual income derived from such home
occupation does not exceed $10,000.00 in any calendar year. In order to qualify for this reduced
rate, licensees shall submit a copy of his or her most recent tax return to substantiate that the
annual income derived from the home occupation does not exceed$10,000.00 per year.
26. Massage permit establishment permit $105.00
27. Massage Technician permit $105.00
SECTION 12. LIFEGUARD FEES
A. Junior Lifeguard Program
1. Resident $510.00
2. Non-resident $520.00
SECTION 13. ANNUAL ADJUSTMENTS
The City Council adopted Resolution No. 6249 authorizing an annual adjustment
in accordance with the increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period
from December 2010 to December 2011 and every period hereafter.
SECTION 14. STATEMENT OF RESOLUTIONS
The restatement of this Resolution of existing rates and amounts for previously
imposed taxes, fees and charges is for the purpose of administrative
convenience and is not intended, and shall not be construed, as the imposition,
extension, or increase of any such tax, fee or charge.
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SECTION 15. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall be effective July 1, 2012 except for any agreements,
contract contracts, plans and specifications submitted to the City prior to the date
of adoption.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a
regular meeting held on the 25th day of June , 2012 by the following vote:
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I, Linda Devine, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is the original copy of Resolution Number 6272 on file in
the office of the City Clerk, passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at
a regular meeting held on the 25th day of June , 2012.k),/x4;14
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