Resolution 18-010 Fee Schedule 2019 CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY
SPOKANE COUNTY,WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 18-010
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY, SPOKANE COUNTY,
WASHINGTON,REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION 17-019,AND APPROVING AN
AMENDED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE,AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO.
WHEREAS, it is the general policy of the City to establish fees that are reflective of the cost of
services provided by the City; and
WHEREAS, the City uses a resolution to establish the schedule of fees for City programs, permits
and services, and periodically the fee resolution and fee schedule must be amended to incorporate new or
modified services; and
WHEREAS, Council desires to amend the resolution and accompanying fee schedule.
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Spokane Valley, Spokane
County, Washington, as follows:
Section 1. The amendments needed at this time are incorporated into the attached schedules and
include new fees and changes to existing fees.
Section 2. Repeal. Resolution 17-019 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect January 1, 2019.
Approved this 11'x'day of December, 2018.
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Fee Schedule Page No.
Schedule A: Planning 3
Schedule B: Building 5
Schedule C: Parks and Recreation 10
Schedule D: Administrative 13
Schedule E: Other Fees 14
Schedule F: Police Fees 14
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MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Schedule A—Planning
FEE AMOUNT
AMENDMENTS
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,500.00
Zoning or other code text amendment $1,500.00
APPEALS
Appeal of Administrative Decision $1,050,00
Appeal of Hearing Examiner Findings $315.00
Transcript/record deposit on Appeals of Hearing Examiner Decisions $157.00
Appeal of Administrative Decision- Code Enforcement Final Decision
pursuant to chapter 17.100 SVMC $500.00 unless otherwise
waived pursuant to SVMC 17.110
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT(SEPA)
Single Dwelling(when required) $100.00
All other developments $350.00
Environmental Impact Statement(EIS)Review, minimum deposit $2,200.00
Addenda of existing EIS Review $350.00
SHORELINE
Substantial Development Permit $840.00
Shoreline Exemption $420.00
CRITICAL AREAS
FIoodplain Permit not associated with a subdivision $315.00
Floodplain Permit associated with a subdivision $315,00+$52.00 per lot
OTHER PERMITS
Home Occupation Permit and Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) $84.00
Conditional Use Permit $840.00
Temporary Use Permit $157.00
LAND USE ACTIONS
Subdivisions
Preliminary plat $2,324.00+$40.00 per lot
Final Plat $1,424.00+$10.00 per lot
Time extensions file review and letter $80.00
Short Plats
Preliminary 2 to 4 lots $1,224.00
Final plat 2 to 4 lots $924.00
Preliminary plat 5 to 9 lots $1,424.00+$25.00 per lot
Final plat 5 to 9 lots $1,224.00+$10.00 per lot
Time extensions—file review and letter $80.00
Plat Alteration
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Subdivision plat $682.00
Short plat $278.00
Plat Vacation $1,474.00
Binding Site Plan
Binding site plan alteration $278.00
Change of Conditions $650.00
Preliminary binding site plan $1,674.00
Creating lots within final binding site plan via Record of Survey $500.00
Final Binding Site Plan $924.00
Aggregation/Segregation
Lot line adjustment $105.00
Lot line elimination $105.00
Zero lot Iine $105.00+$10.00 per Iot
SIGNS
Review of permanent sign $50.00+$25.00 if public works review needed
Review of temporary sign $50.00
OTHER
Administrative Exception $315.00
Variance $1,575.00
Administrative Interpretations $100.00
NEW RESIDENTIAL SITE PLAN REVIEW $50.00
SITE PLAN REVIEW-PER DIVISION REVIEW $275.00
STREET VACATION APPLICATION $1,365.00
Pre-application Meetings $250.00
Fee shall be deducted from land use application, building permit or commercial permit application fee
when application is filed within one year of pre-application meeting.
ZONING
Zoning map amendments (rezone)* $1,650.00
Planned residential development plan $1,575.00+ $26.00 per lot
Planned residential development modification $525.00
Zoning letter $210.00
*If rezone is combined with other action(s), cost of other action(s) is additional
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Schedule B — Building
Fee Payment
Plan review fees are collected at the time of application. Such fees may be adjusted during plan review.
Overages or under payments shall be appropriately adjusted at the time of permit issuance.
Plan review fees are separate from and additional to building permit fees. Permit fees and any other unpaid
fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the permit.
Fees for outside professional services required during the permit process shall be paid by the applicant.
Examples of outside professional services include review by contract reviewers, special inspection or
construction services, consultant services for special topics, surveying or other services required to
determine compliance with applicable codes.
Fee Refund Policy. Refunds authorized under this policy apply only to Schedule B.
PLAN REVIEW FEES
• PIan review fees are non-refundable once any plan review work has been started.
• Paid plan review fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
• At a minimum, a $35.00 administrative fee shall be retained.
• If the paid plan review fee is less than $35.00, no refund is authorized.
• If the paid plan review fee is more than $35.00, the amount for refund shall be calculated
• at the rate of 100% of the paid plan review fee minus $35.00.
PERMIT FEES
• Permit fees are non-refundable once work authorized by the permit has begun.
• Paid permit fees may be refunded when an eligible request is received in writing.
• At a minimum, a $35.00 administrative fee will be retained when fees are refunded.
• If the paid permit fee is less than $35.00, no refund is authorized.
• If the paid permit fee is more than$35.00,the refund shall be calculated at the rate of 95%
of the paid permit fee minus $35.00.
For any application taken or permit issued in error, a full refund of fees paid shall be made. No portion of
the paid fees shall be retained.
FEES
GENERAL
Hourly Rate for City Employees $61.00
Overtime rate for City Employees (1.5 times regular rate) $92.00
Investigation fee: Work commenced without required permits Equal to permit fee
Replacement of lost permit documents Hourly rate; 1 hour minimum
Revisions to plans requested by the applicant or permit holder shall be charged the hourly rate with a
minimum of one hour. Revised plans submitted in response to reviewer correction letters are not subject
to the hourly assessment.
Washington State Building Code Council Surcharge(WSBCC)—see the Washington State Building Code
Council website for fees.
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BUILDING PERMIT:
Building permit fees for each project are set by the following fees. The figures below shall be used to
determine the building permit fees and plans check fees based on the value of the construction work as
stated by the applicant or the value calculated by the Building Official using the latest valuation data
published in the Building Safety Journal by the International Code Council,whichever value is greater.
Valuations not listed in the Building Safety Journal:
Building Type Valuation Per Square Foot
Residential garages/storage buildings (wood frame) $19.00
Residential garages (masonry) $22.00
Miscellaneous residential pole buildings $19.00
Residential carports, decks, porches $15.00
Building Permit Fee Calculation
Total Valuation Building Permit Fee
$1.00 to $25,000.00 $69.25 for first$2,000.00+
$14.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including$25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $391.25 for first$25,000+
$10.10 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including$50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $643.75 for first$50,000.00 +
$7.00 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including$100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $993.75 for first$100,000+
$5.60 for each additional$1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 to$1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 for first$500,000.00 +
$4.75 for each additional$1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Up to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001 and up $5,608.75 for first$1,000,000.00+
$3.15 for each additional $1,000.00 (or fraction thereof)
Plan Review Fee Calculation % of Building Permit Fee
Plans review fee(general) 65%
Plans review fee—Group R-3 occupancies (single family less than 7,999 sq ft) 40%
Plans review fee—Group R-3 occupancies (single family 8,000 sq ft or more) 65%
Plans review fee—Group U occupancies (sheds,barns, et.) 25%
Initial Plan Review Fees are capped at$35,000 not including pass-through expenses for outside review as
noted in the"Fee Payment"section of this schedule.
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OTHER BUILDING PERMITS:
Over-the-Counter Service $61.00 flat fee
Demolition Permit
Single Family Residence $46.00 flat fee
Commercial Buildings $131.00 flat fee
Garage or accessory building associated with residence or commercial building $21.00 flat fee
Foundation Only: 25% of building permit fee
Swimming Pools, over 2 feet in depth $52.00 +plumbing fees
Re-roof(no plan review charge unless submitted for review) Based on Project Valuation
Change of Use or Occupancy Classification Permit Hourly
Towers, elevated tanks, antennas Hourly
GRADING PERMIT:
100 cubic yards (cu yd) or less $21.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $21.00 for first 100 cu yd. +
$7.00 each additional 100 cu yd
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $88.00 for first 1,000 cu yd+
$6.00 each additional 1,000 cu yd
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $154.00 for first 10,000 cu yd+
$15.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $386.00 for first 100,000 cu yd+
$15.00 each additional 100,000 cu yd
200,000 or more cubic yards $528.00 for first 200,000 cu yd +
$15.00 for each additional 200,000 cu yd
GRADING PLAN REVIEW FEE:
50 cubic yards or less No Fee
5I to 100 cubic yards $12.00
101 to 1,000 $21.00
1,001 to 10,000 $27.00
10,001 to 100,000 $27.00 for first 100,000 cu yd+
$7.00 each additional 10,000 cu yd
100,001 to 200,000 $104.00 for first 100,000 cu yd+
$6.00 for each additional 100,000 cu yd
200,001 or more $166.00
Land Clearing Only (without earth being moved) $68.00
Paving Permit(greater than 5,000 sq. ft.--new paving only) $263.00
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MECHANICAL PERMIT:
Plan review fees for mechanical permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the "Fee
Payment" section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued. If submitted.
as part of a building permit application, the unit costs are added, but not the "basic" fee for issuing the
permit.
Mechanical Permit Fees
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each permit $37.00
2. Basic fee for each supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1. Installation or relocation of Furnaces and suspended heaters
a.up to and including 100,000 btu $13.00
b. over 100,000 btu $16.00
2. Duct work system $11.00
3. Heat pump and air conditioner
a. 0 to 3 tons $13.00
b. over 3 tons to 15 tons $21.00
c. over 15 tons to 30 tons $26.00
d. over 30 tons to 50 tons $37.00.
e. aver 50 tons $63.00
4. Gas water heater $11.00
5. Gas piping system $1.00 per outlet
6. Gas log,fireplace, and gas insert installation $11.00
7. Appliance vents installation; relocation; replacement $10.00 each
8. Boilers, compressors, and absorption systems
a. 0 to 3 hp- 100,000 btu or less $13.00
b. over 3 to 15 hp- 100,001 to 500,000 btu $21.00
c. over 15-30 hp-500,001 to 1,000,000 btu $26.00
d. over 30 ph- 1,000,001 to 1,750,000 btu $37.00
e. over 50 hp over 1,750,000 btu $63.00
9. Air Handlers
a. each unit up to 10,000 cfm, including ducts $13.00
b. each unit over 10,000 cfm $16.00
10. Evaporative Coolers (other than portable) $11.00
11. Ventilation and Exhausts
a. each fan connected to a single duct $11.00
b. each ventilation system $13.00
c. each hood served by mechanical exhaust $13.00
12. Incinerators
a. residential installation or relocation $21.00
b. commercial installation or relocation $23.00
13.Unlisted appliances
a. under 400,000 btu $52.00
b. 400,000 btu or over $105.00
14.Hood
a.Type I $52.00
b.Type II $11.00
15. LP Storage Tank $11.00
16. Wood or Pellet Stove insert $11,00
17. Wood stove system-free standing $26.00
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PLUMBING PERMIT:
Plan review fees for mechanical permits shall be collected at the time of application as noted in the "Fee
Payment" section of this schedule. Permit fees shall be collected when the permit is issued. If submitted
as part of a building permit application,the unit costs shall be added,but not the"basic"fee for issuing the
permit.
A. BASIC FEES
1. Basic fee for issuing each permit $37.00
2. Basic fee for each supplemental permit $8.00
B. UNIT FEES (in addition to the basic fee)
1.Each plumbing fixture on a trap $6.00 each
(includes garbage disposals,dishwashers,backflow device,drainage,hot tubs,built-in water softener,water
closets, lavatories, sinks, drains, etc.)
2. Water Heater $6.00 each
3.Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor $16.00
(includes its trap and vent, except kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps.)
4. Repair or alteration of water piping, drainage or vent piping $6.00 each fixture
5. Atmospheric type vacuum breaker $6.00 each
6. Backflow protective device other than atmospheric type vacuum breakers $6.00 each
7. Medical gas $6.00 per outlet
8.Interceptors $6.00 each
RIGHT-OF-WAY PERMIT:
A traffic plan and traffic plan review is required if more than 50% of the width of any street is closed or if
a single arterial lane is closed. A minimum plan review fee of$61.00 (hourly rate for City employees)
applies to all right-of-way permits that require a traffic plan. If additional staff time is required, it shall be
charged at the hourly rate.
Category
1.Non-cut obstruction without clean up $73.00
2. Non-cut obstruction with clean up $110.00
3. Pavement cut obstruction, non-winter $168.00
4. Pavement cut obstruction,winter $210.00
5. Approach Permit $52.00
6. Multiple Use Permit-overhead $110.00 per .25 mile
7. Multiple Use Permit-underground $650.00 per .25 mile
SIGN PERMIT:
Sign permits shall be subject to assessment of planning division review fees as found in Schedule A. Sign
Permits shall also be subject to the assessment of the WSBCC fee as noted in Schedule B"General"section.
Signs mounted on buildings $48.00 per sign (flat fee)
Sign and pole mounting $68.00 per sign (flat fee)
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Schedule C - Parks and Recreation
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Basic fees to be considered when applying rates
Administrative Fee $32.00
Refuse Fee $52.00
AQUATICS
Pool admission (age 5 and under) free
Pool admission(age older than 5) $1.00
Pool punch pass (25 swims) $20.00
Weekend family discount- 1 child under 13 free with paying adult
At the discretion of the City Manager, the Parks and Recreation Department may on occasion offer free
admission open swim days.
Swimming Lessons $35.00
Swim Team Fee $45.00
Reservation (less than 50 people) $105.00 per hour**
Food fee(less than 50 people, if applicable) $25.00
Reservation (50-100 people) $131.00 per hour**
Food fee (50-100 people, if applicable) $52.00
Reservation(101-150 people) $157.00 per hour**
Food fee (101-150 people, if applicable) $79.00
**Minimum 2 hours
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE PERMIT $10.00
CENTERPLACE
Conference Center Wing
Auditorium $79.00 per hour
Auditorium $475.00 per day
Auditorium $236.00 per half day
Auditorium w/Presentation System $52.00 per how***
Auditorium w/Presentation System $315.00 per day***
Auditorium w/Presentation System $158.00 per half day***
Auditorium Deposit $52.00
Executive Conference Room $52.00 per hour
Executive Conference Room Deposit $52.00
Meeting Room (day and evening use) $42.00 per hour
Meeting Room $263.00 per day
Large Meeting Room $75.00 per hour
Large Meeting Room $225.00 per half day
Large Meeting Room $450.00 per 9 hr. day
Meeting Room $131.00 per half day
Meeting Room Deposit $52.00
Patio Event Package $500.00 per event
Portable Sound System $150.00 per event
Platinum Package $500.00 per event
***Requires rental of presentation system, see next page
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Great Room
Kitchen deposit $452.00
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $105.00 per hour
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $840.00 per 9 hr session
Multi-use/Banquet Hall $1,575.00 all day(6 a.m.-1 a.m.)
Small Dining Area $52.00 per hour
Refundable Deposit $210.00
Refundable Deposit-Weddings $500.00
Stage $21.00 per section per day
Stage Removal $150.00
Table Settings(linens and tableware) $3.00 per place setting
Pipe&Drape rental $100/day
Chair Cover rental $3/chair per day
Senior Center Wing
Lounge with Dance Floor $105.00 per hour
Lounge with Dance Floor $850.00 per 6 hours
Refundable Lounge deposit $210.00
Refundable Lounge deposit-Weddings $500.00
Meeting room (evening use) $42.00 per hour
Meeting room (evening use) $131.00 per 4 hr session
Meeting room(weekend use) $262.00 per day
Meeting room(weekend use) $131.00 per half day
Meeting room deposit $52.00
Private Dining Room $52.00 per hour
Private dining room deposit $52.00
Wellness Center $105.00 per hour
West Lawn and CenterPlace
Rental fee $3,500.00 per day
Miscellaneous
Cleanup fee $52 to $315.00 per event
Host/Hostess(after hours) $16.00 per hour
Presentation System *** $262.00 per day
(includes projector,podium, DVD/VCR sound system, camera system)
Room.Setup $26.00 per hour
Satellite Video Conferencing $262.00 per hour
Sound System $42.00 per day
Additional Microphones $25.00 each
Technical Support $42.00 per hour
Television/VCR $79.00 per day
Touch Pad Voting System $121.00 base station per day+
$16.00 per keypad per day per hour
LCD Projector $25,00 per hour
LCD Projector $100.00 per day
Coffee Service $25,00 service
Linens Only $5.00 per table
Wine glass only rental $.50 per glass
Children's Birthday Package $175.00 per package
Conference Phone $100.00 per event
Easel Paper Pad $20.00 per pad
Laptop Usage $50.00 per event
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Business Incentive Rental Policy—The Parks &Recreation Director has the authority to reduce the room
rental rate by one hr. when the rental meets the following criteria: minimum of 25 participants; utilize a
classroom at CenterPlace eight or more times per calendar year; and use in-house caterer for a meal each
reservation.
PICNIC SHELTER RESERVATION
(For groups fewer than 200 people)
Browns (up to five hours) $50.00
Edgecliff(up to five hours) $84.00
Discovery Playground 41 (up to two hours) $35.00
Discovery Playground#2(up to two hours) $35.00
Greenacres—large(up to five hours) $84,00
Mirabeau Meadows—shelter and stage (up to five hours) $84.00
Mirabeau Springs—shelter and dock(up to two hours) $250.00
Sullivan (up to five hours) $84,00
Terrace View(up to five hours) $84.00
Valley Mission (up to five hours) $84.00
EVENT RESERVATION—include shelter
(For groups of 200 or more people)
Events include but are not limited to activities such as car shows,tournaments, or high-risk activities. The
Parks and Recreation Director shall make the final determination.
General fee(up to five hours): $157.00
Non-profit applications with proof of qualifying as a 501(c)(3) entity(up to five hours): $84.00
VALLEY MISSION HORSE ARENA
Rental is for Fri-Sun $105.00 per weekend
EVENT PHOTOS
Mirabeau Springs shelter and dock $150.00 per hour
BALL FIELD RENTAL/USE $26.00 1st hour+
$15.00 each additional hour
REFUNDABLE DAMAGE DEPOSIT
Fewer than 200 people $75.00
Weddings, Special Events and events with 200 or more people $300.00
SPECIAL EVENTS (See Spokane Valley Municipal Code 5.15)
Application Fee $40.00
RECREATION
Recreation program fees are established at amounts to recover costs, as specified in the Parks and
Recreation revenue policy.
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Schedule D —Administration
COPY FEE
Paper copies up to 11"x17" (b/w or color) $0.15 per page*
Paper copies larger than 11"x17"(b/w or color) $0.87 per square foot*
Scanned copies of paper records $0.10 per page *
Electronics records uploaded to email,cloud-based storage,
CD/DVD, or flash drive $0.05 per every 4 electronic
files or attachments*
Records transmitted in electronic format $0.10 per GB*
Digital Storage Media Device (CD/DVD, flashdrive) Actual Cost*
Envelope Actual Cost*
Postage Actual Cost*
Records sent to outside vendor for reproduction Actual Cost*
Customized Service Charge - When the request would require the use of IT expertise to prepare data
compilations or when such customized access services are not used by the agency for other business
purposes,the agency may charge the actual cost.The agency must notify the requestor that it will be doing
a customized service and can require a 10 percent deposit.*
*It is the intent of the City of Spokane Valley to recover the cost of providing public records when the total
cost, including but not limited to the per-page, device, envelope, or postage costs, amounts to $1.00 or
more.
Copy charges above may be combined to the extent more than one type of charge applies to copies
responsive to a particular request. When combining fees associated with the request,the City will determine
the total cost and charge accordingly.
Copy charges are assessed for each installment of records provided to the requestor. A deposit of 10%may
be required on public record requests.
NSF CHECK RETURN FEE $26.00
CREDIT CARD TRANSACTION PROCESSING FEE 2.5% of transaction amount
Applies to all City fees paid by credit card/debit card except
for those fees under Schedule F--Police Fees (amount of the
alarm fee is intended to cover the total cost of administering
the false alarm program, including, but not limited to,payment
processing fees). Credit card transaction processing fees are
non-refundable.
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Schedule E — Other Fees
BUSINESS REGISTRATION
Business Registration $13.00 annual
Nonprofit Registration $3.00 annual
Out-of-City Business Registration with
annual revenues equal to or less than $2,000 (SVMC 5.05.020(D)) $0.00
Adult Entertainment
Establishment License, Live Adult Entertainment $1,575.00
Establishment License, Adult Arcade $1,575.00
Adult Arcade Device License $157.00
Manager License $157.00
Entertainer License $157.00
Late Adult Entertainment License Fee(charged in addition to the license fee)
7 to 30 calendar days past due 25% of license fee
31 to 60 calendar days past due 50% of license fee
61 and more calendar days past due 75% of license fee
Appeal of Administrative Determination—Adult Entertainment License
Adult Entertainment License denial, suspension or revocation pursuant
to SVMC 5.10 $1,050.00
TOW OPERATOR REGISTRATION FEE $105.00 annual
OVERSIZED LOAD PERMIT FEE $26.00
STORMWATER UTILITY CHARGE ON DEVELOPED PARCELS:
Each single-family unit $21.00 annual
All other properties each $21.00 per 3,160 sq. ft impervious surface
Schedule F — Police Fees
FALSE ALARM RECOVERY FEE $65 per incident
Amount of the fee is intended to cover the total cost
of administering the false alarm program, including,
but not limited to, payment processing fees.
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