HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6h - Review and Adopt Amendments to FY 2025-26 User and Regulatory Fee Schedule6h Item 6h
Department: Finance
Cost Center: Various
For Agenda of: 10/7/2025
Placement: Consent
Estimated Time: N/A
FROM: Emily Jackson, Finance Director
Prepared By: Debbie Malicoat, Deputy Director of Finance/City Controller; Scott Collins,
Assistant City Manager; Greg Hermann, Deputy City Manager; Todd
Tuggle, Fire Chief; Timothea Tway, Director of Community Development;
Greg Avakian, Director of Parks and Recreation.
SUBJECT: REVIEW AND ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE CITYWIDE FY 2025 -26
USER AND REGULATORY FEE SCHEDULE AS ADOPTED BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON JULY 2, 2024
RECOMMENDATION
1. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, amending the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule with updates to certain
User and Regulatory Fees previously adopted by the City Council on July 2, 2024 and
authorizing staff to issue refunds to customers for fees paid since October 1, 2024, where the
fee is recommended to be reduced.” (Attachment A)
2. Adopt a Draft Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, California, delegating authority to the City Manager to round certain Parks and
Recreation user fees down for purposes of operational efficiency and user needs.”
(Attachment B)
REPORT-IN-BRIEF
In May 2023, the City contracted with MGT Consulting Group (MGT) and initiated the process to
review and update the City's user and regulatory fees, including fees for permits and services
from Building and Safety, Development Review Engineering, Fire, General Government
(administrative services like business license processing), Parks and Recreation,
Planning/Cannabis, Police, Public Works, and Utilities. In addition to evaluating current fees, the
study provided an opportunity to add new fees, remove outdated fees, or change fee structures.
On July 2, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to review recommended fee changes and
receive community input. During that meeting, the City Council adopted an updated User and
Regulatory Fee Schedule which included changes to existing fees, the addition of new fees,
deletion of fees that were no longer relevant, and general clean up to ensure that the fee schedule
was more transparent and intuitive for users. On July 1, 2025, fees were adjusted by the annual
change to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with Section 2 – User Fee Cost Recovery
Goals.
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This item recommends amendments to the fee schedule adopted on July 2, 2024, as summarized
below and described in more detail later in this report:
1. Planning Fee #41- Historic Property Listing/Delisting: Retitle fee to “Historic Property
Delisting” and add a footnote clarifying that there is no charge for Historic Listings.
2. Fire Fixed Fees- Hazardous Occupancy Permits: Addition of a footnote to clarify how fees
are charged for multiple required permits.
3. Fire Fixed Fees # 81- Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants: Revision to fee
structure to create a base fee for two hours of work and additional fees for each hour of
staff time thereafter; and addition of a footnote to clarify the types of events that the fee
will not be applied to.
4. Parking fees - Consolidate City parking rates, which were adopted by City Council on May
14, 2024, through the 2024 Parking Rate Study, into the City fee schedule. There is also
an addition of a footnote to clarify the types of events that the Reserved Parking Space
Program- Daily Per Space Rate fee will not be applied to.
In addition to the amendments noted above, Parks and Recreation staff is also seeking authority
to:
1. Round Parks and Recreation fees down to the nearest $0.25 in years where fees are
adjusted by CPI in order to support the efficiency and accuracy of cash handling at various
Parks and Recreation facilities and to meet customer needs.
2. Round certain Youth Services fees to a round number so that they are divisible by two,
in order to support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo (CAPSLO) grants
and subsidies to pay for City operated childcare programs.
POLICY CONTEXT
California Constitution Article XIIIC Section 1(e)(1) distinguishes fees from taxes, describing fees
as “A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor
that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the
local government of providing the service or product.”
Section 2 – User Fee Cost Recovery Goals (pp. 402-407 of the 2025-27 Financial Plan) – within
the City's Fiscal Policies state the City’s policies guiding the development and implementation of
user fees. That policy provides that fees are reviewed and updated on an ongoing basis to ensure
that they keep pace with changes in the cost-of-living as well as changes in methods or levels of
service delivery. In implementing this goal, a comprehensive analysis of City costs and fees
should be made at least every five years. In the interim, user fees are adjusted by annual changes
in the Consumer Price Index. Fees may be adjusted during this interim period based on
supplemental analysis whenever there have been significant changes in the method, level or cost
of service delivery. The City Council reviews its fiscal policies every two years to guide staff in
development of the two-year Financial Plan. Council most recently approved the User Fee Cost
Recovery policy with adoption of the 2025-27 Financial Plan (pp. 402-407) on June 17, 2025.
Additionally, as a part of Strategic Approach 1.5.c within the Economic Resiliency, Cultural Vitality
and Fiscal Sustainability Major City Goal in 2023-25, implementing a City fee program update
was identified as a work effort within the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
DISCUSSION
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Background
On July 2, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to review recommended fee changes and
receive community input. During that meeting, the City Council adopted an updated User and
Regulatory Fee Schedule which included changes to existing fees, the addition of new fees,
deletion of fees that were no longer relevant, and general clean up to ensure that the fee schedule
was more transparent and intuitive for users. On July 1, 2025, fees were adjusted by the annual
change to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) consistent with Section 2 – User Fee Cost Recovery
Goals and the ResolutionError! Bookmark not defined. adopted by the City Council on July 2,
2024 to amend the Comprehensive Fee Schedule.
Since the July 2, 2024 public hearing and adoption of the revised fee schedule, staff have
identified a handful of recommended revisions to the fee schedule to clarify or, in some cases,
reduce specific fees to address issues that have come up during the implementation of the new
fee schedule.
Recommended Changes
The recommended amendments to the fee schedule are summarized above, but a more detailed
description of each recommended change are noted below:
Planning Fee #41- Historic Property Listing/Delisting: Retitle fee to ‘Historic Property
Delisting’ and add a footnote clarifying that there is no charge for Historic Listings.
The ‘Historic Property Listing/Delisting’ fee was newly approved on July 2, 2024, to cover
the direct cost associated with staff time in the evaluation of properties f or their eligibility
for historic property listing/delisting including review of historic consultant reports, site
visits, staff report preparation, hearing presentations for Cultural Heritage Committee
review and final approval by City Council. The fee also covers the costs of noticing,
property posting, agenda packet publishing, and communications with interested citizens,
committee and Council Members.
Staff recommends retitling the fee to ‘Historic Property Delisting’ and adding a footnote to
clarify that there is no charge for Historic Property Listing, which clarifies staff’s
recommendation from when the fee was added in July 2024. No fee is recommended for
historic listing because adding a property in the City’s Inventory of Historic Resources
confers a substantial community benefit for long-term preservation, consistent with
General Plan Conservation and Open Space (COSE) Chapter 3, Goals, Policies, and
Programs-pages 6-14 through 6-18.
Fire Fixed Fees- Hazardous Occupancy Permits: Addition of a footnote to clarify how
fees are charged for multiple required permits.
The Hazardous Occupancy Permits are a requirement of the Fire Code to account for
special hazards associated with specific occupancy types. The permit costs account for a
review and inspection of each facility on an annual basis, with costs based on the most
recent fee study.
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The Comprehensive Fee Schedule that was adopted by Council on July 2, 2024, did not
include a footnote to describe how fees are charged when multiple hazardous occupancy
permits are required. This footnote was included in prior versions of the Comprehensive
Fee Schedule and staff is recommending to restore and revise the f ootnote to provide
clarity to customers and staff about how fees are charged when a property requires
multiple hazardous occupancy permits. The recommended footnote clarifies that when
multiple permits are required, the fee for the most expensive required use permit is
charged, and each additional permitted use is charged the ‘Additional Permitted Use (per
permit)’ fee.
Fire Fixed Fees # 81- Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants: Revision to fee
structure to create a base fee for two hours of work and additional fees for each hour of
staff time thereafter up to 5.25 hours; and addition of a footnote to clarify the types of
events that the fee will not be applied to.
The ‘Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants’ fee provides a mechanism for the Fire
Department to recover costs associated with the review of Public Safety Plans in
accordance with California Fire Code (CFC) Chapters 1 and 4. According to the CFC, all
events exceeding 1,000 attendees require the organizing group to account for t he safety
of the public and integrity of the host entity through an articulated plan. Public Safety Plans
are reviewed by staff for both completeness and compliance. As a part of the fee study
performed by MGT Consulting during the user fee study in 2023/2024, staff determined
that the average time to review Public Safety Plans is 5.25 hours and a fixed fee recovers
the cost of this average review time was created, resulting in a current fee amount of
$956.87.
This fee was a new fee authorized with adoption of the Comprehensive Fee Schedule on
July 2, 2024. Since that time, staff has determined the fixed fee amount to be cost
prohibitive for groups that sponsor events for more than 1,000 participants. In the interest
of public health and safety, and to incentivize groups to comply with CFC requirements,
staff is recommending a restructuring of this fee which will reduce the fee for simple plan
reviews. Instead of charging a flat fee for all plan reviews, staff recommends restructuring
the fee to charge a base amount for two hours of plan review, and 50% of the base fee for
each additional hour or portion thereof, to a maximum of 5.25 hours. Based on the current
fee amount of $956.87, the fee would be charged as follows:
Base fee (two hours of plan review) $364.52
Hourly fee (after initial two hours of plan review) $182.26
In addition, staff recommends that the Council authorize staff to not apply this fee for
events where the applicant/organizer is a designated 501c(3) non-profit organization, in
order to support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the City.
Parking Fees: Incorporation of Parking Rates adopted by the City Council on May 14,
2024 into the Comprehensive Fee Schedule, and addition of a footnote to clarify the types
of events that The Reserved Parking Space Program – Daily Per Space Rate fee will not
be applied to.
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Staff is making two recommendations related to parking fees as part of this item. The first
is the addition of the currently adopted parking rates into the City’s Comprehensive Fee
Schedule and the second is clarification on how the Reserved Parking Space Program –
Daily Per Space Rate is applied for special events.
The Parking Services program offers a variety of hourly and daily rates and permits to
provide access to on-street, surface lot, and structured parking facilities for use by
employees, businesses, and visitors of the Downtown area. The current Parking rates
were adopted outside the fee schedule process (on May 14, 2024), as part of the 2024
Parking Rate Study as the timing of the parking rate update process did not align with the
City fee schedule update. This item provides an opportunity to add the parking rates into
the City’s Comprehensive Fee Schedule to improve clarity for users by keeping all adopted
fees together in one document. Staff is not recommending any changes to Parking rates
at this time.
The second recommendation on Parking fees is related to the fee charged for parking
space(s) that would otherwise be available for general public use, when used for special
events or construction activities. Construction activities or events that require the use of a
parking space are typically required to pay a fee of $20 per day per paid parking space.
This fee was put on hold for events during the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage
utilization of outdoor spaces in the Downtown area but remained in place for construction
activities. Staff is preparing to reintroduce that fee for public events but recommends that
the ‘Reserved Parking Space Program - Daily Per Space Rate’ fee not be applied to events
where the applicant/organizer is a designated 501c(3) nonprofit organization in order to
support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the City. Contractors performing
work in the Downtown area and non-501c(3) designated event applicant/organizers would
continue to pay the $20 per day per paid parking space used for an event.
Authority to Round Parks and Recreation Fees
Council has previously delegated authority to the City Manager to adjust user fees by
changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in years between formal fee studies. In
addition to that delegation of authority, staff is recommending that the City Council
delegate authority to the City Manager to make certain adjustments to Parks and
Recreation Fees:
o A significant number of the Parks and Recreation user fees require transactions
and registrations directly with the public. Fees associated with facility rentals, youth
and adult program registrations, and daily activities such as swim center entries
and passes, golf fees, and camp fees have historically been rounded down to the
nearest twenty-five cents ($0.25) for both cash handling administrative efficiency,
and enhanced customer experience. The Parks and Recreation Department’s
historic practice has been to review adjustments to fees by the annual change in
CPI and then round the fees down to the nearest $0.25 (e.g., if CPI adjustments
result in a daily fee of $3.33, the Department typically rounds the fee down to
$3.25). Parks and Recreation staff tracks that adjustment for future years to
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ensure that cumulative changes in CPI are captured and fees are adjusted
accordingly (e.g., if the current charged fee is $3.25 but the previous CPI
adjustment was $3.33, then the original CPI fee of $3.33 is used to calculate the
next year CPI adjustment that may result as $3.52, then the new implemented fee
would result as $3.50). Staff is recommending formalizing this historic practice by
seeking Council’s adoption of resolution included as Attachment B to clearly
articulate the authority of the City Manager related to rounding.
o The City provides a school year childcare program that participants pay for on an
hourly basis using the ‘School Year - hourly option’ fee. The program enables
participants to pay for the care that they use, in half-hour increments. To simplify
the administration of the fee charged for this program and ability for staff to
appropriately charge for the fee in half hour increments, the ‘School Year – hourly
option’ fee has historically been rounded down to the nearest $0.10. Staff is
recommending formalizing this historic practice by seeking Council’s adoption of a
resolution included as Attachment B to clearly articulate the authority of the City
Manager related to rounding.
Previous Council or Advisory Body Action
The most recent user and regulatory fee study and FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Fee Schedule
was reviewed and approved by the City Council on July 2, 2024. The City Council adopted Parking
Rates on May 14, 2024.
Public Engagement
This item is on the agenda for the October 7, 2025 Council Meeting and will follow all required
postings and notifications. The public may have an opportunity to comment on this item at or
before the meeting. Minimal public engagement was undertaken for this item as the proposed
changes are relatively minor and generally administrative in nature and will result in reduced fees
for the public. Extensive public engagement efforts were conducted prior to the initial Council
action in July 2024 as documented in that report.
Next Steps
The updated user and regulatory fees can become effective immediately upon Council’s adoption
of the resolution. If approved, staff will update the FY 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule at
www.slocity.org/fees and will do targeted outreach to key stakeholders to inform them of the
changes and effective date.
CONCURRENCE
The departments recommending amendments to the fee schedule or delegation of authority
(Administration, Community Development, Fire, Public Works- Parking, and Parks and
Recreation) have all contributed to this report and concur with the recommendations included.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
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The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the recommended action in
this report, because the action does not constitute a “Project” under CEQA Guidelines Sec.
15378.
FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted: N/A Budget Year: 2025-26
Funding Identified: N/A
Fiscal Analysis:
Funding Sources Total Budget
Available
Current Funding
Request
Remaining
Balance
Annual Ongoing
Cost
General Fund $0 $0 $0 $0
State
Federal
Fees
Other
Total $0 $0 $0 $0
There are no costs directly associated with this item. The FY 2025-26 budget assumes that the
City will recover just under $10 million in costs in the General Fund via the adopted user fees.
The recommended reductions to some fees may reduce actual fee revenue collected compared
to budget, but it is difficult to estimate potential budgetary impacts because fee revenues are
based upon the fee amounts and the units of service provided each year.
As a part of this item, staff is seeking Council authorization to issue refunds to customers who
paid fees since October 1, 2024 (when the FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Fee Schedule went into
effect) where the fee is now recommended to be reduced. To date, the ‘Outdoor Assembly Event
> 1,000 participants’ fee, the ‘Historic Listing/Delisting’ fee, and the ‘Reserved Parking Space
Program - Daily Per Space Rate’ fee have not been charged since October 1, 2024. As noted
above, staff has not charged the ‘Reserved Parking Space Program – Daily Per Space Rate’ fee
since the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is estimated that this fee would have generated $1,500
annually, based on revenue generated by this fee prior to the pandemic.
The only fee that is recommended to be changed and has been charged since the FY 2024-25
Comprehensive Fee Schedule went into effect are the Hazardous Occupancy Permit fees, where
fees for multiple permits were charged based on individual permit fees, rather than charging the
fee for the most expensive required permit and then the ‘Additional Permitted Use’ fee for each
additional permit. Staff is in the process of reviewing the fees charged for FY 2024-25 Hazardous
Occupancy Permits and comparing it to what would have been charged with the footnote in place,
and expects to issue refunds in a total estimated amount of $8,000 to approximately 40 operators
who were overbilled.
ALTERNATIVES
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1. The City Council could elect to not adopt recommended changes to the FY 2025-26
Comprehensive Fee Schedule. The recommended changes to the Comprehensive Fee
Schedule make administrative corrections to the fee amounts adopted on July 2, 2024, add
footnotes to provide clarity to customers and staff about how certain fees are charged, reduce
the fee for outdoor assemblies for more than 1,000 to incentivize event organizers/sponsors
to comply with California Fire Code requirements, and identify the types of events that certain
fees will not be charged for in order to support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of
the City.
2. The City Council could elect to not adopt some of the recommended changes to the FY
2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule. If the City Council does not wish to adopt all
changes recommended as a part of this item, it is recommended that Council provide staff
with direction on the changes to be implemented and the fees that should remain as adopted
on July 2, 2024, and adjusted by the annual change to CPI on July 1, 2025.
3. The City Council could elect to not authorize staff to issue refunds to customers who
paid fees for Hazardous Occupancy Permits in FY 2024-25 in amounts that exceed what
would have been charged if the recommended footnote was in place. Under this
alternative, changes to the Hazardous Occupancy Permit fees charged would be made
prospectively and no refunds would be issued to customers who paid additional permit fees
last year.
ATTACHMENTS
A- Draft Resolution amending the FY 2025-26 Comprehensive Fee Schedule and Exhibit 1 to
the Draft Resolution- Fee Schedule
B- Draft Resolution delegating authority round certain Parks and Recreation Fees
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RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CITY’S COMPREHENSIVE
FEE SCHEDULE WITH UPDATES TO CERTAIN USER AND
REGULATORY FEES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
ON JULY 2, 2024 AND AUTHORIZING STAFF TO ISSUE REFUNDS TO
CUSTOMERS FOR FEES PAID SINCE OCTOBER 1, 2024, WHERE THE
FEE IS RECOMMENDED TO BE REDUCED.
WHEREAS, it is the City’ s policy (City’s User Fee Cost Recovery Goals - Financial
Plan Section 2) to review and update service charges approximately every three years to
adjust to changes in the cost- of-living and changes in methods/ levels of service delivery;
and
WHEREAS, on June 23, 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 10640
(2015 Series) authorizing the City Manager to update the City’s Comprehensive Fee
Schedule to reflect increases based on the annual change in the Consumer Price Index;
and
WHEREAS, a User and Regulatory Fee Study was prepared by MGT Consulting
Group dated May 17, 2024; and
WHEREAS, public outreach was conducted throughout the months of February
through June 2024 pursuant to the City’s Public Engagement and Noticing Manual, which
included several engagement meetings and an Open City Hall web page; and
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2024, the City Council held a public hearing to review the
Fee study and adopted Resolution No. 11507 to adopt the revised Citywide User and
Regulatory Fees; and
WHEREAS, the FY 2024-25 Comprehensive Fee Schedule went into effect on
October 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, staff adjusted the Comprehensive Fee Schedule effective July 1, 2025,
based on the annual change in the Consumer Price Index, consistent with the authority
delegated to the City Manager in the City’s fiscal policy related to User Fee Cost Recovery,
Resolution No. 10640, and Resolution No. 11507; and
WHEREAS, staff has identified a need to amend the current Comprehensive Fee
Schedule; and
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WHEREAS, staff has identified a need to not apply the ‘Outdoor Assembly Event
> 1,000 participants’ fee and the ‘Reserved Parking Space Program - Daily Per Space
Rate’ fee for events where the applicant/organizer is a designated 501c(3) nonprofit
organization in order to support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the City,
staff; and
WHEREAS, staff has determined that refunds for overbillings due to administrative
errors on the Comprehensive Fee Schedule should be made to customers who paid fees
beginning on October 1, 2024, where fees are recommended to decrease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOVLED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings:
1. That the above recitals are true and correct.
2. That the updated user and regulatory fees set forth in Exhibit 1 do not exceed
the estimated actual, reasonable cost of providing the service or performing
the activity for which the fee is imposed.
3. That the changes to the fees set forth in Exhibit 1 do not reflect an increase to
existing fees.
4. That the ‘Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants’ fee and the ‘Reserved
Parking Space Program – Daily Per Space Rate’ fee should not be applied to
events where the applicant/organizer is a designated 501c(3) nonprofit
organization in order to support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of
the City.
5. That refunds for overbillings due to administrative errors on the Comprehensive
Fee Schedule should be made to customers who paid fees beginning on
October 1, 2024, where fees are recommended to decrease.
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SECTION 2. Action. The City Council amends the City’s Comprehensive Fee
Schedule to include changes to user and regulatory fees as provided in Exhibit 1
attached hereto. All prior resolutions inconsistent herewith are hereby superseded.
The updated fees shall take effect October 8, 2025.
Upon motion of Council Member ____________, seconded by Council Member
______________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of __________ 2025.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
______________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
__________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
Agreements
1 Affordable Housing/MOUs Fixed Fee 3,343.97$ 101.99$ 3,445.96$
2 Agreements/Bonds/Guarantees Fixed Fee 1,839.44$ 56.10$ 1,895.54$
3 Development Agreement Deposit 59,620.61$ 1,818.43$ 61,439.04$
4 Reimbursement Agreement Deposit 40,793.37$ 1,244.20$ 42,037.57$
Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
5 Reviews Requiring ALUC Hearing Fixed Fee 2,777.91$ 84.73$ 2,862.64$
Amendments / Annexation
6 Annexation, Deposit Deposit 56,934.09$ 1,736.49$ 58,670.58$ 1
7 General Plan Amendment - Map (includes rezoning), Deposit Deposit 40,562.54$ 1,237.16$ 41,799.70$ 1
8 General Plan Amendment - Text Fixed Fee 35,757.32$ 1,090.60$ 36,847.92$
Appeals
9 Tier 1: e.g. Appeals to the City Council Fixed Fee 2,583.46$ 78.80$ 2,662.26$
10
Tier 2: e.g. Minor/Incidental Arch Review, Administrative Use Permit,
Variance, Subdivisions <5 lots Fixed Fee 1,626.13$ 49.60$ 1,675.73$
11 Tier 3: e.g. Fence Height Exception, Administrative Approval Application Fixed Fee 795.55$ 24.26$ 819.81$
12 Tier 4: e.g. Home Occupation permit, Non-Profit Special Event Fixed Fee 417.35$ 12.73$ 430.08$
Building Permit Review - Planning
Residential
13 Minor Fixed Fee 226.82$ 6.92$ 233.73$
14 Moderate Fixed Fee 453.63$ 13.84$ 467.47$
15 Major Deposit 1,134.08$ 34.59$ 1,168.67$
Commercial
16 Minor Fixed Fee 340.22$ 10.38$ 350.60$
17 Moderate Fixed Fee 567.04$ 17.29$ 584.34$
18 Major Deposit 1,134.08$ 34.59$ 1,168.67$
Business Related Fees
19 Business License Zoning Clearance Fixed Fee 276.17$ 8.42$ 284.59$
20 Business License Change of Location Only Fixed Fee 276.17$ 8.42$ 284.59$
21 Home Occupation Permit Fixed Fee 301.79$ 9.20$ 310.99$
Cannabis Related Fees
22 Application Fee Fixed Fee 25,752.06$ 785.44$ 26,537.50$
23 Annual License Fee Fixed Fee 50,666.73$ 1,545.34$ 52,212.07$ 2
24 Cannabis Transfer of Ownership Transfer Fee - All Types Fixed Fee 14,397.34$ 439.12$ 14,836.46$
City of San Luis Obispo
Planning Fees
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Planning Fees
Development Review
25 Pre-Application Fixed Fee 1,372.99$ 41.88$ 1,414.87$
26 With site visit Fixed Fee 1,684.05$ 51.36$ 1,735.41$
27 With site visit + ARC Review Fixed Fee 3,723.45$ 113.57$ 3,837.02$
28 Development Projects - Minor Fixed Fee 8,645.90$ 263.70$ 8,909.60$
29 Development Projects - Moderate Fixed Fee 24,938.10$ 760.61$ 25,698.71$
30 Development Projects - Major Fixed Fee 41,894.98$ 1,277.80$ 43,172.78$
Director's Action
31 Christmas Tree/Pumpkin Lot Permit Fixed Fee 454.23$ 13.85$ 468.08$
32 Creek Setback Exception (Director's Hearing)Fixed Fee 3,575.13$ 109.04$ 3,684.17$
33 Director's Action - General Fixed Fee 2,961.66$ 90.33$ 3,051.99$
34 Sidewalk Café User and Parklet Application Fee Fixed Fee 3,729.38$ 113.75$ 3,843.13$
35 Parklet Use Fee per sq foot per month Per month 3.63$ N/A 3.63$
36 Sidewalk Café Use Fee per sq foot per month Per month 1.03$ N/A 1.03$
37 Tables & Chairs Use Fee per sq foot per month Per month 1.03$ N/A 1.03$
Environmental Services Review
38 Initial Study/Environmental Impact Report 30% plus contract costs 3
Historic Resources
39 CHC Development Review Fixed Fee 3,975.80$ 121.26$ 4,097.06$
40 CHC Staff Referral Review Fixed Fee 907.43$ 27.68$ 935.11$
41 Historic Property Delisting Fixed Fee 3,756.41$ 114.57$ 3,870.98$ 4
42 Mills Act Participation Application Fixed Fee 1,941.55$ 59.22$ 2,000.77$
Inclusionary Housing In-Lieu Fees (Per square foot)
Residential Unit Type
43 New for-sale housing Per sq ft 26.73$ N/A 26.73$
44 New rental housing Per sq ft 21.42$ N/A 21.42$
Commercial Linkage Fee
Non-Residential Use
45 Office, Service, Retail, Hotel Per sq ft 6.42$ N/A 6.42$
46 Industrial, Manufacturing Per sq ft 5.35$ N/A 5.35$
Planned Development
47 Rezoning Deposit 37,098.00$ 1,131.49$ 38,229.49$ 1
Rezoning Amendment
48 Map Amendment Deposit 29,718.59$ 906.42$ 30,625.01$ 1
49 Text Amendment Deposit 22,631.84$ 690.27$ 23,322.11$ 1
Specific Plan
50 New Specific Plan Deposit 33,489.19$ 1,021.42$ 34,510.61$
51 Specific Plan Amendment Deposit 26,998.59$ 823.46$ 27,822.05$
Subdivision Services
52 Certificate of Compliance Fixed Fee 3,428.87$ 104.58$ 3,533.45$
53 Condominium Conversion Fixed Fee 29,197.16$ 890.51$ 30,087.67$
54 Lot Line Adjustment Fixed Fee 4,173.56$ 127.29$ 4,300.85$
55 S.B. 9 Urban Lot Split Fixed Fee 8,965.12$ 273.44$ 9,238.56$
56 Tentative parcel map Fixed Fee 11,594.71$ 353.64$ 11,948.35$
57 Tentative Tract map Fixed Fee 33,510.02$ 1,022.06$ 34,532.08$
58 Voluntary Merger Fixed Fee 1,024.85$ 31.26$ 1,056.11$
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Planning Fees
Trees
59 Tree Committee Recommendation Fixed Fee 330.50$ N/A 330.50$
60 Tree Removal Permit Fixed Fee 330.50$ N/A 330.50$
Miscellaneous Fees
61 Affordable Housing Incentive Request Fixed Fee 2,065.17$ 62.99$ 2,128.16$
62 Conditional Use Permit (Planning Commission)Fixed Fee 10,927.27$ 333.28$ 11,260.55$
63 Final Inspection Approval Fixed Fee 339.90$ 10.37$ 350.27$
64 Land Use Documentation Request Fixed Fee 680.83$ 20.77$ 701.60$
65 Minor Use Permit (Admin)Fixed Fee 3,611.18$ 110.14$ 3,721.32$
66 Modification 25% of filing fee
67 Non-profit Special Event Fee Fixed Fee 206.00$ 6.28$ 212.28$
68 Planning Consultation Per hour 226.60$ 6.91$ 233.51$
69 Street Abandonment (Right of Way Abandonment) Fixed Fee 14,798.01$ 451.34$ 15,249.35$
70 Time Extension 25% of filing fee
71 Variance Fixed Fee 4,010.82$ 122.33$ 4,133.15$
2. Prorated on Fiscal Year
3. Separate Fish and Game fees may apply, as set by the State of California
4. No fee is required to add a property to the City's Inventory of Historic Resources
1. Fee will be set on a deposit basis and debited by the amount of staff time and other materials required to provide service or Consultant Fee plus
30% administration fee
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Fee #Service Name
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
1 Access Board of Appeals - BLDG - Minor 636.54$ 19.41$ 655.95$
2 Access Board of Appeals - BLDG Moderate 1,139.18$ 34.74$ 1,173.92$
3 Access Board of Appeals - BLDG -Major 2,011.59$ 61.35$ 2,072.94$
4 A/C Residential - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
5 After Hours Call Out (Building) (2 hour min plus per
addtl hour) - BLDG 801.34$ 24.44$ 825.78$
6 Air Handler - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
7 Alternative Means and Methods Request (AMMR)534.57$ 16.30$ 550.87$
8 Annual Stormwater Review 333.72$ 10.18$ 343.90$
9 Antenna/Tower w/ Equipment Shelter - BLDG 1,157.72$ 35.31$ 1,193.03$
10 Appeal of Building Official Decision - BLDG Minor 636.54$ 19.41$ 655.95$
11 Appeal of Building Official Decision - BLDG Moderate 1,139.18$ 34.74$ 1,173.92$
12 Appeal of Building Official Decision - BLDG Major 2,011.59$ 61.35$ 2,072.94$
13 Awning/Canopy - BLDG - Base Fee for 1 555.17$ 16.93$ 572.10$
14 Awning/Canopy - BLDG - Each Addtl (Up to 10 max)265.74$ 8.11$ 273.85$
15 Boiler - BLDG 312.09$ 9.52$ 321.61$
16 Building Sewer - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
17 Balcony/Porch/Deck - BLDG (up to 500 sq ft)1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
18 Balcony/Porch/Deck - BLDG Each Addtl 500 sq ft or
portion thereof 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
19 Cell Tower/Antenna Only - BLDG - Base Fee 889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
20 Cell Tower/Antenna - BLDG - add on - Each Addtl (Up to
20)265.87$ 8.11$ 273.98$
21 Chiller - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
22 Code Enforcement Fee 534.57$ 16.30$ 550.87$
23 Commercial Access Upgrade - Site work - BLDG 1,290.59$ 39.36$ 1,329.95$
24 Commercial Access Upgrade - Upgrades - BLDG 1,423.46$ 43.42$ 1,466.88$
25 Commercial Coach Installation - BLDG 2,671.82$ 81.49$ 2,753.31$
26 Construction Tax - BLDG 182.31$ 5.56$ 187.87$
27 Demolition - Interior or Garage/Utility Build - BLDG 756.02$ 23.06$ 779.08$
28 Demolition - Entire Building - BLDG 1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
29 Doors/Windows- Box Structural - Base Fee (up to 10)311.06$ 9.49$ 320.55$
30 Doors/Windows- Box Structural - Each Addtl group of
10 44.81$ 1.37$ 46.17$
31 Doors/Windows- Box Non-Structural - Base Fee (up to
10)311.06$ 9.49$ 320.55$
32 Doors/Windows- Box Non-Structural - Each Addtl group
of 10 44.81$ 1.37$ 46.17$
City of San Luis Obispo
Building Fixed Fees
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Fee #Service Name
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Building Fixed Fees
33 Drain Vent Repair/Replace - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
34 Dry Rot / Termite Repair - BLDG 489.49$ 14.93$ 504.42$
35 Duct Work Only - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
36 Duplicate Single Family Plan (35% of plan review)-$
37 Duplicate Multi Family Plan (35% of plan review)-$
38 Electric Car Charging System -BLDG 244.74$ 7.46$ 252.20$
39 Electric Service Upgrade (up to 200 amp) -BLDG 166.94$ 5.09$ 172.03$
40 Evaporative Cooler - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
41 Exhaust Hood - Type I - BLDG 689.40$ 21.03$ 710.43$
42 Exhaust Hood - Type II - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
43 Exhaust Hood & Duct - Residential - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
44 Expired permit/application extension fee 133.90$ 4.08$ 137.98$
45 Fence or Non-Engineered Wall - BLDG 622.12$ 18.97$ 641.09$
46 Fire Permit Handling Fee - BLDG 200.85$ 6.13$ 206.98$
47 Fireplace Insert Upgrade -BLDG 644.42$ 19.65$ 664.07$
48 Fireplace Retrofit / Chimney Repair - BLDG 1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
49 Fireplace: Masonry 1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
50 Fixtures, Plumbing - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
51 Flag, Light, or Sign Pole - BLDG 889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
52 Foundation New/Replace - BLDG - Base (3000 sqft)1,557.36$ 47.50$ 1,604.86$
53 Foundation New/Replace - BLDG - Each addtl 500 sq ft
or portion thereof 200.85$ 6.13$ 206.98$
54 Foundation Repair Only - BLDG 889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
55 Furnace/Heater Replacement Only -BLDG 489.49$ 14.93$ 504.42$
56 Furnaces - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
57 Gas System Repair/Replace/Extend - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
58 Generator Installation - BLDG 622.42$ 18.98$ 641.40$
59 Graywater Systems - BLDG 311.21$ 9.49$ 320.70$
60 Graywater/Rainwater Harvesting System -BLDG 89.14$ 2.72$ 91.86$
61 Grease Trap - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
62 Heat Pump - BLDG 89.14$ 2.72$ 91.86$
63 Heater - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
64 Heater - Wall - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
65 Inert Gas Systems 1,869.45$ 57.02$ 1,926.47$
66 Insulation/Energy Upgrade -BLDG 244.74$ 7.46$ 252.20$
67 Make-Up Air System - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
68 Minor Code Corrections - BLDG 489.49$ 14.93$ 504.42$
69 Minor Repairs - up to 2 inspections - BLDG 622.42$ 18.98$ 641.40$
70 New/Altered Circuits - Per Circuit - BLDG 156.05$ 4.76$ 160.80$
71 New/Altered Circuits - Per Duplex Circuit - BLDG 356.38$ 10.87$ 367.25$
72 Paint Booth - BLDG 1,557.36$ 47.50$ 1,604.86$
73 Paper Plan Disposal Fee + Disposal Actual Cost 42.23$ 1.29$ 43.52$
74 Partition- BLDG (Per Project)889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
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Fee #Service Name
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Building Fixed Fees
75 Patio - Enclosed - BLDG - Base Fee (500 sq ft)1,557.36$ 47.50$ 1,604.86$
76 Patio - Enclosed - BLDG - Each Addtl 500 sq ft or portion
thereof 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
77 Patio Cover - Open - BLDG - Base Fee (500 sq ft)1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
78 Patio Cover - Open - BLDG - Each Addtl 500 sq ft or
portion thereof 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
79 Permit Issuance - BLDG (Minimum permit fee)445.99$ 13.60$ 459.59$
80 Permit Reissuance - Hourly 176.13$ 5.37$ 181.50$
81 Perspective Design Wall - Base Fee - BLDG - 1-100 ln ft 756.02$ 23.06$ 779.08$
82 Perspective Design Wall - Each addtl ln ft - BLDG 1.03$ 0.03$ 1.06$
83 Phased approval - Hourly 200.85$ 6.13$ 206.98$
84 Photovoltaic Systems (residential roof mount)311.21$ 9.49$ 320.70$
85 Photovoltaic Unit Installation - Residential 133.45$ 4.07$ 137.52$
86 Pool/Spa Commercial - BLDG 1,557.36$ 47.50$ 1,604.86$
87 Preliminary Project Consult/Code Analysis - BLDG (per
hour)405.00$ 12.35$ 417.35$
88 Refrigeration Compressor/Condenser - BLDG 400.86$ 12.23$ 413.09$
89 Re-Roof Residential - BLDG 466.82$ 14.24$ 481.06$
90 Re-roof with Added Ventilation -BLDG 400.86$ 12.23$ 413.09$
91 Residential Photovoltaic System 311.21$ 9.49$ 320.70$
92 Residential Pool/Spa - Site Built - BLDG 1,423.46$ 43.42$ 1,466.88$
93 Retaining Wall Engineered 1-100 Linear Feet 1,290.59$ 39.36$ 1,329.95$
93 Retaining Wall Engineered each additional linear
foot 1.61$ 0.05$ 1.66$
94 Roof Structure Replacement - BLDG - Base Fee (500 sq
ft)1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
95 Roof Structure Replacement - BLDG - Each addtl 250 sq
ft or portion thereof 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
96 Seismic Strengthening of URM Bldg 312.24$ 9.52$ 321.76$
97 Shear Wall / Steel Support Column - BLDG 1,290.59$ 39.36$ 1,329.95$
98 Site Work- Grading 1-1,000 Cubic Yards 1,156.69$ 35.28$ 1,191.97$
99 Each Additional 1,000 Cubic Yards or portion
thereof 489.25$ 14.92$ 504.17$
100 Sign - Monument or free standing - BLDG 889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
101 Sign - Wall - BLDG 622.12$ 18.97$ 641.09$
102 Skylight - Base Fee (for 1 window)489.25$ 14.92$ 504.17$
103 Skylight - Each Addtl unit 65.92$ 2.01$ 67.93$
104 SMIP (Commercial)31.93$ 0.97$ 32.90$
105 SMIP (Residential)15.45$ 0.47$ 15.92$
106 Solar/PV System - Commercial -BLDG 734.39$ 22.40$ 756.79$
107 Solar/ PV System - Multifamily - BLDG 734.75$ 22.41$ 757.16$
108 Solar Water System Fixtures - BLDG 59.23$ 1.81$ 61.03$
109 Stairs - Repair/Replace - BLDG (1 story)1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
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Fee #Service Name
Rate
Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Building Fixed Fees
110 Stairs - Repair/Replace - BLDG (each additional story)266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
111 Store Front / Facade Alterations: Minor - BLDG 1,557.36$ 47.50$ 1,604.86$
112 Stormwater - Minor Project - BLDG 534.57$ 16.30$ 550.87$
113 Stormwater - Moderate Project - BLDG 3,339.26$ 101.85$ 3,441.11$
114 Stormwater - Major Project - BLDG 6,945.29$ 211.83$ 7,157.12$
115 Stucco/Siding - BLDG (per building)756.02$ 23.06$ 779.08$
116 Supplemental Inspection (Building) - BLDG 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
117 Supplemental Plan Check (Building) - BLDG 266.77$ 8.14$ 274.91$
118 T-Bar Ceiling - BLDG - Per Project 1,291.22$ 39.38$ 1,330.60$
119 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 1,250.42$ 38.14$ 1,288.56$
120 Temporary Service - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
121 Trash Enclosure - BLDG 1,290.59$ 39.36$ 1,329.95$
122 Vapor Recovery - BLDG 1,022.79$ 31.20$ 1,053.99$
123 Vent Fan (Single Duct) - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
124 Walk-in Box/Refrigerator Coil - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
125 Water Heater Replacement Only -BLDG 312.24$ 9.52$ 321.76$
126 Water Pipe Repair/Replace - BLDG 178.28$ 5.44$ 183.72$
127 Window Retrofits (non-structural) -BLDG - Base Fee (up
to 10)220.77$ 6.73$ 227.50$
128 Window Retrofits (non-structural) -BLDG - Each addtl
group of 10 128.94$ 3.93$ 132.87$
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Fee #Construction Type
Plan Review
fee per square
foot
Inspection
fee per
square foot
IT Surcharge
(if applicable)
Total per
square foot Notes
1
Alt/Addition - ADU
per square foot (400 sq ft minimum)5.40$ 5.40$ 0.33$ 11.13$
2
Alt/Addition - Commercial
per square foot (1500 sq ft minimum)1.14$ 1.19$ 0.07$ 2.41$
3
Alt/Addition - Mixed Use or Multi Family
per square foot (2500 sq ft minimum)1.33$ 1.47$ 0.09$ 2.89$
4
Alt/Addition Single Family
per square foot (400 sq ft minimum)3.91$ 3.63$ 0.23$ 7.77$
5
New Accessory Building
per square foot (400 sq ft minimum)2.22$ 3.34$ 0.17$ 5.73$
6
New ADU
per square foot (500 sq ft minimum)4.01$ 4.45$ 0.26$ 8.71$
7
New Commercial Building
per square foot (5,000 sq ft minimum/50,000 sq ft
maximum)0.66$ 0.74$ 0.04$ 1.44$
8
New Commercial Shell
per square foot (5,000 sq ft minimum/25,000 sq ft
maximum)0.58$ 0.49$ 0.03$ 1.10$
9
New Mixed-Use
per square foot (5,000 sq ft minimum/25,000 sq ft
maximum)1.34$ 1.29$ 0.08$ 2.71$
10
New Multi Family (R2)
per square foot (7,500 sq ft minimum/25,000 sq ft
maximum)1.25$ 1.11$ 0.07$ 2.43$
11
New Multi Family (R3)
per square foot (5,000 sq ft minimum/25,000 sq ft
maximum)1.17$ 0.99$ 0.07$ 2.23$
12
New Single Family
per square foot (1,000 sq ft minimum/3,000 sq ft
maximum)2.67$ 3.14$ 0.18$ 5.99$
City of San Luis Obispo
Building Fees
Rate Effective 7/1/25
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
Improvement Plan Check
1 15% of Estimated Construction Costs for the first $100,000 plus 1.0% thereafter 3.05%
Construction Inspection
2 8.4% of Estimated Construction Costs for the first $500,000 plus 3.3% thereafter 3.05%
Certificates of Compliance and Lot Line Adjustments
3 Lot Line Adjustment Map or Agreement Fixed Fee 5,686.30$ 173.43$ 5,859.73$
4 Certificates of Compliance Fixed Fee 1,378.81$ 42.05$ 1,420.86$
5 Additional Document Review/Certificates of Correction Fixed Fee 517.06$ 15.77$ 532.83$
Encroachment Permits- Concrete Flatwork
6 Curb and Gutter base fee Base Fee 1,128.88$ 34.43$ 1,163.31$
7 Curb and Gutter per linear foot Per linear foot 12.63$ 0.39$ 13.01$
8 Sidewalk base fee Base Fee 1,128.88$ 34.43$ 1,163.31$
9 Sidewalk plus per linear foot Per linear foot 8.03$ 0.25$ 8.28$
10 Driveway Approach/Curb Ramp base fee Base Fee 1,520.28$ 46.37$ 1,566.65$
11 Driveway Approach/Curb Ramp plus per linear foot Per linear foot 12.63$ 0.39$ 13.01$
Encroachment Permits- Excavation Trenched or Bored
12 Water Service/Recycled Service base fee Base Fee 889.92$ 27.14$ 917.06$
13 Water Service/Recycled Service plus per linear foot Per linear foot 22.95$ 0.70$ 23.65$
14 Sewer Service base fee Base Fee 803.40$ 24.50$ 827.90$
15 Sewer Service plus per linear foot Per linear foot 9.18$ 0.28$ 9.46$
16 Fire Lateral/Hydrant/Water and Recycled Main Extension base fee Base Fee 1,501.74$ 45.80$ 1,547.54$
17 Fire Lateral/Hydrant/Water and Recycled Main Extension plus per linear foot Per linear foot 30.60$ 0.93$ 31.53$
18 Other/Dry Utilities base fee Base Fee 1,109.31$ 33.83$ 1,143.14$
19 Other/Dry Utilities plus per linear foot (Bore)Per linear foot 7.65$ 0.23$ 7.89$
20 Other/Dry Utilities plus per linear foot (Trench)Per linear foot 12.24$ 0.37$ 12.61$
21 Monitoring Well Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
22 Other Minor Encroachment Permits not Listed (such as a rolloff dumpster or storage container)Fixed Fee 172.01$ 5.25$ 177.26$
23 Other Moderate Encroachment Permits not Listed (such as staging for work in the right-of-way multiple days)Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
24 Time Extension for Encroachment Permit Fixed Fee 172.01$ 5.25$ 177.26$
25 Plan Review for Special Cases Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
26 Annual Encroachment Permit for Utility Companies Fixed Fee 21,539.51$ 656.96$ 22,196.47$
Final Inspections
Square Footage of Site Disturbance:
Non-Single Family Residential
27 Non-Single Family Residential 0-2499 Fixed Fee 258.53$ 7.89$ 266.42$
28 Non-Single Family Residential 2500-4999 Fixed Fee 344.19$ 10.50$ 354.69$
29 Non-Single Family Residential 5000-14999 Fixed Fee 430.75$ 13.14$ 443.89$
30 Non-Single Family Residential 15000-21999 Fixed Fee 517.06$ 15.77$ 532.83$
31 Non-Single Family Residential 22000-43559 (PW 3 Hours)Fixed Fee 602.55$ 18.38$ 620.93$
32 Non-Single Family Residential 43560+Fixed Fee 689.07$ 21.02$ 710.09$
Single Family Residential -$ -$
33 Single Family Residential 0-2499 Fixed Fee 258.53$ 7.89$ 266.42$
34 Single Family Residential 2500+Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
Flood Zone Analysis -$ -$
35 Minor - Verification only Fixed Fee 344.19$ 10.50$ 354.69$
36 Major - New/Substantial Remodel Analysis/Documentation Fixed Fee 1,378.81$ 42.05$ 1,420.86$
Subdivision Maps
37 Parcel Map - (up to 4 parcels)Fixed Fee 10,728.48$ 327.22$ 11,055.70$
38 Parcel Map - Commercial or Condominium Base Fee 14,517.85$ 442.79$ 14,960.64$
39 Plus per parcel or condominium unit per parcel/unit 86.52$ 2.64$ 89.16$
40 Tract Map Base Fee 23,270.79$ 709.76$ 23,980.55$
41 Plus per lot or condominium unit per lot/unit 258.53$ 7.89$ 266.42$
Transportation Permit
42 Single Trip Permit Fixed Fee 16.48$ N/A 16.48$ 1
43 Annual Permit Fixed Fee 92.70$ N/A 92.70$ 1
Traffic Control Plan Review
44 Minor Traffic Control Plan Review (one location, one phase)Fixed Fee 315.18$ 9.61$ 324.79$
45 Moderate Traffic Control Plan Review (multiple locations, one phase)Fixed Fee 885.20$ 27.00$ 912.20$
46 Major Traffic Control Plan Review (one or more locations and multiple phases)Fixed Fee 2,397.97$ 73.14$ 2,471.11$
Traffic Control Plan Inspection
47 Minor - first day (one location, one phase)Fixed Fee 377.16$ 11.50$ 388.66$
48 Minor each additional day Fixed Fee 229.80$ 7.01$ 236.81$
49 Moderate - first day (multiple locations, one phase)Fixed Fee 525.56$ 16.03$ 541.59$
50 Moderate each additional day Fixed Fee 306.06$ 9.33$ 315.39$
51 Major - first day (one or more locations and multiple phases)Fixed Fee 1,314.92$ 40.11$ 1,355.03$
52 Major each additional day Fixed Fee 382.32$ 11.66$ 393.98$
(only the highest base fee is applied if there are multiple concrete flatwork scopes of work on a single
encroachment permit)
(only the highest base fee is applied if there are multiple trenched or bored scopes of work on a single
encroachment permit)
City of San Luis Obispo
Engineering Fees
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Engineering Fees
4th and subsequent plan review (per submittal)
53 Public Improvement Plans Fixed Fee 4,037.50$ 123.14$ 4,160.64$
54 Building Plans Fixed Fee 1,319.04$ 40.23$ 1,359.27$
55 Maps / Additional Documents Fixed Fee 2,407.25$ 73.42$ 2,480.67$
56 Design Exception/Revision Fixed Fee 914.05$ 27.88$ 941.93$
Site Improvements plan review (square feet)2
57 Site Improvement 0-2499 Fixed Fee 1,033.59$ 31.52$ 1,065.11$
58 Site Improvement 2500-4999 Fixed Fee 1,378.81$ 42.05$ 1,420.86$
59 Site Improvement 5000-14999 Fixed Fee 1,723.00$ 52.55$ 1,775.55$
60 Site Improvement 15000-21999 Fixed Fee 2,067.21$ 63.05$ 2,130.26$
61 Site Improvement 22000-43559 Fixed Fee 2,411.23$ 73.54$ 2,484.77$
62 Site Improvement 43560+Fixed Fee 2,755.25$ 84.04$ 2,839.29$
Single Family Residential plan review (square feet)
63 Single Family Residential 0-2499 Fixed Fee 689.40$ 21.03$ 710.43$
64 Single Family Residential 2500+Fixed Fee 1,378.14$ 42.03$ 1,420.17$
Stormwater Post Construction Requirements
Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP)
65 Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 0-2499 square feet Fixed Fee 344.19$ 10.50$ 354.69$
66 Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 2500-4999 Fixed Fee 517.06$ 15.77$ 532.83$
67 Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 5000-14999 Fixed Fee 689.07$ 21.02$ 710.09$
68 Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 15000-24999 Fixed Fee 861.08$ 26.26$ 887.34$
69 Non-Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 25000+Fixed Fee 1,033.09$ 31.51$ 1,064.60$
70 Stormwater Control Plan Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
71 Private Stormwater Conveyance System Agreement Fixed Fee 344.02$ 10.49$ 354.51$
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Engineering Fees
Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP)
72 Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 0-2499 square feet Fixed Fee 344.19$ 10.50$ 354.69$
73 Single Family Residential (Net Impervious Area per SCP) 2500+Fixed Fee 689.07$ 21.02$ 710.09$
Drainage Report/Flood Study Review
74 Minor (under an acre)Fixed Fee 1,723.00$ 52.55$ 1,775.55$
75 Major (over an acre)Fixed Fee 3,445.99$ 105.10$ 3,551.09$
1. Set by the State of California Department of Transportation and is not subject to CPI increases.
2. This includes substantial development of private parking lots which are processed separate of the structure and include any combination of the following: underground utilities, parking lot lighting,
accessible path of travel analysis, grading, drainage and compliance with the City's parking and driveway standards.
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
FIRE DEVELOPMENT FIXED FEES
Fire Sprinkler and Suppression Systems -(Issued by Building and Safety)
Fire Sprinkler Systems (New Installation) - Plan Review
Residential Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
Private Underground Fire Line Installation
1 1-25 Heads Fixed fee 774.56$ 23.62$ 798.18$
2 26-50 Heads Fixed fee 956.87$ 29.18$ 986.05$
3 51-100 Heads Fixed fee 1,230.85$ 37.54$ 1,268.39$
4 101-200 Heads Fixed fee 1,503.80$ 45.87$ 1,549.67$
5 Every 200 Heads above 200 Fixed fee 456.29$ 13.92$ 470.21$
Fire Sprinkler Systems (New Installation) - Inspection
Residential Fire Sprinkler Plan Review
Private Underground Fire Line Installation
6 1-25 Heads Fixed fee 546.93$ 16.68$ 563.61$
7 26-50 Heads Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
8 51-100 Heads Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
9 101-200 Heads Fixed fee 911.55$ 27.80$ 939.35$
10 Every 200 Heads above 200 Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
Fire Alarm System (New Installation) - Plan Review
11 1-50 Devices Fixed fee 866.23$ 26.42$ 892.65$
12 51-100 Devices Fixed fee 1,276.17$ 38.92$ 1,315.09$
13 Every 50 Devices above 100 Fixed fee 409.94$ 12.50$ 422.44$
14 Sprinkler Monitoring System Fixed fee 273.98$ 8.36$ 282.34$
Fire Alarm System (New Installation) - Inspection -$
15 1-50 Devices Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
16 51-100 Devices Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
17 Every 50 Devices above 100 Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
18 Sprinkler Monitoring System Fixed fee 182.31$ 5.56$ 187.87$
Fire Sprinkler Systems (Tenant Improvement) - Plan Review
19 1-25 Heads Fixed fee 319.30$ 9.74$ 329.04$
20 26-50 Heads Fixed fee 501.61$ 15.30$ 516.91$
21 51-100 Heads Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
22 101-200 Heads Fixed fee 956.87$ 29.18$ 986.05$
23 Every 200 Heads above 200 Fixed fee 456.29$ 13.92$ 470.21$
Fire Sprinkler Systems (Tenant Improvement) - Inspection -$
24 1-25 Heads Fixed fee 273.98$ 8.36$ 282.34$
25 26-50 Heads Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
26 51-100 Heads Fixed fee 456.29$ 13.92$ 470.21$
27 101-200 Heads Fixed fee 546.93$ 16.68$ 563.61$
28 Every 200 Heads above 200 Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
Fire Alarm System (Tenant Improvement) - Plan Review
29 Minor modification (Panel replacement etc)273.98$ 8.36$ 282.34$
30 1-50 Devices Fixed fee 866.23$ 26.42$ 892.65$
31 51-100 Devices Fixed fee 1,276.17$ 38.92$ 1,315.09$
32 Every 50 Devices above 100 Fixed fee 409.94$ 12.50$ 422.44$
33 Sprinkler Monitoring System Fixed fee 273.98$ 8.36$ 282.34$
Fire Alarm System (Tenant Improvement) - Inspection -$
34 Minor modification 91.67$ 2.80$ 94.47$
35 1-50 Devices Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
36 51-100 Devices Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
37 Every 50 Devices above 100 Fixed fee 364.62$ 11.12$ 375.74$
38 Sprinkler Monitoring System Fixed fee 182.31$ 5.56$ 187.87$
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fixed Fees
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Rate Effective
7/1/25
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(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fixed Fees
Other Suppression Systems
39 Insert Gas Systems Fixed fee 1,321.49$ 40.31$ 1,361.80$
40 Dry Chemical Systems Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
41 Wet Chemical/Kitchen Hood Fixed fee 546.93$ 16.68$ 563.61$
42 Foam Systems Fixed fee 2,324.71$ 70.90$ 2,395.61$
43 Paint Spray Booth Fixed fee 820.91$ 25.04$ 845.95$
OTHER MISCELLANEOUS FEES
44 Supplemental Fire Plan Review Fixed fee 319.30$ 9.74$ 329.04$
45 Supplemental Fire Inspection Fixed fee 273.98$ 8.36$ 282.34$
46 Alternative Method and Material Review Fixed fee 729.24$ 22.24$ 751.48$
47 Expedited Plan Review Fee Fixed fee 409.94$ 12.50$ 422.44$
48 Commercial Solar/Energy Storage System (new category)Fixed fee 456.29$ 13.92$ 470.21$
FIRE NON-DEVELOPMENT FIXED FEES
Hazardous Occupancy Permits
49 Additive Manufacturing Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
50 Aircraft Refueling Vehicles Fixed fee 310.00$ N/A 310.00$
51 Aircraft Repair Hangar Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
52 Automobile Wrecking Yard Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
53 Bonfire or Rubbish Fires Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
54 Burning in Public Place Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
55 Candles or Open-Flames in Assembly Areas Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
56 Combustible Fiber Storage (handle/store over 100 cu ft)Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
57 Compressed Gases (Unless in the CUPA Program)Fixed fee 310.00$ N/A 310.00$
58 Cryogens (Unless in the CUPA Program)Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
59 Dry Cleaning Plant Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
60 Dust Producing Operation Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
61 Energy Storage Systems Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
62 Explosives or Blasting Agents Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
63 Fireworks Fixed fee 956.87$ N/A 956.87$
64 Flammable or Combustible Liquids (Unless in the CUPA Program)Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
65 Fruit Ripening - Ethylene Gas Fogging Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
66 Garages - Repair Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
66-a High-Piled Combustible Stock - exceeding 2500 sq ft Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
67 Hazardous Chemicals (Unless in the CUPA Program):Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
68 Junk Yards Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
69 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
70 Lithium Battery Storage > 15 Cubic Feet - New Category Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
71 Lumberyard - Storage in excess of 100,000 board feet Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
72 Magnesium Working - Process more than 10 lbs daily Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
73 Mall (covered)Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
74 Motor Fuel Dispensing Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
75 On-Demand Fueling Operations Fixed fee 273.98$ N/A 273.98$
76 Organic Coatings - manufacture over 1 gallon a day Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
77 Ovens - Industrial, Baking and Drying Fixed fee 310.00$ N/A 310.00$
78 Places of Assembly Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
79 Plan Extraction Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
80
Refrigeration Equipment - Mechanical refrigeration (see UFC for
most common refrigerants)Fixed fee 501.61$ N/A 501.61$
81 Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants (base fee)Fixed fee 364.52$ N/A 364.52$ 5
82 Spraying or Dipping Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
83 Tents and Air-supported Structures - excess of 200 sq ft Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
84 Tire Re-capping Fixed fee 319.30$ N/A 319.30$
85 Waste Material Plant Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
86 Welding and Cutting Operations - Any Occupancy Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
87 Additional Permitted Use (per permit)Fixed fee 136.99$ N/A 136.99$ 6
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Rate Effective
7/1/25
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(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fixed Fees
MANDATED / REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
88 Public/Private Schools (K-8)Waived by policy -$
89 Public/Private Schools (High Schools)Waived by policy -$
90 Commercial Day Care (Group E and I4)Waived by policy -$
91 Assisted Living (Group R2.1, R4, I3) <26 Residents Waived by policy -$
92 Assisted Living (Group R2.1, R4, I3) 26 residents or more Waived by policy -$
NON-MANDATED / REQUIRED INSPECTIONS
Commercial Business Inspections (Up to 3 stories)
93 0 – 5,000 sq. ft. Fixed fee 136.99$ N/A 136.99$
94 5,001 – 40,000 sq. ft.Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
95 40,001 – 120,000 sq. ft.Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
96 120,001 – 150,000 sq. ft.Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
97 150,001 – or more sq. ft.Fixed fee 774.56$ N/A 774.56$
98 Mid Rise Inspections (4 -6 stories)Fixed fee 456.29$ N/A 456.29$
99 Self-Inspection Non-Compliance Fixed fee 182.31$ N/A 182.31$
100 New Business Inspection (Baseline)Fixed fee 182.31$ N/A 182.31$
FIRE FALSE ALARM FEES
Initial Permit and Renewal Registrations - see Police
101 Excessive false alarm fee Per occurrence 675.68$ N/A 675.68$ 1
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PARTICIPATING AGENCY FEES
Hazardous Materials Handlers
102 Remote utility (1-time fee)Fixed fee 638.60$ N/A 638.60$
103 1 - 4 Materials handled Fixed fee 364.62$ N/A 364.62$
104 5 - 10 Materials handled Fixed fee 409.94$ N/A 409.94$
105 11+ Materials handled Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
Waste Generators
106 1 Waste stream (professional or medical)Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
107 1 - 5 Waste streams (all others)Fixed fee 364.62$ N/A 364.62$
108 6+ Waste streams Fixed fee 592.25$ N/A 592.25$
109 Waste Stream (DeMinimus)Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
Tiered Permitting
110 Conditionally Exempt (CE)Fixed fee 546.93$ N/A 546.93$
111 Conditionally Authorized (CA)Fixed fee 1,093.86$ N/A 1,093.86$
112 Permit by Rule (PBR)Fixed fee 2,370.03$ N/A 2,370.03$
Underground Storage Tanks (general model)
113 First tank Fixed fee 2,005.41$ N/A 2,005.41$
114 Tank installation Fixed fee 6,198.54$ N/A 6,198.54$
115 Tank removal Fixed fee 4,922.37$ N/A 4,922.37$
116 Minor Modification Fixed fee 2,005.41$ N/A 2,005.41$
117 Major Modification Fixed fee 5,104.68$ N/A 5,104.68$
Above Ground Storage Tanks
118 One Tank Fixed fee 443.00$ N/A 443.00$
119 Two Tanks Fixed fee 638.60$ N/A 638.60$
120 Three Tanks Fixed fee 820.91$ N/A 820.91$
California Accidental Release Prevention Program (CalARP)
121 New Stationary Source Facility Fixed fee 2,916.96$ N/A 2,916.96$
122 Existing Annual Facility Inspection Fixed fee 729.24$ N/A 729.24$
123 Site Remediation Oversight Fixed fee 708.00$ N/A 708.00$
124 Soil Remediation Fixed fee 708.00$ N/A 708.00$
125 Temporary Closure Permit Fixed fee 1,823.10$ N/A 1,823.10$
Closures
126 Temporary Closure Fixed fee 1,823.10$ N/A 1,823.10$
127 Closure in Place Fixed fee 2,187.72$ N/A 2,187.72$
Late Fee
128 Annual permit fees received 31-60 days after original invoice day N/A
129 Annual permit fees received 61 + days after original invoice day N/A
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(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fixed Fees
FIRE EQUIPMENT AND PERSONNEL STAND-BY FEES
130 Fire Ladder Truck Standby (4 person)Per hour one (1) hour min.885.04$ N/A 885.04$
131 Fire Engine/Truck Standby (3 person)Per hour one (1) hour min.683.69$ N/A 683.69$
132 Squad or Light Rescue Equipment Standby (2 person)Per hour one (1) hour min.455.80$ N/A 455.80$
133 Fire Investigation/Fire Prevention Standby Per hour one (1) hour min.182.31$ N/A 182.31$
134 Fire Suppression Standby Per hour one (1) hour min.227.90$ N/A 227.90$
135 Administrative/Clerical Standby Per hour one (1) hour min.172.41$ N/A 172.41$
136 Additional Site Inspection Fee (one hour min.)Per hour one (1) hour min.182.31$ N/A 182.31$
137 Third & Subsequent Fire Inspection Fee Per inspection 233.81$ N/A 233.81$
Multi-Dwelling Fire and Life Safety Inspection Fee Schedule 2, 3
Administrative Fee Fixed fee 4
138 Processing per facility Fixed fee 91.67$ N/A 91.67$
139 Each Additional Owner Fixed fee 29.07$ N/A 29.07$
140 Re-inspection Fee Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
141
Re-inspection Fee, 2nd reinspection and all subsequent
reinspections Base fee + increment 279.13$ N/A
Apartment Houses
142 Up to 10 units Fixed fee 364.62$ N/A 364.62$
143 11 - 20 Units Fixed fee 546.93$ N/A 546.93$
144 21 - 50 Units Fixed fee 729.24$ N/A 729.24$
145 51 - 100 Units Fixed fee 911.55$ N/A 911.55$
146 101 - 200 Units Fixed fee 1,640.79$ N/A 1,640.79$
147 Every additional 100 Units over 200 Fixed fee 546.93$ N/A 546.93$
Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfast
148 1 - 20 Units Fixed fee 364.62$ N/A 364.62$
149 21 - 50 Units Fixed fee 546.93$ N/A 546.93$
150 51 - 100 Units Fixed fee 911.55$ N/A 911.55$
151 101 - 200 Units Fixed fee 1,367.84$ N/A 1,367.84$
152 Sorority and Fraternity Fixed fee 729.24$ N/A 729.24$
Condominiums
153 Up to 10 Units Fixed fee 364.62$ N/A 364.62$
154 11 - 20 Units Fixed fee 546.93$ N/A 546.93$
155 21 - 50 Units Fixed fee 729.24$ N/A 729.24$
156 51 - 500 Units Fixed fee 1,093.86$ N/A 1,093.86$
OTHER FIRE FEES
157 Hydrant Flow Test (First Hydrant)Fixed fee 182.31$ N/A 182.31$
158 Hydrant Flow Test (Each Additional Hydrant)Fixed fee 91.67$ N/A 91.67$
159 Reinspection Fee (construction)Fixed fee 227.63$ N/A 227.63$
160 Board of Appeals Fixed fee 375.95$ N/A 375.95$
161 Emergency Call-Out (Non-Scheduled)Per hour four (4) hour min.910.52$ N/A 910.52$
162 After Hours Call-Out (Scheduled)Per hour one (1) hour min.227.63$ N/A 227.63$
Hotels, Motels, Lodging Houses, Bed & Breakfast Facilities, Youth Hostel Facilities, Senior Facilities, Sororities, Fraternities and
Other Congregate Residences
Fees are waived for units that are built, owned and managed by the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, other government agencies or not-for-profit
housing organizations
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Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fixed Fees
1. Excessive false alarms are defined as: two or more false alarms in any thirty-day period or three false alarms in any three-hundred-sixty day period
6. Where multiple permits are required, the fee for the most expensive required use permit is charged and each additional permitted use is charged this reduced fee.
2. Fees are waived for units that are built, owned and managed by the San Luis Obispo Housing Authority, other government agencies or not-for-profit housing
organizations
3. These fees are applicable to all multi-dwelling units in the City based on the definitions set forth in the 2007 California Building Code
4. Administrative fee applies to both Apartment Houses and Hotels, Motels, etc. Total processing fee calculated will be divided equally amongst all owners
5. Outdoor Assembly Event > 1,000 participants will be charged the base fee for the first two hours of review. If additional review is required, 50% of the base fee will
be charged for each additional hour or portion thereof, up to a maximum of 5.25 hours. This fee is not applied to events where the applicant/organizer is a designated
501c(3) nonprofit organization, in order to support the cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the City.
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Fee #Construction Type
Plan Review
fee per square
foot
Inspection
fee per square
foot
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
1 New Accessory Building 0.33$ 0.33$ 0.02$ 0.68$
2 New Commercial 0.11$ 0.18$ 0.01$ 0.30$
3 Alt/Addition-Commercial 0.14$ 0.19$ 0.01$ 0.34$
4 Alt/Addition-Mixed Use 0.20$ 0.26$ 0.01$ 0.47$
5 New Mixed Use 0.16$ 0.27$ 0.01$ 0.45$
6 Alt/Addition ADU 0.95$ 0.95$ 0.06$ 1.95$
7 Alt/Addition- Single Family 0.53$ 0.53$ 0.03$ 1.08$
8 Alt/Addition-Multi Family 0.20$ 0.26$ 0.01$ 0.47$
9 New Multi Family 0.12$ 0.08$ 0.01$ 0.21$
10 New Single Family 0.43$ 0.29$ 0.02$ 0.74$
City of San Luis Obispo
Fire Fees - Construction Plan Review and Inspection
Rate Effective 7/1/25
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
(Resident)
Rate Effective
7/1/25 (Non-
Resident) Notes
Youth Services
Sun-N-Fun
1 Registration Fee Fixed fee 92.50$ 92.50$
2 School Year - hourly option Per hour 6.10$ 6.10$
Teacher Work Day
3 Teacher Work Day Per day 70.00$ 80.00$
Spring Break Camp
4 Weekly Option Per week 206.00$ 236.75$
Summer Camp
5 Registration Fee Fixed fee 6.40$ 7.40$
6 Full week Care Option Per week 206.00$ 236.00$
7 Summer School Package Varies 1
8 Field Trip Sign Ups Varies 2
9 Late Registration Fee 11.25$ 13.00$
Youth Sports
10 Sport Camp Weekly 161.00$ 186.00$
11 Sport Clinic Per clinic 82.00$ 94.00$
Aquatics 3
Lap Swim
12 Adult per use Fixed fee 4.75$ 4.75$
13 Adult Monthly Fixed fee 73.25$ 73.25$
14 Youth/Senior per use Fixed fee 4.25$ 4.25$
15 Youth/Senior monthly Fixed fee 65.50$ 65.50$
Recreational Swim
16 Adult per use Fixed fee 5.25$ 5.25$
17 Youth/Senior per use Fixed fee 4.75$ 4.75$
Swim Script
18 Adult per use Fixed fee 42.75$ 42.75$
19 Youth/Senior per use Fixed fee 38.25$ 38.25$
Recreational Swim Script
20 Adult per use Fixed fee 47.25$ 47.25$
21 Youth/Senior per use Fixed fee 42.75$ 42.75$
Lessons
22 Lessons Fixed fee 123.00$ 142.00$
23 Private Lessons Fixed fee 216.00$ 248.50$
Special Classes
24 Lifeguard Fixed fee 267.75$ 307.75$
25 Warm Water Exercise Fixed fee 61.75$ 61.75$
26 Facility Use Fixed fee
$77.25/day +
$24.50/Lifeguard
$89.50/day +
$28.75/Lifeguard
27 Junior Lifeguard Program Fixed fee 257.50$ 298.50$
Recreational Sports
Adult Softball
28 Teams (15 per team)Fixed fee 731.00$ 731.00$
Instructional Classes 4
29 Adult/Senior Varies by class $8.55 - $170.75 + 15%
30 Youth Varies by class $4.25 - $453.00 + 15%
Special Events
City of San Luis Obispo
Parks & Recreation
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
(Resident)
Rate Effective
7/1/25 (Non-
Resident) Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Parks & Recreation
Parks & Recreation Events
31 Parks and Recreation Sponsored Events Varies by event $0 - $77.25 $0 - $77.25
Special Application Fees
32 Special Event Application - Park Use Fixed fee 144.00$ 144.00$
33 Special Event Application - Encroachment Fixed fee 231.75$ 231.75$
34 Banner Permit Application/Installation Fixed fee 334.75$ 334.75$
Film Application Fee
35 Still Photography Fixed fee 144.00$ 144.00$
36 Commercial Fixed fee 185.25$ 185.25$
37 Non-Profit Fixed fee 61.75$ 61.75$
38 Destination Marketing Waived by policy
Permit Fee
39 Permit Processing Fee Fixed fee 25.75$ 25.75$
40 Tournament/Long-Term Rental Allocation Fee Fixed fee 128.75$ 128.75$
41 Full Park Use Fixed fee 824.00$ 824.00$
42 Half Park Use Fixed fee 412.00$ 412.00$
Mission Plaza
43 Full Plaza Fixed fee 824.00$ 824.00$
44 Full Plaza (Non-Profit/Community Event)Fixed fee 659.00$ 659.00$
45 Security Deposit Fixed fee 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
Indoor Facilities
Ludwick Community Center
46 Assembly Room (Non-Profit)Per day 46.25$ 46.25$
47 Assembly Room (For-Profit)Per day 87.50$ 87.50$
48 Assembly Room (Municipality)Per day 36.00$ 36.00$
49 Gymnasium (Non-Profit)Per day 61.75$ 61.75$
50 Gymnasium (For-Profit)Per day 97.75$ 97.75$
51 Kitchen (Non-Profit)Per day 18.50$ 18.50$
52 Kitchen (For-Profit)Per day 22.50$ 22.50$
53 Floor Covers Per day 113.00$ 113.00$
54 Full Facility Use (14 Hours)Per day 1,957.00$ 1,957.00$
Senior Center
55 Main Room (Non-Profit)Per day 46.25$ 46.25$
56 Main Room (For-Profit)Per day 87.50$ 87.50$
57 Conference Room (Non-Profit)Per day 20.50$ 20.50$
58 Conference Room (For-Profit)Per day 36.00$ 36.00$
Meadow Park Building
59 Non-Profit Per day 20.50$ 20.50$
60 For-Profit Per day 36.00$ 36.00$
61 Community Room (Non-Profit)Per day 46.25$ 46.25$
62 Community Room (For-Profit)Per day 87.50$ 87.50$
63 Community Room (Municipality)Per day 36.00$ 36.00$
64 Conference Room (Non-Profit)Per day 20.50$ 20.50$
65 Conference Room (For-Profit)Per day 36.00$ 36.00$
66 Conference Room (Municipality)Per day 15.25$ 15.25$
Outdoor Facilities
67 Outdoor Seating Areas Fixed fee 97.75$ 97.75$
Jack House Gardens
Wedding and Reception
68 Full Day WEEKEND (Resident)Per day 4,120.00$
69 Full Day WEEKEND (non-resident)Per day 4,738.00$
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Rate Effective
7/1/25
(Resident)
Rate Effective
7/1/25 (Non-
Resident) Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Parks & Recreation
70 Full Day WEEKDAY (Resident)Per day 3,914.00$
71 Full Day WEEKDAY (non-resident)Per day 4,506.25$
Party by Attendance (4 hour)
72 Under 50 Attendees Per hour 154.50$ 154.50$
73 Under 50 Attendees (Non-Profit)Per hour 77.25$ 77.25$
74 50-100 Attendees Per hour 257.50$ 257.50$
75 50-100 Attendees (Non-Profit)Per hour 128.75$ 128.75$
76 100+ Attendees Per hour 391.25$ 391.25$
77 100+ Attendees (Non-Profit)Per hour 195.50$ 195.50$
78 Security Deposit Fixed fee 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
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Rate Effective
7/1/25
(Resident)
Rate Effective
7/1/25 (Non-
Resident) Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Parks & Recreation
Softball Fields (3 total of these)
79 Hourly Field Use Per hour 30.75$ 30.75$
80 Youth Recreational Fee (Non-Profit)Per hour 12.25$ 12.25$
81 Local School District Field Use Per hour 15.25$ 15.25$
82 Light Fee Per hour 28.75$ 28.75$
Multi-Use Courts
83 Hourly Use Per hour 12.00$ 12.00$
84 Light Fee Per hour 15.25$ 15.25$
Pickleball (Single) Court
85 Hourly Use Per hour 4.50$ 4.50$
86 Light Fee Per hour 15.25$ 15.25$
Tennis & Volleyball Courts
87 Full Use Facility (Hour) Per hour 12.25$ 12.25$
88 Local School District Field Use Per hour 7.00$ 7.00$
Damon-Garcia (full use = 4 lower fields, 1 upper field)
89 Full Use Facility (Day)Per day 1,000.00$ 1,000.00$
90 Full Use Facility (Hour)Per hour 123.50$ 123.50$
91 Full Use Light Fee (Hour)Per hour 84.00$ 84.00$
92 Field Preparation Fee Fixed fee 30.75$ 30.75$
93 Concession Stand Rental Fixed fee 180.25$ 180.25$
94 Lower Fields Facility Use (Day)Per day 800.00$ 800.00$
95 Lower Fields Facility Use (Hour)Per hour 110.00$ 110.00$
96 Lower Fields Light Fee Per hour 56.00$ 56.00$
97 Single Field Facility Use (Day)Per day 226.50$ 226.50$
98 Single Field Facility Use (Hour)Per hour 30.75$ 30.75$
99 Single Field Light Fee Per hour 28.75$ 28.75$
100 Youth Recreational Fee (Non-Profit)Per hour 12.25$ 12.25$
101 Local School District Field Use Per hour 15.25$ 15.25$
102 Overflow Parking Fee - weekday Per day 154.50$ 154.50$
103 Overflow Parking Fee - weekend Per day 309.00$ 309.00$
Baseball Stadium
104 Hourly Field Use Per hour 30.75$ 30.75$
105 Local School District Field Use Per hour 15.25$ 15.25$
106 Lights Per hour 28.75$ 28.75$
107 Press box Rental Fixed fee 25.75$ 25.75$
108 Field Preparation Fee Fixed fee 61.50$ 61.50$
109 Concession Stand Rental (daily)Per day 159.50$ 159.50$
110 Concession Stand Rental (hourly)Per hour 30.75$ 30.75$
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Rate Effective
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(Resident)
Rate Effective
7/1/25 (Non-
Resident) Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Parks & Recreation
Other
111 Bounce House Fixed fee 51.50$ 51.50$
112 Portable BBQ Fixed fee 42.00$ 42.00$
Community Gardens
113 Community Gardens (base)Per year 37.00$ 37.00$
114 Community Gardens (per square foot)Per sq ft 0.03$ 0.03$
Ranger Service
Junior Ranger Camp
115 Junior Ranger Camp Fixed fee 195.50$ 226.50$
Laguna Lake Golf Course 5
116 Cart Rental Per person 12.25$ 12.25$
117 Pull Carts Per cart 5.25$ 5.25$
118 Club Rentals (Regular)Fixed fee 10.25$ 10.25$
119 Club Rentals (Snr/Yth/Stu/Mil)Fixed fee 5.00$ 5.00$
120 Alternative Programming Uses Fixed fee 12.25$ 12.25$
121 Spectator Fee Fixed fee 6.00$ 6.00$
Tournament Use
122 Shotgun Fee Fixed fee 309.00$ 309.00$
123 Daily Use for 39 or Under Fixed fee 15.25$ 15.25$
124 Daily Use for 40 or Over Fixed fee 12.25$ 12.25$
Rounds
125 Monday-Thursday (Regular)Fixed fee 16.25$ 16.25$
126 Monday-Thursday (Snr/Yth/Stu/Mil)Fixed fee 12.25$ 12.25$
127 Friday-Sunday (Regular)Fixed fee 17.50$ 17.50$
128 Friday-Sunday (Snr/Yth/Stu/Mil)Fixed fee 13.25$ 13.25$
129 Replay Fixed fee 9.25$ 9.25$
130 Off Peak (M-Th 12-3 PM) (Regular)Fixed fee 13.25$ 13.25$
131 Off Peak (M-Th 12-3 PM) (Snr/Yth/Stu/Mil)Fixed fee 12.25$ 12.25$
132 Twilight (after 3 PM)Fixed fee 12.25$ 12.25$
133 Family Rate (4 people)Fixed fee 35.00$ 35.00$
134 Super Twilight Fixed fee 9.25$ 9.25$
135 10-Play Cards (Regular)Fixed fee 144.00$ 144.00$
136 10-Play Cards (Snr/Yth/Stu/Mil)Fixed fee 108.00$ 108.00$
Public Art in Lieu 5
137 Public Art in Lieu Fixed fee 6
Footnotes:
1. Fluctutes per school district schedule.
2. Fee varies by field trip.
3. Aquatics fees to increase following summer session, effective 8/25/2025. Rate remains the same as previous Fiscal Year prior to this date.
4. Fees vary depending on class and frequency.
5. Golf course fees to increse following summer session, effective 8/25/2025. Rate remains the same as prevous Fiscal Year prior to this date.
6. Privately-funded non-residential development with a total construction cost in excess of $100,000 must include public art with a value of one-half percent (0.5%) of
the construction cost. As a voluntary option, the developer may pay an in-lieu fee. The fee amount is authorized by MC 17.70.140.
0.5% of construction costs
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25 Notes
1 Administrative Investigations
2 Clearance Letters 25.00$ 2
3 Civil SDT 15.00$ 3
4 Criminal SDT -$ 4
5 Civil Subpoena 275.00$ 5
Concealed Weapons Permit 6, 7
6 New Permit: Investigative costs and permit processing Fixed fee 269.00$
7 New Permit: Livescan Fee each 93.00$ 8
8 New Permit: Social Media Check each 33.00$ 8
9 Renewal - Concealed Weapons Permit: No new firearms Fixed fee 131.00$
10
Renewal - Concealed Weapons Permit: Adding new or replacing
firearms Fixed fee 187.00$
11 Amendment - Concealed Weapons Permit: Adding new firearm Fixed fee 162.00$
12 Amendment - Concealed Weapons Permit: Change in Address Fixed fee 72.00$
13 DUI Cost recovery
False Alarms and Alarm Permits
14 Permit Fixed fee 32.96$
15 Renewal Fixed fee 32.96$
1st and 2nd False Alarm Response
16 3rd False Alarm Response (cost recovery flat fee)each 175.00$
17 4th False Alarm Response (flat fee + penalty $50)each 225.00$
18 5th False Alarm Response (flat fee + penalty $175)each 350.00$
19 6th or more (flat fee + penalty $325)each 500.00$
20 Impound Vehicle Release (30-day impound)Fixed fee 203.94$
21 Local Record Information 25.00$ 9
22 Massage Facility Permit Fixed fee 375.95$
23 Massage Technician Initial Permit Fixed fee 200.85$
24 Massage Technician Permit Renewal Fixed fee 200.85$
25 Nuisance abatement
Planning Support
26 Administrative Use Permit (bars/nightclubs)350.20$
City of San Luis Obispo
Police Department
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25 Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Police Department
Property Damage-Only Collisions Investigations
27 Per party per non-injury traffic collision investigation report Fixed fee 116.39$
28 Record sealing
29 Second Response Cost Recovery
Taxi Permit
30 Permit fee Fixed fee 200.85$
31 Permit Renewal fee Fixed fee 200.85$
32 Pedicab Fee Fixed fee 100.43$
33 Pedicab Renewal Fee Fixed fee 100.43$
34 Vehicle Tow Release Fee Fixed fee 125.66$
Miscellaneous Permits
35 Electronic Game Center Permit Fixed fee 416.12$
36 Public Dance Permit Fixed fee 127.72$
37 Tobacco License Fee - per location Fixed fee 887.86$
38 Mobile Food Vendor License Fixed fee 193.64$
1. Fee set by Municipal Code
2. Fee set by Penal Code 13322
3. Fee set by California Evidence Code 1563
4. Access through discovery
5. Fee set by statute GC 68097.2
6. Set by Penal Code 26190
7. Concealed Weapons Permit Fees reflect recommended cost recovery level of 50%
8. Fees passed through to third parties. Reflect actual cost charged by third parties. No automatic CPI adjustment.
9. Fee limited by Penal Code 13322
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
Final Inspection Approval / Department Final Signoff
Square Footage of Site Disturbance:
Non-Single Family Residential
1 Non-Single Family Residential: 0-2499 Fixed fee 305.91$ 9.33$ 315.24$
2 Non-Single Family Residential: 2500-4999 Fixed fee 305.91$ 9.33$ 315.24$
3 Non-Single Family Residential: 5000-14999 Fixed fee 305.91$ 9.33$ 315.24$
4 Non-Single Family Residential: 15000-21999 Fixed fee 459.38$ 14.01$ 473.39$
5 Non-Single Family Residential: 22000-43559 Fixed fee 459.38$ 14.01$ 473.39$
6 Non-Single Family Residential: 43560+Fixed fee 459.38$ 14.01$ 473.39$
Single Family Residential
7 Single Family Residential: 0-2500 Fixed fee 305.91$ 9.33$ 315.24$
8 Single Family Residential: 2501+Fixed fee 305.91$ 9.33$ 315.24$
9
Review of Mitigation Measures and Conditions of
Approval Fixed fee 356.38$ 10.87$ 367.25$
Abandoned Shopping Carts
10
Failure to Submit Abandoned Shopping Cart Prevention & Retrieval
Plan Per Month 100.00$ N/A 100.00$
Failure to Reclaim Abandoned Shopping Carts
11 After 3rd occurrence in a 6-month period Per occurrence 50.00$ N/A 50.00$ 1
12 Retrieval/impoundment costs Actual cost N/A Actual cost
Parking in-Lieu Fees 2
New Construction:
13 Standard (Fee Per Space)Per space 31,718.20$ N/A 31,718.20$
14 Community Partners (50% Reduction)Per space 15,856.81$ N/A 15,856.81$
Additions to Existing Buildings:
15 Standard (Fee Per Space)Per space 31,718.20$ N/A 31,718.20$
16 Community Partners (50% Reduction)Per space 15,856.81$ N/A 15,856.81$
Change in Occupancy Requiring Additional Parking: 2
17 Standard (Fee Per Space)Per space 7,929.17$ N/A 7,929.17$
18 Community Partners (50% Reduction)Per space 3,966.12$ N/A 3,966.12$
Tree Related Fees
19 Tree/Shrub Hazardous Abatement N/A Actual cost
20 Commemorative Tree Planting Fixed Fee 661.00$ N/A 661.00$
City of San Luis Obispo
Public Works
1. Pursuant to Business and Professions Code Section 22435.7(f), any owner that fails to retrieve the owner’s shopping cart or shopping carts within
2. Per vehicle space required by zoning regulations and not otherwise provided. The number of spaces required by the change shall be the
difference between the number required by the new use and the number required by the previous occupancy.
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Current
Fee Notes
Parking Fees
1 10-Hour Meter Permit - Monthly Rate Fixed Fee 60.00$
2 Residential 10-Hour Meter Permit - Annual Rate Fixed Fee 20.00$
3 Residential Parking District Permit - Annual Rate Fixed Fee 20.00$
4 Residential Parking District Permit - Replacement, Initial Fixed Fee 20.00$
5 Residential Parking District Permit - Replacement, Subsequent Fixed Fee 30.00$
6 Commercial Loading Zone Permit - Annual Rate Fixed Fee 60.00$
7 Parking Garage Parking Permit - Monthly Rate Fixed Fee 45.00$
8 Parking Garage Parking Permit - Replacement Fixed Fee 10.00$
9 Parking Garage - Hourly Rate Fixed Fee 2.00$
10 Parking Garage - Max Daily Rate Fixed Fee 8.00$
11 Parking Garage - Lost Ticket Rate Fixed Fee 8.00$
12 Parking Garage Validation - Hourly Rate Fixed Fee 1.00$
13 Reserved Parking Space Program Rate - Daily Per Space Rate Fixed Fee 20.00$ 1
City of San Luis Obispo
Public Works- Parking
1. The Reserved Parking Space Program Rate is not applied to events where the applicant/organizer is a designated 501c(3) nonprofit organization in order to support the
cultural vibrancy and economic vitality of the City.
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Fee #Service Name Fee Type
Rate
Effective
7/1/25 Notes
Appeals to Advisory Bodies Following Administrative (non-Planning) Decisions
1 Administrative Review Board Fixed Fee 652.00$
2 Hearing Officer Review or 25% of fine, whichever is less 109.18$
3 All Other Appeals Fixed Fee 532.00$
Business Related Fees
4 Business License Application Fixed Fee 100.83$
5 Business License Zoning Fee Fixed Fee 209.07$ 1
6 Annual Business License Renewal Processing Fee Fixed Fee 44.58$ 1
7 Annual Business Minimum Tax or 0.5%, whichever is greater 25.00$
8 Annual Downtown Assessment -for locations within Downtown or 0.5%, whichever is greater 150.00$
9 SB1186 State Fee - Disability Access Set by the State 4.00$ 2
Creek & Flood Protection
Stormwater Connection Fee Fixed Fee
10 Single Property Fixed Fee 26.78$
11 Larger Developments Fixed Fee 70.04$
Late Fees
12 Minimum or 1.5%, whichever is greater 15.00$
Reproduction/Photo Copies
13 Standard or legal Per page 0.48$ 3
14 11" x 17"Per page 0.84$
15 Photographs Each 6.93$
16 All other reproduction services will be charged at actual cost incurred Actual cost
Returned Check Fees
17 Initial returned check Fixed Fee 25.00$
18 Each subsequent returned check Fixed Fee 35.00$
1. Businesses located within the City of San Luis Obispo.
2. Added to new licenses and renewals. Fee is fixed and set by the State of California.
3. Two sided copies should be charged as two pages.
City of San Luis Obispo
General Government
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Fee #Service Name
Fee
Description
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
Meter Services
1 Water Meter Cost (.75")Materials Only 204.97$ 6.25$ 211.22$
2 Water Meter Cost (1")Materials Only 241.02$ 7.35$ 248.37$
3 Water Meter Cost (1.5")Materials Only 566.50$ 17.28$ 583.78$
4 Water Meter Cost (2")Materials Only 761.17$ 23.22$ 784.39$
5 Water Meter: Cellular Data transmitter cost (All Sizes)Materials Only 131.84$ 4.02$ 135.86$
6 Water Meter: Cellular Data transmitter installation(All Sizes)Fixed Fee 86.52$ 2.64$ 89.16$
7 Install Water Meter (3/4" - 1")Fixed Fee 174.07$ 5.31$ 179.38$
8 Install Water Meter (1.5" - 2")Fixed Fee 348.14$ 10.62$ 358.76$
9 Install Water Meter (larger than 2")Deposit Time & Materials 3.05%TBD
10 Remove Water Meter (5/8" - 1")Fixed Fee 174.07$ 5.31$ 179.38$
11 Remove Water Meter (1.5" - 2")Fixed Fee 348.14$ 10.62$ 358.76$
12 Remove Water Meter (larger than 2")Deposit Time & Materials 3.05%TBD
13 Adapter Cost (1" Service/.58"x.75" Meter)Materials Only 72.00$ 2.20$ 74.20$
14 Adapter Cost (1" Service/.75" Meter)Materials Only 72.00$ 2.20$ 74.20$
15 Adapter Cost (1.5" Service/1" Meter)Materials Only 324.45$ 9.90$ 334.35$
16 Adapter Cost (2" Service/1" Meter)Materials Only 328.00$ 10.00$ 338.00$
17 Adapter Cost (2" Service/1.5" Meter)Materials Only 427.00$ 13.02$ 440.02$
18 Adapter Cost (2" /1" + 1"/.75" Combo Meter)Materials Only 400.00$ 12.20$ 412.20$
19 Retirement of Service (2" or smaller)Deposit Time & Materials 3.05%TBD
20 Retirement of Service (larger than 2")Deposit Time & Materials 3.05%TBD
21 Account Set-up Fixed Fee 43.26$ N/A 43.26$
22 Account Set-up After Hours/Weekends Hourly Rate 522.21$ N/A 522.21$
23 Disconnect Service for Non-Payment (SB-998)Fixed Fee 57.00$ N/A 57.00$ 1
24 Sewer Lateral Installation Fixed Fee 695.25$ 21.21$ 716.46$
25 Sewer Lateral Abandonment Fixed Fee 695.25$ 21.21$ 716.46$
Per Plan Review Submittal
26 Plan check review water service Fixed Fee 695.25$ 21.21$ 716.46$
27 Plan check review irrigation water Fixed Fee 695.25$ 21.21$ 716.46$
28 Plan check review sewer service Fixed Fee 695.25$ 21.21$ 716.46$
29 Recycled water cross connection test Fixed Fee 869.32$ 26.51$ 895.83$
30 Construction & Demolition Recycling Fixed Fee 86.52$ 2.64$ 89.16$
Industrial Users
31
Class I Industrial User Annual Permit Fee (ex: Automotive
Repair)Fixed Fee 417.15$ N/A 417.15$
32
Class II Industrial User Annual Permit Fee (Ex: Restaurant,
Bakery)Fixed Fee 313.12$ N/A 313.12$
33
Significant Industrial User (ex: Chemical Manufacturing, Electro-
plating)Fixed Fee 2,086.78$ N/A 2,086.78$
34 Industrial User Re-Inspection Fixed Fee 253.00$ N/A 253.00$
City of San Luis Obispo
Utilities
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Fee #Service Name
Fee
Description
Rate Effective
7/1/25
IT Surcharge
(if applicable) Total Notes
City of San Luis Obispo
Utilities
Recycled Water - Construction Water Permit
Permit Fee - includes one vehicle Fixed Fee
35 Full Year Fixed Fee 2,012.62$ N/A 2,012.62$
36 Half Year Fixed Fee 1,157.72$ N/A 1,157.72$
37 Quarterly Fixed Fee 711.73$ N/A 711.73$
Each Additional Vehicle Fixed Fee
38 Full Year Fixed Fee 1,489.38$ N/A 1,489.38$
39 Half Year Fixed Fee 744.69$ N/A 744.69$
40 Quarterly Fixed Fee 371.83$ N/A 371.83$
Miscellaneous Utilities Fees
41 Non-compliance Water Restoration Fee Fixed Fee 174.07$ N/A 174.07$
42 Temporary Wastewater Discharge Application Fixed Fee 260.59$ N/A 260.59$
43 Sewer Lateral CCTV Review Fixed Fee 86.52$ N/A 86.52$
44 Sewer WYE Installation Fixed Fee 545.90$ 16.65$ 562.55$
1. Fixed Fee set by SB-998 not subject to CPI increase
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All Projects
Outside of San
Luis Ranch, LOVR,
Orcutt Specific
Plan Subareas
San Luis Ranch
Subarea LOVR Subarea OASP (Vested
Prior to 7/1/2018)
OASP
(Vested After
7/1/2018)
Avila Ranch
All Projects
Outside of Avila
Ranch [4]
Projects Vested
Prior to 7/1/2018
Projects Vested
After 7/1/2018
Residential
Single Family
≥ 1,400 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)16,231.24$ 12,615.08$ 14,720.48$ 5,947.50$ 13,189.88$ 3,449.08$ 3,291.88$ 26,894.00$ 25,363.46$
700 to 1,399 sq. ft. (fees are per sq. ft.) [3]11.60$ 9.01$ 10.51$ N/A 8.50$ N/A N/A N/A N/A
700 to 1,399 sq. ft. (fees are per unit) [3]N/A N/A N/A 5,947.50$ N/A 3,449.08$ 3,291.88$ 26,894.00$ 25,363.46$
≤ 699 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)8,115.63$ 6,307.54$ 7,360.24$ 5,947.50$ 6,594.95$ 3,449.08$ 3,291.88$ 26,894.00$ 25,363.46$
Multifamily
≥ 1,100 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)12,610.73$ 9,801.20$ 11,436.96$ 5,283.44$ 12,760.54$ 1,619.23$ 2,220.53$ 18,787.46$ 17,718.59$
550 to 1,099 sq. ft. (fees are per sq. ft.) [3]11.46$ 8.92$ 10.40$ N/A 8.41$ N/A N/A N/A N/A
550 to 1,099 sq. ft. (fees are per unit) [3]N/A N/A N/A 5,283.43$ N/A 1,619.24$ 2,220.53$ 18,787.46$ 17,718.59$
≤ 549 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)6,305.36$ 4,900.58$ 5,718.46$ 5,283.44$ 6,380.27$ 1,619.23$ 2,220.54$ 18,787.46$ 17,718.59$
Non-Residential
Office (fees are per sq. ft.)15.66$ 12.18$ 14.21$ 11.94$ 12.73$ 4.67$ 4.67$ N/A N/A
Service (fees are per sq. ft.)15.66$ 12.18$ 14.21$ 4.67$ 12.73$ 4.67$ 4.67$ N/A N/A
Retail (fees are per sq. ft.)22.76$ 16.76$ 20.64$ 12.53$ 18.49$ 36.87$ 29.30$ N/A N/A
Industrial (fees are per sq. ft.)9.11$ 7.48$ 8.73$ N/A N/A 2.60$ 2.60$ N/A N/A
Institutional (fees are per sq. ft.)18.44$ 14.33$ 16.71$ N/A N/A 2.01$ 2.01$ N/A N/A
Lodging (fees are per room)6,548.61$ 5,089.62$ 5,939.06$ N/A N/A 2,008.40$ 2,008.40$ N/A N/A
Specialty (fees are per ADT) [4]998.38$ 775.48$ 905.07$ 554.16$ 811.31$ 3,291.88$ 3,291.88$ 2,958.62$ 2,790.24$
Per Daily Trip Per Daily Trip Per Daily Trip Per Daily Trip Per Daily Trip Per PM Trip Per PM Trip Per PM Trip Per PM Trip
[1] The Los Osos Valley Road (LOVR) and Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP) Subarea Fees are additional "add-on" fees to the Citywide Base Transportation Impact Fees. See Council Agenda Reports dated 7-2-2019 and 10-16-2018.
[2] There are no Orcutt Area Specific Plan (OASP) Subarea "add on" fees for non-residential uses, as these fees are captured within the residential land use fees. However, retail/service/office uses within the Orcutt Area Specific Plan are responsible for paying Citywide Base Transportation
Impact Fees as well as Public Safety Impact fees (Police and Fire).
[3] Citywide Base Transportation Impact Fees (excluding projects in OASP vested prior to 7/1/2018) are calculated on a square footage basis for single-family units in the 700 to 1,399 sq. ft. range and multifamily units in the 550 to 1,099 sq. ft. range. LOVR Subarea Fees, Orcutt Specific Plan
Subarea Fees, and Citywide Base Transportation Impact Fees for OASP projects vested before 7/1/2018 and for residential units outside of the abovementioned sq. ft. ranges are calculated on a per unit basis, regardless of square footage.
[4] Land uses that are not consistent with the typical traffic generating characteristics of the above listed residential and non-residential use types shall use the "Specialty" trip-based rates to calculate applicable transportation impact fees. Citywide Base Transportation Impact Fees for "Specialty"
uses are calculated on a Average Daily Trip (ADT) basis, while LOVR and Orcutt Area Specific Plan Subarea "Specialty" fees are calculated based on PM peak hour trips. All fees shown are subject to an additional 1.75% administrative charge when special calculations are required.
City of San Luis Obispo
Transportation Impact Fees
Rates Effective 7/1/2025
Citywide Base Fees LOVR Subarea Add-On Fee [1]OASP Subarea Add-On Fee[1] [2]
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Parkland In-Lieu
Fee (Quimby)
Parkland Impact
Fee (Citywide)
Park
Improvement
Impact Fee
(Citywide)
Parkland
Development
Fees (OASP)[1]
Residential
Single Family and Multifamily
Single Family - Subdivision (fees are per unit)4,934.17$ N/A 4,509.81$ 10,818.99$
Single Family - No Subdivision (fees are per unit)N/A 4,934.17$ 4,509.81$ N/A
Multifamily Condominium (fees are per unit)3,553.05$ N/A 3,247.70$ 8,048.60$
Multifamily Apartment (fees are per unit)N/A 2,281.52$ 3,247.70$ 8,048.60$
City of San Luis Obispo
Parkland Fees
Rates Effective 7/1/2025
[1] Orcutt Area Parkland Development Fees apply in addition to Parkland Dedication Requirements, Parkland Impact Fee (Citywide) and Park Improvement Impact Fee
(Citywide).
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Water
Development
Impact Fee
(Citywide)
Wastewater
Development
Impact Fee
(Citywide)
Residential
Single Family and Multifamily
≥ 1,201 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)18,504.56$ 17,185.91$
801 to 1,200 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)14,803.65$ 13,829.45$
451 to 800 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)12,953.19$ 12,101.74$
≤ 450 sq. ft. (fees are per unit)5,583.84$ 5,154.53$
Mobile/Manufactured Home
Mobile/Manufactured Home 11,167.65$ 10,312.18$
Non-Residential
0.75" meter (fees are per meter size)18,612.75$ 17,185.91$
1" meter (fees are per meter size)31,641.07$ 29,215.73$
1.5" meter (fees are per meter size)63,283.71$ 58,431.48$
2" meter (fees are per meter size)100,509.24$ 92,803.31$
3" meter (fees are per meter size)197,998.05$ 183,888.96$
4" meter (fees are per meter size)309,025.35$ 287,004.43$
6" meter (fees are per meter size)618,052.26$ 574,008.88$
City of San Luis Obispo
Water & Wastewater Impact Fees
Rates Effective 7/1/2025
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Police (Citywide)
Fire
(Citywide)
Residential
Single Family and Multifamily
Single Family (fees are per unit)1,068.09$ 909.79$
Multifamily (fees are per unit)769.08$ 655.56$
Non-Residential
Office (fees are per sq. ft.)0.70$ 0.61$
Service (fees are per sq. ft.)0.38$ 0.33$
Retail (fees are per sq. ft.)0.38$ 0.33$
Industrial (fees are per sq. ft.)0.29$ 0.24$
Institutional (fees are per sq. ft.)0.37$ 0.36$
Lodging (fees are per room)212.65$ 180.69$
Specialty (fees are per ADT) [1]Requires Calculation Requires Calculation
City of San Luis Obispo
Emergency Services Impact Fees
Rates Effective 7/1/2025
[1] The Average Cost per Average Daily Trip (ADT) rate may be applied to non-residential development uses that are not identified in the
land use category, but are identified in the City of San Luis Obispo Parcel Data SIC Correspondence table.
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R ______
RESOLUTION NO. _____ (2025 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE CITY
MANAGER TO ROUND PARKS AND RECREATION USER FEES DOWN
FOR PURPOSES OF OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY.
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo provides a wide variety of Parks and
Recreation programs, services, and facilities to the public, many of which require the
collection of user fees to recover a portion of the City’s costs for providing these services;
and
WHEREAS, in 2015, the City Council adopted Resolution 10640, delegating
authority to the City Manager to adjust fees on the Master Fee Schedule by annual
changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to ensure cost recovery and financial
sustainability; and
WHEREAS, CPI-based fee adjustments often result in user fee amounts that are
not easily divisible into common denominations, resulting in amounts that are
inconvenient for staff and the public (e.g., $2.03 or $4.17); and
WHEREAS, rounding Parks and Recreation fees down to the nearest $0.25
enhances operational efficiency, simplifies fee collection, reduces potential customer
service issues, and aligns with standard cash handling practices; and
WHEREAS, an hourly fee is charged to participants of City-provided school year
childcare programs, but the programs enable participants to pay for the care that they use
in half-hour increments, resulting in the need to round down the ‘School Year – hourly
option’ fee to the nearest $0.10 to enhance operational efficiency, simplify fee collection,
reduce potential customer service issues, and align with standard cash handling
practices; and
WHEREAS, the administrative burden of implementing exact CPI-derived fee
increases may outweigh the minimal fiscal impact of rounding down by a few cents; and
WHEREAS, staff tracks the annual effect of cumulative CPI increases to ensure
rounding of fees remains appropriate, and to ensure that fees are recovering costs in
compliance with the City Council adopted fiscal policy related to User Fee Cost Recovery
Goals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo, as follows:
SECTION 1. Delegation of Authority. The City Council hereby delegates to the City
Manager the authority to:
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1. Round Parks & Recreation user fees that are adjusted by annual changes to
the CPI down to the nearest twenty-five cent ($0.25) increment when the
calculated CPI adjustment does not result in a fee amount evenly divisible by
$0.25;
2. Round the ‘School Year – hourly option’ fee that is adjusted by annual changes
to the CPI down to the nearest ten cent ($0.10) increment when the calculated
CIP adjustment does not result in a fee amount evenly divisible by $0.10.
SECTION 2. Limitations. This delegation does not authorize the City Manager
to:
1. Increase fees beyond what is authorized by the CPI adjustment or City Council
action;
2. Apply rounding in cases where it would result in significant revenue loss or
create inequities among users;
3. Modify fees outside of the Parks & Recreation category without separate
Council authorization.
SECTION 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
adoption.
Upon motion of Council Member ______________, seconded by Council Member
________________, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this _____ day of ___________ 2025.
____________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Teresa Purrington, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney
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