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Record No:
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CB 119669
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CB 119669
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Ordinance (Ord)
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Passed
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AN ORDINANCE relating to fees and charges for permits and activities of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, related fees by other departments, and technical corrections; amending Sections 3.58.090, 15.04.074, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.070, 22.900D.090, 22.900D.100, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.145, 22.900D.150, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.040, 22.900E.050, 22.900E.060, 22.900F.010 and 22.900G.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and repealing Section 22.900G.080 of the SMC.
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CITY OF SEATTLE
ORDINANCE __________________
COUNCIL BILL __________________
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AN ORDINANCE relating to fees and charges for permits and activities of the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, related fees by other departments, and technical corrections; amending Sections 3.58.090, 15.04.074, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.070, 22.900D.090, 22.900D.100, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.145, 22.900D.150, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.040, 22.900E.050, 22.900E.060, 22.900F.010 and 22.900G.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code (SMC); and repealing Section 22.900G.080 of the SMC.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 3.58.090 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125586, is amended as follows:
3.58.090 Fees and charges for Design Commission review
((The Commission is authorized to charge fees pursuant to Section 22.900G.080.))
The Commission will bill non-City applicants seeking long-term or permanent use of a right-of-way through a street, alley, or other public place vacation pursuant to Chapter 15.62, a skybridge term permit pursuant to Chapter 15.64, or a significant structure pursuant to Chapter 15.65 at the hourly rate of $120 an hour per Commissioner for subcommittee review, or $847 an hour for full Commission review. Billing will be sent to the Seattle Department of Transportation for inclusion in the plan review costs charged to the applicant or will be billed directly to the applicant by the Seattle Department of Transportation. For projects billed through the Seattle Department of Transportation, applicant payments made to the Seattle Department of Transportation will be transferred from the Transportation Fund to the Office of Planning and Community Development to support the Commission's work. Fees incurred by the Design Commission may be waived, in whole or in part, at the discretion of the Commission with the concurrence of the City Budget Director in the following circumstances:
A. When Commission fees, if charged, would be disproportionate to the sums available for the project and could cause abandonment of the project for the following types of projects: art-works, projects funded by grants and donations, neighborhood self-help projects undertaken by volunteers and nonprofit organizations, and small public agency capital improvements;
B. For low-income and special needs housing projects subject to Commission review.
Section 2. Section 15.04.074 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125492, is amended as follows:
15.04.074 Permit-Fees
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H. Fees for Design Commission reviews shall be collected pursuant to Section 3.58.090.
Section 3. Section 22.900B.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900B.010 Base fee and hourly rate
A. The SDCI base fee shall be charged as specified in this Subtitle IX and shall be (($222)) $231.
B. Any services provided by the Department for which an hourly charge is assessed shall be charged at a rate specified in this Subtitle IX.
The hourly rate for land use review is (($386)) $394. The rate for all other hourly fees is (($222)) $231 an hour except where a different hourly rate is specified in this Subtitle IX. Where "SDCI hourly rate" is specified in this Subtitle IX, the rate is (($222)) $231 an hour.
C. If an hourly rate is specified, overtime shall be charged at that same rate. If no hourly rate is specified, overtime shall be charged at (($222)) $231 an hour. All overtime shall require approval by the Director. The minimum fee for each overtime request shall be one hour, with minimum increments of 1/4 hour, in addition to other permit fees established by this Subtitle IX.
Section 4. Section 22.900B.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900B.020 Miscellaneous and special fees
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D. Address change. The fee to correct the address on an application or, if applicable, on an issued permit is (($60.25)) $62.75. If an address change is requested that is unrelated to an application for a permit or for an issued permit, a fee of one multiplied by the base fee shall be assessed.
E. Copies of electronic and microfilm records. Charges for plans reproduced from electronic records or from the microfilm library are shown in Table B-1 for 22.900B.020.
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Table B-1 for 22.900B.020-FEES FOR REPRODUCTIONS FROM ELECTRONIC OR MICROFILM RECORDS |
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Electronic Records |
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8 1/2" × 11" |
$0.70 per printed page |
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11" × 17" |
$0.70 per printed page |
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Microfilm Records |
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8 1/2" × 11" |
(($1.50)) $1.55 per copied page |
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11" × 17" |
(($1.50)) $1.55 per copied page |
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Both sizes |
$0.10 per scanned image |
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H. Floodplain review and approval where no SDCI permit or license is required. The fee for review of floodplain development on behalf of other agencies or departments shall be charged at the SDCI hourly rate. Floodplain review of documents and similar floodplain services where no development is proposed, including but not limited to Elevation Certificates, Letters of Map Change, and similar documents associated with the National Flood Insurance Program, shall be charged a minimum fee of one-half the base rate due at intake. The charge for review time in excess of the 1/2 hour of review time included in the minimum fee shall be at the SDCI hourly rate.
Section 5. Section 22.900C.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900C.010 Land use fees
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Table C-1 for 22.900C.010-LAND USE FEES |
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A.MASTER USE PERMIT, ENVIRONMENTAL CRITICAL AREAS, CITY COUNCIL, and HEARING EXAMINER APPROVALS |
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Hours worked beyond those covered by minimum will be charged the Land Use hourly rate, unless otherwise noted, and are payable at time of invoice. |
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Type of Land Use Review |
Minimum Fee |
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General-first 10 hours of review |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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Low-Income Housing-first 24 hours of review 1 |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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1.Administrative conditional uses (ACUs) ACUs for community centers, child care centers, adult care centers, private schools, religious facilities, and public and private libraries in single-family and multi-family zones shall be charged a minimum fee of (($1,930)) $1,970 for the first 20 hours. Additional hours shall be charged at the Land Use hourly rate ((of $386 an hour)). This exception applies if the application is for an ACU only, or an ACU combined with a variance application. |
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2.Design Review The minimum fee for Administrative Design Review, Master Planned Community Design Review and Streamlined Design Review is (($3,860)) $3,940. The minimum fee for full Design Review is (($7,720)) $7,880, which covers the first 20 hours of review. Refer to subsection 15 of this Table C-1 for 22.900C.010 for fees related to Design Review for Tree Protection. |
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3.Environmental reviews (SEPA), including projects with more than one addressed site. |
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4.Environmentally critical areas (ECA) |
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a.Environmentally Critical Areas variance 2 |
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b.ECA Exception |
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c.Environmentally Critical Areas Administrative Conditional Use |
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5.Shoreline permits |
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a.Substantial development permits |
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b.Variances 2 and conditional uses |
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6.Short subdivisions 3 ; refer to subsection 10 of Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 for additional fees that may apply to this permit type |
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7.Special exceptions |
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8.Variances 2 Variances for community centers, child care centers, adult care centers, private schools, religious facilities, and public and private libraries in single-family and multi-family zones shall be charged a minimum fee of (($1,930)) $1,970 for the first 20 hours. Additional hours shall be charged at the Land Use hourly rate ((of $386 an hour)). This exception applies if the application is for a variance only, or a variance combined only with an ACU application. |
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9.Type II land use approvals such as, but not limited to, planned community/residential development, major phased developments, and other Type II approvals that are not categorized otherwise in this Table C-1 for 22.900C.010. |
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10.The minimum fee for Council conditional uses, Rezones, Public Projects, and all other Type IV and Type V land use approvals shall be (($7,720)) $7,880, which covers the first 20 hours of review. |
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11.Full subdivisions 4 ; refer to subsection 10 of Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 for additional fees that may apply to this permit type |
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12.Reserved |
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13.Reserved |
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B. MISCELLANEOUS HOURLY LAND USE REVIEWS, RESEARCH, AND OTHER SERVICES |
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Hours worked beyond those covered by minimum will be charged the Land Use hourly rate, unless otherwise noted, and payable at time of invoice. |
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Type of Land Use Review |
Minimum Land Use Review Fee |
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14.Concurrency |
Reserved |
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15.Design Review for Tree Protection 5 |
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a.Design review required by Section 25.11.070 or Section 25.11.080 to protect exceptional tree if no other land use reviews are required |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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b.Design review elected by applicant for tree protection |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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16.Other Environmentally Critical Area (ECA) review, inspection, and site visit under Chapter 25.09 or Chapter 23.60A, including but not limited to: |
Land Use Hourly × 1 |
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a.ECA review for Wetlands, Fish, & Wildlife Habitat Conservation Areas on land use or construction permits shall be charged on an hourly basis |
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b.Review to determine Environmentally Critical Area exemption for Wetlands and Riparian Corridor and Shoreline ECAs shall be charged on an hourly basis |
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c.Other miscellaneous ECA reviews, inspections, or site visits as required by code or as a condition of approval shall be charged on an hourly basis |
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17.Early design guidance |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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18.Establishing use for the record: Refer to subsection 9 of Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 for additional fees that may apply to this permit type |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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19.Extensions of Type IV Council Land Use Decisions |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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20.Land Use Code Interpretations 6 |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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21.Letters for detailed zoning analysis or permit research |
Land Use Hourly × 4 |
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22.Lot Boundary Adjustment, Temporary Use > 4 weeks; refer to subsection 10 of Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 for additional fees that may apply to this permit type |
Land Use Hourly × 5 |
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23.Major Institution - review of annual plan |
Land Use Hourly × 6 |
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24.Major phased development permit - minor amendment |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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25.Neighborhood planning |
Reserved |
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26.Noise survey review and variance |
See Table F-2 for 22.900F.020, Noise Fees |
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27.Open space remainder lots and surplus state property |
Land Use Hourly × 4 |
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28.Pre-application conference 7 |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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29.Property Use and Development Agreement (PUDA) - minor amendment |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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30.Public benefit feature review |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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31.Renewals |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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32.Revisions other than shoreline revisions |
Land Use Hourly × 1 |
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33.School use and school development advisory committee reviews |
Land Use Hourly × 10 |
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34.Shoreline exemptions |
Land Use Hourly × 1 |
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35.Shoreline permit revisions not due to required conditions |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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36.Special accommodation |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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37.Structural building overhangs and areaways as a separate component |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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38.Tree and Vegetation Restoration Review in ECA above minimum threshold where SEPA is not required other than for the restoration (subsection 25.09.070.E.1.b) |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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39.Street Improvement Exceptions on a Land Use permit |
Land Use Hourly × 2 |
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40.Hazardous Tree Removal |
Land Use Hourly × 1 |
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C. NON-HOURLY LAND USE FEES |
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Type of Land Use Review |
Fee |
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41.Curb cuts as a separate component |
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a.Single-family residential |
(($91)) $94.65 each |
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b.Other than single-family residential |
(($180)) $187.15 each |
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42.File Management |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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a.Placing projects on hold at applicant request |
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b.Splitting or combining projects |
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43.Intake appointments for land use reviews; fee is charged for each occurrence |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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44.Notice. All notice is charged based upon type for each occurrence. 8 |
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a.Land use information bulletin (GMR notice) |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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b.Posting large sign or placards |
(($137.60)) $143.10 |
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c.Mailed notice |
SDCI Base Fee per 500 pieces of mail or portions thereof |
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d.DJC decision publication |
(($215.90)) $224.50 |
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e.Neighborhood newspaper publication |
Rate charged by newspaper |
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f.Public meeting room rental |
(($138.60)) $144.20 |
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45.Rebuild Letters |
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a.With research |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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b.Without research |
(($46.50)) $48.40 |
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46.Records research by the Public Resource Center |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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47.Recording Fees, for LBA or Short Subdivision |
Rate charged by King County 9 |
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48.Shoreline Extensions |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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49. Zoning Coaching |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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Footnotes to Table C-1 for 22.900C.010: 1 For purposes of these land use fees, low-income housing is housing that both (1) satisfies the definition of "housing, low income" in Section 23.84A.016; and (2) where at least 50 percent of the total gross floor area of each structure on the site is committed to low-income housing use for at least 20 years. 2 The single variance fee shall be applicable whether the project requires one or multiple variances. 3 Includes short subdivisions in environmentally critical areas. 4 Includes unit-lot subdivisions and full subdivisions in environmentally critical areas. 5 This fee applies if design review is initiated only for tree protection and the application has no other review under Items 1-14. 6 The fees for interpretations of Chapters 25.12, 25.16, 25.20, 25.21, 25.22, 25.24, and 25.30 shall be collected by the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods. 7 The pre-application conference fee covers a one-hour conference and one hour of research and/or follow-up review time that normally occurs, for a total of two hours. Additional pre-application review time will be charged at the Land Use hourly rate. See also subsection 22.900C.010.D. 8 Additional notice may be given in circumstances including but not limited to the following: reinstallation of environmental review signs; reposting of the land use review or environmental signs; new component reviews added subsequent to the original notice; revised decisions; and changes to the scope of the project. 9 Recording fees will be charged the current rate as established and charged by King County at the time of document recording. |
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Section 6. Section 22.900D.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900D.010 Development permit fees
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Table D-1 for 22.900D.010 - CALCULATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT FEE INDEX |
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Development Fee Index |
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$0 to $1,000 |
(($216)) $231 for the first $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$1,001 to $25,000 |
(($216)) $231 for the first $1,000 of value plus $1.25 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
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$25,001 to $50,000 |
(($516)) $531 for the first $25,000 of value plus $1.20 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
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$50,001 to $75,000 |
(($816)) $831 for the first $50,000 of value plus $1.15 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
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$75,001 to $100,000 |
(($1,103.50)) $1,118.50 for the first $75,000 of value plus $1.10 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
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$100,001 to $175,000 |
(($1,378.50)) $1,393.50 for the first $100,000 of value plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$175,001 to $250,000 |
(($1,791)) $1,806 for the first $175,000 of value plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$250,001 to $500,000 |
(($2,203.50)) $2,218.50 for the first $250,000 of value plus $5.25 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$500,001 to $750,000 |
(($3,516)) $3,531 for the first $500,000 of value plus $5 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$750,001 to $1,000,000 |
(($4,766)) $4,781 for the first $750,000 of value plus $5 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$1,000,001 to $1,500,000 |
(($6,016)) $6,031 for first $1,000,000 of value plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$1,500,001 to $2,000,000 |
(($8,391)) $8,406 for the first $1,500,000 of value plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$2,000,001 to $2,500,000 |
(($10,766)) $10,781 for first $2,000,000 of value plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$2,500,001 to $3,000,000 |
(($12,891)) $12,906 for the first $2,500,000 of value plus $4.25 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$3,000,001 to $3,500,000 |
(($15,016)) $15,031 for first $3,000,000 of value plus $4 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$3,500,001 to $4,000,000 |
(($17,016)) $17,031 for first $3,500,000 of value plus $4 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$4,000,001 to $4,500,000 |
(($19,016)) $19,031 for first $4,000,000 of value plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$4,500,001 to $5,000,000 |
(($20,766)) $20,781 for the first $4,500,000 of value plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$5,000,001 to $10,000,000 |
(($22,516)) $22,531 for the first $5,000,000 of value plus $3 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$10,000,001 to $25,000,000 |
(($37,516)) $37,531 for the first $10,000,000 of value plus $3 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$25,000,001 to $50,000,000 |
(($82,516)) $82,531 for the first $25,000,000 of value plus $3 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$50,000,001 to $75,000,000 |
(($157,516)) $157,531 for the first $50,000,000 of value plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$75,000,001 to $100,000,000 |
(($220,016)) $220,031 for the first $75,000,000 of value plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$100,000,001 to $150,000,000 |
(($282,516)) $282,531 for the first $100,000,000 of value plus $2 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$150,000,001 to $200,000,000 |
(($382,516)) $382,531 for the first $150,000,000 of value plus $2 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$200,000,001 and up |
(($482,516)) $482,531 for the first $200,000,000 of value plus $1.75 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 - CALCULATION OF DEVELOPMENT FEES DETERMINED BY VALUE |
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Type of Development |
Percent of Development Fee Index (DFI) Calculated from Project Value as Specified in Table D-11 for 22.900D.010 |
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Plan Review Fee |
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1. Building, with or without mechanical, with or without use |
100% of DFI |
100% of DFI |
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2. STFI (Subject to field inspection - building and/or mechanical2) |
100% of DFI(())) |
40% of DFI |
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3. Energy code compliance review using Total UA Alternative and/or Simulated Performance Alternative |
(included in subsection 1 of this Table D-2 for 22.900D.010) |
SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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4. Mechanical permit: |
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a. Submitted as part of a building permit application (if associated with other work) |
(included in subsection 1 of this Table D-2 for 22.900D.010) |
Mechanical review at the SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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b. If ((≥ $50,000 in value and)) submitted separately from a building permit application (if associated with other work) or if applied for as a mechanical only permit; also see Section 22.900D.090 for mechanical equipment fees |
100% of DFI |
((All other applicable reviews at the)) SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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((c. If <$50,000 in value and submitted separately from a building permit application (if associated with other work) or if applied for as a mechanical only permit; also see Section 22.900D.090 for mechanical equipment fees)) |
((100% of DFI)) |
((100% of DFI for Initial Mechanical Review; all other applicable reviews (including Mechanical Corrections Reviews) at the SDCI hourly rate, 0.5 hour minimum)) |
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5. Blanket permit review fees: |
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a. ((Initial tenant)) Tenant alterations applied for within 18 months of the date of issuance of the first certificate of occupancy within a building where the area of work is more than 50,000 sq. ft. |
(($2.85)) $2.95 per 100 square feet1 |
(($3.25)) $3.35 per 100 square feet1 |
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b. ((Initial tenant)) Tenant alterations applied for after 18 months of the date of issuance of the first certificate of occupancy |
100% of DFI |
((60%)) 100% of DFI |
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6. Initial tenant alterations applied for within 18 months of the date of issuance of the first certificate of occupancy (nonblanket permit initial tenant improvements to shell and core)3 |
50% of DFI based on new building value of shell and core |
50% of DFI based on new building value of shell and core |
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7. Standard plans: |
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a. Establishment of standard plan, including temporary structures. (For swimming pools, see subsection 16 of this Table D-2 for 22.900D.010.) |
100% of DFI |
200% of DFI, plus SDCI hourly rate for review/approval of "options" |
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b. Establishment of already permitted plan as standard plan |
100% of DFI |
100% of DFI, plus SDCI hourly rate for review/approval of "options" |
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c. Subsequent reviews of standard plan, other than temporary structures |
100% of DFI |
60% of DFI, plus SDCI hourly rate for review/approval of "revisions" |
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d. Subsequent reviews of standard plans for temporary structures |
See subsection 18 of this Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 |
See subsection 18 of this Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 |
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8. Factory-built housing and commercial structures: |
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a. Modular construction, 3 or fewer stories |
Base fee × 1 |
Base fee × 1 for each module |
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b. Modular construction, more than 3 stories |
Base fee × 1 |
Base fee × 1 for each module, plus SDCI hourly rate for structural review |
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Special Development Fees |
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9. Establishing use for the record: |
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a. Applications with no construction |
Base Fee × 1.5 |
None |
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b. Applications with construction: Refer to subsection 17 of Table C-1 for 22.900C.010 for additional Land Use Fees that apply to this permit type |
100% of DFI |
100% of DFI |
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10. Building review associated with platting actions and/or LBAs |
None |
SDCI hourly rate; 0.25 hour minimum |
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11. Noise survey reviews |
None |
See Table F-2 for 22.900F.020 Noise Fees |
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12. Parking facilities: |
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a. Outside a building |
See Section 22.900D.060 |
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b. Within or on a building |
See subsection 22.900D.010.C |
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13. Renewal (or Reestablishment) of development permits and/or separate mechanical permits. See subsection 22.900D.010.G and subsection 22.900D.010.L for exceptions and modifications to fee |
Base fee × 1.5 |
SDCI hourly rate |
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14. Single-family seismic retrofit: |
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a. Permit for work in full compliance with Project Impact Standards/Plans |
Base fee × 1 |
None |
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b. Permit for work in partial compliance with Project Impact Standards/Plans with additional engineering design of those portions not in compliance |
Base fee × 1 |
SDCI hourly rate with 1 hour minimum |
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c. Voluntary seismic upgrades requiring full engineering/design and not per Project Impact Standards/Plans |
100% of DFI |
100% of DFI |
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15. Review of ((Unreinforced Masonry Building Designation or Retrofit Standard)) unreinforced masonry building designation or retrofit standard: |
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a. Review to change unreinforced masonry bearing wall building designation |
None |
SDCI base fee × 1 |
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b. Review to determine seismic retrofit standard of previously retrofitted unreinforced masonry building |
None |
SDCI hourly rate; 1 hour minimum |
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16. Special inspection |
Base fee × 1 |
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17. Swimming pools4: |
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a. Unenclosed pools accessory to Group R-3 occupancy |
Base fee × 4 |
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b. Unenclosed pools accessory to occupancies other than Group R-3 |
Base fee × 6 |
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c. Principal use unenclosed pools |
Base fee × 6 |
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d. Future construction of an unenclosed swimming pool |
Base fee × 1 |
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e. Initial approval of standard plan for swimming pool accessory to Group R-3 occupancy |
Base fee × 5 |
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f. Subsequent review of application based on approved swimming pool standard plan((.)) |
Base fee × 1.5 |
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18. Temporary structures, such as commercial coaches5 |
Base fee × 2 per structure |
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19. Temporary use permits: |
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a. For 4 weeks or less6 |
Base fee × 1.5 |
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b. For more than 4 weeks6 |
Base fee × 2 |
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20. Phased Permits: |
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a. Value ≤ $5,000,000 in value |
Base fee × 1 |
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b. Value > $5,000,000 in value |
Base fee × 2 |
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21. ECA Small Project Waiver on a building permit |
None |
SDCI hourly rate((;)) : 0.25 hour minimum |
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22. Street Improvement Exceptions on a building permit |
SDCI Land Use Hourly × 2 |
Land Use Hourly rate for each review hour spent beyond 2 hour minimum fee |
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23. Building Permit Shop Drawings |
None |
SDCI hourly rate: 1.75 hour minimum |
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24. Sprinkler Shop Drawings |
None |
SDCI hourly rate: 0.75 hour minimum |
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25. Sprinkler Only Permit Submittals (New and/or Add/Alt) |
Base fee × 0.75 |
See Chapter 22.900G. |
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26. Code Alternate Request |
None |
SDCI hourly rate, 2 hour minimum |
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27. Commercial Re-Roofing Permit |
Base fee × .5 |
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Footnotes to Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 1 The minimum permit fee or plan review fee for value-based fees is (($222)) $231. 2 The minimum plan review fee for subject-to-field-inspection (STFI) value-based plan review is (($89)) $92.45. 3 This fee is applicable only to those initial tenants that reflect the use and occupancy established in the shell and core permit. The value used shall be the new construction value used in calculating value for the shell and core permit. 4 If a swimming pool is located within an enclosed building and is included in the building plans for that building, a separate fee shall not be charged for the swimming pool. The swimming pool area will be considered as floor area of the principal occupancy of the building. 5 This fee shall not apply to any on-site, temporary construction office where a valid building permit is in force. 6 Master use permit fees for such temporary uses shall be charged according to Table C-1 for 22.900C.010. |
F. Blanket permits
((1. The application fee for a blanket permit to cover initial nonstructural tenant alterations within the first three years of the first tenant alteration permit shall be charged at the rate of $6 per 100 square feet of space to be improved within the life of the permit. A deposit based on the estimated value of the work to be completed during the life of the permit shall be collected at the time of application. As individual tenant spaces are reviewed, the amount of the fee equivalent to the floor space examined shall be deducted from the deposit per Table D-2 for 22.900D.010.))
((2.)) 1. The application fee for a blanket permit to cover nonstructural tenant alterations ((in previously-occupied space, or to cover initial nonstructural tenant alterations after three years of the first tenant alteration permit,)) is one times the base fee. A deposit based on the estimated value of the proposed work within 18 months shall be collected at the time of application. As individual tenant spaces are reviewed, the fee for the work to be done shall be calculated according to Table D-2 for 22.900D.010 and deducted from the deposit.
((3.)) 2. If the estimated blanket fee deposit is used up in less time than the life of the permit and work remains to be done, an additional deposit shall be paid based on the estimated floor area remaining to be improved during the remaining life of the permit. If a portion of the deposit is unused at the end of the life of the permit and work remains to be done, credit for the balance of the deposit may be transferred from the expiring permit to a new blanket permit. To minimize additional accounting costs associated with blanket permits, if more than two deposits are made during the life of the blanket permit, the minimum amount of each subsequent deposit shall be $2,000.
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H. Certificate of Occupancy. The issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for existing buildings, either if no Certificate of Occupancy has previously been issued or if a change of occupancy is requested, requires a building permit. If there is no construction valuation (there is no work ((which)) that would require a building permit), the minimum building permit fee shall be assessed. In addition to the minimum building permit fee, if records research, plan examination, or inspection is required, charges shall be assessed at the SDCI hourly rate. If work is being done as authorized by a permit, the permanent Certificate of Occupancy fee is not assessed in addition to the building permit fee. The fee for a temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be charged at the rate of 1/2 the base fee. The fee for the duplication of a Certificate of Occupancy is (($37.20)) $38.65 unless records research, plan examination, or inspection is required, in which case charges shall be assessed at the SDCI hourly rate.
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Section 7. Section 22.900D.070 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124047, is amended as follows:
22.900D.070 Floodplain development approval or license fee((.))
The fee for ((processing and review of applications for)) floodplain ((development approvals)) review shall be charged at the SDCI hourly rate ((of 1.5 times the base fee, except that the fee for processing and review of applications for a floodplain development license shall be charged at the rate of one (1) times the base fee)). The fee for floodplain review and processing where no SDCI permit or license is required, including review of a FEMA Elevation Certificate and similar documents, shall be charged pursuant to subsection 22.900B.020.H.
Section 8. Section 22.900D.090 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900D.090 Permit fees for mechanical equipment and systems, other than boilers and pressure vessels and refrigeration systems
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C. The fee to renew or reestablish a furnace permit is 1/2 the base fee.
D. A change fee of 1/4 of the base fee will be charged if work is added to an issued permit or if other information is changed.
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Section 9. Section 22.900D.100 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900D.100 Refrigeration equipment and systems
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C. The fee to renew or reestablish a refrigeration permit is 1/2 the base fee.
D. A change fee of 1/4 of the base fee will be charged if work is added to an issued permit or if other information is changed.
Section 10. Section 22.900D.110 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900D.110 New installations and alterations of boilers and pressure vessels
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B. The fee to renew or reestablish a boiler permit is 1/2 the base fee.
C. A change fee of 1/4 of the base fee will be charged if work is added to an issued permit or if other information is changed.
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Table D-12 for 22.900D.110 - INSTALLATION PERMIT FEES FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS |
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Type of Installation |
Installation Fee |
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Boilers |
Heated By Combustion Products Heating Surface (in Square Feet) |
Electric Power Input (in KW) |
|
|
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0-250 |
0-200 |
(($244.50)) $254.25 |
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|
>250-500 |
201-400 |
(($363)) $377.55 |
|
|
>500-750 |
401-600 |
(($486.85)) $506.30 |
|
|
>750-1,000 |
601-800 |
(($702.70)) $730.85 |
|
|
>1,000 |
Over 800 |
(($889)) $924.55 |
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Pressure Vessels 1 |
Length times diameter in square feet |
|
|
|
0-15 |
(($164)) $170.60 |
|
|
>15-30 |
(($214.85)) $223.45 |
|
|
>30-50 |
(($311.15)) $323.60 |
|
|
>50-100 |
(($401.10)) $417.15 |
|
|
>100 |
(($486.85)) $506.30 |
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Burner 2 |
0-12,500,000 Btu/hr |
(($244.50)) $254.25 (each fuel) |
|
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Over 12,500,000 Btu/hr |
(($378.90)) $394.05 (each fuel) |
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Automatic certification |
0-12,500,000 Btu/hr |
(($244.50)) $254.25 (each fuel) |
|
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Over 12,500,000 Btu/hr |
(($378.90)) $394.05 (each fuel) |
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Monitoring System |
Per Boiler |
(($451.90)) $470 |
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Footnotes to Table D-12 for 22.900D.110 1 Rating size is the product of the two greatest dimensions of the vessel: diameter × overall length for the cylindrical vessels; maximum width × maximum length for rectangular vessels. 2 When a burner is installed in conjunction with a boiler, a separate fee shall not be charged for the burner. |
Section 11. Section 22.900D.140 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
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Table D-13 for 22.900D.140-PERMIT FEES FOR ELEVATORS AND OTHER CONVEYANCES |
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New Installations and Relocations |
|
Type of Conveyance |
Fee |
|
Hydraulic elevators |
(($638.20)) $663.70 plus (($55.05)) $57.25 per hoistway opening |
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Cabled geared and gearless elevators |
(($1,223.45)) $1,272.35 plus (($93.10)) $96.85 per hoistway opening |
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Residential hydraulic and cabled elevators |
(($481.55)) $500.80 |
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Dumbwaiters, manual doors |
(($231.75)) $241 plus (($27.55)) $28.65 per hoistway opening |
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Dumbwaiters, power doors |
(($231.75)) $241 plus (($65.60)) $68.25 per hoistway opening |
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Escalators and moving walks |
(($1,816.10)) $1,888.75 plus the following: (width in inches + run in feet + vertical rise in feet) × (($5.55)) $5.80 |
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Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($371.50)) $386.35 |
|
Material lifts |
(($446.60)) $464.45 |
|
Alterations & Repairs |
|
Type of Conveyance |
Fee |
|
Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($185.20)) $192.60 plus (($27.55)) $28.65 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof |
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Other elevators, escalators, walks, dumbwaiters, and lifts |
(($222.30)) $231.15 plus (($37.10)) $38.55 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof |
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Elevator Cosmetic Alterations Only: |
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Weight differential less than or equal to 5% |
(($222.30)) $231.15 plus (($37.10)) $38.55 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof, to a maximum fee of (($446.60)) $464.45 |
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Weight differential greater than 5% |
(($222.30)) $231.15 plus (($37.10)) $38.55 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof |
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Alteration or replacement of a door opening device |
(($266.70)) $277.40 per opening device |
Section 12. Section 22.900D.145 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125451, is amended as follows:
22.900D.145 Site and geotechnical review fee
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Table D-SR for 22.900D.145 - SITE AND GEOTECHNICAL REVIEW FEES |
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Type of Site Review |
Minimum Fee |
Time at Which Minimum Fee Is Due |
Review Time Included in Minimum Fee |
Time at Which Hourly Fees Are Due |
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1.Pre-application site inspection |
3/4 hour at the hourly rate |
At the time of application intake |
3/4 hour |
At the time of application intake |
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2.Drainage or grading review separate from a development permit or as part of a MUP application |
1/2 hour for each type at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of application intake |
1/2 hour each |
At the time of permit issuance |
|
3.Review to determine Environmentally Critical Area exemptions |
1/2 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of application intake |
1/2 hour |
At the time of decision |
|
4.ECA Review |
1/2 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of application intake |
1/2 hour |
At the time of permit issuance for additional hours beyond minimum |
|
5.Geotechnical Review (Non ECA) |
1/2 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of permit issuance |
1/2 hour |
At the time of permit issuance for additional hours beyond minimum |
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6.Drainage Review |
1 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of application intake |
1 hour |
At the time of permit issuance for additional hours beyond minimum |
|
7.Post-Issuance Geotechnical Review for all permits with geotechnical special inspections |
1 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of permit issuance |
1 hour |
At the time of final inspection, issuance of Certificate of Occupancy, or permit expiration for additional hours beyond minimum |
|
8.Grading Season Extension Post-Issuance Dry Season Request |
1 hour at the SDCI hourly rate |
At the time of Post Sub Request |
1 hour |
At the time Post Sub is granted, for additional hours beyond minimum |
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POST-ISSUANCE SITE INSPECTIONS AND OTHER REVIEWS |
|
Type |
Description |
Action |
Worktype |
ECA Filter/Action Type |
Rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Field |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Field |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Field |
Non ECA |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full |
Non ECA |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2.25 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
New |
Full+/Full C |
Non ECA |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
Non ECA |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
Non ECA |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
SF/D |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
Non ECA |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Field |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Field |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Field |
Non ECA |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF IND, INST |
NEW |
Full |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2.25 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Full |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM. MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Full |
Non ECA |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10,11, 12 |
2.25 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
NEW |
Full+/Full C |
Non ECA |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Field |
Non ECA |
1.5 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full |
Non ECA |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 1, 2, 8 |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 |
2 × base rate |
|
3001 |
COMM, ((MD)) MF, IND, INST |
ADD/ALT |
Full+/Full C |
Non ECA |
1.75 × base rate |
|
3002 |
Demo |
|
All |
|
1.25 × base rate |
|
3001, 3005 |
ANY |
TEMP, NONE |
All |
|
1.25 × base rate |
|
3005 |
Grading Only |
|
Field |
|
1.5 × base rate |
|
3005 |
Grading Only |
|
Full |
|
1.5 × base rate |
|
3005 |
Grading Only |
|
Full+/Full C |
|
1.75 × base rate |
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Legend for Table D-SR for 22.900D.145: Post-Issuance Site Inspections and Other Reviews |
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Type: 3001 = building permit 3002 = demolition permit 3005 = site permit (e.g., grading, vegetation, curb cut) |
Description: SF/D = Single Family/Duplex MF = Multi-family COMM = Commercial IND = Industrial INST = Institution DEMO = Demolition Grading Only = Grading outside a building permit |
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Action: New = New construction ADD/ALT = Addition or alteration to existing building or structure TEMP = Temporary structure or use NONE = work not classified |
Worktype: Field = Simple, STFI permit with plans to minimal standards Full = Simple, full plans required Full + = Medium complexity, full plans required Full C = complex, full plans required |
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ECA Filter/Action Type: ECA 1, 2, 8 = soil-related ECA issues ECA 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11,12 = other, non soil-related ECA issues |
Section 13. Section 22.900D.150 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125451, is amended as follows:
22.900D.150 Electrical permit fees
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Table D-14 for 22.900D.150 - ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (When Plans Are Reviewed) |
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Total Valuation |
Fee |
|
$0 to $1,000 |
$210 for the first $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$1,001 to $5,000 |
$210 for the first $1,000 of value plus $6 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
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$5,001 to $25,000 |
$450 for the first $5,000 of value plus $2.75 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$25,001 to $50,000 |
$1,000 for the first $25,000 of value plus $2.50 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$50,001 to $75,000 |
$1,625 for the first $50,000 of value plus $2.25 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$75,001 to $100,000 |
$2,187.50 for the first $75,000 of value plus $2 for each additional $100 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$100,001 to $175,000 |
$2,687.50 for the first $100,000 of value plus $8 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$175,001 to $250,000 |
$3,287.50 for the first $175,000 of value plus $7.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$250,001 to $500,000 |
$3,850 for the first $250,000 of value plus $7 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$500,001 to $750,000 |
$5,600 for the first $500,000 of value plus $6.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof |
|
$750,001 to $1,000,000 |
$7,225 for the first $750,000 of value plus $6 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$1,000,001 to $1,500,000 |
$8,725 for the first $1,000,000 of value plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$1,500,001 to $2,000,000 |
$11,475 for the first $1,500,000 of value plus $5 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$2,000,001 to $2,500,000 |
$13,975 for the first $2,000,000 of value plus $4.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$2,500,001 to $3,000,000 |
$16,225 for the first $2,500,000 of value plus $4 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$3,000,001 to $3,500,000 |
$18,225 for the first $3,000,000 of value plus $3.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$3,500,001 to $4,000,000 |
$19,975 for the first $3,500,000 of value plus $3 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$4,000,001 to $4,500,000 |
$21,475 for each additional $4,000,000 of value plus $2.75 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$4,500,001 to $5,000,000 |
$22,850 for the first $4,500,000 of value plus $2.50 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$5,000,001 to $10,000,000 |
$24,100 for the first $5,000,000 of value plus $2.25 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
$10,000,001 and up |
$34,100 for the first $10,000,000 of value plus $2 for each additional $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
|
Correction or revision |
SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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Get started - ((after)) when submitting application with plans - branch circuits only |
1/2 base rate plus administrative fee |
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Table D-15 for 22.900D.150 - ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES (When Plans Are Not Required) |
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1. Administrative Fee |
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a.An administrative fee of $72.95 will be charged in addition to the other fees specified in this table for all items except subsection 9 of this Table D-15 for 22.900D.150. |
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b.A change fee of $58.60 will be charged if work is added to an issued permit and if other information is changed. |
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2. Services |
Size |
Fee |
|
a.Services (installation, relocation and temporary installations; size based on conductor ampacity); service fees includes connection to one panel board when a service disconnect is provided ahead of the panel board |
1-125A |
1/2((;)) × base fee |
|
|
126-200A |
3/4 × base fee |
|
|
201-300A |
1 × base fee |
|
|
301-399A |
1.5 × base fee |
|
|
400-599A |
2 × base fee |
|
b.Service repair (mast and meter base only) |
Any |
1/2 x base fee |
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c.Temporary construction power for single-family residence; Ufer ground inspection is included only if the Ufer installation inspection is conducted at the same time as the temporary power inspection |
Any |
1/2 × base fee |
|
d.Ufer installation only |
Any |
Administrative Fee only |
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e.Ufer test only |
Any |
1 × base fee |
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f.Underground work (raceways only) |
Any |
1/2 × base fee |
|
g.SCL Service Meter Project |
Any |
1/2 × base fee; no Administrative Fee |
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3. Feeders 1 |
|
|
Size |
120v-480v |
> 480v |
|
|
15-25A |
$17.10 |
1/4 × base fee |
|
|
30-50A |
$35.45 |
1/4 × base fee |
|
|
60-125A |
1/2 × base fee |
1/2 × base fee |
|
|
150A & less than 400A |
3/4 × base fee |
1 × base fee |
|
|
400A |
plan review required |
plan review required |
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4. Connections, Devices, and Branch Circuits 2 |
|
|
a. Connections |
Fee |
|
Light outlet, switches, dimmers, receptacles, luminaires, residential-type fans |
$2.15 each |
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Track lighting or multi-outlet assembly |
$2.15 for every 2 feet of track |
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b. Devices and Branch Circuits |
Fee |
|
Non-electrical furnace ((3)) |
$17.15 each |
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Dedicated appliances & utilization circuits (cord and plug or direct wired): |
|
|
(15-50A) Ranges, water heaters, etc. |
$17.15 each |
|
Floodlight ((4))3 |
$7.80 each |
|
Sign circuit (required for commercial spaces) |
$44.20 each |
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5. Transformer Installations ((4))3 |
Fee |
|
Up to 300 VA |
$7.80 |
|
300 VA to 6 KVA |
$17.15 |
|
7 KVA to 15 KVA |
$52.50 |
|
16 KVA to 45 KVA |
1/2 × base fee |
|
46 KVA to 112.5 KVA |
3/4 × base fee |
|
≥ 113 KVA |
1 × base fee |
|
6. Motor Installations |
Fee |
|
Up to 1/3 HP |
$7.80 |
|
1/3 HP to 3/4 HP |
$17.15 |
|
1 HP to 3 HP |
$25.70 |
|
4 HP to 5 HP |
$33.40 |
|
6 HP to 20 HP |
1/4 × base fee |
|
21 HP to 50 HP |
1/2 × base fee |
|
≥ 51 HP |
3/4 × base fee |
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7. Electrical Furnaces and Heaters |
Fee |
|
Up to 2 KW |
$7.80 |
|
2 KW to 5 KW |
$17.15 |
|
6 KW to 15 KW |
$22.10 |
|
16 KW to 30 KW |
1/4 × base fee |
|
31 KW to 100 KW |
1/2 × base fee |
|
≥ 101 KW |
3/4 × base fee |
|
8. Low-voltage and Communication Systems |
Fee |
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a.Low-voltage systems ((7)) 5 - sound systems, security systems, fire alarms, nurse call, industrial controls, and similar |
Requires separate permit for each system |
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Control unit |
$13.35 each |
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Device (activating, horn, alarm, etc.) |
$2.15 each |
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Control systems (> 100 volts) shall be based on the feeder schedule. |
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b.Communications systems ((8)) 6 - voice cable, data cable, coaxial cable, fiber optics, and similar |
The maximum fee is $512.75 |
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Control unit |
$13.35 |
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Outlet |
$2.15 each |
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9. Special Events |
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a.Inspections occurring during normal business hours - Hourly at the SDCI hourly rate; minimum 1/2 hour |
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b.Inspections occurring outside normal business hours - Hourly at the SDCI hourly rate; minimum 1 1/2 hour |
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10. Inspections for which no other fee is listed; including but not limited to Conditional Work and "Get Started" permits |
Fee |
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Each |
Hourly at the SDCI hourly rate; minimum 1/2 hour |
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11. Renewable Energy Systems (photovoltaic, wind power generation, etc.) |
Fee |
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0 KW to 7.7 KW |
3/4 × base fee |
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> 7.7 KW to 26 KW |
1 × base fee |
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Over 26 KW |
Plan review required |
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12. Size overcurrent protection for Electrical Vehicle (EV) charging stations |
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Select fee for each charger to be installed. |
Charging Station Level 2A (120-240 V 1 PHASE) Level 2B (120-208 V 3 PHASE) |
Charging Station Level 3 (277-480 V 3 PHASE) |
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15 TO 25 AMP CHG STATION |
$17.05 |
1/4 × base fee |
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30 TO 50 AMP CHG STATION |
$35.70 |
1/4 × base fee |
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60 TO 125 AMP CHG STATION |
1/2 × base fee |
1/2 × base fee |
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150 TO 225 AMP CHG STATION |
3/4 × base fee |
1 × base fee |
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250 TO 400 AMP CHG STATION |
Requires plan review. |
Requires plan review. |
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OVER 450 AMP CHG STATION |
Requires plan review. |
Requires plan review. |
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13. Selective Coordination Study Review - SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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Footnotes to Table D-15 for 22.900D.150 1 Feeders will be charged only for (a) subpanels, (b) distribution panels, and (c) branch circuits of 60 amperes or over. 2 The residential light outlet fee includes the luminaire. ((3 For furnaces where service exceeds 25 amperes, provided an additional feeder fee shall not be charged. For furnaces where service is 25 amperes or less, the furnace fee shall not apply provided a feeder fee is charged.)) ((4))3 Outdoor area lighting (parking lots, streets, etc.). The floodlight fee is charged per luminaire. ((5))4 The transformer fee includes the primary feeder and one secondary feeder up to and including the first panelboard or disconnect. Additional secondary panelboards or disconnecting means are charged at the appropriate feeder rate. ((6))5 Low-voltage systems include, but are not limited to, systems listed in Chapter 7 of the Seattle Electrical Code. Exempt: Residential wireless security systems. ((7))6 Communication systems include, but are not limited to, systems listed in Article 770 and Chapter 8 of the Seattle Electrical Code. |
Section 14. Section 22.900D.160 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900D.160 Sign, awning, and canopy permit fees
A. Permanent signs. For permanent signs, a permit fee of (($147.10)) $153 shall be charged for the first 32 square feet or less of the total display area of the sign plus an additional charge for each 10 square feet or fraction thereof of total display area in excess of 32 square feet as shown in Table D-16 for 22.900D.160. ((Adding any on-premises business sign with over 5 square feet of area to an existing structure requires a permit.)) A permit is required for all electric signs, and all signs exceeding 5 square feet in area that fall outside the allowances in Section 23.55.012.
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Table D-16 for 22.900D.160-PERMANENT SIGN FEES |
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Permanent Sign Size |
Marginal Rate for Additional Charge |
Applied Fee |
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0 to 32 sq. ft. |
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(($147.10)) $153 for the first 32 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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32 to 100 sq. ft. |
(($23.95)) $24.90 |
(($147.10)) $153 for the first 32 sq. ft. plus (($23.95)) $24.90 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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100 to 150 sq. ft. |
(($26.40)) $27.45 |
(($314.75)) $327.30 for the first 100 sq. ft. plus (($26.40)) $27.45 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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150 to 200 sq. ft. |
(($26.40)) $27.45 |
(($446.75)) $464.55 for the first 150 sq. ft. plus (($26.40)) $27.45 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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200 to 250 sq. ft. |
(($29.15)) $30.30 |
(($578.75)) $601.80 for the first 200 sq. ft. plus (($29.15)) $30.30 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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250 to 300 sq. ft. |
(($29.15)) $30.30 |
(($724.50)) $753.30 for the first 250 sq. ft. plus (($29.15)) $30.30 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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300 to 350 sq. ft. |
(($32.20)) $33.50 |
(($870.25)) $904.80 for the first 300 sq. ft. plus (($32.20)) $33.50 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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350 to 400 sq. ft. |
(($32.20)) $33.50 |
(($1,031.25)) $1,072.30 for the first 350 sq. ft. plus (($32.20)) $33.50 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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400 to 450 sq. ft. |
(($35.50)) $36.90 |
(($1,192.25)) $1,239.80 for the first 400 sq. ft. plus (($35.50)) $36.90 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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450 to 500 sq. ft. |
(($35.50)) $36.90 |
(($1,369.75)) $1,424.30 for the first 450 sq. ft. plus (($35.50)) $36.90 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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500 to 550 sq. ft. |
(($39.20)) $40.75 |
(($1,547.25)) $1,608.80 for the first 500 sq. ft. plus (($39.20)) $40.75 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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550 to 600 sq. ft. |
(($39.20)) $40.75 |
(($1,743.25)) $1,812.55 for the first 550 sq. ft. plus (($39.20)) $40.75 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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600 to 650 sq. ft. |
(($43.25)) $45 |
(($1,939.25)) $2,016.30 for the first 600 sq. ft. plus (($43.25)) $45 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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650 sq. ft. and up |
(($47.75)) $49.65 |
(($2,155.50)) $2,241.30 for the first 650 sq. ft. plus (($47.75)) $49.65 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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D. Wall Signs. The maximum fee for signs painted on or otherwise applied directly to the building wall without a frame or mechanical fasteners is (($673.10)) $700.05.
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Section 15. Section 22.900E.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900E.020 Boiler and pressure vessel certificates of operation
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Table E-1 for 22.900E.020 - FEES FOR CERTIFICATES OF OPERATION FOR BOILERS AND PRESSURE VESSELS |
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Type of Installation |
Reinspection and Certificate Fee |
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Boilers 2 |
Heating By Combustion Products Heating Surface (in Square Feet) |
Heated By Electricity Electric Power Input (in KW) |
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0-250 |
0-200 |
(($145)) $150.75 |
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251-500 |
201-400 |
(($269.85)) $280.65 |
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501-750 |
401-600 |
(($396.85)) $412.75 |
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751-1,000 |
601-800 |
(($610.70)) $635.10 |
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Over 1,000 |
Over 800 |
(($754.60)) $784.75 |
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Controls and limit devices for automatic boilers (Charged in addition to those fees listed above) |
Automatic boilers (input) |
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Annual |
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0-12,500,000 Btu |
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(($145)) $150.75 |
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Over 12,500,000 |
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(($179.95)) $187.15 |
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Monitoring systems for automatic boiler (Charged in addition to those fees listed above) |
Annual |
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(($359.85)) $374.20 |
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Unfired pressure vessels 1,2 |
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Rating Size |
Biennial |
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0-15 |
(($84.15)) $87.50 |
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16-30 |
(($145)) $150.75 |
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31-50 |
(($236)) $245.45 |
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51-100 |
(($306.95)) $319.20 |
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Over 100 |
(($451.90)) $470 |
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Domestic water heaters located in Group A, E, or I occupancy |
Biennial (($55.05)) $57.25 |
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Footnotes to Table E-1 for 22.900E.020 1 Rating size is the product of the two greatest dimensions of the vessel: diameter × overall length for the cylindrical vessels; maximum width × maximum length for rectangular vessels. 2 Fees for low-pressure hot water supply boilers installed prior to January 1, 1989, consisting of tanks whose contents are heated by electric elements shall be charged at the same rates that apply to unfired vessels of the same size. |
Section 16. Section 22.900E.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900E.030 Fees for elevator certificates of inspection
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Table E-2 for 22.900E.030 - FEES FOR ELEVATOR CERTIFICATES OF INSPECTION |
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Type of Conveyance |
Fee for Each Conveyance |
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Hydraulic elevators |
(($204.25)) $212.40 |
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Cable elevators 1,2 |
(($278.35)) $289.50 plus (($21.40)) $22.25 for each hoistway opening in excess of two |
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Sidewalk elevators |
(($185.20)) $192.60 |
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Hand-powered elevators |
(($185.20)) $192.60 |
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Dumbwaiters |
(($185.20)) $192.60 |
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Escalators and moving walks |
(($278.35)) $289.50 |
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Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($185.20)) $192.60 |
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Material lifts |
(($185.20)) $192.60 |
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Fire emergency systems, Phase I or both Phase I and Phase II |
(($93.10)) $96.85 |
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Footnotes to Table E-2 for 22.900E.030 1 Elevators having a continuous hoistway wall of 100 feet or more without openings shall be charged a fee of (($451.90)) $470 plus (($21.80)) $21.65 for each hoistway opening in excess of two. 2 The fee for roped hydraulic elevators is the same as cable elevators. |
Section 17. Section 22.900E.040 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900E.040 Refrigeration systems annual operating permit fee
((The annual operating permit fee for any refrigeration system is calculated according to Table E-3 for 22.900E.040. The fee for multiple systems on a single premises is based upon the total tonnage at the premises.)) The annual operating permit fee for any refrigeration system is charged at a fee of $101 per piece of equipment to be inspected.
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((Table E-3 for 22.900E.040 - REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS ANNUAL OPERATING FEES |
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Size of Equipment |
Fee |
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0-50 tons |
$139.70 |
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51-100 tons |
$212.75 |
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Over 100 tons |
$300.55)) |
Section 18. Section 22.900E.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900E.050 Boiler, refrigeration, and gas piping licenses and examinations
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Table E-4 for 22.900E.050 - FEES FOR BOILER, REFRIGERATION, AND GAS PIPING LICENSES AND EXAMINATIONS |
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License Fees: |
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Refrigeration Contractor |
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Class A |
(($238.15)) $247.65 |
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Class B |
(($238.15)) $247.65 |
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Class C |
(($380)) $395.15 |
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Journeyman refrigeration mechanic |
(($105.85)) $110.05 |
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Refrigeration operating engineer |
(($105.85)) $110.05 |
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Steam engineers and boiler firemen (all grades) |
(($105.85)) $110.05 |
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Boiler supervisor, all grades |
(($117.50)) $122.15 |
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Gas piping mechanic |
(($105.85)) $110.05 |
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Examination fees -all licenses |
(($47.65)) $49.55 |
Section 19. Section 22.900E.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900E.060 Registration of special inspectors
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C. The fee for renewal of a special inspector certificate of registration covering one or more types of inspection for which the registrant has been qualified is (($58.20)) $60.50.
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Section 20. Section 22.900F.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125811, is amended as follows:
22.900F.010 Monitoring vacant buildings
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Table F-1 for 22.900F.010-Monitoring Vacant Buildings |
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Condition of Premises |
Fee |
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Building is closed to entry and premises are in compliance with applicable codes. |
(($261.40)) $271.85 |
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Building is closed to entry and premises are not in compliance with applicable codes. |
(($435)) $452.35 |
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Building is not closed to entry regardless of compliance with applicable codes. |
(($521.75)) $542.60 |
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Section 21. Section 22.900G.015 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125704, is amended as follows:
22.900G.015 Fees for review by the Office of Housing
((A.)) An applicant for a ((land use permit who seeks to obtain extra floor area through a developer contribution for affordable housing or who proposes development subject to the mandatory housing affordability requirements (pursuant to Chapters 23.58B and 23.58C))) Master Use Permit, or for the first building permit that includes the structural frame for the structure if no Master Use Permit is required, where the application includes a proposal to provide or make a financial contribution for affordable housing or low-income housing through the transfer of development rights or transfer of development potential, or as a condition of incentives, or to mitigate housing impacts according to Section 23.34.004, Section 23.49.012, Section 23.49.014, Section 23.49.015, Section 23.49.181, Section 23.54.015, Chapter 23.58A, Chapter 23.58B, Chapter 23.58C, or Section 23.75.085 shall pay a fee with application for the permit in the amount of $550 to the Office of Housing for review of the application.
((B. This subsection 22.900G.015.B applies to low-income housing units that are subject to an agreement pursuant to Sections 23.48.021, 23.49.012, 23.49.014, 23.49.015, 23.50.053, 23.58A.014 or 23.58A.024.
1. An owner of such housing shall pay an annual monitoring fee of $65 per unit of low-income rental housing to the Office of Housing to determine compliance with bonus and/or TDR requirements. The fee is not required in any year when, in consideration of The City of Seattle's agreement to make a loan for the purpose of providing long-term affordable housing for low-income households, a regulatory agreement that grants the City of Seattle covenants, restrictions, charges and easements is recorded against the property on which the low-income rental housing is located and is in effect.
2. An owner of an owner-occupied low-income housing unit shall, prior to closing any sale or other transfer of the unit after the initial sale or transfer, pay a fee in the amount of $300 to the Office of Housing to determine compliance with bonus and/or TDR requirements.
C. Fees in the MPC-YT zone
1. A land use permit applicant who seeks to provide 80 percent of area median income housing to meet an affordable housing production condition in Section 23.75.085 shall pay a fee in the amount of $550 to the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections for transfer to the Office of Housing for review of the application.
2. This subsection 22.900G.015.C.2 applies to 80 percent of area median income housing that is provided to meet an affordable housing production condition in Section 23.75.085:
a. An owner of such housing shall pay an annual monitoring fee of $65 per rental unit of 80 percent of area median income rental housing to the Office of Housing to determine compliance with Section 23.75.085.
b. An owner of an owner-occupied unit of 80 percent of area median income housing shall, prior to closing any sale or other transfer of the unit after the initial sale or transfer, pay a fee in the amount of $300 to the Office of Housing to determine compliance with Section 23.75.085.))
Section 22. Section 22.900G.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125586, is repealed:
((22.900G.080 Design Commission fees
The Commission will bill non-City applicants seeking long-term or permanent use of a right of way through a street, alley, or other public place vacation pursuant to Chapter 15.62, a skybridge term permit pursuant to Chapter 15.64 or a significant structure pursuant to Chapter 15.65 at the hourly rate of $112 an hour per Commissioner for subcommittee review, or $791 an hour for full Commission review. Billing will be sent to the Seattle Department of Transportation for inclusion in the plan review costs charged to the applicant or will be billed directly to the applicant by the Seattle Department of Transportation. For projects billed through the Seattle Department of Transportation, applicant payments made to the Seattle Department of Transportation will be transferred from the Transportation Fund to the Office of Planning and Community Development to support the Commission's work. Fees may be waived, in whole or in part, at the discretion of the Commission with the concurrence of the City Budget Director in the following circumstances:
1. When Commission fees, if charged, would be disproportionate to the sums available for the project and could cause abandonment of the project for the following types of projects: art-works, projects funded by grants and donations, neighborhood self-help projects undertaken by volunteers and nonprofit organizations, and small public agency capital improvements;
2. For low-income and special needs housing projects subject to Commission review.))
Section 23. Sections 1 through 22 of this ordinance shall take effect on January 1, 2020.
Section 24. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force 30 days after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Seattle Municipal Code Section 1.04.020.
Passed by the City Council the ________ day of _________________________, 2019, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of _________________________, 2019.
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President ____________ of the City Council
Approved by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2019.
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Jenny A. Durkan, Mayor
Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2019.
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Monica Martinez Simmons, City Clerk
(Seal)
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