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Record No:
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CB 120680
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Council Bill No:
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CB 120680
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Ordinance (Ord)
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Status:
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Passed
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Title:
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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; adding a new Chapter 22.900I to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 22.210.060, 22.900A.010, 22.900A.020, 22.900A.065, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.050, 22.900F.010, 22.900H.020, 22.900H.050, 22.900H.060, and 22.900H.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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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; adding a new Chapter 22.900I to the Seattle Municipal Code; and amending Sections 22.210.060, 22.900A.010, 22.900A.020, 22.900A.065, 22.900B.010, 22.900B.020, 22.900C.010, 22.900D.010, 22.900D.110, 22.900D.140, 22.900D.160, 22.900E.020, 22.900E.030, 22.900E.050, 22.900F.010, 22.900H.020, 22.900H.050, 22.900H.060, and 22.900H.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code.
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Section 22.210.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 118839, is amended as follows:
22.210.060 Issuance of tenant relocation license
The Director shall issue a tenant relocation license when the owner has ((completed all of the following)):
A. Submitted an application for a tenant relocation license as provided in Section 22.210.070;
B. Delivered relocation information packets to tenants and submitted proof of delivery as required by Section 22.210.080;
C. Paid the owner’s share of tenant relocation assistance as required by Section 22.210.110; ((and))
D. Complied with the 90 day tenant notice provisions as required by Section 22.210.120 ((.)); and
E. Paid the relocation license application fees as required by Chapter 22.900I.
Section 2. Section 22.900A.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124347, is amended as follows:
22.900A.010 Title
Chapters 22.900A through ((22.900H)) 22.900I shall be known as the "Fee Subtitle," may
be cited as such, and will be referred to in this subtitle as "this subtitle."
Section 3. Section 22.900A.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 124919, is amended as follows:
22.900A.020 Purpose
It is the purpose of this Subtitle IX to prescribe:
A. ((It is the purpose of this Subtitle IX to prescribe equitable)) Equitable fees and fee collection policies for all services provided by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, hereafter, "Department" or "SDCI," and other City departments that are sufficient to cover their costs of processing applications, inspecting and reviewing plans, and preparing detailed statements required by chapter 43.21C RCW((.)) ;
B. ((An additional purpose of this Subtitle IX is to prescribe special)) Special fees for testing, examination, registration, inspection, or the furnishing of certain services or materials ((.)) ;
C. ((A further purpose of this Subtitle IX is to prescribe fees)) Fees to cover the costs of implementing and administering the Rental Registration and Inspection Ordinance program as required by Chapter 22.214 ((.)) ; and
D. Fees to cover the costs of implementing and administering the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance as required by Chapter 22.900I.
Section 4. Section 22.900A.065 of the Seattle Municipal Code, enacted by Ordinance 126709, is amended as follows:
22.900A.065 Technology Fee
A technology fee of five percent of the underlying fee or charge amount will be added to any fee or charges in Chapters 22.900B, 22.900C, 22.900D, 22.900E, 22.900F, ((and)) 22.900H, and 22.900I.
Section 5. Section 22.900B.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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 (($252)) $257.
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 (($430)) $439. The rate for all other hourly fees is (($252)) $257 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 (($252)) $257 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 (($252)) $257 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 6. Section 22.900B.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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 (($68.50)) $69.75. 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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Page Size |
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Electronic Records |
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8½" x 11" |
(($0.75)) $0.80 per printed page |
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11" x 17" |
(($0.75)) $0.80 per printed page |
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Microfilm Records |
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8½" x 11" |
(($1.70)) $1.75 per copied page |
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11" x 17" |
(($1.70)) $1.75 per copied page |
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Both sizes |
$0.10 per scanned image |
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Section 7. Section 22.900C.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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 review1 |
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 neighborhood residential and multi-family zones shall be charged a minimum fee of (($2,150)) $2,195 for the first 20 hours. Additional hours shall be charged at the Land Use hourly rate. 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 (($4,300)) $4,390. The minimum fee for full Design Review is (($8,600)) $8,780, 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 variance2 |
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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.Variances2 and conditional uses |
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6.Short subdivisions3 ; 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.Variances2 Variances for community centers, child care centers, adult care centers, private schools, religious facilities, and public and private libraries in neighborhood residential and multi-family zones shall be charged a minimum fee of (($2,150)) $2,195 for the first 20 hours. Additional hours shall be charged at the Land Use hourly rate. 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 (($8,600)) $8,780, which covers the first 20 hours of review. |
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11.Full subdivisions4; 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 Protection5 |
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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 Interpretations6 |
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 (LBA), 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 conference7 |
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 |
Land Use Hourly × 1 |
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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)) 1/2 |
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41.Zoning Coaching |
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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42.Curb cuts as a separate component |
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a.Single-family residential |
(($103.30)) $105.35 each |
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b.Other than single-family residential |
(($204.25)) $208.35 each |
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43.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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44.Intake appointments for land use reviews; fee is charged for each occurrence |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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45.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 |
(($156.20)) $159.35 |
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c.Mailed notice |
SDCI Base Fee per 500 pieces of mail or portions thereof |
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d.Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC) decision publication |
(($245.10)) $250 |
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e.Neighborhood newspaper publication |
Rate charged by newspaper |
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f.Public meeting room rental and/or associated costs |
(($157.40)) $160.55 |
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46.Rebuild Letters |
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a.With research |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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b.Without research |
(($52.85)) $53.90 |
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47.Records research by the Public Resource Center |
SDCI Base Fee × 1 |
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48.Recording Fees, for LBA or Short Subdivision |
Rate charged by King County9 |
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49.Shoreline Extensions |
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. |
Section 8. Section 22.900D.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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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Total Valuation |
Development Fee Index |
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$0 to $1,000 |
(($252)) $257 for the first $1,000 of value or fraction thereof |
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$1,001 to $25,000 |
(($252)) $257 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 |
(($552)) $557 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 |
(($852)) $857 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 |
(($1,139.50)) $1,144.50 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 |
(($1,414.50)) $1,419.50 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 |
(($1,827)) $1,832 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 |
(($2,239.50)) $2,244.50 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 |
(($3,552)) $3,557 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 |
(($4,802)) $4,807 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 |
(($6,052)) $6,057 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 |
(($8,427)) $8,432 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 |
(($10,802)) $10,807 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 |
(($12,927)) $12,932 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 |
(($15,052)) $15,057 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 |
(($17,052)) $17,057 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 |
(($19,052)) $19,057 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 |
(($20,802)) $20,807 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 |
(($22,552)) $22,557 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 |
(($37,552)) $37,557 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 |
(($82,552)) $82,557 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 |
(($157,552)) $157,557 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 |
(($220,052)) $220,057 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 |
(($282,552)) $282,557 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 |
(($382,552)) $382,557 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 |
(($482,552)) $482,557 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 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 |
SDCI hourly rate, 1 hour minimum |
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5.Blanket permit review fees: |
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a.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. |
(($3.20)) $3.30 per 100 square feet1 |
(($3.70)) $3.75 per 100 square feet1 |
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b.Tenant alterations applied for after 18 months of the date of issuance of the first certificate of occupancy |
100% of DFI |
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; .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: |
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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 pools: 4 |
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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 |
Base fee × 1 |
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b.Value > $5,000,000 |
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; this fee is determined by Seattle Fire |
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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 (($252)) $257. 2 The minimum plan review fee for subject-to-field-inspection (STFI) value-based plan review is (($100.90)) $102.95. 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. |
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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 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 (($42.20)) $43.05 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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K. Renew or reestablish a permit
1. Fees to renew or reestablish a permit shall be charged according to Table D-2 for 22.900D.010. If the fee for a new permit would be less than 1.5 times the base fee, then the fee to renew or reestablish the permit shall be the same as for a new permit.
2. Fees to renew or reestablish a fire sprinkler permit shall be 1/2 the base fee.
3. If changes are made to the original approved plans, an additional fee shall be charged for plans examination review and inspections at the SDCI hourly rate.
Section 9. Section 22.900D.110 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, is amended as follows:
22.900D.110 New installations and alternations of boilers and pressure vessels
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Table D-12 for 22.900D.110 - Installation Fees for Boilers and Pressure Vessels |
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Type of Installation |
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Installation Fee |
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Boiler((s)) |
Heated By Combustion Products Heating-Surface (In Square Feet) |
Electric Power Input (In KW) |
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0-250 |
0-200 |
(($277.55)) $283.10 |
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>250-500 |
201-400 |
(($412.10)) $420.35 |
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>500-750 |
401-600 |
(($552.65)) $563.70 |
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>750-1,000 |
601-800 |
(($797.75)) $813.70 |
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> 1,000 |
Over 800 |
(($1,009.20)) $1,029.40 |
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Pressure Vessel((s))1 |
Length times diameter in square feet |
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0-15 |
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(($186.20)) $189.95 |
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>15-30 |
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(($243.90)) $248.80 |
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>30-50 |
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(($353.25)) $360.30 |
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>50-100 |
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(($455.30)) $464.40 |
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>100 |
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(($552.65)) $563.70 |
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Burner2 |
0-12,500,000 Btu/hr |
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(($277.55)) $283.10 (each fuel) |
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Over 12,500,000 Btu/hr |
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(($430.10)) $438.70 (each fuel) |
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Automatic certification |
0-12,500,000 Btu/hr |
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(($277.55)) $283.10 (each fuel) |
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Over 12,500,000 Btu/hr |
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(($430.10)) $438.70 (each fuel) |
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Monitoring System |
Per Boiler |
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(($513)) $523.30 |
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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 x overall length for the cylindrical vessels; maximum width x 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. |
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Section 10. Section 22.900D.140 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, is amended as follows:
22.900D.140 New installations and alterations of elevators and other conveyances
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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 |
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Type of Conveyance |
Fee |
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Hydraulic elevators |
(($724.50)) $739 plus (($62.50)) $63.75 per hoistway opening |
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Cabled geared and gearless elevators |
(($1,388.85)) $1,416.65 plus (($105.70)) $107.80 per hoistway opening |
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Residential hydraulic and cabled elevators |
(($546.65)) $557.55 |
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Dumbwaiters, manual doors |
(($263.10)) $268.35 plus (($31.30)) $31.90 per hoistway opening |
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Dumbwaiters, power doors |
(($263.10)) $268.35 plus (($74.50)) $75.95 per hoistway opening |
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Escalators and moving walks |
(($2,061.70)) $2,102.90 plus the following: (width in inches + run in feet + vertical rise in feet) x (($6.30)) $6.45 |
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Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($421.70)) $430.15 |
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Material lifts |
(($507)) $517.15 |
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Alterations & Repairs |
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Type of Conveyance |
Fee |
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Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($210.25)) $214.45 plus (($31.30)) $31.90 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof |
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Other elevators, escalators, walks, dumbwaiters, and lifts |
(($252.35)) $257.40 plus (($42.10)) $42.95 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% |
(($252.35)) $257.40 plus (($42.10)) $42.95 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof, to a maximum fee of (($507.00)) $517.15 |
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Weight differential greater than 5% |
(($252.35)) $257.40 plus (($42.10)) $42.95 for each $1,000 of construction value or fraction thereof |
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Alteration or replacement of a door opening device |
(($302.80)) $308.85 per opening device |
Section 11. Section 22.900D.160 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, is amended as follows:
22.900D.160 Sign, awning, and canopy permit fees
A. Permanent signs. For permanent signs, a permit fee of (($167)) $170.35 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. 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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(($167)) $170.35 for the first 32 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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32 to 100 sq. ft. |
(($27.20)) $27.70 |
(($167)) $170.35 for the first 32 sq. ft. plus (($27.20)) $27.70 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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100 to 150 sq. ft. |
(($29.95)) $30.55 |
(($357.40)) $364.25 for the first 100 sq. ft. plus (($29.95)) $30.55 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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150 to 200 sq. ft. |
(($29.95)) $30.55 |
(($507.15)) $517 for the first 150 sq. ft. plus (($29.95)) $30.55 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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200 to 250 sq. ft. |
(($33.05)) $33.75 |
(($656.90)) $669.75 for the first 200 sq. ft. plus (($33.05)) $33.75 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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250 to 300 sq. ft. |
(($33.05)) $33.75 |
(($822.15)) $838.50 for the first 250 sq. ft. plus (($33.05)) $33.75 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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300 to 350 sq. ft. |
(($36.55)) $37.30 |
(($987.40)) $1,007.25 for the first 300 sq. ft. plus (($36.55)) $37.30 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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350 to 400 sq. ft. |
(($36.55)) $37.30 |
(($1,170.15)) $1,193.75 for the first 350 sq. ft. plus (($36.55)) $37.30 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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400 to 450 sq. ft. |
(($40.30)) $41.10 |
(($1,352.90)) $1,380.25 for the first 400 sq. ft. plus (($40.30)) $41.10 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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450 to 500 sq. ft. |
(($40.30)) $41.10 |
(($1,554.40)) $1,585.75 for the first 450 sq. ft. plus (($40.30)) $41.10 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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500 to 550 sq. ft. |
(($44.50)) $45.35 |
(($1,755.90)) $1,791.25 for the first 500 sq. ft. plus (($44.50)) $45.35 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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550 to 600 sq. ft. |
(($44.50)) $45.35 |
(($1,978.40)) $2,018 for the first 550 sq. ft. plus (($44.50)) $45.35 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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600 to 650 sq. ft. |
(($49.10)) $50.10 |
(($2,200.90)) $2,244.75 for the first 600 sq. ft. plus (($49.10)) $50.10 per additional 10 sq. ft. or fraction thereof |
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650 sq. ft. and up |
(($54.20)) $55.30 |
(($2,446.40)) $2,495.25 for the first 650 sq. ft. plus (($54.20)) $55.30 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 (($764.15)) $779.40.
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Section 12. Section 22.900E.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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 |
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Boilers2 |
Heating By Combustion Products Heating Surface (In Square Feet) |
Heated By Electricity Electric Power Input (In KW) |
Reinspection and Certificate Fee |
|
|
0-250 |
0-200 |
(($164.60)) $167.85 |
|
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251-500 |
201-400 |
(($306.35)) $312.50 |
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501-750 |
401-600 |
(($450.50)) $459.55 |
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751-1,000 |
601-800 |
(($693.25)) $707.15 |
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Over 1,000 |
Over 800 |
(($856.60)) $873.75 |
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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 |
|
(($164.60)) $167.85 |
|
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Over 12,500,000 |
|
(($204.25)) $208.35 |
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Monitoring systems for automatic boiler (Charged in addition to those fees listed above) |
|
|
Annual |
|
|
|
|
(($408.50)) $416.65 |
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Unfired pressure vessels1,2 |
|
Rating Size |
Biennial |
|
|
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0-15 |
((95.55)) $97.45 |
|
|
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16-30 |
(($164.60)) $167.85 |
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|
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31-50 |
(($267.95)) $273.30 |
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|
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51-100 |
(($348.45)) $355.40 |
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|
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Over 100 |
(($513)) $523.30 |
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Domestic water heaters located in Group A, E, or I Occupancy |
Biennial (($62.50)) $63.75 |
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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 x overall length for the cylindrical vessels; maximum width x 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 13. Section 22.900E.030 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, is amended as follows:
22.900E.030 Fees for elevator certificates of inspection
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D. A fee of 1/4 the SDCI base fee will be added for inspecting and processing certificate of inspection records that have a status of “Temporarily Out of Service”.
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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 |
(($231.85)) $236.50 |
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Cable elevators1,2 |
(($316)) $322.30 plus (($24.25)) $24.75 for each hoistway opening in excess of two |
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Sidewalk elevators |
(($210.25)) $214.45 |
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Hand-powered elevators |
(($210.25)) $214.45 |
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Dumbwaiters |
(($210.25)) $214.45 |
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Escalators and moving walks |
(($316)) $322.30 |
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Accessibility lifts (vertical and inclined) |
(($210.25)) $214.45 |
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Material lifts |
(($210.25)) $214.45 |
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Fire emergency systems, Phase I or both Phase I and Phase II |
(($105.70)) $107.80 |
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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 (($513)) $523.30 plus (($23.60)) $24.10 for each hoistway opening in excess of two. 2 The fee for roped hydraulic elevators is the same as cable elevators. |
Section 14. Section 22.900E.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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 |
(($270.35)) $275.75 |
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Class B |
(($270.35)) $275.75 |
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Class C |
(($431.35)) $440 |
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Journeyman refrigeration mechanic |
(($120.15)) $122.55 |
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Refrigeration operating engineer |
(($120.15)) $122.55 |
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Steam engineers and boiler firemen (all grades) |
(($120.15)) $122.55 |
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Boiler supervisor, all grades |
(($133.35)) $136 |
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Gas piping mechanic |
(($120.15)) $122.55 |
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Examination fees - all licenses |
(($54.10)) $55.15 |
Section 15. Section 22.900F.010 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 126709, 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. |
(($296.75)) $332.36 |
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Building is closed to entry and premises are not in compliance with applicable codes. |
(($493.80)) $651.82 |
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Building is not closed to entry regardless of compliance with applicable codes. |
(($592.30)) $781.84 |
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Section 16. Section 22.900H.020 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125705, is amended as follows:
22.900H.020 Rental housing registration and renewal fee
The fee for registering a property containing rental housing units is (($70)) $110 for the first rental housing unit plus an additional fee of (($15)) $20 for each additional rental unit. The fee is payable at the time the registration application is received by the Department. The fee for renewing a rental housing registration is the same as the rental housing registration fee and is payable at the time the renewal application is received by the Department.
Section 17. Section 22.900H.050 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125705, is amended as follows:
22.900H.050 Private qualified rental housing inspector training and registration fees
The fee for private qualified rental housing inspector training is (($200)) $300 and is payable in advance of the training. The fee for registering as a private qualified rental housing inspector is (($250)) $300 and is payable at the time of registration.
Section 18. Section 22.900H.060 of the Seattle Municipal Code, last amended by Ordinance 125705, is amended as follows:
22.900H.060 Rental housing unit inspection fees if the Department serves as a qualified rental housing inspector
The fee for the Department to serve as a qualified rental housing inspector to perform a rental housing unit inspection for a property and one housing unit is (($175)) $210. The fee for the Department to inspect each additional housing unit on the same property is (($35)) $40. The inspection fee is paid in advance of the inspection. The Department shall not charge for additional re-inspections for each unit the Department initially inspected to confirm that repairs required to pass the rental housing unit inspection and obtain a certificate of compliance have been completed.
Section 19. Section 22.900H.080 of the Seattle Municipal Code, enacted by Ordinance 125705, is amended as follows:
22.900H.080 Private inspection submittal processing fee
The fee for receiving and processing a rental housing inspection certificate of compliance submitted by a private qualified rental housing inspector is (($40)) $50.
Section 20. A new Chapter 22.900I of the Seattle Municipal Code is added to Subtitle IX of Title 22 as follows:
Chapter 22.900I TENANT RELOCATION ASSISTANCE ORDINANCE APPLICATION FEES
22.900I.010 Purpose
This Chapter 22.900I contains fees for the Tenant Relocation Assistance Ordinance program required by Chapter 22.210.
22.900I.020 Tenant relocation assistance application fees
The fee for a relocation license or certification of no displacement is one times the SDCI base fee. A fee of 1.25 times the SDCI base fee will be added to a relocation license for every dwelling unit from which a tenant is eligible to apply for relocation assistance.
Section 21. 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 _________________________, 2023, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of _________________________, 2023.
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President ____________ of the City Council
Approved / returned unsigned / vetoed this _____ day of _________________, 2023.
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Bruce A. Harrell, Mayor
Filed by me this ________ day of _________________________, 2023.
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Scheereen Dedman, City Clerk
(Seal)
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