HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000 RESOLUTION NO. 2000
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, adopting and amending
fees for 2020, including business license, planning,
and ►and use application fees; permit and
inspection fees required to comply with the
international building, residential, mechanical, fire,
and other related codes; the uniform plumbing
code; and other miscellaneous permit and
application fees; and setting the date for repeal of
Resolution No. 1941.
RECITALS
A. Through Resolution No. 1851, adopted December 13, 2011,
the City Council established and consolidated al► development, business
licensing, and other miscellaneous fees in one location. These fees are then
reviewed every few years for adjustments that may be appropriate due to
changes in regulatory laws, costs of operation, and other factors. The City
has made these fee adjustments at various times, the latest being adoption
of Resolution 1941, on February 21, 2017.
B. It has been nearly three years since the fees adopted by
Resolution No. 1941 have been reviewed and revised. The Kent City
Council finds that it is appropriate to update those fees through the
adoption of a new resolution and the repeal of Resolution No. 1941.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. - Repealer - Resolution No. 1941. Resolution No. 1941
and the fees established therein will remain in full force and effect through
December 31, 2019. On January 1, 2020, Resolution No. 1941 shall be
repealed in its entirety, and the fees set forth herein shall become
effective.
SECTION 2. - Business License Fees. In accordance with Chapter
5.01 of the Kent City Code, annual fees for business licenses will be based
on the number of full and part-time employees employed at each business
with certain exceptions for multi-family apartment and condominium
businesses, home occupation businesses, and contractors doing business in
Kent whose physical address is outside the City of Kent. The fees will be
assessed as follows:
A. Fees based on the number of full-time and part-time employees will
be as follows:
Number of Employees of Fee
Business
0 - 24 100
25 - 49 $200
50 - 99 $400
100 or more $600
B. The business license fee for multi-family apartments and
condominium businesses is based on the number of dwelling units as noted
in the schedule below. The business license fees will be waived for
apartments and condominiums that participate in and are in compliance
with the guidelines set forth in the STAR program in accordance with
chapter 5.14 KCC.
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Resolution No. 1941
Number of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Fee
2 - 10 Units $100
11-50 Units $300
51 Units and above $600
C. In addition to the fees described in Section B, apartment businesses
subject to the provisions of Chapter 10.02 KCC - Rental Housing
Registration and Safety Program, shall be assessed an additional fee of $13
per dwelling unit in conjunction with the annual business license fee.
D. The Home Occupation business license fee is $50.00.
E. Contractors doing business in Kent whose physical location is outside
the City of Kent will be assessed a $100 business license fee.
SECTION 3. - Permit Technology Fee. As authorized by KCC Section
3.11.010(c), a technology fee for all business license transactions will be
assessed in the amount of one dollar ($1) per transaction; every other fee
established by this resolution will be assessed a technology fee in an
amount equal to three percent (3%) of the fee or ten dollars ($10.00),
whichever is greater, with the exception of the exclusions listed in Exhibit
A.
SECTION 4. - Hearing Examiner Fees. As authorized by KCC
Section 2.32.155, the fee that an applicant will pay for any permit or
approval that requires either an open or a closed record public hearing
before the City's hearing examiner and the fee for any appeal of any
decision or recommendation to the hearing examiner, will be in the
amounts shown on Exhibits B through F.
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Resolution No. 1941
SECTION 5. - Small Cell Telecommunication Franchise Agreements
and Equipment Installation Fees. Fees associated with franchise utility
applications and small cell, site specific equipment installations shall be per
the requirements of Chapter 6.15 of the Kent City Code, and as set forth in
Exhibit F.
SECTION 6. - Franchise or Limited License Agreements for the use
of the Public Ripht-of-Way. As authorized by Chapter 6.15 KCC, the fees for
franchise or limited license agreements for the use of the public right-of-
way are set forth in Exhibit F.
SECTION 7. - International Fire Code Fees. Pursuant to KCC
Sections 13.01.130 and 12.15.100, the fees to be assessed for fire permits,
building permits, land use, and related inspections under the International
Fire Code are set forth in Exhibit B.
SECTION 8. - International Building Code and International
Residential Code Fees. Pursuant to KCC Section 14.01.090, the fees to be
assessed for building permits and related inspections under the
International Building Code or the International Residential Code are set
forth in Exhibit C.
SECTION 9. - International Mechanical Code Fees. Pursuant to KCC
Section 14.01.090, the fees to be assessed for mechanical permits issued
for the installation of mechanical equipment under the International
Mechanical Code or the International Residential Code are set forth in
Exhibit D.
SECTION 10. - Uniform Plumbing Code Fees. Pursuant to KCC
Section 14.01.090, the fees to be assessed for plumbing permits issued for
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the installation of plumbing equipment under the Uniform Plumbing Code or
the International Residential Code are set forth in Exhibit E.
SECTION 11. - Construction Land Use and Development Fees.
Pursuant to chapters 6.03, 6.06, 6.07, 7.02, 7.04, 11.06, 12.01, and other
authorizations elsewhere in the Kent City Code, the applications, permits,
approvals, review, inspection and other fees for various construction, land
use and development actions are set forth in Exhibit F.
SECTION 12. - Annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) Adjustment. On
the first day of each calendar year, all fees, rates, and charges established
in this resolution will adjust by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), specifically
the CPI-W Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, measured from June 1 through June
1, if the CPI-W reflects an upward adjustment from the previous annual
June to June period. This section and its related CPI adjustments will not
apply to Section 2 - Business License Fees and Section 3 - Permit
Technology Fees.
SECTION 13. - Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, that decision will not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 14. - Effective Date. This resolution will take effect
immediately, and the new fees established herein shall be in force on
January 1, 2020.
November 19, 2019
DANA RALPH, MAYOR Date Approved
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November 19, 2019
KIMBERLEY AI OMOTO, CITY C RK Date Adopted
5 2020 Fee Resolution and Repealing
Resolution No. 1941
APPROVED AS TO FORM: �'�Aso
dR HUR PAT FI - PATRICK, CITY ATTORNEY �• �si r CCU,
6 2020 Fee Resolution and Repealing
Resolution No. 1941
Exhibit "A"
Technology Fee Exceptions
Excluded from technology fees:
1. Permit fees for fireworks stands or displays;
2. Appeals;
3. Code text amendments, comprehensive plan map or text
amendments, pre-application conferences, public notice
boards and zone map amendments (rezones) under Exhibit
7" of this resolution; and
4. Fees listed under "Other inspections and Fees" in Exhibits "B,"
"C," "D," and "E" of this resolution, except that a technology
fee will be assessed and collected for each Adult Family Home
licensing inspection under Exhibit "C."
Exhibit "B"
City of Kent Fire Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Fees: Fee
Issuance of each annual operational permit under the
fire code
Hazardous Materials or High-piled storage permits $299.58
All other permits $149.78
Issuance of each annual fire protection system permit,
per building $177.05
Issuance of a residential home heating fuel tank
removal permit, per application $333.64
Issuance of a fireworks permit for a fireworks display,
per application $205.95
* rate fixed by state regulations
Development Plan Review and Permit Fees: Fee
Fire Prevention Construction Permits-
Plan Review Fee 65% of permit fee
Permit Fee Per Permit Fee Valuation Table
Total Value of Project Permit Fee
$1.00 to $500.00 $114.65
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $114.65 for the first $500.00, plus $14.95 for each
additional $100.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $339.01 for the first $2,000.00, plus $68.43 for each
additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $1,912.71for the first $25,000.00, plus $49.38 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $3,147.56 for the first $50,000.00, plus $34.24 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $4,859.12for the first $100,000.00, plus $27.43 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $15,832.64 for the first $500,000.00, plus $26.00 for
each additional $1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and
including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and u $28,872.91
Review of Building Permits
Single-Family Plan Review 42.7% of the building permit fee
Commercial Plan Review 58% of the building permit fee
Review of Land Use Applications
Boundary Line Adjustment $251.26
Binding Site Plan $411.92
Short Subdivision $411.84
Other Site Plan Reviews $201.85
Exhibit "B" - Continued
City of Kent Fire Permit Fees
Preliminary Plat $1,363.43
Residential Variances $160.66
Other Project Approvals $243.02
SEPA Checklist $292.46
SEPA Checklist as Part of a Project $148.28
Requiring Hearing Examiner Approval $436.65
Code Modification or Alternative Materials and
Methods Request (three-hour minimum charge) $187.93 per hour
Other Inspections and Fees: Fee
Each hydrant flow request (two hour minimum) $187.93 per hour
Initial fire and life safety inspection for new business,
per application $147.07
Inspections outside of normal business hours (two
hour minimum charge) $187.93 per hour
Fire Impact Administrative Fee $135.65
Additional inspections required:
• when a construction inspection is not complete or
fails to pass inspection;
• when required corrections on an operational permit
or fire inspection system permit have not been
corrected by the second inspection;
• when work is not accessible;
• when work is not ready by scheduled inspection
time;
• when the construction permit or approved plans
are not made readily available;
• when the project requires multiple inspections for
phased construction;
• when requesting Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy (TCO) or Certificate of Occupancy (CO)
approval; or
• when requesting inspections required for licensing
and/or certifications.
(one hour minimum charge). $187.93 per hour
Additional plan review required by:
• re-submittals*,
• changes,
• deferred submittals,
• additions, or revisions to plans.
$187.93 per hour
*Two re-submittals are included in the plan review
fee.
(one hour minimum charge)
Hazardous material inventory statement,
management plan, or facility closure plan review and
approval.
(two hour minimum charge) $187.93 per hour
Appeal filing fee $436.65
Penalty Fees• Fee
Failing to mark or maintain the marking of a
designated fire lane. $271.34
Exhibit "C"
City of Kent Building Permit Fees
Development Plan Review and Permit Fees: Fee
Building Construction Permits-
Plan Review Fee (Standard & Basic) 65% of permit fee
Secondary Basic $148.13 per hour
Permit Fee Per Permit Fee Valuation Table
Total valuation determined
by building official Permit Fee Assessed
$1.00 to $500.00 $40.41
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $40.41 for the first $500.00, plus $5.26 for
each additional $100.00, or fraction thereof,
to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $119.31 for the first $2,000.00, plus $24.14
for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $674.25 for the first $25,000.00, plus
$17.41 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $1,109.58 for the first $50,000.00, plus
$12.07 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,712.78 for the first $100,000.00, plus
$9.67 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $5,580.39 for the first $500,000.00, plus
$8.15 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including
$1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $9,653.91 for the first $1,000,000.00, plus
$5.44 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof.
Other Inspections and Fees:
For inspections outside of normal business hours and Adult Family Home licensing
inspections (minimum charge - two hours) ................... $ 148.13 per hour
Reinspection fees assessed when work for which an inspection is requested is not
complete, when required corrections have not been made, when work is not
accessible, or when the permit or approved plans are not made readily available
............................................................................... $ 148.13 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals, additions, or
revisions to plans (two re-submittals are included in the plan review fee)
............................................................................... $ 148.13 per hour
The site-specific plan review fee, after and in addition to the payment of the initial
standard plan review fee...........................................................$110.36 for each permit
issued upon a certified basic plan
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required building,
mechanical, or plumbing permit................................. 100% of permit fee
Appeal filing fee....................................................................... $344.17
Exhibit "D"
City of Kent Mechanical Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Fees:
1. Plan review fee.............................................................................25% of the permit
fee
2. For the issuance of each mechanical permit...................................$46.47
3. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not
expired, been canceled, or finalized..............................................$14.52
Permit fees include both issuance and unit fees.
Unit Fee Schedule:
1. For each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or boiler, including ducts and
vents attached, up to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) .........$29.06
2. For each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or boiler, including ducts and
vents attached, over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) .................
............
.$37.74
3. For each floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-
mounted heater, including vent ...................................................$29.06
4. For each appliance vent not included in an appliance permit............$14.52
5. For repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance,
refrigeration
unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or each heating, cooling, absorption, or
evaporative cooling system, including controls, regulated by the
mechanical code or residential code ............................................ $27.59
6. For each boiler or compressor:
• to and including 3 horsepower (10.6 kW), or each absorption
system to and including 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW) ................$29.06
• over 3 horsepower (10.6 kW) to and including 15 horsepower
(52.7 kW), or each absorption system over 100,000 Btu/h (29.3 kW)
to an including 500,000 Btu/h (146.6 kW) ...........................$53.73
• over 15 horsepower (52.7 kW) to and including 30 horsepower
(105.5 kW), or each absorption system over 500,000 Btu/h (293.1
kW)
to and including 1,000,000 (293.1 kW)................................$74.06
• over 30 horsepower (105.5 kW) to and including 50 horsepower
(176 kW), or each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btu/h
(293.1 kW) to and including 1,750,000 (512.9 kW).............$110.35
• over 50 horsepower (176 kW) or each absorption system over
1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) ............................................$184.41
7. For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute
(cfm) (4,719 L/s), including ducts attached thereto, which is not a portion
of factory assembled appliance or unit for which a permit is required$21.77
• over 10,000 cfm (4,719 L/s) ..............................................$37.74
8. For each evaporative cooler other than portable type .....................$21.77
9. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct.........................$14.52
10. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or
air-conditioning system authorized by a permit..............................$21.77
11. For each hood served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts
forsuch hood ............................................................................$21.77
12. For each domestic-type incinerator ..............................................$37.74
13. For each commercial or industrial-type incinerator .........................$29.06
14. For each mechanical appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the
mechanical code or the residential code, not classed in other appliance
categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this table ...............$21.77
15. For each fuel gas or fuel oil piping system of one to five outlets.......$11.61
16. For each additional piping system outlet, per outlet......................... $4.35
Other Inspections and Fees:
For inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge - two hours) ............................................... $148.13 per hour
Reinspection fees assessed when work for which an inspection is
requested is not complete, when required corrections have not been
made, when work is not accessible, or when the permit or approved plans
are not made readily available ................................................ $148.13 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals,
additions, or revisions to plans (two re-submittals are included in the plan review
fee)
........................................................................................... $148.13 per hour
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required
building, mechanical, or plumbing permit .............................. 100% of permit fee
Appealfiling fee .................................................................................$344.17
Exhibit "E"
City of Kent Plumbing Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Fees:
1. Plan review fee..................................................................25% of the permit fee
2. For the issuance of each plumbing permit ............................$40.65
3. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not
expired, been canceled or finalized......................................$21.77
Permit fees include both issuance and unit fees.
Unit Fee Schedule:
1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap,
including water, drainage piping and backflow protection........$14.52
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park or mobile home park sewer
...................................................................................... .29 06
3. Rainwater systems-per drain (inside building) ..................... $14.52
4. For each water heater and/or vent......................................$14.52
5. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and
vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps
...................................................................................... .14 52
6. For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water
treating equipment, each...................................................$14.52
7. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture .
.................................................................................................................$14.52
8. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow
protection devices therefore...............................................$14.52
9. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in item 8:
1 to 5 vacuum breakers............................................$11.61
over 5 vacuum breakers, each ................................... $4.35
10. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum
breakers:
2 inch (51 mm) diameter or smaller...........................$14.52
over 2 inch (51 mm) diameter...................................$29.06
11. For each graywater or reclaimed water system .....................$82.11
12. For each medical gas piping system for a specific gas:
1 to 5 inlets/outlets......................................................... $100.20
over 5 inlets/outlets, each .................................................$11.61
Other Inspections and Fees:
For inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge - two hours)
................................................................................ $1 48.13 per hour
Reinspection fees assessed when work for which an inspection is requested is not
complete, when required corrections have not been made, when work is not
accessible, or when the permit or approved plans are not made readily available
................................................................................ $ 48.13 per ho
ur
our
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals, additions, or
revisions to plans (two re-submittals are included in the plan review fee)
................................................................................ $1 48.13 per hour
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required building,
mechanical, or plumbing permit................................. 100% of permit fee
Appeal filing fee....................................................................... $344.17
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering, Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 1
Public
Dement Works
Permit A lication Type Planningvelop
Fee En velopn Fee Fee Total Fees Notes
Accessory Dwelling Unit $100.93 $0 $0 $100.93 1
Administrative 188.83
Determination Letter $ $0 $0 $188.83
Appeal of Administrative
Interpretation / Decision $403.70 $0 $0 403.70
Appeal of SEPA $403.70 $0 $0
Determination 403.70
Appeal of Short Plat $403.70 $0 $0 403.70
Binding Site Plan -
Preliminary $1,011.43 $3,657.19 $0 $4,669.70
Binding Site Plan 605.55/$808
Modification $ .49 $1,015.77 $0 $1,621.32/$1,824.26 (2)
Code Text Amendment $1,011.43/$3,033.19 $0 $0 $1,011.43/$3,033.19 (10) (11)
Combining Districts $3,034.28 $0 $0 $3,034.28 (10)
Comprehensive Plan Map
Amendment $3034.28 $0 $0 $3,034.28 (10)
Comprehensive Plan Text 3 034.28
Amendment $ $0 $0 $3,034.28 (10)
Concept Meeting Review No charge No charge $0 No charge
Conditional Use $4,043.53 $1,015.77 $0 $5,059.30 (13)
Document Recording Fees Actual cost $0 $0 Actual Cost (20)
Downtown Design Review $402.62/$1,011.43 $102.01/$202.94 $0 $505.71/$1,214.36 (3) (14)
Fee Deferral Lien $269.13 $0 $0 269.13 (18)
Hearing Examiner-Conduct
of Hearing and Preparation Actual cost $0 $0 Actual Cost (16)
of Decision
Hourly rate $158.65 $158.65 $160.61 N/A
Lot Line Adjustment $605.55 $812.83 $821.53 $2,239.89
Lot Line Elimination $201.85 $202.94 $205.11 $610.98
Mixed Use Design Review $1,015.77 $202.94 $0 $1,214.36 (14)
Multi-Family Design $1,011.43 +
Review $20.62/unit $202.94 $0 1 214.36 + 19/unit (14)
Multi-Family Dwelling Tax $1,085.32 $0 $0
Exemption - Application 1 085.32
Multi-Family Dwelling Tax
Exemption - Final $1,085.32 $0 $0 (17)
Application $1,085.32
Multi-Family Tax
Exemption Appeal
Conditional, Final, $403.70 $0 $0
Extension $403.70
Table 1 - Continued
Development Public
Permit Application Type Planning Fee En ineerin Fee Works Fee Total Fees Notes
Multi-Family Tax Exemption
Extension of Conditional $54.26 $0 $0 $54.26
Certificate
Multi-Family Tax Exemption
- Contract Amendment $542.61 $0 $0 $542.61
Planned Unit Development $5,054.96 + $12,574.45 +
Plan $94.41/unit $7,519.49 $0 94.41/unit
Planned Unit Development
Plan Modification $503.54/$1,516.05 $406.96/$1,625.66 $0 910.50/ 3 141.71 (4)
Minor: 1/4 of plat
Plat Modification/Alteration Minor: 1/4 of plat fee fee (15)
Minor/Major Major: 1/2 of plat fee Major: 1/2 of plat
fee
Pre-Application Conference $504.63 0 $0 $504.63
Public Notice Actual cost of (21)
publication
Public Notice Board $201.85 $0 $0 $201.85 (5)
SEPA Checklist $504.63/$1,415.13 $605.55/$1,015.77 $0 $1,110.18/ (6)
$2,430.89
SEPA Modification $153.02/$504.63 $102.01/$202.94 $0 $255.03/$707.56 (7)
SEPA Exempt Determination $188.83 $0 $0 $188.83
SEPA Environmental Impact $4,042.45 + deposit $0 $0 $4,042.45 + (8)
Statement deposit
Shoreline Conditional Use $2,425.47 $583.85 $0 $3,009.32 (13)
Shoreline Exempt
Determination $403.70 $202.94 $0 $606.54
Shoreline Substantial
Development $2,022.85 $609.89 $0 $2,632.74
Shoreline Variance $1,516.05 $609.89 $0 $2,125.95 (13)
Short Plat (2-4 lots) -
Preliminary Plat $1,516.05 $2,032.62 $0 3 548.67
Short Plat (5-9 lots) - $4,042.45 + $7,699.64 +
Preliminary Plat $100.93/lot $3,657.19 $0
$100.93/lot
Short Plat - Final Plat or $3,033.19 + $6,706.66 +
Final Binding Site Plan $41.24/lot $2,032.62 1 640.85 $41.24/lot
Sign Permit $303.85 $102.01 $0 $405.87
19
Small Cell Equipment $100.00 00
Installation-Site Specific $0 $0 $100. 22
Special Home Occupation
Permit $605.55 $0 $0 $605.55
13
Subdivision - Preliminary $7,076.72 + $14,596.21 +
Plat $100.93/lot $7,519.49 $0 $100.93/lot
Subdivision - Final Plat $4,045.70 + $5,486.87 $14,444.28 +
$41.24/lot 4 911.71 $41.24/lot
Table 1 - Continued
Development FWopr,kblic
Permit Application Type PlanningFee En ineerin Fee s Fee Total Fees Notes
Temporary Use $61.86 $61.86 $0 $123.72
Temporary Sign $153.02 $0 $0 $153.02
Variance - Administrative $605.55 $202.94 $0 $808.49
Variance - Single Family 605.55 102.01
Dwelling $ $ $0 $707.56 13
Variance - Sign &Other than $ $202.94 4 043.53
Single Family Dwelling $0 $4,246.47 13
WTF Administrative Permit $605.55 $0 $0 $605.55
WTF Conditional Use $4,043.53 $406.96 $0 $4,450.49
Zone Map(Re one) Amendment $4,043.53 $0 $0 $4,043.53 10
Zoning Permit/ Site Plan (12a-
Review $47/$102.01/value $47/$102.01/value $0 $102.01/$204.02/value 12e)
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Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering, Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
TABLE 1 NOTES:
Two (2) re-submittals of the plans are included with the review fees described in
Table 1. Additional re-submittal reviews, whether attributed to the application's
action or inaction, shall be charged at the hourly rate listed in Table 1.
(1) The fees are applicable for an attached accessory dwelling unit, an interior
accessory dwelling unit or for a detached accessory dwelling unit in a single-
family residential zone. The fee includes the cost of the Planning Services
Office recording of the accessory dwelling unit covenant documents with King
County. An accessory living quarters in a commercial or industrial zone is
subject to the applicable construction value-based fee.
(2) The lesser Planning fee applies to review of changes to an unrecorded
Binding Site Plan. The greater fee is for changes to a recorded Binding Site
Plan.
(3) The lesser planning and engineering review fees applicable to minor
alterations and improvements. The greater planning and engineering review
fees apply to all new buildings, redevelopment, and major alterations and
improvements.
(4) Any minor change to an approved Planned Unit Development Plan is subject
to the lesser planning and engineering review fees for a modification. Any
major change to an approved Planned Unit Development Plan is subject to
the greater planning and engineering review fees for a modification.
(5) The Planning Director has the authority to change this fee as needed to cover
City expenditures.
(6) The lesser planning and engineering review fees are applicable only to SEPA
review of construction of one single family dwelling on an individual parcel.
All other SEPA checklist applications are subject to the greater fees for both
planning and engineering review fees.
(7) The lesser planning and engineering review fees are applicable only to
modifications to a SEPA determination for one single family dwelling on an
individual parcel. All other modifications to a SEPA determination are subject
to the greater planning and engineering review fees.
(8) A deposit amount will be equal to the estimated cost of contract services
necessary to complete the Environmental Impact Statement process, must
be submitted to the city.
(9) Deleted.
(10) Application requires public hearings. If multiple permit applications which
require the same hearing procedure are submitted at the same time, the
applicant will be charged the full fee for the permit application with the
highest fee and 50% of the established fee for each of the other permits
eligible for a consolidated review and hearing.
(11) The lesser fees are applicable to amendments to Single Family Residential
zones only. Amendments to all other zoning districts or sections of the
zoning code are subject to the greater fee.
(12) a. The lesser fees are applicable for Minor Single Family Dwelling
Construction on an existing dwelling such as a deck, minor addition of
less than 25% of existing floor area, interior remodel or accessory
building of 500 square feet or less on the same lot as the existing
dwelling.
b. The greater fees are applicable for Major Single Family Dwelling
Construction on an existing dwelling such as major addition of more
than 25% of existing floor area or an accessory building of more than
500 square feet on the same lot as the existing dwelling.
C. All new single family dwelling construction is subject to the following
fee schedule:
Building Services Planning Engineer Eng.
Construction Valuation Fee Review Inso.
Fee Fee
$0 - $74,999....................................$100.93 $100.93 $160.61
$75,000-$124,999............................$201.85 $201.85 $160.61
$125,000 - $224,999 ........................$402.62 $402.62 $160.61
Over $225,000 .................................$605.55 $605.55 $160.61
d. All new buildings, tenant improvements, and accessory living quarters
in a commercial or industrial zone and other construction and
development activity, other than single family dwelling construction, is
subject to the following fee schedule:
Building Services Planning Engineer Eng.
Construction Valuation Fee Review Insp.
Fee Fee
$0 - $49,999....................................$158.65 $158.65 $80.31
$50,000 - $99,999............................$672.84 $672.84 $80.31
$100,000-$249,999 ..........................$1,343.50 $1,343.50 $80.31
$250,000 - $499,999 ........................$2,016.43 $2,016.43 $80.31
$500,000 - $999,999 ........................$2,687.01 $2,687.01 $80.31
$1,000,000 - $4,999,999...................$4,030.51 $4,030.51 $80.31
$5,000,000 - $10,000,000.................$5,376.18 $5,376.18 $80.31
Over $10,000,000 ............................$6,719.68 $6,719.68 $80.31
e. The zoning permit fee for those development projects for which no
building permit is required but which requires site plan review and a
zoning permit, shall be based on the value of the proposed
development to be undertaken. The value of the proposed
construction/ development shall be determined based on professional
estimates by a licensed engineer, architect, landscape designer or
contractor. These estimates may include, but are not limited to, grade
and fill of the site, paving, placement of utilities, lighting, landscaping,
and other site improvements. The combined total of the cost
estimates for all development on the site shall be the established value
basis for the zoning permit fee [as listed in 12c or 12d categories
above as appropriate].
(13) Application requires a public hearing before the Hearings Examiner. If
multiple permit applications which require a Hearing Examiner decision are
submitted at the same time, the applicant will be charged the full fee for the
permit application with the highest fee and 50% of the established fee for
each of the other permits eligible for a consolidated review and hearing.
(14) Application fees may be reduced by 75% if the application is for a mixed-use
building. Fee reduction applies to site plan review/zoning permit, mixed use
design review, multi-family design review and downtown design review. Fee
waivers do not apply to SEPA, short plat, subdivision or other permit
requests associated with the development of a site, nor does fee reduction
apply to mixed use development where the commercial and residential uses
are not located within the same building.
(15) Plat alteration fees are determined after review whether the changes
requested are minor or major. A minor change is done administratively, and
the fee is 25% of the cost of the original preliminary plat fee. A major
change requires a public hearing or meeting and the fee is 50% of the cost of
the original preliminary plat fee. A public notice board is required for a major
alteration.
(16) For applications that require a public hearing before the city's Hearing
Examiner, the project applicant is responsible for 100% of the Hearing
Examiner's hourly fee and associated expenses. Payment in full shall be
submitted to the City prior to release of the Hearing Examiner's decision.
This requirement shall not apply to appeal hearings.
(17) These funds are distributed to the King County Assessor's Office by the City.
(18) A fee deferral lien may be recorded in lieu of transportation, fire and school
impact fees for building permits associated with single family residential
homes built for resale, consistent with the requirements of Kent City Code
12.20.
(19) The engineering fee only applies to freestanding signs, not wall mounted
signs.
(20) The applicant shall pay all document recording fees charged by King County,
and all administrative fees charged by the title company for processing.
Payment in full shall be submitted to the City before documents are sent for
recording.
(21) For applications that require public notice, the applicant shall reimburse the
City for 100% of publication and mailing costs. Reimbursement shall be paid
to the City prior to issuance of the final decision.
(22) The city may charge additional review fees based on its actual costs to
review the application.
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering, Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
TABLE 2
Inspection /
Permit Application T e Review Intake Fee Issuance Fee Total Fee Notes
Civil Construction - Non- $6,498.30/$20,510.66/ $5,027.83/$15,895.41/ $11,526.13/$36,370.08/
Residential $62,343.74 $48,545.16 $110,888.90 la
Civil Construction - Minor 811.74/ 1 827.51 580.59/ 1.547.52 1 392.34/ 3 375.04 1b
Civil Construction - Plats 19 494.90/ 37 569.24 15 085.65/ 29 204.37 34 580.55/ 66 773.61 lc
Civil Construction - Short Plats 2 437.40/ 6 294.28 1 740.69/ 6 335. 4 178.10/ 12 629.79 ld
Critical Areas - Reasonable Use
or Variance $2,844.36 0 $2,844.36
Critical Areas - Monitoring
Report $1,117.78 0 $1,117.78 2a 2b
Critical Areas - Delineation
Report Review $2,235.55 0 $2,235.55 2a 2c
Critical Areas - Conceptual
Mitigation Plan $2,032.62 0 $2,032.62 2a 2c
Critical Areas - Final Mitigation
Plan $3,047.30 $2,322.37 $5,370.76 2a 2c
Demolition Permit $406.96 $387.42 $793.30
Deviation Request to
Construction Standards $875.77 $193.17 $1,108.01
Franchise or Limited License
Agreements for use of the
public ri ht-of-wa 500 0 500 9 10
Grade and Fill - Major - Tier 1 $612.83 $1,161.19 $1,975.10 3a
Grade and Fill - Major- Tier 2 $1,219.79 $1,547.52 $2,767.31 3a
Grade and Fill - Major- Tier 3 $1,625.66 $3,096.13 $4,722.88 3a
Grade and Fill - Major- Tier 4 $2,032.62 $4,645.83 $6,677.36 3a
Grade and Fill - Minor $609.89 $580.59 $1,190.49 3a
Grade and Fill - Minor SF Only) 202.94 $193.17 $396.11 3b
Hearing Examiner Actual Cost Actual Cost 4
Hourly Rate $158.65 $160.61
Recording Fees Actual Cost Actual Cost 5
Sewer - Certificate of
Availability 304.95 $96.58 $401.53
Sewer- Permit $102.01 $484.01 $584.93 6
Street Cut Permits $406.96 $580.59 $986.47 7 8
Street Use Permits $202.94 $290.84 $494.86
Water - Certificate of
Availability 304.95 $96.58 $401.53
Water - Permit $102.01 $484.01 $584.93
Water Backflow Inspection 0 $193.17 $193.17
Backflow Prevention Assembly
Annual Administrative Fee 0 $108.52 $108.52
Exhibit ""F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering, Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
TABLE 2 NOTES:
Two (2) re-submittals of the plans are included with the review fees described in
Table 2. Additional re-submittal reviews, whether attributed to the application's
action or inaction, shall be charged at the hourly rate listed in Table 2.
(1) Civil Construction
a. Applies to work with a construction valuation of $60,000 or greater
with the following sub-categories:
Non-Residential Tier Construction Valuation
Small $60,000 - $199,999
Medium $200,000 - $1,099,999
Large $1,100,000 - $4,399,999
Extra Large 4 400 000 and above*
* Projects valued over $4,400,000 shall be charged an additional fee equal to 2.5%
of the portion of project valuation over $4,400,000.
b. Applies to projects, with a construction valuation of less than $60,000.
The lower fee applies to work with valuations less than $20,000.00.
C. The lower fee applies to plats 39 lots and less.
d. The lower fee applies to short plats 4 lots and less.
(2) Critical Areas
a. Review fees for a single family residential parcel only may be reduced
by 25%.
b. Fee assumes one site visit to verify report findings, one review and
one letter of acceptance from the city. Additional site visits and/or
reviews will be billed at the hourly rate for staff time plus time and
materials for city consultant time.
C. Fee assumes one site visit or review, one re-review and one approval
letter from the city. Additional site visits and/or reviews will be billed
at the hourly rate for staff time plus time and materials for city
consultant time.
(3) Grade and Fill
a. The quantities and review thresholds for Grade and Fill permits are as
follows:
Grade and Fill Cleared or New or Replaced Tier
Quantity Disturbed Area Hard Surface
0 c - 49 cy 0 sf - 6,999 sf 0 sf - 1999 sf 0
50 c - 499 cy 7,000 sf - <3/4 acre 2,000 sf - 4,999 sf Minor
500 cy - 4,999 cy 3/4 ac - <1 ac 5,000 sf - <1 ac 1
5,000 c - 49,999 cy 1 ac - <2.5 ac 1 ac - <2.5 ac 2
50,000 c - 99,999 cy 2.5 ac - <5 ac 2.5 ac - <5 ac 3
100,000 cy and larger 5 ac and larger 5 ac and larger 4
b. The Minor Single Family Grade and Fill fees apply to work
performed on one single family residential parcel of 6,999 sf or less
only. Short Plats, Plats, and other projects spanning multiple
parcels fall into the other categories.
(4) For applications that require a public hearing before the city's Hearing
Examiner, the project applicant is responsible for 100% of the Hearing
Examiner's hourly fee and associated expenses. Payment in full shall be
submitted to the City prior to release of the Hearing Examiner's decision. This
requirement shall not apply to appeal hearings.
(5) The applicant shall pay all document recording fees charged by King
County and all administrative fees charged by the title company for processing.
Payment in full shall be submitted to the City before documents are sent for
recording.
(6) Side sewer permit Inspection / Issuance Fee may be reduced by 50% if
the work is an emergency repair only. New installations, grease interceptors,
and similar work is subject to the full fee listed in the table.
(7) Street Cut Permit Review and Inspection Fees may be reduced by 50% if
the following criteria are met:
a. The location of the work is behind the curb and gutter (if any), or
outside the pavement surface (if no curb and gutter exist), and
b. The size of the disturbed area is 50 square feet or less, and
C. The work is in front of a single family residential zoned parcel only,
and
d. There is no traffic control plan required, and
e. The work is not being done by a franchised utility company.
(8) This fee shall be assessed for every 500 lineal feet of underground utility
installation. For the purpose of determining the fee, lineal footage
measurements shall be rounded up to the next 500-foot increment.
(9) The city may charge additional review fees based on its actual costs to
review the application.
(10) For small cell franchise agreement applications, the fee shall include review,
issuance and inspection of five site-specific small-cell equipment installation
permits.