HomeMy WebLinkAbout1902RESOLUTION NO. /9 Q d
A RESOLUTION of the city council of the
city of Kent, Washington, adopting a new resolution
amending Kent City Code fees effective January 1,
2015, including business license, planning and land
use application fees, as well as permit and
inspection fees required to comply with the
provisions of the International Building, Residential,
Mechanical, Fire, and other related Codes and the
Uniform Plumbing Code, which amendments shall
be assessed and collected beginning in the 2015-
2016 biennial budget; and repealing Resolution No.
1867.
RECITALS
A. On December 13, 2011, the Kent City Council passed
Resolution No. 1851, establishing, amending and adjusting various
development fees.
B. On January 17, 2012, the Kent City Council passed Resolution
No. 1852, clarifying (1) the application of certain business license fees to
multi-family dwellings and to out-of-city businesses; (2) the technology fee
amount to be changed for each business license transaction; and (3) the
application of technology fees to certain fire code review fees.
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C. On December 11, 2012, the Kent City Council passed
Resolution No. 1867, amending business license, planning and land use
application fees, as well as permit and inspection fees required to comply
with the provisions of the International Building, Residential, Mechanical,
Fire, and other related Codes and the Uniform Plumbing Code.
E. The Kent City Council finds that in an effort to achieve a more
equitable cost recovery, the fee schedules must be amended, a new
Resolution needs to be adopted, and Resolution No. 1867 must be
repealed.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT,
WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
RESOLUTION
SECTION 1. Adopt. Business License Fees. Beginning January
1, 2015, in accordance with chapter 5.01 of the Kent City Code (KCC),
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 shall be assessed as follows:
A.
Number of Employees of
Business
0-24
25-49
2
Fee
$100
$200
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50-99
100 or more
B. Multi-Family Apartments and Condominium Businesses. 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.
Number of Multi-Family Dwelling Units Fee
2 -10 Units $100
11-50 Units $300
51 Units and above $600
C. The Home occupation business license fee is $50.00.
D. Contractors doing business in Kent whose physical location is outside
the city of Kent shall be assessed a $100 fee.
SECTION 2. -New Fee Schedule -Permit Technology Fee. As
authorized by KCC Section 3.11.010(c), beginning January 1, 2015, 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.
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SECTION 3. -New Fee Schedule -Hearing Examiner Fees. As
authorized by KCC Section 2.32.155, the fee that an applicant shall 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 shall be
in the amounts shown on Exhibits B through F.
5ECTION 4. -International Fire Code Fees Established. As
authorized by KCC Section 13.01.120, the fee schedule attached as Exhibit
B shall govern the monetary charges assessed by the city for reviewing and
processing permit applications, for issuing permits and other approvals, and
for all related inspections.
SECTION 5. -International Building Code and International
Residential Code -Building permit and plan review 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 shall be as set forth in Exhibit C which is attached and
incorporated into this resolution, with the following modifications:
1. Standard plan review Fees. Whenever construction
documents, as defined in the International Building Code and International
Residential Code, are submitted for review pursuant to section 107 of the
International Building Code or section R106 of the International Residential
Code, a plan review fee equal to sixty-five (65) percent of the building
permit fee shall be assessed.
2. Basic plan review fees. The basic plan review fee, after and in
addition to the payment of the initial standard plan review fee set forth in
subsection (1) above, shall be a fee of ninety-eight dollars and sixty-one
cents ($98.61) for each permit issued upon a certified basic plan.
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Additional plan review fees shall also be assessed at a rate of one hundred
thirty-two dollars and thirty-six cents ($132.36) per hour, or a portion
thereof for an additional plan review required for changes, additions, or
revisions to plans.
3. Administration of basic plans. Basic plans shall be
administered as follows:
a. "Basic plans" are defined as complete plans for an entire
detached single family residential building, approved as such by the
building official, which:
(i) Are clearly marked as being approved and
certified as "basic" by the building official;
(ii) Bear the author's (including, but not limited to,
architect, engineer, or others) acknowledgment and approval of the plans
submitted for use in the construction of a number of buildings, without any
limitation of quantity or location. If any portion is designed by a licensed
architect or engineer, this acknowledgment shall bear the author's stamp
and signature.
(iii) Basic plan review fees shall apply only to
detached single family residential buildings and shall apply only to the
originating owner or applicant.
(iv) Changes to basic plans that alter the exterior
dimensions or structure of the building shall be treated as a new permit
application.
follows:
b. The process for administering basic plans shall be as
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(i) Any person may apply for plan review and
certification of a basic plan by filing an application for such plan review and
certification, along with two (2) or more complete sets of plans and the
standard plan review fee.
(ii) Upon completion and approval of plan review, the
applicant shall provide reproducible copies of complete, approved plans to
the building official.
c. The city's building official is authorized and empowered
to interpret and determine the applicability and administration of the
provisions of this section.
SECTION 6. -International Mechanical Code -Mechanical permit
and plan review 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, as may be applicable, shall be as set forth in Exhibit D,
which is attached and incorporated into this resolution, with the following
modifications:
1. Standard plan review fees. Whenever construction
documents, as defined in the International Mechanical Code or the
International Residential Code, are submitted for review pursuant to section
106 of the International Mechanical Code or section R106 of the
International Residential Code, a plan review fee equal to twenty-five (25)
percent of the mechanical permit fee shall be assessed.
SECTION 7. -Uniform Plumbing Code -Plumbing permit and plan
review fees. Pursuant to KCC Section 14.01.090, the fees to be assessed
for plumbing permits issued for the installation of plumbing equipment
under the Uniform Plumbing Code or the International Residential Code, as
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may be applicable, shall be as set for in Exhibit E, which is attached and
incorporated into this Resolution, with the following modifications:
1. Whenever construction documents, plans, specifications,
engineering calculations, diagrams or other data are submitted for review
pursuant to section 103 of the Uniform Plumbing Code or section R106 of
the International Residential Code, a plan review fee equal to twenty-five
(25) percent of the plumbing permit fee shall be assessed.
SECTION 8. -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 shall be as shown in the attached Exhibit F.
SECTION 9. Annual Consumer Price Index (CPil 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-Bremerton, 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, however, to any Section 1 Business License fees and Section 2
Permit Technology fees.
SfCTION 10. Repealer. Resolution No. 1867 is hereby repealed in
its entirety; provided, however, that Resolution No. 1867, and the fees
established by that resolution, shall remain in full force and effect until the
date the new fees are assessed and collected in accordance with this
resolution.
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SECTION 11. -Severability. If any section, subsection, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is declared unconstitutional or
invalid for any reason, such decision shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this resolution.
SECTION 13. -Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and
be in force on January 1, 2015.
PASSED at a regular open public meeting by the city council of the city
of Kent, Washington, this 16th day of December, 2014.
CONCURRED in by the mayor of the city of Kent this 16th day of
December, 2014.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
~"-f'7;A te.lt-~
TO BRUBAKER, CITY ATTORNEY
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolution No.
~-"'--'"":-, passed by the city of Kent, Washington, the
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Exhibit A
Technology Fee Exceptions
Excluded from technology fees:
1. Fire 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 "F" 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"
tY o ent 1re erm1 Cit f K F" P "t F ees
Permit Issuance Fees: Fee
Issuance of each annual operational permit under the fire code
Hazardous Materials or High-piled storage permits $227.54
All other permits $113.77
Issuance of each annual fire protection system permit, per building $134.45
Issuance of a residential home heating fuel tank removal permit, per
application $184.30
Issuance of a fireworks permit for a fireworks stand, per application $100.00*
Issuance of a fireworks permit for a fireworks display, per application $113.77*
• 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 $63.33
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $63.33 for the first $500.00, plus $8.26 for each additional $100.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $187.27 for the first $2,000.00, plus $37.80 for each additional $1,000.00, or fraction
thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $ 1,056.57 for the first $25,000.00, plus $27.28 for each additional $1 ,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $ 1,738.68 for the first $50,000.00, plus $18.91 for each additional $1 ,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $ 2,684.13 for the first $100,000.00, plus $15.15 for each additional $1 ,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $8,745.82 for the first $500,000.00, plus $14.36 for each additional $1 ,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $15,924.29
Rev1ew of Building Permits
Single-Family Plan Review 25.9% of the building permit fee
Commercial Plan Review 35.2% of the building permit fee
Review of Land Use Applications-
Sou ndary Line Adjustment $138.79
Binding Site Plan $227.54
Short Subdivision $227.54
Other Site Plan Reviews $111.50
Exhibit "B" -Continued
City of Kent Fire Permit Fees
Preliminary Plat $753.15
Residential Variances $88.74
Other Project Approvals $134.24
SEPA Checklist $161.55
SEPA Checklist as Part of a Project $81.91
Requiring Hearing Examiner Approval $241 '19
Other Inspections and Fees: Fee
Each hydrant flow request (Two hour minimum) $142.74 per hour
Initial fire and life safety inspection for new business, per application $111,70
Inspections outside of normal business hours (Two hour minimum
charge) $142.74 per hour
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). $142.74 per hour
Additional plan review required by:
• re-submittals*,
0 changes,
• deferred submittals,
0 additions, or revisions to plans.
'One re-submittal will be included in the plan review fee.
(One hour minimum charge) $142.74 per hour
Hazardous material inventory statement, management plan, or
facility closure plan review and approvaL
(Two hour minimum charge) $142.74 per hour
Code Modification or Alternative Materials and Methods Request
(Three hour minimum charge) $142.74 per hour
Appeal filing fee $331.65
Penalty Fees: Fee
Failing to mark or maintain the marking of a designated fire lane. $206.09
Exhibit "C"
City of Kent Building Permit Fees
Total valuation determined
by building official Permit Fee Assessed
$1.00 to $500.00 $36.11.
$501.00 to $2,000.00 $36.11 for the first $500.00, plus $4.70 for each additional
$100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to $25,000.00 $106.61 for the first $2,000.00, plus $21.56 for each additional
$1 ,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $602.49 for the first $25,000.00, plus $15.56 for each
additional $1 ,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $991.49 for the first $50,000.00, plus $10.78 for each
additional $1 ,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $1,530.49 for the first $100,000.00, plus $8.64 for each
additional $1 ,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and includihg
$500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to $1,000,000.00 $4,986.49 for the first $500,000.00, plus $7.28 for each
additional $1 ,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including
$1 ,000,000.00.
$1,000,001.00 and up $8,626.49 for the first $1 ,000,000.00, plus $4.86 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) ............................ $132.36 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.......................................................... .. $132.36 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals,
additions, or revisions to plans ......................................................................... $132.36 per hour
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required
Building, mechanical, or plumbing permit.............................. ................... . 100% of permit fee
Appeal filing fee ............................................................................................................... $307.53
Exhibit "D"
City of Kent Mechanical Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Fees:
1. For the issuance of each mechanical permit... ..................................................... $41.52
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not
expired, been canceled, or finalized ................................................................... $12.98
Unit Fee Schedule:
1. For each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or boiler, including duct$ and vents
attached, up to and including 100,000 Btulh (29.3 kW) ........................................ $25.96
2. For each forced-air or gravity-type furnace or boiler, including ducts and vents
attached, over 100,000 Btulh (29.3 kW) ............................................................... $33.73
3. For each floor furnace, suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted
heater, including vent ............................................................................................ $25.96
4. For each appliance vent not included in an appliance permit ............................... $12.98
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 ........................................................................................ $24.65
6. For each boiler or compressor:
• to and including 3 horsepower (1 0.6 kW), or each absorption
system to and including 100,000 Btulh (29.3 kW) .................................... $25.96
• over 3 horsepower (10.6 kW) to and including 15 horsepower
(52.7 kW), or each absorption system over 100,000 Btulh (29.3 kW)
to an including 500,000 Btulh (146.6 kW) ................................................ $48.01
• 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) .................................................... $66.17
• over 30 horsepower (1 05.5 kW) to and including 50 horsepower
(176 kW), or each absorption system over 1,000,000 Btulh
(293.1 kW) to and including 1,750,000 (512.9 kW) .................................. $98.61
over 50 horsepower (176 kW) or each absorption system over
1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) ................................................................... $164.79
7. For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute
(cfm) (4,719 Lis), including ducts attached thereto, which is not a portion
of factory assembled appliance or unit for which a permit is required .................. $19.46
• over 10,000 cfm (4,719 Lis) ..................................................................... $33.73
8. For each evaporative cooler other than portable type ........................................... $19.46
9. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct .............................................. $12.98
10. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or
air-conditioning system authorized by a permit.. ................................................... $19.46
11. For each hood served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts
for such hood ......................................................................................................... $19.46
12. For each domestic-type incinerator ....................................................................... $33.73
13. For each commercial or industrial-type incinerator ............................................... $25.96
Exhibit "D" -Continued
City of Kent Mechanical Permit Fees
Unit Fee Schedule (cont.):
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 .................................... $19.46
15. For each fuel gas or fuel oil piping system of one to five outlets .......................... $10.38
16. For each additional piping system outlet, per outlet... ............................................. $3.89
Other Inspections and Fees:
For inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge-two hours) .......................................................................... $132.29 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 .......................................................................... $132.29 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals,
additions, or revisions to plans .......................................................................... $132.29 per hour
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required
building, mechanical, or plumbing permit.. ..................................................... 100% of permit fee
Appeal filing fee ................................................................................................................ $307.53
Exhibit "E"
City of Kent Plumbing Permit Fees
Permit Issuance Fees:
1. For the issuance of each plumbing permit. .. .................................................. $36.33
2. For issuing each supplemental permit for which the original permit has not
expired, been canceled or finalized ....................................................................... $19.46
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 therefore ............................................... $12.98
2. For each building sewer and each trailer park or mobile home park sewer ......... $25.96
3. Rainwater systems-per drain (inside building) ..................................................... $12.98
4. For each water heater and/or vent ........................................................................ $12.98
5. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and vent, except
kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps ................................ $12.98
6. For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating
equipment, each .................................................................................................... $12.98
7. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture ................... $12.98
8. For each lawn sprinkler system on any one meter including backflow protection
devices therefore ................................................................................................... $12.98
9. For atmospheric-type vacuum breakers not included in item 8: .
1 to 5 vacuum breakers ............................................................................ $10.38
over 5 vacuum breakers, each ................................................................... $3.89
10. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric-type vacuum breakers:
2 inch (51 mm) diameter or smaller .......................................................... $12.98
over 2 inch (51 mm) diameter .................................................................. $25.96
11. For each graywater or reclaimed water system .................................................... $73.37
12. For each medical gas piping system for a specific gas:
1 to 5 inlets/outlets ............................................................................................... $89.54
over 5 inlets/outlets, each .................................................................................... $10.38
Other Inspections and Fees:
For inspections outside of normal business hours
(minimum charge-two hours)...... .. .......................................................... $132.29 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 .......................................................................... $132.29 per hour
Additional plan review required by changes, deferred submittals,
additions, or revisions to plans.. .. .............................................................. $132.29 per hour
Investigation fee when work is commenced prior to obtaining required
building, mechanical, or plumbing permit.. ..................................................... 100% of permit fee
Appeal filing fee ............................................................................................................... $307.53
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering. Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 1
Development Public
Planning Engineering Works
Permit Application Type Fee Fee Fee Total Fees Notes
Accessory Dwelling Unit $72 $0 $0 $72 (1)
Administrative Determination Letter $134 $0 $0 $134
Appeal of Administrative Interpretation I
Decision $287 $0 $0 $287
Appeal of SEPA Determination $287 $0 $0 $287
Appeal of Short Plat $287 $0 $0 $287
Binding Site Plan -Preliminary $720 $2,795 $0 $3,515
Binding Site Plan Modification $431 1 $576 $776 $0 $1,2081$1,352 (2)
(10)
Code Text Amendment $720 I $2,159 $0 $0 $720 I $2,159 (11)
Combining Districts $2,159 $0 $0 $2,159 (10)
Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment $2,159 $0 $0 $2,159 (10)
Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment $2,159 $0 $0 $2,159 (10)
Concept Meeting Review No charge No charge No charge
Conditional Use $2,877 $776 $0 $3,653 (13)
Document Recording Fees Actual cost Actual Cost (20)
(3}
Downtown Design Review $2871 $720 $78 1 $155 $0 $365 I $875 (14)
Hearing Examiner-Conduct of Hearing and
Preparation of Decision Actual cost Actual cost (16)
Hourly rate $134 $155 $148 NIA
Lot Line Adjustment $431 $621 $592 $1,644
Lot Line Elimination $144 $155 $148 $448
Mixed Use Design Review $720 $155 $0 $875 (14)
$720 + $875 +
Multi-Family Design Review $15lunit $155 $0 $15lunit (14}
Multi-Family Dwelling Tax Exemption -
Application $1,336 $0 $0 $1,336
Multi-Family Dwelling Tax Exemption -Final
Application $1,336 $0 $0 $1,336 (17)
Multi-Family Tax Exemption Appeal -
Conditional, Final, Extension $287 $0 $0 $287
Multi-Family Tax Exemption Extension of
Conditional Certificate $67 $0 $0 $67
Multi-Family Tax Exemption -Contract
Amendment $668 $0 $0 $668
$3,597 + $9,343 +
Planned Unit Development Plan $67lunit $5,746 $0 $671unit
$311 I
Planned Unit Development Plan Modification $359 1 $1,079 $1,242 $0 $670 1 $2,322 (4)
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning. peyelopment Engineering. Public Works. and Land
Use Revjew Fees
Table 1
Development
Planning Engineering Public
Permit Application Type Fee Fee Works Fee Total Fees Notes
Plat Modification/ Alteration Minor: 1/4 of plat Minor: 1f4 of
Minor/Major fee plat fee
Major: 1J2 of plat Major: 1f2 of
fee plat fee (15)
Pre-Application Conference $359 $0 $0 $359
Public Notice Actua I cost of
publication (20)
Public Notice Board $144 $0 $0 $144 (5)
SEPA Checklist $359 1 $1,007 $463 I $776 $0 $822 I $1,783 (6)
SEPA Modification $1091 $359 $78 I $155 $0 $187 I $515 (7)
SEPA Exempt Determination $134 $0 $0 $134
SEPA Environmental Impact $2,877 +
Statement $2,877 + deposit $0 $0 deposit (B)
Shoreline Conditional Use $1,726 $446 $0 $2,192 (13)
Shoreline Exempt Determination $287 $155 $0 $442
Shoreline Substantial Development $1,439 $466 $0 $1,905
Shoreline Variance $1,079 $466 $0 $1,545 (13)
Short Plat (2-4 lots) -Preliminary
Plat $1,079 $1,553 $0 $2,632
Short Plat (5-9 lots) -Preliminary $5,672 +
Plat $2,877 + $72llot $2,795 $0 $72/lot
Short Plat-Final Plat or Final Binding $4,895 +
Site Plan $2,159 + $29/lot $1,553 $1,183 $2911ot
Sign Permit $216 $78 $0 $294 (18)
Special Home Occupation Permit $431 $0 $0 $431 (13)
$10,782 +
Subdivision -Preliminary Plat $5,036 + $72llot $5,746 $0 $72/lot
$10,612 +
Subdivision -Final Plat $2,879 + $29llot $4,193 $3,540 $29/lot
$1441 $359 I $78 I $155 I $223 I $515 I
Temporary Use $216 $78 $0 $294 (9)
Temporary Sign $109 $0 $0 $109
Variance -Administrative $431 $155 $0 $586
Variance -Single Family Dwelling $431 $78 $0 $509 (13)
Variance -Sign & Other than Single
Family Dwelling $2,877 $155 $0 $3,032 (13)
WTF Administrative Permit $431 $0 $0 $431
WTF Conditional Use $2,877 $311 $0 $3,187
Zone Map Amendment (Rezone) $2,877 $0 $0 $2,877 (10)
$74.66 I (12a-
$38.82 I $149.32 I 12e)
Zoning Permit I Site Plan Review $361 $72 I value $77.65 I value $0 value (14)
TABLE 1 NOTES:
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering. public Works. and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 1
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) Any changes to an approved, but unrecorded Binding Site Plan is subject to
the $431 fee for a modification to a Binding Site Plan. Any changes to a
recorded Binding Site Plan are subject to the $576 fee for a modification to a
Binding Site Plan.
(3) The planning $287 and engineering $78 review fees are applicable to minor
alterations and improvements. The planning $720 and engineering review
$155 fees are applicable 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 planning $359 and engineering review $311 fees for a modification.
Any major change to an approved Planned Unit Development Plan is subject
to the planning $1,079 and engineering review $1,242 fees for a
modification.
(5) The Planning Director has the authority to change this fee as needed to cover
City expenditures.
(6) The planning $359 and engineering review $463 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 both the planning
$1,007 fee and the engineering review $776 fee.
(7) The planning $109 and engineering review $78 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 planning $359 and engineering review $155 fees.
(8) $2,877 fee plus a deposit, equal to the estimated cost of contract services
necessary to complete the EIS process, must be submitted to the city.
Planning Engineer
Exhibit "f"
City of Kent Planning. Development Engineering. Public Works. and Land
Use Review fees
Table 1
Revjew
(9) Temporary Use Permits 0-30 days .......................... $144 $ 78
31-90 days ........................ $359 $155
Extensions beyond 90 days .. $216 $ 78
(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 $720 fee is 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 $2,159 fee.
(12) a)
b)
c)
The $36 fee is 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. The
Development Engineering review fee for the site plan review for these
permits is $38.82.
The $72 fee is 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. The Development
Engineering review fee for the site plan review for these permits is
$77.65.
All new single family dwelling construction in a residential zone is
subject to the following fee schedule:
Building Services
Construction Valuation
Planning
Fee
$0-$74,999 ................................... $ 72
$75,000-$124,999 ........................... $144
$125,000-$224,999 ....................... $287
Over $225,000 ................................ $431
Engineer Eng.
R~vl~w Io&Oa
Fee Fee
$389 $143
$389 $143
$389 $143
$389 $143
d) All new buildings, tenant improvements, an 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:
Exhibit "E"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering, Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 1
Building Services
Construction Valuation
Planning
Fee
$0 -$99,999 ··································· $ 480
$100,000-$249,999 ......................... $ 959
$250,000 -$499,999 ....................... $1,439
$500,000-$999,999 ....................... $1,918
$1,000,000-$4,999,999 .................. $2,877
$5,000,000 -$10,000,000 ................ $3,837
Over $10,000,000 ............................ $4,796
Engineer Eng.
Review Insp.
Fee Fee
$466 $72
$466 $72
$466 $72
$466 $72
$466 $72
$466 $72
$466 $72
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
Exhibit "F"
Citv of Kent Planning, Development Engineering. Public Works. and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 1
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) The engineering fee only applies to freestanding signs, not wall mounted
signs.
(19) 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.
(20) 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.
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent planning. pevelopment Engineering. public Works. and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 2
Inspection 1
Permit APPlication Type Review/Intake Fee Issuance Fee Total Fee Notes
$3,845/$12,128/$37' 1
Civil Construction -Non-Residential $4 9691$15 6851$47 675 23 $8 8151$27 8131$84 798 ll.al
Civil Construction -Minor $6211 $1 398 $444 I $1 183 $1 065 I $2 581 (l.b)
Civil Construction -Plats $14 908 I $28 730 $11 5361 $22 333 $26 444 I $51 062 (l.c)
Civil Construction -Short Plats $1 864 I $4 814 $1 331/ $4 845 $3 195 ( $8 660 (l.d)
Critical Areas -Reasonable Use or
Variance $2 174 $0 $2174
Critical Areas -Monitorina Reoort $7 854 $0 $854 (2.b)
Critical Areas Delineation Report
Review $1 708 $0 $1 708 (2.al
Critical Areas Conceptual
Mitigation Plan $1 553 $0 $1 553 (2.a)
Critical Areas -Final Mitigation Plan $2 329 $1 775 $4 104 (2.a)
Demolition Permit j;311 $296 $606
Deviation Request to Construction
Standards $669 $148 $847
Grade and Fill -Major-Tier 1 $621 $887 $1 509 (3.a)
Grade and Fill -Major-Tier 2 $932 j;1 183 $2 115 C3.a)_
Grade and Fill -Maior-Tier 3 $1 242 $2 366 $3 609 (3.a)
Grade and Fill -Maior -Tier 4 $1 553 $3 550 $5103 (3.a)
Grade and Fill -Minor $466 $444 $910 (3.al
Grade and Fill -Minor (SF Only) $155 $148 $303 (3.b)
Hearing Examiner Actual Cost Actual Cost (4)
Hourly Rate $155 $148
Recording Fees Actual Cost Actual Cost [5)
Sewer-Certificate of Avallabllitv $233 $74 $307
Sewer -Permit $78 $370 $447 (6)
Street Cut Permits $311 $444 $754 (7)
Street Use Permits $155 $222 $378
Water-Certificate of Availability $233 $74 $307
Water -Permit $78 $370 $447
Water Backflow Insoection $0 $148 $148
Backflow Prevention Assembly
Annual Administrative Fee $0 $83 $83
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning, Development Engineering. Public Works, and Land
Use Review Fees
Table 2
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:
NQD-R~:!id~nti5JI Tj~r ~QD:ltn.!!;ti2D Valuati2ll
Small $60 000 -$199 999
Medium $200 000 -$1 099 999
Large >I= $1 100 000
b. Applies to work, residential or non-residential, 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) Monitoring reports are required yearly for the required monitoring period.
Fee assumes one site visit to verify report findings and one letter of acceptance from
the city. Additiona I reviews will be billed at the hourly rate.
(3) Grade and Fill
Exhibit "F"
City of Kent Planning. Development Engineering. public Works. and Land
Use Beyjew Fees
a.
follows:
Table 2
The quantities and review thresholds for Grade and Fill permits are as
Grade and Fill Quantity Cleared or New or Replaced Tier Disturbed Area Hard Surface
0 cy-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 cy -49,999 cy 1 ac-<2.5 ac 1 ac-<2.5 ac 2
50,000 cy-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 I 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.