This ordinance changes the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges for services related to building permits and inspections. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment of environmental impacts related to these fee adjustments complies with state law.
Ordinance amending the Building Code to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a comprehensive fee study conducted by the Department of Building Inspection to adjust fees in the Building Code.
A fee study was completed to assess the actual costs of services provided by the Department of Building Inspection, revealing that current fees only recover approximately 73% of costs.
Mayor Breed submitted the ordinance to amend the Building Code to adjust fees based on the findings of the fee study as part of the Mayor's budget presentation.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee received the legislation for public hearing and recommendation, referring it to the Building Inspection Commission and Planning Department for their input.
The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing on the proposed ordinance and voted to recommend approval with an additional fee increase.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the ordinance for passage after reviewing the proposed fee adjustments.
The Board of Supervisors passed the ordinance on first reading, moving it closer to final approval.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.
Mayor Breed approved the ordinance, finalizing the adjustments to the Building Code fees.
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