This ordinance updates the fees that the Department of Building Inspection charges and creates new subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund. It also confirms that the Planning Department's assessment complies with environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection and to establish Subfunds within the Building Inspection Fund; and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to adjust fees charged by the Department of Building Inspection based on a comprehensive fee study conducted in 2023.
The Department of Building Inspection commissioned a user fee study to determine the actual costs of service for each permit service, revealing that most fees were lower than those charged by other large California cities.
The Department submitted a proposal to adjust fees based on the findings of the user fee study, which was included in the Mayor's budget submission for FY 2025-26 and FY 2026-27.
The Planning Department received a referral for the legislation, determining that it complies with the California Environmental Quality Act.
The Building Inspection Commission held a public hearing to consider the proposed ordinance and recommended its approval with amendments.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee amended the ordinance to adjust the proposed fee increases and continued the discussion.
The Department submitted a memorandum detailing the basis for the fee modifications, including the impact on the Code Enforcement Outreach Program.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which amends the Building, Subdivision, and Administrative Codes to adjust fees and establish subfunds.
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