This ordinance changes some permit fees related to public works, including waiving fees for café tables, chairs, and minor sidewalk encroachments. It also confirms the Planning Department's assessment under environmental regulations.
Ordinance amending the Public Works and Subdivision Codes to modify certain permit fees, including waiving fees for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants and certain minor sidewalk encroachments that are appurtenant building features, and affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to update and modify permit fees in the Public Works and Subdivision Codes, prompted by a user fee study conducted by the Department of Public Works.
The Mayor's Office submitted the proposed budget and related legislation, including the fee modification ordinance, to the Board of Supervisors.
The Department of Public Works completed a user fee study to analyze and recommend adjustments to various permit fees, which had not been updated significantly in over 20 years.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed fee modifications comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Clerk of the Board referred the legislation to the Budget and Appropriations Committee for review.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee held a public hearing to discuss the proposed fee modifications.
The Budget and Appropriations Committee recommended the ordinance for passage to the Board of Supervisors.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, which included fee waivers for café tables and chairs and display merchandise registrants.
The Mayor approved the ordinance, finalizing the modifications to the Public Works and Subdivision Codes.
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