This ordinance requires that certain fees related to development applications be paid when the application is submitted and adjusts environmental review fees for larger projects. It also eliminates a separate fee schedule for specific categorical exemptions under state environmental law and affirms the Planning Department's compliance with relevant regulations and policies.
Ordinance amending the Planning Code to require certain Planning Department fees to be paid to the Department at the time the Development Application is submitted, modify the environmental review fees for large projects, and remove the separate fee schedule for “Class 32” categorical exemptions under the California Environmental Quality Act; affirming the Planning Department’s determination under the California Environmental Quality Act; making findings of consistency with the General Plan, and the eight priority policies of Planning Code, Section 101.1; and making findings of public necessity, convenience, and welfare pursuant to Planning Code, Section 302.
How it got here
This legislation originated from the need to amend the Planning Code to improve the timing and structure of Planning Department fees.
The Board adopted Ordinance No. 149-16 to establish initial Planning Department fees and allow annual adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index.
Mayor Lurie introduced the ordinance to amend the Planning Code regarding fee payments and environmental review fees.
The Planning Department determined that the proposed ordinance complies with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
The Planning Commission held a public hearing and adopted a recommendation for approval of the ordinance.
The committee recommended the ordinance for approval during its meeting.
The Board of Supervisors finally passed the ordinance, completing the legislative process.
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