HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2023-024 Resolution amending a Fee Schedule for Land Use Development Fees for the City of YakimaRESOLUTION NO. R-2023-024
A RESOLUTION amending the City of Yakima Master Fee Schedule — Land Use
Fees.
WHEREAS, on February 15, 2022 the city entered into a contract with FCS group
(hereinafter "Consultant') for a Community Development Services Fee Study to more
accurately determine the cost of services and set an appropriate fee schedule for Land
Use fees (Resolution R-2022-025); and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive fee analysis has not been conducted for City of
Yakima land use fees since 2016; and
WHEREAS, at the October 4, 2022 council business meeting, the Consultant
presented the fee study findings to Council including the existing cost of service, study
methodology, and a fee schedule which represents 100% cost recovery; and
WHEREAS, at the October 11, 2022 council study session, the fee study results
were discussed further by staff and council with council directing staff to prepare
legislation for 100% fee recovery; and
WHEREAS, the land use development fees, as previously codified in YMC Ch.
15.26, were included in the Master Fee Schedule adopted by council resolution on
December 6, 2022 (Resolution R-2022-169); and
WHEREAS, the Yakima City Council finds that it is in the best interest of the City
of Yakima to amend the land use fees as proposed in Exhibit A to capture 100% fee
recovery; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YAKIMA:
Section I. The land use fees set forth in the attached Exhibit "A", which is
incorporated herein, are hereby adopted by reference.
Section 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effective March 1, 2023
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL this 7th day of February, 2023.
ATTEST:
Sonya Cla
Janice Deccio, Mayor
Exhibit "A"
Land Use Fees
tem Description — YMC 15.26 and YMC 15.29
Land Development Fees
Zoning Ordinance (YMC Title 15) and Shoreline Master
Program (YMC Title 17)
Administrative Adjustment
Class 1 Review
Class 2 Review
Class 3 Review
Critical Area Review
nter.retation with Hearin
Interpretation without Hearing
Modification of Approved Use
Nonconforming Use/Structure
Overlay District
Planned Development
Rezone
Shoreline Development Permit/Conditional Use or
Variance
Shoreline Exemption
Variance
Wireless Communication Facilities
Zoning Verification Letter
Fee Amount
1,372.00
406.00
1,372.00
2,858.00
1,372.00
3,309.00
4 0.00
406.00
2,858.00
2,665.00
3,367.00
3,278.00
1,593.00
130.00
2,858.00
See wireless
communication under
LICENSE AND PERMIT
130.00
Fees for zoning applications under YMC Title 15 and shoreline permits under
Title 17 are consolidated using the highest fee only.
Description
CT
Subdivision Ordinance
Amended Binding Site Plan
Final Binding Site Plan
Final Long Plat
Final Short Plat
e 1' 4
Fee Amount
1,196.00
351.00
351.00
324.00
Long Plat AlterationNacation or Easement Release
Preliminary Binding Site Plan
Preliminary Long Plat
Preliminary Short Plat
Right -of -Way Vacation
Short Plat Alteration or Easement Release
Short Plat Exemption
Item Description
State Environmental Polic
SEPA Review
Appeals to City Council
Appeals to Hearing Examiner
C 6.88)
Comprehensive Plan Amendment ---Map and Text
Development Agreement
Extension of Zoning and Subdivision Approvals
Folio Up Pre-App Meeting
Large Maps
Sma
aps
Text Amendment
Traffic Concurrency
Zoning Ordinance (CD
Zoning Ordinance (Hardcopy)
Wireless Communication Facilities
Modification (if minor)
Modification (if major)
Standard Wireless
Small Wireless ($500 for the first five small wireless
facilities in the same application, plus $100 for each
facility beyond five)
Wireless Variance
Wireless Conditional Use Permit
Fee Amount
$
$
2,236.00
1,372.00
3,278.00
1,372.00
1,801.00
566.00
546.00
813.00
1,905.00
3,278.00
3,278.00
2,858,00
130.00
100.00
24.00
12.00
1,625.00
325.00
1.00
16.00
300.00
500.00
500.00
$500/$100
1,500.00
3,500.00
City of YakimaDevelopment Fee StudyDraft Final Fee SchedulePermit Division Fee Schedule Description Current City Fee2023 (Current Fee, Inflation Adjusted)2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028Planning Division - Land Use Application FeesPlanning Amended Binding Site Plan$920.00 $1,176.77 $1,196.00 $1,233.08 $1,271.30 $1,310.71 $1,351.34 $1,393.24Planning Administrative Adjustment$435.00 $556.41 $1,372.29 $1,414.83 $1,458.69 $1,503.91 $1,550.53 $1,598.60Planning Appeal to City Council$340.00 $434.89 $1,905.40 $1,964.47 $2,025.37 $2,088.16 $2,152.89 $2,219.63Planning Appeal to Hearing Examiner$580.00 $741.88 $3,277.69 $3,379.30 $3,484.06 $3,592.06 $3,703.42 $3,818.22Planning Appeal to HPC or City Council$100.00 $127.91 $130.00 $134.03 $138.18 $142.47 $146.89 $151.44Planning Block Party Permit Application$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Planning Preliminary Binding Site Plan$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,125.50 $2,191.39 $2,259.32 $2,329.36 $2,401.57 $2,476.02Planning Critical Areas Review$325.00 $415.71 $1,372.29 $1,414.83 $1,458.69 $1,503.91 $1,550.53 $1,598.60Planning Cell Conditional Use$3,500.00 $4,476.84 $4,550.00 $4,691.05 $4,836.47 $4,986.40 $5,140.98 $5,300.35Planning Cell Major Modification$500.00 $639.55 $650.00 $670.15 $690.92 $712.34 $734.43 $757.19Planning Cell Minor Modification$300.00 $383.73 $390.00 $402.09 $414.55 $427.41 $440.66 $454.32Planning Cell Standard$500.00 $639.55 $650.00 $670.15 $690.92 $712.34 $734.43 $757.19Planning Cell Variance$1,500.00 $1,918.65 $1,950.00 $2,010.45 $2,072.77 $2,137.03 $2,203.28 $2,271.58Planning Class 1 Review$125.00 $159.89 $406.42 $419.02 $432.01 $445.40 $459.21 $473.44Planning Class 2 Review$430.00 $550.01 $1,372.29 $1,414.83 $1,458.69 $1,503.91 $1,550.53 $1,598.60Planning Class 3 Review$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10 $2,946.71 $3,038.05 $3,132.23 $3,229.33 $3,329.44Planning Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Map &Text$1,250.00 $1,598.87 $3,277.69 $3,379.30 $3,484.06 $3,592.06 $3,703.42 $3,818.22Planning Development Agreement$205.00 $262.22 $2,858.10 $2,946.71 $3,038.05 $3,132.23 $3,229.33 $3,329.44Planning Final Binding Site Plan$270.00 $345.36 $351.00 $361.88 $373.10 $384.67 $396.59 $408.88Planning Final Long Plat$270.00 $345.36 $351.00 $361.88 $373.10 $384.67 $396.59 $408.88Planning Final Short Plat$100.00 $127.91 $324.00 $334.04 $344.40 $355.08 $366.08 $377.43Planning Interpretation - With Hearing$2,545.00 $3,255.30 $3,308.50 $3,411.06 $3,516.81 $3,625.83 $3,738.23 $3,854.11Planning Interpretation - Without Hearing$315.00 $402.92 $409.50 $422.19 $435.28 $448.78 $462.69 $477.03Planning Modification$100.00 $127.91 $406.42 $419.02 $432.01 $445.40 $459.21 $473.44Planning Non-Conforming Use / Structure$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10 $2,946.71 $3,038.05 $3,132.23 $3,229.33 $3,329.44Planning Overlay District$2,050.00 $2,622.15 $2,665.00 $2,747.62 $2,832.79 $2,920.61 $3,011.15 $3,104.49Planning Long Plat - Alteration, Vacation &Easement Release$1,720.00 $2,200.05 $2,236.00 $2,305.32 $2,376.78 $2,450.46 $2,526.43 $2,604.74Planning Planned Development$2,590.00 $3,312.86 $3,367.00 $3,471.38 $3,578.99 $3,689.94 $3,804.33 $3,922.26Planning Preliminary Long Plat$1,720.00 $2,200.05 $3,277.69 $3,379.30 $3,484.06 $3,592.06 $3,703.42 $3,818.22Planning DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 1st Meeting $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Planning DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 2nd Meeting $100.00 $127.91 $130.00 $134.03 $138.18 $142.47 $146.89 $151.44Planning Special Event Permit Application$50.00 $63.95 $65.00 $67.02 $69.09 $71.23 $73.44 $75.72Planning Preliminary Short Plat$435.00 $556.41 $1,372.29 $1,414.83 $1,458.69 $1,503.91 $1,550.53 $1,598.60Planning Reasonable Accommodation$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Planning Referral to Hearing$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Planning Right of Way Vacation$1,385.00 $1,771.55 $1,800.50 $1,856.32 $1,913.86 $1,973.19 $2,034.36 $2,097.43Planning Rezone$1,610.00 $2,059.35 $3,277.69 $3,379.30 $3,484.06 $3,592.06 $3,703.42 $3,818.22Planning SEPA Environmental Review$265.00 $338.96 $812.84 $838.04 $864.02 $890.80 $918.42 $946.89Planning Shoreline Development Permit, Variance,or Conditional Use $1,225.00 $1,566.89 $1,592.50 $1,641.87 $1,692.77$1,745.24 $1,799.34 $1,855.12Planning Shoreline Exemption$100.00 $127.91 $130.00 $134.03 $138.18 $142.47 $146.89 $151.44Planning Short Plat Alteration or Easement Release$435.00 $556.41 $565.50 $583.03 $601.10 $619.74 $638.95 $658.76Planning Short Plat Exemption$145.00 $185.47 $546.28 $563.22 $580.68 $598.68 $617.24 $636.37Planning Traffic Concurrency Review$250.00 $319.77 $325.00 $335.08 $345.46 $356.17 $367.21 $378.60Planning Text Amendment$1,250.00 $1,598.87 $1,625.00 $1,675.38 $1,727.31 $1,780.86 $1,836.06 $1,892.98Planning Variance$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10 $2,946.71 $3,038.05 $3,132.23 $3,229.33 $3,329.44Planning Zoning Verification Letter$100.00 $127.91 $130.00 $134.03 $138.18 $142.47 $146.89 $151.44Planning Extension of Zoning and SubdivisionApprovals$100.00 $127.91 $130.00 $134.03 $138.18 $142.47 $146.89 $151.44Planning Home Occupation$100.00 $127.91 $266.56 $274.82 $283.34 $292.12 $301.18 $310.52Planning Small Wireless Facility$500.00 $639.55 $650.00 $670.15 $690.92 $712.34 $734.43 $757.19Other FeesPlanning Large Maps$18.47 $23.62 $24.01 $24.76 $25.52 $26.31 $27.13 $27.97Planning Zoning Ordinance (CD)$1.02 $1.30 $1.33 $1.37 $1.41 $1.45 $1.50 $1.54Planning Small Maps$9.23 $11.81 $12.00 $12.37 $12.75 $13.15 $13.56 $13.98Planning Zoning Ord (Hardcopy)$12.00 $15.35 $15.60 $16.08 $16.58 $17.10 $17.63 $18.17Planning Comp Plan and Transportation Plan$15.00 $19.19 $19.50 $20.10 $20.73 $21.37 $22.03 $22.72Planning Credit Card Merchant Transaction Fee %0.00% 0.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00% 3.00%Fire FeesFire Permits Fire Plan Review - Hourly$47.00 $60.12 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Fire Normal Inspection (minimum one hour) - Hourly$47.00 $60.12 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Fire Reinspection (minimum one hour) - Hourly$47.00 $60.12 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Fire Inspections for Unspecific (minimum one hour) - Hourly $47.00 $60.12 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 0 - 5,000 Sq. Ft. $80.00 $102.33 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $105.00 $134.31 $330.66 $340.58 $350.79 $361.32 $372.16 $383.32Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 10,001+ Sq. Ft. $130.00 $166.28 $495.98 $510.86 $526.19 $541.98 $558.23 $574.98Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 0 - 5,000 Sq. Ft.$55.00 $70.35 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft. $80.00 $102.33 $330.66 $340.58 $350.79 $361.32 $372.16 $383.32Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 10,001+ Sq. Ft.$105.00 $134.31 $495.98 $510.86 $526.19 $541.98 $558.23 $574.98Fire Permits Fire Special Event Additional Hourly Charge (1 hour)$50.00 $63.95 $165.33 $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 2 hours)$100.00 $127.91 $330.66 $340.58 $350.79 $361.32 $372.16 $383.32Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 3 hours)$150.00 $191.86 $495.98 $510.86 $526.19 $541.98 $558.23 $574.98COST TO SERVEPREPARED BY FCS GROUP425-867-1802Draft Final Schedule - Original - Page 1 of 11Yakima.17994.1.Final_Fee_Study_PlanningOct 03, 20225
City of YakimaDevelopment Fee StudyDraft Final Fee SchedulePermit Division Fee Schedule Description Current City Fee2023 (Current Fee, Inflation Adjusted)2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028COST TO SERVEFire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 4 hours)$200.00 $255.82 $661.31 $681.15 $701.59 $722.63 $744.31 $766.64Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 5 hours)$250.00 $319.77 $826.64 $851.44 $876.98 $903.29 $930.39 $958.30Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 1$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 2$55.00 $70.35 $214.93 $221.37 $228.02 $234.86 $241.90 $249.16Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 3$105.00 $134.31 $264.52 $272.46 $280.63 $289.05 $297.73 $306.66Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 4$155.00 $198.26 $314.12 $323.55 $333.25 $343.25 $353.55 $364.15Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 5$205.00 $262.22 $363.72 $374.63 $385.87 $397.45 $409.37 $421.65Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 6+$255.00 $326.17 $413.32 $425.72 $438.49 $451.65 $465.20 $479.15Other Fire Inspections (presently no fee assessed)Fire Permits Request to Inspect Per Complaint$0.00 n/a $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66 $197.41Fire Permits Knox Box Inspection $0.00 n/a $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66 $197.41Fire Permits New Business/Business License$0.00 n/a $340.58 $350.79 $361.32 $372.16 $383.32 $394.82Fire Permits Site Inspection$0.00 n/a $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66 $197.41Fire Permits Post Fire or Post Incident$0.00 n/a $510.86 $526.19 $541.98 $558.23 $574.98 $592.23Fire Permits Public Hydrant Compliance$0.00 n/a $170.29 $175.40 $180.66 $186.08 $191.66 $197.41Mechanical FeesCode Administration Basic Permit Fee$23.86 $30.52 $31.02 $31.98 $32.97 $33.99 $35.05 $36.13Code Administration Supplemental Permits$7.29 $9.32 $9.48 $9.77 $10.07 $10.39 $10.71 $11.04Code Administration Furnaces 100,000 BTU or less (forced air gravity type furnace or burner,including ducts & vents attached to such appliance)$17.51 $22.40 $22.76 $23.47 $24.20 $24.95 $25.72 $26.52Code Administration Over 100,000 BTU (forced air or gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts& vents attached to such appliance)$20.69 $26.46 $26.90 $27.73 $28.59 $29.48 $30.39 $31.33Code Administration Floor furnace, including vent/gas logs$17.51 $22.40 $22.76 $23.47 $24.20 $24.95 $25.72 $26.52Code Administration Suspended heater, recessed or floor mounted heater$17.51 $22.40 $22.76 $23.47 $24.20 $24.95 $25.72 $26.52Code Administration Appliance vents (each appliance vent not included in appliance permit) $10.36 $13.25 $13.47 $13.89 $14.32 $14.76 $15.22 $15.69Code Administration Repair or alteration or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit,cooling unit, absorption unit or each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative$19.45 $24.88 $25.29 $26.07 $26.88 $27.71 $28.57 $29.45Code Administration Boiler or compressor to and including 3 HP, or each absorption system to andincluding 100,000 BTU$17.58 $22.49 $22.85 $23.56 $24.29 $25.05 $25.82 $26.62Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 3 HP to and including 15 HP (or 3.1 to 15 Tonscooling) for ea. absorption system over 100,000 BTU/H & incl. 500,000 BTU/H$29.38 $37.58 $38.19 $39.38 $40.60 $41.86 $43.15 $44.49Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 15 HP to and including 30 HP (or 15.1 to 30 Tonscooling), for each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H to and incl. 1,000,000$39.00 $49.88 $50.70 $52.27 $53.89 $55.56 $57.29 $59.06Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 30 HP to and including 50 HP (or 30.1 to 50 Tonscooling) for each absorption system over 1,000,000 BTU/H to & including$53.18 $68.02 $69.13 $71.28 $73.49 $75.76 $78.11 $80.54Code Administration Boiler or refrigeration compressor over 50 HP (or 50.1 Tons cooling or more) foreach absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H$89.02 $113.87 $115.73 $119.31 $123.01 $126.83 $130.76 $134.81Code Administration Air handling unit to and incl. 10,000 cubic feet per minute, incl. ducts attachedthereto. NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion$13.54 $17.32 $17.60 $18.15 $18.71 $19.29 $19.89 $20.50Code Administration Air handling unit over 10,000 cubic ft. per minute$18.41 $23.55 $23.93 $24.67 $25.44 $26.23 $27.04 $27.88Code Administration Evaporative cooler other than portable type$13.54 $17.32 $17.60 $18.15 $18.71 $19.29 $19.89 $20.50Code Administration Ventilation fan connected to a single duct$10.36 $13.25 $13.47 $13.89 $14.32 $14.76 $15.22 $15.69Code Administration Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air conditioningsystem authorized by a permit.$10.36 $13.25 $13.47 $13.89 $14.32 $14.76 $15.22 $15.69Code Administration Installation of each hood, which is served by mechanical exhaust, including theducts for such hood.$17.51 $22.40 $22.76 $23.47 $24.20 $24.95 $25.72 $26.52Code Administration Domestic type incinerator$25.85 $33.06 $33.61 $34.65 $35.72 $36.83 $37.97 $39.15Code Administration Commercial or industrial type incinerator$104.37 $133.50 $135.68 $139.89 $144.22 $148.69 $153.30 $158.06Code Administration Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code not classified inother appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this code.$10.36 $13.25 $13.47 $13.89 $14.32 $14.76 $15.22 $15.69Code Administration Gas Piping - (1—4 outlets)$8.04 $10.28 $10.45 $10.78 $11.11 $11.45 $11.81 $12.18Code Administration Gas Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16 $4.29 $4.42 $4.56 $4.70 $4.85Code Administration Hazardous Process Piping - (1—4 outlets)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16 $4.29 $4.42 $4.56 $4.70 $4.85Code Administration Hazardous Process Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet) $1.70 $2.17 $2.21 $2.28 $2.35 $2.42 $2.50 $2.57Code Administration NonHazardous Process Piping - (1—4 outlets)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16 $4.29 $4.42 $4.56 $4.70 $4.85Code Administration NonHazardous Process Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet) $0.82 $1.05 $1.07 $1.10 $1.13 $1.17 $1.20 $1.24Code Administration Woodstove/pellet stove (no new home construction)$37.06 $47.40 $48.18 $49.67 $51.21 $52.80 $54.44 $56.12Code Administration Inspections outside of normal business hours$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Re-inspection fees assessed$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum half-hour) $81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Additional Plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Plumbing FeesCode Administration Basic Permit Fee$31.82 $40.70 $41.37 $42.65 $43.97 $45.33 $46.74 $48.19Code Administration Supplemental Permits$16.01 $20.48 $20.81 $21.46 $22.12 $22.81 $23.52 $24.25UNIT FEE SCHEDULE IN ADDITION TO ITEMS ABOVECode Administration Fixture Fee Schedule (Per Fixture or Trap)Code Administration Each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (includingwater, drainage piping & backflow protection thereof)$11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer$21.53 $27.54 $27.99 $28.86 $29.75 $30.67 $31.62 $32.60Code Administration Rainwater systems—per drain (inside building)$11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Cesspool (where permitted—obtain permit from Yakima County Health District) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Code AdministrationPrivate sewage disposal system (where permitted—obtain permit from Yakima County$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00Code Administration Water heater and/or vent$11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including trap & vent, exceptingkitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps$19.07 $24.39 $24.79 $25.56 $26.35 $27.17 $28.01 $28.88Code Administration Installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment,each$11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Repair or alteration of drainage/vent piping, each fixture $11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Atmospheric type vacuum breakers$8.04 $10.28 $10.45 $10.78 $11.11 $11.45 $11.81 $12.18Code Administration Backflow protective device (RPBA/DCVA) - Two-Inch Diameter & Smaller $11.23 $14.36 $14.60 $15.05 $15.52 $16.00 $16.50 $17.01Code Administration Backflow protective device (RPBA/DCVA) - Over Two-Inch Diameter $24.95 $31.91 $32.44 $33.44 $34.48 $35.55 $36.65 $37.78OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEESCode Administration Inspections outside of normal business hours$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Re-inspection fees$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32Code Administration Additional Plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly$81.43 $104.16 $105.86 $109.14 $112.52 $116.01 $119.61 $123.32PREPARED BY FCS GROUP425-867-1802Draft Final Schedule - Original - Page 2 of 11Yakima.17994.1.Final_Fee_Study_PlanningOct 03, 20226
City of YakimaDevelopment Fee StudyDraft Final Fee SchedulePermit Division Fee Schedule Description Current City Fee2023 (Current Fee, Inflation Adjusted)2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028COST TO SERVESchedule of Fees - Other FeesCode Administration After Hours Inspection (minimum two-hour) - Hourly$81.43 $104.16 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Code Administration Re-inspection fees - Hourly$81.43 $104.16 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Code Administration Additional plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly$81.43 $104.16 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Outside consultants for plan review or inspectionsActual CostCode Administration Manufactured homes - Single Wide$319.24 $408.34 $415.01 $427.88 $441.14 $454.82 $468.92 $483.45Code Administration Manufactured homes - Double Wide$377.26 $482.55 $490.44 $505.64 $521.32 $537.48 $554.14 $571.32Code Administration Manufactured homes - Triple Wide$435.35 $556.86 $565.96 $583.50 $601.59 $620.24 $639.46 $659.29Code Administration Commercial coach - Single Wide$319.24 $408.34 $415.01 $427.88 $441.14 $454.82 $468.92 $483.45Code Administration Commercial coach - Double Wide$377.26 $482.55 $490.44 $505.64 $521.32 $537.48 $554.14 $571.32Code Administration Commercial coach - Triple Wide$435.35 $556.86 $565.96 $583.50 $601.59 $620.24 $639.46 $659.29Code Administration Demolitions (all structures) – plus sewer cap, if applicable $79.44 $101.61 $103.27 $106.47 $109.77 $113.18 $116.69 $120.30Code Administration Structure Move Permits$309.12 $395.39 $401.86 $414.31 $427.16 $440.40 $454.05 $468.13Code Administration Re-roof (Commercial) roofs up to 10,000 square feet$144.67 $185.05 $188.07 $193.90 $199.91 $206.11 $212.50 $219.09Code Administration Re-roof (Commercial) roofs greater than 10,000 square feet $153.90 $196.85 $200.07 $206.27 $212.67 $219.26 $226.06 $233.06Code AdministrationRe-roof (Commercial) roofs greater than 10,000 square feet - Each Additional 10,000 Sq. Ft.$78.19 $100.01 $101.65 $104.80 $108.05 $111.40 $114.85 $118.41Code Administration Re-roof (residential)$79.44 $101.61 $103.27 $106.47 $109.77 $113.18 $116.69 $120.30Code Administration Signs$79.44 $101.61 $103.27 $106.47 $109.77 $113.18 $116.69 $120.30Code Administration Swimming pools$119.02 $152.24 $154.73 $159.52 $164.47 $169.57 $174.82 $180.24Grading FeesPlan Review Fees (Cubic Yards)Code Administration 50 or less CYNo FeeCode Administration 51 - 100 CY$18.73 $23.96 $24.35 $25.10 $25.88 $26.68 $27.51 $28.36Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY$28.12 $35.97 $36.56 $37.69 $38.86 $40.06 $41.30 $42.58Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY$37.45 $47.90 $48.69 $50.19 $51.75 $53.35 $55.01 $56.71Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Base$37.45 $47.90 $48.69 $50.19 $51.75 $53.35 $55.01 $56.71Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof$18.73 $23.96 $24.35 $25.10 $25.88 $26.68 $27.51 $28.36Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Base$205.99 $263.48 $267.79 $276.09 $284.65 $293.47 $302.57 $311.95Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof$11.22 $14.35 $14.59 $15.04 $15.50 $15.98 $16.48 $16.99Code Administration 200,000+ CY - Base$318.15 $406.94 $413.60 $426.42 $439.64 $453.26 $467.32 $481.80Code Administration 200,000+ CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof$5.63 $7.20 $7.32 $7.55 $7.78 $8.02 $8.27 $8.53Code Administration Additional Plan Review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly$64.25 $82.18 $83.53 $86.11 $88.78 $91.54 $94.37 $97.30Permit Fees (Cubic Yards)Code Administration 50 or less CYNo FeeCode Administration 51 - 100 CY$18.73 $23.96 $24.35 $25.10 $25.88 $26.68 $27.51 $28.36Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY - Base$54.30 $69.46 $70.59 $72.78 $75.03 $77.36 $79.76 $82.23Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY - Each 100 CY Thereof$13.14 $16.81 $17.08 $17.61 $18.16 $18.72 $19.30 $19.90Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY - Base$146.52 $187.41 $190.48 $196.38 $202.47 $208.75 $215.22 $221.89Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY - Each 1,000 CY Thereof$11.22 $14.35 $14.59 $15.04 $15.50 $15.98 $16.48 $16.99Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Base$247.46 $316.53 $321.70 $331.67 $341.95 $352.55 $363.48 $374.75Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof$60.50 $77.39 $78.65 $81.09 $83.60 $86.19 $88.87 $91.62Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Base$701.92 $897.82 $912.50 $940.78 $969.95 $1,000.02 $1,031.02 $1,062.98Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof$28.12 $35.97 $36.56 $37.69 $38.86 $40.06 $41.30 $42.58Other Inspections and FeesCode Administration Inspections Outside Normal Hours (minimum two-hours) - Hourly $64.25 $82.18 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Code Administration Reinspection Fees - Hourly$64.25 $82.18 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum half-hour) - Hourly$64.25 $82.18 $97.94 $100.98 $104.11 $107.33 $110.66 $114.09PREPARED BY FCS GROUP425-867-1802Draft Final Schedule - Original - Page 3 of 11Yakima.17994.1.Final_Fee_Study_PlanningOct 03, 20227
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Draft Final Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule Description Current City Fee
Planning Division - Land Use Application Fees
Amended Binding Site Plan $920.00
Administrative Adjustment $435.00
Appeal to City Council $340.00
Appeal to Hearing Examiner $580.00
Appeal to HPC or City Council $100.00
Block Party Permit Application $0.00
Preliminary Binding Site Plan $1,635.00
Critical Areas Review $325.00
Cell Conditional Use $3,500.00
Cell Major Modification $500.00
Cell Minor Modification $300.00
Cell Standard $500.00
Cell Variance $1,500.00
Class 1 Review $125.00
Class 2 Review $430.00
Class 3 Review $1,635.00
Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Map &Text $1,250.00
Development Agreement $205.00
Final Binding Site Plan $270.00
Final Long Plat $270.00
Final Short Plat $100.00
Interpretation - With Hearing $2,545.00
Interpretation - Without Hearing $315.00
Modification $100.00
Non-Conforming Use / Structure $1,635.00
Overlay District $2,050.00
Long Plat - Alteration, Vacation &Easement Release $1,720.00
Planned Development $2,590.00
Preliminary Long Plat $1,720.00
DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 1st Meeting $0.00
DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 2nd Meeting $100.00
Special Event Permit Application $50.00
Preliminary Short Plat $435.00
Reasonable Accommodation $0.00
Referral to Hearing $0.00
Right of Way Vacation $1,385.00
Rezone $1,610.00
SEPA Environmental Review $265.00
Shoreline Development Permit, Variance,or Conditional Use $1,225.00
Shoreline Exemption $100.00
Short Plat Alteration or Easement Release $435.00
Short Plat Exemption $145.00
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Traffic Concurrency Review $250.00
Text Amendment $1,250.00
Variance $1,635.00
Zoning Verification Letter $100.00
Extension of Zoning and SubdivisionApprovals $100.00
Home Occupation $100.00
Small Wireless Facility $500.00
Other Fees
Large Maps $18.47
Zoning Ordinance (CD)$1.02
Small Maps $9.23
Zoning Ord (Hardcopy)$12.00
Comp Plan and Transportation Plan $15.00
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2023
(Current Fee,
Inflation Adjusted)
2023 2024 2025
$1,176.77 $1,196.00 $1,233.00 $1,271.00
$556.41 $1,372.00 $1,415.00 $1,459.00
$434.89 $1,905.00 $1,964.00 $2,025.00
$741.88 $3,278.00 $3,379.00 $3,484.00
$127.91 $130.00 $134.00 $138.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$2,091.32 $2,126.00 $2,191.00 $2,259.00
$415.71 $1,372.00 $1,415.00 $1,459.00
$4,476.84 $4,550.00 $4,691.00 $4,836.00
$639.55 $650.00 $670.00 $691.00
$383.73 $390.00 $402.00 $415.00
$639.55 $650.00 $670.00 $691.00
$1,918.65 $1,950.00 $2,010.00 $2,073.00
$159.89 $406.00 $419.00 $432.00
$550.01 $1,372.00 $1,415.00 $1,459.00
$2,091.32 $2,858.00 $2,947.00 $3,038.00
$1,598.87 $3,278.00 $3,379.00 $3,484.00
$262.22 $2,858.00 $2,947.00 $3,038.00
$345.36 $351.00 $362.00 $373.00
$345.36 $351.00 $362.00 $373.00
$127.91 $324.00 $334.00 $344.00
$3,255.30 $3,309.00 $3,411.00 $3,517.00
$402.92 $410.00 $422.00 $435.00
$127.91 $406.00 $419.00 $432.00
$2,091.32 $2,858.00 $2,947.00 $3,038.00
$2,622.15 $2,665.00 $2,748.00 $2,833.00
$2,200.05 $2,236.00 $2,305.00 $2,377.00
$3,312.86 $3,367.00 $3,471.00 $3,579.00
$2,200.05 $3,278.00 $3,379.00 $3,484.00
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$127.91 $130.00 $134.00 $138.00
$63.95 $65.00 $67.00 $69.00
$556.41 $1,372.00 $1,415.00 $1,459.00
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$1,771.55 $1,801.00 $1,856.00 $1,914.00
$2,059.35 $3,278.00 $3,379.00 $3,484.00
$338.96 $813.00 $838.00 $864.00
$1,566.89 $1,593.00 $1,642.00 $1,693.00
$127.91 $130.00 $134.00 $138.00
$556.41 $566.00 $583.00 $601.00
$185.47 $546.00 $563.00 $581.00
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$319.77 $325.00 $335.00 $345.00
$1,598.87 $1,625.00 $1,675.00 $1,727.00
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$127.91 $130.00 $134.00 $138.00
$127.91 $130.00 $134.00 $138.00
$127.91 $267.00 $275.00 $283.00
$639.55 $650.00 $670.00 $691.00
$23.62 $24.00 $25.00 $26.00
$1.30 $1.00 $1.00 $1.00
$11.81 $12.00 $12.00 $13.00
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$1,311.00 $1,351.00 $1,393.00
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$2,088.00 $2,153.00 $2,220.00
$3,592.00 $3,703.00 $3,818.00
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$2,329.00 $2,402.00 $2,476.00
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$712.00 $734.00 $757.00
$427.00 $441.00 $454.00
$712.00 $734.00 $757.00
$2,137.00 $2,203.00 $2,272.00
$445.00 $459.00 $473.00
$1,504.00 $1,551.00 $1,599.00
$3,132.00 $3,229.00 $3,329.00
$3,592.00 $3,703.00 $3,818.00
$3,132.00 $3,229.00 $3,329.00
$385.00 $397.00 $409.00
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$355.00 $366.00 $377.00
$3,626.00 $3,738.00 $3,854.00
$449.00 $463.00 $477.00
$445.00 $459.00 $473.00
$3,132.00 $3,229.00 $3,329.00
$2,921.00 $3,011.00 $3,104.00
$2,450.00 $2,526.00 $2,605.00
$3,690.00 $3,804.00 $3,922.00
$3,592.00 $3,703.00 $3,818.00
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$71.00 $73.00 $76.00
$1,504.00 $1,551.00 $1,599.00
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$1,973.00 $2,034.00 $2,097.00
$3,592.00 $3,703.00 $3,818.00
$891.00 $918.00 $947.00
$1,745.00 $1,799.00 $1,855.00
$142.00 $147.00 $151.00
$620.00 $639.00 $659.00
$599.00 $617.00 $636.00
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$356.00 $367.00 $379.00
$1,781.00 $1,836.00 $1,893.00
$3,132.00 $3,229.00 $3,329.00
$142.00 $147.00 $151.00
$142.00 $147.00 $151.00
$292.00 $301.00 $311.00
$712.00 $734.00 $757.00
$26.00 $27.00 $28.00
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$17.00 $18.00 $18.00
$21.00 $22.00 $23.00
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DRAFT REPORT FOR INTERNAL CLIENT REVIEW
October 24, 2022
Joan Davenport , Director
City of Yakima Community Development Department
129 N 2nd St,
Yakima, WA 98908
Subject: Department of Community Development - Planning and Code Administration, and
Fire Department Inspection Fees Cost of Service Study
Dear Joan:
Attached is our draft report on the r esults of the subject study. The process used for collecting and
analyzing the data required active participation by City staff. We want to take the opportunity to
recognize the time, participation, and effort that the City project team devoted to the stud y and for
scheduling and organizing the meetings. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at
(425) 867-1802.
Yours very truly,
Angie Sanchez Martin Chaw Evan Coughlan
Principal Project Manager Senior Analyst
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section I. Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 1
I.A. Development Services Background ................................................................................................................ 1
I.B. Cost Basis for Development Fees .................................................................................................................. 3
I.C. Determining Recoverable Costs ..................................................................................................................... 4
I.D. Study Framework .......................................................................................................................................... 5
Section II. Methodology ................................................................................................................................. 6
II.A. Step 1: Collect Data ....................................................................................................................................... 6
II.A.1. Identify Fee Permit Services .................................................................................................................. 6
II.A.2. Identify Staff Time Requirements for Fee Services ................................................................................. 7
II.B. Step 2: Build Cost Layers .............................................................................................................................. 8
II.B.1. Labor Costs .......................................................................................................................................... 8
II.B.2. Non-Labor Costs ................................................................................................................................... 8
II.C. Step 3: Cost of Service for Fee Services ........................................................................................................ 9
II.C.1. Cost of Service by Fee Category ........................................................................................................... 9
II.C.2. Cost of Service by Individual Permit Service Fee ................................................................................... 9
II.D. Step 4: Set Cost Recovery Policy ................................................................................................................... 9
II.E. Step 5: Set Fees .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Section III. Revenue Risk Mitigation .............................................................................................................. 11
III.A. Historical Building Permit Activity ................................................................................................................. 11
III.B. Top Sources of Planning and Code Administration Fees ............................................................................... 12
III.C. Proposed Fee Adjustments .......................................................................................................................... 13
Section IV. Summary .................................................................................................................................... 15
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APPENDICES
Appdendix A – Proposed Cost of Service Fees
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Section I. INTRODUCTION
In February 2022, the City engaged FCS GROUP to prepare a cost -of-service fee study for planning
and code administration fees within the Community Development Department and fire inspection
fees within the City’s Fire Department (herein after referred to as the “City”). The study identifies
the labor and non -labor resources that support these fee services . The technical results of the st udy
provide a rational and defensible foundation for changes to fees that support the City’s cost recovery
goals and other development goals.
The approach used to conduct the study include:
⚫ Working with City management and staff who are involved with fee a nd non-fee related services
for planning, code administration, and fire inspection services,
⚫ Analyzing historical City financial documentation and data associated with development related
services and fees,
⚫ Working with City staff to analyze the existing fees and to estimate the direct labor time needed
to provide permit services,
⚫ Reviewing the direct and indirect labor estimates, non -labor and overhead cost s, and historical
permit data that support the technical results of the study,
⚫ Reviewing the proposed cost -of-service with City staff ,
⚫ Presenting study results to the City Council.
I.A. DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BACKGROUND
The City provides land use review on permits for planning and code administration , as well as fire
code plan review and fire inspection services . This process ensures that development within the City
aligns with local, regional, and state plans, rules, and regulations. These services also ensure tha t
public infrastructure is available to support development.
The City provides these services with a team of staff from t he Community Development Department
and the Fire Department. The Community Development Department is comprised of two divisions :
planning and code administration . Within these two divisions, planners, plan examiners, planning
technicians, code inspectors, and permit technicians support the City’s development review process.
Community risk reduction specialists from the Fire Department support the City’s fire review and
inspection permitting processes.
The permitting services provided by the City are supported by fees paid by permit applicants as well
as other resources from the City’s General Fund. Exhibit 1 details the organizational structure for
each department, as appended from the City’s 2022 Adopted Budget document.
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Exhibit 1
City of Yakima Dept. of Community Development Organizational Chart
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Exhibit 2
City of Yakima Fire Dept. Organizational Chart
I.B. COST BASIS FOR DEVELOPMENT FEES
Development permit fees are regulated by the State of Washington through RCW 82.02.020 which
states that a city may “collect reasonable fees from an applicant for a permit or other government al
approval to cover the cost…of processing applications, inspecting and reviewing plans, or preparing
detailed statements [related to SEPA reviews]”.
The cost basis for fees reviewed in the study is primarily supported by actual financial activity in
2021 related to labor and non-labor expenses for the Department of Community Development and
Fire Department employees that provide development and/or fire inspection services. The study also
relies on the following regulatory and industry publications to establish a cost basis for fees:
⚫ “Performance Audit Report of Eight Counties’ Building Permit and Inspection Fees” by
Washington State Auditor. Report No. 1002634. Published December 29, 2009.
⚫ International Conference of Building Officials Uniform Building Code
⚫ International Conference of Building Officials Uniform Administrative Code
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I.C. DETERMINING RECOVERABLE COSTS
As stated above, determining the recoverab ility of costs related to development permit services is
governed by RCW 82.02.020. This is reinforced through case law and opinions from the Washington
State Attorney General. For example, the following precedence provide guidance on the
recoverability of development related costs , and used in this study .
Programs for broad social benefits. The Washington State Supreme Court (WSSC) has drawn a
bright line on the permissibility of using fee revenues to fund programs that have a broad social
benefit. Prior to the designing of fees, the City must first clearly define the primary purpose of its
social equit y program or policy. This test is used to determine whether a program is regulatory in
nature, and thus funded by a fee, or if it is for the greater public good, and thus funded with a tax.
Community development activities, such as land use planning, com prehensive plan development, and
code enforcement are primarily for general governance, and the promotion of social order, and
should therefore be funded through taxes and not development fees.
Local governments cannot establish a tax, the power of taxatio n is granted to local governments only
by the State Constitution or the State Legislature. The WSSC define taxes as “burdens or charges
imposed by the legislative authority on persons or property, to raise money for public purposes”.
[Spokane v Spokane Po lice Guild].
Properly defining the nature of the City’s social equity program is important. For example, in
San Telmo Assoc v Seattle , the Supreme Court held that requiring a developer to fund housing for
low-income residents displaced by development is a tax rather than a regulatory fee , as the City’s
ordinance merely raise d revenues to fund the public responsibility of providing such housing.
This same concept is reiterated in WA State Attorney General Opini on 1988, No.7, where the
Attorney General advised that if a fee is designed to raise revenue in excess of the regulatory
program’s actual costs, then the government’s statutory authority is exceeded, and the charge is
therefore an improper form of taxation .
Using development service fees to recover the costs associated with policy making is not
permissible. In Tiger Mountain LLC vs King County , the Snohomish County Superior Court found
the cost of long -range planning, including policy making and adoption o f the comprehensive plan
was not permissible to be recovered from development services permitting fees: “Regulatory fees
charged by DDES may not include costs arising from the legislative or judicial functions of
government, or any executive functions of g overnment which are not related to or facilitate the
County’s permitting program.”
However, in extending this ruling to the City of Yakima, for example , the City may adjust its
development fees in response to regulatory changes resulting from updates to the comprehensive
plan. For example, if the City were to require an additional regulatory process (e.g., design review)
for new construction as part of an update to the comprehensive plan, fee services affected by this new
regulation may be adjusted to ref lect the additional staff time required.
Finally, and alternatively, if a portion of the comprehensive plan update is allocable to utilities, then
this cost could be considered a part of the utility cost of service and potentially recoverable from
utility fees.
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I.D. STUDY FRAMEWORK
The methodology for this cost -of-service study was prepared consistent with the aforement ioned
guiding principles and precedents. For example, labor hours for planning division staff that are
associated with the City of Yakima’s long-range planning, supporting the work of the Planning
Commission or the City Council, or serving on the City’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee, have been 100% excluded from this study.
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Section II. METHODOLOGY
To determine the cost of serv ice and the appropriate fees, a defined task plan was followe d as
outlined below in Exhibit 3. The methodology identifies both the labor and non -labor resources that
are required to perform the services and activities and analyzes the cost of service for e ach of the fee
and non-fee permit services performed by City staff. The analysis provides the City’s elected
officials, man agement, and City staff the cost basis for its services and fees. For consistency, 2021
financial data and 2021 staff labor cost information was used throughout the analysis.
Exhibit 3
Cost of Service Methodology
The following sections summarize the assumptions and methodology that support each step in the
cost-of-service analysis.
II.A. STEP 1 : COLLECT DATA
II.A.1. Identify Fee Permit Services
The first part of the study process identifies the plan review and permit services to be evaluated. In
addition to establishing the framework for the study, this step also provides the opportunity to review
the existing fees and identify potential efficiencies and/or consolidations in the fee schedule. During
this step, FCS GROUP was provided a list of the City’s permit fees.
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II.A.2. Identify Staff Time Requirements for Fee Services
With the permit service fees identified, the data collection effort focused on salary, benefits, and time
data from all staff involved in development services and activities. Time data included total work
hours, leave hours, and paid hours for each employee . The time data were used as the basis for
establishing the total number of annual work hours a vailable and the distribution of work hours by
activity. Each work activity was organized into the following broad categories.
⚫ Direct Services – These are services provided as the result of a project, permit application, or
specific related activity and th at are often tied to a specific fee (e.g., plan review).
Direct services also include services provided directly for or to the public that are not fee -related
(e.g., long-range planning and public records request ).
⚫ Indirect Services – These are s ervices provided in support of direct services (e.g., customer
service or administrative duties) and that cannot be assigned to a specific project, application, or
activity. Staff time assigned to indirect services were allocated between fee and non -fee permit
services based on the proportion of direct service hours assigned to fee and non -fee permit
services. City staff reviewed the work activities and the following activities were assigned as
indirect services:
» Public Information and Customer Service – Time spent assisting customers and the public
with information and questions about permit service fees.
» General Administrative and Management – Time spent on general office tasks, such as
organizational management, super vision, internal meetings/calls/e -mails, filing, and other
miscellaneous activities.
» Training and Certification – Time spent receiving training.
⚫ Overhead Services – Department and Citywide g eneral management and administrative time.
» Overhead staff represen ts the executive leadership functions of each department. These
included the following positions and the following allocations :
Exhibit 4
Overhead Allocation
Title Planning Code
Administration
Fire
Inspection
Community Development
Department Director 61% 39%
Code Administration Manager 100%
Supervising Code Inspector 100%
Planning Manager 100%
Administrative Assistant to the
Director
61% 39%
Department Assistant 50% 50%
Fire Department
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Fire Chief 5%
Deputy Fire Chief 10%
Deputy Fire Chief 10%
Based on a detailed analysis of staff labor time distribution, a total of 20,25 1 direct labor hours were
spent in support of planning, code administration, and fire permitting services. T he following exhibit
summarizes the direct service hours that support fee permit services.
Exhibit 5
Direct Service Labor Allocation by Fee Category and Department/Division
Department
Planning Fee
Services
Code
Administration
Fee Services
Fire Permit Fee
Services Total
Community Development Department 5,247 hours 11,337 hours 1,396 hours 17,980 hours
Fire Department 2,271 hours 2,271 hours
Total 5,247 hours 11,337 hours 3,667 hours 20,251 hours
Source: FCS GROUP City of Yakima Development Services Fee Model, Labor Summary .
II.B. STEP 2: BUILD COST LAYERS
The next stage in the process was to develop an analytical model for calculating the costs related to
each fee category. The design and structure for the analytical model were based on the services and
activities identified in Step 1 . Costs were itemized into three time categories: direct, indirect, and
overhead services , and secondarily itemized between labor and non -labor components.
II.B.1. Labor Costs
To build the labor cost layer, the staff time allocations for each activity (i.e., direct, indirect, and
overhead) were first priced at eac h individual staff member’s loaded hourly rate. The loaded hourly
rate for one staff member equals the person’s annual salary and benefits divided by the available
work hours (i.e., total annual hours minus leave).
II.B.2. Non-Labor Costs
After the labor costs for each staff member and each service were calculated, the non -labor operating
and maintenance costs were analyzed. The City accounts for non-labor costs separately for planning,
code administration , and fire permit services. Each non-labor account was anal yzed and allocated to
their respective divisions .
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II.C. STEP 3: COST OF SERVICE FOR FEE SERVICES
The cost of service was calculated for the planning, code administration , and fire service categories
as well as the individual permit services within each of the se categories.
II.C.1. Cost of Service by Fee Category
After establishing the different cost layers, the full cost of service was calculated for planning, code
administration, and fire related services. The full cost of service includes labor and non-labor costs
for direct fee permit services as well as the proportionate share of indirect service and overhead
expenses.
II.C.2. Cost of Service by Individual Permit Service Fee
Fully loaded hourly rates were also ca lculated for each City staff member. The fully loaded hourly
rate includes several components, including the staff member’s salary and benefits as well as
proportionate share of indirect service and overhead expenses. The methodology for each of these
components is outlined in Exhibit 6. These fully loaded hourly rates were then applied to the time
estimates provided by City staff to perform individual permit services to determine the cost of
service for each permit service. Based on discussions with City s taff, the fully loaded hourly rate for
each staff member was determined based upon the top -step of their respective position pay scale.
Exhibit 6
Fully Loaded Hourly Rate Components
Fee Services Labor Non-Labor
Direct Service Based on employee’s total salary and
benefits of fee services
Based on allocation of non -labor
costs to category
Indirect Service Based on indirect fee service labor
costs allocated to the fee category
Based on indirect service non -labor
costs allocated to the fee category
Overhead Service Based on overhead labor costs
allocated to the fee category
Based on overhead non -labor costs
allocated to the fee category
II.D. STEP 4: SET COST RECOVERY POLICY
Once the full cost of service is identified and the hourly rates are established, the next step is to
identify the cost recovery levels and to establish cost recovery objectives. Overall cost recovery
levels for development and fire services were determined by comparing each fee category’s total cost
of service to the respective permit fee revenue . Cost recovery levels for individual fees were also
determined by comparing the costs of the various services to the individual fees charged (e.g.,
percentage of full costs compared to revenue generated). Each fee category’s cost of service provides
a general cost estimate, and the cost recovery levels might also be affected by these estimates. When
services cost more than the revenue generated, funding from the Ge neral Fund or other funds is
needed to cover the gap between costs and revenues.
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Cost recovery objectives can be based on a variety of factors, including the public versus private
benefit provided by the service. For this reason, the target cost recovery policy for a permit service is
a decision generally made by City Council. If a permit has a public benefit, it might be more
appropriately supported by the General Fund. Conversely, if a permit has mostly private benefits, it
might be more appropriately supported 100 percent by fees. Permits and applications that have a mix
of public and private benefits might be supported by a combination of fees and the General Fund.
Based on discussions with City staff, this study is generally based on the objective to recover 100
percent of permit related eligible costs .
II.E. STEP 5: SET FEES
The final step of the cost of service and fee analysis was to calculate updated fees to achieve the
City’s objective of 100% cost recovery of permit related eligible costs .
For the City’s planning and code administration fees, a current cost recovery rate of 83 percent was
determined. This was based on the revenues of $1,523,145 versus costs of $1,841,218.
For the City’s fire permit and inspection fees, a current cost recovery rate of 24 percent was
determined. This was based on the revenues of $134,572 versus $570,251 of costs.
Exhibit 7
Cost Recovery by Department
To achieve an overall recovery of 100 percent, a revenue risk mitigation approach was taken for the
City’s planning and code administration fees. Under this approach, a detailed review of historical
permit activity was undertaken to identify the top revenue generating fees. A detailed cost -of-service
was prepared for these fees. For all remaining fees, these fees were adjusted to achieve an overall
100 percent cost recovery. This revenue risk mitigation approach is explained in greater detail in the
next section.
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$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
$2,000,000
Community Development Fire
Chart Title
Costs Revenue
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For fire permit fees, each fee’s cost -of-service was determined based on estimated staff labor time for
each fee service. Once adjusted, each fire permit fee service would recover 100 percent of identified
costs.
Section III. REVENUE RISK MITIGATION
III.A. HISTORICAL BUILDING PERMIT ACTIVITY
Development activity can vary significantly from one year to the next. As shown in the chart below,
over the past six decades residential building permits generally ebbs and flows with changes in
overall economic conditions and within the past 10 years, permitting activity has ranged from a
change of 25% in 2012 to -3% in 2014.
Exhibit 8
Annual Change in Residential Building Permits – 1960 - 2021
Source: US Census, New Residential Construction
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Exhibit 9
Annual Change in Residential Building Permits – 2011-2021
III.B. TOP SOURCES OF PLANNING AND CODE
ADMINISTRATION FEES
While it is important to periodically update the City’s development service fees, it is also important
to understand where most of the City’s development service fee revenue are derived. FCS GROUP
obtained a five year (2017 -2021) history of the City’s planning and code enforcement fee s. Based
upon an analysis of this fee history, approximately 72% of revenues are attributable to just 19
individ ual fees.
Exhibit 1 0
Top Revenue Generating Planning And Code Administration Fees
Fee Title Percentage of
Annual Revenue
Fee Title Percentage of
Annual Revenue
Residential -Single-Family -New 17% Residential -Mechanical 2%
Commercial Building New 13% Residential -Addition 2%
Residential -Multi-Family-New 7% Residential -Duplex Master Plan 2%
Commercial - Renovation 6% Planning - Class 1 Review 1%
Commercial-Tenant -Improvement 4% Planning - Class 2 Review 1%
Commercial Building Addition 4% Planning - Class 3 Review 1%
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Residential -Miscellaneous Alteration 3% Planning - Administrative Adjustment 1%
Residential -Plumbing 3% Planning - Rezone 1%
Residential -Single Family Master Plan 3% Residential -Mechanical
Residential -Duplex 3%
Total 72%
III.C. PROPOSED FEE ADJUSTMENTS
Planning and Code Administration
In order to balance the need to protect the City against revenue risk, and to ensure all fees are sized
appropriately to reflect the cost of the City to provide development review services, fees for the
City’s highest revenue generating planning and code a dministration fees were updated to reflect its
cost to serve. For all remaining planning and code administration fees, these fees were adjusted and
when taken together, would achieve an overall 100 percent of costs. On average, the remaining
planning and c ode administration fees were adjusted by 30 percent. It is important to note that the
City has not increased its planning and code enforcement fees since 2015 . Based on historical general
inflation for the US West region, as published by the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, cumulative
inflation between 2015 and 2022 was 27.9%.
Fire Permit and Inspection
FCS GROUP was also directed to prepare a cost of service analysis for the City’s Fire Permit and
Inspection Fees. Based on discussions with Fire Department staff, the City has a number of activities
for which it currently provides but no fee is assessed. The Fire Department requested the FCS
GROUP review its existing fire inspection permit fees to determine its cost of service and to
determine the appropriate fees for services that it presently does not assess a fee.
FCS GROUP interviewed Fire Department staff to derive the estimated labor time associated with
providing each fire inspection fee, as well as the services for which it presently does not assess a fee.
Based upon the results of these interviews, an estimate of the average labor time to process each
existing and new fee service was derived. This labor time then formed the basis for calculating an
updated fee for each fee service.
The updated fire inspection fees and new fees to recover the Fire Department’s cost to serve is
presented in Appendix A.
Other
FCS GROUP was also asked to determine whether the City should assess a credit card transaction
fee. Card issuers charge a merchant fee whenever a consumer uses their credit card. The merchant, or
the City of Yakima in this case, is expected to co ver this fee in order to process credit card payments.
Typically, these fees are on a sliding scale, and ranges from 1.3 to 3.5 percent, depending on the
value of the transaction. Many governments pass on the cost of a credit card transaction by adding a
credit card surcharge. The City of Yakima presently does not assess a credit card transaction fee.
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This study recommends the City consider establishing a new credit card transaction fee of 3.0
percent, which would be applied to any City transaction paid using a credit card.
This fee can be codified within the City’s fee schedule and could be shown as “Credit Card
Transaction Fee: 3.0% processing fee”.
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Section IV. SUMMARY
Development fees represent a significant source of revenue for the City’s General Fund revenue, and
is the City’s third largest source of revenue behind taxes (property and sales) and utility and
franchise taxes, etc.
This study included a detailed cost of service review of development permit services , and identified
adjustments to the City’s planning, code administration, and fire permit and inspection fees to
achieve 100 percent cost recovery.
It is recommended that the City:
⚫ Annually adjust its fees consistent with increases in the cost of wage inflation , preferably as
included in the City’s labor contracts.
⚫ Regularly monitor development activity, revenue collected, and cost recovery levels.
⚫ Update this study every three to five years to ensure fees reflect changes in City staffing and
organizational processes.
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APPDENDIX A – PROPOSED COST OF SERVICE FEES
Permit Division Fee Title
*Adjusted based on cost-to-serve Current City Fee
2023
(Current Fee,
Inflation Adjusted)
2023
Recommended
Fees
Planning Division - Land Use Application Fees
Planning Amended Binding Site Plan $920.00 $1,176.77 $1,196.00
Planning Administrative Adjustment*$435.00 $556.41 $1,372.29
Planning Appeal to City Council*$340.00 $434.89 $1,905.40
Planning Appeal to Hearing Examiner*$580.00 $741.88 $3,277.69
Planning Appeal to HPC or City Council $100.00 $127.91 $130.00
Planning Block Party Permit Application $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Planning Preliminary Binding Site Plan $1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,125.50
Planning Critical Areas Review*$325.00 $415.71 $1,372.29
Planning Cell Conditional Use $3,500.00 $4,476.84 $4,550.00
Planning Cell Major Modification $500.00 $639.55 $650.00
Planning Cell Minor Modification $300.00 $383.73 $390.00
Planning Cell Standard $500.00 $639.55 $650.00
Planning Cell Variance $1,500.00 $1,918.65 $1,950.00
Planning Class 1 Review*$125.00 $159.89 $406.42
Planning Class 2 Review*$430.00 $550.01 $1,372.29
Planning Class 3 Review*$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10
Planning Comprehensive Plan Amendment – Map and Text*$1,250.00 $1,598.87 $3,277.69
Planning Development Agreement*$205.00 $262.22 $2,858.10
Planning Final Binding Site Plan $270.00 $345.36 $351.00
Planning Final Long Plat $270.00 $345.36 $351.00
Planning Final Short Plat*$100.00 $127.91 $324.00
Planning Interpretation - With Hearing $2,545.00 $3,255.30 $3,308.50
Planning Interpretation - Without Hearing $315.00 $402.92 $409.50
Planning Modification*$100.00 $127.91 $406.42
Planning Non-Conforming Use / Structure*$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10
Planning Overlay District $2,050.00 $2,622.15 $2,665.00
Planning Long Plat - Alteration, Vacation & Easement Release $1,720.00 $2,200.05 $2,236.00
Planning Planned Development $2,590.00 $3,312.86 $3,367.00
Planning Preliminary Long Plat*$1,720.00 $2,200.05 $3,277.69
Planning DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 1st Meeting $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Planning DST Pre-Application Meeting (apply online only) - 2nd Meeting $100.00 $127.91 $130.00
Planning Special Event Permit Application $50.00 $63.95 $65.00
Planning Preliminary Short Plat*$435.00 $556.41 $1,372.29
Planning Reasonable Accommodation $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Planning Referral to Hearing $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Planning Right of Way Vacation $1,385.00 $1,771.55 $1,800.50
Planning Rezone*$1,610.00 $2,059.35 $3,277.69
Planning SEPA Environmental Review*$265.00 $338.96 $812.84
Planning Shoreline Development Permit, Variance, or Conditional Use $1,225.00 $1,566.89 $1,592.50
Planning Shoreline Exemption $100.00 $127.91 $130.00
Planning Short Plat Alteration or Easement Release $435.00 $556.41 $565.50
Planning Short Plat Exemption*$145.00 $185.47 $546.28
Planning Traffic Concurrency Review $250.00 $319.77 $325.00
Planning Text Amendment $1,250.00 $1,598.87 $1,625.00
Planning Variance*$1,635.00 $2,091.32 $2,858.10
Planning Zoning Verification Letter $100.00 $127.91 $130.00
Planning Extension of Zoning and Subdivision Approvals $100.00 $127.91 $130.00
Planning Class 1 Home Occupation*$100.00 $127.91 $266.56
Planning Small Wireless Facility - YMC 15.29.050 $500.00 $639.55 $650.00
Other Fees
Planning Large Maps $18.47 $23.62 $24.01
Planning Zoning Ordinance (CD)$1.02 $1.30 $1.33
Planning Small Maps $9.23 $11.81 $12.00
Planning Zoning Ord (Hardcopy)$12.00 $15.35 $15.60
Planning Comp Plan and Transportation Plan $15.00 $19.19 $19.50
Planning Credit Card Merchant Transaction Fee %0.00%0.00%3.00%
Mechanical Fees
Code Administration Basic Permit Fee $23.86 $30.52 $31.02
Code Administration Supplemental Permits $7.29 $9.32 $9.48
Code Administration Furnaces 100,000 BTU or less (forced air gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts & vents attached to such appliance)$17.51 $22.40 $22.76
Code Administration Over 100,000 BTU (forced air or gravity type furnace or burner, including ducts & vents attached to such appliance)$20.69 $26.46 $26.90
Code Administration Floor furnace, including vent/gas logs $17.51 $22.40 $22.76
Code Administration Suspended heater, recessed or floor mounted heater $17.51 $22.40 $22.76
Code Administration Appliance vents (each appliance vent not included in appliance permit)$10.36 $13.25 $13.47
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Permit Division Fee Title
*Adjusted based on cost-to-serve Current City Fee
2023
(Current Fee,
Inflation Adjusted)
2023
Recommended
Fees
Code Administration Repair or alteration or addition to each heating appliance, refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit or each heating, cooling, absorption or evaporative cooling system, incl. installation of controls regulated by this code.$19.45 $24.88 $25.29
Code Administration Boiler or compressor to and including 3 HP, or each absorption system to and including 100,000 BTU$17.58 $22.49 $22.85
Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 3 HP to and including 15 HP (or 3.1 to 15 Tons cooling) for ea. absorption system over 100,000 BTU/H & incl. 500,000 BTU/H$29.38 $37.58 $38.19
Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 15 HP to and including 30 HP (or 15.1 to 30 Tons cooling), for each absorption system over 500,000 BTU/H to and incl. 1,000,000 BTU/H$39.00 $49.88 $50.70
Code Administration Boiler or compressor over 30 HP to and including 50 HP (or 30.1 to 50 Tons cooling) for each absorption system over 1,000,000 BTU/H to & including 1,750,000 BTU/H$53.18 $68.02 $69.13
Code Administration Boiler or refrigeration compressor over 50 HP (or 50.1 Tons cooling or more) for each absorption system over 1,750,000 BTU/H$89.02 $113.87 $115.73
Code Administration Air handling unit to and incl. 10,000 cubic feet per minute, incl. ducts attached thereto. NOTE: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a factory assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.$13.54 $17.32 $17.60
Code Administration Air handling unit over 10,000 cubic ft. per minute $18.41 $23.55 $23.93
Code Administration Evaporative cooler other than portable type $13.54 $17.32 $17.60
Code Administration Ventilation fan connected to a single duct $10.36 $13.25 $13.47
Code Administration Ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air conditioning system authorized by a permit.$10.36 $13.25 $13.47
Code Administration Installation of each hood, which is served by mechanical exhaust, including the ducts for such hood.$17.51 $22.40 $22.76
Code Administration Domestic type incinerator $25.85 $33.06 $33.61
Code Administration Commercial or industrial type incinerator $104.37 $133.50 $135.68
Code Administration Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code not classified in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in this code.$10.36 $13.25 $13.47
Code Administration Gas Piping - (1—4 outlets)$8.04 $10.28 $10.45
Code Administration Gas Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16
Code Administration Hazardous Process Piping - (1—4 outlets)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16
Code Administration Hazardous Process Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet)$1.70 $2.17 $2.21
Code Administration NonHazardous Process Piping - (1—4 outlets)$3.20 $4.09 $4.16
Code Administration NonHazardous Process Piping - (5 or more outlets—per outlet)$0.82 $1.05 $1.07
Code Administration Woodstove/pellet stove (no new home construction)$37.06 $47.40 $48.18
Code Administration Inspections outside of normal business hours $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Re-inspection fees assessed $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum half-hour)$81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Additional Plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Plumbing Fees
Code Administration Basic Permit Fee $31.82 $40.70 $41.37
Code Administration Supplemental Permits $16.01 $20.48 $20.81
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE IN ADDITION TO ITEMS ABOVE
Code Administration Fixture Fee Schedule (Per Fixture or Trap)
Code Administration Each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap (including water, drainage piping & backflow protection thereof)$11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Each building sewer and each trailer park sewer $21.53 $27.54 $27.99
Code Administration Rainwater systems—per drain (inside building)$11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Cesspool (where permitted—obtain permit from Yakima County Health District)$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Code Administration Private sewage disposal system (where permitted—obtain permit from Yakima County Health District$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Code Administration Water heater and/or vent $11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including trap & vent, excepting kitchen type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps$19.07 $24.39 $24.79
Code Administration Installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water treating equipment, each $11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Repair or alteration of drainage/vent piping, each fixture $11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Atmospheric type vacuum breakers $8.04 $10.28 $10.45
Code Administration Backflow protective device (RPBA/DCVA) - Two-Inch Diameter & Smaller $11.23 $14.36 $14.60
Code Administration Backflow protective device (RPBA/DCVA) - Over Two-Inch Diameter $24.95 $31.91 $32.44
OTHER INSPECTIONS AND FEES
Code Administration Inspections outside of normal business hours $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Re-inspection fees $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Code Administration Additional Plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $105.86
Schedule of Fees - Other Fees
Code Administration After Hours Inspection (minimum two-hour) - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $97.94
Code Administration Re-inspection fees - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $97.94
Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $97.94
Code Administration Additional plan review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly $81.43 $104.16 $97.94
Outside consultants for plan review or inspections Actual Cost
Code Administration Manufactured homes - Single Wide $319.24 $408.34 $415.01
Code Administration Manufactured homes - Double Wide $377.26 $482.55 $490.44
Code Administration Manufactured homes - Triple Wide $435.35 $556.86 $565.96
Code Administration Commercial coach - Single Wide $319.24 $408.34 $415.01
Code Administration Commercial coach - Double Wide $377.26 $482.55 $490.44
Code Administration Commercial coach - Triple Wide $435.35 $556.86 $565.96
Code Administration Demolitions (all structures) – plus sewer cap, if applicable $79.44 $101.61 $103.27
Code Administration Structure Move Permits $309.12 $395.39 $401.86
Code Administration Re-roof (Commercial) roofs up to 10,000 square feet $144.67 $185.05 $188.07
Code Administration Re-roof (Commercial) roofs greater than 10,000 square feet $153.90 $196.85 $200.07
Code Administration Re-roof (Commercial) roofs greater than 10,000 square feet - Each Additional 10,000 Sq. Ft.$78.19 $100.01 $101.65
Code Administration Re-roof (residential)$79.44 $101.61 $103.27
Code Administration Signs $79.44 $101.61 $103.27
Code Administration Swimming pools $119.02 $152.24 $154.73
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City of Yakima Development Fee Cost of Service Study
October 2022 page 18
www.fcsgroup.com
Permit Division Fee Title
*Adjusted based on cost-to-serve Current City Fee
2023
(Current Fee,
Inflation Adjusted)
2023
Recommended
Fees
Grading Fees
Plan Review Fees (Cubic Yards)
Code Administration 50 or less CY No Fee
Code Administration 51 - 100 CY $18.73 $23.96 $24.35
Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY $28.12 $35.97 $36.56
Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY $37.45 $47.90 $48.69
Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Base $37.45 $47.90 $48.69
Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof $18.73 $23.96 $24.35
Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Base $205.99 $263.48 $267.79
Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof $11.22 $14.35 $14.59
Code Administration 200,000+ CY - Base $318.15 $406.94 $413.60
Code Administration 200,000+ CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof $5.63 $7.20 $7.32
Code Administration Additional Plan Review (minimum half-hour) - Hourly $64.25 $82.18 $83.53
Permit Fees (Cubic Yards)
Code Administration 50 or less CY No Fee
Code Administration 51 - 100 CY $18.73 $23.96 $24.35
Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY - Base $54.30 $69.46 $70.59
Code Administration 101 - 1,000 CY - Each 100 CY Thereof $13.14 $16.81 $17.08
Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY - Base $146.52 $187.41 $190.48
Code Administration 1,001 - 10,000 CY - Each 1,000 CY Thereof $11.22 $14.35 $14.59
Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Base $247.46 $316.53 $321.70
Code Administration 10,000 - 100,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof $60.50 $77.39 $78.65
Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Base $701.92 $897.82 $912.50
Code Administration 100,001 - 200,000 CY - Each 10,000 CY Thereof $28.12 $35.97 $36.56
Other Inspections and Fees
Code Administration Inspections Outside Normal Hours (minimum two-hours) - Hourly*$64.25 $82.18 $97.94
Code Administration Reinspection Fees - Hourly*$64.25 $82.18 $97.94
Code Administration Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated (minimum half-hour) - Hourly*$64.25 $82.18 $97.94
Fire Fees
Fire Permits Fire Plan Review - Hourly*$47.00 $60.12 $165.33
Fire Permits Fire Normal Inspection (minimum one hour) - Hourly*$47.00 $60.12 $165.33
Fire Permits Fire Reinspection (minimum one hour) - Hourly*$47.00 $60.12 $165.33
Fire Permits Fire Inspections for Unspecific (minimum one hour) - Hourly*$47.00 $60.12 $165.33
Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 0 - 5,000 Sq. Ft.*$80.00 $102.33 $165.33
Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft.*$105.00 $134.31 $330.66
Fire Permits Life and Safety (E,I,F,H,M,S) Occupancy: 10,001+ Sq. Ft.*$130.00 $166.28 $495.98
Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 0 - 5,000 Sq. Ft.*$55.00 $70.35 $165.33
Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 5,001 - 10,000 Sq. Ft.*$80.00 $102.33 $330.66
Fire Permits Life and Safety (A,B,R) Occupancy: 10,001+ Sq. Ft.*$105.00 $134.31 $495.98
Fire Permits Fire Special Event Additional Hourly Charge (1 hour)*$50.00 $63.95 $165.33
Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 2 hours)*$100.00 $127.91 $330.66
Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 3 hours)*$150.00 $191.86 $495.98
Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 4 hours)*$200.00 $255.82 $661.31
Fire Permits Fire Special Event Inspection (minimum 5 hours)*$250.00 $319.77 $826.64
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 1*$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 2*$55.00 $70.35 $214.93
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 3*$105.00 $134.31 $264.52
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 4*$155.00 $198.26 $314.12
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 5*$205.00 $262.22 $363.72
Fire Permits Fore Compliance and Safety : Reinspection 6+*$255.00 $326.17 $413.32
Other Fire Inspections (presently no fee assessed)
Fire Permits Request to Inspect Per Complaint*$0.00 n/a $170.29
Fire Permits Knox Box Inspection*$0.00 n/a $170.29
Fire Permits New Business/Business License*$0.00 n/a $340.58
Fire Permits Site Inspection*$0.00 n/a $170.29
Fire Permits Post Fire or Post Incident*$0.00 n/a $510.86
Fire Permits Public Hydrant Compliance*$0.00 n/a $170.29
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ITEM TITLE:
SUBMITTED BY:
BUSINESS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
YAKIMA, WASHINGTON
AGENDA STATEMENT
Item No. 10.
For Meeting of: February 7, 2023
Resolution amending a Fee Schedule for Land Use Development
Fees for the City of Yakima
Joan Davenport, Al CP, Community Development Director
*Joseph Calhoun, Planning Manager
SUMMARY EXPLANATION:
City of Yakima land use fees have not been updated since 2016. In February 2022, the city
entered into a contract with FCS group to accurately determine the cost of services and set an
appropriate fee schedule (Resolution R-2022-025). The fee study results were presented at the
October 4, 2022 Council business meeting, with further discussion occurring at the October 11,
2022 Council study session where Council directed staff to prepare legislation for 100% fee
recovery.
The land use development fees, as previously codified in YMC Ch. 15.26, were included in the
Master Fee Schedule adopted by council resolution on December 6, 2022 (Resolution R-2022-
169). The attached Resolution and Exhibit "A" reflect the council direction to capture 100% fee
recovery, consistent with the FCS Group's fee study.
ITEM BUDGETED: NA
STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Neighborhood and Community Building
APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY THE CITY MANAGER
RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
D Resolution
D Fee Study Chart
D Final Draft Fee Study
Upload Date
1 / 18/2023
1/19/2023
1/19/2023
Type
Resolution
Backup Material
Backup Material