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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda - Development ServicesGRANT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES P.O. BOX 37 - 264 WEST DIVISION AVENUE EPHRATA, WA 98823 (509) 754-201 1 EXT 3001 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT — BOCC UPDATE APRIL 4, 2023 —11:00 a.m. 1. D.S. Update —Permitting and Revenue Statistics (Finance Concerns) 2. Fee Schedule Draft (Building and Fire) 3. MOU —ILA Moses Lake (UGA Development) 4. Personnel Policy 1607 (Capital Facilities and Transportation Plans Process) "TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT." BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE RESOLUTION No. 23- -CC GRANT COUNTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES BUILDING & FIRE PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County to implement reasonable building and fire application fees in order to maintain current service levels and which are consistent with other jurisdictions; and. WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County that users of the Development Services Department's building and fire services bare a reasonable share of the costs associated with those services rather than rely upon the citizenryof the County to subsidize these costs; and, WHEREAS, Development Services Staff have conducted a fee schedule survey of neighboring and similar Eastern Washington Counties;` and, WHEREAS, when compared to the. survey, the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County have determined that the attached fee schedule generally represents a reasonable cost for building and fire applications in Grant County and is consistent with neighboring counties; and, WHEREAS, itis acknowledged that a more reasonable and consistent process for fee adjustments is necessary to meet customer expectations and to. also structure the fee program to contain very limited increases on an annual basis so that large impacts can be avoided; and, WHEREAS, the International Code Council publishes the Building Valuation Fee Adjustment Schedule'on. a bi=annual basis that reflects` the current Nationwide CPI, which can provide a systematic adjustment to .our fees annually without the need for continual evaluation and update; and, WHEREAS, Permit fees,were last updated in February 2014 and this consideration was not addressed and the Board of County Commissioners understands the need to incorporate fire fees for services that historically have never been provided; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County finds that minor permit fee increases annually are pref errable to large, periodic fee increases and understand that unique circumstances require modifications to the fee schedule on occasion; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County modify the attached fee schedule to include the International Code Council Building Valuation Table that is published annually; and, WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County conducted an open record public hearing on to consider the attached fee schedule. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, THAT the Board of County Commissioners for Grant County, Washington hereby adopt by resolution an amended Fee 1 Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 Schedule for Grant County Development Services Building and Fire Applications and Permits as identified in Attachment A. DATED this day of , 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Yea Nay Abstain GRANT COUNTY, WASHINGTON ❑ ❑ ❑ Rob Jones Chair ATTEST: ❑ ❑ ❑ Cindy Carter, Vice. -Chair Barbara J. Vasquez Clerk of the Board ❑ ❑ ❑ Danny Stone Member y , 2 Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 ATTACHEMENT A GRANT COUNTY BUILDING & FIRE VALUATION/FEE SCHEDULE Based on the Annual ICC Building Valuation Data: Cost per Square Feet VALUATION FEE' $ 1.00 to $ 1,400.00 $50.00 $ 1,401.00 to 2,000.00 $ 50.00 for the first $ 1,400.00 plus $ 3.00 for each additional $ 100.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $ 2,000.00 $ 2,001.00 to $ 25,000.00 $ 68.00 for the first $ 2,000.00 plus $ 14.00 for each additional $ 1,000.00, of fraction thereof, to and including $ 25,000.00 $ 25,001.00 to $ 509000.00 $ 390.00 for the first $ 25,000.00 plus $ 10.00 for each additional $ 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $ 509000.00 $ 509001.00 to $ 100,000.00 $ 640.00 for the first $ 50,000.00 plus $ 7.00 for each additional $ 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $ 100,000.00 $ 100,001.00 to $ 5009000.00 $ 990.00 for the first $ 100,000.00 plus $ 6.00 for each additional $ 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $ 500,000.00 $ 50001.00 to $ 19000,000.00 $ 3,390.00 for the first $ 500,000.00 plus $ 5.00 for each additional $ 1,000.00, or fraction thereof, to and including $ 1,0009000.00 $ 1,000,000.00 and above $ 5,890.00 for the first $ 1,000,000.00 plus $ 36.00 for each additional $ 10,000.00, or fraction thereof All occupancies are based on the February Building Valuation Data published annually y the International Code Council LCC). New Residential Construction: Permit Fee includes Plumbing and Mechanical Fees. Decks, carports, per og_1a's, gazebo's, and other miscellaneous structures will be valuated at 50% of cost per square feet for utility (U) use groups. Calculating Permit Fees Based on Valuation: Single -Family Dwelling = $ 150.87/Square Feet Proposed dwelling with attached age = 2,250 square feet 2,250 X $ 150.87 = 339,458 Total Valuation ($ 100,001 to $ 500,000) 339,458 —100,000 = 239,458 _ 1,000.00 = 239 X $ 6.00 ($ 1,434.00) $ 990.00 + $ 1,434.00 = $ 2,424 Permit Fee $ 2,424 X .50 = $ 1,212 Plan Review Fee Total Fee = $ $ 2,424 + $ 1,212 = $ 3,636.00 1 Building Plan Review Fees are 50 Percent of the Permit Fee for both Commercial and Residential Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 FEES AND REQUIREMENTS RCW 19.27.085 There is imposed a fee of six dollars and fifty cents on each residential building_ permit and a fee of twenty-five dollars for each commercial building permit, issued by county or a city, plus an additional surcharge of two dollars for each residential unit, but not including the first unit, on each building containing more than one residential unit. RCW 19.27.087 Permitting and plan review fees under this chapter for agricultural structures may only cover the costs to counties, cities, towns, and other municipal corporations of processing applications, inspecting, and reviewing_ plans, preparing detailed statements required by Chapter 43.21 C RCW, and performing necessary inspections under this chapter. RCW 19.27.015 Agricultural structure means a structure designed and constructed to house farm implements, hay, grain, poultry, livestock, or other horticultural products. This structure may not be a place of human habitation or a place of employment where agricultural products are processed, treated, or packaged, nor may it be a place used by the public. PERMIT FEES: STRUCTURE FEE Agricultural Structures (including membrane structures/silo's). 50% of the Valuation of S Pre -Approved and Model Residential Plan Review2 Permit + 25% of the Review Manufactured — Mobile Home — PMRV's $ 350.00 Factory Assembled Structures FAS Based on Project Valuation Caro Containers used as Storage Structures U-Occu ancies $ 100.00 Commercial Re-Roof3 Based on Project Valuation Residential Re-Roofsheathin and/or structural modifications Based on Project Valuation Remodels/Tenant Im rovements Based on Project Valuation Fire Repairs — One -and Two -Family Dwellings No Fee Fire Rebuilds — One -and Two -Family Dwellings 50% of the Valuation Fences/Retaining Walls — Length times Height of Wall L X H X $10 = Valuation Residential Demolition $ 100.00 Commercial Demolition(per primary structure $ 300.00 Towers — Communication/Weather/Wind/Etc. $ 600.00 Moved — Relocated Buildins $ 500.00 Residential Swimming Pools includes built-in spa) $ 150.00 Residential Spa/Hot Tub $ 75.00 Commercial Swimming Pools/Spas Based on Project Valuation Pole Sign $ 300.00 Monument Sin $ 200.00 Wall Sin $ 100.00 2 Residential Plan Reviews Conducted by Qualified Private 3rd Party receive a 25% Plan Review Credit. Model Home Plan Review receive a 25% credit after the Model Home Plan Review has been conducted and approved as a Model Home Review 3 No Plan Review Fee Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 Miscellaneous not specifically listed Based on Project Valuation GRADING FEES: CUT or FILL QUANTITY FEE 500 Cubic Yards or Less $ 50.00 Water Heater $ 20.00 501 to 1,000 Cubic Yards $ 100.00 for the first 500 cubic yards plus $ 20.00 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof Price per Plumbing Fixture $ 10.00 1,001 to 10,000 Cubic Yards $ 200.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $ 20.00 for each additional 1,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof Gas Piping — pera liance connection $ 10.00 10,001 to 100,000 Cubic Yards $ 380.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $ 70.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof Clothes Washer includes dKyer exhaust $ 20.00 100,001 Cubic Yards or more $ 15010.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $ 40.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof RESIDENTIAL PLUMBING FEES4: APPLIANCE/FIXTURE FEE Base Plumbin Permit $ 50.00 Water Heater $ 20.00 H dronic Heating $ 50.00 Price per Plumbing Fixture $ 10.00 Bathroom Grou $ 30.00 Gas Piping — pera liance connection $ 10.00 Boiler $ 50.00 Clothes Washer includes dKyer exhaust $ 20.00 Backflow Preventer $50.00 RESIDENTIAL MECHANICAL FEES: APPLIANCE FEE Base Mechanical Permit $ 50.00 Sauna $ 30.00 Furnace $ 20.00 Heat Pum $ 20.00 Solid -Fuel Burning Appliance $ 50.00 Fuel -Fired Appliance $ 20.00 Ground Photo -Voltaic solar Systems $ 20.00 4 Plumbing and Mechanical Fees are included in the Building Permit Fee for new Residential Dwellings Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 COMMERCIAL PLUMBING AND MECHANICAL FEES: VALUATION FEE Plumbing Project Cost Based on Project Valuation Mechanical Project Cost Based on Project Valuation FIRE MARSHAL RESIDENTIAL PERMIT FEES: APPLIANCE FEE Base Fire Permit $ 50.00 Roof -Mounted Solar Arrays $ 50.00 Propane Tank includes piping) < 501 gal $ 50.00 Propane Tank greater than 500 gallons $100.00 Fire Sprinkler System P2904 or NFPA 1 $ 100.00 Private Water Tank/Pum House $ 100.00 FIRE MARSHAL COMMERCIAL PERMIT FEES6: APPLIANCE FEENALUATION Under round Fire Line $ 300.00 Fire Sprinkler System Comm. & Res. Standpipe System Based on Project Valuation Based on Project Valuation Fire Alarm System Based on Project Valuation S rinkler Backflow/Valves Fire Pum $ 150.00 plus $ 50.00 for each additional valve $ 150.00 Private Water Tank and Hydrants Based on Project Valuation Above -Ground Fuel Tank includes i in $ 500.00 Commercial LPG Tank/Riphng Tank/Piping< 501 izal. $ 100.00 Commercial LPG Tank/Piping 501-2,000 $ 300.00 Commercial LPG Tank/Piping > 2,000 gal. $ 600.00 Type I Hood Sopression System $ 250.00 Industrial Ovens/Spray Booths $ 500.00 Alternative Fire -Extinguishing System Based on Project Valuation Smoke Control or Other Special System Miscellaneous (not specifically listed) Based on Project Valuation Based on Project Valuation FIRE MARSHAL OPERATIONAL PERMIT FEES: ACTIVITY/USE FEE Transient Residence Annual Life -Safety Inspection $ 150.00 Hazardous Materials (HMP $ 150.00 High -Piled Storage $ 150.00 5 Roof -mounted Solar Array on Detached Accessory Structures are Exempt from Permit 6 Commercial Plan Review is 50 Percent of the Permit Fee 6 Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 Carbon Dioxide Systems > 100 pounds $ 150.00 ACTIVITY/USE FEE Cannabis Extraction Facilities $ 150.00 Energy Storage Systems batteries $ 150.00 Temporary Membrane Structures < 2,501 SF $ 150.00 Temporaly Membrane Structures > 2,501 SF $ 300.00 Mobile Cooking Vehicles food trucks $ 150.00 Special Event Permit Inspection $ 150.00 Seasonal Fireworks Stand Safety Inspection $ 150.00 P rotechnical Displqy DisplayPermit $ 150.00 Licensed Dqy Care Inspection $ 150.00 Licensed Adult Care Home Inspection $ 150.00 Special Inspection or Consultation $ 150.00 MISCELLANEOUS FEES AND PROCESSES: ACTIVITY FEE Stop Work Order failure to obtain pgrmit within 72 -hours Double the Permit Fee Permit Re -instatement (expiration within 1- ear 50% of original permit fees Permit Re -instatement decks and other small plo'ects $ 100.00 Permit Extensions(projects about to expire at final 30 -day extension at no charge Permit Extensions 50% of the permit fee — 1 -year Special Inspection or Re -inspection after 2 failures $ 100.00 Title of Eliminations $ 75.00 After -the -Fact Permits Permit Fee — No plan review Plan Revisions after permit has been issued $ 50.00 per hour Plan Revisions prior topen-nit being issued $ 50.00 min. Minor Modifications$ $ 50.00 per hour/min. Major Modifications Resubmittal Required Fire Flow Worksheet Analysis Residential >3,600 --SE) $50.00 Fire Flow Worksheet Analysis Commercial Structures $100.00 Activities not included and/or items not covered by the fee tables may be valued at a similar rate Formatted: Underline, Font color: Red at the discretion of the Building_ Official, including but not limited to, accepting formal bids as approved Project valuations. DEPOSIT AND REFUND POLICY: 1. The Plan Review Fee (50% of the Permit Fee) is due upon application submittal for all new commercial structures and residential dwellings. A deposit may be required for all other submittals. Inspections must have been completed through foundation and all required inspections completed H Includes revised site plans after review and approval Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 2. If the proposed project is canceled by the applicant after the plan review has been conducted, the deposit will not be refunded. All other fees may be refunded at the written request of the applicant. 3. Projects that are canceled by the applicant after the permit has been issued may only receive 80% of the permit fees paid upon written request. Any plan review fees are not sub'e� ct to refund. Development Services Fee Schedule Update: Building & Fire 2023 March 31, 2023 BUILDING 75,058 FIRE MARSHAL 146,574 PLANNING I Total Submitted current month 63 Total Submitted current month 10 Total Submitted current month 47 Total Issued current month 55 Total Issued current month 5 77,518 115,938 136,615 69,697 124,195 119,454 Address 7 Submitted by Portal 22 Submitted by Portal 8 Administrative Approval 1 Submitted in office or by mail 41 Submitted in office or by mail 2 Alt Final 0 89,161 63 131,084 10 AOI 0 2020 49,507 73,100 69,031 Boundary Line Adj / Seg 6 Commercial, Add'n, Alteration 6 FM Construction 10 Comp Plan Ammendment 10 Demolition 2 FM Operational 0 Conditional Use permit 0 Grading 0 67,952 10 Discretionary Use Permit 3 Manufactured, Mobile, PMRV 8 55,884 1,022,278 Floodplain Development Permit 6 Mechanical 4 73,959 83,331 Pre -Application Conference 0 Modular, FAS 0 78,453 105,383 Planned Unit Development 0 Plumbing 3 Revenue Totals below represented total deposit collections including Planning % and State Code Fees SEPA 7 Residence, Add'n, Alteration 17 32,840 53,670 Shoreline Permit 0 Accessory to SFR 23 74,592 79,244 Short Subdivision - Final 3 61,745 63 885,654 2016 Short Subdivision - Prelim 2 80,066 95,765 105,484 79,092 Site Plan Review 0 67,200 46,827 58,033 48,874 Subdivision - Final 1 67,618 61,122 77,065 62,653 Subdivision - Prelim 0 68,458 56,825 72,217 68,101 Utility Easement Ext/Alt 1 47 REVENUE - Total Deposits to Planning (Excluding Grants/Dept of Ecology) JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YTD TOTALS Plan Pmts 21,725 85900 16,475 475100 Bldg Pmts 2,887 11501 5,494 9,883 Total $ 24,612 103401 21,969 565983 REVENUE - Total Deposits to - Building & Fire Marshal JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC YTD TOTALS 2023 75,058 755184 146,574 296,816 2022 57,907 77,518 115,938 136,615 69,697 124,195 119,454 104,077 77,563 72,773 71,670 33,658 1,061,065 2021 100,634 141,137 132,394 157,315 97,430 102,468 100,979 89,161 72,461 131,084 52,717 74,938 1,252,718 2020 49,507 73,100 69,031 33,351 59,050 99,208 107,035 58,555 74,159 112,694 60,709 75,255 871,654 2019 66,404 53,752 112,898 119,129 114,710 67,952 73,726 90,403 107,578 106,807 53,035 55,884 1,022,278 2018 98,766 75,264 116,947 73,959 83,331 83,592 154,358 102,688 92,607 78,453 105,383 57,852 1,123,200 Revenue Totals below represented total deposit collections including Planning % and State Code Fees 2017 32,840 53,670 98,562 100,309 88,954 89,813 74,592 79,244 82,186 80,123 61,745 43,615 885,654 2016 26,491 52,517 80,066 95,765 105,484 79,092 83,473 70,319 67,200 46,827 58,033 48,874 814,143 2015 67,618 61,122 77,065 62,653 92,795 69,859 68,458 56,825 72,217 68,101 47,980 64,587 809,279 2014 45,440 63,648 74,594 53,716 93,601 57,850 85,489 89,423 73,443 55,980 48,144 61,379 802,707 2013 52,821 38,820 48,884 81,996 96,685 48,834 67,903 62,731 60,333 57,743 45,383 46,203 708,335 2012 26,966 25,748 65,297 95,228 87,701 68,887 72,206 89,501 57,941 44,128 26,432 41,157 701,192 2011 25,427 32,240 65,252 76,693 74,534 36,694 39,373 61,474 54,560 52,012 52,103 43,067 613,430 2010 25,259 43,549 66,130 71,435 52,642 151,438 60,612 44,589 52,516 84,979 66,325 36,285 755,758 2009 25,508 27,510 49,847 74,935 38,464 32,998 62,871 59,499 35,502 40,119 25,561 53,024 525,837 2008 59,243 59,876 52,638 60,400 72,817 77,845 123,377 72,034 103,473 58,981 16,642 36,007 793,333 2007 60,262 115,510 71,858 79,082 98,849 222,999 112,753 99,290 56,248 112,195 69,822 72,035 1,170,903 2006 29,864 36,947 104,947 128,888 62,024 73,374 80,742 59,827 81,688 57,743 75,505 40,717 832,266 2005 53,846 37,174 61,848 37,888 84,000 117,816 82,759 68,397 44,973 140,659 51,332 48,580 829,272 2004 15,185 49,731 54,150 88,783 56,587 57,328 54,381 50,093 46,373 82,471 60,229 30,990 646,301 * Mid -Year Change 2022 to Permit Types put some projects that were previously listed as Buliding Permits into a separate FM Permit category after June 9, 20220 APPS IN JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL YTD AVG 2023 * Note - some previous month numbers may change with the next report as Portals are accepted, returned for add'I info or voided due to SmartGov tracking 2023 33 69 63 136 45 2022 40 59 76 61 165 55 2022 57 71 75 70 90 81 71 51 66 56 43 33 764 64 2021 108 162 85 95 79 83 52 77 49 73 60 50 973 81 2020 70 67 67 62 45 84 76 85 80 113 73 131 953 79 2019 76 63 76 72 87 56 68 96 83 78 61 46 862 72 2018 68 142 75 72 94 88 63 85 73 79 96 48 983 82 2017 34 76 74 91 81 92 71 66 60 96 64 37 842 70 2016 49 76 99 52 69 113 65 73 55 57 49 47 804 67 2015 38 48 68 51 73 61 41 43 72 62 40 39 636 53 2014 59 60 44 76 67 50 76 51 56 69 37 63 708 59 2013 23 49 44 56 70 76 52 52 45 47 32 39 585 49 2012 30 56 67 58 75 68 57 57 45 49 35 37 634 53 2011 33 53 69 50 58 58 51 60 51 44 41 31 599 50 2010 33 45 117 70 61 61 53 52 52 54 16 48 662 55 2009 41 41 56 67 52 67 59 54 59 40 51 26 613 51 2008 47 63 86 91 77 101 61 73 51 64 39 33 786 66 2007 72 95 123 109 94 121 98 95 69 82 60 41 1059 88 2006 58 71 183 112 91 108 123 110 115 92 56 83 1202 100 2005 35 69 96 62 92 146 70 99 89 113 56 29 956 80 2004 51 57 118 77 74 105 74 86 76 79 53 36 886 74 2006 58 71 183 112 91 108 123 110 115 92 56 83 1202 100 2005 35 69 96 62 92 146 70 99 89 113 56 29 956 80 2004 51 57 118 77 74 105 74 86 76 79 53 36 886 74 * Mid -Year Change 2022 to Permit Types put some projects that were previously listed as Buliding Permits into a separate FM Permit category after June 9, 20220 PERMITS ISSUED JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC TOTAL YTD AVG 2023 46. 35 55 136 45 2022 40 59 76 61 56 84 68 68 49 52 46 32 691 58 2021 80 66 114 91 76 95 81 57 63 96 62 52 933 78 2020 42 56 43 24 71 56 78 52 63 84 64 91 724 60 2019 74 63 51 96 75 57 56 86 90 92 47 42 829 69 2018 50 54 97 82 79 76 81 114 63 66 71 70 903 75 2017 40 33 64 76 78 79 66 80 71 71 70 38 766 64 2016 27 52 79 72 58 46 77 54 70 45 47 60 687 57 2015 32 56 75 49 43 66 58 56 54 67 38 45 639 53 2014 36 53 58 50 58 .47 59 60 58 58 45 56 638 53 2013 37 29 53 50 57 50 61 47 43 47 40 33 547 46 2012 22 30 33 63 59 59 72 58 47 59 30 32 564 47 2011 29 32 68 49 70 45 61 43 52 59 40 38 586 49 2010 29 29 54 52 54 84 44 43 61 48 54 33 585 49 2009 27 44 51 65 48 55 63 52 50 45 34 45 579 48 2008 43 51 50 70 67 79 99 84 86 49 23 42 743 62 2007 71 65 38 62 130 144 104 97 63 96 77 70 1017 85 2006 34 43 108 116 77 98 85 76 87 80 66 47 917 76 2005 47 39 63 55 88 130 91 77 58 102 108 44 902 75 2004 22 64 68 105 82 75 79 75 56 67 70 49 812 68 * Mid -Year Change 2022 to Permit Types put some projects that were previously listed as Buliding Permits into a separate FM Permit category after June 9, 20220