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STATE OF WASHINGTON
County of Jefferson
A Resolution Adopting a Fee Schedule for the
Department of Community Development
RESOLUTION NO. _____________
WHEREAS, Jefferson County is a political subdivision of the state of Washington as provided by Title 36 RCW and the Washington State Constitution Article 11, and may impose fees to recoup the costs of processing permit applications and providing services to the public, as permitted by RCW 82.02.020 and other statutes; and,
WHEREAS, various sections of the Jefferson County Code impose fees charged by the Department of Community Development (“Community Development”) to implement the Jefferson County Code; and,
WHEREAS, JCC 3.80.020 authorizes the Community Development to request adoption of its annual fee schedule by resolution; and,
WHEREAS, Community Development operates in part as an enterprise fund department and therefore must request updates to its fees regularly to ensure adequate and accurate cost coverage; and,
WHEREAS, based on a professional analysis of the fee schedule and comparison to costs which concluded in May 2024, Community Development recommends the following changes for
adoption in a 2024 fee resolution; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed 2024 Fee Schedule does not exceed the actual cost of providing the services for which those fees are charged.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF JEFFERSON COUNTY, STATE OF WASHINGTON:
Section 1. Whereas Clauses are Findings of Fact. The Board adopts the above recitals (the “WHEREAS” statements) as its findings of fact supporting this resolution.
Section 2. Adoption of the 2024 Fee Schedule. The 2024 Community Development Fee Schedule attached in the attached Appendix is hereby adopted.
Section 3. Severability. The provisions of this resolution are declared separate and severable. If
any provision of this resolution or its application to any person or circumstances is held invalid,
then the remainder of this resolution or application of its provisions to other persons or
circumstances shall remain valid and unaffected.
Section 4. SEPA Compliance. This resolution is categorically exempt from the State
Environmental Policy Act under WAC 197-11-800(19).
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Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution shall take effect and be in full force and effect on September 1, 2024.
(SIGNATURES FOLLOW ON THE NEXT PAGE)
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APPROVED and ADOPTED this ________ day of _____________, 2024.
SEAL:
ATTEST:
_________________________________ Carolyn Gallaway, CMC Date Deputy Clerk of the Board
Approved as to form only:
_________________________________ Philip C. Hunsucker Date
Chief Civil Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
________________________________________ Kate Dean, Chair ________________________________________
Heidi Eisenhour, Member ________________________________________ Greg Brotherton, Member
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APPENDIX
2024 FEE SCHEDULE FOR DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Community Development-1. Building Code Fee Schedule
Residential Fee Permits Plan Check Fee Valuation - sq. ft.
Single Family Residence 65% $166.08
Garages, unheated 65% $66.48
Unfinished basement 65% $31.50
Carport, pole buildings, decks, greenhouses 65% $29.06
Modular homes/Relocated Residences
Includes foundation permit
65% $39.90
Manufactured homes (mobile) 1-2 sections
Additional manufactured home section $862.40
$61.60
Mechanical Permits Fee New or existing wood stove, inserts, pellet stoves, hot water heater, heat pump, propane tank swap out (in existing structures)
$246.40
New - propane tanks, lines, and associated appliances (In existing structures) $369.60
Solar Panels - Roof mounted $246.40
Miscellaneous Fees Fee
Base hourly rate $123.20
Address request - new $369.60
Duplicate or replacement 911 address plates $20.00
Demolition Permit $123.20
Inspection or re-inspection $123.20
Change of Use or Occupancy $739.20
Re-Roof - same for same $246.40
Title Elimination $123.20
Permit Renewal - one year, 6 months available
upon request
$369.60
BWOP Fee (Built without permits) $500.00
Civil Code Violations - First offense $250.00
Civil Code Violations - Subsequent offense $500.00
State Residential Permit Surcharge -Not applicable to manufactured homes and mechanical permits -Commercial, industrial, and multi-family will pay $2.00 each for additional unit fee to SBCC per E2SHB 1622
$6.50
State Commercial Permit Surcharge $25.00
Record retention/electronic scanning fee $27.75
Technology fee charged on all permits 5%
Commercial, Industrial, Plan Check Fee Valuation
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& Multi-Family
Commercial, Industrial, & Multi-Family 65% *Estimated Cost or
Miscellaneous construction, tenant improvement, 65% roofing, etc. fair market value
Community Development-2. Fire Marshal Fee Schedule
Fire Operational Permit Fees
Hot work $369.60
Hospitality Life safety inspection (transient rental, short term rental) annual valid 1 year $246.40
Temporary Fireworks Stands (per RCW 70.77) $100.00
Commercial Business Fire Inspection (simple) $246.40
Commercial Business Fire Inspection (complex) $246.40 Base+ $123.20/hr Varies
Fire Operational permits unless otherwise noted $369.60
Other/ additional plan review or inspection fees billed hourly $123.20
Fire Construction Permit Fees Fee
Solar Panels - Roof mounted $246.40
Class 1 Hood and Duct Suppression $369.60
Address request - new $369.60
Duplicate or replacement 911 address plates $20.00
Inspection or re-inspection $123.20
Fire Sprinkler Install or Modification 65% plan check of valuation no less than 3hrs. Varies
$369.60/min
Fire Alarm Modification 65% plan check of valuation no less than 3 hrs. Varies $369.60/min
Fire construction permits unless otherwise noted $369.60
Other/Additional plan review or inspection fees billed hourly $123.20
Miscellaneous Fees Fee
State Surcharge $6.50
State Commercial Surcharge $25.00
Record Retention/electronic scanning fee $27.75
Technology fee 5%
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Community Development-3. Land use application fees
Land Use Fees HRS BASE NOA SCAN TECH TOTAL
Hourly Rate 1 $123.20 $161 $27.75 5%
Pre-Application Conference 5 $616.00 $27.75 $32.19 $675.94
Customer Assistance Meeting (30 minute in person/virtual + summary) 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
DCD Site Visit for Pre-App or CAM, or not associated with permit 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
Consistency Review all Jefferson County Codes 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
DCD review of Water System Plan 3 $369.60 $18.48 $388.08
Hearing Examiner Fee (if time exceeds base fee may be billed at $175 per hour) 8 $1,400.00 $1,400
Appeal of a Type II decision 11 $1,355.20 $161.00 $27.75 $69.15 $1,613.10
Code Interpretation 7 $862.40 $43.12 $905.52
SEPA Checklist Type I Use with NOA 10 $1,232.00 $161.00 $27.75 $62.99 $1,483.74
SEPA Checklist for Type II or III permits 10 $1,232.00 $27.75 $62.99 $1,322.74
Type I Permits (JCC 18.40.040) HRS BASE NOA SCAN TECH TOTAL
CRITICAL AREAS (JCC 18.22)/SHORELINE (JCC 18.25)
Review of Critical Area Reports (Wetland, Geotech, HMP, Etc.) w/o permit 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Review of Report with other permit application or additional Report 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
Special Report Waiver 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
Tree/Vegetation Removal 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Floodplain Development Permit 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
CASP (Critical Area Stewardship Program) 7 $862.40 $27.75 $44.51 $934.66
Shoreline Exemption 7 $862.40 $27.75 $44.51 $934.66
Shoreline Exemption - SFR, septic, etc meeting standard shoreline buffer 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
ZONING (JCC 18.15)
Allowed "Yes" 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Home Business Permit 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Temporary Use Permit 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Sign Permit 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Transient Rental, Vacation Rental, & Bed & Breakfast 1 $123.20 $27.75 $7.55 $158.50
Commercial Shooting Facility Operating Permit Application 23 $2,833.60 $161.00 $27.75 $151.12 $3,173.47
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW (SDR - JCC 18.40.420-480) - 3 options
--Legal Lot of Record (JCC 18.12) 1 $123.20 $27.75 $7.55 $158.50
Limited SDR for appurt. to legal existing dev. & no further encroachment in SMP or CA 1 $123.20 $27.75 $7.55 $158.50
--Buildability Analysis 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
LAND DIVISION (JCC 18.35)
Boundary Line Adjustment 9 $1,108.80 $27.75 $56.83 $1,193.38
Lot Consolidation 2 $246.40 $27.75 $13.71 $287.86
Road Segregation 4 $492.80 $27.75 $26.03 $546.58
Minor Amendment (Preliminary Plat Approval) 4 $492.80 $27.75 $26.03 $546.58
STORMWATER (JCC 18.30.060 & 070)
Stand Alone Stormwater Management Permit without other Dev. Permit 5 $616.00 $27.75 $32.19 $675.94
Type II Permits (JCC 18.40.040) (Requires Notice of App $149 +$12 NB) HRS BASE NOA SCAN TECH TOTAL
SHORELINE (JCC 18.25)
Shoreline Conditional "C(a)" 16 $1,971.20 $161.00 $27.75 $108.00 $2,267.95
Shoreline Conditional "C(d)" 16 $1,971.20 $161.00 $27.75 $108.00 $2,267.95
Type II Permits (JCC 18.40.040) Continued HRS BASE NOA SCAN TECH TOTAL
ZONING (JCC 18.15)
Conditional (Administrative) "C(a)" Use (JCC 18.15.040 & 18.40.490-600) 16 $1,971.20 $161.00 $27.75 $108.00 $2,267.95
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Conditional (Discretionary) "C(d)" Use (JCC 18.15.040 & 18.40.490-600) 16 $1,971.20 $161.00 $27.75 $108.00 $2,267.95
Discretionary "D" or Unnamed Use (JCC 18.15.040 & 18.40.490-600) 5 $616.00 $161.00 $27.75 $40.24 $844.99
Cottage Industry 11 $1,355.20 $161.00 $27.75 $77.20 $1,621.15
Variances (Minor) (JCC 18.40.610-690) 11 $1,355.20 $161.00 $27.75 $77.20 $1,621.15
Temporary Use 3 $369.60 $161.00 $27.75 $27.92 $586.27
LAND DIVISION (JCC 18.35)
Short Plat Preliminary 27 $3,326.40 $161.00 $27.75 $175.76 $3,690.91
Plat Alteration with no public hearing 9 $1,108.80 $161.00 $27.75 $64.88 $1,362.43
FORESTY (JCC 18.20.160)
Conversion Option Harvest Plan (COHP) 4 $492.80 $161.00 $27.75 $34.08 $715.63
Partial Release of six-year development moratorium 7 $862.40 $161.00 $27.75 $52.56 $1,103.71
TYPE III Permit (JCC 18.40.040) + $1,400 H.E. fee + $161 Notice of Application
(NOA) + $149 Notice of Hearing (NOH) HRS BASE NOA & NOH SCAN TECH TOTAL
SHORELINE (JCC 18.25)
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
Shoreline CUP 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
Shoreline Variance 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
CRITICAL AREA (JCC 18.22)
Critical Area Variance (Major) JCC 18.22.250 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
Reasonable Economic Use Variance JCC 18.22.260 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
ZONING (JCC 18.15)
Conditional "C" Use (JCC 18.15.040 & 18.40.490-600) 23 $2,833.60 $310.00 $27.75 $158.57 $3,329.92
Zoning Variance (Major) (JCC 18.40.610-690) 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
LAND DIVISION (JCC 18.35)
Long Plat Preliminary 86 $10,595.20 $310.00 $27.75 $546.65 $11,479.60
Plat Alteration 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
Binding Site Plan 86 $10,595.20 $310.00 $27.75 $546.65 $11,479.60
Planned Rural Residential Development (PRRD) 86 $10,595.20 $310.00 $27.75 $546.65 $11,479.60
FORESTRY (JCC 18.20.160)
Full Release of six-year development moratorium 21 $2,587.20 $310.00 $27.75 $146.25 $3,071.20
Type IV Permit (JCC 18.40.040) HRS BASE NOA&H SCAN TECH TOTAL
Final Plat Approval - Short Plat, Long Plat & Binding Site Plan 3 $369.60 $27.75 $19.87 $417.22
Type V Permit (JCC 18.40.040) HRS BASE NOA&H SCAN TECH TOTAL
Comprehensive Plan Amendment 48 $5,913.60 $310.00 $27.75 $312.57 $6,563.92
Special Use (Essential Public Facility) 22 $2,710.40 $310.00 $27.75 $152.41 $3,200.56
Open Space (Current Use Assessment) 23 $2,833.60 $161.00 $27.75 $151.12 $3,173.47
COMMERCIAL Property ASSESSED CLEAN ENERGY & RESILIENCY (C-PACER)
Application & Program fee (two reviews only) $500.00 $27.75 $26.39 $554.14
Application & Program fee (for each additional review beyond 2) $250.00 $27.75 $13.89 $291.64
Program Participation admin. Fee (min $2,500 -max $14,500) 1% amount $27.75 5%
Inspection fee - see building fee schedule $27.75 5%
Administration of third-party review Admin. at hourly rate $27.75 5%
Footnote 1 - Does not include fees collected for Jefferson County Environmental Health or Public Works for permit review
Footnote 2 - Once base fee is exceeded DCD will contact the applicant to notify that additional time will be billed at hourly rate