This section contains provisions for fees, deposits and standard hourly rates for the Department of Public Works.
(a) SCHEDULE OF FEES AND DEPOSITS
DPW | |||
CASE TYPE | CROSS REFERENCE | INTAKE DEPOSIT/ FEE | Deposit (D) or Fee (F) |
DPW | |||
CASE TYPE | CROSS REFERENCE | INTAKE DEPOSIT/ FEE | Deposit (D) or Fee (F) |
PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE | 459.8 CAC | ||
Initial Consultation | $771 | D | |
CONSTRUCTION PERMIT | 71.408 CC & 71.609 CC | ||
Inspections | 5% Const. Cost <=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $1,362 Minimum | D | |
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT | 71.408 CC & 71.609 CC | ||
Inspections - Non-Small Cell Wireless Facility | 5% Const. Cost <=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $1,362 Minimum | D | |
Inspections - Small Cell Wireless Facility | 71.614 CRC, 362.1 and 362.2 CAC | $350 up to 5 facilities + $100 for each additional facility | D |
EXCAVATION PERMIT | 71.314 CC | ||
Inspection and Material Testing | $5 Per Linear Foot (1st 1,000 LF). $ 1.75 per Linear Foot thereafter. $1,362 Minimum | D | |
GRADING PERMIT (PLAN CHECK BY CU. YDS.) | 87.301 CC | ||
Inspection | 5% Const. Cost <=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $794.50 Minimum | D | |
Materials Testing | 1.5% Const. Cost<=$50 +1% Const. Cost>$50K $544.80 Minimum | D | |
IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Curb Grade | 71.408 CC, 81.206 CC & 87.301 CC | ||
Curb Grade Inspection | 5% Const. Cost <=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $3,972.50 Minimum | D | |
Curb Grade Materials Testing | 1.5% Const. Cost <= $50K + 1% Const. Cost>$50K, $544.80 Minimum | D | |
IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Parcel Map (TPM) | 81.201, 81.205, & 87.301 CC | ||
Parcel Map (TPM) Inspection - Public Improvement | 5% Construction Cost<=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $4,086 Minimum | D | |
Parcel Map (TPM) Inspection - Private Improvement | 5% Construction Cost<=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $1,089.60 Minimum | D | |
Parcel Map (TPM) Materials Testing | 1.5% Construction Cost<=$50K + 1% Const. Cost>$50K $544.80 Minimum | D | |
IMPROVEMENT PLAN - Subdivision Map Tentative Map (TM) | 81.201, 81.205, & 87.301 CC | ||
Subdivision Map TM Inspection | 5% Construction Cost<=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $1,475.50 minimum | D | |
Subdivision Map TM Material Testing | 1.5% Construction Cost<=$50K + 1% Const.Cost >$50K $1,475.50 minimum | D | |
MAP MONUMENTATION | 460.31 CAC | ||
Full Subdivision | $1,298 Minimum Plus $27 per acre 1-50 acres ($1,127-$2,450) Plus $13 per acre 51-100 acres ($2,463-$3,100) Plus $7 per acre 101+ acres ($3,107+) | D | |
SEWER PLAN REVIEW | |||
Plan Check Review | 460.34 CAC | $1,430 | D |
Sewer Construction Inspection | 5% Const. Cost <=$100K + 3% Const. Cost>$100K $1,339.30 Minimum | D | |
Material Testing | 1.5% Const. Cost<=$50 +1% Const. Cost>$50K, $544.80 Minimum | D | |
Sewer Reimbursement Agreement - Cost to prepare and process reimbursement agreement | H&SC 4742.3.68 | $2,051.00 | |
Wastewater Treatment and Reclamation Plant Plan Review/Inspection | 5% Construction Cost with a minimum deposit of $16,794 | D | |
Sewer Pump Station Plan Review/Inspection | 5% Construction Cost with a minimum deposit of $11,575 | D | |
Closed - Circuit Televised Video Sewer (CCTV) Inspections | First segment between Manholes minimum deposit plus $250 for each additional segment thereafter (a segment is length greater than 20 feet). Minimum deposit of $1,639.98 | D | |
FEMA FLOODPLAIN MAP CHANGE REVIEW FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT | CA Water Code Appendix, Chapt. 105. San Diego County Flood Control District Act, Section 44 | ||
FEMA/CLOMR/LOMR Review | $5,789 | D | |
FEMA CLOMR-F and LOMR-F Review | $2,429 | D | |
FEMA Elevation Certificate/LOMR Review | $681 | D | |
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP) (S) | 460.36; 67803(c)(1)CC | Min. Deposit shown below does not include required 3rd Party Engineering Report (cost dependent on size of District) | |
Formation of Special Benefit Assessment District for Best Management Practice (BMP) Maintenance | $8,503 | D | |
RECORD OF SURVEY | 460 CAC | ||
Application | $578 for first sheet + $87 for each additional sheet | F | |
MOVING PERMIT/ ROUTE EVALUATION | |||
Moving | 71.209.5 CC | $257 | F |
STREET LIGHT REVIEW | 460.3.1 CAC | ||
Annexation | $81 | F | |
STREET NAME SIGNS FEE | 460.3 CAC | ||
Sign Installation/ Replacement | $364 | F | |
SMALL CELL WIRELESS FEE | 71.614 CC | ||
Annual Fee - Small Cell Wireless Facility | $270 per facility | F | |
CAC = County Administrative Code; CC = San Diego County Code; GC = CA Government Code; ZO = San Diego County Zoning Ordinance
(F) = Fee
(D) = Deposit, amount listed is intake deposit only, additional deposits may be required
(b) STANDARD HOURLY RATES
All fees, deposits, and charges shall be calculated and will be charged at a rate not to exceed the following standard hourly rates:
POSITION | HOURLY RATE |
POSITION | HOURLY RATE |
Administrative Analyst I, II | $66.00 |
Administrative Analyst III | $64.00 |
Assistant Engineer | $227.00 |
Assistant Land Surveyor | $173.00 |
Civil Engineer | $227.00 |
Construction Technician | $183.00 |
County Traffic Engineer | $288.00 |
County Counsel Attorney | Charged at the hourly rate approved by the Board of Supervisors |
County Counsel Paralegal | Charged at the hourly rate approved by the Board of Supervisors |
DPW Unit Manager | $239.00 |
Engineering Technician I, II | $177.00 |
Engineering Technician III | $201.00 |
Equipment Operator | $139.00 |
Land Surveyor | $173.00 |
Land Surveyor, JR | $125.00 |
Land Use/Environmental Planner I, II | $151.00 |
Land Use/Environmental Planner III | $202.00 |
Land Use/Environmental Planning Manager | $231.00 |
LUEG Program Manager | $121.00 |
Office Assistant | $96.00 |
Program Coordinator | $160.00 |
Road Crew Supervisor | $160.00 |
Sanitation Regional Supervisor | $154.00 |
Senior Civil Engineer | $257.00 |
Senior Equipment Operator | $160.00 |
Senior Land Surveyor | $198.00 |
Senior Office Assistant | $96.00 |
Traffic Signal Coordinator | $132.00 |
Wastewater Facilities Supervisor | $154.00 |
Water Resources Manager | $231.00 |
(c) PROVISIONS
1. FEE WAIVER FOR STRUCTURES DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BY NATURAL DISASTER. Notwithstanding the fees and deposits otherwise specified in Section 362.2, subsection (a), the grading permit fees or deposits may be waived for an applicant who is rebuilding legally built structures which have been damaged or destroyed by a wildfire or other natural disaster and which are located within the boundaries of a geographic area which has been declared by resolution of the Board of Supervisors to be eligible for this fee or deposit waiver. The fee or deposit waiver shall not apply to any portion of a new structure which exceeds the square footage of the structure which is being replaced.
(Added by Ord. No. 9968 (N.S.), effective 3-29-09; amended by Ord. No. 10037 (N.S.), effective 3-26-10; amended by Ord. No. 10223 (N.S.), effective 10-25-12; amended by Ord. No. 10271 (N.S.), effective 9-15-13; amended by Ord. No. 10273 (N.S.), effective 9-15-13; amended by Ord. No. 10472 (N.S.), effective 5-21-17; amended by Ord. No. 10528 (N.S.), effective 6-17-18; amended by Ord. No. 10597 (N.S.), effective 4-12-19; amended by Ord. No. 10607 (N.S.), effective 6-30-19; amended by Ord. No. 10725 (N.S.), effective 7-4-21; amended by Ord. No. 10788 (N.S.), effective 6-26-22; amended by Ord. No. 10847 (N.S.), effective 6-23-23; amended by Ord. No. 10909 (N.S.), effective 6-21-24)