(a) Parcels with Less than One Acre. Fees assessed at the time of the issuance of a Building Permit, Grading Permit, or other County approval related to new construction shall be based upon the total area of the parcel; provided, the parcel has a net area of less than one acre.
(b) Parcels with One Acre or More. Fees assessed at the time a Building Permit, Grading Permit, or other County approval related to new construction is issued on a parcel which has a net area of one acre or more shall be based on:
The area of the developed portion of the parcel or one acre, whichever is greater. As used in this Chapter, the phrase “area of developed portion of the parcel” shall mean the area of that portion of the parcel lying within a single rectangle which encloses all improvements, landscaped areas, parking areas, and storage areas; plus the area of all improvements related to the required access that are outside the area of the described rectangle.
(c) Fee to Be Determined by Building Official. The amount of fees assessed and the area on which the fee is based shall be determined by the Building Official. The Building Official may require an applicant to submit all information necessary to calculate the fee(s).
(Ord. 4011, passed - -2007)