APPLICATIONS
The applications provided on this site are in Adobe Acrobat format (PDF files). If you do not already have Adobe Reader, it can be from downloaded at the Adobe Acrobat Reader ® website.
Miscellaneous Plan Permit Application (PDF) is typically for smaller projects that are reviewed at a staff level.
Public Hearing Applications (PDF) are for projects that are reviewed at a public hearing at an Administrative Hearing, Planning Commission, Heritage Preservation Commission, or City Council meeting.
Tree Removal Applications (PDF) are for removal of trees on private property that are greater than 38 inches in circumference. Please see information on Tree Removal Permits for more information.
The above referenced planning permit applications are available for viewing and printing with Adobe Acrobat Reader.
PLANNING FEES/CHARGES
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 18, 2003
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Section 3.01 Planning Permit Fees/Charges |
Fee |
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Administrative Request (Miscellaneous Plan Permits-MPP) (Ch. 19.82) |
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Appeals of Miscellaneous Plan Permits |
$100.00 |
| Design Review with no Public Hearing |
No Fee |
| Extension of time (Major & Minor Permits & Tentative Map) |
$550.00 |
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Five Year Director of Comm. Development Review of Telecommunication Facilities |
$300.00 |
| Landscaping, parking, lighting & architectural plans |
$250.00 |
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Large Family Day Care (greater than 300 ft. of another) |
No Fee |
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Mobile Vendors (per site) |
$250.00 |
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Plus cleanup deposit |
$150.00 |
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Miscellaneous Plan Permits (unspecified) |
$85.00 |
| Renaming of Streets - Private |
$550.00 |
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Signs: Master Sign Agreement and Master Sign Program |
$550.00 |
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Minor Modifications to Master Sign Program |
$250.00 |
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Signs |
$100.00 |
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Temporary Signs |
No Fee |
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Small Hazardous Material Additions |
$250.00 |
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Use Permit for Temporary & Unenclosed Uses |
$100.00 |
| Plus cleanup deposit (Christmas tree lots & pumpkin patches) |
$300.00 |
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Waiver of Undergrounding |
$1,000.00 |
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Minor Permits (Administrative Hearing Review) |
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Appeals of Minor Permit (Ch. 19.98) |
$100.00 |
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Plan Review of Minor Permit |
$600.00 |
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Single Family & Condominium (Design Review, Special Development Permit or Use Permit requiring Public Hearing) |
$85.00 |
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Single Family Variances (Ch. 19.84) |
$300.00 |
| Special Development Permit (Ch. 19.90) |
$1,100.00 |
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Use Permit (Ch. 19.88) |
$1,100.00 |
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Variances (other than Single Family) (Ch. 19.84) |
$1,100.00 |
| Art Permits (SMC CH. 19.52) | |
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Public Art required in large or unique non-residential |
$1,600 |
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Major Permits (Planning Commission Review) |
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Appeals of Major Permit (Ch. 19.90) |
$100.00 |
| Design Review Single Family Requiring Public Hearing |
$150.00 |
| Large Family Day Care (within 300 ft. of another) (Ch. 19.58) |
$100.00 |
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Plan Review of Major Permit |
$1,200.00 |
| Preliminary Planning Review |
$250.00 |
| Special Development Permit (Ch. 19.90) |
$2,400.00 |
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Use Permit (Ch. 19.88) |
$2,400.00 |
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Tentative Map (Ch. 18.20) |
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Appeals |
$100.00 |
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Modification to Tentative Map Conditions of Approval |
$1,200.00 |
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Parcel Maps (4 or fewer lots) |
$1,800.00 |
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Subdivision Maps |
$3,000.00 |
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Plus fee per lot |
$200.00 |
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Landmark Alterations (Ch. 19.96) |
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Extension of Time |
$150.00 |
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Landmark Alteration Permit |
$350.00 |
| Mills Act Contract Request |
$200.00 |
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Minor Review/Change to Landmark |
$150.00 |
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Legislative Actions (Rezoning) (Ch. 19.92) |
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| General Plan Amendments - Processing fee for amendments for which Council has initiated consideration |
$4,000.00 |
| General Plan Maintenance Fee (Ch. 6.12)-- .05% of total Valuation |
Various |
| Heritage Housing and Single-Story Combining Districts, per lot Proposed for district |
$100.00 |
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Planned Development (PD) Combining District & El Camino real (ECR) Combining District |
$2,000.00 |
| Renaming of Streets - Public |
$4,000.00 |
| Specific Plans |
$4,000.00 |
| Zoning District Change |
$4,000.00 |
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Park Dedication Fees (Ch. 18.10 & 19.74) |
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For residential subdivisions & multi-family residential housing projects. Average Fair Market Value per s.f.= $49.50) Low Density (R-0, R-1) Low Medium Density (R-2, R-1.5, R-1.7) Medium & High Density (R-3, R-4, R-5) |
$7,412.00/unit $6,738.19/unit $4,851.50/unit |
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Section 3.08 Process Environmental Documents |
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Review of Environmental Study (traffic, noise, etc) |
$1,000.00 |
| Environmental Assessment (Initial Study) |
$600.00* |
| * Includes $50 Environmental Document Filing Fee Required by the County of Santa Clara effective July 1, 2003 | |
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EIR Consultant Charge |
As Needed |
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EIR Preparation 10% of consulting fee |
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Section3.02 General Administrative Fees |
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Data Research Fees - For GIS Data $58/hour or $34.00 minimum |
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| Permit Recordation Fee Required by the County of Santa Clara ($7.00 first page and $3 there after) |
Various |