Master Fee Schedule Updates
Summary
The city updated its master fee schedule following a comprehensive fee study to ensure service costs are reasonably covered without overcharging, raising approximately $185,000 in additional cost recovery.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
Generates an estimated $185,000 in additional general fund revenue through fee adjustments.
City taxpayers benefit by reducing general fund subsidization of direct regulatory services.
Developers and applicants utilizing city building, planning, and engineering services will face increased permit and review fees.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Regular Meeting - Oct 6, 2026
The city is issuing $1,110,472 in fee credit payments to property owners in the Portola North development, following an agreement with Orange County. The county will fully reimburse the city, resulting in no net cost.
City Council - Regular Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
The city updated its master fee schedule following a comprehensive fee study to ensure service costs are reasonably covered without overcharging, raising approximately $185,000 in additional cost recovery.
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