3.64.010 Fees imposed | Issaquah Municipal Code

3.64.010 Fees imposed.

The fees and charges set forth in the fee schedule contained in this chapter are imposed for payment by applicants who apply for any type of action itemized in said land use fee schedule. Fees may be increased annually administratively through cost of living provisions as authorized in Chapter 3.59 IMC. Unless otherwise noted, fees are intended to cover City-incurred costs for all permit review, issuance and inspections.

A. The following applies to all applications identified in this table:

1. A technology surcharge will be added to all fees per IMC 3.66.020, unless otherwise noted by footnote in the table.

2. Consultant Reviews. In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the fee schedule contained in this chapter, the applicant for the permits set forth in the City’s land use fee schedule shall reimburse the City for the costs of professional consultants hired by the City to process and/or review and inspect the applicant’s proposal, when the City is unable to do so with existing in-house staff. These professional services may include, but shall not be limited to, engineering, traffic engineering, legal, financial and accounting, soils, landscaping, and critical areas. The City may require the applicant to deposit an amount with the City to cover anticipated costs of retaining professional consultants; provided, that the Mayor has approved retaining the professional consultants.

3. Consultant Administration Fee. Where an application requires a consultant review, as provided in subsection (A)(2) of this section, the City shall charge an administrative fee, equal to the consultant fee but not to exceed $2,271.15 per permit, to cover City staff oversight, review and administration of the consultant’s work.

4. Additional Review. The fees identified in this schedule are based on expected staff costs to cover three plan reviews and the required inspections. For permit reviews where applicants require more than three reviews, the City shall charge an additional 30 percent of the initial permit fee for each review beyond the third review. This added fee is intended to cover the additional time required for staff to review resubmittals.

B. Exemptions. For permit submittals for projects meeting the definitions of affordable housing, pursuant to IMC 18.102.050, fees shall be waived pursuant to Resolution 2008-13.

Fee Type				Fee
1. Preapplication Services
	Preapplication Conferences (covers up to 2 preapplication meetings)			$2,838.94
	Preapplication Meeting Re: Accessory Dwelling Units (optional) or Single-Family New Construction (covers 1 meeting)			$292.01
2. Preapplication Community Meeting
	Preapplication Community Meeting			$5,677.88
3. Land Use Review
	Home Business Review – Level 2			$3,974.51
	Deviation of Standards			$3,974.51
	Site Development Permits
		Exterior Work Only – IMC 18.208.030(B)(3)		$2,271.15
		Minor Expansions or Small New Structures – IMC 18.208.030(B)(1) and (B)(2)		$6,813.45
		New or additions with total square footage under 4,000 square feet.		$6,813.45
	Level 2 – IMC 18.208.030(C)			$34,067.25
	Level 4 – IMC 18.208.030(D)			$56,778.75
	Site Development Permit Amendments or Previously Approved Master Site Plans – IMC 18.208.030(E)
		Minor Amendments		$34,067.25
		Major Amendments		$56,778.75
4. Landscape
	Landscape Permit			$3,633.84
	Landscape Inspections			IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2)²
5. Variances
	Sign			$9,084.60
	Critical Area (ex. Reasonable use exception, IMC 18.802.470, or variance to Chapter 18.802 IMC)			$34,067.25
	Other (noncritical area)			$28,389.38
6. Signage
	Permanent Sign Permit, Type 1 (review, issuance, inspection of primary, secondary, and all other permanent signs except Permanent Sign Permit Type 2 and additional signs)			$567.79
	Permanent Sign Permit, Type 2 (review, issuance, inspection of freestanding and monument signs)			$851.68
	Permanent Additional Sign (review, issuance, inspection)			$198.73
	Front Street Temporary Banner (application, installation, and removal)			$511.00
	Business District Kiosk: Master Application (sign permit is separate and as shown above)			$1,703.36
	Landmark Sign Designation Permit			$2,838.94
7. Subdivisions
	Preliminary Plat (10 lots or greater)			$39,745.13
	Final Plat			$22,711.50
	Plat Alteration			$11,355.75
	Short Plat (up to 4 lots)			$11,355.75
	Short Plat (5 – 9 lots)
		Short Plat (5 – 9 lots) Base Fee		$11,355.75
		Short Plat (5 – 9 lots) Fee per Lot		$1,545.00
	Binding Site Plan			$45,423.00
	Lot Line Adjustment			$4,769.42
8. Transportation
	Transportation Concurrency (# net new PM peak hour trips)			$56.78/trip
	Concurrency Modeling			$454.23 + modeling fee
	Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)			IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2)
9. Wireless Communication Facilities
	Level 1			Time and materials
	Level 2			Time and materials
	Technical Review			$5,677.38
10. Environmental
	State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review			$5,677.38
	NPDES Review			$3,406.73
	Public Agency and Utility Exemption (Level 2)			$3,974.51
	Technical Document Review
		Independent Review Without Permit		$3,974.51 plus IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2) fees
		Reviewed Concurrently With Land Use Permit		IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2) fees
	Shoreline Substantial Development Permit, Shoreline Conditional Use Permit, Shoreline Variance			$7,946.97
	Shoreline Exemption			$1,135.58
11. Policy Planning Review
	Annexation: Initial Request to City Council¹			Time and materials
	Annexations to Boundary Review Board¹			Time and materials
	Preannexation Agreement			Time and materials
	Comprehensive Plan Amendment¹			$2,838.94
	Land Use Code Amendment¹			$1,135.58
	Rezone¹			$2,838.94
	Interpretation (Level 1)			$1,135.58
12. Transfer of Development Rights
	Receiving Site Project Review			$1,419.47
	TDR Certification Review			$1,135.58
	Request for New Sending or Receiving Site			$4,542.30
13. Other
	Appeals¹^,³			$1,703.36
	Development Agreement			$2,838.94/ac
	Permit Extension Request¹^,³			$283.90
	Extended Service Fee			Time and materials
	Expanded Work Hours¹
		Class 0		$0.00
		Class 1		$170.34
		Class 2		$567.79
	Impact Fee Deferral Administrative Fee			$511.01 per single-family unit
	Periodic Review			Time and materials
	Tree Removal
		Tree Removal Permit		$340.67 ($681.35 if critical area)
		Tree Removal Permit: Retroactive		$681.35
		Tree Removal Permit: Hazardous Trees		No fee
	Zoning Verification Letter¹			$340.67
	Special Use or Event Permit¹			$340.67
	Sidewalk Use Permit			$340.67
	Lighting Permit
		Independent Lighting Permit Review		$1,135.58 plus IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2) fees
		Review Concurrent With Land Use Permit		IMC 3.64.010(A)(1) and (A)(2) fees
	Trail Modification (Level 2)			$3,974.51
	Mineral Resource Site Periodic Review (Level 2)			$3,974.51
	Mobile Food Vendor Permit			$340.67
	Mobile Food Vendor Annual Renewal			$173.59
	Minor Utility Facility (Level 1)			$5,677.88
	Major Utility Facility (Level 4)			$56,778.75
14. Public Projects
	Consolidated Capital Improvement Project Permit			See IMC 3.64.025
15. Site Work
	Grading
		Area to be graded:
			Less than 1 acre	$1,135.58
			1 acre – 2.5 acres	$2,271.15
			2.5 acres – 5 acres	$3,974.51
			5+ acres	$6,813.45
	Street and Utility Plan Review
		Value of Proposed Improvements:
			Less than $150,000	$6,813.45
			$150,000 – $300,000	$12,491.33
			$300,000+	$28,389.38
	Remodels/Site Alterations/Early Grade			$3,406.73
	Wet or Dry Utilities in ROW – Upgrading services for more than one customer (in addition to street use permit fee)			$5.68/lf
	Oil/Water Separators			$1,703.36
	Street Use Permit			$2,838.94
	Traffic Control Plan (single day)			$340.67
	Traffic Control Plan (multiple days)			$2,271.15
		Pavement Cut Costs
			1 – 50 square feet	$113.56 (2x fee if PCI > 85)
			51 – 100 square feet	$170.34 (2x fee if PCI > 85)
			101+ square feet	$170.34 (+ $170.34 for each 100 square feet above 101) (2x fee if PCI > 85)
	Signal Review			$8,516.81/leg
	Roundabout Review			$28,389.38
	Field Revision			$1,135.58
	Permit Revision/Amendment/Addendum			30% of permit fee
	Planning Review of Site Work Permits Tied to an Associated Level 2 or Greater Land Use Permit			$2,271.15

1Fee not subject to technology surcharge.

2Based on the complexity of the inspection required, the City will either employ a consultant to perform the inspections or will utilize City staff. Where City staff are utilized, the inspection fee shall be $1,135.58.

3Fee is assessed per permit or application.

(Ord. 3037 § 1, 2023; Ord. 3023 § 4, 2023; Ord. 3022 § 1 (Exh. A), 2023; Ord. 2991 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2958 § 1, 2021; Ord. 2952 § 6, 2021; Ord. 2926 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2873 § 2 (Exh. C), 2019; Ord. 2867 § 1, 2019; Ord. 2839 § 2 (Exh. A), 2018; Ord. 2833 § 1, 2018; Ord. 2797 § 1 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2792 § 2 (Exh. A), 2017; Ord. 2777 §§ 2, 3, 2016; Ord. 2771 § 9, 2016; Ord. 2733 § 7 (Exh. K), 2015; Ord. 2723 § 3, 2014; Ord. 2703 § 2 (Exh. A), 2013; Ord. 2624 § 6 (Exh. A5c), 2011; Ord. 2613 §§ 2 (Exh. B1), 3 (Exh. B2), 2011; Ord. 2596 § 3 (Exh. B2), 2010; Ord. 2595 § 3, 2010; Ord. 2587 § 3 (Exh. B2), 2010; Ord. 2562 § 2 (Exh. B1), 2009; Ord. 2553 § 4 (Exh. B3), 2009; Ord. 2546 § 5, 2008; Ord. 2491 § 3, 2007; Ord. 2456 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2439 § 6, 2005; Ord. 2434 § 2, 2005; Ord. 2311 § 1, 2001; Ord. 2290 § 5, 2000; Ord. 2259 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2226 § 1, 1999; Ord. 2189 § 1, 1998; Ord. 2050 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2034 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1947 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1319 § 1, 1978).