Chapter 3.15
DWELLING UNIT TAX

Sections:

3.15.010  Authority.

3.15.020  Levied.

3.15.030  When payable.

3.15.040  Definitions.

3.15.050  Capital outlay recreational fund.

3.15.010 Authority.

The City Council hereby declares that the fees required to be paid pursuant to this chapter are assessed pursuant to the taxing power of the City and solely for the purpose of producing revenue. (Ord. 1080; Ord. 1216 § 1, 8-5-69. Formerly § 27-15).

3.15.020 Levied.

Every person constructing any structure containing a dwelling unit, or more than one dwelling unit, in the City of Santa Clara shall pay to the City the following fees: the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00) for each dwelling unit containing not more than one bedroom and the sum of five dollars ($5.00) for each additional bedroom contained therein; provided, however, that in no event shall the total fees for any dwelling unit exceed the sum of fifty dollars ($50.00). (Ord. 1080; Ord. 1216 § 1, 8-5-69. Formerly § 27-16).

3.15.030 When payable.

Such fees shall be due and payable upon application to the City for a building permit for the construction of any such dwelling unit; provided, however, that there shall be a refund of such fees in the event the building permit is not approved, or is not used, for such construction. (Ord. 1080; Ord. 1216 § 1, 8-5-69. Formerly § 27-17).

3.15.040 Definitions.

(a) As used herein the term "person" means as defined in SCCC 1.05.020 and includes every person constructing a dwelling unit itself, or through the services of any employee, agent, or independent contractor.

(b) As used herein the term "dwelling unit" includes each single-family dwelling and each unit of an apartment, duplex or multiple dwelling structure designed as a separate habitation for one or more persons. (Ord. 1080; Ord. 1216 § 1, 8-5-69. Formerly § 27-18).

3.15.050 Capital outlay recreational fund.

All of the sums collected pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the capital outlay recreational fund and shall be used solely for the acquisition, improvement and expansion of public park, playground and/or recreational facilities in the vicinity of such dwelling units. (Ord. 1080; Ord. 1216 § 1, 8-5-69. Formerly § 27-19).