Chapter 2.94
MISCELLANEOUS PLANNING RELATED FEES AND CHARGES

Sections:

2.94.010    Permit issuance.

2.94.020    Schedule of fees and charges.

2.94.030    Geographic information system fees.

2.94.040    Schedule of fees and charges for city services rendered in connection with land development and subdivision.

2.94.010 Permit issuance.

No miscellaneous planning related permit or amendment specified in this chapter shall be issued or authorized unless or until such costs, charges, fees and expenses listed in Sections 2.94.020 and 15.04.030 shall have been paid in full. (Ord. 2004-08 § 8, 2004: Ord. A-3118 § 1(part), 1980).

2.94.020 Schedule of fees and charges.

In addition to all other applicable fees, planning service fees shall be charged. Planning service fees do not include costs of recording which shall additionally be imposed if recording is required. The following planning service fees shall apply:

Application Type

Fee

Annexation Petition

$ 1,600

Single-Family Residential

 

Demolition

85.00

New Construction

45.00

Accessory Dwelling Remodel or New Construction

45.00

Addition

30.00

Detached Accessory Structure

30.00

Fence, Deck, Swimming Pool or Similar Uses

30.00

Structure Moving

765.00

Duplex and Multifamily

 

Demolition

85.00

Up to 7 units

60.00

Over 8 units

80.00

Home Occupation

 

Level I – Staff Level

45.00

Level II – Notify Adjacent Property Owners

65.00

Level III – Hearing Examiner Review

610.00

Commercial

 

Business Registration Only

45.00

Right-of-Way Permit

65.00

Demolition

85.00

Permit to Occupy Right-of-Way

205.00

Sidewalk Sign

110.00

Sidewalk Seating

150.00

Signs

 

First Sign

30.00

Each Additional Sign

5.00

Site Plan Review for New Development/Redevelopment/Change of Use

 

New Construction or Remodel Less than 10,000 Square Feet or Land Development/Redevelopment Less than 20,000 Square Feet

65.00

New Construction or Remodel Between 10,000 – 20,000 Square Feet or Land Development/Redevelopment Between 20,000 – 40,000 Square Feet

220.00

New Construction or Remodel Greater than 20,000 Square Feet or Land Development/Redevelopment Greater than 40,000 Square Feet

395.00

Stormwater Plan Review for New Development/Redevelopment

 

Medium Project

Actual costs incurred** – $750.00 deposit

Large Project

Actual costs incurred ** – $2,000.00 deposit

Boundary Line Adjustment

100.00

Short Plats

 

2 – 4 Lots

300.00

5 – 9 Lots

445.00

Outside Utility Agreements

45.00

Preliminary Plat

 

Up to 15 Lots

560.00

16 – 30 Lots

875.00

Over 30 Lots

1,120.00

Final Plat

 

Up to 15 Lots

1,075.00

16 – 30 Lots

1,150.00

Over 30 Lots

1,245.00

Review Declaration/Maintenance Agreement, CC&Rs, Owner’s Manual

125.00

Binding Site Plan

 

Preliminary – Less than 5 Acres

400.00

Preliminary – Greater than 5 Acres

560.00

Final (w/CC&Rs, Design Guides, Owner’s Manual, Maintenance Agreement)

85.00

Conditional Use Permit

610.00

Transcription

110.00

Variance

610.00

Minor Variance

45.00

Transcription

110.00

Appeal

 

SEPA/Administrative

200.00

Code Violation

500.00

Shoreline Substantial Development

505.00

Critical Area Permit

 

Single-Family – New Construction/Remodel/Addition

45.00

Multi-Family/Commercial/Plat

80.00

Right-of-Way Vacation

370.00 (plus appraisal and vacation fee based on property valuation)

Rescheduling of Hearing

 

Hearing Examiner

100.00

Planning Commission/City Council

100.00

Zone Map Amendment (Rezone)

 

Less than 1/2 Acre

505.00

1/2 Acre or Greater

715.00

Zone Text Amendment

650.00

Zoning Letter

65.00

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

 

Map Amendment

2,810.00

Text Amendment

2,810.00

Environmental Checklist Review Fees

 

Environmental Checklist Processing and Review

190.00

Wireless Communication Fees (See Chapter 20.170)

 

Wireless Communication Co-Location

45.00

Wireless Communication Facility Application

475.00

Mobile Home Park

 

100 Units and Over

400.00

75 – 99 Units

320.00

50 – 74 Units

240.00

24 – 49 Units

160.00

8 – 23 Units

80.00

Cable Communications (See Chapter 5.01)

 

Cable Communications Franchise/Development Authorization/Permit Deposit for Actual Administrative Costs Incurred in Application and Renewal Review

Actual costs incurred – 5,000.00 deposit*

Telecommunications – Small Wireless Facilities (See Chapter 5.02)

 

Franchise Deposit for Actual Administrative Costs Incurred in Application and Renewal Review

Actual costs incurred – 5,000.00 deposit*

Annual Right-of-Way Use Rate (for each small wireless facility installed upon a city-owned pole or support structure within the city’s right-of-way)

270.00

Right-of-Way Permit Application Fee for Small Wireless Facilities Sites (also known as small wireless permit application)

100.00 for each site

Telecommunications (See Chapter 5.03)

 

Telecommunications Right-of-Way Use Master License/Franchise/Facilities Lease/Development Authorization/Permit Deposit for Actual Administrative Costs Incurred in Application and Renewal Review

Actual costs incurred – 5,000.00 deposit*

* All deposits shall be held for a period of not to exceed three months from the date of completion of the project to allow for all billings related to the event to be received by the city and billed against the deposit. Deposits are meant to reimburse the costs involved. When costs exceed the original deposit, an additional deposit or payment will be required before any further work will be performed by the city or any permit, certificate of occupancy and/or final plat approval will be issued. The amount of the additional deposit shall be determined by the city. No interest shall accrue to any deposit.

** Current rates for stormwater plan review will be provided upon request.

The Walla Walla city manager is authorized to adopt planning service rates, fees and charges in addition to those listed above. (Ord. 2019-38 § 2, 2019: Ord. 2019-01 § 2, 2019: Ord. 2017-45 § 3, 2017: Ord. 2016-21 § 1, 2016: Ord. 2016-03 § 2, 2016: Ord. 2009-34 § 1, 2009: Ord. 2008-31 § 1, 2008: Ord. 2007-44 § 1, 2007: Ord. 2006-45 § 1, 2006: Ord. 2005-38 § 1, 2005: Ord. 2004-42 § 1, 2004: Ord. 95-1 § 1, 1995: Ord. 93-A-35 § 1, 1993: Ord. A-3118 § 1(part), 1980).

2.94.030 Geographic information system fees.

The following fees shall be charged for services provided by the city of Walla Walla geographic information system (GIS):

A. Standard Map Collection.

Name

Paper Size

Price

Orthophoto Map (UGA)

Arch E
(48" × 36")

$25.00

City Map

36" × 38"

$15.00

Zoning Map

34" × 28"

$12.00

Pre-Zone Map

34" × 28"

$12.00

Comprehensive Plan Map

34" × 28"

$12.00

Bicycle Map – City of Walla Walla

24" × 18"

$12.00

Bicycle Map – Walla Walla Valley

28" × 22"

$12.00

B. Printing Prices.

Name

Paper Size

Price

Print

Arch E
(48" × 36")

$15.00

Print

Arch D
(36" × 24")

$12.00

Print

Arch C

(24" × 18")

$10.00

Print

Arch B

(18" × 12")

$7.00

Print

11" × 17"

$5.00

Print

8.5" × 11"

$3.00

Special Paper

Any

Add 50% to paper price

Lamination
(Includes Labor)

Any

Add $27.00 per sheet

C. Services.

Name

Rate

GIS Data Export (Shapefile/Geodatabase/CAD)

$78.00/hour

Map to PDF Conversion

$19.00/map

D. Data.

Name

Format

Unit

Rate

Orthophoto Tiles

GeoTiff/SID

1 tile

$25.00 + standard hourly rate

Orthophoto Mosaic

SID

full mosaic

$1,350.00 + standard hourly rate

GIS Feature Class

Shapefile/
Geodatabase/CAD

per layer

$78.00/hour

E. Hourly Rate.

Name

Rate

GIS Standard Hourly Rate

$78.00

GIS Analysis Hourly Rate

$105.00

(Ord. 2014-48 § 1, 2014: Ord. 2007-43 § 1, 2007: Ord. 97-46 § 1, 1997).

2.94.040 Schedule of fees and charges for city services rendered in connection with land development and subdivision.

Any person or persons seeking to subdivide or develop land in the city of Walla Walla is required to obtain the necessary development authorization and permits and pay the applicable charges and fees therefor. In addition, said person or persons shall pay the following charges and fees for the following described services. Said fees shall be paid in advance of work, and permits shall not issue until said fees are paid.

A. Improvement Inspection Services.

1. Sewers: two hundred fifty dollars per lot or parcel. Service includes inspection of pipe, grade, trench backfill, and service line connections, and a one-time video inspection of finished sewer line.

2. Water main: two hundred dollars per lot or parcel. Includes inspection of pipe, service lines, trench backfill, pressure testing, and one-time bacteriological testing.

3. Street/storm drain: three hundred dollars per lot or parcel. Includes inspection of subgrades, trench excavation, base material, pavement material, curbs and gutters, storm drain pipes and facilities, and street lights.

4. Other utilities (if in the public right-of-way): fifteen dollars per lot or parcel, includes inspection of trench and backfill.

5. Stormwater: actual costs incurred for construction stormwater site inspections. Includes inspection of temporary erosion and sediment control best management practices, structural stormwater facilities, stormwater drainage system components, and connections to the existing stormwater drainage system. Current city rates for construction stormwater site inspections will be provided upon request.

B. Additional Inspection, Testing or Services.

1. Sewer video inspection: fifty dollars for mobilization plus two dollars and fifty cents per foot of main to be inspected;

2. Water main pressure testing: fifty dollars per test;

3. Water main bacterial test: one hundred dollars per test;

4. Street sweeping: one dollar and fifty cents per centerline foot.

C. Improvement Plan and Specification Review for Subdivisions, PUDs, Short Plats, and Binding Site Plans.

1. 1 – 5 Lots:

$200.00 per lot

2. 6 – 15 Lots:

300.00 per lot

3. 16 – 30 Lots:

350.00 per lot

4. Over 30 Lots:

400.00 per lot

D. Surveying, Staking, or Design (where city personnel are required to provide assistance during construction).

1. Surveying:

$200.00 per lot per call

2. Setting grades:

200.00 per lot per call

3. Design assistance:

150.00 per lot per call

E. The Walla Walla city manager is authorized to adopt rates, fees and charges for inspection, testing, sweeping, review, surveying, staking, and design services in addition to those listed above. (Ord. 2017-45 § 4, 2017: Ord. 99-30 § 1, 1999).