HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2025-45, amending the Development Application Fee Schedule and Building Permit and Plan reviewCity of East Wenatchee Resolution No. 2025-45 with Exhibit A and Exhibit B
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City of East Wenatchee, Washington
Resolution No. 2025-45
A Resolution of the City of East Wenatchee, Washington, adopting amended Development Application Permit Processing Cost Recovery Schedule and Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule, and establishing an effective date.
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2.Authority.
2.1. The City of East Wenatchee is a non-charter code City duly incorporated andoperating under the laws of the State of Washington.
2.2. RCW 35.11.020 and RCW 35A.12.190 authorize the City of East Wenatchee(“City Council”) to organize and regulate its internal affairs.
2.3. RCW 82.02.020 authorizes the City to collect reasonable fees from anapplicant for a permit or other governmental approval to cover the cost to the City of processing applications, reviewing plans, and inspecting.
2.4. RCW 19.27.100 authorizes the city to impose fees different from those set forth in the State Building Code.
2.5. EWMC 15.04.15 authorizes the city to adopt building permit and plan review fees from time to time.
3.Recitals.
3.1. The City’s management and budget policies indicate the development andconstruction permit fees should be based on actual cost of providing services and should strive toward full cost recovery.
3.2. The city charges fees for services it provides for the development of land and construction of structures. These services include reviewing permit applications, issuing permits, conducting field inspections, etcetera.
3.3. The city contracts with a third party for hearing examiner services on certain types of land development applications. The cost of these hearing examiner services are passed to the application through Development Application Permit Fees.
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3.4. The City Council finds that it is in the best interests of the city and its citizens to add a after-the fact fee as a deterrence to starting development or building activities prior to obtaining the necessary permits.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE DO RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Purpose. To increase development application permit fees commensurate with the increase in cost of hearing examiner services and the add an after-the-fact fee for development permits and building permits.
Section 2: Amount of Fees. The city adopts the fees listed on the Development Application Permit Processing Cost Recovery Schedule as set forth in Exhibit A and the Building Permit and Plan Review Fee Schedule as set forth in Exhibit B.
Section 3: Annual Adjustment of Fees in Development Application Permit Processing Cost Recovery Schedule. Commencing January 1, 2026, and for each year thereafter, the fees will increase by 100 percent of the change in the Consumer Price Index for West Urban Region for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, all items (Revised Series) (CPI-W 1982-1984) prepared by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, or a replacement index (the ‘CPI Index”). Calculation of the annual adjustment will be from September to September of the preceding twelve months.
Section 4: Severability. If a court of competent jurisdiction declares any provision in this resolution to be contrary to law, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the other provisions of this Resolution.
Section 5: Recording Instructions. The City Council directs the City Clerk to record a copy of this Resolution with the Douglas County Auditor.
Section 6: Effective Date. This resolution becomes effective once a copy of this Resolution is recorded with the Douglas County Auditor.
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Passed by the City Council of East Wenatchee, at a regular meeting thereof on this 21st day of October 2025.
CITY OF EAST WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON
By _________________________________ Jerrilea Crawford, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________ Anna Laura Leon, City Clerk
Approved as to form only:
___________________________ Robert R. Siderius, City Attorney
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: 10-15-2025 PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: 10-21-2025 EFFECTIVE DATE:
Jerrilea Crawford (Nov 3, 2025 09:44:36 PST)
Jerrilea Crawford
City of East Wenatchee
Effective __________, 2025
Development Application Permit Processing Cost Recovery Schedule
All permit processing fees must be submitted as part of the required application materials. All fee
are non-refundable except when an application has officially been withdrawn in writing by the
applicant prior to the issuance of any public notice required for the proposal.
In addition to the fees included here, all projects require reimbursement to the City for the full cost
of contracted engineering services to review the project.
Pre-Application Conference 1st No Fee
2nd Pre-Application Conference on same project $198
Major Plat - Preliminary Review - Base Fee $1,1301,230
Plus this fee per lot $81
Engineering $392
Plus this fee per lot $31
Major Plat - Final Review -
The Greater of the Minimum Base or Base + Per Lot Fee
Minimum Base $526
Base Fee $198
Plus this fee per lot $69
Engineering $549
Plus this fee per lot $31
Amendment/Alteration - Plat
Administrative $466
If Public Hearing Required $1,5891,689
Short Plat - Preliminary Review - Base Fee $714
Plus this fee per lot $81
Engineering $235
Plus this fee per lot $31
Short Plat - Final Review - Base Fee $299
Plus this fee per lot $51
Engineering $314
Plus this fee per lot $31
Amendment/Alteration - Short Plat - Base Fee $466
Plus this fee per lot $81
Binding Site Plan - Preliminary Review - Base Fee $843
Plus this fee per lot $81
Engineering $314
Plus this fee per lot $31
Binding Site Plan - Final Review - Base Fee $843
Plus this fee per lot $81
Engineering $392
Plus this fee per lot $31
Binding Site Plan Condo in Existing Bldg $595
Amendment or Alteration - Binding Site Plan $357
Plus this fee per lot - If lots are added $81
Engineering $314
Plus this fee per lot $31
Extension - Plat, Short Plat, Binding Site Plan 1/2 Original Fee
Boundary Line Adjustment $299
Exhibit A
Rezone $1,7851,885
Planned Unit Development $1,785
Conditional Use Permit $1,1901,290
Home Occupation - Administrative $149
Critical Areas Permits/Compliance/Reasonable Use etc. $496
Variance $1,5891,689
Appeals $9911,091
Addressing (per request or plat/BSP/short plat) $149
Comprehensive Plan Amendment $1,984
Zoning Text Amendment $1,984
Shoreline Permits (SDP, SCUP, SVariance) $1,9842,084
SEPA checklist review & DNS
With Notice $595
Without Notice $299
EIS - minimum base fee + the actual expenses $992
Mitigated DNS, Expanded Checklist $595
WCF - Broadcast and relay tower facility $1,2191,319
WCF - Up to 5 small cell or DAS facilities $609
Each Additional Facility $121
WCF - Other wireless communications facilities application $609
After-the-Fact Development Permits 2X Permit Fee
Fire Marshal Services
Residential fire sprinkler plan review $117
Residential fire sprinkler inspection $117
Fire alarm & smoke detection system plan review $235
+ per device fee $3
Fire alarm & smoke detection system inspection $235
+ per device fee $4
Fire sprinkler system plan review $235
+ per device fee $4
Fire sprinkler system inspection $235
+ per device fee $4
Commercial IFC application plan review
Per Building Permit $392
If Single Component $117
Commercial IFC component inspection
(Commercial hood, high-piled storage, membrane structures, fireworks stands,
fireworks displays, exhibitions, fire and sprinkler system revisions less than 5
devices, and standpipes.)
$235
Commercial fuel tanks (per tank)
500 gallons or less $235
501 to 5000 gallons $471
5001 gallons or more $706
Marijuana Extraction System
$235
Residential or commercial tank decommission $235
Development permit review $117
Reinspection fee $117
Exhibit A
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Res. 2024-50
BUILDING PERMIT AND PLAN REVIEW FEE SCHEDULE (Res 2024-50)
1
Total Valuation1 Permit Fee
$1.00 to $500 $23.50
$501.00 to
$2,000.00
$23.50 for the first $500.00 plus $3.05 for each additional $100.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $2,000.00.
$2,001.00 to
$25,000.00
$69.25 for the first $2,000.00 plus $14.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $25,000.00.
$25,001.00 to
$50,000.00
$391.25 for the first $25,000.00 plus $10.10 for each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $50,000.00.
$50,001.00 to
$100,000.00
$643.75 for the first $50,000.00 plus $7.00 for each additional $1,000.00, or
fraction thereof, to and including $100,000.00.
$100,001.00 to
$500,000.00
$993.75 for the first $100,000.00 plus $5.60 for each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $500,000.00.
$500,001.00 to
$1,000,000.00
$3,233.75 for the first $500,000.00 plus $4.75 for each additional $1,000.00,
or fraction thereof, to and including $1,000,000.00
$1,000,001.00
and up
$5,608.75 for the first $1,000,000.00 plus $3.15 for each additional
$1,000.00, or fraction thereof
Other Inspections and associated fees:
1. Inspections outside of normal business hours (minimum charge – two hours) ....... $80.00 per hour
2. Re-inspection fees assessed for work required to be corrected by prior correction notice and not
completed ................................................................................................................ $80.00 per hour
3. Inspections for which no fee is specifically indicated..............................................$65.00
4. Additional plan review required by changes, additions, or revisions to plans (minimum charge – one-
half hour) ................................................................................................................. $80.00 per hour
PLAN REVIEW FEE: A plan review fee of 65% of the above building permit fee shall be added to the cost
of each building permit.
Exceptions to plan review fee:
-Residential plans which have paid for a previous review under the same code version shall only pay
25% of the permit fee. Plans utilizing this exception may not be altered in size, footprint, or structure.
Any change in code version shall require plans be reviewed under the new code version and a full
plan review fee paid.
-Pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Building permits utilizing one of the city’s pre-
approved plans for an accessory dwelling unit shall only pay 15% of the permit fee.
1.Value shall be determined by utilizing 88 percent of the values in the table titled Square Foot Construction Costs
as Published by The International Code Council as the same exists now or may hereafter be amended. A copy of
the most current edition of said table shall be kept on file at the City and by this reference is made a part herein as
Exhibit B
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Res. 2024-50
if set forth in full. For remodel, tenant improvements and work not listed above the actual value of the work as
defined by the International Code may be used.\
Swimming Pools:
Residential $250
Commercial: Valuation Based
Spas:
Residential: $150
Commercial: Valuation Based
Manufactured Homes:
Single Wide: $350
Double Wide: $450
Triple Wide: $550
Each additional: $100
Factory Built Structures:
Single Wide: $350
Double Wide: $450
Triple Wide: $550
Each additional: $100
Re-roof: Valuation Based
LPG fuel storage tank over 120 gal: $150
Title Elimination: $80
Demolition: $80
Emergency Escape Windows $150
Decks and porches shall be values at 50% of the valuation of a VB Utility structure.
Or half the value of a garage
Sign Permit Fees
Electric Signs: $100
Nonelectric signs less than eight feet above grade: $40
Nonelectric signs eight feed or more above grade: $100
Plan review fees shall not exceed 65% of the permit fee.
Plan review based on the first sign of each permit.
After-the-Fact Permits 2x the building and plan review fees
Exhibit B
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Res. 2024-50
MECHANICAL PERMIT FEE SCHEDULE
Permit Issuance
1. For the issuance of each permit
2. For issuing each supplemental permit
$23.50
7.25
Unit Fee Schedule
1. For the installation or relocation of each forced-air or gravity-type furnace
or burner, including ducts and vents attached to such appliance up to and
including 100,000 Btu/h
$14.80
2. For the installation or relocation of each forced air or gravity-type furnace
or burner, including ducts and vents attached to each appliance over
100,000 Btu/h
$18.20
3. For the installation or relocation of each floor furnace, including vent $14.80
4. For the installation or relocation of each suspended heater, recessed wall
heater or floor-mounted unit heater
$14.80
5. For the installation, relocation or replacement of each appliance vent
installed and not included in an appliance permit
$7.25
6. For the repair of, alteration of, or addition to each heating appliance,
refrigeration unit, cooling unit, absorption unit, or evaporative cooling
system, including installation of controls regulated by this code
$13.70
7. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor to and
including three horsepower, or each absorption system including 100,000
Btu/h
$14.70
8. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over three
horsepower to and including 15 horsepower, or each absorption system
over 100,000 Btu/h and including 500,000 Btu/h
$27.15
9. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 15
horsepower to and including 30 horsepower, or each absorption system
over 500,000 Btu/h to and including 1,000,000 Btu/h
$37.25
10. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or compressor over 30
horsepower to and including 50 horsepower, or for each absorption
system over 1,000,000 Btu/h to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h.
$55.45
11. For the installation or relocation of each boiler or refrigeration compressor
over 50 horsepower, or each absorption system over 1,750,000 Btu/h
$92.65
12. For each air-handling unit to and including 10,000 cubic feet per minute,
including ducts attached thereto
Note: This fee shall not apply to an air-handling unit which is a portion of a
factory-assembled appliance, cooling unit, evaporative cooler or absorption
unit for which a permit is required elsewhere in this code.
$10.65
13. For each air-handling unit over 10,000 cfm $18.10
14. For each evaporative cooler other than portable type $10.65
15. For each ventilation fan connected to a single duct $7.25
16. For each ventilation system which is not a portion of any heating or air-
conditioning system authorized by a permit
$10.65
Exhibit B
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17. For the installation of each hood which is served by mechanical exhaust,
including the ducts for such hood
$10.65
18. For the installation or relocation of each domestic-type incinerator $18.20
19. For the installation or relocation of each commercial or industrial-type
incinerator
$14.50
20. For each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by this code but not
classed in other appliance categories, or for which no other fee is listed in
this code
$10.65
21. Permit fees for fuel-gas piping shall be as follows:
a. For each gas-piping system of one to four outlets
b. For each gas-piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet
$ 5.00
$ 1.50
22. Permit fees for process piping shall be as follows:
a. For each hazardous process piping system (HPP) of one to four
outlets
b. For each piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet
c. For each nonhazardous process piping system (NPP) of one to four
outlets
d. For each piping system of five or more outlets, per outlet
$ 8.05
$ 1.75
$ 3.25
$ 1.00
23. For the complete heating and ventilation system equipment, including
State of Washington ventilation requirements and gas piping system if
needed, installed concurrently with the initial construction of a single-family
dwelling, and each unit in a duplex
$30.00
Exhibit B
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Res. 2024-50
PLUMBING PERMIT FEE SCHDULE
1. For issuing each permit $20.00
2. For issuing each supplemental permit $10.00
Unit Fee Schedule (in addition to items 1 and 2 above)
1. For each plumbing fixture on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap
(including water, drainage piping and backflow protection therefor)
$7.00
2. For each water heater and/or vent $7.00
3. For each industrial waste pretreatment interceptor including its trap and
vent, except kitchen-type grease interceptors functioning as fixture traps
$7.00
4. For each installation, alteration or repair of water piping and/or water
treating equipment, each
$7.00
5. For each repair or alteration of drainage or vent piping, each fixture $7.00
6. For each backflow protective device other than atmospheric type
vacuum breakers:
a. 2 inch (51 mm) diameter and smaller
b. over 2 inch (51 mm diameter)
$7.00
$15.00
7. For each medical gas piping system serving one to five inlet(s)/outlet(s) $50.00
8. For each additional medical gas inlet(s)/outlet(s) $5.00
9. For the complete water distribution and drain waste and vent system
installed concurrently with the initial construction of a single-family
dwelling, and each unit in a duplex.
$85.00
Exhibit B
3. Resolution 2025-45, ameding the
Development Application Fee Schedule and
Building Permit and Plan review
Final Audit Report 2025-11-03
Created:2025-10-31
By:City Clerk (cityclerk@eastwenatcheewa.gov)
Status:Signed
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