Resolution 1541RESOLUTION NO. 1541
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, ADOPTING A REVISED FEE
SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY'S DEVELOPMENT-RELATED
FEES AND CHARGES FOR SERVICES.
WHEREAS, ECDC 15.00.020 provides for the establishment and amendment of certain
fees charged by the city by resolution; and
WHEREAS, city staff has analyzed the full costs associated with city permitting and
service activities; and
WHEREAS, the city council has previously established and affirms as its goal that permit
fees shall be set to cover the costs of processing and issuing permits and requests for service; and
WHEREAS, the city council adopted Resolution 1515 on February 21, 2023, which
adopted a schedule of fees to be charged in relation to development activity; and
WHEREAS, this resolution is intended to replace Resolution 1515; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDMONDS, WASHINGTON, HEREBY
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The fees and charges for services set forth in the schedule attached as Exhibit A
to this Resolution, which is incorporated herein by this reference, are hereby adopted, along with
the referenced tables, which are also included therein, and shall be effective on April 1, 2024.
Section 2. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution or any fee or charge for
service adopted or amended hereby should be held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of
competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of any other section, sentence, clause or phrase, or any fee or charge adopted or
amended hereby.
Section 3. Resolution 1515 shall have no further effect as of April 1, 2024 as the fees
adopted by Resolution 1515 are being replaced by the fees adopted herein.
RESOLVED this 19th day of March, 2024.
CITY OF EDMONDS
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, SCOTT PASS EY
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.
MAYOR, MIKE ROSEN
March 13 , 2024
March 19 , 2024
1541
2024
FEES ASSOCIATED
WITH DEVELOPMENT
Building – Engineering – Planning -
Fire
121 5th Ave N, Edmonds WA 98020
425.771.0220
Approved fees effective –March April 1, 20234 – Valuation table updated, effective January 1,2024
GENERAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FEES
Building / Planning / Engineering / Fire
City Technology Fee for each permit application .................................................................................. $45.00
Development Review Committee Meeting .................................................................................................. $0
Pre-Application Meeting ................................................................................................................... $1,000.00
(50% applied toward future plan check fee for that specific project only)
Recording Fee (For recording documents with Snohomish County) ........................ Recording Cost + $126.00
Violation Compliance Fee ................................................................................ $250.00 or up to 5x Permit Fee
Residential State Building Code Surcharge Fee ..................................................................................... $6.50
.................................................................................................................. Each additional dwelling unit $2.00
Commercial State Building Code Surcharge Fee ................................................................................... $25.00
.................................................................................................................. Each additional dwelling unit $2.00
(Not applicable to certain minor permits such as plumbing, mechanical, re-roof)
PLAN REVIEW & INSPECTION FEES:
General plan review fee per reviewing department/division ....................... $126.00132.00/hr (1 ½ hr min.)
plus peer review fee if applicable
Plan review for re-submittals after the 3rd review ............................................................... $126.00132.00/hr
Development Project Peer Review (Peer Review)………………$126.00132.00/hr + cost of consultant* review fee
charged for outside consultant peer review services when
City staff lacks the expertise and/or capacity to review a
specific project or aspect of a project. This fee is assessed
in addition to other applicable project review fees.
General Inspection Fee per department/division ................................................................ $126.00132.00/ea
Re-Inspection Fee ................................................................................................................. $126.00132.00/ea
Engineering Inspection Fee** .......................................................................... 3.3% of Value of Improvements
* Consultant refers to any professional services, including legal, environmental, engineering, etc.
**Applies to Civil Site Improvements, such as Subdivisions, Commercial & Multi-Family Permits
In-house Technical Reviews:
Stormwater Engineer Review Fee ........................................................................................ $148.00155.00/hr
Transportation Engineer Review Fee ................................................................................... $148.00155.00/hr
Utility Engineer Review Fee ................................................................................................. $148.00155.00/hr
Arborist Review Fee ........................................................................................................................ $132.00/hr
For Valuation based projects, the plan review fees are is calculated at 85% of the building permit fee and
includes up to 3 reviews per division/ department (Building, Planning, Fire & General Engineering).
REFUNDS:
The City may authorize refunding of any permit fee paid which was erroneously paid or collected. The City
may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done
under a permit issued in accordance with the applicable code(s). The City may also refund not more than 80
percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been
paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. Refunds shall not be granted of any fee on
an expired permit. Any application for a refund must be made in writing and describe the circumstances to
justify. Refunds for permit fees covered by 19.70.025 ECDC may be authorized by the Building Official. The
Planning Manager may authorize refunds of Planning fees or service charges. The City Engineer may
authorize refunds of Engineering fees or service charges.
BUILDING PERMIT FEES:
Accessory Dwelling Unit Compliance (ADU) .......................................................................................... $462.00
Adult Family Home Compliance (AFH) ................................................................................................... $628.00
Alternate Methods Review ............................................................................. $126.00132.00/hr + Peer Review
Appeal of Building Official Interpretation ........................................................................................... $1,108.00
Change of Use ......................................................................................................................................... $582.00
Certificate of Occupancy Re-Issuance .................................................................................... $126.00132.00/hr
Demolition (Residential Primary Structure) ........................................................................................... $342.00
Demolition (Commercial Primary Structure) .......................................................................................... $570.00
Demolition (Secondary Structure or Interior Only) ................................................................................. $172.00
Dock/Marina/Floats ............................................................................................................... $228.00 + TABLE 1
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EV) ............................................................................................... $1,005.00
Fence ...................................................................................................................................................... $126.00
Fill/Grade Permit (assoc. w/ large Multi-Family and Commercial Building Permits) ……………………………………….
………………………………………………………..Hourly review fee per reviewing department/division + Inspection Fees
Hot Tub/Spa (Single-Family) ................................................................................................................... $228.00
Manufactured Coach Installation – (Commercial Federal HUD Label) .................................................. $572.00
Manufactured Home Installation (Federal HUD Label) .......................................................................... $628.00
Parking Lot ............................................................................................................................. $228.00 + TABLE 1
Re-roof (Commercial) ...................................................... Valuation based on $2.30 per square foot + TABLE 1
Re-roof (Residential - includes sheathing) .............................................................................................. $100.00
Retaining Wall (Commercial, per wall) ........................................................................... $846.00 + Peer Review
Retaining Wall (Residential, per wall) ............................................................................. $756.00 + Peer Review
Solar/Photovoltaic (Residential) ............................................................................................................. $138.00
Solar/Photovoltaic (Commercial) - Valuation does not include cost of solar panels or inverters ......... TABLE 1
Swimming Pool (Pre-manufactured, above ground) .............................................................................. $138.00
Swimming Pool (In-Ground) ................................................................................................................... TABLE 1
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (Commercial Only – valid for 60 days) ........................................ $376.00
Temporary Structures and Attached Tents (180 days or less per calendar year) ................................. $627.00
Unit Lot Subdivision Conversion, (Per unit) .........................................................................................................
Wireless Communication and Facilities on Private Property ................................................................. TABLE 1
SIGNS:
Sign (Per sign excluding specific sign categories listed below) .............................................................. $188.00
Monument Sign (Per sign) ...................................................................................................................... $188.00
Blade Sign (Includes all blade signs in proposal) ............................................................................................. $0
Pedestrian Sign (Includes all pedestrian signs in proposal) ..................................................................... $92.00
Pole Sign (Per sign) ................................................................................................................................. $942.00
Murals (Includes all murals in a proposal) ............................................................................................. $188.00
*Planning ADB Design Review may apply
ESLHA DESIGNATED PROPERTIES:
Additional fees associated with development in the North Edmonds Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area (ESLHA)
ESLHA Administrative Fee ................................................................................................................. $2,724.00
ESLHA Consultant Review .................................................................... Full cost of review is paid by applicant.
Deposit at Application for Peer Completeness Review ................................................................... $750.00
Deposit at Full Application ................................................................................................................. $3,500
Deposit at Re-submittal if additional Peer Review is needed ........................................................... $2,000
ESLHA Minor Project Administrative Processing Fee ........................................................................... $343.00
ESLHA Submittal Packet ......................................................................................................................... $17.00
MECHANICAL PERMITS:
BASE PERMIT FEE: .................................................................................................................................. $57.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE:
For the installation or relocation of each:
FURNACE - Forced-air or gravity-type, including ducts and appliance vents ....................................... $34.00
AIR HANDLER - Including ducts (Diffusers, blowers, etc.)
Up to and including 10,000 cfm (4719 L/s) ..................................................................................... $34.00
Over 10,000 cfm (4719 L/s) including ducts .................................................................................... $46.00
GAS HEATER - Suspended, recessed wall or floor-mounted unit ......................................................... $34.00
GENERATOR .......................................................................................................................................... $114.00
HYDRONIC HEATING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................. $171.00
APPLIANCE VENT - (Type B, BW, L gas vent, etc.) .................................................................................. $17.00
INCINERATOR ...................................................................................................................................... $57.00
VENTILATION AND EXHAUST
Fan connected to single duct (Bath, laundry, kitchen exhaust, etc.) .............................................. $17.00
Each system which is not a portion of any heating or air-conditioning system ............................. $17.00
HOOD – Commercial Type 1, Type 2, Fume Hood including ducts ..................................................... $171.00
GAS PIPING: (New or relocated)
Gas-Piping systems of 1 to 5 outlets ..................................................................................................... $34.00
Each additional outlet over 5 ................................................................................................................... $6.00
BOILER OR COMPRESSOR
Up to and including 50 HP (176 KW) ..................................................................................................... $57.00
Over 50 HP (176 kW) ........................................................................................................................... $114.00
ABSORPTION SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM OR HEAT PUMP
Up to and including 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) ................................................................................. $57.00
Over 1,750,000 Btu/h (512.9 kW) ....................................................................................................... $114.00
OTHER FEES:
Commercial Plan review hourly fee ..................................................................................... $126.00132.00/hr
Each appliance or piece of equipment regulated by the IMC for which no other
fee is listed (Fire dampers, ductless mini- split systems, etc.) ........................................................... $34.00
NEW SINGLE FAMILY MECHANICAL SYSTEMS:
(Includes all mechanical systems as part of initial build) .................................................................... $340.00
PLUMBING PERMITS:
BASE PERMIT FEE: .................................................................................................................................... $57.00
UNIT FEE SCHEDULE:
For the installation, alteration, repair, addition, or relocation of each: .................................................... $17.00
Plumbing fixture (on one trap or a set of fixtures on one trap)
Drain w/in footprint of building (rainwater systems, roof deck drains, etc.)
Water Heater (includes expansion tank)
Re-pipe - Drain, vent or water piping (each fixture served)
Water Service Line (replacement or repair)
For the installation, alteration, repair, addition, or relocation of each:
Water treating equipment (water softener) .......................................................................................... $40.00
Backflow protective device - 2" and smaller ......................................................................................... $40.00
Backflow protective device - Over 2" .................................................................................................... $51.00
Graywater system or reclaimed water system (in addition to fixture fee) .......................................... $74 .00
Non-grease waste pre-treatment interceptor (oil/water separator, etc.) .......................................... $126.00
Medical gas piping system serving 1 to 5 inlet/outlet(s) for a specific gas ......................................... $126.00
Each additional medical gas inlet/outlet ............................................................................................ $17.00
Grease Trap (HGI Inside Building) ......................................................................................................... $251.00
Gravity Grease Interceptor (GGI)) ........................................................................................................ $879.00
OTHER FEES:
Commercial plan review fee hourly fee .............................................................................. $126.00132.00/hr
NEW SINGLE FAMILY PLUMBING SYSTEMS:
(Includes interior systems and water line as part of the initial build) ....................................................... $373.00
IMPACT FEES
PARK IMPACT FEES:
Single-Family ........................................................................................................ $2,734.05 per Dwelling Unit
Multi-Family ......................................................................................................... $2,340.16 per Dwelling Unit
Non-Residential Development ....................................................................................... $1.34 per square foot
Residential Administrative Fee ...................................................................................................... $60.0063.00
Commercial Administrative Fee ................................................................................................ $120.00126.00
Park Impact Fee Appeal ......................................................................................................................... $228.00
TRANSPORTATION IMPACT FEES:
Refer to City Code & Handouts to calculate impact fee. The following applies in addition to impact fee:
Residential Administrative Fee ...................................................................................................... $60.0063.00
Commercial Administrative Fee ................................................................................................ $120.00126.00
Independent Fee Calculation – Transportation Engineer Review ........................................... $296.00310.00
plus peer review fee as applicable
Transportation Impact Deferral Fee ......................................................................................... $252.00264.00
plus City Attorney Fees
GRADING PERMIT FEES
PLAN REVIEW:
CUBIC YARDS PLAN REVIEW FEE
50 cubic yards or less
(When located in a designated critical area)
$63.00
51 to 100 cubic yards $126.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $251.00
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $502.00
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $502.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $126.00 for
each additional 10,000 yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards $1,633.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $126.00
for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
200,001 cubic yards or more $2,889.00 for the first 200,000 cubic yards, plus $126.00
for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
PERMIT FEE:
CUBIC YARDS PERMIT FEE
Base Permit Fee $40.00
50 cubic yards or less
(When located in a designated critical area) $126.00
51 to 100 cubic yards $126.00
101 to 1,000 cubic yards $126.00 for the first 100 cubic yards, plus $29.00 for each
additional 100 cubic yards, or fraction thereof.
1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $383.00 for the first 1,000 cubic yards, plus $51.00 for each
additional 1,000 cubic yards, or fraction thereof.
10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $845.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards, plus $74.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
100,001 cubic yards or more $1,513.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards, plus $114.00 for
each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof.
FIRE PERMIT FEES
FIRE SPRINKLER PERMITS:
Residential IRC Structures
New Residential Fire Sprinkler Systems .............................................................................................. $342.00
Residential Fire Sprinkler System Alteration ........................................................................................ $228.00
Commercial & Multi-Family Fire Sprinkler Systems
New systems ........................................................................................................................ $342.00 + TABLE 1
Modifications:
1 to 5 sprinklers .................................................................................................................................... $286.00
6 or more ............................................................................................................................. $342.00 + TABLE 1
Additional inspections/plan review as required ................................................................... $126.00132.00/hr
FIRE ALARM PERMITS:
New fire alarm system ........................................................................................................ $342.00 + TABLE 1
Emergency Responders Radio System (DAS) ..................................................................... $126.00 + TABLE 1
Modifications:
1 to 5 initiating devices, Communicator (AES, Cellular) ...................................................................... $286.00
6 or more, including panel replacement ............................................................................. $342.00 + TABLE 1
Additional inspections/plan review as required ................................................................... $126.00132.00/hr
TANK PERMITS:
Residential fill, remove or install (per each) ......................................................................................... $252.00
Commercial fill, remove or install (per each) ....................................................................................... $514.00
OTHER FIRE PERMITS:
Fire Suppression Systems:
Commercial Hood Suppression System (per system) .................................................................... $372.00
Standpipe ........................................................................................................................................ $514.00
Fire Connection..................................................................................................................................... $570.00
Fire Operational (Food trucks, beverage dispenser systems, self-standing temporary tents, etc.) ..... $126.00
Fire Smoke Control Systems .............................................................................................................. $1,004.00
Fire fees include plan review and inspections.
PLANNING AND LAND USE FEES
GENERAL:
Type I (Staff decisions, no notice) ........................................................................................................... $314.00
Type II A (Staff decisions with notice) ................................................................................................. $1,108.00
Type IIIA (ADB / Hearing Examiner) ........................................................... Hearing Examiner Cost + $2,284.00
Type IIIB (Hearing Examiner) ...................................................................... Hearing Examiner Cost + $2,284.00
Type IV (Rezone, Development Agreement) ....................................................................................... $7,994.00
Type V (Plan & Edmonds Community Development Code Amendments) .......................................... $7,994.00
Lot Line Adjustment ............................................................................................................................ $1,199.00
Short Subdivision Preliminary Approval ............................................ $3,683.00 + Hourly Technical Review Fee
Short Subdivision Civil Plan Review ................................................... $3,483.00 + Hourly Technical Review Fee
Short Subdivision Final Approval ......................................................................................................... $1,816.00
Subdivision Preliminary Approval.............Hearing Examiner Cost + $7,434.00 + Hourly Technical Review Fee
Subdivision Civil Plan Review ............................................................ $5,333.00 + Hourly Technical Review Fee
Subdivision Final Approval ................................................................................................................. $1,816.00
Modification Request .......................................................................................................................... $1,108.00
Minor Change to Approved Plat ............................................................................................................. $314.00
Major Change to Approved Plat ..................................................................... Same as Original Application Fee
PRD Preliminary Approval ................................................................................................................... $7,434.00
PRD Final Approval .............................................................................................................................. $1,816.00
ADB Design Review – Signs ................................................................................................................. $1,108.00
Staff Design Review if project exceeds SEPA threshold ...................................................................... $1,108.00
Landscape Plan Inspection Fee ................................................................................................... 1% of Estimate
Multifamily Tax Exemption Application .............................................................................................. $1,000.00
SEPA Review ........................................................................................................................................... $845.00
SEPA Planned Action Compliance Review (Hwy 99) .............................................................................. $314.00
EIS Review ..................................................................................................................................................... Cost
Amateur Radio ........................................................................................................................................ $314.00
Critical Areas Checklist Application ........................................................................................................ $126.00
Critical Areas Checklist Update ................................................................................................................ $63.00
Critical Areas Variance / Reasonable Use Application ............................... Hearing Examiner Cost + $8,725.00
Critical Areas Study Admin ................................................................................... $126.00132.00/hr (min. 1 hr)
Critical Areas Contingent Review (See ECDC 23.40.195 for more detail on fees) .............................. $1,108.00
Shoreline Contingent Review (See ECDC 24.80.100) .......................................................................... $1,108.00
Planning Fee not categorized ................................................................................................. $126.00132.00/hr
Request for Reconsideration .................................................................................................................. $314.00
Note: When an application is heard by the Hearing Examiner (HE), the cost of the hearing is billed to the applicant.
APPEALS:
Appeal of Staff Decision (Type I, II or Hearing Examiner) ...................................................................... $514.00
Appeal of Type IIIB Decision to City Council .......................................................................................... $628.00
Appeal of Notice of Civil Violation....................................................................................................... $1,108.00
ADB = Architectural Design Board EIS = Environmental Impact Statement
HE = Hearing Examiner PRD = Planned Residential Development
SEPA = State Environmental Policy Act
ENGINEERING FEES
MISCELLANEOUS FEES:
Backflow Prevention Compliance Fee ....................................... $188.00197.00
Developers Agreements ............................................................ $252.00264.00 + $126.00132.00/hr + City Attorney Fees
Fire/ Aid Sign Address Fabrication Fee (Per sign) ....................... $114.00119.00
Street Sign Fabrication Fee (Per sign) ......................................... $228.00238.00
Signal Maintenance (Per hour) ................................................... $126.00132.00
Water and Sewer Availability Letters (Per letter) ........................... $74.0077.00
Latecomers Agreement………………………………………………………$252.00264.00+ $126.00132.00/hr + City Attorney Fees
LID Sewer Agreement ………………………………………………………. $252.00264.00 + $126.00132.00/hr + City Attorney Fees
Utility Company Agreement…………………………………………….…$252.00264.00 + $126.00132.00/hr + City Attorney Fees
Variance from Underground Wiring ………………………………….$378.00396.00 + $126.00132.00/hr + City Attorney Fees
GENERAL FACILITY CHARGES – UPDATED PER ORD. 4323, EFFECTIVE 1/1/2024
GFC’s shall be paid at the time of permit issuance based on the GFC in effect on the date of each specific
application. GFC’s are charged in addition to other applicable permit fees. The following does not represent the
entire fee schedule or project applicability. Please refer to ECDC 7.30.035 and ECDC 7.50.070.
· Water System GFC’s are based on meter size:
Water and sewer GFC’s shall be paid by each new customer connecting to the utility systems. Storm GFC’s shall
be paid by the applicant for ESU’s added or created by development.
Meter Size General Facility Charge
¾” $5,050.00 6,358.00
1” $12,624.0015,895.00
11/2 “ $25,248.0031,790.00
2” $40,397.0050,864.00
For Single Family Residences Only: GFC is based on meter size required for domestic demand (typically ¾”).
GFC shall not be based on meter upsizing for fire sprinkler system when using combination fire/domestic line.
· Sewer Utility GFC ............................................. $4,417.006,598.00 per ERU
o A single-family residential development = 1.0 ERU per dwelling unit
o A multifamily residential development = 0.67 ERU per dwelling unit
o Applicants for non-residential development shall pay a GFC equal to the ERU determination that is
made by the Public Works Director.based on the size of the water meter.
· Stormwater Management GFC .......................... $799.003,122.00 per ESU
o A single-family residential development with up to 5,000 sf hard surface area = 1.0 ESU
o All other construction calculated according to a ratio of 1.0 ESU per 3,000 sq ft of new, replaced, or
new plus replaced impervious surface area.
o For subdivisions, payment shall be required at the time of civil construction plan issuance.
RIGHT-OF-WAY FEES:
Right-of-Way Construction Permit……………………………….$378.00396.00 + Inspection Fees
Right-of-Way Construction Permit – Small Wireless…….$378.00396.00 + $126.00132.00/hour for any portion of
an hour after the first three hours of staff
review time + City Attorney Fees for legal
review (if necessary) + Inspection Fees
Right-of-Way Minor Construction Permit ........... $126.00132.00 + Inspection Fees
Street Restoration for Water Meter Installation $1,142.001,195.00 + Street Overlay Cut Penalty Fee if applicable
Street Overlay Cut Penalty Fee ............................ $252.00264.00 + ROW Permit Fees
+ Add’l per SQYD charge times overlay cut multiplier
Encroachment Permit .......................................... $378.00396.00 + Inspection Fees + Recording Fees
Street Use Permit ................................................. $126.00132.00 + Sidewalk Dining Fees if applicable
Sidewalk Dining Street Use Permit ....................... $126.00132.00 + Monthly ROW Use Fee
Sidewalk Dining Annual Renewal Fee ........................ $34.0036.00 Annual Fee + Monthly ROW Use Fee
@ $0.50/ SQ FT x 12.84% (leasehold tax)
Right-of-Way Disruption Fee ................................ $252.00264.00 + ROW Permit + Monthly Closure Fees
Closure fees charged for any activity that occupies or closes, sidewalks, parking spaces(s), parking lanes(s) or
other paved area of a street/road for more than 72 hours. Monthly portion of Fee [$ per month] = 1% of
assessed value per square foot of abutting property x right of way area [SF] disrupted/closed. If
disruption/closure affects any portion of the area of a parking space, the area of disruption closure is calculated
based upon the area of a full parking space.
SEWER FEES:
New Commercial & Multi-Family ........................ $252.00264.00 + Inspection Fees
New Single Family ............................................... $126.00132.00 + Inspection Fees
Repair - Full Line Replacement ........................... $126.00132.00 + Inspection Fees
Repair - Partial Line Replacement ....................... $126.00132.00 (Includes 1 inspection
+ Add’l Inspection Fees, if applicable)
Special Conditions (Grinder Pumps, Ejectors) ..... $126.00132.00 + Sewer Fees + Utility Engineer Review
Drainage Permit (Pool, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi) ................. $63.0066.00 Each Occurrence
STORMWATER FEES:
Stormwater Permit .............................................. $378.00396.00 + Inspection Fees
WATER METER FEES:
Meter Size Meter Fee* Meter Drop-In Only Fee
*Installation of New Service & Meter 3/4” $3,335.003,488.00 3/4” upsize to 1” - $300.00
1” $3,392.003,548.00
1½” $7,103.007,430.00
2” $7,297.007,633.00
*General Facility Charges may apply
GFC = General Facility Charge ESU = Equivalent Service Unit
ROW = Right of Way ERU = Equivalent Residential Unit
General
Facility
Charges May
Apply
ICC VALUATION TABLE
August 2023
Adopted by City of Edmonds effective Jan 1, 2024
Square Foot Construction Costs a, b, c
a. Private Garages use Utility, miscellaneous f. Sunroom (unheated) = $32.00 per sq. ft.
b. For shell only buildings deduct 20 percent g. Deck, Ramp, Stairs, Trellis, Porch = $23.00 per sq. ft.
c. N.P. = not permitted h. Dock = $40.00 per sq. ft.
d. Unfinished basements (Group R-3) = $31.50 per sq. ft. i. Unheated Storage = $29.00 per sq. ft.
e. Carport = $29.00 per sq. ft.
VALUATION BASED BUILDING PERMIT FEES
TABLE 1
Total Valuation** Residential Commercial
$1 to $500 $100 Base fee + $30 $100 Base fee + $36
$501 to $2,000
$100 Base fee + $30 for the first $500 + $3 for
each additional $100, or fraction thereof to and
including $2,000
$100 Base fee + $36 for the first $500 + $3.60 for
each additional $100, or fraction thereof to and
including $2,000
$2,001 to $25,000
$100 Base fee + $75 for the first $2,001 + $14 for
each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to and
including $25,000
$100 Base fee + $90 for the first $2,001 + $16.80
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $25,000
$25,001 to
$50,000
$100 Base fee + $400 for the first $25,001 + $10
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $50,000
$100 Base fee + $480 for the first $25,001 + $12
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $50,000
$50,001 to
$100,000
$100 Base fee + $650 for the first $50,001 + $7
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $100,000
$100 Base fee + $780 for the first $50,001 + $8.40
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $100,000
$100,001 to
$500,000
$100 Base fee + $1,000 for the first $100,001 +
$6 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
to and including $500,000
$100 Base fee + $1,200 for the first $100,001 +
$7.20 for each additional $1,000, or fraction
thereof to and including $500,000
$500,001 to
$1,000,000
$100 Base fee + $3,400 for the first $500,001 +
$5 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
to and including $1,000,000
$100 Base fee + $4,080 for the first $500,001 + $6
for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof to
and including $1,000,000
$1,000,001 and
up
$100 Base fee + $5,900 for the first $1,000,000 +
$4 for each additional $1,000, or fraction thereof
$100 Base fee + $7,080 for the first $1,000,000 +
$4.80 for each additional $1,000, or fraction
thereof
The Building Valuation Data table shall be updated on January 1st of each year to the latest version as published by ICC.
**See Valuation Table located on previous page.
TABLE 1 - VALUATION BASED APPLICABLE PERMITS:
Commercial Structures: New, Additions & Remodels Garages & Carports
Residential Structures: New, Additions & Remodels Swimming Pools (In-Ground)
Accessory Structures (Greenhouse/Shed) Cell Communications/ Wireless Facilities
Deck, Stairs, Ramps Other permit types as determined
Commercial: Hot/Tub and Spas, Solar/ Photovoltaic Systems, Re-roofs & Tenant Improvements
Plus: $6.50 Residential State Surcharge Fee per permit and $2 per each dwelling unit
$25.00 Commercial State Surcharge Fee per permit and $2 per each dwelling unit
Non-Development Services Fees
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS:
(Direct any inquires to the City Clerk’s office)
Small event / less than 100 people ............................................................................. $50.00
Small event – Edmonds-based NP entity..................................................................... $25.00
Major event / more than 100 people ........................................................................ $125.00
Major event – Edmonds-based NP entity ................................................................... $62.50