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General 1
Finance 1
General
Business License Processing
Insufficient Funds
Utility Billing
Community Development 2
Building Division 2
General
Special Inspection & Plan Review
Development Impact
Park (Residential in-fill lots)
Public Facilities
Planning Division 4
Affordable Housing In-Lieu
Coastal Permits
Environmental
Miscellaneous
Notfication
Sign Permits
Subdivisions
Text Amendments & Annexations
General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Amendment
Time Extensions
Use Permits 5
General
Planning and Building Documents Laserfiche
Public Works 6
Impact Fees 6
Water
Wastewater
CITY OF MORRO BAY
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Number
Table of Contents
Fee Category
Engineering Development Review 7
Flood Hazard Development Permit
City Engineer Map Review
Public Improvement Plans 7
General
Abandondment Process
Encroachment Permits
Streets and Sidewalks
Planning and Engineering Development Review 7
General
Stormwater (Public Works)
Trees
Inspection and Review (Public Works)
Water 8
Meter Installations/Connections
Meter Box Installation/Replacement
Wastewater 8
General
Other
Police 9
General
Support Services Activity
Officer Activity
Other Police Services
State Mandated Costs
Cost Recovery
False Alarm Response
Fire 10
Permit Inspection
Equipment & Personnel
Plan Review
Fire Protection
Engine Company Business Inspection
New and annual business/facility inspection
Annual weed and hazard abatement inspection
Incident Response
Other Fire Services
Permits
Plan Review
Page Number
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Fee Category
Harbor 12
Vessel Fees
Transient Slips
Mooring
Service
Liveaboard
Equipment & Personnel
Launch Ramp Parking
Lease (Administrative)
Recreation 14
Facility Rentals
Processing
Security Deposit
Facility Impact
Hourly and Park Use
Additional Fees
Miscellaneous Property Use
Transit and Trolly 16
Morro Bay Transit - Fixed Route (Short Range Transit Plan)
Morro Bay Transit - Call-a-Ride
Morro Bay Trolley Fares (Ages 12 and up)
Morro Bay Trolley Advertising
Morro Bay Trolley Rental Rates
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GENERAL FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Photocopies per page (unless otherwise defined)0.40$
Photocopies (per 11" x 17" page)0.70$
Copies -Digital - per device 6$
Certified Copies of City Documents 25$
Records Request (retrieval of FPPC filings 5 or more years old)6$
Print material mailed Cost of copying/printing and postage
Refundable appeal fee for non-land use administrative decisions
(Estimated Cost of Appeal is $3,565. The $326 appeal fee denotes 9.1% of cost recovery).326$
Elections filing fee - Notice of intention to circulate petition
This amount is refundable under Elections Code Section 9202(b), with conditions (limited by State law). 200$
Candidate Filing Fee per canditate
(limited by State law).25$
FINANCE FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Budget document, per copy
Actual cost of outside company to print and bind or
Copies Printed fee at:
$0.40 per page (Letter and Legal size)
$0.70 per page – Tabloid sized paper
City audit document, per copy
Actual cost of outside company to print and bind or
Copies Printed fee at:
$0.40 per page (Letter and Legal size)
$0.70 per page – Tabloid sized paper
Master Fee Schedule
Actual cost of outside company to print and bind or
Copies Printed fee at:
$0.40 per page (Letter and Legal size)
$0.70 per page – Tabloid sized paper
Business Tax Schedule
Actual cost of outside company to print and bind or
Copies Printed fee at:
$0.40 per page (Letter and Legal size)
$0.70 per page – Tabloid sized paper
Business License Processing Fees
Business License – New 35$
Business License – Renewal 17$
Insufficient Funds Charge
(per CA Civil Code Section 1719; no CPI)
First instance of insufficient funds 25$
Second and subsequent instances 35$
Unless noted below, the City's adopted fee schedule is adjusted annually by the All Urban Consumer Price Index (CPI), Los Angeles area, based on the
December 2022 12-month change. This represents 4.9% for the FY 2023-24 Fee Schedule.
Impact fees are adjusted annually by the California Construction Cost Index (CCCI) rate, based on the December 2022 12-month change. This represents
9.3% for the FY 2023-24 Fee Schedule.
All fees of $1.00 or greater that are not in per foot or square footage units are rounded to the nearest dollar.
Fees that are limited by State law or that were already at 100% cost recovery were not increased.
Fees in the schedule are effective as of July 1, 2023.
Effective July 1, 2023 1
FINANCE FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Utility Billing
Water service application fee per account (MBMC13.04.100)56$
Physical posting of shut-off notice at customer location 41$
Refundable/transferable deposit - residential tenants only on signup (MBMC13.04.220)100$
Deposit required for service termination for delinquent non-payment (residential tenants only, if a deposit has not previously
been collected)100$
Reconnection 100$
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Building Division
Valuation: from $1 - $3,000 (including electrical service less than 600 amp, and minor plumbing alternatives)
198$
Valuation: from $3,001 to $1,000,000 .026 x total valuation as determined by the Building Official
(50% submittal/50% at issuance)
Valuation: applies to portion above $1,000,000 .0075 x portion of valuation over $1,000,000 as determined
by the Building Official (50% submittal/50% at issuance)
Construction Operation After Hours 88$
Building Re-Address Processing 69$
Demo Commercial 263$
Demo Residential 176$
In-lieu Housing Fee (if unit not affordable housing) - per square foot 0.44$
General Plan Maintenance 8% surcharge on all Building Permits
I.T. Service Fee .0075 x valuation (valuation capped at $1,000,000)
SMIP Category I (Residential).00013 x valuation
SMIP Category II (Commercial).00028 x valuation
Unsafe Building repair, demolition or moving structure Charged at Cost
Inspection Fees - outside of normal work hours - per hour, 2 hour minimum Fully Allocated Hourly Rate x 1.5
Re-Inspection Fees - per hour 170$
Inspection for which no fee is otherwise indicated - per hour, 1 hour minimum – Use for Certificate of Occupancy 170$
Additional Plan Review required by changes, additions, revisions to the approved plans.
Fee is per hour with a 1 hour minimum 170$
Additional Plan Review Required, applies to 3rd resubmittal (4th overall submittal)170$
Use of outside consultants for special plan checking and inspection Charged at Cost + 25% Administration Fee
Permits – Change Ownership/Add Contractor-Per Request 140$
Building Permit Reinstatement Fee 200$
Permit Extension of Time-Per Request 69$
Residential Solar Permit 1kW to 15 kW 509$
Residential Solar Permit over 15kW - Base Amount 508$
Residential Solar Permit over 15kW - Amt/ kW above 15kW $10.25
Commercial Solar Permit below 50kW 1,018$
Commercial Solar Permit 50kW – 250kW - Base Amount 1,018$
Commercial Solar Permit 50kW – 250kW - Amount/ kW above 15kW $10.25
Effective July 1, 2023 2
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Building Division (continued)
Special Inspection & Plan Review Fees
Penalty for commencing construction without permit(s).
This is in addition to the standard building permit fees.2 times the permit fee
Development Impact Fees
Residential, Single Family 5.74$
Residential, Multi-family 9.21$
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1.39$
Non-residential, commercial 5.83$
Non-residential, office 4.12$
Non-residential, industrial 2.11$
Park fees for residential in-fill lots (per square foot)
Single-family 1.78$
Single-Family, Detached Accessory Structure 0.45$
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0.45$
Multi-family 2.97$
Public Facilities Fees (per square foot)
Single-Family Residential
General Government 1.71$
Police 0.57$
Parks 1.78$
Fire 0.62$
Storm Drain 0.07$
Traffic 2.75$
Multi-family residential
General Government 2.81$
Police 0.93$
Parks 2.97$
Fire 1.05$
Storm Drain 0.09$
Traffic 4.29$
Non-residential, commercial
General Government 0.37$
Police 0.09$
Parks 0.02$
Fire 0.33$
Storm Drain 0.05$
Traffic 4.90$
Non-residential, office
General Government 0.47$
Police 0.11$
Parks 0.02$
Fire 0.46$
Storm Drain 0.05$
Traffic 2.99$
Non-residential, industrial
General Government 0.12$
Police 0.05$
Parks 0.02$
Fire 0.11$
Storm Drain 0.05$
Traffic 1.72$
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
General Government 0.38$
Police 0.12$
Fire 0.13$
Storm Drain 0.02$
Traffic 0.57$
Building fees per square foot, including garages (enclosed spaces). Single family residential additions of 500 square feet or less are exempt. Water and Wastewater fees are
additional. An increase in meter size resulting from the need to comply with the hydraulic demand associated with Fire Sprinklers is exempt.
Effective July 1, 2023 3
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
PLANNING DIVISION
Affordable Housing In-Lieu
Funding assistance application fee 803$
Reasonable Accommodation (ADA) fee (no fee required if in conjunction with other discretionary permit)156$
Coastal Permits (may be billed at direct cost)
Coastal Development Permit (CDP) (Administrative) $ 1,608.02
Coastal Permit in combination with Conditional Use Permit No Fee
Coastal Permit in combination with PC Design Review No Fee
Regular CDP Without CUP (Planning Commission) - New single family and single family additions over 25% in coastal
appeals area, Multiple Dwelling, Office, Commercial, Convention, Industrial & Institutional 15,450$
Additions between 10% and 25% to a Single Family Dwelling in Coastal Appeals area (Planning Commission)6,689$
Emergency Permit (excluding required regular CDP)1,181$
Other administrative – Tree Removal, private 650$
Environmental (may be billed at direct cost)
Categorical Exemption 76$
Negative Declaration 4,603$
Mitigated Negative Declaration
If contracted = contract amount + 25% administrative fee -$
In House MND - Fee per Application 7,596$
Outside MND Consultant - Deposit fee per application 7,596$
Filing Fee - for environmental document 223$
Environmental Impact Report
(Contract amount + 25% administrative fee)
Contract Amount + 25% administrative fee Initial
$5,000 deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant
Archaeology Research Fee – Santa Barbara Central Coast Information Services 164$
Miscellaneous
Sidewalk Vending Permit -
Fee for both Initial fee and annual renewal fee 378
Letter regarding land use confirmation or other research – per hour cost 181
Development Agreement – charged at fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved, plus any outside costs $10,000 deposit
Extra Planning Commission Meeting 2,486$
Applicant Requested Continuance 146$
Fine, in addition to permit fee Two times the permit fee + plus $51 per day – after
notice.
Appeal of City decision, excluding Coastal Permits in the appeal jurisdiction – refundable if appellant prevails
(Estimated Cost of Appeal is $3,565. The $326 appeal fee denotes 9.1% cost recovery)326$
Telecomm Facility – Administrative (new fee)176$
Street name/Rename Processing 403$
Commercial Cannabis Operating Permit – New 10,064$
Commercial Cannabis Operating Permit – Annual Renewal 5,578$
Vacation Rental Monitoring and Administration Fee- annual permit fee 685$
Conceptual Review Fee – Fee is credited toward any future discretionary permit application within 24 months. Per Application
5,506$
Notification Fees
Planning Commission Hearing 541$
Administrative Permit Noticing 463$
Effective July 1, 2023 4
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
PLANNING DIVISION
Sign Permits
Sign Permit 679$
Sidewalk Sign or Dock Sign Permit 360$
Sign Exception (CUP)3,935$
Pole Sign (CUP)3,935$
Master Sign Program (New Fee)1,460$
Master Sign Program amendment 679$
Fines – Temporary, beyond time allowed by Ordinance – per day after notice given 57$
Fines – Permanently attached sign w/o permit – per day after notice 57$
Subdivisions
(May be billed at direct cost)
Tentative Parcel Map Application $ 7,621
Tentative Tract Map 0 to 10 lots, add $100.00 per lot over 10 lots, cost per map $ 14,730
Lot Line Adjustment, per application $ 2,629
Certificate of compliance (legal determination) – initial fee covers up to 4 lots. $ 1,392
Additional fee per lot over 4 lots $ 292
Lot Mergers $ 2,629
Text Amendments & Annexations
(May be billed at direct cost)
Zone Ordinance Changes/LCP
If contracted – contract amount + 25% administrative fee. Fee amount becomes an initial deposit.
Minor (single section revisions/additions) deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant 5,591$
Major (multiple sections revised/added) deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant 11,182$
Specific Plan
(Billed as deposit with charges at the fully allocated hourly rates for all personnel involved + any outside costs). If contracted =
cost + 25% administration fee. Fee amount becomes an initial deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant. 5,591$
General Plan/Local Coastal Plan or Zoning Amendment
If contracted – cost + 25% administrative fee. Fee amount becomes an initial deposit
Minor (single section revisions/additions) deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant 5,591$
Major (multiple sections revised/added) deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant 11,182$
Planned Development (-PD) Overlay District Plan (processed concurrent with Conditional Use Permit)minimum deposit fee $10,000
Annexations – Deposit to be determined by staff. Billed at fully allocated staff cost. If contracted – contract amount + 25%
administrative fee. Deposit for cost of staff and outside consultant 11,182$
Time Extensions
Time Extension - Administrative 333$
Time Extensions for Tract Maps and Parcel Maps 4,007$
Time extension for CUP, regular Coastal Permits and variance. Used after exhaustion of administrative time extensions above
(Planning Commission)2,897$
USE PERMITS
Conditional Use Permit (CUP)15,450$
CUP for one SFR in a Bluff Area (Planning Commission) 7,904$
Design Review Permit (Planning Commission) 7,904$
Design Review Permit (Administrative)2,629$
All use permits may be billed at direct cost at the discretion of the Community Development Director and the scheduled fee would then be deemed as a deposit.
All Projects in the Planned Development Overlay require a Use Permit
Effective July 1, 2023 5
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
USE PERMITS-continued
CUP for Occupancy Change in Non-residential Zones 6,553$
CUP for additions to non-conforming uses, not adding units 6,823$
Minor Use Permit 2,629$
Minor Use Permit for Parking Exception 1,141$
Temporary Use Permit – Longer than 10 days 1,968$
Outdoor display and sales and outdoor dining use 1,968$
Administrative Temporary Use Permit – 7 consecutive days or 10 non-consecutive days 707$
Revision to Existing Permits (Planning Commission) Major Modification Revision 10,220$
Major revision while processing 5,743$
Minor revision to existing permits (Administrative minor revision)804$
Modification (Planning Commission)6,461$
Modification (Administrative)804$
Variance 6,461$
Variance processed with other permits 1,169$
Minor Variance 795$
Planned Development (-PD) Overlay District Plan minimum deposit fee $10,000
Laserfiche of planning and building documents, including scanning and storage. Fee based on plan set
First page of plan set 17$
Fee for each additional page 8$
PUBLIC WORKS FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
IMPACT FEES
Water Impact Fees
(Capacity Credit is given for existing meter)
Based on Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Update, Bartle Wells Associates, 3/17/15
Less than 1-inch meter 7,232$
1 inch meter 9,701$
1-1/2 inch meter 19,401$
2 inch meter 31,044$
3 inch meter 58,208$
Wastewater Impact Fees
(Capacity Credit is given for existing meter)
Based on Water & Wastewater Impact Fee Update, Bartle Wells Associates, 3/17/15
Less than 1-inch meter 7,304$
1 inch meter 9,737$
1-1/2 inch meter 19,519$
2 inch meter 31,161$
3 inch meter 58,426$
All use permits may be billed at direct cost at the discretion of the Community Development Director and the scheduled fee would then be deemed as a deposit.
All Projects in the Planned Development Overlay require a Use Permit
Effective July 1, 2023 6
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Flood Hazard Development Permit (MBMC14.72.040)
Time and materials costs may be added to minimum, when actual cost exceeds the minimum fee (Public Works)
Permit, minimum fee 420$
Flood plain letter 186$
City Engineer Map Review FeesSubdivisions -
(Public Works)
Final Map - Tract, minimum fee (MBMC16.24.040J)7,307$
Final Map – Tract, Per lot for every lot over 4 lots 283$
Final Parcel Maps 5,468$
Map Amendment Review, minimum fee 1,743$
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT PLANS
Inspections/Plan Review - time and materials costs may be added to minimum, when actual cost exceeds the minimum fee
Public/Subdivision Improvement Plan Check, and Inspection as a Percentage of the approved Engineer’s estimate for
Subdivision Improvements 7%
Lease Line Adjustment, per application 2,469$
Abandonment Process:
Street/R-O-W Abandonment Process 8,203$
Summary Abandonment 4,118$
Right of Way Dedication, per permit 595$
Encroachment Permits (MBMC13.16.140)
Time and materials costs may be added to minimum, when actual cost exceeds the minimum fee (Public Works)
Regular – Surface Improvements 365$
Inspection of Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter, Driveway Aproach, Curb Ramps, Cross-Gutter and Spandrel 105$
Regular – Underground Improvements 608$
Special - Private Encroachments into the Public R/W, Landscaping plant materials are exempt.1,384$
Annual Utility Encroachment Permit 4,326$
Wide Load Permit with Traffic Control Plans - Per Year (Set by State of California)90$
Wide Load Permit with Traffic Control Plans - One Time (Set by State of California)16$
Temporary Encroachment Agreement
Permit for non-construction activities that encroach into City R/W for a limited time. (e.g., Rolloff/Dumpster, Storage Container,
Restricted Parking, etc.)
182$
1st Offense for Work Without an Encroachment Permit 100$
2nd Offense for Work Without an Encroachment Permit 200$
3rd Offense for Work Without an Encroachment Permit 500$
Streets & Sidwalks
Exception Application (Sidewalk Deferral) Plus current San Luis Obispo Recording Fees 928$
Planning and Engineering Development Review Fees
Plan Review 3+ Resubmittals 162$
Storm Water Fees (Public Works)
Single Family; Other than Single Family (per 6,000 square foot lot area, or fraction thereof):
Planning review of preliminary stormwater plan, per application 186$
Building permit review of stormwater plan, per permit 379$
Inspection of stormwater facility/erosion control, per application 228$
Trees
Tree Removal Permit (to trim, brace or remove, MBMC12.08.110)357$
Effective July 1, 2023 7
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Inspection and Review Fees (Public Works)
Traffic Control Plan Check Inspection, per submittal 157$
Post-Construction Stormwater Requirements (PCRs) Inspection 125% OF CONSULTANT FEE
(100% TO CONSULTANT + 25% FOR CITY REVIEW)
Trench/Asphalt Resurfacing Inspection
0-50 Square Feet $ 105
50-100 Square Feet $ 210
101+ Square Feet- $1.50 per square foot with $200 minimum fee $ 210
Traffic Study Review 125% OF CONSULTANT FEE
(100% TO CONSULTANT + 25% FOR CITY REVIEW)
WATER
Meter Installations/ Connections
Water Meter Installation
Contractor Provides Service Line Install. Meter install costs
$300 plus actual cost of parts for city install of meter and
meter box. Partial credit may apply if staff is able to use
existing parts.
Meter Box Installation/ Replacement
Per meter box, paved/concrete location 608$
Per meter box, unpaved location 386$
Water Meter Re-Read 76$
Reconnection (MBMC13.04.310)100$
After - Hours Water Meter Turn Off/On 662$
Water meter lock and any other damage. Subject to Police investigation and potential prosecution for theft of water and
tampering with City Property Time and materials
Water Meter Testing (Remove, test and replace meter), per test plus outside cost of testing
Fee refunded if meter test indicates an overage of greater than 2%297$
Water Equivalency Unit (WEU) "In-Lieu" Fee - per WEU required. In-lieu fee is an alternative for an applicant that does not
provide the WEU offset, as required and set by Council Resolution 2x $3,721/WEU required = $7,441
Fire Hydrants Meter Installation and Removal for Contractor Use (MBMC13.04.360): Rental, per day plus cost of water at
current rate structure.286$
Hydrant Meter Rental, per day plus cost of water at current rate structure.$5 per day and $1,500 refundable deposit. Water
Meter will be read and billed on a monthly basis.
Certificate of Compliance – Water Retrofit 88$
Water Service Refundable Deposit - residential tenants only 112$
WASTEWATER
Connection Permit - This is in addition to an Encroachment Permit.181$
Discharge Fee - Tank Trucks and Commercial per truck, for gallon. No septage allowed $271+ $0.26/gal or fraction there of
Raising Manhole to Grade, fee per manhole 181$
Sewage Spill Cleanup - cost of providing service Fully allocated hourly rate for all staff involved.
Effective July 1, 2023 8
ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT REVIEW FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
WASTEWATER
Pre-Treatment Inspections
Inspection 181$
Reinspection 181$
Other Fees
Dedication 15 Gallon Tree and Plaque Actual Cost of Labor and Parts
Dedication Bench and 1 Plaque Space Actual Cost of Labor and Parts
Dedication Whole Bench with 3 Plaque Spaces Actual cost of labor and parts
Dedication for 1 or 2 Plaque Space(s) on existing Memorial Bench Actual Cost of Labor and Parts
Other Park Amenity Dedication To Be Determined on an individual basis
POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Tow/Taxi Service Provider Application Fee 2,059$
Taxi Operator Permit Application Fee 1,032$
Taxi Operator Permit Application Renewal Fee 170$
Second Hand Dealer Permit - City Application Fee (does not include Department of Justice fee) (MBMBMC5.40.330)1,185$
Second Hand Dealer Permit renewal - City Application Fee (does not include Department of Justice fee) (MBMC5.40.330)322$
Massage Therapist/Parlor Permit Application Fee (MBMBMC5.40.330)170$
Special Events Fully Allocated Hourly Rate for all staff involved
ABC Permit (each permit)88$
Special Event Equipment Fee-Per day, Per message board 52$
Support Services Activity
Digital Photo Reproduction to CD, per device 5$
Audio/Video Tape Reproduction - per device 5$
Record Searches/Reviews/Clearance/ Responses - per hour, 1 hour minimum-fee per letter $76
Officer Activity
Equipment Citation Sign Off $17
Vehicle Impound Fee Administrative Costs (CVD 22850.5)$217
Abandoned Vehicle Removal (junk vehicles/parts)$217
Other Police Services
Firearms-seizure/storage (PC 33880)$143
State Mandated Costs
Concealed Weapons Permit (does not include DOJ or other fees (PC25455), fee per permit.
-($20 of permit fee is paid at time of application with remaining $80.00 amount paid upon issuing of permit)
-Psychological testing costs are added to the above fees up to $150. Permit requires fingerprinting.
*Fees set by California Penal Code Sections 12050-12054 and 26190a $100
Renewal of Concealed Weapons Permit (does not include cost of ID card)
*Fees set by California Penal Code Sections 12050-12054 and 26190a
Renewal Permit 28$
Amended Permit 11$
Subpoena Duces Tecum (does not include costs of report, etc) (EC 1563(b)(1))
Subpoenaed Non-Sworn-Fee per day plus $0.20 per mile (California Government Code Section 68093)$39
Subpoenaed Peace Officer – (California Government Code 68097.2)
Full cost to the public entity incurred in paying the peace
officer, firefighter his or her salary or other compensation
and traveling expense for each day that such officer is
required to remain in attendance
Effective July 1, 2023 9
POLICE DEPARTMENT SERVICES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
State Mandated Costs (continued)
Subpoena Duces Tecum-(California Government Code Section 1563(b)(6)$17
Delinquent Parking Citation Copy, per page (VC 40206.5)0.40$
Repossessed Vehicle (set by California GC 41612)$15
Live Scan Fingerprint Fees (PC 13300(e))-per request $39
Cost Recovery
DUI Emergency Response (MBMBMC3.40.030)
Per Government Code Section 53155, charge the
actual costs incurred up to $12,000 per response for
all responding personnel.
False Alarm Response (after 3rd false alarm in a year) (MBMC 9.22.020)
1st response within a year No Charge
2nd response within a year No Charge
3rd and subsequent response within a year 434$
Commercial Cannabis business – Initial employee background investigation fee for each regular employee investigation
conducted. 526$
Commercial Cannabis business - Annual employee background investigation renewal fee for each regular employee
investigation conducted. 263$
Commercial Cannabis business – Initial owner background investigation fee for each owner investigation conducted.
649$
Commercial Cannabis business – annual owner background investigation fee for each owner investigation conducted.
324$
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Permit Inspection Fees
Any single permit identified in Title 24 CFC and not specifically addressed in the Master Fee Schedule, cost per permit. 322$
Not to Exceed total for any combination of permits 1,345$
Special Occurrence or Use Permit (equipment & personnel charges additional)171$
Equipment & Personnel Charges
Engine or Truck: per hour, per vehicle (personnel charges additional)151$
Squad/Rescue: per hour, per vehicle (personnel charges additional)110$
Utility/Command Vehicle: per hour, per vehicle (personnel charges additional)53$
Personnel charges Per hour, per person – 2 hour minimum, unless
otherwise specified, at current productive hourly rate
Plan Review Fees
Fire Plan Concept Review Fully allocated hourly rate with no charge for first 15
minutes.
Plan Review fee for valuation $1 to $1,000,000 .011 of total valuation plus use of outside consultant
for Plan Review & Inspection based on actual cost
Plan Review for valuation over $1,000,000
.0025 applies to portion of valuation over $1,000,000
Additional Plan Review required by changes, additions or revisions to approved plans
Personnel charges, as specified in Equipment &
Personnel Charges, on an hourly basis, plus actual
cost of outside consultant for Plan Review
Fire Protection
Fire Sprinkler System Installation Inspection
(above ground)
Residential 217$
Commercial: Base fee + $15.25 per head 325$
Commercial projects or tenant improvements under 1,000 sq. ft. Base fee + 15.25 per head 217$
Effective July 1, 2023 10
FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Fire Sprinkler System Installation Inspection
(above ground) (continued)
Use of Outside Consultants for Plan Review & and/or Inspection. Base fee plus actual cost 223$
Request for Building Fire Flow Calculations 439$
Request for Hydrant Flow Information 223$
Fire & Safety Inspection Program:
Fees collected through Business Licensing
B2 Business Inspection (4 yr Self Inspection Program)46$
NonB2 Business Inspection (Annual Inspection)160$
Request for Hydrant Flow Test
Base fee plus personnel & equipment as specified in Personnel and Equipment Charges, 1 hr min 86$
Engine Company Business Inspection
1st and 2nd inspections No charge
3rd and subsequent inspections 397$
New and Annual Business/ Facility Inspection Fees (No change by CPI)
Administrative citation (first) for failure to correct a violation shall be charged per 1.03.050 of the Municipal Code $ 100
Administrative citation for second violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per 1.03.050 of the
Municipal Code $ 200
Administrative citation for third and each additional violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per
1.03.050 of the Municipal Code $ 500
Annual weed and hazard abatement inspection fees
1st inspection for compliance No charge
2nd and subsequent inspections 223$
Administrative citation for failure to correct a violation shall be charged per 1.03.050 of the Municipal Code
Administrative citation for second violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per 1.03.050 of the
Municipal Code 100$
Administrative citation for third and each additional violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per
1.03.050 of the Municipal Code $ 200
Incident Response Fees $ 500
Negligent Incidents:
Response due to negligent/malicious act (e.g., DUI traffic accident, climber on Morro Rock, incendiary fire, negligent
hazardous material incident, negligent confined space incident, etc.)
Two hour minimum to be charged as specified by
Personnel & Equipment charges plus any material
costs and contract services used.
Excessive or Malicious False Alarms:
Emergency response due to "Failure to Notify" when working on or testing fire/alarm system
0.5 hours minimum to be charged as specified by
Personnel & Equipment Charges.
Alarm system malfunction resulting in 2 in 30 days or 3 in 12 months Charged as specified by Personnel & Equipment
Charges plus any material costs
Other Fire Services
Fire response report photocopies, per page
(unless otherwise defined). $ 0.40
Cause & Origin investigation reports, per report 420$
Non-renewal of required annual permit Charge double permit fee rate
Failure to obtain permit Charge double permit fee rate
Missed site inspection appointment 223$
Failure to meet permit requirements/requiring re-inspection 223$
Permits - California Fire Code:
See operational and construction permits identified in the California Fire Code, Section 105
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Plan Review Fees
Plan Review Total cost to recover the cost of providing service
Use of outside consultant for Plan Review and/or Inspection 86$
Plus total cost of consultant
HARBOR DEPARTMENT FEES
Vessel Fees
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Commercial Fishing Slips – monthly rate per foot. 8$
Commercial Fishing Slip Waiting List Deposit 435$
Head Float Berth – monthly rate 288$
Transient Slips – monthly sublease rate per foot
Commercial 12.50$
Recreational 15.50$
Skiff Permit Fee 100$
Transient Slips – daily rate per foot
Commercial 1.10$
Recreational 1.70$
T-Piers – daily rate per foot 0.50$
A1-5 Anchorage Area – first 5 days -$
A1-5 Anchorage Area – daily rate/foot over 5 days. Reduced to match demand.0.40$
Temporary Moorage – large vessels or equipment requiring special accommodation or assistance – daily rate 214$
Impound Fee 249$
Impounded Vessels – daily storage rate per foot 2.60$
Mooring Fees
Guest Mooring stay limited to 30 days in any 6-month period without prior approval of the Harbor Department.
City Moorings – monthly rate (No CPI applied; set to market)330$
Private Moorings – monthly rate 110$
Guest Moorings – daily rate per foot (No CPI applied. Set to market)0.45$
Mooring Ownership Transfer – private moorings 1,472$
1. All vessel fees based on the length of the vessel or the length of the slip, whichever is greater, with a 36-foot minimum.
2.The Harbor Director may waive dockage fees for “tall ships” visiting Morro Bay Harbor for any period less than 30 days with written notice.
3. Transient Slip fees will be charged by the day or by the month, whichever is less.
4. Transient Slip monthly subleases shall be limited to 3 months in any slip as long as there are vessels appropriate to the slip size on the sublease waiting list.
5. Floating Dock and Anchorage stay limited to 30 days in any 6-month period.
All Plan Review Fees shown are minimum amounts, based on average processing. Large or complex projects may be subject to increased fees based upon time,
costs, or equipment costs as shown per Equipment & Personnel Charges.
All fees are due in advance. At the Harbor Department’s discretion, billing in arrears for qualified and registered vessels with current account status may be allowed.
Any account past due over 10 days will be charged a $35 late fee on a monthly basis. Accounts are due and payable by the 10th of every month.
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HARBOR DEPARTMENT FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Service Fees
T-Pier Electrical Convenience Fee – daily rate 3.51$
South T-Pier Hoist – rate per use 19$
South T-Pier Hoist Fish Unloading – per hour 98$
Wharfage – rate per ton 1.29$
Emergency Equipment Replacement 215$
Dry Storage – daily rate 4
Dry Storage – monthly rate 116$
Triangle Lot Trailer/Boat Storage – daily rate 4$
Triangle Lot Trailer/Boat Storage – monthly rate 116$
Liveaboard Fees
Liveaboard Permit Administration - Monthly 51$
Liveaboard Permit Inspection – Biennial
(if done by Harbor Patrol)171$
Equipment & Personnel Charges
Vessel – per hour (personnel charges additional) 104$
Vehicle –per hour (personnel charges additional)52$
Personnel Charges
Per hour, per person – 1 hour minimum, unless
otherwise specified, at current productive hourly
rate
Launch Ramp Parking Fees
Daily (or any part thereof): Must be whole dollar amount and increased to meet market. 10$
Annual Permit: must be whole dollar amount and increased to meet market. 175$
Failure to Pay Established Fee $ 60
Failure to Visibly Display Receipt $ 60
Daily Permit (or any part thereof) for single vehicle spaces. $ 5
Annual Permit for single vehicle spaces $ 88
Lease Administrative Fees
New Master Lease Negotiation & City Council Approval 3,323$
Other Actions Requiring City Council Approval (lease amendment, lease assignment & assumption, deed of trust approval,
lease line adjustment, license agreement approval, building lease approval)1,637$
Sublease Approval 467
Administrative Citations
Administrative citation (first) for failure to correct a violation shall be charged per Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code $ 100
Administrative citation for second violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per Chapter 15 of the
Municipal Code $ 200
Administrative citation for third and each additional violation of the same ordinance in the same year shall be charged per
Chapter 15 of the Municipal Code $ 500
1. Liveaboard permits are valid for 2 fiscal years. Any Liveaboard application, submitted during the period January 1 through June 30, is valid only for that fiscal year and the following
fiscal year. Any Liveaboard application, submitted July 1 through December 31, will only be valid for the remainder of that fiscalyear and the following fiscal year.
2. Liveaboard Permit Inspections may be conducted by the Harbor Patrol or by a qualified Marine Surveyor acceptable to the City.
1. Vessels requiring non-emergency assistance may be charged at the rates established herein.
2. Personnel and vessels/vehicles charged on an hourly basis with a 1-hour minimum.
1. Launch Ramp Parking fees apply to the extended yellow-striped tow vehicle and trailer parking spaces at the Launch Ramp parking lot and Tidelands Park.
2. Annual Parking Permits are valid for one calendar year and may be prorated to the nearest month.
1. South T-Pier Hoist may only be used for fish unloading only in certain cases; see Harbor Department Rules and Regulations.
2. Dry Storage fee is for use of each approximate 10-foot by 30-foot space; may be pro-rated.
3.Triangle Lot Boat Storage fee is for use of each approximate 12-foot by 30-foot space; minimum monthly increments.
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RECREATION FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Facility Rentals
Auditorium – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 105
Auditorium – Per Hour (all Other) $ 158
Auditorium, one-half – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 64
Auditorium, one-half – Per Hour (all Other) $ 94
Multi-Purpose Room – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 58
Multi-Purpose Room – Per Hour (all Other) $ 88
Lounge – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 47
Lounge – Per Hour (all Other) $ 69
Studio – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 36
Studio – Per Hour (all Other) $ 53
Conference Room – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 18
Conference Room – Per Hour (all Other) $ 30
Kitchen – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 29
Kitchen – Per Hour (all Other) $ 36
Kitchen – 8 Hours (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 146
Kitchen – 8 Hours (all Other) $ 176
Assembly, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 47
Assembly, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (All Other) $ 62
Complete, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 53
Complete, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (All Other) $ 69
Meeting, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 39
Meeting, w/o kitchen – Per Hour (All Other) $ 51
Kitchen & barbeque – Per Hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 28
Kitchen & barbeque – Per Hour (All Other) $ 36
Kitchen – 8 hours (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 146
Kitchen – 8 hours (All Other) $ 36
Per hour – up to 50 participants, includes one staff
(Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 88
Per hour – up to 50 participants, includes one staff
(Resident/ All Other)116$
Per hour - more than 50 participants, includes two staff
(Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 116
Per hour - more than 50 participants, includes two staff (All Other)146$
Procesing Fees
Faciltiy/Park/Beach/Field/Court 30$
Expedited Permit Fee-Non Refundable 52$
Bounce House 41$
Alcohol/Security 41$
Public Special Event/Festival Processing Fee (all public space rentals). Per event, non refundable 404$
Security Deposit
The City reserves the right to require additional security deposit limits at its discretion.
No alcohol and no live music 168$
Alcohol and/or live music 559$
Alcohol and/or live music over 200 people 839$
Teen Center
The Recreation Services Manager shall set Resident/Non-Profit and Non-Resident/For-profit fees for Recreation Services activities and programs.
Note: Kitchen only rentals permitted Monday – Friday; weekend rentals must be combined with room rental. (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups)
Note: Kitchen only rentals permitted Monday – Friday; weekend rentals must be combined with room rental. (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups)
Community Center
Veteran's Memorial Building
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RECREATION FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Facility Impact fee
(non-refundable, per event based on group size)
100-200 participants 192$
201 or more participants 397$
Event set-up, per hour 58$
Event break down, per hour 58$
Veteran’s Memorial Building stage use, set-up and breakdown, flat rate 116$
Facility Attendant(s): per hour each 26$
Security Guard(s): per hour each (Required for events with alcohol and/or dancing)37$
Unscheduled overtime, per hour 88$
Insurance cost based on event size/type
Cancellations: 20% charge of invoiced costs 20% charge of invoiced costs
Hourly and Park Use Fees
Four-hour and Full Day Fees Applying to the Following Areas
Anchor Memorial Park Open Area
Bayshore Bluffs Open Area
Centennial Parkway Open Area
City Park Open Area
Cloisters Park Open Area
General Open Area
Monte Young Open Area
Tidelands Park Open Area
Coleman Park
Coleman Basketball Courts
Del Mar Park Basketball Courts
Del Mar Pickelball Courts
Del Mar Tennis Courts
Del Mar Park Hillside or Meadow
Lila Keiser Park BBQ (Excluding Tournament Use)
Monte Young Tennis Courts
North Point Overlook
Fee for Four Hours (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 94
Fee for Four Hours (All Other)116$
Full Day Fee (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 281
Full Day Fee (All Other)350$
Individual Location Rates
Lila Keiser Park Tournament Use (does not include field prep, or hourly use rates) - (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 623
Lila Keiser Park Tournament Use (does not include field prep, or hourly use rates) - (All Other)1,247$
Skate Park - Per Hour (2 hour minimum) - (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 87
Skate Park - Per Hour (2 hour minimum) - All Other)116$
Public Special Event/Festival (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 623
Public Special Event/Festival (All Other)1,247$
Morro Beach Private Reception/Event – up to 100 people (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 234
Morro Beach Private Reception/Event – up to 100 people (All Other)350$
Morro Beach Private Reception/Event – beyond 100 people (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 350
Morro Beach Private Reception/Event – beyond 100 people (All Others)526$
Morro Rock Parking Lot – Available only for public special events (non-exclusive use) (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 350
Morro Rock Parking Lot – Available only for public special events (non-exclusive use) (All Other)526$
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RECREATION FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Hourly and Park Use Fees
Giant Chessboard – Wooden Pieces (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 50
Giant Chessboard – Wooden Pieces (All Other)101$
Giant Chessboard – Plastic Pieces (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 13
Giant Chessboard – Plastic Pieces (All Other)21$
Basketball Courts, Pickleball Court & Tennis Court Hourly (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 9
Basketball Courts, Pickleball Court & Tennis Court Hourly (All Other)12$
Lila Keiser hourly field rental w/o lights (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 9
Lila Keiser hourly field rental w/o lights (All Other)12$
Lila Keiser hourly field rental w/ lights (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 23
Lila Keiser hourly field rental w/ lights (All Other)36$
Lila Keiser field preparation (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 37
Lila Keiser field preparation (All Other)47$
Lila Keiser Support Services, per hour (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 32
Lila Keiser Support Services, per hour (All Other)32$
City Park Banner Placement, per week (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 146
City Park Banner Placement, per week (All Other)205$
Additional Fees
The City reserves the right to require additional security deposit limits at its discretion
Bounce House Deposit 56$
Organized Sporting Event (tournaments) Deposit 559$
Public Special Event/Festival Deposit 559$
Photography/Filming Deposit 1,146$
Cancellations 20% of invoiced costs
Miscellaneous Property Use
Photography/Filming – Per Day (Resident/ Non-Profit Groups) $ 623
Photography/Filming – Per Day (All Other)1,246$
TRANSIT AND TROLLEY FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Morro Bay Transit - Fixed Route (Short Range Transit Plan)
Regular fare, per ride 1.50$
Discount fare, per ride $ 0.75
Regular punch pass (11 rides for the price of 10) $ 15
Discount punch pass (11 rides for the price of 10) $ 7.5
Regular day pass $ 4
Discount day pass $ 2
Morro Bay Transit - Call-a-Ride
Fare, per ride $ 2.5
Call-A-Ride punch pass (11 rides for the price of 10) $ 25
Morro Bay Trolley Fares (Ages 12 and up)
Per ride (Children under 12 years old ride free, but must be accompanied by a fare-paying adult) $ 1
Morro Bay Trolley Advertising
Exterior Side of Trolley (approx. 36"x20") - with supplied sign 469$
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TRANSIT AND TROLLEY FEES
Fee Name FY 2023-24
Fee Amount
Exterior Side of Trolley (approx. 36"x20") - MB Community Foundation supplied sign 548$
Exterior Rear of Trolley (approx. 24"x20") - with supplied sign 426$
Exterior Rear of Trolley (approx. 24"x20") - MB Community Foundation supplied sign
469$
Interior (approx. 26"x12") - with supplied sign 201$
Interior (approx. 26"x12") - MB Community Foundation supplied sign 243$
Morro Bay Trolley Rental Rates
Hourly rate includes driver, fuel, cleaning, standby mechanic and administration, unless otherwise noted.
One day within City Limits, fee per hour (2 hour minimum):
Transportation of passengers to and from one location to another or continuous loop with multiple stops; plus cost of fuel 133$
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