Notices
Fire Public Safety Impact Fee
On April 27, 2021, the City Council adopted the Public Safety Impact Fee (PSIF) Ordinance No. 2021-11 Public Safety Impact Feesas defined in the Santa Cruz Municipal Code, Chapter 18.49. The ordinance permits fees to be collected on building permits for new development to maintain acceptable levels of police and fire services by paying its fair share for the cost of public safety facilities, apparatuses, vehicles, and equipment necessitated by the burdens of new development within the city. The fees were effective as of June 26, 2021.
Current Fees
- Residential: $1.64 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Hotel: $826.00 per room
- Commercial Use - Retail: $2.72 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Office: $2.86 per ft2
- Commercial Use - Industrial: $0.76 per ft2
- Commercial Use – Institutional/Other: $2.33 per ft2
Annual Reporting Requirements
As mandated by California Government Code Section 66006, the City is required to submit annual reports on development impact fees within 180 days of the fiscal year's end and available to the public:
- Public Counter: The report is accessible at the public counter of the Department of Planning and Community Development and Police Department Lobby from November to January, annually.
- Notification: Individuals who have requested notification will receive a notice about the report and the upcoming City Council meeting at least 15 days prior to the meeting.
The annual reports are available here: