Summary
Fire plan-check fees will rise in two steps starting July 1 to close a $472,000 annual gap — the city currently recovers only about 64% of the cost of reviewing building plans. Most permits see modest changes; the biggest increases hit large sprinkler and alarm projects.
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Last discussed Apr 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $330,000 in new revenue in year one and $140,000 more in year two for the fire prevention bureau.
The fire prevention bureau, which can fund staffing and electronic plan check; ultimately residents through proper safety review.
Developers and builders facing higher permit fees, especially on large projects.
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