HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RES 02-29RESOLUTION NO. 02-29
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA ADOPTING A REVISED OLD TOWN
NON-RESIDENTIAL FEE WAIVER POLICY
The City Council of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, on September 3, 1996, the City Council approved a fee waiver policyto
promote the commercial development and revitalization of the Old Town and Town Center
commercial areas; and
WHEREAS, the fee waiver policy was established to benefit the entire Tustin
community by attracting new businesses, retaining existing businesses, and avoiding blighted
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the fee waiver has been extended annually since 1996; and
WHEREAS, $29,650 in planning and building fees have been waived through
implementation of the policy; and
WHEREAS, the intent of the fee waiver policy would be strengthened if the fees were
refunded upon issuance of a building permit rather than waived upon the original submittal of
plans; and
WHEREAS, appeal fees should not be waived because they do not meet the intent of
the fee waiver policy; and
WHEREAS, the basis for the fee waiver should be increased from the first $85,000 in
construction 'valuation to the first $100,000 in construction valuation because construction
costs have increased since 1996; and,
WHEREAS, to be eligible for the fee waiver, projects shall conform to the Tustin
General Plan, the Town Center Redevelopment Plan, and the Tustin City Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed revised Old Town Non-
residential Fee Waiver Policy on March 25, 2002, and expressed their support for the policy
and other incentives for development in Old Town Tustin.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Tustin
hereby adopts the revised Old Town Non-Residential Fee Waiver Policy, as identified in
Exhibit A attached hereto, for the Area of Benefit identified in Exhibit B attached hereto.
City Council Resolution 02-29
April 15, 2002
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PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Tustin, at a regular meeting on
the 15th day of April, 2002.
~Pamela Stoker
IICity Clerk
Mayor
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF TUSTIN )
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CERTIFICATION FOR RESOLUTION NO. 02-29
PAMELA STOKER, City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of the City of Tustin,
California, does hereby certify that the whole number of the members of the City Council of
the City of Tustin is 5; that the above and foregoing Resolution 02-29 was duly and regularly
introduced, passed, and adopted at a regular meeting of the Tustin City Council, held on the
15th day of April, 2002.
COUNCILMEMBERAYES' Thomas, Worley, Bone, Doyle, Kawashima
COUNCILMEMBER NOES: None
COUNClLMEMBER ABSTAINED: t~one
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: None
'PAMi=i~ STOKER
City Clerk
EXHIBIT A - RESOLUTION NO. 02-29
Amended 4-11-02
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
OLD TOWN NON-RESIDENTIAL FEE WAIVER
REVISED APRIL 2002
Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this policy is to provide stimulus ibr commercial development in
the Old Town commercial area and to complement the revitalization activities occurring within the Town
Center Redevelopment Area. In establishing this policy, it is the Council's intent to attract new
businesses, retain existing businesses, and to avoid blight, thereby benefiting the entire community.
Areas of Benefit: The areas of benefit include non-residential uses generally located along E1 Camino
Real between Prospect Avenue, B and C Streets, ,,vest of Newport Avenue and north of the I-5 Freewa'y.
The areas of benefit in which the fee waiver shall apply are identified on the attached map.
Applicability: This policy shall apply to all non-residential interior and exterior building improvements
and additions and new non-residential development.
Fee Waiver: Fees shall be waived for the following:
Plan check and Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and other City-related permit fees for
new development and building rehabilitation and improvements to existing developments for the
first $100,000 in construction valuation, as determined by the valuation table contained in the
Building Division Fee Schedule.
Discretionary Permits including:
* Certificates of Appropriateness
* Conditional Use Permits and Amendments
* Design Reviews and Amendments
* License and Permit Board review
* Environmental Fees (excluding Environmental Impact Reports)
* Sign Code Exceptions
* Temporary Use Permits
* Tentative and Final Subdivision Maps
* Use Interpretations
* Variances/Minor Adjustments and Amendments
· Other related propert3, improvement permits deemed appropriate by the City Manager.
Term of Fee Waiver: 2'his Policy shall remain in effect for Fiscal Years 2002-03, 2003-04, and 2004-
05, with extensions subject to City Manager approval.
Requirements: To be eligible for a fee waiver, a project must conform to the Tustin General Plan, the
Town Center Redevelopment Plan, and the Tustin City Code. Fees shall be collected and then refunded
to the applicant upon permit issuance. Appeals shall not be waived/refunded.
Non-exempt Fees: The following fees are not exempt from payment under this policy: new construction
tax; transportation improvement fees: fees required by other governmental agencies; environmental,
recording, or Fish and Game fees required by the County of Orange; Orange County Fire Authority
inspection and plan check fees; fees related to the preparation of' Environmental Impact Reports or other
environmental reports; and, fees that if waived would have a detrimental impact on the City's budget or
staffing capabilities.
Forms Non-Re,fidentml Fee Watver Pohcy 2 [()Id 'l'ownl
EXHIBIT B
AREA OF BENEFIT MAP
CITY COUNCIL POLICY
OLD TOWN NON-RESIDENTI~ FEE W.~VER
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