Subject:
Title
Resolution, Re: Partial Waiver to Residential Solar Photovoltaic Building Permitting Fees
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Fiscal Impact:
Estimated $208,813 revenue reduction and increased expenses.
Based on calendar year 2022 permitting activity, the partial fee waiver would have an estimated annual impact of $208,028 in reduced revenue
Additional mailing costs are estimated to be $785.
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested the Board of County Commissioners approve, and authorize the Chair to execute, the attached resolution to implement a partial fee waiver for residential solar photovoltaic building permit fees.
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Summary Explanation and Background:
On January 24th, the Board directed staff to draft a Resolution that extends the solar photovoltaic permit fee waiver for 1 year, subject to the following criteria:
1. Residential installations only
2. Waiver capped at $250 per permit
3. Letter sent by staff to the homeowner informing them of the savings
The attached resolution has been drafted to meet this direction. There was additional discussion regarding attempting to ensure applicants provide accurate mailing addresses of homeowners; this has been included in the resolution as well.
Currently, solar photovoltaic installation permitting fees are waived in total, for residential and commercial projects. This waiver, which was first instituted in 2018, is set to expire February 25, 2023.
Clerk to the Board Instructions: