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What type of projects have these fees?
- New residential construction
- New non-residential construction, including increases in existing floor area
- Any tenant improvement project that changes the land use category of the existing building.
Please note, for impact fees, the land use category is not the same as the zoning for the property.
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Why are there impact fees?
New development increases the demand for health and safety services provided by the City, affects the quality of the community's infrastructure, and increases the need for public facilities. Impact fees help pay for the cumulative impact of new development through infrastructure improvements and additions, thereby also contributing to the community's economic development. Depending on the type of your project, it may be subject to one or all of the following fees.
- Park Facilities
- Park Dedication In-Lieu (parkland)
- Capital Facilities (e.g., police station, City offices, library)
- Traffic (e.g., highway interchanges, street improvements, and traffic signals)
- Fire Facilities (e.g., fire and emergency medical equipment and stations)
Fremont uses a range of funding sources to pay for the improvements listed above. Impact fees are only one source and represent the share of the cost of the improvements generated by new development. Impact fees are not used to correct deficiencies in existing infrastructure. Documents detailing Fremont's standards and the improvements funded by the fee program are available for your review. Please ask the Development Services Center staff if you would like this information.
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How are they calculated?
To calculate impact fees, staff will:
- Determine the land use category of your project based upon the information you provide and a review of your plans,
- Determine which fee categories apply to your project,
- Multiply the fee rate for each applicable fee by the square footage of the project for industrial and commercial projects, or by the number of units for residential projects, and
- Determine if there are any credits that apply.
Land use categories for impact fees, the applicability of each type of fee, and the types of credits possible are all defined in the resolutions that established the fee program. These resolutions are available for your review.
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When are fees due?
Staff can provide you with estimates of your impact fees at any time during the review process. The closer the project is to final approval, the more accurately fees can be calculated. Final impact fees are calculated when a project is approved and are due when the building permit is issued.
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Can I apply for a waiver and/or adjustment fees?
Yes. If you believe that your project has unique authorities that warrant a fee waiver or adjustment, you can apply. You should discuss your ideas and concerns with staff and be as specific as possible about the basis for your request. Your first discussion should be with the Development Services Center staff, but discussions with the Community Development Director are also encouraged. If you then want to apply for a waiver or an adjustment, the impact fee ordinance defines the procedure you must follow. Staff can provide you with a copy of this ordinance.
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Can the decision be appealed?
Yes. The decision of the Community Development Director regarding an impact fee is appealable to a hearing officer. The ordinance defines the procedure you must follow. Staff can provide you with a copy of the ordinance.
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Fee Update and Effective Date
The updated impact fees shall take effect on March 24, 2008. However, a development project may be eligible to qualify for the previous impact fee rates if both:
- The Applicant's project has a deemed complete application prior to the date of the City Councils adoption of the new fees (January 23, 2008), and
- The Applicant either
- Obtains a building permit within one year from the date of the City Councils adoption of this Resolution, or
- Receives an extension of time to obtain a building permit from the planning director if the director finds that the project is actively progressing.
Please contact staff to find out if 2006 fees apply to your project.
Development Impact Fee Information Sheet |
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Disclaimer
All fees are estimated and subject to change. Please contact the Development Services Center at 510-494-4460 for an exact quote.
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