Sacramento Countywide Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (Measure A)

“The Sacramento County Transportation Mitigation Fee is imposed on new development to ensure that it pays its fair share of roadway improvements, the need for which is triggered in whole or in part by new development.”

“The expected proceeds of the fee were tentatively allocated as follows: 35% Local streets and roads for capital improvements and rehabilitation / 20% Public transit for capital improvements and rehabilitation / 20% Local interchange upgrades, safety projects, and congestion relief improvements on the local freeway system, including bus and carpool lane projects. / 15% Smart Growth Incentive Program / 10% Transportation Project Environmental Mitigation, including, but not limited to, habitat conservation, open space preservation, habitat replacement, and recreation, and overall environmental enhancement of transportation facilities to the benefit of local transit users and neighborhoods.”

2009-04-01

“STA Resolution STA-2006-006 adopting the Sacramento Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) Nexus Study and Setting SCTMFP Fee Rates Effective April 1, 2009, provides that protocols related to SCTMFP Fee implementation issues, including but not limited to, required dates of Fee remittances to STA and documentation to be submitted by each participating agency, shall be established by future resolution of the STA and contracts between the STA and the participating agencies.”

Sacramento Transportation Authority Ordinance No. STA-04-01 (Measure A); rates first set by STA Resolution STA-2006-006

“STA Resolution STA-2006-006 adopting the Sacramento Transportation Mitigation Fee Program (SCTMFP) Nexus Study and Setting SCTMFP Fee Rates Effective April 1, 2009, provides that protocols related to SCTMFP Fee implementation issues, including but not limited to, required dates of Fee remittances to STA and documentation to be submitted by each participating agency, shall be established by future resolution of the STA and contracts between the STA and the participating agencies.”

“16.91.060 Payment of SCTMFP Fee. The SCTMFP fees imposed pursuant to this chapter shall apply to all Development Projects within the jurisdiction of the County for which Building Permits or Certificates of Occupancy, as applicable, are issued on or after April 1, 2009, unless an exemption applies pursuant to Section 16.91.100. Fees shall be calculated at Building Permit issuance or prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, as applicable, consistent with requirements adopted by Board resolution. The fees shall be paid prior to issuance of any Building Permits or Certificates of Occupancy, as applicable. The Board shall establish by resolution the following: 1. The types and categories of Development Projects for which SCTMFP Fees may be collected at Building Permit issuance and Final Inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance, respectively; and 2. Any additional requirements, processes, or procedures applicable to residential projects for which SCTMFP Fees are collected at Final Inspection or Certificate of Occupancy issuance to guarantee the timely payment of such fees or charges”

“Exemptions from the SCTMFP Fees. The following Development Projects shall not be subject to the SCTMFP Fee: a. Accessory Dwelling Units less than 750 square feet. b. The rehabilitation or reconstruction of any residential or non-residential structure where there is no net increase in square footage. Any increase in square footage shall pay the established applicable fee rate for that portion of square footage that is new. c. New low-income housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50079.5 and very low-income housing as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50105. d. Projects intended for public use where the applicant is one of the Participating Agencies. e. Any development project that is subject of a valid development agreement entered into pursuant to CGC Section 65864 prior to April 1, 2009, that includes a provision exempting it from future fees or fee increases; provided, however, that if the term of such a development agreement is extended after April 1, 2009, the SCTMFP shall be imposed. f. Any development project for which an application for a vesting tentative map authorization by CGC Section 66498.1 was deemed complete prior to April 1, 2009.”

“Re-purposing/Reuse of existing buildings. Fee applicable only to net increase in ADT's compared to prior established use.”

“Payment by all Development Projects. Except as otherwise expressly provided by this Amended Agreement, the SCTMFP Fee shall be payable by all Development Projects within the jurisdiction of the Entity for which building permits are issued on or after April 1, 2009.”