Grading, Drainage, Vineyard, Orchard Site Development Fees
Effective July 1, 2022.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fee schedule, please contact the Department of Agriculture/Weights and Measures at (707) 565-2371.
Fully Burdened Hourly Rate - Land Stewardship Division Staff
| Service | Rates |
|---|---|
| At cost fee - ¼ hour minimum | $ 225 |
Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level I
| Project Size | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| < 10 Acres | $ 866 | $ 1,272 |
| 10 < 50 Acres | $ 1,637 | $ 2,034 |
| 50 < 100 Acres | $ 2,123 | $ 2,581 |
| > 100 Acres | $ 2,736 | $ 3,290 |
Other Charges for Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level I
| Other Charges | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee1 | $ 18 | $ 18 |
| CEQA Fee2 | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Additional Fees3 | N/A | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges |
| Project Fee Inclusions4 | 1 Plan Review and 1 Site Visit | 1 Plan Review and 2 Site Visits |
1 Technology fee set by Permit Sonoma
2 CEQA NOE fee set by the Sonoma County Recorder
3 Additional Fees: Project applicant will be billed at-cost for plan review and/or site visit services. See at-cost hourly rates below. These fees are set by the Department's Engineering consultant.
4 Project Fee Inclusion: Project fees include the listed services provided by Department staff. Additional services beyond listed inclusions will be charged at staff rate of $292/hour (¼ hour minimum).
Total permit cost includes application fee plus applicable other charges.
Frost protection registration fee of $88 may be applicable and is not included in the fees above.
Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level II
| Project Size | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| < 10 Acres | $ 5,525 | $ 5,923 |
| 10 < 50 Acres | $ 6,172 | $ 8,387 |
| 50 < 100 Acres | $ 8,638 | $ 11,327 |
| > 100 Acres | $ 9,842 | $ 11,862 |
Other Charges for Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level II
| Other Charges | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee1 | $ 18 | $ 36 |
| CEQA Fee2 | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Additional Fees3 | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges |
| Project Fee Inclusions4 | 2 Plan Reviews and 2 Site Visits | 2 Plan Reviews and 3 Site Visits |
1 Technology fee set by Permit Sonoma
2 CEQA NOE fee set by the Sonoma County Recorder
3 Additional Fees: Project applicant will be billed at-cost for plan review and/or site visit services. See at-cost hourly rates below. These fees are set by the Department's Engineering consultant.
4 Project Fee Inclusion: Project fees include the listed services provided by Department staff. Additional services beyond listed inclusions will be charged at staff rate of $292/hour (¼ hour minimum).
Total permit cost includes application fee plus applicable other charges.
Frost protection registration fee of $88 may be applicable and is not included in the fees above.
Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level II with Tree Removal
| Project Size | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| < 10 Acres | $ 6,609 | $ 6,829 |
| 10 < 50 Acres | $ 9,236 | $ 9,190 |
| 50 < 100 Acres | $ 10,111 | $ 11,240 |
| > 100 Acres | $ 10,306 | $ 15,364 |
Other Charges for Vineyard Erosion and Sediment Control Ordinance (VESCO) – Level II with Tree Removal
| Other Charges | No Grading or Drainage | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Fee1 | $ 18 | $ 36 |
| CEQA Fee2 | $ 50 | $ 50 |
| Additional Fees3 | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges |
| Project Fee Inclusions4 | 2 Plan Reviews and 2 Site Visits | 2 Plan Reviews and 3 Site Visits |
1 Technology fee set by Permit Sonoma
2 CEQA NOE fee set by the Sonoma County Recorder
3 Additional Fees: Project applicant will be billed at-cost for plan review and/or site visit services. See at-cost hourly rates below. These fees are set by the Department's Engineering consultant.
4 Project Fee Inclusion: Project fees include the listed services provided by Department staff. Additional services beyond listed inclusions will be charged at staff rate of $292/hour (¼ hour minimum).
Total permit cost includes application fee plus applicable other charges.
Frost protection registration fee of $88 may be applicable and is not included in the fees above.
Grading and/or Drainage Only
| Project Size | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|
| < 10 Acres | $ 938 |
| 10 < 50 Acres | $ 1,060 |
| 50 < 100 Acres | $ 1,239 |
| > 100 Acres | $ 1,421 |
Other Charges for Grading and/or Drainage Only
| Other Charges | With Grading and/or Drainage |
|---|---|
| Technology Fee1 | $ 18 |
| CEQA Fee2 | $ 50 |
| Additional Fees3 | Applicable At-Cost Engineer/Geologist Charges |
| Project Fee Inclusions4 | 1 Plan Reviews and 1 Site Visit |
1 Technology fee set by Permit Sonoma
2 CEQA NOE fee set by the Sonoma County Recorder
3 Additional Fees: Project applicant will be billed at-cost for plan review and/or site visit services. See at-cost hourly rates below. These fees are set by the Department's Engineering consultant.
4 Project Fee Inclusion: Project fees include the listed services provided by Department staff. Additional services beyond listed inclusions will be charged at staff rate of $292/hour (¼ hour minimum).
Total permit cost includes application fee plus applicable other charges.
Frost protection registration fee of $88 may be applicable and is not included in the fees above.
At-Cost Fees
At-cost fees will be charged on an actual (“at-cost”) basis, calculated based on the hourly rates, including travel time, set forth herein and with a minimum charge for 15 minutes and then rounded to the nearest quarter hour. The amount of time and type of staff rendering services will vary depending upon the services requested. Pre-application consultative services, additional reviews and/or site visits, and review of multiple revisions to project plans and/or previously accepted projects are billed at-cost at the hourly rates below (¼ hour minimum):
| Engineering Staff | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Assistant Engineer | $ 110 |
| Staff Engineer | $ 135 |
| Associate Engineer | $ 145 |
| Senior Geotechnical Engineer | $ 200 |
| Assistant Geologist | $ 105 |
| Senior Geologist | $ 140 |
| Senior Technician | $ 98 |
| Principal Engineering Geologist | $ 190 |