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A fee for solid waste disposal shall be assessed at the time of the issuance of a building and/or demolition permit for any construction in Sierra County. The solid waste fee shall be based on the type of construction permit that is being issued or by the type of activity contemplated through the issuance of the building or demolition permit. Fees shall be based on the following table:

Activities Subject to County Construction Permits

Loose Cubic Yards Generated

Cost at $9.60* per Loose Cubic Yard

Construction of Residence:

Up to 600 square feet

7.5

$72.00

601 to 1,200 square feet

15.0

$144.00

1,201 to 2,000 square feet

22.5

$216.00

2,001+ square feet

30.0

$288.00

Construction of Garage/Carport

3.0

$28.80

Construction of Light Commercial:

Up to 600 square feet

7.5

$72.00

601 to 1,200 square feet

15.0

$144.00

1,201 to 2,000 square feet

22.5

$216.00

2,001+ square feet

30.0

$288.00

Construction of Multi-Residential

30.0

$288.00/unit

Construction of Industrial Complex

As per building plans

$9.60/loose cubic yard

Miscellaneous Construction/Demolition

As per building plans

$9.60/loose cubic yard

Construction of Building Addition

3.0

$28.80

Construction of Woodstove/Furnace or Air Conditioning/Mechanical Unit

1.0

$9.60

Construction of Miscellaneous Plumbing or Electrical Improvements

1.0

$9.60

Construction of Remodeling:

Small Remodeling Project

1.0

$9.60

All Other Remodeling Projects without Demolition

3.0

$28.80

*This cost/fee shall adjust periodically to the fee per loose cubic yard set by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to SCC 8.04.420.

(Ord. 942, eff. 6/20/03; Ord. 879, eff. 3/5/99; Ord. 868, eff. 6/15/98)