SJMSCP habitat mitigation fee

“In addition to the "fair share" allocation of SJMSCP costs discussed in Section 7.3, the 60% of SJMSCP costs to be paid by new development also shall be shared. Specifically, all those undertaking new development pursuant to the SJMSCP shall pay a development fee, even those individuals Converting Open Space lands which may have a low habitat value. This sharing of costs among all individuals avoids burdening any single sector of the community with the entire cost of the SJMSCP.”

“Each of the funding sources may be used by the JPA to pay for any of the SJMSCP Cost Components including acquisition, enhancement, monitoring, management endowment, or administration. Monies from each of the funding sources listed shall be collected as fees or otherwise obtained commencing with approval of the Plan and continuing through the entire 50-year term of the SJMSCP.”

“WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lathrop adopted Ordinance No. 01-194 establishing the authority for collection of a Development Fee for the San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) for all new development pursuant to the SJMSCP within the City of Lathrop”

2001-11-06

“On November 6, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 01-194, establishing the SJMSCP. The plan established a procedure to mitigate the impacts of new development on undeveloped land within the cities of Lathrop, Escalon, Tracy, Ripon, Manteca, Lodi, Stockton, and San Joaquin County. Each city and the County adopted the SJMSCP and the recommended fee schedule at that time.”

Ordinance No. 01-194 (City of Lathrop)

“On November 6, 2001, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 01-194, establishing the SJMSCP. The plan established a procedure to mitigate the impacts of new development on undeveloped land within the cities of Lathrop, Escalon, Tracy, Ripon, Manteca, Lodi, Stockton, and San Joaquin County. Each city and the County adopted the SJMSCP and the recommended fee schedule at that time.”

at building permit

“Please be aware that the fee estimate is only an estimate of fees at the time the estimate is produced and the fees are subject to change without notice. The estimate provided is not an invoice; fees will be invoiced prior to building permit issuance.”

SJCOG, Inc. or the City of Lathrop — the applicant may pay either

“STEP 8: APPLICANT Pays Fees to SJCOG, INC or LOCAL JURISDICTION CERTIFICATE OF PAYMENT (SJCOG, INC) or RECEIPT (LOCAL JURSIDICTION) issued" / "Step 8A: LOCAL JURISDICTION Issues Building (or other applicable) Permit or authorization”

“Category A/ No-Pay Zone indicates parcels where Conversions of Open Space already have occurred (Urban Lands as described in Section 2.2.1.4) or where new Conversions of Open Spaces would not require compensation because The subject parcel received a project approval prior to the Effective Date of the SJMSCP. ... There is no fee for SJMSCP Permitted Activities located within the No Pay Zone on the SJMSCP Compensation Zone Maps unless otherwise specified in pre-existing conditions of project approval.”

“Project Proponents who opt for SJMSCP coverage in jurisdictions which have opted for coverage under the SJMSCP, have the following options, unless their activities are otherwise exempted per Section 8.2.2.2 or 8.2.5 , herein: 1. Pay the appropriate fee as indicated in Sections 7.4.1 and 7.4.1.3; or 2. Dedicate, as conservation easements or fee title, habitat lands (in-lieu dedications) as specified in Sections 5.3.2.1 and 5.3.2.2, herein; or 3. Purchase approved mitigation bank credits as specified in Section 5.3.2.4 4. Propose an alternative mitigation plan, consistent with the goals of the SJMSCP and equivalent in biological value to options 1-3, above, subject to approval by the JPA with the concurrence of the Permitting Agencies' representatives on the TAC.”

Re-adopted for each calendar year. The 2026 schedule expires 2026-12-31 on its own terms.

“2026 Updated Habitat Fees* | Habitat Type / Fee Per Acre: Multi-Purpose Open Space $8,935; Natural $17,868; Agriculture $17,868; Vernal Pool - uplands $72,662; Vernal Pool - wetted $183,894. "* Effective January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026"”