Application Materials and Resources

Application Materials

Planning Survey Report Application (DOCX)

* Please note that a CDFW- and USFWS-approved biologist is required to conduct pre-construction surveys, construction monitoring, and avoidance measures. Please see the new 2022 biologist approval process and RFQ. 

Attachment to Planning Survey Report Application Checklist (DOCX)

2023 Fee Calculators:

• Fee Calculator Worksheet (Permanent Impacts) (XLSX)
• Fee Calculator Worksheet (Temporary Impacts) (XLSX)
• Fee Calculator Worksheet for Participating Special Entities (Permanent Impacts) (XLSX)
• Fee Calculator Worksheet for Participating Special Entities (Temporary Impacts) (XLSX)

Fees are automatically adjusted annually by March 15 of each year according to the HPI and CPI. For a summary of annual fee adjustments, see the tables below. Periodic fee audits are also conducted and fees are adjusted accordingly.

Annual Fee Adjustment Summary

Annual Fee Adjustment Summary (with 2023 Fee Audit)

The ECCC HCP/NCCP mitigation fees were adjusted on March 7, 2023 pursuant to the cost indices and formulas prescribed in the HCP/NCCP. Additionally, the Conservancy Governing Board adopted the 2023 Fee Audit and Nexus Study undertaken by the Conservancy on February 27, 2023. Until this audit is adopted by the cities, there will be separate fee schedules for PSE and city projects.

Additional Resources for Applicants

• Chapter 6 of the HCP/NCCP (PDF)
• Development Fee Zone Map (PDF)
• Development Fee Zone Map [High Resolution] (PDF)
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional General Permit 1 (PDF)
  
• Stream Setback Map (PDF) (Illustrates applicability of the stream setback provisions)
• Local ordinances (PDF)

Please also see Implementation Policies.