Developer Fees
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING PROPOSED ADOPTION OF A SCHOOL FACILITIES NEEDS ANALYSIS AND THE LEVYING OF THE ALTERNATIVE FEE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of Trustees of the Ripon Unified School District will hold a hearing and consider input from the public on the proposed adoption of a School Facilities Needs Analysis for the District and the levying of the alternative fee (“Level 2 Fee”) on new residential developments. The adoption of the Needs Analysis and the levying of the Level 2 Fee are necessary to fund the construction of needed school facilities to accommodate students due to development.
Members of the public are invited to appear in person at the hearing at 7:00 pm on December 16, 2025 at the following location:
Ripon City Hall Council Chambers
259 Wilma Avenue
Ripon, CA 95366
Materials regarding the Needs Analysis and the Level 2 Fee are on file and are available for public review on the District’s website riponusd.net/developerfees and at the District Office located at 304 N. Acacia Avenue, Ripon, CA 95366
Dated: November 12, 2025
School Facilities Needs Analysis Developer Fees Level 2 Study
In 1986, the California Legislature authorized school districts to levy school impact or developer fees on residential and commercial/industrial development for the purpose of funding the construction or reconstruction of school facilities. The basis of the school facilities legislation is the relationship between new development, and the impact on school districts to provide adequate school facilities for the student population new development generates. The authority for the District's assessment of developer fees is set forth in Education Code Section 17620, pursuant to Government Code 65995.
When you apply for a building permit within San Joaquin county, you will receive the School District Fee Form in the Building Inspection Division packet. The Building Inspection department determines the square footage for the conditioned space. Garage and porch space are not subject to developer fees. RUSD does not charge developer fees on square footage 500 square feet or less.
Fees are calculated based on the following rates:
Residential Developer Fees
Level 1
Additions >500 sq. ft.
Natural Disasters
$5.17 per square foot
Board Resolution #24-01 effective September 30, 2024
Chargeable - reportable, assessable, livable space.
Does NOT include: garage, covered patio, covered
walkway, or screened/enclosed porch.
Level 2
All NEW Construction - Dwellings
Voluntary Demo - Replacements
(UNLESS, proof is provided of developer fees paid & demo)
$5.42 per square foot
Board Resolution #24-02 effective July 29, 2024
Commercial Developer Fees
Level 1
Includes:
- Office
- Retail
- Industrial
- Warehouse
- Self-Storage
- Manufacturing
$0.84 per square foot
Board Resolution #24-01 effective September 30, 2024
*AG (Storage - Raw Product) Exempt*
Bring the School District Fee form and payment to the District Office, 304 N. Acacia Ave, Ripon, CA 95366
Contact Raquel Babauta for more information at (209) 599-2131