Grading and Excavating Fees
from the Kalama Municipal Code
Section 5: Excavation and Grading plan review fees. The fees are calculated
according to the table below:
| Value | Plan Review Fee |
| 50 cubic yards or less | No fee |
| 51 to 100 cubic yards | $23.50 |
| 101 to 1000 cubic yards | $37.00 |
| 1001 to 10,000 cubic yards | $49.25 |
| 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards | $49.25 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $24.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
| 100,001 to 200,000 cubic yards | $269.75 for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus $13.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
| 200,001 cubic yards or more | $402.25 for the first 200,000 cubic yards plus $7.25 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
Section 6. Excavation and Grading Permit Fees. The fees are calculated
according to the table below:
| Value | Permit Fee |
| 50 cubic yards or less | $23.50 |
| 51 to 100 cubic yards | $37.00 |
| 101 to 1000 cubic yards | $37.00 for the first 100 cubic yards plus $17.50 for each additional 100 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
| 1001 to 10,000 cubic yards | $194.50 for the first 1000 cubic yards plus $14.50 for each additional 1000 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
| 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards | $325.00 for the first 10,000 cubic yards plus $66.00 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards or fraction thereof. |
| 100,001 cubic yards or more | $919.00 for the first 100,000 cubic yards plus $36.50 for each additional 10,000 cubic yards |
For the Building Code on Grading, please consult the International Building Code under Appendix J. If you have any questions or concerns contact the City of Kalama Building Department at (360) 673-5211.