(1) A technology surcharge is required for the cost of developing and implementing technology necessary to efficiently administer development and permit review by the department and to provide service improvements in permitting processes. The technology surcharge shall be paid in addition to any other fees required by law.

(2) A technology surcharge of three percent of required fees, is required to be paid by the applicant on all PDS fee transactions required by chapters 13.01 and 30.86 SCC, except impact mitigation fees and fees collected on behalf of cities pursuant to SCC 30.86.530, SCC 30.86.540, SCC 30.86.550 and SCC 30.86.620. (Added by Amended Ord. 08-122, Nov. 10, 2008, Eff date Jan. 1, 2009).