§ 21.62

A.

At the time of submission, the person submitting a tentative map shall pay a deposit and a filing fee, to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, as follows:

1.

To be applied to the Department of Regional Planning, a $5,000.00 minimum initial deposit for the first 10 lots, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection D of this section.

2.

To be applied to the Department of Public Works, a fee of $20,590.00 for the first 10 lots, plus the following amounts, per lot, for any tentative map containing more than 10 lots:

a.

$300.00 for each of the next 15 lots, plus

b.

$197.00 for each of the next 25 lots, plus

c.

$94.00 for each of the next 50 lots, plus

d.

$32.00 for each additional lot in excess of 100 lots.

To be applied to the Fire Department, a fee in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code.

4.

To be applied to the Department of Public Health, a fee of $493.00, and, where public water and sewers are not available to each lot of the tentative map, an additional fee in the following amounts, per each lot for which public water or public sewers are not available:

a.

$418.00 for each lot up to 10 lots, plus

b.

$312.00 for each of the next 15 lots, plus

c.

$220.00 for each of the next 25 lots, plus

d.

$149.00 for each lot in excess of 50 lots.

5.

To be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation, a fee of $321.00.

B.

If additional lots are added to the tentative map prior to approval by the advisory agency, the subdivider shall pay an additional fee as required for major revisions prior to approval by the advisory agency. Where a lot is created by the provisions of Section 21.24.280, such lot shall be omitted in calculating the amount of the filing fee.

C.

If the applicant requests one or more extensions to the terms of approval of the tentative map, in accordance with Subsection B of Section 21.40.180 of this Title 21, the applicant shall pay an additional fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, for each one-year time extension so requested, which fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning. However, if said time extension is requested concurrently with a time extension request for any other application, petition, or tentative map required by this Title 21, or by Title 22 of this Code, for the same or substantially the same property, only one time-extension fee shall apply.

D.

Deposit Requirements for Subdivision Review by Department of Regional Planning.

1.

The applicant shall pay the minimum initial deposit as required, from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted, for the purpose of defraying the expense involved in the review of subdivision requests.

2.

Supplemental Deposit Requirements. The applicant shall also pay the following supplemental deposits, from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted, when actual costs exceed the amount of the initial deposit:

a.

If during the subdivision review process, including the review of an exhibit map, actual costs incurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit, the applicant shall be notified and required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit, the amount of which shall not exceed the amount of the initial deposit. There is no limit to the number of supplemental deposits that may be required prior to completion or withdrawal of the subdivision request.

b.

If the initial or supplemental deposit is not received by the Department of Regional Planning, within 30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable, all work shall be discontinued until such deposit is received.

c.

At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amounts defined herein.

3.

Final Cost Determination. The final cost for subdivision review shall be based on actual costs incurred by the Department of Regional Planning to review and process all required subdivision and planning documentation.

a.

Planning costs shall be computed on a monthly basis and deducted from the amount on deposit. The subdivision review costs shall be finalized upon completion of the review process. If final costs do not exceed the amount on deposit, the unused portion shall be refunded to the applicant.

b.

Should the application be withdrawn, costs to date shall be computed and the unused portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded to the applicant.

c.

Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by planning staff multiplied by the hourly rates, approved by the County Auditor-Controller, that are applicable in the fiscal year that costs are incurred by the planning staff.

d.

Data used to determine subdivision review costs shall be maintained by the department's business office, and made available for public review while work is in progress and for three years following final action or withdrawal of the application.

(Ord. 2023-0044 § 3, 2023; Ord. 2010-0024 § 7, 2010; Ord. 2008-0039 § 6, 2008; Ord. 2005-0033 § 14, 2005; Ord. 2004-0029 § 6, 2004; Ord. 2002-0009 § 5, 2002; Ord. 96-0026 § 2, 1996; Ord. 92-0099 § 1, 1992; Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1, 2026.

21.62.020 - Notice to tenants for public hearing on condominium conversion filing fee.

At the time of submission, the person submitting a tentative tract map for conversion of residential real property to a condominium project, community apartment project, or stock cooperative project shall pay a fee for notification to tenants, pursuant to Government Code Section 66451.3, that shall be a $500.00

minimum deposit, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection D of Section 21.62.010. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning.

(Ord. 96-0026 § 3, 1996: Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

A.

If, prior to approval by the advisory agency, the tentative map requires a major revision, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $1,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection D of Section 21.62.010. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

2.

A fee equal to 30 percent of the current Department of Public Works filing fee to be applied to the Department of Public Works; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the fire department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code, beginning with the third major revision and for each additional major revision thereafter; and

A fee equal to 30 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $321.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

B.

If, subsequent to the approval of a tentative map by the advisory agency, the subdivider requests a revision of the conditions of approval, and the director determines that a revised map must be submitted, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $3,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection D of Section 21.62.010. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

2.

A fee equal to 50 percent of the current Department of Public Works filing fee to be applied to the Department of Public Works, for services rendered; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code, and

4.

A fee equal to 50 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $321.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

C.

If the director determines that the revision is of a minor nature and that a revised map is not required, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $2,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection D of Section 21.62.010. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

2.

A fee equal to 20 percent of the current Department of Public Works filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Works; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code, and

4.

A fee equal to 20 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $321.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation.

(Ord. 2008-0039 § 7, 2008; Ord. 2005-0033 § 15, 2005; Ord. 96-0026 § 4, 1996: Ord. 92-0099 § 2, 1992; Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1, 2026.

21.62.040 - Minor Land Division Map Filing Fees.*

A.

At the time of submission, the person submitting a tentative minor land division map shall pay a deposit and a filing fee, to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, as follows:

1.

To be applied to the Department of Regional Planning, a $4,000.00 minimum initial deposit, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection C of this section.

2.

To be applied to the Department of Public Works, a fee of $14,816.00.

3.

To be applied to the Fire Department, a fee in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code.

4.

To be applied to the Department of Public Health, a fee of $254.00, and, where public water and sewers are not available to each lot of the tentative minor land division map, an additional fee of $418.00 per each lot for which public water or public sewers are not available.

To be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation, a fee of $321.00.

B.

If the applicant requests one or more extensions to the terms of approval of the tentative map, in accordance with Subsection B of Section 21.48.120 of this Title 21, the subdivider shall pay an additional fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, for each one-year time extension so requested, which fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning. However, if said time extension is requested concurrently with a time extension request for any other application, petition, or tentative map required by this Title 21 or by Title 22 of this Code, for the same or substantially the same property, only one time-extension fee shall apply.

C.

Deposit Requirements for Subdivision Review by Department of Regional Planning.

1.

The applicant shall pay the minimum initial deposit as required, from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted, for the purpose of defraying the expense involved in the review of subdivision requests.

2.

Supplemental Deposit Requirements. The applicant shall also pay the following supplemental deposits, from which actual costs shall be billed and deducted, when actual costs exceed the amount of the initial deposit:

a.

If during the subdivision review process, actual costs incurred reach 80 percent of the amount on deposit, the applicant shall be notified and required to submit a minimum supplemental deposit the amount of which shall not exceed the amount of the initial deposit. There is no limit to the number of supplemental deposits that may be required prior to completion or withdrawal of the subdivision request.

b.

If the initial or supplemental deposit is not received by the Department of Regional Planning, within 30 days of notification that such deposit is due and payable, all work shall be discontinued until such deposit is received.

c.

At the sole discretion of the applicant, the amount of an initial or supplemental deposit may exceed the minimum amounts defined herein.

Final Cost Determination. The final cost for subdivision review shall be based on actual costs incurred by the Department of Regional Planning to review and process all required subdivision and planning documentation.

a.

Planning costs shall be computed on a monthly basis and deducted from the amount on deposit. The subdivision review costs shall be finalized upon completion of the review process. If final costs do not exceed the amount on deposit, the unused portion shall be refunded to the applicant.

b.

Should the application be withdrawn, costs to date shall be computed and the unused portion of the amount on deposit shall be refunded to the applicant.

c.

Costs shall be computed using actual hours expended by planning staff multiplied by the hourly rates, approved by the County Auditor-Controller, that are applicable in the fiscal year that costs are incurred by the planning staff.

d.

Data used to determine subdivision review costs shall be maintained by the department's business office, and made available for public review while work is in progress and for three years following final action or withdrawal of the application.

(Ord. 2023-0044 § 4, 2023; Ord. 2010-0024 § 8, 2010; Ord. 2008-0039 § 8, 2008; Ord. 2005-0033 § 16, 2005; Ord. 2004-0029 § 7, 2004; Ord. 96-0026 § 5, 1996; Ord. 92-0099 § 3, 1992; Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1, 2026.

21.62.050 - Minor land division map revision filing fees.*

A.

If, prior to approval by the advisory agency, the tentative map requires a major revision, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $1,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection C of Section 21.62.040. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

A fee of $4,559.00 to be applied to the Department of Public Works; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code; and

4.

A fee equal to 30 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $198.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation, if the map includes any Quimby park(s) or publicly dedicated trail(s) or open space.

B.

If, subsequent to the approval of a tentative map by the advisory agency, the subdivider requests a revision of the conditions of approval, and the director determines that a revised map must be submitted, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $3,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection C of Section 21.62.040. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

2.

A fee of $7,836.00, to be applied to the Department of Public Works; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code; and

4.

A fee equal to 50 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $337.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation, if the map includes any Quimby park(s) or publicly dedicated trail(s) or open space.

C.

If the director determines that the revision is of a minor nature and that a revised map is not required, the subdivider shall pay:

1.

A $1,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted, and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection C of Section 21.62.040. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning; and

2.

A fee of $3,271.00, to be applied to the Department of Public Works; and

3.

A fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328, of this code; and

4.

A fee equal to 20 percent of the current Department of Public Health filing fee, to be applied to the Department of Public Health; and

5.

A fee of $155.00, to be applied to the Department of Parks and Recreation, if the map includes any Quimby park(s) or publicly dedicated trail(s) or open space.

(Ord. 2008-0039 § 9, 2008; Ord. 2005-0033 § 17, 2005; Ord. 2004-0029 § 8, 2004; Ord. 96-0026 § 6, 1996: Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this section include changes made by the director of planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1, 2026.

A.

Upon submission of a request for waiver, the subdivider shall pay a filing fee consisting of a $1,000.00 minimum deposit to be collected by the Department of Regional Planning, from which actual planning costs shall be billed and deducted and any supplemental fees and deposits as required by subsection C of Section 21.62.040. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning.

B.

The subdivider shall also pay a sum of money equal to the amount required by law for filing with the County Recorder a certificate of compliance for the parcels comprising the division.

(Ord. 96-0026 § 7, 1996: Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

At the time of request for release for bonds associated with the Department of Regional Planning, the person requesting the release shall pay a fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A. The fee shall be applied in its entirety to the Department of Regional Planning.

(Ord. 2023-0044 § 5, 2023; Ord. 2010-0024 § 9, 2010.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this Section include changes made by the Director of Planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1st of each year.

Upon submission of a request for issuance of a certificate of compliance, other than provided in Sections 21.48.130 and 21.48.180, the applicant shall pay a processing fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, to be applied to the Department of Regional Planning. For subsequent requests requiring the recordation of documents, including the clearance of conditions and amendments, the applicant shall pay an additional processing fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, to be applied to the Department of Regional Planning. The applicant for a lot line adjustment up to two lot lines shall pay a processing fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, and a lot line adjustment for more than two lot lines shall pay a processing fee as shown on the Filing Fee Schedule, Table 22.250.010-A, to be applied to the Department of Regional Planning and a fee to be applied to the Fire Department in the amount specified in Title 32, Section 328 of this Code with a maximum of four lots per application.

(Ord. 2023-0044 § 6, 2023; Ord. 2010-0024 § 10, 2010; Ord. 2005-0033 § 18, 2005; Ord. 95-0033 § 2, 1995; Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this Section include changes made by the Director of Planning due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective March 1st of each year.

Upon submission of geotechnical (geological and/or soils) reports in accordance with Sections 21.40.040 and 21.40.080, to be reviewed by the county engineer, the subdivider shall pay, to the department of public works, a report review fee in the following amounts based upon the volume of proposed grading as depicted on the tentative map:

1.

$3,400.00 for proposed grading between 0—1,000 cubic yards,

2.

$5,776.00 for proposed grading between 1,001—10,000 cubic yards,

3.

$7,072.00 for proposed grading between 10,001—100,000 cubic yards,

$8,439.00 for proposed grading between 100,001—500,000 cubic yards,

5.

$8,439.00 for proposed grading greater than 500,000 cubic yards plus $216.00 per 100,000 cubic yards of grading in excess of 500,000 cubic yards,

6.

$242.00 per hour for the review of geotechnical addenda reports beyond third review.

Beginning on July 1, 2003, and thereafter on each succeeding July 1, the amount of each fee in this section shall be adjusted by the lesser of 1) the increase, if any, in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim areas, as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics, from March of the previous calendar year to March of the current calendar year, or 2) the increase, if any, in the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected, as confirmed by the auditor-controller; the adjusted fee shall be rounded to the nearest dollar; provided, however, notwithstanding any of the above, no fee shall exceed the cost of providing the service for which the fee is collected.

(Ord. 2008-0011 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2003-0017 § 8, 2003.)

• Editor's note: Fee changes in this section were made by the director of public works due to increases in the Consumer Price Index and are effective July 1, 2025.

The fees included in this Chapter 21.62 shall be reviewed annually by the County of Los Angeles AuditorController. Beginning on January 1, 1992, and thereafter on each succeeding January 1, the amount of each fee in this section shall be adjusted as follows: Calculate the percentage movement in the Consumer Price Index for Los Angeles during the preceding January through December period, adjust each fee by said percentage amount and round off to the nearest dollar. However, no adjustment shall decrease any fee and no fee shall exceed the reasonable cost of providing services.

(Ord. 2019-0053 § 2, 2019; Ord. 91-0101 § 10 (part), 1991.)

FOOTNOTES FOR TITLE 21

1.

For statutory references on subdivisions, see Gov. Code § 66410 et seq.

APPENDIX 1 CROSS REFERENCE TABLE FOR ORDINANCE 4478

Article and section numbers of Ordinance 4478 are shown with corresponding section numbers of Title 21 of the Los Angeles County Code in which they appear.