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Part 8 — FEES

Baldwin Park Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-06 · Baldwin Park

§ 150.100 FEES ESTABLISHED BY CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION.

All fees required pursuant to this chapter shall be paid in the amount established set forth in the schedule of service charges established by resolution of the City Council.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-9-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.101 PLAN REVIEW FEES.

(A) When a plan or other data is required to be submitted with an application for permit, pursuant to this chapter, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for reviewing. The plan review fee is separate and in addition to the building permit fee.

(B) The plan review fee shall be as set forth in the schedule of service charges established by resolution of the City Council, plus a surcharge as set forth in the schedule of service charges if additional plan review is required for the accessibility for the disabled and/or energy conservation standards as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

(C) When submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review or when the project involves deferred submittal items, as defined in this chapter, an additional plan review fee shall be charged at the rate established in the schedule of service charges.

(D) Whenever a permit is requested for the construction of a single-family or duplex structure as part of a subdivision previously plan checked and approved, a fee as set forth in the schedule of service charges established by the City Council for each such structure shall be paid at the time of application for each such building permit.

(E) The amount of initial plan review fee for submittal of a model plan as defined herein shall be the full plan review fee as specified above. The plan review fee for subsequent submittal of a plan which qualifies as a model plan shall be one- half the plan review fee. A MODEL PLAN is hereby defined as a prototype plan for a building or structure which is to be utilized on more than one site, and which incorporates the same structural features, dimensions, and calculations as the original approved plan.

(F) Upon request to review plans on file, a fee as set forth in the schedule of service charges shall be paid, if the plans for such building or structure must be obtained from the city storage vault.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.102 INVESTIGATION FEES FOR WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT.

(A) Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this chapter has been commenced without first obtaining the proper permits, a special investigation shall be made before any permit may be issued for such work.

(B) The investigation fee in an amount set forth in the schedule of service charges, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be less than 50% of the permit fee as determined by the Building Official.

(C) The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.103 FEE REFUNDS.

(A) The Building Official may authorize partial refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

(B) The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80% of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this chapter. A processing fee of $100 shall be deducted from the refund amount. Permit fee under $100 is non- refundable.

(C) The Building Official may authorize the refunding of not more than 80% of the plan review fee paid when an application is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing has been started, and the refund amount is not less than or equal to one hour of plan review service fee. A processing fee of $100 shall be deducted from the refund amount. Plan review fee under $200 is non- refundable.

(D) The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

§ 150.104 FEE EXCEPTIONS.

(A) Fees shall not be required for buildings erected for and owned by the United States of America, the State of California, or any of its political subdivisions, or by any school district or hospitals, where the Building Official has no jurisdiction for issuance of permits.

(B) However, if an applicant requests a plan review or permit for any of the aforementioned projects, full fees shall be charged.

(Ord. 1308, passed 12-19-07; Am. Ord. 1338, passed 11-17-10; Am. Ord. 1361, passed 12-18-13; Am. Ord. 1396, passed 2-1-17; Am. Ord. 1441, passed 11-6-19; Am. Ord. 1473, passed 11-16-22; Am. Ord. 1519, passed 12-3-25)

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Baldwin Park Zoning Code
  1. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  2. Chapter 15 — ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT OF CODE VIOLATIONS
  3. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES
  5. Chapter 32 — COMMISSIONS, AGENCIES AND AUTHORITIES
  6. Chapter 33 — PERSONNEL SYSTEM
  7. Chapter 34 — FINANCE; PURCHASING
  8. Chapter 35 — TAXATION
  9. Chapter 36 — EMERGENCY ORGANIZATIONS
  10. Chapter 37 — PROPERTY
  11. Chapter 39 — DECORUM AT COUNCIL MEETINGS
  12. Chapter 40 — CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION LIMITS AND PENALTIES
  13. Chapter 50 — SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
  14. Chapter 51 — SEWERS
  15. Chapter 52 — STORM WATER AND URBAN RUNOFF POLLUTION PREVENTION
  16. Chapter 53 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION MATERIALS MANAGEMENT
  17. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  18. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  19. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  20. Chapter 74 — PARKING SCHEDULES
  21. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  22. Chapter 91 — ALARM SYSTEMS
  23. Chapter 92 — ANIMAL CONTROL
  24. Chapter 93 — FIRE PREVENTION; FIREWORKS
  25. Chapter 94.5 — SMOKEFREE MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING
  26. Chapter 95.5 — SEIZURE AND FORFEITURE OF VEHICLES
  27. Chapter 96 — PUBLIC PARKS
  28. Chapter 97 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  29. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  30. Part 2 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  31. Part 1 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
  32. Part 2 — DEFINITIONS
  33. Part 3 — ORGANIZATION AND ENFORCEMENT
  34. Part 4 — EXISTING BUILDINGS AND BUILDING SERVICE EQUIPMENT
  35. Part 5 — PERMITS
  36. Part 6 — APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
  37. Part 7 — PERMIT ISSUANCE
  38. Part 8 — FEES
  39. Part 9 — INSPECTIONS
  40. Part 10 — CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
  41. Part 11 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENT OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CO…
  42. Part 12 — ADOPTION AND AMENDMENTS OF THE
  43. Part 13 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
  44. Part 14 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
  45. Part 15 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
  46. Part 16 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-UBRAN INTERFACE …
  47. Part 17 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
  48. Part 18 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
  49. Part 19 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
  50. Part 20 — ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOS ANGELE…
  51. Part 1 — PERMITTED USES AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
  52. Part 2 — SMALL-LOT SINGLE-FAMILY DEVELOPMENTS
  53. Part 3 — HOUSING INCENTIVES
  54. Part 4 — MOBILE HOME PARKS
  55. Part 5 — URBAN DEVELOPMENT UNITS AND URBAN LOT SPLITS
  56. Part 1 — ADULT-ORIENTED BUSINESSES
  57. Part 2 — ALCOHOL SALES
  58. Part 3 — GAME ARCADES AND INTERNET CAFES
  59. Part 4 — ANIMAL KEEPING
  60. Part 5 — BILLIARD AND POOL HALLS
  61. Part 6 — CHILD DAY CARE FACILITIES AND LARGE-FAMILY DAY CARE H…
  62. Part 7 — DRIVE-THROUGH ESTABLISHMENTS
  63. Part 8 — HOME OCCUPATIONS
  64. Part 9 — HOTELS AND MOTELS
  65. Part 10 — CANNABIS RETAILERS
  66. Part 11 — ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLI…
  67. Part 12 — SERVICE STATIONS
  68. Part 13 — SOLAR PANELS
  69. Part 14 — VEHICLE STORAGE
  70. Part 15 — PUBLIC TELEPHONES
  71. Part 16 — EMERGENCY SHELTERS
  72. Part 17 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS AND SERVICES
  73. Part 18 — MEDICAL AND ADULT CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MANUFACTURIN…
  74. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  75. Part 2 — DESIGN REVIEW
  76. Part 3 — ZONING CLEARANCE
  77. Part 4 — SIGN PERMIT
  78. Part 5 — TEMPORARY USE PERMIT
  79. Part 6 — ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION
  80. Part 7 — ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUSTMENT
  81. Part 8 — VARIANCE
  82. Part 9 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
  83. Part 10 — HISTORIC DESIGNATION
  84. Part 11 — HISTORIC STRUCTURE WORK PERMIT
  85. Part 12 — HISTORIC STRUCTURE DEMOLITION PERMIT
  86. Part 13 — WIRELESS FACILITY ENCROACHMENT PERMIT
  87. Part 14 — SPECIFIC PLAN
  88. Part 15 — ZONING CODE TEXT AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
  89. Part 16 — GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS
  90. Part 17 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
  91. Part 18 — DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
  92. Part 19 — DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY)
  93. Part 20 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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