Chapter I — General Provisions and Zoning›Article 9 — FEES
SEC. 19.02. FILING FEES – DIVISION OF LAND AND PRIVATE STREET MAPS AND APPEALS.
Los Angeles Planning & Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1 · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles
(Amended by Ord. No. 188,796, Eff. 2/23/26.)
The following fees and charges shall be paid to the Department, except as otherwise specified here, in connection with the following:
A. Subdivision Maps.
1. Tentative Map.
(a) Single-Family Residential Dwellings:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Tentative Map - Single-Family Zones - 5-49 Lots | $14,260 |
| Tentative Map - Single-Family Zones - Each additional Set of 50 Lots over 49 Lots | $13,005 |
(b) Multi-Family Residential Dwellings:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Tentative Map - Multi-Family (MF) Residential - 5 to 49 Units | $15,309 |
| Tentative Map - MF Residential - 50-99 Units | $17,239 |
| Tentative Map - MF Residential - 100 Units or More | $19,680 |
(c) Commercial / Industrial:
- (1) With Building:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/ Building - Less than 50,000 square feet of Floor Area | $14,591 |
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/ Building - 50,000-99,999 square feet of Floor Area | $16,205 |
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/ Building - 100,000-249,999 square feet of Floor Area | $18,356 |
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/ Building - 250,000 square feet of Floor Area or More | $19,184 |
(2) Without Building:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/o Building - Less than 1 Acre | $14,040 |
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/o Building - 1 to Less than 5 Acres | $15,350 |
| Tentative Map - Commercial / Industrial w/o Building - 5 Acres or More | $17,501 |
(d) Phasing of Map Fee. For each request for the Advisory Agency to approve the recording of a final map which covers only a portion of the property shown on an approved tentative map pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.07 B. and Section 13B.7.4. of this Chapter, a fee of $9,144.
(e) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fee. For tentative maps within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as described in Section 57.4908 of Chapter V of this Code, a surcharge of one-half the sum of the fees paid pursuant to Paragraphs (a) through (c) shall be paid.
(f) Mixed-Use Projects Fee. Where the project involves a combination of Single-Family, Multi-Family, Commercial, and/or Industrial uses, the highest fee, including modifications to the base fee, shall be charged at 100%, the second highest at 50%, and the third and subsequent fee at 25%. This fee discounting shall not apply to the surcharge required by Paragraph (e) of this subdivision.
(g) Bureau of Engineering Fees. In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for each application the following nonrefundable fees applicable to the project for which the application is made:
(1) For each subdivision tract of fewer than 20 lots, a fee of $8,240. For each modified or revised subdivision tract of fewer than 20 lots requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $1,854.
(2) For each subdivision tract of 20 or more lots, actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected pursuant to the provisions of Section 61.15 of Chapter VI of this Code. For each modified or revised subdivision tract of 20 or more lots requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $1,854.
2. Final Map.
(a) Bureau of Engineering Fees. Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for each application the following nonrefundable fees that apply to the project for which the application is made:
(1) For each subdivision tract of fewer than 20 lots, a fee of $8,240.
(2) For each subdivision tract of 20 or more lots, actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected pursuant to the provisions of Section 61.15 of Chapter VI of this Code.
(3) For each airspace subdivision, actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected pursuant to the provisions of Section 61.15 of Chapter VI of this Code.
(b) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fee. For each subdivision that is located entirely or partly within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone as determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 57.4908 of Chapter V of this Code, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a surcharge in the amount of 50% of the fee imposed pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (a) of this Subdivision.
(c) Resubmission Fee. In addition to the fee and surcharge imposed pursuant to the provisions of Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subdivision, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a resubmission fee of $824 for each and every map or any part of a map submitted to the City Engineer more than three times, including the original
submission, and the fee shall be paid to the Bureau of Engineering upon each and every submission to the City Engineer thereafter.
(d) Reverting Subdivided Land Fee. In addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, if a final map is filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage or for merger and resubdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.10 or 17.10.1 of this Chapter, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $2,549.
Improvement Plans. Engineering, checking and inspection fees shall be deposited with the City in accordance with the provisions of Sections 62.109 and 62.110 of Chapter VI of this Code.
Appeals. Each appeal of a tentative or final map shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee pursuant to Section 19.01 B.
Modifications. Each request for a modification of an approved Tentative Map or Recorded Final Map shall be accompanied by the payment of the appropriate fee indicated in Section 19.02 F.
B. Parcel Maps.
1. Preliminary Parcel Map.
(a) Residential Dwellings, up to 4 Lots:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Residential Dwellings, up to 4 Lots - Single-Family Zones | $14,978 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Residential Dwellings, up to 4 Lots - Multi-Family | $15,419 |
(b) Commercial / Industrial, up to 4 Lots:
(1) With Building:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 Lots - Less than 50,000 square feet of Floor Area |
$15,143 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 Lots - 50,000 to Less than 100,000 square feet of Floor Area |
$15,143 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 Lots - 100,000 to Less than 250,000 square feet of Floor Area |
$15,143 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 Lots - 250,000 square feet of Floor Area or More |
$15,143 |
(2) Without Building:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 Lots - Less than 1 Acre in Area | $13,571 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 Lots - 1 to Less Than 5 Acres in Area |
$13,571 |
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial / Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 Lots - 5 Acres or More in Area | $13,571 |
(c) Other Parcel Map Actions:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Parcel Map Exemption (Lot Line Adjustment) (Section 17.50 B.3.(c); Section 13B.7.2.) |
$5,517 |
| Parcel Map Waiver | $1,765 |
| (Section 17.50 B.3.(d); Section 13B.7.2.; Gov. Code §§ 66412(a) and 66412.1(a) & (b)) |
(d) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fee. For preliminary parcel maps within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as described in Section 57.4908 of Chapter V of this Code, a surcharge of one-third the sum of the fees paid pursuant to Paragraphs (a) and (b) shall be paid.
(e) Mixed-Use Projects Fee. Where the project involves a combination of Single-Family, Multi-Family, Commercial, and/or Industrial uses, the highest fee, including modifications to the base fee, shall be charged at 100%, the second highest at 50%, and the third and subsequent fee at 25%. This fee discounting shall not apply to the surcharge required by Paragraph (d) of this subdivision.
(f) Bureau of Engineering Fees. In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for each application the following nonrefundable fees applicable to the project for which the application is made:
(1) For each map, a fee of $8,240.
(2) For each modified or revised map requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $824.
(3) For each parcel map exemption, a fee of $1,262.
- Certificate or Conditional Certificate of Compliance. A fee shall be paid as established in the table below for each determination of the Advisory Agency with respect to a certificate or conditional certificate of compliance pursuant to the Subdivision Map Act in California Government Code Section 66499.35.
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Certificate or Conditional Certificate of Compliance - Determination | $4,193 |
(a) Fee Waiver. The above fee shall be waived when the Advisory Agency has approved a division of land and collected a fee without the requirement of a final map being filed with the County Recorder.
(b) Recordation Fee. In every case, the applicant shall also pay a fee equal to the amount required by law for recording any certificate or conditional certificate of compliance issued in connection with the decision.
(c) Bureau of Engineering Fee. Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $1,262 for the review and processing of each application for a Certificate of Compliance.
3. Final Parcel Map.
(a) Bureau of Engineering Fees. Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a nonrefundable fee of $8,240 for each final parcel map submitted, except for airspace parcel maps. For each airspace parcel map application submitted, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected pursuant to the provisions of Section 61.15 of Chapter VI of this Code.
(b) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Fee. For each subdivision that is located entirely or partly within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone as determined pursuant to the provisions of Section 57.4908 of Chapter V of this Code, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a surcharge in the amount of 50% of the fee imposed pursuant to the provisions of Paragraph (a) of this subdivision.
(c) Resubmission Fee. In addition to the fee and surcharge imposed pursuant to the provisions of Paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subdivision, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a resubmission fee of $824 for each and every map or any part of a map submitted to the City Engineer more than three times, including the original submission, and the fee shall be paid to the Bureau of Engineering upon each and every submission to the City Engineer thereafter.
(d) Reverting Subdivided Land Fee. In addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this subdivision, if a final map is filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage or for merger and resubdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.10 or 17.10.1 of this Chapter, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $1,854.
(e) Final Map Waiver Fee. Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $1,262 to review and process each application for a final map waiver requested pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.50 D. of this Chapter and Section 13B.7.5. of Chapter 1A of this Code.
Appeals. Each appeal of a parcel map shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee pursuant to Section 19.01 B.
Modifications. Each request for a modification of an approved Preliminary Map or Recorded Final Map shall be accompanied by the payment of the appropriate fee indicated in Section 19.02 F.
C. Private Street Map.
| FEES FOR PRIVATE STREET MAPS |
|
|---|---|
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
| Deemed to be Approved Private Street (Section 18.00 C.) |
$3,089 |
| Private Street Map (Section 18.08; Section 13B.7.7. of Chapter 1A) |
$16,246 |
| Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Private Street Map (Section 17.52 D.) |
$17,984 |
| Modifications of Private Street Requirements | $11,144 |
| Modifications of Private Street Requirements - Each Lot or Building | $110 |
Credit Towards Subdivision Map Fees. In the event the person plotting or dividing land as lots or building sites pursuant to Article 8 of this Chapter shall elect to subdivide land in accordance with Article 7 of this Chapter within one year from the filing date of the private street map, the fees required and paid under this Subsection may be applied against the payment of the fees required by Subsection A. of this section.
Modification of Private Street Requirements. For each request for modification of the requirements governing private streets pursuant to the provisions of Section 18.12 and Section 13B.7.7.H. of Chapter 1A, a fee shall be paid in the amount established in the table above. For each and every lot or building site shown on a private street map, excepting the lots or building sites as are shown at the request of the City Engineer to facilitate the description of the land to be acquired by condemnation proceedings, a fee shall be paid in the amount established in the table above.
Bureau of Engineering Fees. Before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for each private street map application a fee of $6,304, and shall charge and collect for each modified or revised street map application requiring a revised engineering report a fee of $630.
D. Mobile Home Park Impact Reports.
| FEE FOR MOBILE HOME PARK IMPACT REPORTS Type of Application |
Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Mobile Home Park Impact Report (Section 17.04) |
$24,769 |
If no request for hearing is filed within the time periods set forth in Section 47.09 D.5. of Chapter IV of this Code, upon written demand by park management, a refund of $5,229 shall be made to park management.
E. Condominium Conversion for Subdivision and Parcel Maps.
1. Residential Dwellings:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 to 4 Units | $17,570 |
| 5 to 49 Units | $18,067 |
| 50 to 99 Units | $18,618 |
| 100 Units or More | $19,336 |
| Relocation Assistance Plan (Section 12.95.2 F.6.) |
$3,089 |
2. Commercial / Industrial:
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
|---|---|
| Less than 50,000 Square Feet of Floor Area | $11,337 |
| 50,000 to Less Than 100,000 Square Feet of Floor Area | $11,668 |
| 100,000 to Less Than 250,000 Square Feet of Floor Area | $11,999 |
| 250,000 Square Feet of Floor Area or More | $12,330 |
- Mixed-Use Projects Fee. Where the project involves a combination of Residential, Commercial, and/or Industrial uses, the highest fee shall be charged at 100%, the second highest at 50%, and the third and subsequent fee at 25%. This fee discounting shall not apply to the fee required by Section 19.02 E.1.(a).
F. Map Related Fees.
| MAP RELATED FEES | |
|---|---|
| Type of Application | Base Fee |
| Review of Revision of Tentative / Preliminary Map | $5,241 |
| Modification to Approved Tentative / Preliminary Map or Recorded Final Map (Sections 17.14, 17.59) |
$15,777 |
| Reversion to Acreage (Section 17.10) |
$15,612 |
| Time Extension for Maps | $662 |
| (Sections 17.07 A.2. and 17.56 A.2.; Sections 13B.7.3.F. and 13B.7.5.F. of Chapter 1A) | |
|---|---|
| Letter of Clarification or Correction (initiated by Applicant) | $5,296 |
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▸Chapter I — General Provisions and Zoning
Overview- Article 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
- Article 1.2 — ADMINISTRATIVE CITATIONS
- Article 1.5 — PLANNING - COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROGRAM
- Article 2 — SPECIFIC PLANNING - ZONING - COMPREHENSIVE ZONING …
- Article 2.9 — CONDOMINIUMS, COMMUNITY APARTMENTS AND STOCK COO…
- Article 3 — SPECIFIC PLAN - ZONING SUPPLEMENTAL USE DISTRICTS
- Article 4 — PUBLIC BENEFIT PROJECTS
- Article 4.3 — ELDERCARE FACILITY UNIFIED PERMIT PROCESS
- Article 4.4 — SIGN REGULATIONS
- Article 5 — REFERRALS – LAND FOR PUBLIC USE
- Article 6 — LOCAL EMERGENCY TEMPORARY REGULATIONS
- Article 6.1 — REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS
- Article 7 — DIVISION OF LAND REGULATIONS
- Article 8 — PRIVATE STREET REGULATIONS
▸Article 9 — FEES
Overview- SEC. 19.00. FILING OF APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS.
- SEC. 19.01. FILING FEE – APPLICATIONS AND APPEALS.
- SEC. 19.02. FILING FEES – DIVISION OF LAND AND PRIVATE STREET …
- SEC. 19.03. FEES FOR GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY.
- SEC. 19.05. FILING FEES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCES.
- SEC. 19.06. FILING FEES FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMITS.
- SEC. 19.07. FEES FOR FLOOD HAZARD REPORTS AND COMPLIANCE CHECKS.
- SEC. 19.08. SURCHARGE FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CENTERS.
- SEC. 19.09. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES.
- SEC. 19.10. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEE.
- SEC. 19.11. ANNUAL INSPECTION OF COMPLIANCE WITH FLOOR AREA RA…
- SEC. 19.13. SURCHARGE FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS FOR THE DEPARTMENT…
- SEC. 19.14. FEES FOR ENFORCEMENT OF HOUSING COVENANTS.
- SEC. 19.15. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ASSESSMENT, TRANSPORT…
- SEC. 19.17. PARK FEE.
- SEC. 19.18. AFFORDABLE HOUSING LINKAGE FEE.