SEC. 19.02. FILING FEES – DIVISION OF LAND AND PRIVATE STREET MAPS AND APPEALS. — Los Angeles Planning & Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1

(Amended by Ord. No. 188,063, Eff. 2/10/24.)

The following fees and charges shall be paid to the Department, except as otherwise specified here, in connection with the following:

A. Subdivision Maps.

Tentative Map.

(a) Single-Family Residential Dwellings:

Type of Application Base Fee Tentative Map - Single-Family Zones - 5-49 Lots $13,579 Tentative Map - Single-Family Zones - Each additional Set of 50 Lots $6,895 over 49 Lots

(b) Multi-Family Residential Dwellings:

Type of Application Base Fee Tentative Map - MF Residential - 5-49 Units $13,893 Tentative Map - MF Residential - 50-99 Units $15,788 Tentative Map - MF Residential - 100 Units or More $19,316

(1) With Building:

Type of Application Base Fee Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/ Building - Less than 50,000 $13,579 square feet of Floor Area Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/ Building - 50,000-99,999 $14,727 square feet of Floor Area Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/ Building - 100,000-249,999 $16,083 square feet of Floor Area Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/ Building - 250,000 square $18,013 feet of Floor Area or More

(2) Without Building:

Type of Application Base Fee Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/o Building - Less than 1 Acre $12,641 Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/o Building - 1 to Less than 5 $13,579 Acres Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial w/o Building - 5 Acres or More $14,006

(d) Phasing of Map. 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 Code, a fee of $9,859.

(e) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone. For tentative maps within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as described in Section 57.4908 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. 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 this Code. For each modified or revised subdivision tract of 20 or more lots requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $1,854.

Final Map.

(a) 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.

(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 this Code.

(b) 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 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) 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) 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 re-subdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 17.10 or 17.10.1 of this Code, 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 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.

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- $13,204 Family Zones Preliminary Parcel Map - Residential Dwellings, up to 4 Lots - Multi- $13,621 Family

(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 $13,726 Lots - Less than 50,000 square feet of Floor Area Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 $14,717 Lots - 50,000 to Less than 100,000 square feet of Floor Area Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 $16,125 Lots - 100,000 to Less than 250,000 square feet of Floor Area Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/ Building), up to 4 $18,013 Lots - 250,000 square feet of Floor Area or More

(2) Without Building:

Type of Application Base Fee Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 $12,975 Lots - Less than 1 Acre in Area Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 $12,975 Lots - 1 to Less Than 5 Acres in Area Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial (w/o Building), up to 4 $12,975 Lots - 5 Acres or More in Area

Type of Application Base Fee Parcel Map Exemption (Lot Line Adjustment) (Section $2,804 17.50 B.3.(c); Section 13B.7.2.) Parcel Map Waiver (Section $3,784 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. For preliminary parcel maps within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, as described in Section 57.4908 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. 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 of $4,920 shall be paid 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. 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. 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. 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.

Type of Application Base Fee Certificate or Conditional Certificate of Compliance - Determination $4,920

Final Parcel Map.

(a) 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 this Code.

(e) 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. and Section 13B.7.5. 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.

[FILING FEE]

Type of Application Base Fee Deemed to be Approved Private Street (Section $4,687 18.00 C.) Private Street Map (Section $14,069 18.08; Section 13B.7.7.) Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Private Street Map (Section $22,470 17.52 D.)

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.
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., a fee of $3,323 shall be paid. 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 of $59 shall be paid.
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.

[FILING FEE]

Type of Application Base Fee Mobile Home Park Impact Report (Section $13,682 17.04)

If no request for hearing is filed within the time periods set forth in Section 47.09 D.5. 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.

Residential Dwellings:

Type of Application Base Fee 1 to 4 Units $15,822 5 to 49 Units $18,743 50 to 99 Units $22,561 100 Units or More $25,336

For the approval of any relocation assistance plan required by Section 12.95.2 F.6., a fee of $186.

Commercial/Industrial:

Type of Application Base Fee Less than 50,000 Square Feet of Floor Area $13,819 50,000 to Less Than 100,000 Square Feet of Floor Area $14,769 100,000 to Less Than 250,000 Square Feet of Floor Area $15,655 250,000 Square Feet of Floor Area or More $16,667

Mixed-Use: 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) of this Code.

F. Map Related Fees.

Type of Application Base Fee Review of Revision of Tentative/Preliminary Map $3,174 Modification to Approved Tentative/Preliminary Map or Recorded Final Map (Sections $8,912 17.14, 17.59) Reversion to Acreage (Section $8,922 17.10) Time Extension for Maps (Sections $1,067 17.07 A.2. and 17.56 A.2.; Sections 13B.7.3.F. and 13B.7.5.F.) Letter of Clarification or Correction (initiated by Applicant) $4,786