Article 15 — FEES

Division 15.3 — GENERAL DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING

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Sec. 15.3.1. QUASI-JUDICIAL REVIEW FEES

The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.2. (Quasi-Judicial Review) .

A. Class 1 Conditional Use Permit

FEES FOR CLASS 1 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

Application Type
Class 1 Conditional Use Permit
(Sec. 13B.2.1.)
Base Fee
$8,362
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Family Child Care or Preschool/Daycare greater than the
persons in care maximum but less than 50 children
$5,653
Certifed Farmers’ Market $4,685
Approval to Erect Amateur Radio Antenna $2,700
Hillside Permit Filing Fee* $11,834
  • See Paragraph 2. (Hillside Permit Filing Fee) below.
  1. Preliminary Project Review

A fee shall be charged to applicants seeking a conditional use permit that requires a

consultation with the Department for preliminary project review. See Sec. 15.3.10. (Project

Development & Counseling Services Fees) .

  1. Hillside Permit Filing Fee

[Reserved]

B. Class 2 Conditional Use Permit

FEES FOR CLASS 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

Application Type
Class 2 Conditional Use Permit
(Sec. 13B.2.2.)
Base Fee
$15,364
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Conditions of Approval for Oil Drilling
(Sec. 8.2.4.)
$59,191
Alcohol Service and Indoor Entertainment Venue $10,967
Permanent Supportive Housing Incentive Program: General
Application
(Sec. 9.4.1.D.1.)
$14,206
Sexually Oriented Business - Use Separation from another
Sexually Oriented Business Establishment
(Part 5D.6.13.. (Sexually Oriented Business))
$17,520

Sec. 15.3.1. (Quasi-Judicial Review Fees) Last Amended by Ord. 188,418 (Resolution), Eff. 01/21/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025

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  1. Preliminary Project Review

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A fee shall be charged to applicants seeking a conditional use permit that requires a

consultation with the Department for preliminary project review. See Sec. 15.3.10. (Project

Development & Counseling Services) .

C. Class 3 Conditional Use Permit

FEES FOR CLASS 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS

Application Type
Class 3 Conditional Use Permit
(Sec. 13B.2.3.)
Base Fee
$26,248
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Modifcation of Existing Class 3 Conditional Use Permit
(Sec. 13B.2.3.H.)
$21,679
Surface Mining Permits
"Citation reserved"; or_Sec. 13B.2.3._
$3,678
  1. Preliminary Project Review

A fee shall be charged to applicants seeking a conditional use permit that requires a

consultation with the Department for preliminary project review. See Sec. 15.3.10. (Project

Development & Counseling Services Fees ).

D. Project Review

FEES FOR PROJECT REVIEWS

Application Type
Project Review
(Sec. 13B.2.4.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Project Review Application for Residential-Only Projects $11,399
All Other Project Review Applications $11,399
  1. Preliminary Project Review

A fee shall be charged to applicants seeking a conditional use permit that requires a

consultation with the Department for preliminary project review. See Sec. 15.3.10. (Project

Development & Counseling Services Fees) .

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E. Director Determination

FEES FOR DIRECTOR DETERMINATIONS

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Application Type
Director Determination
(Sec. 13B.2.5.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Standard $5,610
Standard, Single-Unit Dwelling $2,623
Minor (Sec. 15.3.3.A.) $2,649
Major (Sec. 15.3.3.A.) $6,444
Major, Single-Unit Dwelling $2,884
Approval of Transfer of Development Rights - 49,999
square feet or less.
(Sec. 9.3.5.D.)
$16,500
Approval of Transfer of Development Rights - 50,000
square feet or greater
(Sec. 9.3.5.D.)
$26,723
  1. Preliminary Project Review

A fee shall be charged to applicants seeking a conditional use permit that requires a

consultation with the Department for preliminary project review. See Sec. 15.3.10. (Project

Development & Counseling Services Fees) .

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Sec. 15.3.2. MINISTERIAL ACTION FEES

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The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.3. (Ministerial Action) .

FEES FOR MINISTERIAL ACTIONS

Application Type
Administrative Review
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Minor $1,408
Major $4,173
Miscellaneous Clearance
Zoning Administrator $2,347
Zoning Administrator, Single-Unit Dwellings with No
Exceptions
$842
Director $2,132
Commission $2,522
Advisory Agency $713
Approval of plans for Substantial Conformance $2,681
Letters of Clarifcation of a determination by the Director, a
ZA, the APC, or the CPC Applicant Initiated
$4,904
Landscape Plan Approval as part of a Discretionary Approval $1,005
Building Permit Clearance - Minor $313

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Sec. 15.3.3. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FEES

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The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.4. (Specific Plan Implementation) .

FEES FOR SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Application Type
Project Compliance
(Sec. 13B.4.2.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Standard Cases $5,610
Standard Cases, Single-Unit Dwelling $2,623
Minor Cases $2,649
Major Cases $6,444
Major Cases, Single-Unit Dwelling $2,884
Project Compliance (Design Review Board)
(Sec. 13B.4.3.)
Standard Cases $7,060
Standard Cases, Single-Unit Dwelling $3,426
Minor Cases $3,426
Major Cases $7,999
Major Cases, Single-Unit Dwelling $3,635
Design Review Board - Preliminary Design Review $4,650
Design Review Board - Preliminary Design Review for
Single-Unit Dwelling
$2,326
Project Adjustment
(Sec. 13B.4.4.)
$4,880
Project Exception
(Sec. 13B.4.5.)
$15,885
Specifc Plan Interpretation
(Sec. 13B.4.6.)
$5,600

A. Fee Thresholds

The following thresholds shall be used in determining which fees apply in the categories for

Project Compliance:

FEE THRESHOLDS

Fee Category
Minor Cases
Thresholds
Three or less signs or a change of use
Standard Cases More than three signs, wireless cases, or projects
with additions of less than 200 square feet
Major Cases All other projects not falling into the categories of
Minor or Standard cases

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Sec. 15.3.4. QUASI-JUDICIAL RELIEF FEES

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The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.5. (Quasi-Judicial Relief) .

FEES FOR QUASI-JUDICIAL RELIEF

Application Type
Alternative Compliance
(Sec. 13B.5.1.)
Base Fee
$7,060
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Adjustment
(Sec. 13B.5.2.)
Not Single-Unit Dwelling $9,629
Single-Unit Dwelling $9,629
Relief from Fence Height Limitation $10,377
Variance
(Sec. 13B.5.3.)
$13,934
Modifcation of Entitlement
(Sec. 13B.5.4.)
Modifcation or Review by Zoning Administrator
(Sec. 13B.2.1.H. and_Sec. 13B.2.2.H._)
$6,731
Director Approval - First Entitlement $3,978
Director Approval - Each Additional Entitlement $199
Zoning Administrator Approval - First Entitlement $4,773
Zoning Administrator Approval - Each Additional
Entitlement
$199
City Planning Commission/Area Planning Commission
Approval - First Entitlement
$5,966
City Planning Commission/Area Planning Commission
Approval - Each Additional Entitlement
$398
Reasonable Accommodation
(Sec. 13B.5.5.)
$0

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Sec. 15.3.5. NON-COMPLIANCE FEES

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The following fees shall be charged for costs associated with permit clearance, condition compliance

monitoring and inspections conducted by the City, and revocation proceedings pursuant to Sec.

13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-Compliance) .

A. Evaluation of Non-Compliance

FEES FOR EVALUATION OF NON-COMPLIANCE

Application Type
Evaluation of Non-Compliance
(Sec. 13B.6.1.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Monitoring of Class 1 and Class 2 Conditional Use Permits $1,878
Inspection and Field Compliance Review of Operations $816
Revocation, Suspension or Restriction Proceedings for
Non-Compliance of Conditions (Initial Deposit)*
$5,000
  • See Paragraph 1. below.
  1. Revocation, Suspension or Restriction Proceeding for Non-Compliance of

Conditions

With respect to Sec. 13B.6.1. (Evaluation of Non-Compliance), fees shall be paid for the

actual costs associated with the revocation process that exceed the initial deposit amount.

The Department of City Planning shall calculate the actual costs and resultant fee, in

accordance with Sec. 5.121.9.3.(b)3. (Supplemental Fee Agreements) of the LAAC and shall

maintain appropriate accounting records of the actual costs. The Director shall resolve any

dispute related to the fee. The Director shall exclude from consideration any cost incurred or

attributed to the processing of appeals.

B. Nuisance Abatement/Revocation

FEES FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT/REVOCATIONS

Application Type
Nuisance Abatement/Revocation
(Sec. 13B.6.2.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Imposition of Conditions (City Initiated) $55,495
Modifcation (Applicant Initiated) $44,646
Plan Approval for Revocation Case $52,783

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Sec. 15.3.6. DIVISION OF LAND FEES

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The following fees shall be charged in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant

to Div. 13B.7. (Division of Land) and paid to the Department of City Planning, except as otherwise specified here.

A. Parcel Map Exemption/Lot Line Adjustment

FEES FOR PARCEL MAP EXEMPTION/LOT LINE ADJUSTMENTS

Application Type
Parcel Map Exemption (Lot Line Adjustment)
(Sec. 11.4.1.B.3.c.; Sec. 13B.7.2.)
Base Fee
$2,804
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Parcel Map Waiver
(Sec. 11.4.1.B.4.; StateSubdivision Map Act Sec. 66412(a)
and_Sec. 66412.1(a) &~~ (b)_; ~~~~Sec. 13B.7.2.)~~
$3,784
  1. Bureau of Engineering Fees

In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Parcel Map

Exemption/Lot Line Adjustment), before acceptance for examination by the City Engineer, the

Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect for each parcel map exemption application a nonrefundable fee of $1,262 is applicable to the project.

B. Tentative Tract Map

FEES FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAPS

Application Type
Tentative Map - Single-Unit Dwellings
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
5-49 Lots $13,579
Each additional Set of 50 Lots over 49 Lots $6,895
Tentative Map - Multi-Unit Dwellings
5-49 Units $13,893
50-99 Units $15,788
100 Units or More $19,316
Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial with Building
Less than 50,000 sq-ft of foor area $13,579
50,000-99,999 sq-ft of foor area $14,727
100,000-249,999 sq-ft of foor area $16,083
250,000 sq-ft of foor area or More $18,013
Tentative Map - Commercial/Industrial without Building
Less than 1 Acre $12,641
1 to Less than 5 Acres $13,579
5 Acres or More $14,006

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  1. Phasing of Map

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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 Sec. 13B.7.4. (Final Tract Map), a fee of $9,859.

  1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

For tentative maps within Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, a surcharge of 1/2 the sum of

the fees paid pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection (Tentative Tract Map) shall be paid.

  1. Mixed-Use

Where the project involves a combination of single-unit dwellings, multi-unit dwellings, commercial, and/or industrial uses, the highest fee, including modifications to the fee, shall be

charged at 100 percent, the second highest at 50 percent, and the third and subsequent fee

at 25 percent. This fee discounting shall not apply to the surcharge required by Paragraph 2.

(Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) of this Subsection (Tentative Tract Map) .

  1. Bureau of Engineering Fees

In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Tentative Tract

Map), 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:

a. 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.

b. 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 Chapter

VI (Public Works and Property), Sec. 61.15. (Actual Cost Special Engineering Services) . For each modified or revised subdivision tract of 20 or more lots requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $1,854.

FEES FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACTS

Application Type
Subdivision Tract - Fewer than 20 Lots
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Initial Fee $8,240
Subsequent Modifcations/Revisions $1,854
Subdivision Tract - 20 or More Lots
Initial Fee LAMC Sec.
61.15.
Subsequent Modifcations/Revisions $1,854

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C. Final Tract Map

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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:

FEES FOR FINAL SUBDIVISION TRACTS

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Subdivision Tract
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Fewer than 20 Lots $8,240
20 or More Lots LAMC Sec.
61.15.*
Airspace Subdivision LAMC Sec.
61.15.*
  • Actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected

pursuant to the provisions of Chapter VI. (Public Works and Property), Sec. 61.15 (Actual Cost Special Engineering Services) .

  1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

For each subdivision that is located entirely or partly within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity

Zone, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a surcharge in the amount of 50

percent of the fee imposed pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection (Final Tract Map) .

  1. Resubmission Fee

In addition to the fee and surcharge imposed pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection (Final

Tract Map) and the provisions of Paragraph 1. (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) above, 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.

  1. Reverting Subdivided Land Fee

In addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Final Tract Map), if a fnal mapi is filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage or for

merger and re-subdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 11.3.5. (Reversion to

Acreage) and Sec. 11.3.6. (Merger & Resubdivision), the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and

collect a fee of $2,549.

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D. Preliminary Parcel Map

FEES FOR PRELIMINARY PARCEL MAPS

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Application Type
Preliminary Parcel Map - Residential, Up to 4 Lots
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Single-Unit Dwellings $13,204
Multi-Unit Dwellings $13,621
Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial With
Building, Up to 4 Lots
Less than 50,000 square feet of Floor Area $13,726
50,000 to Less than 100,000 square feet of Floor Area $14,717
100,000 to Less than 250,000 square feet of Floor Area $16,125
250,000 square feet of Floor Area or More $18,013
Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial Without
Building, Up to 4 Lots
Less than 1 Acre in Area $12,975
1 to Less Than 5 Acres in Area $12,975
5 Acres or More in Area $12,975
  1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

For preliminary parcel maps within the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, a surcharge of 1/3

the sum of the fees paid pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection (Preliminary Parcel Map)

shall be paid.

  1. Mixed-Use

Where the project involves a combination of single-unit dwellings, multi-unit dwellings, commercial, and/or industrial uses, the highest fee, including modifications to the fee, shall be

charged at 100 percent, the second highest at 50 percent, and the third and subsequent fee at

25 percent. This fee discounting shall not apply to the surcharge required by Paragraph 1. (Very

High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) of this Subsection (Preliminary Parcel Map) .

  1. Bureau of Engineering Fees

In addition to the fees imposed pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Preliminary

Parcel Map), 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:

a. For each map, a fee of $8,240.

b. For each modified or revised map requiring a revised engineering report, a fee of $824.

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E. Final Parcel Map

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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:

FEES FOR FINAL PARCEL MAPS

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Application Type
Final Parcel Map
Base Fee
$8,240
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Airspace Subdivision LAMC Sec.
61.15.*

** Actual Bureau of Engineering costs and a deposit for such costs as determined and collected

pursuant to the provisions of Chapter VI. (Public Works and Property),Sec. 61.15 (Actual Cost Special Engineering Services) .

  1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone

For each subdivision that is located entirely or partly within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity

Zone, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a surcharge in the amount of 50

percent of the fee imposed pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection (Final Parcel Map) .

  1. Resubmission Fee

In addition to the fee and surcharge imposed pursuant to the fee table in this Subsection

(Final Parcel Map) and the provisions of Paragraph 1. (Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone) above, 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.

  1. Reverting Subdivided Land Fee

In addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Final Parcel Map), if a fnal mapi is filed for the purpose of reverting subdivided land to acreage or

for merger and re-subdivision of land pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 11.3.5. (Reversion to

Acreage) and Sec. 11.3.6. (Merger & Resubdivision), the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and

collect a fee of $1,854.

  1. Final Map Waiver

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 Sec. 13B.7.5. (Preliminary Parcel Map) .

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F. Private Street Map

FEES FOR PRIVATE STREET MAPS

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Application Type
Deemed to be Approved Private Street
(Sec. 10.3.2.C.)
Base Fee
$4,687
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Private Street Map
(Sec. 13B.7.7.)
$14,069
  1. Private Streets In Conjunction With Division of Land

In the event the person plotting or dividing land as lots or building sites pursuant to Div. 10.3.

(Private Street Regulations) shall elect to subdivide land in accordance with Article 11. (Division of Land) within one year from the filing date of the private street map, the fees required and

paid under Subsection (Private Street Map) may be applied against the payment of the fees

required by Subsection B (Tentative Tract Map) or Subsection D (Preliminary Parcel Map) of this

Section (Division of Land Fees) .

  1. Modifications of Private Street Maps

For each request for modification of the requirements governing private streets pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 13B.7.7. (Private Street Map), 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.

  1. 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.

G. 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 Sec. 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 fnal mapi being filed with the Los Angeles 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.

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H. Mobile Home Park Impact Reports

If no request for hearing is filed within the time periods set forth in Chapter IV. (Public Welfare),

Article 7 (Miscellaneous), Sec. 47.09.D.5. (Request for Council Hearing), upon written demand by park management, a refund of $5,229 shall be made to park management.

I. Condominium Conversion for Subdivision & Parcel Maps

  1. Residential Dwellings

FEES FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FOR SUBDIVISION &

PARCEL MAPS (RESIDENTIAL DWELLINGS)

Application Type
Residential Dwelling Units
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
1 to 4 Dwelling Units $15,822
5 to 49 Dwelling Units $18,743
50 to 99 Dwelling Units $22,561
100 Dwelling Units or More $25,336

For the approval of any relocation assistance plan required by Sec. 11.5.1.E.6. (Tentative Tract Map & Preliminary Parcel Map Approval), a fee of $186.

  1. Commercial/Industrial

FEES FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FOR SUBDIVISION &

PARCEL MAPS (COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL)

Application Type
Commercial/Industrial
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
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

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Where the project involves a combination of dwelling units, commercial, and/or industrial uses,

the highest fee shall be charged at 100 percent, the second highest at 50 percent, and the third

and subsequent fee at 25 percent. This fee discounting shall not apply to the surcharge required by the first unnumbered paragraph of Subdivision I.1. (Residential Dwellings) above.

J. Improvement Plans

Engineering, checking and inspection fees shall be deposited with the City in accordance with

the provisions of Chapter VI. (Public Works and Property), Sec. 62.109. (Class “A” Permit Fees) and

Chapter VI. (Public Works and Property), Sec. 62.110 (Class “B” Permit Fees) .

K. Appeals

Each appeal of a tentative or fnal mapi shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee pursuant to

Sec. 15.1.1.F. (Appeals Fees) .

L. Modifications

Each request for a modification of an approved tentative map or recorded fnal mapi shall be

accompanied by the payment of the appropriate fee indicated in Subsection M. (Map Related Fees)

below.

M. Map Related Fees

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Other Map Related Fees
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Review of Revision of Tentative/Preliminary Map $3,174
Modifcation of Recorded Final Parcel Map or Final Tract
Map
(Sec. 13B.7.4.H. or_Sec. 13B.7.6.H._)
$8,912
Reversion to Acreage
(Sec. 11.3.5.)
$8,922
Time Extension for Maps
(Sec. 13B.7.3. and_Sec. 13B.7.5._)
$1,067
Letter of Clarifcation or Correction (Applicant Initiated) $4,786

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N. Temporary Subdivision Signs

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Request for Approval to Erect Temporary Subdivision
Directional Signs
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
First Sign
(Sec. 11.1.3.M.13.)
$452
Each Additional Sign
(Sec. 11.1.3.M.13.)
$400

Prior to the erection of any signs authorized pursuant to any single application, the applicant shall deposit $100 with the Department of Building and Safety for the purposes of defraying any

expense incurred by the City in the removal of the signs. This money shall be refunded on the

expiration of the prescribed time period if all of the signs have been removed by the applicant, the

owner of the signs, or the owner and the lessee of the property where the signs are placed.

O. Conversion Projects: Residential, Residential to Commercial/Industrial; Rental

Housing Production

  1. As a condition of tentative map or preliminary parcel map approval, the Advisory Agency shall

require that the applicant or their successor-in-interest pay to the City a fee of $1,492 for each

unit in a residential or residential to commercial/industrial conversion project, based on the

number of units in the project prior to conversion. For the year beginning July 1, 2008, and all

subsequent years, the fee amount shall be adjusted on an annual basis pursuant to the formula

set forth in Chapter XV. (Rent Stabilization), Sec. 151.06.D. (Automatic Adjustments) . The adjusted amount shall be rounded to the nearest $50 increment. This fee shall be paid prior to

approval of the fnal mapi by the City Engineer.

  1. All fees collected pursuant to this Subsection (Conversion Projects: Residential, Residential

to Commercial/Industrial; Rental Housing Production) shall be deposited and held in the

Rental Housing Production Account of the Los Angeles Housing Department, which account

is hereby established to be administered by the Los Angeles Housing Department separately

from all other money expended by the Department. Money in this account shall be used

exclusively for the development of low and moderate income rental housing in the City,

pursuant to guidelines carrying out this purpose prepared by the Department and approved by

resolution of the City Council.

P. Deferred Placement of Monuments

Pursuant to Sec. 11.3.1.D.3. (Deferment), when the placement of monuments is to be deferred, the Bureau of Engineering shall charge and collect a fee of $443 for the service of receiving and

processing a bond to guarantee placement of the monuments.

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Sec. 15.3.7. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FEES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.8. (Historic Preservation) .

FEES FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Application Type
Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Designation
(Sec. 13B.8.2.)
Base Fee
$140,589
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Preservation Plan Adoption/ Amendment
(Sec. 13B.8.3.)
$40,345
HPOZ Certifcate of Appropriateness
Not involving new construction or addition
(Sec. 13B.8.5.)
$1,776
Certifcate of Appropriateness or Compatibility
(Sec. 13B.8.5. and_Sec. 13B.8.7._)
For additions to existing square footage, up to a 20%
increase in building coverage
$1,855
For additions to existing square footage, greater than a 20%
increase in building coverage
$2,295
For new residential construction, 1 to 4 units, or for new
commercial and mixed-use construction, up to 5,000
square feet
$2,562
For new residential construction, 5 units or more, or for
new commercial and mixed-use construction, 5,000
square feet or greater
$3,062
For new accessory building construction $1,805
Review of Conforming Work
(Sec. 13B.8.4.)
$595
Modifcation of a Certifcate Determination $642
Historic Resources Building Permit Clearance (Larger
Project*)
(Sec. 91.106.4.5.)
$1,127
Certifcate of Appropriateness - Demolition, Removal, or
Relocation (COA-DRR)
Demolition of Main Structure
(Sec. 13B.8.6.)
$11,475
Mills Act
(LAAC_Sec. 19.144._)
Application Processing Fee $711
Contract Execution Fee $2,984
Application Valuation Exemption $3,242
Application (Appeal of Staf Determination to Cultural
Heritage Commission)
$2,504
Contract Compliance Inspection (once every 5 years) $2,825
  • Larger Project, for purposes of this Section (Historic Preservation Fees), is defined as any project so determined by the Director for which the planning or processing of requests for administrative permit clearances will significantly impact departmental resources.

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Application Type
Technical Corrections to previously certified Historic
Resource (Applicant Initiated)
Base Fee
$3,547
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Historic Resources - Environmental Impact Report Review
(hourly)
$209
Preliminary Evaluation of Demolition or Relocation Without
Permit
(Sec. 13B.8.1.E.)
$10,223
Historic Resource Assessment $1,044
  • Larger Project, for purposes of this Section (Historic Preservation Fees), is defined as any project so determined by the Director for which the planning or processing of requests for administrative permit clearances will significantly impact departmental resources.

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Sec. 15.3.8. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT FEES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

In addition to any other fees set forth in this Article (Fees), the following fees shall be charged and collected by the permit granting authority in connection with the filing of all applications pursuant to

Div. 13B.9. (Coastal Development) for coastal development permits.

FEES FOR COASTAL DEVELOPMENT

Application Type
Coastal Development Permit (Pre-Certification)
(Sec. 13B.9.1.)
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Single-Unit Dwelling $12,605
Multi-Unit Dwelling $16,709
Non-residential $16,709
Coastal Development Permit Exemption Determination
(Sec. 13B.9.1. and_Sec. 13B.9.2._)
$1,565
Coastal Development Permit Amendment
(Sec. 13B.9.1. and_Sec. 13B.9.2._)
$10,988
Coastal Development Permit - Mello Compliance Review -
City Review (Sec. 13B.9.1.)
$3,394

A. Filing Fees for Environmental Impact Reports & Negative Declarations

Where an environmental impact report or negative declaration is prepared for a project for

which application for a coastal development permit has been made, a negative declaration or environmental impact report shall consider the effect of the project in light of the criteria

established in Sec. 13B.9.1.D. (Decision) and Sec. 13B.9.1.E. (Standards for Review & Required

Findings), and no additional charge shall be made. Where the underlying project is otherwise

exempt from the preparation of a negative declaration or environmental impact report but either

document is required for the coastal development permit, those fees set forth in Sec. 15.3.9.

(Environmental Fees) shall be applicable, and shall be collected by the appropriate permit granting

authority.

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Sec. 15.3.9. ENVIRONMENTAL FEES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

For the preparation and processing of required studies, analysis, reports, findings, mitigation measures, certifications, and notices under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), all fees, deposits,

and costs provided in Subsection A. and Subsection B. below, shall be paid. All monies required to be

paid in this Section (Environmental Fees), shall be paid to the Department of City Planning at the time the planning application is filed unless otherwise indicated in this Section (Environmental Fees) . The

determination of the necessary actions to comply with CEQA is at the City's discretion acting as the

lead or responsible agency.

A. Categorical Exemptions (CEs), Negative Declarations (NDs)/Mitigated Negative

Declarations (MNDs), Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs), & Addenda

FEES FOR CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS (CES), NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS (NDS)/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATIONS (MNDS), ENVIRONMENTAL

ASSESSMENT FORMS (EAFS), & ADDENDA

Application Type
Categorical Exemption
Base Fee Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Classes 1-31, 33 $556
Class 32 $4,481
EAF / Initial Study leading to ND or MND or Statutory
Exemptions (except Sustainable Communities Project
Exemption)
$6,911
MND / Expanded Initial Study, Subsequent Approval Review
(CEQA Guidelines_Sec. 15162._), or Addendum to ND or MND
- Expanded
$12,163
Subsequent Approval Review (CEQA Guidelines_Sec. 15162._)
or Addendum to ND or MND
$2,692
Publication Fee for Notice of Intent to Adopt ND or MND
(pass through of publishing costs)
$1,700

B. Environmental Impact Reports (EIRs), Sustainable Communities Project

Exemption (SCPE), & Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA)

  1. Deposit

An initial deposit as provided in the fee table below, is required at the time of an application for

an EAF, resulting in an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Sustainable Communities Project

Exemption (SCPE), Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), or any other

environmental clearance available in CEQA that is not otherwise expressly listed in Subsection

A. or this Subsection B.

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FEES FOR EIRS, SCPES, & SCEAS

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Application Type
EIRs (includes Focused EIRs)
- Initial Deposit
Base Fee
$15,000
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
SCPE, SCEA, or Other CEQA Clearance
- Initial Deposit
$10,000
Subsequent Approval to EIR (CEQA Guidelines Sec.
15162)
- Initial Deposit
$7,500
EIR (including Supplemental, Subsequent, Tiered,
Focused, or Addendum to EIR) Review Services
(hourly)
$209
SCPE Review Services (hourly) $209
SCEA Review Services (hourly) $209
Other CEQA Clearance Review Services (hourly) $209
  1. Full Cost Recovery

For any costs incurred by the City, other than for those CEQA clearances or notices identified

in the fee table in Paragraph 1. (Deposit), above, the applicant is responsible for all of the City's

actual costs to comply with CEQA. All other costs shall be paid at the cost invoiced by the City

for the City's actual costs.

  1. Indemnification and Defense

Applicants are responsible for any and all costs incurred by the City in defense of any and all

actions or claims arising in full or in part out of the City's processing of a project application filed under Chapter 1 or 1A or the City's actions to comply with CEQA in the processing of said applications. Applicants shall deposit $50,000 (or an amount found necessary by the City Attorney's Office to ensure the City's costs are fully covered) to the City Attorney's Office

upon receipt of a tender of defense letter. The applicant shall pay all invoices from the City Attorney's Office for its costs and ensure that the initial deposit is maintained in full at all times

prior to final disposition of the case or action.

C. Preschool/Daycare Fees

  1. No fee shall be charged in connection with the processing of an initial study or filing of an

EIR for any school: preschool/daycare which is determined to be non-profit, including, but

not limited to, parent cooperatives and facilities funded by a governmental agency or owned

or operated by a philanthropic institution, church, or similar institution. A facility funded by a

governmental agency shall indicate the primary current and anticipated source of funds.

  1. Where any uncertainty exists as to the non-profit status of the facility, the applicant shall file

a copy of the articles of incorporation or an affidavit showing, to the satisfaction of a Zoning Administrator, that the school: preschool/daycare will be non-profit.

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Sec. 15.3.10. PROJECT DEVELOPMENT & COUNSELING SERVICE FEES

The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit), Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2 Conditional Use

Permit), and Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

FEES FOR PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING SERVICES

Application Type
Zoning Pre-Check with Feasibility Study (Minor/Review)
(Sec. 13B.2.1., Sec. 13B.2.2., and Sec. 13B.2.3.)
Base Fee
$1,460
Annual
Inflation
Adjustment
Multiple
Applications
Zoning Pre-Check with Pre-Application Review (Major) $3,129

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Sec. 15.3.11. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

A. The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding

applications filed pursuant to Sec. 13B.2.1. (Class 1 Conditional Use Permit), Sec. 13B.2.2. (Class 2

Conditional Use Permit), and Sec. 13B.2.3. (Class 3 Conditional Use Permit) .

B. In addition to the fees set forth above, the City may negotiate with the applicant for

reimbursement of the actual costs to the City associated with administering the development

agreement, pursuant to Sec. 5.121.9.3. (Supplemental Fee Agreements) of the LAAC. The actual

costs assessed shall be offset by the fees collected as indicated in the table above.

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Sec. 15.3.12. ANNUAL INSPECTION OF FAR AVERAGING & DENSITY

TRANSFER COVENANTS

A fee of $300 shall be charged and collected by the Department of Building and Safety to cover the

cost of an annual inspection to monitor compliance with, and maintain records of, the covenant

required pursuant to Sec. 2C.4.1.F.2. (Relief), Sec. 6C.1.2.F.2. (Relief), Sec. 9.2.1.D.8. (Averaging of Floor

Area Ratio, Density, Parking or Lot Amenity Space), Sec. 9.3.2.D.4. (Averaging of Floor Area, Lot Amenity

Space, Parking, & Density), Sec. 9.4.1.C.2.f. (Averaging of Floor Area Ratio, Parking), Sec. 9.4.5.D.1.e. (Unified Development), and Sec. 9.4.6.D.1.e. (Unified Development) .

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Sec. 15.3.13. RESTORATION OF DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BUILDINGS

Applicants for determinations by the Zoning Administrator for deviations pursuant to Sec. 1.6.1.D. (Restoration of Damaged or Destroyed Buildings) shall pay a fee of $869. This fee is subject to Sec. 15.1.1.E. (Annual Inflation Adjustment) .

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Sec. 15.3.14. STREETS FEES

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 10.1. (Street Dedication & Improvement) .

A. Street Dedication & Improvement Fees

In addition to all other required fees, the following fees shall be charged for services provided for

processing applications pursuant to the provisions of Div. 10.1. (Street Dedication & Improvement) :

  1. A nonrefundable fee as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning), Sec. 11.12.

(Summary of Fees for Bureau of Engineering Services Pursuant to the Provisions of this

Chapter) of this Code for every property requiring the City Engineer to investigate and

determine whether the provisions of this Section (Streets Fees) require a dedication of land or

improvement to land.

  1. A fee as set forth in Chapter I. (General Provisions and Zoning),Sec. 11.12. (Summary of Fees

for Bureau of Engineering Services Pursuant to the Provisions of this Chapter) of this Code

for Bureau of Engineering services for processing real estate transfer documents for every

property for which the provisions of this Section (Streets Fees) require a dedication of land.

  1. A nonrefundable fee in the amount of $1,970 paid to the Department of City Planning for

processing waiver requests pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 10.1.10. (Waiver & Appeals) .

  1. A nonrefundable fee of $1,570 paid to the Department of City Planning for processing appeals

pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 10.1.10. (Waiver & Appeals) .

B. Waiver of Dedications & Improvements

C. Private Street Name Fees

A nonrefundable application processing fee of $4,326 paid to the Bureau of Engineering for

projects subject to Sec. 10.3.8. (Private Street Names) .

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Sec. 15.3.15. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INTERPRETATION FEES

The following fees shall be charged and collected in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Sec. 13A.1.7.D.2. (Zoning Administrator Interpretation) .

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Sec. 15.3.16. TIME EXTENSION

City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A

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