Part 13B — PROCESSES & PROCEDURES›Article 15 — FEES
§ 15.3
Los Angeles Zoning Code — LAMC Chapter 1A · 2026-08 edition · updated 2026-09-09 · Los Angeles
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 CONDITIONA | L USE PER | MITS Al |
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|---|---|---|---|
| nnua | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Class 1 Conditional Use Permit (Sec. 13B.2.1.) |
$16,764 | ||
| Additional Filings for class 1 conditional Use Permit | $4,193 | ||
| Family child care or Preschool/Daycare greater than the persons in care maximum but less than 50 children |
$8,407 | ||
| certifed Farmers’ Market | $5,075 | ||
| Approval to erect Amateur radio Antenna | $13,516 | ||
| Hillside Permit FilingFee* | $24,825 | ||
| Hillside Permit FilingFee, for each Additional Filing* | $4,303 |
- 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) .
2. Hillside Permit Filing Fee
[reserved]
B. Class 2 Conditional Use Permit
| FEES FOR CLASS 2 CONDITIONA | L USE PER | MITS Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Applications |
| Class 2 Conditional Use Permit (Sec. 13B.2.2.) |
$19,860 | ||
| Additional Filing for class 2 conditional Use Permit, except as established below |
$4,193 | ||
| conditions of Approval for Oil Drilling(Sec. 8.2.4.) | $23,887 | ||
| Alcohol Service and indoor entertainment venue | $19,418 | ||
| eldercare Facility Unifed Permit Application (Sec. 9.4.3.D.1.) |
$24,742 | ||
| Sexually Oriented Business - Use Separation from another Sexually Oriented Business establishment (Sec. 5D.6.13.(Sexually Oriented Business)) |
$9,047 | ||
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Sec. 15.3.1. (Quasi-Judicial Review Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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) .
c. Class 3 Conditional Use Permit
FEES FOR CLASS 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 Conditional Use Permit (Sec. 13B.2.3.) |
$39,555 | ||
| Modifcation of existing class 3 conditional Use Permit (Sec. 13B.2.3.H.) |
$27,859 | ||
| Surface Mining Permits "citation reserved";or_Sec. 13B.2.3._ |
$552 |
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 | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Type Base Fee |
Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Project Review (Sec. 13B.2.4.) |
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| Project review Application for residential-OnlyProjects $18,425 |
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| All Other Project review Applications $21,735 |
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. 15.3.1. (Quasi-Judicial Review Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
e. Director Determination
| FEES FOR DIRECTOR DETE | RMINATION | S Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Director Determination (Sec. 13B.2.5.) |
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| Minor cases | $4,394 | ||
| Standard cases | $7,566 | ||
| Standard cases, Single-Unit Dwelling | $5,710 | ||
| Major cases | $13,074 | ||
| Major, Single-Unit Dwelling | $7,845 | ||
| Approval of transfer of Development rights - 49,999 square feet or less. (Sec. 9.3.5.D.) |
$15,888 | ||
| Approval of transfer of Development rights - 50,000 square feet or greater (Sec. 9.3.5.D.) |
$24,990 |
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) .
2. Fee Thresholds
the following thresholds shall be used in determining which fees apply in the categories for Project compliance:
| FEES THRESHOLDS |
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|---|---|
| Fee Category | Thresholds |
| Minor Cases | 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. 15.3.1. (Quasi-Judicial Review Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.2. MINISTERIAL ACTION FEES¶
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 A | CTIONS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Administrative Review (Sec. 13B.3.1.) |
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| Minor | $1,729 | ||
| Standard | $3,310 | ||
| Major | $8,496 | ||
| landscape and Site Design Approval and verifcation* | $1,854 | ||
| Miscellaneous Clearance | |||
| ZoningAdministrator | $1,655 | ||
| Zoning Administrator, Single-Unit Dwellings with No exceptions |
$1,103 | ||
| Director | $662 | ||
| commission | $883 | ||
| condition compliance for ZA / Dir / commission | $1,434 | ||
| Overlaycompliance review for BuildingPermit - Minor | $827 | ||
| Overlaycompliance review for BuildingPermit - Standard | $2,482 | ||
| Overlaycompliance review for BuildingPermit - Major | $4,137 | ||
| AdvisoryAgency | $221 | ||
| Approval of Plans for Substantial conformance - Minor | $1,876 | ||
| Approval of Plans for Substantial conformance - Major | $2,703 | ||
| letters of clarifcation of a determination by the Director, a ZA,the APc,or the cPc Applicant initiated |
$4,468 | ||
| landscape Plan Approval as part of a Discretionary Approval** |
$221 | ||
| BuildingPermit clearance - Minor | $221 | ||
| BuildingPermit clearance - Major | $1,214 | ||
| Wireless - 6409 Administrative Plan Approvals (APAs) | $3,751 | ||
| letter of Substantial conformance (Major Projects Only) | $6,620 |
Applications, subject to this fee, shall pay the fee established herein if submitted after the corresponding landscape and Site Design review Ordinance is adopted, <u>per council File No. 24-1399.</u>
** Applications submitted after the amended landscape and Site Design Ordinance is adopted, per council File No. 24-1399, wil l not be subject to the "landscape Plan Approvals as part of a Discretionary Approvals" fee.
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Sec. 15.3.2. (Ministerial Action Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.3. SPECIFIC PLAN IMPLEMENTATION FEES¶
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 IMP | LEMENTAT | ION Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Project Compliance (Sec. 13B.4.2.) |
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| Minor cases | $4,394 | ||
| Standard cases | $7,566 | ||
| Standard cases, Single-Unit Dwelling | $5,710 | ||
| Major cases | $13,074 | ||
| Major cases, Single-Unit Dwelling | $7,845 | ||
| Project Compliance (Design Review Board) (Sec. 13B.4.3.) |
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| Minor cases | $8,498 | ||
| Standard cases | $14,729 | ||
| Standard cases, Single-Unit Dwelling | $7,365 | ||
| Major cases | $16,384 | ||
| Major cases, Single-Unit Dwelling | $9,831 | ||
| Design review Board - PreliminaryDesign review | $4,468 | ||
| Design review Board - Preliminary Design review for Single-Unit Dwelling |
$2,731 | ||
| Project Adjustment (Sec. 13B.4.4.) |
$9,831 | ||
| Project Exception (Sec. 13B.4.5.) |
$25,321 | ||
| Specifc Plan Interpretation (Sec. 13B.4.6.) |
$17,046 |
A. Fee Thresholds
the following thresholds shall be used in determining which fees apply in the categories for Project compliance:
| FEE THRESHOLDS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fee Category | Thresholds | |
| Minor cases | three or less signs or a change of use | |
| Standard cases | More than three signs, wireless cases, orprojects with additions of less than 200 square feet |
|
| Major cases | All otherprojects not falling into the categories of Minor or Standard cases |
Sec. 15.3.3. (Specific Plan Implementation Fees) Established by Ord. 188,418, Eff. 01/20/2025, Oper. 01/27/2025
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Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.4. QUASI-JUDICIAL RELIEF FEES¶
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-JUDICI | AL RELIEF | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Alternative Compliance (Sec. 13B.5.1.) |
$3,200 | ||
| Adjustment (Sec. 13B.5.2.) |
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| Not Single-Unit Dwelling | $14,288 | ||
| Single-Unit Dwelling | $14,191 | ||
| Additional Filingfor Single-Unit Dwelling | $3,862 | ||
| relief from Fence Height limitation | $13,571 | ||
| Variance (Sec. 13B.5.3.) |
$24,576 | ||
| each Additional variance Filing | $6,013 | ||
| Modifcation of Entitlement (Sec. 13B.5.4.) |
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| Modifcation or review by Zoning Administrator (_Sec. 13B.2.1.H.and_Sec. 13B.2.2.H.) |
$15,446 | ||
| Director Approval | $7,282 | ||
| ZoningAdministrator Approval | $8,496 | ||
| city Planning commission/Area Planning commission Approval |
$8,082 | ||
| Reasonable Accommodation (Sec. 13B.5.5.) |
$0 | ||
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Sec. 15.3.4. (Quasi-Judicial Relief Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.5. NON-COMPLIANCE FEES¶
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 | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of Non-Compliance (Sec. 13B.6.1.) |
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| Monitoringof class 1 and class 2 conditional Use Permits | $1,986 | ||
| inspection and Field compliance review of Operations | $829 | ||
| evaluation of Non-compliance (cityinitiated)* | $39,719 | ||
| evaluation of Non-compliance (Applicant initiated) | $19,860 |
* See Paragraph 1. below.
- 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 | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuisance Abatement/Revocation (Sec. 13B.6.2.) |
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| imposition of conditions (cityinitiated) | $43,250 | ||
| Modifcation (Applicant initiated) | $37,844 | ||
| compliance review for revocation (cityinitiated) | $39,719 | ||
| compliance review for revocation (Applicant initiated) | $19,860 | ||
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Sec. 15.3.5. (Non-Compliance Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.6. DIVISION OF LAND FEES¶
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 Application Type |
LINE AD Base Fee |
JUSTMEN Annual Infation Adjustment |
TS Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parcel Map Exemption (Lot Line Adjustment) (Sec. 11.4.1.B.3.c.; Sec. 13B.7.2.) |
$5,517 | ||
| Parcel Map Waiver (Sec. 11.4.1.B.4.; StateSubdivision Map ActGov. code Secs. _66412(a)and_Sec. 66412.1(a) &(b); Sec. 13B.7.2.) |
$1,765 |
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 (Parcel Map Exemption/ Lot Line Adjustment) shall be paid.
2. 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 (Parcel Map Exemption/Lot Line Adjustment) .
3. 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.
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
B. Tentative Tract Map
| FEES FOR TENTATIVE TR | ACT MAPS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Tentative Map- Single-Unit Dwellings | |||
| 5 to 49 lots | $14,260 | ||
| each additional Set of 50 lots over 49 lots | $13,005 | ||
| Tentative Map- Multi-Unit Dwellings | |||
| 5 to 49 Units | $15,309 | ||
| 50 to 99 Units | $17,239 | ||
| 100 Units or More | $19,680 | ||
| Tentative Map- Commercial/Industrial with Building | |||
| less than 50,000 square feet offoor area | $14,591 | ||
| 50,000-99,999 square feet offoor area | $16,205 | ||
| 100,000-249,999 square feet offoor area | $18,356 | ||
| 250,000 square feet offoor areaor More | $19,184 | ||
| Tentative Map- Commercial/Industrial without Building | |||
| less than 1 Acre | $14,040 | ||
| 1 to less than 5 Acres | $15,350 | ||
| 5 Acres or More | $17,501 |
1. 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 Sec. 13B.7.4. (Final Tract Map) , a fee of $9,144.
2. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fee
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.
3. Mixed-Use Fee
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) .
4. 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
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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.
BUREAU OF ENGINEERING FEES FOR TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACTS
| Application Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Subdivision Tract - Fewer than 20 Lots | |
| 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 |
c. Final 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 that apply to the project for which the application is made:
| BUREAU OF ENGINEERING FEES FOR FINAL SUBDIVISION TRACTS |
|---|
| Application Type Fee |
| Subdivision Tract |
| 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 Fee
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) .
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
2. 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.
3. Reverting Subdivided Land Fee
in addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Final Tract Map) , if a fnal 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 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.
D. Preliminary Parcel Map
| FEES FOR PRELIMINARY PA | RCEL MAP | S Annual |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| PreliminaryParcel Map- Residential, Upto 4 Lots | |||
| Single-Unit Dwellings | $14,978 | ||
| Multi-Unit Dwellings | $15,419 | ||
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial With Building,Upto 4 Lots |
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| less than 50,000 square feet of Floor Area | $15,143 | ||
| 50,000 to less than 100,000 square feet of Floor Area | $15,143 | ||
| 100,000 to less than 250,000 square feet of Floor Area | $15,143 | ||
| 250,000 square feet of Floor Area or More | $15,143 | ||
| Preliminary Parcel Map - Commercial/Industrial Without Building,Upto 4 Lots |
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| less than 1 Acre in Area | $13,571 | ||
| 1 to less than 5 Acres in Area | $13,571 | ||
| 5 Acres or More in Area | $13,571 |
1. Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Fee
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.
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
2. Mixed-Use Projects Fee
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) .
3. 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.
e. Final 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 that apply to the project for which the application is made:
| FEES FOR FINAL PARCEL MAPS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Fee | |
| Final Parcel Map | $8,240 | |
| 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 Fee
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) .
2. 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.
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
3. Reverting Subdivided Land Fee
in addition to all other fees charged pursuant to the provisions of this Subsection (Final Parcel Map) , if a fnal 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 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.
4. 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 Sec. 13B.7.5. (Preliminary Parcel Map) .
F. Private Street Map
| FEES FOR PRIVATE STR | EET MAPS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Deemed to be Approved Private Street (Sec. 10.3.2.C.) |
$3,089 | ||
| Private Street Map (Sec. 13B.7.7.) |
$16,246 | ||
| Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone Private Street Map (Sec. 11.4.2.D.) |
$17,984 | ||
| Modifcations of Private Street Requirements | $11,144 | ||
| each lot or Building | $110 |
1. Credit Towards Division of Land Fees
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) .
2. Modifications of Private Street Requirements
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 shall be paid in the amount indicated 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.
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
3. 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 .
FEES FOR CERTIFICATE OR CONDITIONAL CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certifcate or Conditional Certifcate of Compliance - Determination |
$4,193 |
1. 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 fnal map being filed with the los Angeles county recorder.
2. 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.
3. 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.
H. Mobile Home Park Impact Reports
| FEES FOR MOBILE HOME PARK IMPACT REPORTS |
|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Home Park Impact Report (Sec. 13B.7.1.D.2.b.) |
$24,769 |
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.
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
i. Condominium Conversion for Subdivision & Parcel Maps
1. Residential Dwellings
| FEES FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSION FOR SU |
BDIVISION |
& |
|---|---|---|
| PARCEL MAPS (RESIDENTIAL DWELLIN | S) Annual |
|
| Application Type Base Fee |
Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Residential DwellingUnits | ||
| 1 to 4 DwellingUnits $17,570 |
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| 5 to 49 DwellingUnits $18,067 |
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| 50 to 99 DwellingUnits $18,618 |
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| 100 DwellingUnits or More $19,336 |
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| relocation Assistance Plan (Sec. 11.5.1.E.6.) $3,089 |
2. Commercial/Industrial
| FEES FOR CONDOMINIUM CONVERSI |
ON FOR SU |
BDIVISION |
& |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARCEL MAPS (COMMERCIAL | /INDUSTR | IAL) Annual |
|
| ue | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
p Applications |
| Commercial/Industrial | |||
| less than 50,000 square feet offoor area | $11,337 | ||
| 50,000 to less than 100,000 square feet offoor area | $11,668 | ||
| 100,000 to less than 250,000 square feet offoor area | $11,999 | ||
| 250,000 square feet offoor areaor More | $12,330 |
3. Mixed-Use Projects Fee
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 map shall be accompanied by the payment of a fee pursuant to Sec. 15.1.1.F. (Appeals Fees) .
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
l. Modifications
each request for a modification of an approved tentative map or recorded fnal map shall be accompanied by the payment of the appropriate fee indicated in Subsection M. (Map Related Fees) below.
M. Map Related Fees
| FEES FOR MAP RELATE | D FEES | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Al | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | nnua Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Other MapRelated Fees | |||
| review of revision of tentative/PreliminaryMap | $5,241 | ||
| Modifcation of recorded Final Parcel Map or Final tract Map (_Sec. 13B.7.4.H.or_Sec. 13B.7.6.H.) |
$15,777 | ||
| reversion to Acreage (Sec. 11.3.5.) |
$15,612 | ||
| time extension for Maps (_Sec. 13B.7.3.and_Sec. 13B.7.5.) |
$662 | ||
| letter of clarifcation or correction (Applicant initiated) | $5,296 |
N. Temporary Subdivision Signs
| FEES FOR TEMPORARY SUBD | IVISION SI | GNS Annual |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
p Applications |
| Request for Approval to Erect Temporary Subdivision Directional Signs |
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| First Sign (Sec. 11.1.3.M.13.) |
$221 | ||
| each Additional Sign (Sec. 11.1.3.M.13.) |
$221 |
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
| FEES FOR CONVERSION PROJECTS: RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL; RENTAL HOUSING Application Type Base Fee |
RESIDENTI PRODUCTI Annual Infation Adjustment |
AL TO ON Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion Projects: Residential, Residential to Commercial/Industrial; Rental Housing Production (Sec. 11.5.1.I.) $1,492 |
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Sec. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
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 a fee to the city as indicated in the table above 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 map by the city engineer.
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. 15.3.6. (Division of Land Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.7. HISTORIC PRESERVATION FEES¶
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 PRESE | RVATION | Annual |
Mltil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
upe Applications |
| Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Designation (Sec. 13B.8.2.) |
$159,540 | ||
| Preservation Plan Adoption/ Amendment (Sec. 13B.8.3.) |
$48,546 | ||
| HPOZ Certifcate of Appropriateness Not involving new construction or addition (Sec. 13B.8.5.) |
$2,549 | ||
| HPOZ Certifcate of Appropriateness or Compatibility (_Sec. 13B.8.5.and_Sec. 13B.8.7.) |
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| For additions to existing square footage, up to a 20% increase in buildingcoverage |
$3,012 | ||
| For additions to existing square footage, greater than a 20% increase in buildingcoverage |
$3,398 | ||
| For new residential construction, 1 to 4 units, or for new commercial and mixed-use construction, up to 5,000 square feet |
$3,630 | ||
| For new residential construction, 5 units or more, or for new commercial and mixed-use construction, 5,000 square feet orgreater |
$4,402 | ||
| For new accessorybuildingconstruction | $2,780 | ||
| HPOZ Certifcate of Appropriateness - Demolition, Removal, or Relocation (COA-DEM): Demolition of Main Structure (Sec. 13B.8.6.) |
$20,080 | ||
| HPOZ Major Conforming Work on Contributing and Non- Contributing Elements (Sec. 13B.8.4.) |
$1,158 | ||
| HPOZ Modifcation of a Certifcate Determination | $1,062 | ||
| Historic Resources Building Permit Clearance (Larger Project*) (Sec. 91.106.4.5.) |
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| For substantial rehabilitation and/or restoration, including additions |
$1,390 | ||
| For minor rehabilitation, restoration, and/or repair | $331 | ||
| Mills Act Application (lAAc Sec. 19.144.) |
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| Application Processing Fee - All Properties except condominiums |
$1,986 | ||
| Application ProcessingFee - condominium Property | $9,489 | ||
| contract execution Fee | $712 | ||
| valuation exemption |
$5,737 | ||
| Appeal of Staf Determination to cultural Heritage commission |
$3,531 |
- 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. 15.3.7. (Historic Preservation Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
| FEES FOR HISTORIC PRESE | RVATION | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | |||
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Mills Act Contract Maintenance (LAAC Sec. 19.144.) |
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| residential 1-4 units; or commercial/Mixed-Use up to 50,000 square feet(Annual) |
$675 | ||
| residential 5-49 units or commercial/Mixed-Use up to 100,000 square feet(Annual) |
$861 | ||
| residential 50+ units or commercial/Mixed-Use greater than 100,000 square feet(Annual) |
$1,086 | ||
| Non-compliance | $8,496 | ||
| Historic-Cultural Monument Demolition/Substantial Alteration Permit Referral to Cultural Heritage Commission |
$20,080 | ||
| Technical Corrections to previously certifed Historic Resource Applicant Initiated |
$4,468 | ||
| Historic Resources - Environmental Impact Report Review (hourly) |
$221 | ||
| Preliminary Evaluation of Demolition or Relocation Without Permit (Sec. 13B.8.1.E.) |
$10,813 | ||
| Historic resource Assessment | $1,765 |
- 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. 15.3.7. (Historic Preservation Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.8. COASTAL DEVELOPMENT FEES¶
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 DEVEL | OPMENT | Annual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Coastal Development Permit (Pre-Certifcation) (Sec. 13B.9.1.) |
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| Single-Unit Dwelling | $14,178 | ||
| Multi-Unit Dwelling | $15,005 | ||
| Non-residential | $16,660 | ||
| Coastal Development Permit Exemption Determination (_Sec. 13B.9.1.and_Sec. 13B.9.2.) |
$772 | ||
| Coastal Development Permit Amendment (_Sec. 13B.9.1.and_Sec. 13B.9.2.) |
$13,350 | ||
| Coastal Development Permit - Mello Compliance Review - CityReview(Sec. 13B.9.1.) |
$5,130 | ||
| Mello Act Compliance Review - Exemptions (LAAC Sec. 19.144; Sec. 13B.9.1.) |
$3,089 | ||
| Coastal Development Permit - Administrative Review (ADU) (LAAC Sec. 19.144; Sec. 13B.9.1.) |
$12,688 |
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. 15.3.8. (Coastal Development Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.9. ENVIRONMENTAL FEES¶
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 required 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 (EnvironmentalFees) . the determination of the necessary actions or clearance to comply with ceQA is at the city's discretion acting as the lead or responsible agency. Upon the applicant's failure to pay the fee, deposit, or cost when required in this Section (Environmental Fees) , the city may stop or suspend work on any environmental review, or other work for which the fee, deposit, or cost is collected under this Section (Environmental Fees) .
For any ceQA clearance that requires publication, as set forth in either the California Public Resources Code or this code, the applicant is responsible for and shall pay all pass-through costs associated with publication, in addition to any other fees paid.
- A. Categorical Exemptions (CEs), Statutory Exemptions (SEs), Negative Declarations (NDs)/Mitigated Negative Declarations (MNDs), Environmental Assessment Forms (EAFs) Housing Element EIR Project Clearance (HE Clearances), Sustainable Communities Project Exemption (SCPE), Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), & Addenda for ND/MND
All applicants requiring any type of ceQA clearance expressly listed in the table below (Fees for Non-eir ceQA clearance) shall pay the "initial intake Fee" and any corresponding fee identified for any of the ceQA clearances listed under the "type of Application" column in that table.
| FEES FOR NON-EIR CEQA CL | EARANCE | S Annual |
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
| Initial Intake Fee (Environmental Application Form Intake Fee for All Categorical and Statutory Exemptions, Non- EIR Initial Studies (ND/MND), SCPEs, SCEAs, and Housing Element Project StreamliningClearances |
$1,214 | ||
| Corresponding Fee Based on Applicable CEQA Clearance in Addition to Initial Intake Fee: |
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| categorical exemption, classes 1-31, Non-Hillside class 3, 33 |
$0 | ||
| categorical exemption, class 32 or Hillside class 3 | $5,020 | ||
| eAF / initial Study resulting in ND, MND, or Statutory | |||
| exemptions (unless specifcally listed elsewhere in this table) |
$12,600 | ||
| Subsequent Approval review (ceQA Guidelines Sec. 15162.)or Addendum to ND,MND,or SceA |
$6,675 | ||
| infll Housing Project Statutory ecemption - cal. Pub. res. code Section 21080.66 |
$1,986 | ||
| Housingelement eir Project clearance | $16,108 | ||
| ScPe or SceA | $14,122 | ||
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Sec. 15.3.9. (Environmental Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
in cases where revisions to the ceQA clearances identified in the table above (Fees for Non-eir ceQA clearance), the fees listed in the table below (Additional ceQA Fees) shall also apply.
| ADDITIONAL CEQA F Application Type |
EES Base Fee |
Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| CEQA Clearance Revisions Fee Limited to CEQA clearances listed in the table above (Fees for Non-EIR CEQA Clearance), excludingCategorical Exemptions |
$2,207 | ||
| Revised Categorical Exemption | $1,269 |
B. Environmental Impact Reports & Other CEQA Clearances
For any environmental impact report (eir) (including but not limited to Supplemental, Subsequent, tiered, and Focused) a subsequent approval clearance relying on a certified eir (that does not include the preparation of an eir), and any ceQA clearance that is neither of the above or a clearance expressly listed in the table (Fees for Non-eir ceQA clearances or Additional ceQA Fees) in Subsection A. above (which shall be referred to as "Non-eir ceQA clearances"), the Applicant shall pay an initial deposit and the hourly review fees provided in the table in Paragraph 1. (Deposit) below, in the "Base Fee" column for the applicable "type of Application".
1. Deposit
Any required deposit shall be paid at the time the applicant applies for the preparation of an eAF or applies for the particular ceQA clearance requiring the deposit, or at the time the city provides notice that the particular ceQA clearance requiring a deposit is required for the project. Payment of any hourly review fee required in this Subsection (Environmental Impact Reports & Other CEQA Clearances) shall be paid.
FEES FOR EIRS AND OTHER CEQA CLEARANCES
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| EIRs (this includes any type of EIR, including Focused Tiered, Supplemental,and Subsequent) |
$15,000 | ||
| Other CEQA Clearance Initial Deposit | $10,000 | ||
| Review for Subsequent Approval Under Certifed EIR (CEQA Guidelines Sec. 15162, 15163, 15164, and 15168) Initial Deposit |
$7,500 | ||
| EIR (Any type including Supplemental Subsequent, Tiered, or Focused)Review Services(hourly) |
$221 | ||
| Review Services (hourly) | $221 | ||
| Other CEQA Clearance Review Service (hourly) | $221 |
2. Full Cost Recovery
Notwithstanding the fees identified in Subsection A. above and this Subsection (Environmental Impact Reports & Other CEQA Clearances) , the Applicant is responsible to pay for the city's actual costs associated with the city's actions to comply with ceQA in the processing of applications under Chapter I , chapter 1A, and Chapter IX , and processing of all associated
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Sec. 15.3.9. (Environmental Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
discretionary applications. to the extent the city's actual costs to comply with ceQA exceed the fees required to be paid above in Subsection A. and Paragraph 1. (Deposit) of this Subsection (Environmental Impact Reports & Other CEQA Clearances) , the applicant shall pay the city for its actual costs at the hourly rate set for "review Services" in table 2, with the total amount of costs at the hourly rate to be offset by the fees collected pursuant to this Section (Environmental Fees) . the city Planning Department shall calculate the actual costs and resultant fee and shall maintain appropriate accounting records of the actual costs. the Director of Planning shall resolve any dispute related to the fee. the Director shall include any cost incurred or attributed to the processing of appeals.
c. Preschool/Daycare Fees
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.
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. 15.3.9. (Environmental Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.10. REDEVELOPMENT PROCEDURES FEES¶
the following fees shall be charged and collected , in connection with the corresponding applications filed pursuant to Div. 13B.12. (Redevelopment Procedures) .
| FEES FOR REDEVELOPMENT PROCEDU | RES Annual |
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|---|---|---|---|
| Application Type Base Fee |
Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|
| Redevelopment Pl (Sec. 13B.12.3.) |
an Project Compliance | ||
| Minor | $441 | ||
| Major | $8,606 |
A. Fee Thresholds
the following thresholds shall be used in determining which fees apply in the categories for Project compliance:
| FEE THRESHOLDS |
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|---|---|---|
| Fee Category | Thresholds | |
| Minor | three or less signs or a change of use | |
| Major | All other projects not falling into the categories of Minor or Standard cases |
|
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Sec. 15.3.10. (Redevelopment Procedures Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.11. 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 COUNSEL Application Type Base Fee |
ING SERV Annual Infation Adjustment |
ICES Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Application Review (Sec. 13B.2.1., Sec. 13B.2.2.,and_Sec. 13B.2.3._) $3,089 |
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Sec. 15.3.11. (Project Development & Counseling Service Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.12. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FEES¶
- 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) .
| FEES FOR DEVELOPMENT AGREEMEN Application Type Base Fee |
TS Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Development Agreement Fee (Sec. 13B.2.1., Sec. 13B.2.2.,and_Sec. 13B.2.3._) $33,155 |
- 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. (Development Agreement Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.13. ANNUAL INSPECTION OF FAR AVERAGING & DENSITY TRANSFER COVENANTS¶
A fee shall be charged and collected by the Department of Building and Safety pursuant to the fees established in chapter iX. (Building regulations) of this code, 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) of this Zoning code (chapter 1A).
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Sec. 15.3.13. (Annual Inspection of FAR Averaging & Density Transfer Covenants) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.14. RESTORATION OF DAMAGED OR DESTROYED BUILDINGS¶
| FEES FOR RESTORATION OF DAMAGED OR DESTRO Application Type Base Fee |
YED BUILD Annual Infation Adjustment |
INGS Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Administrator Determinations for Deviations (Sec. 1.6.1.D.) $930 |
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 as indicated in the table above.
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Sec. 15.3.14. (Restoration of Damaged or Destroyed Buildings) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.15. STREETS FEES¶
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) :
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.
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.
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) .
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
| FEES FOR WAIVER OF DEDICATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS |
|---|
| Application Type | Base Fee | Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waiver of Dedications and Improvements (Sec. 10.1.10.) |
$9,323 |
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. (Streets Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.16. 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) .
| FEES FOR ZONING ADMINISTRATOR INTERPRE Application Type Base Fee |
TATIONS Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|
| Zoning Administrator Interpretation Applicant Initiated (Sec. 13A.1.7.D.2.) $11,309 |
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Sec. 15.3.16. (Zoning Administrator Interpretation Fees) Last amended by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.3. (General Department of City Planning Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Sec. 15.3.17. TIME EXTENSION¶
| FEES FOR TIME EXTENS Application Type |
IONS Base Fee |
Annual Infation Adjustment |
Multiple Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time Extension for Planning and Zoning Matters Other Than Maps |
$441 | ||
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Sec. 15.3.17. (Time Extension) Established by Ord. 188,796, Eff. 02/23/2026
Fees | Article 15 Div. 15.4. (Affordable Housing Program Fees)
City of Los Angeles Zoning Code Chapter 1A
Div. 15.4. AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM FEES
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- Article 1 — INTRODUCTORY PROVISIONS
- Article 2 — FORM
- Part 2B — (Form Districts)
- Part 3B — (Frontage Districts) (Frontage Districts)
- Part 3C — (General Frontage Rules)
- Part 3B — (Frontage Districts)
- Part 3D — (Character Frontage Rules) (Character Frontage Rules)
- Part 3C — GENERAL FRONTAGE RULES
- Part 3D — CHARACTER FRONTAGE RULES
- Part 4B — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS DISTRICTS
- Part 4c — DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS RULES
- Part 5B — (Use Districts)
- Part 6B — (Density Districts) (Density Districts)
- Part 6C — (Density Rules)
- Part 7c — ALTERNATE TYPOLOGY RULES