Planning Permit fees are used to cover the cost of the time staff spend reviewing a development proposal. Fees in the Planning Services Division are based on either a Fixed Fee or based on Direct Costs.
Direct Cost Applications
For applications with a Direct Cost, applicants must provide an initial deposit. Any time spent processing a Direct Cost application is deducted from the initial deposit, based on the assigned city planner's hourly rate plus overhead. Additional funds are required when a deposit balance falls below 20%.
Technology Fee
The technology fee reimburses the City for technology costs related to permit processing, tracking, and filing. The technology fee is 6% of the total permit fee and is not refundable. The fee is applied to all permit fees except Zoning Verification Letters, Zoning Business License fees, and Plan Check for Building Permit fees. For Direct Cost applications, the 6% tech fee is added upon project completion.
Making Payments
The Permit Center accepts payments by check, Visa, Discover, and Mastercard. A 2.5% processing fee will be applied to each credit card transaction.
Planning Permit Fees Fiscal Year 2021 to 2022 (Fees will be increasing 4.2% on August 5, 2022)
Download the Planning Fee Schedule (Fiscal Year 2021-2022) (PDF)
Administrative Review & Exceptions (1 to 2 Months)
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Residential | $2,223.16 |
| Residential Requiring Hearing | $4,448.36 |
| Non-Residential | $3,337.29 |
| Non-Residential Requiring Hearing | $6,673.58 |
| Outdoor Facilities Permits | $1,112.10 |
| Mobile Food Vending | $244.41 |
| Wireless Telecommunication Facility | $7,414.98 |
Appeal
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| By Non-Applicant to Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) or City Council | $578.45 (Plus City Clerk Filing Fee if City Council) |
| By Applicant to BZA | Direct Cost |
| By Applicant to City Council | Direct Cost Plus City Clerk Filing Fee |
Conditional Use Permit (CUP) / Parking Exception / Variance (4 to 6 Months)
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| CUP - Residential | Direct Cost $6,000 deposit |
| CUP - Non-Residential | Direct Cost $10,000 deposit |
| Parking Exception | Direct Cost $6,000 deposit |
| Variance | Direct Cost $6,000 deposit |
Environmental Review
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Exemption without Initial Study (Categorical) | $741.40 |
| Initial Study / Environmental Impact Report (EIR) | Direct Cost, based on scope |
Fence Modification (2 to 4 Months)
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Single-Family and Duplex | $1,112.10 |
| Multi-Family and Non-Residential | $1,669.16 |
| View Preservation (RS-VP District) | $3,335.26 |
Planned Development / Development Agreement
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Planned Development | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Development Agreement | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
Pre-Application
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| First Pre-Application Meeting | Free |
| Each Additional Meeting | $557.07 |
| BZA / Planning Commission Work Session | $557.07 |
| SB 330 / SB 35 Housing Project | $5,927.52 |
Signs
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Temporary Sign Permit | $263.77 |
| Standard Sign Permit | $555.03 |
| Sign Program | Direct Cost $5,000 deposit |
Site Plan Review (1 to 4 Months)
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Minor Residential / Certificate of Compatibility / Accessory Dwelling Unit | $2,780.23 |
| Major View Preservation | $4,448.36 |
| Major Residential / Non-Residential | Direct Cost $5,000 deposit |
| Non-Residential Façade Change | $741.40 |
Temporary Use Permit
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Holiday, Parking Lot Sale, Car Wash, Fundraiser | $271.91 |
| All Others | $1,112.10 |
Tentative Map / Subdivision / Condominium / Annexation
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Tentative Map | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Amendment / Extension / Revision / Waiver | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Residential Condo Conversion | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Non-Residential Condo Conversion | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Annexation | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
Zone Change / General Plan Amendment / Specific Plan
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Zone Change / Code Amendment | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| General Plan Amendment | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
| Specific Plan / Amendment | Direct Cost $15,000 deposit |
Other Planning Fees
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Historical Landmark Designation | $2,223.16 |
| Public Convenience and Necessity Determination | $2,027.63 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $184.10 |
Zoning Approval for Business License (Over the Counter)
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| New Business License Zoning or Home Occupation | $120.98 |
| Business Change of Ownership | $36.82 |
Plan Check for Building Permit
| Permit / Service | Fee |
|---|
| Single Family Residential: New Construction / Alterations / Additions | $263.00 |
| Non-Residential: Alterations / Additions | $263.00 |
| Multi-Family Residential or Non-Residential: New Construction | $656.45 |
| Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) | $172.11 per hour |
| Community Planning Fee (applies to all building permits) | 0.3% of total valuation of construction |
