Last Update: February 10, 2026
Effective Date: April 10, 2026
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE
Exhibit A
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Table of Contents
MISCELLANOUS FEES .................................................................................................................................... 2 CITY ATTORNEY FEES..................................................................................................................................... 3 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES................................................................................................................. 4 PARKING LOTS, PERMITS, AND METERS ....................................................................................................... 5 POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES........................................................................................................................... 9 General...................................................................................................................................................... 9 Personnel Services..................................................................................................................................10 Animal Services.......................................................................................................................................10 Towing Charges.......................................................................................................................................11 FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES .............................................................................................................................13 MARINE SAFETY DEPARTMENT FEES ..........................................................................................................14 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES............................................................................................................15 Permit Fees.............................................................................................................................................15 Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Fees..............................................................................16 Water quality Fees..................................................................................................................................16 Labor and Equipment Rates....................................................................................................................16 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEES.....................................................................................18 Personnel Fees........................................................................................................................................18 Building Fees...........................................................................................................................................18 Planning and Zoning Fees .......................................................................................................................21 SEWER FEES.................................................................................................................................................24 Sewer Connection Fees...........................................................................................................................24 Sewer Service Charges............................................................................................................................25 COMMUNITY SERVICES department (RECREATION FEES)..........................................................................26 TRANSIT FARES............................................................................................................................................29 CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 35 7 2 Last Update: February 10, 2026
MISCELLANOUS FEES
Photocopies or Printouts-Black and White, $0.35 per sheet Sizes to 8 1/2x14, single or double-sided
Photocopies or Printouts-Black and White,
Size 11x17, single sided only $0.63 per sheet
City Clerk Record Copy Fees $0.10 per sheet
Plotter Prints (8½ x 11) $2.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (11 x 17) $4.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (17 x 22) $6.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (24 x 36) $8.00 per sheet
Plotter Prints (36 x 48) $10.00 per sheet
CD/DVD copy of records $10.00
Public Records-Transcript $0.00/hr
Public Records-Clerical Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Admin Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Legal Research $0.00/hr
Public Records-Faxing $0.50 per page sent
Public Records-Mailing Costs Actual Costs + $1.00 handling fee Returned Check Fee $15.00
Budget $50.00
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report $35.00
Single Audit $20.00
Copy Fee $0.10/page
Domestic Partnership Registration $25.00
Civil Wedding Ceremony $100.00
Recording City Documents Fee $9.00 1st page $3.00 for each additional page Civil Subpoenas – Per Individual $275.00
Civil Subpoenas – Production of Records $15.00
Ballot Initiative Filing Fee $200.00
Credit Card Convenience Fee* Actual Cost or 2.6% per transaction *The City’s payment vendor will collect the actual cost whenever possible. When this is not feasible, the City will charge 2.6% per transaction.
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CITY ATTORNEY FEES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
City Attorney $197 $227
Assistant City Attorney $141 $162
Paralegal $61 $70
City will pass-through all eligible outside legal service costs (e.g. telecom, CEQA, etc.) 9 4 Last Update: February 10, 2026
BUSINESS LICENSE TAX AND FEES
Business License Base Fee $60.00
License Filing (new license)/Change Fee $20.00
Senate Bill 1186 Fee $4.00
Home Occupation Fee (Home Based Businesses) $180.00
Use and Occupancy Fee (Commercial Business) $414.00
Retail, Wholesale, Manufacturing, Fabrication processing $0.44 per $1,000 Artists, Craftsman, and Lawn & Garden to a maximum of $1,650 Personal Services, Recreation & Entertainment, and Renting $0.88 per $1,000 Of Personal Property and Accommodations to a maximum of $1,650 Practice of Professions $1.10 per $1,000.00
to a maximum of $1,650.00
Ambulance $226.00
Real estate, Insurance, Commodity and Stockbrokers $226.00 General Contractor $267.00
Subcontractor $218.00
Fortune Teller $1,028.00
Retail Pickup and Delivery $184.00/year for 1st vehicle $51.00/year for each additional
vehicle
Wholesale Pickup and Delivery $114.00/year for 1st vehicle $51.00/year for each additional vehicle
Taxi and Passenger Vehicles $173.00/year
(O.C.T.A.P. Tax permit required)
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PARKING LOTS, PERMITS, AND METERS
Daily Parking Lots
Lot Number Non-Summer months
Summer months
(Mid-June to Early
September)
Lot 1/Broadway Lot
(26 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 2/Peppertree Lot
(38 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 3/Ocean Avenue Lot B
(24 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 4/Ocean Avenue Lot A
(15 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 5/Mermaid Lot
(15 spaces available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 6/Glenneyre Structure
(215 Spaces Available)
$3.00/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit until 5p.m.)
Lot 7/Treasure Island Surface
Lot (31 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 8/Treasure Island Garage
(39 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 9/Fred Lang Park Lot
(29 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 10/Laguna Canyon Road
Lot
(65 spaces available)
$4.00/Day
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.
All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.
Lot 11/Forest-Laguna Canyon
Lot
(129 spaces available)
$4.00/Day
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.
All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.
Lot 12/Lumberyard Lot
(81 spaces available)
$4 after 6pm/all day on
weekends
All spaces $22.00 on weekdays.
All spaces $27.00 on weekends,
holidays.
Lot 13/Laguna Beach
Community & Susi Q Center
(74 spaces available)
All spaces $4.00 after
5p.m. on Friday and all
day on Saturday and
Sunday.
All spaces $7.00 after 5p.m.
Monday through Friday.
All spaces $7.00 all day on
Saturday and Sunday.
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Parking Lots, Permits, and Meters (continued)
Daily Parking Lots
Lot Number Non-Summer months
Summer months
(Mid-June to Early
September)
Lot 14/Hagan Place Structure
(25 spaces available)
All spaces $4.00 after
5p.m. Monday through
Friday and all day on
Saturday and Sunday.
All spaces $7.00 after 5p.m.
Monday through Friday.
All spaces $7.00 all day on
Saturday and Sunday.
Lot 15/Transit Depot Lot
(14 spaces available)
$3/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 16/Act V Lot
(258 spaces available)
Public Parking Free on
Weekends in Off-Season
$5.00 all day parking
Monday through Friday.
$10.00 all day parking Saturday,
Sunday, and Holidays
Lot 17/LCAD Lot
(154 spaces available)
Public parking not
available in NonSummer months
No public parking
Lot 18/Summer Breeze Lot in
Irvine
(150 spaces available)
Public parking not
available in Non-Summer
months
Free Parking
Lot 19/Mission Hospital Lot
(50 spaces available)
Free public parking
available after 5 p.m. and
all day Saturday and
Sunday.
All spaces free after 5 P.M.
Monday through Friday.
All Spaces free all day on
Saturday and Sunday.
Lot 20/Seacove Lot
(10 spaces available)
Free parking
(3 hour time limit)
Free parking
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 21/Legion Lot
(10 spaces available)
$2.50/hr
(3 hour time limit)
$6.45/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Lot 22/Aliso Beach Lot
(286 spaces available)
$3/hr
(10 hour time limit)
$3.60/hr
(10 hour time limit)
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Lot 23/Laguna Beach Library
Lot
(30 spaces available)
$3/hr
(3 hour time limit)
Mon – Thurs after 7pm
Fri & Sat after 5pm
All day Sunday
$6.45
(3 hour time limit)
Mon-Thurs after 7pm
Fri & Sat after 5pm
All day Sunday
Monthly Parking Lots
Alice Court $100.00 per month
20 spaces available 7 days/week - dedicated parking space
Hagan Place $100.00 per month
25 spaces available Monday-Friday before 5 p.m. - dedicated parking space Parking Permits
Resident Shopper Permit (2 year permit) $80.00 each (1st and 2nd permit) $150.00 each (3rd and 4th permit)
School District (2 year permit) $120.00 (1st Permit)
$150.00 (2nd Permit)
Non-Resident Senior/Military Veterans Shoppers Permit (1 year permit) $200.00 Business Employee Parking Permit
Standard $40/month or $240 for 6 months
Premier $80/month or $480 for 6 months
Residential Parking Permit (1 year permit) $200.00
Summer Festival Parking Permit (summer only) LCAD Pass $25.00 Premier Pass $50.00
Parking Meter Zones (non summer months)
Zone A1 (Cliff Drive- Heisler Park) $2.50/hr (4 hour limit) Zone A2 (Lower Cliff Drive) $2.50/hr
Zone B (Downtown North) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone C (Downtown South) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone D (SCH & intersecting side streets) $2.50/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone DP (Laguna Canyon Road at Dog Park) $2.50/hr
Zone E (Laguna Canyon and Frontage Road) $2.50/hr (30 min, 3 & 10 hour limits) 13 8 Last Update: February 10, 2026
Zone F (NCH & intersecting Side Streets) $2.50/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone G (Glenneyre Street) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Zone H (Coast Highway-Montage Resort Area) $250/hr (3 hour limit) City Hall (Front City Hall) $2.50/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Parking Meter Zones (summer months Mid-June to early September) Zone A1 (Cliff Drive- Heisler Park) $3.60/hr (4 hour limit) Zone A2 (Lower Cliff Drive)$3.60/hr
Zone B (Downtown North) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone C (Downtown South) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limits) Zone D (SCH & intersecting side streets) $3.60/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone DP (Laguna Canyon Road at Dog Park) $3.60/hr
Zone E (Laguna Canyon and Frontage Road) $3.60/hr (30 min, 3 & 10 hour limits) Zone F (NCH & intersecting Side Streets) $3.60/hr (30 min, 1, 3 & 4 hour limits) Zone G (Glenneyre Street) $3.60/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Zone H (Coast Highway-Montage Resort Area) $3.60/hr (3 hour limit) City Hall (Front City Hall) $6.45/hr (30 min & 3 hour limit) Meter Bag Fee
Monday-Friday $25.00/day
Saturday and Sunday $50.00/day
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POLICE DEPARTMENT FEES
GENERAL
Copies of Police Reports
Reports covered by the Public Records Act $0.20 per page Other Reports $16 per report
Police Electronic File Copy
Reports covered by the Public Records Act $8 per device Other Reports $70 per device
Fingerprinting $45
Letters of clearance $25
Vehicle Tow Releases (Police Fee) $200
Parking Boot Release $125
Subpoenas for production of records Determined by the Court Civil subpoenas-per officer Determined by the Court
Citation Sign Off (Non-Residents) $15
Tow Truck Driver Permit
New $195
Renewal $150
Tow Company License Fee $500
Residential Alarm Permit
New $65
Renewal $45
Business Alarm Permit
New $65
Renewal $45
More than 3 false burglary alarms in 12 months with permit (per false alarm) $175 More than 6 false burglary alarms in 12 months with permit (per false alarm) $350 False robbery alarm with permit $265
Burglary false alarm without a permit $175
Robbery false alarm without a permit $265
Charitable Solicitation Permits $36
Door to Door Solicitation Permits $56
DUI Collision Response
Charge the fully allocated hourly rates for all responding emergency personnel, not to exceed $12,000 per incident in accordance with State Law
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PERSONNEL SERVICES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Lieutenant $132 $152 $228
Sergeant $113 $130 $195
Police Corporal $101 $116 $174
Police Officer / Detective / Motor Officer $91 $105 $157 Sr Dispatcher $80 $92 $138
Community Services Officer II $66 $76 $114
Park Ranger $66 $76 $114
Animal Services Officer $61 $70 $105
Sr Parking Services Officer/Accident
Investigator $56 $64 $97
Records Specialist $57 $66 $98
ANIMAL SERVICES
Animal Licenses Registration Fees
Animal License (spayed/neutered) $24.00
Animal License (not spayed/neutered) $96
Animal License (Senior Citizen 65+, spayed/neutered) $12.00 Animal License (late registration) $17.00
Animal License (replacement tag) $5.00
Impound and Boarding Fees
First Impoundment within One Year $35.00
Second Impoundment within One Year $70
Third Impoundment within One Year $105
Fourth Impoundment within One Year $140
Fifth Impoundment within One Year $175
Sixth Impoundment within One Year $210
Seventh and Subsequent Impoundments within One Year (Per Incident) $245 Boarding Costs –Per Day $20
Vicious Animal Boarding Costs-Per Day $75
Boarding Costs – Quarantined Animal Per Day $55
($100 Deposit Required)
In-home Quarantine Costs for Bite Incident $90
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Vicious Animal Hearing $595 per hearing plus Hearing Officer costs Animal Services Officer Re-Inspections $60 per re-inspection Pet Adoptions
Puppies Adoption (4 months or less) $150
Dog Adoption (over 4 months old) $125
Kittens Adoption (4 months or less) $100
Cat Adoption (over 4 months old) $75
Other Animals Adoption (rabbits, pigs, etc.) $50
Private Facility License Fees
Permit 2 years for 5 to 6 animals $185
Commercial Animal Facility License Fees
9 or fewer animals $245
10-29 animals $305
30-59 animals $360
60 or more animals $480
Pet Stores/Grooming $305
Wild, exotic and non-domesticated animals $305
Temporary animal permit
Permit $185
Inspection after the first inspection $60
Bee Hive Permit (9 hives or fewer) $185
Bee Hive Permit (10 or more hives) $305
Event Fees
Circus – First day $360
Each day thereafter $115
Rodeo – First day $360
Each day thereafter $360
Dog or Cat Show (per event)
50 Animals or less $245
51 to 100 Animals $305
Over 100 Animals $360
TOWING CHARGES
Fees
Towing of light vehicles $125
Towing of medium vehicles $170
Towing of heavy vehicles $275
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Towing of motorcycles $125
Use of flatbed $125
Drop fee $45
Night Gate fee $50
Storage
Passenger vehicle outside $40
Passenger vehicle inside $40
Trucks $45
Motorcycles $30
Labor rate $100/hr
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FIRE DEPARTMENT FEES
Fire Personnel
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Fire Chief $167 $192 $287
Deputy Fire Chief $154 $177 $265
Battalion Chief $136 $156 $234
Fire Marshal $124 $143 $213
Fire Captain $102 $117 $176
Fire Engineer $90 $104 $155
Firefighter $69 $79 $120
Apparatus
Type I Fire Engine $200.00/hr
Type III Fire Engine $150.00/hr
Command Vehicle $80.00/hr
Support Vehicle (Squad, Utility, or Staff) $80.00/hr
Emergency Medical Services Charges
Expendable Medical Supplies (per transport) $39.62
Advanced Life Support Rate $3,200
Basic Life Support Rate $2,800
Hazardous Material Response
Actual Cost of Laguna Beach Fire Department Resources
Actual Cost of Mutual/Automatic Aid Resources
Laguna Beach is a subscriber to Orange County Fire Hazardous Materials Program Miscellaneous
Copy of Fire Report $10.00
Color Copies $0.25 per sheet
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MARINE SAFETY DEPARTMENT FEES
Tidepool Education Tours $40.00 per group/class of 10 or less $60.00 per group/class of 11 or more
MARINE SAFETY PERSONNEL SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Marine Safety Captain $113 $130 $194
Marine Safety Lieutenant $87 $100 $150
Marine Safety Officer $74 $85 $128
Recurrent Hourly Lifeguard $30 $35 $52
Ocean Lifeguard II $31 $36 $53
Ocean Lifeguard III $35 $40 $60
Marine Protection Officer $42 $48 $72
Equipment
Command Vehicle $90.00/hr
Rescue Water Craft $75.00/hr
Equipment (Charity Rates)
Command Vehicle $80.00/hr
Rescue Water Craft $70.00/hr
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PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT FEES
PERMIT FEES
Curb & Gutter Construction $370 for the first 50 lineal feet, plus $30 per additional 50 lineal feet
Encroachment Permit Extension $55
Haul Route Permit $480
Non-Utility Asphalt $290 for first 500 square feet, plus Pavement Construction $95 per each additional
1,000 square feet
Miscellaneous Encroachment Permit 10% of first $2,000 of Construction cost plus 1% of construction
above $2,000 ($250 min.)
Revocable Encroachment Permit $305 per permit (wall)
Construction $200 per permit (other)
Sidewalk Construction $370 for first 200 square feet, plus $30 per each additional
200 square feet
Small Wireless Facility $495 per facility
Traffic Control Plan Review $155 per page
Utility Street Excavation
Non-Excavation $160 per permit
Patch $175 per permit
Potholing/Boring $175 for the first four, plus
$95 for each additional
Trench $630 for first 100 lineal feet, plus
$240 for each additional 100 lineal feet
Wide & Overload Permit $16 daily; $90 annual
Double Fee. When work for which a permit is required by these regulations is started or proceeded with prior to obtaining the permit, the fees above specified shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fee shall not relieve any persons from fully complying with the requirements of any applicable code in the execution of the work nor from any other penalties prescribed.
Exception. The payment of double fees shall not apply to emergency work when it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the City Engineer that such work was urgently necessary and that it was not practical to obtain a permit therefore before the commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to so do, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged.
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CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE DIVERSION FEES
Administrative $55 per project
Refundable Security Deposits
Every demolition and new construction project $1,000
Renovations that consist of an addition to an existing residential or commercial structure $750
Remodels and Renovations $500
Re-roofs that require tear off $250
WATER QUALITY FEES
Grease Trap Inspection $244
NPDES Business Annual Inspection $82
Sewer Connection Inspection $57
Sewer Lateral Video Review $62
WQMP Review $233
NPDES BMP Inspection $2,541
WQMP Annual Inspection $217
WQMP Annual Self Certification $116
WQMP Construction Inspection $1,378
LABOR and Equipment
RatesPersonnel
Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
Maintenance Worker $45 $52 $77
Maintenance Worker I $55 $63 $94
Maintenance Worker II/Gardener $61 $70 $105
Equipment Operator/Sweeper Operator $64 $74 $110
Equipment Mechanic $69 $79 $119
Maintenance Leadworker $70 $81 $121
Maintenance Supervisor $82 $94 $142
Sr. Maintenance Supervisor/Project
Manager $95 $109 $164
Division Manager/Deputy Director of
PW $117 $135 $201
Assistant City Engineer $116 $133 $200
City Engineer $141 $162 $244
Director of PW $164 $189 $282
Laborer I $18 $21 $30
Laborer II $19 $22 $32
Laborer III $21 $24 $36
Laborer IV $24 $28 $42
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Equipment Rates - 3 Hour Minimum:
Pickup Truck $27.00/hr
Work Truck $44.00/hr
Paint Truck $44.00/hr
Service Truck $44.00/hrSkip Loader (Backhoe)
$88.00/hr
Dump Truck $ 88.00/hr
Water Truck $88.00/hr
Small Vactor $132.00/hr
Rodder $132.00/hr
Street Sweeper $165.00/hr
Jetter/Vactor $165.00/hr
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT FEES
PERSONNEL FEES
Personnel Charity Rate
(Per Hour)
Regular Rate
(Per Hour)
Overtime Rate
(Per Hour)
City Planner Classification $74 $84 $127
BUILDING FEES
No. APPLICATION TYPE FEE
Building Permit
1 $1 to $2,000 $163 + per $1,000
2 $2,001 to $25,000 $434
3 $25,001 to $50,000 $651
4 $50,001 to $100,000 $1,301
5 $100,001 to $500,000 $2,711
6 $500,001 to $1,000,000 $8,457
7 $1,000,001 to $5,000,000 $12,144
8 Over $5,000,000 $35,781
9 Miscellaneous: Re-Roofs $325
10 Solar - Residential $488
11 Solar - Commercial per kwh $488
12 Demolitions: One-Family Structure $325
13 Demolitions: Multi-Family Structure $434
14 Demolitions: Simple Structure $108
15 Demolitions: Other Than Structure $434
16 Extension $54
17 Swimming Pool & Spa Building Permit Valuation + Combination Trade Permit Fees 18 Combination Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Permit 10% of Building Permit Fee (New Construction) 19 Permit Issuance $73.39 for first permit issuance +$36.70 for each additional permit Grading Permit
20 0 to 200 cubic yards $1,099
21 201 to 300 cubic yards $1,126
22 301 to 400 cubic yards $1,152
23 401 to 500 cubic yards $1,181
24 501 to 600 cubic yards $1,233
25 601 to 700 cubic yards $1,285
26 701 to 800 cubic yards $1,341
27 801 to 900 cubic yards $1,394
28 901 to 1,000 cubic yards $1,446
29 1,001 to 10,000 cubic yards $1,451
30 10,001 to 100,000 cubic yards $6,000
31 100,001 cubic yards or more $10,687
32 Curb & Gutter, Paving, Erosion Control same as Building Permit fees above 33 Drainage Permits for Alteration to Drainage $271
34 Shoring Permit Only $976
Electrical Permit
35 Outlets $2
36 Lighting Fixtures $2
Power Apparatus, rating in horsepower, kW, kVA, or kVAR 37 Up to and including 1 $8
38 Over 1 to 10 $21
39 Over 10 to 50 $44
40 Over 50 to 100 $87
41 Over 100 $131
42 100' or fraction of busways, for Trolley & Plug-in Bus $12 (additional fees for other fixtures connected to the trolley) 24 19 Last Update: February 10, 2026
43 Sign, outline lighting and marquees supplied from one branch circuit $46 44 600V or less; and not over 200A $53
45 600V or less; and over 200V to 1,000A $110
46 Over 600V; or over 1,000A $217
47 Miscellaneous apparatus, conduits, and conductors $33 48 Special event, each generator, electrical $46
49 Special event lighting $12
50 Temporary power service $46
51 Temporary service pedestal $46
52 Temp. distribution system, lighting, outlet, decorative site, temp receptacles, switches and lighting outlets in which current is controlled (except services feeders, meters) $24
53 Fire Sprinkler/Alarms/Misc. $304
54 Low Voltage System $2
Electrical Unit
55 Pole or platform-mounted lighting fixtures $46
56 Theatrical-type lighting fixtures or assemblies $46
57 Residential appliance or receptacle outlet (new construction) $8 58 Non-residential appliances and self-contained factory-wired, not exceeding one horsepower $8 Mechanical Permit
59 Forced air or gravity type furnace up and including 100,000 Btu/h $25 60 Forced air or gravity type furnace over 100,000 Btu/h $29 61 Floor furnace, including vent $25
62 Suspended heater, recessed wall heater or floor-mounted unit heater $25 63 Gas fireplace, including gas line/elec $124
64 Installation, relocation, replacement of applicant vent $12 65 Repair, alteration of, add'n heating/cooling appliances $25 Boiler or Compressor
66 Up to and including 3 HP $25
67 Over 50 HP $154
68 Over 3 HP and including 15 HP $44
69 Over 15 HP and including 30 HP $61
70 Over 30 HP and including 50 HP $90
Absorption, A/C System, and Heat Pump
71 Up to and including 100,000 Btu/h $25
72 Over 100,000 Btu/h and including 500,000 Btu/h $44
73 Over 500,000 Btu/h and including 1,000,000 Btu/h $61 74 Over 1,000,000 Btu/h and including 1,750,000 Btu/h $90 75 Over 1,750,000 Btu/h $154
Air Handling Unit
76 Up to and including 10,000 cubic feet/min including attached ducts $17 77 Over 10,000 cfm $29
78 Evaporative cooler other than portable type $17
Ventilation
79 Fan connected to a single duct $12
80 System not connected to any other system $17
81 Hood served by mech exhaust, including ducts $17
Incinerator
82 Domestic $29
83 Commercial or industrial $124
84 Ducting (per register) $17
85 Other equipment or appliances not listed in this code, fee for each $37 Plumbing
86 Fixture, trap, set of fixtures on one trap $18
87 Building sewer, trailer park sewer $44
88 Rainwater system $18 per drain
89 Cesspool $64
90 Private sewage disposal system $130
91 Industrial waste pretreat inter., except kitchen type grease inter. functioning as fixture $35 92 Water piping, water treatment equipment $9
93 Drainage or vent piping fixture $9
94 Lawn sprinkler system on one meter, backflow protection dev $26 95 Vacuum breakers $20 up to five + $4 for each additional 96 Other backflow protective device $20 for 2" or smaller 97 $44 for over 2"
98 Gas piping system $9 per outlet
99 Water heater and/or vent $35 or $72 for tankless
100 Inspections $1.52 per square foot with a minimum of $2,657 101 Off-hours inspection request $487.5 (2-hr) + $325 for each additional hour 102 Other inspections $217 per hour
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103 Re-inspection $217 per hour when corrections are not completed 104 Unpermitted work Double permit and plan check fees
Certificates and Reports
105 Temp Certificate of Occupancy $271
106 Renewable Temp Certificate of Occupancy $145
107 Residential Building Report $145 for residential and $217 for any occupancy type 108 Strong motion instrumentation (CA State fee) for residential structures less than 3-stories $13 per $100,000 construction value Plan Review
109 Buildings or structures 65% of building permit fee
110 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing 50% of MEP permit fee 111 Pools/Spas $407
112 Solar $136
113 Demolitions $339
114 Fire Sprinkler/Alarms/Misc. $272
115 Miscellaneous: Re-roofs $182
116 Grading 50% of grading permit fee
Plan Check
117 Review $272 per hour
118 Extension $68
119 Expedite 1.75 times regular plan review fees ($500 minimum) 120 Determination of unreasonable hardship $361
121 Drainage plan review for alteration to drainage $204 Administration
122 Accessibility Hardship - Board Ratification $1,410
123 Appeals Board Hearing $1,952
124 Authorization to Duplicate Record Drawings $37
125 Flood Zone Determination $108
126 Modification to UBC/Alt Materials and Methods $325 for each item 127 Real Property $325
128 Special Inspector Licenses Renewal $54 per classification 129 Special Inspector Original Licenses $108 per classification 130 Miscellaneous Administrative Review $73 + hourly if needed Coastal Area Road Improvements and Traffic Signals (CARITS) - applicable only to new construction within the Laguna Canyon Annexation Area 131 Single-Family Dwelling $2,989
132 Multi-Family Dwelling $2,392
133 Commercial $2.69 per square foot
134 Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan (import or export of soil) $1.70 per cubic yard for the first 2,500 cubic yard up to max. $4,250 135 Diamond/Crestview Specific Plan (gross habitable floor area) 50 cents per square foot of gross habitable floor area Drainage for Subdivisions - Central Drainage Area (excludes El Toro Road, Irvine Cove, and all areas south of Cardinal Way) 136 Single-Family Dwelling Lesser of (a) $9,483 per dwelling or (b) $15,098 per gross acre prorated on the total area of the subdivision
137 Dwelling, Two-Family or Multiple Family Lesser of (a) $7,111 per dwelling Multiple family or (b) $15,098 per gross acre prorated on the total area of the subdivision 138 Commercial, Industrial $15,098 gross acre Prorated on the total area of the subdivision 139 Technology Surcharge 1.7% of Building Plan Check and Permit Fees 26 21 Last Update: February 10, 2026
PLANNING AND ZONING FEES
APPLICATION TYPE FEE
Administrative Use Permit $ 3,341.00
Appeal to City Council
All Application Types $ 2,500.00
Hedge Height & Heritage Tree Removal $2 ,959.00
Art in Public Places
In-Lieu 1.25% of the total project valuation
Installation of Art Work Art work equal to 1% of the total project valuation Biological Habitat Impact Mitigation Fee $1.52 persquare foot with a minimum of $2,657 Cat Exempt - Hist/SOIS Comp - Commercial $5,910
Certificate of Compliance $1,224
Coastal Development Permit
Exemption $339
Administrative $1,115
Non-Appealable Zone $533
Approval In-Concept $237
Major - Appealable Zone $ 3,326.0
Minor - Appealable Zone $1,070
De Minimis Hearing $1,024
De Minimis Waiver $125
Concept Review $2,795 (50% applied towards future project entitlement fees) Planning Commission $6,666 (50% applied towards future project entitlement fees) Conditional Use Permit
Intensification of Use $ 8,629.00
Major Design Review $ 29,081.00
Minor Design Review $ 9,601.00
Minor $ 4,931.00
Amendment $3,934
Condominium Conversion $10,000 deposit for hourly costs Continuance $684
Design Review
Administrative $ 782.00
Minor $ 4,065.00
Design Review Board $4,075
Referral to Design Review Board $ 4,226.00
Planning Commission $11,607
Environmental Notices Filed with the County Orange County Filing + Fish and Wildlife fee asrequired Extension of Approval Period $787
Final Map $5,000 deposit for hourly costs
General Plan
Amendment $10,000 deposit for hourly costs
Maintenance 3.5% of building plan check and permit fees Hedge Height Claim $ 3,293.00
Appeal to City Council $987
Heritage Tree
Application $ 2,479.00
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Appeal to City Council $987
Historic
Alteration to Historic Register Structure $2,549
Alteration to Historic Resource $2,423
Historic Register Removal $10,793
Historic Resource Determination $1,108
Local Historic Register Review $1,503
Mills Act Application $3,201
Home Occupation Permit $180
Housing In-Lieu (refer to Housing Element policies)
Affordable Unit $348,197 per unit
Rental Affordable Unit $247,317 per unit
Converted or Demolished Residential Unit $221 persquare foot Initial Study, Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Environmental Impact Report
$20,000 deposit towardsfull consultant cost + 25% of final consultant cost for staff time
In-Lieu Parking Certification $23,000
Landscape Plan Rev & Inspection $175 + consultant cost
Library Impact Fee $200 per new residential unit
Local Coastal Program Amendment $10,000 deposit for hourly costs Park and Recreation Dedication In-Lieu
1 d.u. per acre or more = 0.6% park land
(Pay fee equal to the value of land below and based on
the average sales price per acre of vacant residentially zoned property calculated annually in January utilizing data from the preceding three-year calendar period)
1 d.u. per ½ to 1 acre = 1.2% park land
1 d.u. per 10,000 square feet to ½ acre = 1.73% park land 1 d.u. per 9,000 to 9,999 square feet = 2.7% park land
1 d.u. per 8,000 to 8,999 square feet = 3.01% park land 1 d.u. per 7,000 to 7,999 square feet = 3.4% park land
1 d.u. per 6,000 to 6,999 square feet = 3.9% park land
1 d.u. per 5,000 to 5,999 square feet = 4.58% park land 10 to 19 d.u. per acre = 5.79% park land
20 to 29 d.u. per acre = 9.3% park land
30 to 39 d.u. per acre = 12.56% park land
40 to 49 d.u. per acre = 15.58% park land
50 to 59 d.u. per acre = 18.4% park land
60 to 69 d.u. per acre = 21.05% park land
70 to 79 d.u. per acre = 23.54% park land
80 to 89 d.u. per acre = 25.85% park land
90 to 99 d.u. per acre = 28% park land
100 d.u. per acre and larger = 29.07% park land
Peer Review Deposit $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Plan
Revision $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs
Retrieval $138
Investigation Fees – Code enforcement, building, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, grading, and requested site visits and any form of investigations not specifically associated with an active permit that contemplates these activities
Applicable hourly rate for City staff member
City Attorney Review – Applications for telecom projects, Temporary Use Permits, Conditional Use Permits, and
applications requiring City Attorney review for CEQA,
Coastal Act, housing, and/or any other review.
Applicable hourly rate for City Attorney staff or the rate charged by outside counsel. A deposit may be required on a case-by-case basis.
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Planning Commission Interpretation $ 8,096.00
Pre-Application Meeting
DMT $1,206
Optional On-Site Meeting $700
Real Property Report
Residential $40
Commercial $40
Extension $40
Revocable Encroachment Permit $ 2,606.00
Road Extension $18,503
Sidewalk Vendor Permit $912
Sign Permit
Temporary $266
Administrative $604
Planning Commission $ 1,973.00
Master Sign Program $ 4,023.00
Specific Plan Amendment $10,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Street
Address Change $1,250
Name Change $2,414
Street/Easement Abandon/Vacation $12,277
Subdivision
Senate Bill 9 $593
Lot Line Adjustment $ 4,443.00
Lot Merger $ 4,443.00
Tentative Map Amendment $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Tentative Parcel/Tract Map $ 10,000.00 minimum deposit for hourly costs Temporary Use Permit
Director $ 817.00
Planning Commission $ 3,585.00
Time Extension Review $1,422
Traffic Impact Review $6,500 minimum deposit for hourly costs + $400 per intersection Tree Removal Permit Category I - $1,048
Categories II and III - $698
Appeal to City Council $987
Use & Occupancy Review $374
Variance
Stand-Alone $4,780
With Another Application $2,188
View Preservation/Restoration
View Claim - Arborist Services $1,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Preservation $1,048
Restoration Mediation $748 plus $345 for each additional claimant Public Hearing $1,048 plus $455 for each additional claimant Appeal to City Council $2,000
Wireless Facility Permit
Administrative $5,201
Planning Commission $12,073
RF Testing $5,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs
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Zone Change/Ordinance Amendment $10,000 minimum deposit for hourly costs Zoning Plan Check
SB 9 $567 up to three reviews
Small $ 945.00 up to three reviews
Large $ 4,743.00 up to three reviews
SEWER FEES
SEWER CONNECTION FEES (1)
Single Family $4,722 per dwelling unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and
Additions/Remodels
$215 per 100 sq ft
Multi Family
Condominiums
Apartments (2 Units)
Apartments (3+ Units)
$4,644 per dwelling unit
$4,171 per dwelling unit
$3,827 per dwelling unit
Commercial
Light Strength
Medium Strength
Heavy Strength
$4,722 per EDU (as calculated below)
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 0.69
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 1.00
EDUs = est. gpd* ÷ 175 x 2.95
Hotel, Motel Units $1,500 plus $150 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area per unit - Minimum $4,375
Car Wash $17,190 per connection
Car Wash which recycle 50% or more of water
utilized on the operation
$8,590 per connection
Restaurants $2,970 plus $210 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area Industrial $2,970 plus $210 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area 30 25 Last Update: February 10, 2026
All other building and structures / Each dwelling
unit created by remodeling an existing structure
$1,500 plus $105 per 100 sq. ft. of floor area per
unit – Minimum $4,375
*est. gpd = Applicant’s estimated gallons per day of indoor water use (1) Sewer connection fee is applicable to all new residential, commercial, and industrial additions of 500 square feet and over.
SEWER FEES (Continued)
SEWER SERVICE CHARGES
Sewer Residential, Annual Charge per Unit
Ultra-Low Water User Single Family Units $837.46
Single Family Units $1,022.94
Condominiums $1,006.08
Apartments (2 units) $903.50
Apartments (3 Units +) $829.03
Sewer Commercial Accounts, Charge per 100 cubic feet
Commercial Light, Annual Charge $5.70
Commercial Medium, Annual Charge $8.74
Commercial Heavy, Annual Charge $12.61
Sewer Commercial Accounts-Minimum Fee
Commercial Light, Minimum Fee $1,005.01
Commercial Medium, Annual Charge $1,005.01
Commercial Heavy, Annual Charge $1,005.01
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (RECREATION FEES)
Pool Passes-Valid for Lap and Recreation Swim
Drop In $2.00
Punch Pass (20 visits) $40.00
4 Month Pass (Sept 1-Dec 31) $75.00
7 Month Pass (June 1-Dec 31) $110.00
9 Month Pass (April 1-Dec 31 $115.00
12 Month Pass (Jan 2-Dec 31) $150.00
Drop-in Gym Programs
Drop-in $5.00
Punch Pass (10 visits) $40.00
Wedding Permits
Crescent Bay Park $570.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Gazebo in Heisler Park $460.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Monument Point in Heisler Park $460.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Other beaches and parks $460.00(1)
(Maximum 95 persons)
Community and Recreation Center Chapel $750.00(1)
(Maximum 50 persons)
Wedding Transfer Fee $10.00
(1) Increase 5% July 1st of each year
Facility Rentals
Community& Recreation Center and Lang Park
Local Non-Profit Local Individual Group Business
Classroom $42/hour $62/hour $88/hour
Field $25/hour $40/hour $50/hour
CRC Gym – Full $85/hour $115/hour $150/hour
CRC Gym – Half $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Lang Gym $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Stage (rehearsal) $55/hour $75/hour $115/hour
Stage (performance) $115/hour $153/hour $204/hour
Chapel $62/hour $88/hour $144/hour
Library $62/hour $88/hour $144/hour
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Community & Susi Q Center Art Studio, Community Room, Game Room, & Laguna Room
Multi-Purpose Room
*Hourly Rate Now Includes On Site Staff
City Council Chambers
Group Rate
Non-Profit *$57/Hr
Resident
*$77/Hr
Non-Resident
Private Citizen
*$77/Hr
Resident *$98/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization *$98/Hr
Resident
*$129/Hr
Non-Resident
Additional Fees
Group Rate
Non-Profit $42/Hr
Resident
$62/Hr
Non- Resident
Private Citizen $62/Hr
Resident
$83/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization $88/Hr
Resident
$113/Hr
Non-Resident
Group Rate
Non-Profit *$62/Hr
Resident
*$83/Hr
Non-Resident
Private Citizen
*$88/Hr
Resident
*$113/Hr
Non-Resident
Commercial Organization *$113/Hr
Resident
*$144/Hr
Non-Resident
Item Rate
Refundable Deposit on all Rooms $200 per use
Use of Catering Kitchen $50 per use
Extra staff is required for groups
larger than 50 for CRC and CSC $25 per hour
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COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT (RECREATION FEES) (Continued) Other General Fees
Still Photo Permit $100 for 2 hours
(Single camera shoot) $50 for each additional hr
Commercial Film Permit $150 application fee plus
(Commercial photo, video, and motion shoots) $680 per day of filming(1) Alcohol Permit $20.00
Forest Avenue Banner Permit $50.00(2)
Main Beach Park Cobblestone Area Permit $25.00 per day plus(2) $50.00 electrical (if needed)
Farmers Market Charity Space Permit $10.00(2)
(1) Increase 5% on July 1 each year.
(2) Limited to Laguna Beach based non-profit organizations. 34 29 Last Update: February 10, 2026
TRANSIT FARES
Trolley Service Free
Charter Service 3 consecutive hour minimum per trolley required.
July 2023 to July 2024 $160.00 per hour
July 2024 to July 2025 $168.00 per hour
July 2025 to July 2026 $176.00 per hour
There will be an additional charge of $50.00 per hour, per trolley for each hour operated beyond the regular charter hours.
Regular Charger Hours: ($176/hour)
Monday through Thursday 8am to 6pm
Friday 8am to 10pm
Saturday 9am to 10pm
Sunday 9am to 7pm
Extended Charter Hours: ($226/hour)
Monday through Thursday 6pm to 12am
Friday 10pm to 12am
Saturday 10pm to 12am
Sunday 7pm to 12am
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CONSUMER PRICE INDEX ADJUSTMENT
Unless another annual increase is provided for in this Master Fee Schedule, on July 1, 2026, and on each July 1 thereafter, the fees included in this Master Fee Schedule shall increase by the percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index ("CPI") for all urban consumers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area as published by the United States Government Bureau of Labor Statistics for the month of December. However, no CPI adjustment resulting in a decrease of any fee imposed by this subsection shall be made.
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