RESOLUTION NO. 2025-007
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON
AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING THE GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026
SECTION 1. Recitals.
A. The City's fees are reviewed and updated on an annual basis in preparation for the budget adoption.
B. On April 2, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2024-04, approving and adopting a General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 incorporating no fee changes, adding reference to existing fees for Fire Prevention Services and non- substantive edits.
C. Pursuant to Government Code section 66000 et. seq., specifically the notice and public meeting requirements of section 66016 and section 66018, the City made publicly available the fee study documents at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing.
On April 1, 2025, the City of Vernon held a public hearing at which all oral and written presentations were made as part of a regularly scheduled meeting. Prior to holding said public hearing, the City published notice in a newspaper of general circulation at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the public hearing pursuant to Government Code section 6062a and provided written notice to all interested parties that have requested such written notice at least fourteen (14) days prior to the date of the meeting.
E. On April 1, 2025, the Finance Department recommended the City Council adopt the proposed General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 incorporating fee adjustments, fees that were missing from the schedule, and non-substantive edits.
The City Council desires to approve the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Vernon finds and determines that the above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 3. Effective July 1, 2025, the City Council of the City of Vernon hereby approves and adopts the General Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2025-2026, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A.
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SECTION 4. All resolutions or parts of resolutions, specifically Resolution No. 2024-04, not consistent with or in conflict with this resolution shall be repealed effective June 30, 2025.
SECTION 5. The City Clerk or Deputy City Clerk shall certify the passage and adoption of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED April 1, 2025.
JUDITH MERLO, Mayor
ATTEST:
YONNIE PARKER, Deputy City Clerk
(seal)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
ZAYNAH N. MOUSSA, City Attorney
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Exhibit A
City of
VERNON
CALIFORNIA
VELY INDUS
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
Effective July 1, 2025
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CITY OF VERNON
GENERAL FEE SCHEDULE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ... 3
COPIES. ...3
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE .. 3
ELECTIONS ... 3
FILMING. ...3
MISCELLANEOUS.. ...4
PASSPORTS... ...4
STAFF TIME - Special Projects Beyond Normal Course of Business 4 SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM. 4
BUILDING PERMIT FEES 5
PERMIT FEES. 5
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES.. ... 6
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES.. ... 6
ENGINEERING FEES ... 7
ENGINEERING FEES 7
ENCROACHMENT FEES 7
FRANCHISES AND LICENSES 7
GRADING. . 8
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT REQUIREMENTS... ...8
Type of Work to be performed. ... 8
FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES.. 9
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES 10
ANIMAL CONTROL. 10
FOOD PROTECTION 10
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.. 11
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY 12
SERVICE FEES 13
MISCELLANEOUS .. 14
POLICE FEES 15
GENERAL 15
FALSE ALARMS 15
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
Business License rates are taxes and therefore not included in the Fee Schedule. Business License rates may be found in Vernon Municipal Code Chapter 5
COPIES
Standard $0.20 per page
Certified $16 per document
Oversized Plans $5.00 per sheet or
direct cost of
duplication
Special Projects Direct cost of
duplication
Audio/Video/CD/DVD duplication (medium provided by requestor) | $5.00
CREDIT CARD PAYMENT FEE
City's direct cost to process credit card transactions for the convenience of the credit card user shall be collected from the credit card user as part of the transaction.
ELECTIONS
Candidate Statement Deposit Set by LA County. See
City's Election website
Filing Fee - Intent to Circulate a Petition (Election Code $200.00 Section 9202(b))
FILMING
Permit $268.00
Filming Location Fee - Private Property $150 per permit Filming Location Fee - Under City Control $650 per day
Filming Location Fee - City Street $650 per day
Health Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
Building Department Inspection Fee $150 per permit
On-Duty Police Officer (See Filming Guidelines) Per Agreement with Police Officers Association
Encroachment Inspector $75 per hour
Posting $110 per location
Encroachment, Traffic and Street Closure Fees See Engineering Fees Filming without a Permit* Double all permit fees
*With the exception of film permit violations, all Filming Fees are collected on behalf of the City by the City's Film Permit consultant (FilmLA).
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ADMINISTRATIVE FEES
MISCELLANEOUS
Returned Checks $25.00
Administrative Citations See Resolution No. 2011-
195
Civil Penalties See Resolution No. 2011-
195
PASSPORTS
Processing Fee (Established by the U.S. Department of State) Set by U.S. Department of State Photograph $15.00 per photo
ELECTRONICALLY STORED RECORDS OR DATA
Except as specifically listed in this Fee Schedule, the City may charge duplication costs for producing an electronic copy of a non-exempt public record including:
(a) All programming and computer services costs where production of the record requires data compilation, extraction or programming.
(b) For all such productions, the charge shall be based on the compensation for the actual mployee or contractor performing the production multiplied by the amount of time spen rogramming, etc. Time shall be billed in fifteen (15) minute increments with n minimum grace period.
A deposit, based upon an estimate to fulfill a request, will be collected prior to commencement.
SUBPOENA DUCES TECUM
Documents - Deposit for civil cases. No charge for $15.00 deposit towards costs as criminal cases per Evidence Code Section 1563(b)(1). No provided in CA Evidence Code charge for Federal cases unless significant per Federal Section 1563 Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 45.
Persons - Deposit for civil cases pursuant to Government Code $275.00 deposit toward actual Section 68096.1. No charge for criminal cases pursuant to Penal cost to City Code Section 1329.
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
PERMIT FEES Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Heating,
Ventilating, Cooling, and Refrigeration Permits
VALUATION FEE
$1.00 to $2,000.00 $200.01
$2,001.00 to $5,000.00 $200.01 for the first $2,000.00 plus $10.00 for each additional $100.00 or fraction thereof, up to
and including $5,000.00
$5,001.00 to $25,000.00 $499.12 for the first $5,000.00 plus $24.99 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof, up
to and including $25,000.00
$25,001.00 to $50,000.00 $1,000.04 for the first $25,000.00 plus $18.74 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
up to and including $50,000.00
$50,001.00 to $100,000.00 $1,468.53 for the first $50,000.00 plus $13.75 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction
thereof, up to and including $100,000.00
$100,001.00 to $500,000.00 $2,155.04 for the first $100,000.00 plus $10.00 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof,
up to and including $500,000.00
$500,001.00 and up $6,153.40 for the first $500,000.00 plus $7.73 for each additional $1,000.00 or fraction thereof.
Plan Check Fee when required, shall be equal to 65% of the Permit Fee. Plan Check Energy Fee 25% of the Permit Fee. Permit Energy Fee 10% of the Permit Fee.
DESCRIPTION FEE
Green Building Standards Plan Review Mandatory Provisions $1,310.00 Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 1 Provisions $2,619.00 Green Building Standards Plan Review Tier 2 Provisions $3,929.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Mandatory Provisions [$1,284.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 1 Provisions $2,536.00 Green Building Standards Inspection Tier 2 Provisions $3,788.00 Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application Review $805.00 Penalty Fees
Work commencing prior to the issuance of a permit shall be subject to an additional fee equal to the permit fee. (Authorized by California Building Code § 109.4.) Resolution No. 2025-007
BUILDING PERMIT FEES
CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY FEES
AFFECTED FLOOR AREA
Inspection Fee:
5,000 square feet or less $400.00
5,001 to 50,000 square feet $600.00
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $865.00
Over 100,000 square feet $1,065.00
Issuance of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy
5,000 square feet or less $0
5.001 to 50,000 square feet $0
50,001 to 100,000 square feet $0
Over 100,000 square feet | $0
INSPECTION AND OTHER FEES
DESCRIPTION FEE
Permit Inspection outside of normal business hours (minimum charge $900.00/hour four hours)
Inspection of work not requiring a permit $199.00/hr.
Re-inspection fee $199.00/hr.
Additional structural plan review required by changes, additions or $502.00/hr. revisions to the plans submitted or determination if an existing structure can accept additional loads
Additional non-structural plan review required by changes, additions $502.00/hr. or revisions to the plans submitted
Certified Access Specialist (CASp) Review Fee $701.00/hr.
Trailer Permit $302.00/trailer
Trailer Permit for subsequent years $302.00
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains four or less $6,230.00 parcels or lots
Final Map, parcel map, or tentative map which contains five or $7,780.00 more parcels or lots
Conditional Use Permit $18,691.00 plus applicant
responsible for cost
tain a consultant to
prepare the environmental
document for the project
plus a 25% administration
fee
Zoning Variance and Zoning Amendment $7,788.00
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BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Building Code Variance $4,672.00
Zoning Verification $311.00
Commercial/Industrial solar panel or other alternative energy sources $1,000.00 plus $7.00 per installation greater than 50kw kW for each Kw above
50kW to 250kW and
$5.00 per kW above
250KW
Residential Solar Panel Installation $500 plus $15 per kW for each kW above 15kW
Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review and Inspection Fee $3,115.00 Sanitary Sewer Flow Study Fee $199.00
Green building Standards Administration Special Revolving fee $1.00 for every $25,000.00 or portion
thereof of valuation
Release of Building Drawings $311.00
Special Event Application / Public Assembly Application $510.00 Temporary Use Permit $3,115.00
ENGINEERING FEES
ENGINEERING FEES FEE
Lot Line Adjustment Fee Per App $2,121.00
Street Vacation Fee Per App $11,107.00
Certificate of Compliance Fee $1,014.00
Covenant and Agreement Review Fee $2,117.00
Lot Merger Review Fee $2,121.00
Grant / Easement Deed Review $1,964.00
ENCROACHMENT FEES
Permit Issuance Fee Per App $229.00
Permit Inspection and Plan Check Fees Regular Time
$649.00/hr. Overtime
$973.00/hr.
Annual Permit Per App $578.00
Reconstruction Fees for Work Completed by City All other direct costs to the City resulting from the
Permittee's activity,
calculated at actual cost plus
25% administrative cost
FRANCHISES AND LICENSES Issuance Annual Fee
Railroad crossings, conveyor bridges, and tunnels $25,000.00 $3,210.00 across a street
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ENGINEERING FEES
Railroad Tracks, pipelines, or conduits along a $25,000 for each $3,210.00 for each one- street one-half (1/2) mile half (1/2) mile or
or portion thereof portion thereof
Pipelines or conduits across a street or a metering $12,500.00 $1,605.00 manhole in the street
Building footings and appendages for traffic $5,000.00 $642.00 sensors, signs, monitoring wells and architectural
projections
The fee for any encroachment not specifically listed in the table shall be the same fee for the most similar structure listed in the table as determined by the City.
GRADING
Low Impact Development Plan Review $2,627.00
Grading Inspection (No LID) $1,586.00
Grading Plan Review Fee $2,627.00
NDES LID Inspection $1,586.00
ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE BONDS OR CASH DEPOSIT
REQUIREMENTS
The amount of an encroachment permit cash deposit, certified or cashier's check, surety bond, or letter of credit shall be determined by multiplying the quantity of asphalt paving, concrete paving, sidewalk, concrete curb, monuments and trench excavations proposed to be removed, disturbed or opened by the rate shown in the table below, the sum of the totals shall establish the minimum amount of the bond or deposit, except that in no case shall the faithful total security be less than $5,000. Authorized by Vernon Municipal Code §12.08.200.
Type of Work to be performed
Asphalt pavement $22.75/sq. foot
Concrete pavement and driveway $25.50/sq. foot
Concreate sidewalk $13.25/sq. foot
Concrete curb and gutter $67.50/lin. Foot
Trench excavations $9,630.00 each open excavation
Monument replacement $3,852.00/monument
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FIRE PREVENTION SERVICE FEES
The City of Vernon contracts out Fire Prevention Services with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department. The City of Vernon does not have any control over Fire Services fees. For the County of Los Angeles Fire Department fire services fees and contact information, please refer to the link below:
https://www.fire.lacounty.gov/fire-prevention-division/fire-prevention-fees/ Resolution No. 2025-007
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
ANIMAL CONTROL
Dog License $30.00
FOOD PROTECTION
Catering Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $429.00
2,000 - 3,999 sq. ft. $523.00
4,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $627.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $815.00
Commissary
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $250.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $297.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $344.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $391.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $438.00
Cottage Food Operation
Class A $60.00
Class B $94.00
Food Market
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft $282.00
2,000 - 3,999 sq. ft. $329.00
4,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $357.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $423.00
Food Processing Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $344.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $533.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $721.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $1,224.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $1,412.00
Food Warehouse
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $207.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $254.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft $348.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $706.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Food Warehouse - Limited Food Prepacking
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $207.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $254.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $348.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $706.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Public School Cafeteria
Food Preparation $188.00
Food Preparation - Limited $94.00
Restaurant
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $429.00
2,000 - 3,999 sq. ft. $523.00
4,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $627.00
10,000 sq. ft. or more $815.00
Shared Kitchen Complex
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $188.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $235.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $363.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $674.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $894.00
Soft Serve Program
Machine $94.00
State License Fee Set by the State
Vending Machine $47.00
Limited Service Charitable Feeding Operation $250.00
Micro Market $250.00
Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operation $250.00
Host Facility $250.00
Mobile Food Facility
Cart - Food Preparation $171.00
Cart - Pre-Package Food $124.00
Vehicle - Food Preparation $497.00
Vehicle - Pre-Package Food $309.00
Compact Mobile Food Operation $124.00
Mobile Support Unit $124.00
Wholesale Food Vehicle $124.00
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Cross Connection
Backflow Prevention Device $12.00
Commercial Laundry Facility
Less than 1,000 sq. ft. $191.00
1,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. $251.00
5,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $282.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $363.00
50,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Garment Facility
Less than or equal to 999 sq. ft. $191.00
1,000-4,999 sq. ft. $251.00
5,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $282.00
10,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Wiping Rag Facility
Less than or equal to 249 sq. ft. $191.00
250 - 999 sq. ft. $251.00
1,000 - 2,999 sq. ft. $282.00
3,000 - 4,999 sq. ft. $363.00
5,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Rendering Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $297.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $391.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $438.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $565.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $753.00
Rendering Operation Vehicle $60.00
Liquid Waste Management Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $191.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $251.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $282.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Liquid Waste Pumper Vehicle $60.00
LEA - Solid Waste Facility
Transfer/ Processing - Limited Volume $1,883.00
Transfer/ Processing - Medium Volume $2,825.00
Transfer/ Processing - Large Volume $3,578.00
Waste Processing Facility
Less than or equal to 1,999 sq. ft. $181.00
2,000 - 9,999 sq. ft. $242.00
10,000 - 49,999 sq. ft. $302.00
50,000 - 99,999 sq. ft. $363.00
100,000 sq. ft. or more $484.00
Solid Waste Hauler Vehicle $60.00
Medical Waste Facility
Generator - Large Quantity $250.00
Generator - Small Quantity $250.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Onsite Treatment Facility - Small Quantity $250.00
Onsite Treatment Facility - Large Quantity $250.00
CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Program
Full Permit $2,996.00
Tier I $2,431.00
Tier II $2,431.00
California Accidental Release Prevention Plan
Program Level 1 $4,708.00
Program Level 2 $5,633.00
Program Level 3 $5,633.00
Program Level 4 $5,633.00
Hazardous Material Release Response Plan
Hazardous Materials Business Plan $614.00
Hazardous Waste Generator
Small Quantity $566.00
Large Quantity - Non-RCRA $755.00
Large Quantity - RCRA $753.00
Tiered Permitting of Hazardous Waste On-Site
Treatment
Conditionally Authorized $753.00
Conditionally Exempt $753.00
Permit by Rule $941.00
Underground Storage Tank
UST - Non-Petroleum $1,035.00
UST - Petroleum $1,035.00
State of California Surcharge Set by the State
Aboveground Petroleum Storage Act Set by the State
California Accidental Release Response Plan Set by the State CUPA Oversight Set by the State
Underground Storage Tank Set by the State
SERVICE FEES
Shared Kitchen Operator
Annual $248.00
Quarterly $124.00
Community Events
Organizer $122.00
Food Preparation $154.00
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HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PERMIT FEES
Pre-Package $107.00
Pre-Package with Sampling $107.00
Plan Check
Food Plan Check $813.00
CUPA Plan Check $1,190.00
Site Evaluation $188.00
Well Permits
Application Fee $188.00
Per Well/Soil Boring $62.00
Solid Waste
5-Year Permit Review $753.00
Remedial Action Agreement Application Fee $1,883.00
Hourly Rate
Environmental Health Specialist $188.00
Environmental Health Technician $121.00
CUPA Work Plan Review/ Closure Certification $753.00
MISCELLANEOUS
For Services in Which No Fee Is Listed Actual Cost
Solid Waste Self Hauling Application Fee $813.00
Solid Waste Self Hauler Vehicle $60.00
Commercial Agricultural Operation $207.00
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POLICE FEES
GENERAL FEE
Vehicle release fee - standard $60.00
Vehicle release fee - driving under the influence $144.00 Vehicle release fee - stored $60.00
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident $20.00 reports, incident reports
Fee to release complete copy of arrest reports, traffic accident $31.00 reports, and incident reports (certified)
Repossession fee for vehicles repossessed in Vernon (Government $15.00 Code 41612)
VIN verification fee $50.00
Citation sign-off fee $50.00
DUI Emergency Response City's cost
Subpoenas witness attendance deposit (Government Code Section $275.00 68097.2)
Subpoenas for discovery motions $15.00
Basic Police background investigation $19.00
USB copy- Digital $19.00
FALSE ALARMS
No charge for the first 3 within a fiscal year
4th false security alarm $168.00
Sth false security alarm $207.00
6th false security alarm $246.00
7th false security alarm, and each additional security alarm $284.00 thereafter