Planning Fees
Deposit to a Cost Center Account
The applications listed below require the specified minimum deposit to a Cost Center Account. Additional funds and/or subsequent deposits may be required depending upon the specific project and level of staff time necessary. All unused money will be returned following the completion of the project and/or review. Staff time devoted to your project will be billed as follows, according to the 2025 fee schedule:
| Staff | Fee |
| Management | $175 / hour |
| Technical | $109 / hour |
| Inspection | Varies |
| Consultant | Actual Cost |
| Application | Minimum Deposit |
| Plan Review | $2,000 |
| Conditional Use Permit | $2,000 |
| Preliminary Plan Review | $2,000 |
| Zoning Verification Letter | $327 |
| Annexation Request | $5,000 |
| Certificate of Compatibility | $1,000 |
| Development Agreement | $5,000 |
| Environmental Clearance by Consultant | Varies with project |
| General Plan Amendment | $5,000 |
| Plan Review | $2,000 |
| Precise Development | $2,000 |
| Research Account | $2,000 / varies |
| Specific Plan by Consultant | Varies with project |
| Zone Change | $5,000 |
| Zoning Code Amendment | $5,000 |
| Zone Variance | $2,000 |
| Tentative Tract or Parcel Map | $2,000 |
| Entertainment Permit | $550 |
| Film Permit | $500 |
| Historic Preservation Listing | $250 |
| Mills Act Contract | $250 |
| Temporary Trailer | $500 |
| Temporary Use Permit / Film Permit | $500 |
Flat Rate Fees
The following applications require the specified flat fee:
| Application | Flat Fee |
| Temporary Signs / Banners | $95 |