CC RES 2026-040 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-40
111 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES AMENDING
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-35 THEREBY
INCREASING FEES FOR CITY SERVICES IN FY
2026-27 BASED ON THE MARCH 2026 CPI-U,
UPDATING FEES FOR THE COUNCIL-ADOPTED
MASTER SCHEDULE OF FEES, AND
ESTABLISHING UPDATED FULLY BURDENED
HOURLY RATES FOR CITY SERVICES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2026-27.
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Palos Verdes ("City") conducted an extensive
analysis of its services, the costs reasonably borne by the City in providing those services,
the beneficiaries of those services, and the revenues produced by those paying fees and
charges for special services; and
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2021, based on that analysis of services, the City Council
adopted Resolution 2021-15 approving a new Master Schedule of Fees for Fiscal Year
2021-22 and establishing a Total Cost Allocation Plan and Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
for City services; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution 2023-17 adding
certain new fees to the Council-adopted Master Schedule of fees and establishing an
updated Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Services; and
WHEREAS, on May 7, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-19 adding
certain new fees to the Council-adopted Master Schedule of fees and establishing an
updated Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for City Services; and
WHEREAS, on June 18, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution 2024-37
adopting certain new fees; and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2025, the City Council adopted Resolution 2025-35
adjusting the Council-adopted Master Schedule of fees and establishing an updated Fully
Burdened Hourly Rates for City Services; and
WHEREAS, the City also desires to update and adjust the City's Master Schedule
of Fees and Charges and Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27; and
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 66000, et. seq. authorizes the
City to adopt fees for municipal services, provided such fees do not exceed the cost to
the City in providing the service; and
WHEREAS, on May 5 and 12, 2026, a public notice was published in the Daily
Breeze describing the contents of this public hearing matter and details on how to view
and participate in the public hearing; and
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WHEREAS, on May 19, 2026, the City Council conducted a duly noticed public
hearing concerning the fees, charges and rates proposed to be adopted as the Master
Schedule of Fees; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of this Resolution amending Resolution 2025-35
approves and sets forth a procedure for determining fees, charges and rates for the
purpose of meeting the operating expenses of City departments and is, therefore, exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21080 et
seq.) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(8)(A); and
WHEREAS, all requirements of California Government Code Sections 66016 and
66018 are hereby found to have been satisfied.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO PALOS
VERDES DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE, AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The facts set forth in the Recitals of this Resolution are true and correct
and are hereby incorporated by reference as though set forth in full.
Section 2. The City Council hereby finds that none of the fees, charges and rates
set forth in the Master Schedule of Fees attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
by reference, exceeds the cost to the City in providing the service to which such fee,
charge or rate applies. The basis for the new fees, charges and adjusted hourly rates
contained in the Master Schedule of Fees is set forth in the Fully Burdened Hourly Rates
and attached hereto as Exhibit B. The Periodic Analysis of Fees, Charges and Rates was
prepared in accordance with Section 9 of Resolution 2021-15.
Section 3. The City Council hereby approves and adopts the amended Master
Schedule of Fees and Fully Burdened Hourly Rates for Fiscal Year 2026-27 as the fees,
charges, and rates applicable to specified municipal services provided by the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes. Any restatement in the Master Schedule of Fees and Fully
Burdened Hourly Rates to the existing rates, charges, and amounts for previously
imposed fees is for the purpose of administrative convenience and is not intended, and
shall not be construed, as the imposition, extension, or increase of any such fee. Further,
omission of a fee, charge or rate from the Master Schedule of Fees and Fully Burdened
Hourly Rates approved by this Resolution does not repeal it even if the fee, charge or rate
was included on a prior Master Schedule of Fees. Such fee, charge or rate remains in
effect until expressly repealed or superseded.
Section 4. The provisions of Resolution Nos. 2021-15, 2024-19, 2024-37 and
2025-35 not consistent with or in conflict with this Resolution are hereby superseded by
this Resolution; in all other respects, Resolution Nos. 2021-15, 2024-37, and 2025-35
shall remain in full force and effect.
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Section 5. The amended fees shall take effect on July 1, 2026 upon passage and
adoption of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 19th day of May, 2026.
Paul Seo, Mayor
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sa Takaoka, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss
CITY OF RANCHO PALOS VERDES )
I, Teresa Takaoka, City Clerk of the City of Rancho Palos Verdes, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 2026-40 was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of
Rancho Palos Verdes at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of May, 2026.
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Resolution No 2026-40
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Plan Check
Formal Plan Check
Residential (1 & 2 Family) Dwelling - New $0.68 per sq. ft
Residential (1 & 2 Family) Dwelling - Remodel $1.64 per sq. ft
Residential (1 & 2 Family) Dwelling - Addition $2.73 per sq. ft
ADU Conversion $1.64 per sq. ft
ADU New/Addition $0.68 per sq. ft
Garage (attached)$0.50 per sq. ft
Garage (detached)$0.74 per sq. ft
Unconditioned space $0.74 per sq. ft
Balcony / Covered Deck / Porch $2.23 per sq. ft
Roofed Patio $0.57 per sq. ft
Pre-Fabricated Patio $0.74 per sq. ft
Deck $0.44 per sq. ft
Pool (Gunite)$761 per application
Pool (Manufactured)$571 per application
Caisson $223 each
New Commercial (1st 10,000 sq. ft)$49 per 100 sq. ft
New Commercial (over 10,000 sq. ft)$34 per 100 sq. ft
New Commercial Shell (1st 10,000 sq. ft)$30 per 100 sq. ft
New Commercial Shell (over 10,000 sq. ft)$21 per 100 sq. ft
Tenant Improvement $101 per 100 sq. ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel (1st 10,000 sq. ft.)$49 per 100 sq. ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel (over 10,000 sq. ft.)$33 per 100 sq. ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel - remodel or addition $116 per 100 sq. ft
Grading Plan Review (for up to 10,000 cubic yards) (up to 3 Plan Checks)$859
Grading Plan Review (for more than 10,000 cubic yards) (up to 3 Plan Checks)Cost of Services 1 Plus Trust Deposit
Minimum $1,000
Grading Plan Review (each additional Plan Check)$237
Retaining Wall (Conv. Footing) first 200 linear feet (LF)$362 first 200 linear feet
Retaining Wall (Conv. Footing) each additional 100 linear feet $52 each add. 100 LF,
or ortion
Retaining Wall (Caissons / Grade Beam) first 200 linear feet (LF)$414 first 200 linear feet
Retaining Wall (Caissons / Grade Beam) each additional 100 linear feet $52 each add. 100 LF,
or ortion
Plan Check Revision $381
3 Month Plan Check Extension Fee $87
4th & Up Additional Plan Checks $381 each plan check
Minimum Plan Check Fee $381
Plan Duplication/Re-Stamp of Lost Plans $74
Supplemental fees (as applicable):
Over the counter review (Major plans)$200
Over the counter review (Minor plans)$132
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing $133
Geological Review
Geological Revie
Category 1 - Geologic Site Inspection Fee $503
Category 2 - Geologic Report Review Fee $1,860
Category 3 - Geologic Site Inspection & Report Review Fee $2,154
Category 4 - Geologic (Resubmitted) Report Review Fee $676
Category 5 - Trust Deposit Review Trust Deposit set by
Geolo ist
Permits
Building Permit Issuance Fee $117
Building Permit MEP Issuance Fee $67
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Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Inspections
Building (the greater of the calculated total of the following applicable rates or the Minimum Inspection Fee)
Demolition $468
1 & 2 Family Dwelling $177 er 100 s ft
Mechanical / Electrical / Plumbing $201 er 100 s ft
Residential remodel $238 er 100 s ft
Residential addition $285 er 100 s ft
ADU Conversion $2.38 er s ft
ADU New/Addition $1.77 er s ft
Garage (attached)$1.29 er s ft
Garage (detached)$1.29 er s ft
Unconditioned space $1.29 er s ft
Balcony / Covered Deck / Porch $3.31 er s ft
Roofed Patio $0.83 er s ft
Lattice Beam / Trellis $0.83 er s ft
Pre-Fabricated Patio $1.47 er s ft
Deck $0.66 er s ft
Fireplace and Fire Pit $57 each
Re-roof $0.08 er s . ft.
Seismic Retrofit Inspection $381
Drywall/Stucco/Insulation Inspection $381
Skylight / Window / Door (changeout) first one $95
Skylight / Window / Door (changeout) each additional $32
Skylight / Window / Door (new) first one $190
Skylight / Window / Door (new) each additional $63
Special Event Inspection $381
Pool (Gunite)$713
Pool (Manufactured)$571
Caisson (first)$381
Caisson (each additional)$95 each
Block Wall (over 7 ft.)$1.64 er linear foot
New Commercial (1st 10,000 sq. ft)$75 er 100 s ft
New Commercial (over 10,000 sq. ft)$51 er 100 s ft
New Commercial Shell (1st 10,000 sq. ft)$84 er 100 s ft
New Commercial Shell (over 10,000 sq. ft)$56 er 100 s ft
Tenant Improvement $147 er 100 s ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel (1st 10,000 sq. ft.)$112 er 100 s ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel (over 10,000 sq. ft.)$75 er 100 s ft
Apartment / Condominum / Hotel - remodel or addition $244 er 100 s ft
Retaining Wall (Conv. Footing)$4.26 er linear foot
Retaining Wall (Caissons / Grade Beam)$5.33 er linear foot
Misc Permit Reinspection/4th Correction $190 each
Minimum Ins ection Fee $381
Gradin
less than 1,000 cubic yards $190
1,001 - 5,000 cubic yards $381
5,001 - 10,000 cubic yards $1,142
more than 10,000 cubic yards $190 er hou
Mechanical the reater of the calculated total of the followin a licable rates or the Minimum Ins ection Fee
Heatin A liance $64 each
Sin le flue or vent servin an a licance $32 each
Duct S stems for heatin or coolin $80 er 1,000 s . ft. served
Combination Heatin /Coolin Unit FAU / AC $128 each
Comfort Coolin Unit $64 each
Residential exhaust fan and duct $32 each
Commercial Kitchen Hood $143 each
Refri eration Unit u to 25 HP $63
Refri eration Unit over 25 HP $128
Boile $48 each
Fire Dam er u to 10 $48 each
Fire Dam er more than 10 $23 each
Other A liances and E ui ment $80 each
Minimum MEP Ins ection Fee $190 each
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Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Inspections (continued)
Electrical the reater of the calculated total of the followin a licable rates or the Minimum Ins ection Fee
Temporary Electrical Service $95
Conversion from Overhead to Underground Service $111
(New) Service (for 600V, up to 200A)$222
(New) Service (for 600V, over 200A to 1,000A)$312
(New) Service (for over 600V, over 1000A)$336
Electrical Rewire for 1 and 2 Family residences $22 per 100 sq. ft.
Electrical Rewire for Multi-Family residences $20 per 100 sq. ft.
Circuits for Swimming Pools $222
Circuits for Premanufactured Spas $143
Receptacles, Switches, Outlets and Fixtures (up to 20)$4 each
Receptacles, Switches, Outlets and Fixtures (each additional)$2 each
Busways $27 each 100 ft.
Signs and Marquees $111 each
Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Air Conductors $111 each
Residential Appliances $25
Non-Residential Appliances $48
Power A aratus rated in HP, KW, KVA or KVAR
1 to 10 $48 each
Additional (over 10, up to 50)$111 each
Additional (over 50, up to 100)$222 each
Additional (over 100)$348 each
Electric Vehicle Charging Station/Outlet $95 each
Solar for New or Existing Home $254
Solar & Main Panel Upgrade $540
Solar - Multi-Family Residence or Commercial $47 per 100 sq ft
Solar - Ground Mounted $618
Minimum MEP Inspection Fee $190 each
Plumbin the reater of the calculated total of the followin a licable rates or the Minimum Ins ection Fee
Single Trap Fixture $32 each
Swimming Pool $111 each
Solar Water Heating $111 each
Water Service Piping $32 each
Gas System (up to 5 outlets)$65
Gas System (outlets beyond first 5)$20 each
Water Heater $32 each
Water Treatment Equipment $32 each
Building Sewer $63
Private Sewer System Install $222
Private Sewer System (abandonment or repair)$63
Miscellaneous Repairs $111
Vacuum Breaker or Backflow Preventer $32 each
Interceptors and Clarifiers $85 each
Storm Water Drains (inside building)$63 each
Whole System Repipe (Residential)$238
New/Relocate Gas Meter $32
Connection of Home / Building to Public Sewer $111
Fire Sprinklers (up to 5 sprinkler heads)$32
Fire Sprinklers (each sprinkler head beyond first 5)$9 each
Clean Out / Shut Off Valve $32 each
Minimum MEP Inspection Fee $190 each
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Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Miscellaneous Permit Fees
6 Month Time extension (administrative)$87
6 Month Time extension (extenuating circumstance)$354
Permit Revision $143
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (CofO)$632
Address Change Fee $795
After Hours Inspection $190 per hour
Permit Reinstatement Fee (If Granted by Building Official)
50% of original
permit fees or
minimum
inspection fee,
whichever is
reate
Work W/O Permit Investigation $816
Modification of Tech Code [No Hearing]$707
Appeals Hearing $1,458
Change in Contractor Fee $67
Environmental Excise Tax (EET) - Commercial Tax $1.07 per sq ft
Environmental Excise Tax (EET) - NSFR Tax $2,078
Environmental Excise Tax (EET) Multi-Family Building Tax $4,156
NPDES/LID Plan Review & Inspection
Min Trust Deposit $1,000
New Development Projects:
B. Pro ects that disturb 1 acre or more and add 10,000sq ft or more of impervious surface
C. Pro ects at an industrial park site and include 10,000sq ft or more of impervious surface area
D. Pro ects for commercial malls includin strip malls of 10,000sq ft or more of surface area
E. Projects that meet one of the following criteria:
1. create 2,500 sq. ft. or more of impervious area
Redevelopment Projects:
A. Projects creating or replacing 5,000 sq. ft. or more of impervious surface that include one of the following:
a Restaurant
a Parking lot
an Automotive Service Facility
a Retail Gasonline Outlet
B. Projects on existing sites of 10,000sq ft or more of Impervious Surface Area
C. Projects within an Industrial Park of 10,000 or more of suface area
D. Projects within a Commercial Mall (including Strip Malls) of 10,000 sq. ft. or more of suface area
E. Projects that meet one of the following criteria:
1. create 2,500 sq. ft. or more of impervious area
Street or Road Construction Projects
A. Street of Road Projects that will construct 10,000sq ft or more of impervious surface area
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NPDES/LID Plan Review & Inspection is based on determination on a third party review under the
project triggers/factors listed in the table below. This review and approval is required prior to permit
issuance. The following table illustrates the various project categories that require NPDES/LID
review:
A. Projects that create 5,000sq ft or more of impervious surface and will be either a restaurant, parking lot, auto service facility,
or retail gasoline outlet.
2. discharge stormwater likely to impact sensitive biological species or habitat and be in, or discharge directly into, an
ASBS of "Sensitive Ecological Area"
2. discharge stormwater likely to impact sensitive biological species or habitat and be in, or discharge directly into, an
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Public Records
Research and Retrieval fees
$5.00 per request
Other City documents cost of Staff time 2 per request
Duplication fees
$0.10 per page
8.5" x 11" document $0.24 per page
8.5" x 14" document $0.25 per page
11" x 17" document $0.25 per page
Oversized Documents
Audio and Video Media
Digital copies burned to a CD (Compact Disk) or DVD (Digital Video Disk)$5 per disk
Delivery fees
Delivery via email or digital link No cost
Delivery via U.S. Postal Service or other delivery service
* Such costs do not apply to tasks that are performed during the normal course of duties at their regularly schedule time
3 Cost of outside vendor: The amount charged to the City by the outside vendor
1 This time does not include the time it takes to research, locate or review a responsive electronic record
2 California Government Code 7920
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cost of outside vendor 3
cost of outside vendor 3
cost of outside vendor 3
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1 Digital Copies: Copies of Public Records will be made available digitally, unless physical copies are requested, and will be
provided via email (or through file link, if size necessitates), unless CD, DVD or flash drive is requested
* City Staff: Copies of Public Records will be made by City Staff, unless such copying cannot be performed without significant
disruption to other regular duties or the City lacks the ability to efficiently and properly scan and/or make such copies.
In such instances, the City reserves the right, in its sole discretion, for such copying to be performed by a third party vendor and
the requestor shall pay the City for the cost paid by the City for that service.
California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) filings that are five
years old or older
Per Government Code Section 81008, a request for more than one
report, or statement, or report and statement, at the same time shall be
considered a single request
2 Cost of Staff time: The cost of the amount of time it takes for City employees to perforrm the task (i.e. research, retrieval,
duplication), based on the Fully Burdened Hourly Rate for the employee's job classification.
California Health & Safety Code Section 19851 authorized the City to charge a fee in an amount it determines is
reasonably necessary to cover the costs of the Building Department in producing copies of Building Plans and in complying
with the provisions of Section 19851 which require the Building Department to obtain certain releases before duplicating
those plans.
4 Deposit: The City Clerk, or their designee, may collect the cost of duplication prior to the duplication of the requested records. In
the event the exact cost is not known in advance, due to the volume of records requested, the City Clerk may make a good faith
estimate of the cost and require the requestor to pay a deposit equal to the estimated cost prior to duplicating the records
re uested. An funds in excess of the direct cost of du lication shall be rom tl refunded to the re uestor.
5 (Potential) Waiver of Cost: The City Clerk, or their designee, may waive or reduce the copying fee if the request for reproduction is
a minimal one, if the records are being supplied to another public entity with which the City exchanges records at no cost to the
CIty, or if it is in the CIty's best interest to do so.
California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) documents,
per Governmet Code Sectio 81008
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Description Tax
Business License Taxes
Minimum Tax (includes first $50,000 of gross receipts) $81
for each $1,000 of gross receipts over $50,000 $1
Late penalty (per month, with 50% maximum)5%
Peddling Permits (in addition to Business License Fee)$176
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Senate Bill 1186: Effective January 1, 2013, State Law requires collection of a $4 fee from every business license applicant
to fund Certified Disability Access Specialist Programs.
Other: Additional services for which a fee has not been established shall be charged at the City's Fully Burdened Hourly
Rate (FBHR)
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Conditional Use Permit
New $6,822
Revision to Existing $4,573
Compliance Review $4,573
Large Animal $3,036
Appealable - Planning Commission Review $4,651
Nonappealable - Planning Commission Review $1,717
Appealable - Staff Review $1,522
Nonappealable - Staff Review $4,083
$912
Initial Study / Negative Declaration Cost of Services 1 Trust Deposit
Environmental Impact Report Cost of Services 1 Plus Trust Deposit
Minimum $15,000
Encroachment Permit
$2,567
Planning Commission Review $3,976 Plus Trust Deposit
Minimum $1,000
$3,611
Fences and Wall Site Inspection $456
$152
$4,541
$3,072
Landslide Exception Permit $2,323
Landslide Exclusion Cost of Services 1 Trust Deposit of $15,000
$4,954
$6,515
Water Efficient Landscape Permit $304 Plus Trust Deposit
minimum of $2,000
Landscape Plan Check Inspection $1,095 Plus Trust Deposit
minimum of $2,000
Minor Modification Request $2,692
Minor Modification Appeal $1,598
$114
Sign Permit- Permanent $267
Sign Permit- Master Sign Program $3,628
Major $381
Minor $152
Fences, Walls and Hedges Permit
Fences, Walls and Hedges Permit
Grading Plan Review
Minor Grading Permit
Coastal Development Permit
Environmental
Environmental Assessment
Director Review
Sign Permit-Temporary (one or more)
Site Plan Review
Major Grading Permit-Planning Commission Review
Major Grading Permit - Director Review
Greater Portuguese Bend Landslide Complex Regulations
Height Variation Permit
Director Review
Planning Commission Review
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1 Cost of Services is defined as the City's ful cost of services provided on behalf of the City by outside consultants that have been retained by
the CIty to render services specifically in connection with processing the application, as set forth in Resolution 2021-15.
Landscape Plan Review
Minor Modification
Sign Permit
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Subdivisions / Lot S lits
Tentative Ma - Parcel $12,494 lus $1,000 Trust De osit
Tentative Map - Tract Cost of Services 1 $15,000 Trust Deposit
Map Amendment - Parcel $6,147 Per map, plus $5,000 Trust
De osit
Map Amendment - Tract 1/2 or original fee
(including Trust
De osits aid
Plus $5,000 Trust Deposit
Lot Line Adjustment $5,052 plus Trust Deposit
Lot Merger $5,052 plus Trust Deposit
Revision to Acreage $5,052
Parcel Map - Final Revision $4,993 plus Trust Deposit
Tract Map - Final Revision $10,230 plus Trust Deposit
Urban Lot Split $3,093 Plus Trust Deposit
Minimum $1,000
$1,546
$5,438
View Restoration Follow -Up Fee $696
Site Visit Fee (View Owner) $360
Extra Mediation Meeting $279
Conditional Wireless Facility $5,751 Plus Trust Deposit
Administrative Wireless Facility $4,899 Plus Trust Deposit
Eligible Facility $1,273 Plus Trust Deposit
Over the Air Reception Devices $5,261 Plus Trust Deposit
Site Plan Review (Antenna) $3,332
After-the-Fact Penalty Fee
Twice the Application
Fee plus
Administrative
Citation Fees, if an
Application Appeal $3,302
Application Revision 50% of Total
Ori inal Fees
Business License/Home Occupation (Zoning Review) $75
Certificate of Compliance Review $774
Plus $1,000 Trust Deposit
and actual cost of contract
engineer billed against
Trust De osit
Covenant Processing/Termination $516
Plus any outside costs such
as Title search, legal costs
to draft covenant and/or
Count filin fees
Density Bonus Request $1,966
Development Tech Surcharge
2.4% of all Building
Safety and Plan
Check Fees
Extreme Slope Permit $2,323 Plus Trust Deposit for City
En ineer Review
Exotic Animal Permit $2,323
Foliage Analysis $608
General Plan Maintenance 1.4% surcharge of all
Building Safety Fees
Urban Lot Split/Second Unit & Two Unit Development
Major Site Plan Review- Second Units & Two Unit Developments
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View Restoration
View Restoration Permit
Wireless Facilities on Private Property
Miscellaneous
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
$174
Plus initial $10,000 Trust
Deposit for Staff and
outside consultant costs.
Does not include CEQA fee
/ de osit
$174
Plus initial $10,000 Trust
Deposit for Staff and
outside consultant costs.
Does not include CEQA fee
/ de osit
JADU Inspection Fee $154
Large Family Day Care Permit $2,323
Marijuana Cultivation Permit $682
Miscellaneous Hearing $3,276
Minor Exception Permit $2,323
Neighborhood Compatibility Analysis $1,966
Non-Commercial Amateur Antenna Permit $2,779
Parking Lot Permit $2,406
Permit Reissuance Fee 50% of Total Original
Fees
Planning Certification Letter $567
Public Works Review of Development Application $612
Residential Planned Development Permit
Initial $10,000 Trust
Deposit for cost of
Staff and outside
consultant
Plus Trust Deposit
(Minimum $10,000)
Special Construction Permit $114
Special Use Permit $2,759
Temporary Vendor Permit $114
Time Extensions- Administrative $1,294
Time Extensions- Planning Commission/ City Council $2,119
Use/Interpretation Procedure $3,221
Variance $4,931
Miscellaneous (continued)
General Plan/ Local Coastal Plan/Specific Plan Amendment & Zone (Code)
Change (Initiation)
General Plan/ Local Coastal Plan/Specific Plan Amendment & Zone (Code)
Change (Application Processing)
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Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Plan Check
(for proposed construction that is expected to impact the public right-of-way)
for projects with a construction cost of $0 - $1,000 $94
for projects with a construction cost of $1,001 - $5,000 $216
for projects with a construction cost of $5,001 - $20,000 $291
for projects with a construction cost of $20,001 - $100,000 $291
+ 1% of the
Construction Cost
for projects with a construction cost of $100,001 or more $939
+ 1.75% of the
Construction Cost
Drainage Review (if applicable)$496
(to potentially record a new or vacate an existing) Public Right-of-Way Easement $5,325
Traffic Control Plans (if applicable and as required)$150 per hou
Alternative Materials Agreement Procedure
$1,507
Request to import soil from outside of the peninsula (inspection fee)$423
Encroachment Permit
(for authorization to impact the public right-of-way)
Permit Packets
Curb Core / Drain $547
Curb & Gutter $547
Driveway Approach $547
Sidewalk $547
Utility trench or facility $547
* Combination of two or more of the above (Curb Core, Curb & Gutter, Drive $697
Mailbox located in public right-of-way $547
Wall located in, or at the edge of, the public right-of-way $547
for each additional 30 linear feet $150
Retaining Wall (>32") (for first 30 linear feet)$697
for each additional 30 linear feet $150
$65
Dumpster $41 Permit is valid for one
month only, with a potential
one month extension
Wireless - Minor $4,047 lus $5,000 Trust De osit
Wireless - Major $14,910 lus $5,000 Trust De osit
Wireless - Master Deployment $41,216 lus $5,000 Trust De osit
Existing Cell Site Addition $4,047 lus $5,000 Trust De osit
Inspections
Regular inspection (may require a Trust Deposit in addition to listed fees)$142 per hour
Minimum fee for inspections is determined by City staff
Traffic Control inspection
Non-Utilit ro ect (initial fee includes 2 hours of inspection)$274
Ins ections be ond two hours $137 each additional hou
Utility Project (initial fee includes 4 hours of inspection)$548
Ins ections be ond four hours $137 each additional hou
Street closure (initial fee includes 4 hours of inspection)$548
Additional da s of Ins ection $548 each additional da
Request to use alternative construction materials or methods for
compliance with City Codes and Standards
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Per Resolution 2021-15, Trust deposits may be used to pay for services from
the City Attorney's office, Traffic Committee, City Consultant (including
NPDES, Geologist and Biologists) and City staff at offical fully burdened
rates.
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
Page 10 of 13
Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description Fee
Cit trees
Installation or replacement by Resident $368 plus cost of tree
Includes administration, plan review & two City arborist visits
Trimmin out of scheduled c cle
Trimming a public tree at the request of a resident
Oversize Vehicle Permits
Annual Permit (January - December) New $47
Annual Permit (January - December) Renewal $47
Guest Permit (10 calendar days)$47
Special Event Permit
Block Party $499
Per Ordinance No. 581:
100% of fee waived for RPV HOAs and Free Speech Events
50% of fee waived for local non-profits (Organizations with a 90274 or 90275 Zip Code)
100% fee waived for indigent persons
Miscellaneous
Extra Engineering Review / Inspection $155 per hour
Miscellaneous Engineering Review / Inspection $155 per hour
PW Review of Develo ment A lication $155 er hou
Haul Route Permit $123
Wide Load Permit $272
* Additional Services for which a fee has not been established shall be performed by City staff at the rates established
in Full Burdened Rate Schedule
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1 Cost of Services is defined as the City's ful cost of services provided on behalf of the City by outside consultants that have been retained
by the CIty to render services specifically in connection with processing the application, as set forth in Resolution 2021-15.
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
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Master Schedule of Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description
Programs (rates are per hour, unless otherwise noted)
Resident Non-Resident
REACH
Quarterly membership $124 $185
Weekday evening activity $8 $12
Weekday evening activity (with meal)$10 $15
Fees for such events are calculated as follows:
Staffing: [minimum number of hours for the event] x [hourly rate of each staff member}
Transportation: [round trip mileage] x [IRS mileage rate]
Total Costs: [Staffing costs] + [Transportation costs]
Participant Subtotal: Total costs] / [number of participants]
Participant Fee: [Participant Subtotal] + [Admission price of venue, if applicable]
Instruction / Classes
Outdoor classes $10
Tennis Instruction $10
Privatized instruction (during regular hours)$15
Privatized instruction (outside of regular hours)$25
Hikin
Docent-led Hike $0
Ranger-led public hike (per person)$10
Ranger-led public hike (per group)$206
Self-led Night Hike (annual charge)$77
Other
Silent Flyer Permit (Annual Fee)$10
Scorch Remote Helicopter Permit (Annual Fee)$10
Parking
1st 30 min 30 - 120 min Day
Abalone Cove
Standard vehicle $0 $6 $12
Disabled or Senior $0 $0 $0
Bus
Reservation Rate
Del Cerro
Standard vehicle $0.36 $0.15 + 3%
$10 per 2:45 blocks
of time
* Fees approved by City Council on April 20, 2021
All other City-owned parking lots
Parking Lot Rental (per day)$423
Film Permits
Movie, TV &
Video
Still
Photography
Private Property $283 $283
Public Property $664 $664
Coastal Area $2,575 $1,030
Non-Coastal Area $1,545 $515
Roadway - Palos Verdes Drive East, South or West $2,575 $1,030
Roadway - other Public Right-of-Way $1,030 $515
* Film permit processing fees are refundable (less a $93 handling fee) if cancellation is requested at least one business day prior to filming
** Film permit processing fees are non-refundable if cancellation is within one business day of filming
*** All Film permits are subject to Business License Fees (see Finance Section)
Extended Hours: $182 per hour
***** Security Deposit: A refundable security deposit may be required for use of public property for clean up costs and staffing
****** Miscellaneous: Additional fees may apply for use of public property (inlcuding parks and the Nature reserves) by private parties
******* Application Changes: Applicant-initiated changes are subject to a fee equal to 1/2 of the original application fee
******** Staffing Fee may be applied (minimum of 3 hours)
Staffing:$27 per hour
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Weekend trips vary in cost, depending upon venue and transportation costs, and the number of City staff required for the event.
Credit Card Fee
$55
**** Regular filming hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday, with hours for any driving scenes on major arterial roads
restricted to outside of the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
Page 12 of 13
Master Schedule of Master Schedule of Fees
Proposed for Fiscal Year 2026-27
Fee Description
Facility Rentals (rates are per hour, unless otherwise noted)
All rentals are subject to a security deposit on purchasing insurance.
Security Deposit: varies from $175 to $800, depending on facility. See City website for more information
Insurance: A minimum $1,000,000 single limit liability policy is required fro each facility use. Higher limits may apply.
Group I: Resident-based groups and sponsors of events primarily serving residents, such as:
Rancho Palos Verdes-based Homeowner Associations (HOAs)
Groups co-sponsoring their rental event with the City
Government agencies serving peninsula residents (i.e. other Peninsula cities)
Organizatons sponsoring public forums or and election candidate night
Peninsula-based non-profit and/or social groups (i.e. Peninsula Seniors)
Peninsula Civic groups
Youth organizations with non-paid management
Group II: Non-Resident groups (except those defined in Group IV), including:
Homeowner Associations (HOAs) based outside of Rancho Palos Verdes
Youth organizations with paid management (i.e. AYSO)
Group III: Rancho Palos Verdes residents and resident groups, such as:
Rancho Palos Verdes-based businesses and religious organizations
Group IV: Any individual or group not included in Groups I, II or III, including:
businesses and religious organizations based outside of Rancho Palos Verdes
$27 per hour
Group I Group II Group III Group IV
Fred Hesse, Jr. Community Park
Multi-purpose Room $0 $37 $63 $146
Added (flat fee) cost to include use of Kitchen $0 $91 $91 $91
Activity Room $0 $30 $44 $94
Added (flat fee) cost to include use of Kitchen $0 $91 $91 $91
Ladera Linda Community Park
Multi-purpose Room (includes use of Kitchenette)$0 $103 $170 $270
Added cost to include use of patio $0 $41 $68 $108
Discovery Room, Classrom 1 or Classrom 2 $0 $30 $44 $94
Point Vicente Interpretive Center
Sunset Room (includes use of Kitchen and Dishwashing Room)$0 $172 $282 $450
Amphitheater $0 $203 $313 $560
Robert Ryan Community Park
Activity Room $0 $19 $24 $50
Park Rentals (rates are per hour, unless otherwise noted)
Founders Park
Weddings (up to 15 people) (per day)
Trump National (16 - 50 people) (per day)
Trump National (51+ people) (per day)
Fields
Sports leagues $0 $5 $17 $31
Private parties $0 $39 $59 $109
Ken Dyda Civic Center
Overnight camping (per night)$0 $56 $56 $56
Road Events (requires a minimum $3,000,000 single limit insurance policy for each use. Higher limits may apply)
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Rental rates are based on rental of facilities during normal operational hours and are based on the type of group renting the facility, with groups
defined as follows:
Rentals outside of regularly scheduled hours (if available) are subject to an additional
hourly staffing rate and minimum number of hours, as determined by the Recreation, Parks
and Trails Department
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit A
Page 13 of 13
Proposed FBHR for
FY 2026-27
Accountant 110.35$
Accounting Clerk 69.30$
Accounting Technician 82.91$
Administrative Analyst 98.11$
Administrative Assistant 94.09$
Assistant Engineer 100.68$
Assistant Planner 83.08$
Associate Engineer 134.26$
Associate Planner 107.92$
Building Inspector 103.58$
Building Official 165.05$
City Clerk 203.78$
City Manager 327.48$
Code Enforcement Officer 83.62$
Deputy City Clerk 105.62$
Deputy City Manager 226.46$
Deputy Director of Community Development 206.39$
Deputy Director of Finance 186.82$
Deputy Director of Public Works 197.44$
Deputy Director of Recreation, Parks & Open Space 188.57$
Director of Community Development 225.59$
Director of Finance 212.51$
Director of Recreation, Parks & Open Space 204.83$
Director of Public Works 220.90$
Human Resources Analyst 107.24$
Human Resources Manager 187.50$
Human Resources Specialist 54.13$
Information Technology Manager 176.46$
Intern 22.95$
Lead Worker 91.17$
Maintenance Superintendent 151.12$
Maintenance Worker 88.88$
Open Space & Trails Coordinator 78.88$
Open Space & Trails Crew Lead 32.52$
Open Space & Trails Manager 153.24$
Open Space & Trails Supervisor 101.24$
Open Space & Trails Worker 31.04$
Park Ranger 68.28$
Permit Technician 81.83$
Principal Civil Engineer 179.96$
Project Manager 131.14$
Public Safety Field Training Officer 54.34$
Public Safety Liason 33.99$
Public Safety Manager 143.83$
Recreation Leader 28.09$
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit B
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Proposed FBHR for
FY 2026-27
Recreation Program Coordinator 73.18$
Recreation Program Supervisor 100.90$
Recreation Specialist 43.72$
Senior Accountant 152.82$
Senior Accounting Technician 99.47$
Senior Administrative Analyst 134.71$
Senior Building Official 122.11$
Senior Engineer 153.94$
Senior Park Ranger 85.50$
Senior Planner 124.16$
Senior Recreation Leader 40.57$
Senior Staff Assistant 46.48$
Staff Assistant 68.12$
Television Producer 39.27$
Television Producer On-Camera 61.81$
Resolution No. 2026-40
Exhibit B
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