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IMPORTANT NOTICE:
REVISED MASTER FEE SCHEDULE TOOK EFFECT JULY 8, 2024
On May 7, 2024, the City Council approved a comprehensive update to the City's Master Fee Schedule. All fees are reviewed to ensure that the fees charged do not exceed the estimated costs required to produce the services. The updated fees more accurately represent the current trends in permit and planning applications and the associated staffing costs necessary to sustain essential city services.
Throughout the fee update process, Community Development’s goal has been to take a balanced approach that meets the needs of the City’s residents while more accurately reflecting current development trends. By adjusting the City’s fees to reflect our costs, the revised fee schedule has achieved a 100% cost recovery rate.
Planning, Engineering, Building and Safety, and Community Preservation Fees took effect Monday, July 8, 2024.
City applications dated on or after Monday, July 8, 2024, are subject to the new fees.
Master Fee Schedule - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (PDF)
For more information, please contact Community Development at 949.461.3460.
The Community Development Department is responsible for the administration of programs that guide the City's growth and development. The Department is comprised of the Planning Division, Building and Safety Services Division, and Code Enforcement Division. Sustainability is a key component to all of the Department's work.
Building
The Building and Safety Services Division reviews building construction plans, issues building permits, and provides inspection services for new construction and remodeling activity throughout the City.
Code Enforcement
The Code Enforcement Division ensures compliance with property maintenance, zoning standards, and other City codes.
Planning
The Planning Division provides planning-related staff support to the City Council and Planning Commission and coordinates the activities of the regional planning agencies affecting the City.
Sustainability
The City of Lake Forest supports local and regional efforts to improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, promote energy conservation, and expand multimodal transportation options to create a healthier environment for the Lake Forest community.
