The Los Angeles City Council approved a comprehensive update to the Schedule of Fees, Fines, and Penalties for all land use, environmental, and design review processes. This update was requested by the Department of City Planning to ensure full cost recovery for its services, reducing reliance on General Fund subsidies and improving financial stability. The revised fee structure aims for streamlining and adjusts existing fees based on the actual costs of service delivery, while also introducing new fees for previously free services. The schedule covers various categories including application filing, plan check, environmental review, and appeal fees. The approval directs the Department of City Planning to propose necessary amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to implement the updated fee schedule, with provisions for periodic review to maintain cost recovery objectives.