Fighting City Hall will get a lot more expensive under plan backed by L.A. Council

The Los Angeles City Council voted 13-0 to direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance sharply increasing fees to appeal development and other land-use decisions. The proposed charge would rise from $229 to $1,145 for nearby residents and to $2,289 for people who do not live near a project, before additional surcharges. The measure still requires a further council vote, the Los Angeles Times reported.