Plan check is a process of which the plans are reviewed for compliance to current codes. For this program, the plans will be reviewed for compliance to the mandatory retrofit ordinance 183983 and 184081. Once plans have been reviewed and approved, permit can be issued.

Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-044 and P/BC 2014-113.

Retrofit is an improvement to your building by altering or adding any structural elements.

Retrofit is an improvement to your building by altering or adding any structural elements.

In most residential areas, fences are limited to 3'-6" in height in the front yard and 6'-0 in the side and rear yards. 

Depending on lot size and location, the height limit may be increased to 8'-0 for the side and rear yards. The regulations can be found in Section 12 22 C 20 (f) of the LA Zoning Code.

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued pursuant to a building permit for new construction, additions, and changes of occupancy after all the necessary construction has been approved by the inspector. It is evidence that the Department of Building and Safety has determined that the construction was done according to the requirements of the code for the given occupancy to be housed in the building.

The fees for an off-hour inspection is $318.00.

Call 3-1-1 to find out the current status of your plan check.

Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-057 for details.

The Description describes the type of work that will be performed.