• The project is an apartment or commercial building; and
• The building is 2 stories or more; and
• The building is 4 units or more; and
• The project does not add new floor area; and
• The project must have no changes in use; and
• Only one building is allowed per plan check application.

When you receive an Order To Comply (OTC) stating that your property violates Code, read the order carefully to identify which items:

• require a permit
• find contact information for the inspector or supervisor
• determine what fees maybe applied and penalties if not paid on time
• determine appeal procedures

The current property owner is responsible for complying with the Order, even if previous owners or tenants have performed the un-permitted work or created the violation.

Refer to the Obtaining Permits to Resolve Orders (.pdf) information bulletin for more detail.

LAMC 12.22 A.33(b)(3) states that a MTH shall be approved if in compliance with all of the provisions in Paragraph (c), except for those provisions that apply solely to buildings and  structures (as well as all of the provisions in Paragraph (f)). This is because MTHs are not considered “structures” under the Zoning Code or Building Code. The following standards in  LAMC 12.22 A.33(c) do not apply to MTHs, as they apply solely to buildings and structures (LADBS may determine that other standards do not apply to MTHs):

• Building Code regulations (LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(c)(9))
• Fire sprinkler requirements (LAMC Section 12.22 A.33(c)(10

1. The City Clerk's office will assign a number, date stamp and log in your claim. They will then send it to Building and Safety, Financial Services for review.
2. Financial Services staff will also log it in. The refund will be forwarded to the applicable division for refund recommendation. For example, if the refund is for a building permit, requests will be sent to our Plan Check Engineers and our Building Inspectors. Our Department staff will review the refund requests and make appropriate recommendations. These recommendations will be sent back to Financial Services.
3. Financial Services staff will complete the audit on the claim, make the necessary calculations and set up either the refund or the denial letter. When completed, the refund or denial letter will be mailed to the claimant.

If you disagree on how the code is being applied to your specific situation, discuss the matter with the Inspector or the Inspector's immediate supervisor.

If the issue is not resolved, you have the right to Appeal to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners. Further information on Appeal rights are on the Order.

For the purpose of implementing LAMC 12.22 A.33, dwelling, primary dwelling, or primary residence mean any single-family or multifamily dwelling

Mixed-use zone refers to any zone classification that allows for both residential and nonresidential uses on the same lot.