The "Express Permits" can be issued on the same day. See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-003 for the list of the Express Permits. For the Permits other than the Express permits which can be checked as Over the Counter, see the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-011, -12 & -13, available at LADBS.org.
Yes. You will need to provide proof that you are residing in that house, such as a DWP or a Gas Company statement.
No, every required affidavit shall be reviewed and approved by City staff before it is recorded. Otherwise, it will not be valid.
If your plans qualify for electronic plan check service, you may submit online through ePlanLA.
Yes, but with some exceptions. Please see the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-079 for more details.
For non-structural items, an ICC report is acceptable. For structural elements, you will need a LA Research Report. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119.
No. Each property drainage shall be directed to a public street via non-erosive device.
If you can show that the Department has erred and LADBS accepts the error, LADBS will correct the error. Otherwise, you will need to pay a required fee to file an appeal against LADBS' determination.
A Certificate of Occupancy is not required for a Tenant Improvement project unless the permit is for a Change of Use.
A recreation room and/or an Accessory Living Quarters are required to observe setbacks from the property line per Section 12.21.C.5 of L.A.M.C.
The required parking spaces for a house in a single-family zoned property shall be covered.
Yes, all the required affidavits need to be recorded with LA County Records office. The affidavit shall be signed by the plan check staff assigned to your project before it is recorded.
Yes. Please visit our Online Permit webpage to register.
Yes, a separation of 10 feet is required per Section 12.21.C.5 of L.A.M.C.
Yes, a Lot Tie affidavit will be required to create one lot in order to build a building over two lots. The lots shall be owned by the same owner in order to be tied together.
No. A job will stop if LADBS accepts it has made an error in issuing a permit. Otherwise, construction will stop only if a determination is made by LADBS Board of Commissioners or the Department of the City Planning that LADBS made an error in issuing a permit or in the zoning determination for a project.
No. A permit is issued by LADBS to check the zoning for the hospital site.
Yes, but LADBS does not issue permits for a public school.
Yes. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2017-079 for more details.