You can check the zoning of your property by visiting ZIMAS. Visit one of LADBS Zoning counters for more information.
How do I apply for a LA City Research Report approval?
The CBC, CRC, LARC, and LABC require certain materials/products to be approved by the Building Official.
How do I apply for a permit?
You can visit any of LADBS offices. For the permits which do not require Plan Check, you can apply online at our Online Permit webpage.
How do I apply for approval of my Standard Plans?
You can apply for a Standard Plan by visiting LADBS Public counter at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Station# 13.
How do I apply for my Certificate of Occupancy?
For instructions on applying for your Certificate of Occupancy, contact the inspector for your project.
How do I apply for refund of Grading bond?
Please contact LADBS Grading Division for any Grading bond refund request.
How do I determine the amount of my Grading bond?
Please see Section 91. 7006.5.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.)
How do I know if LA City has a Standard Plan for my project?
You can visit our Pre-Approved Standard Plans page for more information.
How do I know if my project needs to comply with Green Code?
All new buildings or additions, and any alteration with valuation of more than $200,000.0 need to comply with the LA City Green code.
How do I know when my Demolition Pre-Inspection (DPI) is completed?
You can check with the office where you submitted your Demo Pre-Inspection (DPI) application for the status. You will be called once the GPI is ready.
How do I know when my Grading Pre-Inspection is completed?
You can check with the office at which you submitted your Grading Pre-Inspection (GPI) application for the status. You will be called once the GPI is ready.
How do I know when my project needs to comply with Disabled Access requirements?
Any tenant Improvement with the valuation higher than $150,244.00 needs to fully comply with the current Disabled Access regulation. A project with valuation of less than $150,244.00 can apply for a hardship.
How do I know when my project needs to comply with Energy requirements?
All new buildings, additions or remodeling which introduces new exterior openings need to comply with the current energy regulations.
How do I know when my Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) is completed?
Please check with the office where you have submitted your Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) application.
How do I report a complaint about my neighbor?
Call 3-1-1 to report a complaint or visit Online Services.
Online ServicesHow far should my accessory building be from my house?
Any accessory building shall observe 10 feet separation from the main dwelling unit or any Accessory Living Quarters on the property.
How high can my building be?
A height of a building is limited per the zoning designation of the property. Visit a LADBS office Zoning counter for more information. A building code also limits the height of a building based on the type of construction and the occupancy of the building.
How high my fence can be?
A fence within the required front yard setback for a property is limited to 3.5 feet above the natural grade. The fence height within the required setbacks other than the front yard setbacks could be limited to 6 feet or 8 feet based on the location of the property.
How large my accessory building can be?
The total floor areas of all the accessory buildings on a property can not be larger than the floor area of the main dwelling unit.