You can check the zoning of your property by visiting ZIMAS. Visit one of LADBS Zoning counters for more information.

The CBC, CRC, LARC, and LABC require certain materials/products to be approved by the Building Official. Materials/products that are required to be approved are found in many sections of these codes with the term “approved.” See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-119 for more details. 

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.

You can apply for a Standard Plan by visiting LADBS Public counter at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Station# 13.

For instructions on applying for your Certificate of Occupancy, contact the inspector for your project.

Please contact LADBS Grading Division for any Grading bond refund request.

Please see Section 91. 7006.5.7 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (L.A.M.C.)

You can visit our Pre-Approved Standard Plans page for more information. 

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.

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.

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.

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. For Historical Building, please visit the DSA website.

All new buildings, additions or remodeling which introduces new exterior openings need to comply with the current energy regulations.

Please check with the office where you have submitted your Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) application.

Call 3-1-1 to report a complaint or visit Online Services. 

Any accessory building shall observe 10 feet separation from the main dwelling unit or any Accessory Living Quarters on the property.

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. Your building will need to comply with the lost restrictive height of the zoning and the building codes.

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. A fence in the Special Grading Area of the City is limited to 6 feet above the natural grade within the required side or the rear yard. Check the zoning for your property to see if it is located within the Special Grading Area.

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.

Each permit extension is good for 6 months.