The City requires the applicant for a project with excavation close to a property line to notify the affected property via a certified mail. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-060 for more information.
P/BC 2014-060
You will need approval from the Department of City Planning Office of Historic Resources.
A plot plan showing the location of each building to be demolished. Specify the number of the story(s), the use, the floor area, and the distance of each building from the property lines. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-039 for more information.
P/BC 2014-039You will need at least a plot plan to show the area of the propose grading and foundation work along with the cross-sections for the grading/foundation work.
A fully dimensioned plot plan to show the location and size/type of each proposed sign(s) and elevations for the sign/type. See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-078 for more information.
P/BC 2014-078A DWP or a gas company bill showing the property address and your name as recipient of the bill through mail will be acceptable.
See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-001 for more information.
See the Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-001 for more information.
The owner shall give a notarized letter of authorization to his/her agent.
You will need to show a proof that you have been residing in the unit for which you are pulling a permit. A DWP statement or a Gas Company statement will be acceptable.
Contact your inspector for your project for instruction to apply for your Certificate of Occupancy.
Contact your inspector to check on the possibility of obtaining a permit extension.
You can then appeal any determination with respect to the Zoning code to the Department Of the City Planning. See the Information Bulletin P/ZC 2014-019 for more information.
P/ZC 2014-019A modification is issued/processed by LADBS. A variance is handled by the Department of City Planning, when a project is not a by-right project.
A Combined Building Permit (includes Electrical and Mechanical permits) can be issued for a single-family or a duplex; otherwise a separate Building, Electrical or Mechanical Permits is required.
See the Information Bulletin P/BC 2017-078 for details.
P/BC 2017-078After a project is completed. You may contact LADBS Grading Division for the refund request.
LADBS Grading DivisionAny time your property is in a City Special Grading Area and the amount of the cut or fill exceeds 250 cubic yards.