A grading permit may be required depending on the scope of the project. Permits are almost always required in the Hillside Grading Area. Please contact the Grading Division.
A soils/geology report for a subdivision is generally required in hillside areas and seismic hazard zones. See Information Bulletin P/BC 2107-132.
No. Methane reports are reviewed by the building plan checker. See Chapter 71 of the LABC.
Check the Parcel Profile Report available on the Department’s website. NavigateLA also shows the extent of seismic hazard zones colored in the map.
Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s website. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm. 110 (Metro) or 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor (Van Nuys).
Check the “Search Online Building Records” on the Department’s web site. Previous soils/geology reports can also be obtained at the Records Section locations at 201 N. Figueroa Street, Rm. 110 (Metro) or 6262 Van Nuys Blvd., 2nd Floor (Van Nuys).
Reports must be submitted in person at any construction services center.
In general, four years, unless there is a change in the scope of work or adoption of a new LABC.
Regular: 5 to 6 weeks. Expedite: 4 to 5 weeks.
Please refer to Department fee schedule online for general fees. Final fees to be determined at the time of submittal.
The bond is calculated based on the earthwork quantity, cost of drainage devices, and/or retaining walls per LABC 7006.5.7
Contact the Training and Emergency Management Division (TEMD) at 311 or (213) 482-6788.
Contact your consultant to provide a formal itemized response to the Department correction letter. Note: Additional Department fees are required for review.
Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-044 and P/BC 2014-113.
Lands identified to be located within a Hillside Area based on the latest BOE Basic Grid Map A-13372, per Section 91.7003 of the Building Code. This map is on file in the official City documents located in the Office of the City Clerk in the Council File No. 121222 Sup. #1. An area where grading is only allowed in conjunction with an approved subdivision, a building permit or where the site has already been developed with an existing main building. Other requirements for grading also apply, including haul routes, postings, etc.
Land designated as “Hillside Area” on the Department of City Planning Hillside Area Map (12.21A.17), which can be viewed on NavigateLA. The area where construction projects are subject to the “Baseline Hillside Ordinance."
Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-057 for details.
A soils report is needed for construction on a slope steeper than 3:1 (Horizontal:Vertical), excavations removing lateral support, when a structure cannot be designed per building code values, and/or for structures which do not conform to chapter 18 of the 2014 LABC. Reports are also required for sites in seismic hazard zones that are not exempt under Information Bulletin P/BC 2014-044.