The clear width of walking surfaces must be 36 inches minimum

Only standard solar pv permits currently qualify for online plan check and permit service. See Information Bulletin P/GI 2014-027 for more details.

Zoning Information for a particular property can be obtained by:

Yes. Sanitary facilities must be provided at special events.

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.

The amount time needed to check a plan will vary week to week based on the day's backlog at the time of submittal. You may ask any available staff about the current backlog and a time estimate.

No. Only General Approvals (Research Reports), and some Laboratory Approvals have Conditions of Approval.

The Plumbing Code allows outdoor installations of water heaters. Check with the Zoning engineer for required minimum distance from the property line.

The Citations Unit issues citations primarily on transient types of violations such as open air vending on private property, a variety of zoning violations, noise violation from air conditioning, refrigeration, heat pumping, filtering equipment and nuisance lighting violations.

The measurement of the length times the width of the structure.

GPI waivers may be granted by the district grading inspector on a case by case basis. Waivers are generally not granted for deepened foundations, slopes 3:1 (H:V) or steeper, swimming pool, or retaining walls over 6 feet in height.