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Counter Plan Check

Permits for simple projects that require a plan check can be issued over the counter through a Counter Plan Check process.

Additional Information

The plans are reviewed the same day as plan submittal. The types of plans that are typically reviewed at the counter are small and medium size projects that can be reviewed in approximately 45 – 60 minutes.

Counter Plan Check is available at our Metro (Downtown), Van Nuys, and West LA offices.

Project Types

Residential Projects.

  • One-story addition to a single family dwelling or duplex
  • Alteration to a single family dwelling or duplex
  • One-story accessory building constructed in accordance with the Type V sheet requirements
  • Relocation of a single family dwelling
  • Demolition of residence or accessory building
  • Low retaining wall without soil report
  • Deck
  • Use of land

Other.

  • Temporary tent or structure and temporary events
  • Sign without required structural calculations

Commercial Projects.

  • Tenant improvement with no change in use
  • Tenant improvement with change in use but with no change in parking
  • Storefront alteration
  • New door or window opening
  • Non-bearing partitions
  • Suspended ceiling
  • Disabled access improvement
  • Damage repair less than 10% of the replacement cost of the structure
  • One-story commercial demolition
  • Parapet addition or alteration
  • Awning
  • Air conditioning platform on a roof
  • Use of land for auto sales, Christmas tree sales, pumpkin sales, wrecking yards, and recycling centers

Additional Resources

  • Information Bulletins

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