The proposed building shall be located within a maximum offset of the existing building footprint. The allowable offset shall be a maximum of 20% of the lot width and 20% of the lot depth, in the same direction as the lot width or depth, respectively. The proposed building shall comply with all applicable yard setback requirements. However, for a building that was damaged or destroyed by the Wildfire and had a nonconforming yard, the new structure may be rebuilt or relocated within the nonconforming yard, provided the nonconforming yard is not further reduced.

A project may be rebuilt with the same nonconforming use, yards, height, number of stories, lot area, foot print, floor area, residential floor area, residential density, or parking as the structure that existed or had a valid permit immediately before the Wildfire. Provisions in LAMC 12.23 may be used as applicable. 

Please inquire with the Department of City Planning for requirements and approvals relating to the Coastal Zone.

To get a copy of the plans (blueprints) for your fire damaged or destroyed property, please submit a completed Affidavit for Duplication of Plans to the Department via email at Records.LADBS@lacity.org or in person at the LA One-Stop Rebuilding Center, the Figueroa Plaza Office, or the Van Nuys Office.

LADBS Records Section has as-built plans (blueprints) for Single Family Dwellings, Duplexes, Apartments, and most Commercial buildings, permitted and built after 1977.

For more information, refer to the last page of the research request form.

Yes.  To assist homeowners in rebuilding after the 2025 wildfires and provide temporary living arrangements, under the Mayor's Emergency Executive Order No. 1, the placement of such structures on the property is allowed for up to three years, or while an active building permit is applicable to said property, whichever is longer.

The Department does not recommend any architects or engineers. Prior to hiring an architect or engineer, we recommend that you review their licensing information.  For licensing information about architects, please visit the California Architects Board.  For licensing information about engineers, please visit the California State Department of Consumer Affairs. 

The Department does not recommend any contractors. Prior to hiring a contractor, we recommend you to review their licensing information and proof of insurance. The California State Department of Consumer Affairs maintains an online tool to Check a Contractor License.