The minimum content required in a report is outlined in Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-113 and P/BC 2014-129.

A fault investigation is required if the project is located within an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone or a Preliminary Fault Rupture Study Area to preclude construction for human occupancy from being placed on an active fault. Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-129 and P/BC 2014-044.

The district grading inspector will clear the release of the bond upon completion of the work. Financial Services will release the bond amount.

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.

Please see Information Bulletin P/BC 2023-060 for a detailed explanation.

Please refer to Information Bulletins P/BC 2014-044 and P/BC 2014-113.

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."

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.

Contact your consultant to provide a formal itemized response to the Department correction letter. Note: Additional Department fees are required for review.