• NEW ONLINE TOOL TO SEARCH RECORDS AND CASES ONLINE: 

  The public now has access to our online system. Search and view permit records and code enforcement cases.  Click on the document links listed below to view the instructions on how you can search records online.  This service is available 24 hours a day.

  • Building Permit Records:
    • Search Building Permit Records
  • Code Enforcement Case Records:
    • Search Code Enforcement Cases

• When is a Permit Required:
  • When is a permit required

• Residential Building Report Application:
  • Residential Building Report Application

• Permit Applications:
  • Building Permit Application
  • Mechanical Permit Application
  • Electrical Permit Application
  • Plumbing Permit Application
  • Permit Application Building, Mechanical, Electrical, & Plumbing. This form can only be used when one contractor/owner is acquiring all of the associated permits.

• Declarations:
  • Licensed Contractor Declaration
  • Owner Builder Declaration
    • Owner Builder Pamphlet - Know the risks.

• Credit Card Authorization:
  • Credit Card Authorization

APPLICATIONS BY SUBMITTAL TYPE:

• Streamline Permits:  This permit category is for specific project types that meet the minimum checklist requirements and qualify to submit using these applications.

• SOLAR Streamline
• EVCS Streamline

• Abatement Permits:  This permit category is for projects that include the removal or disturbance of potentially hazardous materials, such as asbestos, lead, mold, etc.
  • Asbestos:  The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1403 requires that an asbestos survey be completed to identify any Asbestos-Containing Material (ACM), prior to the commencement of any renovation where 100 sq. ft. or more are being removed or disturbed.  This requirement applies to all projects constructed prior to 1980.
    • Was the subject property constructed prior to 1980 and does the scope of work include the removal or disturbance of 100 sq. ft. of surface area?  If yes, one of the following must be completed prior to permit issuance.
    • An asbestos survey is required to be submitted to the City that reflect that ACM does not pose any risk, or,

    • An abatement permit must be acquired prior to the commencement of the abatement work.

    • Building Permit Application

• Permits that do not require a formal plan submittal:  This permit category is for simpler projects that are using standard plans, by using one of the associated “Information Bulletins”, or do not require an extensive plan review.

• Windows Changeout in the Same location (No change of framing).
  •  Window Changeout Application Using Standard Requirements
• Seismic Retrofit Using LADBS Standard Plan
  • Seismic Retrofit LADBS Standard Plan
  • Seismic Retrofit Application Using LADBS Standard Plan
• Re-Roof
  • Building Permit Application
• Fences, including the installation details
  • Building Permit Application
• CMU Block Walls using Standard Details
  • Building Permit Application
• Shared Property Line Agreement.  If the fence or CMU block wall is on a shared property line the applicant must provide this form
  •  Property Line Agreement
• Kitchen Renovations (Interior Only with No Structural Work)
  • Building Permit Application
• Bathroom Renovations (Interior Only with No Structural Work)
  •  Building Permit Application
• Sand Blasting, or stucco repair (Noticing is required)
  •  Building Permit Application
• Appliance within the interior of the structure, such as: Wall Heaters, Furnaces, etc.
  • Use the associated permit application listed above.

1. ADA - Summary of Accessibility Upgrades
2. Property Owner Authorization
3. Plot Plan Form
4. Property Line Agreement
5. Permit or Plan Review Extension or Renewal Request
6. Plan Revision or Resubmittal
7. Notary Acknowledgement
8. Window Requirements
9. Site Plot-Plan Sample
10. Seismic Retrofit Standard Plan
11. Seismic Retrofit Application using LADBS Standard Plan
12. Standard CMU Block Wall
13. Trash Code Reminder
14. Admin Citation Appeal Packet
15. Request for Address Effective
16. Structural Observation Report Form
17. Subcontractors List
18. Construction Hours/Rules
19. Pedestrian Protection Plan
20. Protection of Private Property During Construction
21. Sandblasting Notice

• Los Angeles County Fire Submittal Process and Contacts:
  • LA County Fire Process-Contacts

• Demolition Permit Requirements:
  • Demolition Permit Checklist and Meeting Procedures (We are currently updating these documents.  Please inquire with staff in regards to this process).
  • Demolition Permit Waiver

• Waste Recycling:
  • Waste Recycling Plan
  • Waste Recycling Report
  • Exemption from Mandatory Refuse Collection Service

• Fees:
  • Master Fee Schedule Effective
  • School Facility Fees
  • Sewer Connection Fee (L. A. County)

• Landscaping Review Requirements and Forms:
  • WELO Determination Form
  • WELO_Prescriptive Compliance_under 2500
  • WELO_ Performance Compliance Option