Below is a general list of items needed for the Standard Plan review and approval:

• Floor plan – Show proposed work and room layout, door and window sizes and location.

Once you have your plans ready for submittal, you can submit them through our Eplan portal using the address ‘1 Standard Plan Way’.

Please contact the designer of the pre-approved standard plan to inquire about fees. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.

Yes, the plans may be purchased directly from the design owner.

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who developed them.

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who created them. Each pre-approved plan is available for a fee determined by the design owner in consultation with the homeowner/client.

For Zoning and Building code questions, please contact our call center at 311 or (213) 473-3231 and ask to speak with the LADBS Zoning & Building Code Engineer. Some zoning information can also be found on ZIMAS.

Standard plans are intended to serve as a base design that has already been reviewed by the Department of Building and Safety for Building Code Compliance. However, each property is unique, and modifications / customizations to a pre-approved standard plan may be necessary.

Building plan check and permit fees are based on the total project valuation (total cost of construction). Estimated building plan check and permit fees can be determined using our Online Permit Fee Calculator.

No. The Standard Plan program includes pre-approved designs that are both meant to be built in place as well as designs that are prefabricated off-site.