Building Information Online on the LADBS.org homepage or Permit & Inspection Report can provide permit information for a specific property. 

To obtain copies of plans, we would first have to make sure there are plans on file. Plans are not maintained for every property.

The application form for a Los Angeles City Research Report is available from the Los Angeles City Department of Building and Safety website.

Los Angeles Research Reports may be issued to an entity/company with the legal right to the product and the accompanying Technical Test Reports and Engineering Assessment. Test Reports shall bear the name of the applicant, unless a release letter accompanies the test report(s).

Complete an Application for Renewal and Clerical Modification of General Approval as directed in the instructions available at dbs.lacity.gov. The fee is listed on the application based on the type of product approval previously obtained.

You will need at least a plot plan to show the area of the propose grading and foundation work along with the cross-sections for the grading/foundation work.

A plot plan showing the location of each building to be demolished. Specify the number of the story(s), the use, the floor area, and the distance of each building from the property lines.

A JADU shall be identified as a JADU on Building Permits, Certificate of Occupancy and other pertinent City records. The addition of a JADU changes the designation of the One-Family  Dwelling to a One-Family Dwelling and JADU.

A single family zone only allows one house. You will need to obtain a variance from the Department of the City Planning for any additional dwelling unit on your property.

No. Each property drainage shall be directed to a public street via non-erosive device.