Custodian of Records

Anyone can initiate a request to Public Records. It may include a wide variety of documents and materials (including print, photographic, and electronic formats) that were created or obtained by the LADBS.

About the Program

The California State Legislature adopted the Public Records Act in 1968. It is designed to give the public access to information in the possession of public agencies. The Act also provides that public records shall be open for inspection during regular office hours of the agency. The public can inspect or receive a copy of any record unless the record is exempted from disclosure under the act.

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Architects, Engineers, Designers and Builders are responsible for paying the necessary plan check and permit fees required to have their designs reviewed and pre-approved for inclusion in the Standard Plan Pilot Program.

 

For Homeowners, under the Mayor’s Emergency Executive Order No. 7, the collection of fees associated with permits are currently suspended for projects that are to repair, restore, demolish, or replace property or facilities substantially damaged or destroyed by the Wildfires; and shall only apply to property owners who held ownership of their homes on or before January 7, 2025.

 

This means homeowners can select and use these plans without paying additional city permitting fees, though other agency clearances may apply.

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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.

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The California Public Records Act requires an Agency to provide a response to the public records request within 10 calendar days.

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Replacement parking is not required for a garage converted into a JADU.

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Public Works - Bureau of Engineering will determine if the JADU requires a new address.

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Two forms must be completed together:

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If your property is part of a Homeowners Association (HOA), your property may be subject to Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs)—private agreements that may impose development standards or conditions different from those in the current Los Angeles Zoning Code. LADBS does not review or enforce CC&Rs, and the issuance of a permit does not indicate compliance with them.

 

Applicants are advised to contact their HOA prior to submitting plans to LADBS. Many HOAs may require plan review before submission to the City, which can save you from going through the permitting process for a project the HOA might ultimately reject.

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The contractor state licensing board can provide contractor-related information. Their website can be found here: CSLB 
 

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Section III of Alternate Building Materials Products Approval Requirements specifies the qualifications that Nationally Recognized Model Code Agency must meet for their Evaluation Report to be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.

Currently, Evaluation Reports from the International Code Council Evaluation Services (ICC-ES) and, the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials Uniform Evaluation Service (IAPMO UES) may be used as a basis for a Los Angeles City Research Report.

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State law allows a local ADU ordinance to establish certain ADU development standards. However, these standards shall not include minimum lot size (see GC Section  65852.2(a)(1)(B)(i)). Therefore, a minimum Lot size requirement for a given zone classification shall not be the basis of a denial of a new ADU.

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