Various types of applications require a set of documentation to process. The initial documents needed are listed below for your convenience. Please review and gather the necessary documents since you will be asked to submit them as part of the application process. Please note, additional documentation may be needed throughout the review process, which the City will notify you.
It is imperative to ensure you follow the Document Submission Standards. Failure to do so will result in potential delays in your review process.
Files must be in PDF format maximum 40MB limit per file uploaded. Here are a few helpful hints for reducing the size of your files:
- Flatten your drawings
- Use Print to PDF function
- minimize inserting scanned documents/photos in the plans
- Use third party pdf software to reduce the file size
- Remove unnecessary/aesthetic artwork which
Please follow the FILE NAMING CONVENTION to make sure reviewers can quickly identify the plans submitted.
To APPLY for any of the following application, use the City’s online application system “CONNECT LCF.” (Registration Required)
NOTE: THE CITY DOES NOT HAVE A COMBINATION PERMIT. ALL TRADE PERMITS MUST BE APPLIED SEPERATELY.
PERMITTING AGENCY CONTACT DIRECTORY
Below is a list of required initial documents based on the type of application you are requesting:
Building & Safety Permits
(818) 790-8651
In addition to the Initial Required Submittals listed on this page, the following submittals may be required prior to a permit issuance.
| BUILDING PERMITS | SUBMITTALS REQUIRED PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE |
|---|---|
| All Building Permits | Contractor Declaration Form |
| BUILDING RESIDENTIAL | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Addition/Alteration/Repair | Architectural Complete Plan Set
Title 24 Structural Plan Structural Calculations |
| Alteration/Repair | Site Plan
Window/Door Replacement
|
| Deck | Site Plan |
| Fence
(Soil level must be the same on both sides of the fence) |
Site Plan
Elevations Plan (With post spacing and footing details) |
| New | Architectural Complete Plan Set
Title 24 Structural Plan Structural Calculations |
| Retaining Wall | Site Plan |
| Roof | Contractor Declaration Form
CRRC No. of roofing material |
| BUILDING NON-RESIDENTIAL | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Addition | Architectural Complete Plan Set
Structural Plan Structural Calculations Title 24 |
| Alteration/Repair | Site Plan
Accessible Upgrade Details Wall Details Window/Door Replacement
|
| Deck | Site Plan |
| Fence
(Soil level must be the same on both sides of the fence) |
Site Plan |
| New | Architectural Complete Plan Set
Structural Plan Structural Calculations Title 24 |
| Retaining Wall | Site Plan |
| Roof | Contractor Declaration Form |
| Sign | – |
| Tenant Improvement | Site Plan
Accessible Upgrade Details Wall Details |
| CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Occupancy | – |
| Temporary Certificate of Occupancy | – |
| DEMOLITION | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Demolition (Residential) | Site Plan
All Demolition permits will need clearance from: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1403 Compliance for Asbestor Removal |
| Demolition (Non-Residential) | Site Plan
All Demolition permits will need clearance from: South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 1403 Compliance for Asbestos Removal |
| Demolition (Pool)(also requires a Grading Permit) | Site Plan |
| TRADE PERMITS | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Electrical | Electrical Code Checklist |
| Mechanical | Energy, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Checklist |
| Plumbing | Energy, Mechanical and Plumbing Code Checklist |
| POOL | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Pool (Residential) | Site Plan
Setbacks Plan Engineering Plan |
| Pool (Non-Residential) | Site Plan
Setbacks Plan Engineering Plan |
| SEWAGE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Sewage | – |
| SOLAR | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| SolarApp+ (Automated Permit) | SolarApp+ Approval ID Number |
| Solar (Residential) | – |
| Solar (Non-Residential) | – |
(818) 790-8881
Planning Department Hours: Monday – Thursday 7:00am – 5pm & Friday 8:00am – 5pm
| DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Design Commission Architectural | Owner Affidavit
Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Design Commission Sign Only | Owner Affidavit
Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Floor Area Review | Owner Affidavit
Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Large Garage | Owner Affidavit
Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Planned Development | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) Statement of Water Availability Color & Materials |
| Reasonable Accommodation | Owner Affidavit
Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Second Floor | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) Statement of Water Availability |
| Telecommunications | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Architectural Complete Plan Set (minimum) |
| Tree Removal | Owner Affidavit |
| DIRECTORS REVIEW APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous | Owner Affidavit
Title Report |
| Miscellaneous Marijuana | Owner Affidavit |
| DVSP Director’s Review | Owner Affidavit |
| Fence Review | Owner Affidavit
Surveys (when within 5 foot set back of the property line) |
| EXCEPTION APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Excess Animal Permit | Owner Affidavit |
| Setback Modification Planning Commission | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Statement of Water Availability Story Pole and Site Marking Plan Surveys |
| Variance | Owner Affidavit
Title Report |
| HILLSIDE APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Hillside Development Administrative | Owner Affidavit
Title Report |
| Hillside Development Planning Commission | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Statement of Water Availability |
| Hillside Development Director’s Review | Owner Affidavit
Title Report |
| HISTORIC PRESERVATION APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Mills Act Contract | Signed Mills Act Application
Grant Deed Photographs, Interior and Exterior Recent Property Tax Bill |
| Request for Designation (City’s Official Register) | Coming Soon |
| LAND DIVISION APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Certificate of Compliance | Title Report |
| Condominium Conversion | Owner Affidavit
Condominium Conversion Supplemental Information Condominium Conversion Easement Affidavit |
| Lot Line Adjustment/Lot Line Merger | Owner Affidavit
Title Report LLA/Lot Merger Map Scalable to 8 1/2′ x 11 |
| Tentative Parcel Tract Map | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Statement of Water Availability Tentative Map Certificate of Posting of Affidavit Tentative Map Easement Affidavit Tentative Map Disclosure Affidavit Tentative Map Supplemental Information |
| PRELIMINARY REVIEW APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Preliminary Review | Site Plan |
| SB 330 Preliminary Review | Compliance Form |
| REZONE APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| General Plan Amendment | Owner Affidavit |
| USE APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Animal Keeping | Owner Affidavit |
| Conditional Use Permit | Owner Affidavit
Title Report Color & Materials |
| Minor Conditional Use Permit | Owner Affidavit |
| Temporary Use Major | Owner Affidavit |
| Temporary Use Minor | Owner Affidavit |
| Zone Change | Owner Affidavit |
| Zone Clearance | Owner Affidavit |
Public Works Department
(818) 790-8882
| ENCROACHMENT APPLICATION TYPE | INITIAL REQUIRED SUBMITTALS |
|---|---|
| Right of Way Construction/Encroachment Permit (General/Utility) | Scaled Plot-Site Plan/Drawing
Letter of Authorization from Owner Traffic Control Plan (where required) |
| Driveway Encroachment Permit | Scaled Plot-Site Plan/Drawing
Letter of Authorization from Owner Traffic Control Plan (where required) |
| Trash Bin Permit | Owner Acknowledgment
|
