Plan Check

What types of projects go through the plan check process?

All projects that require construction must go through the Plan Check process. Types of projects include new residential and/or commercial construction, additions, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) or Junior ADUs, tenant improvements, pools, mechanical equipment, etc.

If you are not sure if you need a permit, please call 818.790.8881.

What departments and divisions are involved in Plan Check and what types of plans do they review?

Plans are reviewed by Building and Safety Division, Planning Division, and/or the Public Works Department. Plans frequently required for development projects include the following:

• Site Plan
• Architectural (e.g. floor plans, elevations, landscape, etc.)
• Grading
• Structural
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• Title 24

What requirements must be met for plan approval?

Please see the following flyer, describing what must be shown on various types of plans for approval.

Staff has also prepared a list of “document submission standards” to meet to avoid plan check delays.

When should I begin the Plan Check process?

After you know the scope of your project, identified a contractor or architect, and received Planning approval (if needed), you are ready to apply for your building permit(s).

To prevent delays in the Plan Check process, please consult with City Staff to confirm all required materials.

• Applicant submits plan check application and required plans through the Connect LCF portal.
• Building and Safety Staff review the Submittal package to check that all “Requirements for Plans” are met.
• Plan check submittal package is determined to be complete (an incomplete submittal package will not be accepted for review).
• Plan check fees are calculated and paid.

• Plans are routed to applicable divisions for review.
• Plans are reviewed for minimum code requirements in the LCF Municipal Code and the California Title 24.
• Correction letters and plans are generated by applicable departments.
• Corrections or approvals are returned to the Building and Safety Division.

• Plan reviews with corrections: Building and Safety Division creates a resubmittal package for the Applicant consisting of correction letters from all applicable departments, plans, and a “Resubmittal Checklist” which lists the documents required for resubmittal.
• Applicant is notified that plan check corrections are available.
• Plan review corrections are resubmitted by the Applicant to the Building and Safety Division.
• Plan reviews exceeding three reviews are subject to additional plan check fees.

Applicants shall repeat Steps 2 and 3 until plans are approved by all applicable departments.

• Inspection fees are calculated based on the scope of work from the approved plans.
• Customer pays applicable permit fees.
• Permit is issued to the Licensed Contractor or Owner/Builder.
• An approved set of plans and documents are provided to the customer along with the permit/job card.
• Approved set of plans and a job card to remain at project job site.