Survey benchmarks are available to the private surveyor and the public in general. Benchmarks provide reference elevation points located throughout the City.
Provide information on processing requirements (forms, fee schedule, timeline, pre-filing consultation) and receive case applications for adjustment. The Planning Department acts on requests for adjustment which are seeking minor deviations from setback or height requirements of the zoning ... (see full description)
Provide information on the status of an application for adjustment including case number, disposition (hearing schedule, determination, case tracking) and name and phone number of investigator or zoning administrator assigned to case. Applications for adjustments involve requests for deviation from ... (see full description)
Case processing of requests for changes to the Council requirements for satisfying T conditions, or the removal of the T Tentative classification.
Provide information on processing requirements (forms, fee schedule, timeline, pre-filing consultation)and receive case applications for over in height fence or wall. The Planning Department acts on requests for over in height in accordance with the zoning regulations establishing permitted heights ... (see full description)
Centerline notes are available throughout the City of Los Angeles to the private surveyor and the public in general. Information can be obtained by visiting the Bureau of Engineering, Central Records Section or by visiting the Bureau's other public counters, and are also available by accessing ... (see full description)
Community Plans guide the physical development of neighborhoods by establishing the goals and policies for land use. The land use element is one of the state-required elements of a City's General Plan and is required to be updated periodically. While the General Plan sets out a long-range vision and ... (see full description)
The Planning Department issues Conditional Use Permits which allow certain uses in zones other than which they are classified. The Bureau of Engineering reviews Planning's Conditional Use Permits and Zoning Variances for Public Works requirements. Engineering also makes recommendations to the ... (see full description)
New Tract Maps and Parcel Maps are given final map clearance after they are checked for proper survey procedures as established by the City of Los Angeles and the Subdivision Map Act. For information on final maps, visit the Bureau of Engineering Land Development Group (LDG) at 201 N. Figueroa St., ... (see full description)
The Bureau of Engineering Stormwater Management Group provides information as to whether a property in the City of Los Angeles is in a flood zone and, if so, what the minimum building pad elevation should be. Engineering also reviews and signs-off on public and private construction permit ... (see full description)
Applicants who wish to develop on hillside lots must comply with established regulations (the Hillside Ordinance), which includes definitions for structure height, required front and side yards, fire protection, lot coverage, parking, street access, sewer availability, sewer connections and grading. ... (see full description)
Recognizing the need to identify and protect neighborhoods with distinct architectural and cultural resources, the City has developed an expansive program of Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs). HPOZs, commonly known as historic districts, provide for review of proposed exterior alterations ... (see full description)
Lot Split information can be obtained from the Bureau of Engineering Land Records Group (213)482-0060 for a fee. Lot split dates are needed as part of the building permit process for some properties to determine legality in accordance with applicable regulations.
An applicant that wishes to close a street or alley for purposes other than a special event must first apply at their respective Council District Office. The Council District Office will determine whether the Bureau of Engineering's Land Development Group shall do an investigation as to the ... (see full description)
An Above Ground Facility (AGF) is defined as any structure, cabinet, electric meter or other appurtenance that is installed for telecommunication or utility purposes, and is installed above the surrounding grade in the public right-of-way. AGF installation requires a special review process and also ... (see full description)
An A permit is required for minor construction in the public right-of-way which includes sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter along property frontages. An A permit is typically issued to homeowners and contractors and can be obtained over-the-counter at the Bureau of Engineering District offices or ... (see full description)
Urban Design is about making places more walkable, livable and sustainable. It knits together the arrangement, appearance and form/function of buildings, modes of transit, infrastructure with the public spaces they face to create a good environment within which to live, work and play. A major focus ... (see full description)
Design and Construction Division coordinates with the Bureau of Engineering for design, project management, and contract administration; handles environmental analysis, real estate leases, permits, land dedications, and acquisitions, and has an Advance Planning group which reviews all requests for ... (see full description)
The Land Development Group (LDG) investigates relinquishments, quitclaims, future street and future alley acceptance, and street names. LDG also releases agreements with documents that lot-tie a property, such as an insurance waiver, where a clause in the document states that Engineering will be ... (see full description)
Initial filing of a subdivision map that contains less than four lots (parcel maps) begins at the Planning Department. The Planning Department asks Engineering for recommendations regarding public improvements, including but not limited to street dedications, street improvements (including private ... (see full description)
Initial filing of a subdivision map that contains more than four lots (tract maps) begins at the Planning Department. The Planning Department asks Engineering for recommendations regarding public improvements, including but not limited to street dedications, street improvements (including private ... (see full description)
An existing steel or concrete streetlight can be relocated by a contractor or the Bureau of Street Lighting in order to install a driveway or other purpose.
Tract Maps and Parcel Maps within the City of Los Angeles are available to the public. Information can be obtained by visiting the Bureau of Engineering, Central Records Section at 1149 S. Broadway, Basement Level or the Los Angeles County's website - Los Angeles County Department of Public Works - ... (see full description)
W-Permits are given for construction work on private property within a natural watercourse. A natural watercourse is a natural ravine with a tributary area of 20 acres. Any person desiring to construct, reconstruct, or repair any natural watercourse, or any structure in any natural watercourse must ... (see full description)
This manual will assist in providing consistent and uniform interpretations of the Zoning Code. It is a cumulative summary of more than 230 written policies and interpretations made by the Department of Building and Safety, the Department of City Planning, and the Office of the City Attorney ... (see full description)
