Residential / commercial scope
Commercial
Changing how a building is used (for example retail to restaurant) requires plan review and a new occupancy approval.
Category
Commercial
Plans required?
Yes
Where to go
ePlanLA
Over-the-counter?
No - Drafted plans will be reviewed for code compliance and required clearances will be confirmed before the permit is issued.
Likely clearances
Zoning, Fire, Accessibility
Search keywords
change of use, occupancy, c of o, certificate of occupancy, convert
Action button
Submit a Plan Check (ePlanLA)