For Zoning and Building code questions, please contact our call center at 311 or (213) 473-3231 and ask to speak with the LADBS Zoning & Building Code Engineer. Some zoning information can also be found on ZIMAS.

Please contact the designer of the pre-approved standard plan to inquire about fees. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.

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.

• To obtain a building permit, you will need to provide a complete Building Permit application, a copy of the LA City approved stamped Standard Plan, and plans indicating how the Standard Plan will be adapted to a specific site.

While the Pre-Approved Standard Plan Program streamlines the building and safety review process, other agency/departmental reviews and clearances may still be required depending on your specific site conditions and type of rebuild.

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.

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

Standard plans are intended to serve as a base design that has already been reviewed by the Department of Building and Safety for Building Code Compliance. However, each property is unique, and modifications / customizations to a pre-approved standard plan may be necessary.

Once you have your plans ready for submittal, you can submit them through our Eplan portal using the address ‘1 Standard Plan Way’.