It normally takes minimum of two weeks for a Sign Pre-Inspection (SPI) to be completed.

A DPI normally takes two weeks minimum to be prepared.

It normally takes 45 days from the time your appeal is submitted to LADBS.

You will need to check with LA County Health Department. It is recommended that you submit plans to the health Department as soon as you can. It may take few months to obtain your approval.

A single family zone only allows one house. You will need to obtain a variance from the Department of the City Planning for any additional dwelling unit on your property.

Each house is required to have 2 parking spaces. The two-car parking spaces shall be covered, if the house is in a single family zone.

You can obtain one combined permit for the addition which covers the electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc. work. However, a separate Sprinkler permit is required if the house needs to be sprinklered throughout due to the addition and remodeling.

A permit is valid for two years from the time the permit fees are paid. Each permit extension is good for 6-month within the two years limit.

The fee is based on the nature of the appeal and the number of the appealed items.

The inspector assigned to your project can explain the required fees for a permit extension.