LA County Planning is the planning department for all areas outside a city in Los Angeles County. We help write long range plans, review development projects, and respond to zoning complaints.

Los Angeles County Planning performs all land use planning functions for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County

LA County’s Disaster Recovery Ordinance allows for temporary housing and accessory structures on properties that contained a legally established single-family residence, accessory dwelling unit, caretaker’s residence, or farmworker dwelling unit.

Disaster Recovery

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LA County Planning is the planning department for all areas outside a city in Los Angeles County. We help write long range plans, review development projects, and respond to zoning complaints.

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LA County Small Biz Permit Express is designed to streamline and expedite the permitting process for small, community-serving businesses, making it easier than ever to take your business to the next level.

LA County Small Biz Permit Express

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LA County Planning helps preserve dark skies in rural areas of the County for the health and enjoyment of people and wildlife.

Rural Outdoor Lighting

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The LA County Planning 2023 Strategic Plan for Equity emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Strategic Plan for Equity

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On October 17, LA County Planning and APA Los Angeles hosted a virtual speaker session during National Community Planning Month.

Equity and Planning

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hEARINGs & mEETINGs

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We recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission. Learn more about our history.

Are We Your Planning Department?

Use the LA County Jurisdiction Lookup tool to find out if you are in an unincorporated area and LA County Planning is your planning department.

Language Access

Expanding how we serve diverse
LA County.

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For more information, visit the Planning Blog.

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If you were impacted by the recent fires and need assistance, please visit the Disaster Recovery page.

LA County Planning is the planning department for all areas outside a city in Los Angeles County. We help write long range plans, review development projects, and respond to zoning complaints.

Los Angeles County Planning performs all land use planning functions for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County

Applications & Forms

hEARINGs & mEETINGs

Plans & Ordinances

GIS

OFFICE LOCATIONS

ADU

We recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles County Regional Planning Commission. Learn more about our history.

Are We Your Planning Department?

Use the LA County Jurisdiction Lookup tool to find out if you are in an unincorporated area and LA County Planning is your planning department.

Language Access

Recent Articles

Get Involved