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- Business / Other License Referrals FAQ
What kind of licenses are referred to Regional Planning for review and why? The following agencies frequently ask Regional Planning to verify that operations they issue licenses…
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- Certificate of Compliance FAQ
Will my certificate of compliance application be handled differently from normal procedures if my parcel is found to have been created in violation of the applicable subdivision laws…
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- Fire Rebuild/Repair Requirements FAQ
This document provides answers to commonly asked questions regarding the rebuild/repair process at the Department of Regional Planning (DRP) for structures damaged or destroyed during the recent Station…
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- Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs) FAQ
What is an SEA? Significant Ecological Areas (SEAs), as specified in the County General Plan, are ecologically important land and water systems that are valuable as…
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- Application Submittals FAQ
What is a Site Plan Review? A Site Plan Review involves determining whether a project is in compliance with the Los Angeles County Code
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- Zoning FAQ
What is zoning? Why is it important? Zoning regulates land use, density, setbacks, parking, lot coverage, building size, and thereby provides a means to implement the County’s
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- General Plan FAQ
What is the General Plan? What is a Community Plan? The General Plan is a comprehensive policy document which aids County decision-makers in guiding future development in…
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- Residential and Agricultural FAQ
For properties zoned R-1, R-A, A-1, A-2 Can I build a house on the property? Can I add onto my existing house? What must I do? These…
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- Commercial and Industrial FAQ
I want to open a new business or change to a different business. What must I do? Verify that the proposed business or use is permitted…
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- Conditional Use Permit (CUP) FAQ
Why does my project require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)? What are CUPs? A Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for certain land uses which may need…
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- County Jurisdiction FAQ
Is my property subject to County planning and zoning requirements? Only if it is within the County unincorporated areas. To verify, you can use the: Z-NET…
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- Density Bonus and Housing Permit FAQ
What is a Housing Permit? Are there different types? The Housing Permit (Part 18 of 22.56) was established to…
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- Land Division FAQ
Can I subdivide my property? Subdivisions are reviewed by five County agencies. These agencies include: Department of Regional Planning Department of Public…
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- Miscellaneous FAQ
Other Land Use Questions Can you tell me if there are any easements on my property? Public easements, such as flood control district easements and slope easements,…
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- One Valley One Vision (OVOV) FAQ
Why am I getting this notice? The Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning is in the process of updating the Santa Clarita Valley Area Plan. This…
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- Services Provided FAQ
What kinds of questions can you answer at the public counter? The Department of Regional Planning performs all land use planning functions for the unincorporated…
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- Special Districts, Areas and Plans FAQ
Coastal Zone Is my property located in the Coastal Zone? Within our GIS system, you would be able to obtain this…
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