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Guidelines for Designing an Industrial Project Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following: Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan? What is the…
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Guidelines for Designing a Commercial Project Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following: Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan? What is the…
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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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Guidelines for Designing a Residential Project Before you begin, check with the staff of the Department of Regional Planning to confirm the following: Is the proposed use consistent with the General Plan? What is the…
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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:
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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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How To Order A Map To order a map you must contact our .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) ('Public Counter'). Our office hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday and…
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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 implement the County’s density bonus provisions…
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How To Request A Subdivision / Tract Map A Tentative Tract Map Is Required: When a division of real property is proposed which would create five (5) or more parcels or condominium units. In the
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How To Request An Environmental Assessment An environmental assessment is required for a project that requires a decision making body, (Hearing Officer, Regional Planning Commission, or
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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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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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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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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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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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How To Request A General Plan Amendment The General Plan is a comprehensive policy document which aids County decision-makers in guiding future development in a manner that is consistent with the needs, goals, and interests of the…
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How To Request A Parcel Map A Parcel Map is Required: When a division of real property is proposed which would create four (4) or fewer parcels or four (4) or fewer condominium units (i.e.…
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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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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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How To Request A Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use Permits are required for certain land uses which may need special conditions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses. To be approved, a conditional use permit must be…
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