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

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Fee waivers and refunds are now available for property owners rebuilding after the Eaton and Palisades wildfires. To qualify, property owners must have owned and lived on their properties before January 7, 2025. Learn More
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Refunds 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 Learn More
 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. About Us
 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 Learn More
 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 Learn More
 The LA County Planning 2023 Strategic Plan for Equity emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Strategic Plan for Equity Learn More
 LA County Planning and APA Los Angeles hosted a virtual speaker session about oaks and biodiversity, community mapping, and oak conservation featuring Dr. Ed M. Wood from California State University Los Angeles, Daniel Hoffman from LA County Planning, and Rosi Dagit from the Resource Conservation District of the Santa Monica Mountains. Planning Among Oaks Watch now
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