Business / Other License Referrals FAQ
- What kind of licenses are referred to Regional Planning for review and why?
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The following agencies frequently ask Regional Planning to verify that operations they issue licenses to are allowed at the location:
- I have previous approval(s). Isn’t that enough for Regional Planning to approve my request?
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The Los Angeles County Code continues to change over the years to better meet the County’s needs. The provisions applicable to your proposed operation or location may have changed.
- How long does Regional Planning’s review take?
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It takes approximately 2-3 weeks and may take longer if Regional Planning needs to schedule a zoning inspector to visit the site. The inspector makes sure that there are no zoning violations on the property before Regional Planning can approve your request.
- What can I do to facilitate my request?
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Most review time is spent on collecting information and verifying official records. Bring the following items whenever possible will greatly help Regional Planning’s review:
- Photos of the subject property
- Floor Plan for your business (mainly for “Public Eating” and “Bottle Works” business licenses)
- Site plan of the property
- Copies of building permits for the property or business
- Any known/previous approvals from the Regional Planning
- Other licenses issued by other County or State Departments
- What do I do after Regional Planning approves my request?
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Please take the approval back to the issuing agency to obtain your license.