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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Temporary Use Permit (TUP) FAQ What is a Temporary Use Permit? Certain temporary activities that may be appropriate at specific locations but inappropriate on a permanent basis may qualify to be approved…
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- Environmental Assessment An environmental assessment is required for a project that requires a discretionary decision, as determined by Los Angeles County Code Title 22 Planning and Zoning Projects that generally require an…
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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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- 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 plant…
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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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- Application Submittals FAQ
I’m proposing a housing development project. How do I apply for vesting rights under SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019), effective January 1, 2020? An
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- Residential and Agricultural FAQ
I’m proposing a housing development project. How do I apply for vesting rights under SB 330 (Housing Crisis Act of 2019), effective January 1, 2020? An
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- Subdivisions 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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