LA County Pre-Application Counseling
LA County offers Pre-Application Counseling, where you can get early project feedback. LA County Planning, Public Works, Fire, and Public Health often attend. Typical comments include whether a project is consistent with plans and development standards. Feedback on project density and appropriate design is also common. Other important technical comments include road dedications and improvements, emergency access, fire protection, water supply, drainage, and potential flood hazards. You can also learn more about the process, including timeline, current fees, and tips for minimizing problems and delays.
LA County Pre-Application Counseling is best before filing an application. Meetings are voluntary and the information provided is advisory.
Appointments are generally once or twice a month. They must be scheduled at least 30 days in advance to give the County departments enough time to review the project. The meetings are virtual.
There are three types of Pre-Application Counseling appointments:
Subdivisions Pre-Application Counseling for projects that will create two or more units or lots. To apply, download the Subdivisions Pre-Application Counseling Application, and submit the application and all other required materials online as a “DRP – Base Application - Subdivisions” via Epic LA.
Zoning Permits Pre-Application Counseling for projects that require a Conditional Use Permit or other discretionary approval, and for affordable housing developments. To apply, download the Zoning Permits Pre-Application, and submit the application and preliminary plans online as a “DRP – Base Application – Permits and Reviews” via Epic LA. Note: If your project also involves a subdivision, please utilize Subdivisions Pre-Application Counseling first.
Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program Pre-Application Counseling for projects within the Santa Monica Mountains LCP area. To apply, download the Santa Monica Mountains Local Coastal Program Pre-Application Counseling Application, and submit the application and preliminary plans online as a “DRP – Base Application – Permits and Reviews” via Epic LA.
LA County Pre-Application Counseling Fees
Fees will be required by the following County departments:
- LA County Planning - current fees
- Department of Public Works
- Fire Department
- Department of Public Health
Questions?
For more information about LA County Pre-Application Counseling, or for general questions about planning, zoning, and application filing, contact LA County Planning using the information below. Please have the property’s Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) or address ready.
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Phone number: (213) 974-6411
Office hours: Mon., Tue. & Thu.: 7:30am - 5:30pm; Wed.: 8:30am - 5:30pm
You may also contact us at our field offices.