Before Obtaining a Permit   

To obtain your construction permit, you must have first completed any necessary plan review process for your project. Once complete, the property owner or a licensed contractor may obtain the permit.   

Contractors must provide the following: Proof of State Contractor's License Pocket Card, City Business License, Proof of valid and current Worker's Compensation Insurance and a Letter of Authorization if the applicant is not the license holder.   

Owner/Builders must provide the following: Owner/Builder verification form with original signature from the owner of the building, Proof of ownership if recent transfer or if owner is a company/corporation or trust and a Letter of Authorization from the owner if applicant is a tenant or authorized agent.   

County and State Requirements

The permit applicant must obtain the following separate approvals prior to permit issuance when required.

• Air Quality Control Management District (AQMD)

Any equipment that emits or controls air contaminants (such as nitrogen oxides or reactive organic gases) requires a permit from AQMD prior to construction, installation, or operation unless it is specifically exempted from the permit requirement by AQMD Rule 219. For more information, go to http://www.aqmd.gov/.    

• CAL-OSHA- Division of Occupational Safety and Health
  
  Under Section 17922.5 of the Health and Safety Code, a permit from the Division of Occupational Safety and Health is required for construction activities prior to the issuance of a building permit when trenches or excavations are five (5) feet or deeper and into which a person is required to descend, constructing or demolishing a building, structure, false work or scaffolding more than three stories high or the equivalent height., or using diesel engines in underground work in mines and tunnels.
     
• Coastal Commission
  
  No building permit or demolition permit shall be issued by the City for any development that requires a coastal development permit under the California Coastal Act of 1976, Public Resources Code Sections 30000 et seq., until such time as a coastal development permit has been issued for such development.
       
• Los Angeles County Health Department
  
  Under Section 27550 of the Uniform Retail Food Facilities law (CURFFL) a permit from the Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit for all food facilities projects such as restaurants, retail markets, bakeries, or bars.