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1. Where can I get information on zoning, planning and development?

At the Planning Division located at:
Planning Division
1 Manchester Boulevard
7th Floor
Inglewood, CA 90301

Or on the City's website.

2. If I need copies of the zoning map or code, where can I buy them?

These are available (at minimal printing cost) at the City Clerk’s office located at:
City Clerk's Office
City Hall
1 Manchester Boulevard
Ground Floor
Inglewood, CA 90301

3. What is a checklist of project requirements?

The checklist contains the required drawings or plans that a property owner has to submit such as the following:
- Site Plan - indicates the size and configuration of the lot and the location of the existing and proposed buildings or projects within the lot with dimensions.
- Floor Plan(s) - indicates the layout and sizes of the existing and proposed rooms or spaces with dimensions.
- Building Elevations - indicates the design and height (in feet) of the building, doors and windows, balconies, eaves, gutter and downspout, the wall and roof materials or finishes, and colors.

Note: Building and Safety Division has another checklist of plan requirements. It is advisable to get their requirements at the same time you get the Planning Division checklist of project requirements.

4. Do I need an architect or an engineer to prepare plans?

Not necessarily. A draftsman, designer or contractor can prepare the above plans. If you have a drafting experience, you can prepare the plans yourself. However, structural plans and details will require the services of a licensed civil engineer.

5. Are plans to be in scale?

Yes, plans must be in scale (e.g. 1/8 inch or 1/4 inch is equal to one foot).

6. What graphic quality of plans is acceptable to the Planning Division?

Plans must be complete and clearly drawn (not free-hand drawn) with dimensions and descriptions as to the use of the space, layout, size, materials, and colors.

7. What kind and size of paper do I use for my plans?

There is no specific kind and size of paper required for the plans. Most commonly used size is 20 inches by 30 inches or larger. Any type of paper that can be copied or blue printed is acceptable.

8. Once I have the plans and elevations drawn, where do I submit them?

Submit the two sets (may be more in some cases) of plans and elevations to the Planning Division.

9. After submitting them to the Planning Division, how long do I wait to get Planning approval?

For simple addition, Planning Division will review your plans over-the-counter. If they are in compliance with the code requirements that pertain to building setback, height, size of room, building projection, parking, landscaping, etc., the Planning Division staff will stamp and approve your plans at the counter.

10. If my plans are not in compliance with code requirements, what steps do I need to do?

If your plans are not in compliance with code requirements, the Planning Division staff will indicate the corrections on your plans for you to correct. Once the plans are corrected by your architect or contractor, you resubmit them to the Planning Division. If the revised plans are in substantial compliance with code requirements, the plans would be approved.

11. Once my plans are approved by the Planning Division, where do I go next?

You submit your plans to Building and Safety Division for structural, electrical, mechanical and plumbing review.

12. Are there any fees to be charged for the review of my plans?

Additions that entail over-the-counter review by the Planning Division have no fees. Building and Safety Division has plan check fees though.