Access some of our interactive mapping tools, learn about Los Angeles' zoning requirements, find property -- all on this page.

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 Interactive Planning Tools
 Planning and Zoning Information
 Buy/Lease Public Property
 Development Guides and Requirements
 Los Angeles Green Building Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

INTERACTIVE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TOOLS

 ZIMAS
The Zoning Information and Map Access System (ZIMAS), provided by the Department of City Planning, will give you detailed information on the zoning specifications of your parcel.

 Navigate LA
Try this web-based mapping application that delivers maps and reports based on data supplied by various City departments, Los Angeles County, and Thomas Bros. Maps.

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PLANNING AND ZONING INFORMATION

 Parcel Profile Report
A report that displays the zoning information for most parcels within the City of Los Angeles that can be identified by address or property tax bill number.

 Planning and Zoning Code
Official City of Los Angeles Planning and Zoning Codes.

 Property Zoning Information
Directions on how to obtain zoning information for a particular property.

 Summary Case Tracking Info
This site gives a summary of the information regarding cases that were submitted to the Planning Department.

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BUY/LEASE PUBLIC PROPERTY

 Buy/Lease surplus property
Lead Agency: General Services Department

 Buy/Lease property in a redevelopment project area
Lead Agency: Community Redevelopment Agency

 Buy/Lease from the Department of Water and Power
Lead Agency: Department of Water and Power

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CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT GUIDES AND REQUIREMENTS

Approved Construction Projects
Research reports detailing information on approved building, electrical, and mechanical products in the City of Los Angeles.

 Construction Inspection
Information on how and when to schedule an inspection, and the types of inspections offered by the Department of Building and Safety.

Construction Trade Licenses
Information related to approved fabricators, approved testing agencies and building trade examination applications and licenses.

 Electric Service Guide
Provided by the Department of Water and Power.

 Electric Service Requirements
Provided by the Department of Water and Power.

 Fire Code
An interactive version of the Los Angeles Fire Code.

 Fire Protection Systems - Testing and Certification
Learn about the required testing procedures for fire detection and suppression systems installed in your building.

 How to Recycle Construction and Demolition Material
Provided by the Bureau of Sanitation.

 Rent Stabilization
The Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) regulates multi-unit rental housing in the City of Los Angeles constructed before 1978.

 Street Lighting Requirements for Private Developments
Street light requirements for private development projects such as street vacations, city planning cases, costal development permits and others.

 Survey Bench Marks
Information about over 17,000 bench marks located throughout the City for surveying.

 Technical Document Center
BOE standard plans & different manuals.

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LOS ANGELES GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM

What is the Green Building Program?

Green Building Team

Green Building Resources

Standard of Sustainability

Standard of Sustainable Excellence

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