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Application Submittal Appointments
The City Planning Division will accept Planning Applications by appointment only.

Appointments are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 am and 11:00 am and between 2:00 to 3:00 pm.

To schedule an appointment, please call (310) 458-8341.

See the Application Process Flow Chart and text below for more information.

In an effort to provide better service to our customers, the City Planning Division is instituting a new appointment system for the submittal of planning permit and Architectural Review Board applications at the public counter. This new appointment system is intended to shorten the waiting times for customers at our public counter and allow for a more thorough review by planning staff of all applications that are submitted for administrative staff review and review by the Zoning Administrator, Architectural Review Board, Landmarks Commission, Planning Commission, and City Council.

City Planning staff will still be available to review the application requirements with applicants at the public counter when applications are picked up.

·     Appointments for application submittals may be scheduled on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00 am and 11:00 am and 2:00 and 3:00 pm. 

·     Appointments will be scheduled ½ hour apart to allow sufficient time for planning staff to thoroughly review the application submittal with the applicant.

·     The application will be reviewed by staff to ensure that all required information and documentation is included in the submittal and that the  supporting materials, especially visual representations of the project, are of high quality to enable staff and the decision-makers to review and analyze the proposed project. The application will be accepted for filing at the counter if staff determines that all of the information, documentation and supporting materials are included and ready for review.

·     If the application and/or supplemental materials are insufficient, the applicant will be required to make the necessary changes to the application and make another appointment with the planner who previously reviewed the application. 

Application submittal appointments must be scheduled by calling (310) 458-8341. Scheduled appointments should be made approximately 1 week in advance. Application submittals will be reviewed at the City Planning Division public counter, Room 111 of City Hall.  Applicants should check in with the greeter at the Building and Safety public counter (also in Room 111) who will inform planning staff of your arrival.

If you have any questions or comments about the system, please feel free to contact Chris Townes or Ivan Lai, Planning Services Coordinator, at (310) 458-8341.