Planning Review Process

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Please review the steps and suggestions below to get started. 

See the information posted under "Related Information" on this page to help you with the process.

You can email your plans to MyPlans@lakewoodcity.org for processing the next business day.

Once you have Planning approval, you may submit your plans to Building Plan Check. 

Residential Plan Review

Step 1.Check to see if your residential project is included below

  • Additions
  • Air conditioning units
  • Demolition
  • Dwelling units, new (including ADUs)
  • Electric vehicle charging equipment
  • Landscaping (front yard)
  • Porches and patio covers
  • Pools and spas
  • Remodeling (exterior)
  • Remodeling (interior of multifamily homes)
  • Sheds
  • Solar
  • Walls and fences
  • Water heaters, exterior or in garage
  • Windows, where the number, location or size of openings is changing

Step 2.Contact Planning staff with questions

Planners are available for phone or in-person consultation at the Community Development counter at City Hall during normal business hours. 

Call 562-866-9771, extension 2341 for help.

Building Plan Check and/or permitting may be required following Planning approval.

Step 3.Submit your plans 

Email to myplans@lakewoodcity.org

or

Visit the Building and Safety counter at Lakewood City Hall.

Commercial Plan Review

Step 1.Commercial projects that begin with planning review

Step 2.Contact Planning staff with questions 

Planners are available for phone or in-person consultation at the Community Development counter at City Hall during normal business hours.

Call 562-866-9771, extension 2341

Building Plan Check and/or permitting may be required following Planning approval.

Step 3.Submit your plans for review

Email to myplans@lakewoodcity.org

Once you have Planning approval, you may submit your plans to Building Plan Check.