Permit Applications Who can obtain a building permit?(PDF, 25KB)Application: Building Permit(PDF, 353KB)Application: Electrical Permit(PDF, 251KB)Application: Mechanical Permit(PDF, 259KB)Application: Miscellaneous Building Permit(PDF, 76KB)Application: Plumbing Permit(PDF, 266KB)Application: Sewer Permit(PDF, 201KB)Owner Builder and Licensed Contractors Declaration Form(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement Information and Verification Form(PDF, 42KB)
Planning /Building Forms & Applications Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) General Information(PDF, 409KB)Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations(PDF, 1MB)ADU Staff Design Review (SDR) Application Form(PDF, 356KB)DRB-Application-Form.pdf(PDF, 83KB)Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Application(PDF, 202KB)Environmental info form(PDF, 99KB)General Plan Amendment(PDF, 83KB)Joint Use Parking Agreement (JUPA) Application(PDF, 89KB)Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD) Developer Fee Schedule(PDF, 785KB)Lot Line Adjustment Form(PDF, 112KB)Neighbor Consent Form for Fencing(PDF, 49KB)R-1 and R-A Zoning Requirements(PDF, 775KB)Rent Survey Form(PDF, 106KB)Subdivision Application Form(PDF, 173KB)Temporary Outdoor Permit Application Form(PDF, 3MB)Trash Enclosure Example Handout(PDF, 1MB)Variance Application(PDF, 193KB)Water Conservation in Landscaping Rules, Regulations and Procedureson-Package-Instructions-2015-rev-July-2018.pdf(PDF, 164KB)Wild Animal Permit Application(PDF, 195KB)
How-To Tips for Building How-To: Detailed Instructions for Submitting to BSOP(PDF, 192KB)How-To: Electronic Plan Check First Time Submittal(PDF, 3MB)How-To: Electronic Plan Check Re-Submittal(PDF, 2MB)How-To: Electronically Submit for Building Permits, Plans, and Planning(PDF, 318KB)
Remodeling Project Help How_to_Planning_Building-Electronic-Submittal-Procedures-2020_7_30_20.pdf(PDF, 160KB)applicationsinglelayergypsumboard.pdf(PDF, 684KB)applicationwaterresistantgypsumshowerareas.pdf(PDF, 478KB)Patio-Cover_2014.pdf(PDF, 513KB)Block-Wall-Footing-Spec-Sheets-2012-8_30_2019_REVISED_USE_THIS_ONE.pdf(PDF, 2MB)Cool-Roof-Ordinance-Technical-Requirements-07-17-19.pdf(PDF, 158KB)Electrical-Details-Spec-Sheets-11-17-2016.pdf(PDF, 535KB)Electronic_Plan_Check_FAQs.pdf(PDF, 132KB)Fireplace(PDF, 581KB)Homeowners FYI(PDF, 590KB)House framing details(PDF, 2MB)Owner_Builder_Licensed_Contractor_Declaration.pdf(PDF, 38KB)Owner-Builder Acknowledgement and Information Verification(PDF, 42KB)Plumbing Details(PDF, 393KB)Sample Plot Plan(PDF, 403KB)Swimming Pool Fencing Requirements(PDF, 529KB)Typical-Installation of FAU in Attic(PDF, 223KB)Typical Water Heater In Shed - Requirements(PDF, 387KB)Window Replacement - Emergency Escape Requirements for Sleeping Rooms in R-1 & R-3 Occupancies(PDF, 1019KB)
DRB Application Form & Handbooks Commercial Handbook(PDF, 3MB)Development Review Board Application(PDF, 83KB)Multiple Family Residential Handbook(PDF, 4MB)Signs Handbook(PDF, 3MB)
Fair Housing Know Your Housing Rights (flyer)(PDF, 36KB)We Can Help Keep Your Neighborhood Beautiful(PDF, 102KB)DRAFT-FY-2021-2022-CAPER.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
Housing Element Documents Lakewood Housing Element 2021-2029(PDF, 16MB)Housing Element 2013-2021(PDF, 16MB)SCAG 6th Cycle DRAFT RHNA Allocation(PDF, 82KB)SCAG Pre-Certified Housing Data for Lakewood(PDF, 487KB)