All Forum Posts by: Chad Ballard

@Hubert Chen If you need help let me know. I am a licensed civil here in CA. You will need a surveyor though for the lot split. I can put you in touch I know a few good ones.

Welcome to BP. @Chris Ifeanyi

Good luck. Let me know how it goes for you.

The usual process is an initial application to amend the Zoning Code. This gets distributed through the city departments to see what effect the zoning change will have. Then with approval it goes on the to Planning Commission for public review. The exact steps vary a little from city to city but that is the typical process. Need to alert the neighbors and have a public meeting to listen to any concerns. Then final approval comes from the planning commission.

Let me know if you would like some help I am happy to do what I can. Talking to the city is probably the best option. You can get a feel for how they would feel about the change. If you are making a drastic change to the current zoning it will be tough to get it approved. What are the neighboring properties zoned as?

There is no clear cut rules that you will find in the municipal code if the zoning change will be approved or not, only the rezoning (or amendment) process (Title 17.20.020).

Rami,

Looks like you have a lot of help but be prepared for it to take a while especially if you are looking to rezone. If you need help on the engineering side of things let me know.

Chad

Same location as before?

Entitlements can be a lengthy process in CA and most likely there are multiple permits that could be required. It sound like there is a building plan permit completed but is there any grading required? You may need a grading permit as well. Also how old is the building plan permit? They are good for 2 year if construction has started, if it has stopped or never started for 6 months then you need to file and extension.

Giving the city a call might be tough with LA, they have an online portal for general and application info. You can also go to a plan check counter and they could help but you have to drive down there which is always fun in LA

Development is very local. Different cities have different goals so the local planning department is a good place to start. Do you have a site in mind for the project?

A lot goes into this. PM me and we can get in touch and talk more if you are interested.

@Christopher Hunter, I can make really any day work that you have mentioned.

I would be interested as well. I have been attending the Southern OC meetup but I am never opposed to meeting more like minded people.

@Christopher Hunter, let me know if you need anything. I would happy to help out getting things going.