Permit Information

Permits Process

Permit applications can be submitted via e-mail to CDDBuildingServices@cityofgardena.org. Please include a completed Permit Application along with all relevant information with your submittal. All documents must be submitted in a PDF format.

Grading, Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, & Electrical Projects

 

  1. Prepare & Submit Plans

Before any grading or building-related construction or installation can occur, an application and plans must be prepared and submitted to the City of Gardena in a PDF format. These items will be reviewed for compliance with Zoning regulations, current Building Code and other pertinent regulations. At this level of review, the focus is on public health and safety issues such as structural integrity, earthquake safety, fire protection and accessibility requirements.

Please note, many proposed construction activities require plans to be prepared by a licensed design professional (e.g, an architect, engineer, etc.). The following links are helpful in completing plan preparation and submittal:

Unless a special zoning or other approval is required (Planning Commission approval, etc.), plan check should take approximately 10 business days to complete for the first submittal and 5 business days for resubmittals.

  1. Obtain a Permit

When the City has completed plan review and determined that the proposed project meets federal, state, and local code requirements, a permit may be issued. You or your licensed design professional will be contacted by a Permit Technician to pay the required fees to obtain a permit. A permit is valid for 180 days, unless work is active and progressing, in which case the permit will continue to be valid until the project is complete.

  1. Schedule an Inspection

During various phases of construction or grading, Building Division Inspectors must review the work to ensure that it is proceeding consistent with the approved plans and the law. To request an inspection of a project, please call the inspection request line at (310) 217-9510. Please speaking slowly and clearly and state the following:

  • Your name
  • Call back number
  • All permit numbers that require an inspection
  • All inspection types needed
  • Requested date and time
  1. Plan Review and Turnaround Times

Gardena’s Building Official is typically available Tuesday and Wednesday to provide service and answer homeowner, business-owner, and contractor questions in order to expedite plan check and permit issuance.

Typical over-the-counter permits (fence permits, water heaters, etc.) are usually turned around in three business days.

Please note, due to staffing reductions, questions should be initiated via e-mail. Please request to speak with the Building Official and send your questions to CDDBuildingServices@CityOfGardena.org