06 - Permit Classification Matrix

Revised on 07-27-2023

Permit Classification Matrix Based on Scope of Work

 

  A-Permit B-Permit E-Permit U-Permit R-Permit S-Permit SD-Permit W-Permit
NEW CONSTRUCTION
Street, curb, gutter, sidewalk   X            
Alleys   X            
Sidewalk only (curb and gutter exists) X              
Sidewalk only (curb only exists) X              
Storm drain mainline or catch basin work   X            
Storm drain connection to catch basin (lateral)             X  
Sewer mainline   X            
Sewer house connection           X    
Street lights   X            
Retaining wall in public right-of-way with street   X            
Retaining wall in public right-of-way without street   X            
Driveway bridge (may also include an LACFCD Permit)   X           Maybe
Hydrology report   X           X
WIDENING / REALIGNMENT
Street, curb, gutter, sidewalk, alley   X            
Sidewalk widening only X              
Alleys   X            
Storm drain mainline or catch basin work   X            
Sewer mainline   X            
Sewer house connection           X    
Street light relocation (only if no B-Permit exists) X   X          
REPLACEMENT
Street   X            
Sidewalk only X              
Curb, gutter, sidewalk   X            
Alley (including longitudinal gutter)   X            
Alley (Asphalt only)   X            
DISCRETIONARY ACTION NOT LINKED TO A B-PERMIT
Replacement of excavated improvements in kind with no street light   X            
Replacement of excavated improvements in kind with street light   X            

Links to the public permit site, if available, can be found at BOE's website under "Permits"

  • A-Permit = Construction "A" Permit
  • B-Permit =  B Permit
  • E-Permit = Excavation Permit
  • U-Permit = Excavation Utility Permit
  • R-Permit = Revocable Permit
  • S-Permit = Sewer Permit
  • SD-Permit = Storm Drain Permit 
  • W-Permit = Water Course Disruption Permit