Plan reviews may be initiated by the owner of the property or authorized agent, or by a licensed contractor or authorized agent.

Fees vary depending on the project valuation (size and scope of the project, labor, and materials are factored into the valuation).

• Additional Resources:
  • City Fee Schedule
  • Development Fee Schedule
  • Planning Fee Schedule

The City's Plan Check services include:

• Building Plan Review
• Architectural Plans
• Structural Plans
• Demolition Plans
• Grading / Shoring Plans
• Green Building Plans
• Energy Plans
• Mechanical Plan Review
• Electrical Plan Review
• Electric Vehicle Plans
• Solar Panel Plans
• Plumbing Plan Review
• Water Efficient Landscape Plan Review

Many projects are eligible for over-the-counter plan review, while others require plan review submittal. Projects submitted for plan review will be assigned a plan check cycle timeline. See review time line below. For more information, see the Permit Center Plan Review & Permitting Guide.

e-OTC (Express Plan Check)

• Site work (FYP, site wall/fence, fire pit, BBQ area, Water features, pool re-plaster, etc.)
• New pool/spa on level pad (not on structural piles and foundation system)
• Driveway approach in public R-O-W
• Window change out (no change to opening sizes-no structural work)
• HVAC change out
• Interior minor remodel of SFR buildings (with no structural work)
• Business ID signage

Small Projects: 3 Weeks (re-submittals: 2 Weeks)

• MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing)
• Mandatory soft-story retrofit of MFR buildings
• Solar PV systems
• Residential concept review (zoning and building)
• Medical gas
• New pool/spa on structural piles and foundation system
• Commercial store front minor alterations - Commercial minor T.I.
• Water Efficient Landscaping

Intermediate Projects: 5 Weeks (re-submittals 3 Weeks) - Expedited Plan Check: 3 Weeks (Re-submittals 2 Weeks)

• SFR buildings remodel and/or addition on level pad
• New SFR buildings on level pad
• Residential accessory structures remodel and/or addition on level pad
• New residential accessory structures
• MFR buildings renovation, change in number of units, etc.
• Commercial T.I. (Office, retail, restaurant...)
• Medical office and/or surgery center T.I.

Complex & Large Projects: 7 Weeks (re-submittals 3 Weeks) - Expedited Plan Check: 4 Weeks (Re-submittals 3 Weeks)

• New SFR buildings in Hillside area
• Addition and remodel of SFR buildings in Hillside area
• New commercial buildings
• Addition and/or major renovation of existing commercial buildings
• New MFR development
• New mixed-use development
• Hotels, motels, theaters

Notes:

1. Prior to plan check submittal, all required applicable approvals from planning division shall be obtained (Design Review, Architectural Review, etc.)
2. In addition to regular plan check fees, there is an additional fee for expediting the plan review process. Its amount may vary depending on the scope of work and complexity of the project.
3. The plan review cycle timeline starts after all required plans and documents are uploaded in ProjectDox (electronic plan check system) AND the submittal or re-submittal is completed by the applicant so the City staff can start the review task.

Acronyms:
FYP: Front Yard Paving
e-OTC: Electronic Over the Counter Plan check
SFR: Single Family Residential 
MFR: Multi-Family Residential
T.I.: Tenant Improvement

Document Submittal Requirements-New Single Family Residence

Document Submittal Requirements-Commercial Tenant Improvement-Alteration

Please visit www.beverlyhills.org/forms.

• 2022 California Building Code
• 2022 California Residential Code
• 2022 California Green Building Standards Code
• 2022 California Existing Building Code
• 2022 California Mechanical Code
• 2022 California Electrical Code
• 2022 California Plumbing Code
• 2022 California Energy Code
• 2022 California Historical Building Code
• 2022 California Fire Code
• 2022 California Existing Building Code
• 2022 California Referenced Standards Code
• 2021 International Property Maintenance Code

• Electronic Plan Review submittal information is located on the City's website.
• Should you require technical Electronic Plan Review assistance, please send a screenshot of the issue to: EplanSupport@beverlyhills.org (Subject Line: "E-Plan Technical Support")

• Electronic Plan Review information is located on the City's website.
• A video of the file upload process can be viewed here.

Electronic Plan Review correction information is located on the City's E-Plan webpage.

• Electronic Plan Review correction information is located on the City's website.
• These are ONLY applicable to old Projects/Permits. New Permits generated after October 4, 2021 will have a different process.

• Please contact the assigned Plan Checker and Planner should you need to follow up regarding your plan review.  
• If you are unsure who is assigned to your project, please contact: CDPlanReview@beverlyhills.org & CDPlanning@beverlyhills.org for assistance.

• A plan check application is valid for five hundred forty-five (545) calendar days (18 months) from the plan check fee payment. A permit must be issued within the aforementioned timeframe.
• Section 9-1-107(L)(3) of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code states that "An application for a permit for any proposed work for which no permit is issued within five hundred forty-five (545) calendar days (18 months) following the date of application shall expire by limitation, and construction documents, plans and other data submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the building official. Any expired application shall require a new application and applicable fees as determined by the building official shall be paid."

• First, contact your plan review team to determine if the work is eligible for a revision.
• Once confirmed, please complete the Plan Review and Permit Application and email it to permit center (cdpermits@beverlyhills.org).
• On the application, please state: "Revision to approved Permit # BS2... (Provide a detailed description stating what the revision is for)"
• Permit center staff will process the application and re-open the project in Project Dox (City's electronic plan check system) in order for the applicant to upload and submit the revised plans for review.