Welcome!
Our Mission
The Community Development Department strives to provide customers with personal attention, accurate information, and timely solutions in a manner that instills public trust and confidence while exceeding service expectations. Through proactive enforcement of preservation and development codes, we strive to maintain the highest quality of life for residents, the business community and visitors, keeping Beverly Hills a world-class community.
Services We Provide
- Zoning Review - Review projects for compliance with City zoning codes, work with applicants to obtain any necessary entitlements.
- Plan Check Review / Permitting (Construction and Temporary) - Review and permit all new development and renovation projects.
- Building Inspections - Inspect and issue certificates of occupancy for all construction projects.
- Community Preservation - Assure that all properties comply with City codes and administer the Rent Stabilization program.
- Compliance with State and local requirements - Maintain the City's General Plan, Zoning Codes and Building and Safety Codes
- Sustainability - Administer the City's Green Building Program
Community Development Information Line
Please dial (310) 285-1141 and
Press 1 for the department's location and hours of operation
Press 2 to schedule, change, or cancel a Permit Center appointment
Press 3 for Permitting or to check the status of a plan check
Press 4 for Code Enforcement, animal control, and rent control
Press 5 for Building & Safety Plan Review
Press 6 for Planning & Zoning
Press 7 for Inspection Services
Press 8 to review or request copies of records
For Questions and to Obtain Permits
For more information on applying for a permit, visit our "How to Apply for a Permit" page. The Planning Division is responsible for the initial project review and will assist you in meeting any requirements prior to submitting to the Building & Safety Division for a permit.
Matrix Study of the Community Development Department
The report which follows represents the results of the organization and management analysis of the Community Development Department conducted by the Matrix Consulting Group. The report is a comprehensive organization and management analysis of the department's existing operations, service levels, infrastructure management, and staffing levels. The analysis includes all aspects of service provision by the department. Matrix Analysis
Webpage last modified on - August 2, 2010
