Los Angeles permit
Deck permit in Los Angeles
Decks over 30 in. above grade need a permit. We map the path and generate the site plan + framing.
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What the code requires
Typical baseline for an R1 lot with no overlays. The wizard adjusts these for your specific zone + overlays (Hillside, HPOZ, VHFHSZ, Coastal, etc.). Every value cites its source code section.
| Rule | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Permit-required height | 2.5 ft | CA Residential Code R301.5, LAMC 91.0105 |
| Guardrail required at | 2.5 ft | CA Residential Code R312 |
| Structural review required at | 6 ft | CA Residential Code R507 |
| Side setback | 5 ft | LAMC 12.21C5 |