City of Lawndale, CA

News & Announcements

Contact Us

Main Line: (310) 973-3230
Fax: (310) 970-2183

Peter Kann, Community Development Director

Jose Hernandez, Associate Planner

Vacant, Associate Planner

Adrian Gutierrez, Administrative Assistant II

Planning Commission

The City of Lawndale Planning Commission is comprised of residents appointed by the City Council, which serve as an advisory board to the City Council for land development, Special Use Permits, planning, and zoning related matters on a case-by-case basis through public hearings. The appointed members serve for a two-year term and must file statements declaring their economic interests while in office.

Meeting Time and Location

Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of every month at 6:30 p.m. and are held at the Council Chambers located at 14717 Burin Avenue.

Plan & Application Requirements

Zoning Standards & Tools

Office Hours

Monday-Thursday
7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday - Sunday: Closed

Counter Hours

The public counter is available Monday-Thursday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call the following phone numbers for specific services:

General Inquiries
(310) 973-3230

Planning & Zoning
(310) 973-3206
(310) 973-3240

Permits/Building & Safety/Plan Check
(310) 973-3236

Building Inspections
(310) 973-3237

Parkway Design Guidelines

Interested in redesigning your parkway? Review the city's Parkway Design Guidelines. For more information, or to obtain an encroachment permit to permit to alter the parkway, call the Public Works Department at (310) 973-3260.