City of Lawndale, CA

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Contact Us

Main Line: (310) 973-3230
Fax: (310) 970-2183
Building & Safety: (310) 973-3236
Building Inspector: (310) 973-3237

Peter Kann, Community Developlment Director

Jose Hernandez, Associate Planner

Vacant, Associate Planner

Adrian Gutierrez, Administrative Assistant II

Fabian Valencia, Permit Technician (4 Leaf Inc. Consultant)

Jason Brooks, LA County Building Inspector
Available in person Monday-Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.

Natalie Klingsporn, LA County Plan Check Engineer
Only available on Tuesdays from 7:30 a.m,. to 11:30 a.m.

About Us

The Community Development Department is responsible for providing information to the general public on Planning, Zoning, reviewing, and issuing building permits, providing inspections for new construction and ensuring compliance with the applicable planning, zoning, and building-related requirements, preparing and administrating contracts for special Community Development related programs, coordinating with other City, local and state departments, monitoring regional and state activities that impact the City, ensuring the City's development related documents are in compliance with state and federal requirements, and providing staff support to the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commission, City Council, and the general public.

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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.