Public Counters

The Department’s Development Services Centers (DSCs), or public counters, are the first stop for project planning operations. Appointments are available at these central consultation portals for residents and business owners seeking technical guidance during the design, entitlement, and permitting stages of a project. Of the four DSC locations—Metro/Downtown Los Angeles, Valley (Van Nuys), South Los Angeles, and West Los Angeles—only Metro/Downtown offers “Specialized Services” tailored to different industries’ needs in addition to standard counter operations.

City Planning has modified operations at the Development Services Centers (DSCs) to protect the health of the public at large. In-person operations remain available for select planning services by appointment only. All visitors must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative test within the last 72 hours, to enter City facilities.

City Planning has modified operations at the Development Services Centers (DSCs) to protect the health of the public at large. In-person operations remain available for select planning services by appointment only. All visitors must wear a well-fitted mask and show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, or a negative test within the last 72 hours, to enter City facilities.

Valley/Van Nuys

6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Suite 251
Van Nuys, CA 91401
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Phone: (818) 374-5050
Email: planning.mbc2@lacity.org

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7:30am - 4:00pm
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West Los Angeles

1828 Sawtelle Boulevard, 2nd Floor
West Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Phone: (310) 231-2598
Email: planning.westla@lacity.org

Note: This DSC is not open to the public at this time.

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7:30am - 4:00pm
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Metro/Downtown

201 N. Figueroa Street, 4th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Phone: (213) 482-7077
Email: planning.mbc2@lacity.org
Main Public counter: 4th Floor
Specialized Services: 5th Floor

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7:30am - 4:00pm
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