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NEWS UPDATE

The City of Lakewood is transitioning Building & Safety services from Los Angeles County to TRB+ Associates.

LA County staff and the City are working together to ensure a smooth handoff so projects in progress continue without interruption.

Projects already in review

With the help of LA County, the City is securing all plans that are pending plan review (plan check). Those plans are being evaluated by TRB+ Associates to determine the most appropriate next steps for review.

New online portal launches Oct. 9

On Oct. 9, the City will launch the OpenGov Building & Permitting portal. Through OpenGov, you will be able to:

• Submit building plans
• Pay plan-review (plan check) fees
• Receive electronic comments
• Track review status
• Resubmit revised plans
• Obtain permits
• Request inspections

If your project is in transition

If your project began with LA County and is moving to TRB+ Associates, please use OpenGov on or after Oct. 9 to submit any revised plans that address LA County’s corrections.

Questions? We’re here to help.

For plan-review status or general questions, email lakewoodplanreview@trbplus.com

Submit an inquiry

Fill out an online form to send your planning or building questions directly to our team. 

The Community Development Department is located at Lakewood City Hall and includes the following divisions:

Building and Safety - Assists businesses and homeowners with projects by issuing permits, assisting with plan checks and conducting inspections.

Planning and Zoning - Plans, coordinates, and monitors growth and development of the city utilizing the General Plan and the Zoning Code. Ensures projects comply with the California Environmental Quality Act and other planning related laws.

Code Enforcement/Neighborhood Preservation – Preserves and improves the aesthetic and environmental quality of the city.

Fair Housing - Provides information on fair housing laws and offers counseling to eligible residents in the areas of housing and tenant/landlord disputes.

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) - Provides GIS products and services to all city departments.

Housing - Provides and manages affordable housing and rehabilitation programs for Lakewood residents.

Economic Development - Seeks to preserve and enhance the economic climate in Lakewood’s commercial zones.