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The Planning Department is responsible for maintaining and enforcing the General Plan, the Zoning Code, and the Local Coastal Program. Planning Department staff reviews all proposals for compliance with applicable planning regulations. Staff also provides reports and analyses on proposed projects to the Planning Commission.

The Planning Commission reviews all projects for which discretionary approval is required. Planning Commission meetings are held at 6:30 pm on the third Tuesday of each month at City Hall. The Commission consists of five voluntary members, appointed by the City Council, to two-year terms.

Please call the Planning Department at (310) 378-0383 with any questions or for further information.

The following Planning applications are available to view/download (PDF format):

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Planning Application - Required to be filled out and turned in with all applications below:

The following informational handouts are available to view/download:


Building and Safety

The Palos Verdes Estates Department of Building and Safety is responsible for the enforcement of building code regulations, which provide minimum standards to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare by regulating materials, use, and occupancy. The City of Palos Verdes Estates follows the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code.

Inspection Requests
For a next day inspection, please call (310) 791-8400 by 4 pm the day before, and an inspector will perform the requested inspection on the following working day.

For plan check or inspection status, or for answers to any other building and safety related questions, please call City Hall at (310) 378-0383 between 8 am and 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Building Inspectors are available at the public counter 8 am - 10 am, Monday through Friday.

The following forms and handouts are available to view/download (PDF format):




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