Beverly Hills
Permit Expediting
Beverly Hills enforces some of the most rigorous design and planning standards in Southern California. Navigating its independent approval process requires specialized local knowledge.
Beverly Hills operates its own Community Development Department, entirely separate from the City of Los Angeles. High-value residential estates, luxury retail on Rodeo Drive, and Class-A medical office buildings all face a layered review process that includes Building & Safety plan check, Architectural Review Commission (ARC) approval, and in many cases, Planning Commission hearings.
Ocean Permits & Development coordinates all required agencies concurrently, prepares ARC packages to the city's aesthetic standards, and communicates directly with plan checkers to resolve comments without delay.
Our Beverly Hills Expertise
- Beverly Hills Building & Safety plan check management
- Architectural Review Commission (ARC) submittals
- Planning Commission entitlements and variance applications
- High-end residential additions and new construction
- Tenant improvement permits for Rodeo Drive and commercial corridors
- Medical office and healthcare facility permits
- Code violation resolution and retroactive permits
- Pre-submittal feasibility review against Beverly Hills Municipal Code
Common Questions
Does Beverly Hills have its own permit process?
Yes. Beverly Hills is an independent city with its own Community Development Department, separate from Los Angeles. All building permits in Beverly Hills are submitted through the city's own portal and reviewed by Beverly Hills plan checkers.
Is there a Design Review process in Beverly Hills?
Yes, many projects in Beverly Hills require Architectural Review Commission (ARC) approval before a building permit is issued. This applies to most exterior alterations, additions, and new construction. We prepare and manage ARC submittals to ensure your project meets the city's design standards.
How long do permits take in Beverly Hills?
Over-the-counter approvals for simple interior work can take 2–4 weeks. Projects requiring ARC or Planning Commission review add 4–8 weeks to the timeline. We manage all parallel tracks to minimize total elapsed time.
Project in Beverly Hills?
Let our team handle the ARC, Building & Safety, and Planning Commission — simultaneously.
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