The content of this page will provide guidance through the approval process of General Permits.
The steps below will guide you through the application submittal process in EPIC-LA.
Select "Annual Sidewalk Dining -or- Annual parklet Dining -or- Annual Alley Closure" from the "Apply" pull down menu.
Select the blue box to provide the project address and/or parcel number. Parcel information can be found using the County Assessor's website.
Enter "Annual Sidewalk Dining Permit -or- Annual Parklet Dining Permit -or- Annual Alley Closure Permit" in the "Description" box.
Add permit owner and contractor (if applicable), they will need to create EPIC-LA accounts also.
Provide all requested information. Acknowledgements must be accepted.
Upload files such as outdoor dining site plan, certificate of insurance, public health permit, letter of authorization, valide Conditional Use Permit to sell alcoholic beverages, and letter of consent from adjacent residents.
Review project before final submittal.
Once submitted you will receive an email with your permit number.
During the Permit Review Process: You may check the status of your permit application through your EPIC-LA account.
Each application submittal will be assigned to a permit engineer for initial review. The applicant will be contacted by the permit engineer and any critical missing items will be requested.
During review, an initial invoice for plan check and/or processing may be generated in EPIC-LA. This invoice must be paid before any further work will be performed. Prior to permit issuance, all required documents must be received or approved and all invoices must be paid.
Following permit issuance, the applicant must comply with all standard conditions. The new point of contact will be the inspector and the permit office.