What does the Los Angeles County Department of planning do?
The Department of Regional Planning performs all land use planning functions for the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. Our services include long range planning, land development counseling, project/case intake and processing, environmental review and zoning enforcement for each of our County unincorporated communities.
How is GIS used in Los Angeles County?
Maps and geographic (spatial) information is very important to most operations in the Los Angeles County Department of Regional Planning (DRP). The Department was an early adopter of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology and uses it on a daily basis to support planning staff and countywide efforts.
Are there any maps of Los Angeles available for public reference?
Maps bring data to life, relating facts and figures to the landscape. Los Angeles City Planning makes a number of instructive maps of the City available online for public reference. Please contact [email protected] for additional information.
What is the role of the Department of regional planning?
The Department of Regional Planning performs all land use planning functions for the UNINCORPORATED areas of Los Angeles County. Our services include long range planning, land development counseling, project/case intake and processing, environmental review and zoning enforcement for each of our County UNINCORPORATED communities.
What services does the county planning and development department offer?
Our services include long range planning, land development counseling, project/case intake and processing, environmental review and zoning enforcement for each of our County unincorporated communities. Due to Covid-19, all offices are closed to the public.
How do I apply for a job in the county?
The County’s 37 departments post their job openings on a centralized website operated by the Human Resources Department to make it easier for those seeking employment or advancement to be aware of the opportunities. Persons filling out an employment form online only have to do it once. The application may be used to apply for several jobs.
What’s new in LA County’s “the works” mobile app?
LA County’s “The Works” mobile application has been updated to include the ability to report excessive vegetation, junk or trash; illegal parking; inoperable vehicle; occupied RVs; and improper signs or banners. For more information and to download the app, visit: Click here for the press release.
