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Council backs self-certification for certain permits to speed housing approvals
Summary
The council approved a measure to create an auto-certification (self-certification) pathway for licensed architects and engineers to speed simple building permits, part of a broader effort to address long permit timelines for housing construction.
On Feb. 5, 2025, the Los Angeles City Council voted to advance a proposal to allow licensed architects and engineers to self-certify certain building permit applications, a move proponents said will speed approval times for routine projects and help address housing supply delays.
Councilmember Romen introduced the item and said accelerating routine permits would reduce approval backlogs. “Este programa es solamente abierto para arquitectos e ingenieros legislativamente autorizados que aceptan responsabilidad entera para asegurar que un proyecto cumple con todas las los…
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