Development Services | City of Glendale, CA

IMPORTANT NOTICE! The 2025 California Building Standards Code (Title 24) with Glendale’s 2026 amendments and 2026 Glendale Reach Code took effect January 1, 2026. Learn more about the new code at GlendaleCA.gov/BuildingCode.

IMPORTANT NOTICE! The Pre-Application submittal is temporarily on hold as it undergoes maintenance. If you have questions about the design review process, please reach out to a planner at Zoning@GlendaleCA.gov, or (818) 548-2140. You can also schedule a counter appointment at GlendaleCA.gov/PlanningAppt to meet with a planner and discuss your questions or have an initial consultation about a project.

Property Research

In addition to the resources accessible through the buttons and zoning map at the top of this page, please consider the following resources as part of your property research process. Understanding the specific circumstances of your property is an important first step to a successful application process.

Glendale Records
Building Permit Records
Planning Case Records
Recent Property Record Summary
Monthly Building Permit Reports
Current Project with Planning Applications

Specialty Maps
Annexations
Hillside Slopes
Homeowner Associations
Blueline Streams, Protected Ridgelines, Liquefaction/Landslide, Faults, Dam Inundation
Special Setbacks May 14, 2008
Seismic, Geologic, Flood, Fire, Hazardous Materials

Los Angeles County Records
Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Maps (for lot size if no survey is available)
Los Angeles County Assessor Parcel Information
Los Angeles County Assessor Records
Los Angeles County Public Works Land Records (subdivision maps, etc.)
Los Angeles County Building Records

Google Resources
Google Earth
Google Street View

Inspection Support

How to Schedule an Inspection

From the Glendale Permits home page, click "Request Inspection"
Log in to your Glendale Permits account.
Select the permit you would like to schedule an inspection for.
Locate the Available Actions box and select your desired inspection.

If you're unable to schedule an inspection, you may need assistance linking a permit to your account.

To link a Building and Safety permit, call (818) 548-4836.
To link a Fire Prevention permit, call (818) 548-3207.
To link a Public Works Engineering permit, call (818) 548-3945.

Plan Check Requirements

Create a Glendale Permits Account

Create a Glendale Permits account. If you need assistance creating an account, please watch the tutorial video below.

If you're a permit runner, you may use Glendale Permits to apply on behalf of your client. You should use your company's information when applying. However, do not register your client for an account using your company email. Your client will need to use their name and email to register for a Glendale Permits account, which they must have in order to be added to the permit/license as the true applicant during the application submittal process. Once your client has a Glendale Permits account, add your client as an "Owner" or a "Contractor" during the "Add Contact" step of the application. Once you've submitted your application, your company account will be listed as the applicant -- the contact who will handle the application process.

Contact Information

City of Glendale, CA

Applying for a Contractor's Business License

Enforcement Suspended for All-Electric Building Requirements

How to Apply for a Home Occupation Business Permit

Requesting a Planning and Zoning Appointment

Asbestos Removal Notification Requirements