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1. Do you accept online submittals?: Yes, Building and Safety accepts online submittals for residential solar, HVAC systems, re-pipes, reroofs, retrofit windows/doors and electrical panel upgrades. Please follow the link here to the City of Laguna Niguel eTrakit online permitting system for online submittals.

2. What is the turnaround time for building permit plan check review?: Plan check review for building permits take a total of 10 business days for first submittals, resubmittals take a total of 5 business days.

3. How do I schedule a building inspection?: Building inspections can be scheduled via our online permitting system here, or call (949) 362-4381. The inspections schedule is updated daily at 8a.m. and can be viewed here. If you need to cancel or reschedule a same day inspection, please call (949) 362-4334.

4. Does the City of Laguna Niguel have copies of my original home plans?: If your home was built after city incorporation (1989), it is possible that the city of Laguna Niguel has original copies of your original home plans. Please send original home plan requests to the Building Division via email at BPermit@cityoflagunaniguel.org.

5. What land uses are allowed on my property?: The zoning ordinance outlines the type of uses permitted in various locations throughout the city. A list of permitted uses (by right or conditionally) for each zoning designation is located within the zoning ordinance.

6. Can I operate a business out of my home?: To operate a business out of your home, a home occupation permit is required. Please review Section 9-1-35.10 – Home Occupations – in the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code for standards and requirements.

7. Where can I get a copy of the Laguna Niguel Zoning Code?: View the City of Laguna Niguel Municipal Code.

8. How do I find out the applicable zoning and General Plan land use designation for a property?: Zoning and General Plan land use designations vary throughout the city. To find out the designations for a property, please refer to the Zoning map and General Plan map.

9. When do I need a grading permit?: (to be completed by Katie)

10. Can I submit for a grading permit concurrently with building permits?: (to be completed by Katie)

11. What are the submittal requirements for grading permits?: (to be completed by Katie)

12. My neighbor’s dogs bark all the time, can the city assist?: The City of Laguna Niguel contracts with Mission Viejo Animal Services. Dog barking complaints can be reported to (949) 470-3045.

13. What are the hours for construction noise?: 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. No construction noise is permitted on Sundays or Federal Holidays. Complaints can be submitted to code@cityoflagunaniguel.org

14. My neighbor is doing construction and I do not think they have a permit.: Please email the location of the construction to code@cityoflagunaniguel.org

15. My neighbor planted a tree that blocks my view.: The City of Laguna Niguel does not have a view protection ordinance. Please consult with your HOA for possible CC&R protections.

16. My neighbor’s tree is leaning over my fence, can Code Compliance help?: This would be considered a private nuisance issue between the two parties that Code Compliance is unable able to assist with.