Office Hours- Monday through Thursday 7:00am - 6:00pm Closed on Friday, Saturday & Sunday Closed on City Observed Holidays   Program Description The Community Development Department is responsible for providing information to the general public on Planning, Zoning, Housing and Redevelopment Programs, reviewing and issuing building permits, providing inspections for new construction and ensuring compliance with the applicable planning, zoning and building related requirements, preparing and administrating contracts for special Community Development related programs, coordinating the housing assistance programs, coordinating with other City, local and state departments, monitoring regional and state activities that impact the City, ensuring the City's development related documents are in compliance with state and federal requirements, and providing staff support to the City Manager, City Attorney, Planning Commission, City Council and the general public. Building Permits Changing January 1, 2009! - (Click for More Info) Attention Contractors! The City of Lawndale has implemented the Great Neighborhoods Program (GNP) to assist homeowners, residing within city limits, make needed repairs to their homes. In order to assist program participants in the procurement of their contractor, a Contractors List is maintained. This list is made available, as a courtesy, to GNP participants to facilitate their three-bid submission requirement. Follow this link to download an application to be added to the list. (Read more...)   Building Codes for the City are Changing On January 1, 2008 The City of Lawndale’s building codes are changing. These changes are part of a state-wide adoption of new codes and every city, county and local jurisdiction in the state will be effected. If you have plans on file with the City, are planning to file or would like more information (click here).   South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution: Having trouble settling a dispute? Contact the South Bay Center for Dispute Resolution, (310) 376-7007. Click here for more info.