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Your permit expires two years from the date of issue on construction that has not been completed.

You may complete a permit application at an LADBS office or online. When you apply for a permit, you also have to submit the name of your construction waste hauler. Dept of Sanitation has a PDF list of permitted waste haulers for residents.

A Special Event Permit is required for tents and membrane structures having an area in excess of 400 square feet, and canopies in excess of 700 square feet. A permit is required when the aggregate area of individual canopies exceeds 700 square feet when placed side-by-side without separation.

A shed under 200 square feet in size does not require a permit. Other sheds and accessory structures larger than that require a Building Permit with the Building Safety Office.

16×12 Sheds Best Uses At almost 200 sq. ft., this size and dimension – with the wide front is ideal as a work space. Plenty of room for storage and active work or fun in the case of a recreational shed like a 'she shed.

You don't normally need Building Regulations Consent for a basic shed or outbuilding provided it's under 15 square metres and has no sleeping accommodation inside. For further advice check the Planning Portal's advice on outbuildings here.

What size shed can you build without a permit in Los Angeles? In the City of Los Angeles, if the size of floor space exceeds 120 sq. ft. or the structure is over 12 feet in height, you need a permit.

A 10×12 shed has 120 sq.