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City of Burbank

Remodeling project planning in Burbank

Burbank runs its own building and safety process rather than using LADBS. The city separates simpler Tier 1 work from Tier 2 projects that need plan check or zoning review.

Identify wall demolition, structural changes, additions, and affected trades before describing a project as Tier 1 or Tier 2.

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Four reviewed guides

Choose the project scope

Each page combines a local checkpoint with the specific photos, decisions, and questions that make a contractor conversation more useful.

Kitchen Remodel

A useful kitchen-remodel request separates finish-only updates from layout changes and flags plumbing, gas, electrical, ventilation, and structural work before estimates are compared.

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Bathroom Remodel

A useful bathroom-remodel request distinguishes a surface update from fixture moves, waterproofing, ventilation, electrical, plumbing, layout, or structural work.

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ADU Construction & Garage Conversion

An ADU request should identify the exact property, existing permitted structures, attached or detached concept, desired size, utilities, access, and whether plans already exist.

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Whole-Home Remodel

A whole-home request should organize the scope room by room and identify structural, addition, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, envelope, and finish work before a contractor is asked to price it.

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Before asking for an estimate

Build an address-specific request

  1. 1

    Confirm the address

    Identify wall demolition, structural changes, additions, and affected trades before describing a project as Tier 1 or Tier 2.

  2. 2

    Describe the proposed work

    Separate finish-only updates from walls, layout, structural work, and every affected utility or trade.

  3. 3

    Add useful evidence

    Include current-condition photos and note known leaks, damage, access limits, existing plans, or prior permits.

  4. 4

    Verify the official path

    Check the current requirements with Burbank Building & Safety before relying on timing or permit assumptions.

Official local sources

Review date: July 12, 2026. Verify current guidance for the exact address.

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