Beverly Hills, CA · Los Angeles County
Architectural Review Application
Property owners and project applicants use this application to request City of Beverly Hills architectural review for proposed work in commercial or multifamily residential areas.
What this form is
The application requests architectural review of proposed work, including construction, remodeling, signs, awnings, and outdoor dining elements. Applicants select staff or Architectural Commission review and provide project, property, design, and materials information; the application also lists required plans and supporting materials. Public notice materials are required for multifamily residential projects and projects reviewed by the Planning Commission or City Council.
Who needs it
Property owners and applicants seeking architectural review for a project in a commercial or multifamily residential area should complete this application.
How to submit it
Submit the application with the required plans and materials; provide electronic PDF and JPEG files on a USB drive or file-sharing link when filing. Contact the Planning Division staff listed on the form about submitting the application.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; the public-notice affidavit is signed under penalty of perjury and requires proof of posting, but the form specifies no notarization.
How to submit this form
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Download The Application
Download the Architectural Review Application from the City’s Planning Division webpage.
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Complete The Application
Complete all six sections, including authorization, project description, project details, design analysis when applicable, and the submittal checklist.
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Gather Required Materials
Prepare the plans and supporting items listed in the checklist. Public notice materials apply to the project types identified in the application.
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Submit To The City
File the application and required materials, including electronic PDF and JPEG files on a USB drive or file-sharing link.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Architectural Review Application used for?
- It requests City architectural review of proposed work and collects project, property, design, and materials information, along with a checklist of required plans and other submittal items.
- Who must provide public notice materials?
- The application says public notice materials are required for multifamily residential projects and projects that have been reviewed by the Planning Commission or City Council.
- Do I need a notary for the Architectural Review Application?
- No. The application is signed without a notary. Its public-notice affidavit is signed under penalty of perjury and requires proof of posting, but the form specifies no notarization.
- How do I submit the Architectural Review Application?
- File the completed application with the required plans and materials. Provide electronic PDF and JPEG files on a USB drive or file-sharing link at filing; contact the Planning Division staff listed on the form.
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