Los Angeles R-Permit questions, clearly answered.

A Revocable R-Permit is a City of Los Angeles mechanism for conditionally allowing certain private encroachments in the public right-of-way. It is not ownership of public space and remains subject to City conditions.

An R-Permit may be considered when a private structure, improvement, object, or use encroaches into the public right-of-way. Eligibility and the correct permit path depend on the location, scope, and City review.

Yes. The BOE manual states that R-Permits are discretionary. The City reviews the actual encroachment, applicable standards, site conditions, neighborhood context, and required approvals.

Yes. BOE explains that other permits may be required in addition to an R-Permit. Construction or installation may involve an A-Permit, B-Permit, Excavation Permit, or another approval, depending on the work.

Current BOE procedures identify a completed application, grant deed, project sketch, photographs, and applicable fees as common starting items. A lease and additional project-specific documents may also be required.

According to the current BOE FAQ, R-Permits are valid indefinitely unless the permit states otherwise, as long as all terms and conditions, including maintenance, continue to be met.

BOE states that an R-Permit may be revoked for violations of its conditions. The City may issue a Notice to Comply and, if revocation occurs, require removal of the encroachment and restoration of the public right-of-way at the permittee’s cost.

The current BOE FAQ says the permit continues to be valid after a sale if its terms and conditions are met. It also states that the new owner needs to apply for a new R-Permit to ensure insurance requirements are recorded with the City.