July 15, 2025 Your Source for Brentwood News

Restaurant Owners Urged to Apply Early for Permanent Outdoor Dining Permits and Fee Reductions

L.A. Al Fresco Application Portals Are Open, Webinar to Be Held Soon

The City of Los Angeles has announced that the application portals for the L.A. Al Fresco program are now open. Initially launched in May 2020 as a temporary initiative to support restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic, L.A. Al Fresco allowed for streamlined approvals for outdoor dining on private property, sidewalks, and adjacent streets. Due to its success, the city is now offering permanent permits for outdoor dining.

Businesses with Temporary Al Fresco Authorizations in the public right-of-way should apply early to benefit from the Al Fresco Small Business Fee Reduction Program. This program is ending soon. Temporary Authorizations will expire on July 31, 2024, and businesses must transition to permanent permits to continue operations.

Applicants must use the same email associated with their temporary authorization to import their information successfully. For assistance, contact ladot.alfresco@lacity.org.

Businesses can apply for a Revocable Permit online at engpermits.lacity.org/rpermits/Public. Applications for outdoor dining areas on private property must be submitted via ePlanLA (eplanla.lacity.org), the city’s Electronic Plan Review system. This system streamlines the process of applying for building permits and submitting plans for review.

The permanent program includes one-time fees for On-Street and Sidewalk Dining that do not require renewal. If both sidewalk and on-street dining are under the same application, only one Special Engineering Fee is required. Fees include Submittal Fees, collected at plan submission, and Final Fees, collected at permit issuance. Fee calculations depend on project construction valuation or expected review hours for non-construction projects. The LADBS Permit Fee Calculator can provide estimates.

For restaurants not serving alcohol in outdoor areas, a City Planning review is not required unless the project is in a specific zone with additional regulations. For those intending to serve alcohol, streamlined administrative authorization is required.

The City is holding webinars to assist business owners in navigating the new program. The next webinar is scheduled for June 5, 2024, focusing on Coastal Zone regulations. Spanish translation is provided. RSVP at bit.ly/LACityalfresco_060524.

The L.A. Al Fresco Small Business Fee Reduction Program, funded by the American Rescue Plan (ARPA) Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF), offers subsidies up to $3,000 for eligible businesses transitioning from Temporary Use Authorizations to Revocable Permits. This initiative is a partnership between the Mayor’s Office, LADOT, the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), and the Economic & Workforce Development Department (EWDD).

The city’s ten Business Source Centers provide free assistance to help businesses apply for Al Fresco and other services. These centers offer support in multiple languages, including Spanish, Armenian, French, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, and Vietnamese. Find a center near you at ewdd.lacity.gov.

For more information and to apply for the permanent Al Fresco program, visit engpermits.lacity.org/rpermits/Public and eplanla.lacity.org.

in News
Related Posts

California Hits Two-Thirds Clean Energy Milestone

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

This year, clean energy has powered the state for an average of seven hours daily, with over 90% of days...

Beverly Hills Plans Major Apartment Development Near Civic Center

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The site, currently holding 13 residential units, is slated for demolition to make way for the new development A proposal...

UCLA Student Researchers Face Funding Uncertainty, Student Newspaper Reports

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The Trump administration’s plan to slash $4.7 billion from the National Science Foundation, eliminate the National Endowment for the Humanities...

Santa Monica Assault Suspect Faces Multiple Charges, Authorities Seek Additional Victims

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

Marbra allegedly assaulted a 52-year-old woman on the Strand in Santa Monica, facing a felony count of assault with intent...

Elvis’ TV Legacy in Beverly Hills to be Explored in Upcoming Event

July 14, 2025

July 14, 2025

The session will feature rare clips from the Paley Archive, including Presley’s debut TV appearance, his 1968 Comeback Special, performances...

Veterans Tech Group to Launch Los Angeles Chapter with Networking Event

July 13, 2025

July 13, 2025

Founded in San Francisco, VetsInTech operates 20 chapters nationwide and claims more than 60,000 veterans VetsInTech, a national nonprofit that...

Home of Douglas Emmett Realty Co-Founder Becomes Brentwood’s Priciest on Market: REPORT

July 13, 2025

July 13, 2025

The new listing surpasses Brentwood’s previous top-priced property at 11740 Crescenda Street, which is listed at $54.9 million A Brentwood...

Chinese Bakery Hi Bake to Open First U.S. Store in Beverly Hills: REPORT

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

Hi Bake will offer a fusion of French and Asian pastries, including croissants filled with molten chocolate or wagyu beef...

County Supervisors Move to Preserve Measure J Amid Charter Error

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

Measure J mandates that at least 10% of the county’s locally generated, unrestricted funds be allocated to community investments like...

Sen. Ben Allen Highlights Challenges, Economic Gains for LA28 Olympics

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

The remarks came during the first informational hearing of the Senate’s Special Committee on International Sporting Events State Sen. Ben...

Downtown Santa Monica CEO Andrew Thomas to Step Down

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

Thomas, who rejoined DTSM, Inc. in 2022, oversaw the introduction of a private security program, expanded homeless outreach, and boosted...

Mayor Bass Issues Directive to Protect Immigrant Communities

July 12, 2025

July 12, 2025

The order expands access to city resources for affected families and requests records from ICE, including details on arrests Mayor...

(Video) Summer Camp at School of Rock West LA Turns Kids Into Rockstars

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

To Sign Up Now, Go To Schoolofrock.com Summer Camp at School of Rock West LA Turns Kids Into Rockstars To...

County Health Leaders Decry Federal Policy Barring Undocumented from Programs

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

The officials argued the policy jeopardizes care for all residents, noting it could deter people—regardless of status—from seeking treatment  Leaders...

LA Medical Center Seeks Help Identifying Unconscious Patient

July 11, 2025

July 11, 2025

He has been unconscious since admission, and staff have been unable to determine his identity Los Angeles General Medical Center,...