66%
Faster Review Process
77%
Higher Completeness Rate
50%
Reduction in Resubmittals
The Public Front Door to Smarter Permitting
Give residents self-service access to parcel feasibility, pre-approved plan matching, and compliance reports—before they ever walk through your door.
Parcel-Specific Zoning Checks
Residents enter an address and instantly see zoning rules, setbacks, height limits, and site constraints specific to their property.
Browse Pre-Approved Plans
Filter and compare County pre-approved house and ADU designs that fit the lot—no guesswork, no wasted time.
Instant Pre-Check Reports
Download a free compliance and zoning pre-check report in under 30 seconds—shareable with architects, builders, and permitting staff.
Live in Production: LA County Pre-Approved Plans Portal
Los Angeles County launched PlanCheck Portal to help residents rebuilding after the 2025 wildfires find pre-approved plans that fit their lot—reducing uncertainty and counter visits.
Rules-Based Verification for Every Parcel
The Pre-Check Compliance Report automatically verifies local zoning and building rules for a specific design on a specific parcel — giving buyers clarity and giving staff a head start on review.
What's Inside the Report
Automated Compliance Checks at a Glance
Each report cross-references the proposed design against local zoning and development standards — verifying setbacks, height, lot coverage, and more.
| Rule | Requirement | Proposed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land Zoning | Permitted zone types | R-1 | Compliant |
| Structure Size | ≤ 1,747 sq ft | 1,259 sq ft | Compliant |
| Front Setback | ≥ 20 ft | 31.27 ft | Compliant |
| Left Side Setback | ≥ 7.44 ft | 30.81 ft | Compliant |
| Right Side Setback | ≥ 7.44 ft | 13.39 ft | Compliant |
| Rear Setback | ≥ 25 ft | 53.74 ft | Compliant |
| Height | ≤ 23 ft | 13.75 ft | Compliant |
Example: LA County Pre-Approved Plan "The Palm" on a 10,006 sq ft R-1 parcel in Altadena, CA
For Residents & Builders
- Free, instant download — no account required
- Know if a design fits the lot before hiring an architect
- Share the report with contractors and permitting staff
- Reduce costly re-submittals and project delays
For Planning & Permitting Staff
- Quickly triage submittals with a machine-verified compliance snapshot
- Review setbacks, height, zoning, and lot coverage at a glance
- Spend less time on incomplete or non-compliant applications
- Faster review cycles with higher first-time accuracy
Data-Driven Decisions for Better Outcomes
Real-time analytics give agency leadership visibility into demand, adoption, and the quality of incoming submissions.
Track Submission Accuracy
Monitor how PlanCheck improves the completeness and accuracy of incoming build requests over time.
Geographic Demand Heatmaps
See exactly where residents are searching—identify demand hotspots to allocate resources and plan outreach.
User Engagement Metrics
Track total users, searches, and plan matches. Understand adoption without waiting for permit filings.
Trend Analysis Over Time
Weekly breakdowns of total vs. unique searches help you spot patterns and measure campaign impact.
Stop the Re-Submittal Loop. Start Approving Faster.
See how PlanCheck transforms a broken permitting cycle into a streamlined, AI-assisted pathway to approval.
With PlanCheck
PlanCheck Portal
- Parcel-specific pre-check before submissionAutomatically surfaces compliance issuesGuided, decision-ready outputs
PlanCheck Intake
- Instant rule validation on submissionIntake & triage fully simplifiedHuman-in-the-loop AI insights
Formal Review
- Pre-checked accuracy on arrivalClear, complete submissions onlyCentralised — no inter-dept bouncing
Streamlined. Predictable. On time.
Without PlanCheck
Direct Submission
- No parcel-specific pre-check
- No upfront guidance or validation
Manual Staff Triage
- More errors & resubmissions
- Resource-draining manual intake
Plan Review
- Surprises & staff frustration
- Reports bounce across departments
Re-Submittal Loop
Multiple re-submissions. Tickets stuck in routing. Revenue delayed. Staff overwhelmed.
Built for Government. Designed for Confidence.
Human-in-the-Loop Assistive AI
Data Security No Offshore Storage
No AI Hallucination
Increased Revenue Faster Approvals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is PlanCheck?
How does PlanCheck Portal work?
What is PlanCheck Intake?
Does PlanCheck replace our existing permitting system?
How does PlanCheck improve submission accuracy?
Is the AI in PlanCheck safe for government use?
Can we start with just one permit type?
What does the PlanCheck Dashboard show?
Less time. Less cost. Fewer resubmissions.
Planning & Permitting Intelligence. Give the public clarity and give staff a faster intake path—without changing who makes the final decision.
Information is based on available datasets and configured rules; it supports screening and intake but does not guarantee permit approval.