Burbank
Civil Engineering and Grading in Burbank
Burbank has its own building department with separate requirements from LA County. If your project is in Burbank, you are dealing with City of Burbank Building and Safety Division, not LADBS or LA County.
We have worked on projects throughout Burbank, from hillside lots in the north to flat residential neighborhoods near the media district. We know what Burbank looks for at plan check and what tends to get kicked back.
Burbank Grading Plans
Burbank Building and Safety has its own checklist for grading plans. The city looks at existing topography, proposed finish grades, drainage patterns, and how the site will handle stormwater during construction. For hillside projects in north Burbank, the requirements are closer to LA City hillside standards. For flat residential lots, the city still requires proper drainage analysis but the thresholds are different. We put together the documentation according to Burbank requirements from day one.
Drainage and Stormwater in Burbank
Burbank has specific requirements for how stormwater is managed on site. The city requires drainage plans that show how water moves across your property and where it ultimately drains. This is true for new construction, ADUs, and significant remodels. For properties that cannot drain to the street by gravity, Burbank will require an engineered drainage plan with calculations showing the system is sized properly. We have handled this on several Burbank projects.
ADUs and Residential Projects in Burbank
Burbank has been active in ADU permitting. If you are adding an ADU to your Burbank property, you will need civil engineering sign-off for grading and drainage as part of the permit package. We work directly with homeowners and architects throughout Burbank to put together the documentation Burbank needs. We know which items tend to get flagged at plan check and design accordingly.
Commercial and Industrial Projects
Burbank has commercial and industrial zones that require larger site development. These projects involve more complex drainage patterns, coordination with multiple consultants, and submittals that meet Burbank commercial standards. We have experience with commercial site grading and drainage for projects in Burbank industrial zones.
Why Work With B+W Engineering in Burbank?
- Familiar with City of Burbank Building and Safety requirements
- Hillside and flat residential project experience throughout Burbank
- ADU grading and drainage for Burbank permits
- Commercial site experience in Burbank industrial zones
- Documentation that keeps your Burbank permit moving
Planning a project in Burbank? Give us a call to discuss what Burbank will require before you submit.
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