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Southern California's Premier
Permit Expediting Firm

From Los Angeles to San Diego — we navigate every jurisdiction so your project never stalls.

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Towner Consulting is Southern California's trusted permit expediting firm — serving 18 jurisdictions across Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego with precision, speed, and deep regulatory expertise.

Our Approach

Precision From
Plans to Permits

Every project starts with the details. We review your drawings, identify potential code conflicts, and map the fastest path through each jurisdiction's approval process — so your plans go in clean and come out approved.

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What We Do

Integrated Permitting Services

We support every phase of your project's regulatory journey — from pre-application through final sign-off.

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New Commercial Construction

Ground-up commercial, mixed-use, industrial, and large-scale projects require a tailored permit strategy. We coordinate across all agencies from entitlements through certificate of occupancy.

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Permit Expediting

We manage your permit applications from submission through approval — tracking corrections, responding to plan checkers, and keeping your timeline on track.

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Code & Zoning Consulting

Expert analysis of zoning codes, building regulations, and land use requirements to help you understand what's buildable before you commit to a design.

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Violations & Due Diligence

Research open violations, unpermitted work, and compliance gaps before you close — and a clear roadmap to resolve them.

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DOT & Utility Services

Street use permits, traffic control plans, utility disconnects and connections — coordinated with the relevant city departments on your behalf.

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Drafting Services

We coordinate with licensed architects and drafters to ensure permit-ready drawings — including title 24, site plans, floor plan revisions, and as-builts — are prepared and submitted correctly for each jurisdiction's requirements.

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AQMD Approval

We manage Air Quality Management District permit applications and approvals — coordinating with SCAQMD and local air districts to keep your project compliant and on schedule.

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Health Approval

We manage County Environmental Health permit applications for new food facilities — from plan check submission through final approval — coordinating with LADPH, Riverside, San Bernardino, Orange, and San Diego County health departments.

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Los Angeles County

Navigating LADBS
Since Day One

Deep relationships with Los Angeles building departments mean fewer delays and faster approvals for your project.

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Westfield Century City Mall
Featured Project

Westfield Century City

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Towner Consulting served as the permit expediting partner for tenant improvement and MEP permitting across multiple retail suites at Westfield Century City — one of Los Angeles' most iconic and high-traffic luxury shopping destinations.

Navigating LADBS requirements in a live mall environment requires precision, speed, and deep jurisdictional knowledge. We delivered all three.

  • ✔ Tenant Improvement Permits
  • ✔ MEP Coordination (M, E, P)
  • ✔ Multi-suite concurrent processing
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Westfield UTC

4545 La Jolla Village Dr. San Diego, CA 92122

Towner Consulting managed permit expediting for tenant improvement and MEP permitting at Westfield UTC — one of San Diego's premier upscale open-air shopping destinations in the heart of La Jolla.

Working within the City of San Diego's development services framework, our team kept projects on schedule across multiple retail suites simultaneously.

  • ✔ Tenant Improvement Permits
  • ✔ MEP Coordination (M, E, P)
  • ✔ City of San Diego Plan Check
  • ✔ Multi-suite concurrent processing
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Westfield UTC San Diego
Westfield Topanga Mall
Featured Project

Westfield Topanga

6600 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91303

Towner Consulting provided full permit expediting services for tenant improvement and MEP permitting at Westfield Topanga — one of the largest enclosed shopping centers in the United States, located in Canoga Park, Los Angeles.

With complex LADBS requirements and an active high-traffic retail environment, our team delivered seamless coordination across multiple suites without disruption to mall operations.

  • ✔ Tenant Improvement Permits
  • ✔ MEP Coordination (M, E, P)
  • ✔ Multi-suite concurrent processing
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Century Plaza

10200 Constellation Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067

Towner Consulting managed permit expediting for tenant improvement and MEP permitting at Century Plaza — a landmark mixed-use development in the heart of Century City, featuring luxury hotels, residences, and premier retail space.

Working within LADBS requirements for a high-profile, active development, our team coordinated multiple permits concurrently to keep the project timeline on track.

  • ✔ Tenant Improvement Permits
  • ✔ MEP Coordination (M, E, P)
  • ✔ Multi-suite concurrent processing
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Century Plaza

Century City, Los Angeles

ADU Projects
Residential

ADU Projects

Towner Consulting specializes in permit expediting for Accessory Dwelling Units across Southern California — from garage conversions to brand-new detached builds.

We handle every step of the ADU permitting process, navigating local jurisdiction requirements so your project stays on schedule.

  • ✔ Detached & Attached ADUs
  • ✔ Garage & Interior Conversions
  • ✔ Junior ADUs (JADUs)
  • ✔ Structural & MEP Permitting
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Where We Work

18 Jurisdictions. One Team.

We have established relationships and deep familiarity with building departments across Southern California.

Los Angeles County
  • City of Los Angeles (LADBS)
  • City of Inglewood
  • Diamond Bar
Inland Empire
  • City of Riverside
  • City of San Bernardino
  • City of Corona
  • City of Fontana
  • City of Montclair
  • Jurupa Valley
  • Menifee
  • Moreno Valley
  • Chino Hills
  • City of Indio
Orange County
  • City of Santa Ana
  • Laguna Beach
San Diego & South
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Oceanside
  • City of Temecula
Who We Serve

Industries We Support

From single-family homes to large-scale commercial developments, we understand the unique permitting demands of every project type.

Commercial

Residential & Multi-Family

Retail

Industrial

Healthcare

18
Jurisdictions Served
500+
Permits Expedited
100%
Southern California Focus
Fast
Turnaround Times
Inland Empire

Industrial & Warehouse
Permit Experts

From Fontana to Indio — we know every inspector, every counter, and every quirk of the Inland Empire building departments.

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Our Projects

Built Across Southern California

From downtown Los Angeles high-rises to Inland Empire warehouses — we've navigated the permit process for it all.

Los Angeles skyline
Construction site manager
Modern residential complex
Permit blueprints review
Who We Are

Southern California's Permit Expediting Experts

Towner Consulting was built on one principle: your project should never be delayed by the permitting process. We bring deep knowledge of Southern California's regulatory landscape — from LADBS to smaller municipalities throughout the Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego regions.

Our team works directly with developers, contractors, architects, and property owners to navigate every step of the permitting process. We know the building departments, the plan checkers, and the workflows. We don't just submit paperwork — we advocate for your project.

Whether you're breaking ground on a new development, doing a tenant improvement, or resolving open violations, Towner Consulting gets it done.

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Our Clients

We've partnered with leading national brands and developers to deliver seamless permit expediting across Southern California.

Moody Tiger
Abercrombie & Fitch
Taco Bell
Card Vault by Tom Brady
Topologie
Sargenti
Urban Outfitters
Get In Touch

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Tell us about your project and we'll be in touch within one business day with a proposal tailored to your needs.

📍 Southern California
📞 (626) 379-6419
✉️ TownerconsultingLLC@gmail.com

Fill out our Project Intake Questionnaire and we'll follow up within one business day. The form takes about 2 minutes and helps us understand your permit needs upfront.

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You'll be asked about permit types, project address, valuation, square footage, and timeline.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a permit expediter?

A permit expediter manages the permit application and approval process on behalf of contractors, architects, and property owners. Towner Consulting navigates building departments, plan check agencies, and inspectors across 18 Southern California jurisdictions to get your permits approved as fast as possible.

Which cities does Towner Consulting serve?

We serve 18 jurisdictions across Southern California: LADBS (Los Angeles), Riverside, San Bernardino, Temecula, Corona, Oceanside, Santa Ana, Fontana, Indio, Inglewood, Montclair, Laguna Beach, San Diego, Jurupa Valley, Menifee, Moreno Valley, Diamond Bar, and Chino Hills.

How long does it take to get a tenant improvement permit in Los Angeles?

LADBS tenant improvement permits typically take 4–12 weeks depending on project complexity. With Towner Consulting managing your plan check, corrections, and agency coordination, we minimize delays and keep your project on schedule.

Do you handle ADU permits in Southern California?

Yes. We manage ADU permits for detached, attached, JADU, garage conversion, and interior conversion projects across all 18 service jurisdictions — handling submittal, plan check, corrections, and MEP trade permits.

What types of permits does Towner Consulting handle?

Tenant improvement (TI) permits, ADU permits, grading and shoring permits, MEP trade permits (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), AQMD approvals, county health department plan checks, DOT street use permits, racking/FOH/BOH permits, drafting and as-built services, and full project management for complex multi-agency filings.