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Applying for an entitlement application can be a lengthy process with various steps and levels of review involved along the way. The best way to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible is by submitting a complete application package for City Planning to review.



What is the Records Management Unit?
The difficult task of tracking all newly filed and completed cases is the responsibility of the Records Management Unit, whose dedicated staff works to ensure cases are easily accessible to planners, the public, and the media.

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Hired in the 1970s to engage residents through a cultural and ethnic approach, Raul Escobedo was one of Los Angeles City Planning’s first influential Chicano planners. During his time with the Department, Raul successfully encouraged high numbers of Latino residents to participate in the planning process for the first time.