Shacking Up with the Locksmiths of LA: A Photo Essay

By Ryan - Friday September 09th 2005

City of Los Angeles Business Permit Bylaw #2B-85.508a:

Locksmiths are required by law to operate out of craptastic shacks in the corners of parking lots unless eligible for exemption as defined by Form 33LK.

New locksmith shack building applications must include documented proof that proposed shack location falls within designated shack-zoned area as defined in Shack Bylaw #3-A4b. Refer to Supplement Form 2A.

Existing shack renovation proposals are not exempt from Supplement Form 2A. Reformed food shacks are exempt from county health inspection gradation requirements.

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4 Responses to “Shacking Up with the Locksmiths of LA: A Photo Essay”

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