Updated: Sep 07, 2025
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Address
324 Loma Ter, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
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David B. Smith Architect
Since 1982 David has been practicing residential Architecture in more than 30 Cities in California and Nevada. Projects include new custom homes, spec homes, remodels, additions and housing tracts. Experience in energy efficient designs, passive solar and environmentally friendly designs from oceanfront beaches to steep hillside sites to mountainous areas with 600" of snowfall. His designs include Modern, Tuscan, Spanish Colonial Revival, Beach Cottage and Rustic Mountain homes to name a few.
Phone: 949-433-6020
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David B. Smith Architect at 324 Loma Ter, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, held a Architect license (#C9188) with the California contractors license board with an expiration date of 06-30-2019. We last verified the license was inactive on 03-14-2025.
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Phone Number: (949) 433-6020
Address: 324 Loma Ter, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
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Activity
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2 projects
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2025 |
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1 project
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that David B. Smith Architect has worked on at least
4.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
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1 project
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
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Building Permits by David B. Smith Architect
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Delta 3- grading & drainage revision for sauna & cold plunges
Valuation:
$1,384,760
Permit #:
REV2023-0484
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 5 - revise arch and civil plans to show new trellis
Valuation:
$1,384,760
Permit #:
REV2024-0345
Status:
approved
Fee:
$191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta f2 - revise roof framing to create a recess for a tv
Valuation:
$496,000
Permit #:
REV2023-1420
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 4 revision to hardscape drainage and masonry walls
Valuation:
$1,384,760
Permit #:
REV2023-1002
Status:
approved
Fee:
$332
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remodel 2215 sf. reduce garage by 40 sf. net addition 237 sf
Valuation:
$454,800
Permit #:
X2019-4046
Status:
final
Fee:
$10,332
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 2 to revise rear windows
Valuation:
$225,000
Permit #:
REV2022-2066
Status:
approved
Fee:
$202
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - remodel 2215 sf. reduce garage by 40 sf. net addition 237 sf
Valuation:
$454,736
Permit #:
2784-2019
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w/att garage 5, 460/743 sf mechanical. room 64 sf
Valuation:
$1,047,360
Permit #:
X2019-4077
Status:
final
Fee:
$23,545
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family residence w det gar/gym guest suite outdoor bathroom
Valuation:
$1,384,760
Permit #:
2808-2019
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence new sauna and 2 prefab cold plunges 124 sf
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
XR2023-0688
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,515
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Delta 4 - change above ground pre-fab tub to in-ground gunite cold spa (additional permit)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
REV2024-0401
Status:
approved
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence exterior alter railing roof and parapets
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
XR2024-6258
Status:
plan check expired
Fee:
$1,681
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - in-ground gunite cold spa 56 sf (rev2024-0401)
Valuation:
$30,000
Permit #:
S2024-0027
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Mechanical instl heat pump @ the side yard tamper-resistant cap req
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
H2023-0599
Status:
final
Fee:
$137
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 95 sf (to (e) mst bedrm) remodel 798 sf
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
X2014-2085
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence temp. shoring @ tennis court detached gym/powder room 1 182 sf detached outdoor kitchen 294 sf detached outdoor bathroom 170 sf
Valuation:
$496,000
Permit #:
0363-2022
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence addition 95 sf (to (e) mst bedrm) remodel 798 sf
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
1692-2014
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - demolish detached playhouse/bathroom 216 sf
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
X2015-3137
Status:
final
Fee:
$110
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - new detached gazebo 216 sf
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
2360-2015
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family residence - addition to living room 100 sf & rem 232 sf new roof o/extg patio
Valuation:
$100,000
Permit #:
X2014-0966
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,531
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Inactive License
| License # | C9188 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Architect |
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Permits
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