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What are Los Angeles's specific SB-9 regulations?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Barbara W.
Oct 22, 2025
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Is my property zoned for an ADU in Los Angeles?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Patricia S.
Oct 22, 2025
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Is my property zoned for an ADU in Los Angeles?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer T.
Oct 22, 2025
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What are Los Angeles's specific ADU permit requirements?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
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What are Los Angeles's specific SB-9 regulations?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Linda W.
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I design an ADU with a patio in Los Angeles?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
John T.
Oct 22, 2025
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Best ADU contractors in Los Angeles?
Construction & Building Los Angeles, CA
Linda A.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Los Angeles, California?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Elizabeth G.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much does it cost to add utilities to an ADU in Los Angeles?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer S.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much does it cost to build a 750 sq ft ADU in Los Angeles?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Sarah D.
Oct 20, 2025
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What are the requirements for SB-9 lot splits in Los Angeles?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Barbara J.
Oct 20, 2025
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How to design an energy-efficient ADU in Los Angeles?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Lisa J.
Oct 20, 2025
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Do I need a separate utility meter for my Los Angeles ADU?
Construction & Building Los Angeles, CA
Barbara T.
Oct 20, 2025
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Can I design an ADU with a separate entrance in Los Angeles?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Sarah W.
Oct 20, 2025
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What are the permit fees for ADUs in Los Angeles?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Sarah W.
Oct 20, 2025
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Is building an ADU in Los Angeles expensive compared to other cities?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Michael B.
Oct 20, 2025
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How close can my ADU be to the property line in Los Angeles?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
David W.
Oct 20, 2025
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What are the parking requirements for ADUs in Los Angeles?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Michael W.
Oct 20, 2025
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What are the setback requirements for ADUs in Los Angeles?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Patricia W.
Oct 20, 2025
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Is building an ADU in Los Angeles expensive compared to other cities?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Maria J.
Oct 20, 2025
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What's the maximum height for an ADU in Los Angeles?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Sarah W.
Oct 20, 2025
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What's the minimum and maximum ADU size allowed in Los Angeles?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
James B.
Oct 20, 2025
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How much does it cost to build an ADU in Los Angeles?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Patricia R.
Oct 20, 2025
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What's the timeline from application to approval in Los Angeles?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer G.
Oct 20, 2025
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Can I convert my garage to an ADU without replacing parking in Los Angeles?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Sarah G.
Oct 20, 2025
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What permits do I need to build an ADU in Los Angeles?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
James M.
Oct 19, 2025
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Can I rent out my ADU short-term in Los Angeles?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer W.
Oct 19, 2025
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What are Los Angeles's ADU density requirements?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Barbara J.
Oct 19, 2025
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What are Los Angeles's specific SB-9 regulations?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Richard J.
Oct 19, 2025
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What's the process for converting a detached garage in Los Angeles?
Garage Conversion Los Angeles, CA
Robert M.
Oct 19, 2025
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Do I need a conditional use permit for an ADU in Los Angeles?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Maria M.
Oct 19, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Los Angeles, California?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Sarah J.
Oct 19, 2025
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How long did your garage conversion take from demo to move in?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
David S.
Jun 22, 2025
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ADU permit timeline in Los Angeles - what to expect?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Jun 21, 2025
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How do I check if my LA ADU project vested under old rules before the 2019 ADU Ordinance, and can I switch to new rules?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
David K.
Jun 20, 2025
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Can I build a Movable Tiny House as an ADU in LA without following building code rules for regular structures, and what standards still apply?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
John D.
Jun 19, 2025
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Has anyone raised the garage floor, how did you do it and what did it cost?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Thomas H.
Jun 19, 2025
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I have a tenant in my single-family home. Can I still use SB 9 to add another unit without kicking them out?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Maria S.
Jun 19, 2025
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Can I turn a storage room in my LA multifamily building into a State ADU without worrying about local parking or open space rules?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
Jun 18, 2025
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How long does it take to get an SB 9 Urban Lot Split approved in Los Angeles?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Tom B.
Jun 17, 2025
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Do I really need an architect, or can a designer handle my garage conversion plans?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Sarah P.
Jun 16, 2025
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If my LA multifamily building has 20 units, how many attached State ADUs can I add by converting unused spaces like attics or basements?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
Jun 15, 2025
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Can a garage conversion hurt resale value if buyers still want covered parking?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Daniel J.
Jun 15, 2025
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How do you report an illegal garage conversion without starting a feud with your neighbor?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Rebecca F.
Jun 15, 2025
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If I build an ADU in LA and later add a new non-ADU structure, will passageway rules apply to the ADU retroactively?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Melissa K.
Jun 15, 2025
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Can I build a duplex on each lot after an Urban Lot Split under SB 9?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Carlos R.
Jun 15, 2025
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Can I add a JADU to my LA home if I already have a guest room for short-term rentals? Will it affect my rental permits?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Elena S.
Jun 14, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has a 3-foot setback. Can I add a detached State ADU with a 4-foot setback without changing the main building?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Robert W.
Jun 14, 2025
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What is the best way to insulate the slab and walls so the room is not freezing?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Patricia W.
Jun 14, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in LA if my lot has an onsite water treatment system? Do I need a new percolation test?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Samantha D.
Jun 13, 2025
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