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I’m building a detached Ordinance ADU in LA. Can I make it two stories if my lot is in a low-height zone?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Ryan L.
Jun 02, 2025
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If I split my lot, do I need separate water and power for the new lot? How does that work?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Emily W.
Jun 02, 2025
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Can I split my lot and build two houses under SB 9 if my property is in a historic district?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
John M.
Jun 02, 2025
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Can I remove my LA driveway if I get rid of all parking spaces for an ADU project, or will the city make me keep it?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
David K.
Jun 01, 2025
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My LA property has an old accessory structure. Can I convert it into a State ADU and add up to 150 square feet for a doorway without messing with local zoning?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
David K.
May 31, 2025
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How much value did the appraisal credit for your completed conversion?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Andrew M.
May 31, 2025
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Can I convert my LA ADU into a retail space later? What rules will apply?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Rebecca T.
May 30, 2025
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I want to add a second unit but keep my existing house. Can I get a waiver if my house is over 800 sq ft?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Lisa P.
May 30, 2025
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Can I build a State ADU in LA if my lot is near a historic landmark but not in an HPOZ?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Andrew S.
May 29, 2025
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My LA single-family home is on a corner lot. Can I place a detached State ADU closer to the street than the main house?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Mark P.
May 28, 2025
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If I’m building an Ordinance ADU in LA, can I get a variance to tweak the development standards, or are they set in stone?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
May 28, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a JADU. Will it change the property’s designation from “One-Family Dwelling” on city records?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
May 28, 2025
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I’m planning a new multifamily building in a multi-family zone in LA. Can I add two detached State ADUs at the same time, and how do local rules play into that?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
May 28, 2025
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How much did your garage conversion end up costing?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Michael R.
May 28, 2025
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My LA lot has a caretaker’s unit and a single-family home. Can I add an ADU or JADU?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Gregory S.
May 28, 2025
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I want to build a new detached ADU in LA. Can I get away with just 4-foot side and rear setbacks if it’s 800 square feet or less, even in a historic zone?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
May 27, 2025
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My LA single-family home has an attached porch. Can I enclose it for a JADU without a separate entrance?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Kevin M.
May 27, 2025
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If I’m adding an ADU and a new dwelling unit in LA at the same time, can floor area limits stop me from building an 800-square-foot detached ADU?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer L.
May 26, 2025
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If I tear down my detached garage in LA to build an ADU, do I need to post a notice or placard if my place isn’t in a historic district?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
May 26, 2025
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What details do I need to put in a deed restriction for a JADU in LA County, and how does owner-occupancy work if I’m running a housing organization?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer L.
May 26, 2025
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Can I build multiple State ADUs in LA if my multifamily building is under construction?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Heather W.
May 26, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has 8 units. Can I add detached State ADUs if I’m also proposing a new building?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Jonathan P.
May 26, 2025
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Can I turn my SB 9 units into condos to sell them separately?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Vanessa G.
May 26, 2025
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What exactly is SB 9, and how can it help me as a homeowner in Los Angeles?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Rachel H.
May 25, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a shared driveway. Can I still build a detached State ADU without adding parking?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
Scott H.
May 24, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has a recreation room. Can I convert it into multiple State ADUs, and is there a limit?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Amanda F.
May 22, 2025
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I want to add a JADU to my LA home, but I’m a land trust. Do I still need to live in the main house or JADU?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Rebecca T.
May 22, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has a shared laundry room. Can I convert it into a State ADU?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Laura S.
May 21, 2025
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How do I calculate walking distance from my LA lot to a transit stop for parking exemptions, and can I just use Google Maps?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
John D.
May 21, 2025
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Is a garage conversion worth it, or should I build a detached ADU instead?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Robert T.
May 21, 2025
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Can I combine a detached State ADU with an attached Ordinance ADU on my LA single-family lot, and what’s the max square footage for each?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
May 20, 2025
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Can I build an attached State ADU in LA if my single-family home is still under construction? Will local rules apply?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Gregory S.
May 20, 2025
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What should I do with the driveway once the garage becomes a bedroom?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Linda B.
May 19, 2025
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Are garage conversions legal in California, or will the city shut me down?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Carlos V.
May 19, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a basement JADU. Can I add a detached State ADU without losing parking exemptions?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
Diana F.
May 18, 2025
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Did you need full building regulations approval, or was planning permission enough?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Michelle N.
May 18, 2025
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Which flooring holds up best in a former garage that sometimes gets moisture?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Angela D.
May 18, 2025
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How do you pick a contractor who will not ghost you halfway through the job?
Construction & Building Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
May 18, 2025
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I want to build an ADU in LA with solar panels. Do local rules require them, or is it optional?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Brian K.
May 17, 2025
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My LA property is substandard due to an old illegal lot split. Can I still build a State ADU without meeting minimum lot size rules?
General Advice Los Angeles, CA
Carlos M.
May 17, 2025
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How do I figure out my single-family home’s square footage for ADU impact fees over 750 square feet in LA? Can I just use the County Tax Assessor’s records?
Cost & Budget Los Angeles County, CA
David K.
May 17, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has a boiler room I want to turn into a State ADU. Can I skip local fire safety setback rules?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Brandon C.
May 17, 2025
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How do I handle LA city’s 60-day ADU application review timeline if I’m also applying for a new dwelling permit at the same time?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
May 16, 2025
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How hard was the DIY route, and do you have any regrets?
Construction & Building Los Angeles, CA
James C.
May 16, 2025
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I submitted an ADU plan in LA before the 2019 Ordinance. Can I still use the old rules, or must I update?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Amanda F.
May 16, 2025
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I want to demolish a covered parking space in LA for an ADU. Do I need to replace it if I submit permits separately?
Parking & Access Los Angeles, CA
David L.
May 15, 2025
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If I convert my LA basement into an attached State ADU, do I need to meet local open space or recycling area rules for multifamily buildings?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
May 15, 2025
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Any tips to make the finished room look like it was always part of the house?
Design & Planning Los Angeles, CA
Christopher E.
May 15, 2025
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My LA lot has a nonconforming setback for the main house. Can I build a State ADU without fixing it?
Zoning & Legal Los Angeles, CA
Emma T.
May 14, 2025
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If I’m building an ADU in LA, do I need to worry about passageway rules between buildings during construction?
Construction Los Angeles, CA
Sarah M.
May 14, 2025
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