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Post a QuestionWhat exactly do I need for an efficiency kitchen in a JADU in LA? Can I just use a microwave and hotplate to check that box?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
May 13, 2025
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My LA multifamily building has 8 units. Can I add detached State ADUs if I am also proposing a new building?
Construction
Los Angeles, CA
Christina L.
May 12, 2025
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I want a two-story Ordinance ADU in LA, but my main house is one story. Will the height limit match the main house?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Vanessa H.
May 12, 2025
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My LA single-family home is in an HPOZ. Can I build a State ADU without meeting historic design standards?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Jonathan P.
May 12, 2025
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Can I avoid fire sprinkler requirements for an ADU in LAās Very High Fire Hazard Zone if the main house didnāt need them when it was built?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Sarah M.
May 11, 2025
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My LA property has a nonconforming fence. Do I need to fix it to build a State ADU, or can I leave it?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Tyler J.
May 11, 2025
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My LA lot has a mixed-use zone. Can I build an ADU there, and do residential rules apply the same way?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
John D.
May 10, 2025
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Can I sell my LA ADU separately if it was built by a qualified nonprofit, or are there still restrictions on splitting it from the main house?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
May 10, 2025
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If I want to change my LA ADU into a home office later, what zoning rules will apply to that conversion?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Robert W.
May 03, 2025
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If my LA ADU project removes a carport, do I need to submit both the demolition and ADU permits together to avoid replacement parking?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
David K.
May 03, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a garage right on the property line thatās not up to current code. Do I have to move it to add a State ADU on top, or does the ZA Memo let me keep it as is?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
May 03, 2025
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How do I know if my LA lot is zoned for residential use āby rightā so I can build an ADU without extra approvals?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
May 02, 2025
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Can my LA homeownerās association block me from building an ADU or JADU, or do state laws override their restrictions?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
May 01, 2025
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My LA lot has two single-family homes from an SB 9 project. Can I add a JADU to each home, or is there a limit?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Heather W.
May 01, 2025
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If my LA single-family home has an attached garage, can I convert it into a JADU without adding a separate entrance?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Sarah M.
Apr 29, 2025
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My LA property is near a bus stop with 15-minute service. Does that count as a āhigh-quality transit corridorā for ADU height bonuses?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Carlos M.
Apr 29, 2025
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I want a JADU in LA with a hotplate and toaster oven. Will that meet the cooking facility rules?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Samantha D.
Apr 29, 2025
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My LA lot is in a Specific Plan area. Can I build a State ADU without following the planās design rules?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Daniel R.
Apr 29, 2025
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My LA lot has other residential uses like a guest house. Can I still add an ADU or JADU without restrictions?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
Apr 28, 2025
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If I built an unpermitted ADU in LA before 2018, can the city force me to fix nonconforming zoning issues to get a permit now?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
Apr 28, 2025
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I have a āSecond Dwelling Unitā in LA from before 2017. Is it treated as an ADU now, and can I add another one?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Apr 27, 2025
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Can I build a State ADU in LA if my lot has a nonconforming lot coverage ratio? Will I need to adjust it?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Michael P.
Apr 24, 2025
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My LA Ordinance ADU is 900 square feet. Do I need to pay school fees, and how are they calculated?
Cost & Budget
Los Angeles, CA
Sandra K.
Apr 24, 2025
2 answers
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Can I convert my LA garage into a State ADU if itās partially unpermitted? Will I need to legalize the whole garage?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Melissa K.
Apr 24, 2025
1 answers
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I want to convert my LA attic into a State ADU. Do I need to add exterior access if itās already got a staircase inside the house?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Vanessa H.
Apr 24, 2025
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My LA lot is near a train station. Does that count as a āmajor transit stopā for ADU height incentives, and how do I confirm it?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Ashley R.
Apr 24, 2025
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My LA single-family home is rented out. Can I still add a JADU without living there myself?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Rachel M.
Apr 23, 2025
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If I build an ADU in LAās Coastal Zone, do I need a Coastal Development Permit, and will they make me add parking for public access?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Apr 23, 2025
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Does my JADU in LA need its own bathroom, or can it share one with the main house if I add a separate entrance?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Robert W.
Apr 23, 2025
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Iāve got a Through Lot in Los Angelesācan I stick a detached ADU in the front yard setback, and what exceptions might let me do that?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
Apr 23, 2025
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My LA lot is near a car-sharing service like BlueLA. How close does it need to be for a parking exemption?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Nathan B.
Apr 18, 2025
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My LA property has a sloped lot. How is the height of a detached State ADU measured, and can I still get 16 feet?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Nathan B.
Apr 16, 2025
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My LA JADU will share a bathroom with the main house. Do I need an internal door to the main living area?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Christopher M.
Apr 10, 2025
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Iām building a new duplex in LA under SB 9. Can I add a JADU to one unit and a detached State ADU at the same time?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Christopher M.
Apr 08, 2025
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Can I convert my LA carport into a State ADU without replacing the parking spaces I lose?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Lindsay A.
Apr 04, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in LA if my lot is zoned for industrial use but has a caretakerās unit?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Catherine N.
Apr 03, 2025
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