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Post a QuestionADU permit timeline in Los Angeles - what to expect?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Mike Rodriguez
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
1 answers
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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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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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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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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 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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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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I’m proposing an ADU in LA with a flat roof, but my main house has a sloped roof. Can I still get the extra 2-foot height allowance near a transit stop?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Sarah M.
Jun 12, 2025
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My LA lot is in a Hillside Area but not a Fire Hazard Zone. Can I build a State ADU without extra restrictions?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Michelle D.
Jun 11, 2025
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Can I build a State ADU in LA if my property has an unpermitted addition from the 1990s? Will I need to legalize it first?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Tyler J.
Jun 10, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in LA if my lot is in a flood zone? Do extra rules apply?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Joshua W.
Jun 09, 2025
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Can I use car-sharing services like Zipcar to avoid parking requirements for my LA ADU, and how do I prove it’s available nearby?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Jun 09, 2025
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I want to build an ADU in LA using an existing basement. Do I need to meet Floor Area Ratio limits?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Monica G.
Jun 09, 2025
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My LA lot has both single-family and multifamily buildings. Can I mix single-family and multifamily ADU options, or do I have to pick one?
Construction
Los Angeles, CA
David K.
Jun 08, 2025
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Can I build multiple detached State ADUs on my LA multifamily lot if I have 10 existing units, or is there a cap?
Construction
Los Angeles, CA
John D.
Jun 07, 2025
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My LA Ordinance ADU is in a Very High Fire Hazard Zone. Can I skip street widening requirements?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Ryan L.
Jun 07, 2025
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What’s the minimum size for an efficiency unit ADU in LA, and does it need a separate closet and bathroom?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
Jun 06, 2025
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I want to convert my LA garage into a State ADU. Do I need to replace any parking spaces I lose, or does state law let me skip that?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Jun 06, 2025
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I’m building a new single-family home in LA. Can I include an attached State ADU and a JADU in the plans without extra local design rules applying?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Carlos M.
Jun 06, 2025
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I want to build an ADU in LA, but my lot has a utility easement. Can I build over it?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Thomas R.
Jun 05, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in LA without fixing existing building code violations on my property unless they’re a health and safety risk?
Construction
Los Angeles, CA
Maria G.
Jun 05, 2025
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My LA HOA requires extra landscaping for new structures. Can they enforce that for a State ADU?
Legal & HOA
Los Angeles, CA
Brandon C.
Jun 05, 2025
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I want to build an ADU in LA but my lot has a Building Line restriction. Does that count as a setback, and can I ignore it for a State ADU?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer L.
Jun 04, 2025
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Can I avoid impact fees for my 700-square-foot ADU in LA, or do they still apply for smaller units?
Cost & Budget
Los Angeles, CA
Ashley R.
Jun 04, 2025
1 answers
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If I add a JADU in LA, will it trigger separate trash fees because it needs its own address?
Design & Planning
Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer L.
Jun 03, 2025
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If I get a Certificate of Occupancy for a multifamily building with an attached ADU in LA, can I later add more attached State ADUs?
Construction
Los Angeles, CA
Amy C.
Jun 03, 2025
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My lot in LA is in both a Very High Fire Hazard Zone and a Hillside Area. Can I still build a State ADU without jumping through extra local hoops, and what does the ZA Memo say about it?
Zoning & Legal
Los Angeles, CA
Carlos M.
Jun 03, 2025
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I’m in LA’s Coastal Zone and want a Movable Tiny House ADU. Do I still need a Coastal Development Permit?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Kevin M.
Jun 03, 2025
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How do I prove my LA property is close enough to a major transit stop to get that 18-foot height boost for my ADU, plus the extra 2 feet? What paperwork do I need?
Parking & Access
Los Angeles, CA
David K.
Jun 02, 2025
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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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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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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
1 answers
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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
1 answers
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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
1 answers
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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
2 answers
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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
1 answers
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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
2 answers
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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
1 answers
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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
1 answers
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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
2 answers
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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
2 answers
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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
1 answers
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