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Is it worth doing an SB 9 project, or should I just build an ADU instead?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Steven C.
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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What does a garage conversion permit itself cost in Los Angeles?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Steven A.
Jun 12, 2025
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What permits and inspections were required for your garage-to-bedroom conversion?
Permits & Regulations Los Angeles, CA
Kevin L.
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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My lot is in a Very High Fire Hazard Zone. Does that block me from using SB 9?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
David L.
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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My property has a protected tree. Can I still do an SB 9 project?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Karen F.
Jun 10, 2025
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My lot is only 3,000 sq ft. Can I still do an Urban Lot Split under SB 9?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Brian K.
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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Do I need to live on the property to use SB 9 for a lot split or two-unit project?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Mark D.
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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Did the project bump up your home's value, and by how much?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Lisa M.
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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How much will it cost to file for an Urban Lot Split under SB 9, and are there other fees I should expect?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Los Angeles, CA
Sarah T.
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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What is a realistic budget to turn a garage into living space in Los Angeles?
Costs & Financing Los Angeles, CA
Jennifer K.
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
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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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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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