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Post a QuestionIf 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 “Second Dwelling Unit” 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
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Can I convert my LA garage into a State ADU if it’s partially unpermitted? Will I need to legalize the whole garage?
Permits & Regulations
Los Angeles, CA
Melissa K.
Apr 24, 2025
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I want to convert my LA attic into a State ADU. Do I need to add exterior access if it’s 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 “major transit stop” 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 LA’s 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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I’ve got a Through Lot in Los Angeles—can 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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I’m 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 caretaker’s unit?
General Advice
Los Angeles, CA
Catherine N.
Apr 03, 2025
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Demolish Garage to build a bigger ADU
Design & Planning
Victorville, CA
Keyur
Nov 19, 2025
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Do I need a conditional use permit for an ADU in Huntington Beach?
Permits & Regulations
Huntington Beach, CA
Patricia T.
Oct 22, 2025
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How long does the ADU permit process take in Escondido?
Permits & Regulations
Escondido, CA
Jennifer S.
Oct 22, 2025
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How to navigate ADU permitting in Riverside - step by step guide?
Permits & Regulations
Riverside, CA
Michael M.
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs in Oakland?
Zoning & Legal
Oakland, CA
Linda B.
Oct 22, 2025
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Do I need a separate utility meter for my Sunnyvale ADU?
Construction & Building
Sunnyvale, CA
Maria T.
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I get ADU permits approved faster in San Diego?
Permits & Regulations
San Diego, CA
Elizabeth D.
Oct 22, 2025
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How does SB-9 work in Pomona?
SB-9 (Lot Splits)
Pomona, CA
John W.
Oct 22, 2025
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Do I need to replace parking if I convert my garage in Fremont?
Garage Conversion
Fremont, CA
Robert R.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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What are the lot coverage limits for ADUs in Long Beach?
Zoning & Legal
Long Beach, CA
David W.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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What are the inspection requirements during ADU construction in San Jose?
Construction & Building
San Jose, CA
Maria M.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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Can I have multiple ADUs on one lot in Santa Clarita?
Zoning & Legal
Santa Clarita, CA
Sarah T.
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the ROI on an ADU in Fremont for rental income?
Cost & Budget
Fremont, CA
Michael W.
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the parking requirements for ADUs in Torrance?
Design & Planning
Torrance, CA
William J.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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What's the ROI on an ADU in Pasadena for rental income?
Cost & Budget
Pasadena, CA
William M.
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the process for converting a detached garage in Santa Rosa?
Garage Conversion
Santa Rosa, CA
Elizabeth G.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much does it cost to build a 600 sq ft ADU in Bakersfield?
Cost & Budget
Bakersfield, CA
William J.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Santa Clarita, California?
Cost & Budget
Santa Clarita, CA
Barbara T.
Oct 22, 2025
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Do I need a conditional use permit for an ADU in Bakersfield?
Permits & Regulations
Bakersfield, CA
William J.
Oct 22, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Hayward, California?
Cost & Budget
Hayward, CA
John M.
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I convert my garage to an ADU in Santa Rosa?
Garage Conversion
Santa Rosa, CA
David J.
Oct 22, 2025
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How long does ADU construction take in Pomona?
Construction & Building
Pomona, CA
Jennifer D.
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the height restrictions for ADUs in Huntington Beach?
Design & Planning
Huntington Beach, CA
Richard B.
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the ideal size for an ADU in Riverside?
Design & Planning
Riverside, CA
Sarah G.
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I do a lot split under SB-9 in San Diego?
SB-9 (Lot Splits)
San Diego, CA
Michael B.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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What permits do I need to build an ADU in Irvine?
Permits & Regulations
Irvine, CA
Robert M.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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How long does the ADU permit process take in Fresno?
Permits & Regulations
Fresno, CA
Michael B.
Oct 22, 2025
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Best garage conversion layouts for ADUs in Berkeley?
Garage Conversion
Berkeley, CA
Sarah M.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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What are the zoning laws for ADUs in Fremont?
Zoning & Legal
Fremont, CA
Patricia M.
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in a historic district in Pomona?
Zoning & Legal
Pomona, CA
Patricia T.
Oct 22, 2025
1 answers
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Can I build a two-story ADU in Santa Ana?
Design & Planning
Santa Ana, CA
Barbara J.
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the parking requirements for ADUs in Pomona?
Design & Planning
Pomona, CA
Jennifer D.
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the average cost per square foot for ADU construction in Santa Ana?
Cost & Budget
Santa Ana, CA
Richard A.
Oct 22, 2025
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