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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 “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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Do I need a conditional use permit for an ADU in Huntington Beach?
Permits & Regulations Huntington Beach, CA
Patricia Taylor
Oct 22, 2025
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How long does the ADU permit process take in Escondido?
Permits & Regulations Escondido, CA
Jennifer Smith
Oct 22, 2025
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How to navigate ADU permitting in Riverside - step by step guide?
Permits & Regulations Riverside, CA
Michael Martinez
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the owner-occupancy requirements for ADUs in Oakland?
Zoning & Legal Oakland, CA
Linda Brown
Oct 22, 2025
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Do I need a separate utility meter for my Sunnyvale ADU?
Construction & Building Sunnyvale, CA
Maria Taylor
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I get ADU permits approved faster in San Diego?
Permits & Regulations San Diego, CA
Elizabeth Davis
Oct 22, 2025
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How does SB-9 work in Pomona?
SB-9 (Lot Splits) Pomona, CA
John Williams
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 Rodriguez
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the lot coverage limits for ADUs in Long Beach?
Zoning & Legal Long Beach, CA
David Williams
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the inspection requirements during ADU construction in San Jose?
Construction & Building San Jose, CA
Maria Moore
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I have multiple ADUs on one lot in Santa Clarita?
Zoning & Legal Santa Clarita, CA
Sarah Thomas
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the ROI on an ADU in Fremont for rental income?
Cost & Budget Fremont, CA
Michael Williams
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the parking requirements for ADUs in Torrance?
Design & Planning Torrance, CA
William Jackson
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the ROI on an ADU in Pasadena for rental income?
Cost & Budget Pasadena, CA
William Martinez
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 Garcia
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 Jackson
Oct 22, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Santa Clarita, California?
Cost & Budget Santa Clarita, CA
Barbara Taylor
Oct 22, 2025
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Do I need a conditional use permit for an ADU in Bakersfield?
Permits & Regulations Bakersfield, CA
William Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
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How much are ADU permit fees in Hayward, California?
Cost & Budget Hayward, CA
John Martinez
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I convert my garage to an ADU in Santa Rosa?
Garage Conversion Santa Rosa, CA
David Johnson
Oct 22, 2025
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How long does ADU construction take in Pomona?
Construction & Building Pomona, CA
Jennifer Davis
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the height restrictions for ADUs in Huntington Beach?
Design & Planning Huntington Beach, CA
Richard Brown
Oct 22, 2025
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What's the ideal size for an ADU in Riverside?
Design & Planning Riverside, CA
Sarah Garcia
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 Brown
Oct 22, 2025
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What permits do I need to build an ADU in Irvine?
Permits & Regulations Irvine, CA
Robert Moore
Oct 22, 2025
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How long does the ADU permit process take in Fresno?
Permits & Regulations Fresno, CA
Michael Brown
Oct 22, 2025
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Best garage conversion layouts for ADUs in Berkeley?
Garage Conversion Berkeley, CA
Sarah Martinez
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the zoning laws for ADUs in Fremont?
Zoning & Legal Fremont, CA
Patricia Moore
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in a historic district in Pomona?
Zoning & Legal Pomona, CA
Patricia Thomas
Oct 22, 2025
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Can I build a two-story ADU in Santa Ana?
Design & Planning Santa Ana, CA
Barbara Jones
Oct 22, 2025
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What are the parking requirements for ADUs in Pomona?
Design & Planning Pomona, CA
Jennifer Davis
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 Anderson
Oct 22, 2025
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Comparing ADU costs: San Diego vs other Bay Area cities
Cost & Budget San Diego, CA
Linda Jackson
Oct 22, 2025
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