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Post a QuestionCan I build an ADU in Santa Monica with a 24-inch attic access?
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Santa Monica, CA
Kevin W.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I convert an attached garage in Santa Monica into a JADU?
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Santa Monica, CA
Elizabeth N.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I convert an unpermitted Santa Monica garage built in 2016 into an ADU?
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Santa Monica, CA
Barbara H.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank with a tandem parking infeasibility finding?
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Burbank, CA
Robert G.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank with a deed restriction for parking?
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Burbank, CA
Richard P.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank's R-3 zone with tandem parking?
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Burbank, CA
Brian S.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank with extra parking for more square footage?
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Burbank, CA
Thomas E.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank with a mechanical parking lift?
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Burbank, CA
James D.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Burbank with a new driveway for parking?
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Burbank, CA
Patricia R.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I convert my Burbank garage into an ADU without replacing the lost parking?
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Burbank, CA
Barbara H.
Jun 22, 2025
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My Burbank lot is near a bus stop. Does that exempt my ADU from parking requirements?
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Burbank, CA
Kevin W.
Jun 22, 2025
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Can I build an ADU in Glendale with a mechanical parking lift?
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Glendale, CA
Mason W.
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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Lisa T.
Jun 18, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Sarah M.
Jun 12, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Jun 09, 2025
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My Glendale lot is adjacent to an alley. Can my ADU have a driveway from the alley?
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Glendale, CA
Zoe K.
Jun 07, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Jun 06, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
David K.
Jun 02, 2025
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My Glendale single-family home is in a flag lot. Can I build an ADU with parking on the shared driveway?
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Glendale, CA
Isabella R.
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?
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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?
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Los Angeles, CA
David K.
May 31, 2025
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I want to build an ADU over my detached garage in Glendale. Is that allowed?
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Glendale, CA
Ava T.
May 30, 2025
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My Glendale lot is in a High Quality Transit Area. Can my detached ADU be taller than 16 feet?
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Glendale, CA
James P.
May 26, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a shared driveway. Can I still build a detached State ADU without adding parking?
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Los Angeles, CA
Scott H.
May 24, 2025
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I want to convert my Glendale garage into an ADU. Do I need to replace the parking spaces I lose?
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Glendale, CA
Isabella R.
May 23, 2025
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How do I calculate walking distance from my LA lot to a transit stop for parking exemptions, and can I just use Google Maps?
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Los Angeles, CA
John D.
May 21, 2025
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My Glendale single-family home has a carport. Can I convert it into an ADU?
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Glendale, CA
Amelia F.
May 19, 2025
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My LA single-family home has a basement JADU. Can I add a detached State ADU without losing parking exemptions?
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Los Angeles, CA
Diana F.
May 18, 2025
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My Glendale single-family home has a shared driveway. Can I build an ADU?
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Glendale, CA
Charlotte L.
May 17, 2025
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I want to demolish a covered parking space in LA for an ADU. Do I need to replace it if I submit permits separately?
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Los Angeles, CA
David L.
May 15, 2025
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My Glendale multifamily building has 6 units. Can I replace a garage with detached ADUs?
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Glendale, CA
Lily S.
May 07, 2025
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My Glendale lot is near a car-share lot. Does that exempt me from ADU parking?
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Glendale, CA
Harper G.
May 07, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
David K.
May 03, 2025
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My LA property is near a bus stop with 15-minute service. Does that count as a “high-quality transit corridor” for ADU height bonuses?
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Los Angeles, CA
Carlos M.
Apr 29, 2025
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My Glendale single-family home has an attached garage. Can I convert it into a JADU?
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Glendale, CA
Sofia M.
Apr 28, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Mike R.
Apr 23, 2025
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My Glendale lot requires on-street parking permits. Does that exempt my ADU from parking?
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Glendale, CA
Zoe K.
Apr 20, 2025
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My Glendale lot is near a bus stop. Does it qualify for a parking exemption for my ADU?
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Glendale, CA
Evelyn C.
Apr 19, 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?
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Los Angeles, CA
Nathan B.
Apr 18, 2025
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Can I convert my LA carport into a State ADU without replacing the parking spaces I lose?
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Los Angeles, CA
Lindsay A.
Apr 04, 2025
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