How to get an ADU Permit in Los Angeles Surrounding Areas?

LOS ANGELES
SURROUNDING AREAS

ADU review is handled by the local city or jurisdiction.

1. Los Angeles
2. Manhattan Beach
3. Beverly Hills
4. Malibu
5. Santa Monica
6. Bel Air
7. Palos Verdes Estates
8. Marina Del Rey
9. Hermosa Beach
10. Redondo Beach
11. Brentwood
12. Pacific Palisades
13. El Segundo
14. Culver City
15. Torrance
16. Hawthorne
17. Gardena
18. Long Beach
19. Lawndale
20. Carson
21. Venice
22. Mid-City

Coastal and hillside areas may require additional review.

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WHAT YOU
NEED TO SUBMIT?

A complete package helps avoid delays.

1. CORE FORMS

Master application
ADU information form
Owner/agent authorization, if needed

2. PLAN SET

Site plan
Floor plans
Elevations
Structural plans + calculations
Title 24 / energy forms
CALGreen notes

3. POSSIBLE EXTRAS

Soils or geotechnical report
Survey or height verification
Drainage/utility information
Fire, coastal, or hillside clearances, if applicable

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The permit process

_{A simple step-by-step overview.}

1. Site research + zoning review
2. Project scoping + design
3. Prepare plans + applications
4. Submit to city planning/building
5. Plan check + corrections if needed
6. Permit issuance + inspections

A clean first submittal can save weeks.

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TIMELINE,
FEES & NOTES

Key items to keep in mind.

1. Review time often ranges from about 2–6+ months depending on the city.
2. Coastal or hillside areas can require added review.
3. ADUs 750 sq ft or smaller are often exempt from impact fees.
4. City fees vary by jurisdiction, size, and scope.

Shine Invest handles architectural plans,
city submittal, and permit expediting.