LOS ANGELES
SURROUNDING AREAS
ADU review is handled by the local city or jurisdiction.
- Los Angeles
- Manhattan Beach
- Beverly Hills
- Malibu
- Santa Monica
- Bel Air
- Palos Verdes Estates
- Marina Del Rey
- Hermosa Beach
- Redondo Beach
- Brentwood
- Pacific Palisades
- El Segundo
- Culver City
- Torrance
- Hawthorne
- Gardena
- Long Beach
- Lawndale
- Carson
- Venice
- Mid-City
Coastal and hillside areas may require additional review.
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
The permit process
A simple step-by-step overview.
- Site research + zoning review
- Project scoping + design
- Prepare plans + applications
- Submit to city planning/building
- Plan check + corrections if needed
- Permit issuance + inspections
A clean first submittal can save weeks.
TIMELINE,
FEES & NOTES
Key items to keep in mind.
- Review time often ranges from about 2–6+ months depending on the city.
- Coastal or hillside areas can require added review.
- ADUs 750 sq ft or smaller are often exempt from impact fees.
- City fees vary by jurisdiction, size, and scope.
Shine Invest handles architectural plans,
city submittal, and permit expediting.