Before you submit your plans for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) permit in the City of Los Angeles, complete the following steps.
- Check your zoning. Go to zimas.lacity.org to verify that your property is zoned as residential.
- Check nearby transportation options. If your home is within a half a mile of any public transportation spots, you do not need to additional parking.
- Sketch your lot to create a plot plan. Make sure to include all the existing buildings on the lot. Once done, integrate your ADU into the sketch where it will appear in your lot.
- Download any existing permits for your property. You can request and get copies from PermitReport.com.
- Take pictures of your property to make sure that the plan check review professionals can see all existing structures.