{"id":7580,"date":"2023-06-12T16:32:49","date_gmt":"2023-06-12T16:32:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/altadenaheritage.org\/?p=7580"},"modified":"2023-06-12T19:47:33","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T19:47:33","slug":"planning-an-adu-in-los-angeles-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/altadenaheritage.org\/planning-an-adu-in-los-angeles-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Planning an ADU in LA County?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Planning an ADU in Los Angeles County? Here are some Resources.<\/h1>\n

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Two agencies must approve your plans; Regional Planning<\/b> determines if your plans conform to zoning requirements \u2013 height, setback, etc. The Department of Building & Safety<\/b> will make sure that your little unit conforms to all building codes for a dwelling.<\/p>\n

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Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook<\/h3>\n

Start with this online booklet by the California Department of Housing and Human Development.Well written overview of ADU issues.<\/p>\n

ADU Handbook PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Step-by-Step Guide for Accessory Dwelling Units in Los Angeles Unincorporated Areas<\/h3>\n

Covers the steps required by County zoning and permitting.<\/p>\n

ADU Step-by-Step PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Ordinance 2020-0059 \u2013 Title 22<\/h3>\n

Amendment to Los Angeles County code establishing development standards for ADUs.<\/p>\n

Ordinance PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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Public Works Los Angeles
County Building & Safety<\/h2>\n

Homeowner\u2019s Guide. How to Successfully Plan and Prepare for your next Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)\/ Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) Project<\/h3>\n

Covers all steps and requirements for building permits and construction once zoning has been approved.<\/p>\n

ADU How To PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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LA County Planning<\/h2>\n

Planning Permits for Accessory Dwelling Units<\/b><\/h3>\n

Basic ADU information with links to other pages. Links to a Standard ADU Plans Program<\/span> with pre-approved construction plans that streamline Building and Safety approval.\u201cComing soon\u201d they tell us.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

LADPW Accessory Dwelling Unit <\/span>\u2013Expedited Plancheck Submittal Checklist<\/h3>\n

Building & Safety checklist of most everything that needs to be specified or shown on plans for ADUs<\/p>\n

ADU Checklist PDF<\/a><\/p>\n

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California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Grant Program<\/h3>\n

ADU Grants up to $40,000 towards pre-development and non-reoccurring closing costs. Predevelopment costs include site prep, architectural designs, permits, soil tests, impact fees, property survey, and energy reports.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Neighborhood Housing Services of Los Angeles County<\/b> (NHS)Assists low income households access favorable financing.<\/p>\n

Website<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

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Altadena Housing by the Numbers<\/h1>\n

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Altadena Population in 2023<\/b> – 43,384<\/p>\n

Area in square miles<\/b> – 8.5<\/p>\n

Population Density<\/b> – 5,124.5 per square mile
(Compared to LA\u2019s 8038 per square mile)<\/p>\n

Total housing units<\/b> – 15,860<\/p>\n

Percentage of homes that are owned<\/b> – 74%<\/p>\n

Percentage that are rentals<\/b>– 26%<\/p>\n

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Granny flats approved from 2017 to 2022<\/b> – 458<\/p>\n

Median home price<\/b> – $879,600<\/p>\n

Median rent<\/b> – $1834 \/month<\/p>\n

Median mortgage<\/b> – $3130 \/ month<\/p>\n

Median real estate taxes<\/b> – $5343\/ year<\/p>\n

Source: Town charts<\/a><\/b>
Altadena-CDP-CA-Housing-data.html<\/p>\n

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