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What is the Pacific Palisades Undergrounding Initiative? What are the requirements for future-ready electrical service?

Please refer to LADWP Pacific Palisades Undergrounding Initiative, which provides more information, along with the requirements and steps for electric service installation.

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Are all plans for prefabricated or modular structures?

No. The Standard Plan program includes pre-approved designs that are both meant to be built in place as well as designs that are prefabricated off-site.

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As an Architect, Engineer, or designer what is required to be submitted for review to have my plans approved as a Standard Plan?

Below is a general list of items needed for the Standard Plan review and approval:

  • Floor plan – Show proposed work and room layout, door and window sizes and location.

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Can I use these designs if I want to convert an existing structure such as a detached garage or recreation room into an ADU?

No. These pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

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Can I use these plans outside of the City of Los Angeles?

Please contact the individual jurisdiction to inquire whether they will accept a City of Los Angeles Pre-Approved Standard Plan.

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Can I use these plans to add an ADU as an addition to my home?

No, these pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

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Are these plans available free?

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who created them. Each pre-approved plan is available for a fee determined by the design owner in consultation with the homeowner/client.

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Once a standard plan is selected, how does a customer indicate the use of the standard plan on the LADBS permit application?

When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the Standard Plan number you are using in the work description. For example, SFH000, ADU00, or MISC000.

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Can I purchase these plans directly from the firms listed?

Yes, the plans may be purchased directly from the design owner.

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Are these plans open-source?

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who developed them.

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