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

Yes. Other agency reviews and clearance requirements may still apply depending on your individual site conditions.

When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the ADU Standard Plan number you are using in the work description.

Most of the ADU Standard Plans have been pre-approved with various options. Some customization is possible, such as changes to window and door types and sizes, colors, etc. Approved standard plan floor plans can also be rotated.

• To obtain a building permit, you will need to provide a completed Building Permit Application, a copy of the LA City approved stamped ADU Standard Plan, and plans indicating how the Standard Plan will be adapted to a specific site.

For Zoning and Building code questions, please contact our call center at 311 or (213) 473-3231 and ask to speak with the LADBS Zoning & Building Code Engineer.

No. The participating architects and designers retain ownership of the designs.

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

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

No. The ADU 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.