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Permits & Code
How property-specific requirements and agency review affect the approval path.
What a permit clock does and does not cover
State baseline reviewed September 26, 2026. Local procedures, exceptions and parcel conditions still apply.
The statutory review clock
After an ADU application is submitted, the local agency must say in writing within 15 business days whether it is complete, and generally approve or deny a complete application within 60 days (Gov. Code § 66317). The clock measures agency review of a complete application — not design, corrections, utility work or construction.
If the agency finds the application incomplete or issues corrections, the time the applicant's team spends revising drawings and resubmitting is outside the agency's clock. Complete, coordinated drawings are the part of the schedule the owner's team controls most.
Water, sewer, electric and gas connections are reviewed and scheduled by the utility or agency that owns each system, sometimes on separate applications. Their timing is not set by the ADU review clock; ask each provider what it needs and when.
Once a permit is issued, duration depends on scope, site conditions, material lead times, inspections and any correction notices in the field. No general duration applies to every property; a schedule should be built from the actual scope.
The city that governs the parcel. In Los Angeles County that can be one of 88 cities or unincorporated county land. Check the parcel against official city boundaries before assembling documents.
Permit history, a zoning report, a boundary or topographic survey where the site requires one, and utility information. The project passport lists each unknown with the source that answers it and why it matters.
No. Declared valuation is an administrative figure used for fees. The Beverly Hills monthly report, for example, lists valuation for each permit, but it does not show what the work cost to build.
Long Beach Development Services is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
122Which approvals apply to a foundation work in Long Beach?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
123Who reviews a framing scope in Long Beach?+
Long Beach Development Services is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
124Which approvals apply to a framing scope in Long Beach?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
125Who reviews a seismic retrofit in Long Beach?+
Long Beach Development Services is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
126Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in Long Beach?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
127Who reviews a hillside project in Long Beach?+
Long Beach Development Services is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
128Which approvals apply to a hillside project in Long Beach?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
129Who reviews a ADU in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
130Which approvals apply to a ADU in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
131Who reviews a garage conversion in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
132Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
133Who reviews a JADU in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
134Which approvals apply to a JADU in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
135Who reviews a home addition in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
136Which approvals apply to a home addition in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
137Who reviews a kitchen remodel in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
138Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
139Who reviews a bathroom remodel in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
140Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
141Who reviews a whole-home remodel in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
142Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
143Who reviews a roofing project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
144Which approvals apply to a roofing project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
145Who reviews a siding project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
146Which approvals apply to a siding project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
147Who reviews a deck project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
148Which approvals apply to a deck project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
149Who reviews a concrete project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
150Which approvals apply to a concrete project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
151Who reviews a window and door project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
152Which approvals apply to a window and door project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
153Who reviews a foundation work in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
154Which approvals apply to a foundation work in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
155Who reviews a framing scope in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
156Which approvals apply to a framing scope in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
157Who reviews a seismic retrofit in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
158Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
159Who reviews a hillside project in Burbank?+
Burbank Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
160Which approvals apply to a hillside project in Burbank?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
161Who reviews a ADU in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
162Which approvals apply to a ADU in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
163Who reviews a garage conversion in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
164Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
165Who reviews a JADU in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
166Which approvals apply to a JADU in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
167Who reviews a home addition in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
168Which approvals apply to a home addition in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
169Who reviews a kitchen remodel in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
170Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
171Who reviews a bathroom remodel in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
172Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
173Who reviews a whole-home remodel in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
174Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
175Who reviews a roofing project in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
176Which approvals apply to a roofing project in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
177Who reviews a siding project in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
178Which approvals apply to a siding project in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
179Who reviews a deck project in Glendale?+
Glendale Community Development is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
180Which approvals apply to a deck project in Glendale?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
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