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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.
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.
182Which approvals apply to a concrete 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.
183Who reviews a window and door 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.
184Which approvals apply to a window and door 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.
185Who reviews a foundation work 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.
186Which approvals apply to a foundation work 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.
187Who reviews a framing scope 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.
188Which approvals apply to a framing scope 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.
189Who reviews a seismic retrofit 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.
190Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit 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.
191Who reviews a hillside 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.
192Which approvals apply to a hillside 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.
193Who reviews a ADU in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
194Which approvals apply to a ADU in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
195Who reviews a garage conversion in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
196Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
197Who reviews a JADU in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
198Which approvals apply to a JADU in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
199Who reviews a home addition in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
200Which approvals apply to a home addition in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
201Who reviews a kitchen remodel in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
202Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
203Who reviews a bathroom remodel in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
204Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
205Who reviews a whole-home remodel in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
206Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
207Who reviews a roofing project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
208Which approvals apply to a roofing project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
209Who reviews a siding project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
210Which approvals apply to a siding project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
211Who reviews a deck project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
212Which approvals apply to a deck project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
213Who reviews a concrete project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
214Which approvals apply to a concrete project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
215Who reviews a window and door project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
216Which approvals apply to a window and door project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
217Who reviews a foundation work in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
218Which approvals apply to a foundation work in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
219Who reviews a framing scope in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
220Which approvals apply to a framing scope in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
221Who reviews a seismic retrofit in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
222Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
223Who reviews a hillside project in Culver City?+
Culver City Current Planning is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
224Which approvals apply to a hillside project in Culver City?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
225Who reviews a ADU in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
226Which approvals apply to a ADU in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
227Who reviews a garage conversion in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
228Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
229Who reviews a JADU in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
230Which approvals apply to a JADU in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
231Who reviews a home addition in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
232Which approvals apply to a home addition in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
233Who reviews a kitchen remodel in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
234Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
235Who reviews a bathroom remodel in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
236Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
237Who reviews a whole-home remodel in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
238Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in West Hollywood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
239Who reviews a roofing project in West Hollywood?+
West Hollywood Planning Division is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
240Which approvals apply to a roofing project in West Hollywood?+
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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