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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.
301Who reviews a whole-home remodel in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
302Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
303Who reviews a roofing project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
304Which approvals apply to a roofing project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
305Who reviews a siding project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
306Which approvals apply to a siding project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
307Who reviews a deck project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
308Which approvals apply to a deck project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
309Who reviews a concrete project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
310Which approvals apply to a concrete project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
311Who reviews a window and door project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
312Which approvals apply to a window and door project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
313Who reviews a foundation work in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
314Which approvals apply to a foundation work in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
315Who reviews a framing scope in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
316Which approvals apply to a framing scope in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
317Who reviews a seismic retrofit in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
318Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
319Who reviews a hillside project in El Segundo?+
El Segundo Planning & Building Safety is listed as the primary permit authority. Planning, utilities, fire or other agencies may also be involved depending on the address and scope.
320Which approvals apply to a hillside project in El Segundo?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
321Who reviews a ADU in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
322Which approvals apply to a ADU in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
323Who reviews a garage conversion in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
324Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
325Who reviews a JADU in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
326Which approvals apply to a JADU in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
327Who reviews a home addition in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
328Which approvals apply to a home addition in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
329Who reviews a kitchen remodel in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
330Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
331Who reviews a bathroom remodel in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
332Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
333Who reviews a whole-home remodel in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
334Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
335Who reviews a roofing project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
336Which approvals apply to a roofing project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
337Who reviews a siding project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
338Which approvals apply to a siding project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
339Who reviews a deck project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
340Which approvals apply to a deck project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
341Who reviews a concrete project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
342Which approvals apply to a concrete project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
343Who reviews a window and door project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
344Which approvals apply to a window and door project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
345Who reviews a foundation work in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
346Which approvals apply to a foundation work in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
347Who reviews a framing scope in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
348Which approvals apply to a framing scope in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
349Who reviews a seismic retrofit in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
350Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
351Who reviews a hillside project in Torrance?+
Torrance 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.
352Which approvals apply to a hillside project in Torrance?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
353Who reviews a ADU in Inglewood?+
Inglewood Economic & 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.
354Which approvals apply to a ADU in Inglewood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
355Who reviews a garage conversion in Inglewood?+
Inglewood Economic & 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.
356Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Inglewood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
357Who reviews a JADU in Inglewood?+
Inglewood Economic & 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.
358Which approvals apply to a JADU in Inglewood?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
359Who reviews a home addition in Inglewood?+
Inglewood Economic & 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.
360Which approvals apply to a home addition in Inglewood?+
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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