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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.
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.
362Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel 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.
363Who reviews a bathroom remodel 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.
364Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel 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.
365Who reviews a whole-home remodel 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.
366Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel 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.
367Who reviews a roofing project 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.
368Which approvals apply to a roofing project 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.
369Who reviews a siding project 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.
370Which approvals apply to a siding project 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.
371Who reviews a deck project 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.
372Which approvals apply to a deck project 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.
373Who reviews a concrete project 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.
374Which approvals apply to a concrete project 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.
375Who reviews a window and door project 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.
376Which approvals apply to a window and door project 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.
377Who reviews a foundation work 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.
378Which approvals apply to a foundation work 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.
379Who reviews a framing scope 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.
380Which approvals apply to a framing scope 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.
381Who reviews a seismic retrofit 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.
382Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit 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.
383Who reviews a hillside project 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.
384Which approvals apply to a hillside project 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.
385Who reviews a ADU in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
386Which approvals apply to a ADU in Manhattan 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.
387Who reviews a garage conversion in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
388Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Manhattan 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.
389Who reviews a JADU in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
390Which approvals apply to a JADU in Manhattan 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.
391Who reviews a home addition in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
392Which approvals apply to a home addition in Manhattan 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.
393Who reviews a kitchen remodel in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
394Which approvals apply to a kitchen remodel in Manhattan 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.
395Who reviews a bathroom remodel in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
396Which approvals apply to a bathroom remodel in Manhattan 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.
397Who reviews a whole-home remodel in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
398Which approvals apply to a whole-home remodel in Manhattan 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.
399Who reviews a roofing project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
400Which approvals apply to a roofing project in Manhattan 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.
401Who reviews a siding project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
402Which approvals apply to a siding project in Manhattan 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.
403Who reviews a deck project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
404Which approvals apply to a deck project in Manhattan 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.
405Who reviews a concrete project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
406Which approvals apply to a concrete project in Manhattan 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.
407Who reviews a window and door project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
408Which approvals apply to a window and door project in Manhattan 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.
409Who reviews a foundation work in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
410Which approvals apply to a foundation work in Manhattan 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.
411Who reviews a framing scope in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
412Which approvals apply to a framing scope in Manhattan 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.
413Who reviews a seismic retrofit in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
414Which approvals apply to a seismic retrofit in Manhattan 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.
415Who reviews a hillside project in Manhattan Beach?+
Manhattan Beach 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.
416Which approvals apply to a hillside project in Manhattan 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.
417Who reviews a ADU in Irvine?+
Irvine 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.
418Which approvals apply to a ADU in Irvine?+
The applicable pathway depends on the property, proposed work and jurisdiction. Requirements should be confirmed against current official sources before design commitments are made.
419Who reviews a garage conversion in Irvine?+
Irvine 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.
420Which approvals apply to a garage conversion in Irvine?+
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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