• You only need a 4' setback for rear and side yards.

• A detached ADU must be at least 10' from other buildings, although there are some workarounds concerning fire safety.

• If you convert your garage, you are no longer required to replace the parking spots.

• If you live 1/2 a mile or less from any public transit stop (bus or light rail), you do not need to provide parking for a new ADU.

• If your existing home doesn't have sprinklers, your new ADU will not require sprinklers either.

• Only new detached ADUs may be required to provide solar panels.

• You are now allowed to have an ADU and a JADU on your property.

• Permits for ADU and JADUs must be approved or denied within 60 days.

• There is no minimum lot size required to build an ADU.

https://ladbs.org/adu

https://adu.lacity.org/about-adus

LADS Permit & Inspection Process