Councilmember Lee proposes temporary ban on building permits for large detached ADUs
The motion would halt permits for detached backyard units over 1,200 square feet at multifamily projects.
Property owners could not get building permits for detached accessory dwelling units larger than 1,200 square feet on multifamily developments while the temporary rule is in place. Councilmember John S. Lee asks the Planning Department and City Attorney to draft the interim ordinance, which would take effect upon publication.
Planning Department, with the City Attorney, would prepare the interim control ordinance for Council consideration.
- John S. Lee 5
- Los Angeles City Planning Department
- Los Angeles City Attorney 87
- Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo
- Planning and Land Use Management Committee 3
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