Yes, a new ADU can be built as part of the rebuild and still qualify as a like-for-like +10% project per the Governor's Directive No. N-20-25, regardless of  whether or not an ADU existed on the site prior to the Wildfire.

The ADU can be built before the main house.

LADBS would use available records to establish what was on a site prior to the wildfire. New building plans would then need to be prepared and submitted to the Department for review. See Plan Submittal Checklist.

LADBS will expedite review of all rebuild projects. 

If the foundation was removed, LADBS would use available records to establish where the footprint of the foundation was originally. Please see question above regarding what records LADBS will use to establish what was on a site prior to the wildfire.

Under the Mayor’s Emergency Executive Order #1, DBS and other City departments will complete their initial reviews for building permits within 30 days. However, DBS has so far been able to complete the review within 10 days. Prior to permit issuance, other agency approval/clearances are required, as well as the customer addressing any plan check corrections, which may affect the timeline. Once all agency approval/clearances have been completed, DBS can issue the permit.

Acceptable records shall include building permits, Certificate of Occupancy, County Assessor, and Coastal Commission. On a case by case basis, the Department may consider other photographic sources such as Google Maps and LiDAR.