The BBSC consists of five citizens appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The BBSC is granted the authority, by the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and by the City Charter, to hear many kinds of appeals related to Building ordinances.

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The minimum size of an efficiency unit is 220 square feet, plus a code compliant closet and bathroom; however, the Ordinance does not specify any minimum square footage requirements  for an ADU or JADU, except for Movable Tiny Houses (MTHs). This provision refers to any other current or future zoning ordinances that would prohibit an efficiency unit ADU

Once you have your plans ready for submittal, you can submit them through our Eplan portal using the address '1 Standard Plan Way'. Please include in the work description, 'ADU Standard Plan Program: X-Story, X-bedroom(s) with options. (XXX sf)'. You will need to submit plans for each unit you are proposing.