Yes, the current Energy Code applies. 

However, if the rebuild project is using plans that were approved by the Department to comply with the 2019 Title 24, California Building Standards Code which include the Building and Residential Codes, or later versions per the Governor’s Directive No. N-20-25, then current Energy Code is not required.

Under the Governor's Executive Order N-29-25 issued on July 7, 2025, solar pv systems are not required.

Prevailing setbacks apply to areas with developed lots (where some homes burned down, and with some homes still standing) of varying front yard setbacks.  See Information Bulletin P/ZC 2023-015 on how to calculate prevailing setbacks.  

A second story that existed prior to the wildfire may be rebuilt and expanded as part of a like-for-like +10% project, so long as it complies with maximum allowable height and building footprint. 

Also, within the allowable footprint and height, adding a new second story is allowed. 

However, adding a new second story where it exceeds the height or footprint that existed prior to the Wildfire does not qualify as a like-for-like +10% project.

Adding a new basement or enlarging an existing basement level is allowed and qualifies as an Eligible Project, provided the basement does not exceed 110% of the existing building footprint.

The proposed building shall be located within a maximum offset of the existing building footprint. The allowable offset shall be a maximum of 20% of the lot width and 20% of the lot depth, in the same direction as the lot width or depth, respectively. The proposed building shall comply with all applicable yard setback requirements. However, for a building that was damaged or destroyed by the Wildfire and had a nonconforming yard, the new structure may be rebuilt or relocated within the nonconforming yard, provided the nonconforming yard is not further reduced.

A project may be rebuilt with the same nonconforming use, yards, height, number of stories, lot area, foot print, floor area, residential floor area, residential density, or parking as the structure that existed or had a valid permit immediately before the Wildfire. Provisions in LAMC 12.23 may be used as applicable. 

Please inquire with the Department of City Planning for requirements and approvals relating to the Coastal Zone.