ADUs are allowed in CentralTypes:DetachedInternal
Types:DetachedInternal
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules for Central, LA
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# of Parcels
13,759
Zoning districts
24
Avg Parcel Value
$22,721
Zoning Districts:
14,237 parcels · 24 districts
R1
40%(5,764)
R2
25%(3,597)
RA
24%(3,442)
R3
5%(672)
Other
5%(762)
ADU Rules
What can you build in Central, LA?
Central, LA follows state and local rules for Accessory Dwelling Units. Here is a concise overview of the local rules.
Eligibility
- –Internal / Attached ADU: By Right
- –Detached ADU: By Right
Interior / Attached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for an internal or attached ADU
Detached ADU Size Limits
- –Maximum size of 1,000 sq ft for detached ADUs
Max Units
- –R-1/R-A: 1 ADU per lot.
- –TND: no per-lot maximum; 20% cap of total SF detached units.
- –TND: ADUs on SF detached lots ≤ 1,000 sq ft.
Owner Occupancy
- –No owner-occupancy requirement.
Parking
- –No municipality-wide ADU parking requirement; in Traditional Neighborhood Developments (TND), require 1 off-street space per ADU.
What's allowed on your lot?
These are the municipality-wide rules. What's allowed on a specific property also depends on state laws, setbacks, floor area ratio, lot coverage, environmental constraints, topography, and other property-specific factors. Search your address on FutureLot to see what's allowed on your property.
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