Under California Government Code Section 65852.2(f) and LAMC 12.22 A.33, Los Angeles cannot charge impact fees on ADUs under 750 square feet. ADUs 750 sq ft or larger pay fees proportional to the primary dwelling.
State law preempts local impact fees for ADUs under 750 sq ft. LADBS still collects plan check, building permit, and inspection fees, but the city is barred from charging school, parks, transportation, or sewer connection capacity fees on these small units. For ADUs of 750 sq ft and larger, impact fees must be charged proportionally to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit under Cal. Gov Code 65852.2(f)(3). LADWP separately bills for water and electric meter installation if a separate meter is requested by the owner; a separate meter is optional, not required. The city cannot require new or separate water and sewer connections for ADUs created within an existing space.
If LADBS or LADWP improperly bills full impact or capacity fees on an ADU under 750 sq ft, the applicant may appeal to the LADBS Board and file a complaint with the California HCD ADU Ombudsperson.
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