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Discover what you can build in the City of Inglewood. This city guide covers essential ADU regulations and zoning laws to help you navigate the process and make informed decisions for your property.
The City of Inglewood allows homeowners to build one ADU on their property. You can also build a JADU within the existing property, bringing the total number of accessory units to a maximum of two.
Multifamily property in Inglewood can be permitted for up to two detached ADUs. Owners can convert existing unlivable space into at least one ADU, with more ADUs up to a number of 25% of the existing units. Therefore, an 8-unit building can have up to two conversion ADUs built on the property; four units, up to one.
Inglewood ADU regulations state the maximum size for a detached ADU is 1,200 square feet. This limit is the same regardless of your lot size.
Attached ADUs are capped at 50% of the primary dwelling’s square footage or 1,200 square feet, whichever is less.
You can build an ADU to a maximum height of 16 feet in Inglewood. However, if the ADU is on multifamily property or is within a half-mile of a public transit stop, the height limit increases to 18 feet.
Two-story ADUs are not prohibited in Inglewood, but the standard height requirement of 16 feet makes it very difficult to design a compliant two-story ADU. If your height requirement is 18 feet due to one of the above exemptions, it becomes much easier.
Yes, you can build “stacked” detached ADUs — two stories with one separate ADU on each floor. Keep in mind that single-family property can only be permitted for one detached ADU, so stacked ADUs are not possible. Since you can build up to two detached ADUs on multi-family property, two stacked ADUs may be permitted on multifamily property. The extra two feet of height clearance allowed for ADUs on multifamily property makes the process much easier.
Residential property can only be permitted for one ADU, so you will probably not be permitted for two ADUs, attached to each other or otherwise. However, multifamily property can be permitted for up to two detached ADUs, and it is possible to design those two ADUs to be attached to each other within one new structure.
No, a JADU is defined as a small ADU converted from existing space within the main structure of the primary dwelling unit. As such, it cannot be attached to an ADU.
Generally roof decks would be permitted on an ADU, but must meet the height restrictions for the zone. Roof decks cannot encroach into the required setbacks. As a rule of thumb, railings and access staircases above 42″ need to be included in height calculations.
Inglewood makes no mention of specific requirements for the exterior of the ADU. However, general guidance is that the exterior roofing, trim, walls, windows and the color palette of the ADU shall incorporate the same features as the primary dwelling unit.
A detached ADU in Inglewood requires a minimum four-foot side and rear setback.
A detached ADU in Inglewood requires a minimum five feet of separation from any existing structure.
ADUs can generally not be permitted in the front yard of a home in Inglewood.
Yes, Inglewood requires you submit your ADU plans in person to the Inglewood Planning Division.
California building codes say you need a soils report if your ADU project involves:
The Long Beach Community Development division might ask for a soils report even if your project doesn’t fit those exact situations.
A minimum of 30% of the lot is required to be kept as green space, while at least 40% of all hardscape surfaces must be permeable.
To start the plan check process, you’ll need to submit your ADU plans in-person to the city’s Planning Division.
The length of the plan check depends. It can take anywhere from 30 to 90 days to get your plans approved as they move from one department to the next. This can depend on how busy the city is, if your plans have any issues, and how many corrections you may have to make.
Inglewood requires that you add one new parking space to your property per ADU. However, several exemptions have been put in place to make it easier to add an ADU. You need not add parking when any of the following apply:
If more parking must be added, it can be placed within the required setbacks. Tandem parking is allowed, unless otherwise restricted by special rules.
Most newly constructed ADUs must comply with California Title 24 Building and Energy Efficiency Standards. If you submitted your permit application later than January 1, 2020, this means you must provide solar panels on new ADUs to offset their reliance on the grid. This does not necessarily mean the solar panels need to be installed on the ADU itself. They can be installed on the primary dwelling unit or a new or existing array.
Some exemptions may apply to certain ADUs. Possible exemptions include:
No, a separate electric and water meter is not required for an ADU. However, you may request one from the city.
Not necessarily. An ADU can be permitted under the existing address. If you want your ADU to have its own address, you can apply to the Mapping and Property Management Division (MPM) for a “½” address designation. In other words, if your address is 1234 Elm Street, your ADU could have a separate address of “1234½ Elm Street.”
Low Impact Development (LID) is an approach to land development or redevelopment that seeks to preserve and conserve onsite water quality and natural features, with minimal detrimental effect to local waterways and ecosystems. The City of Inglewood may require LID fees for larger ADUs.
Operating an ADU as an Airbnb or short-term rental is prohibited by the City of Inglewood.
Any ADUs built within the last 15 years is exempt from rent control. The City of Inglewood limits rent increases to 3% per year for older, non-rent-controlled buildings. Newly-constructed ADUs are usually exempt.
You can use gas appliances in an ADU in the City of Inglewood as long as all building codes, safety standards, and installation guidelines are adhered to. The proper permits must be obtained, and requirements for safety and ventilation observed.
You are not required to put fire sprinklers in your ADU if the main dwelling unit is not required by law to have fire sprinklers.
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