adu

 State law allows homeowners in single-family neighborhoods to build an accessory dwelling unit and a JR. ADU as long as there’s room for it on their property. How much room? A detached ADU will need to be at least 10 feet from the main residence and 4 feet from any property lines if they aren't attached.

Cities and counties must comply with the state regulations. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved new rules for 2020!  One big element of the new state law is that cities can't require parking for ADUs within a half-mile of a major public transit stop. That means that a lot more people will be able to construct them without also figuring out how to add a parking space—or clearing out clutter from their garage.