Tag: adu permit
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The ADU Permit Clocks: 15 Days, 60 Days, and the Fine Print
Two clocks govern California ADU permits: 15 business days for completeness, 60 days for a decision. The fine print on cure lists, tolling, and the JADU gap.
Cities Can Be Sued for ADU Permit Delays: What the Palos Verdes Ruling Means
On 23 October 2026, a California appeals court revived a homeowner's damages claim over a three-year ADU permit delay. The ruling, the 60-day ministerial rule behind it, and the paper trail applicants should keep — plus what the court did not decide.
How Long Does an ADU Permit Take? The Timeline Nobody Puts in the Quote
Updated:State law says 60 days. Reality says plan for more. The ADU permit timeline phase by phase — completeness review, plan check rounds, corrections, inspections — with the statutory clocks (60-day approval, 15-day completeness, 30-day pre-approved review) and why '6-month build' quotes hide 3–4 months of paper.