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  "name": "Can I build a two-story ADU or an ADU over my garage in Los Angeles, or am I limited to one story?",
  "description": "Two‑story ADUs and **ADUs over garages are often allowed** in Los Angeles, subject to height limits, setbacks, and structural/fire requirements. State law now s",
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        "text": "Two‑story ADUs and **ADUs over garages are often allowed** in Los Angeles, subject to height limits, setbacks, and structural/fire requirements. State law now supports taller ADUs than in the past, but local ordinances still control details.\n\nBuilding up can be an excellent solution on small lots but adds engineering complexity and cost. Neighbor privacy and overshadowing are also key review issues.\n\nKey factors:\n- Local height caps (often up to about 25 feet in many cases)\n- Structural capacity of an existing garage vs need for new framing/foundation\n- Fire separation, stair placement, and egress requirements\n- Window placement, setbacks, and potential privacy screening\n\nHave an engineer evaluate whether your existing garage can realistically support a second story or if a new structure makes more sense. Expect higher design and construction costs than a simple single‑story ADU.\n\nADU specialists used to two‑story designs can balance height, privacy, and budget effectively."
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