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  "name": "What are the main rules and constraints I should know before planning a custom ADU on my lot in Los Angeles County?",
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        "text": "DIRECT ANSWER\nYou’ll need to consider ADU size limits, setbacks, height, parking rules, and existing structures, all of which vary by city and zoning within Los Angeles County.\n\nCONTEXT\nState law supports ADUs, but each local jurisdiction layers on its own standards. Certain lots, like hillside or very small parcels, may be more constrained.\n\nKEY FACTORS\n- Maximum ADU square footage and whether a junior ADU (JADU) is allowed.\n- Required setbacks from property lines and existing buildings.\n- Parking requirements and exemptions (e.g., near transit).\n- Utility connections, fire access, and potential design standards.\n\nPRACTICAL GUIDANCE\nBefore spending heavily on design, have a professional check your parcel map, zoning, and any local ADU ordinances. From there, develop a concept plan that fits within the most restrictive dimension (often setbacks or total lot coverage).\n\nSOFT POSITIONING\nAn ADU‑savvy contractor can quickly tell you what your lot can realistically support and shape the design accordingly."
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