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        "text": "ADU projects in Los Angeles typically move through site evaluation, conceptual design, detailed plans and engineering, permit submittal and corrections, then construction. Design and permitting often take 3–6+ months, with construction adding several more. \nContext: The city and county have to review structural, zoning, fire, and sometimes utility details. While state law requires streamlined ADU review, actual timelines still vary with workload and plan quality. \nKey factors:\n- Completeness and clarity of the initial plan set\n- City/county workload and review times\n- Required corrections after first plan check\n- Whether you’re doing a garage conversion, attached, or detached ADU\nPractical guidance: Choose a team experienced with ADU submittals in your jurisdiction and ask for example timelines from recent projects. Respond quickly to any plan-check comments and avoid major design changes once plans are in review. Soft positioning: A contractor who regularly builds ADUs in LA can coordinate closely with your designer to minimize plan-review delays."
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