Dear Fellow ADU Supporter, The City of Los Angeles is currently updating its ordinance that regulates Accessory Dwelling Units in response to new state laws. As most of you know, this past September, Gov. Brown signed landmark ADU legislation. Come January 1st, anyone in California may convert any existing accessory structure into a dwelling unit, as long as it meets safety code standards, has a setback sufficient for fire safety and it doesn't exceed 1,200 square feet. If covered parking was taken up by the dwelling unit conversion, it need only be replaced by parking on existing driveways or setback areas. All municipalities must adhere to these regulations no matter what local ordinances they have. However, cities may craft ordinances that can control the size of a new unit, its location, and certain parking requirements. The City of Los Angeles has written a proposed ordinance that will be presented to the Planning Commission on December 15th. While far better than its old predecessor, the soon to expire 1985 Granny Flat ordinance, there are several proposed regulations in the new ordinance that many of us would like changed or improved and we would like your help with that, either by speaking in person, sending a letter or preferably BOTH! The link below, sponsored by Abundant Housing LA, will send you to a letter that a group of us believe covers the necessary points that need changing. Just click on the link below, fill in your name and email address (other info is optional), click again, read the letter and click again to send it! Done! https://t.co/ZupKblO6qV Here is the info on the hearing next week: Planning Commission Hearing on new ADU ordinance for City of Los Angeles DATE: Thursday, December 15th, 2016 TIME: 8:30 AM PLACE: Van Nuys City Hall Council Chamber, 2nd floor 14410 Sylvan Street Los Angeles, CA 91401 Thank you all for your continued support...and feel free to forward this email! Ira cell: 818-519-0099