City Council

(10) 16-1468-S1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reporting on the proper mechanism and documentation necessary for waiving the requirement of a Certificate of Occupancy as the basis for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) conversion and reporting with recommendations on implementing a citywide ordinance to effectuate an amnesty program for legalizing unpermitted ADUs. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield):​ DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), as the lead agency in the issuance of Certificates of Occupancy, in consultation with the City Attorney, to identify and report on the proper mechanism and documentation necessary for waiving the requirement of a Certificate of Occupancy as the basis for ADU conversion and instead require only permit issuance. DIRECT the LADBS and the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and other relevant departments, to report with recommendations on implementing a citywide ordinance to effectuate an amnesty program for legalizing unpermitted ADUs. The report should include applicable precedents from the City's Unpermitted Dwelling Unit Ordinance, and recommended parameters for: Program eligibility Program duration Health and safety standards Inspection and assessment requirements Zoning and building code requirements Code enforcement procedures Affordable housing requirements Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.