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Valley Village Design · Permit · Build ### ADUs & Additions in Valley Village Detached ADUs, garage conversions and additions, from plans to move-in. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [Call 818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) #### Built for Valley Village Homes Valley Village is a compact, level neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley, bounded by Burbank Boulevard, the Hollywood Freeway, the Ventura Freeway and the Tujunga Wash. About four in five of its single-family houses were built between the 1930s and the 1950s, and they still set the tone of its residential streets. The Valley Village Specific Plan, in force since 1993, was written to preserve that single-family character: it caps one-family buildings at 30 feet and requires a City Planning clearance for additions and exterior changes. The projects that suit it best tend to grow outward into the garden rather than upward, with a pool, a shaded terrace and an outdoor kitchen sized to the lot. Level single-family lots on residential streets such as Hesby Street, La Maida Street and Bellaire Avenue, with apartments and condominiums concentrated along Burbank Boulevard, Riverside Drive and Magnolia Boulevard. In LA County Assessor parcel data the median single-family lot is roughly 7,600 square feet, and about four in five of those houses were built between the 1930s and the 1950s. We are a design-build team, which means the people who draw your project are the people who build it. Design, engineering, permits and construction run through one project manager and our own crews, so nothing gets lost in a handoff between a salesperson and a subcontractor. We are licensed, bonded and insured, [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) . Permits in Valley Village: Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Valley Village is covered by the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 168,613, effective April 4, 1993), which limits one-family buildings to 30 feet in height. Under the City's applicability matrix for the plan, LADBS checks a new or altered pool or spa for a single dwelling against the plan without a separate City Planning clearance, while new houses, additions, exterior alterations, demolitions and site grading all require one. Permit details checked September 2026 against [LADBS](https://dbs.lacity.gov/sites/default/files/efs/forms/pc17/design-and-construction-of-swimming-pools-ib-p-bc2017-014.pdf) , [LA City Planning](https://planning.lacity.gov/odocument/7994bec1-f106-4494-b5e7-2f96a9a0f334/Valley_Village_Specific_Plan.pdf) and [City of Los Angeles](https://planning.lacity.org/odocument/4ccf822b-c66d-4794-88df-701839cac803/ValleyVillage.pdf) . Rules change, so we confirm them again for your parcel. What We Build - Specific Plan clearance for additions and exterior changes - Second stories held under the 30-foot height cap - Pool, terrace and kitchen layouts for mid-size lots - Additions matched to 1930s to 1950s houses - Detached ADUs, ground-up - Garage conversions to living space - Junior ADUs within the main house - Room additions and bump-outs - Second-story additions - Full kitchens and bathrooms in the ADU - Separate utility metering where required - Private entries, patios and landscaping - Plans, engineering and city submittals - Title 24 energy compliance Local Conditions #### What to Know in Valley Village These local conditions change the scope, the schedule and the budget. 01 Valley Village sits entirely outside the City's Hillside Grading Area, so hillside grading rules do not apply and slope or retaining work seldom drives the budget 02 Most single-family lots fall between roughly 6,000 and 9,000 square feet, so a pool, terrace and outdoor kitchen have to be planned together to share one yard 03 A new or altered pool on a single-family lot needs no City Planning clearance under the Specific Plan, while an addition or exterior alteration does, so a pool project involves one fewer sign-off than an addition Areas we serve in Valley Village:Huston StreetOtsego StreetHartsook StreetAddison Street Investment #### What It Costs in Valley Village Real Southern California price ranges, not teaser numbers. ##### Detached ADU $150,000 to $400,000+ What moves it: square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build ##### Garage conversion ADU $80,000 to $180,000 What moves it: whether the existing slab and framing meet current code, how far utilities have to run, and the finish level of the kitchen and bathroom ##### Plans, drawings and permit management $4,500 to $25,000+ What moves it: project type and size, whether structural engineering, Title 24 or a soils report is required, and how many jurisdictions or review bodies are involved Your lot, access and finishes set the price. We walk the site, then show you where every dollar goes. [Get a line-item price for your Valley Village property](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) The Process #### How We Work in Valley Village 01 ##### Feasibility We check lot size, setbacks, utilities and access to confirm what your property will actually support. 02 ##### Design & 3D Layout, elevations and finishes, modeled in 3D so you approve the unit before submittal. 03 ##### Plans & Permits We prepare the full drawing set, handle engineering and Title 24, and manage the city submittal and corrections. In Valley Village that submittal goes to Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). 04 ##### Foundation & Framing Site prep, foundation, framing and dry-in by our own crews. 05 ##### Systems & Finishes Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, then kitchen, bath and interior finishes. 06 ##### Final Inspection We pass final inspection, walk the unit with you and hand over the keys. Questions #### What Valley Village Homeowners Ask Who issues the permits for this work in Valley Village? Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS). Private pools in the City of Los Angeles are permitted through a Combined Building-Mechanical permit, while pools serving more than two dwelling units need separate building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits. Using a City of Los Angeles standard plan on file with LADBS reduces plan check time. Valley Village is covered by the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 168,613, effective April 4, 1993), which limits one-family buildings to 30 feet in height. Under the City's applicability matrix for the plan, LADBS checks a new or altered pool or spa for a single dwelling against the plan without a separate City Planning clearance, while new houses, additions, exterior alterations, demolitions and site grading all require one. We prepare the drawings, make the submittal and handle plan-check corrections ourselves, so you are not the one chasing plan check. What makes building in Valley Village different? Level single-family lots on residential streets such as Hesby Street, La Maida Street and Bellaire Avenue, with apartments and condominiums concentrated along Burbank Boulevard, Riverside Drive and Magnolia Boulevard. In LA County Assessor parcel data the median single-family lot is roughly 7,600 square feet, and about four in five of those houses were built between the 1930s and the 1950s. One local condition that shapes the work: Valley Village sits entirely outside the City's Hillside Grading Area, so hillside grading rules do not apply and slope or retaining work seldom drives the budget. Which parts of Valley Village do you work in? All of it, including Huston Street, Otsego Street, Hartsook Street and Addison Street. Our crews run every job out of our Cahuenga Pass base in Los Angeles, with our own people on site. What does an ADU or addition cost in Valley Village? Detached ADU: generally $150,000 to $400,000+ across Southern California. What moves it is square footage, finish level, utility runs, and site access; garage conversions typically run well below a ground-up detached build. We give line-item pricing after seeing the site rather than quoting a number over the phone. How long does an ADU take start to finish? Plan a realistic year. Design and engineering typically take one to three months, city plan check and corrections add several more, and construction usually runs four to eight months depending on size and site access. Is a garage conversion cheaper than a detached ADU? Usually yes, and often substantially, because the foundation, walls and roof already exist. The trade-offs are that you lose the garage, and older slabs and framing sometimes need upgrading to meet current code. Can I rent the ADU out? California ADU law is designed to allow long-term rental, and an ADU is one of the few ways to add rentable square footage to a single-family lot. Short-term rental rules vary by city, so confirm your local ordinance before counting on that income. Do you handle the permits? Yes. Plans, engineering, Title 24 and the city submittal are all handled in-house, including responding to plan-check corrections. That is a service we sell on its own, so it is not something we hand off. #### More Services in Valley Village [Pool & Spa Remodeling in Valley Village](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/swimming-pool-spa/valley-village) [Backyard & Outdoor Living in Valley Village](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/exterior-remodeling/valley-village) [Everything we build in Valley Village](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/service-areas/valley-village) #### ADUs & Additions Nearby [ADUs & Additions in North Hollywood](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/north-hollywood) [ADUs & Additions in Studio City](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/studio-city) [ADUs & Additions in Sherman Oaks](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/sherman-oaks) [ADUs & Additions in Toluca Lake](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/toluca-lake) [ADUs & Additions in Van Nuys](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/van-nuys) [ADUs & Additions in Burbank](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/services/adus-additions/burbank) Planning Guides #### Before You Build in Valley Village Costs, materials and process notes from our own projects. 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Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/adu-rental-income-san-fernando-valley) [Second Story Addition vs Building Out: Which Costs Less Building out runs $350 to $500 per square foot. Going up runs $450 to $700. Here is when the cheaper option is actually the wrong one, and what drives each number. Read guide](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/articles/second-story-addition-vs-building-out) #### Planning an ADU in Valley Village? Sit down with your project manager and get an accurate estimate. We call you back within one business day. [Book a Consultation](https://www.remodelyourvibe.com/contact-us) [818-300-2393](tel:+18183002393) Licensed, bonded & insured · [CSLB license #1119054](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/LicenseDetail.aspx?LicNum=1119054) --- End of text part 1 of 1. This page is complete.