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1. Why do I need a garage?

The Inglewood Municipal Code requires a two-car garage for each dwelling unit.

2. Can I add on a storage room, rumpus room or another accessory structure to my garage?

Yes, you can as long as it does not exceed 400 square feet, maintains a minimum six feet clearance from the house, and the number of units in your property does not exceed five.

3. In residential areas, can a carport substitute for a garage?

No. In some instances a porte cochere may be allowed.

4. What is the minimum and the maximum width of driveway for a garage in a residential area?

For single lane driveway, the minimum width is 10 feet and the maximum width is 12 feet. For a two lane driveway, the minimum driveway is 18 feet and the maximum width is 22 feet.

5. Do I need to pave my driveway?

Yes, with asphaltic concrete or portland cement concrete.

6. Is there a minimum lot size for a residential lot?

Yes, 6,000 square feet with a lot frontage of 50 feet.

7. If I have a big lot, can I split it?

Yes, you can apply for a parcel map provided the subdivided lots conform to the minimum zoning and parcel map requirements.

8. How much is the Planning fee for a parcel map?

Fee for a tentative parcel map is $300. A fee of $300 shall be paid when a Final Parcel Map is submitted. Public Works also charges review fees.

9. Where do I apply for a parcel map?

Application for a parcel map is available at the Planning Division counter.

10. Can I convert my apartments into condominium units?

Yes, subject to Special Use Permit.

11. Who do I contact to find out where my property line is located?

Contact a civil engineer or surveyor to do a property survey.

12. What if I have an addition with a separate entry (regular door instead of a sliding glass door) to my house?

If the addition with a separate entry could be deemed as a separate living quarter, a covenant will be required to be recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder’s Office. The covenant basically states that the addition will not be used or represented by the property owner as a rental unit.

13. How do I legalize an existing patio cover or room addition that was not permitted?

Apply for a permit for a room addition.