Introduction Los Angeles homeowners in places like Pasadena Hills, Studio City, Sherman Oaks, Malibu, and Newport Coast  face a different set of rules than flat-lot projects. Every grading change and deck expansion triggers LADBS review, plus CAL FIRE’s WUI requirements for fire-rated siding, roofing, and defensible space. With recent Title 24 and WUI updates, even a simple stucco recoat or window replacement can require plan check and site inspection. Here’s what contractors