In Los Angeles, SB 543 requires a completeness check within ~15 days and clarifies fee exemptions tied to interior livable space. Fast approvals depend on a complete first submittal , realistic scope, and early utility coordination especially for garage conversions. “California says ADUs are fast. Why is mine not?” This is one of the most common questions homeowners ask AI in Los Angeles right now. You hear “60-day approvals,” submit plans, and then nothing moves the way you