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10/29/2026

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Designing in the Los Angeles Hillside? Know the Numbers Before You Design.

Hillside projects come with unique zoning requirements that can significantly impact what you can build.

From setbacks and Residential Floor Area (RFA) to building height, lot coverage, grading, and street access, understanding the regulations early is essential to making informed design decisions.

Our latest guide breaks down the key numbers and zoning standards, helping designers navigate the initial feasibility and design review process with greater clarity.

📐 Key considerations include:
• Required setbacks and height restrictions
• Maximum Residential Floor Area (RFA)
• Building height and roof slope limitations
• Lot coverage and grading allowances
• Basement regulations and street access requirements

Smart design starts with a clear understanding of the site and its constraints.

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10/27/2026

Living Woven | Sherman Oaks, CA

From design vision to construction in progress.

Living Woven is taking shape as a contemporary residential project that explores the potential of SB 9 development and ADU design, bringing together flexible living spaces, thoughtful planning, and a strong connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

With its distinctive L-shaped layout, private outdoor spaces, and carefully integrated design elements, the project is evolving into a cohesive vision of modern residential living.
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10/20/2026

Living Woven | Sherman Oaks, CA

Designed to bring more possibilities to residential living, Living Woven explores the intersection of contemporary architecture, functionality, and thoughtful space planning.

Through an integrated approach to SB 9 development and ADU design, the project creates flexible living opportunities while preserving the character of the property. An L-shaped layout, layered materials, and a carefully considered connection between interior spaces, the landscaped yard, and the pool bring privacy and openness into balance.

A cohesive architectural vision shaped around the way we live today.

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10/16/2026

Living Woven | Sherman Oaks, CA

A contemporary residential design that brings together architecture, privacy, and outdoor living through a thoughtful approach to California’s SB 9 and ADU regulations.

Defined by an L-shaped configuration, layered materials, and carefully planned living spaces, Living Woven balances functionality and architectural cohesion while preserving the landscaped yard and pool. The design explores the potential of SB 9 and ADU development to create flexible living arrangements while maintaining a strong connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

A study in how thoughtful design can weave flexibility, comfort, and contemporary living into one unified vision.
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10/09/2026

State Law vs. LA Ordinance: The ADU Strategy That Can Make a Difference.

In Los Angeles, choosing the right ADU pathway can significantly impact your project’s development potential.

While California State Law offers specific ADU options, the Los Angeles Municipal Code provides additional opportunities, including detached ADUs of up to 1,200 SF and special floor-area exceptions for qualifying attached ADUs.

But maximizing your ADU potential isn’t just about square footage. When combining attached and detached units, understanding which State-law and Ordinance pathways can be used together is essential.

At Urbane Design, we believe smart design starts with smart planning. Understanding the regulations early can help uncover opportunities before the architectural design is finalized.

Planning an ADU in Los Angeles? The right strategy starts with understanding the code.
read the full article in our website.

10/01/2026

One to Four | Winnetka, Los Angeles

A rhythm of pitched roofs, textured stucco, and warm vertical wood elements defines the street-facing expression of One to Four.

Each residence is given a distinct presence through its individual form and entry, while a consistent palette of materials and architectural details ties the four homes together as one cohesive composition.

From the angled rooflines to the recessed entries and private front approaches, the façade balances repetition with variation—creating a unified streetscape without making the homes feel identical.
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09/29/2026

One to Four | Winnetka, Los Angeles

Inside One to Four, the interiors are designed around a sense of openness, simplicity, and connection between spaces.

Natural light, clean lines, and a restrained material palette create calm and contemporary living environments, while carefully considered openings establish visual connections between the interiors and private outdoor spaces.

Each residence maintains its own identity while following a cohesive interior language, creating continuity across the four homes.

As construction moves toward completion, the interiors begin to bring the architectural concept into a more intimate, everyday scale—balancing functionality, privacy, and a sense of warmth.
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09/28/2026

One to Four

A collection of four homes, designed as one cohesive composition.
One to Four brings together four residences on a single site while maintaining the qualities of individual homes. Separate entrances, garages, and private backyards establish a clear sense of ownership and privacy for each residence.

The architectural forms are shaped by a series of varied rooflines, creating subtle distinctions between the homes while tying them together through a consistent material and formal language.

Through the SB9 Lot Split and Two-Unit Development approach, the project explores how increased residential density can be integrated into the scale and character of a single-family neighborhood.
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09/24/2026

One to Four | Winnetka, Los Angeles

Now under construction and approaching completion, One to Four explores a contemporary approach to increasing housing capacity while preserving the qualities of individual homes.

Four distinct residences come together on a single site, creating a balance between a shared architectural context and individual living.

Organized through an SB9 Lot Split and Two-Unit Development, each home is designed with its own entrance, garage, and private backyard, offering a sense of independence and privacy.

The design takes cues from the rolling landscape of the Los Angeles Valley Hills, expressed through a composition of varied rooflines and forms. Each residence maintains its own character while contributing to a cohesive architectural language across the site.
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09/23/2026

SB 9 in Los Angeles: Two Units, Two Different Paths.

SB 9 can create new opportunities for residential development—but the strategy matters.

A Two-Unit Development can take the form of an attached duplex or two detached primary residences, with different implications for site planning, ADUs, JADUs, parking, setbacks, and overall development potential.

Key considerations include:

• 800 SF minimum protection for SB 9 units
• 4-foot side and rear setbacks
• Reduced parking requirements
• Potential transit-based parking exemptions
• ADU and JADU opportunities
• The difference between a Two-Unit Development and an Urban Lot Split

The right approach starts with understanding the regulations before starting the design.

At Urbane Design, our SB 9 feasibility studies evaluate zoning, site conditions, unit configurations, ADU/JADU opportunities, parking, setbacks, and development constraints to identify what is realistically possible on each property.

SB 9 creates the opportunity. Good design determines how that opportunity is used.

Read the full article in our website to understand the two SB 9 development paths and what they mean for your Los Angeles property.

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