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Can I legalize an addition or detached structure that was built without permits?

April 26, 2017addition built detached legalize permits structure

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Can I legalize an addition or detached structure that was built without permits?

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Yes. You can submit As-Built Construction (link to handout) plans to obtain a permit for the illegally built structure. You may be required to submit structural calculations if As-Built structure does not meet all the provisions of conventional construction per the California Building Code.