Clinic Permits in California: OSHPD 3 vs HCAI Review
Which medical offices and clinics the local building department reviews, and which go to the state.
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Resources
Articles featured in the Resources section of the homepage.
Rebuilding After the Eaton and Palisades Fires: 2026 Rules
Like-for-like limits, self-certification and the new Zone 0 rules for Eaton and Palisades fire rebuilds in 2026.
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LA’s CHIP vs the Old TOC Program: What Changed
How Los Angeles’ Citywide Housing Incentive Program replaced TOC, and how its three incentive paths work now.
SB 79: What Transit Upzoning Means for LA Owners
What SB 79 allows near major transit, when it took effect, and how Los Angeles is phasing it in.
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SB 1123 in Practice: Three Homes and Three ADUs in Altadena
How Mariposa Complex used SB 1123 to put three homes, each with a ground-floor ADU, on one fire-cleared Altadena lot.
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Ten Homes Where One Stood: What SB 684 and SB 1123 Mean for Small-Lot Subdivisions
California lets many lots become up to ten small, separately owned homes, approved in 60 days. What the law allows, and how we design for it.
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YDS Architects Wins Big at the 2026 AIA Rebuild Design Awards
YDS Architects Honored at the 2026 AIA Rebuild Design Awards We are thrilled to share some incredible news! YDS Architects has been officially recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Pasadena & Foothill Chapter for our work on The Mariposa Complex, receiving the prestigious award for “Multifamily and Commercial: The Most Collaborative Process.” The
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SB 684 and SB 1123: Small-Lot Subdivisions in California
SB 684 lets you split a multifamily lot into up to 10 lots with 60-day ministerial approval. SB 1123 extended it to vacant single-family lots in 2025.
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Like-for-Like Rebuilds After the LA Fires: The Rules
City and County like-for-like rebuild limits, fee waivers, review times and the early-2027 County deadline.
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How Much Does an Architect Cost in California?
How architects price work, what drives the fee, and what each project phase covers.