El Monte, CA · Los Angeles County
ADU Code Enforcement Delay Request Form
Owners of unpermitted accessory dwelling units in El Monte use this form and checklist to request a five-year delay in code enforcement.
What this form is
This form lets an owner of an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit request a five-year delay in enforcement of code violations that do not need correction to protect health and safety or meet State Fire Marshal requirements. City staff review the request, and approval is not automatic. The accompanying checklist asks for construction-date evidence, violation details, safety information, supporting documents, and signatures; an inspection is required before approval.
Who needs it
An owner of an unpermitted El Monte ADU seeking a delay for code violations that are not necessary to correct for health or safety reasons needs this form.
How to submit it
Submit the completed form and checklist to the Building Division at 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, or email [email protected].
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information and documents are true and correct, then signs and dates the form.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the ADU Code Enforcement Delay Request Form and its accompanying applicant checklist.
- 2
Complete The Request
Fill in the building and applicant information, select the construction-date option, and sign and date the request.
- 3
Gather Supporting Documents
Use the checklist to provide construction-date evidence, violation and safety information, photos or reports, and a site plan.
- 4
Submit To The Building Division
Send the completed form and checklist to the Building Division at its listed address or email.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a notary for the ADU Code Enforcement Delay Request Form?
- No. The document has signature and date fields but no notary block. The applicant certifies under penalty of perjury that the information and documents provided are true and correct.
- Who can request an ADU code enforcement delay?
- An owner of an unpermitted accessory dwelling unit may request a five-year delay for violations that do not need correction to protect health and safety or meet State Fire Marshal requirements. City approval is not automatic.
- What documents should I include with the request?
- The checklist asks for evidence of the ADU's construction date, information about violations and safety, photos or inspection reports, and a site plan. It also requires applicant acknowledgments and certification.
- How do I submit the ADU delay request?
- Submit the completed request form with its checklist to the Building Division at 11333 Valley Blvd, El Monte, CA 91731, or email [email protected].