Yes, you may choose whether to build back all-electric and/or with gas appliances.

Yes you can rebuild your attached or detached garage as part of a like-for-like+10% project. Each detached structure will be evaluated individually for conformance with like-for-like requirements.

A slope band analysis is not required if rebuilding as a like-for-like +10% project. Otherwise, projects within a designated hillside area will require a slope band analysis.

Geology and Soils reports are required in some geologically sensitive areas as outlined in the Information Bulletin P/BC 2025-157 Geologic and Geotechnical Considerations for Rebuilding in the Palisades Fire Area.

Yes, surveys are required if the property lines are not clear or cannot be established in the field.

Yes, the current Energy Code applies. 

However, if the rebuild project is using plans that were approved by the Department to comply with the 2019 Title 24, California Building Standards Code which include the Building and Residential Codes, or later versions per the Governor’s Directive No. N-20-25, then current Energy Code is not required.

Under the Governor's Executive Order N-29-25 issued on July 7, 2025, solar pv systems are not required.

Prevailing setbacks apply to areas with developed lots (where some homes burned down, and with some homes still standing) of varying front yard setbacks.  See Information Bulletin P/ZC 2023-015 on how to calculate prevailing setbacks.  

A second story that existed prior to the wildfire may be rebuilt and expanded as part of a like-for-like +10% project, so long as it complies with maximum allowable height and building footprint. 

Also, within the allowable footprint and height, adding a new second story is allowed. 

However, adding a new second story where it exceeds the height or footprint that existed prior to the Wildfire does not qualify as a like-for-like +10% project.

Adding a new basement or enlarging an existing basement level is allowed and qualifies as an Eligible Project, provided the basement does not exceed 110% of the existing building footprint.