Los Angeles Subdivision & Lot Split Consultants

Subdivisions & Lot Splits in Los Angeles

Create more value from your land.

JDJ Consulting helps property owners, developers, and investors evaluate SB 9, SB 684, SB 1123, parcel maps, tract maps, and subdivision approvals in the City and County of Los Angeles.

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Land Potential

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Mapping Strategy

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Agency Coordination

Our Services

Subdivision & Lot Split Services

From early feasibility to final map recordation, we help navigate complex Los Angeles subdivision requirements.

SB 9 Lot Splits

Evaluate qualifying single-family parcels for an urban lot split and eligible residential development.

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SB 684 Urban Lot Splits

Review streamlined small-lot subdivision opportunities and applicable statutory criteria.

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SB 1123 Housing Development

Assess expanded subdivision pathways for eligible infill and qualifying vacant sites.

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Parcel Maps

Coordinate tentative and final parcel maps, lot-line adjustments, and related approvals.

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Tract Maps

Manage tentative tract maps, conditions of approval, and final map recordation.

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Subdivision Feasibility

Analyze zoning, access, utilities, easements, fire requirements, and mapping risks.

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Why JDJ Consulting

Turn Land Opportunities into Real Results.

Subdivision feasibility is more than drawing a new property line. We evaluate land use regulations, existing improvements, easements, utilities, fire access, and the approvals needed to create viable lots.

Local Knowledge

City and County procedures

Strategic Review

Compare pathways and risks

Agency Coordination

Planning, BOE and utilities

Clear Deliverables

Actionable feasibility findings

The Process

From Feasibility to Final Map

We help coordinate each stage of the subdivision approval process.

Initial Consultation

Identify goals, ownership, jurisdiction, and proposed lot configuration.

Feasibility Analysis

Review zoning, eligibility, utilities, access, easements, and constraints.

Applications & Maps

Coordinate survey and mapping professionals and prepare submittals.

Agency Review

Track Planning, Engineering, Fire, and utility reviews and conditions.

Final Map Recordation

Coordinate final clearances and recording requirements.

Illustrative Development Scenarios

SB 9 LOT SPLIT

Two-Lot Residential Feasibility

Example of evaluating lot geometry, existing structures, access, and SB 9 eligibility.

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SB 684

Urban Infill Subdivision Strategy

Example of comparing qualifying small-lot housing pathways and infrastructure requirements.

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TRACT MAP

Hillside Subdivision Due Diligence

Example of evaluating slope, emergency access, utilities, and map approval constraints.

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Compare Your Options

Which Program Is Right for Your Site?

Each subdivision pathway has different eligibility, mapping, and approval requirements. Compare the options below.

SB 9 Urban Lot Split

A potential ministerial two-parcel split for qualifying single-family properties, subject to statutory and local standards, occupancy and tenancy rules, and parcel restrictions.

SB 684 Small-Lot Subdivision

A streamlined pathway for certain small multifamily subdivision projects. Eligibility, parcel count, site characteristics, and housing requirements must be verified.

SB 1123 Expanded Opportunities

Expands certain streamlined subdivision provisions, including pathways for eligible vacant single-family-zoned sites. Program-specific criteria apply.

Parcel Map Process

A mapping process often used for smaller subdivisions and lot adjustments, involving local review, conditions, technical map preparation, and recordation.

Tract Map Process

Typically used for larger or more complex subdivisions, involving tentative map review, conditions, engineering clearances, and final map recordation.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Los Angeles Permit Expediting FAQs

Answers to common questions about subdivision eligibility, maps, and agency approvals in Los Angeles.

Can I split my lot in Los Angeles?

Potentially. Eligibility depends on jurisdiction, parcel zoning, lot configuration, existing uses, historic status, tenancy restrictions, and the applicable subdivision pathway. A site-specific review is necessary.

What is the difference between SB 9, SB 684, and SB 1123?

SB 9 provides a qualifying urban lot split pathway for certain single-family parcels. SB 684 and SB 1123 establish separate streamlined subdivision opportunities subject to different project and site eligibility requirements.

Do I need a parcel map or tract map?

The required map depends on the subdivision type, number of parcels or units, and applicable state and local rules. Some projects may qualify for statutory exceptions or alternative procedures.

How long does a subdivision take?

Timelines vary substantially by program, map complexity, completeness, agency workload, conditions, and required infrastructure improvements. JDJ can outline a project-specific approval schedule after initial due diligence.

Can I keep my existing house after a lot split?

Sometimes. Existing building placement, setbacks, fire access, utility connections, and the chosen subdivision law can affect feasibility.

Do utility easements affect a proposed lot split?

Yes. Recorded easements, service capacity, utility separations, and access rights may limit where new parcel lines and structures can be placed.

Does a hillside lot qualify for a split?

Possibly, but slope, fire hazard, access, grading, and local restrictions can materially affect eligibility and buildability.

Let’s Unlock Your Land’s Potential

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Get strategic guidance on your property’s subdivision options and approval pathway.

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