Pacific Palisades Pre-Approved Home Design
LADBS pre-approved 2-story residence for eligible Pacific Palisades rebuild lots.
Each rebuild can still have its own character
LADBS Pre-Approved Home Design for Pacific Palisades Rebuilds
WM Architects has developed a LADBS pre-approved 2-story home design for eligible Pacific Palisades rebuild lots. The design is approximately 3,366 SF and offers flexible 5-bedroom and 4-bedroom layout options each with ensuite bathroom. The package includes wildfire-resistant strategies, exterior design options, and a seismic-resilient structural approach coordinated as part of the pre-approved plan package.
The pre-approved design provides a defined permitting framework, but each home can still have its own character. Homeowners may customize finishes, colors, materials, interior details, and certain minor design elements while maintaining the approved design intent. If a property has major site constraints, hillside conditions, unusual setbacks, or if the desired layout is substantially different, a custom design may be the better option.
Plan Overview
Designed for a more defined rebuild path
Approx. 3,366 SF
Two-story residence developed for eligible Pacific Palisades rebuild lots.
Flexible Layouts
4-bedroom and 5-bedroom options, including main-floor bedroom layout.
WUI-compliant
Wildfire-conscious, including hardened-material and ember-resistant detailing.
Seismic-Resilient
Structural approach coordinated for California seismic requirements.
How the Process Works
Site-specific review is still required before confirming fit.
1. Preliminary Lot Review
WM Architects reviews lot size, setbacks, slope, access, utilities, and City of Los Angeles requirements to determine whether the pre-approved plan is a practical fit.
2. Site-Specific Coordination
The approved plan is coordinated with property-specific information, including survey, soils/geotechnical information, civil requirements, and owner selections where applicable.
3. Permit Path
For eligible lots, the pre-approved package can help create a more predictable permit path than beginning from a fully custom concept.
Who This Plan May Work For
This pre-approved design may be a practical fit for Pacific Palisades homeowners who want a high-quality rebuild path with a more defined plan package, while avoiding the full timeline of a completely custom home design.
This is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Each lot still needs to be reviewed for zoning, setbacks, topography, fire access, utility conditions, and owner-specific requirements. For the right property, the pre-approved plan can provide a more defined path forward and significantly reduce the time and uncertainty starting from scratch.
Site-Specific Review Still Required
Important items to confirm before moving forward
Lot Fit and Zoning
Lot dimensions, setbacks, allowable floor area, height, access, and any special planning conditions must be reviewed for the specific property.
Site and Technical Inputs
Survey, soils/geotechnical information, utility conditions, drainage, fire access, and other site-specific inputs may still be required.
Owner Adjustments
Minor adjustments may be possible, but major changes can reduce the benefit of using a pre-approved design and may require a custom approach.
Permit Coordination
WM Architects can help coordinate the architectural package, required consultants, and permit-expediting steps for the selected rebuild path.
Evaluate Your Pacific Palisades Lot
If you are rebuilding in Pacific Palisades and want to know whether this LADBS pre-approved design may fit your property, contact WM Architects for a preliminary lot review.
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