SB 9 pasted in Sept of last year that allows for duplexes on single unit lots. Here is the info for LA County https://planning.lacounty.gov/view/sb_9
Though as a maximalist on this I'm still upset this is the best compromise we can get since the lot of this house is definitely big enough for more than just 2/4 units.
The house I live in is rented which means it actually wouldnt be eligible since the owner must live in the house for 3 years after turning it into a duplex.
Maybe this will incentivize owners of houses like this to sell to people who are willing to divide it in two? I hope so! But not sure.
Ha, did not know about the three year ownership requirement, classic CA NIMBYism. Still progress.