BEVERLY HILLSNew development standards of single-family homes in Beverly Hills went into effect on December 4. The purpose of these new standards are to support the proper development in the City’s single family neighborhoods.

The new standards have an impact on the construction of new homes throughout the central area of Beverly Hills.

The City Council adopted new standards requiring more parking spots in relation to the number of bedrooms in order to minimize the number of cars parked in the front of homes.

Anyone building a new home, remodeling or adding a bedroom is required to meet the new standards for on-site parking as listed below:

PARKING STANDARDS:   CURRENT STANDARDS:    PROPOSED STANDARDS:
Up to 4 bedrooms            2 parking spaces              3 parking spaces
5 bedrooms                      3 parking spaces              4 parking spaces
6 bedrooms                      4 parking spaces              4 parking spaces
7 bedrooms                      4 parking spaces              5 parking spaces
8 bedrooms                      4 parking spaces              6 parking spaces
9 or more bedrooms        4 parking spaces              7 parking spaces

For more information about the new ordinance visit www.beverlyhills.org/r1standards or call (310) 285-1135.