R2-1XL ADU Allotment Question

[Franklin Marquette]

Hello all,

I have a zoning question here. My property is in Los Felix (zip 90027) and is currently zoned as a R2-1XL. Its a duplex as it stands now with a garage in the back. I would like to split the downstairs unit, currently a 200 sq ft 5 bed 3 bath, into 2 2 bed 2 bath units AND convert the garage to an ADU. Effectively turning a 2 unit property into a 4 unit. Almost every property on my street is a 3+ unit property.

Now, I understand that I cannot build a quadplex due to zoning restrictions. I of course could get the property re-zoned but that is a long, tedious, and expensive process.

I called the city twice about this and both times they told me that with R2-1XL zoning I can have 3 ADUs, 2 detached and 1 attached. So, I would not be allowed to turn the property into a quadplex BUT could turn it into a duplex with two ADUs, one attached (the additional unit built downstairs) and one detached (the renovated and converted garage).

Does this sound accurate to the community here? Does anyone have experience with this? I just want to make sure that this is actually allowed before I go down this path. I know two different folks at the city said it is, but you tend to get a different answer within the city departments based on who you call and what group you call so just want to make sure there isnt any grey area here.

Thanks!

Franklin