Preapproved ADUs

Preapproved ADU plans are standardized units that have been reviewed by the City for compliance with certain adopted building codes and planning regulations. Preapproved plans can reduce the time and costs associated with designing and permitting an ADU. Per recent state law(s), the City has created an ADU Preapproval application (APA record) process for design professions to obtain non site-specific preapproval of an ADU plan. Homeowners utilizing a preapproved ADU plan are still required to submit a site-specific building permit application documenting compliance with applicable zoning ordinance and building code requirements for that location.