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As an Architect, Engineer, or designer what is required to be submitted for review to have my plans approved as an ADU Standard Plan?

Below is a general list of items needed for the ADU Standard Plan review and approval:

  • Floor plan – Show proposed work and room layout, door and window sizes and location.

  • Building Elevations/Cross Sections – Exterior elevations for new construction, detailing all exterior walls, projections and cross sections in each direction.

  • Foundation Plan – Show foundation size (width and depth), along with slab on grade thickness. For raised floor construction, show size and direction of floor joists.

  • Roof Framing – Show roof rafters and ceiling joists’ size and direction.

  • Energy Conservation – Energy calculations and Certificate of Compliance (CF1R). See energy.ca.gov/title24 for more information. Compliance documents shall be provided for all design orientations/directions.

  • Green Code – material specifications, notes and details.

     

More detailed information can be found in our Document Submittal Requirement for a New Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standard Plan.