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.