Standard Plan Programs

Read more about Are these plans available free?

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who created them. Each pre-approved plan is available for a fee determined by the design owner in consultation with the homeowner/client. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.

Read more about Can I use these plans to add an ADU as an addition to my home?

No, these pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

Read more about Can I use these plans outside of the City of Los Angeles?

Please contact the individual jurisdiction to inquire whether they will accept a City of Los Angeles Pre-Approved Standard Plan.

Read more about Can I use these designs if I want to convert an existing structure such as a detached garage or recreation room into an ADU?

No. These pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

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

Below is a general list of items needed for the 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.

Read more about Are all plans for prefabricated or modular structures?

No. The Standard Plan program includes pre-approved designs that are both meant to be built in place as well as designs that are prefabricated off-site.

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