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Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Permit-Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Permit Application

Review the Fees and Information, Title 24 Energy Efficiency Documentation Compliance, ADU Checklist, and/or PRADU Checklist guides to help you determine what items to submit when you apply.

Additional Information:

Utility connections, such as Sewer Tie-Ins Main Service Panel Upgrade, for ADU to be evaluated and may be required
Solar Photovoltaic System may be required (exceptions will be discussed with reviewer)
Gray-Water system requirements may apply if in conjunction with SFR permit
If the ADU will be a new, detached structure, all appliances must be supplied with electricity as to sole power source.

Complete or gather the following forms and save to your computer or device. You will upload these items when you apply through CSS:

Application - Grant Deed
Application - Supplemental
Owner Authorization Affidavit
Business Registration - If applicant is a business. Can apply at end of submittal process.
Calculations - Building Square Footage
Calculations - Building Square Footage (Bundled Permits) - Required for projects that have multiple permits.
Form - Construction and Demolition Debris-Waste Management Plan
Form - Stormwater Intake Form and Standard SWQMP
Plans - Building (guidelines)
Tech Study - Geotechnical Letter Report (If building over 500 sq. ft., unless waived by the Building Official. Examples: ADU is on certified pad, there is a compaction report for pad, City has soils report on file, others subject to Building official’s review.)
Form - Title 24 Energy Efficiency Compliance (CA State) (Energy Efficiency Document Determination guideline)
Form - Green Building Checklist - Single Family Residential
Form - Boundary Certification (if structure is within 5' of the property line)

Additional Items Which May Be Required During the Process: