Preapproved ADU Plan Program

California State Assembly Bill No. 1332 requires local agencies to develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans. This legislation is intended to streamline the permitting of ADUs and increase housing production.

What are preapproved ADU plans?

The ADU plan preapproval process allows designers to submit their ADU plans as a “master plan” without site specific information, which will undergo the plan review process. The plans are reviewed to verify that they meet Building Code requirements and other City standards before becoming preapproved. Once ADU plans have been preapproved, they are posted on this webpage. Pismo Beach residents can contract with the designer to utilize the plans for an ADU building permit submittal.


The City of Pismo Beach is now accepting submissions of designer-owned ADU plans for the Preapproved ADU Plan Program!

Contact the Community Development Department, Planning Division at planning@pismobeach.org or

(805) 773-4658 for more information.

Criteria:

Only some ADUs designs are eligible for preapproval. Must be:

  • Detached from the primary home or any other structure
  • New Construction (No Conversions)
  • Less than 800 square feet
  • Greater than 150 square feet of living space
  • One-story, with a maximum height of 16 feet

Preapproval Steps for Homeowners


Preapproval Steps for Designers

Preapproved ADU List - Coming Soon!

The preapproval of any plans does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the City. Contact information will be listed on the website alphabetically, with no ranking.

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