Backyard Cottage Pre-Approved Plans

To help more residents own and rent detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), the City is seeking submissions from architects, designers, and builders for plans that will be pre-approved for construction permits.

This information session will give architects, designers, and builders an opportunity to ask questions about the selection process, the design criteria, or how homeowners will use plans selected for pre-approval. All questions and answers from the session will be documented in writing and posted on the Office of Planning and Community Development's website.

Architects and designers interested in submitting a plan should review the design criteria and requirements outlined in our new Pre-approved DADU Submission Guide. The deadline for submissions is Feb. 17, 2020.