Request a Pre-submittal Meeting for an Accessory Dwelling Unit

Planning to submit an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) application? A pre-submittal meeting is required.

A pre-submittal meeting provides residents and contractors an opportunity to present a conceptual plan to City Staff and receive initial feedback on feasibility of the plan. It's also a chance to learn more about the ADU review process and identify ways to strengthen the proposal before submitting a formal application.

Please note that a pre-submittal meeting must take place before a formal ADU building permit application can be submitted.

Online

Step 1.Review Required Information

Building permit fee schedule(PDF, 269KB)
$200 pre-submittal fee

Step 2.Gather Required Materials

A letter of intent that includes:

Relevant background information
Proposed type of ADU (interior, attached, detached); View the ADU webpage for details
Any relevant information about easements, etc.
Size of the lot and anticipated disturbed area

A sketch plan that includes:

Location of proposed ADU and any improvements
Building heights and setbacks
Access points

Step 3.Submit Your Application

First time users will need a valid email address to set up an account. It takes about 5 minutes to create a new account.

Instructions for applying for a permit/plan on the Self-Service Portal.

Submit a completed application and pay associated fees using the Self-Service Portal.

Submit Application

Step 4.We Will Contact You

Once the completed application has been submitted, including all the required materials and the pre-submittal fee, a Planner will contact you to schedule the meeting.

Pre-submittal meetings are one hour in length and held virtually every Wednesday between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. If a completed application is received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, the pre-submittal meeting will be scheduled on the Wednesday two weeks later between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. In the event that all time slots are booked, it will be scheduled for the next available Wednesday.