While Pre-Approved ADU Plans have already been reviewed by City staff, navigating the permit, plan check, and development process can be complex. To better assist you through this process, it is highly advised that you contact City staff for a pre-submittal consultation. Email us at planning@santa-ana.org to schedule your pre-submittal consultation.
- To make your consultation as fruitful as possible, please review the following required Pre-Approved ADU application submittal documents, prepare to discuss your ADU proposal, and think of any questions that you may have.
- Pre-Approved ADU Submittal Checklist, use this sheet as a guide to ensure your plans meet all necessary requirements for submittal.
- Pre-Approved ADU Application and Affidavit
- Pre-Approved ADU Hold Harmless Agreement
- Site Plan detailing the Pre-Approved Plan set utilized, all existing and proposed structures, property lines, walkways, driveways, landscaped yards, walls/fences, air conditioning units, and existing or proposed easements (minimum scale: 1 inch = 20 feet).
- Cover Page (Title Sheet) of your chosen Pre-Approved ADU Plan must have all fillable fields completed.
- Detached ADU Grading Permit Waiver shall be submitted, completed and signed along with application.
- Copy of Recent Title Report: The Title Report must have been completed within the last six months and must include an Assessor’s Parcel Map, Grant Deed, and Legal Description for the property. The Grant Deed should indicate the owner of record signing the General Data and Affidavit form. A Title Report can be obtained through any title company.
- All other required documents and applications that apply to your project (see Pre-Approved ADU Submittal Checklist).
- Site Plan and Cover Page (Title Sheet) of your chosen Pre-Approved ADU Plan must be a minimum size of 24″ X 36″.