To utilize Santa Ana’s Pre-Approved ADU Plans, your property must meet the following requirements: Project site is developed or proposed to be developed with a single-family dwelling unit Not located in a flood zone (Zone A or AE) Not located in a historic district (French Park (SD-19), Downtown Historic District, and Floral Park) Not located … Continued
Projects utilizing the Pre-Approved ADU Plans can only submit via electronic plan check. Pre-Approved ADU plans qualify as Tier 2 Projects and are eligible for Planning and Building concurrent review. Click here to request an electronic plan review for a new Pre-Approved ADU. Please allow up to 3 business days for staff to process your request … Continued
Residential and Non-Residential Additions less than 2,500 sq. ft. (anything over 2,500 sq. ft. requires Development Project Review) Residential & Non-Residential Façade Modifications New Single Family Dwelling Unit New Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit New Landscape Projects greater than 500 sq. ft. and Rehabilitated Landscape Projects Greater than 2,500 sq. ft. Residential Front Yard … Continued
Examine the information provided for ADUs here.
Application review, permit, and development impact fees apply to your ADU development project. Contact respective agency and departments for current fees.
Please check with your homeowners association. In general, HOAs cannot prohibit the construction of an ADU or JADU.
For ADUs, one parking space is required for newly constructed units unless the unit is: Within 1/2 mile of public transit. Created within the area of an existing building. In a historic district. Not offered an on-street parking permit when one is required. On the same block as a car share. A studio unit. No … Continued
Yes, ADUs must have pedestrian access from the street.
Up to one ADU and one JADU per lot developed with a single-family residence. Up to two detached ADUs are allowed on properties with multifamily units and up to 25% of the existing units in the multifamily building through conversion of existing non-habitable space. JADUs are not allowed on properties developed with multifamily dwellings or … Continued
There are generally two types of ADUs: Conversion of existing permitted space, including an accessory structure or a portion of the existing primary residence into an ADU A new attached or detached ADU
