Below is a general list of items needed for the Standard Plan review and approval:

• Floor plan – Show proposed work and room layout, door and window sizes and location.

No. These pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

Please contact the individual jurisdiction to inquire whether they will accept a City of Los Angeles Pre-Approved Standard Plan.

No, these pre-approved ADU Standard Plans are only for new, detached structures.

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who created them. Each pre-approved plan is available for a fee determined by the design owner in consultation with the homeowner/client.

When submitting your Building Permit application, please indicate the Standard Plan number you are using in the work description. For example, SFH000, ADU00, or MISC000.

Yes, the plans may be purchased directly from the design owner.

No. These plans remain the intellectual property of the architects, engineers, designers or builders (design owner) who developed them.

For Zoning and Building code questions, please contact our call center at 311 or (213) 473-3231 and ask to speak with the LADBS Zoning & Building Code Engineer. Some zoning information can also be found on ZIMAS.

Please contact the designer of the pre-approved standard plan to inquire about fees. Please see the link, ‘For further information on this standard plan click here.’ listed under each plan.