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Staff outlines Covina pre‑approved ADU plan menu under AB 1332, says plans will speed permitting
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Summary
City staff described a pre‑approved accessory dwelling unit program to comply with state law, offering standardized, 80% complete plan sets, a 30‑day review timeline for pre‑approved submissions and fees (e.g., $200 for ADUs under 800 sq ft), and recommended the commission receive and file the report.
City planning staff presented a program to implement Assembly Bill 1332 that would provide a menu of pre‑approved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans intended to simplify permitting and lower design costs for homeowners.
Staff said the city has been working with a licensed architect to develop a variety of design styles that comply with local zoning and state law; those pre‑approved plans will be posted on the city website when available. “Pre approved ADU plans are standardized designs that have already met the City's planning, zoning, design, and building code regulations,” staff told the commission.
Key program details presented during the April 14 meeting include: pre‑approved plans will be provided at roughly 80% completion and require site‑specific information to finish the construction set; pre‑approved ADU submissions will be reviewed within 30 days; an administrative review fee of $200 will apply for pre‑approved and other ADU submissions under 800 square feet; ADUs between 800 and 1,000 square feet require a formal planning submittal and a planning fee of $837.
Staff said that pre‑approved plans will reduce design costs and speed approval while the Building and Safety Division will continue to review structural, electrical and mechanical plans as needed. The presentation included sample architectural styles and interior layouts.
Staff recommended the commission receive and file the report; no public speakers addressed the ADU item during the public hearing. The commission took no further action on the item; staff and commissioners noted that further implementation details and web postings will be completed by staff in advance of public availability.
