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Fullerton unveils nine preapproved ADU plans to speed permitting and cut design costs

Fullerton Planning Commission · April 8, 2026
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City staff presented a package of nine preapproved, fully engineered accessory dwelling unit plans (three sizes in three architectural styles) intended to streamline permits, reduce design costs and support the housing element; the plans are roughly 70% complete and will be posted online.

Fullerton staff on Wednesday presented a set of nine preapproved accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans the city will post online to speed permitting and reduce design costs for homeowners.

Mister Lopez of the Community and Economic Development Department said the city worked with RRM Design Group to prepare three floor-plan types and three exterior architectural styles — ranch, mission/Spanish and craftsman — for detached ADUs. The floor plans include a 440-square-foot one-bedroom unit, an 842-square-foot two-bedroom unit and a 1,000-square-foot three-bedroom unit; the preapproved package therefore provides nine combinations of plan and style.

Lopez said the plans will be fully engineered with mechanical, electrical and…

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