Bend releases four new pre‑approved ADU plans, including two Type‑A accessible designs

Jun 2, 2026

City staff announced a pilot ADU plan library with four contracted designs — including two Type‑A accessible plans and a 500‑sq‑ft narrow ADU — intended to speed permitting and support small‑lot infill and cottage‑cluster projects.

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City staff updated the committee on a pilot to put free pre‑approved ADU plans online, a program funded from a prior pro‑housing grant administrative allocation. Carrie (building division/plan program lead) said the pilot adds four designs contracted with a local designer, including two Type‑A accessible plans (one one‑bedroom and one two‑bedroom), a 500‑square‑foot narrow model suitable for second ADU/junior ADU rules, and a two‑story shop/garage with a two‑bedroom unit above intended for cottage‑cluster or middle‑housing use.

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