Staff clarifies permit steps, processing fee and fee thresholds for ADUs

Aug 19, 2026

Staff explained that pre‑approved ADU plans still require site plan review, building permits and fire inspections; processing deposit is $1,800 and ADUs above 750 sq ft may be subject to development impact fees.

The full story

Staff clarified that using a pre‑approved ADU plan accelerates discretionary review but does not replace required site review, building permits or inspections. A staff representative said homeowners must still submit a site plan showing ADU location and setbacks and then obtain a building permit; the town's building division and fire district will perform the usual technical reviews.

Free newsletter

Sign up to keep reading.

Your free newsletter brings you what your city council, county, and school board discussed and decided.

or
Already have an account? Sign in