What’s included in our Detached ADU design services?

Development Potential Analysis

A formal feasibility and regulation audit tailored for backyard structures. It clarifies zoning setbacks, maximum allowable sizing, and optimal utility connection pathways for your parcel, complete with a preliminary proposed site plan.

As-Built Drawings

A high-precision digital survey of your entire property. Through comprehensive field measurements of property lines, main house footprints, and backyard site constraints, you will receive the verified baseline site plan and floor plan required for new foundation design.

Detached ADU Designs

A customized detached architectural concept and space planning service. Through close collaboration to refine distinct interior layouts and aesthetic features that complement your primary residence, you will receive a full programmatic set including the Site Plan, Floor Plan, Roof Plan, and Exterior Elevations.

Technical Drafting

An advanced structural engineering and code compliance process for standalone buildings. As our professional team translates standalone architectural concepts into rigorous structural framing and foundation configurations, you will receive the full construction package (Structural Plans, Structural Calculations, Electrical Plan, and Title 24 report), as well as authorized professional engineering stamps.

Plan Permit Processing

A comprehensive municipal liaison and agency coordination service. By managing the formal submittal to the building department and clearing all plan checker corrections across planning, zoning, and health agencies, you will receive the final city-approved blueprint package, as well as your legally authorized building permit (Permit).

How does the Detached ADU Design process work?

Phase 1

Development Potential Analysis – Upon completing the detached plot potential analysis, you will receive the formal zoning audit findings and a preliminary Proposed Site Plan, as well as a $450 professional fee invoice.

Phase 2

As-Built Survey – Upon completing the on-site digital measurements of the yard and primary home, you will receive the existing Site Plan and Floor Plan, as well as the formal design contract and corresponding phase invoice.

Phase 3

ADU Designs – Upon completing the custom layout coordination, you will receive the full core architectural design set (Site Plan, Floor Plan, Roof Plan, and Exterior Elevations), as well as a formal scheme sign-off sheet.

Phase 4

Technical Drafting – Upon completing the standalone technical engineering calculations, you will receive the full construction package (Structural Plans, Structural Calculations, Electrical Plan, and Title 24 report), as well as authorized professional engineering stamps.

Phase 5

Plan Permit Processing – Upon clearing all regulatory municipal plan reviews, you will receive the final city-approved blueprint package, as well as your legally authorized building permit (Permit).