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Use Veneta's pre-approved accessory dwelling unit plans

Veneta property owners can build a detached accessory dwelling unit from a ready-reviewed plan and skip the building-code plan review fee.

Steps

6 steps
  1. Check zoning and talk to PlanningFind out if an ADU is allowed on your property. The city recommends calling Planning first and reviewing Section 5.31 of the zoning code.
  2. Download the submittal checklistUse the Pre-Approved ADU Program Submittal Checklist as your guide for the building permit submittal.
  3. Draw a site planShow where the ADU goes in relation to property lines and other buildings or features.
  4. Choose a foundation and roof stylePick slab or crawl space, and gable or shed roof. Each roof style needs a manufacturer's layout at permit submittal.
  5. Apply through ePermittingName the plan as part of the pre-approved ADU program in the project description.
  6. Pay permit fees when notifiedOnce the plans are approved, pay the permit fees. After that the permit is issued and construction can begin.

Bring

  • Site plan
  • Truss layout or I-joist layout
  • Completed submittal checklist
Setbacks, wetlands or steep slopes could make an ADU not feasible on some properties.

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