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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Fresno, California

Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Fresno, California. Compare plan size, bedrooms, providers, approval status, official source links, permit requirements, and fees.

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked May 4, 2026

Summary

Location
Fresno, Fresno County, California, USA
Accepted plans
5 accepted plans
Providers
1 provider
Origin programs
1 program
Plan size range
340 to 1,015 sq ft
Permit sources
4 sources

How to use this page

  1. Pick a plan size and bedroom count.
  2. Check whether the plan originated locally or is accepted from another city/county program.
  3. Open the official source.
  4. Confirm current status with the local building department.
  5. Ask the provider what site-specific work, plan licensing, engineering, and utility review are still required.

Accepted Plans

5 plans

Permit Requirements

11 requirements

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Pre-approval program

Official city source

5 pre-approved plans (23-TADU-001..005), 3 exterior styles each

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Pre-approved ADU plans and custom ADU plans no longer require a Zone Clearance; applications submitted directly for Building Permit.

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Plan check turnaround

Government PDF

Approximately 14 days (Quick Start Guide) / 7 business days initial check (Application Packet)

Last checked
May 4, 2026
Notes
Not listed in source

Fees

5 fee records

Official Sources

4 sources

Fresno ADU FAQ

6 answers

Does Fresno have accepted or pre-approved ADU plans in this directory?

Yes. The current Fresno, California page lists 5 accepted plans from 1 provider in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for Fresno?

The listed Fresno plan records range from 340 to 1,015 sq ft. Use the individual plan cards to confirm bedrooms, bathrooms, plan documents, and provider details because some fields are not listed by every official source.

Where do the Fresno ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 4 official sources in this page's source set, including City of Fresno. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can Fresno County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Fresno?

The current Fresno records do not show accepted plans from a separate Fresno County or nearby city program. Treat outside pre-approved plans as unavailable in Fresno unless an official Fresno source says they are accepted.

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Fresno?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Fresno can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 11 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are Fresno ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 5 fee records and 11 permit requirements for Fresno. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.