Summary
- Location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted plans
- 5 accepted plans
- Providers
- 4 providers
- Origin programs
- 1 program
- Plan size range
- 374 to 750 sq ft
- Permit sources
- 1 source
City program
Pre-Approved ADU Plans in Pasadena, California
Browse official and accepted pre-approved ADU plans for Pasadena, California. Compare plan size, bedrooms, providers, approval status, official source links, permit requirements, and fees.
Program Overview
This Pasadena page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for Pasadena, California, using official records tied to City of Pasadena. The current public dataset lists 5 accepted plans from 4 providers; provider names include Arterberry Cooke Architecture, Sona Gevorkyan Architecture, LiveLarge Tech, and others. The accepted listings are tied to the local Pasadena program. Plan records cover 374 to 750 sq ft and studio to 2 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.
Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The public dataset includes 1 permit requirement record and 0 fee records for Pasadena. Permit requirement records include Eligibility restriction. Fee records are Not listed in source for this location. When a source did not publish a value, the page keeps that field as Not listed in source instead of filling a blank.
Use these listings as a starting point for matching a plan to a property. Source links, checked dates, acceptance notes, and provider records are shown so you can verify whether a plan remains accepted locally, what site-specific review remains, and whether local fees, plan licensing, or provider terms apply. A listing in this directory does not guarantee permit approval for a specific parcel.
How to use this page
- Pick a plan size and bedroom count.
- Check whether the plan originated locally or is accepted from another city/county program.
- Open the official source.
- Confirm current status with the local building department.
- Ask the provider what site-specific work, plan licensing, engineering, and utility review are still required.
Accepted Plans
5 plans Source-backed record Official city source
- Provider
- Arterberry Cooke Architecture
- Origin program
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Size
- 560 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official city source
- Provider
- Sona Gevorkyan Architecture
- Origin program
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Size
- 400 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 1 bed
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official city source
- Provider
- LiveLarge Tech
- Origin program
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Size
- 750 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- 2 baths
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official city source
- Origin program
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Size
- 374 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- Studio
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Source-backed record Official city source
- Origin program
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Accepted location
- Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Size
- 682 sq ft
- Bedrooms
- 2 beds
- Bathrooms
- 1 bath
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Verify current acceptance, site limits, and permit requirements with the local building department.
Permit Requirements
1 requirementAll
Eligibility restriction
Residential property red-tagged due to the Eaton Fire
- Source
- ADU Standard Plans Program
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
- Notes
- The exception is not general citywide acceptance.
Fees
0 fee recordsNo fee records listed
This location has no fee records in the current public dataset.
Official Sources
1 sourceADU Standard Plans Program
- Publisher
- City of Pasadena
- Last checked
- Aug 13, 2026
Pasadena ADU FAQ
6 answersDoes Pasadena have accepted or pre-approved ADU plans in this directory?
Yes. The current Pasadena, California page lists 5 accepted plans from 4 providers in the source-backed export.
What ADU plan sizes are listed for Pasadena?
The listed Pasadena plan records range from 374 to 750 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 Pasadena ADU plan records come from?
They are tied to 1 official source in this page's source set, including City of Pasadena. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.
Can Los Angeles County or nearby city ADU plans be used in Pasadena?
The current Pasadena records do not show accepted plans from a separate Los Angeles County or nearby city program. Treat outside pre-approved plans as unavailable in Pasadena unless an official Pasadena source says they are accepted.
Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in Pasadena?
No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but Pasadena can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 1 permit requirement to help flag items to verify with the local building department.
Are Pasadena ADU permit fees and requirements listed?
This page includes 0 fee records and 1 permit requirement for Pasadena. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.