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Pre-Approved ADU Plans in San Diego, California

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

Program status: source-backed listings Last checked May 1, 2026

Program Overview

This San Diego page summarizes source-backed pre-approved ADU plan listings for San Diego, California, using official records tied to City of San Diego, City of Encinitas, City of Chula Vista Development Services Department, and others. The current export lists 26 accepted plans from 4 providers; provider names include DZN Partners, SnapADU, Design Path Studio, and others. Accepted listings include plans that originate from Encinitas, San Diego County, California, USA, Chula Vista, San Diego County, California, USA, and San Diego County, California, USA, so verify whether cross-jurisdiction acceptance is still current. Plan records cover 224 to 1,200 sq ft and studio to 3 bedrooms where those fields were listed by the source.

Permit and fee context is kept separate from plan acceptance. The data export includes 14 permit requirement records and 2 fee records for San Diego. Permit requirement records include Accepted preapproved plan programs, Preapproved plan review timing, and others. Fee records include San Diego ADU fees and San Diego master plan mapping fee. 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.

Summary

Location
San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA
Accepted plans
26 accepted plans
Providers
4 providers
Origin programs
3 programs
Plan size range
224 to 1,200 sq ft
Permit sources
6 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

26 plans

Permit Requirements

14 requirements

Fees

2 fee records

Official Sources

6 sources

San Diego ADU FAQ

6 answers

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

Yes. The current San Diego, California page lists 26 accepted plans from 4 providers in the source-backed export.

What ADU plan sizes are listed for San Diego?

The listed San Diego plan records range from 224 to 1,200 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 San Diego ADU plan records come from?

They are tied to 6 official sources in this page's source set, including City of San Diego, City of Encinitas, and City of Chula Vista Development Services Department. Each plan, fee, and permit note should still be checked against the linked official source before use.

Can San Diego County or nearby city ADU plans be used in San Diego?

This page includes plans accepted for San Diego that originated in Encinitas, Chula Vista, and San Diego County. That does not mean every San Diego County or nearby city plan applies in San Diego; rely on the accepted-plan record and official source link for each listing.

Do pre-approved ADU plans guarantee permits in San Diego?

No. A source-backed accepted plan can reduce plan review work, but San Diego can still require site-specific review, zoning checks, fees, utility coordination, and current code compliance. This page lists 14 permit requirements to help flag items to verify with the local building department.

Are San Diego ADU permit fees and requirements listed?

This page includes 2 fee records and 14 permit requirements for San Diego. These are source-backed summaries, not a final permit quote or approval checklist.