Plan record

Pre-Approved ADU - Studio

Pre-Approved ADU - Studio is a pre-approved detached ADU plan from City of Oakland. The public source lists it as 435 sq ft, studio, and 1 bath. It originated in the Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA program. This directory currently shows acceptance in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. Source context comes from City of Oakland, last checked May 4, 2026. Use the linked provider, location, and source records to verify current acceptance before relying on the plan.

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Source-backed summary

What public sources list

Pre-Approved ADU - Studio is a pre-approved detached ADU plan from City of Oakland. The public source lists it as 435 sq ft, studio, and 1 bath. It originated in the Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA program. This directory currently shows acceptance in Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA. Source context comes from City of Oakland, last checked May 4, 2026. Use the linked provider, location, and source records to verify current acceptance before relying on the plan.

Provider record
City of Oakland

Details

Plan facts

Plan identifier
Oakland Pre-Approved Studio
Provider
City of Oakland
Accepted locations
Status
Pre-approved
Size
435 sq ft
Bedrooms
Studio
Bathrooms
1 bath
ADU type
Detached
Construction type
Stick built
Plan fee
Not listed in source
Estimated cost
Not listed in source
Last checked
May 4, 2026

Plan notes

Notes

Foundation notes
Not listed in source
Utility notes
Not listed in source
Energy notes
2019 California Energy Code; HERS Verification required for HVAC systems per T24 Energy Calculation Documentation; ASHRAE 62.2 ventilation. Per PDF cover sheet.
Accessibility notes
Not listed in source
Permit fee notes
Per the official Oakland page, using a pre-approved plan provides 'Reduced permits fee' compared to a custom design; specific fee schedule is not published on the pre-approved plans page.
Cost notes
Not listed in source
Additional notes
Type of Construction V-B; Occupancy Group R-3; Climate Zone 3; Exposure Category B. Plan is owned by the City of Oakland. Modifications are discouraged per Hold Harmless Agreement; if modifications are made due to field conditions, owner preferences, etc., the City may require the applicant to contract with a licensed designer.

Source and evidence

Pre-Approved ADU - Studio Plans (PDF)

Official city source
Publisher
City of Oakland
Source type
Government PDF
Reliability
Official city/county/state government source (5/5)
Last checked
May 4, 2026
Accessed
May 4, 2026
Official source Plan page Plan document

Accepted-in locations

Accepted Locations

1 accepted location

Official city source
Source
Pre-Approved ADU - Studio Plans (PDF)
Last checked
May 4, 2026
Additional notes
Type of Construction V-B; Occupancy Group R-3; Climate Zone 3; Exposure Category B. Plan is owned by the City of Oakland. Modifications are discouraged per Hold Harmless Agreement; if modifications are made due to field conditions, owner preferences, etc., the City may require the applicant to contract with a licensed designer.
Official source Plan document