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City Accepting Applications for Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans

GOLETA, CA, October 30, 2024 – The City of Goleta is accepting submissions from design professionals for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans


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GOLETA, CA, October 30, 2024 The City of Goleta is accepting submissions from design professionals for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans to be considered for preapproval. This is in accordance with Assembly Bill No. 1332 which requires each local agency to develop a program for the preapproval of ADU plans by January 1, 2025.

An ADU is an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. ADUs include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as a single-unit or multi-family dwelling.