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BUILDING & SAFETY DEPARTMENT - Building Official Patrick Ewald
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Requested Action(s)
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a) INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION - Regarding Tehama County Building Department providing a streamlined permit process for pre-approved Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) plans
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Financial Impact:
All expenses incurred were absorbed by the Building & Safety Department, paid out of Professional / Special Services account. There is no financial impact on the County General Fund.
Background Information:
Assembly Bill (AB) 1332 (Government Code Section 65852.27) requires local agencies to develop a program to pre-approve architectural and design plans for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by January 1, 2025.
Major provisions include:
• Develop a pre-approval program for ADUs,
• Streamline 30-day approval for pre-approved plans
The Tehama County Department of Building & Safety has been diligently following up on this requirement and working with local architects to provide pre-approved house plans (ADUs) for specific use in the County of Tehama. This feature will lower the cost of building fees and planning thus stimulating development in our community.