The City of Agoura Hills is pleased to announce the launch of the Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Plans for use by City of Agoura Hills homeowners! 

The Agoura Hills Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit Plans Program provides a series of three, pre-reviewed, pre-approved, code-compliant ADU construction plans that can be obtained online or from City Hall for free. The program helps the City meet strategic plan goals to create diverse housing options throughout the City by encouraging the construction of ADUs. Three architectural options allow for a variety of exterior materials and door and window fenestrations to express individual owners’ tastes while respecting community character. These options reduce preconstruction fees for residents and shorten the review process for everyone. 

The City selected the architecture and planning firm RRM Design Group to prepare the Pre-Approved ADU Plans. RRM Design Group was tasked with preparing floor plan options for a studio, a one-bedroom, and a two-bedroom option, with three architectural elevations for each option. Each set of floor plans provides three architectural styles with porch variations and provides a checklist of options designed to make selecting the exterior easy for owners. 

Residents can download digital copies of the full sets of plans below. Residents will need to have a site plan prepared to submit along with their selected plan set and complete a building permit application. While the Pre-Approved ADU plans will generally eliminate the need for a plan check and plan check fees needed to determine compliance with building codes, this does not eliminate the need for obtaining a Pre-Approved ADU permit, and other review and permit requirements such as grading and drainage, septic systems and other utilities, or fire sprinklers, if necessary. 

As a part of the Pre-Approved ADU Plans Program, the Permit Guide includes helpful information on the process for obtaining City permits to construct the Pre-Approved ADU of your choice. They include the Pre-Approved ADU Checklist, Pre-Approved ADU Plans Options, Pre-Approved ADU Sample Site Plan, Pre-Approved ADU Permit Hold Harmless/Indemnification Form, and the Pre-Approved ADU FAQs.