Do I need a notary for the One-Family ADU Application?

No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If your proposal includes a JADU, the form requires an attached notarized JADU Deed Restriction.

How do I submit the One-Family ADU Application?

Submit a zoning worksheet and upload the completed application through the Online Permit Center. The form says applications and plans should be submitted electronically.

What plans and documents does the application require?

Step 1 lists zoning plans and supporting documents, including a site plan, floor plans, photographs, and an ADU checklist. Step 2 building plans are needed after Planning and Zoning review.

Who can apply for an ADU or JADU?

The property owner or an authorized agent can apply. If the applicant is not the owner, the form includes an owner authorization and signature section.

Oakland, CA · Alameda County

No notary required

One-Family ADU Application

Oakland property owners and authorized agents use this application to request zoning and building review for accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units.

What this form is

This application guides applicants through a two-step review for ADUs or JADUs associated with a one-family residence. Applicants first submit zoning information and required plans and documents; after Planning and Zoning review, they can proceed with building-plan requirements. The form asks for owner and applicant details, project information, proposed ADU type, zoning criteria responses, and signatures, and it lists plans and supporting documents to include.

Who needs it

Property owners or their authorized agents proposing an ADU or JADU with a one-family residence in Oakland need to complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit a zoning worksheet and upload the completed application through the Online Permit Center. Submit applications and plans electronically; the form names the Planning and Building Department at 250 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, 2nd Floor, Oakland, CA 94612.

About notarization

The application itself is signed and dated without a notary; JADU proposals require an attached notarized JADU Deed Restriction.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Application
Download the One-Family ADU Application and review its two-step process and submittal checklists.
2
Complete the Application
Enter owner and applicant details, property and project information, proposed ADU type, and required zoning checklist responses.
3
Gather Plans and Attachments
Prepare the applicable Step 1 plans and supporting documents. Add Step 2 building plans after Planning and Zoning review; JADU proposals require a notarized deed restriction.
4
Submit to the City
Submit a zoning worksheet and upload the completed application and plans through Oakland's Online Permit Center.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the One-Family ADU Application?: No. The application itself is signed and dated without a notary. If your proposal includes a JADU, the form requires an attached notarized JADU Deed Restriction.
How do I submit the One-Family ADU Application?: Submit a zoning worksheet and upload the completed application through the Online Permit Center. The form says applications and plans should be submitted electronically.
What plans and documents does the application require?: Step 1 lists zoning plans and supporting documents, including a site plan, floor plans, photographs, and an ADU checklist. Step 2 building plans are needed after Planning and Zoning review.
Who can apply for an ADU or JADU?: The property owner or an authorized agent can apply. If the applicant is not the owner, the form includes an owner authorization and signature section.

Need something notarized?

This One-Family ADU Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Oakland form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.