Placentia, CA · Orange County
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU/JADU) Submittal Requirements
This checklist lists the plans, application materials, and other items property owners or their representatives submit for an ADU or JADU project in Placentia.
What this form is
Placentia lists these items as required at application submittal for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit project. The checklist covers fees, an application worksheet, Public Works materials, and three full-size plan sets plus an electronic copy with specified drawings. Planning and Public Works reviews must be complete before Building Division plan check begins.
Who needs it
Property owners or their representatives preparing an ADU or JADU application for Placentia need to use this checklist to assemble the required submittal materials.
How to submit it
Submit Planning and Public Works materials in concert, including required Public Works items before submitting building plans to the Building Division. For Public Works processing fees and detailed submittal requirements, contact the department at (714) 993-8131.
About notarization
This checklist is signed without a notary; if the owner is unavailable, it says a notarized letter of authorization is acceptable.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Checklist
Download the Placentia ADU/JADU submittal requirements PDF.
- 2
Complete The Application Worksheet
Include a completed application worksheet with the application submittal.
- 3
Gather Plans And Other Materials
Prepare the listed fees, Public Works materials, plan sets, and electronic plan copy.
- 4
Submit Materials To The City
Submit Planning and Public Works materials in concert; provide required Public Works items before building plans go to the Building Division.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the ADU/JADU submittal checklist require?
- It lists fees, a completed application worksheet, Public Works materials, and plan sets with site, grading, landscape, elevation, and floor plan information.
- Who uses this Placentia checklist?
- Property owners or their representatives preparing an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit application for Placentia can use it to assemble the listed materials.
- Do I need a notary for the ADU/JADU submittal requirements?
- No. The checklist itself is signed without a notary. If the owner is unavailable, it says a notarized letter of authorization is acceptable.
- How do I submit the ADU/JADU materials?
- Submit Planning and Public Works materials in concert, and submit required Public Works items before building plans go to the Building Division. Contact Public Works at (714) 993-8131 for processing fees and detailed requirements.
