Do I need a notary for the ADU and JADU submittal checklist?

No. The owner signs and dates the affidavit without a notary. An agent may sign for the owner if a certificate of notarized Power of Attorney is filed with the application.

How do I submit the ADU and JADU packet?

Submit the required materials to the Planning Counter for review at the Planning Division, 20 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 1988 (M-20), Santa Ana, CA 92702.

What plans and materials does the packet require?

It lists three sets of dimensioned plans, a completed General Data and Affidavit form, and a submittal fee. Some projects also require a title report or a board showing proposed exterior materials and colors.

Santa Ana, CA · Orange County

No notary required

Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU Submittal Checklist and Affidavit

Property owners submit this checklist and affidavit with plans and supporting materials for Santa Ana Planning Division review of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit.

What this form is

Santa Ana requires Planning Division review and approval of ADU and JADU proposals before Building Division plan check. The packet asks for property and applicant information, the type of approval requested, and an owner-signed affidavit; it also lists plan sets, a submittal fee, and conditional supporting materials. Additional items depend on whether the project adds ground-floor square footage or uses exterior materials different from the primary building.

Who needs it

Property owners seeking Santa Ana Planning Division review for an ADU or JADU need this packet and the applicable plans and supporting materials.

How to submit it

Submit the required materials to the Planning Counter for review: Planning Division, 20 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 1988 (M-20), Santa Ana, CA 92702. The packet lists a submittal fee but does not state an amount.

About notarization

This document has no notary block, so the owner signs and dates the affidavit; an agent may sign if a certificate of notarized Power of Attorney is filed with the application.

How to submit this form

1
Download The Packet
Download the ADU and JADU submittal checklist and affidavit.
2
Complete And Sign
Provide property and applicant information, select the requested approval type, and have the property owner sign and date the affidavit.
3
Gather Plans And Attachments
Prepare three sets of required plans and the submittal fee; include conditional items such as a title report or materials display board when applicable.
4
Submit To Planning
Submit the required materials to the Planning Counter at the Planning Division address listed in the packet.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the ADU and JADU submittal checklist?: No. The owner signs and dates the affidavit without a notary. An agent may sign for the owner if a certificate of notarized Power of Attorney is filed with the application.
How do I submit the ADU and JADU packet?: Submit the required materials to the Planning Counter for review at the Planning Division, 20 Civic Center Plaza, P.O. Box 1988 (M-20), Santa Ana, CA 92702.
What plans and materials does the packet require?: It lists three sets of dimensioned plans, a completed General Data and Affidavit form, and a submittal fee. Some projects also require a title report or a board showing proposed exterior materials and colors.

Need something notarized?

This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior ADU Submittal Checklist and Affidavit doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Santa Ana form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.