Foster City, CA · San Mateo County

No notary required

Pre-Reviewed ADU Application (Pre-Approval Phase)

Property owners or authorized agents use this application to request pre-review of accessory dwelling unit plans in Foster City.

What this form is

This application collects project details and contact information for a Foster City accessory dwelling unit plan pre-review. The applicant also acknowledges that pre-review is not a building permit, plans may be publicly listed, and changes to plans or code may require re-review. The form includes agreements about access for inspections and a certification that the information is true and correct.

Who needs it

Property owners or authorized agents seeking pre-review of accessory dwelling unit plans in Foster City should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404.

About notarization

This document is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs and dates the application.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Pre-Reviewed ADU Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete Project Information

    Enter the project address, valuation, scope of work, and requested contact information.

  3. 3

    Review And Sign

    Review the agreements and certification, then sign and date the application.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at the address shown on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a notary for the Pre-Reviewed ADU Application?
No. This application is signed without a notary; the signer certifies the information and signs and dates the application.
Who completes the Pre-Reviewed ADU Application?
The application requests project, owner, applicant, and design professional information. It includes a signature line for a licensed contractor or authorized agent.
How do I submit the Pre-Reviewed ADU Application?
Submit it to the Community Development Department, Building Division, at 610 Foster City Blvd, Foster City, CA 94404.

Need something notarized?

This Pre-Reviewed ADU Application (Pre-Approval Phase) doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Foster City form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.