For Designers

Benefits for Qualified Professionals (Architects, Builders, and Designers)

  • As a pre-approved vendor you gain a competitive edge by showcasing your expertise in the development of streamlined ADUs.
  • Reduced project timelines with pre-approved plans.
  • Pre-approved ADU plans and expedited permitting affords you more time to take on more projects.

Why apply for preapproval?

  • You retain the copyright to the preapproved designs. Residents must contact you to use the plans.
  • Building permit submittals with preapproved plans require less time for plan review, making the permit process quicker for your clients.
  • There is no limit on the number of times a preapproved plan can be used in Pismo Beach.

Preapproval Steps: 

  1. Reference the ADU Preapproval Application Requirements Checklist. 
  2. Submit the required documents.
  3. Pay plan review fees prior to plan review. 
  4. Resubmit as required.
  5. Staff posts your contact information on this webpage!

Key Notes: 

  • The designer is required to update all preapproved plans following updates to any applicable codes or requirements. Revisions must be submitted before new code cycle is in effect. If plans are not resubmitted with updates for each new Building Code cycle, the designer and plans will be removed from the preapproval list. 
  • The City is not be liable for any illegal reproduction of floorplans or other copyrighted materials posted on the City of Pismo Beach’s website.
  • The City will not be responsible for the accuracy of the designer contact information posted on the website. The plan designer can request for contact information to be updated or removed from the preapproved list at any time. 
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