City of Merced, CA
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Pre-Approved ADU Program is Here!
The City of Merced’s Pre-Approved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Program is an optional and voluntary program that provides 3 pre-reviewed and pre-approved, plan sets including sizes 498, 749, and 1,190 square feet for detached ADUs at No Cost.
Benefits include:
1.SKIP THE MAJORITY OF DESIGN COSTS: Save costs on design services and plan review fees.
2.ENJOY LESS PROCESSING TIME: plans are already reviewed and approved.
*Pre-approved plans will not include separate submittals for trusses, solar, nor fire sprinkler (if required)
3.DON’T SWEAT THE DETAILS: plans already meet the required height, living provisions, maximum size, foundation and architecture standards.
For an ADU How-To Guide - Click Here!
For the City's Pre-Approved ADU Design Workbook - Click Here!
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