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ADU design-build · IrvineADUs in Irvine
Planned villages, homeowners associations and high rents: in Irvine, a well-designed ADU must satisfy the city, the HOA and the neighbors.
What applies to your lot
Building an ADU in Irvine
Who approves your ADU
City of Irvine: every ADU or JADU needs a Residential ADU (RADU) application and an ADU Verification Form. State law applies everywhere: a decision within 60 days of a complete application, no public hearing, and at least 800 sq ft with 4 ft side and rear setbacks.
HOAs
Most Irvine homes are in an HOA. State law prevents an HOA from banning an ADU, but it can apply reasonable design rules. We prepare both submittals together.
ADU Standard Plan Program
Irvine has a standard plan program for pre-approved ADU designs. We tell you whether one fits your lot.
Utility connections
Water and sewer connections go through the Irvine Ranch Water District, with its own fees. We include them in the estimate.
California law, everywhere
The rules every city must respect
800 sq ft
Every city must allow at least an 800 sq ft detached ADU with 4 ft setbacks.
4 ft
Maximum side and rear setback for a new detached ADU.
750 sq ft
No impact fees up to this size.
60 days
To approve or deny a complete application, without a hearing.
Ideas for your lot
Plans that suit Irvine lots
2 bedrooms
Two bedrooms, two baths
2 beds2 baths
L & U shapes
U-shape around a courtyard
1 + den1 bath
FAQ
ADU questions in Irvine
Who approves an ADU in Irvine?
The City of Irvine. Your HOA may also review the design, in parallel.
Can my HOA say no?
It cannot ban an ADU outright, but it can set reasonable rules on design. We work with its guidelines from the start.
Do you come to my property?
Yes. The visit is free: we look at the lot, the access and the utilities, then give you a realistic estimate.
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Service areas
Serving homeowners across Los Angeles
Los Angeles, the South Bay and Orange County, within about 40 miles of Paramount. Farther on request.
Service areas
ADU rules, city by city
Permits, fire and coastal zones, pre-approved plans: see what applies in the 36 cities we serve.
Central Los AngelesSan Fernando ValleyThousand OaksSimi ValleyParamountWest AdamsMid-CityCulver CityLong BeachDowneyWhittierNorwalkTorranceInglewoodComptonCarsonAnaheimSanta AnaIrvineHuntington BeachPasadenaGlendaleBurbankRialto (on request)Garden GroveOrangeFullertonCosta MesaNewport BeachTustinSherman OaksEncinoVan NuysWoodland HillsNorthridgeCalabasas