To begin the permit process to legalize your ADU/JADU, you will need to do the following:

• Complete the City's ADU/JADU Amnesty Request Application.
• Review and complete the City's Substandard Housing Checklist and Affidavit.
  • Review and complete the checklist to identify any conditions that may be considered substandard.
  • Any conditions affecting health and safety must be corrected to qualify for amnesty.
  • Complete and submit the affidavit, attesting to the accuracy of the information provided.
  • Provide supporting documentation demonstrating that the ADU/JADU was constructed prior to January 1, 2020.
• Submit completed documents to the City's Building and Safety Division by email.
• Pay the invoice.

Once all forms have been submitted and the invoice is paid, you can schedule your Health and Safety Compliance Inspection through the City’s online permitting portal, Citizen Access.

A City Building Inspector will conduct an inspection to verify compliance with health and safety standards. If the inspector finds a condition is a “violation” or “unconfirmed,” then you will need to bring the condition into compliance before receiving a permit.

Only necessary corrections related to health and safety standards identified in the City's Substandard Housing Checklist will be required.

Through the City's ADU/JADU Amnesty Program, you may apply for a building permit within five (5) years of the date of inspection without penalty.

To apply:

• Submit a building permit application through the City’s online permitting portal, Citizen Access.
• Ensure building plans reflect all required corrections identified during the Health and Safety Compliance Inspection process.

Once plans are approved, permit fees are paid, and all required inspections are completed, the ADU/JADU will be legalized.