Garden Cottage Program
Free Permit-Ready ADU Plans
On Monday, August 31, 2020, the Town of Danville launched its Permit-Ready Garden Cottage Program to incentivize the construction of quality ADUs that meet Danville's design and neighborhood compatibility standards. Danville Garden Cottage Flyer (PDF)
The program offers a selection of pre-approved, permit-ready ADU building plans that can be downloaded free-of-charge (detached units only). Because these ADU plans have been pre-plan checked, they are eligible for expedited processing and lower building permit fees.
Applicants will need to consult with appropriate design professionals to prepare a plot/site plan and any necessary grading plans. Each project is unique and may require additional approvals and fees from other agencies. Table below is a simplified summary of what the Garden Cottage Program Covers. All other items will still need to be provided by the homeowner.
| Garden Cottage Program | ||
|---|---|---|
| Steps to build an ADU with the Garden Cottage Program: | Provided by the Garden Cottage Program | Responsibility of the Homeowner |
Finding and hiring a Designer/Architect to provide:
| No | ✔ |
| Obtain Architectural Plans | ✔ Downloadable pre-designed plans | Choose and print/download appropriate plans |
| Obtain Structural Plans | ||
| Obtain Title 24 Energy Forms | ||
| Finding and hiring a Contractor to build the ADU & purchasing of materials | No | ✔ |
| Submitting all required documents to apply for a permit | Expedited Review over the Counter* | ✔ |
| Payment of Permit Fees | Reduced Fees* | ✔ |
| Payment of Plan Check Fees | Reduced Fees* | ✔ |
| Obtaining Approval from Outside Agencies | No | ✔ |
| Payment of Outside Agencies Fee(s) | No | ✔ |
Payment for and submitting Deferred Submittal for:
| No | ✔ |
| Scheduling and Coordinating Inspections with outside agencies | No | ✔ |
* If plans are modified application are subject to additional plan review and fees. If there are site specific conditions on your property, please consult a design professional to see if the Town's pre-designed plans can meet the parameters of your site conditions.