City of Burbank Launches Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Program

Burbank, CA (December 18, 2024) - The City of Burbank's Community Development Department has launched the Burbank Preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit Program (BPAP). This program offers residents access to a library of preapproved Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) plans, streamlining the permitting process by significantly reducing the permit issuance timeframe and making it easier for residents to build ADUs in the community.

The City has created a library consisting of ADU designs that have been reviewed and approved by city staff to ensure compliance with Burbank's Building and Municipal Codes, including one of its own that staff created. These preapproved plans are ready-to-use and aim to expedite the permitting process by eliminating the need for architectural, structural, life safety, and energy compliance plan checks during review.

Residents, architects, engineers, and designers can learn more about the BPAP program or enroll by visiting the BPAP program webpage or contacting the Community Development Department's Building Permits and Plan Check Division at 818-238-5220.

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