Accessory Dwelling Units & Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

The City Council adopted a new Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance on June 9, 2020. Ordinance No. 6483 became effective after 30-days on July 9, 2020. 

• Contact the Public Works Department via email at PWPermits@anaheim.net to verify that there is sewer capacity to add an ADU to the property 
• Review Ordinance 6483 by clicking here. 
  • The Accessory Dwelling Unit development standards are also accessible via the City’s municipal code.

Items due prior to building plan check submittal:

• Review the Submittal Requirement Checklist.
  • Complete items #1 and #2 in this checklist.