ADULocal ADU Guide

Chula Vista / Plans & permits

A head start with
preapproved ADU plans.

Chula Vista’s program lets you start with a building plan the city has already reviewed. You still need documents for your property, utility connections and site conditions.

Program source reviewed September 7, 2026 · 1 city-listed plan vendors

What does preapproval cover?

Preapproval applies to the building plan. Site placement, setbacks, utility connections and other property-specific requirements still need review. Ask the vendor what is included in its service and who prepares the site submission.

Confirm the current eligibility criteria, accepted plan version and site restrictions with Chula Vista before relying on an expedited schedule.

City-listed plan vendors

These plans appear in the city’s approved section. This is not a current contractor license audit or a recommendation.

Snap ADU

preapproved plan vendor · 24 permit contacts

City-listed plan vendor

Chula Vista City Standard ADU Plans prepared by SnapADU: 12 options, six sizes with flipped plan options, roughly 498 to 1,199 sq ft.

Listed in the city’s preapproved-plan program. Plan approval does not verify a contractor’s current license or workmanship.

Source record: 2026-09-08

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Before you choose a plan

  • Can the layout work with your property’s access and utility locations?
  • What design changes would require additional review?
  • Who handles site drawings, engineering and the permit application?
  • Does the price include installation and site work, or only plans?