This is possible because the program allows property owners to use an ADU building plan that has already passed Building Plan Review and meets building code. The design is pictured below. The two façade options are a shed roof style or gable roof style; the floor plan is the same.  

Pre-approved plan developed by the City of Eugene and shared at no cost with enthusiastic permission.

The program also helps the city meet community goals by encouraging more housing and more diverse options throughout the city. Other benefits include:

• Creating more housing opportunities in existing neighborhoods, taking advantage of existing infrastructure.
• Creating opportunities for intergenerational living, on-site caretakers or assistants.
• Providing financial benefit to the property owner.
• Triggering economic development at a local scale through local builders/contractors. 

HOW TO GET STARTED

• Review the City's pre-approved design and decide which roof style you want to use.
  • Note: Changes are not allowed to pre-approved plans.
• Finalize the design for your lot specific needs. In most cases, this will require connecting with an architect, designer, or licensed general contractor. At minimum, this includes preparing a site plan.
• Apply for a building permit through CityView Portal. When submitting, please identify the plan as part of the pre-approved ADU program in the project description section.

GUIDES / SUBMITTAL ITEMS

Pre-Approved ADU Program Standard Operating Procedure

Pre-Approved ADU Program Submittal Checklist

ADU Quick Reference Guide (PLANNING)

ADU Quick Reference Guide (BUILDING)

BACKGROUND

One of the City Council's 2021-2023 adopted goals is “Take meaningful action to make this statement a reality: People who live and work in Bend can afford housing in Bend.”

One of the ways the City does this is by looking for opportunities to remove any barriers to building different housing types. The idea to have pre-approved ADU plans came after research showed other Oregon cities, like Eugene, have taken similar measures to make it easier for a property owner to build an ADU. 

Encouraging the development of more types of housing is important because a wider diversity of housing types expands choice for Bend residents. By encouraging housing types other than single-family detached dwellings, smaller housing units may be developed. Because price often increases as square footage increases, smaller units can be less expensive, and often have lower operating and maintenance costs.

Expanding housing options helps creates more housing that is affordable by design. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS

• Building Safety Division - (541) 388-5580 ext. 2 or email building@bendoregon.gov
• Planning Division - (541) 388-5580 ext. 3 or email planning@bendoregon.gov
• System Development Charges - (541) 388-5580 ext. 5 or email development@bendoregon.gov
• Utility Department - (541) 317-3000 ext. 2 or email utilitiesonline@bendoregon.gov
• Housing Department - (541) 323-5964 or email housing@bendoregon.gov

These plans are provided as a courtesy by the City of Bend for application and permitting purposes only. These plans were not designed by the City of Bend and the City bears no responsibility for the plans or resulting structure. The plans have been reviewed for minimum Oregon Residential Specialty Code compliance. By using these standard plans, the user agrees to release the City of Bend from any and all claims, liabilities, suits, and demands on account of any injury, damage, or loss to persons or property, including injury or death, or economic losses, arising out of the use of these construction documents. The use of these plans does not eliminate or reduce the user's responsibility to verify any and all information. These approved plans and any resulting permit issued shall not be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any violation of any of the provisions in the Oregon Residential Specialty Code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. The approval of these plans and issuance of a permit based on construction documents and other data shall not prevent the building official from requiring the correction of errors in the construction documents and data. All applicable review and permitting fees still apply and use of these plans does not exempt applicants from any and all required fees or cost in the permitting process and further documentation requirements.

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