Resources for Jurisdictions
You are welcome to use, customize, and distribute to your staff any of the information below to support your use of the ADU Plans Gallery.
Where to start?
These resources will help you get started.
Help Center for Jurisdictions
Getting Help
Detailed articles (some with video) with step-by-step guidance and explanations.
Pre-Onboarding To-Do List
Getting Started
Items to work on before you get access to your account.
Pathways to Pre-Approval
Getting Started
An overview of the different ways to get pre-approved plans in your gallery.
Best Practices for AB1332
Getting Started
This resource goes into detail about what is required by AB1332 and what you need to do to be in compliance with the law.
One-Page Gallery Overviews
Each handout requires your logo, your Gallery URL, and other editing to finalize. All highlighted content should be noted and confirmed before distributing. Note: You must be signed into a Google account to copy the Google Doc version.
Publicity materials
You can use these materials to publicize your gallery when launched. All highlighted content should be noted and confirmed before distributing. Note: You must be signed into a Google account to copy the Google Doc version.
Template text for your website
publicity
Direct homeowners to your new gallery.
Working with Designers
When a design is pre-approved, use these materials to instruct designers what to do next. Note: You must be signed into a Google account to copy the Google Doc version.
Does your jurisdiction own plans you want to add to your Gallery? Use this handout: Download PDF
Handout or email template for newly pre-approved designers
When a new plan is pre-approved
When a designer gets a plan pre-approved, you can use this handout or email template to tell them what to do next.
Existing pre-approved plans designer outreach
If you already have pre-approved plans
You can use this email template to communicate with designers of plans you’ve already pre-approved (if relevant).
Overview Videos (for JX staff)
These videos provide a basic or detailed overview of the product, geared toward jurisdiction staff. They are not meant for homeowners/the public.
