Property must meet the following requirements:

• Lot with an existing or proposed dwelling unit located in areas zoned to single-family or multi-family residential
• Meet applicable set-back requirements
• Not located in a flood zone
• Not located in a historical district

View the Pre-Approved ADU Plans and select an option. Full plan sets can be obtained from the Building Division by calling (209) 366-7200 or emailing BuildingDivision@cityofgalt.org. The full set of construction documents will be provided as part of the building permit submittal.

Complete the following as part of the submittal for a Building Permit Application:

• Complete the Pre-Approved ADU Submittal Checklist
• Fill out and complete the building permit application. For more information, please see the Building Division webpage: Building Permit
• Complete and sign the Erosion Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) through the Public Works Department
• Complete and sign Liability Waiver
• Prepare a detailed Site Plan (specific to your property) illustrating the location of the selected ADU Plan on the parcel. The Site Plan shall illustrate all existing and proposed structures, property lines, walkways, driveways, landscaped yards, walls/fences, air conditioning units, and existing or proposed easements.
• Pay applicable building permit fees, as detailed by the Building Division

Once the Building Permit is submitted to the Building Department, the Site Plan is referred out to the various City Departments (Planning, Public Works, and Cosumnes Fire Department) for review.

After the Building Permit is approved by all reviewing departments, the building department will issue the permit to the Property Owner and/ or Applicant.