As part of its efforts to build more housing, the County of Santa Barbara will begin offering homeowners pre-approved designs for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) later this year.
The Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors recently approved a $150,000 contract with RRM Design Group to develop the plans.
According to Lisa Plowman, the director of Planning and Development, the pre-approved designs will streamline the process and help save residents time and money. Plowman estimated the savings for applicants could be anywhere up to $25,000 compared to paying for a new design from scratch…