Pre-Approved Plans FAQs
The following questions have been asked about the new Pre-Approved Building Plans. Please let us know if you have additional questions, so that we can add them to this list of FAQs. Questions can be emailed to propertyinquiry@co.siskiyou.ca.us.
The pre-approved plans are free for the public to use, but printing costs may apply.
Yes, all cities within Siskiyou County are eligible to use these plans, but you will need to check with the city you live in to see if there are any additional requirements.
No these plans are only approved for use within Siskiyou County.
ADUs used to be called second units, in-law units, or granny flats. They are smaller homes that are an accessory to the main home on the property.
ADUs are allowed within all residential and agricultural zoning districts. If there is an existing home on your lot, please check with Environmental Health to verify that the well and septic capacity is adequate for an additional unit.
Yes, all plans except the 3bed/2.5-bath can be used as an ADU.
You will need to contact Environmental Health to determine the capacity of the existing system.
- Yes. School development fees are required with newly constructed building built for human habitation as required per Educational Code 17620-17626.
- School fees may be waived by the local school district if constructed as a replacement for a residence that was destroyed by a natural disaster or fire.
- Contact your local school for any additional information they may have.
Contact Information
Hailey Lang, Director
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mon. - Thurs.
Closed 12p.m. - 1p.m. Mon.-Thurs.
Fri - Appointments Only
806 South Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
Phone: 530-841-2100
Fax: 530-841-4076