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Accessory Dwelling Units are encouraged within the City of Leavenworth, especially for local workforce housing and extended/elderly housing. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a second dwelling on the same parcel of land as a single-family dwelling. ADUs can be within, attached or detached from a single-family dwelling. All ADUs require a building permit.

To encourage ADUs, the City has partnered with Syndicate Smith to develop pre-approved ADU construction plans. Each of the plans is designed to be less than 900 square feet (SF) which permits the use of the existing water/sewer connections, when possible. Larger ADU development, up to 1200 SF is permitted but there are not pre-approved construction plans available.

 

For the pre-approved ADU construction plans, there are four layout options, each with two different styles – modern or traditional. To get started follow each of the steps below.

Questions can be directed to [email protected].

Choose Your Design

Leavenworth has four pre-approved design to consider, below.

When reviewing designs think about the overall space available for your ADU, including, setback requirements, lot coverage and the one additional parking space required, see Site Plan.

Pre-approved ADUs are less than 900 square feet and can be developed, in most cases, connecting to existing water and sewer.

When you’re ready to proceed, connect with the designer to begin the licensing process.

License the Plan

Contact the designer to license their plan.

You may choose to hire them to prepare the site plan you will need to get a construction permit.

You can use their plan on your own or with another professional preparing the site plan.

Additional services include Construction Administration Services through construction.

Prepare Your Site Plan

To complete permitting, you’ll need a complete building application, including a site plan that shows the pre-approved ADU on your property, see Site Plan for all required components.

The designer of your plan can help you with this step.

Get Your Permit

Good news! By choosing a pre-approved design, the permitting process streamlined.

Review the Residential Building Permit Requirements, and then fill out the building permit and indicate that you are submitting pre-approved plans, see Building Permit Application.

Once the review is complete and you have paid your permit fee, the building permit will be issued and you can begin construction.

ADU Plans

Alpine 455 SF

At 455 SF, ALPINE provides a cozy and efficient living space with a single bedroom and full bath.

This design includes an open kitchen, dining, and living space and a covered entry porch.

Maple 665 SF

At 665 SF, MAPLE is a cozy two-bedroom cottage consisting of a central entry porch with an open functional living space on one side and sleeping spaces on the other, separated by the utility core. This design features both a large and small bedroom, each containing a full-size closet. It provides full amenities and ample storage in a condensed, efficient footprint.

Juniper (ADA) 665 SF

JUNIPER (ADA) is a 665 SF one-bedroom accessible unit is based on the same footprint and structure as the Maple.  It contains a single bedroom, opening up the spaces to allow for ease of circulation and larger clearances around fixtures and bedroom furniture. Featuring an open kitchen, dining, and living area and a full walk-in closet with washer & dryer, this design is flexible and economical.

Elm 891 SF

ELM is a 891 SF two-bedroom, two story unit. This design includes a single-car garage which can be utilized by either the occupants or main house residents, as well as a ground floor bedroom and entry. The second story contains the second bedroom, bathroom, and open living space which is functional and flexible.

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Alpine Unit 455 SF

At 455 SF, ALPINE provides a cozy and efficient living space with a single bedroom and full bath. This design includes an open kitchen, dining, and living space and a covered entry porch.

Each plan option is designed to be adaptable enough to work with a traditional style gable roof as well as a more modern shed roof. This allows each of these options to be customizable with siding selection and paint finishes to fit the character of each new site location.

Features:

  • One bedroom with a closet
  • Full bathroom
  • Galley kitchen
  • Front entry porch
  • In-unit stacked W/D

The Designer:

Syndicate Smith LLC is a full service architectural design studio located in Leavenworth, Washington. 

They have worked with the City of Leavenworth to develop these pre-approved ADU plans and look forward to helping create more housing options in our town. 

Please visit www.syndicatesmith.com for more information about how to license the plans, have a site plan developed, and additional construction administration services offered for this program.

Maple Unit 665 SF

At 665 SF, MAPLE is a cozy two-bedroom cottage consisting of a central entry porch with an open functional living space on one side and sleeping spaces on the other, separated by the utility core. This design features both a large and small bedroom, each containing a full-size closet. It provides full amenities and ample storage in a condensed, efficient footprint.

Each plan option is designed to be adaptable enough to work with a traditional style gable roof as well as a more modern shed roof. This allows each of these options to be customizable with siding selection and paint finishes to fit the character of each new site location.

Features:

  • Two bedrooms w/ full sized closets
  • Open concept kitchen, dining & living
  • In-unit stacked W/D
  • Kitchen w/ pantry
  • Covered front entry porch

The Designer:

Syndicate Smith LLC is a full service architectural design studio located in Leavenworth, Washington. 

They have worked with the City of Leavenworth to develop these pre-approved ADU plans and look forward to helping create more housing options in our town. 

Please visit www.syndicatesmith.com for more information about how to license the plans, have a site plan developed, and additional construction administration services offered for this program.

Juniper Unit 665 SF

JUNIPER (ADA) is a 665 SF one-bedroom accessible unit is based on the same footprint and structure as the Maple.  It contains a single bedroom, opening up the spaces to allow for ease of circulation and larger clearances around fixtures and bedroom furniture. Featuring an open kitchen, dining, and living area and a full walk-in closet with washer & dryer, this design is flexible and economical.

Each plan option is designed to be adaptable enough to work with a traditional style gable roof as well as a more modern shed roof. This allows each of these options to be customizable with siding selection and paint finishes to fit the character of each new site location.

Features:

  • Large bedroom
  • Walk-in closet with W/D
  • Covered front entry porch
  • Fully accessible bathroom w/ roll-in shower
  • Open concept kitchen, dining & living

The Designer:

Syndicate Smith LLC is a full service architectural design studio located in Leavenworth, Washington. 

They have worked with the City of Leavenworth to develop these pre-approved ADU plans and look forward to helping create more housing options in our town. 

Please visit www.syndicatesmith.com for more information about how to license the plans, have a site plan developed, and additional construction administration services offered for this program.

Elm Unit 891 SF

ELM is a 891 SF two-bedroom, two story unit. This design includes a single-car garage which can be utilized by either the occupants or main house residents, as well as a ground floor bedroom and entry. The second story contains the second bedroom, bathroom, and open living space which is functional and flexible.

Each plan option is designed to be adaptable enough to work with a traditional style gable roof as well as a more modern shed roof. This allows each of these options to be customizable with siding selection and paint finishes to fit the character of each new site location.

Features:

  • One car garage w/ private entrance
  • Two bedrooms w/ full sized closets
  • Storage space
  • Full bath
  • Stacked W/D in-unit
  • Open concept kitchen, dining & living
  • Front entry porch

The Designer:

Syndicate Smith LLC is a full service architectural design studio located in Leavenworth, Washington. 

They have worked with the City of Leavenworth to develop these pre-approved ADU plans and look forward to helping create more housing options in our town. 

Please visit www.syndicatesmith.com for more information about how to license the plans, have a site plan developed, and additional construction administration services offered for this program.