Site and access
Show property lines, existing and proposed structures, access, grades, utilities, and relevant constraints consistently.
Field note 02 · Permit path
A Fullerton ADU permit starts with a coordinated package.
Plan check is not a single drawing. The site, existing conditions, architecture, structure, energy work, utilities, and applicable forms need to describe one project.
01 · Permit before work
Do not treat conversion work as cosmetic.
Fullerton’s Building and Safety FAQ states that ADU conversions and garage conversions require permits, and construction cannot begin before permit issuance. Confirm the live process and scope with the City before starting demolition or concealed work.
02 · Drawing set
Make every discipline answer the same field conditions.
Existing and proposed
Distinguish what remains, what is removed, and what is new. Conversions need an honest record of the shell.
Supporting documents
Coordinate structural, energy, utility, and other project-specific information with the architectural sheets.
03 · Review loop
Respond by issue, sheet, and revision.
A useful correction response explains where each comment was addressed and keeps every affected sheet aligned. Schedule and approval depend on the property, package completeness, applicable reviews, and the City’s workload; this site makes no timing guarantee.
Before upload
Check sheet numbering, addresses, dimensions, scope notes, consultant coordination, and current forms.
After comments
Track the comment, responsible discipline, changed sheets, and any new assumption created by the response.