Application review

2731 38th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824

In review

APN 021-0354-017 · app_44320b21-add2-45c8-822e-7bd9a9424ecf · submitted Jun 4, 2026 · accepted complete Jun 4, 2026

Completeness determination14 of 15 days left

Decision52 of 60 days left

City cycle targets for residential new buildings: 20/15/5 working days for cycles 1/2/3 (CDD-0294, rev 03-04-2026) — an expectation, not a promise.

Parcel

APN: 021-0354-017
Zone: R-1
Lot area: 5,200 sq ft
Overlays: none
GIS source: demo-snapshot · fetched Jun 10, 2026

Application

Standards path: B — State standards (≤800 sf, 18 ft, 4-ft setbacks)
Permit holder: Licensed contractor
Valuation: $196,500
New sq ft (living): 748 (748 first / 0 second)
Garage sq ft: 0
Stories: 1
Description of work: Construct a new detached single-story accessory dwelling unit with full kitchen, one bathroom, and bedroom; all-electric construction; no demolition in scope.

Documents

2731-38th-ave-cdd0104-address-request.pdfcdd0104 · v1 · uploaded Jun 4, 2026Download
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- cdd0104.completeyes
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2731-38th-ave-cdd0200.pdfcdd0200_rendered · v1 · uploaded Jun 3, 2026Download
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- cdd0200.completeyes
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- cdd0200.sqft_first_floor748
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2731-38th-ave-contractor-decl-signed.pdfcontractor_declaration_signed · v1 · uploaded Jun 4, 2026Download
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- signature.wet_signedyes
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- signature.date2026-06-05
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2731-38th-ave-final-cert-signed.pdffinal_certification_signed · v1 · uploaded Jun 4, 2026Download
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- signature.wet_signedyes
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- signature.date2026-06-05
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2731-38th-ave-adu-plan-set.pdfplan_set · v1 · uploaded Jun 3, 2026Download
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- cover_sheet.address
  2731 38th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824from plan_set0.97
- cover_sheet.sheet_indexyes
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- cover_sheet.work_description
  Construct a new detached single-story accessory dwelling unit with full kitchen, one bathroom, and bedroom; all-electric construction; no demolition in scope.from plan_set0.97
- cover_sheet.description_of_work
  Construct a new detached single-story accessory dwelling unit with full kitchen, one bathroom, and bedroom; all-electric construction; no demolition in scope.from plan_set0.97
- cover_sheet.occupancyR-3
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- cover_sheet.construction_typeV-B
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- cover_sheet.sprinklersno
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- cover_sheet.sprinklers_primaryno
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- cover_sheet.toilet_countsprimary dwelling: 2; ADU: 1
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- cover_sheet.building_typeall_electric
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- cover_sheet.designer_declarationyes
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- cover_sheet.codes_declarationyes
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- cover_sheet.code_cycle_declaration
  2025 Title 24 with City of Sacramento amendments (ORD 2025-0031; City Code 15.04.050)from plan_set0.97
- site_plan.utility_connection_pointsyes
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- site_plan.abandoned_septic_notenone present
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- site_plan.setbacks_dimensionedyes
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- site_plan.north_arrowyes
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- site_plan.easements_driveways_drainageyes
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- site_plan.sewer_line_detailsyes
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- site_plan.water_service_materialcopper
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- site_plan.side_setback_ft4.50
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- site_plan.rear_setback_ft5
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- site_plan.front_setback_ft42
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- site_plan.dist_to_front_line72
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- site_plan.adu_sqft838
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- site_plan.adu_footprint_sqft838
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- site_plan.separation_primary_ft10
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- site_plan.fire_separation_ft10
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- floor_plan.room_usesyes
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- floor_plan.dimensionsyes
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- floor_plan.window_door_sizes_typesyes
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- floor_plan.ceiling_heightyes
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- floor_plan.ceiling_height_ft8
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- floor_plan.interior_livable_sqft838
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- floor_plan.smoke_co_alarm_locationsyes
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- elevations.views_nsewyes
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- elevations.height_ft16
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- sections.longitudinalyes
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- sections.transverseyes
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- structural_plans.foundation_footing_detailsyes
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- structural_plans.roof_ceiling_framingyes
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- structural_plans.floor_framingyes
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- structural_plans.braced_shear_wall_plansyes
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- structural_plans.connection_detailsyes
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- structural_plans.design_wind_speed_mph110
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- structural_plans.seismic_design_categoryD0
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- structural_plans.termite_classificationvery_heavy
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- electrical_plan.panel_locations_amperage_busbaryes
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- electrical_plan.switch_receptacle_lighting_scaledyes
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- electrical_plan.meter_count2
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- electrical_plan.address_illumination_fc5
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- title24_report.certificates_of_complianceyes
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- title24_report.code_cycle2025
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- title24_report.climate_zone12
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- calgreen_checklist.cdd0183yes
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- pv_plans.module_layoutyes
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- pv_plans.one_line_diagramyes
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- pv_plans.spec_sheetsyes
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- pv_plans.cec_labelsyes
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- pv_plans.attachment_detailsyes
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- pv_plans.smud_confirmation_letteryes
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- plan_set.vector_contentyes
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- plan_set.sheet_size_scale_compliantyes
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- site_plan.has_balconyno
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- site_plan.fencing_in_scopeno
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- site_plan.adu_in_front_setbackno
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2731-38th-ave-cdd0312-checklist.pdfsubmittal_checklist_copy · v1 · uploaded Jun 4, 2026Download
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- checklist.cdd0312_rev2025-01-21
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2731-38th-ave-workers-comp-signed.pdfworkers_comp_signed · v1 · uploaded Jun 4, 2026Download
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- signature.wet_signedyes
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- signature.date2026-06-05
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Agent recommendation

request revision

Request revision

The application triggered 1 failure out of 63 checks and is recommended for revision. The proposed detached ADU floor area of 838 sq ft exceeds the 800 sq ft maximum allowed under Path B (ordinance-valid standards) per Sacramento Municipal Code § 17.228.105(C)(1)(b). The applicant should either reduce the floor area to 800 sq ft or fewer to comply with Path B, or revise the application to pursue Path A, which allows up to 1,200 sq ft under the local option.

pipeline-v1 · rules sacramento-adu-v1 · claude-sonnet-4-6 · started Jun 4, 2026, 2:26 AM · finished Jun 4, 2026, 2:26 AM

Determination

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Final action

Determination letter

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City of Sacramento — Community Development Department
Re: Detached ADU permit application app_44320b21-add2-45c8-822e-7bd9a9424ecf
Property: 2731 38th Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95824 (APN 021-0354-017)

The following items must all be addressed before review can continue:

1. Max size, Path B (ordinance-valid): ≤800 sf floor area — Proposed area of 838 sf exceeds the 800 sf Path B (state-standards) maximum per 17.228.105(C)(1)(b); consider Path A (1,200 sf local option). [17.228.105(C)(1)(b)]

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Objective

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Judgment

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