Permit-ready architectural plans for ADUs, remodels, additions, and new construction — built to pass plan check and satisfy Santa Barbara's review boards.
Schedule Your Free Site Visit →Getting architectural plans drawn is one thing. Getting plans that sail through plan check is another. Santa Barbara's reviewers look for specific things — design compatibility, code compliance, engineering coordination, Title 24 compliance — and plans that miss these details get sent back for corrections.
Every round of corrections costs weeks. Every resubmittal resets the review clock. Plans that aren't built for the local review process create delays that compound across the entire project timeline.
Detached and attached accessory dwelling units — including adaptation of the City's preapproved ADU plans to your specific site.
Kitchen and bath renovations, second-story additions, whole-home remodels — plans that account for existing conditions and code triggers.
Custom homes and spec builds — from concept sketches through complete permit-ready plan sets.
Tenant improvements, mixed-use development, multi-unit residential — plans coordinated across building, fire, and planning requirements.
Presentation-quality materials for the Architectural Board of Review (ABR), Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC), and Montecito Board of Architectural Review (MBAR).
Architectural plans integrated with structural, civil, and energy engineering from day one — not retrofitted after the fact.
We visit the property, understand your goals and budget, assess existing conditions, and identify the code requirements that will shape the design.
Preliminary plans and options for your review — floor plans, elevations, and site plans that show what's possible within the code and your budget.
Refined plans incorporating engineering coordination, energy compliance, and all design review requirements specific to your jurisdiction.
Complete plan set — architectural, structural, Title 24, and all required details — ready for submittal to the building department.
For most residential projects in California, a licensed architect is not required. SBP can produce permit-ready plans for ADUs, remodels, additions, and many new construction projects. For larger or more complex projects that require a licensed architect's stamp, we coordinate with licensed architects in our network.
Simple projects like ADUs typically take 3–5 weeks for complete plans. Remodels and additions take 4–8 weeks depending on scope. New construction or design review projects can take 8–12 weeks. We provide timeline estimates specific to your project at our initial consultation.
Absolutely. ADU design is one of our most common services. We handle everything from initial site analysis through complete permit-ready plans, including coordination with the City's preapproved ADU program if that's the right fit for your property.
A complete plan set typically includes site plan, floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, structural details, foundation plan, roof framing, electrical layout, plumbing layout, Title 24 energy calculations, and all notes and details required by the reviewing jurisdiction.
Schedule a free site visit. We'll assess your property, discuss your goals, and outline the design process.