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City of Pickering is requesting information for Architectural Plans for Detached Additional Dwelling Unit Pre-Approval The City of Pickering invites all interested parties to submit a written response to this Request for Information (RFI). purpose of Architectural Plans for Detached Additional Dwelling Unit Pre-Approval. The City of Pickering would like to partner with design professionals to accelerate the approval and construction of detached Additional Dwelling Units throughout the City. The City of Pickering has recently updated zoning regulations to permit one Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) in the backyard of most residential properties. With these new regulations in place, the City would like to partner with design professionals to have building designs of detached ADUs submitted for pre-approval by the City. All building designs would remain the property of the design professional. The City would promote the pre-approved designs on the City's website which would direct the public to the respective design professional if they wish to purchase one of the pre-approved building designs. The City's goal is to accelerate the issuance of Building Permits for detached ADUs as one way to address the current housing crisis. Interested architects, professional engineers, and BCIN qualified designers should provide evidence of their qualifications, including professional licenses, relevant experience in residential design and knowledge of local building codes and regulations The submission should include floor plans, elevations, building sections, and detailed drawings and specifications for key components of a detached additional dwelling unit, such as foundations, framing, building envelope, plumbing, and HVAC.