Pre-Approved Building Plans Catalog 2025

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- 4 - South Bend Neighborhood Infill | Pre-Approved Building Types The design of the pre-approved buildings carefully considers the context and scale of South Bend’s oldest neighborhoods. These house designs prioritize simplicity, utilizing architectural styles and details that are functional, cost-effective, and stand the test of time. They are meant to be easy and straight-forward to build by both experts and novices alike. Recognizing the cost constraints of new constructions, design elements were used strategically. The details selected are functional and add value, for both the owner and the neighborhood, that outweighs the cost of implementation. For example, porches add character to the street, give additional living space to the resident, and create a transition to the public sidewalk that fosters both safety and social benefits. While these designs maximize efficiency, the intent is to allow for flexibility and inspiration. In addition to providing ready- to-go plans, these drawings are meant to be a resource that may be built upon. The pre-approved building sets can be used “as is” to get construction going quickly or they may simply provide a starting off point for projects that choose to follow the standard building permit process, providing a building envelope that can be adapted for alternative construction methods or other architectural styles. The Value of Design The Possibilities are Endless... Traditional Design Options