Front Yard Rental ADU in Carlsbad

This detached ADU in Carlsbad is being built as a long-term rental investment using one of our build-ready standard plans to help streamline design, permitting, and construction costs. The narrow 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom layout just over 600 sqft has been carefully positioned in the front yard of the property, maximizing the available space while meeting required setbacks and building separation requirements.

To make the project feasible, the ADU utilizes California’s statewide exemption that allows qualifying ADUs under 800 sqft to encroach into front yard setback areas. Learn more about ADU setback requirements.

Located within Carlsbad’s coastal zone, this project highlights how many coastal properties can still successfully accommodate an ADU with the right planning and site design. Read more about building an ADU in the coastal zone.