Front Yard ADU Designed for Aging in Place in El Cajon
Gray Drive, El Cajon, CA 92020
Homeowner Story: Bring aging family closer
This two bedroom ADU will bring a mother from Minnesota closer to her daughter in El Cajon. Planned for the front yard of her daughter’s property, the 672 sqft home will give her an independent living space with family nearby. The single-story design emphasizes accessibility, with modifications that support everyday living and changing mobility needs.
The semi-custom floor plan starts with one of SnapADU’s standard layouts and adapts it to the family’s priorities. Doorways throughout the home will accommodate wheelchair access, while the bathroom is being customized with ADA dimensions and a curbless shower for easier movement. In the kitchen, a U-shaped layout with a peninsula will provide extra counter space and seating for three. A drawer microwave will eliminate the need to reach above the stove, leaving room for an under-cabinet range hood. Pullouts and drawers will make kitchen storage easier to access wherever possible. Learn more about building an ADU for seniors.
The front-yard placement takes advantage of California’s provisions for state-exempt ADUs under Government Code Section 66323, which allow qualifying units under 800 sqft and 16′ to extend into otherwise required front-yard setbacks.
Floor Plan:
2BR/1BA 32×21 Long
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