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Custom L-Shaped Guest House in Encinitas

San Dieguito Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

Homeowner Story: House younger family

Special Circumstance: Coastal Zone

Status: Permitting
2 Bed
1 Bath
842 ft 2
One Story

This custom ADU is designed to fit with the existing structures of the property. With just over 800 square feet of living space, the guest house is complete with two bedrooms and a bathroom. The exterior will blend with the primary home’s bright tile and stucco finish.

Floor Plan:

Custom ADU Floor Plan

Thinking about a custom ADU floor plan? Have something specific in mind for your ADU design? We can do that! Custom ADUs offer an unparalleled level of personalization, making each unit as individual as its owner. Read more about what the process entails and see example custom floor plans.
Build Cost: $
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Community:

The Encinitas ADU Guide

We have many projects in Encinitas and we know the city’s regulations and processes very well. Encinitas has some of the lowest permitting fees in the area, averaging just $2-4 per square foot of space for ADUs. We are also seeing fewer requirements for minor use permits in the coastal zone. Encinitas has also put out “permit ready” plans (PRADU), which some homeowners have found helpful as a starting place for their ADU designs.

The greatest attribute of Encinitas is that nearly all plan check and building permit fees have been waived for ADUs. Also, while much of Encinitas is located in the coastal zone, ADUs do not require extensive coastal permit requirements, meaning there is little to no added time or cost for coastal.

What about Encinitas Permit Ready Accessory Dwelling Unit (PRADU) Program?

You may have heard about the City of Encinitas having a permit ready ADU program (PRADU). Under the program, the city offers a handful of floor plans that may be used by the public.

However, these plans require property-specific modifications and additional documentation to meet full permitting requirements. While initially seeming cost-effective, pre-approved plans may not offer significant savings due to construction costs and potential design adjustments needed for your specific site. Based on our experience building several PRADU plans, the permitting time for these plans is also not any different than other ADU plans.

For a detailed exploration of using pre-approved ADU plans and their implications, read more about the considerations for using pre-approved ADU plans from cities.

Learn more about building an ADU in Encinitas
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