The #1 ADU mistake in Encinitas: designing a unit without designing the site
An ADU is not just a floor plan—it’s a site plan.
A great Encinitas ADU considers:
- Privacy (window placement, fencing, landscaping screens)
- Sun and wind (comfort and energy performance)
- Noise (street sounds, neighbor proximity, mechanical units)
- Outdoor space (a small patio can make the unit feel much larger)
- Parking and access (depending on requirements and existing conditions)
- Drainage (especially with winter rains and coastal soils)
Think of the ADU as a mini home with a mini “yard experience.” That’s how you create real value.