Universal ADU
Why Our Plans? Our ADUs were efficiently designed to fit most backyards, as short as 22.5' (for 500sf ADUs) or 29' (for 750sf ADUs)
From the City of San Jose:
"Are you looking for a faster, lower-cost way to build an accessory dwelling unit (ADU)?
Standardized construction plans that are preapproved by the City enable the fastest, lowest-cost permit process."
Our preapproved ADU plans have been stamped by the City of San Jose for construction and are ready for you to use to apply for building permit OVER THE COUNTER.
Please read carefully the information on this page and the FAQ page for a smooth and successful project.
Please note, we are architects selling ADU plans. We do not build the ADUs.
Minimum backyard dimensions
First: Please check if our ADUs fit your backyard!
Save your time!
Following our diagram site plan (to the left or above), measure the distance from the back of your house (closest to the rear property fence) to the rear property fence. The minimum measurement is 29 feet (*) to fit our 750 Comfort Model. If < 29 feet, our 500 Fit models may fit.
The minimum measurement to fit 500 Fit is 22.5 feet (*).
(*) Please note: the DIY measurement guideline above is a rough estimate assuming the fence is right at the TRUE property line. If your backyard depth is too close to these measurements, a TRUE property line location must be confirmed with a survey or a property line staking by a licensed surveyor. This is an additional cost (that is not included in our fees) to avoid costly changes later during construction. Many home owners have got into this problem with other inexperienced architects/ drafters.
These minimum dimensions assume there is no easement(s) in your backyard.
Our ADU Plans
We are currently selling plans and permit acquiring services to 2 ADU plans below:
750 Comfort- Exterior View
Note: Exterior materials of your ADU to match those of the main house.
750 Comfort | Features
747sf: no impact fee, no school fee, below the State of California's "impact" threshold
37.5' long by 20' wide
2 bedrooms & 2 bathrooms
Large master bedroom suite with walk-in-closet
Side entry door (improved privacy from the main house)
Windows facing away from the main house
Open concept
9' ceiling
All-electric
Required solar panel system's capacity: 2.07 kWdc
750 Comfort- Floor Plan
750 Comfort | Floor Plan
Floor Plan Legend:
Open floor plan kitchen and living room
Master bedroom sizes: 11'-5"x 13'-5"
Bedroom 2 sizes: 10'-0"x 9'-9"
Hallway storage
Stacked washer and dryer
8'-0"x 5'-0" bathroom
Pantry cabinet
Walk-in-closet
Electric Water Heater
500 Fit- Exterior View
Note: Exterior materials of your ADU to match those of the main house.
500 Fit | Features
499sf: no impact fee, no school fee, below the State of California's "impact" threshold
37.5' long by 13.4' wide
Solar Panel System is not required
Concrete slab OR raised floor (you choose)
Simple structural system: Conventional framing
2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom
Open concept
9' ceiling
All-electric
500 Fit- Floor plan
500 Fit | Floor Plan
Floor Plan Legend:
Open floor plan kitchen and living room
3. Bedroom sizes: 10'-0"x 9'-8"
5. Stacked washer and dryer
6. 8'-8"x 5'-0" bathroom
9. Electric Water Heater
500 Senior Living (Coming soon...)
500 Senior Living is our specially designed ADU plan that uses California Building Code Chapter 11A Housing Accessibility's standards as guidance to help disabled people or wheelchair users maneuver around the house independently and are barrier-free.
We incorporated these standards into our plan to also make it easier for caregivers assisting the people in wheelchairs.
This ADU plan is free for wheelchair owners as our way to give back to society.
500 Senior Living- Exterior View
Note: Exterior materials of your ADU to match those of the main house.
500 Senior Living| Features
(Coming soon and FREE for Wheelchair Owner. This is our way of giving back)
499sf: no impact fee, no school fee, below the State of California's "impact" threshold
37.5' long by 13.4' wide (the same footprint as 500 Fit)
Solar Panel System is not required
Concrete slab OR raised floor (you choose)
Simple structural system: Conventional framing
1 bedrooms & 1 bathroom
Open concept
9' ceiling
All-electric
Designed to accommodate people on wheelchairs
500 Senior Living- Floor plan
500 Senior Living | Floor Plan
(Coming soon, FREE for Wheelchaired Onwer. This is our way of giving back)
Floor Plan Legend:
Open floor plan kitchen and living room with 5' wheelchair turnaround space. And perhaps a sofa bed for overnight care giver
2. Bedroom with wheelchair clear floor space and turnaround
5. Stacked washer and dryer
6. Wheelchair accessible bathroom with grab bars
7. Pantry Cabinet
9. Electric Water Heater
10. Wheelchair clear floor space
11. 5' dia. wheelchair turnaround space
12. Wheelchair Ramp
13. Roll-in/ curbless shower with grab bars
14. Clear door width for wheel chair
Questions?
Email us ca2homes@yahoo.com with your address or contact the City of San Jose 408.793.5324 to ask about CA2homes' Preapproved ADU plans.
