Permits & Regulations
Permits & Planning

Step 4: Permitting and approvals

By Cali Dream Construction January 09, 2026 1 min read

Encinitas provides ADU resources here:

https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/development-services/policy-planning-housing/policy-planning/accessory-dwelling-units

And building permit/inspection information here:

https://www.encinitasca.gov/government/departments/development-services/land-development-building/building

If your property is within a coastal zone, coastal development permitting may be part of the conversation. This Coastal Commission page explains the permit process at a high level:(See also: adu construction in La Mesa)

https://www.coastal.ca.gov/cdp/cdp-forms.html

(Important note: requirements vary by property and scope. Your design-build team should help you confirm what applies to your specific site.)

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