A Junior ADU (or JADU) is a new category of dwelling units created by the State of California. There are several distinctions between a standard ADU and a JADU detailed in the table below. The main difference is that a JADU is not required to have a dedicated bathroom.
The first step of JADU is to have an architectural plan if you don’t possess one we can help you connect with one of our trusted Architect partners in your area to get the Architectural Permit set prepared.
We have you covered completely with the engineering required for the JADU. You’re planning to make an investment by increasing your property value. Whatever your needs, our engineers are ready to work with you to understand your vision. Your satisfaction is our top priority, which is why our engineers oversee every step of your project.
Requirements | ADU | JADU |
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Maximum Unit Size | Yes. Generally up to 1,200 square feet or 50% of the living area. | Yes. 500-square foot maximum. |
Kitchen | Yes | Yes. 500-square foot maximum. |
Bathroom | Yes | No. Common sanitation allowed. |
Separate Entrance | Depends | Yes |
Parking | Depends. Parking may be eliminated and cannot be required under specified conditions. | No. Parking cannot be required |
Owner Occupancy | Depends. Owner occupancy may be required | Yes. Owner occupancy is required. |
Ministerial Approval Process | Yes | Yes |
Prohibition on Sale of ADU | Yes | Yes |
To start, a Design Everest consultant will schedule a discussion with you to understand your requirements completely.
Once we understand your needs, we schedule an experienced engineer’s site visit at your property, as scheduled, to inspect the structure.
After the inspection, we’ll tell you if any further engineering is required to enhance the safety and value of the property or if needed a report we will provide you. We can also provide you with the necessary Engineering.
We are a true one-stop engineering shop with expertise in a wide range of specializations in providing residential & commercial services as listed above. Our highly experienced engineers design efficient structures and are always looking for value engineering solutions so that customers pay less in construction, materials, efficiency etc.
Unlike other firms, we leverage technology, and make every effort to get high quality plans delivered in weeks – not months. Hey, who said construction has to be painful?
Our proprietary data system, Design Hub, allows us to efficiently forecast and optimize our resources. This means we can take on a project of any size at any time, while maintaining quality and schedule.