CDP 2024-0037 (DEV2024-0099) – 5370 EL ARBOL ADU

The City of Carlsbad has issued a Minor Coastal Development Permit for the construction of a 650-square-foot accessory dwelling unit on the second floor of an existing one-story, 1,800-square-foot single-family home located at 5370 El Arbol in Carlsbad, California. When completed, the structure will reach a total height of 20 feet 4 inches, consistent with permitted setbacks and zoning requirements for the coastal zone. This permit specifically authorizes the ADU addition and does not include any modifications to the first floor, which is covered under a separate but related permit, CDP 2024-0038. The project is part of a broader effort to increase housing density in alignment with state housing goals while remaining compliant with coastal regulations. The permitting authority is the City of Carlsbad, with Mackenzie Vanzyverden listed as the primary point of contact for planning inquiries and Jeff Parshalle as the architect responsible for design and compliance. All activities are subject to California Coastal Commission guidelines and local land use codes governing coastal development.