Port Hueneme updates ADU development standards – Tri County …
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Port Hueneme–The City Council, Monday, December 19, introduced and amended section 10802 of Chapter 6 of Article 10 in the Port Hueneme Municipal Code for Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Editorial: L.A. can make it easier to legalize backyard homes
Over the last five years, California has made it much easier to build backyard houses and apartments with the goal of adding “gentle” density to neighborhoods that often barred multi-family housing. State legislators have passed laws requiring cities to cut fees, streamline permits and remove barriers so property owners could create new accessory dwelling units or, in many cases, … Source: Editorial: L.A. can make it easier to legalize backyard homes
Moline’s big idea for affordable housing is going small – WHBF
Mayor doesn’t expect accessory dwelling units to ‘mushroom’ in Moline Go anywhere in this country and you’re likely to hear government leaders stress the need for affordable housing. We hear that rallying cry around the Quad Cities. Moline plans to do something about it with an ordinance that follows what’s being done in bigger cities that are extremely crowded with high property values. Source: Moline’s big idea for affordable housing is going small – WHBF
Find a house for the whole family
All kinds of factors have led to an increase in multigenerational living arrangements across Northern California in recent years. The interest in main-level living has grown in the past decade or so. Because of 2020’s sheltering in place, adult children moved back home either from college or from rentals they could no longer keep. In other households, the sandwich generation welcomed the older generation. Source: Find a house for the whole family
Marysville City Council members debate auxiliary dwellings
Discussion about a zoning code amendment turned contentious at Monday’s city council meeting. At the meeting, council heard the first reading of legislation that would allow and regulate accessory dwelling units in the city. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a smaller, independent residential unit located on the same lot as a detached, stand-alone single-family home. An ADU can be attached to t Source: Marysville City Council members debate auxiliary dwellings
Commentary: SB 9 So Far Has Not Changed Much – No Real Surprise
Photo tweeted by Senator Toni Atkin By David M. Greenwald Executive Editor A year ago, Governor Newsom signed into law SB 9. Critics feared that SB 9 would destroy single-family neighborhoods while proponents hoped it would inspire new housing in the form of more affordable duplexes. As the Sacramento Bee noted this week, “Proponents hailed it as a major step toward addressing California’s housi Source: Commentary: SB 9 So Far Has Not Changed Much –
Raleigh hopes ‘ADU Gallery’ will spur affordable housing construction
Raleigh officials hope a new tool on the city’s website will lead to the construction of more affordable housing. Eleven pre-approved plans for accessory dwelling units — also know as ADUs — are available for purchase. Sometimes called granny flats or garage apartments, ADUs are usually small, free-standing structures built alongside existing homes. Raleigh eased zoning restrictions on ADUs in 20 Source: Raleigh hopes ‘ADU Gallery’ will spur affordable housing construction
Pricey ‘granny flats’ slow to take off in Twin Cities
Retired teacher Janie Morissette was living alone in Montana when her St. Paul-based daughter suggested she move closer. Morissette loved the idea of regular family dinners and impromptu visits from her granddaughters, but moving in with her daughter felt too close for comfort — so she built in the backyard instead. Morissette now lives in a 796-square-foot home — formally called an accessory dwe Source: Pricey ‘granny flats’ slow to take off in Twin Cities
Neighbor makes it clear: No front garage ADU in my neighborhood
Q: Regarding your article “Contact the title officer over this unsettling easement issue,” published November 11, 2022, in The Mercury News and East Bay Times: What we thought was our best neighbor is now plotting against us. We are living in a single-family neighborhood. We plan to turn our detached garage into an accessory dwelling unit (ADU). The detached garage is in the front of the property Source: Neighbor makes it clear: No front garage