by elainelw | May 4, 2016 | ADUs, Minnesota, News, zoning
05/04/2016 – The state is about to pass a law for tiny houses as ADU’s that would allow a tiny house on wheels in the backyard of a family member. The bill has passed to house and it has been forwarded to the Senate which is expected to pass it, then...
by elainelw | Apr 3, 2016 | ADUs, New Hampshire, News, zoning
Builder Paul Morin knows why New Hampshire recently passed a law dealing with the obscure-sounding topic of “accessory dwelling units.” There’s a market for them in the state with an aging population and record-low rental vacancy rates. “We’ve been getting more and...
by elainelw | Apr 3, 2016 | Family Living, Friendly, Massachusetts, Model-zoning, News, zoning
Voters approved by voice vote Isaiah Stover’s citizen’s petition to allow “tiny houses” in most residential zoning districts on the island. The new dwellings will be subject to all applicable building, zoning and regulatory requirements of their zoning districts, but...
by amylturnbull | Jan 20, 2016 | California, Friendly, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, Model-zoning, News, zoning
Dan Fitzpatrick has over 40 years of experience in planning and development. He has served in the public sector as Fresno’s Redevelopment Agency Director and has expertise in master plan and infill development. Mr. Fitzpatrick has also served as Chief...
by elainelw | Dec 20, 2015 | ADUs, News, zoning
12/19/2015 – Norwood Young America, MN is the latest metro-area city to consider so-called granny flats to accommodate its aging community. The City Council discussed zoning for accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, during a Planning Commission meeting Tuesday....
by elainelw | Nov 20, 2015 | ADUs, News, Texas, zoning
A Change.org petition was helpful in securing changes in zoning that are more supportive of accessory dwelling units. On Nov. 19, 2015, the Austin City Council voted 7-4 to loosen the rules restricting the construction of backyard cottages. Led by Gregorio Casar and...
