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...
by elainelw | Nov 12, 2015 | Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, News, zoning
Tiny Houses, and the Not-So-Tiny Questions They Raise [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top”...
by elainelw | Nov 12, 2015 | ADUs, Florida, zoning
Regulations regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) can be found in Chapter 134, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances, of the Town of Palm Beach Florida: https://law.resource.org/pub/us/code/city/fl/Palm%20Beach,%20FL%20Zoning%20Pamphlet%20thru%20Supp%20%2316.pdf
by elainelw | Nov 6, 2015 | Massachusetts, News, zoning
As Sarah Hastings plans to meet with local boards to see if zoning regulations can be changed to accommodate her “tiny house” on a homeowner’s East Street property, local and state officials say they are reviewing how current zoning laws and state building ordinances...
by elainelw | Nov 6, 2015 | District of Columbia, News, zoning
From Greater Greater Washington.org, “Vincent Orange wants to build 1,000 tiny houses. That’s a great idea if they go in these spots.” Excerpt: …On much of the city’s land, tiny houses aren’t a great idea. If you’re going to...
by amylturnbull | Oct 24, 2015 | ADUs, Construction, Oregon, policies and taxation, zoning
Read this article to find out how Portland, once recognized as the model of accessory dwelling unit development, is facing a critical shift in policy. Once the benefactor of a fee waiver to spur urban infill in residential neighborhoods, Portland ADU owners now face...
