by elainelw | Mar 24, 2015 | California, News, zoning
In the spring & summer of 2014, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors approved two significant pieces of legislation that support accessory dwelling units (ADUs), also known as “in-law” or secondary units, in the city. The first, introduced by District 3...
by elainelw | Feb 6, 2015 | ADUs, Florida, zoning
St. Pete allows "accessory living spaces" in some neighborhoods. Note that an accessory living space is different from an accessory dwelling unit or ADU. According to St. Pete regulations, "Cooking facilities are prohibited within an accessory living...
by elainelw | Jan 24, 2015 | Advocacy-zoning, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, zoning
Creates more affordable housing, thus reducing the number of people requiring public assistance. Increases density thereby allowing people to live closer to employment & decreasing the burden on highways. Allows generations to stay together via ADUs for elderly...
by elainelw | Jan 7, 2015 | building codes, Florida, zoning
Please note – a link to the official code was not provided – check with the city to verify the accuracy of this information. Title XV Chapter 157.16 SPACE. Requirements for space shall be as follows: (A) Each dwelling and each dwelling unit shall...
by elainelw | Dec 19, 2014 | ADUs, Ideas, Suggestions, & Best Practices, Model-zoning, zoning
From the editors of www.accessorydwellings.org, what follows is a proposal for a model zoning code that ensures ADUs are small and discreet, while also providing enough latitude in their creation that they actually get built. Accessory Dwelling Unit Model Code 1....
by elainelw | Dec 10, 2014 | Colorado, zoning
WALSENBURG — In a 5 to 1 vote Tuesday night, Walsenburg City Council approved Ordinance 1045 which will allow tiny homes to be built in R-1 and R-2 zoned residential areas with a variance approved by Planning and Zoning. The ordinance passed this week on first...
