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Fort Wayne City Council passes ADU ordinance

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) — After months of deliberation, Fort Wayne City Council has passed an ordinance that makes it easier for residents to build Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). City Council voted in favor of the ordinance by a 7-2 measure with councilmen Tom Freistroffer (at-large) and Nathan Hartman (3rd District) voting against the measure. "The people that live around that particular unit, they want a single family residential neighborhoo…

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The Andover Townsman

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Ask Joan: What accessory dwelling units mean for seniors

Q. I read that Accessory Dwelling Units are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts. How can older adults take advantage of this new law?

6 days ago

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journalgazette.net

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Housing amendment isn't perfect, but it's a good place to start

Fort Wayne’s newly amended zoning ordinance allowing accessory dwelling units in some neighborhoods is a step forward, but it also reflects a city trying to tiptoe through a housing crisis. Tuesday’s City Council vote applies only to neighborhoods that don’t…

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Herald Net

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County council approves changes to ADU laws

The ordinance allows accessory dwelling units to be built in more urban areas and reduces some restrictions previously in place.

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WANE-TV

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Fort Wayne City Council passes ADU ordinance

7 days ago·Fort Wayne, United States

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newtonbeacon.org

ADU ordinance headed to City Council for vote: Here's what's in it - Newton Beacon

After months of deliberations and a new state law taking effect, Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee has approved an accessory dwelling unit ordinance for the city. ADUs have been allowed in Newton since the 1980s, [...]

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Lookout Local Santa Cruz

Capitola finished construction on 7 new homes in 2024 – all of them ADUs

Capitola issued 48 building permits for new residential buildings last year as part of its effort to meet state-mandated housing requirements, according to a report by city staff. The annual progress report on the city’s 2024 housing element must be sent to state officials in April. It tracks Capitola’s progress toward housing goals set by the state, which require cities to plan for population growth and housing needs through 2031.Aside from per…

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