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West Stockbridge tackles zoning changes - The Berkshire Edge

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West Stockbridge — Recently, zoning changes have proliferated throughout the Commonwealth’s municipalities in attempts to gain more affordable housing choices as is the case for accessory dwelling units (ADUs), or to regulate short-term rental units (STRs) that fall under corporate entities such as Airbnb. West Stockbridge is no exception as Planning Board members have spent the better part of the past year grappling with such terms. STR propose…

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West Stockbridge tackles zoning changes - The Berkshire Edge

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Mass Live

Planning Board continues working on draft of ADU bylaw

SOUTHWICK — The Planning Board had been drafting a new bylaw mandated by the state that will allow, by right, the building of a what is often called a mother-in-law suite or accessory dwelling unit in zoning districts that allow single-family home construction, but there were no provisions for allowing ADUs in other zoning districts like Agriculture/Conservation or Industrial Restricted.“Do we want to extend a pathway for them to apply for a spe…

8 days ago·Springfield, United States

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NBC San Diego

City Council to discuss future of ADU program as Encanto residents protest against it

This week, city council will meet to discuss if they will rollback or eliminate the Bonus Accessing Dwelling Unit or ADU program.

9 days ago·San Diego, United States

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Commercial Record

In-Law Unit Builder Launches in Norwalk

A new company, based in Norwalk, hopes to help Connecticut homeowners house family members and make some money off their houses – by adding accessory dwelling units.

8 days ago

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newtonbeacon.org

Public hearing sees enthusiasm for ADUs - Newton Beacon

The state’s new housing law has requirements for local zoning for accessory dwelling units. Newton has allowed accessory dwelling units since the 1980s. Now, the city has to set an ADU policy that satisfies state law and makes sense in Newton. The City Council’s Zoning and Planning Committee held a public hearing regarding

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obrag.org

Encanto Residents Picket ADU Attorney’s Home in La Jolla

By Kate Callen Civil litigation attorney Daniel Forde represents clients who willfully disrupt the lives of families in quiet residential neighborhoods. Now he knows what that feels like. On Sunday afternoon, Forde pulled into the driveway of his cul-de-sac home near Regents Road and Governor Drive to find a group of picketers chanting his name.…

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