Backyard Cottages, Garage Apartments Could Soon Be Allowed in Cleveland Heights

Backyard cottages, garage apartments could soon be allowed in Cleveland Heights

CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio — Cleveland Heights residents could soon be allowed to build backyard cottages, garage apartments and other small secondary homes on their property under a proposal headed to the city’s Planning Commission next week.

Issaquah Leads State With Program to Self-Certify Backyard Cottage Plans

The City of Issaquah will be the first Washington city to create a self-certification program for architects building backyard cottages following a unanimous council vote this week. The new law is intended to significantly reduce permit timelines for detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs) as city leaders advance a broad program intended to open the door to quicker housing production in Issaquah.Many Washington cities have taken steps to creat…