Below are some Links that describe Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs) (Granny flats) and their zoning ordinances.
Many communities nationwide are adopting zoning that allow ADUs. It would good to see them available to all neighborhoods.
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A two page excerpt describing "Granny flats" and their issues is from the excellent book "Little House on a Small Planet" by Shay Salomon Page 1 Page 2
www.littlehouseonasmallplanet.com
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These pictures show some structures in our neighborhood that could be ADUs. Some are separate apartments, some offices, some just storage. The point is they can look pretty nice and blend in well with the architecture of the main dwellings.
Here is a blog about ADU issues.
CozyDigz, Adventures in Small and Shared Housing
Additional Dwelling Units http://www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/pages/mod-adu.html
A model bylaw from Massachusetts Smart Growth.
Introduction to Smart Growth http://www.mass.gov/envir/smart_growth_toolkit/index.html
... secondary suite in every detached single family home in the City of Vancouver, Canada and Eco-Density
Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington
AARP - Accessory Dwelling Units: Model State Act and LocalOrdinance Research Report
This one is on the east side but seems well done.
