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Will New ADU Rezoning Laws Destroy Single Family Home Neighborhoods In Denver? – Glendale Cherry Creek Chronicle

by Heather Brecl Over­development: Neighbors argue that Hale ­neighborhood is already stressed by over­development and apartments and does not need more ADUs. Back To The Future: Denver City Council eliminated Accessory Dwelling Units in 1954. They have raised their ugly head again as seen here at a home in Washington Park. As the real estate […]

City’s Interpretation of its Ordinance Regarding Coastal Development Permit Requirement for Attached ADU Was Not … – JD Supra

The City of Malibu determined that an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) did not fall within the coastal development permit exemptions set forth in its local coastal program (LCP). The court overturned the City’s interpretation of its own LCP, finding the ADU exempt from the coastal permit requirement. Riddick v. City of Malibu, No. B323731 […]

Designs for Williams Lake’s Accessory Dwelling Units are now available at City Hall – mycariboonow.com

Residents looking to build Accessory Dwelling Units within Williams Lake has been made more streamlined. When a zoning bylaw was adopted back in May of 2023 to allow construction for ADUs, the City obtained five pre-reviewed designs to distribute to residents free of charge who apply for an ADU building permit. Manager of Economic Development, […]

In Los Angeles, an Adorable Bungalow With a Backyard ADU Asks $1.4M – Dwell

Location: 3620 3rd Avenue, Los Angeles, California Price: $1,400,000 Year Built: 1911 Renovation Architect: Weather Architecture Footprint: 1,930 square feet (three bedrooms, three baths) Lot Size: 0.13 acres From the Agent: “It’s rare to find a property that so beautifully balances classic style and modern sensibilities, but at 3620 3rd Avenue, vintage and new meet to […]

Sen. Skinner Introduces 2024 Housing Package to Build More Housing, Reduce Housing Costs, and Expand … – Senator Nancy Skinner

State Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, today announced the introduction of her 2024 Housing Package, which includes legislation designed to spur the creation of more housing, reduce housing costs, and expand homeownership. The housing package by Sen. Skinner, who was recently named chair of the Senate Housing Committee, includes: SB 1211, which would open the door […]

RISD students team up with AARP to demonstrate the potential of ADUs to lawmakers – Archinect

anchor The winning ADU design by a RISD Interior Architecture team consisting of Holden Rappuhn, Vivian Wei, Alice Zhang, Mallorie Beckner, Kylee Hong, Ella Nadeau, Victoria Stotz, Xinyu Dong, Yukun Cui, and Trevor Gibson. Photo by Jaime Marland, image courtesy Rhode Island School of Design. Students at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) recently […]