Amend city laws governing accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units
In Plain English
Accessory dwelling units are small separate homes built on the same property as a main house, like garage apartments or backyard cottages. Junior accessory dwelling units are even smaller units created within existing homes. The city is updating its rules about where these units can be built and what requirements property owners must meet.
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