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Who Should Approve ADUs? Balancing Community Control And Efficient Housing
Explore the pros and cons of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) approvals in Millbury, Massachusetts. Learn about the differences between Building Inspector and Planning Board approval processes, legal definitions of “by right,” and what voters need to know to make informed decisions on local ADU regulations.
Affordable Homes Act
Governor Maura Healey has presented the Affordable Homes Act to the legislature for review and potential implementation, as announced in her latest State of the Commonwealth address. Among its provisions, one aspect of this proposed legislation is the allowance of "Accessory Dwelling Units" (ADUs) in all residential zoning districts statewide, designated as an "as of right" provision, which is subject to amendments and the likely implementation of local zoning bylaws or ordinances which are subject to review by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) and the Attorney General’s Bylaw Review department