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Posted by: jd - October 22, 2010 01:59 AM
ADU's are a great way to maximize land use by increasing density and therefore reducing urban sprawl. They increase short term economic stimulus by creating construction related jobs (architects, surveyors, contractors, building inspectors, building materials sales people, etc). And in the long term they provide increased property tax revenue. Detached ADU's have an 18' height restriction and must have an appearance that matches the style of the primary house. So they look residential and reduce the need for apartment complexes which often are eyesores. Each lot has an open space minimum requirement and ADU's can't be built if they would exceed the allowed lot coverage. They also offer people who would normally be stuck living in apartment complexes the chance to experience more open space and privacy than they would have otherwise.
Posted by: Maurizio - April 20, 2011 12:33 PM
ADUs are very efficient- they manage to turn several properties into dumps with merely one building. In the name of a strong community, ADUs destroy the aesthetic qualities of as many backyards as possible. Bravo! A great way to wreck communities. |
Why in the world would you want to "encourage" ADU's? You enjoy crowded living spaces over open space and privacy? I'm assuming none of YOUR neighbors have constructed 30 foot tall ADU's with balconies that encroach on your tranquil living space and create eye sores for several blocks.