
State lawmaker drafts bill to increase accessory dwelling units
Under the bill, which State Rep. Judy Amabile says is still not finalized, any city with 1,000 or more residences would have to allow accessory dwelling units.
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Under the bill, which State Rep. Judy Amabile says is still not finalized, any city with 1,000 or more residences would have to allow accessory dwelling units.
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