Bill > HB4869

This bill creates the Local Accessory Dwelling Unit Act, which prohibits local governments from banning the construction or use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - which are secondary residential units on the same property as a primary residence, such as a basement apartment or backyard cottage. The bill allows local governments to impose reasonable regulations on the size and location of ADUs, but not in a way that would effectively prohibit them. The bill also limits the home rule powers of local governments, stating that they cannot regulate ADUs in a way that is inconsistent with this Act.