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MA H1413

Promoting accessory dwelling units


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/03/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the regulation of location, dimensions or design of accessory dwelling units. Housing.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to promote the use of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by allowing cities and towns to adopt an "accessory dwelling zoning district" that would permit the use of ADUs as of right. The bill prohibits unreasonable regulations on the location, dimensions, or design of ADUs, and requires such zoning districts to be adopted by a simple majority vote. However, cities and towns with an approved ADU zoning district would not be eligible for certain zoning incentive payments unless the district also meets the requirements of an approved "smart growth zoning district" under the existing law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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