Wayland, MA
Wayland, MA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Rules
City Acceptance Rating: 4/10
Last updated: 11.14.2024
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What You Need To Know
Wayland, like all of Massachusetts since the passage of the 2024 Affordable Homes Act, allows ADUs by right. Each town has slightly different rules surrounding ADUs, but they all must adhere to the framework outlined by the state. The rules for Wayland are outlined below.
Type of ADU Permit Required
ADUs in Wayland do not require special permits, and can be built using a traditional building permit.
ADU Rules
ADU Rules in Wayland:
Wayland allows one ADU per lot by right. To build more than one ADU, a special permit must be approved through the town.
An ADU can be maximum 900 square feet, or half the Gross Floor Area of the main house; whichever is smaller.
ADUs may be attached or detached from the main house.
Short-term rentals are not allowed. The minimum rental time for ADUs is 31 days.
ADUs must have a separate entrance from the main house - attached ADUs can share an entry hall with the main house, but need a separate entry within the entry hall.
If the ADU is within 0.5 miles of a transit station, no additional parking is needed. If it is further than 0.5 miles from a transit station, one off-street parking spot must be added.
In addition to the by right ADU, Wayland, via special permit, allows for an Affordable Accessory Dwelling Unit. For more information on this path, please see the link below.
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