In 2014, Northampton joined many cities in MA by revising its zoning bylaw to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory apartments in all zoning districts. They have attractive rules in their zoning ordinance and biggest restrictions are related to environmental protections.
Read MoreChesterfield joined many cities in MA by revising its zoning bylaw to make it easier for homeowners to build accessory apartments in most zoning districts.
Read MoreIn 2014, Easthampton joined many cities in MA by revising its zoning bylaw to allow homeowners to build accessory apartments in all zoning districts. Installations started slow and have been used primarily for aging parents or to help care for disabled family members.
Today – surging home prices, high rents, and unwanted gentrification have put the bylaw in the spotlight and have stimulated demand for detached accessory dwelling units (Backyard ADUs).
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