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Reply to Proposed zoning change would allow 'in-law' rentals to help housing crisis, homeowners by moisheah

Proposed zoning change would allow 'in-law' rentals to help housing crisis, homeowners

Cyrus Moulton WORCESTER - District 3 Councilor George Russell is proposing that accessory dwelling units be allowed by special permit throughout the city as a way to mitigate the housing crisis and help homeowners financially.

“This change to the Zoning Ordinance will provide another option for housing in the City, but will also provide current homeowners the ability to offset increasing living expenses by renting their extra space,” Russell said in a press release. “I’ve heard from many residents from across the city that they would like the option to create ‘in-law’ apartments, of which the current zoning ordinance does not allow. A proposal like this would be a win-win for homeowners and renters.”

An accessory dwelling unit is a self-contained apartment in an owner-occupied single-family home/ lot that is either attached to the principal dwelling or in a separate structure on the same property. Examples of ADUs might include a small apartment over a garage or in a carriage house, a basement apartment and more.

Russell said that the city currently considers a single-family home with an added studio unit as a two-family dwelling, however, limiting where they can be legally built in the city. Dimensional requirements also can be a challenge in the creation of ADUs.

Therefore, Russell is proposing that ADUs be allowed by special permit “in all zones” and “with no added parking requirements or dimensional requirements in any owner-occupied dwelling.”

But because a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals would be required, neighbors would still have a chance to weigh in on any proposed ADU.

The request is scheduled to be taken up by the City Council at its meeting Tuesday.

“Let’s make it happen!," Russell said

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moisheah t1_j37weov wrote

Reply to comment by Razmataz444 in Traffic lights question by Razmataz444

And dangerous. And just to clarify, because the fire station is right there it wasn’t related to emergency vehicles coming through, it was a constant ongoing thing. I did report it the last time to the city and haven’t seen it happen since 🤞

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moisheah t1_j37te0z wrote

Reply to Traffic lights question by Razmataz444

Yikes ! Not that particular issue. But the light at grafton and Franklin had the green light staying green for like only 1.5 seconds. This was happening a few months ago.

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