Salem Continues Public Hearings on Accessory Dwelling Units
August 15th at 9:15pm.
Tonight, Salem continues public hearings on the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The proposal, being heard in public for a second time, would expand the current ordinance to no longer require a special permit (if compliant), no longer be restricted by residential zone, no longer have tenant restrictions, prohibit short-term rentals, and require owner occupancy for a minimum of 2 years.
Allowing ADUs by right (as in not requiring a special permit) has been a growing trend within Massachusetts, including Rockport who has adopted it. ADUs provide units that can be integrated into existing single family neighborhoods to provide low priced housing alternatives that have little or no negative impact on the character of the neighborhood.
The meeting is set to begin at 7:00pm in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 93 Washington Street 2nd Floor in Salem.
Further updates will be reported as discussions progress.
