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Council refers hearing on legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) citywide
5937457 · September 24, 2025
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Summary
Councilor Ricardo Santana introduced a resolution to hold a hearing on legalizing accessory dwelling units by right citywide; council referred the matter to the Planning, Development and Transportation Committee with multiple councilors added as cosponsors.
The Boston City Council voted to refer a request for a hearing on legalizing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by right across Boston to the Committee on Planning, Development and Transportation.
Councilor Ricardo Santana, sponsor of docket 1718, said ADUs — small units inside or adjacent to single-family homes — can expand…
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