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Columbus councilmember proposes easing rules for accessory dwelling units to expand housing options
Summary
An unnamed Columbus City Council member urged legislation to simplify creating accessory dwelling units, saying ADUs can help multigenerational households and add housing supply; no formal vote or ordinance number was recorded.
A speaker identified in the meeting transcript as Speaker 1, a councilmember, said they are championing legislation to make it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, in Columbus.
"Across Columbus, our neighborhoods are changing. Families are growing in new ways with grandparents moving in, adult children returning home, or loved ones helping care for kids," Speaker 1 said. "That's why I'm championing legislation to make it easier for residents to add accessory dwelling units…
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