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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HB 577 |
NH | 2025 | R | Accessory dwelling units regulations, Allow ADUs where single-family homes are permitted, By-right zoning, Limit local requirements on ADU occupants, Minimum parking requirements |
Provided by Furman
Summary
- Expands accessory dwelling units by right to include detached units, adds definitions related to accessory dwelling units, and increases the maximum square footage.
- Adds that accessory dwelling units may be constructed at the same time as the principal dwelling unit.
- Defines accessory dwelling units as:
- “Attached unit”: within or physically connected to the principal dwelling unit, or completely contained within a preexisting detached structure.
- “Detached unit”: neither within nor physically connected to the principal dwelling unit, nor completely contained within a preexisting detached structure.
- A municipality shall permit one detached accessory dwelling unit.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Relative to modifying the definition of ADUs
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