Phoenix legalized casitas to ease housing crunch. Will other Valley cities follow suit?

Days after Phoenix leaders voted to legalize backyard guesthouses citywide, a handful of other Valley cities say they may consider broadening their own zoning rules on casitas.Most already allow guesthouses, also known as accessory dwelling units or ADUs, on larger residential lots with setbacks, height limitations and other restrictions.But Francisco Heredia, vice mayor of Mesa,…

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City Will Not Remove Election Signs

Image: Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando via Wikimedia Commons. Robert MooreHerald Staffrmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The City of Harrodsburg will not remove any action about political signs this year. That’s according to City Attorney Norrie Currens, who addressed the issue at the Harrodsburg City Commission meeting on Monday, Aug. 28. City officials say they have received complaints about…

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Phoenix just legalized guesthouses citywide to combat affordable housing crisis

Phoenix City Council passed a new policy that legalizes backyard guesthouses for homeowners citywide Wednesday, a move that supporters say will increase affordable housing stock and provide flexibility for families with aging parents or adult children who struggle to afford to live elsewhere.Mayor Kate Gallego celebrated the policy, saying “We’re very excited … we believe…

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