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Here Are the Rules for Short Term Rentals in Your City

Dwell

According to a study cited in the article, a one percent increase in short-term rentals (STRs) leads to seemingly-minor increases in rents and home prices—0.018 percent and 0.026 percent, respectively—that can actually have a "cost creep" for residents hoping to rent in the long-term or purchase a home. Save this story for regular updates.

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Appendix Q of the CRC – The Tiny House Code

Santa Cruz Architect

Appendix Q of the California Residential Code (CRC) stands as a curious anomaly, a tiny subsection dedicated to a burgeoning housing movement: the world of tiny houses. Furthermore, it aligns with zoning regulations often applied to accessory dwelling units (ADUs), offering tiny houses a potential avenue for legal placement.

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A4 Spotlight: Act 6061 Legislation

A4 Architects

.” This landmark legislation introduced significant changes to the states zoning ordinances, aiming to promote housing affordability, encourage mixed-use development, and enhance transparency and consistency in land use regulations.

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Basic Steps For Creating An ADU

Santa Cruz Architect

Also known variously as “granny units”, “second units”, or “carriage houses”, ADU’s provide opportunity to use what may be surplus space on a residential lot to house in-laws or relatives, or to provide supplementary income to make one’s mortgage more affordable. This article outlines a general process for creating an ADU.

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“When Fascism Comes to America, It Will be Wrapped in Presumption and Carrying a Planning Code.”

Architizer

This article was written in collaboration with Californian architect Ian Ayers. Their interference has come at an enormous cost to every community and our general well-being, not to mention huge permit fees and endless delays for homeowners and developers alike. It pretty much boils down to obsessive regulation.

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Are mass-timber buildings a fire safety risk?

Deezen

In Finland, the maximum permitted height for a residential building with a load-bearing timber structure and no sprinklers is two storeys. Some countries, including the US , France and Switzerland have recently changed regulations to make building with timber easier, but others – like the UK – have made it tougher. "If

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ADUs in Santa Cruz County: What are the Current Regulations?

Santa Cruz Architect

Consequently, state laws regulating ADUs have been progressively relaxed, accompanied by increased pressure on local municipalities to simplify the building process. Keeping up with the evolving rules for designing an ADU has become challenging, with new regulations and policies emerging regularly.