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ADU construction is now outpacing single-family developments in Seattle

Archinect

The city granted permits to 988 units last year, and more than 650 were built — not all projects are built during the year they get permitted — outpacing the construction of single houses for the first time As the Seattle Times reports, a change in regulations in 2019 led to the ADU boom locally.

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How to properly complain about development charges

Brandon Donnelly

In the wake of Bill 23 , there has been a lot of discussion and concern around development charges and parkland dedication revenues. In the case of Toronto, the estimated figure is about $230 million of lost revenue per year. In other words, there is no evidence that developers will pass on any cost savings to the end consumer.

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California Senate Bill 1226: Addressing Unpermitted Construction of ADUs

Santa Cruz Architect

This shortage is partly due to unpermitted construction, where residential units have been built without the necessary permits and inspections. However, constructing an ADU requires obtaining permits and undergoing inspections to ensure structural safety, habitability, and compliance with building codes.

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Berlin citizens propose law to ban cars from city centre

Deezen

The city government will now formally consider the petition, with a decision due to be announced in February. Residents would only be permitted to use a car or van up to 12 times a year, for special circumstances such as moving house. If the city rejects their proposal, they will need to increase the number to 175,000.

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Marilyn Monroe’s Final Home Is Temporarily Saved From Demolition

Dwell

Los Angeles preservation aficionados flew into action when news of an impending demo permit hit last week. When news of a recently issued demolition permit for Marilyn Monroe’s one time Los Angeles home hit the web late last week, fans and preservation aficionados alike immediately got up in arms. million to some mysterious trust.

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Seattle is building more accessory dwellings than single-family houses

Brandon Donnelly

The result is that the city is now permitting close to 1,000 ADUs per year (2022 figure). And for the first time ever, this figure now exceeds the number of permits issued for single-family houses. Part of what’s driving this adoption is that the City created 10 pre-approved plans that owners/builders can choose from.

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Senate Bill 9: A Game Changer in California’s Housing Landscape

Santa Cruz Architect

Understanding SB-9: The Duplex Bill SB-9 fundamentally alters the municipal review process for two-unit housing developments on single-family lots and property subdivision. Effective statewide from January 1, 2022, SB-9 mandates compliance from all California cities. Estimates suggest a need for 3.5