[Massplanners] Re limits to bedrooms in ADUs

[Pam Kueber]

Late to the party here. I think that Jeff is correct - ADUs are 'accessory'
not principal.

Found this research
<https://ma-smartgrowth.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/ADU-MSGA-Pioneer-paper-2018.pdf>;
appears the Attorney General is approving bedroom # limits within zoning
bylaws:

Bedrooms. Fifteen of the municipalities regulate the number of bedrooms
> that can be in an ADU. The most frequent requirement is no more than two
> bedrooms. In Acton, ADUs included in the same building as the primary
> dwelling unit can have no more than two bedrooms, but ADUs in detached
> structures can have three bedrooms. In Carlisle, on lots less than three
> acres, the maximum number of bedrooms in an ADU is two. In Littleton, ADUs
> can have no more than two bedrooms, except by special permit. For ADUs
> attached to the primary dwelling in Hamilton and Ipswich, there can be no
> more than one bedroom.


Pam Kueber
Lenox Planning Board

On Thu, Aug 10, 2023 at 2:26 PM Glenn Eaton via MassPlanners <
massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:

> See, right there, Greek! 😊😊😊
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> Υπάρχουν απαιτήσεις διαστάσεων για ADU στους ορισμούς της ενότητας 1A.
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> There are dimensional requirements for ADUs in section 1A definitions.
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> Thank you Google Translate! 😊
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> My take is that the “single-family residential building” described is as a
> principal use on a lot, and that is where the exemption (from area
> restrictions) applies. Whereas, an accessory apartment, whether attached or
> detached, is an accessory use and not included in that language.
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> Jeff Lacy
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> Hrm.
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> Are ADUs not protected under the exception in 40A sec 3:
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> …Particularly if the ADU is detached…???
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