[Massplanners] Accessory Structures to Accessory Dwelling Units

[Jeff Lacy]

Anne:

Great question. Not sure our bylaw addresses it. 

In the absence of contradictory enabling language in the local bylaw, one way to look at it would be to say that accessory structures, in order to be accessory, must be subordinate to a principal structure. So, garages, porches, sheds, etc. must be accessory to the principal structure only. A detached accessory apartment is itself accessory, so wouldn’t qualify.

Jeff Lacy
Rural Planning Associates 
(413) 230-9693

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> On May 17, 2023, at 1:35 PM, Anne Capra via MassPlanners <massplanners at masscptc.org> wrote:
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> Dear Planners,
> For communities that allow detached accessory dwelling units, do you allow accessory structures, specifically garages, be added to the ADU? What about decks, patios, etc? Do your bylaws specifically address an accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit or is it regulated some other way?
> Greatly appreciate hearing how this is managed in other communities!
> Anne
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> Anne Capra, AICP
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> Town of South Hadley 
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