Tag: accessory dwelling units
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Accessory dwelling unit ordinance revised; residents concerned how this could affect affordability
Having approved an ordinance to allow for an accessory dwelling unit in single-family homes in June, the Princeton Council returned to the table to tweak the ordinance to address who may own the main unit and the accessory dwelling unit. An accessory dwelling unit is defined as an entirely self-contained portion of a single-family house.…
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Opinion: Allow Princeton seniors to stay in place
On Aug. 24, the Princeton Council will hopefully approve an amendment to the recently adopted ordinance authorizing accessory dwelling units. This amendment would allow retired, older homeowners, like myself, on a fixed income, the added option of remaining in place as opposed to being forced to sell our older, smaller, more modestly priced homes due…
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Accessory dwelling unit ordinance approved
An ordinance that allows an accessory dwelling unit to be created in a single-family house or in a separate accessory building – such as a detached garage or barn – on the same lot in all zoning districts in town has been approved by the Princeton Council. The ordinance, which was approved at the Princeton…