Accessory dwellings can both benefit homeowners and provide much-needed moderately-priced housing, but they raise concerns about overcrowding. Montgomery County, Maryland has attempted to address these competing concerns in a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance.
Read MoreLike many violinists, I have a weakness for accessories. Not fashion accessories like scarves and handbags, but violin accessories like mutes, shoulder rests , rosin , humidifiers, metronomes , and chinrests. Real estate can have “accessories” too. A homeowner may construct a gazebo or storage shed to “accessorize” their home. Owners of an apartment complex might construct carports or a swimming pool, or a restaurant may construct an outside covered pavilion for summer outdoor dining.
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