Are “Accessory Dwelling Units” the answer for growing areas?

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As Lexington’s population is growing, the city is trying to find ways to keep up with the future housing demand. They’ve come up with a plan to allow homes called “accessory dwelling units.”

The demand is expected to come from the older population. As more seniors look for a place to live, this may be the answer.

Their proposal is accessory dwelling units, also known as granny flats, which would allow residents to have a second dwelling on a single-family residential lot.

This regulation would not supersede private neighborhood agreements. If the plan were to pass, the new areas affected would be limited to residential zones within the urban boundary.

A meeting at the Lexington Senior Center next Tuesday will give people a chance to ask questions and give their opinion before it’s presented to the city next month.