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If You Want to Get an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Your Property, Here’s Where to Get Started

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Starting on June 30, Darien will allow Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in town after the Planning & Zoning Commission found that the development of Accessory Dwelling Units offer benefits for both homeowners and the broader community. — adapted from an article in the May 24 Town of Darien Newsletter and a May 7 resolution from the commission

The commission spent over a year considering and discussing the potential rules and regulations surrounding ADUs and their impact in Darien. The deliberations concluded with a public hearing on March 12. Why Allow ADUs? Some of the benefits discussed by the commission include

Diverse Housing Options.