Revise zoning laws related to accessory dwelling units

This bill (LC 1018) aimed to revise local zoning laws to allow accessory dwelling units (ADUs), such as backyard cottages or converted garages, on single-family residential properties without requiring special permits. It would have directly affected homeowners seeking to build ADUs and local governments responsible for enforcing zoning codes. The key mechanism involved updating zoning regulations to permit ADUs as a standard use, reducing barriers to their construction. The bill died in committee in May 2025 and did not become law.