In more positive news, Phoenix in late June took steps to legalize casitas, duplexes and triplexes to help boost the amount of housing city. In a common-sense move supported by many homeowners, it would allow fully livable accessory dwelling units (ADUs, also known as casitas) on the property of a single-family home, given it meets certain restrictions. They’re often used for multigenerational families so that an older parent or a child in college can have a place to live. Other than defining duplexes and triplexes to distinguish them from ADUs, no further details were provided in this story.
Source: https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix/2023/07/03/phoenix-plans-to-legalize-backyard-casitas-to-combat-affordable-housing-shortage/70374246007/
