ADUs Come in Many Shapes and Sizes Housing

ADUs Come in Many Shapes and Sizes

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Since ADUs can be created in many different shapes and styles, they’re able to fit discreetly into all sorts of communities, including suburban subdivisions, row-house streets (either with or without backalleys), walkable town or urban neighborhoods — and, of course, large lots and rural regions. Follow the links below to learn about a variety of ADU types.

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