Martin County Commissioners voted Aug. 26 to begin exploring changes to county policy that could allow accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, as part of an effort to expand affordable housing options.
The consent agenda item approved by commissioners initiates amendments to the county’s Comprehensive Growth Management Plan and Land Development Regulations.
ADUs, sometimes called guest houses or “granny flats,” are secondary, self-contained living spaces on single-family lots, such as backyard cottages, garage apartments, or attached suites…