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accessory dwelling units  

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  • The term accessory dwelling unit (ADU) refers to a small, secondary housing unit on the lot of a single-family home. The accessory unit may be planned within the interior of a house, attached to the house, or detached from the house. [Source: The Encyclopedia of Housing; Accessory Dwelling Units]

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