Land Use & Zoning
An 'accessory dwelling unit' (ADU) under Connecticut law is:
AA commercial unit attached to a home
BA secondary dwelling unit on the same lot as a principal residence✓ Correct
CA recreational vehicle permanently parked on a property
DA detached garage with no living space
Explanation
An ADU is a secondary dwelling unit (in-law suite, carriage house, or attached/detached apartment) on the same lot as a primary residence. Connecticut has legislation to encourage ADU development to increase housing supply.
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