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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Great read: https://www.sightline.org/2019/06/30/oregon-just-voted-to-legalize-duplexes-on-almost-every-city-lot/

I'm not necessarily opposed to duplex homes...but the state should allow each county to create their own zoning laws regarding duplex homes - for example, duplex homes should be required to have driveways on both sides or large enough driveway for both homes on one side.  If done right with proper zoning regulations....but another issues....

....aside from building "new" duplex homes on lots...what happens if you want to renovate your existing large home into a duplex structure where rather than side by side, it's upstairs/downstairs?  Would that be a duplex or a multi-family home?  What's the difference? Would this new zoning include multi-family homes?

This is where affordable housing comes in....someone who owns a McMansion could renovate and turn it into a duplex/multi-family home...they would rent the 2nd living space to a family with rent lower than what it would be for the entire house, thus making it more affordable. [/quote]

I just don't think it's likely anyone would renovate a McMansion into a duplex. You at least need to add a kitchen. If you were struggling to make the payments on your McMansion, you aren't going to be able to afford the renovation. And that's the problem with any of the arguments that this will benefit anyone but developers. And if a developer does the renovation, they aren't going to create affordable housing.[/quote]

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