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Nicky: These are mostly the same as English basements. Some English basements are accessory dwellings. In higher-density zones, it's just legal to have multiple dwelling units (no "accessory" required), so someone with a townhouse can just turn it into 2 units, a main house and a basement (or another combination).

But in single-family zones, this practice is not allowed, or require a special exception. "Accessory dwelling" rules make it legal, subject to a number of restrictions, like requiring that the accessory unit be much smaller than the main one, that the owner occupy the home, and so on.

by David Alpert on Jun 1, 2012 1:36 pm • link • report

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