“It’s not meant to be used as just a rental,” explained Kline. And, children would not be allowed to live in them. The dwellings would be allowed to have only one bedroom and only family members as residents. The zoning draft proposes that homeowners seek approval for new structures. That means, in part, addressing “in-law suites,” or smaller, accessory apartments or dwellings attached to a house.ĭue to economic downturns, explained Kline, more homeowners in Abington are building accessory dwellings for older family members or to accommodate young adults who have returned or plan to continue living at home. The purpose of rewriting the zoning code, said Kline, was to increase revenue in Abington, maintain the quality of the properties and ensure the housing is “tailored to the population.” While no decisions were scheduled to be made, the Board of Commissioners was given an overview and the chance to question the recommendations. Last week, Steven Kline of the Zoning Ordinance Committee presented a draft for the new Abington Zoning Ordinance to the township’s planning commission. Abington’s proposed zoning updates include provisions for regulating “in-law suites” and incentives for businesses on some corridors to provide grass and hedge buffers for sidewalks.
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