Members say ADUs could expand housing quickly though political resistance remains
September 05, 2026 | Old Lyme, Lower Connecticut River Valley Planning Region, Connecticut
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Committee member (S4) argued ADUs are an immediate, practical tool to add housing, stating, "That's the single best way to increase housing in areas where for people for whom it will be supported and economically and socially beneficial." S4 noted a prior local analysis and a model ordinance that could be adopted quickly.
Other members noted Old Lyme previously opted out of the state's ADU provisions and cautioned that political resistance—especially in beach communities—had driven that decision. The committee asked affordable housing and planning representatives to provide any existing model language and to bring ADU options to planning and zoning for consideration.
Other members noted Old Lyme previously opted out of the state's ADU provisions and cautioned that political resistance—especially in beach communities—had driven that decision. The committee asked affordable housing and planning representatives to provide any existing model language and to bring ADU options to planning and zoning for consideration.
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