Rockland state lawmakers are lining up to oppose legislation that could allow multiple-family units on single family homes all across the state. The so-called “accessory dwelling unit” legislation is designed to address the housing crunch, but some say it doesn’t take into account infrastructure challenges that less urban areas have already been built on. Rockland Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski says he’s opposed to the plan…
Rockland State Senator Elijah Reichlin-Melnick says he’s also opposed to the plan and can’t see it passing as a stand-alone bill…
Rockland Assemblyman Mike Lawler dislikes that the governor put ADU legislation in this year’s budget…
Governor Kathy Hochul defends the move, saying the legislation would expand the State’s housing supply…
The budget calls for municipalities to let a minimum of one ADU on owner-occupied, residentially-zoned lots. The budget must be passed by April first.