What is a Mother-in-Law Suite?

 With the increasing popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units across the United States, many people are asking questions like “What is a Mother-in-Law Suite?” In some senses, “mother-in-law suite” is one of many alternative names for an Accessory...

Colorado Springs ADUs in R-1

Colorado Springs ADUs – Attached ADUs in Single-Family Zones Colorado Springs ADU Ordinances The 3 new Colorado Springs ADU ordinances make building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) possible for many homeowners. These Colorado Springs ADU ordinances went into...

Colorado Springs ADU Process Recap

In early 2018, Colorado Springs City Council asked the City Planning Department to explore the idea of expanding the use of ADUs (accessory dwelling units) in Colorado Springs. The Planning/Zoning Department immediately assembled a steering committee and began to...