By the start of next year, Californians looking to add accessory dwelling units to their backyards will be able to shop around for preapproved plans on ... designs of small backyard dwelling ...

What's your opinion of granny flats? Oklahoma City planners want to know more of what residents think of plans to allow the backyard cottages and guest houses, technically called accessory ...

They are referred to by a wide variety of less formal names, including “basement apartment,” “mother-in-law suite,” “backyard cottage” and more. In 2021, Utah passed a law that ...