Earlier this month, the City of Decatur approved plans to allow some multi-family homes on single-family lots.
In the summer, Decatur will consider applications for duplexes, triplexes, quadplexes, or single-family homes with an accessory unit. The city will approve only a handful of permits for what’s known as “missing middle” housing – places that fall between a single-family home and an apartment complex.
The goal is to make Decatur more affordable and diverse.
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