Decatur Mayor Pro Tem explains how new ordinance aims to create more affordable housing options
: "The Decatur City Council recently voted to reallow multifamily housing, like this grandfathered triplex, in areas that have been restricted to single-family zoning since 1988. (Courtesy of the City of Decatur.)
The City of Decatur is working to create more affordable housing options for residents.
Last month, the Decatur City Council passed zoning changes that would reallow “missing middle” housing, such as duplexes, triplexes, and quadplexes in areas zoned for single-family housing.
On Friday’s edition of “Closer Look,” Decatur Mayor Pro Tem Tony Powers spoke about the need for a variety of housing options and why they were banned in the 1980s.
Powers also shared how the zoning changes could increase affordable housing options.
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