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Phoenix moves toward legalizing guest houses

Aimed to be a small tool to address housing shortage

An example of a detached suite in a backyard. In the city of Phoenix, detached suites or guest houses are only legal if they do not have kitchens. The city council is set to vote Wednesday, Sept. 6, on whether to allow detached guest houses with kitchens, known as accessible dwelling units. (Submitted photo)

Guest houses may soon be legal in the city of Phoenix.

Or rather, detached guest houses with kitchens.

The city already allows detached guest houses without kitchens as well as attached units with their own kitchens. On Wednesday, Sept. 6, Phoenix City Council is scheduled to vote on legalizing accessory dwelling units, or ADUs.

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