A model zoning code that ensures ADUs are small and discreet, along with some alternative clauses that could be helpful for particular circumstances.
Permits one accessory living quarter, at least 350 square feet of living space, per residential lot.
Permits ADUs so long as they are located in the principle dwelling, the gross floor area does not exceed 1,000 square feet, and there are no more than two bedrooms.
ADUs can be designed to match either a single-family residence or a detached accessory building, such as a garage or carriage house. Residency requirements are relaxed, and owners permitted to rent or lease ADUs long-term.
Aimed at city policymakers and agency staff nationwide that are seeking to start a program or implement policies to prevent food from being wasted, increase donation of surplus food, and recycle food scraps.
NGO-led partnership with governments in Denver and Baltimore to reduce food waste.
An ordinance prohibiting food waste and compostable paper from going in the trash, with a $50 associated fine.
An international pact signed by 209 cities with over 450 million population supporting best practices in managing food waste.
Including requiring building owners to report data on building size, energy usage and utility bills.
Seattle's Executive Order 2020-01, among other things, bans the use of natural gas and other fossil fuels in all new city-owned buildings, and calls for a plan to transition existing buildings away from fossil fuels by 2021.