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� l <br /> September 25, 2016 1 Volume 10 1 Issue 18 Zoning Bulletin <br /> that allows homeowners and building owners to turn extra spaces—like stor- <br /> age areas and utility rooms—into rentable units.""Buildings with fewer than <br /> five existing units will be allowed to add one makeshift apartment,also known <br /> as `in-law apartments,' but larger buildings will be able to add the rent- <br /> controlled units in unlimited numbers.The measure was expected to be signed <br /> into law by San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee, <br /> Source: Construction Dive; www.constrlictioiidive.com <br /> MARYLAND <br /> Harford County is gearing up for a comprehensive zoning review. Such a <br /> review is required every eight years by the county zoning code.The aim of the <br /> process at this time is to "align zoning with the latest update of the master <br /> plan."Reportedly, during the review, property owners may request that their <br /> property's zoning be changed by the county council.Such requests can number <br /> in the hundreds. <br /> Source: The Baltimore Sun;www.baltinioi-esun.com <br /> MASSACHUSETTS <br /> The Massachusetts Legislature has passed a bill(H.4565),which is"aimed <br /> at updating municipal-related laws."Among other things, the bill updates <br /> obsolete laws and also gives cities and towns "more flexibility or authority." <br /> The bill also"includes some zoning changes, such as setting up a framework <br /> for cities and towns to use tax incentives to develop workforce housing or af- <br /> fordable housing." (A more comprehensive zoning reform bill never made it <br /> through the Legislature this session.) <br /> Source:Mass Live;www.masslive.com i <br /> 1 <br /> i" <br /> 12 ©2016 Thomson Reuters <br />