City council asked to revisit ADU residency rules in Lewes

City council asked to revisit ADU residency rules in Lewes

City officials are taking a closer look at residency requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) after concerns were raised about the growing use of these units as short-term rentals.

Coastal Residents: Too Many ADUs Ruin Neighborhoods

On June 17, Dave Schwab -- now of Times of San Diego and formerly of the Beacon-aligned newspaper group -- quoted a bunch of coastal residents about the City Council's vote to amend the controversial Accessory Dwelling Unit Bonus Program. In the course of his article, Schwab continued the false narrative that the ADU program was meant "to create more affordable housing without over-development" -- but completely doesn't. And he found many reside…