Honolulu’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance limits structures to 800 square feet, but the state could allow for bigger ones — “whatever we can do to get more people in housing,” says state homeless coordinator John Mizuno (“Hawaii lawmakers push for more accessory dwelling units,” Star-Advertiser, Jan. 6).

This is exactly right. That Oahu’s current approach has produced relatively few ADU’s — just 1,091 — tells us that Oahu should be doing something more or something different to allow or encourage more ADUs, since more ADUs equals more needed housing.

My suggestions? Allow larger ADUs on properties that are large enough to easily accommodate larger ones. For many families a small two-bedroom unit is not enough. It makes no sense to limit a one-acre lot to the same size ADU as a 5,000 square foot lot.

Also, allow a second ADU on properties large enough to accommodate them. Every additional housing unit will help.

Steve Clark

Hauula

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