Plausibly Exogenous [1288] - Zoning (08/12/2023)
LHS Variable
Construction of accessory dwelling units (ADUs)
RHS Variable
Zoning deregulation
Source of Exogenous Variation
Variation in treatment between single- and two- or three-family zones when in 2016, the state of California legalized ADUs on most single-family lots in the state, overriding local regulations
- Bhatt (2023), “Yes, Literally, In My Backyard: The Effect of "Gently" Upzoning Single-Family Neighborhoods”