Have you ever been in or heard of a Granny Pod?

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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA

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Heard of it, haven't seen it. Just guest houses or separate sections of the main home.

Mar 08, 2016 04:22 AM

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Several in San Diego County. Very popular.

Mar 07, 2016 10:04 PM

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There is a lot of discussion about this type of housing. As far as I know, nothing has been decided. Zoning issues.

Mar 07, 2016 09:16 PM

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No, that's a new term to me.

Mar 07, 2016 09:13 PM

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We call it inlaw quarters or guest house.

Mar 07, 2016 08:58 PM

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Just read an article on these this week, suggested it to my mom, and she was not interested in moving.

Mar 07, 2016 08:29 PM

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Allie Angeloni

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No I have not been in one, and no I have never heard of a 'Granny Pod'!! Apparently it is one way to care for aging parents on one's property, if I understand it correctly? I do not know about current zoning for that particular type of building, though do know, that some homes here have casitas, which could be used for grandparents or teenagers Buzz Mackintosh.

Mar 08, 2016 06:44 AM

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Larry Johnston

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Yes, there is an increase of interest in them around here.

Mar 08, 2016 06:12 AM

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Gabe Sanders

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Never heard of this.

Mar 08, 2016 05:07 AM

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Yes,

Mar 07, 2016 11:36 PM

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I hadn't that specific term before this question. I suspect there are zoning restrictions in many areas.

Mar 07, 2016 11:35 PM

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Barbara Todaro

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not unless one used the same foundation for a footprint....I don't know anyone who would live in a home that small.....

Mar 07, 2016 11:01 PM

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It's a new term to me. Most HOA's would not allow it in our area.

Mar 07, 2016 10:45 PM

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Buzz Mackintosh Never called it a Granny Pod. If it's on wheels it would not be allowed here.

Mar 07, 2016 10:20 PM

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Roy Kelley

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Great idea but very restricted by zoning in our urban areas.

Mar 07, 2016 09:37 PM

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no

Mar 07, 2016 09:33 PM

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Raymond E. Camp

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I cheated and at the moment it would not be allowed.

Mar 07, 2016 09:24 PM

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Greg Cremia

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Not allowed around here.

Mar 07, 2016 09:01 PM

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Wayne Martin

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Have not heard the term before. Thanks!

Mar 07, 2016 08:37 PM

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Lyn Sims

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Yes I have heard & know they are acceptable but have not gotten inside one.

There was also a tiny house that you could build from 84 Lumber in our area that is 98 sq feet. Comes with wheels & a trailer if you want. You build it or have them build it.

Mar 07, 2016 08:36 PM

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James Dray

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New one on me.

Mar 07, 2016 08:34 PM

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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers

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That's a new one!

Mar 07, 2016 08:26 PM

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No... and I'm a Granny. But God help anyone who'd try to stick this Granny into that pod!

Mar 08, 2016 06:45 AM

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Susan Laxson CRS

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Yes, just saw an ad for one and it may be the new "guest house" style in the future.

Mar 07, 2016 11:37 PM

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No.

Mar 07, 2016 11:27 PM

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Jack Lewitz

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I think the ideas is a good one but not sure if it will pass zoning or if neighbor might object?

Mar 07, 2016 10:40 PM

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Michael J. Perry

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Yes , a temporay varience to allow a relative to place a temporary unit on a piece of property.

Mar 07, 2016 10:20 PM

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Scott Godzyk

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I have not heard that term, but have read up on adding a similar structure for parents or kids to have a separate unite on ones property.

Mar 07, 2016 08:41 PM

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no and yes it would be allowed most places

Mar 11, 2016 01:41 PM

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Joan Cox

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I have heard of these, but we don't have them in Denver.

Mar 08, 2016 11:04 PM

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Sorry never heard of this one.

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Heard of it, haven't seen it. Just guest houses or separate sections of the main home.
There is a lot of discussion about this type of housing. As far as I know, nothing has been decided. Zoning issues.
Just read an article on these this week, suggested it to my mom, and she was not interested in moving.
No I have not been in one, and no I have never heard of a 'Granny Pod'!! Apparently it is one way to care for aging parents on one's property, if I understand it correctly? I do not know about current zoning for that particular type of building, though do know, that some homes here have casitas, which could be used for grandparents or teenagers Buzz Mackintosh.
I hadn't that specific term before this question. I suspect there are zoning restrictions in many areas.
not unless one used the same foundation for a footprint....I don't know anyone who would live in a home that small.....
It's a new term to me. Most HOA's would not allow it in our area.
Buzz Mackintosh Never called it a Granny Pod. If it's on wheels it would not be allowed here.
Great idea but very restricted by zoning in our urban areas.
Yes I have heard & know they are acceptable but have not gotten inside one.

There was also a tiny house that you could build from 84 Lumber in our area that is 98 sq feet. Comes with wheels & a trailer if you want. You build it or have them build it.
No... and I'm a Granny. But God help anyone who'd try to stick this Granny into that pod!
Yes, just saw an ad for one and it may be the new "guest house" style in the future.
I think the ideas is a good one but not sure if it will pass zoning or if neighbor might object?
Yes , a temporay varience to allow a relative to place a temporary unit on a piece of property.
I have not heard that term, but have read up on adding a similar structure for parents or kids to have a separate unite on ones property.