ST. LOUIS - Mayor Cara Spencer signed Board Bill 60 on Monday, allowing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) to be built by right in residential areas of St. Louis.

The new legislation is aimed at increasing affordable housing options and providing solutions for families affected by natural disasters, such as tornadoes.

Residents shared with FOX 2 their thoughts on the bill.

"I think it’s a great idea. I think affordable housing, increasing density it’s really important for the city," said resident Amanda Ramcharan.

But not everyone is convinced—others worry the new ADUs could clash with the character of historic neighborhoods, like Benton Park.

"My only concern is the people who might be building these structures in a neighborhood like this would not be a local property owner," said Bento

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