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(d) There are many benefits associated with the creation of legal accessory dwellings on lots in single-family zones and in other zoning districts. These include: (i) Increasing the supply of a more affordable type of housing not requiring government subsidies; (ii) Helping older homeowners, single parents, young home buyers, and renters seeking a wider range of homes, prices, rents and locations; (iii) Increasing housing diversity and supply, providing opportunities to reduce the segregation of people by race, ethnicity and income that resulted from decades of exclusionary zoning; (iv) Providing homeowners with extra income to help meet rising homeownership costs; (v) Creating a convenient living arrangement that allows family members or other persons to provide care and support for someone in a semi-independent living situation without the latter leaving his or her community; (vi) Providing an opportunity for increased security, home care and companionship for older and other homeowners; (vii) Reducing burdens on taxpayers while enhancing the local property tax base by providing a cost-effective means of accommodating development without the cost of building, operating and maintaining new infrastructure; (viii) Promoting more compact urban and suburban growth, a pattern that reduces the loss of farm and forest lands and natural areas and resources and limits increases in pollution that contributes to climate instability; and (ix) Enhancingjob opportunities for individuals by providing housing nearer to employment centers and public transportation. (2) Accessory dwelling units are, therefore, an essential component of housing choices and supply in [local government name]. B. Definitions Even if there are controlling definitions in state ADU legislation, it is preferable to incorporate them into a local ordinance for the convenience of the users, as has been done here. The some notes found in the Model State ADUAct are repeated here. There are many alternative terms for `ADUs."Although the term `Accessory Dwelling Unit" may be awkward and technical, it is now in such widespread use that it would add to the confusion to propose a replacement term or terms. To further simplify the discussion, the Model State ADUAct and Model Local ADU Ordinance do not distinguish between the different forms and types ofADUs, such as detached "cottages" or "internal apartments," since the standards do not require that differentiation. The sole exception is the JuniorAccessory Dwelling Unit, which is offered as an optional provision. 31 1 HARP - Accessory Dwelling Units: Model State Act and Local Ordinance