Whitefish considers loosening regs on accessory dwellings

In another small step aimed at growing the city's inventory of affordable housing, the Whitefish City Council tonight will consider softening zoning requirements for accessory dwellings, also known as guest houses or "mother-in-law apartments."

Current regulations require Whitefish homeowners obtain a conditional-use permit to build accessory apartments, a process that involves public hearings and can take several months...