San Jose leaders Tuesday night approved new rules to allow for more so-called granny units to help ease the housing crunch.
For some homeowners, that means their backyard just became a gold mine.
Mayor Sam Liccardo is hoping the less restrictive rules will result in 3,500 new housing units per year built in the backyards of existing homes. For homeowners, it means far more possibilities for their property.
Resident Brian Thorn, who owns a home in the Naglee Park neighborhood
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