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Large homes in the rear of a lot pose visual privacy issues for neighboring lots. Smaller ADUs in the rear of lots make it easier to maintain privacy for neighboring buildings. For older homes, there is the option of relocating the original house structure to the rear of the lot and building a new house structure in the front of the lot. This occurs in other communities where the foundation of the original home needs to be upgraded.