Their 1,100-square-foot unit could rent for more than $2,000 a month. Author: Jeff Zevely (Reporter) Updated: 4:37 PM PDT April 8, 2021 SAN DIEGO — The pandemic forced many family members to move in with each other, which in turn, has created a need for extra living space. In this Zevely Zone, I met a San Diego couple who jumped onboard the "Granny Flat" boom. I know what you may be thinking, building a "Granny Flat" in your backyard might be illegal and at the very least a difficult dance. "I've danced next to celebrities," said Victoria Gray-Mays laughing. She is a San Diego homeowner who not only danced in the Macy's Parade but a Super Bowl Halftime show. When her 77-year-old mother, Vera, was living alone in Florida without a dance or life partner, Victoria knew she had to do something.