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Planning Commission approves changes to accessory dwelling unit rules, adds owner‑occupancy requirement
Summary
St. Mary's County Planning Commission on May 27, 2008, voted to adopt a text amendment to the county zoning ordinance revising the definition and standards for accessory dwelling units, including a new owner‑occupancy requirement and an increase in maximum unit size from 30% to 40%.
St. Mary's County Planning Commission members voted May 27 to approve a text amendment to the county zoning ordinance that revises the rules for accessory dwelling units, including a requirement that at least one of the units on a lot be owner occupied.
The amendment, which revises language in Chapter 50 (use classification, section 50.4), Chapter 51 (use regulations, section 51.3.105), and Chapter 90 (definitions), also allows accessory units in existing basements where applicable building codes are met, changes the definition to refer to an “accessory apartment” or “second/secondary dwelling unit,”…
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