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St. Mary's County commissioners approve first reading of accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment, send changes to Planning Commission
Summary
The Board of County Commissioners approved a first reading of a proposed zoning text amendment on accessory dwelling units, directing staff to take the draft to the Planning Commission and to flag enforcement and owner-occupancy concerns.
The St. Mary's County Board of County Commissioners voted Sept. 4 to approve a first reading of a zoning text amendment addressing accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and directed county staff to forward the draft to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation.
County planning staff told commissioners the number of ADUs in the county has increased recently, and that some are being used as de facto duplexes or rental properties rather than accessory units occupied by owners or family members. Commissioners said the draft amendment should close an apparent loophole that allows properties within newly developed subdivisions to effectively double…
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