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Annapolis holds heated public hearing on accessory dwelling unit ordinance
Summary
Residents and housing stakeholders debated proposed changes to the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules during a public hearing, with speakers sharply divided over residency requirements, unit size and potential impacts on short-term rentals and neighborhood character.
The Annapolis City Council held a public hearing Monday on ordinance O15-25, which would revise the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) rules. Supporters and opponents packed the chamber and urged the council either to adopt the changes to expand housing options or to withdraw the bill for more study.
Proponents argued ADUs increase housing supply without substantially changing neighborhoods. Max Gross, speaking for the Anne Arundel County Association of Realtors, said ADUs provide "gentle density increases" that can help keep younger workers and families in Maryland. "Accessory dwelling units are an excellent use of something referred to as gentle density increases," Gross said, asking the council to pass the ordinance.
The nut graf: The hearing revealed deep disagreement about whether this version of O15-25…
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