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Council President Friedson opened the July 29 meeting, named committee members present and framed today’s agenda as an update on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), recalling council zoning changes in 2019 that removed conditional use, parking and lot-size barriers and set the 2019 policy context for the update. He said the committee will hear from national, county and OLO partners.
Montgomery County Planning, Housing and Parks Committee received an update July 29 on accessory dwelling units (ADUs), hearing a national overview from AARP, local implementation details from county housing and permitting staff, and OLO findings; staff reported 265 ADU building permits issued since December 2019 and outlined licensing, permit timelines and fee structures. Committee members requested follow-ups on costs, licensing categories, maps and financing options including possible state engagement.
