The Evolving World of ADU Regulations

Recorded July 7, 2021
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) have become a hot topic throughout the U.S. - with strong emotions on all sides of discussions about whether and where and how to allow them.
Donald Elliott, FAICP, of Clarion Associates, explored how America’s cities and counties are regulating ADUs, how those regulations are changing as we gain more experience with their use and impacts, the pros and cons of different approaches, and what types of seemingly permissive regulations function as ‘poison pills’ to limit ADU development.
Donald Elliott's Slides: planning.maryland.gov/Documen...

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How much do ADU regulations vary by county?

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Yes, they vary greatly by county in Maryland. As part of our work staffing the ADU Policy Task Force (planning.maryland.gov/Pages/OurWork/ADUTF/ADU.aspx), we compiled an inventory of Maryland ADU ordinances (planning.maryland.gov/Documents/Our-Engagement/ADUPTF/Inventory-of-ADU-Ordinances-For%20Website.pdf), including those for both counties and municipalities. The table is organized by topic and if a row is blank that means the jurisdiction does not permit ADUs.