 During the 2023 session, the Maryland General Assembly passed legislation establishing the Accessory Dwelling Unit Policy Task Force. The purpose of the Task Force is to study the placement of accessory dwelling units (ADU) on land zoned for single-family residential use and to survey and document the variety of ordinances, laws, codes, and policies regarding accessory dwelling units at the state and local level. The Task Force will also study best practices for streamlining or standardizing the local ADU application and development review process. The goal of the group is to develop legislative and policy recommendations and study the potential impacts on surrounding single-family neighborhoods, local housing markets, and neighborhood character. The sixth meeting of the Accessory Dwelling Unit Task Force will take place on February 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 301 W. Preston St., Baltimore, MD 20201 in the 11th floor Olmsted conference room. You can find materials and recordings of the prior meetings on the ADU Policy Task Force webpage. There will be a 15-minute segment for public comment at the conclusion of the meeting. Future meetings will include additional time for public engagement. The public is welcome to attend either in person or virtually via Zoom. Register for the virtual meeting at Zoom. |
