§ 4–501
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., Land Use § 4-501 (2026)
Title 4. Zoning
Subtitle 5. Accessory Dwelling Units
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(a)
In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(b)
(1)
“Accessory dwelling unit” means a secondary dwelling unit that is:
(i)
on the same lot, parcel, or tract as a primary single–family detached dwelling unit; and
(ii)
not greater than 75% of the size of and subordinate in use to the primary single–family detached dwelling unit.
(2)
“Accessory dwelling unit” includes a structure that is:
(i)
separate from the primary single–family detached dwelling unit; or
(ii)
attached as an addition to the primary single–family detached dwelling unit.
(c)
(1)
“Dwelling unit” means a single unit providing complete living facilities for at least one individual, including, at a minimum, provisions for sanitation, cooking, eating, and sleeping.
(2)
“Dwelling unit” does not include a unit in a multifamily residential building.
(d)
“Utility” means water or sewer disposal services provided by:
(1)
a private company regulated under Division I of the Public Utilities Article;
(2)
the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission regulated under Division II of the Public Utilities Article;
(3)
a sanitary commission regulated under Title 9, Subtitle 6 of the Environment Article; or
(4)
a municipal authority regulated under Title 9, Subtitle 7 of the Environment Article.