Bill > S788

This bill aims to promote accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a housing option by amending zoning laws. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) prohibiting municipalities from requiring a special permit for the use of land or structures for an ADU located within a single-family dwelling, as long as certain size and other reasonable regulations are met; 2) allowing municipalities to require the principal dwelling or ADU to be owner-occupied and to limit the total number of ADUs to at least 5% of single-family housing units; 3) limiting additional parking requirements to one space, provided any existing parking for the principal dwelling is retained or replaced; and 4) allowing exterior alterations to the principal dwelling to provide separate access to the ADU without a special permit, as long as dimensional setback requirements are met. The bill also specifies that it does not override other health, safety, or environmental codes and laws, and allows municipalities to prohibit or restrict the use of ADUs as short-term rentals.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S788