Prince George's County ADU task force agrees draft size, code and permit reforms but leaves parking and definitions unresolved A county task force laid out draft recommendations for ADUs including size caps (attached 850 sq ft, detached 75%/1,200 sq ft), a 22-foot height cap proposal, sprinkler exemptions and streamlined permitting; questions remain on parking, baseline definitions for conversions and owner-occupancy.

Prince George's County is on the verge of transformative legislation for Accessory Dwelling Units, but key issues like parking and definitions still hang in the balance.

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State deadline drives ADU task force focus; members debate HOA limits, enforcement and parking Task force staff briefed members on state ADU requirements, including an Oct. 1, 2026 authorization deadline and limits on subjective approval standards. Members discussed HOA covenants, short-term rentals, enforcement of existing informal ADUs, parking and coordination with incorporated towns.

A looming deadline for accessory dwelling units is sparking intense debates among Maryland policymakers about safety, enforcement, and the role of homeowners' associations.

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