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Code · Maryland · Land Use

§ 4-501

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§4–501.
(a)In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.
(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.
(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.
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