Annapolis, MD Accessory Structures: ADU Owner Occupancy (2026)

An accessory dwelling unit and principal structure on any one lot shall be in common ownership and the owner shall reside in either the accessory dwelling unit or the principal structure. (Ord. No. O-9-21, § I, 10-11-2021)

Editor's note— Section III of Ord. No. O-9-21, adopted Oct. 11, 2021 provides that this ordinance shall take effect from the date of its passage; provided, that there shall be an amnesty period from the date of passage of this ordinance through close of business on January 10, 2022 to encourage compliance with the rental license requirements enacted by this ordinance by allowing owners of unlicensed accessory dwelling units to participate in this amnesty period by voluntarily entering the rental license process while continuing to rent such unlicensed accessory dwelling unit. Any owner of an unlicensed accessory dwelling unit who participates in this amnesty program shall be exempt from the penalties set forth in Chapter 17.44 for the duration of the amnesty period. For the purpose of this ordinance, the owner of an unlicensed accessory dwelling unit is participating in the amnesty period if:

(1) A rental operating license application is filed in accordance with Chapter 17.44;

(2) The applicant makes a good faith effort, as determined by the Department, to complete the rental license process during the amnesty period; and