Chesapeake City adopted an entirely new zoning ordinance on September 15, 2026. Learn why older zoning materials may be stale and what ADU homeowners should verify about Planning Commission, Historic District, Critical Area, floodplain and site-plan requirements.
Rock Hall has detailed ADU standards covering detached units, an 850-sq-ft/50% size cap, one bedroom, owner occupancy, parking, setbacks and 90-day rentals. See what needs a 2026 state-law recheck.
North East has a dedicated ADU ordinance in §6-27. Learn the R-1/R-2 Special Exception route, R-4 Planning Commission approval, one-ADU limit, Town-to-County permit sequence and 2026 issues to verify.
Brunswick is updating its ADU zoning through ZTA 26-02. Learn the 2026 status, Frederick County vs City jurisdiction, detached-unit and parking checks, and what to verify before buying plans.
Indian Head already has detailed accessory-apartment rules and now lists Draft Ordinance 06-01-26 for ADUs. Learn the legacy 30% internal-unit cap, accessory-building rules, owner occupancy, utilities and what to verify in 2026.
New Market is actively updating its ADU rules through Ordinance 2026-05. Learn the latest September 2026 status, Town zoning, Frederick County water/sewer split and what to verify before buying ADU plans.
La Plata adopted Ordinance 26-20 for accessory dwelling units in 2026. Learn the Town permit, occupancy, utility/facility-fee, detached-unit and rental checks homeowners should complete before buying plans.
Berlin’s draft Ordinance 2026-07 proposes detailed ADU rules for size, owner occupancy, parking, historic properties, utilities and an amnesty pathway for older units. See what is proposed and what homeowners should verify before acting.
Elkton’s legacy accessory-apartment rules require a Special Exception and contain a 30% size cap, while its Critical Area ordinance recognizes ADUs. See the 2026 conflicts, permits and parcel checks before designing.
Denton’s detailed ADU proposal covers basement and attic conversions, detached units, garage conversions, parking and size. Learn the 60%/1,000-sq-ft draft versus Maryland’s 75% standard and what to verify in 2026.
