Gaithersburg new ADU laws

[Jack Seiden]

The new draft zoning ordinance of Gaithersburg, which, for full disclosure, my mom has worked for the planning department my entire life, is out with an interesting wrinkle: they will not only allow ADUs but also have no owner-occupant requirement. In contrast, the county currently allows you to build an ADU, but the moment you move out, you lose the use of the ADU. ADU's are always more complicated than people think but still excited to see another option for much needed multi-family housing in our area.

https://www.retoolgaithersburg.com/project-updates