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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So there’s no restrictions on the number of kids who can live in an ADU.  Typical MoCo-the schools nearest to Metro and jobs, most of which are already way over capacity with no solution in sight, will suffer the increased enrollment from this plan which of course MoCo doesn’t bother to factor in.[/quote]
I don't know about other areas, but most of the lots around Rockville metro aren't large enough to build ADUs in their backyard.  And even if they were, a lot of the yards are slopey so it' s not that easy to build on, nor is it cheap.  How many people around here would actually build an ADU? I might consider it for retirement, while I rent out the main house, but my backyard  is about 5000sqft, narrow and long, and if I do build an ADU, most of the yard would be gone.  I can't imagine building an ADU in my yard that would be big enough to be comfortable with the setback rules, and I wouldn't want the ADU to be too close to the main house. It would pretty tiny for two people, let alone for an adult with kids.[/quote]

I live in a MoCO neighborhood with less that 1/4 acre lots for the most part and we already have some of these illegal apartments in our neighborhoods.  People either build up or out and then rent out to too many people.  You’ll be surprised at how many people will fit in a teeny area.  Personally, I’m not a fan.  [/quote]
Like where? And if they are illegal, why don't you call the county/city on them?

I am not surprised by how many people can fit in a tiny area because when my family first immigrated here, all six of us lived in a tiny 1 br apartment for a few months, then moved onto a tiny 2 br apt, then a tiny 3 br SFH.[/quote]

All over MoCo.  Wheaton, Silver Spring, Twinbrook, Aspen Hill, Manor Woods, Randolph Rd area.

We do call the county on them.  But the county has very little enforcement.  It's impossible for the county to prove how many people live in a home.

Where do you live that this is NOT an issue?[/quote]
Rockville.  Are these illegal ADUs or just over occupancy issues?  I don't see lots of ADUs in Rockville.   TB area lots are pretty small. I can't imagine building ADUs on those lots.  Over occupancy is not the same issue as ADUs.[/quote]

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