Maryland HB778 amends land use laws to promote middle housing options on vacant or underutilized commercial or industrial land.

Maryland HB778 amends land use laws to encourage the development of middle housing on vacant, unused, or underutilized commercial or industrial land. The bill requires local jurisdictions to assess the suitability of such land for housing use and include recommendations in their comprehensive plans. It mandates that local jurisdictions establish policies to promote middle housing on single-family residential land, prohibits unreasonable limitations on middle housing applications, and requires middle housing to meet public health and safety standards.

Maryland HB778 amends land use laws to promote middle housing options on vacant or underutilized commercial or industrial land.

Maryland HB778 amends land use laws to encourage the development of middle housing on vacant, unused, or underutilized commercial or industrial land. The bill requires local jurisdictions to assess the suitability of such land for housing use and include recommendations in their comprehensive plans. It mandates that local jurisdictions establish policies to promote middle housing on single-family residential land, prohibits unreasonable limitations on middle housing applications, and requires middle housing to meet public health and safety standards.