Montgomery Panel Proposes Yard Signs Telling Neighbors Of Apartments In Houses

Montgomery County lawmakers on Monday proposed requiring homeowners to place signs in their yards when they are applying to add apartments to rent in their homes.

County Council members and county staff worked on finalizing a draft bill that details the requirements for homeowners applying for an "accessory apartment" license, which allows them to build or remodel their home to include a separate living space available for lease. For a space to qualify, it needs to have a kitchen.

Discussion Monday circulated about how neighbors should be notified that a homeowner has applied for an apartment license. In the proposed bill, applicants would have a large sign installed in their front yard to alert neighbors of their application.

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