Zoning Rewrite

January 16, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo Francoise Carrier at planning board meeting

Zoning Rewrite Project Update

The Montgomery County Council expressed significant support for a proposed new zoning ordinance this week by voting 7-1 in favor of the proposed text in a straw vote taken at the conclusion of their worksessions on the document. The rewrite, if adopted, would be the most comprehensive update to the law that governs land use […]

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January 15, 2014 | Staff Writer

Photo Nancy Floreen

County Council to Vote on Zoning Rewrite in February

On Jan, 15 the Montgomery County Council completed its review on the first proposed major changes in the County Zoning Ordinance since 1978. The Council took straw votes on many proposed revisions to the zoning ordinance, but they remain tentative decisions. A final vote on the Zoning Ordinance Rewrite will be held at a date […]

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October 8, 2013 | Staff Writer

Upcoming Public Hearings on Zoning Changes

The Montgomery County Council will hold a second public hearing on proposed changes to the County’s Zoning Law starting at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 12, and continuing on the evening of Nov. 14. Those interested in testifying at the public hearing can sign up now by calling call 240.777.7803. Spaces are limited. The deadline to […]

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September 13, 2013 | Staff Writer

Photo Nancy Floreen

PHED Committee Considers Zoning Changes

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. on  Sept. 13 to continue its extensive review of the first proposed major changes in the County Zoning Ordinance since 1978. At Friday’s worksession, among the items to be discussed are proposed procedures that would impact how a zoning […]

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