The County Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) committee discussed a proposed zoning bill Monday to address the lack of affordable housing in Montgomery County by expanding the list of… Read More
After councilmembers introduced a series of new housing proposals, County Executive Marc Elrich said the plan should be paused. “I think it should be pulled,” Elrich said during a media… Read More
There is currently no legislation in front of the county council to act on recommended zoning changes for homes. Recently, Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink spoke… Read More
Montgomery County Council, in collaboration with the Montgomery Planning Department, has announced a series of five in-person listening sessions to discuss the Planning Board’s Attainable Housing Strategies (AHS) recommendations. The… Read More
County councilmembers approved an agritourism zoning measure Tuesday to allow overnight stays at farms in the county’s Agricultural Reserve and rural areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 allows campground use… Read More
The county’s planning board supports a zoning change that would allow overnight stays on farms. During a council public hearing Tuesday, Planning Board Chair Artie Harris said the opportunity to… Read More
More affordable and suitable housing throughout the county, particularly in areas close to public transportation, shopping and restaurants; smaller homes that renters could afford to purchase; and more duplexes, townhouses… Read More