New Zoning Ordinance

At a glance

• What: the city's new Zoning Ordinance and Map, effective 2026-08-01.
• Where it stands: in effect since August 1; a presentation on the adopted ordinance and map is on the 2026-11-04 Planning Commission agenda.
• Next: the 2026-11-04 presentation.

Details

• A new preservation planner was hired, per the Historic District Commission staff report.

Sources

• Planning Commission minutes of 2026-09-09: https://rockvillemd.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1365487&GUID=D76F032D-0D87-40D9-A55D-15C11DE45CCB
• Historic District Commission minutes of 2026-09-17: https://rockvillemd.legistar.com/View.ashx?M=M&ID=1443310&GUID=EAB79150-AF50-4C89-968B-8C55A77B7AA6

Log

2026-09-09 - Planning Commission

• Staff noted the new Zoning Ordinance took effect August 1.

2026-09-17 - Historic District Commission

• Staff noted the new zoning ordinance took effect August 1.

2026-11-04 - Planning Commission

• Presentation on the adopted Zoning Ordinance and Map on the agenda.