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Council approves zoning amendment clarifying measurement for large filling stations; proposed queue‑based setback fails
Summary
The County Council approved Zoning Text Amendment 25-06 to clarify how the existing 500‑foot setback for large filling stations is measured; an amendment to measure setback from property boundary (to include queuing cars) failed 2–9. Supporters said the change is needed for the Viva White Oak development; opponents raised environmental concerns.
The Montgomery County Council voted Sept. 9 to approve Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-06, which clarifies how the county measures the 500‑foot setback that applies to large vehicle service/filling stations. The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee recommended approval with amendments, and committee language adopting planning‑board language to measure the 500‑foot setback from underground storage tanks for environmentally sensitive areas was retained.
ZTA 25-06 clarifies that that a ‘‘large’’ filling station — defined in the amendment as one that dispenses at least 3,600,000 gallons per year — will have its measurement point specified for setback purposes. The PHP committee recommended measuring the setback from the hose (the pump) for the general measurement and the planning‑board wording for environmentally…
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