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Council introduces zoning change to allow alkaline hydrolysis (water-based cremation) as accessory use
3863999 · June 19, 2025
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Summary
The council introduced a zoning text amendment to permit alkaline hydrolysis as an accessory use to funeral homes and in crematories, aligning county zoning with recently enacted state law.
The Montgomery County Council introduced Zoning Text Amendment 25‑09 on June 17 to allow alkaline hydrolysis—a water-based alternative to flame cremation—as an accessory use for funeral homes and as an allowed use in crematories.
Councilmember Fanny Gonzalez, the lead sponsor, said the state…
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