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Council backs bill to codify municipalities’ ability to regulate structures in predominantly single‑family zones
Summary
The council unanimously supported MCPG116‑25, a bill that clarifies that municipalities with predominantly single‑family residential land as of Jan. 1, 2024, retain authority to regulate buildings and structures (including multifamily) in those areas subject to specified parity rules; the planning board will review recent Friday amendments.
Montgomery County Council members on Oct. 12 voted unanimously to support MCPG116‑25, legislation intended to clarify municipal authority to regulate buildings and structures on land zoned predominantly for single‑family residential use.
Staff said the bill responds to an Attorney General opinion that interpreted existing law and the municipalities’ concerns about ambiguity. The bill would expressly…
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