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Council approves zoning change to permit alkaline hydrolysis for funeral services
Summary
Montgomery County Council voted to approve Zoning Text Amendment 20-59 to allow alkaline hydrolysis (a decomposition process) as a land-use option; the council amended the definition to allow non-human remains, and staff noted state regulatory work is underway.
The Montgomery County Council on Sept. 30 approved Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 20-59, which adds land-use authorization for alkaline hydrolysis used in funeral and internment services. The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee recommended approval with one amendment; the council approved the measure by roll call vote, 11–0.
Chair Friedson, who led the committee review, said the amendment clarifies the new definition so the…
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