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Germantown board adopts zoning-code overhaul to simplify uses, tighten accessory-structure rules

Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Germantown · February 9, 2026
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Summary

On Feb. 9 the Germantown Board of Mayor and Aldermen approved zoning text amendments intended to streamline use and bulk tables, tighten accessory-structure and ADU standards, and shift some site-plan and conditional-use review to administrative processes and the planning commission.

Director Ross told the Board of Mayor and Aldermen on Feb. 9 that a package of zoning text amendments was intended to bring "clarity, consistency, and efficiency" to chapters 2, 6, 17 and 23 of the municipal code. The changes consolidate repetitive language into use and bulk tables, add modern uses, and update procedures for site-plan and conditional-use review.

The amendments create consolidated use and bulk tables so residents and applicants can read allowed uses and bulk rules by rows and columns; they also allow limited administrative adjustments to site plans (up to 10%) so some modifications…

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