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Gaithersburg holds record open on technical zoning changes including ADU tweaks to meet state law

Mayor and City Council of Gaithersburg · April 6, 2026
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Summary

Staff described CTAM 10307206, a technical amendment to Chapter 24 to correct typographical errors, clarify provisions and ensure accessory dwelling unit rules conform with Maryland's HB1466. The planning commission and council voted to keep the record open for additional public comment.

Gaithersburg staff presented zoning text amendment CTAM 10307206 on April 6, a technical update to Chapter 24 intended to correct errors, clarify language and align the city's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) provisions with state law (HB1466).

Planner Caroline (staff lead for the item) told the joint public hearing that the ReTool Gaithersburg project revised Chapter 24 in 2024 and staff undertook a first technical review to maintain clarity and compliance. The amendment package includes scope changes across…

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