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Gaithersburg council unanimously adopts amendment to exempt city projects from a subdivision permit restriction
Summary
The council voted 5‑0 on April 20 to amend Chapter 20 of the city code, creating an exemption that allows building permits for structures that cross a lot line when the properties are city‑owned — a change cited as needed for two municipal buildings and possible hanging art between them.
The Gaithersburg City Council on April 20 adopted an amendment to Chapter 20 of the city code that exempts certain city projects from a current prohibition on issuing building permits for structures that cross a lot line.
Planning staff and the planning commission recommended the change; staff told the council that the amendment was introduced Feb. 17, the planning commission recommended adoption March 4, a…
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