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Council highlights public testimony and next steps: OLO and state studies due in the fall

Montgomery County Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee · July 22, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported roughly 24 speakers at the February 24 hearing and more than 200 written submissions; the committee said it will await an Office of Legislative Oversight report and state studies later this year before finalizing regulations and enforcement details.

Council counsel Ms. Wellens said ZTA 26‑01 had a public hearing on Feb. 24 with approximately 24 speakers and more than 200 written submissions available online. She summarized common testimony themes and said a forthcoming Office of Legislative Oversight report expected in the fall will address equity and policy best practices.

Sponsors and staff said they will use the OLO report and the state study to refine standards and operational details before full Council action. Staff also directed committee members to page 8–11 of the staff report for the proposed global amendment, definition, use table, and transition clause.