Regional Housing Update: Supply, Demand, COVID, and What’s Next
On Friday, October 9, several of the top minds in real estate engaged in an enlightening conversation about the past, present, and future of the local housing market. You can find …
County Growth Policy (formerly, SSP) Update: Planning Board Draft Transmitted to the County Council
On July 30, the Montgomery County Planning Board (Board) voted to transmit its recommendations for the 2020-2024 Subdivision Staging Policy (SSP) to the County Council. A copy of the Planning …
Stacy Silber Serves as Juror for ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing Awards
Stacy Silber Serves as Juror for ULI Terwilliger Center for Housing Awards Land Use attorney Stacy Silber is serving on a national panel, which is charged with reviewing projects from around …
Prince George’s County & District Council Update: Transition to Virtual Hearings
On July 21, the Prince George’s County Council voted unanimously to authorize the District Council’s transition to virtual hearings. The Prince George’s County Council has been operating remotely for several …
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers in America
Lerch Early Attorneys Named to 2021 Best Lawyers in America Multiple lawyers from Lerch, Early & Brewer recently were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2021. Two …
Silver Spring Downtown and Adjacent Communities Sector Plan Update: Opportunities for Land Redevelopment
The time is ripe to engage with Park & Planning regarding the Silver Spring Sector Plan process. The Planning Board approved the Staff’s suggested scope in March 2020, and is …
Automatic Two-Year Extension for Preliminary Plan and APF Validity Periods Approved by Montgomery County Council
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the resulting economic consequences and project delays, the Montgomery County Council has approved an Amendment to the Subdivision Regulations that will automatically extend …
Welcome to Zoned In
On behalf of the attorneys in our Land Use Practice Group, let me be the first to welcome you to Zoned In, Lerch Early’s new Land Use & Zoning blog. …
Land Use Alert: Expanded Silver Spring Master Plan Boundaries, SSP Testimony, and COVID-19 Outdoor Café Seating Policy
Land Use Alert: Expanded Silver Spring Master Plan Boundaries, SSP Testimony, and COVID-19 Outdoor Café Seating Policy Montgomery County Updates Subdivision Staging Policy Public Hearing Testimony The Montgomery County Planning …
Montgomery County Plan Maps Out Safer Streets, But Raises New Issues For Development
Montgomery County Plan Maps Out Safer Streets, But Raises New Issues For Development The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) recently issued draft design guidelines entitled “Complete Streets,” intended …
Land Use Alert: Area Master Plan Updates & Traffic Counts
Land Use Alert: Area Master Plan Updates & Traffic Counts Montgomery County Updates Master Plans As we mentioned in previous editions of this newsletter, the Montgomery County Council recently approved …
Land Use Alert: Planning Budget Approved, SSP Transportation Issues Next
Land Use Alert: Planning Budget Approved, SSP Transportation Issues Next Montgomery County Approves 3.9% Increase in Planning Department Budget On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council approved the operating budget for …