Update: Silver Spring Downtown & Adjacent Communities Sector Plan
On February 18, Park & Planning Staff briefed the Planning Board on its existing conditions analysis regarding the Silver Spring Downtown Plan Area. Staff reported that there currently is approximately …
Update: Thrive Montgomery 2050
The Montgomery County Planning Board continues to consider changes to the County’s General Plan – or what they are calling Thrive Montgomery 2050. The Plan’s goal is to shift from …
ALERT: Proposed Housing Related Legislation in Montgomery County
County Councilmember Will Jawando has introduced two pieces of legislation relating to affordable housing. One is aimed at expanding housing development potential in certain areas, while the other would impose …
Attorney Marrisa Rose Joins Lerch Early’s Land Use Practice
Lerch Early is pleased to welcome attorney Marrisa Rose as an associate in the Land Use/Zoning practice. “Lerch Early’s Land Use Practice Group is excited to welcome Marrisa,” said Christopher Ruhlen, chair of …
Stacy Silber featured in NAIOP article on Montgomery County Ending Development Moratoria
Stacy Silber featured in NAIOP article on Montgomery County Ending Development Moratoria Land use attorney Stacy Silber was quoted in a NAIOP article on the Montgomery County Council eliminating a moratoria on new developments. …
UPCOMING EVENT ON FEBRUARY 4: Housing Production and The Impact on Regional Economic Competitiveness
Last fall, the Land Use Group at Lerch, Early & Brewer held a Regional Housing event, focused on the state of the housing market in the DMV. The event explored …
Montgomery County Council to Expand in 2022
In the 2020 General Election, Montgomery County voters approved a fundamental change to the structure of the Montgomery County Council, the legislative branch of the County’s government. By approving “Question …
WEST HYATTSVILLE – QUEENS CHAPEL SECTOR PLAN UPDATE
The Prince George’s Planning Department has officially initiated its West Hyattsville-Queens Chapel Sector Plan Update. The public planning process began in October, when the Prince George’s County Council adopted Resolution …
2021 Real Property Taxes:
This week, certain Maryland real property owners –those who own real property in “Assessment Area 3” of each county in the State – will begin receiving reassessment notices for the …
Thrive Montgomery 2050
The Planning Board held its first worksession, on December 17th, on the “Thrive Montgomery 2050” Plan (i.e. the update to the County’s General Plan). An overview of the Plan can …
Rockville 2040: Comprehensive Plan Update
More than two years ago, the City of Rockville commenced its “Rockville 2040: Comprehensive Plan.” The first step involved the Planning Commission’s review of Volume 1 of the draft Comprehensive …
Montgomery County Council Adopts 2020-2024 Subdivision Staging Policy
On November 16, 2020, the Montgomery County adopted the new, four-year Subdivision Staging Policy, to be renamed the Growth and Infrastructure Policy, controlling growth and development for the next four …