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 …
Montgomery County General Plan Update
The Montgomery County Planning Department is in the process of updating the County’s General Plan – titled “Thrive Montgomery 2050.” The General Plan serves as a foundation for all planning, …
UPDATE: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY POSTPONES COUNTYWIDE MAP AMENDMENT
The Prince George’s District Council and Planning Board Joint Public Hearing on the proposed Countywide Map Amendment (CMA) has been postponed indefinitely. On November 9, 2020, County Council Chair Todd …
More Key Decisions Coming Up for Montgomery County Council on Subdivision Staging Policy
Over the past several weeks, the Montgomery County Council has been holding work sessions on the 2020-2024 Subdivision Staging Policy (SSP). The next work session will occur on Thursday, November …
U.S. News Ranks 7 Lerch Early Practices Nationally in 2021 Best Law Firms List
U.S. News Ranks 7 Lerch Early Practices Nationally in 2021 Best Law Firms List U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” Seven of Lerch, Early & Brewer’s practices are ranked …
Update on COVID-19 Pandemic Procedures – Traffic Counts Allowed
The Montgomery County Planning Department has adopted a new Traffic Count Data Collection Policy that will allow certain projects that have been stalled, as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, …
Prince George’s Countywide Map Amendment Process Restarts
After a six-month delay due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the Prince George’s Countywide Sectional Map Amendment (CMA) is finally back on the County Council’s agenda. The County will kickoff the …