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 …
Upcoming Dates: Montgomery County Subdivision Staging Policy (Growth Policy)
As noted in our prior post, the Montgomery County Council has begun its review of the Planning Board’s Final Draft 2020 – 2024 Subdivision Staging Policy. By law, the Council …
Proposed Regulatory Extensions – Prince George’s County Council Responds to COVID-19 Impacts on Real Estate and Development Industries
On September 22, Council Bills 73-2020 and 74-2020 were introduced to the Prince George’s County Council. In light of the impact of COVID-19 on the real estate and development industries, …
Proposed Expansion of Solar Facilities in Agricultural Reserve
On January 21, 2020, a Zoning Text Amendment (No. 20-01) was introduced by the Montgomery County Council to amend the use standards for Solar Collection Systems. The ZTA is primarily …
Bowie Master Plan Update
The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is moving forward with its update of the 2006 Approved Master Plan for Bowie and Vicinity. The long-awaited update of the Master …
Lerch, Early & Brewer Partners with Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation to Support Small Business Community
Lerch, Early & Brewer Partners with Prince George’s County Economic Development Corporation to Support Small Business Community Lerch, Early & Brewer is pleased announce its new partnership with the Prince George’s …
Just Announced: Lerch Early’s Regional Housing Update (online event)
Last year’s Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments report was clear: The DC Metro Area is facing a housing shortage, needing 320,000 more housing units by 2030 to keep up with …
Land Use Attorneys Bob Harris and Pat Harris Named to ULI Washington Management Committee
Land Use Attorneys Bob Harris and Pat Harris Named to ULI Washington Management Committee Lerch Early land use attorneys Bob Harris and Pat Harris have been named to Urban Land Institute (ULI) …