Council Introduces Zoning Change to Ease Residential Caps at Shopping Centers
MCCouncilJan 26, 2026
Councilmember Andrew Friedson and Council President Natali Fani-González will introduce Zoning Text Amendment 26-02 on Jan. 27, 2026, which would exempt certain sites from the 30 percent gross floor area cap on household living uses within regional shopping center overlay zones. The exemption applies provided a regional shopping center of at least 600,000 square feet is retained within the zone. A public hearing is scheduled for March 3, 2026.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. to Hold Public Hearings on Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget and Supplemental Appropriations”, received Jan 26, 2026.
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2026-01-27
event — Introduction of ZTA 26-02, Regional Shopping Center overlay zone residential cap exemption
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