PHP Committee Reviews Solar Zoning Update Under State Law
MCCouncilJul 24, 2026
The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee will review Zoning Text Amendment 26-07 on July 27, 2026 at 1:30 p.m., which would amend county zoning standards for solar collection systems. The amendment separates rooftop-mounted from ground-mounted solar systems and brings the county into compliance with Maryland's Renewable Energy Certainty Act (HB 1036/SB 931, April 2025), which preempts local land use regulations on solar systems larger than one megawatt. ZTA 26-07 would also reduce regulatory requirements for rooftop-mounted solar installations.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 27, 2026”, received Jul 24, 2026.
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2026-07-27
meeting — PHP Committee reviews ZTA 26-07, Solar Collection System Use Standards, at 1:30 p.m.
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