The City's Development Review Procedures Manual (1.9 MB) describes and implements the applications and procedures of the Rockville Zoning Ordinance.
The manual is intended to give citizens, developers, applicants, staff and other interested parties a comprehensive overview of what is involved in processing development applications and to ensure accurate, complete and timely application review.
To view individual chapters of the manual or appendices follow the links below. Table of Contents
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Overview of the Development Review Process
3. Highlights of the Development Review Process Pre-application Phase
Application Phase
Public Meeting Phase
Decision Phase 4. Community Information and Notice
5. Types of Development Application and Summary of Procedures Single Unit Dwellings
Administrative Adjustment
Nonconforming Alterations
Variance
Site Plan Levels 1 and 2
Site Plan Amendments
Project Plan
Special Exception
Preliminary Subdivision Plan
Final Record Plat
Historic District Certificate of Approval and Courtesy Review
Text Amendment
Local Map Amendment
Annexation Street Closing and Abandonment 6. Next Steps after Decision Appendices Appendix A: Zoning Ordinances & Guidelines Applicable to Development Review Process
Appendix B: Project Impact Points System (PIPS)
Appendix C: Traffic Estimates for PIPS Determination
Appendix D: Fee Schedule
Appendix E: Development Review Committee (DRC) contact list
Appendix F: Pre-application Meeting Checklist and Application Form
Appendix G: Comprehensive Transportation Review (CTR) Scoping Intake Form
Appendix H: Area Meeting Guidelines
Appendix I: Sample Letter for Notification of Area Meeting
Appendix J: Sample Letter for Notification of Public Meeting/Public Hearing
Appendix K: Affidavit of Mail Notice
Appendix L: Affidavit of Area Meeting Compliance
Appendix M: Affidavit of Sign Posting | 
