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East Rockville Design Guidelines
Mayor & Council Adopt East Rockville Design Guidelines
On February 1, 2021, the Mayor and Council adopted the East Rockville Design Guidelines, which apply to new single dwelling unit (detached) residential construction and additions to existing homes in the East Rockville neighborhood.
Section 25.10.14 of the Zoning Code provides that prior to the approval of a building permit for a structure in a single dwelling unit residential zone, the structure must conform to any applicable design guidelines approved by the Mayor and Council.
View the East Rockville Design Guidelines document.
Background
Along with a design consultant, planning staff has worked in partnership with residents to identify issues, determine goals and establish design guidance for new single-unit homes and expansions to existing homes within the East Rockville neighborhood.
The intent of the guidelines is to promote complementary and context-sensitive development between new and existing structures, while also allowing creative design.
The project builds on recommendations from the 2004 East Rockville Neighborhood Plan to develop a guide for new construction that enhances both the physical and environmental aspects of the neighborhood.
Current residents are only required to comply with the guidelines when completing additions, renovations, or new construction. Existing structures may remain as they are.
Past Meetings Timeline
Oct 9, 2018 | Project Introduction and Information Meeting Presentation Design Guidelines Survey |
Oct 28, 2018 | Community Workshop: Input gathering and priorities for new construction and additions Meeting Presentation Design Guidelines Survey Results Matrix |
Jan 24, 2019 | Community Meeting to review and discuss initial draft design guidelines and standards DRAFT Design Guidelines |
Mar 12, 2019 | Community Meeting to review 2nd draft of the design guidelines and standards DRAFT Design Guidelines and Standards - March 12, 2019 |
Jun 3, 2019 | Community Meeting to review 3rd draft of the design guidelines and standards DRAFT Design Guidelines and Standards - June 3, 2019 |
Oct 14, 2019 | Community Meeting to review the final draft of the design guidelines and standards Meeting Presentation Final DRAFT Design Guidelines and Standards - UPDATED |
Feb 24, 2020 | Mayor and Council Briefing Meeting Presentation |
May 27, 2020 | Planning Commission Briefing and Discussion |
Jun 8, 2020 | Mayor and Council Zoning Text Amendment Authorization Review the staff report and text amendment. |
July 22, 2020 | Planning Commission Review and Discussion Review the staff report and supporting documents. |
August 5, 2020 | Planning Commission Discussion and Recommendations Review the staff report and supporting documents. |
February 1, 2021 | Mayor and Council Review and Adoption Review the staff report and supporting documents. |
Applicability
Single-family homes in the area shown on the map below are required to comply with the East Rockville Design Guidelines when proposing construction and additions.