Development and Planning, Rockville Reports

Mayor and Council Add Public Hearing on Zoning Rewrite and Map Amendment

The Mayor and Council will hold two public hearings on Rockville’s zoning ordinance rewrite and comprehensive map amendment on May 4 and 11. The May 11 public hearing was added at the elected body’s request. 

Additional work sessions are scheduled for May 4, 11 and 18. 

The project aims to modernize Rockville’s land-use regulations, last updated in 2009, implementing the goals of the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan by creating a more flexible and accessible set of rules that support the city’s commitment to equity, sustainability and quality of life. 

Mayor and Council meetings generally take place on Mondays and begin at 6:30 p.m. See page 3 for details. Meetings are held in the Mayor and Council chambers at City Hall. Meetings are also broadcast live on Rockville 11 and recordings are posted to the meeting listing at rockvillemd.gov/agendacenter. 

Staff reports and other briefing materials will be available in the Agenda Center about a week before each meeting. 

The Mayor and Council held their first public hearings and a work session on the project on Monday, April 13. During the work session, the Mayor and Council discussed and provided direction on recommendations adopted by the Planning Commission in February. 

A revised staff draft zoning ordinance and zoning map are available on the project’s Engage Rockville page at engage rockville.com/zoningrewrite. The revisions reflect direction from the Mayor and Council, along with technical corrections, minor policy changes and plain language revisions. 

To view the full project schedule, submit feedback and sign up for updates, visit engagerockville.com/zoningrewrite.