ZTA 26-05 — Expedited Approval Plan, Job Creation Project
Montgomery County
Description
A zoning text amendment would fast-track development review for projects creating 200+ jobs or serving strategic industries, cutting timelines by as much as half.
Impact summary
Aims to attract major employers by cutting regulatory time and cost.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 4
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 4
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Jul 28, 2026.
Meeting timeline (4)
Council Session - Jul 28, 2026
Creates a fast-track for businesses bringing 200 net new jobs in strategic industries, expanding eligibility across more zones.
PHP Committee Worksession - Jul 13, 2026
A zoning text amendment fast-tracking development approvals (about 60 days) for projects bringing at least 200 net new jobs in strategic industries, expanded to allow multi-tenant buildings.
Council Session - Jun 9, 2026
A zoning text amendment would fast-track development review for projects creating 200+ jobs or serving strategic industries, cutting timelines by as much as half.
Council Session - Mar 10, 2026
New zoning text amendment expanding the expedited approval program to businesses creating 200+ jobs (down from 20,000) in strategic sectors, across more zones, with new enforcement provisions.
Related issues (4)
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