ZTA 26-02 — Overlay Zones, Regional Shopping Center
Montgomery County
Description
A zoning text amendment on regional shopping center overlay zones went through public hearing; committee worksession March 9.
Impact summary
More housing could be built at Montgomery Mall and Wheaton Mall as they redevelop into mixed-use communities.
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 2
Recorded in the meeting · City Council
Last discussed Mar 3, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
Council Session - Mar 3, 2026
The ZTA would exempt household living uses in regional shopping center overlay zones from the 30% residential cap, enabling more housing at the malls. The Planning Board supports it 5-0.
Council Session - Jan 27, 2026
A zoning text amendment creating overlay zone provisions for regional shopping centers was introduced; a public hearing is set for March 3.
Related issues (2)
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