Summary
New zoning rules for regional shopping centers, biohealth priority campuses, and mixed-income housing communities were introduced and will get public hearings March 3. Each could reshape what gets built — and where — across the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 1
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jan 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Depends on the amendment — developers, biotech employers, and housing advocates all have a stake in one or more.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
ZTA 26-02 — Overlay Zones, Regional Shopping Center
More housing could be built at Montgomery Mall and Wheaton Mall as they redevelop into mixed-use communities.
ZTA 26-03 — Biohealth Priority Campus Eligibility
Could ease development of biohealth employment campuses in the county.
ZTA 26-04 — Mixed-Income Housing Community Eligibility
Could change which projects qualify as mixed-income housing communities and the incentives they receive.
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