The Montgomery County Department of Finance published the required biennial update of its development impact taxes for transportation and public school improvements on May 1. These taxes must be paid prior to the issuance of...more
On July 26, 2022, the Montgomery County Council unanimously passed ZTA 22-02, which allows for additional height and development flexibility for research and development (“R&D”) and medical/scientific manufacturing facilities...more
On June 14, 2022, the Montgomery County Council introduced ZTA 22-05, which proposes substantial revisions to Montgomery County’s Sign Ordinance. The intent of the ZTA is to remove inefficiencies from the sign review process...more
To assist our clients with properties in Montgomery and Frederick Counties, and the Cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Frederick, with understanding how the Covid-19 related closures may affect their pending and...more
On a day yielding no sunshine, but rather the first snow of the winter season in parts of Maryland, the Maryland Court of Special Appeals reissued its decision in Board of County Commn. of Washington County v. Perennial...more
The Maryland General Assembly is currently considering House Bill 1390 (“HB1390”). As introduced, HB 1390 will materially impact the utility of the Development Rights and Responsibility Agreement (“DRRA”) for land owners,...more
On March 7, 2017 and June 27, 2017, respectively, the Montgomery County Council enacted Bills 42-16 and 13-17 to provide a property tax credit for elderly individuals and retired veterans. Individuals eligible to receive the...more
A Country Inn provides a venue for a cozy dinner or event and possibly an overnight stay nestled in a rural setting in Montgomery County. It is a nice, relaxing getaway from the hustle and bustle of the busier parts of...more
Montgomery County continues to plan for growth and new development. The Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (“Planning Board”) is currently working on two master plans, the White Flint...more
Property Assessed Clean Energy (“PACE”) programs are being adopted throughout the country at a rapid pace. In 2014, Maryland enacted legislation authorizing local governments to establish PACE programs. Subsequently,...more
The Montgomery County Council proposes to increase the recordation tax charged on the sale and refinance (in certain circumstances) of property. Expedited Bill 15-16 proposes to raise the recordation tax rate for taxable...more
The Montgomery County Planning Board of the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (“Planning Board”) is updating the Subdivision Staging Policy (“SSP”). We anticipate practical and innovation changes will be...more
In 2014 Montgomery County adopted a comprehensive amendment to its zoning ordinance and now it embarks on the process of rewriting its subdivision regulations. Subdivision regulations facilitate the planning authority of...more
The Maryland Court of Appeals issued an opinion on January 22, 2016 holding in favor of Montgomery County, Maryland that the future Purple Line (the proposed light rail between Bethesda and New Carrollton that includes a stop...more
The Montgomery County Council enacted Bill No. 31-15 on November 17, 2015 requiring radon testing prior to the sale of single-family homes, regardless of whether it is the initial or resale of the home. Bill No. 31-15 will...more
I attended the CREW National Convention in Bellevue, Washington earlier this month. This year’s convention was kicked off by Carla Harris, Vice Chairman of Morgan Stanley, who focused her discussion on how best to position...more