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Department of Permitting Services - Zoning

!!! IMPORTANT NOTICE !!!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find zoning for a property here:  MNCPPC Zoning

ZONING CODE INTERPRETATIONS

• Policy
  

    
  

  • Main Building Setbacks
    

      
    

    • Accessory Building Setbacks
      

        
      

    • Fences and Retaining Walls Over 6'6'' in Height
      
    
    

      
    

    • Infill Development
      

        
      

      • Infill Development Determination
        
      
      

        
      

      • Zoning Text Amendment 08-11
        
      
      

        
      

      • Lots With No Street Frontage
        
      
      

        
      

      • Metal Storage Containers
        
      
      

        
      

      • Multiple Kitchens in a Home
        
      
      

        
      

      • 1928-30 Zoning Ordinances Policy
        
      
      

        
      
      

      RESIDENTIAL ZONING INFORMATION
      

        
      

      • Basement/Cellar, How To Determine Stories in R-60 & R-90 Zones:
        

          
        

        • Method and Example
          

            
          

          • Site Plan For Basement/Cellar Determination
            

              
            

          • Building Height, How to Measure including:
            

              
            

            • Maximum Building Height in R-60, R-90 and R-200 Zones
              

                
              

              • Method 1
                

                  
                

                • Method 2
                  

                    
                  

                  • Method 3-all zones except R-60 & R-90
                    

                      
                    

                    • Method 4-all zones except R-60 & R-90
                      

                        
                      

                      • Site Plan for Bldg. Ht. Measurement
                        

                          
                        

                      • Development Standards, Residential Zones
                        

                          
                        

                        • R-60 Zone
                          

                            
                          

                          • R-90 Zone
                            

                              
                            

                            • R-200 Zone
                              

                                
                              

                              • RE-1 Zone
                                

                                  
                                

                                • RE-2C Zone
                                  

                                    
                                  

                                  • RE-2 Zone
                                    

                                      
                                    

                                  • Development Standards, Agricultural Zones
                                    

                                      
                                    

                                    • Rural Zone
                                      

                                        
                                      

                                      • RC, Rural Cluster Zone
                                        

                                          
                                        

                                        • LDRC, Low Density Rural Cluster Zone
                                          

                                            
                                          

                                          • RDT, Rural Density Transfer Zone
                                            

                                              
                                            

                                            • RNC, Rural Neighborhood Cluster Zone
                                              

                                                
                                              

                                              • RS, Rural Service Zone
                                                

                                                  
                                                

                                              • Established Building Line including:
                                              
                                              

                                                
                                              

                                              • Method 1
                                                

                                                  
                                                

                                                • Method 2
                                                  

                                                    
                                                  

                                                  • Method 3
                                                    

                                                      
                                                    

                                                    • Method 4
                                                      

                                                        
                                                      

                                                    • Fence Information
                                                      

                                                        
                                                      

                                                      • Fences and Retaining Walls Over 6’6” in Height
                                                        

                                                          
                                                        

                                                        • Fences and Walls on corner Lots
                                                          

                                                            
                                                          

                                                          • Deer Fences
                                                            

                                                              
                                                            

                                                          • Site Plan Requirements for Installation of All New Aboveground Generators
                                                          
                                                          

                                                            
                                                          

                                                          • Generators
                                                            

                                                              
                                                            

                                                            • Heat Pumps, A/C Units, Chimney's Eaves and Overhangs
                                                              

                                                                
                                                              

                                                            • Site Plan Requirements for 1 Story Additions, Decks & Sheds
                                                              

                                                                
                                                              

                                                            • Site Plan Requirements for New Single-Family Dwellings, 2 Story & 2nd Story Additions
                                                              

                                                                
                                                              

                                                            • Site Plan Model and Requirements
                                                              

                                                                
                                                              

                                                            • Steps, Stoops, Porches And Decks
                                                              
                                                            
                                                            

                                                              
                                                            
                                                            

                                                            DIAGRAMS and EXAMPLES
                                                            

                                                              
                                                            

                                                            • Corner Lots, Yard Requirements including:
                                                            
                                                            

                                                              
                                                            

                                                            • Policy
                                                              

                                                                
                                                              

                                                              • Main Building Setbacks
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Accessory Building Setbacks
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Flag-Shaped Or Pipestem Lot Model
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • How To Determine Setbacks
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Lot Width Requirements Model
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Lot With No Side Yards
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Rear Yard For Accessory Structures
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Side Lot Lines Come to a Point at the Rear
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Through Lot Model
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Types of Lots
                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                GENERAL ZONING INFORMATION
                                                                

                                                                  
                                                                

                                                                • Bed and Breakfast Lodging Certificate
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Major Equestrian Events License
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Home Occupation Registration Certificate
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Nonconforming Use Certificate
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Special Exception Fees
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Zoning Confirmation Letter
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  SIGNS
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Information about Political Signs
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Limited Duration Sign Permit
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Permit
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  VARIANCES AND WAIVERS
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Board of Appeals
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Off-Street Parking Waiver
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Residential Variance
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Review Board Agenda
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Variance
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Variance Application Process
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Variance Process-Consent Calendar
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Sign Variance Process-Example of Contiguous & Opposite Properties
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  LINKS
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (MNCPPC)
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  

                                                                • Tax Assessment Information
                                                                  

                                                                    
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  
                                                                  

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