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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]WTF... The Planning Board recommends creating a new type of Minor Subdivision to allow for the subdivision of existing platted lots for duplex and multiplex building types under the standard method (small scale) of development, and a new Administrative Subdivision for creating lots for 19 or fewer dwelling units as either standard method (small scale) or smaller AHOM developments (medium scale)...This is absurd.  They are recommending  a development loophole that will allow by right subdivisions with less than 20 unit developments. [/quote]

It appears so.  Anywhere within 500 feet of one of the corridors, so pretty much 1 block left or right of Georgia, Connecticut, University, River, Wisconsin, Colesville, New Hampshire, Randolph/Montrose, etc.

Agenda item just started.   240-773-3333 to listen in.

"Were going to move forward with policy changes"[/quote]
500 feet is like 3 blocks. [/quote]

Depends on the block, but not usually 3.  Check the map/first link from the resources page for a visual:

https://montgomeryplanning.org/planning/housing/attainable-housing-strategies-initiative/attainable-housing-strategies-initiative-resources/

Direct link:

https://montgomeryplans.org/portal/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=7f5f2305e4824e2290b635787fcb4d5d

Be sure to bring up the layers and check the box for the Attainable Housing Optional Method, with the sub-box for the 500 foot buffer.  You can also check the two parcel sub-boxes to see individual parcel outlines.

Those would be where they could build 19-unit 4-story structures without going through a standard site plan/hearing (the optional "administrative" method).  They could also go through a site plan process if they wanted 20 or more unutits.  The "floating zones" and "local map amendments" to which they referred could up these to larger-scale buildings, as well.  And these are without consideration for the stacked effects with recent state legislation.[/quote]

They did not mention the impacts of state legislation when I watched it. [/quote]

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