Rockville has been busy working on the zoning ordinance rewrite throughout the summer, with meetings soliciting public input on the process. The rewrite seeks to modernize the city’s zoning regulations through updates to the text of the zoning ordinance and revisions to the zoning map. A virtual community meeting at
With the Mayor and Council’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget deliberations having wrapped up in May, Rockville is already seeking input from community members about neighborhood improvement projects to be considered during the next budget season. The city’s Capital Improvements Program lays out how Rockville plans to invest, over a five-year
Rockville residents can learn how to modernize historic homes while preserving their character at a Preservation Month event on Saturday, May 17. The event, themed “Sustainability in Historic Preservation,” will take place from 10 a.m.- noon at the Grey Courthouse, 27 Courthouse Square. Attendees will explore energy-efficient and sustainable home
Rockville continues to seek community input on plans for historic King Farm Farmstead Park, scheduling a new round of public engagement sessions aimed at refining potential uses for the property. Upcoming community filtering sessions will allow residents to review and provide feedback on preliminary concepts derived from earlier public input.
The City of Rockville is making progress on its initiative to modernize the city’s zoning regulations and map, a project that includes updating the text of the zoning ordinance and revising the zoning map. This effort aligns with the goals outlined in the Rockville 2040 Comprehensive Plan, which guides the
Rockville’s efforts to engage the community in shaping the future of King Farm Farmstead Park, a 7-acre historic site at 1101 Grand Champion Drive, continue with upcoming opportunities for public input, both in person and virtual. The farmstead comprises eight buildings at the northern edge of the King Farm neighborhood,
The City of Rockville is advancing a proposal to annex 107.9 acres of land near the Shady Grove Metro Station. If adopted, the proposal would expand city boundaries and support transit-oriented development. The annexation, which includes property owned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority and CSX Transportation, was introduced
Planning for a new entrance at the Rockville Senior Center moved forward in March with the project’s advisory group voting in favor of promoting the new West Gude Drive entrance as the center’s primary entrance, including changing the address of the facility to West Gude Drive. City staff presented a
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home? Preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit. Rockville participates in a tax credit program for local structures designated as historic. If your property in Rockville is designated by the city as historic
The Rockville Mayor and Council unanimously adopted the Town Center Master Plan during their Jan. 27 meeting, marking the final step of a nearly two-year process to shape the future of the city’s downtown core. The decision comes almost exactly two years after the project charter was initially approved in
Rockville is offering a free four-part financial empowerment series this July as part of the BankOn Rockville program to help residents strengthen their money management skills and prepare for future financial goals. BankOn is an initiative that connects low- to
The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate. But leave the fireworks to the professionals.The private use and possession of fireworks, including sparklers, is illegal in Montgomery County and carries a fine of up to $1,000 and/or six months
Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s Outdoor Pool Reopens Rockville made waves this summer with the reopening of the outdoor recreation pool at the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center, following a transformative renovation project aimed at enhancing access, safety and enjoyment
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