REDI Publishes ‘Rockville Guide for Businesses’
May 1, 2023
The new “Rockville Guide for Businesses” is a comprehensive resource for entrepreneurs and business owners looking to grow and thrive in Rockville.
Category: Development and Planning
Your Thoughts Wanted on the Rockville Town Center Master Plan
May 1, 2023
Everyone — residents, neighbors, visitors, employees, and business and property owners — is welcome to provide feedback as Rockville plans a successful future for Town Center over the coming decades. To take part, register at engagerockville.com/towncenter, which has multiple ways to provide input. Take a short survey, add to the
May is Preservation Month
May 1, 2023
Across the country, communities are celebrating Preservation Month in May. Join in the celebrations by learning about some of Rockville’s historic sites and buildings. Enjoy the warm spring weather and take a city walking tour to learn more about the community — the Historic Rockville Walking Tour, African American History
Go Green and Save Green With Permit Fee Waivers for Earth Month
March 30, 2023
Rockville to Waive Fees for Select Home Improvement Permits During April The City of Rockville is marking Earth Month in April by waiving permit fees for certain environmentally friendly home improvements. The city will waive all fees assessed by Rockville’s Inspection Services Division that are directly associated with the residential
Zoning ABCs
March 2, 2023
The Rockville Planning Commission and Chief of Zoning Jim Wasilak present “Zoning 101,” an introduction for the community about Rockville’s zoning ordinance rewrite, on the city’s YouTube channel. This will be a major city project over the next couple of years. Watch and learn more about the zoning ordinance, with
Working on a Historic Property? You Could Qualify for a Tax Credit
March 1, 2023
Restoring or repairing the outside of a historic home or preserving the exterior of a historic structure? You could be eligible for a property tax credit.
Mayor and Council to Consider Regulations for Short-Term and Residential Room Rentals
March 1, 2023
The Mayor and Council will meet Monday, March 27 and further discuss whether to initiate a public review that could lead to regulating short-term rentals in the city, such as AirBnB and VRBO, as well as the rental of rooms within a residence.
City Begins Development of 10-Year Plan to Update Historic Preservation Initiatives
March 1, 2023
Rockville is developing a Historic Preservation Work Plan, a 10-year program that lays out a series of recommendations to assess and update the city’s historic preservation program. The plan, which will be open to public input during its development, will be the first step in updating how the city approaches
Meet a Rockville Employee: Jane Lyons-Raeder
March 1, 2023
Jane Lyons-Raeder joined Rockville’s Department of Community Planning and Development Services in September. We asked her a few questions to introduce her to the community. What did you do before joining the city?I was the Maryland Advocacy Manager for the Coalition for Smarter Growth. There, I led advocacy campaigns around
Town Center Master Plan Update to Kick Off with Listening Sessions
February 21, 2023
The City of Rockville will host four interactive listening sessions to kickoff outreach and engagement for the Town Center Master Plan update, which will help guide the area’s success in coming decades.
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Help the City With Its Drinking Water Service Line Inventory
November 27, 2024
Rockville recently sent notices to nearly 8,300 city water customers requesting their help in determining and reporting the material used in their drinking water service lines. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent Lead and Copper Rule Revisions require water service
Neighborhood Celebrated with New Public Artwork
November 27, 2024
Thanks to D.C.-based artist Rose Jaffe, a vibrant mural now adorns the playground-facing wall of the Lincoln Park Community Center at 357 Frederick Ave. The mural features residents of all ages dancing, playing and moving together, alongside Maryland and Lincoln
Making the New Pool’s Future More…Concrete
November 27, 2024
Work is continuing on a comprehensive renovation and reconfiguration of the Rockville Swim and Fitness Center’s outdoor recreation pool. Improvements are being made to accessibility, amenities will be modernized, and infrastructure will provide new recreational features and pools for swimmers
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