Category: Development and Planning

Planning Commission Reschedules 
Public Hearing Dates for Neighborhood-based Planning Areas Volume of Comprehensive Plan Draft 

April 10, 2020

Rockville’s Planning Commission has set new public hearing dates of Sept. 9 and 23 for the community to provide comments on the initial staff draft of the neighborhood-specific sections of the comprehensive plan update.  The original May dates were rescheduled due to a gubernatorial executive order that prevents gatherings of 10 or more to slow

Planning Commission Reschedules  Public Hearing Dates for Neighborhood-based Planning Areas Volume of Comprehensive Plan Draft 

April 10, 2020

Review Process for East Rockville Design Guidelines Expected this Month

April 7, 2020

The Mayor and Council are expected this month to authorize the formal review process for zoning amendments that, if adopted, will allow implementation of the East Rockville Design Guidelines and Standards. The project will first be reviewed by the Planning Commission for its recommendation and then move to the Mayor

Planning Commission Approves Stonestreet Amendment

February 27, 2020

Mayor and Council will Consider Next The city Planning Commission has approved a draft of the Park Road and North/South Stonestreet Avenue Area Comprehensive Master Plan Amendment, with changes that reflect both the community process that led to the amendment and testimony received from a recent public hearing. The amendment

Major Sign-regulation Revisions Implemented for New Year

February 27, 2020

Rockville’s code inspectors will be enforcing new regulations preventing signs within city rights of way in an effort to reduce visual clutter and ensure safety, especially at intersections. No signs except official public signs will be allowed within a public right of way. Any signs found violating the provision will

Planning Commission Sets Public Hearing Dates for Neighborhood Section of Comprehensive Plan Draft

February 27, 2020

Comment will be Open for Vision and Goals for Neighborhood-based Planning Areas Rockville’s Planning Commission has completed its review and edits to the initial staff draft of the neighborhood-specific sections of the comprehensive plan update and has set hearing dates of May 13 and 27 for the public to provide

Wanted: Community’s Comments for RCPD Review

February 27, 2020

Update, March 17, 2020: The public hearing and phone-in comments session about the Rockville City Police Department’s reaccreditation, scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, have been canceled. Community members are still invited to offer written comments. Comments should be sent to: Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement, Inc., 13575 Heathcote Blvd.,

What’s in RedGate’s Future?

February 27, 2020

Mayor and Council’s Priorities Include Hearing from Public The future of the 131-acre former RedGate golf course was considered by the Mayor and Council at a work session on Monday, Feb. 3. After discussing options, including community input received to date, the Mayor and Council directed staff to return with

See a Pedestrian Safety Issue? Report a Concern

January 10, 2020

Notice a perilous intersection, problematic path or malfunctioning pedestrian signal? Tell us about it! Whatever the issue, the best way to report it is online. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov, scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Report a concern.” You’ll be taken to a web form where you can describe

Mayor and Council Provide Feedback on Town Center Recommendations

December 30, 2019

The Mayor and Council in November discussed, supported and provided direction on several recommendations delivered in a report from an expert panel from the Urban Land Institute on ways to strengthen the vitality of Rockville’s Town Center. The report, which was discussed at the Nov. 25 Mayor and Council work

Learn How to Save the Bay Every Day

May 30, 2023

Rockville is part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Actions we take in our own backyards can have a significant impact on the health, habitat and wildlife of local waterways, and eventually the Chesapeake Bay. Help Rockville celebrate Chesapeake Bay Awareness

Meet a Rockville Employee: Kina Campbell

May 1, 2023

Kina Campbell joined the city in April as the new Permit and Inspection Services Division chief, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in the building permitting and construction industry. We asked her a few questions to get

RHE Wait Lists to Open for Housing Choice Voucher, Project-Based Voucher and Public Housing

May 1, 2023

Rockville Housing Enterprises opened its wait list in April for the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based voucher programs and public housing program. Apply for the waitlist: Find the online portal at myportal.rockvillehe.org and follow the instructions provided.

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