The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing, 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, on a text amendment to the city’s zoning code to modify tree planting requirements for new residential lots containing townhouses, duplexes and other attached units. The zoning ordinance requires three trees be planted on each new residential lot, including
Mushrooms, including poisonous mushrooms, are ubiquitous to this area of Maryland, including many Rockville parks. Additionally, there are several plants with toxic roots, stems or fruits (including berries). Consumption of any plant or fungi from a local park can be dangerous or even fatal. City of Rockville code prohibits the
Parts of Civic Center Park and Croydon Creek Nature Center will be closed for portions of November to January to allow a pilot archery deer-culling program to take place in the John Hayes Memorial Forest (852 Avery Road) and surrounding parkland. The pilot will take place Nov. 21-29, Dec. 19-27
The I-495 and I-270 Managed Lanes Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement, released in July, is available for public comment through Monday, Nov. 9, after the state in late August extended the comment period by 30 days to allow the public and agencies more time to review the lengthy document.
The City of Rockville’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 8 to hear testimony on the public hearing draft of the Park Road and North/South Stonestreet Avenue Area Comprehensive Master Plan Amendment.
The Mayor and Council are scheduled to first discuss their Fiscal Year 2021 budget priorities, budget process and calendar, and hear a preview about the general fund, during their meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 9 at City Hall. A public hearing, part of the Mayor and Council meeting on
The City of Rockville’s Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Wednesday, Jan. 8 to hear testimony on the public hearing draft of the Park Road and North/South Stonestreet Avenue Area Comprehensive Master Plan Amendment. The Planning Commission’s meeting begins at 7 p.m. Testimony on the draft may be provided
The State Highway Administration will host a series of public workshops in Frederick and Montgomery counties in mid-November to provide an overview of plans for Interstate 270 between interstates 370 and 70. The workshops will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. as follows: Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Clarksburg High School, 22500
A forum to be held by the Department of Public Works will highlight changes taking place with Rockville’s development and permitting services, as well as deliver an update on the ongoing FAST process. FAST, which stands for faster, accountable, smarter and transparent, is an ongoing city initiative implementing improvements to
The Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 on a text amendment to the zoning code governing the placement of small-cell antennas in Rockville. The amendment is in response to recent Federal Communication Commission rulings governing the location and timing for installation of
City Facilities to Close at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 Rockville City Hall will operate as normal Tuesday, Feb. 11. All other city facilities will close at 6 p.m. Out of an abundance of caution, City Hall and all City
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
City government, including City Hall and most city facilities will be closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17. The Rockville Swim and Fitness Center will be open for regular hours on Feb. 17. Visit www.rockvillemd.gov/swimcenter for details. All other city
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