Montgomery County has launched a new website to educate residents about new zoning laws recently enacted that are designed to help protect and maintain the residential character of neighborhoods. The new website, found at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/goodneighbors, is available in both English and Spanish. The new laws, which go into effect on April 24, deal with home-based businesses, off-street parking and paving of front yards. A law, which went into effect in July 2009, prohibits on-street parking of heavy commercial and recreational vehicles in residential neighborhoods. The new laws were proposed by County Executive Ike Leggett two years ago based on recommendations from a Code Enforcement Work Group that he appointed. The Work Group reviewed a number of housing and zoning code issues that were causing adverse impacts and public safety issues in residential neighborhoods. The County Council approved zoning text amendment 09-03 last October.
The website is part of a comprehensive public education campaign by County officials. A series of community meetings were held in early March around the County to present the changes in the law and answer questions from County residents. Brochures and posters – in English and Spanish – are being distributed. Other advertising includes posters in Ride On buses and at bus shelters.
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