Council Passes Zoning Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jul 24, 2019 | County Council, County News, Neighborhoods, Real Estate | 1 |

The County Council yesterday unanimously passed a zoning text amendment to make it easier for homeowners to add accessory dwelling units to their property. An ADU is a separate dwelling unit that is on the same lot as a single dwelling unit with its own entrance, full kitchen and bathroom. The ADU tenant does not have access to the rest of the home. Examples include an apartment over a garage, a basement apartment (known as an “English basement”), an in-law suite, or a so-called tiny house on a side lot.

New Bill Would Require Air Conditioning in All Rental Units

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jul 17, 2019 | County Council, County News | 0 |

Landlords would be required to provide and maintain working air conditioning in county rental units under the terms of a bill introduced yesterday by Councilmember Tom Hucker (D-District 5). Systems would have to provide an inside temperature of eighty degrees or less from May 1 through Sept. 30 each year.

Bill Would Create Public Police Advisory Commission

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jul 8, 2019 | County Council, County Executive, County News | 2 |

Thirteen members of the public would become part of a Policing Advisory Commission under the terms of a bill introduced by Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large). A press conference is scheduled for tomorrow evening. In addition, the county executive’s office release the results of a survey asking the public about the characteristics they would like to see in the county’s next police chief.

Council Passes Bill Allowing Tenants to Break Lease Under Certain Conditions

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 26, 2019 | County Council, County News | 0 |

Tenants in rental units would be able to break a lease without penalty under certain conditions, according to a bill passed yesterday by the County Council. The bill would trigger the action if a landlord fails to correct violations affecting health and safety once cited by the Department of Housing and Community Affairs.

Council Names Verma to Planning Board in Historic Appointment

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 25, 2019 | County Council, Park and Planning | 1 |

The Council Council today unanimously named Partap Verma to the Montgomery County Planning Board, an historic appointment as the first Asian Indian and openly gay member. The council also selected Casey Anderson to serve a second term as chairman of the board.

The Transit Challenge: What I Learned

Posted by Mike Diegel | Jun 17, 2019 | County Council, County News, Transportation | 6 |

A number of local officials accepted a challenge from the Action Committee for Transit to spend the week of June 10-17 using only public transit, or active modes of transportation such as biking, walking or scooters, to travel around the county. The Source asked one of those participants, Councilmember Hans Riemer (D-At Large), who lives in Takoma Park, what he thought of the experience, and here is his report.

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Council Passes Zoning Changes for Accessory Dwelling Units

New Bill Would Require Air Conditioning in All Rental Units

Bill Would Create Public Police Advisory Commission

Council Passes Bill Allowing Tenants to Break Lease Under Certain Conditions

Council Names Verma to Planning Board in Historic Appointment

The Transit Challenge: What I Learned

Community Conversation with Will Jawando

Planning Board Candidate Forum

County Establishes Initiative Designed to Assist Local Businesses

Jawando, Council Urge Public Involvement in Search for New Chief

Council Bans Smoking in Some Outdoor Seating Areas

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