wtop, July 9, 2024, ‘We’ve Got To Do Something’: Montgomery Co. Takes Closer Look At Zoning In Single Family Neighborhoods
The impact of housing shortages across the U.S. has jurisdictions in the D.C. area taking a look at tossing restrictions on multifamily homes in neighborhoods previously zoned for single-family properties.
In Alexandria, Virginia, that resulted in residents filing a lawsuit earlier this year asking a zoning change to be voided. In Arlington County, homeowners lodged a legal challenge in 2023, opposing changing zoning laws in their neighborhood
In Montgomery County, Maryland, County Council President Andrew Friedson told reporters Monday, “When it comes to the housing shortage that we face, we need to do something.” He said solutions could include the proposal to allow duplexes, triplexes and even quadplexes in areas where only single-family homes were permitted.
