Rockville City Zoning Code
Complete index of all zoning chapters, sections, and subsections
ARTICLE 1
- GENERAL INFORMATION
Sections
- Sec. 25.01.01.- Title and effective date.
- Sec. 25.01.02. - Purpose.
- Sec. 25.01.03. - Authority.
- Sec. 25.01.04. - Relation to master plan.
- Sec. 25.01.05. - Applicability.
- Sec. 25.01.06. - Compliance.
- Sec. 25.01.07. - Interpretation.
- Sec. 25.01.08. - Severability.
- Sec. 25.01.09. - Vested zoning rights.
- Sec. 25.01.10. - Abandonment of development approval.
ARTICLE 4
- APPROVING AUTHORITIES
Sections
ARTICLE 5
- APPLICATION AND NOTIFICATION GENERALLY
Sections
- Sec. 25.05.01.- Applicability.
- Sec. 25.05.02. - Applications.
- Sec. 25.05.03. - Public notifications.
- Sec. 25.05.04. - Modification of pending application.
- Sec. 25.05.05. - Access to application files.
- Sec. 25.05.06. - Notification of decision.
- Sec. 25.05.07. - Amendments to approved development.
- Sec. 25.05.08. - Extension of implementation period.
- Sec. 25.05.09. - Appeals.
- Sec. 25.05.10. - Certain defects not jurisdictional.
ARTICLE 7
- PROCEDURES FOR SITE PLANS AND PROJECT PLANS, SPECIAL EXCEPTION AND OTHER PERMITS
Sections
- Sec. 25.07.01.- Site plan, project plan, and special exception approval required.
- Sec. 25.07.02. - Application procedure for site plans, project plans, and special exceptions.
- Sec. 25.07.03. - Notice required; procedure.
- Sec. 25.07.04. - Level 1 site plan review.
- Sec. 25.07.05. - Level 2 site plan review.
- Sec. 25.07.06. - Site plan implementation period.
- Sec. 25.07.07. - Project plan review.
- Sec. 25.07.08. - Special exceptions.
- Sec. 25.07.09. - Temporary use permit.
- Sec. 25.07.10. - Sign permit.
- Sec. 25.07.11. - Occupancy permit.
- Sec. 25.07.12. - Temporary occupancy permit.
- Sec. 25.07.13. - Certificate of approval in historic districts.
- Sec. 25.07.14. - Additional permits and approvals.
- Sec. 25.07.15. - Extension of implementation period for approved projects.
- Sec. 25.07.16. - Alternate site plan approval.
ARTICLE 8
- TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS, NONCONFORMITIES, NONCONFORMING ALTERATION APPROVAL
Sections
- Sec. 25.08.01.- Purpose of this article.
- Sec. 25.08.02. - Transitional provisions.
- Sec. 25.08.03. - R-60 qualifying undersized lots.
- Sec. 25.08.04. - Nonconformities, in general.
- Sec. 25.08.05. - Nonconforming uses.
- Sec. 25.08.06. - Development standards nonconformities.
- Sec. 25.08.07. - Certain existing structures or development.
- Sec. 25.08.08. - Nonconforming alteration approval.
ARTICLE 9
- ACCESSORY USES; ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES; ENCROACHMENTS; TEMPORARY USES; HOME-BASED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES; WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
Sections
- Sec. 25.09.01.- Accessory uses.
- Sec. 25.09.02. - Accessory structures.
- Sec. 25.09.03. - Accessory buildings and structures.
- Sec. 25.09.04. - Temporary uses.
- Sec. 25.09.05. - Setback encroachments.
- Sec. 25.09.06. - Height encroachments.
- Sec. 25.09.07. - Home-based business enterprise.
- Sec. 25.09.08. - Wireless communication facility.
ARTICLE 10
- SINGLE DWELLING UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Sections
- Sec. 25.10.01.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25.10.02. - Zones established.
- Sec. 25.10.03. - Land use tables.
- Sec. 25.10.04. - Prohibition on the creation of new pipe stem lots.
- Sec. 25.10.05. - Development standards.
- Sec. 25.10.06. - Additional neighborhood districts.
- Sec. 25.10.07. - Accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 25.10.08. - Moderately priced dwelling units.
- Sec. 25.10.09. - Special regulations for building height in the R-60, R-75, and R-90 zones.
- Sec. 25.10.10. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 25.10.11. - Parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 25.10.12. - Landscaping and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 25.10.13. - Signs.
- Sec. 25.10.14. - Design guidelines.
- Sec. 25.10.15. - Regulations for attached accessory dwelling units.
ARTICLE 11
- RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY ZONES
Sections
- Sec. 25.11.01.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25.11.02. - Zones established.
- Sec. 25.11.03. - Land use tables.
- Sec. 25.11.04. - Development standards.
- Sec. 25.11.05. - Special provisions for development in the RMD-Infill zone.
- Sec. 25.11.06. - Special provisions for development in the RMD-10, RMD-15 and RMD-25 zones.
- Sec. 25.11.07. - Process for approval.
- Sec. 25.11.08. - Accessory uses and structures.
- Sec. 25.11.09. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 25.11.10. - Parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 25.11.11. - Landscaping and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 25.11.12. - Signs.
ARTICLE 12
- INDUSTRIAL ZONES
Sections
- Sec. 25.12.01.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25.12.02. - Zones established.
- Sec. 25.12.03. - Land use tables.
- Sec. 25.12.04. - Development standards.
- Sec. 25.12.05. - Accessory uses.
- Sec. 25.12.06. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 25.12.07. - Parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 25.12.08. - Landscaping and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 25.12.09. - Signs.
ARTICLE 13
- MIXED-USE ZONES
Sections
- Sec. 25.13.01.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25.13.02. - Zones established.
- Sec. 25.13.03. - Land use tables.
- Sec. 25.13.04. - Special regulations for conditional uses.
- Sec. 25.13.05. - Development standards.
- Sec. 25.13.06. - Additional design guidelines.
- Sec. 25.13.07. - Special design regulations for individual mixed-use zones.
- Sec. 25.13.08. - Accessories.
- Sec. 25.13.09. - Nonconformities.
- Sec. 25.13.10. - Parking and loading requirements.
- Sec. 25.13.11. - Landscaping and buffer requirements.
- Sec. 25.13.12. - Signs.
ARTICLE 14
- SPECIAL ZONES
Sections
- Sec. 25.14.01.- Historic district zones.
- Sec. 25.14.02. - Neighborhood conservation district zones.
- Sec. 25.14.03. - Lincoln Park neighborhood conservation district.
- Sec. 25.14.06. - Park zone.
- Sec. 25.14.07. - Planned development zones.
- Sec. 25.14.08. - PD-RS (Rockshire).
- Sec. 25.14.09. - PD-FM (Fallsmead).
- Sec. 25.14.10. - PD-FM2 (Fallsmead 2).
- Sec. 25.14.11. - PD-FB (Fallsbend).
- Sec. 25.14.12. - PD-CH (Carter Hill).
- Sec. 25.14.13. - PD-BA (Barnside Acres).
- Sec. 25.14.14. - PD-FL (Flint Ledge Estates).
- Sec. 25.14.15. - PD-RH (Rose Hill).
- Sec. 25.14.16. - PD-RHF (Rose Hill Falls).
- Sec. 25.14.17. - PD-BU (Buckingham Property).
- Sec. 25.14.18. - PD-CL (Chestnut Lodge).
- Sec. 25.14.19. - PD-NMC (New Mark Commons).
- Sec. 25.14.20. - PD-DF (Dawson Farm).
- Sec. 25.14.21. - PD-MH (Meadow Hall).
- Sec. 25.14.22. - PD-RF (Redgate Farm).
- Sec. 25.14.23. - PD-LG (Legacy at Lincoln Park).
- Sec. 25.14.24. - PD-KF (King Farm).
- Sec. 25.14.25. - PD-FG (Fallsgrove).
- Sec. 25.14.26. - PD-UR (Upper Rock).
- Sec. 25.14.27. - PD-TO (Tower Oaks).
- Sec. 25.14.28. - PD-KSI (KSI Apartments).
- Sec. 25.14.29. - PD-RCI (Rockville Center, Inc.).
- Sec. 25.14.30. - PD-TC (Twinbrook Commons).
- Sec. 25.14.31. - PD-TS (Town Square).
- Sec. 25.14.32. - PD-SG (Shady Grove).
- Sec. 25.14.33. - PD-MC (Metro Center).
- Sec. 25.14.34. - PD-CB (Champion Billiards).
- Sec. 25.14.35. - Interim comprehensive plan floating zones.
ARTICLE 16
- PARKING AND LOADING
Sections
- Sec. 25.16.01.- Purpose.
- Sec. 25.16.02. - General requirements.
- Sec. 25.16.03. - Number of spaces required.
- Sec. 25.16.04. - Location of parking and loading facilities.
- Sec. 25.16.05. - Location in relation to use served.
- Sec. 25.16.06. - Parking design standards.
- Sec. 25.16.07. - Parking structures design.
- Sec. 25.16.08. - Automated parking structures.
- Sec. 25.16.09. - Bicycle parking.
ARTICLE 17
- PUBLIC USE SPACE, LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING, UTILITY PLACEMENT AND SCREENING, LIGHTING, SIDEWALKS, AND SHADOWS
Sections
- Sec. 25.17.01.- Public use space.
- Sec. 25.17.02. - Landscaping and screening.
- Sec. 25.17.03. - Underground installation of utility lines required; screening or underground installation of transformers; and equipment lockers required.
- Sec. 25.17.04. - Lighting.
- Sec. 25.17.05. - Sidewalks.
- Sec. 25.17.06. - Shadows, general regulations.
- Sec. 25.17.07. - Environmental guidelines.
- Sec. 25.17.08. - Building restriction lines and build-to lines.
ARTICLE 18
- SIGNS
Sections
- Sec. 25.18.01.- Legislative findings; purposes.
- Sec. 25.18.02. - Severability.
- Sec. 25.18.03. - Sign variances.
- Sec. 25.18.04. - Only allowed signs lawful; signs specifically prohibited.
- Sec. 25.18.05. - Exemptions.
- Sec. 25.18.06. - Construction, design, illumination, and maintenance of signs.
- Sec. 25.18.07. - Measurement of sign area and height.
- Sec. 25.18.08. - Sign plans; sign permits; appeals.
- Sec. 25.18.09. - Nonconforming signs.
- Sec. 25.18.10. - Removal of signs.
- Sec. 25.18.11. - Signs allowed for residential uses in all zones.
- Sec. 25.18.12. - Signs allowed for nonresidential uses in residential zones.
- Sec. 25.18.13. - Signs allowed in the industrial zones.
- Sec. 25.18.14. - Signs allowed in other mixed-use zones—MXTD, MXCD, MXCT, MXNC, MXE, MXB, MXC and MXT.
- Sec. 25.18.15. - Reserved.
- Sec. 25.18.16. - Signs on public property and the public right-of-way.
- Sec. 25.18.17. - Noncommercial signs in lieu of commercial signs.
- Sec. 25.18.18. - Signs in planned development zones.
- Sec. 25.18.19. - Optional sign package.
ARTICLE 19
- ENFORCEMENT
Sections
- Sec. 25.19.01.- Responsible persons.
- Sec. 25.19.02. - Enforcement authority.
- Sec. 25.19.03. - Violations.
- Sec. 25.19.04. - Notice of violation.
- Sec. 25.19.05. - Municipal infraction citation.
- Sec. 25.19.06. - Stop work order.
- Sec. 25.19.07. - Suspension and revocation of zoning approvals.
- Sec. 25.19.08. - Withholding other zoning approvals.
- Sec. 25.19.09. - Additional remedies.
- Sec. 25.19.10. - Remedies cumulative, not alternative.
ARTICLE 21
- PLATS AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS3
Sections
- Sec. 25.21.01.- Plats.
- Sec. 25.21.02. - Final record plats.
- Sec. 25.21.03. - Recordation of an existing single unit detached dwelling residential lot or property.
- Sec. 25.21.04. - Subdivision approval required.
- Sec. 25.21.05. - Applications.
- Sec. 25.21.06. - Adequate public facilities.
- Sec. 25.21.07. - Waivers; modification.
- Sec. 25.21.08. - Submission requirements for preliminary subdivision plans.
- Sec. 25.21.09. - Preliminary plan approval procedure.
- Sec. 25.21.10. - Plats and data for final approval.
- Sec. 25.21.11. - Final record plat approval procedures—Generally.
- Sec. 25.21.12. - Resubdivision and minor subdivisions.
- Sec. 25.21.13. - Ownership plats.
- Sec. 25.21.14. - Cluster development.
- Sec. 25.21.15. - Performance guarantees.
- Sec. 25.21.16. - Streets and public infrastructure.
- Sec. 25.21.17. - Mid-block access.
- Sec. 25.21.18. - Easements and rights-of-way.
- Sec. 25.21.19. - Public sites and open spaces.
- Sec. 25.21.20. - Floodplain regulations.
- Sec. 25.21.21. - Tree planting.
- Sec. 25.21.22. - Lots.
- Sec. 25.21.23. - Sediment control and stormwater management.
- Sec. 25.21.24. - Erosion area regulations.
- Sec. 25.21.25. - Monuments.