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AR Zoning Standards in Montgomery County

The document compares the zoning standards for the Agricultural Reserve (AR) zone and the Residential Density Transfer (RDT) zone in Montgomery County, Maryland. Some key differences highlighted are: - The AR zone has a minimum lot size of 3 acres and maximum density of 1 unit per 25 acres, while the RDT zone has a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet and maximum density of 1 unit per 25 acres. - The AR zone allows for alternative lot areas over 3 acres if agricultural or conservation easements are placed on the remainder of the property. The RDT zone provides a similar flexible lot alternative for properties up to 3 acres. - There are some proposed changes to height measurement standards and side set

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AR Zoning Standards in Montgomery County

The document compares the zoning standards for the Agricultural Reserve (AR) zone and the Residential Density Transfer (RDT) zone in Montgomery County, Maryland. Some key differences highlighted are: - The AR zone has a minimum lot size of 3 acres and maximum density of 1 unit per 25 acres, while the RDT zone has a minimum lot size of 40,000 square feet and maximum density of 1 unit per 25 acres. - The AR zone allows for alternative lot areas over 3 acres if agricultural or conservation easements are placed on the remainder of the property. The RDT zone provides a similar flexible lot alternative for properties up to 3 acres. - There are some proposed changes to height measurement standards and side set

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RDT to AR

Zoning Comparison
The intent of the Agricultural Reserve (AR) zone is to promote agriculture as the primary land use in areas of the county designated for agricultural preservation.

Illustrative Depiction of Standards for Detached House Building Type


Rear Setback

Standard Method of Development for Detached House Building Type


A. Lot RDT 40,000 sf N/A 1/25 AR 40,000 sf 3 acres 1/25 Lot Area (min) Alternative Lot Area (max) Density (units/acre) Lot Width (min) At front building line At front property line B. Placement 50' 50' 20' 40' 35' 10% 50' 50' 25' N/A 35' 15% 125 25 125 25

Main Building Lot Width at Front Building Line

Side Setback

Principal Building (min) Front setback Side street setback Side setback, interior Sum of side setbacks, interior Rear setback, interior Coverage (max) All roofed buildings and structures on a lot up to 3 acres

Land zoned RDT, approximately 38% of the County

Front Setback Lot Width at Front Property Line

All roofed buildings and structures on a lot greater than 3 acres C. Height Principal Building (max) Overall building height (agricultural buildings are exempt) Rationale for Changes Marked in Red

10%

10%

Existing development in the RDT zone Side Section of Structure (Main Building) Height is proposed to be measured from the average grade to the mean height level between eaves and ridge of a gable, hip, mansard, or gambrel roof or to the highest point of roof surface of a flat roof.

50'

50'

Alternative Lot Area and Coverage on a lot up to 3 acres A flexible lot alternative is provided to encourage agricultural and conservation easements. If a property owner takes advantage of the alternative lot area (and therefore gets 15% coverage), the remainder of the site (22 acres) must be placed in a conservation or agricultural easement or land trust. Sum of Side Setbacks, Interior The proposed zoning code removes the Sum of Side Setbacks requirement since it is redundant.

Max Height

Side setback, interior This is a typo in the September 2012 Staff Draft and will be revised to 20. Accessory Structures For development standards regarding accessory structures, see Accessory Structures (RDT) Fact Sheet

a project of the Montgomery County Planning Department [Link]

Based on September 2012 Staff Draft

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