Zoning Regulation Amendments Case Chart

To amend Section 131.0 to add a Conditional Use for "School, Instructional" that will be permitted for properties adjoining a non-residential zoning district or an existing conditional use in R-20 Districts.

To amend Section 125.0 of the Zoning Regulations (New Town zoning) regarding Downtown Revitalization development projects and Moderate Income Housing units and to amend Section 133.0 (Off-Street Parking) to update the base parking ratios for residential land uses.  

To amend Section 128.0.D. in order to provide 1) that modular office buildings may be used as part of a CU Plan; 2) to provide that office trailers may be converted into modular office buildings; and 3) to provide that in all zoning district, a storage or refuse container may be used with certain conditions imposed.

To amend the Zoning Regulations to add 9 uses to be permitted as a matter of right in Section 117.3.C - Office Transition (OT) District.

To amend Section 131.0.N.39.b., to clarify language regarding noise being perceptible at lot lines for Pet Day Care Facilities.

To amend Section 127.4.F.2.b. (TOD District) to remove "amenity areas" from 50% limitation on developable acreage.

To establish a new Conditional Use category in Section 131.0.0 for "Athletic Facilities, Commercial".

To amend Section 106.1 County Preservation Easements and 131.0: Conditional Uses section to eliminate an unintended conflict that would prohibit the Commercial Solar Facilities on preservation parcels as a Conditional Use.

To amend Section 127.4.B.8., to remove requirement that single-family attached dwellings may not occupy more than 40% of the residential development area within a project in the TOD zone.

To amend Section 125.0 NT (New Town) District and the Downtown Columbia Plan to include Inclusionary Zoning provisions in the Downtown Columbia Revitalization process.

To allow certain properties (.5 acres or larger) located in R-20 district to be eligible to apply for a Conditional Use for a pet grooming establishment, provided all business activities are located entirely within the residence.

To amend various sections of the Zoning Regulations to eliminate yard waste composting and mulching and add State of MD Regulations for Composting and Natural Wood Waste Recycling - based on discussions held by the Mulch and Wood Waste Task Force.