The Montgomery County Council has approved Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA 24-02) to allow camping in certain agricultural and rural zones with specific conditions. The new zoning measure expands campgrounds use to the Agricultural Reserve and Rural Cluster zones on properties that meet the requirements for farming in the zoning ordinance.
Some of the requirements in the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance include minimum acreage, maximum number of nights per guest, limitations on sanitation facilities and more. The new ZTA goes into effect on Aug. 19.
Under the previous zoning law, campgrounds were only permitted in Rural and Residential Estate 2C zones. The amendment to the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance allows overnight stays in certain zones and amends the use standards for campgrounds.
Questions about the amendments to the zoning ordinance can be directed to the County’s Department of Permitting Services Zoning and Code Compliance team by calling MC 311 or 240-777-0311.