Buildings (Main & Accessory)

The Town has different development standards than those of Montgomery County.  
 
If you would like the opportunity to review the impact of the Town's building setbacks on your property, please view the development standards (below), use our online calculators or call the Town Office at 301-654-7144.
 
The following links will allow you to compare the Town's building regulations with those of Montgomery County.  Differences between the Town and County are shown in yellow.
The Town has developed interpretations that clarify some provisions of the building code.  They are listed below.

Please refer to the Town's variance standards here (under section 4-7 of the Town Code) or refer to the Town's variance application form for information on variances from the Town's building regulations.

Please call or e-mail the Town Office if you have any questions, or would like assistance interpreting any of the regulations.