Lincoln Park Conservation District Amendments (formerly Design Guidelines)

At its March 13 meeting, the Planning Commission considered a recommendation on a Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) related to Neighborhood Conservation Districts. This ZTA proposes a process to amend a neighborhood conservation district, as none currently exists. This amendment does not include adoption of the proposed Lincoln Park design guidelines, as that will be considered at a later date. However, this ZTA is needed in order to move the design guidelines project forward. After discussion on the ZTA, the Planning Commission unanimously voted to recommend approval of the ZTA to the Mayor and Council. A public hearing on the ZTA is tentatively scheduled before the Mayor and Council on July 8. View the draft ZTA.

Review of Design Guidelines Draft #2

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

7:30pm at Lincoln Park Community Center (357 Frederick Ave, Rockville, MD 20850)

Lincoln Park residents are invited to review the second draft of the neighborhood design guidelines for new single-family detached construction and additions in the neighborhood. This meeting will be an open house where residents can view and comment on the different elements of the design guidelines. The full draft is also available to read and comment on online until January 12, 2024.

Review of Draft Design Guidelines

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

7:00pm at Mount Calvary Baptist Church

Lincoln Park residents were invited to review the draft design guidelines for new single-family detached construction and additions in the neighborhood. At the meeting, City staff and the consultants presented draft design guidelines and reviewed feedback from the community. The City hosted an in-person meeting at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 29 at Mount Calvary Baptist Church (608 N Horners Ln, Rockville, MD 20850).

"What are Design Guidelines" Meeting 2
Thursday, October 27, 2022

7:00pm virtually via WebEx and in-person at the Lincoln Park Community Center

Lincoln Park residents were invited to learn more about creating neighborhood design guidelines for new single-family detached construction and additions that will promote creative and high-quality design, and encourage compatibility between new and existing homes within the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

The city held a hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct 27, virtually via WebEx, and in-person at the Lincoln Park Community Center (357 Frederick Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850).

At the meeting, City staff provided an update on the project and recent community survey about what design elements are important for the neighborhood. Residents were asked to provide feedback on how design guidelines could be applied to address any issues that were identified in the survey.

Click Here to view a recording of the meeting.

Click Here to view the presentation slides.

What are Design Guidelines?
Thursday, October 6, 2022
7:00pm via WebEx & In-Person at Lincoln Park Community Center

Lincoln Park residents were invited to learn more about creating neighborhood design guidelines for new construction and additions that will promote creative and high-quality design, and encourage compatibility between new and existing homes within the Lincoln Park neighborhood.

The city held a hybrid meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct 6, virtually via WebEx, and in-person at the Lincoln Park Community Center (357 Frederick Avenue, Rockville MD 20850).

At the meeting, city staff provided an update on the project’s history and also described the purpose of design guidelines and how they could be applied and presented possible design issues to address. Residents were able to ask questions.

City planning staff will be working in partnership with neighborhood residents over the next several months to identify issues, determine goals, and establish design guidance for new or modified Lincoln Park residences.

Click Here to view a recording of the meeting.

Click Here to view the presentation slides.