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CBD-3 Optional Method: Density

The CBD-3 Optional Method allows for greater density and building height than the standard method in exchange for public use space. It has a maximum residential density of 200 units per acre, non-residential FAR of 6.0, and mixed-use FAR of 8.0. The maximum building height is 143 feet but the Planning Board can approve up to 200 feet. Developments must provide a minimum of 20% of the lot as public use space. The zone is intended to create a compact, pedestrian-friendly environment near transit centers with a variety of land uses.

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CBD-3 Optional Method: Density

The CBD-3 Optional Method allows for greater density and building height than the standard method in exchange for public use space. It has a maximum residential density of 200 units per acre, non-residential FAR of 6.0, and mixed-use FAR of 8.0. The maximum building height is 143 feet but the Planning Board can approve up to 200 feet. Developments must provide a minimum of 20% of the lot as public use space. The zone is intended to create a compact, pedestrian-friendly environment near transit centers with a variety of land uses.

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Images CBD-3 Zone: Optional Method of Development

Building Footprint and Public Use Space within CBD


CBD-3 Optional Method
The CBD Zones provide a well-functioning,
compact urban environment near transit centers
and foster a variety of land uses designed on a Add’l building foot-
pedestrian scale. The CBD-3 Zone is located in the print for mixed use
core of the business district, adjacent to transit, (8.0 FAR)
and typically creates the most height and density
in the area.

Requirements Max. building


footprint for 5-story
Minimum lot size 1 18,000 sf non-residential
(6.0 FAR)
Density
Max residential units/acre 200
Max FAR for non-residential 6.0
Max FAR for mixed 2 8.0
Max Building Height 3 143 feet
Open Space/Green Area CBD-3 Optional Method Typical Build-Out Plan Pattern and Form 20% minimum public use space
Minimum public use space 4 20% of lot
Notes Front Street
1
May be less when recommended in master or
Max. Building Height 143 Ō yields 12 floors
sector plan
2
Non-residential FAR may not exceed 5.0 Planning Board Approval 200 Ō yields 17 floors
3
Planning Board can approve up to 200 feet
4
The Planning Board may authorize a payment Side Section of Structure
instead of all or some of the required public use
space and ammenities
Max 200’
• Setbacks are established during site plan Max 143’
review
• Refer to complete regulations in
Montgomery County Zoning Code
• The optional method of development allows
greater density in return for providing public
use space and amenities. It is offered as
an alternative to the standard method of
development.
Maximum Building Height and Floors
Existing development in the CBD-3 Optional Method zone

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