What is a Commission Action?

December 19, 2023

A Commission Action is any executive, administrative, legislative, or quasi-legislative action taken formally by the Commission, the Planning Boards, an officer or other official so designated by the Commission.  Commission Actions include:  

 a) Authorizing a grant, credit, or other subsidy from the Commission,   

 b) Awarding a procurement contract,  

 c) Preparing and adopting resolutions, rules, regulations, and policies to direct the operation of the Commission, the Planning Boards, and other agency functions, 

 d) Making recommendations for the General Plan, area master plans, functional master plans, sector or small area plans, and any amendments to any such plans; revisions to the Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Text Amendments; as well as sectional and district map amendments.

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Brookside Gardens Children’s Day returns September 19 with free activities and live entertainment

September 14, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks invites families to experience the wonders of nature during Children’s Day at Brookside Gardens on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Friends of Brookside Gardens, the free annual…

Montgomery Planning receives $100,000 state grant to advance streetscape improvements in Damascus

September 11, 2026

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Planning Department, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC),has been awarded a $100,000 Maryland Department of General Services FY27 Capital Grant to develop a streetscape improvement plan for downtown Damascus, a…

Montgomery Parks seeks input on new Athletic Field Amenity Donation Policy

September 09, 2026

Wheaton, Md. – Montgomery Parks is seeking review and input for a new Athletic Field Amenity Donation Draft Policy that provides an avenue for individuals and groups to donate funds to improve Montgomery Parks’ athletic fields. The public may provide…