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Montgomery, Maryland

Defining the term "commercial kitchen" and establishing use standards

Montgomery County, M.D., Zoning Ordinance § 3.5.14.D.2.b (2014)

Last Visited 3/25/26
Policy Summary

This section of the zoning code defines the term “commercial kitchen” as part of a building that is accessory to Religious Assembly or Public Use and is used to prepare food that could be sold to the public. It also establishes use standards, including which zones they are allowed in and certain requirements they must meet.

State Maryland
Jurisdiction Name Montgomery
Jurisdiction Type county
Population Size over-800k
Legal Strategies
  • Requires something and sets standards
  • Expressly allows something
Food System Topics
  • Food Access
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