Sec. 2B-16. Requirements for BLT easement.
Montgomery County, Md., Code § 2B-16 (2026)
Sec. 2B-16. Requirements for BLT easement.LinkCopy Citation
(a)
Except as expressly provided in this Article, Article 3 applies to any BLT easement.
(b)
A BLT easement may only be created on a buildable lot which is:
(1)
located in the Rural Density Transfer (RDT) zone;
(2)
zoned for residential density no higher than one dwelling unit per 25 acres; and
(3)
capable of being served by an individual sewage treatment unit which meets the requirements of Chapter 27A and applicable regulations issued under that Chapter.
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 2B-7(d)(1), a BLT easement may be created on a buildable lot smaller than 50 contiguous acres.
(d)
In addition to the application process in Section 2B-7, the County may accept a gift of a BLT easement.
(e)
The County must be the grantee of each BLT easement.
(f)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this Chapter:
(1)
each BLT easement, once created, must not expire or be terminated;
(2)
land under a BLT easement must not be subdivided or used for any residential, commercial, or industrial purpose unless the BLT easement expressly allows that subdivision or use; and
(3)
land under a BLT easement may contain non-residential accessory agricultural uses and structures, subject to the terms of each easement.