Location

The Lakeforest Site is comprised of 8 separate parcels. The Mall itself is addressed at 701 Russell Ave.

Proposal

The Applicant submitted Zoning Map Amendment application Z-9444-2022 that proposes to rezone the Lakeforest Mall from the current C-2 (general commercial) to the MXD Zone (mixed-use) zone. The application includes a sketch plan requesting up to approximately 1.2 million square feet of non-residential uses and up to 1,600 dwelling units on 102 acres of land in accordance with § 24-160D.9(a) “Application for the MXD Zone and sketch plan approval” of the City Code.

Status

The Lakeforest Rezoning and Sketch Plan were approved by the Mayor & City Council on April 17, 2023 by a vote of 5 - 0.

Any questions or comments on the application should be directed to the Planning Department at planning@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301-258-6330.