Alcohol Production
Production of Alcoholic Beverages (brewery, distillery, cidery etc.) are classified as Light Manufacturing and Production by the Montgomery County Zoning Ordinance.
Where can I find the zoning of an address?
The Montgomery County Zoning Map: Find My Zone.
What about a farm brewery (winery, cidery or distillery)?
If the property is zoned AR, R, RC and RNC Alcohol Production is permitted with conditions. For more information see our Agricultural Breweries page.
Permitted Use
- It is a permitted use in IL IM and IH zones
- In the CR CRN CRT the only light manufacturing use allowed is: brewing alcoholic beverages up to 22,500 barrels a year; and distilling alcoholic beverages up to 50,000 gallons per year.
- In the EOF zones the only light manufacturing use allowed is:. brewing alcoholic beverages up to 60,000 barrels a year; and distilling alcoholic beverages up to 100,000 gallons per year
- Retail Service Establishments (Restaurants) are also permitted in these zones with limitations. Establishment of a new tenant will require a building permit and use and occupancy permit. If you have any questions Contact 311 to speak to a zoning or building official.
NOTE: If the subject lot abuts or confronts a property zoned Agricultural, Rural Residential, or Residential Detached that is vacant or improved with an agricultural or residential use, site plan approval is required under Section 7.3.4.