Should I call police or file with DPS?

For zoning, permitting, or land-use concerns, residents may file with Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. For active disturbances, residents may call Montgomery County Police non-emergency at 301-279-8000.

Should I exaggerate the complaint?

No. Residents should only report truthful, firsthand information they personally observed.

The Garage at Honey Acres Complaints | Boyds MD Zoning & Noise Resources

About The Garage at Honey Acres

The Garage describes itself as a live music space located on a 77-acre horse farm known as Honey Acres in Boyds, Maryland. Public information from the venue describes ongoing legal battles with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services related to land-use concerns involving agricultural zoning and recreation or entertainment use.

This page is for residents searching for information about The Garage Boyds MD, The Garage at Honey Acres, Honey Acres Boyds Maryland, or 16915 Darnestown Road who want to understand how to document concerns and contact the correct Montgomery County agencies.

This website does not make legal conclusions. Residents should only report truthful, firsthand observations.

What Residents Can Do

If residents are concerned about recurring entertainment activity, event traffic, parking, noise, or alleged zoning concerns, they may document what they personally observed and file formal complaints.

Document the Issue

Write down what you personally observed. Avoid assumptions, rumors, or exaggerated claims.

Note the Date and Time

Record when the activity started, ended, and whether similar activity has happened before.

Take Photos or Video Lawfully

Use only your own property or public areas. Do not trespass or interfere with anyone.

Record Noise Concerns

Note the type of sound, how long it lasted, and how it affected your household.

Save Public Materials

Keep public event flyers, website screenshots, social media posts, or other public notices.

File with Montgomery County

Submit concerns through Montgomery County’s official complaint resources.

Use official channels. Share only truthful, firsthand information.

Montgomery County Complaint Options

These official resources may help residents file complaints related to The Garage at Honey Acres, 16915 Darnestown Road, Boyds, MD.

Department of Permitting Services Property Complaint

For alleged zoning, permitting, property use, or land-use concerns.

File DPS Complaint

Montgomery County Noise Complaint

For noise-related concerns through Montgomery County’s official 311 information resources.

Noise Complaint Info

MC311

For general county service requests or help identifying the correct department.

Visit MC311

Montgomery County Police Non-Emergency

For active disturbances that may need a current response.

Call 301-279-8000

Complaint Checklist

Use this checklist before submitting a Montgomery County DPS complaint, MC311 request, or noise complaint.

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Venue address: 16915 Darnestown Road, Boyds, MD Date/time of event Description of activity Number of vehicles or attendees, if known Noise level or disturbance Screenshots or photos Whether police or county staff were contacted Service request number after filing

Sample Complaint Text

Copy and customize this text. Only include truthful information based on what you personally observed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions for residents searching for The Garage Boyds MD complaint information.

For zoning, permitting, or land-use concerns, file with Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services. For an active disturbance, residents may call Montgomery County Police non-emergency at 301-279-8000.

Complaint processes may vary by department. Review the official form or contact MC311 to ask whether anonymous filing is available.

Include dates, times, descriptions, photos or videos taken lawfully, public event materials, and any service request or police report numbers.

No. Only report what you personally observed. Accurate, calm, firsthand information is more useful and appropriate.

If there is an active disturbance, residents may call Montgomery County Police non-emergency at 301-279-8000. If there is an emergency or immediate danger, call 911.