Help Protect Our Neighborhood

About the Concern

The Garage describes itself as a live music space on a 77-acre horse farm in Boyds, Maryland. Its own website states that it is facing legal battles with the Montgomery County Department of Permitting Services over reported land-use concerns related to agricultural zoning and recreation or entertainment use.

This site is intended to help residents report truthful, firsthand observations to the appropriate county agencies. It does not make legal conclusions about the property or its owners.

What Residents Can Do

Residents may document alleged zoning concerns, noise concerns, parking impacts, or other reported land-use concerns before filing a formal complaint.

Document the Issue

Write down what you personally observed and avoid speculation.

Note Date and Time

Record when the activity began, ended, and whether it is recurring.

Use Lawful Photos or Video

Take photos or video only from your own property or public areas.

Record Noise Concerns

Note the type of sound, approximate duration, and impact on your household.

Save Public Materials

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

File a Complaint

Submit concerns to Montgomery County through the proper official channels.

Complaint Options

Use the option that best fits the concern. For active disturbances, residents may contact non-emergency police while also filing county complaints when appropriate.

DPS Property Complaint

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

File DPS Complaint

Noise Complaint

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

Noise Complaint Info

MC311

For general county service requests and help finding the right department.

Visit MC311

Police Non-Emergency

For active disturbances that need a current response.

Call 301-279-8000

Complaint Checklist

Use this checklist before submitting a complaint. You do not need every item, but details can help agencies review the concern.

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Venue address 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 with only truthful, firsthand information.

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FAQ

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

Montgomery County 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.