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Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan First Draft Released
On July 30, 2021, The Livable Frederick Planning and Design Office announced that the Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan First Draft was available for public review. The Plan seeks to maintain rural character and scenic attributes, protect environmental resources, and enhance landscape quality in the Sugarloaf Mountain area. This "large area plan" begins to put into action the Livable Frederick Master Plan, Frederick County’s guiding policy document for how and where the county will grow, conserve, and preserve.
To introduce the draft Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan to the public, two virtual open houses were held on August 17, 2021 and August 19, 2021 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. After a brief presentation, staff invited members of the public to offer their feedback and ask questions.
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Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan
Download: Sugarloaf Area Plan Draft
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The Frederick County Comprehensive Plan
The Livable Frederick Master Plan
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The Comprehensive Plan Map
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Access an atlas of the Comprehensive Plan Map
Small Area Planning
The South Frederick Corridors Plan
Large Area Planning
Functional Planning
Coming Soon
Other Comprehensive Plan Elements
Priority Preservation Areas (PPA) Map
Other Planning
Priority Funding Areas
One element of the State of Maryland Smart Growth Act of 1997 is the designation of Priority Funding Areas (PFA). These areas are used by the State to direct and prioritize funding for development and infrastructure projects. Usually PFAs are located within planned growth areas and municipalities with public water/sewer and appropriate zoning designations.
Capital Improvements Program
Go to the Budget Office page to see copies of the Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
The CIP is updated annually, reviewed by the Frederick County Planning Commission, and approved by the Frederick County Council.
Land Preservation, Parks, and Recreation Plan
The LPPRP is a state mandated plan and is required to be updated every five years.
This plan is required in order for a jurisdiction to maintain eligibility for Program Open Space (POS) funding.
Reports
Annual Planning Reports
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report
(2010) Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Conservation Block Grant Program
Pupil Yield Study (December 19, 2019)
Number of students created by development of different housing types
Residential Needs and Development Capacity Analysis
(2010) prepared based on County Comprehensive Plan adopted in April 2010
Transportation Priorities Review Reports
Information and guidance for project priority
Application of the Septic Bill and Growth Tiers for Frederick County
Related Plans
(2018) Identifies corridors and provides a framework for regional planning, preservation, and project development
Catoctin Mountain Scenic Byways Plan
Details the US 15 Corridor Management Plan.
(2010) Establishes annual goals for reducing county’s use of non-renewable energy over a 15 year period
(2007) Describes the goals, objectives, and policies of historic preservation planning
Linganore Source Water Protection Plan
Describes the watershed, impairments, and recommendations to improve the water quality of Lake Linganore
Linganore Source Water Protection Action Plan
(2006) Implements recommendations for code, policy, and program revisions discussed in the Water Protection Plan
(2001) iIentifies projects and provides guidance on policy, funding, and strategic Transportation Planning
(2014) Describes the systems and provision for Water and Sewerage Planning
Design Guidelines
Provides guidelines for the preparation of Traffic Impact Analyses for development applications
(2010) Meant to supplement the bicycle parking requirements set forth in the Frederick County Zoning ordinance
Bikeways and Trails Design Standards and Planning Guidelines
(2003) Establishes a framework of planning and design recommendations for implementing future corridors
Historic Preservation Interim Design Guidelines
For work on Frederick County Register of Historic Places that require Certificate of Appropriateness
Recommended Model Development Principles for Frederick County, MD
(2000) Contains the 23 principles recommended to the Council by the Frederick County Site Planning Roundtable
A guidebook to best practices for designing roads
Transit Friendly Design Guidelines
Provide information about the benefits of transit-friendly design
Village Center Design Guidelines
(2012) Contains design guidelines and illustrations for development in the Village Center (VC) zone
Contact Us
Kimberly Golden Brandt Director Livable Frederick Planning and Design Office |
Frederick County Government Division of Planning and Permitting 30 North Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 kgbrandt@frederickcountymd.gov (301) 600-1144 |