The Division of Planning and Permitting

The Livable Frederick Planning and Design Office


Project Highlight: South Frederick Corridors Plan

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More Information

For more details, scroll down to "Small Area Planning" and click "The South Frederick Corridors Plan" or visit  www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/SouthFrederickCorridors

Utilize tabs for more information about the history of the project, aerial videos, list of advisory group members, and more.


The Frederick County Comprehensive Plan

The Livable Frederick Master Plan

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Download a pdf file of the document

Access a web-based version of the plan

Purchase a copy of the plan on lulu.com



The Livable Frederick Work Program

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View the Livable Frederick Work Program



The Comprehensive Plan Map

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View the Comprehensive Plan Map as a single page map

Access an atlas of the Comprehensive Plan Map



Small Area Planning

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The South Frederick Corridors Plan



Large Area Planning

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The Sugarloaf Treasured Landscape Management Plan



Functional Planning

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Water and Sewerage Plan



Other Comprehensive Plan Elements

Priority Preservation Areas (PPA) Map

Water Resources Element

Growth Tier 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 Land Preservation, Parks and Recreation Plan (LPPRP) is updated every five years and is required by the State in order to maintain the County’s eligibility for Program Open Space (POS) funding. The plan is created in partnership with the County’s municipalities.


Plan Document

Plan Overview Map

Park Inventory Map




Reports


Annual Planning Reports

2018 Planning Report

2019 Planning Report

2020 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report


Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report (2010)

Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Conservation Block Grant Program


Pupil Yield Study (2022)

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


Bikeways and Trails Plan (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.


Comprehensive Energy Plan (2010)

Establishes annual goals for reducing county’s use of non-renewable energy over a 15 year period


Historic Preservation Plan (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


Transportation Master Plan (2001)

Identifies projects and provides guidance on policy, funding, and strategic Transportation Planning




Design Guidelines


APFO for Roads Guidelines
Provides guidelines for the preparation of Traffic Impact Analyses for development applications


Bicycle Parking Design Guide (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


Critical Digital Infrastructure
Provides design guidelines and examples for Critical Digital Infrastructure developments.


Recommended Model Development Principles for Frederick County, MD (2000)
Contains the 23 principles recommended to the Council by the Frederick County Site Planning Roundtable


Streets & Roads Design Manual
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


  1. Livable Frederick Planning and Design Office
    30 N. Market St.
    Frederick, MD 21701

    Phone: 301-600-1138
    Fax: 301-600-2327

    Director
    Kimberly Gaines  
    Email


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