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It's with much sadness that we announce the passing our a friend, colleague, and mentor, David T. Whitaker. He was a driving force behind the development of the Livable Frederick Master Plan, and during his time with Frederick County Planning, we on the Livable Frederick team enjoyed working with him and learning from him. He was well respected as a planner, a musician, and a person. To read more about his life, please go to this web page at the Maryland Planning Blog. |
The Frederick County Comprehensive Plan
The Livable Frederick Master PlanDownload a pdf file of the document Access a web-based version of the plan Purchase a copy of the plan on lulu.com |
The Comprehensive Plan MapView the Comprehensive Plan Map as a single page map Access an atlas of the Comprehensive Plan Map |
Small Area PlansThe South Frederick Corridors Plan |
Large Area Plans |
Functional PlansNot yet developed |
Other Comprehensive Plan DocumentsPriority Preservation Areas (PPA) Map |
Other Planning
Priority Funding AreasOne 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 ProgramGo 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 PlanThe 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. |
Other Related Plans and ReportsReportsApplication of the Septic Bill and Growth Tiers for Frederick County Age Restricted Community Report (2006) Demographic and housing trends, and market and impact analysis for the aging population Summaries of the year’s planning activities and development trends Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Report (2010) Inventory of greenhouse gas emissions as part of the Conservation Block Grant Program Industrial and Commercial Land Inventory (2006) Analysis of industrial and commercial land 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 County Residential Lots Available List of available lots in the development pipeline Transportation Priorities Review Reports Information and guidance for project priority Village Center Update Background and Issues Report (2006) Information regarding the creation, application, and identified issues of this Zoning District 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 Development/Design GuidelinesProvides 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 |