New Decade Means New Comprehensive Plans

Local Spotlight

Many jurisdictions coordinate new comprehensive plans with the arrival of the decennial census. Census data is the foundation for comprehensive planning; providing a snapshot of Maryland communities, outlining growth trends, and distinguishing key demographic indicators.

In 2013 House Bill 409 increased the review period for comprehensive plans from six to ten years. To learn more about the ten year cycle and when your jurisdiction’s review is due, please visit Planning’s Comprehensive Plan 10-Year Review Cycle webpage.

As the lead agency for both the Maryland Census 2020 and the 60-day review of comprehensive plans and amendments, Planning is steeped in this topic. Planning began listing comprehensive planning efforts in the September 2020 Planning Practice Monthly and will continue to track and publish website links in future editions.

If you are aware of a comprehensive planning process currently underway but not listed, please contact Joe Griffiths, Local Assistance and Training Manager, at joseph.griffiths@maryland.gov and we will be sure to add it to the list.

Under Development:

planAberdeen, Harford County

Adelphi Road-UMGC/UMD Purple Line Station Area Sector Plan, Prince George’s County

Annapolis Ahead, Anne Arundel County

Our Baltimore, Baltimore City

Master Plan 2030, Baltimore County

Brookeville, Update to Transportation, Pedestrian Networks & Streetscaping Elements, Montgomery County

Cecil County Comprehensive Plan

Town of Denton Comprehensive Plan Update, Caroline County

Emmitsburg Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Frederick County

Town of Galena’s Comprehensive Plan 2031, Kent County

Garrett County Comprehensive Plan 2021