Carroll County Government - Bureau of Comprehensive Planning

Upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission Work Sessions

The Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled two work sessions on the draft plan to review comments received during the 60-day review period and public hearing. These work sessions will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building on the following dates:

Wednesday, September 8, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010

Public Workshops and Public Hearing

Three community information workshops were held in July. All were held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in an open house format on the dates and locations listed below:

Wednesday, July 14, 2010, at North Carroll High School's cafeteria, 1400 Panther Drive, Hampstead
Monday, July 19, 2010, at Runnymede Elementary School's cafeteria, 3000 Langdon Drive, near Taneytown
Wednesday, July 21, 2010, at Century High School's cafeteria, 355 Ronsdale Road, Eldersburg

No formal presentation was made. The public had a chance to interact directly with Planning Department staff and ask questions that will allow individuals to provide informed and constructive comments to the Commission. Click here to review a copy of the summary handout available at the meetings (4 MB).

The Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing following the 60-day review period on the recommended master plan. The hearing was held on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. at the Carroll Community College's Scott Center Auditorium, located at 1601 Old Washington Road in Westminster.

60-Day Review Draft 2010 Master Plan

Cover Letter
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Concepts & Intentions
Chapter 2 - Past, Present, & Future Trends
Chapter 3 - Planning Process
Chapter 4 - Vision Statement & Goals
Chapter 5 - Agriculture
Chapter 6 - Community Involvement
Chapter 7 - Employment/Economic Development
Chapter 8 - Environmental Resources
Chapter 9 - Facilities & Services
Chapter 10 - Heart of the Civil War Heritage Areas Element
Chapter 11 - Heritage
Chapter 12 - Housing
Chapter 13 - Interjurisdictional Cooperation
Chapter 14 - Land Use & Growth Management
Chapter 15 - Mineral Resources Element
Chapter 16 - Parks
Chapter 17 - Priority Preservation Area
Chapter 18 - Rural Villages Element
Chapter 19 - Transportation
Chapter 20 - Water Resources Element
Glossary

Background and Process

On October 20, 2009, the Planning Commission directed staff to review, update, and revise the 2000 Master Plan. A working draft of this plan was presented to the Planning Commission at its Tuesday, December 15, 2009, meeting.

Powerpoint Presentation to the Planning Commission on December 15, 2009.

A series of Planning Commission work sessions were held as the Commission reviewed the working draft of the plan and provided additional direction to staff.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 1:00 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Monday, January 25, 2010, 6:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Tuesday, February 16, 2010, 1:00 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Monday, February 22, 2010, 6:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Monday, March 29, 2010, 6:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 1:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary
Tuesday, May 25, 2010, 6:30 p.m. in Room 003 of the County Office Building - Meeting Summary

On Thursday, June 3, 2010, the Commission approved the Draft 2010 Master Plan for 60-day review - Meeting Summary