Comprehensive Plan Update

St. Mary's 2050: Charting our Tomorrow

After nearly two years of community engagement and numerous work sessions with the Planning Commission and the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County, the project is complete!

On October 20, 2026, the Commissioners of St. Mary’s County approved the update to the County’s comprehensive plan entitled “St. Mary’s 2050: Charting Our Tomorrow.”

The information and feedback shared during the community engagement sessions became the foundation of the updated policy document that will guide land use planning and public investment in the County for the next 25 years. To understand how the feedback was used by the consultant team, jump over to the Resources page, where you will find published reports and YouTube videos that capture the evolution of the project from start to finish.

In the coming years, watch the St. Mary’s 2050 plan unfold as the various County and State agencies collaborate to implement the policies and actions. During the implementation phase of the plan, updates will continue to be shared on this website.

For all those that participated in this process, on behalf of the project team, thank you

Jessica S.B. Andritz, Director
Dept. of Land Use & Growth Management